269 Go (1/2)

That is why every word that came out from their mouths was a combination of truths and falsehoods. Zatiel and the Sage knew that ninety-nine percent of the information they obtained from the other was useless, and they needed to be very careful with what they decided was the other one percent since false information was many times worse than no information at all.

Zatiel had an advantage over his opponent. The Sage believed he had captured the Neo-Demon, and therefore he unconsciously lowered his guard. However, it was difficult to tell how effective that trick was for someone like him.

The duo spoke for almost two days when the Sage decided it was time to proceed with the reason he came to this place.

”Our conversation was interesting, but I should not waste any more time.”

”I guess that you have found a way to heal my soul and let it become strong enough so it can withstand soul searching.” Zatiel's face remained emotionless, and it appeared he did not care what would happen to him.

When the Sage heard Zatiel's words and saw the complete disregard for his future, he paused for a moment.

The grey humanoid remained quiet for a couple of minutes before his head started to shake. Two white circles emerged on it that appeared to represent his eyes, but the most shocking fact was that they began to release Mind Force.

If Zatiel had not pacified his mind and soul, he would be extremely shocked right now. Not only was the Sage using one of the racial characteristics of the Mind Ruler race, but his Mind Force was also many times purer and concentrated than the one you would find in their greatest geniuses.

The qualitative disparity was so great that it could be compared to the difference between Abyss Aura and Elemental Chaos. The Neo-Demon erased all the thoughts that were about to surge in his mind since he was not sure he could maintain his peace once they appeared.

The Mind Force coming from those white eyes spread all over the Neo-Demon's body. The Sage was careful when he neared the area that was occupied by the runes.

”Interesting, I can't feel anything. Just who were you?.” Those words seem to be directed to himself, and the Sage did not expect a response.”You are half right and half wrong. I will restore your soul, but I won't use such a barbaric and crude method as soul searching to obtain what I want from you. After all, you are a Rank 3 life form, and even in your peak condition, you will only withstand one wave of soul searching before dying.”

”Smart, I guess you are going to use a Soul Apple, which has been modified so it can be used safely by a Rank 3 life form. Give it to me.” Zatiel signaled the Sage to act and opened his mouth.

The Sage made a small vial full of pink liquid appear, but he did not act right away. His eyes focused on the Neo-Demon, and the power of the Mind Force they released became so strong that it was about to incite a response from the World Consciousness.

Zatiel felt as his emotions were agitated by the Sage's Mind Force, and the slightest misstep would produce a chain reaction that would make him lose control.

Unfortunately for the Sage, in the end, he was not able to detect anything. He waved his hand, and the pink liquid entered Zatiel's mouth.

The Neo-Demon felt pure and soft energy travel through his body, enter his brain, and reach the dimension where his soul resided. Zatiel could not stop the invigorating effect of the liquid, but what he could do was slow down the rate at which his soul was strengthened.

The Sage gathered a wisp of black aura on his finger. He was about to touch Zatiel's forehead and put him into a coma when the Neo-Demon spoke.

”It will take some time for the Soul Apple to fulfill its goal. How about we play a game from my original world in the meanwhile?.” Zatiel's voice remained the same, and it appeared he did not notice the finger that was less than five centimeters from his head.