Chapter 140: Plague

At the Command Center, Sui Bian, via the Thor's Hammer helmet camera, personally witnessed the Spiritual Shock released by the Blood Demon, which greatly affected the Original Bodies.

One could say the Original Bodies relied on will and pure flesh to accomplish the deed of slaying a god.

According to the System, this Blood Demon is merely a low-ranking demon.

The existence of a low rank implies a high rank, and possibly even a greater threat.

If the Original Bodies encountered a high-ranking demon, the outcome would be completely different.

Moreover, based on his past life experience, Sui Bian judged that this otherworldly realm and Spiritual Energy are absolutely the greatest threat to humanity.

None.

Although at present this world, this Earth, and humanity on it have not yet been the primary focus of the otherworldly realm.

But future interstellar colonization and population explosion will inevitably draw the attention of the otherworldly realm, and among humanity, so-called Spiritual Users will gradually emerge.

"Any mortal who uses Spiritual Energy faces a huge risk of being corrupted by demons."

"The otherworldly realm is generous, as long as you are willing to become its fodder."

If this world's "otherworldly realm," "Spiritual Energy," and "demons" are hardly different from what Sui Bian knew in his previous life about a certain hammer, then humanity's ultimate fate…

It will surely be an endless war, plunged into abyss-like darkness, and despair with no visible future.

However, the System's granted "Spiritual Energy Plunder" is an ability that can completely annihilate spiritual demons, and also allows using Spiritual Energy without suffering side effects.

Since Sui Bian has come to this world, he and the Umbrella he controls shall bear the responsibility of saving humanity.

And as his most trusted and closest sons, they likewise need Spiritual Energy with no side effects to fight demons and all abnormalities.

After confirming that this act of Spiritual Energy Sharing would cause no negative impact on the Original Bodies, Sui Bian, having gathered his thoughts, said to the System:

"System, perform Spiritual Energy Sharing for all Original Bodies."

【Deducting 10,000 points from the host for the sharing, the host's remaining points are 1,367.

Sharing…

Sharing completed, all Original Bodies received the corresponding Spiritual Energy.】

"Good." Sui Bian whispered inwardly.

Then he said again: "Red Queen, White Queen."

"Sir." The two AIs resumed standing at his left and right.

Moreover, they ignored the blood-colored claw that had appeared on the desktop.

They had grown accustomed to it, and would not proactively ask about it.

They patiently waited a moment.

"Whoosh~." The conference room's automatic door opened.

"Tap, tap."

Having removed the Thor's Hammer and changed into black uniforms, the Original Bodies walked into the conference room.

Seeing this.

Sui Bian rose from his seat and walked toward the front of the conference room, the Red and White Queens following behind him.

Arriving at the front of the conference room.

A group of Original Bodies formed a semicircle standing before Sui Bian.

"Father..." Robert, the eldest brother, with a somewhat strange expression, said to Sui Bian: "We... have come back."

Not only Robert, but John, Kelakesi, and the remaining seven brothers also had strange expressions, their eyes filled with confusion.

Sui Bian knew why these kids were confused.

He, with his hands behind his back, said to all the Original Bodies: "Did you just suddenly feel an indescribable force rapidly filling your bodies?"

The Original Bodies looked at each other.

Finally, Robert answered: "Yes, Father, and this sensation also feels somewhat familiar, like... like the Blood Demon we recently fought and its released shock."

"Hmm, this is Spiritual Energy." Sui Bian explained: "It resembles the magic seen in films, TV, or games, yet differs essentially."

"The Spiritual Energy that previously surged into your bodies was actually bestowed by me, and you need Spiritual Energy to combat spiritual-bodied beings, for beyond reality there exist entities far stronger than the Blood Demon—hundreds or thousands of times stronger."

Spiritual Energy?

Beyond reality?

The Original Bodies' expressions turned grave.

"Don't worry, I will teach you how to become familiar with this power." Sui Bian said.

After hearing this, the brothers Robert, John, Kelakesi, etc., increased their reverence for their father even more.

Thus Robert no longer dwelled on the Spiritual Energy issue, turning curiously to Sui Bian: "Is the Blood Demon's complete annihilation related to you, Father?"

The Original Bodies all showed curious looks, awaiting Sui Bian's affirmative answer.

"Hehe." However, Sui Bian gave a faint smile and said nothing.

But the Original Bodies knew this was his affirmative answer from Father.

Having their doubts cleared, they suddenly understood, and their contempt for the Blood Demon Griffin grew even stronger.

Having been remotely destroyed by Father, what right does that little demon have to arrogantly demand their submission?

Indeed, it's trash.

Sui Bian, sensing the emotional fluctuations of the Original Bodies, although not entirely sure what these kids were thinking, could roughly guess, so he also didn't bother to explain.

Then he turned and walked toward the U-shaped desk, picking up the exchanged blood-colored claw.

Seeing Sui Bian's action, the Original Bodies all stopped their daydreaming, focusing their gazes on the blood-colored claw.

"Kelakesi."

"Father."

Tall and fair-skinned, Kelakesi stepped forward to the center of the U-shaped desk.

"It belongs to you now," Sui Bian said, and handed the Blood‑colored Claw to Kelakesi.

"This... is."

Kelakesi could barely hide his excitement as he responded, extending his slightly trembling hands and carefully receiving the Blood‑colored Claw.

The other brothers expressed envy, but felt no jealousy and voiced no complaints.

Kelakesi's past performance had been evident to all, fully deserving his father's reward.

Moreover, sooner or later, each of them would possess their own exclusive weapon; their father always kept his word.

After handing the Blood‑colored Claw to Kelakesi, Sui Bian turned his head toward the two Artificial Intelligence Daos and asked, "What does the Plague Doctor think of this incident?"

"Sir, that doctor wishes to speak with you personally," White Empress replied.

"Alright, open the communication," Sui Bian nodded.

"Understood."

As White Empress responded, a large holographic screen appeared in the center of the conference room.

The screen displayed the special cell imprisoning the Plague Doctor.

Many items had been added to the cell; it seemed that the strange doctor had frequently assisted the Mother Nest in research over the past year.

At that moment, the Plague Doctor sat on the bedside, quickly flipping through a brown leather notebook, unaware that the holographic communication had already been opened.

"Doctor," Sui Bian began, "what do you have to tell me?"

??

He heard the words.

The Plague Doctor immediately stopped flipping pages, slid off the bed to the holographic screen, and said in an extremely agitated tone:

"Mr. Sui! It! It is the plague! No... it should be a type of plague!"

Plague?

The OriginalBodies looked puzzled.

Sui Bian's expression remained unchanged; the Plague Doctor's words seemed to confirm his earlier suspicions.

(End of chapter)