NOVPUBChapter 93: Chapter 95: The Shell of the Earth Giant_1
Chapter 93 -95: The Shell of the Earth Giant_1
[‘Essence of the Giant’s Bloodline’ (Special Item): The pure bloodline supposedly hidden within the bodies of the giants, inexplicably distilled into an essence, which contains indescribable power.]
[This item can only be used on a Shell that contains the giant’s bloodline. Using this item enhances the power of the bloodline in the Shell, therefore improving the quality of the Shell.]
Lin Xun’s first reaction was to kill the Giant Beast Chieftain and possess his body using this item.
Upon reconsideration, compatibility not only involves race but also body size.
Even with the benefit from the Filth Blood Beastman’s compatibility, which is just under 90%, trying to possess a beast chieftain nearly 20 meters tall would be wishful thinking.
After another search of the secret room and finding no other rewards, Lin Xun left the room.
[You possessed the Shell of the ‘Degenerate Filth Blood Beastman’.]
He switched back to the beastman shell that had taken the Strength Pill and continued exploring the depths of the mausoleum.
[At the end of the hall was a familiar giant arch, covered by a membrane shimmering with a faint glow, you couldn’t see what was behind the door.]
[Would you like to step through the arch?]
[You carry the ‘Chieftain’s Scepter of the Giant Beasts’ and pass through the arch without hindrance.]
[In the vast tomb, there is a massively huge transparent coffin, seemingly made of crystal.]
[This coffin, from one end to the other, nearly spans the whole tomb. Even standing on your toes, you can barely touch the lid of the giant coffin.]
[Lying inside the crystal coffin is a bare human body, his eyes tightly shut, as if in an eternal slumber.]
[You look at this human body…]
[‘Shell of the Earth Giant’: The giants are descendants of the Titans, and among them, the Earth Giants have the largest bodies and the greatest strength. They are the favorite children of Mother Earth. As long as their feet touch the ground, they will receive the Blessing of Mother Earth, gaining endless physical strength and indestructible defensive power.]
[Mysteriously, the power of the bloodline in this shell is almost depleted, causing the shell to shrink excessively, making it no different from an ordinary person. It died due to soul annihilation. Compatibility 141% (+45%).]
[Would you like to remove the lid of the crystal coffin, or would you like to possess the shell before you?]
“Is this the ancestor giant? Are you playing games with me, afterlife?” 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝖔𝔪
Lin Xun thought that even if it was a dreg, it would at least look a bit like a giant. It doesn’t have to be over ten meters tall, but three to five meters isn’t too much to ask.
Who would’ve thought that the ancestor giant was compressed into a humanoid, no different from an ordinary person’s shell.
“But since I’m here already…”
He said he didn’t want it, but the shell’s introduction looked very high-grade. He discarded one useless beastman shell from the shell column and chose to possess the shell.
[You possessed the Shell of the ‘Earth Giant’…]
[Possession failed, the weak Wandering Soul is blocked by the crystal coffin and cannot possess the body.]
“…”
Lin Xun was speechless, the corner of his mouth twitching.
“If I can’t possess it, why did you give the option, after all?”
He returned to the Shell of the Filth Blood Beastman once again. While the effect of the Strength Pill was not over yet, he hurriedly pressed the option to push open the coffin lid.
[You stretched out your toes, put both beast claws on the crystal coffin lid, exerted force with your feet and claws simultaneously, your body’s muscles bulged as you pushed hard on the lid…]
[The crystal coffin lid did not budge.]
???
What’s going on?
The beastman, even after taking a Strength Pill, can’t push open the coffin lid?
Lin Xun, not giving up, pressed the option again.
[You used all your strength to push the coffin lid…]
[The crystal coffin lid did not budge.]
[The duration of the Giant Beast Pill has ended, and the surging power in your body slowly drains away…]
[Your tall and robust body slowly shrivels and shrinks, as if drained dry, you have become the ‘Degenerate Filth Blood Beastman’ once again.]
Well, there’s no need to try now.
Even after the Filth Blood Beastman became giant, it was still unable to nudge the coffin lid.
Although there is still one Giant Beast Pill left in the item column, Lin Xun has understood that just relying on the Strength Pill won’t be enough to open the crystal coffin.
In the item column, there’s the ‘Essence of the Giant’s Bloodline’ that he just acquired. Could it open the coffin lid combined with the Strength Pill?
Lin Xun frowned in deep thought.
As a veteran gamer, his intuition told him that the Earth Giant could still be saved.
The ‘Essence of the Giant’s Bloodline’ was probably meant to be used on the Earth Giant to awaken the bloodline and enhance the quality of the shell.
The problem was that he was currently unable to open the crystal coffin or to possess it; he couldn’t even acquire the shell, let alone enhance the quality of the giant’s shell.
For a moment, Lin Xun was stuck in a cul-de-sac. Using the Essence of the Bloodline might reward him with a useless shell.
If he did not use it, he might miss out on a shell that had high potential or appeal.
He put down his phone and lit a cigarette.
Through the swirlingly light blue smoke, punctuated by the occasionally bright and dim cigarette end, was his serious face deep in thought.
After a long while, Lin Xun abruptly opened his eyes, extinguishing the cigarette end in his hand.
Picking up his phone again, he quickly clicked on ‘Record of the Filth Blood Beastman Chieftain’ (Information) in the item column.
[…When the power of the ancestor’s bloodline reaches its peak, it would awaken and open its eyes; the crystal coffin would open on its own.]
His eyes drifted to the corner of the item column, where laid a long-forgotten item.
[Flesh Core (Item), An odd crystal formed by the aggregation of many body parts and blood, exuding a bloody, meaty fragrance. After use, you can briefly control some unclaimed flesh.]
This item had dropped when he defeated the ‘Degenerate Aggregation Monster’ in the Saint Lance market. (Chapter 74)
He took a deep breath, all the clues are gathered!
The only uncertain factor right now is whether the condition to open the crystal coffin is reversed when the power of the giant’s bloodline reaches the critical point or when the giant awakens and opens its eyes.
If it’s the former, he did not believe any apostle under the current level could open the crystal coffin.
So, the criterion to open the crystal coffin must be the latter!
Without further hesitation, he clicked on the ‘Flesh Core’.
[Do you want to use the ‘Flesh Core’ on the ‘Shell of the Earth Giant’]
[You squeeze the ‘Flesh Core’ crystal in your hand fiercely, a blood-colored mist suddenly billows out!]
[You take a deep breath, absorbing this blood-colored mist, then slowly exhale…]
[The blood mist travels upwards, slipping through the tiny gap between the lid of the crystal coffin and the coffin; thereafter it travels downwards to cover the ‘Shell of the Earth Giant’, entering through its nostrils…]
[You have obtained temporary control of the ‘Shell of the Earth Giant’!]
[The ‘Earth Giant’ slowly opens his eyes and sits up.]
[The massive crystal lid of the coffin, as if being pulled by some enormous force, slowly opens…]
[With a thunderous bang, the crystal coffin lid falls from the other side of the coffin, sending shards of stone flying and leaving a deep hole.]
[Do you want to possess the ‘Shell of the Earth Giant’?]
Lin Xun showed a faint smile, without any hesitation, he pressed ‘Yes’!
