Chapter 403: The Life Spirit Trembles, the Little Servant Pays Respect to the Master

Jiang Chen entered a valley together with the Life Spirit.

Along the way he saw countless animals—rabbits, kittens, puppies, etc. —and then various snakes and fierce beasts.

These animals and beasts surrounded Jiang Chen, but they did not attack, only showing curiosity.

A perfectly pure aura emanated from Jiang Chen, and the animals simply circled him, displaying curious expressions.

Even the fierce beasts showed no hostility, as if they could sense the pure aura on Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen walked very cautiously, not even crushing any insects on the ground.

The Life Spirit's voice remained flat: "You have never killed an animal, which is good. You ate the 'First Fruit' and are still alive, which is also good. Your Comprehension is quite good; the 'First Fruit' contributed partly, and your own Comprehension is high. In over a thousand years, you are the most qualified person I have ever seen to obtain it, without exception."

Although the Life Spirit's tone was flat, Jiang Chen could still sense its friendliness.

Jiang Chen asked, "What exactly is the 'it' you mentioned?"

The Life Spirit replied, "A ray of light; you will see it soon."

In the valley, Jiang Chen felt a strong surge of vitality.

Hundreds of flowers bloomed here, and animals gathered.

Strangely, however, these animals were not truly existent; they were composed of Light Element.

Although virtual, each animal was vivid and lifelike, as if truly present.

Only one thing was truly real, and that was the Life Spirit before him.

It said calmly, "Do you feel it? The illusion of life, the unreal that is real."

The Life Spirit's tone did not change, yet Jiang Chen felt a hint of disdain and a trace of sorrow in it.

Suddenly the Life Spirit halted, no longer moving forward.

At that moment a ray of light descended, slightly dazzling, and Jiang Chen could not help closing his eyes.

He saw it, he saw that light.

It was a constantly shifting light, dancing and transforming in the air.

Sometimes it took the form of Lightning, piercing the void.

Other times it resembled a Light Orb, spinning in the sky and scattering countless light specks.

It kept changing endlessly, never ceasing.

Under its illumination, countless artificial animals cheered and galloped without end.

Directly beneath it, plants and trees continuously withered and flourished, wondrous and eerie.

From the light it scattered, Jiang Chen sensed the breath of life.

The same breath as that on the Creation Scepter.

At that moment Jiang Chen was certain that this light was inevitably linked to the Life Core.

The Life Spirit said, "This is what you seek; whether you can obtain it depends on your luck."

Jiang Chen asked, "Should I directly touch it?"

The Life Spirit hummed, "If you do, you will die."

It was the first time Jiang Chen saw contempt in its eyes.

The Life Spirit continued, "First try approaching it and see if you can endure its illumination."

As it spoke, the Life Spirit lightly pointed, and all the animals surrounding Jiang Chen voluntarily dispersed.

They cleared a passage directly to the Light's location.

Jiang Chen stepped toward the Light.

Under the Light's illumination, countless life energies poured into his body.

The warm current grew ever stronger, rapidly amplifying geometrically.

Jiang Chen's whole body began to glow, truly becoming a light being.

When things reach an extreme, they reverse; the excess life energy entered too quickly, reaching his body's limit and beginning to cause harm.

Yet all the damage was transferred, directly passing to the Undead Legion.

In this situation, Jiang Chen inched closer to it.

Jiang Chen suddenly understood a principle.

Why, though this place teems with vitality, there is not a single truly living creature.

Every grass, every tree, all beings here are woven from life energy.

This is what the Life Spirit called "the illusion of life, the unreal that is real."

He also recalled a saying from his past life: "When water is too clear, there are no fish."

When life energy reaches its limit, it likewise extinguishes beings.

Jiang Chen had arrived beneath the Light Orb, within arm's reach of it.

A hint of expectation rose in the Life Spirit's gaze.

It seemed to hope Jiang Chen could take the Light Orb.

At that moment Jiang Chen felt a stir, and the Creation Scepter appeared in his hand.

On the Creation Scepter, the pseudo Life Core, condensed by the God of Life, shimmered.

The instant he drew the Creation Scepter, the light in the air seemed to find its destination, rushing toward the Scepter.

The Creation Scepter was instantly enveloped by the Light Orb, emitting dazzling brilliance that illuminated the entire valley.

Jiang Chen instinctively closed his eyes, and the Life Spirit closed its eyes as well.

A flood of Light Orbs entered the Creation Scepter, using it as a conduit to flow into Jiang Chen's body.

Boom!

Jiang Chen's body shuddered violently, and all restrictions were shattered at that moment.

Skills revert, attributes revert.

All the attributes accumulated before become base attributes at this moment, added to Jiang Chen.

After taking "First Fruit", Jiang Chen's all attributes increase by 10,000.

Clearing four stages, all attributes increase by 6,000.

Three life spirit infusions increase constitution by 8,000 and vitality by 30%.

These attributes, at this very moment, are added to Jiang Chen's own attributes without any loss.

Strength, agility, and spirit increase by 16,000.

Constitution increases by 24,000.

Vitality increases by 30%.

But as this mass of light keeps flowing in, constitution and vitality continue to rise.

The pseudo life core on the Creation Scepter also glitters, undergoing some wondrous change.

Jiang Chen feels it is turning into a true life core.

At this moment, several fragments flew out from the hexagonal gem on the Life Spirit's forehead.

The fragments are small; together they are only a few fingernail‑sized pieces.

Yet each fragment contains a tremendous life spirit power.

The fragments fly in, merging into the life core, making its aura purer and more massive.

The Life Spirit kneels on the ground, daring not to resist.

Long before Jiang Chen drew the Creation Scepter, it was already kneeling.

The life spirit power finally reaches its limit and ceases to flow in.

"Light" and the Creation Scepter finally separate.

The mass of light seems to dance in the air, scattering life essence onto the earth.

But Jiang Chen can see that it is much smaller than before, at least by one third.

The Creation Scepter becomes increasingly crystal‑clear, like a flawless white gem.

The life core atop it is the same, appearing flawless.

Jiang Chen feels a stir and uses Detection Technique.

"Creation Scepter (core damaged): Mythological Class Weapon, All Attributes +400,000, usable above Level 90. Skills: Light of Life, Light of Annihilation."

"Light of Life: can fully heal the target."

"Light of Annihilation: can deliver a fatal strike to the target."

The Creation Scepter changes; it is no longer a pseudo core, but is now in a core‑damaged state.

This indicates the pseudo core has become genuine, turning into a true life core.

Only it has not yet been repaired.

Without the three‑use limit, it regains its Mythological Class Weapon status.

This is the weapon that the God of Life should possess.

A Mythological Class Weapon, even in damaged state, adds 400,000 to All Attributes.

It also possesses two skills.

It can both heal and kill enemies.

Jiang Chen feels a sudden thump in his heart.

The Broken Monarch Scepter he once obtained, though only a Mythological Class Weapon, surprisingly adds 500,000 to All Attributes.

It is stronger than the Mythological Class Creation Scepter.

That means the Monarch Scepter must be a weapon left by which deity.

Without comparison there is no harm; Jiang Chen is deeply shocked.

While pondering, his peripheral vision catches the Life Spirit.

The Life Spirit is kneeling on the ground, still trembling slightly.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Chen asks, puzzled, not understanding why it kneels.

The Life Spirit says, "Little servant pays respects to the master."

The voice remains flat, yet one can hear the reverence.

Jiang Chen whispers, "I am not your master."

Jiang Chen feels inexplicably bewildered, wondering why a servant suddenly appears.

The Life Spirit lifts its head, "The one who wields the Creation Scepter is my master."

"Do you recognize the Creation Scepter?"

The Life Spirit slowly rises, "Please, master, follow me."

Guided by it, Jiang Chen enters a cave.

Inside the cave are many murals, each moving like the skills on the stone tablets.

When seeing these murals, combined with what he saw when extracting "First Fruit",

He finally understands what is happening.