Beyond the world,
Are you ready?
Leo looked at Black Soluo beneath the two hundred million soul skeletons. At this point, Leo was also extremely nervous.
This is a high-stakes gamble, a gamble where only one outcome will determine the winner!!
"Ready."
Although it wasn't a life-or-death struggle with the enemy, the danger was no less than high. Both Leo and his clone Black Soluo had mobilized all their mental energy.
Leo lightly tapped his feet, and a shadow emerged from the shadow beneath his feet. Once it appeared, just like Leo, it took out a Black Metal Module, only the size of a fist, from its chest, which kept changing shape.
It is the shadow of the cosmic-level treasure Metal Module, possessing the same abilities as the original!
This is only the second time it has appeared since it was hidden in the shadows more than a thousand years ago!
The Black Metal Module appeared to be completely still, just a simple shadow, but both Leo and his clone Black Soluo sensed extreme danger emanating from this small object.
This is a cosmic-level treasure that even the Supreme Lord cannot provide to every individual. It is the embodiment of the Power of Laws and a terrifying existence that can easily destroy the world!
Only by mastering it could Leo have a chance to protect himself in this constant struggle between civilizations, and the confidence to say no to others!
Black Soluo flew out from the two hundred million soul skeletons, glanced at Leo, and swallowed Leo's shadow and the Black Metal Module in one gulp.
According to Yaoyao, the Black Metal Module is the shadow of the Metal Module. Although it has the same ability, it can only be used by the shadow. If Leo wants to use it in reality, he can only do so through the resonance between the shadow and his soul.
This is a mutation of Leo's Shadow Talent, and a perfect combination of Yaoyao's abilities!!
Their combined abilities can transform decay into magic; by grasping the shadow of a treasure, one can acquire the treasure's inherent power!
Leo stared intently at his clone, Black Soluo, not missing a single change. He dared not rashly project his consciousness onto Black Soluo, lest a problem arise and his consciousness not even have a chance to return to his original body.
A treasure of cosmic scale—you can never be too careful!
Having swallowed the shadow and the Black Metal Module, Black Soluo channeled all his energy into a specific location within his body. Meanwhile, the two hundred million souls outside his body, like rivers flowing into the sea, lined up under Black Soluo's control, waiting to rush into his body and be eroded by the Black Metal Module.
Black Soluo has made all the preparations and is just waiting for the Black Metal Module to be officially activated!
Without hesitation, Black Soluo's Black Soluo compressed the energy within his body to its absolute limit, creating an explosion within him that resembled the sound of creation splitting the heavens and earth.
A powerful, domineering aura, so strong that it instilled fear in Leo was currently at the limit of level four, erupted from Black Soluo's body.
The way Little Red Snake viewed Leo back then is how Leo views his clone Black Soluo now. This is a terrifying power that could easily wipe them both out!
Under Black Soluo's energy stimulation, the Black Metal Module was activated!!!
A large shadow emanated from Black Soluo's body, enveloping his entire form. His already metallic black body was now completely colorless, like a black hole.
The two colorless eyes, encased in thick carapaces, instantly turned pure black, their gaze revealing a destructive intent devoid of emotion!
This is not the erosion of the Black Metal Module's energy; it is the unfolding of the shadow that has been holding the Black Metal Module Black Metal Module without the person realizing it, and its own attributes have been changed by the power of the Black Metal Module.
When Leo saw this, he was almost startled and broke out in a cold sweat. He never imagined that his shadow would be corrupted by the power of the Black Metal Module.
Fortunately, he is now trying to control the Black Metal Module. If he waits any longer and the shadow is completely tainted, then the power of the Black Metal Module will be transferred from the shadow to him.
The consequences are unimaginable!!
It truly lives up to its reputation as a cosmic treasure; even its storage requires utmost care!
As the shadow enveloped Black Soluo, Leo sensed the terrifying, dense energy spreading throughout Black Soluo's body within that shadow!
This is how the Metal Module starts up.
It is corrupting Black Soluo with its own power, simply because Leo is a projection of the Metal Module in the Shadow World, and is as black as the shadow itself.
It was invisible to the naked eye in the shadows, but the aura was unmistakable, just like the one I had felt in the Rota World —profound and unfathomable!
The instant the Metal Module activated and began its infiltration, the corrupted Black Soluo's forelimbs twitched slightly, and the two hundred million soul skeletons lined up outside his body instantly surged into Black Soluo's body!
Black Soluo, shrouded in shadow, seemed to be an entrance to the dark world. Two hundred million soul skeletons poured in, but none of them came out from any other direction; they all entered Black Soluo's body.
However, after a large influx of souls, the Black Metal Module emanating a terrifying aura from the shadows stopped corrupting Black Soluo, maintaining its state of being one-third corrupted.
Seeing this, Leo, whose heart had been in her throat, breathed a long sigh of relief, her heart settling back into her chest.
The fact that the Black Metal Module has stopped corrupting Black Metal Module Black Soluo means that it is now corrupting the souls that have entered.
Leo's plan succeeded!
Any soul controlled by Black Soluo can be used to counteract his ability to be corrupted by the Metal Module!
Now all we need to do is wait until the energy contained in the Black Metal Module is consumed, and we can master this supreme cosmic treasure that countless people covet!
"Ten million." Yaoyao stood on Leo's shoulder, her eyes darting around as she rapidly counted the souls surging into Black Soluo's body.
The influx of souls halted the corruption of the Black Metal Module in the shadows, but only stopped it; there was no sign of it being withdrawn or controlled!
Black Soluo and Leo's consciousnesses have been completely severed; he is now focusing all his efforts on controlling the Black Metal Module!
The influx of soul skeletons was incredibly rapid, consuming ten million in less than a minute.
"Twenty million,"
The Black Metal Module has not yet recovered from its contamination of Black Soluo.
Thirty million,
150 million
At this point, only a quarter of the soul skeletons surrounding Black Soluo remained, and the once overwhelming number of soul skeletons became sparse.
Leo's heart, which had just settled back into his stomach, jumped into his throat again. The Black Metal Module still showed no signs of being controlled.
After more than a hundred million souls flooded into Black Soluo's body, Yaoyao Gravity on Leo's shoulders.
The more soul skeletons that flood in, the greater the risk of failure!
If he fails, Leo's path as a wizard will essentially be over. He will go from being Elemental Body Refinement Wizard envied by everyone and having a promising future to a shadow that will soon fade into the dust of history.
"One hundred and sixty million."
A minute later, another ten million soul skeletons poured into Black Soluo's body, but there was still no sign that the Metal Module was fully controlled. Yao Yao's voice, Yaoyao entered Leo's mind, had changed due to tension. Unconsciously, the knuckles of Leo's hand, gripping the Godslaying Staff, began to protrude.
Leo was already preparing to sever the connection with his clone Black Soluo at any time, completely cutting off the part of Black Soluo's consciousness from his ocean of consciousness.
"One hundred and seventy million,"
With only thirty million souls remaining, an explosive tremor resounded within Leo's body. The seemingly expressionless Leo was now experiencing a surge of surging energy, and his heartbeat had become erratic.
"One hundred and eighty million,"
"One hundred and ninety million,"
At this point, Leo raised his palm, preparing to strike down upon his own sea of consciousness.
The last ten million soul skeletons, carrying Leo's last hope, rapidly surged into Black Soluo's body as Leo looked on expectantly for a miracle.
But when the last soul skeleton merged into Black Soluo's body, the completely corrupted Black Soluo remained unchanged.
No miracle occurred. The last ten million soul skeletons carrying Leo's hopes poured into Black Soluo's body, and the Metal Module in the shadows showed no signs of being retracted or controlled.
It failed...
Without any hesitation, Leo swiftly raised his palm, gathering powerful energy within it. A single strike would cleave through his sea of consciousness.
But just as Leo's hand was about to land on his head, Yao Yaoyao suddenly grabbed his hand.
"Wait a minute, it seems like... it succeeded?"
Yaoyao's uncertain and hesitant voice entered Leo's mind, pointing to the Black Metal Module in the shadows on Black Soluo's body and saying to Leo Xi.
Leo quickly looked over and sensed that although the Black Metal Module showed no signs of being subdued, it also did not continue to infect Black Soluo.
It will remain in the state of having infected one-third of Black Soluo's body, without retracting or expanding!
This situation is neither a success nor a failure; it's more like a state in between. That's why Yaoyao used the word "question" when she said it was a success, as she herself couldn't be sure what the current situation was.
The terrifying energy emanating from the Black Metal Module was still emanating; the task had not been successfully completed, but it was certain that it had not failed.
Partial success?
"How's the situation?"
Leo asked Black Soluo a question, but received no response. Black Soluo 'Black Soluo consciousness remained completely disconnected. If Leo did not actively enter Black Soluo's body, he could only wait passively.
"It seems... it's still a little short."
Leo carefully sensed that the infiltration of the Black Metal Module had not stopped, but its infiltration speed was very slow. Only through prolonged perception could he feel the slowly expanding infiltration energy.
At the current rate of infection, it would take decades to completely infect the entire Black Soluo!
This situation clearly indicates that the energy of the Black Metal Module still holds a slight advantage, and Black Soluo is just a little short of having the power to control him.