CHAPTER 470: CHAPTER 470: STRUCK IT RICH

Hoo~

Slowly exhaling a breath of foul air, Zhu Haomiao’s taut muscles gradually relaxed, slightly easing up.

Good, life is suspended. Before the spiritual energy runs out, I’m temporarily out of danger.

Immediately sensing the dwindling nutritional materials in the void stomach, Zhu Haomiao lifted his head and looked around.

Amon and Cain aren’t reliable; those two lunatics could return at any time. Better to leave this place.

Might as well get some blood food...

But as soon as he lifted his leg to take a step, intense pain surged through his nerves like electricity, halting his movement abruptly.

No, the injuries are too severe; better find a place to restore some blood first.

Enduring the pain, Zhu Haomiao looked around and found himself at the edge of a dense forest.

Looking at the unusually towering redwoods, Zhu Haomiao couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Where the hell have I ended up?

Is this still my country?

No, is this still Japan?

Recalling the experience of using the White Jade Golden Bridge, savoring the sensation of crossing thousands of miles in one step, Zhu Haomiao suspected that he might no longer be on the Japanese Archipelago, or even in Asia!

"North American redwoods..."

Vaguely recognizing those tall redwoods, Zhu Haomiao stepped forward, transforming into a dark shadow that disappeared into the forest.

Shortly after he left, a mass of translucent mist condensed over the battlefield, gradually forming into a tall, stunning figure.

The hazy outline solidified bit by bit, and the illusory figure slowly landed on the ground, looking at her white limbs moving gently, nodding in satisfaction.

A few minutes later, two golden meteors streaked across the sky, falling into the ravaged center of the battlefield.

"Where’s Athena?"

"Did her presence disappear?!"

Touching down with their toes, Amaterasu and Gabriel exchanged a glance and saw deep worry in each other’s eyes.

"Could it be... she fell?!"

"The lingering aura here, I’ve seen it before... is the power of the Dragon’s Son..."

Feeling the indescribable majestic divinity lingering in the air, even the two powerful gods couldn’t help but feel their hairs stand on end.

Yet as they furrowed their brows and pondered, a weak voice echoed in their ears.

"I’m here."

Looking back, they saw Athena standing quietly in chaotic battle armor, though looking slightly disheveled.

Seeing this, Amaterasu and Gabriel both breathed a sigh of relief.

"How are you? Are you okay?"

"I’m fine, just let that guy get away."

"Sigh... we had the same experience."

"Let’s return to Tokyo and regroup with Thor first."

"Hmm."

With just a few words, they determined the plan, and the three goddesses stepped away, while Athena, trailing behind, glanced back at the vast forest, a bewitching and wicked smile lifting at the corner of her mouth.

Meanwhile, deep in a natural cave, Zhu Haomiao, who was meditating with his legs crossed, slightly opened his eyes and had a vague feeling of strange resonance.

It felt like someone was trying to communicate with me?!

After pondering for a moment but unable to make sense of it, Zhu Haomiao dismissed the thought to focus on healing his injuries.

The two penetrating wounds wouldn’t heal in a short time. It was better to first repair the internal injuries from exhaustion and then gorge on a meal, slowly wearing them down with inexhaustible life energy...

Now having a plan in mind, Zhu Haomiao suddenly detected a subtle wave, and looking up, he instantly tensed his nerves.

In the darkness of the cave, a pair of gigantic bat wings turned from virtual to real, then gently unfolded, revealing a fair, charmingly handsome boy.

"Tsk tsk, how pitiful, being shot into such a state by the gun..."

Secretly observing the boy without showing any emotion, Zhu Haomiao did not sense any hostility and quickly processed thoughts in his mind.

What exactly is going on?

How did the situation become incomprehensible after waking from a deep sleep?

"How did you find me?"

"Hehe, the scent of blood on you, I could smell it across the Pacific Ocean."

Cain taunted, pointing mockingly at the large bloody hole in Zhu Haomiao’s chest.

Then reaching out, he pulled two comatose figures from the darkness, tossing them in front of Zhu Haomiao.

"Eat up."

With that, the charming boy elegantly turned around, his enormous bat wings unfurling, transforming into a vast mist and dissipating.

Zhu Haomiao: "..."

Looking at the comatose humans before him and then at the direction where Cain vanished, Zhu Haomiao’s already tangled thoughts became even more jumbled.

What the hell are you guys doing?

Who is the enemy?

Who is the ally?!

However, knowing well that he was in his most vulnerable state, it was risky to dig deeper, fearing exposure. Zhu Haomiao restrained his emotions, then gave a long, thoughtful look at the "food" before him.

I’m not a vampire, am I supposed to eat this...

Eh?

Wait, maybe I can eat this?

Noticing the deep red aura of sin emanating from the two people, Zhu Haomiao’s eyes lit up.

I’m a kind-hearted person; I can’t let wicked guys like you eat the good stuff!

With a thought, two enormous snakes as thick as barrels emerged from his back, engulfing the heads of the two individuals and slowly swallowing them whole.

As the abundant life energy spread from the void stomach, Zhu Haomiao raised an eyebrow, smacking his lips in slight surprise.

This flavor... is somewhat different from the natives...

Like a descender...

The nutrition is excessively rich, at least at the Gold Energy Level...

Relishing the aftertaste, power resurged in his weakened limbs, and Zhu Haomiao struggled to his feet, then took the time to assess his gains.

With a thought, the information from the Book of Black unfolded across his retina.

[Gluttony] devours Source Quality, [Jealousy] permanently plunders.

[Essence][Qi][Divinity] +70

[Strength][Body][Dexterity] +140 (70×200%)

Seeing the first piece of information, Zhu Haomiao couldn’t hold back, the corners of his mouth involuntarily lifted.

But the subsequent information made him even more delighted.

[Dao Heart]: LV.4→LV.5

His pupils slightly constricted, and only then did Zhu Haomiao realize that amidst intense combat, he had unexpectedly broken through his Dao Heart!

No wonder, after releasing all the Original Sin, he could reclaim them so easily!

Thoughtfully nodding, his gaze continued downward, Zhu Haomiao couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

[Lust]: LV.0→LV.8

Strange, why Lust?

Based on previous experiences with eating Amaterasu and the others, all Original Sin was supposed to upgrade together, so why is it focused on one Original Sin now?

Besides, isn’t Athena the Virgin Goddess?

She should not hold divinity related to Lust, right?

Frowning tightly, Zhu Haomiao couldn’t fathom it, and eventually shook his head, temporarily suppressing the confusion in his heart.

Finally, looking at a gigantic gold mountain hidden within his spirit and body, Zhu Haomiao let his mouth twist into a broad smile of indulgence.

Hit the jackpot! Hit the jackpot!

The black-clad youth traced a cross on his chest with a finger, then clasped his hands in sincere gratitude.

Thank you for nature’s gift!