1. System Alert
Lin Ye's body had reached its limit. Every breath he took was laborious, and blood flowed incessantly from his wounds, soaking the ground beneath him. The golden-robed elder’s attacks continued to come rapidly and fiercely, and though Lin Ye did his best to block them, each collision caused his body to crumble further. His strength was nearly depleted, the scales of his dragon form shattered beyond repair, and his bones were close to breaking under the immense strain.
Just as Lin Ye was on the verge of losing consciousness, a sharp system alert suddenly rang out, echoing through his foggy mind.
"Alert: Host's health is critically low, energy reserves severely depleted, immediate retreat is recommended! A high-level spiritual energy source has been detected nearby, would you like to attempt to devour it?"
The sudden voice struck Lin Ye like a bolt of lightning, snapping him back to a semblance of clarity. The system's tone was calm and logical, but for Lin Ye, it presented a life-or-death choice. Should he retreat to preserve his life, or take the risk of devouring the powerful spiritual energy, hoping to find a slim chance of survival on the edge of death?
Lin Ye’s eyes flickered slightly, a moment of hesitation crossing his mind. However, the intense pain and overwhelming weakness left him little time to think. His heartbeat slowed, each throb a painful torment.
2. Temptation of Devouring
Struggling to scan his surroundings, Lin Ye’s gaze finally settled on the spiritual crystals at the center of the altar, which emitted an eerie, otherworldly glow. The powerful energy waves from the crystals pulsed outward, as though an invisible force was drawing him closer. He could feel the high-level energy contained within them, like a burning sun calling to him from within. His heart suddenly raced, and his demonic power began to stir uncontrollably within him.
"If I can devour these spiritual crystals... I could regain my strength, maybe even become stronger." This thought flashed through Lin Ye’s mind. He was already on the brink of death, with little other option left. The system’s prompt made him realize that the energy from these crystals could greatly enhance his abilities, helping him survive this desperate battle. However, the risk was even greater—failing to devour them would mean his body exploding, leaving only a useless corpse.
“Devour... or give up?” Lin Ye’s consciousness began to fade again, but he could not stop thinking about Wang Bo’s sacrifice. The desire for revenge burned fiercely within him. He could not die like this. He couldn’t let Wang Bo’s death be in vain. He had to live—to seek revenge, to make Tian Yuan Sect pay for what they had done.
3. The Life-and-Death Decision
A moment of resolve flashed in Lin Ye’s eyes. His claws gripped one of the spiritual crystals on the altar, feeling its powerful energy surge within him. The system’s voice rang out once more, warning him of the high risk: “Warning: Failure to devour may result in great danger. Proceed with caution.”
There was no more time to hesitate. Lin Ye took a deep breath, suppressing his fear and anxiety, and suddenly swallowed the crystal whole. In an instant, a torrent of energy surged through his body, causing his form to violently shake as though it might explode from the sheer force of the impact.
His demonic power surged wildly, the crystal’s energy flooding his body and intertwining with his own. Every inch of his skin felt as though it was burning, every cell within him expanding rapidly. Pain and pleasure mingled, and he could barely withstand the overwhelming power.
"I must succeed!" Lin Ye gritted his teeth, Wang Bo’s face flashing before his eyes. His will became as solid as iron. The process of devouring was excruciating, and the system’s warnings continued, but Lin Ye had no choice now.
4. Conclusion
As the energy fluctuations gradually settled, Lin Ye’s body slowly began to recover its strength through the intense pain. He could feel his demonic power swelling far beyond its previous limits, and the injuries to his dragon form began to heal. Though the pain still lingered, Lin Ye could stand once more, his power restored, and with it, hope rekindled.
He now understood that these spiritual crystals were not mere sources of energy. The power they contained was far greater than he had ever imagined. This power now gave him the chance to challenge the golden-robed elder once again.
Would Lin Ye choose to continue battling the golden-robed elder, or use this newfound power to find an opportunity to retreat? What transformations would this power from the spiritual crystals bring? And how would Lin Ye’s path of revenge unfold from here?
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