Hundreds of Supreme Origin Pulses were compressed over a millennium into a single grain the size of a soybean.
The rarity of the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence is such that it would not be an exaggeration to refer to it as a sacred object.
A tiny piece of this sacred essence is estimated to be worth over a hundred thousand Supreme Origin Stones, a million High-Quality Origin Stones, or even a hundred million Medium-Grade Origin Stones. Even if the Medium-Grade Sect were dismantled, it would be unlikely to accumulate such a vast amount of Supreme Yuan Stones.
Lin Qiubai had planned to use it as the energy source for Tissot flights over the next twenty-three million miles of Experience.
However, unexpectedly, within just one night, it had become worthless.
It was now trash that even ordinary people would overlook.
The Vital Energy contained within the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence was less than that of low-quality Nutrient Solutions.
Lin Qiubai felt his heart bleed as he trembled while gripping the empty shell of the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence. With a sudden burst of strength, he crushed the shell into powder, fine grains sticking to his fingers.
“System, don’t tell me you secretly absorbed the Vital Energy from the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence for upgrades!”
Lin Qiubai seemed to have thought of a possibility. He sank his consciousness into his mind and opened the panel for the Heavenly Path Payment System. However, there were no changes in the system's level or permissions. It didn’t even indicate that an upgrade was in progress...
His guess was wrong. Lin Qiubai exited with a sense of loss.
If the system had used it for upgrades, he would have felt somewhat better, but the system had disappointed him.
“Hmm?”
Lin Qiubai suddenly noticed that a fine grain of sand in his hand had pierced the tip of his finger, causing a trickle of blood to seep out.
It should be known that Lin Qiubai's fingers, while not invulnerable to all things, should not be harmed by mere fragments of the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence.
Filled with confusion, Lin Qiubai observed closely and was astonished to find that the fine sand was actually consuming the blood from his fingertip. Not only was it drinking the blood, but it also seemed to be greedily lapping up the wound.
As his blood flowed into it, the sand gradually turned dark and began to expand at a visible rate.
Or rather, it was growing!
Lin Qiubai's blood continuously surged into its body until it expanded to the size of an eyeball, then with a loud bang, it exploded open, and its head, limbs, and tail began to hatch one after another...
Lin Qiubai felt a chill run down his spine.
He quickly swatted at the creature, but its bloodsucking expansion had completed in the blink of an eye. By the time Lin Qiubai reacted, it had already taken on a rudimentary form.
Its body, limbs, and facial features were fully formed as it lay on the table, resembling a Pocket Abomination. Its mouthparts were turned inside out, and its skin was a disturbing flesh-red.
It was incredibly eerie and terrifying; calling it an embodiment of evil would not be an exaggeration.
When it lifted its head and its two eyes looked at Lin Qiubai, he felt a jolt in his heart. In an instant, he fell into an endless purgatory where countless bloody corpses floated before him, and vengeful spirits darkened the skies.
The chilling aura made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
"Is this little thing what stole my Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence?"
Lin Qiubai's heart raced. Although he was nervous, he was also curious; this creature was the culprit behind the complete disappearance of Vital Energy from the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence.
But why hadn't it been overwhelmed and killed by the massive amounts of Vital Energy?
"Hiss."
The Pocket Abomination clicked its mouthparts, and a flesh-red skeleton emerged from its back, propping itself on the ground as it lunged fiercely at Lin Qiubai.
It aimed to evolve by devouring Lin Qiubai.
"You stole my Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence and still act so arrogant?"
Lin Qiubai was filled with rage. He flipped his palm, and the iron lump he had obtained from the Treasure Pavilion appeared in his hand, slamming it down onto the Pocket Abomination's head.
Bang!
Though the Pocket Abomination had just been born and looked terrifying, Lin Qiubai was no ordinary person. With over two hundred thousand pounds of strength and the iron lump's incredible hardness, he smashed the Pocket Abomination into the floor.
At the same time that Lin Qiubai fought with the Pocket Abomination, dark thunderclouds suddenly gathered above his residence. The clouds were as black as ink, flashing with lightning. Finally, a bolt of lightning shot down, piercing through the roof.
Lin Qiubai reacted with astonishing speed, retreating just in time to avoid it. However, the Pocket Abomination was unfortunate; the heavenly lightning struck it directly on the forehead, severing half of its head.
"Hehe." Lin Qiubai laughed happily.
"Help me... help me... Master..."
Demon Wugui twitched all over as a thought entered Lin Qiubai's mind.
“Genius, I won't save you even if you call me daddy.”
[Beep! Detected that Demon Wugui wants to form a life contract with you. This contract is initiated by Demon Wugui, but Lin Qiubai is the master, and Demon Wugui is the servant. If the master dies, the servant dies; if the servant dies, the master is injured.]
The prompt from the Heavenly Path Payment System sounded at the right moment.
Demon Wugui? This guy is actually a Gu Worm? However, recalling all the records in the Cultivation of Insects Technique, there was no mention of Demon Wugui at all.
Lin Qiubai was stunned for a moment.
He had always hoped to raise a worm as a trump card for ambushing others.
Unexpectedly, one had now come to him on its own. Moreover, it knew how to autonomously create a contract.
This indicated that it was a highly intelligent worm.
Its quality was definitely not low; it was at least a Saint-Level Potential extraordinary worm.
If it weren't for the Heavenly Path Payment System, Lin Qiubai probably wouldn't have dared to easily agree to form a contract.
But seeing the system's prompt stating [Lin Qiubai is the master, Demon Wugui is the servant; if the master dies, the servant dies], Lin Qiubai agreed without hesitation.
As Lin Qiubai confirmed, an ethereal connection appeared between Demon Wugui and Lin Qiubai.
At the same time, the cold aura around it completely dissipated, crouching on the ground and wagging its tail in a plea for mercy, behaving as obediently as a pet.
[Demon Wugui is not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao and temporarily lacks the ability to shield itself from its perception. If abandoned outside, it may be destroyed by the Heavenly Dao, but it can be stored in the Treasure Chest.]
Upon hearing this, Lin Qiubai was taken aback, and his Heart skipped a beat.
Common insects devour flesh and blood,
Spirit Bug devours Vital Energy,
King Gu devours spiritual consciousness,
Divine Gu devours the Dao of Heaven,
Holy Bone devours laws,
Celestial Gu devours Fortune,
Heavenly Insect feeds on the Heavenly Dao!
It is precisely because Heavenly Insect feeds on the Heavenly Dao that it is rejected by the Heavenly Dao. Once there are any signs of Heavenly Insect, it will be met with countless disasters sent down by the Heavenly Dao for annihilation.
Moreover, Heavenly Insect is extremely fragile in its early stages; even a light breeze or drizzle can extinguish it. If it weren't for being in the Treasure Chest of the Heavenly Dao's payment system, it would likely face extinction, let alone form a contract.
The previous thunder tribulation was clear evidence; if another bolt of heavenly lightning were to strike, Demon Wugui would be utterly destroyed.
However, although the Heavenly Insect is weak in the early stages, once a contract is established, it equates to having the capital to resist the Heavenly Dao. At this point, it can gradually advance and ultimately grow into an existence that feeds on the Heavenly Dao!
A Heavenly Insect that feeds on the Heavenly Dao is an existence that can kill gods when gods block its path and kill Buddhas when Buddhas obstruct it!
"Haah..."
Having lost the Primordial Pulse Sacred Essence, yet gaining an infinitely potential life insect, Lin Qiubai considered himself fortunate amidst misfortune and felt much more at ease.
"Lin Shidi, Lin Shidi, are you in there?"
Suddenly, a crisp and soft voice came from outside the door. Lin Qiubai was taken aback, quickly putting away the Demon Wugui into the Treasure Chest, then tidying his clothes before opening the door.
Standing outside was Lin Chuxue, looking charming and youthful. Despite her tender age, her delicate face bore a hint of beauty. Her skin was crystal clear and fair, with bright eyes and white teeth. A blush adorned her cheeks, and her graceful figure resembled a budding flower ready to bloom; once it opened, it would surely attract swarms of bees and butterflies.
"Lin Shidi, are you... alright? I just saw a bolt of lightning strike your roof..."
The shy demeanor of Lin Chuxue could easily tug at a man's heartstrings. Her unintentional expressions made Lin Qiubai's youthful spirit nearly lose control.
"I'm fine. What does Senior Sister need from me?"
"Could we... go have lunch together?"
Lin Chuxue's voice was as soft as a whisper, her snow-white neck flushed with embarrassment.
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