[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-building-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt":3,"chapter-building-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt-building-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt-chapter-76":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Building Interstellar Empire With Universal Synthesis",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1509144,1960,"Chapter 76: The Primordial Demon","building-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt-chapter-76",76,"\u003Cp>​[ Congratulations! Your synthesis was successful! ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system interface before his eyes suddenly fractured into a brilliant cascade of golden data, overwriting the chaotic darkness of the deep sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​[ Strength +25, Agility +25, Vitality +25, Endurance +25, Reaction Speed +20, Recovery Rate +20 ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​[ Lifespan +100 years ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​[ You have gained a new physique: Primordial Demon Physique (D) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Description: The more negative energy you consume, the stronger you get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: Excessive negative energy may cause you to lose rationality and moral values.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​[ Your Nether Core is fully formed. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Current Nether Force: 25\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​As the notification finished showing, a violent burst of primordial energy erupted from the center of his chest, forcing Neo to gasp as the new power flooded his neural pathways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles, already altered by the [Vellsing Transformation], rippled as the dark energy tore through his muscle fibers, shattering his old cellular structure and rebuilding it into something far more durable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very soon, the agonizing heat of the Demon Seed vanished, replaced by a cold, predatory power that settled deep within his newly formed Nether Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​He could also feel his lifespan expanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sheer rush of dopamine from the massive attribute dump nearly made him laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​\"Fascinating,\" Neo thought, balling his newly reformed fist into a tight grip as he felt the heavy density of the nether force swirling inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The attribute gains alone are massive, but this Primordial Demon Physique is the real prize. A passive power up system that fuels itself on negative energy means my growth potential in conflict zones is practically limitless. In a world full of despair, fear, and hatred, I will have an infinite supply of fuel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​However, as he read the system’s warning regarding his rationality, his crimson eyes narrowed slightly in deep calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​He could already feel the side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back of his mind, a insidious murmur was creeping, whispering chaotic impulses and a cold detachment from his own morals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The urge to simply destroy, to give into the base instincts of a demon, was tugging at his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​\"So the only downside is lose rationality and moral values...\" Neo mused internally, actively utilizing his cold Eragon nature to suppress the rising tide of malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A brainless monster is nothing more than a weapon for others to use, and I have no intention of becoming a slave to my own biology. If negative energy corrupts the mind, then the solution is clear. I cannot allow the darkness to consume me entirely. To maintain my absolute cognitive edge, I must find a way to harvest light or holy energy to act as a counterweight. A perfect equilibrium between Light and Darkness is the only way to keep my rationality intact while maximizing this physique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Just as he stabilized his internal energy reserves, a sudden movement in the water caught his attention. Through the murky, unsettled depths, a familiar golden silhouette was frantically swimming toward him, fighting the dangerous undertow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zestia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Indeed, it was her. Even though Neo wasn’t in any immediate danger after the chaotic movement in the water, it was still surprising to see her courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​However, he was still in his Vellsing form. If she saw him in such a monstrous, three-meter-tall state, she might get a severe scare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could swim any closer, he deactivated the ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles shrunk and his dark, cracked skin receding back into his normal human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​When she reached him and saw that he was completely fine, a profound sense of relief washed through her amber eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without even asking for his approval, she grabbed his hand firmly and began to pull him toward the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo easily could have resisted the pull with his newly augmented strength, but he let himself go loose, allowing her to guide him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​When they both broke through the surface and got out of the water, she immediately turned and glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​\"What were you doing down there, Neo? Didn’t you feel the raging currents because of the tsunamis?\" she berated sternly, placing her hands on her hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you can just do whatever you want? Do you think no one would care if you die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​From her hair and bikini, ocean water fell in translucent lines, clinging to her form and accentuating her allure even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Neo forcefully moved his gaze away from her, looking instead at the frightened, sheltered mermen gathering along the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​\"Sorry. I was just caught up in the moment,\" he replied smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​That single apology echoed like a sudden clap of thunder between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zestia blinked, completely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She certainly hadn’t expected a man of his pride to actually admit a mistake so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, her lips parted, but she couldn’t find a single word to use against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle! Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was dark, thunder striking onto the rolling waves, and the howling wind made their hair flutter violently with the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against the scenery of the churning tempest, her hair looked like strands of golden leaves, while his was like dark silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Feeling his gaze, she tucked a few wet strands over her ear, a pure feminine movement that softened her stern expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Before the silence between them could stretch any further, Chieftess Marlene came near them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, please come inside. You will catch a cold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​Both of them snapped into reality at once. Night had fallen completely, and so had their chaotic adventure for today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning away from the stormy shore, they followed the elderly merman leader away from the docks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​But as they went inside the wooden house, from the deep, uncharted trenches of the sea, the abyss glanced up at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​High above the waves, the ambient water vapors near the shore began to distort, slowly manifesting into a dark ethereal shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom silhouette looked toward the distant wooden house and smiled, its eyes burning with a lingering, ancient intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​\"Consider it a favor, little fella. One day, I am sure I will get ten times more. Ha ha ha..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>​With a dark, echoing laugh that was swallowed by the thunder, the shadow disappeared back into the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An eternal promise was made.\u003C\u002Fp>",1046,"2026-06-06T04:59:14.595Z",1,"novelbin.me","db109d7f36405cdd0887795988b52aabb90b58189244bb0ce4b7d58759fd85af","building-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt-chapter-77","building-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt-chapter-75",102,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbuilding-interstellar-empire-with-universal-synt-cover.jpg"]