Chapter 700 - 388: Annihilation Shell, Demigod Shell

[Fusion of Shell in Progress...]

[Fusion of Authority in Progress...]

[Authority Selected: Mystery.]

[Fusion Successful!]

The majestic body of Heisatan appeared, accompanied by the roar of the fearsome creature.

Rogel’s human body, entangled in purple mist and the Black Tide, was swiftly dragged into Heisatan’s chest, disappearing within.

Meanwhile, Heisatan’s body underwent a strange transformation.

When the Calamity authority was the dominant one, Rogel had an entirely different appearance. But when the Mystery authority took charge, Rogel used Heisatan’s shell as the main body.

In the blink of an eye, the fusion was complete.

If the fusion state with the Calamity authority was like a god walking among men.

Then, the fusion state dominated by the Mystery authority was the perfect embodiment of "mystery," a thoroughly enigmatic existence.

Heisatan’s enormous majestic body began to condense downward, as if it became a godly throne forged from a monster’s body.

At the head, the mysterious purple power intensely coiled around, soon forming a massive purple sphere surrounded by bizarre mysterious runes.

This spectacle was only faintly perceived by Rogel himself.

Because outside of him, cloaked in mysterious power, neither demigods nor lesser beings could see anything but a purple blur...

Rogel’s consciousness and soul were firmly protected, while the Mystery authority rapidly expanded, reaching the True God Level.

After completing the fusion.

Rogel, in almost an instant, discerned the circumstances of the "Ruins of Destruction" before him.

"...I see."

The vigilant Rogel relaxed his brow, chuckling softly.

The saying goes, "If something is unusual, there’s an evil spirit," but the reality was not as he thought.

At least, it posed no threat to him.

Since that’s the case...

"Since the fusion is done, let’s give this fusion state a name..."

[Title: Master of the Mysterious]

[Type: Fusion Body]

[Tier: Demigod]

[Authority Mastered: Mystery]

[Explanation: Using Hei’s Soul as the foundation, with the demigod body as the flesh and other authorities as fuel, fused and ascended, mastering the mighty power of mystery, perhaps the most majestic existence in this world...]

Rogel directly named it the Master of the Mysterious; other titles naturally followed suit.

After glancing at the information panel, Rogel withdrew his gaze, raising his hand to gently grasp forward.

An enormous giant beast, resembling a fusion of several sea shells, was instantly gripped tightly in his giant claw.

Its body was covered with spikes and dark yellow threads, containing powerful destruction and calamity power.

[Annihilation Shell—Dier Shuoda]

[Type: Creature]

[Quality: Demigod]

[Level: 88]

[Tier: Demigod]

[Explanation: A terrifying creature from the Abyssal Sea Era, mastering the powers of calamity and destruction. Due to its unique nature, it infused all its authority power into the shell, thus being discovered and having half of its soul banished, falling into a deathly slumber, unable to awaken.]

The Annihilation Shell was indeed the source of these Ruins of Destruction.

This ancient being from the Abyssal Sea Era avoided the effects of erosion by placing its authority power into the shell, but thereby gained a fatal weakness, allowing the enemy to seize the opportunity to banish most of its soul.

Thus, its shell was not destroyed, its body continued to exist, and part of its remaining soul ensured the continuance of its tier, perfectly preserving its power.

"...A ready-made shell."

Rogel couldn’t help but smile.

The Annihilation Shell was indeed unfortunate; its soul state was insufficient to maintain consciousness, and that banished soul was likely still wandering in some corner of the world, searching cluelessly for a way home...

But for Rogel, it was fortunate, as the incomplete soul of the Annihilation Shell meant he would spend less effort acquiring the shell.

Rogel did not hesitate, and directly started to act.

The immense mysterious power directly peeled away the surrounding destructive force, as Rogel’s main body teleported into the Annihilation Shell as if entering an unguarded domain.

The Annihilation Shell appeared very much like three finely pointed shells in alternating dark yellow and black, resembling an ancient underwater castle.

Inside this shell, however, was a hidden paradise.

While the exterior appeared ancient and dangerous, the interior was purely white walls of the shell, occasionally shimmering with some runes representing destruction and calamity power.

In the deep center of the shell, a fleshy soft tissue with tendrils was tightly contracting, firmly adhering to the inner wall of the shell, pulsating rhythmically.

Sensing the danger, the essence of the Annihilation Shell began to rage, releasing a chaotic burst of calamity and destruction power, but Rogel simply raised his hand to resist.

Without hesitation.

Rogel stepped forward, activating Hei’s Soul.

Countless purple mysterious lights burst from Rogel’s eyes, accompanied by the instinctive resistance of the Annihilation Shell.

Calamity raged around, and destruction power launched a frantic assault.

Moments later.

[You have used the talent ability Hei’s Soul.]

[Attention! You are attempting to control a demigod-level shell! Its soul is powerful and is resisting you!]

[But it is futile.]

[You have acquired a demigod-tier shell!]

[You can more easily merge the authority power of this shell.]

"Uh—"

With a faint, almost inaudible wail.

The Annihilation Shell, this remnant giant beast from the Abyssal Sea Era, became a part of Rogel.

Listening to this cry, Rogel’s expression remained calm.

Dier Shuoda, this giant beast, whether once good or evil, Rogel did not know.

But the merging of authorities is inherently a life-or-death battle, and demigods following the same path are natural adversaries; Rogel would not show mercy.

Moreover, having half its soul banished is no light matter, its current half-dead state might as well let Rogel put it out of its misery.

He closed his eyes, reopening them, and his pupils returned to normal.

With a massive rumble—

Deprived of the Annihilation Shell’s power restraints, the surrounding seawater engulfed the formerly hollow area, causing a great commotion.

"Not bad, a powerful shell."

Rogel nodded slightly, satisfied.

This expedition went unexpectedly smoothly, without any hitches.

Of course, after seizing this new shell, the old shell was naturally discarded by Rogel.

The old shell was the Disease of Excessive Desire, or the Desire Curse, left from when Rogel negotiated with the Kizi God.

To this, Rogel didn’t particularly care.

If it were in the past, he might have considered it.

But now... even with the Kizi God or the Natural God joined together, they are no match for Rogel.

The backing of immense power allowed Rogel to disregard these trifles.

Let the Kizi God think whatever they wish.

After concluding, Rogel came outside of the Annihilation Shell.

"Hmm..."

Glancing at the Heisatan behind him and the Annihilation Shell beside him, a peculiar thought formed in Rogel’s mind.

However, before acting on this idea, there was something more important he needed to do.

"Begin refining the authority power..."

Rogel mentally whispered, starting to communicate the connection between Hei’s Soul and the Annihilation Shell clone to merge the missing power of the Authority of Destruction.

...

Kizi Holy Hall.

With a roar...

The statue representing the Disease of Excessive Desire collapsed with a resounding crash, quite suddenly.

However, nestled within the Holy Hall, even such a significant uproar was only noticed by the Guard Knight at the gate.

Yet, more promptly aware was, of course, the Kizi God adjacent.

After a ripple across the statue’s facade, Kizi God appeared within the hall.

Gazing at the shattered stone fragments, expressionless, they gently raised a hand, and a new statue emerged.

This new statue, though, was quite rough, its face and shape very blurred.

Meanwhile, in her busy state, the Saintess Kizi heard a voice in her mind.

"Go investigate the Black Tide Secret Society."