Depths of the Living
Chapter 242

Flesh Reconstruction

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The rituals concerning the "reconstruction of hell" are not performed in the preaching room.

You need to follow Mr. Hook to the depths of the torture chamber, to a place known as the "Crimson Cellar".

You need to take a special elevator down to the deepest part of the torture chamber.

Even Luo Di had never been there, and didn't even know the place existed.

During the descent, Luo Di had a chance to consult on something. This was also another reason he came to see Mr. Hook: to explain the strange feeling in his back that he had experienced while traveling to the Border City Prison.

"Even though the transmission of consciousness was blocked, there was a strong Spine Resonance in that area."

Could it be that you've found a World Anchor Point similar to mine? The structure of that prison is very similar to a certain place in the Spine-bearer Headquarters.

If that's the case, your world might be in danger.

I remember saying before that the Spinebreakers wouldn't be like me. Once they discover such a World Anchor Point, they'll probably turn it into a portal within a few years.

When that time comes, the army will land in your world, and I don't need to say more about what will happen next, right?

Of course, there are other possibilities that could cause your spinal movement. We'll know the specifics after you remove the Spine Seal and go for a checkup. It's unlikely to be such a coincidence.

"Um."

Luo Di had the same guess, but worrying now was pointless; strengthening himself was the most urgent thing to do.

The elevator descended more than 300 meters before arriving at the so-called "Crimson Cellar".

The space here is enormous.

It gave Luo Di the feeling of being completely shrunk, like he had arrived in a land of giants, where human proportions were completely out of sync with the environment.

A cylindrical space themed around deep red.

The walls are covered with numerous pipe openings, connecting to each cell where prisoners are held.

Large amounts of "materials" were transported down through pipes and piled up below, consisting of body parts from the prisoners, such as limbs, proliferating organs, wings, tails, and other body tissues.

The vast majority of these sinners imprisoned in torture chambers do not survive to the end; over 99% will die completely during their torture.

But their body parts might be able to hold up; once the sinner dies, their usable limbs will be separated and collected here via pipelines.

They are collectively referred to as "Suffering Material".

These materials often have three uses.

1. "Metallurgy" - A huge smelting furnace is located here, and the lowest-grade, incomplete, Suffering Material are sent to the smelting furnace in large quantities.

Through the accumulation of a large amount of material, the "Hell Object" belonging to the order group will eventually be melted out, which is the wire that Mr. Hook once implanted in Luo Di.

It often takes tens of tons of raw materials from tortured victims to produce just one gram of pure Hell Object.

2. "Artifact Refining" - Some of the better materials will be sorted out and biologically connected using Hawk's unique hook.

Limb materials capable of withstanding the penetration of hooks will be sent to the center of the cellar in a specific proportion according to the "Biological Blueprint" submitted by Hawke, and placed on the huge Hell Alchemy Array.

Hawke personally controlled and created a Suffering Creature capable of guarding the torture chamber, also known as the "Suffering Beast".

3. "Purification" - For the very few exquisite limbs that can withstand a lot of pain, they will be separated into different types.

Hands together, feet together.

Similarly, relying on the Hell Alchemy Array, dozens of similar high-quality materials can be refined into a "Perfect Limb".

As Mr. Hook gave his introduction to the basement, Luo Di couldn't help but look at his beloved "Torture Chamber Left Arm," which he had long been accustomed to using.

"Mr. Hook, could it be that my left arm is...?"

"Twenty-seven humanoid premium arms were purified, and I personally handled the process. The value of your arm, even in a large-scale auction in the True Hell, would be considered a rare treasure."

Not only is it inherently perfect, but it also possesses a high degree of Growth Characteristics.

As you became a member of the torture chamber, this arm has completely transformed into your own, inside and out.

No need to thank me, you've already paid me back.

Luo Di then asked, "So... does the Hell Reconstruction of the Pituitary Gland belong to the second type of Artifact Refining above?"

"It's a combination of Artifact Refining and purification, requiring high-quality materials and Artifact Refining formations. Let me find a limb that matches this pituitary gland."

Mr. Hook spread his arms, the hooks behind him separating completely, and began searching among the different piles of materials.

"This pituitary gland is different from Miss Wu's. She had already endured enough intense torture during her lifetime, so using these materials will not cause a significant rejection reaction."

It should be able to reconstruct the entire body directly, and might even restore consciousness.

soon,

The hook then returned carrying more than a dozen different types of limbs and torsos, as well as several different types of heads.

These materials were piled up at the center of the Hell Alchemy Array.

Hawke and Luo Di each stood on one side, their hands supporting their weight, their palms resting within the circle of the formation.

As the formation was activated,

Buzz!

The Metal Spine on Luo Di's back was activated, and iron wires Spine Extension to the front of his two arms, emerging from his palms and connecting with the array.

"Can you feel it? You should have connected to the formation by now, right?"

"Um..."

"You don't need to worry about how to construct it or how to revive it; I'll handle all of that."

You are merely an assistant. Your role is simply to refine the details during my resurrection process, or to inject any elements you wish to add, in a subservient manner, into the other party's body.

"OK."

"Then let's begin. As long as the pituitary gland, an important brain organ, is preserved, the reconstruction process is not too difficult."

The formation was activated.

The limbs piled up in the center began to smoke and melt, turning into a pool of bubbling blood.

Following closely behind,

The white substance representing bone begins to form, creating the most basic framework of the human body. The topmost skull structure also encloses the balloon-like pituitary gland.

"The first step is to build the framework. You can start at this step and fuse the Suffering Chain between the bones, so that the pain will accompany this person for the rest of his life."

She is in constant pain, and you can manipulate her to intensify that pain.

Seeing that Luo Di did not make a move, Mr. Hook proceeded to the next step.

The melted and concentrated flesh and blood from the ground climbed up the skeleton, and Muscle Tissue, organs, skin and so on were formed in the process.

"The second step is Flesh Shaping."

Some critical parts need to be repaired and reinforced with wire. If the individual cannot bear the pain contained between the wires, this step will become unstable and eventually collapse.

Miss Wu couldn't handle this step and broke down, ultimately only able to retain a somewhat incomplete head.

You can also intervene at this step.

"If you want to do anything to this person's body, such as attaching an irremovable pet leash around their neck, or adding hooks to some secret structure, you can do it now."

Seeing that Luo Di remained unmoved, Hawke began the third step.

Amidst the thick, melted flesh and blood, the most quintessential white substance wriggled upwards along the flesh, resembling earthworms emerging from the ground.

The white substance eventually reaches between the skull bones, where it is drawn together by a series of intricate hooks to form the brain.

"The third step, which is also the most important and the most difficult, was when Miss Wu experienced severe rejection, causing her to become confused and unable to regain consciousness."

However, this pituitary gland is very adaptable—in fact, it could be said to be extremely adaptable—which suggests that she endured a long period of hellish torment before her death, at least ten days or more.

"Luo Di, if you don't act now, this man will be fully constructed."

Just then,

A wire belonging solely to Luo Di stretched along the array.

This wire was extremely soft, unlike the wire found in torture chambers, and had a gray metallic sheen on its surface.

The soft, whisker-like wires arrive at the brain regions to work together and coat them with that gray hue.

Hawke, as the initiator of the Flesh Reconstruction, immediately felt this gray staining. This substance, which did not belong to hell, actually reduced the rejection further, while at the same time deeply invading the individual's brain.

"You're playing pretty weirdly, kid..."

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