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Inside an unseen room in the Vine Clan's territory, Ring Tree City.

As soon as he acquired the Chapter of Greed, Su Xiao's slaughter merits rapidly drained, and his name fell out of the top ten on the slaughter merit rankings.

Su Xiao stroked the Chapter of Greed in his hand with his thumb. Although it was made of wood, it felt heavy and dense like metal, yet it lacked metal's chill, instead feeling smooth and warm.

He took out a previously obtained fragment of the Chapter of Greed. The fragment was absorbed at a speed visible to the naked eye, making the Chapter of Greed in Su Xiao's hand more complete.

Chapter of Greed

Origin: Abyss / Silent City.

Quality: World-class

Type: Special item / Medal-type equipment.

Effect: Each time one Soul Crystal Core is consumed, one "Soul Manifestation" can be activated.

Reminder: Before the activated "Soul Manifestation" is defeated, the next "Soul Manifestation" cannot be activated or challenged.

Soul Manifestations defeated: 0.

Total Soul Manifestations: 10.

Soul Manifestation No. 1: Awaiting activation.

Introduction: Defeat those powerful beings you were unable to fight, yet who crossed time and space to become entangled with you. You will meet inside the Chapter of Greed. Remember, what the Chapter of Greed awakens are by no means mindless battle spirits. It awakens those who have passed away, recording their "soul scent" and allowing them to return here.

Sale price: Cannot be sold after activation and before all challenges are completed.

The Chapter of Greed had not changed much in other respects, but its activation conditions and the richness of its rewards had undergone a qualitative leap. Now, defeating a "Soul Manifestation" within it guaranteed a Golden Skill Point, along with an item corresponding to the defeated "Soul Manifestation."

Su Xiao