Jealousy Blinds
Lu Li once again appeared in a world of fleshy walls, surrounded by red chunks of flesh, and could sense the auras of numerous Beast Species. Turning around, he saw the same Bronze Tree. Through the information in his mind, Lu Li knew that these were all projections of the Bronze Tree's true form.
The Bronze Tree has limited energy; after all, it is only a replica, not the Jianmu that connects heaven and earth and can draw energy from infinite worlds. Furthermore, due to the researchers' mishandling of it, it has produced a large number of Bronze Fruit, and is actually already somewhat overburdened.
While the Jianmu also plays a role in supporting the world, its main function is to connect heaven and earth, existing as a ladder from man to god. The Bronze Tree, a replica of the Jianmu, also serves as a spatial bridge. However, the Masked Man's Research Institute uses it as a carrier of space, attempting to rely on it to build a vast space called the Utopia Project.
As a result, the Bronze Tree could not support itself and distributed the condensed space, allowing other spaces to bear it, while it itself acted as a bridge to maintain balance.
Everything was fine until Lu Li, by sheer bad luck, obtained the correct way to use the Bronze Tree. Through a sacrificial ritual, he was teleported to another space, thus breaking the delicate balance and causing a large number of spaces to collapse. This collapse was still ongoing, with a Bronze Fruit falling to the ground every now and then, like dominoes, one after another.
Looking at the eyes and snake patterns on the base of the Bronze Tree, Lu Li sensed that he had established a connection with the Bronze Tree. This connection was different from that between the Shadow Mask and the bronze tree. In simpler terms, Lu Li had created an account on the Bronze Tree server and could use the Bronze Tree for a fee.
Upon arriving at this space, Lu Li's connection with the Nurse became clearer. Realizing that her condition wasn't good, he released his muscle limitations and rushed over. He saw the Nurse Avatar Snake Giant, constantly waving her claws at the empty space, while a giant mantis lay quietly in the distance. With a flap of its wings, the mantis approached the Snake Giant and swung its serrated hands, leaving deep, bone-revealing wounds on the Snake Giant.
Seeing this, Lu Li narrowed his eyes and tried to contact the Nurse directly through the mask, but found that her consciousness was in a state of confusion. A force lingered in her mind, causing her to completely ignore Lu Li's attempts to contact her. This made Lu Li stir. The Greed Giant Species, the angry Flame Species, the lustful Beast Species, the Gluttony Marine Species, the Sloth Plankton Species, and the only remaining original sins were Pride and Envy.
Judging from that power, the remaining original sins and masked monsters have also been matched: the Pride Flying Species and the Envy Insect Species. It now appears that the Insect Species' ability is a disruptive force that causes confusion.
"Envy blinds one to others and oneself." Recalling this saying, which he couldn't recall who had said it, Lu Li suddenly felt it made a lot of sense. The Snake Giant's injuries were multiplying and worsening; if Lu Li stood idly by, the Snake Giant might be killed by the mantis at any moment. So he shouted, "The spear remains!"
He activated his skill, making a throwing motion. Shadow Magic condensed in his right hand, transforming into a jet-black spear with a sharp gleam at its tip.
His hand shot forward, and the jet-black spear, amplified by the Launch Module, flashed past at incredible speed. The sharp spearhead pierced the body of the mantis-like Insect Species, and the immense kinetic energy sent it flying. The next moment, Lu Li shouted again, "Bloom, death!"
The jet-black spear residing within the Insect Species sprouted countless Thorn. These Thorn, originating from the spear, spread and grew terrifyingly, binding the Insect Species from the inside out in no time, turning it into a ball of Thorn from which it could not move.
This is Lu Li's new skill: Shadow Spear.
A few days before entering the dungeon, Lu Li finally completed the assembly. He activated the newly acquired Magic Module using Language Control, then switched to the Transformation Module, transforming into the form of a spear. He then added Sharpness Module and a spearhead, and finally used the Launch Module to assist in throwing. After hitting the target, he continued to control the transformation using voice, entering a second transformation, this Lu Li the Form Module he had just purchased, Thorn.
This is a skill that combines attack and control. Of course, the spear that is launched can also be used as Lu Li's weapon, but Lu Li, who has a shadow, generally does not need to use it as a weapon.
The Magic Module that makes up this skill comes from Zhou Gan, a Blood Mutant. After escaping, he actually contacted Lu Li through the forum, voluntarily covering the transaction costs and exchanging Lu Li's Blood Module.
The Form Module Thorn was purchased from the shop after Lu Li. The generated Thorn are extremely tough, and some of them will automatically take root to form a Thorn prison. Unfortunately, the fleshy walls here cannot be touched due to spatial constraints, so the Thorn ball binding the Insect Species did not take root.
"It feels pretty good. Language Control is quite satisfying, but unfortunately, the activation is still too slow and the hit rate is insufficient. I need to find an opportunity to replace the Control Module next time." Lu Li evaluated the Shadow Spear skill. "It's a pity that the Accuracy Module is extremely sought after, otherwise, adding Accuracy Module would solve the hit rate problem."
After the Insect Species were no longer interfering, the power lingering in the Snake Giant's consciousness gradually faded. The Nurse had exited her Snake Giant form, glanced at Lu Li, forced a smile, and then fainted.
"The fusion rate has reached 80%. After a while, she will be completely integrated with the Shadow Mask and become a special unit." Lu Li shook his head, somewhat dissatisfied. With the Claw Ghost in the frontal assault, the Snake Giant, although strong, overlaps with the Claw Ghost to some extent.
The Snake Giant possesses the relatively large size and corrosive absorption ability of the Giant Species, as well as the scales of the Beast Species, making it look quite impressive. However, its absorption ability is slow and far inferior to that of the Giant Species, while its Beast Species strength is merely that of the serpent scales, lacking the terrifying reproductive ability of the Beast Species. It is neither here nor there.
Therefore, if Lu Li does not want to obtain a unit based on the Snake Giant, Lu Li only has two choices: one is to kill the Nurse, remove the Shadow Mask, and find a new unit prototype; the other is to induce the Nurse's ability to mutate, making her completely lean towards the Giant Species or Beast Species.
Whether it's the colossal size and terrifying life-absorbing ability of the Giant Species, or the terrifying reproductive and troop-producing ability of the Beast Species, they are all good choices for Lu Li. Looking at the Nurse had turned back into human form and was unconscious, the Snake Giant's injuries were also reflected in her human form. Her nurse's uniform and vest were tattered, revealing glimpses of her private parts.
Lu Li took something out...