Chapter 931: Abnormality of the gravestone (1/2)

The gravestone inscriptions that could fill libraries suddenly gushed into Han Hao’s mind, immediately stunning him. He became as still as a rock.

Meanwhile, the gravestone that emerged from his chest kept on gathering the elements of death, as though it wouldn’t stop until every element of death in the Fringe was sucked dry. But this time, the gravestone did not enlarge after accumulating the element of death but brightly radiated a ghastly white light.

The gravestone was densely packed with inscriptions and only a portion of them had separated from the gravestone and entered Han Hao’s brain. The inscriptions that remained began wriggling on the gravestone when it was illuminated by the ghastly white light, absorbing the element of death pouring from every direction.

Scarlett, who was blasted off, was horrified. Not knowing what was happening to Han Hao, she stared at him in panic for a moment before trying to approach Han Hao to get a clearer picture. But before she could get close, another burst of energy erupted from the gravestone and again blasted her away.

The burst of energy was intertwined with a strand of Han Hao’s awareness. He had reduced the power that erupted from the gravestone. Otherwise, given Scarlett’s strength, the energy would have instantly disintegrated her soul instead of just safely throwing her into the distance.

After several more failed attempts, Scarlett gave up on getting closer to Han Hao. She stood in the distance and gazed at him anxiously, hoping that he would not be injured by this gravestone that appeared out of nowhere.

The ghastly white radiances began flowing away from the gravestone and towards Han Hao like a most bizarre liquid…

The motionless Han Hao was slowly enveloped by the liquid made of white light before every piece of clothing on him was suddenly shredded and expelled, laying his body bare before Scarlett. His pale white skin gradually turned transparent as though it had been transformed into a clear crystal. Scarlett could even see his veins, organs, and skeleton.

Through the pores on his skin, the ghastly white light then started seeping into Han Hao’s body and dispersed in his every bone and organ. He began emanating a death energy aura of extreme purity.

Scarlett was relieved after seeing that the white light on the gravestone was not harming Han Hao but was nourishing him and transforming his body. She stared at the transformation in amazement while guessing what the divine weapon on Han Hao’s chest was and pondering how something so marvelous and powerful was forged.

After a long, long while, all the white radiances had fused with Han Hao’s body and the gravestone abruptly shrank and vanished into his chest.

Simultaneously, the element of death stopped gushing into the region and the environment immediately returned to normal.

Han Hao gently bunched his brows and mumbled to himself, “So this thing is called a Quintessence Shard…”

“Han Hao, are you alright?” exclaimed Scarlett as she rushed to Han Hao immediately after sensing that the boundary protecting Han Hao had vanished. She reached out with a hand to touch Han Hao’s chest where the gravestone had disappeared to examine him.

Han Hao shook his head. His hazy eyes returned to their usual cold calmness. He looked at Scarlett who was still panicking a little and softly replied, “Don’t worry, I’m alright. My body and soul have just transformed for the better and I’ve learned a few things.”

“What exactly just happened?” Scarlett was surprised to hear that even his soul was transformed.

“Nothing…” Han Hao did not explain. He lowered his head and looked at his naked body before withdrawing a black warrior’s gown from his space ring and casually putting it on.

It seemed as though it was only now that Scarlett realized that Han Hao was still unclothed. She covertly took a quick glance at Han Hao’s bare body before bashfully turning away from Han Hao with her blushing cheeks.

After putting his new clothes on, as though nothing had happened, Han Hao instructed, “Come, let’s get moving.”

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Nestor, the Overgod of Death, was still searching for trails of the Quintessence Shard near the border of the Space Dominion. Suddenly, he turned and gazed in the direction of the Fringe. From the towering mountain, he murmured to himself, “It is in the Fringe… Who could it be? Is it one of those Sovereigns? With the general location known, it’ll be much easier to find the bearer…”

The Overgod of Death, who had concealed his almighty power, stopped wandering around in the region aimlessly and headed for the Fringe.

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Over at the Fringe, the Osteoburg.