Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

"Ding! Roger's treasure discovered. Please select the type of treasure!"

"Equipment, professions skill, magic crystal points, please choose one."

"Choose magic crystal points."

Without any hesitation, Wen Yu made his choice in his mind.

"Congratulations! You have received 20 darkness attribute magic crystals and 20,000 points. They will be automatically added. Please check."

When the prompt disappeared, Wen Yu glanced around. Seeing that no one was paying him any attention, he deactivated his combat mode and summoned the Cyclops.

"Watch them."

Giving a low command to the Cyclops, Wen Yu took out the magic crystals from his space ring and fed them to the little Soul Beast one by one.

Seeing the Cyclops's giant figure, the few people present looked at Wen Yu, confused.

It wasn't that Wen Yu was deliberately trying to draw attention. However, feeding the Soul Beast magic crystals required deactivating his combat mode. The Soul Beast's appearance would inevitably attract everyone's gaze, so he might as well be open about it.

So what if I'm enhancing my strength?

Several people watched as Wen Yu continually retrieved magic crystals and stuffed them into the Soul Beast's body.

Chu Ziling and William looked somewhat puzzled, but the three from Sequence Number 29 were visibly serious.

"Number Three, that guy has become stronger. Should we do it now?"

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Monkey's eyes. Knowing about the Soul Master profession, they understood that strengthening the Soul Beast meant strengthening the Soul Master himself.

"No need. Whoever makes the first move will be ganged up on. Take this and use it when necessary."

Sequence Number 29 finished speaking and handed an item to Monkey.

"Get ready. That guy named Wen Yu won't be satisfied with the current distribution method. I estimate there will be more fighting. Don't slack," Sequence Number 29 whispered.

This was exactly what Wen Yu was thinking.

Now, five rounds had passed. The Pandora's Magic Box could only be opened a limited number of times. Wen Yu had used all his treasures to increase his strength, preparing for the inevitable conflict.

From the beginning, Wen Yu had never agreed with William's principle of equal distribution.

Fairness? What fairness? The so-called equal distribution was merely a reluctant compromise born from the current balance of power.

Wen Yu's goal was to break this balance and reap more benefits for himself.

「Another 30 minutes passed.」

This time, it was Chu Ziling's turn.

Seeing Chu Ziling take out a bunch of magic crystals from the treasure chest, Wen Yu's eyes flashed. Just as Wen Yu was about to make a move, William, to his right, quietly raised his two-handed sword.

William had figured out Wen Yu's intention.

Wen Yu froze. He turned his head, gave William a faint, enigmatic smile, and then watched Chu Ziling absorb the magic crystals one by one.

These magic crystals would be enough to raise Chu Ziling's physical fitness to Peak Level 2, with some even left over. His speed could also reach an impressive 100 points.

Once the Soul Beast finished absorbing the magic crystals, Wen Yu's physical fitness in combat mode reached 72 points. He was definitely no weaker than William, but he absolutely couldn't catch Chu Ziling. So, now was not the time for Wen Yu to act. Against five opponents, he had no chance of winning.

After calming down a bit, Wen Yu closed his eyes and relaxed. The Cyclops's massive form stood guard quietly in front of Wen Yu. Behind the Cyclops, unseen by everyone, Wen Yu's right index finger was slowly tapping on the ground...

「After another thirty minutes, it was William's turn to open the Magic Box.」

Wen Yu hadn't seen what treasure William obtained, but William's expression told him the gain this round was substantial.

It's about to begin.

Wen Yu gently shrugged, relaxing his body a bit.

「Thirty minutes later, Sequence Number 29 opened the Magic Box again, marking the box's eighth opening.」

Sequence Number 29 scanned his surroundings, his gaze lingering on Wen Yu for a moment before he rejoined his teammates.

「Then, another thirty minutes passed...」

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Everyone knew the Pandora's Magic Box couldn't be opened many more times. With each opening, the quality of the treasures improved, sparking new thoughts in everyone's mind.

Thoughts of greed and desire...

Wen Yu opened the Magic Box. As he carefully examined the item before him, a keen light flashed in his eyes. He returned the Magic Box to its place and noted the words above the Pandora's Magic Box: Times Opened: 9.

Stepping back, he handed the treasure directly to the Cyclops.

It looked like a lump of flesh.

Blood and Flesh Badge (S-class Tool): Contains a massive amount of Blood and Flesh Essence. After consumption, it increases the user's physical fitness by 50 points. If the user reaches their current level's limit, they will automatically advance, and the new skill—Blood and Flesh Badge—will appear.

Blood and Flesh Badge (S-class, Passive Skill): A mysterious power fills the host's body. You will no longer have vital spots, and pain sensation will be greatly reduced! If the host sustains damage equivalent to losing more than half of their body, the Blood and Flesh Badge's ability will deactivate, and the host will die!

No fear, just fight! Your head? It really doesn't matter!

The moment Wen Yu obtained the Blood and Flesh Badge, he knew. No one else could be allowed to open the Magic Box. Absolutely no one! The items appearing now were simply too powerful.

The increase in physical fitness from the Blood and Flesh Badge was secondary. The true value lay in its ability, which was a perfect, 100% match for the Cyclops!

The Cyclops had always possessed terrifying combat ability, amplified by Mortal Combat. However, due to the limitations imposed by injuries and the threat of death, the true horror of Mortal Combat could never be fully unleashed. This new ability would ensure that as long as more than half of the Cyclops's body remained, it would wield terrifying combat power. And at such a time, its Mortal Combat ability would erupt with its full potential!

The Cyclops seemed puzzled when Wen Yu handed over the lump of flesh. It sniffed at it tentatively. An irresistible aroma instantly assaulted its nostrils, and every cell in its body roared in unison!

Eat it, eat it...

The Cyclops's eyes slowly turned red. Overwhelmed by an irresistible urge, it offered no resistance and swallowed the lump of flesh in a single gulp.

Then, before everyone's eyes, the mutant beast began to advance!