Peak Reversal

Chapter 18: Island

Faceless took the Advanced Lenses and wore them, as for how he did that, Jace didn't know but was definitely curious about it. Of course he didn't bother to ask Faceless because he was sure that the explanation would be something complicated.

“Wow, what is this magical treasure that allows me to see Spirit Qi, zoom in and zoom out. It also has battle techniques but they are useless to me. Thank you master for your gift, I will definitely use it well.” said Faceless while kneeling.

“Don't worry about it, it's fine. Just get me that fruit.” said Jace with a smile but inside was shocked.

‘How the fuck did he do it?! It took me weeks to barely know how to use the lenses yet he can do it instantly! The world truly is unfair, whatever, I'll get something better for myself.’ inwardly thought Jace.

...

Faceless travelled at full speed, moving at incredible speeds that nothing could trace him. He travelled until he reached the ocean coast. He looked at the vast expanse of only water and was a little irritated.

“Damn it, the Laven World's geography has changed. There used to be one continent but now there are many and I can feel my mark in that direction. Will I even make it in two days? Fuck!” said Faceless. Four pitch black insect wings grew on his back and he started flying above the sea water and often looked at his reflection on the water.

...

It took Faceless exactly 24 hours of full speed travelling before he reached his destination. It was nighttime when he reached the place and IT was a big island in the middle of the ocean. A high tech tower was built on this island and was even fenced, had landmines and security was installed around the building.

‘The tree is hidden deep underground. Fortunately I found it or I wouldn't know how to face the master when returning empty handed. It's time to feed my Abyss Daggers.’ thought Faceless as he suddenly vanished.

...

“Bro, look at this beautiful night sky. This is why I love working night shifts. It's quiet and peaceful at night.”

“Yeah, I love this job. We get paid for doing absolutely nothing and our families are here with us, what more could you ask for.”

Unfortunately, this soldier and all the soldiers on the ground floor were dead. Their corpses blocked the way, piled up on top of each other.

After killing everyone, Faceless sat on top of the corpses and activated his x-ray vision.

‘Wow, so many Souls for my Abyss Daggers, what a great harvest. Now, how do I go underground without wasting time. I'll just spare person to make me underground.’ thought Faceless as he stood up, entered the elevator and went to the first floor.

The cyborgs on the first floor all aimed their guns at the elevator and as soon as it opened, energy bullets rained down on it.

Du! Du! Du! Du! Du! Du! Du! Du! Du! Du!

The elevator was completely riddled with holes but there was no corpse, not even a drop of blood. The cyborgs quickly reloaded their guns but it seemed death came even faster. Cyborgs kept on dying without a reason and not one knew what or who the enemy was or looked like.

Faceless then proceeded to the second floor, then the third, four, fifth and all the way to the ninth floor. The tenth floor was where the residents lived.

As planned, Faceless had left one cyborg alive but when he asked him questions, he refused to cooperate.

“Since you don't want to speak then you can go die but first, let me do a Soul Search.” The cyborg man then felt an overwhelming power invade his mind and he couldn't do anything to stop it. The chip inside his brain tried to detonate itself but the overwhelming power stopped it from doing so.

‘I see. So the key was in the elevator all along. Let me quickly harvest the Souls of everyone above before going down below.

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Down below, about a hundred or so researchers filled the massive lab that was mostly constructed from glass. Wearing white anti static jumpsuits, at the centre of this lab was a massive tree brimming with vitality.

Some of the researchers were studying the fruits of the tree which closely resembled a banana but they had red peels unlike regular bananas that had yellow peels. Other researchers were studying the liquid from the red banana fruit and some were studying the fruit itself. In short, everyone was busy, so busy that they didn't even realise the elevator doors opening.

‘Wow, so many fruits... but why do they lack energy?’