CHAPTER 83: CHAPTER 83: EXTINCTION INSECT SHADOW

Yes, the Insect Race.

Han Zhan couldn’t have been mistaken.

Those swarming insect shadows, devouring the entire world!

The largest among them was a mass of swirling black mist.

That black mist was far bigger than anything witnessed today, countless times larger.

If one had to describe it, only one word came to Han Zhan’s mind: Black Hole!

Wherever it went, there was endless devouring, like a black hole obliterating the world, leaving behind an infinite darkness.

Han Zhan also saw many magnificent figures standing in the void, defending the forefront of the world, each one radiating an incredibly dazzling light, like scorching suns against the endless darkness’s devouring.

Yet the power of the black hole’s annihilation far exceeded their imagination, and after an unknown stalemate, these "suns" faded one by one.

Swallowed by darkness, then became silent, the whole world was silent as if a void of the cosmos.

"Is that what the Shennong Saint Master referred to as... the void? A force beyond Tier Nine, the true culprit destroying this world’s shadows of the Insect Race!"

Han Zhan muttered to himself, but no one could answer him.

So, is the Hundred Herbs Sacred Heart world also destroyed by the Insect Race? Then can it be inferred that all World Fruits on the Bodhi Treasure Tree are worlds destroyed by the Insect Race!

Thus explaining why the Insect Race can use those tools.

Because they originally came from those worlds, and now they are about to destroy this Blue Star before them!

"I left a contingency in the Celestial Palace; it’s our only chance. Gather four pill formulas, find it, and those who come after..."

A voice suddenly sounded by the ear, like a breeze brushing past, then quickly dispersed.

By the time Han Zhan realized, it was already gone.

It was the last words left to him by the Shennong Saint Master.

Celestial Palace? Where exactly is this Celestial Palace? Is it related to these pill formulas? A world that should have been annihilated into nothingness, why has it been reshaped again now?

These mysteries troubled Han Zhan, impossible to unravel immediately.

"Clan Leader Jiang, it’s getting late; shall we stay here tonight?"

"Here? Alright." Jiang Huai originally wanted to suggest returning the same way, but seeing Han Zhan’s uninquiring expression, he wisely refrained.

As the cave mansion opened by the Shennong Saint Master, it was indeed, as Han Zhan said, capable of resisting dark erosion, and the two slept in the cave mansion for a night.

The next morning, upon waking, they found themselves unknowingly sleeping in the mountains and wild.

The cave mansion had vanished without a trace, along with that towering ancient tree.

In the distance, a colorful tiger eyed them, watching intently. Unable to bear it any longer, it roared and pounced toward Han Zhan and Jiang Huai.

Only to hear Jiang Huai snort coldly, having had enough pent-up frustration, finally finding a place to vent.

Restored to peak power, Jiang Huai punched the tiger, sending it flying hundreds of meters, blood splattering along the way, breaking countless trees.

Until the tiger’s shadow was completely invisible, its twisted and tragic roar echoed in the entire valley.

Jiang Huai turned his head and just met Han Zhan’s gaze.

The next moment, still filled with anger, Jiang Huai suddenly bowed and declared sincerely, "Saint Master."

Only then did Jiang Huai’s attitude, representing the Jiang Clan, fully gain Han Zhan’s approval.

The two stopped testing each other and returned shoulder to shoulder to the tribe.

Upon reaching the Jiang Tribe, they were immediately surrounded by Jiang Clan People.

After a night without seeing, the Jiang Clan People already knew about Jiang Huai and Han Zhan’s disappearance, extremely anxious.

To them, Han Zhan, the outsider, disappearing wasn’t much of a matter, but their concern was more for their leader, Jiang Huai. Seeing them safe and sound, a weight was lifted from their hearts.

Jiang Huai didn’t offer much explanation, merely gesturing for his attendants, directing them to swiftly gather the materials required for the Primordial Single Pill Formula.

Meanwhile, Han Zhan was approached by Jiang Huo and others with inquiries of concern.

Looking at Jiang Yue beside Jiang Huo, wearing a bewildered expression, a tinge of guilt crossed Han Zhan’s heart.

If he hadn’t rashly used the Shennong Cauldron to quickly escape the predicament, Jiang Yue might have been safer, even though sleeping peacefully would be better than the current state.

Breaking the curse was urgent.

This curse perhaps didn’t originate from the Shennong Saint Master but was left by the Insect Race when they destroyed the world.

They all shared a common enemy.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Han Zhan returned to his dwelling.

Soon after, Jiang Huai sent various materials required for alchemy.

Not only the Little Returning Pill but also the materials for the Primordial Pill, all included.

After establishing initial mutual trust, Jiang Huai responded to Han Zhan’s requests without hesitation.

It seemed Jiang Huai’s previous words about insufficient materials were simply precautions kept against Han Zhan.

No point in dwelling on it now; Han Zhan, based on the Primordial Pill Formula materials, once again summoned the Shennong Cauldron and tossed the ingredients inside.

With the experience from the first alchemy, the second process went much smoother.

Soon, special radiance began to blossom within the Shennong Cauldron.

This time, the radiance was grayish-white, different from the pure white of the first, with the Primordial Pill appearing larger than the Little Returning Pill.

If the Little Returning Pill was pigeon-sized, then the Primordial Pill was about chicken-sized.

Similarly, the Little Returning Pill had abnormalities; the Primordial Pill also had its terrifying uniqueness.

Almost the instant the elixir formed, the whole Shennong Cauldron was filled with terrifying laughter, as a fist-sized black mist roared to escape the cauldron.

Shennong Cauldron shone brilliantly again, sealing the opening, preventing the black mist from escaping.

The black mist rampaged inside, crashing into the cauldron’s inner walls, creating a huge sound.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Each sound struck Han Zhan’s heart fiercely, like ancient War Gods drumming out immense thunder, causing the Shennong Cauldron to sway.

Unknown how much time passed.

Only after the impact subsided did a perfectly round, grayish-white elixir roll out of the cauldron.

Primordial Pill complete!

Han Zhan’s eyes locked onto the Primordial Pill, and soon, the Talent [Divine Radiance] acquired all its information.

[Name: Primordial Pill]

[Effect: Chaos of heavens and earth, unified at the core. After consumption, immunity to all physical damage!]

[Note: Crafting the Primordial Pill poses significant life-risk; one life per pill, proceed with caution!]

Though still one life per pill, the Primordial Pill’s effects differ from the Little Returning Pill.

The Little Returning Pill grants the ability to ignore rules, enabling nighttime mobility.

Whereas the Primordial Pill provides immunity to physical damage?

"Could it be that on the forthcoming exploration path, something requires immunity to physical hurt to overcome?"

Every pill formula is crucial to unlocking the mysteries.

With four pill formulas, Han Zhan had acquired two, advancing closer to the truths left by Shennong!