CHAPTER 940: CHAPTER 496: THE TWELFTH STAR

In addition to 10 units of Source, the Obelisk contained 7 pieces of Soul Firewood, a legacy of the Star Kingdom.

Up to now, except for that time in the ancient Hall, all the Soul Firewood Rod had obtained from outside the Dream Realm came from the Star Kingdom.

Previously, Rod was always puzzled as to why ancient strong figures or demi-divine artifacts associated with the Star Kingdom contained Soul Firewood, which is an item unique to the Dream Realm.

But now, he completely understood.

They all belonged to the former Master of Dreams, Heigao’er.

During the time hidden in the Divine Temple, Heigao’er crafted many demi-divine artifacts for the Star Kingdom, and after being murdered, surely left many things behind as well.

They changed hands several times and eventually returned to the new Master of Dreams, Rod.

There is an undeniable sense of fateful cycle.

Hopefully, there will be no next one.

Rod thought.

The Book of Knowledge searched for a long time in the Obelisk and finally found a suitable Star.

[Blood Contract Revival]

Igniting it requires 1 billion souls, 10 units of Source, and 10 pieces of Soul Firewood.

"Master, your weakest currently is your body. Those human warriors who have been through countless battles have bodies that, through the constant washing of their Spiritual Energy over time, have become as tough as iron and steel. Your pace of improvement is too fast, and the time you’ve possessed powerful Spiritual Energy is too short; your body’s strength is far inferior to theirs."

The Book of Knowledge said seriously.

"Flesh is the armor of the soul, life is the soul’s ultimate destination. A strong body can protect the soul from corrosion and also bear greater souls. This Star can greatly enhance your body’s strength, increase its recovery speed and endurance, and also better nourish the soul."

Rod nodded. When it comes to the choice of Stars, the Book of Knowledge is reliable and has never failed.

He quickly extracted 30 points of Divinity, created the remaining 3 pieces of Soul Firewood, and then lightly touched the soul surface of the Obelisk with his forehead, entering the Soul Wilderness.

The darkness of the Soul Wilderness is entirely different from the Black Fog. It is tranquil and calm, an unlit gloom blanketing the endless wilderness, with countless campfire ashes lying silently in the dimness and only a few points of light shining.

Those are quantified Stars, with a slender wisp of light at the tip of their burning flames, reaching straight to the sky.

Once they complete quantification, the campfires will vanish from here and appear in the night sky of the Dream Realm.

No matter how many times he witnessed it, Rod always found it incredible. These ashes seem like tombstones of Stars, and the Soul Wilderness is the cemetery of Stars. Lighting the campfire is akin to reviving dead Stars, and "quantification" is making Stars shine again in the true night sky.

So, what exactly are these Star Ashes?

Rod pondered and asked, "Book, how did these ashes and Stars come about? Have you recalled?"

The voice of the Book of Knowledge echoed in his ear, "Master, this area of memory is very fragmented; even the portion that’s been recalled is not suitable to be recounted. The Dream Realm isn’t complete enough and needs to find more fragments before it can possess stronger Dream Realm defenses, only then can we discuss forbidden knowledge. Otherwise, it would attract terrible misfortune."

Rod wasn’t too surprised; he had already roughly guessed this outcome before asking. Fortunately, now that he has the "Heavenly Sphere Clock," as long as he withstands the Soul Devouring King’s invasion, he will gain a King’s soul and a Strong Source.

Igniting another Great Star will surely elevate his power to another level.

By then, he could venture deeper into the Black Fog to search for Dream Fragments.

Once the Dream Realm is restored, not only will many secrets be unlocked, but his power will certainly skyrocket.

A fragmented Dream Realm has already brought him this far; what level could a complete Dream Realm attain?

Rod was eagerly anticipating.

He flew towards the direction indicated by the Book of Knowledge and soon stopped before a piece of blood-red ash.

This was already Rod’s twelfth time igniting a Star. He skillfully placed 10 pieces of Soul Firewood, 10 units of Source, and 1 billion souls without spirit into the ashes. The blood-red flame ignited before his eyes, standing as tall as two stories high, radiating searing blood-red flames, making the surroundings look like a sea of fresh blood.

Rod looked up and saw several lines of blood-red text appearing in the blood-red flames.

[Blood Contract Revival]

[State: Constant Burning]

[Star Energy: Blood Trace]

[Injection: None]

[Firewood: None]

[Quantification: Blood Contract]

[Position: Eternal Flame]

[Strength: 300000]

[Description: Until the thorns pierce your flesh and devour your blood, until they dismember you, you still say, no regrets]

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[Blood Trace]: Tracing the power of blood, opening the Royal Court of Blood, vastly enhancing physical recovery and resistance.

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Only a few seconds passed before Rod felt a flame rising from his abdomen, like a red-hot iron rod piercing from the bottom to the top, directly through his head. His heart suddenly became extremely hot, like a branding iron, pumping searing heat into his limbs with every beat, and his soul seemed to be immersed in a furnace, feeling both unbearably hot and irresistibly comfortable.

"What’s happening? I feel like I’m burning..."

The Book of Knowledge joyfully said, "This is [Blood Contract Revival] improving your physical constitution, and you’ll soon have an even more powerful body, bringing you even greater strength."

"Ah ah ah!"

The fiery sensation overwhelmed Rod, as if swimming in scalding water, with endless heat swirling on his skin, making his consciousness blur.