527: Lacking the source of life? Enough!

"You know about Extraterrestrial Demons, right?" Luo asked.

"Mmm, yes, I know about them... but not much..." Maple Leaf nodded, saying she'd always heard of Extraterrestrial Demons but didn't know the specifics.

"Extraterrestrial Demons are divided into three types: individuals, collectives, and worlds.

Individuals refer to cross-border travelers who are detached from worlds. Generally, they are external invaders. Of course, some of them are good and some are bad. We've also encountered some friendly ones, like time travelers...

Collectives refer to large-scale, team-based invaders. These are generally entities that venture out to invade and plunder other worlds. We've encountered many of them, such as demons and swarms...

The last type is worlds, which means that under certain specific circumstances, they have made contact or collided with other worlds, forming a link between the two worlds.

Normally, we would actively destroy this link and proactively sever the connection between worlds.

If the other world is also 'friendly', they would generally cooperate with us to separate. But if they are unfriendly... they might launch an attack the moment the connection is made.

Because it's possible that such a world link was 'initiated' by the other side." Luo paused here, allowing Maple Leaf to digest the information.

"So that's how it is..." Maple Leaf nodded. It was pretty much what the bigshots in the Cross-World Group had guessed.

The Cross-World Group had previously discussed what these so-called Extraterrestrial Demons might be. Maple Leaf had been lurking and spectating at the time, getting a general idea.

However, these were all just guesses, so she only kept them in mind.

Now that Luo had explained it to her, the guesses in the group were basically spot on.

She now understood that these things were more or less a 'mainstream' existence throughout the Celestial Realms.

"So, who is the enemy this time...?" Maple Leaf asked Luo.

"Cough, cough~" Luo suddenly coughed a few times, looking even more withered.

"Are you alright?" Maple Leaf asked with concern.

"I'm fine, won't die that early," Luo waved her hand.

"Oh, right! You said what you're missing is Life Essence, right?" Maple Leaf suddenly remembered something.

"Yes... why?" Luo nodded.

"I wonder if this will be useful?" Maple Leaf took out a bottle of Life Nectar.

"This is!?" Luo looked at the Life Nectar in Maple Leaf's hand and felt the life aura contained within it.

"You try it and see if it works." Maple Leaf handed the Life Nectar to Luo.

Luo didn't fuss, took it, opened the cap, and drank it all in one gulp.

The Life Nectar entered her stomach.

Luo could clearly feel a pure Life Essence emanating from her stomach throughout her body. The corrupting aura and curses that plagued her dissipated considerably due to this power of Life Essence.

However, the amount was too small. Luo felt as if the corrupting power in her body had weakened, yet also as if it hadn't.

"Hmm~ It has some effect... but not much... This kind of treasure is quite rare, isn't it?" Luo shook her head slightly, saying that while there was an effect, it wasn't enough to cover the expenditure.

"It has an effect? As long as it has an effect!" Maple Leaf's face immediately lit up with joy upon hearing this.

"It's too precious, there's no need to spend so much... much???" Luo waved her hand, but before she could finish speaking, she saw Maple Leaf take out a pile—yes, a pile—of bottles in front of her.

Luo looked at the pile of bottles before her and couldn't help but swallow. He, who was usually very calm, had already failed somewhat in his expression management.

"See if it's enough, but I'll find more if not," Maple Leaf said to Luo.

In front of her were at least over a hundred bottles, each containing 10 drops of Life Nectar.

"It... it should be enough!" Luo was a bit stunned. Where did Maple Leaf get so many treasures? Could it be left behind by the Life Goddess?

When did Maple Leaf become so close with the Life Goddess?

"Hurry up and try it!" Maple Leaf said to Luo. For this former Martial God, who was also her half-master and relative, Maple Leaf had no hesitation in spending these source points to save his life.

After all, life in this world isn't just about fighting; it's also about human relationships. Emotions are the greatest value of human existence.

"Alright!" Luo didn't fuss either. She drank these bottles of Life Nectar one by one. Although it was a bit tedious, it was life-saving, so she didn't mind the trouble at all.

Under the effect of the Life Nectar, Maple Leaf could clearly feel Luo's body improving, as if life was re-emerging within her.

The corrupting aura on her body continuously receded.

Luo finished all the Life Nectar, every last drop, and even licked her lips, still wanting more.

The feeling was like sweet rain after a long drought, or dry wood meeting a raging fire—that kind of exhilaration.

Luo, who was overwhelmed for a moment, was still a bit dazed.

Coupled with the 'rebirth from desperation' transformation, her mindset had undergone some subtle changes.

"Luo, how do you feel now?" Maple Leaf asked.

"Much better. At least I won't die anytime soon," Luo said with a smile, "It's just that I used so many of your good things..."

"Don't worry about it! These things only have value when used. If not, they'll always just be an object," Maple Leaf shook her head slightly and said, "I'll get you some more tomorrow."

"Thank you for the trouble," Luo nodded, not asking Maple Leaf for specifics. After all, everyone has secrets, but she probably guessed it was related to that Cross-World Group.

Luo still vividly remembered the blonde woman who had saved Maple Leaf a long time ago.

She wondered how that woman was doing now, and if she had the strength to challenge her... Luo couldn't help but fall into reminiscence.

"Cough cough, then let's leave it at that for now! Luo, I'll go prepare for you. You can stay here at the Martial God Hall for now," Maple Leaf said to Luo.

Although Luo was the former Martial God, the current Martial God was Maple Leaf, so the Martial God Hall was theoretically 'hers'.

Aside from the 'title' of former Martial God, everything else was 'unrelated' to Luo.

This wasn't about discarding someone after use, nor was it heartless; it was simply system and inheritance. One could remember in their heart, but actions must adhere to the rules.

Without rules, nothing can be accomplished, otherwise, it would fall into chaos.

Luo naturally agreed to Maple Leaf's arrangements. After accepting them gladly, she planned to rest.

With the corrupting aura clinging to her, she didn't want to wander around outside, so as not to affect others.

Secondly, she needed to consolidate the life force awakened by the Life Essence she had just consumed to suppress the corrupting aura within her body.

After all, the Life Nectar she drank hadn't fully taken effect; she needed to guide it properly.

Meanwhile, Maple Leaf opened the Cross-World Group and sent a message to Clarissa.