Chapter 181: Reversal

Chapter 181: Reversal

Although Bree's mind wasn't back to its full maturity yet, she was still able to understand that the situation was dire, and was thus fully focused on refining the chaos energy according to the instructions of her 'mother'.

Meanwhile, Evelyn made sure to not only protect her completely from the incoming chaos energy that she hadn't plucked yet, but also to help her channel it better, making it easier for her to 'pluck'.

Although this way, her soul value deteriorated even faster, Evelyn knew that she couldn't simply continue relying on Bree's previous pace, as her soul would have run dry long before the girl was finished, and then both of them would be doomed.

Her tactic proved to be effective as Bree's pace of refinement increased, but it also pushed Evelyn ever closer to a desperate situation. If she truly started running low on soul power, regardless of her understanding of the soul and her cultivation technique, she would still lose her mind to the pain after a certain point.

Once she became unable to channel the chaos energy properly, with their current situation she could only take Bree away using their soul link, and abandon the girl's body.

Evelyn grit her teeth as her expression distorted in pain. 'N-No, I can't let that happen!'

Quickly checking her stats only confirmed her thoughts.

-Evelyn Knox: Level 78 [5,035 / 29,500]Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

Hybrid Physique: Blessed Spirit, Lotus Throne

Strength: 788 = 23640 KG

Spirit Power: 1239 / 1239

-Final dimensions of the inventory space: 111.33 meters long x 111.33 meters wide x 111.33 meters high

Inventory Status: 84% Empty

Soul Value: 2,276 / 2,296

Vitality: 761 Years Left

-[ Abilities / Enhancements ]

[Hunter], [Artist], [Basic Spatial Manipulation], [Basic Probe], [Minor Shield], [Disease Immunity], [Poison Immunity], [Advanced Regeneration], [Calamity], [Advanced Spatial Manipulation], [Chaos Incarnate], [Soul Searing Shot], [Draconic Scales], [Lethal Leap], [Pyromaniac]

Dream Weaver: Level 1 [Proficiency 3.16%]

-Cultivation Method: Searing Soul [Grade 9]

[Soul Avatar]

[Preliminary Understanding of Chaos] has reached 80%!

[Preliminary Understanding of Chaos] has reached 90%!

And as she expected, by the time her soul value dropped to [300 / 2296], her [Preliminary Understanding of Chaos] was already at 100%!

Immediately, it was as if a whole new world had opened up to her, and Evelyn could breathe in fresh air while previously she had been suffocating.

It was as if she was now able to connect with a deeper part of the universe, and tap into a source of energy she previously was never able to feel!

The chaos energy that had previously appeared corrosive and almost untameable immediately looked no different from flowing water - something that she could easily guide and make use of as long as she handled it properly, and Evelyn wasted no time at all in doing exactly that.

The floods within Bree's soul space immediately seemed to have been constricted by an invisible force, and the miasma that had been previously wreaking havoc became docile and orderly, becoming far easier to handle for Bree, whose filtration speed immediately doubled.

Evelyn's smile turned relaxed, and with another thought, she directly connected with Bree to further guide her in the handling of chaos energy. Even though she was unable to completely convey her meaning, the speed of filtration directly quadrupled!

The vast amount of chaos energy started shrinking in the blink of an eye, and before long it was over!

Meanwhile, the Lord of Bones frowned as he felt a strange tremor in his heart, as if something had gone wrong. 'What's going on?'

At his level, there were very few things he needed to worry about, and even fewer enemies that could bring him harm. Regardless, the Lord of Bones hadn't lived for so long by being careless.

Concentrating within himself, he was unable to find any anomaly, and soon started inspecting his domain, only to come to the same conclusion.

Nothing was wrong.

The Lord of Bones couldn't help but frown.

There were many things that could have gone wrong, but few that could really be considered bothersome.

The expansion of the Temple of Shinra in the Old World was going as planned, and a quick check with the priests under his command indicated that nothing was wrong.

The various royal families were obviously unable to sit still for long, but their schemes and movements were obvious and under his control. But even though he was certain it couldn't be so, the Lord of Bones was cautious by nature, and still sent someone to bring him a report.

Before long, however, it became clear that nothing they were doing was out of his calculations, and they were still within control. Although they were trying their best to flap their wings, could a bird within a cage ever hope of flying away?

The only place he couldn't check, was the now fully isolated base of Gwendolyn's forces in the Old World. With his old rival staying there, there was really no way for his subordinates to bring in any news.

The golden-haired man couldn't help but rub his chin in thought. "Could it be that Gwendolyn did something? I thought she would take some time to inquire about the matters in the old world first, but if she wants to speed things along heh, I'd be happy to oblige!"