The human body had its limits.
As one's lifespan drew to an end, even someone on the level of the First Holy Lord could not escape it.
That astonishingly gifted Holy Lord had tried many methods, creating numerous Plague Extermination Arts capable of extending one's lifespan, health-preserving massages, and even using [Pestilence] as a vessel.
But although Pestilence was said to grant longevity, it was in truth a special kind of [parasite] that clung to living organisms. Its lifespan followed that of its host.
When Great Rebirth proved useless, the First Holy Lord set her sights on this world's ultimate existence.
"So this world's ultimate existence is a pair of legs?"
Zhou Zhi asked at just the right moment.
Twenty-Three added, "A pair of beautiful legs."
Ruan Yin considered it. "You could say that. I thought they looked quite nice, anyway."
After a pause, Ruan Yin added, "Ruan Green, Ruan Ji, and that Ruan Rong you killed—Luo... what was her name again? They all said they looked nice."
And then—
The First Holy Lord began to merge.
If she became part of the Kindly Father, or even part of the Primordial Patient, she could obtain eternal life.
But what was the result?
"The First Holy Lord underestimated the world, and she underestimated me."
"Her will was invaded by me."
"More precisely, I diseased her with [prions]."
Ruan Yin spoke flatly, without any other emotion. "Prions are the most efficient means of destruction against this world's humans. There is no equal."
"The ultimate anti-human weapon, surpassing [Teeth] and [Forensics]."
"I took over her body. More directly speaking, I ate her."
"Through that, I took the position of Holy Lord and obtained all the secrets. Better still, because I myself am part of the Kindly Father, I can naturally make full use