100: Devil Fruit

Looking at the ferocious skeleton on the ground from afar, Han Fei couldn't help but feel a chill rush from his feet to his spine.

At this moment, the empty eye sockets of the skull were coldly staring at him, revealing an ominous premonition.

Han Fei never expected that he would actually open the Fusion of the skeleton treasure chest.

Although he didn't know if the fused skeleton treasure chest still had the characteristic of devouring people, Han Fei didn't dare to gamble.

If he was accidentally devoured, everything would be over.

"Why are you so nervous? If you really get devoured, I'll definitely save you," Luna Fairy Spirit said with a giggle.

"I'm afraid you won't make it in time," Han Fei forced a smile.

One must know that the skeleton treasure chest devours people very quickly, supposedly involving the Law of Devouring.

Even a B-Rank Expert, if not careful, could be instantly devoured.

Historically, many B-Rank Experts were harmed by skeleton treasure chests, turning into abundant treasures for opening.

"You actually doubt my strength, hmph!"

Luna Fairy Spirit puffed out her cheeks and angrily waved her crystal-clear little fist, striking Han Fei's forehead heavily.

"Ow, ow, stop hitting, it hurts," Han Fei said with a wry smile, covering the spot that was hit.

Even though Luna Fairy Spirit was only the size of a fist, she had quite a lot of strength.

If an ordinary person were hit by her, they would definitely get a very large bump.

Luna Fairy Spirit also seemed to know when to stop, ceasing her hitting after a while, her anger gradually dissipating, replaced by a hint of smugness.

"Let's see if you dare to question this Fairy Spirit's strength again!"

Han Fei rubbed his throbbing head, his eyes filled with confusion and helplessness, "Why would my Cheat create such a dangerous treasure chest?"

He was very puzzled now; with his current luck, it shouldn't be possible for him to encounter such an unlucky thing.

Luna Fairy Spirit ignored Han Fei and floated directly in front of the Skeleton Fusion treasure chest, meticulously observing every detail of it, as if wanting to engrave every inch of this ominous object into her heart.

As time passed, a hint of doubt and contemplation gradually appeared on her face, as if she was deciphering a complex riddle.

"This treasure chest is very strange. Although its appearance is almost identical to a skeleton treasure chest, it actually fused at least five different treasure chests."

Han Fei carefully walked over, constantly wary of the Skeleton Mixed treasure chest.

"Fused five kinds? How can I not tell?"

Han Fei looked at this Fusion treasure chest carefully for a while, but still couldn't tell what other treasure chests it had fused.

"You have to look closely."

Luna Fairy Spirit smiled lightly, motioning for Han Fei to come closer.

Her finger lightly pointed to the empty left eye socket of the treasure chest, her tone carrying a hint of certainty: "Look here, do you see some yellow specks of light?"

Han Fei bravely leaned in for a look and, sure enough, found some tiny yellow specks of light, like fireflies, within the skeleton's left eye socket.

Luna Fairy Spirit then explained, "This is the Light treasure chest that was devoured."

"Devoured? You mean..." Han Fei's eyes widened in surprise.

Luna Fairy Spirit nodded, a complex expression flashing in her eyes: "I speculate that the Devouring rules of the skeleton treasure chest were too strong, and in the process of fusing with other treasure chests, it devoured all of them."

"The skeleton treasure chest can actually devour other treasure chests?!" Han Fei exclaimed in surprise, mixed with a hint of shock.

"What's there to be so surprised about? It's just a collision of rules."

Luna Fairy Spirit scoffed.

"The Fusion rules of the hundred transformations treasure chest and the Devouring rules of the skeleton treasure chest collided, ultimately leading to this result."

"How amazing."

Han Fei involuntarily let out a few exclamations, then once again turned his gaze to the Skeleton Fusion treasure chest.

"Do you think if I open this treasure chest, I'll be devoured?"

Han Fei's fingertips lightly traced the Skeleton Mixed treasure chest, his eyes flickering with both anticipation and apprehension.

Luna Fairy Spirit showed a strange expression, "Probably... not."

Her tone carried a hint of uncertainty; clearly, even she couldn't give a definite answer regarding this unprecedented treasure chest.

"How about you put it away first, and we can study it slowly when we get back?" Han Fei started to back out.

Compared to momentary curiosity and impulse, he preferred rationality and caution.

It wouldn't be too late to open the treasure chest after thoroughly understanding it.

After Luna Fairy Spirit put the treasure chest into her space, Han Fei's gaze once again fixed on the hundred transformations treasure chest, a hint of hesitation rising in his heart.

"There's only one chance left."

He muttered to himself; after what just happened, his trust in the hundred transformations treasure chest had already wavered.

Luna Fairy Spirit seemed to see through his thoughts at this moment and suggested, "Let's not use the last chance on this, there's another treasure chest that's quite suitable for you."

"What treasure chest?" Han Fei couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Come with me, it's not far ahead."

Luna Fairy Spirit replied with a smile, her figure gracefully darting forward.

Han Fei followed Luna Fairy Spirit and soon saw a treasure chest that looked like a golden apple.

Level 2 Fruit treasure chest.

This was a very common treasure chest, and the items opened from it were very ordinary, almost all fruits, and many of them were poisonous.

"Although the Rank is a bit low, it's a Gold-Rank..."

Han Fei's brows furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, clearly finding it difficult to gauge the actual value of this treasure chest.

"Your Cheat has a special bonus for Gold-Rank treasure chests, plus your current luck, there should be a high probability of obtaining an extraordinary fruit," Luna Fairy Spirit said with great certainty.

"Then let's give it a try."

Han Fei decisively used his Cheat.

Instantly, a green light emerged from nothingness.

Immediately after, a fist-sized, brightly colored fruit lay quietly in Han Fei's palm.

The surface of this fruit was covered with delicate patterns, like the smile of a devil, exuding an eerie aura.

When Han Fei saw the fruit, he couldn't help but frown slightly, his eyes full of confusion.

And Luna Fairy Spirit, witnessing this fruit, her eyes suddenly widened, and her small mouth involuntarily opened in astonishment, as if she had seen something incredible.

"No way, is this fruit actually in the prize pool of the Gold Fruit treasure chest?!"

Luna Fairy Spirit's voice trembled slightly, the shock contained in her words impossible to hide.

Noticing Luna Fairy Spirit's unusual reaction, Han Fei's curiosity spread like wildfire, and he eagerly asked, "What kind of fruit is this? It's making you so surprised."

Luna Fairy Spirit looked at Han Fei, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, seemingly marveling at fate's wonderful arrangement.

"You're really lucky, kid! You even opened a devil fruit!"

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Here are some settings:

**devil fruit System:**

The devil fruit system is one of the most mysterious and tempting power systems.

Every devil fruit contains infinite power, but to obtain this power, a heavy price must be paid.

When an apostle consumes a devil fruit, the devil's power surges into their body like a tide, granting them immense strength, but at the same time, the hourglass of life begins to accelerate, and the irreversible price is ten years of lifespan.

**Types and Abilities of devil fruit:**

There are many types of devil fruit, and each fruit bestows different devil powers upon the apostle.

These powers may involve elemental manipulation, morphological mutation, supernatural phenomena, etc.

Here are some common types of devil fruit:

1. **Elemental Fruit:** Apostles can manipulate elements such as fire, ice, lightning, and storms, unleashing powerful elemental attacks and defenses.

For example, a Fire Fruit apostle can freely manipulate and release flames, an Ice Fruit apostle can freeze everything around them, and a Lightning Fruit apostle can summon lightning to attack enemies.

2. **Form Fruit:** Apostles can transform into various animals, monsters, or supernatural creatures, gaining corresponding powers and abilities.

A Wolf Form Fruit apostle can transform into a wolf, possessing powerful senses and speed, while a Dragon Form Fruit apostle can transform into a Dragon, controlling flight and powerful skills like Dragon's Breath.

3. **Superpower Fruit:** Apostles can gain superpowers such as telepathy, teleportation, time manipulation, and gravity manipulation.

A Telepathy Fruit apostle can read others' minds, a Teleportation Fruit apostle can instantly transfer to any place, and a Time Manipulation Fruit apostle can control the flow of time, pausing or accelerating it.

4. **Soul Fruit:** Apostles can manipulate Souls, summon undead, perform Soul possession, etc., possessing supernatural Soul power.

A Soul Fruit apostle can communicate with the undead, summon undead to fight for them, and even temporarily possess others to control their actions.

5. **Creation Fruit:** Apostles can create objects out of thin air, change the form of matter, create illusions, etc., possessing the ability to create reality.

A Creation Fruit apostle can create weapons, defensive fortifications, or create illusions to confuse enemies, changing the combat environment.

**The Price of devil fruit:**

Apostles who consume devil fruit must pay ten years of their lifespan; this is the price of making a pact with the devil.

However, even more severe is that each devil apostle will also acquire one or more lifelong devil weaknesses; these weaknesses, like curses, become the unspoken pain of the apostle's entire life.

**Common devil weaknesses include:**

1. **Fear of Sunlight:** Some apostles, after consuming the fruit, can no longer be exposed to sunlight.

Sunlight will cause their devil power to instantly fade, and may even lead to severe burns and weakness.

2. **Fear of the Sea:** Some apostles will develop an inexplicable fear of the sea.

Contact with seawater will cause their power to disappear, and they may even drown.

3. **Gender Fear:** Some apostles will develop an inexplicable fear of a specific gender, unable to face or touch people of that gender, leading to weakened or uncontrolled power.

4. **Reflection Fear:** Some apostles cannot face their own reflection.

Seeing themselves in a mirror will trigger intense fear and mental breakdown.

5. **Time Fear:** Some apostles develop extreme fear of specific times or sounds, such as the midnight bell.

Hearing the bell will cause their devil power to instantly fade.

6. **Creature Fear:** Some apostles develop extreme fear of specific creatures, such as venomous snakes, bats, or certain insects.

The appearance of these creatures will significantly weaken the apostle's devil power, or even cause them to lose combat ability.

**Countermeasures or Countering Methods:**

Although the devil fruit system grants apostles powerful abilities, it also has its countermeasures and countering methods.

Mastering these countering methods can effectively combat and defeat devil apostles.

1. **Holy Light Spells:** Holy Light is the bane of devil power and can purify and dispel devil power through Holy Light Spells, rendering it ineffective.

Holy Light Spells are often used to combat devil apostles who fear sunlight.

2. **Purified Water:** Special purified water can wash away the influence of devil power, rendering the apostle's power ineffective.

Purified water can be used to combat devil apostles who fear the sea.

3. **Anti-Magic Talismans:** These Talismans can Seal devil power, preventing apostles from using their abilities.

Anti-Magic Talismans are often used to combat various types of devil apostles, especially those who rely on magic and superpowers.

4. **Mental Barrier:** By establishing a strong mental barrier, one can resist the mental attacks and mind control of devil apostles, maintaining a clear mind.

5. **Specialized Weapons:** Weapons made from special Materials can cause greater damage to devil apostles, such as silver weapons, sacred wood weapons, etc., which can effectively combat apostles in devil forms.

6. **Forbidden Runes:** Through specific arrangements of forbidden runes, an anti-magic Domain can be formed in battle, rendering any devil power entering this range ineffective.

7. **Ice Spell:** For devil apostles who primarily use fire, Ice Spell can effectively cool and extinguish their fire power, limiting their combat ability.

8. **Anti-Gravity Device:** For devil apostles with gravity manipulation abilities, an anti-gravity device can disrupt their gravity control, preventing them from normally using their power.

**Application Strategy:**

In confrontations with devil apostles, knowing and exploiting their weaknesses is key to defeating these powerful beings.

No matter how awe-inspiring the opponent's power, mastering their weaknesses and countering methods can give one the upper hand in battle.

Combining multiple countering methods, such as Holy Light Spells with purified water, and anti-magic Talismans with specialized weapons, to devise targeted strategies will greatly increase the success rate of defeating devil apostles.

In battle, flexibly using various countering methods can effectively weaken the devil apostle's power.

For example, when combating a devil apostle who fears sunlight, Holy Light Spells and strong light sources can be used to attack, preventing them from using their devil power.

When combating a devil apostle who fears the sea, purified water and seawater can be used to attack, causing their power to disappear.

Furthermore, the combination of a mental barrier and specialized weapons can effectively combat devil apostles who rely on mental attacks and shapeshifting.

A mental barrier can resist mental attacks, while specialized weapons can cause substantial damage to apostles in devil forms.

When formulating combat strategies, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the devil apostle's weaknesses and abilities, and choose the most appropriate countering methods.

For example, when facing a devil apostle who can manipulate fire, Ice Spell and purified water can be used to cool and extinguish the flames.

When facing a devil apostle with gravity manipulation abilities, an anti-gravity device can be used to disrupt their control.