Apex Calamities possessed intelligence no less than that of humans from the moment they were born.
Every generation of Formless was extremely cautious. Only the clones it called "memory points" ventured out into the world.
Combined with its innate power over shadows, it was indeed difficult to find if it wanted to hide, let alone kill it.
But Ye Chenyang was different.
He had memories of the future. Although things had developed somewhat differently this time, those memories were still enough to narrow down the approximate location of its true body.
Last night, besides investigating the strange self-destruction of the Mutual Aid Society's branch in another region, he had also explored the underground area almost completely.
Those Aberrants from elsewhere were all quite powerful. They should have been "old patients" of the Mutual Aid Society.
Their purpose seemed to be to "pay tribute."
Simply put, they were bringing high-grade materials to prepare for Formless's first transformation.
After reaching the Fourth-tier, every subsequent advancement was an "evolution," and it required quite a lot of materials.
Living or dead, either would do, as long as they were "fresh" enough and of sufficient quality.
That was also why it had built up a flock: first, to extend its tendrils; second, to create a long-term storehouse of provisions.
At this rate, it would probably reach the fifth tier soon.
With the situation so urgent, Xiao Song had already begun operating in secret, but there hadn't been enough time, and he had no results yet.
As for Ye Chenyang, his task was to prepare enough top-grade Radiance crystals to forge equipment specifically designed to counter it.
"You..."
A hoarse voice rang out abruptly.
The red-clad Aberrant raised the crimson spear in his hand. His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at the two of them,