In the dark Void, the energy currents hidden beneath the surface surge and flow, traversing countless Void bodies and planes, nourishing countless Transcendent beings.
At a place where energy currents converge, a colossal beast, as large as a plane, lies prostrate above the vortex, its mouth and nose trembling and emitting a rumbling sound.
On the back of the behemoth, a strange and majestic city, seemingly forged from white bones, stands tall. Above the city, layers of spiderwebs overlap, with countless spider-shaped warriors climbing on them, some sleeping, some patrolling.
Rift-Sky City, along with the war behemoth that carries the city, together constitute Rayquaza Weimis's mount and the core command center of the East 3 War Zone.
At this moment, inside the majestic hall in the center of Rift-Sky City, Narnia's Energy Transformation is reporting to Weimis about Gustavo's request for installment payments.
"Installment payment? Interesting brat, not a bad idea." A chuckled voice drifted from the throne above. Weimis, whose upper body had transformed into human form, gently tapped the cold armrest, seemingly deep in thought.
Narnia chuckled, "This little guy may be a bit greedy, but he's quite good at seizing opportunities. He understands we won't let him die easily, which is why he dared to make such a demand."
Weimis nodded slightly in agreement. "So, tell me, should we agree or disagree?"
Upon hearing this, Narnia remained silent for a moment before saying, "This matter is entirely up to the Commander-in-Chief. You can make your own decision; you don't need to consider my opinion."
"Ha, you slippery fellow." Weimis sneered.
Narnia lowered her head slightly, neither refuting nor saying anything else.
After a long silence, Weimis nodded slightly and said, "Without Gustavo, this battle wouldn't have been a great victory. Furthermore, regarding the King of the Demonic Sea, if there's an opportunity in the future, we'll still need him to control things..."
Upon hearing this, Narnia understood that Weimis had agreed to Gustavo's request.
However, Weimis quickly changed the subject, "With great benefits come corresponding obligations and responsibilities. I agree to the installment payment request, but Gustavo must leave the Treacherous Destruction Continent and join the front lines to fight the Dragon Clan head-on."
"But wouldn't that just be sending him into the Dragon Clan' mouths?"
"True strength is forged through trials. Without a will to sacrifice one's life, it's impossible to become True God. As a member of the Devouring Faction, he should understand this even better. Relay my words to him verbatim. The choice is his!"
After saying this, Rayquaza Weimis waved his hand, his eyes slowly closing. Narnia bowed and took a few steps back, his figure gradually disappearing.
In the Northern Spirit Spacetime, Gustavo, who was selecting "Zerg genes" at a merchant guild run by the Void Insect Clan, suddenly had a look of joy on his face.
Only a portion of the Divine Power arrived in the Northern Spirit Spacetime; the main body, located on the Treacherous Destruction Continent, directly took out a communicator and brought up the exchange system page.
After a quick glance, Gustavo's eyes lit up slightly. He opened the backend, performed a few operations, and then handed over the merit points to complete the transaction for the Eye of the Void.
The Eye of the Void, which was originally locked in the exchange list, disappeared instantly.
[Note: You have purchased the Eye of the Void. This artifact is expected to be delivered to you within three days. Please do not move during this period.]
Looking at the line of text that appeared before him, Gustavo let out a soft breath, his heart slowly calming down. With the Eye of the Void in his hands, he had gained a crucial trump card, greatly increasing his chances of defeating Diorus in the future. This was a Legend artifact, far more precious and powerful than ordinary Lower Divine Artifact.
As for Narnia mentioning that Weimis sent him to the front lines against the Dragon Clan, it was no big deal at all; in fact, it suited his purposes perfectly.
Among the several talents that combine to form the [Devourer], there is [Dragon Devouring]. In other words, Dragon Devouring is currently one of the most cost-effective ways for him to improve his strength and potential.
The Dragon-Hunting Spider Clan are monsters that grew up amidst mountains of corpses Blood Sea piled up by the Dragon Clan.
Of course, without the protection of the Eye of the Void, Gustavo's choice would have been very different. He hadn't forgotten that the current Star-Forging Dragon Nest was itching to get back at him.
With a huge weight lifted from his heart, Gustavo immediately felt much more relaxed, and his attention shifted to the Northern Spirit Spacetime, where he carefully selected Zerg genes.
Although Gustavo had used up all his merit points after acquiring the Eye of the Void, the large amount of resources he had obtained by scavenging in the Demonic Sea was still enormous and enough to last him a long time.
Therefore, he was very generous when it came to purchasing Zerg genes, spending money lavishly, which made the Zerg merchant opposite him grin from ear to ear. In the end, the merchant even personally saw him off.
After leaving the Northern Spirit Spacetime, Gustavo waited patiently at home.
Not long after, Yilisham arrived in person and handed Gustavo a box that was entirely black with silver patterns engraved on its surface, her beautiful face filled with deep envy.
This is a Legend artifact, a treasure that even Lower God would covet. Yilisham herself couldn't afford it, yet this junior, Gustavo, got to enjoy it first. If it weren't for the fact that he was her direct descendant, one of her own, Yilisham would have been jealous.
"Unless absolutely necessary and your life is in danger, do not use the Eye of the Void. Many times, it is not the enemy who will kill you, but your own teammates. Remember this!" Yilisham solemnly warned.
"Don't worry, Grandmother, I understand!" Gustavo nodded obediently, but he knew in his heart that the Eye of the Void would probably be exposed soon, after all, he was about to rush to the front line.
There, dangers abound, and the Eye of the Void might soon prove useful.
After seeing his grandmother off, Gustavo returned to his room, set up a spiderweb to shield himself from the cobwebs, and then opened the box.
The next moment, a barely perceptible yet extremely powerful fluctuation instantly filled the entire room, quickly forming a spherical, enclosed space that shielded all other auras.
"So this box has a built-in shielding effect after being opened. That's quite thoughtful!"
Raising an eyebrow slightly, Gustavo looked at the "Eye of the Void" embedded in the very center of the box.
This is a divine artifact shaped like a rhombus-shaped eye. Its outer shell is a hazy gray color and has countless sharp edges. At its center is a perfectly round crystal sphere, and its interior is deep and dark, as if facing the dark Void, giving people a sense of vastness and desolation.
The Eye of the Void is an all-around artifact that combines attack, control, perception, defense, recovery, buffs, and more. It is also extremely well-suited to the bloodline and class of the Dragon-Hunting Spider Clan, especially when it forms a wonderful synergy with the "Air-Stasis Corridor" to produce an extremely powerful sealing effect.
As a Legend artifact, the power required to fully activate the Eye of the Void is comparable to that of Rare artifact, but it is still beyond Gustavo's capabilities. Ultimately, he was only a Demigod.
Just as Logo has yet to fully unleash the power of the God-Hunting Spear, Gustavo is also unable to fully activate the Eye of the Void.
However, unlike the God-Hunting Spear, the Eye of the Void's "Void" characteristic allows it to draw power from the dark Void, greatly reducing its consumption. This means that if Demigod were to exert all their strength, they could unleash nearly half the power of the Eye of the Void, and even hold their own against an ordinary Lower God.
Of course, this exchange is based on the premise that the opponent is unarmed. If both are wielding Legend artifacts, then even with the Eye of the Void, Gustavo would still be unable to escape being instantly killed.
Sensing the powerful yet restrained aura of the Legend artifact before him, Gustavo extended strands of spider silk, which disappeared into the eyeball of the Eye of the Void. Soul power, physical energy, bloodline energy... all surged into it, quickly establishing a connection with it using the method Narnia had taught him.
Since the Eye of the Void was originally created by the Dragon-Hunting Spider Clan, and the raw materials used in its creation incorporated the primordial blood of God Level Dragon-Hunting Spider, it naturally had an affinity with the Dragon-Hunting Spider. Gustavo encountered little resistance and smoothly imprinted his mark onto the Eye of the Void, becoming the new master of this Legend artifact.
Only after truly taking control of the Eye of the Void did Gustavo truly feel the terrifying power hidden within this unassuming artifact. It was as if he were facing the vast and boundless Void, boundless and majestic, while he was merely a small boat floating on this Void Sea, unable to unleash its full power.
But Gustavo didn't give up. He tried again and again. Everything is difficult at the beginning. If you give up at the first sign of a setback, you might as well just sit there and do nothing.
There was originally no road in the world, but as more people walk on it, a road is naturally formed. It doesn't matter that he can't unleash the full power of the Eye of the Void right now. With repeated attempts and familiarization, he will eventually be able to fully master the power of this Legend artifact.
As Gustavo continued his attempts, time slowly passed. On this day, a spatial vortex suddenly appeared above the Fallen Star Nest. First, long tentacles emerged from it, and then a creature resembling a manta ray, enveloped in dense spatial power, flew out of the vortex.
A Zerg creature with a large head and a small body, and four pale green tentacles on its forehead, sat on the back of a manta ray. Behind it was a metal house.
Startled by the commotion, Spider Mom Index came to the air above the nest. "You are...?"
"Madam, is this Mr. Gustavo's home?"
"Uh... it's his house, so what?"
"Then there's no problem. Please call him out. This shipment is too valuable; he must be present in person to sign for it."
No sooner had the words left her lips than a figure appeared out of nowhere in the calm sky, startling Spider Mom and the Zerg courier.
Noticing their reactions, Gustavo smiled with satisfaction.
The power of the Eye of the Void is indeed formidable. Just a slight activation allows one to leap freely through space, as if completely merging with it without any fluctuations, thus remaining undetected. It's an excellent method for surprise attacks and assassinations.
"What kind of trouble are you causing now?" Spider Mom Index glared at Gustavo and asked irritably.
"Hehe, I just bought some things." Gustavo chuckled, offering no further explanation.
After signing for the package, he hurriedly returned to his room, carrying the Zerg genes with him.
At this moment, Gustavo's room was filled with all sorts of supplies, and in the very center was a strangely shaped mechanical device. Judging from the trademark engraved on the device's casing, it was actually a product from the Northern Spirit Empire.
"Everything is ready; we can now increase our strength!"
After setting down the honeycomb-shaped "gene storage capsule," Gustavo went to the "secondary source energy auxiliary absorption device." After a simple adjustment, the hatch, which resembled half an eggshell, slowly opened, revealing various wires and energy circuits inside.
Upon reaching the right side of the room, there sits a black egg about one meter in diameter, emanating an extremely profound aura.
Picking up the black egg and fitting it into the "Secondary Source Power Auxiliary Absorption Device," the previously dim mechanical device instantly lit up with blue and green light, and the progress bar on the display screen jumped wildly, quickly reaching 100%.
[Please enter this device as soon as possible, otherwise it will cause unnecessary consumption of secondary source energy.]
An electronic prompt sounded, and a blue indicator light flashed, seemingly urging Gustavo on.
He didn't rush. First, he opened the "gene storage sac," his chest split open, revealing a Abyss maw that devoured all the Zerg genes.
Then, Gustavo took out a fist-sized hollow device, from which a rich aura of True Dragon emanated. Moreover, Mechanical Spark was burning in the center of the device.
This was none other than the complete mechanical dragon's nest core that Gustavo had previously found in the Demonic Sea.
Although it is only a common-level mechanical dragon nest core, its value is comparable to several Immortal Demigod. More importantly, this thing is extremely compatible with Gustavo's "Bloodline Sanctuary". Once the two are fused together and supplemented with high-performance Zerg genes, the war machines created by Gustavo will definitely be more powerful.
Below the God Level, it's easy to hit a bottleneck in improving individual strength. At this point, developing a legion-based strategy can effectively enhance one's own strength.
Mass production can also bring about qualitative changes!
Besides, the various 'impurities' that Gustavo absorbs also need to be disposed of somewhere, don't they?
After completing all preparations, Gustavo reverted to his original form, moved his blade-like legs, and stepped into the mechanical device.
As the hatch slowly closed, mechanical wires pierced Gustavo's body.
"Hopefully, the Lesser World Origin Force will help me complete the upgrades to ' Bloodline Sanctuary ' and ' Controller '!"
A ripple of emotion stirred within Gustavo.
The so-called [Lesser World Origin Force] refers to the dimensional source power located outside the "Assimilation Zone".
The planes within the Astral Realm are shrouded in the Astral Realm rule system, and the World Origin Force they generate is naturally blessed by the power of the Astral Realm rules. It can naturally play a role in and directly upgrade various Transcendent abilities based on the Astral Realm rules, making it the most top-tier resource in the Astral Realm.
However, Lesser World Origin Force is different. It comes from planes or universes outside the Astral Realm. Without the support of the Astral Realm rules, its function and value are greatly reduced, far inferior to the original World Origin Force.
However, as the value declined, the barriers to entry and upfront requirements for using Lesser World Origin Force also decreased.
With the help of special techniques or specially manufactured devices, it is possible to absorb Lesser World Origin Force.
Although Lesser World Origin Force, unlike genuine source energy, cannot directly upgrade various Transcendent abilities.
However, characteristics such as assisting bloodline fusion, enhancing physical foundation or strength, and strengthening the soul are enough to make Lesser World Origin Force a strategic resource.
The major powers of the Astral Realm dispatched a large number of powerful individuals and troops to fight fiercely in the Expansion Zone, one important reason being to obtain the Lesser World Origin Force.
After all, the planes in the Destruction- Expansion Zone are not hated by the Astral Realm Will, nor will they become World Destroyer.
Buzz~
The hatch closed completely, and the large amount of Lesser World Origin Force stored inside the black egg was continuously drawn away by the auxiliary device. After thousands of complex transformations, it turned into strands of translucent, golden energy, which were then injected into Gustavo's body.
His eight spider eyes widened suddenly, accompanied by intense pain that swept through his entire body and soul. Gustavo's new wave of enhancement had begun!