Infinite Terror: This Middle Continent is Rebellious

Chapter 209 Restoring the Soul Essence
After Xiao Honglu's telekinesis test, it was Miao Ruoling's Bibi Fruit.

Miao Ruoling picked up the paintbrush but hesitated to start painting.

"What should I draw? A beast? A sword?"

Due to the limitations of the primary Pen-Pen Fruit, the things drawn are completely useless in combat.

Chu Xuan said, "First, draw a person, using Zhao Yingkong as a template. If the person you draw matches the target, you can perform the bait and infiltration missions."

Miao Ruoling nodded and put down the paintbrush.

Three hours later, Zhao Yingkong's image appeared on the drawing paper.

The portrait gradually became fuller, and the moment Zhao Yingkong's full-length portrait was completed, she walked out of the paper.

A girl about 16 years old, with a neutral face and a cold expression. She had two shark-skin holsters tied around her waist, one holding the Fang of Hellfire and the other the Kandarian Dagger.

From appearance to temperament, the Zhao Yingkong in the painting is exactly the same as Zhao Yingkong.

Zhao Yingkong looked at Miao Ruoling's transformed self in surprise, thought for a moment, and walked towards Hua Yingkong.

"If you have any abilities, show them."

The lightning-fast zigzag steps shortened the distance between the two. It was not the swift speed, but the dislocation of spatial sense.

Zhao Yingkong stretched out his right hand towards Hua Yingkong, and his fingernails tore through the air and scratched towards Hua Yingkong's neck.

Hua Yingkong used the same steps, and Zhao Yingkong's nails brushed past a fleeting afterimage, while Hua Yingkong had already flashed past Zhao Yingkong. Her movements were swift and silent. Only when she went around to the back did she quickly swing her hands, and her nails brought out a low hissing sound, like a sharp blade slashing towards Zhao Yingkong.

Hua Yingkong also used the Zhao family's three major assassination techniques: Dark Step, Limb Bending, and Snake Movement, and her level of proficiency was almost the same as Zhao Yingkong's.

However, Hua Yingkong did not have a genetic lock, Nen ability, or Sharingan... and her physical fitness was only twice that of an ordinary person. After testing her abilities, Zhao Yingkong easily suppressed her.

Hua Yingkong said coldly: "Let go."

Zhao Yingkong released Hua Yingkong's wrist from behind.

After being freed, Hua Yingkong moved his hands. His expression remained indifferent, except for a slight frown.

Chu Xuan scrutinized Hua Yingkong's every move and every word after her birth. After Zhao Yingkong released Hua Yingkong, Chu Xuan asked, "Same temperament, same appearance, same fighting skills. Do you have any memories of her?"

Hua Yingkong said calmly, "I only have superficial memories, such as her behavior and hobbies. I know everyone here, and I can treat you the same way she treats you, but I have no memory of ever being with you. It's just that after meeting you, I naturally behaved like Zhao Yingkong would."

Chu Xuan said thoughtfully: "Reflexive behavior?"

Just like the knee jerk reflex, when you hit your knee, your calf will bounce up. When the drawn Yingkong encounters what Zhao Yingkong has experienced, he will also reflexively perform the same behavior pattern.

"Even though I have no memories, I'm more than capable of carrying out infiltration and decoy missions... Miao Ruoling, how much energy does it take to turn a drawing into a physical form? How long can the physical form last? Also, how does the Pen-Pen Fruit activate? Can I only draw with pen and paper?"

The combat effectiveness of the Bibi Fruit is negligible, but its functionality is extremely high.

The person in the painting has the same appearance, temperament, and behavior habits as the original owner. As long as they don't mention past events or fight with each other, the disguise can be said to be foolproof.

However, this level does not seem to be worthy of the starting exchange for the B-level side story.

Chu Xuan made his judgment based on the Dot-Line Demon Eye. That skill that kills by poking anyone starts at B-level, just like the Devil Fruit, but its effect is much stronger.

Miao Ruoling carefully recalled the process of activating the devil fruit ability.

After a moment, she said, "My cell vitality is 300. Drawing Zhao Yingkong used about % of my physical strength. Drawing others would probably use the same amount at most. If the entity is not damaged, it can last for an hour. The activation process... the medium is not fixed. I just need to draw the image with the pen and then activate the ability."

Chu Xuan adjusted his glasses and asked Miao Ruoling, "Can I draw on the tablet?"

Miao Ruoling was stunned.

"Drawing on a tablet?"

"If possible, I will help you develop a drawing instrument to reduce the difficulty of painting and speed up the painting process..."

Chu Xuan seemed to have other ideas, but did not continue.

After hesitating for a moment, Miao Ruoling nodded.

"It should be possible. The activation conditions of the Pen-Pen Fruit are a pen and a physical object that carries the picture."

The test of the Bibi Fruit came to an end, and Huayingkong returned to the drawing board.

What needed to be tested next was Zheng Zha's blood-sucking ability. All members of the Zhongzhou team, except Wen Lie, provided Zheng Zha with 500 ml of blood each.

Zheng Zha drank up all the blood supplied by everyone, and suddenly he looked radiant and energetic.

"The higher the cell vitality, the greater the increase in blood energy after blood absorption. The conversion rate of blood and energy is also a hundred times higher than before..."

Zheng Zha hesitated to speak.

Wen Lie urged, "Don't dilly-dally. If you have any other discoveries, hurry up."

Zheng Zha was a little reluctant to say it, but he still didn't hide it.

"I have a feeling that if I take it directly, I can absorb all the energy in the human body. The clone Zheng Zha absorbed all my blood, blood energy, and internal force."

Wen Lie snapped his fingers and said, "I understand. Next time I kill an enemy, the demon's vitality will belong to me. The blood and energy of those other than the demon will belong to you, and the bones will belong to Qi Tengyi."

As he spoke, Wen Lie laughed strangely.

"Skin, mental strength, flesh, brain, soul... Hehehehe, I never thought that the human body, a treasure trove, still has so many parts that cannot be efficiently utilized."

One sentence made everyone shudder.

Chu Xuan, however, showed a thoughtful expression, nodded, and said in agreement: "Indeed, a lot of things are wasted. The brain can be fed to the Illithids, the emotions can be fed to the Dementors, the muscles can be made into abominations, and the skin..."

Zheng Zha was furious and interrupted Chu Xuan: "Fuck! You two should behave like human beings."

Everyone also had an expression of disbelief. Bloodsucking and summoning skeletons were fine, although not life in the mortal realm, but it wasn't a big problem.

Skin, brain, flesh, if these organs were taken out separately, who could accept it?

Wen Lie shrugged. "It's just a joke. We can't possibly exchange bloodlines and skills for other bloodlines just to maximize the use of the enemy's body, which would affect our already established power system."

After careful consideration, Chu Xuan said regretfully, "Yes, for our Zhongzhou team, only blood, bones, and souls are of any use. Although Qi Tengyi can exchange them for the necromancy spell that summons abominations, compared to the mass-produced golden skeleton soldiers, the cost-effectiveness of abominations is too low."

Chu Xuan shook his head. Wen Lie acted on his whims and had led him astray.

At this time, Zhan Lan suddenly said: "Speaking of becoming stronger by sucking blood, for an orthodox vampire like me, it is an ability that is like instinct. I don't need to strengthen myself to the level of a marquis or prince to increase my strength by sucking blood."

Wen Lie said, "That's easy. Go suck Zheng Zha's blood."

Zheng Zha was stunned for a moment, his eyes quickly sweeping over Luo Li. He pretended to be calm and said with a hearty smile, "Sure, why not? I read those fantasy novels. If a low-level vampire wants to become stronger, they can either slowly suck human blood or obtain the blood of a high-level vampire and instantly level up two levels."

Zhan Lan touched his forehead and said helplessly, "But I have another problem. I have already cultivated the sixth chapter of the Dao Heart Demon Cultivation Technique, but the seventh to tenth chapters are about growing the demon seed and cultivating it to the realm of the Infinite Yang. But now that I am an orthodox vampire, it is impossible for me to cultivate to that level... I am considering whether to find a way to abolish my bloodline and focus on the Dao Heart Demon Cultivation Technique, or give up the Infinite Yang realm and inherit Dracula's bloodline."

"Dracula's bloodline is easy to improve in the main god space, and the Dao Heart Demon Planting Great Method has also been cultivated to its current level. Making a choice is not easy."

Wen Lie said cheerfully, "Only children make choices. Adults, of course, want them all."

Zhan Lan shook his head. "Only children want it all. Adults know there's no such thing as having the best of both worlds... Never mind. Let's just take it one step at a time. Ultimate Yang, Ultimate Yin, Dao and Demon Merge—those realms aren't easy to achieve. There's no need to dwell on something that hasn't happened in 20 or 30 years."

Cheng Xiao complained, "So you're going to keep going down this path? You've already taken the evil path since you became a demon seed, and now you're using the body of a vampire to practice the Dao Heart Demon Seeding Technique. That's even more evil."

Zhan Lan pondered in silence for a long time before she started to laugh.

"Perhaps before I destroy my bloodline, I can create a path that suits me? Every blade of grass and every tree is a wave, and so are my internal strength and blood energy. If I can control this body with my demonic seed, I might be able to cultivate to the state where Taoism and demonism merge."

Cheng Xiao shrugged.

"As long as you're happy, your main ability is your mental strength. Whether it's the Dao Heart Demon Cultivation Technique or the Bloodline Bloodline, they are all used to enhance and make up for the lack of mental strength."

After Zhan Lan said this, no one had any other opinions.

To everyone, the Zhongzhou team has no shortage of a martial arts master who is good at close combat, nor a vampire who is good at spells. They only lack a psychic.

As long as Zhan Lan can fulfill her duties as a psychic, she can do whatever she wants with the rest.

Imitate Zheng Zha and cultivate vampire and inner strength together? Sucking Zheng Zha's blood? It's up to her.

So, in full view of everyone, Zhan Lan bit Zheng Zha's neck.

Zhan Lan greedily sucked Zheng Zha's blood. The blood from the vampire marquis flowed into Zhan Lan's body and mixed with her blood.

The high-level power will be integrated into Zhan Lan's body bit by bit to transform her body. This will be a long process.

Zhan Lan lay on Zheng Zha, sucking non-stop as if he was addicted.

Gradually, Zheng Zha's face turned pale.

Loli endured it again and again, her cheeks puffed up like a pufferfish, and she looked angrily at Zheng Zha and Zhan Lan who were sticking together.

Noticing the change in Zheng Zha's expression, Loli finally didn't have to worry about giving everyone the impression that she was disregarding the overall situation out of jealousy. She immediately rushed forward and pushed Zhan Lan with both hands.

"Let go, you big pervert's face is pale!"

Hearing Loli's cry, Zhan Lan suddenly woke up, quickly opened his mouth, and pulled the sharp fangs out of Zheng Zha's neck.

Seeing Zheng Zha's expression, Zhan Lan asked with self-blame and worry, "Zheng Zha, are you okay?"

"What could possibly happen to me? I just lost too much blood. I'll be fine after a short rest."

Zheng Zha showed a smile that looked a bit sad. Zhan Lan subconsciously wanted to approach Zheng Zha. Luo Li squeezed between them and hugged Zheng Zha tightly. She said unhappily, "Zheng Zha, you idiot, even if you want to help your companions, you have to take care of yourself. I would be very sad if you were injured or sick."

Zhan Lan stopped walking, her heart filled with guilt, shame, anger, and sadness. Seeing Luo Li, she no longer had the courage to move forward.

After Luo Li and Zheng Zha finished their sweet time together, Wen Lie said, "Everything that needs strengthening and testing has basically been completed. I have a project and I hope everyone will actively participate."

Everyone looked at Wen Lie strangely.

Generally speaking, after strengthening attributes and testing strength, everyone has free time.

Those who need to study should study, those who need to practice should practice, those who need to do research should do research, and get together occasionally until the next horror movie begins.

This time, Wen Lie said there was a project?
"I'm not kidding. My situation is dire. The Mobile Church was completely destroyed in the Bram Stoker's Dracula world. One of my Spears of Judgment is broken, and my Inner Light is severely depleted and damaged. I can't condense a new holy weapon, and I've lost a lot of memories. My normal combat power is only one tenth of what it was."

Wen Lie rubbed his temples as he spoke.

Memory loss is not a big problem, he has already reviewed it through the memory beads.

The key is the essence of the soul, that is, the upper limit of experience points.

The more damaged the soul's essence is, the lower the upper limit of experience value will be. Once the upper limit of experience value drops, the stored experience value will also decrease. In the end, using the holy weapon will inevitably overdraw the upper limit of experience value, forming a vicious cycle.

Fortunately, Wen Lie has seen the memory of repairing the essence of the soul.

You are what you eat. If you lose the essence of your soul, make up for it from other sources.

The power of domination, killing gods, plundering divine fire, devouring essence, and transforming divine power.

Wen Lie has reason to suspect that the shortcomings of the BB-level Demon Hunter can be compensated by the skills of the AA-level Evil God Hunter.

If even the AA-level dominance power cannot make up for it, then we can only rely on the human completion plan.

"I plan to return to the world of Bram Stoker's Dracula, summon a demon lord who has ignited the divine fire, and then kill him and plunder his divine fire with the power of domination. You can treat this as a joint training session, behind closed doors, and perhaps engage in a real fight."

(End of this chapter)