NOVEL NEXT chapter 132 - Suppressing the Curse
"Are you sure?"
"Commander, I'm sure. I'll go to the Elf Star."
Qin Tian nodded heavily.
The journey from the Qingmu Star Region to the Central Star Region was too long, several months in total. During this time, he would have to stay on the spaceship, waiting for others to rescue him.
In contrast, although the Elf Star had higher uncertainties, it was in the midst of civil strife, offering him an opportunity to fish in troubled waters and harvest evolution points. Even if he couldn't enter the Silver Moon Lake in the end, he could still mitigate the effects of the evil god's curse by improving his talent.
His fate, he decided, must be in his own hands.
"Alright, I actually guessed you'd choose the second option."
Yan Qing smiled helplessly, "You appear calm and cautious, but deep down, you have an adventurous streak."
"The Elf race frequently recruits foreign aid, but they are very resistant to Empire soldiers. If you're going to the Elf Star, you'll need a new identity, which I'll help you with. For now, you should take the Qingmu Life-Nourishing Pill or exchange military merits for supplies. Don't set off until your strength has recovered to a certain extent."
Qin Tian bowed slightly, "Then I'll trouble you, Commander."
After Yan Qing left, Qin Tian opened the sealed box. Inside was a porcelain bottle and a piece of pure white, flawless jade.
Qin Tian first picked up the Ice Extreme Soul Guarding Jade and placed it in his palm. The ten-thousand-year-old Profound Ice Jade felt cool to the touch, but after special treatment, no cold air emanated from its surface.
Wearing the Ice Extreme Soul Guarding Jade on his chest, replacing the previous ice coagulation divine jade, Qin Tian followed Yan Qing's instructions and channeled a stream of Psionic energy into the Soul Guarding Jade.
Whoosh~
The Soul Guarding Jade suddenly glowed blue, and a soul-piercing chill made Qin Tian shiver involuntarily.
The moment the black mist swirling outside his soul touched this power, the entire space instantly solidified. Ice crystal blades formed from soul power tore through the void. The frost flowers condensed on the blade edges glowed with a faint blue phosphorescence, and each strike left charred marks on the black mist.
Qin Tian's temples throbbed, and he could clearly see the outline of his soul trembling.
The murky mental pollution was shredded into powder by the cold blades, transforming into specks of starlight that merged into his glabella.
Soul power condensed into a swirling nebula in his Sea of Consciousness. Brilliant bands of light, like chains, coiled around the surface of his soul, and each rotation repelled the encroaching black mist.
Clarity returned to his mind, and the muddled feeling finally disappeared.
With a thought, Qin Tian opened a small Black Gate in front of him.
"Phew, finally free."
Qin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. In his previous state of soul pollution, he could barely control his abilities, and mobilizing Psionic energy was extremely difficult.
Although he hadn't fully recovered to his optimal state, he could at least use his abilities and Psionic energy now.
Opening the porcelain bottle, Qin Tian poured the pill into his hand.
When the jade bottle containing the Qingmu Life-Nourishing Pill was opened, a rich and refreshing aroma instantly filled the air. The scent was like the first gentle breeze of a spring morning, carrying the fragrance of flowers and the scent of earth, invigorating the senses as if one were in a vibrant forest.
The pill itself was a deep, rich emerald green. Upon closer inspection, faint golden patterns could be seen subtly appearing on its surface, shimmering faintly like flowing golden liquid, adding a touch of vitality and mystery to the pill.
The moment the Qingmu Life-Nourishing Pill entered his mouth, Qin Tian felt a clear, green energy flow directly down his throat to his dantian, as if spring thunder had cracked open frozen soil, instantly awakening dormant vitality.
The thorn-like demonic patterns on his chest suddenly twisted violently, and dark black lines oozed purplish blood beads, colliding with the green torrent formed by the pill in his meridians.
A burning pain emanated from the demonic patterns. Qin Tian curled up, his fingernails digging deep into his palms.
But at the same time, the green energy, like spring rain nourishing parched earth, restored luster to his dry meridians. His internal organs, riddled with holes from the evil god's curse, healed at a visible rate.
His skin began to glow with a pearly luster, and his previously pale lips took on a vibrant, rosy hue.
His bones popped like crackling beans, and every inch of his muscles greedily absorbed the medicinal power.
Qin Tian tore open his collar, revealing the demonic patterns, which, under the shroud of green light, contracted into fine, thread-like black lines, yet stubbornly clung to the area above his heart. With each breath, the demonic patterns would sometimes recede into his skin, and at other times, a faint shadow would reappear, as if locked in a tug-of-war with the pill's power.
A formidable power seemed to awaken, boiling within his body. Dark Psionic energy uncontrollably overflowed, forming a black domain around Qin Tian.
With the evil god's curse suppressed, Qin Tian finally felt the physical changes brought by the awakening of his Night Demon bloodline. It was a complete transformation of his physique and an absolute control over darkness.
Qin Tian could sense that only a portion of the Qingmu Life-Nourishing Pill's efficacy had been released. There was still an incredibly vast amount of vitality hidden within his body, continuously fighting against the curse's power.
"As expected of a top-tier pill, its effects are truly remarkable."
Qin Tian couldn't help but exclaim. The Qingmu Life-Nourishing Pill had resolved his immediate crisis. The immense life force suppressed the erosion of the curse, allowing his weakened body to regain its strength.
Under the combined effects of the Ice Extreme Soul Guarding Jade and the Qingmu Life-Nourishing Pill, approximately thirty percent of his combat power was essentially unsealed.
Don't underestimate this thirty percent. The awakening of his Night Demon bloodline had granted him an all-around evolution, so this thirty percent of combat power might even be stronger than before he was injured.
However, he could feel that a strange balance had formed between the curse's power and the two treasures. If he mobilized energy too frequently or intensely, it might break this balance and deepen the curse's power.
Therefore, after arriving at the Elf Star, he still needed to be cautious. He should avoid acting easily, and when he did, he should aim for a one-hit kill to avoid prolonged battles.
Qin Tian glanced at the Ministry of Defense's personal backend. He hadn't yet received notification of the 1.5 million military merits or his promotion in rank, but he wasn't in a hurry. Since Yan °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° Qing had personally delivered the message, it meant the matter was set in stone; it would just be a few days late at most.
Indeed, the next day, Qin Tian saw the additional 1.5 million military merits in his personal backend, and his military rank had changed from Major to Colonel. In the military, a Colonel corresponds to a regimental or deputy divisional officer, which is already a very high position.
With the military merits credited, Qin Tian began to carefully browse the military treasury of the Silver Gray Star and even the Qingmu Star Region.
He wanted to find other resources to minimize the impact of the curse, and at the same time, prepare for his journey to the Elf Star.
Pills, precious materials, cultivation techniques, treasures—
Qin Tian spent three days browsing the treasury of the Qingmu Star Region. He not only researched himself but also consulted many people, such as Yan Qing, Zhang Meng, and several friends from the Earth Dragon Squad.
Finally, he finalized his exchange plan.