Chapter 544 - 307: Shadows on the Backside of the World

Chapter 544: Chapter 307: Shadows on the Backside of the World

Lu Cang’s body was undergoing a bizarre mutation, but a faint, pale green light flowed over its surface, calmly suppressing the transformation.

WHOOSH!

The sky seemed to wrinkle as the ever-expanding Luo Mo unfurled an even larger body. The wings behind it had transformed into six great, moth-like appendages.

Its body was no longer humanoid but now resembled a giant moth with six unfurled wings.

The form that had just been burning with golden Holy Flame now fell toward the ocean like a shed chrysalis.

FWHOOSH!

The husk of its former body plunged into the great sea.

The surface of Earth’s oceans instantly ignited with golden Holy Flame!

Date of Death: Year 1506

Lu Cang stared at the creature’s Date of Death, which floated in the Void. As he locked his gaze on it, its lifespan continued to decrease at a rate of one day per second.

’My Death Priest Profession has reached Level 5.’

’The rate of reduction is no longer what it used to be. Before, staring at a Level 7 Reincarnator for a second only shaved off one or two days from their lifespan.’

’Now, against a Level 7 Reincarnator, a one-second glance can probably reduce their Date of Death by ten days.’

Lu Cang stood in front of Kumironi.

He had gathered intelligence from his first strike, and now, another Lu Cang had appeared within his Sea of Consciousness.

In the arena of his Sea of Consciousness, Lu Cang had already begun a combat simulation against Luo Mo.

"I was just preparing to discuss the Mystical Technique of life with this beautiful lady."

"Why have you come to interfere?"

Luo Mo sensed Lu Cang’s Qi.

’A Level 5 Warrior?’

Lu Cang only radiated the Qi of a Level 5 Warrior, not even revealing his Profession as a Mage.

’Revealing partial information can lead an enemy to misjudge and underestimate me.’

’If a battle breaks out here...’

’Earth... probably can’t be saved...’

’Earth might still hold other Secrets. Besides, I really don’t want to see it destroyed.’

’Stay calm. Don’t let anger take over.’

’I have to use my wits to lure it into a trap from which there is no escape, while doing my best to protect Earth.’

Lu Cang’s previous strike had already proven it.

’This Divine Artifact can still sever its body. It seems the claim that it can cut down anything below Tier Nine is well-deserved.’

"Master of the Nest Cave."

Lu Cang smirked coldly.

"That was just a greeting."

Lu Cang looked up, his gaze meeting the figure in the sky that blotted out the heavens like a colossal moth.

"It seems you’re extraordinarily powerful..."

Date of Death: -1 day, -1 day, -1 day

’At the same time, the strength of my physical body is constantly rising.’

"Luo Mo, you’ve been watching us from the very beginning, haven’t you?"

"Interesting..."

"That’s right. I’ve been watching you ever since you arrived in this layer of the Abyss of the Sea."

"I don’t know why you’ve come, but you are indeed an interesting pair. Especially this human girl."

"Your flesh exudes the scent of eternal life."

"You are the most precious material I have ever seen..."

Numerous long, hand-like arms descended from Luo Mo’s six wings.

The fingernails on the long arms were sharp, like slender, curved blades.

And from the blades themselves, spikes continuously sprouted.

Its entire body was constantly expanding and extending. With every passing second, it underwent new changes, endlessly mutating...

Lu Cang suppressed the rage in his heart, his expression gradually shifting to one of reverence and fear.

He seemed to force a calm tone as he said, "Luo Mo."

"I might have something that interests you as well."

Lu Cang raised his hand.

A crystalline Potion appeared in his hand.

"This is a Potion that can grant a Demon Enlightenment. In this entire world, only I know the formula."

"Since you can communicate with me, you should understand how precious this Potion is."

Luo Mo’s form froze.

For a moment, its expansion and growth halted.

"After our brief exchange, I know we are no match for you. Therefore, I hope you will spare our lives."

"If you let me go, I will give you this Potion and its formula."

There was even a hint of terror in Lu Cang’s voice.

Kumironi stared at Lu Cang in disbelief.

"Heh heh..."

"It seems you truly understand the gap between us."

"But a Potion that can grant a Demon Enlightenment?"

"How interesting."

"I never expected you to possess such a Potion... You’re a mere Level 5 Warrior. Letting you live would be of no great consequence."

WHOOSH!

But in the very next instant, a black shadow appeared before Lu Cang.

It was a humanoid figure.

It was pitch-black, with only the faint outline of a face visible.

Upon closer inspection, it was a shadow that had stretched down from its main body in the sky.

Its body could proliferate outward infinitely.

It could also instantly undergo various mutations. The abilities it possessed were numerous and complex.

"But what if I don’t agree?"

Fear flickered in Lu Cang’s eyes, but he stood his ground. "If you don’t agree, you’ll never get my formula."

Luo Mo was face to face with Lu Cang.

It let out a sinister laugh. "A Level 5 Warrior who can erupt with such Speed in an instant. I’m surprised."

"And you even dare to bargain with me."

"Do you know how many Level 8 Reincarnators have died at my hands?"

Lu Cang: "How many...?"

"Two!"

’Er... only two?’

’Knowing how many Level 8 Reincarnators it had killed is an important metric for gauging its strength. I thought it would have killed a lot more.’

’But I never expected... only two?’

"If you don’t give me the formula, your only fate is Death. Do you really think your formula is that appealing to me?"

"Give me the formula now, and I might just spare your life!"

Lu Cang’s reply was firm. "No."

"Unless you let me leave first, I’ll take it to my grave."

SQUELCH!

A black spike plunged into Lu Cang’s abdomen.

Blood gushed from his abdomen, and his body instantly grew weak.

"You..."

Luo Mo carefully discerned the Qi of the person before it, but no matter how it looked, he was just a standard Level 5 Warrior.

’It’s just that the Divine Artifact in his hand gives him immense attack power.’

’This Divine Artifact... it must be from the Light of Zuya.’

’The great Master of the Nest seems to have some private dealings with the Light Church. I’ve heard the Light Church is extremely protective of its own and holds grudges. If I kill him...’

Luo Mo sized up Lu Cang carefully.

"Very well. I will let you go... You can leave now."

"Tell me the formula."

Lu Cang: "No... who would believe a mere verbal promise?"

"I want you to personally escort me to the exit of this Abyss of the Sea. I’ll tell you the complete formula just before I leave."

Lu Cang hurled the Potion in his hand toward a distant Demon!

SMASH!

The Potion smashed against the distant Demon’s head.

Luo Mo extended its Perception toward the Demon. It could vaguely sense Spirituality coalescing, and the Demon’s eyes gradually shifted from confusion to clarity.

It looked around, its gaze tinged with confusion. ℴℴ𝘮

It was as if it had regained a human-like consciousness.

’The Potion... it’s real.’

Luo Mo let out a great laugh. "Haha! Fine! I’ll take you away."

"Come to think of it, Zuya has quite a few dealings with our Mutated Nest. My master also seems to have frequent contact with Zuya."

"It’s thanks to the Light Church’s help that the many planets in this Abyss of the Sea could be brought over from the Star Realm."

"Little fellow, since you are protected by a Divine Artifact and also happen to possess such a miraculous Potion..."

"This must be an Oracle from Zuya himself, ordering you to deliver this item to me personally..."

"Rest assured. Though you may not know it, we are partners in a way. I certainly won’t stab you in the back."

A chill ran through Lu Cang.

’To think it would reveal such intelligence. I never expected these kinds of connections to exist.’

’The Light Church is secretly colluding with the Nest... ’

’How many more Secrets are there that I don’t know about?’

’Since coming to the Abyss of the Sea, I feel like my progress as a Decryption Scholar has skyrocketed. I’m learning more and more about the shadows behind the world.’