Chapter 275: The Ability of the Life-Death Shadow

Bi Yang De's entire body of muscles tightened in an instant.

Cold sweat droplets quickly emerged from his head, back, and other places; his body became completely rigid, unable even to tremble.

He was like a corpse, with not a single part of his body able to move.

Although it only touched for an instant, the impact caused still left Bi Yang De unable to calm down for a long time.

He saw a blurry figure, yet the hazy image gave him a tremendous sense of shock.

Because the terror was not in the image itself, but in the aura of the image!

That aura, which made him feel as if he were falling into an ice cellar, was the key point!

He had seen many people and many strange creatures, and had even once gone to the Dark Continent.

He had witnessed with his own eyes many terrifying creatures that people could hardly imagine.

But he had never felt such a terrifying aura on a person before.

This trace of aura will be deeply engraved in his heart and will not be forgotten until the day he dies.

That feeling of fear has already sunk deep into his bones!

Luo Ge stepped forward one step at a time.

The faint sound of footsteps at this moment was like drumbeats striking Bi Yang De's heart, making him extremely terrified.

"Bi Yang De, you are also a figure of some note."

"You went to the Dark Continent and returned; you have knowledge and luck."

"You dared to plot against Kakin; you have intelligence and courage."

"Add to that the strength forged through a thousand temperings, and you have the chance to become my power."

Luo Ge spoke in a calm tone, saying things Bi Yang De could not understand.

In the next moment, a ghost-like ink-black figure darted out from behind Luo Ge, leaving trails of afterimages.

It was pitch black in appearance, emitting wisps of eerie gas like death thoughts, and its entire body radiated an aura of darkness.

Bi Yang De's heart trembled.

Based on his experience from having been to the Dark Continent, he dared to assert that this thing was related to the Dark Continent!

His bad premonition in his heart grew stronger and stronger!

In an instant, the Life-Death Shadow rushed straight at Bi Yang De and merged into the immobilized Bi Yang De.

That ink-black gas clung to him like maggots on bone, swirling around his body, while black gas continuously emanated from him.

Visible to the naked eye, Bi Yang De showed an expression of extreme pain; his facial features were crumpled together as if he were enduring the pain of being cut by a thousand knives.

The Life-Death Shadow was merging with Bi Yang De!

This was another use of the Life-Death Shadow—finding a target and merging with it!

After merging, the Life-Death Shadow would coexist with it, achieving a control effect.

Since the Life-Death Shadow had already been captured by him with a Poké Ball, the merged Bi Yang De would also be subject to his orders.

While retaining his original abilities, Bi Yang De also gained the Life-Death Shadow's immortality ability!

His combat power had increased by an unknown amount!

A while later.

Bi Yang De's eyes regained clarity, the pain on his face vanished accordingly, and the black gas on his body could be controlled at will.

He looked no different from before, as if nothing had happened.

Bi Yang De lowered his head respectfully and said:

"Greetings to my master!"

He was now equivalent to a monster beast captured by a Poké Ball, completely submitted to Luo Ge.

Luo Ge nodded in satisfaction.

By using the Life-Death Shadow, he could convert those strong ones into his subordinates as well.

Of course, there were limitations.

First, the number of Life-Death Shadows was not large; he only had a dozen or so on hand.

Second, the merging of the Life-Death Shadow also had requirements; the target's strength had to reach a certain level.

Otherwise, during the merging process, the other party would be unable to withstand the pressure, causing their body to collapse and become annihilated.

Just now, Bi Yang De had barely withstood it, so he could maintain his original body's state.

Otherwise, he would have become one of the skeletons in the ruins.

It could be seen that one needed the strength of a top-tier power of the Six Continents, that is, the level of the Five Great Nen Users of the World, to withstand the merging.

Luo Ge did not care about this.

This did not count as a limitation.

After all, he did not look favorably on those with lower strength anyway.

This situation was very good now.

Zhu Di's Nen ability could excavate many geniuses and cultivate Nen users from scratch.

His Life-Death Shadow could directly convert existing strong ones into subordinates.

"Pickup Trait activated: Obtained item 【Secret Seasoning - Bitter】."

【Secret Seasoning - Bitter】:

One of the legendary secret seasonings in legend; there are five in total, and they are legendary ingredients of the Paldea region.

They are guarded respectively by five Titan Pokémon; they are extremely mysterious ingredients, and consuming them can restore vitality to a creature and enhance its physical constitution.

If all five secret seasonings are consumed simultaneously, abilities can undergo a metamorphosis and ascend to a higher level.

Existing seasonings: Salty, Sour, Sweet, Bitter.

As expected.

He is considered one of the top-tier powerhouses, comparable to Yang De.

Defeating him will drop the 【Secret Seasoning】.

Now possessing the salty, sour, sweet, and bitter seasonings, only the final spicy flavor remains to complete the set.

Luo Ge's eyes flickered slightly.

He had high expectations for this 【Secret Seasoning】.

Setting aside other factors, the very condition for obtaining it guarantees its effects are extraordinary.

Having to defeat five world-class top-tier powerhouses—how could that be easy?

The effect description of the 【Secret Seasoning】 is similar to that of the 【Wonder Candy】, but clearly the former is far more powerful than the latter.

He has eaten the 【Wonder Candy】; it had no effect.

Therefore, he must set his sights on the 【Secret Seasoning】.

Once all five seasonings are gathered and consumed, his abilities, his body... every aspect will undergo a transformation.

He is very much looking forward to it.

Gathering his thoughts, Luo Ge looked at the earnest-faced Bi Yang De, feeling a moment of emotion.

Just moments ago they were fighting to the death; not long after, he had become the most loyal subordinate.

"Bi Yang De, you know what to do when you return, don't you?"

"This subordinate knows."

Bi Yang De nodded; he understood Luo Ge's meaning clearly.

Immediately, he suddenly raised his left hand, which contained vast amounts of psychic energy, and struck his right arm directly, severing it at the root!

Thud!

The right arm fell to the ground.

A wisp of black qi floated above the severed stump, and the bleeding stopped instantly.

Right after, Bi Yang De followed the same method, inflicting a large wound on his abdomen, extremely gruesome and terrifying.

Everyone else is dead; only he returning will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the Dingran Society, so he must inflict severe injuries upon himself.

These wounds and even the severed arm count for nothing; later he can rely on the 【Life and Death Shadow】 to regrow the arm.

He bowed once more to Luo Ge to bid farewell.

Bi Yang De made himself look disheveled and dusty, with chaotic energy, and swiftly fled toward the distance.

It appeared to be a panicked escape.

In reality, he had ulterior motives.

Luo Ge watched Bi Yang De flee, a slight smile curling his lips.

Since Ka Jin dares to make a move against him, then let him not blame Luo Ge for being unkind!