"Ignorant!" Bai Ye mocked, "Fragments of the God Stone are directly imprinted into the body upon acquisition, making them untradeable. The only way to obtain them from another person is to kill them, which then gives you a certain probability of acquiring the God Stone fragment."
The woman swung her whip and said, "So, are you telling me I should kill you?"
Bai Ye threw a smoke bomb and said, "That's if you have the ability."
In an instant, greyish-white smoke billowed out, shrouding Bai Ye.
The woman, decisive, immediately swung her whip. However, it passed through the smoke without hitting anything.
"This was meant for Tyrant, but I'll give it to you as a gift!"
Bai Ye's voice echoed from within the smoke, followed by three grenades flying out.
Boom, boom, boom!
The deafening sound of explosions erupted.
The three grenades detonated almost simultaneously, with raging flames engulfing the area amidst the roaring sound, churning out layers of black smoke.
Waves of heat swept outward, causing the surrounding metal cabinets to creak and warp.
The three Kunlun disciples reacted swiftly, quickly retreating and taking cover behind the metal cabinets.
Once the shockwaves subsided, they peered out to find the surroundings transformed into ruined buildings, with wrecked vehicles littering the streets as far as the eye could see.
The three-minute timer had expired, and everyone was ejected from the underground base, returned to their original positions within the desolate ruins.
"Bastard!" the woman cursed bitterly, "Don't let me see that guy again!"
...
Meanwhile...
Bai Ye was also sent back to the base entrance, dissatisfied with not having eliminated the three Kunlun disciples.
The feud was now set, and it should be eradicated.
But for now...
"I'll have to make a run for it!"
Bai Ye wasn't afraid of the three Kunlun disciples. However, he had overheard their conversation and knew they had a means of communication.
This was troublesome, as they might summon reinforcements to hunt him down.
After all, he now possessed God Stone fragments.
Mutual killing was one of the two main ways to obtain God Stone fragments. Compared to searching in forbidden zones, this method was undoubtedly simpler and more direct.
However, while killing was the most direct way to obtain God Stones and their fragments, it wasn't guaranteed with every kill; luck played a significant role.
Based on Bai Ye's past life experience, if the opponent carried a God Stone or its fragment, the probability of obtaining it upon killing them increased, but it wasn't absolute, as it was a matter of probability.
Furthermore, Bai Ye currently had five God Stone fragments. Even if they managed to kill him and obtain fragments, it wouldn't necessarily be all of them.
But Bai Ye figured they wouldn't mind. They wouldn't lose anything if they didn't get them, and it would be a bonus if they did.
Therefore, it was time to leave. His body had been fully strengthened, and there was nothing left in these ruins to keep him. It was time to head to his next destination.
...
Three days later.
Under the vast, star-filled night sky.
The endless desert exuded a sense of desolation.
Amidst a rocky outcrop, Bai Ye lit a bonfire with dry grass and leaned against a massive rock, taking out a sealed bag of nutrient solution and sucking on it.
After leaving the desolate ruins, Bai Ye's target was the 'Immortal Realm' area – Mount Bagong!
The T-virus and the vaccine could temporarily strengthen his body, but it wasn't a long-term solution, as the enhancement was a one-time effect.
Therefore, to continue growing stronger, Bai Ye needed a means to continuously improve his physical body. In simpler terms, he needed body refinement techniques.
Bai Ye had two main goals in mind.
The first was martial arts!
The second was immortal arts!
On the surface, immortal arts seemed superior to martial arts, but that wasn't entirely true. While immortal arts were magical and powerful, practicing martial arts could lead to achieving physical sainthood. In terms of body refinement, martial arts were actually superior.
However, Bai Ye remembered the incomplete manual of the Sunflower Manual and thought about his own… well, his male parts.
Thus, Bai Ye decisively abandoned martial arts and chose immortal arts!
Immortal arts had many branches: sword techniques, Taoist magic, spiritual arts, and so on. Most were incredibly powerful and versatile, but few focused on body refinement.
Coincidentally, Bai Ye knew of one such technique. It not only refined the body but also allowed for the cultivation of corresponding Taoist magic, making it formidable with both offensive and defensive capabilities. It was called the Five Spirits Curse Technique.
In his past life, Bai Ye had coveted it and even vied for it, but ultimately failed to acquire it.
The one who obtained the Five Spirits Curse Technique became one of the strongest survivors in the world battlefield, thanks to this immortal art.
Therefore, Bai Ye saw no reason not to pursue the Five Spirits Curse Technique.
However, he was currently facing a minor problem…
He was lost!
Bai Ye had been to Mount Bagong in his previous life, but having roamed the world battlefield for ten years, visiting countless places, he couldn't remember every single location clearly. He only remembered the general direction from the desolate ruins to Mount Bagong in the Immortal Realm. Remembering the precise route was far too difficult.
As a result, three days after leaving the desolate ruins, Bai Ye was still wandering the desert. His provisions were almost depleted, and his motorcycle, his only means of transportation, had only half a tank of fuel left.
"Ah, well, the boat will naturally straighten out at the bridge," Bai Ye withdrew his gaze from the distant horizon, checked the time – it was past midnight. He rubbed his hands and said, "Time for a few gacha pulls to calm my nerves."
Beside Bai Ye, the air suddenly warped, and then a machine descended from the sky with a clang, hitting the ground.
He was entitled to three gacha pulls a day, and the items obtained only lasted for twenty-four hours. After midnight, he had to draw again.
"Heaven bless, earth bless, heaven's kingdom, hell's underworld, one draw, one soul!"
Bai Ye forcefully spun the gacha machine. As it whirred, a large capsule soon rolled out.
"Damn, my luck's been bad lately!" Bai Ye picked up the capsule, "Why do I keep getting green ones?"
Bai Ye grumbled as he opened the large capsule, revealing a silver gun case in his hand.
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