Chapter 236 - 105: Soul Pearl Plan, Max Level

The thought sent a chill down Chen Yu’s spine.

"There’s something wrong with that pearl. Forget it. I’m not going up," Chen Yu said.

Liu Mei sneered. "Something wrong? Heh, I think you just want it for yourself. That pearl is mine."

"...Go on up yourself, then." After speaking, Chen Yu turned and headed downstairs.

"Hmph. I don’t need you anyway." Liu Mei snorted with a disdainful look on her face and went upstairs.

Chen Yu walked out of the building and stared back at it.

A commotion came from inside. Liu Mei was making her move.

’Is there no getting away from this?’ a thought flashed through Chen Yu’s mind.

With Liu Mei changed so drastically, he found it difficult to act against her.

After all, she was a high-ranking member of the alliance. And they had, for all intents and purposes, been partners.

He just never expected things to go so wrong here.

The pearl from that black Undead Skeleton had affected Liu Mei’s mind, causing this drastic change.

The more she consumed, the greater the change.

But now that things had progressed this far, it would probably be very difficult for her to change back.

’If it comes to it, I’ll have to... take care of her.’

Chen Yu stared at the building, a harsh glint appearing in his eyes.

’I’ll check out the other areas first.’

Withdrawing his gaze, Chen Yu looked toward a building in the center of the castle. With a flicker of movement, he vanished.

...

In a room on the top floor of a building in the center of the castle, Chen Yu’s figure appeared.

It was a study, and unlike the other rooms, it was covered in dust.

The rest of the castle was clean and tidy, but this room alone was layered in it.

Glancing around the study, Chen Yu’s gaze fell upon the desk.

He walked over to the desk. On its surface lay several sheets of paper, all covered in dust.

*WHOOSH...*

He blew away the thick layer of dust and looked at the words on the paper.

"The Soul Pearl Project was a success, but a major problem has emerged. Those who consume a Soul Pearl will have their dispositions completely altered. They become selfish and cruel, unleashing their darkest desires until their humanity is completely extinguished."

"The Great Emperor’s plan is insidious. He wants to subvert humanity, to extinguish the last vestiges of human nature in everyone."

"Fortunately, the Great Emperor was imprisoned, and the Soul Pearl Project was shelved. I will seal this castle, and all project personnel will be contained within..."

!!!!

Reading the contents of the paper, Chen Yu’s pupils contracted.

There wasn’t much written on the paper, but it outlined one crucial matter.

The Soul Pearl Project!

And according to the description, these Soul Pearls could extinguish a person’s humanity, making them utterly savage!

This so-called Soul Pearl was the work of that Great Emperor!

The green flames from before were Soul Fire, and a Soul Pearl is created from a great concentration of that Soul Fire.

Chen Yu’s heart pounded in his chest as he read the document.

If he had swallowed a Soul Pearl, he might have ended up just like Liu Mei.

At that thought, an intense chill washed over him.

’What should I do?’

’Do I have to eliminate Liu Mei?’

Chen Yu’s heart was heavy.

Based on the paper’s description of the Soul Pearl, eliminating Liu Mei was likely the only option.

The Soul Pearl’s influence was immense. Even a mild-mannered person would be drastically changed after consuming one.

They would become cruel, bloodthirsty, and kill indiscriminately!

If he didn’t eliminate her, she would become a major catastrophe once she got out of here.

Imagine a level-eight Martial Artist on a random killing spree. The consequences would be catastrophic.

’Isn’t there any way to save her...?’ Chen Yu thought, his brow furrowed as he scanned the paper again.

He read over it one more time, carefully.

"Hm?"

’There might be hope!’ After reading it again, Chen Yu noticed a note.

"For those who have ingested a Soul Pearl, a cure is possible within twelve hours by administering a Soul-Breaking Potion. This will cause some mental damage. The subject must be subdued—preferably rendered unconscious—and then made to consume the potion. Upon waking, they will return to normal."

"This must not exceed twelve hours. Otherwise, the Soul Pearl will fuse completely with the host. At that point, the Soul-Breaking Potion will be useless. The subject can no longer be saved and must be killed!"

That last note made Chen Yu’s heart tremble.

Liu Mei had just consumed the pearl. There was still a chance!

But the question was, where could he find this Soul-Breaking Potion?

It was the key to saving her. Without the Soul-Breaking Potion, he couldn’t save her, and the outcome would be the same.

’Could it be in this room?’ Chen Yu snapped back to reality and scanned the study.

His gaze fell on several cabinets in the study.

After a thorough search, he finally found a small, sealed vial in one of the cabinets.

The vial contained a purple liquid.

Along with the vial was a small slip of paper. After reading its contents, the weight on Chen Yu’s heart lifted.

This was the Soul-Breaking Potion!

With this potion, Liu Mei wouldn’t have to die.

’Better solve this problem first,’ he thought. ’Otherwise, if the situation changes, things could get complicated.’

Grabbing the Soul-Breaking Potion, Chen Yu quickly left the study.

As he walked out of the building, Chen Yu saw Liu Mei nearby. She had just come back downstairs.

"Hahahaha! So good! This feels amazing! What a great treasure!"

Liu Mei roared with laughter, her expression savage.

’Damn it, what a mess,’ Chen Yu sighed internally, looking at the deranged Liu Mei. Then, he stepped forward.

"Why haven’t you left yet?"

Liu Mei looked at Chen Yu, her gaze turning icy as he approached.

Knowing the consequences of the Soul Pearl, Chen Yu naturally paid her attitude no mind.

"I’ve got something good. Want it?" Chen Yu asked.

"Something good? What is it? Hand it over!" Liu Mei demanded, acting as if it was her right.