assistirfilmes Chapter 532 The Terrifying Effects of the Soul Devourer Sphere
Chapter 532 The Terrifying Effects of the Soul Devourer Sphere
Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened. None of the gods who had received the follower's mark from him were discovered by the Royal City, which caused Sterl to let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Soon after, that dazzling light began to sweep over the other gods. Now that there were no more worries, Sterl's expression relaxed, and he leaned back, watching the proceedings with great interest, like a bystander enjoying the show.
However, betrayers among gods were undoubtedly rare. Betrayals like Boris's were the rarest form of disgrace. As the saying goes, only those who wrong you truly understand the depth of your grievance. Despite Boris's resentment toward Sterl and Eterna, there was no way he would have ever truly betrayed them. His allegiance to Ashen had come solely from Sterl's interference.
Thus, none of the gods present were betrayers. This was a cause for relief, though there was also some regret. While they were thankful there was no ticking time bomb among them, they couldn't help but feel disappointed that they couldn't vent their anger over Boris's treachery.
"It seems that you all haven't let the Royal City down," said the high-ranking deity, a faint smile appearing on his face. However, he didn't suspect that there were any betrayers among them. The reason for the inspection was merely to avoid any risks.
"Now, Ashen has suffered greater losses than we have. The integration of the Royal City is at its final stage, so they will likely become desperate and rally all their forces for a large-scale assault on the city."
As gods, they had a clear understanding of the situation. If they were in Ashen's shoes, they too would choose to go all in, leaving no room for retreat. If they let the Royal City complete its integration, the indigenous forces would find it much harder to survive in the future.
"Hmph! With Hades on our side, those despicable natives will never return!" one of the gods declared.
"And as for that traitor Boris, I will personally capture him, strip his soul, and make him a slave forever!" another god added, filled with righteous fury, unafraid of the impending battle.
The surrounding gods were all equally indignant, showing no fear of the upcoming final showdown.
"Very well, with such determination, Orichalcum will undoubtedly achieve ultimate victory," the high-ranking deity said with satisfaction. He then proceeded to discuss their detailed plan, with Sterl listening attentively. However, he did not participate in the discussion, and the other gods took no offense.
To them, as long as Hades was willing to act, it was the best outcome. After all, anyone who had just recovered a worthless trinket, a "shame to waste" kind of item, would be quite frustrated and not eager to talk about it. It was understandable that Sterl didn't want to engage.
However, what none of them knew was that Sterl's full attention was focused on the Soul Treasure, the Soul Devourer Sphere. He was carefully studying its every effect and function.
Soul Devourer Sphere
Category: Special
As for the "improvement" mentioned in the description, it's unclear whether this refers to enhancing its effects or simply modifying its usage restrictions.
Putting himself in the shoes of the previous owner, if Sterl had come into possession of such a treasure, even if he didn't need it for himself, he would not want others to use it to follow in his footsteps. He would likely impose some restrictions. Perhaps these two excessively harsh limitations were a result of that mindset.
But none of that mattered. Despite the limitations, the Soul Devourer Sphere's powerful abilities still couldn't be overshadowed.
First, after killing an enemy, the Soul Devourer Sphere would automatically absorb their soul and refine it into the purest form of soul energy. This simple sentence doesn't mention any upper or lower limits on the souls it can absorb. Does this mean that even ordinary mortals can be refined into soul energy?
Sterl's mind jolted with realization. It made sense—souls of beings below the level of gods were not much different in terms of their soul grade and strength. As long as they were living beings, their souls could be absorbed and converted into soul power.
A chill ran down his spine. If this artifact fell into the hands of someone with malicious intent, they might very well choose to target weaker kingdoms and cities. After all, it's much harder to kill a god, but annihilating millions of mortals is incredibly simple.
In a way, Sterl could almost envision the bloody storms the Soul Devourer Sphere must have stirred over the course of history. Perhaps the great god who created it had another intention—to prevent such indiscriminate slaughter.
As for the uses of soul power, that was where things got truly terrifying. The soul power could restore and enhance nearly all aspects of one's own abilities. This thought made Sterl excited. His soul grade had reached a point where even hunting the souls of gods only provided minimal soul experience. Perhaps, by using the Soul Devourer Sphere, he could directly use the soul energy to raise his soul level, or even forcibly increase his base attributes within the limits of his current level!
If that's the case, then the Soul Devourer Sphere's effect on Sterl would be nothing short of monumental, on par with completing a legendary tale, if not more important!
The third ability, which allows the user to infuse soul power into their subordinates, is particularly striking. This power can enhance their overall strength without any side effects.
Sterl's mind began to race with possibilities. If he could enhance his subordinates without any limitations, he could quickly raise an incredibly powerful army!
As for the restriction, which demands absolute loyalty from those receiving the infusion, that wasn't an issue for Sterl. Thanks to his Blood of the Ancient One, he could control a vast number of followers, and none of them were truly disloyal to him. Why would he waste soul power on strengthening someone who didn't owe him complete loyalty?
Of course, he suspected that this restriction was put in place to prevent powerful individuals from using the Soul Devourer Sphere to forcibly control others and absorb soul power for their own gain, leaving the side effects to the controlled ones while the controller enjoyed the benefits without consequence. This restriction effectively eliminated that possibility.
The next ability was even more astounding. It allowed the user to gather all the soul power into one burst and unleash a [Transcendence]-level power, a terrifying force described by the [Transcendence] system in such extravagant terms that it was clear how immense its power must be. After gathering enough soul power, it might even be able to wipe out higher-tier gods in an instant!
What's more, the power released by the Soul Devourer Sphere directly targets the soul, a form of attack that is almost impossible to defend against—essentially dealing real, unmitigated damage. Even gods, who have a limited understanding of the soul, are helpless against an attack of this nature. How could anyone resist an assault from the very essence of their being?
Sterl felt a surge of impatience, eager to test the Soul Devourer Sphere by obliterating a group of enemies to see if it truly lived up to its fearsome description. However, he had learned one important rule from his experiences: the actual power of anything always exceeded the description given by the [Transcendence] system!