NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 7: Chapter 7: The Path of the Abyss
Ye Feng stood in the ruins, his body pulsating with power. His eyes—now black and gold—reflected the changing storm of his evolution.
The Nightmare Serpent's Abyssal Energy had fused with him. His body felt different—stronger, faster, more resilient.
But there was something else.
➤ [Warning: Abyssal Corruption Detected!]
Your body is adapting to Abyssal Energy. Too much exposure could lead to loss of control.
Ye Feng exhaled slowly. He wasn't afraid.
Power always came with risks. And he would master this power, no matter the cost.
He opened his hand, and a thin strand of void-black energy swirled around his fingers. It felt alive, like it wanted to consume everything.
This was Void Manipulation—an ability still locked. But even in its sealed state, it pulsed with potential.
"If I can unlock this…" he whispered, eyes gleaming.
He clenched his fist. He needed more power.
And he knew exactly where to get it.
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The Ruins of Sector 17
Night had fallen over the abandoned city. Broken skyscrapers loomed like the skeletons of a forgotten civilization. Mutant beasts roamed the streets, their eyes glowing in the darkness.
Ye Feng moved like a shadow, his steps silent. His newfound abilities made hunting effortless.
➤ [Mission Update: Devour 2 More Lifeforms]
A pack of Steelclaw Wolves lurked nearby. Their metallic fangs gleamed under the pale moonlight.
Tier-2 Beasts. Perfect prey.
Ye Feng didn't hesitate.
He vanished—Shadow Dash activating as he appeared in the center of the pack.
The wolves snarled, reacting instantly—too slow.
With a sweep of his arm, a wave of black mist erupted from his body.
➤ [Devourer's Touch: Activated]
The first wolf froze mid-air, its life force sucked away in seconds. The others howled, trying to retreat—Ye Feng didn't let them.
He lunged forward, his fist smashing into another wolf's skull. Bones cracked, blood splattered.
➤ [Absorption Complete!]
➤ [+8 Strength, +4 Speed, +3 Endurance]
➤ [Omni-Devourer Evolution: 40%]
Ye Feng exhaled, his breath fogging in the cold night air.
It was getting easier.
Each fight, each devouring, made him stronger. His body adapted, evolved, became something greater.
But just as he was about to continue—
A new notification appeared.
➤ [Urgent Alert: Unknown Entity Detected!]
Ye Feng's instincts flared. He turned sharply—and froze.
A figure stood on a collapsed highway in the distance. Tall, shrouded in dark robes, its face hidden behind a metallic mask.
It wasn't a beast. It wasn't human either.
And it was watching him.
➤ [Threat Level: ???]
Ye Feng's heartbeat quickened.
What… was this thing?
Then, the figure spoke.
"You are not the only one who devours."
Ye Feng's eyes narrowed. His fists clenched.
For the first time since his awakening—
He had found another like him.
And that meant only one thing.
A battle of predators was about to begin.