Chapter 2101 - 560: The Hive and the Sea of Consciousness (4)

Whether intentionally or accidentally, the souls in this hive constantly undergo a change of blood, naturally attracting some hornets to fly in drawn by the scent.

Transcendents created by holy water condensed from soul quality probably aren't counted as part of this planet's "Extraordinary System."

These hornets that occupy the nests are equivalent to creating another "new hive," and the materials for this hive are the corpses of countless bees.

No wonder—

Even though the civilization on the Aus Continent is clearly advancing, the top-tier transcendents walking on this land feel their strength growing weaker.

Luo Yan originally thought it was because he undermined Saint Sis and the Demon God.

Little did he know that he and those two debt-ridden unlucky companions were in a "you in me, me in you" relationship.

And this gang of disrespectful bastards had long since built high-rise buildings next door, nearly demolishing the original house!

Marinus' next words also confirmed the suspicion in his heart; they were very clear about what they were doing.

"...Since the collapse of the Netherworld a thousand years ago, the boundaries between life and death have long been blurred. Our world is like a house leaking from all sides. Constantly, souls surge in from the vast Star Sea and constantly spill into the void with the death of the flesh."

"They are like countless tiny bees, shuttling between heaven and earth, endlessly, inexhaustibly."

A hint of ecstasy appeared on Marinus' face.

"Letting those souls decay and perish along with the lowly flesh is simply a waste. Since they are destined to dissipate, why not collect this energy and use it to accomplish greater endeavors?"

Luo Yan listened quietly, but the smile in his eyes grew colder.

"What if one day, the Campbell Duchy also becomes like today's Ryan Kingdom?"

"So what? For people like us, duchy or kingdom, or even the title of earl or baron... isn't that just a tool to fool ordinary people?"

Marinus looked at Luo Yan indifferently, a gentle smile written with cruelty.

"As long as we can gather enough soul quality, by then, we can at least use this 'fuel' to stack five demigod-level powerhouses! Five demigods! The aging Aus Empire will be vulnerable before us! And those arrogant nobles of the Holy City will also pay a heavy price!"

"They've been sucking our blood for a thousand years, treating us like watchdogs... Now, it's time for them to taste defeat."

Luo Yan looked at Marinus in a frenzy and suddenly chuckled softly.

Marinus furrowed his brow, detecting a subtle change in the smile, as if the person standing there was not a compatriot.

The previous interest was merely his facade.

Now, he didn't want to act anymore.

"Why are you laughing?"

"I laugh... because you just told me that your kingdom is full of ignorant and arrogant fools, and now, standing before me is the culmination of it all."

Luo Yan restrained his smile, his eyes turning icy.

"Thanks to your explanation, I finally understand why every erosion by Chaos happens right beneath your feet."

In Marinus and his friends' eyes, human souls probably are just minerals.

Yet to the inherently loving "Roxey Colin," they are the cornerstone of civilization, carriers capable of producing the precious treasure of faith.

Burning treasures with potential for "compound interest" as if they were disposable "minerals" disgusted him.

The Void Realm has given the Academic State many insights.

This gang clearly had many paths to choose from, even becoming the most dazzling in the constellation, but insisted on being cosmic pests.

Today, this bunch can attract Chaos; tomorrow, they can attract enemies chasing Chaos, making Luo Yan wonder whether that's how those players emerged.

The night wind stalled.

The air between the two seemed to solidify into a substantial wall.

"It seems like we can't agree."

Marinus' graceful face cracked inch by inch, and the black dagger hidden in his sleeve silently slipped into his palm.

The surrounding space began to twist bizarrely, as if an invisible hand was crumpling the scene, unfolding a subpar domain.

His strength was already very close to demigod-level.

Creating a seemingly false "domain" in advance wasn't unexpected.

After all, even Elder Zakeruo could do it.

"We are destined never to piss in the same pot," the well-informed Luo Yan regretfully sighed, "I advise you to give up."

"So, negotiations failed?" Marinus' voice grew colder, and the killing intent in his eyes intensified, "Are you sure you won't reconsider?"

"No need."

Luo Yan seemed oblivious to his killing intent, calmly gazing at this assassin master, pronouncing his fate.

"Anyway, you are going to die."

Before the words fell, Marinus moved.

Without any warning.

Not even the sound of wind stirred by his clothing!

He transformed into a black shadow, moving faster than the limit of human retinal capture, the black dagger carving a path of death in the night, striking at the Demon King's heart.

This blow was no less fierce than Duke Aaron Campbell's thrust at the Thunder County Demon King, perhaps even surpassing it!

However, standing here was not Reggie Dragon, Marinus' dagger passed through the Demon King unhindered!