ââExactly like the "Hungry Ghost"!
Even taller than the "Hungry Ghost", emitting an even more astonishing power fluctuation!
"The Strength you rely on, I now possess as well, even more than you."
The monster spoke.
The "Hungry Ghost" shouted: "Bluffing! You think by turning into meââ"
Snap.
Its body shook violently.
Before anyone knew it, the monster was already standing in front of the "Hungry Ghost", one hand piercing through its body.
"You have failed...your Mission."
The monster seriously continued:
"Buried deep within Truth Land, painstakingly crossing Aether, reaching Myriad Realms, after remaining dormant for an incredibly long time, finally seeing the light of dayââ"
"Yet you dared attack the nest."
"What makes you so arrogant? Or perhaps, youâre just the most shallow and weak among the many entities buried, lacking the qualification to know your Mission?"
It slowly raised its hand.
"Hungry Ghost" was also lifted up by it.
"Iâm sorry, I was wrong...I thought everything from the past was over..."
"Hungry Ghost" weakly grasped the monsterâs arm, but it didnât budge.
ââTheir Strength levels are simply worlds apart!
"Die peacefully, without a Mission, you can only be used as a material for nest building."
The monster extended another hand and directly crushed the "Hungry Ghostâs" head.
"Hungry Ghost" dead!
Such an unparalleled fiend, met such a simple end within the nest.
Even the "King" became nervous.
Everyone realized somethingââ
The nestâs origins and Strength are more terrifying than imagined!
The monster embraced the "Hungry Ghostâs" body, slowly sinking underground.
Meanwhile.
That massive orb of flesh suddenly surged with a strong power fluctuation.
ââThe "Hungry Ghostâs" Strength was infused into the flesh orb!
Clatterââ
Pocket watch components flew up from the ground, swiftly reassembling and becoming brand new.
"Next one."
It landed in front of the Cloak Man and spoke:
"Tell me, what makes you think you can stay here?"
The Cloak Man, surprisingly calm.
"Iâm here looking for a job."
He spoke.
"Thereâs no job for you here." the pocket watch stated.
"So I havenât found a job, but I need to keep looking." said the Cloak Man.
"You will not obtain work." the pocket watch stated.
"Who knows? But before finding a job, I need to find a place to live, so I rented a house here." said the Cloak Man.
"Go dieââWhat? You rented a house?"
"Yes, hereâs my payment proof, the rental agreement, and my house keys."
"ââI paid, so naturally I have the qualification to live here."
The Cloak Man walked up to Shen Ye.
Shen Ye sat on a stool, legs shaking, scrolling through his phone without lifting his head.
The pocket watch flew over and said in a grave voice:
"Only one person can reside in a house."
Snap.
Shen Ye took out a new property document and spread it open.
ââThis is the second property document!
Night God Bladeâs activation probability is 50%.
Shen Ye slashed three hundred times.
Clearly.
The title deed is not just one!
"..." the pocket watch.
Since there is a title deed, a house can be built.
Since there is a house, then there is a homeowner.
Since there is a homeowner, then there is a tenant.
This is very reasonable.
The pocket watch flew around a few times and couldnât hold back, landing in front of Shen Ye, said sternly:
"The nest will ultimately recognize only one entity as master."
"By helping him, youâre making enemies."
"Do you understand?"
"I know," Shen Ye sighed, saying sincerely: "I donât want to take such a risk either, but he gave too much."
To prove he wasnât lying, he casually drew out two brand-new treasure blades.
ââPriceless!
If these two blades were placed outside, their value could purchase an entire world rich in resources!
Here, theyâre just to rent a house.
What more could one want?
The pocket watch seemed to want to say something but had no words.
Shen Ye had already stored away the two blades.
Soft glow appeared as a prompt:
"You have activated âMandala Uroborosâ again, transforming the two treasure blades into elements, integrating them into your Night God Blade."
"Congratulations."
"Super Evolution occurred this time."
"Your Night God Blade power has risen a rank."
"In battle, a 70% probability to take equipment from the enemy."
ââProbability increased by â20%â!
Shen Ye and the Cloak Man exchanged glances, both quite satisfied.
At this moment.
A long-haired man limpingly dragged the corpse of a flesh body back.
"I will continue to exist here."
He spoke towards the pocket watch.
Before the words even finished.
The corpse slowly sank into the ground and disappeared.
ââRahuâs Finger has been eliminated!
This round, a total of three people were eliminated: a Saint, the "Hungry Ghost", and Rahuâs Finger!
Remaining are Shen Ye, the Cloak Man, the Long-haired Man, and the "King".
Only four remain!
Only then did the pocket watch speak:
"Very well, you all have reasons to remain in the lair."
"ââBut what shall you do by staying here?"
"Hehehe!"
With that laugh, a foreboding feeling immediately arose in everyoneâs hearts.
The next moment.
Behind each person emerged masses of writhing blood and flesh.
ââAs soon as these masses appeared, the giant meatball vanished.
"What is this!"
The Cloak Man exclaimed in surprise, holding a huge shield large enough to cover his entire body.
Shen Ye held a blade defensively in front of him.
The "King" also assumed a defensive stance.
The Long-haired Man ran forward, standing alongside the Cloak Man and Shen Ye.
"Donât forget, weâre a team."
At that moment, his whole body was injured, relying on others shamelessly.
In shortââ
After the "Hungry Ghost" incident, none of them dared to be the least bit arrogant.
"Donât be nervous."
"Since this is the lair, what it needs to nurture are things beyond your wildest imaginations."
"So it wants to see what you, as independent individuals, can nurture."
Us?
Nurture!
ââWhat a joke!
Everyone looked at the masses of flesh beside them, only to see them gradually taking shape.
Beside the "King", three humanoid entities were being nurtured, continually evolving facial features and limbs.
The Cloak Manâs was nurturing a giant "meat cabinet", still transforming, unclear what it truly was.
The Long-haired Manââ
Also known as Rahu, had four masses of flesh appearing behind him.
Shen Ye had only one humanoid mass of flesh behind him, also evolving facial features, somewhat similar to the situation with the "King".
Then the pocket watch suddenly exclaimed:
"They harbor your most powerful obsession from deep within, your other counterpart, but only possess one ability!"
"Thirty minutes on the clock!"
"Come now, find a way to keep them aliveââ those that survive will have passed the trial!"
With those words.
The pocket watch vanished.
Monsters began to appear one by one in the surrounding darkness.
Each oneâs strength far exceeded anyone present!
The battle was about to begin!
At the same time.
The entities being nurtured by the crowd had completely taken shape.
Three guards covered in scales emerged beside the King.
"My ability is âFreedomâ."
"My ability is âGreatnessâ."
"My ability is âWorshipâ."
The three guards knelt on one knee, proclaiming the King in unison.
The "King" folded his arms and nodded:
"Do your best to survive, this trial is not simple."
"Yes!" The three responded in unison.
The Cloak Man received a giant catapult.
"I am the desire deep within your heartââ infinite treasures can be converted into combat power!"
The catapult spoke.
"Hahaha, now Iâm not afraid!" The Cloak Man laughed heartily.
Looking at Rahu.
Beside Rahu, four elemental creatures appeared, each representing the powers of earth, water, fire, and wind.
"They have all gathered."
Rahuâs voice was hoarse, seemingly unusually excited.
So, this is everyoneâs deepest obsession?
Shen Ye couldnât help glancing at his side.
ââAn ordinary man stood beside him.
A man.
Floral shorts, white shirt, sunglasses, and flip-flops.
"What can you do?"
Shen Ye asked.
"Resign." The man replied.
"..." Shen Ye.
Damn it.
In this situation, resigning is useless!
ââNever mind, helping him is helping myself; letâs give him a boost!
Shen Ye quietly initiated the "Holy Songstress."
Only to see the manâs ability indeed up a First Rankââ
He directly laid on the ground, crossing his legs, looking as if he would soon fall asleep!
"Hey! What can you do now?"
Shen Ye asked hopefully.
"Lay flat."
The man uttered two words.