Chapter 139: Spiritual Energy Blood Claw and Sharing

Shortly after.

The underground second floor of the Paris Research Center.

Inside the large conference room.

Sui Bian placed his hands on his lower abdomen, sat with legs crossed, left leg over right (in the 'second leg crossed' pose), and sat at the head of the U-shaped table.

The Red Empress and White Empress remained 'standing' at his left and right, silently handling company affairs.

He frowned slightly, gazing ahead, looking deep in thought, and inwardly said:

"System, please explain in detail the ability of Spiritual Energy Plunder."

【Example using a low-rank demon Griffin as an example.

The Griffin is a spiritual entity-like lifeform living in another dimension; its physical body is merely a 'conscious projection,' so physically destroying its body cannot achieve true destruction.

The host's 'Spiritual Energy Plunder' is a special ability that can completely destroy spiritual entity-like lifeforms, and the host will not suffer harm or erosion from Spiritual Energy.

The host has already plundered all of the Griffin's Spiritual Energy, and a Griffin that has lost all its Spiritual Energy is truly annihilated.

Another dimension, demons, and Spiritual Energy.

"." Sui Bian's expression was solemn.

But he only lowered his gaze briefly, then quickly relaxed his furrowed brows.

Pondering threats that cannot currently be observed only adds worry, especially anything related to gold.

Sui Bian dismissed trivial worries, cleared his mind, lowered his gaze, and opened his left palm.

A 'hiss~' sound.

A current emitting a faint red light arced from his fingertips.

"?"

The Red and White Empresses standing at his sides, seeing the electric current in Sui Bian's hand, tilted their heads in confusion.

The Empresses, possessing some degree of independent thought, knew their boss was mysterious and powerful, but they could not analyze how he could release electric current.

However, they were only confused for a moment, then gave up thinking; they only needed to obey Sui Bian's orders.

Meanwhile, Sui Bian half-clenched his left hand and leaned back, eyes half-closed.

After consuming 500 points in the Command Center to gain Spiritual Energy, then leaving the Command Center and coming down here, sitting like this has already been over ten minutes.

During this time, Sui Bian gradually became accustomed to the changes brought by Spiritual Energy.

First is the ability of Emotion Perception.

Just as if the OriginalBodies were standing beside him, he could sense their emotional fluctuations; now he can also discern others' emotions.

All the way here, sitting like this, the most prevalent emotional feedback he felt was awe.

Besides that, he can even interfere with others' emotions, thoughts, and consciousness.

However, such interference has many prerequisites.

For example, the Blood Demon Griffin tried to bewitch the OriginalBodies into rebelling, but the OriginalBodies remained unmoved, showing that this interference is ineffective against those with firm will.

Of course, this is related to the 'father-son bond,' and also inseparable from Sui Bian's careful guidance.

And the greatest change Spiritual Energy brought him is greater strength,

different from merely strengthening the body.

If he wishes, he can unleash powerful Spiritual Energy Shock, such as lightning and fire.

He can also conjure a Spiritual Energy Shield out of thin air, easily resisting explosive shells or plasma cannons.

However, if he wants to exert all the aforementioned abilities, he must consume the corresponding amount of Spiritual Energy.

Consuming Spiritual Energy…

Thinking of this, Sui Bian opened his eyes, and his pupils emitted a faint red light as he actively expanded his perceptual range.

The vast underground research center, the Umbrella Building above ground, and the bustling traffic of downtown could not escape his 'Scrutiny'.

"…"

But Sui Bian's previously relaxed brows instantly furrowed again due to his earlier action.

Although it didn't reach a splitting headache, still within tolerable limits, he still terminated the act of 'Scrutinizing Myriad'.

Through this act, Sui Bian personally experienced what Spiritual Energy depletion feels like.

Similar to mental overexertion?

Probably not much different.

As the headache eased, Sui Bian guessed his Spiritual Energy was also gradually recovering.

After concluding a series of tests, Sui Bian couldn't help but sigh that this was merely the Spiritual Energy of a low-rank demon; probing downtown Paris would cause excessive Spiritual Energy consumption.

At this moment, Sui Bian suddenly seemed to recall something, lightly waving his left hand and saying: 'Red Empress, White Empress, I have some matters to attend to.'

"Yes (Okay) sir."

The two AIs responded in unison, then dissipated their virtual forms.

At the same time, they disabled the conference room's surveillance cameras, giving Sui Bian a private space.

Seeing this, Sui Bian opened the System Mall, scrolled down to the sixth slot, and said to the System:

"Give me to exchange that pair of Blood-Colored Claws."

【Deducting 2000 points from the host for the exchange, the host's remaining points are 11367 points.

Exchanging…

Exchange completed, congratulations to the host for obtaining the 'Blood-Colored Claw'.

As the System's voice faded, a pair of eerily blood-colored claws appeared on the tabletop out of thin air.

Each claw possesses three slender blades.

The blade bodies are blood-red, estimated length about 1.2 meters.

Just by its appearance, one can tell that this Crimson Claw is a weapon of the same rank as the Flame Sword and the Dread Spear.

It is also a weapon that ordinary humans cannot wield.

This time the shop didn't refresh any good items; only this Crimson Claw was worth his attention.

Originally, he planned to exchange for the Crimson Claw before the shop refreshed, after all he hadn't decided which OriginalBody to give this weapon to.

And in the operation to slay the Blood Demon, Kelakesi performed the most outstandingly.

If the Crimson Claw is given to Kelakesi, the other youngsters should have no complaints.

"Sigh, being a father is truly exhausting."

Sui Bian looked at the pair of claws on the desk before him, involuntarily shook his head lightly, and let out a sigh.

He paused.

He then said to the System: "System, since my relationship with the OriginalBody is that of father and son, can I, this Spiritual Energy‑imbued father, allow these sons to also obtain Spiritual Energy?"

Also, does Spiritual Energy have side effects on them, such as affecting their judgment, or could they suffer backlash or erosion from Spiritual Energy?"

【Due to the 'father‑son link', the host may spend 1000 points to grant an OriginalBody one‑tenth of the host's total Spiritual Energy.】

Note:

1. Whenever the host again harvests Spiritual Energy from a spirit creature, the OriginalBody's Spiritual Energy increase is likewise one‑tenth of the harvested amount, without the host needing to spend points again for sharing.

2. Each OriginalBody differs in quality, potential, and comprehension, so each one's mastery and usage of Spiritual Energy vary.

3. OriginalBodies that obtain Spiritual Energy through the host's sharing will not be harmed or eroded by Spiritual Energy and will also gain stronger resistance to it.

4. This Spiritual Energy sharing is an ability with no side effects for either the OriginalBody or the host.】

'I see… alright, I understand.'

(End of chapter)