Capítulo 103: Resurrection Armor
[Your dark side has fused with the flesh and blood of Abyss Demigod Frederick Stewart, significantly enhancing your dark powers.]
[Your evil thoughts have reached their full form, advancing your alchemical transformation to a new level.]
[Advanced Alchemy Transformation (2300/10000).]
[You have consumed 3 Soul Crystal Cores (Small). Your soul has slightly strengthened, increasing your mental strength by 30.]
"HooHoo"
Bai Yi gasped, watching the scarlet color fade from his eyes. He pushed aside remnants of flesh and blood, his body drained from the exertion.
After drinking a mental recovery potion, Bai Yi leaned against a silver mechanical instrument, calming the restless urges stirring within him. He had known tampering with divine forces was dangerous, but he hadn't expected that even a fraction of a demigod's essence could nearly overwhelm his dark side.
"Good thing I had the Soul Crystal Cores," he thought. "Otherwise, I might not have survived this one."
The transformation of his evil thoughts had always been an unfinished experiment. The alchemist who originally developed it was killed by his own creation before he could perfect it. This incomplete transformation granted evil thoughts immense growth potential, along with unchecked, ever-increasing side effects.
Bai Yi's control over light and darkness had been essential; otherwise, he'd have tossed this transformation into enemy territory rather than let it touch him. His dark side, having gone through just two transformations, now rivaled gold-level strength in every aspect.
[Host: Alchemist Demon.]
Race: Evil
Template: Evil Creature
Occupation: None
Rank: Lower Gold
Attributes: Strength 455, Agility 510, Endurance 430, Intelligence 130, Spirit 675, Charm -5, Luck 1.
Free attribute points: None
Legend Degree: 3
Title: Hunter: ★★★★★ (Wearable.)
Skills: Alchemy
Expertise: Highly... Evil Thought Collection – Absorbs malice, blood, filth, and extreme emotions to boost all attributes except soul and luck.
Comment: Complete evil thoughts have manifested, and they still retain reason. This is a terrifying disaster in the making.
Bai Yi ignored his -5 Charm rating, chuckling as he surveyed the rest of his newly acquired stats. His dark side had reached gold first; he could finally gain a foothold in this world.
Bai Yi then looked at his boss template expertise. With its recent upgrades, he decided to enhance it further.
[You have activated optional boss specialization x1.]
[Please choose one of the three specialties.]
The appearance of the first option brought a flash of color to Bai Yi's face.
[Demon Soul Blood]: When your health drops to 1%, the demon blood in your soul passively restores full health. Cooldown: 30 days.
"Resurrection Armor! Just like the one from White Plague!" Bai Yi thought, excited. The effects were the same—angelic protection to prevent death at critical health. Many bosses, on the brink of defeat, would enter a frenzy with boosted stats and restored health. It significantly increased survival, a true boss trait.
Without hesitation, Bai Yi selected Resurrection Armor. One could never have too many survival tools.
Task not yet complete, Bai Yi left the lab and caught Irene's attention.
Her eyes held a glint of impatience. "Boss, when's my clinic opening? I've memorized energy restraint and enhancement now—no more mishaps like last time."
Bai Yi thought for a moment. "I'll get Orr to change the sign. Just be sure no one gets killed."
With that, he hurried to Orr's workshop to retrieve two months' worth of stored solar energy, then returned to the lab. He needed a mass destruction option, and Sun Salute was the ideal choice. This explosive's power was only limited by its volume and solar energy input.
Irene watched him depart, sighing. "The boss is always busy, but that's what an SSS-level genius does," she mused.
The hurried sound of footsteps drew her attention. Luo Ning approached, her expression uneasy.
"What's wrong?" Irene asked as the girl clung to her.
"I just saw something terrifying—a creature with tentacles and immense malice!" Luo Ning's voice trembled.
Irene looked around. "Malice? Where?"
"I don't know, but it felt dangerous. Should we tell the boss?"
Gently, Irene patted her head. "Don't worry; the city is thriving, and the city lord is here. There's nothing to fear."
Luo Ning relaxed slightly. "Sister Irene, will you come with me to get a book? I'm too scared to go alone."
"Of course, don't worry. This is the inner city—who would dare cause trouble here?" Taking her hand, Irene led her to the room.
Bai Yi soon completed the Sun Salute production, confident in its potency. By nightfall, he emerged from his three-month seclusion, ready for the next stage. The Ancient God Kingdom was in its early days, and he was contemplating whether to go solo or gather an army, but he planned to consult Eric first.
"Boss, are you heading out?" Luo Ning, nestled beside Irene, looked up hopefully.
"Yes. Why?"
"That creature from earlier—it was after me with so much malice! I shouldn't go out; it feels too dangerous."
Bai Yi reassured her. "Don't worry. That malice came from my experiment. Just focus on practice, and call us if you need help." Then, leaving the lab, he noted the unusual talent Luo Ning had for sensing emotions, a trait worth watching.
As he entered the bustling streets, Bai Yi marveled at Dongwu City's transformation. The inner city was now lit as brightly as day, and various races filled the streets. Shengwu Street, once limited to formal shops, now had street vendors. The growing popularity of motorcycles, mobile phones, and even helicopters gave the city a cyberpunk vibe.
At the official street, Bai Yi felt the respectful yet distant gazes of those around him. Once, as a newcomer, people would eagerly greet him, but now, status had placed a respectful distance between them.
At the city lord's gate, a group of emissaries from nearby cities, led by an older silver-haired swordsman, awaited him. As soldiers guarded the gate, the swordsman stepped forward, saying, "Mr. Bai Yi, we're envoys with matters to discuss."
Bai Yi addressed him with a calm stare. "What do you need?"
The emissary explained complaints about Dongwu's financial officer, who they accused of "poaching merchants and spreading damaging rumors."
"Stop." Bai Yi interrupted. "Illegal means? Did he force anyone?"
The swordsman hesitated, remembering the financial officer's shrewd methods. Sabo's clever use of public opinion and legal loopholes had grown Dongwu's wealth without breaking laws. Bai Yi, glancing over Sabo's federation reputation through his AI, had to admire the audacity.
"Return to your cities," Bai Yi advised. "If you have genuine grievances, take them to the capital court."
Ignoring the crowd's murmurs, Bai Yi entered the City Lord's Mansion, assured that Sabo knew his boundaries.
Eric, sensing his arrival, appeared with a look of amazement. In half a year, Bai Yi had risen from bronze to near the peak of silver—a growth no other genius had matched.
"Yes, there may be hope for order yet," Eric thought, watching the rise of a forbidden legend.
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