novelraw Chapter 93: Shell of the Earth Giant
Chapter 93: Shell of the Earth Giant
[Bloodline Essence of the Ancestor Giant (Special Item): Pure bloodline that should have remained hidden within the body of the Giant race, somehow extracted into bloodline essence. This essence contains incredible power.]
[This item can only be used on shells that possess Giant bloodline. After use, it will elevate the shell’s bloodline strength, thereby enhancing the shell’s quality.]
Lin Xun’s first reaction was to kill the Beastmen Giant Chieftain, then possess it and use this item.
But on second thought, compatibility was not only tied to race, it was also affected by body size.
The Corrupted Blood Beastmen’s compatibility, even with bonuses, barely reached the 80s. Trying to possess the nearly 20-meter-tall Beastmen Giant Chieftain would be nothing but a pipe dream.
He searched the hidden chamber once more and, seeing there were no other rewards, exited the chamber.
[You possess the Corrupted Blood Beastmen shell.]
Switching back to the Beastmen shell that had taken the Beastman Pill, he continued exploring deeper into the tomb.
[At the far end of the hall is the familiar massive archway, covered by a shimmering film of light. You cannot see what lies beyond.]
[Do you want to step through the archway?][Carrying the Chieftain’s Scepter of the Beastmen Giants, you pass through the archway without obstruction.]
[Inside the vast burial chamber lies a colossal transparent coffin, seemingly crafted from crystal.]
[The coffin stretches almost the entire length of the chamber. Even if you stand on your tiptoes, you can barely reach the towering coffin lid.]
[Inside the crystal coffin rests a naked human shell. Its eyes are closed, appearing to be in eternal slumber.]
[You examine the human shell…]
[Shell of the Earth Giant: Giants are descendants of the Titan race, and the Earth Giant is the largest and most powerful subgroup of the Giants. They are beloved children of the Mother Earth. As long as their feet touch the ground, they are blessed by Mother Earth, gaining a constant stream of physical power and unparalleled shell defense.]
[For some reason, the bloodline power within this shell has nearly dried up, causing the shell to shrink drastically to the size of an ordinary human. It died due to soul annihilation. Compatibility 141% (+45%)]
[Do you want to push open the crystal coffin’s lid, or do you want to possess this shell in front of you?]
“This is the Ancestor Giant? Damn game, are you kidding me?”
Lin Xun had thought that even if it was just residue, it would at least still look like a giant. He didn’t expect the Ancestor Giant to be drained down to a mummified husk, completely indistinguishable from an ordinary human shell.
“But… since I’m here already…”
Even though he grumbled that he didn’t want it, the shell’s description still looked extremely impressive. He discarded a useless Beastmen shell from his Shell Slots and chose to possess it.
[You possess the Earth Giant shell…]
[Possession failed. The feeble wandering soul is blocked by the crystal coffin and cannot possess it.]
“…”
Lin Xun’s face darkened, and his mouth twitched.
“Can’t possess it, so why the hell did you give me the option, cursed game?”
[You return to the Corrupted Blood Beastmen shell. Taking advantage of the fact that the Beastman Pill’s effect hasn’t worn off yet, you quickly press the option to push open the coffin lid.]
[Standing on your tiptoes, you place both beast paws on the crystal coffin lid. Both your feet and paws exert force simultaneously, muscles bulging all over as you strain to push the lid…]
[The crystal coffin lid does not budge.]
???
What the hell?
Even a Beastman boosted by the pill can’t push open the coffin lid?
Lin Xun, unwilling to give up, presses the option again.
[You push with all your might…]
[The crystal coffin lid does not budge.]
[The effect of the Beastman Pill has ended. The surging power in your body gradually fades away…]
[Your towering body slowly shrinks and shrivels, like being drained dry. You return to being the small and frail Corrupted Blood Beastmen.]
Welp, no need to keep trying now.
Even a giant-sized Beastman couldn’t push open the coffin.
There’s still one Beastman Pill left in the inventory, but Lin Xun already understands: brute force alone won’t open the crystal coffin.
His eyes shift to the newly obtained Bloodline Essence of the Ancestor Giant. Maybe using this, together with the Beastman Pill, could do the trick?
Lin Xun frowns in deep thought.
His instincts as a veteran gamer tell him: the Earth Giant must be salvageable.
The Bloodline Essence of the Ancestor Giant is likely meant to be used on the Earth Giant to awaken its bloodline and enhance its shell quality.
But the problem is, he can’t open the crystal coffin right now, can’t possess the shell, and therefore can’t even apply the enhancement, much less make use of it.
For a moment, Lin Xun is stuck. Using the bloodline essence might just leave him with a garbage shell. But if he doesn’t use it, he risks losing a shell with high potential.
He put down his phone and lit a cigarette.
Through the swirling pale blue smoke, the glowing ember at the tip flickers, casting shadows over his closed eyes and serious expression.
After a long pause, Lin Xun suddenly opened his eyes and snuffed out the cigarette.
He grabbed his phone and quickly clicked on the Record Stele of the Corrupted Blood Beastmen Chieftain.
[…When the ancestor’s bloodline power reaches its peak, it will open its eyes and awaken. The crystal coffin will automatically open.]
His gaze shifts to the corner of the inventory, where a long-forgotten item quietly rests.
[Flesh Core (Item): A strange crystal stone formed from countless bits of flesh and muscle, emitting the fragrant scent of blood and meat. After use, you can temporarily control some masterless flesh.]
This item had dropped when he killed the Corrupted Aggregate at the Saint Rance marketplace.
He exhaled a deep breath. All the clues are in place now!
The only uncertainty is whether the crystal coffin’s trigger requires the bloodline power to truly reach its peak, or whether it simply needs the giant to open its eyes and revive.
If it’s the former, he’s sure no Apostle could ever open this coffin at the current difficulty level.
Which means the true condition must be the latter!
Without hesitating, he taps the Flesh Core.
[Do you want to use the Flesh Core on the Earth Giant shell?]
[You crush the Flesh Core crystal stone in your hand. A surge of blood-colored mist instantly rises!]
[You inhale deeply, pulling this blood mist into your body, then slowly exhale…]
[The blood mist flows upward, slipping through tiny gaps between the crystal coffin lid and base. It continues downward, spreading over the Earth Giant shell and entering its nostrils…]
[You have obtained temporary control of the Earth Giant shell!]
[The Earth Giant slowly opens its eyes and sits up.]
[The massive crystal coffin lid seems to be pulled by an invisible force, tilting backward and gradually opening…]
[With a deafening crash, the crystal lid topples to the other side of the coffin, smashing into pieces and leaving a deep pit.]
[Do you want to possess the Earth Giant shell?]
Lin Xun smiled slightly and, without hesitation, tapped “Yes!”