Chapter 96: Devouring the Abyss, Begin!
Lei Chen possessed absolute confidence. Relying on these two Super Divine Artifacts, he dared to battle even an existence at the peak of the First-level God rank, and he was highly certain he could slay them beneath his halberd.
If he went all out and fought with his life on the line, he might even be able to trade blows with a powerhouse at the Half-step God King level!
One must understand that Super Divine Artifacts were treasures of the universe, incredibly precious. Even some God King-level existences with slightly shallower foundations might not possess a Super Divine Artifact that perfectly suited them, even after exhausting countless ages.
Yet he, a newly promoted First-level God, actually possessed two Super Divine Artifacts with complementary abilities and peerless power. If word of this spread, it would be enough to shock the veteran deities of the God Realm into silence, and it would be difficult for certain narrow-minded God Kings not to feel jealousy and greed toward him.
Just as Lei Chen was immersed in the satisfaction of his gains, a gentle voice spoke from his side.
"Congratulations, Plane Master, on obtaining another Super Divine Artifact. It is truly like adding wings to a tiger."
Electrolux's figure quietly appeared nearby. He looked at the heavenly saint abyss splitting halberd in Lei Chen's hand, his aged and wise face showing sincere congratulations. However, deep within those profound eyes, a trace of hard-to-conceal envy inevitably flickered.
That was a Super Divine Artifact! The pinnacle treasure of the universe, containing nearly complete power of the laws.
Throughout his life, Electrolux had been a dominant figure, his Alchemy attainment reaching the absolute peak. Yet, even after pouring his heart and soul into it, he had only been able to push his natal divine artifact, the eternal pagoda, to the level of a great divine artifact. This was already an achievement beyond imagination during his mortal days.
However, the gap between a great divine artifact and a Super Divine Artifact seemed like a thin line, but was actually a natural chasm, representing a fundamental difference in the understanding and application of laws.
It was the unreachable peak of his current field of Alchemy, a supreme creation capable of shaking the soul of any god-level powerhouse. Seeing Lei Chen obtain one so easily now naturally filled his heart with a myriad of emotions.
Hearing this, Lei Chen snapped out of his contemplation of the heavenly saint abyss splitting halberd and turned to look at Electrolux, not missing the fleeting envy in the other's eyes.
He laughed heartily, his tone filled with closeness and sincerity. "Electrolux, you deserve the greatest credit for our victory in this battle. If your eternal pagoda hadn't been promoted in time to block that suicidal explosion, I'm afraid we would have had to go through a lot more trouble."
He changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the ruins of the Abyss Plane. Though it was now broken and battered, its once-majestic scale could still be felt. His expression turned pragmatic.
"The Holy Monarch has been extinguished, and our powerful enemies are all dead. Next, it is time to digest this greatest of spoils. However, the volume of this Abyss Plane is massive and its foundation deep; it is far from what an ordinary Demi-plane can compare to."
At this point, Lei Chen paused slightly and looked at Electrolux.
"If I were to use my authority as the Plane Master to devour and absorb it alone, though it could eventually be finished, the time required would likely be extremely long—it could easily take tens of thousands of years."
One must know that in the original story, when Tang Hao and Ah Yin devoured the Abyss Plane, they slept for a full ten thousand years before finally completing the absorption of the Abyss Plane's energy. If Lei Chen relied solely on himself, he likely wouldn't fare much better than Tang Hao and Ah Yin.
Thus, he directly extended an invitation to Electrolux, pointing toward the boundless dark-red void as he continued.
"Therefore, I still need your assistance. Your Undead Space has a unique status. Devouring the origin of the Abyss Plane is also an excellent opportunity for you to strengthen your own foundation. Why don't we join forces and devour these abyssal remains together?"
"The portion you devour can be used entirely to nourish and expand your Undead Space, enhancing its foundation and volume. In this way, while the efficiency of the devouring process increases greatly, you can also take this opportunity to elevate your own status."
For Lei Chen, since the Undead Space had already completely merged into the Douluo Plane and become a part of it, the growth of the Undead Space was also an increase in the overall volume of the Douluo Plane. Having Electrolux help him devour it cost him nothing and improved efficiency, so why not?
When Electrolux heard Lei Chen say this, his eyes, which were usually as calm as an ancient well, suddenly lit up as if two deep flames had been ignited. His heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
"Elevate his status!"
These simple words held an irresistible attraction for him.
The volume of his Undead Space was not large, equivalent only to the status of a Second-Tier God. Furthermore, this Second-Tier God status was only at the entry level, the lowest among Second-Tier Gods, which limited the display of his power and his future growth potential.
The volume of the Undead Space determined the level of his status.
If he could participate in devouring this massive Abyss Plane, even if he only received a portion of the origin energy to nourish the Undead Space, it would be enough to cause earth-shaking changes in that silent world.
The space would become more stable and vast, the Undead Laws would become more complete and powerful, and the undead creatures it could carry and nurture would also become much stronger.
Correspondingly, as the master of the Undead Space, his status would surely rise with the tide!
"Mid-stage, late-stage, or even the peak of the Second-Tier God rank! Even... if the opportunity was sufficient, glimpsing the barrier of a First-level God was no longer a pipe dream!"
For Electrolux, who had once lost everything and now especially cherished his current power and sanctuary, this was undoubtedly an irresistible gift and opportunity. This was far more valuable than being directly granted a massive amount of masterless energy, because it directly improved his foundation and upper limit!
Without any hesitation, Electrolux immediately placed his hand over his heart and bowed, performing an extremely solemn gesture. His aged voice carried unprecedented gravity and a trace of subtle excitement.
"The Plane Master is so generous; Electrolux is eternally grateful! It is my honor to serve you and contribute to the plane you protect. Devouring the abyss and strengthening our world is my duty; I am willing to do my utmost!"
Seeing the fighting spirit and gratitude ignited in Electrolux's eyes, Lei Chen nodded with satisfaction.
He knew well that for an existence like Electrolux, providing an opportunity to improve his fundamental strength was far more effective at securing loyalty and service than any empty promises or rewards. Making Electrolux stronger also enhanced the overall strength of the Douluo Plane; it was a win-win situation.
"Good!" Lei Chen said no more. His gaze turned toward the silent core of the abyss, and a majestic seven-colored divine light began to ripple around him. The phantom of the entire Douluo Plane seemed to slowly emerge behind him.
"Then, Electrolux, let us begin now. Let this abyss, which once brought destruction and death, be completely transformed into nutrients for the growth of our plane!"
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