<h4>Chapter 417 Assassinate Bl</h4>


    Prime Skill—Mind Slip!


    There was a sea of information bubbling forth before him, seemingly sentient, surprising him, ''Even information could be a living being?''


    The information cluster had taken a form simr to an Empyrean Tusk, roaming about in the space it dwelled. In appeared before it and touched it, noticing it resisted in response. "Don''t bother!"


    He grunted and absorbed a portion of its information, taking a breather before absorbing another portion. The information cluster tried to enter his mind in an instant and destroy him, the same as it did to the Empyrean Zinger.


    But the Mind Slip Prime Skill was like a powerful filter that blocked it, only allowing portions of its body to seep through as In intended. Half a dayter, he finished absorbing its entirety, muttering afterprehending it a bit, "Dance of Annihtion?"


    "A dance?" He frowned, "That''s the Mammoth Ancestor''s legacy?"


    However, upon observing that this information cluster gathered in his mind into one and took on the form of the Empyrean Tusk once again, In noticed some familiarity, ''It''s simr in essence to the Mystic Path.''


    Even though it wasn''t on the level of the Mystic Path, it was still in the same vein. Meaning, by charging it up with whatever is necessary, In would be able to unleash the Dance of Annihtion.


    But as heprehended it a bit further, he clicked his tongue in annoyance, "This is useless."


    He observed that to unleash the Dance of Annihtion, he needed a certain catalyst. And as to what that catalyst was, he didn''t know, only having an inkling that it was the Mammoth Ancestor''s Primary Nature. As a result, it was useless. In intended to simply take advantage of the essence of this information cluster to hasten the construction of his own Mystic Path.


    "It can generate it again?" He was surprised to see another Empyrean Tusk information cluster form in the severed tusk, soon condensing on the same level as the one he had absorbed. Upon seeing it, he stared at Gann, "You can absorb it too. I''m not sure where it would benefit you, but its structural makeup is simr to the Mystic Path. So, it might be usefulter."


    "Alright," Nodding as such, Gann too activated the Prime Skill of Mind Slip and absorbed the Empyrean Tusk information cluster. "Dad, another one is forming in it."


    "Your turn, Asaeya." In stared at her and pointed at the broken tusk.


    "If it has no use, I don''t need it." Asaeya shook her head, only to see In ce her hand on the broken tusk.


    "Just absorb it. I''ll figure out a way to make it useful." In said and urged her, smiling as she activated the Mind Slip Prime Skill and absorbed the same.


    Asaeya then observed for a while andmented, "It''s forming once again, but it''s a lot slower this time."


    "Hmm…" In observed the broken tusk, noticing that it suddenly sported a few more cracks and signs of damage, muttering after some observation, "I think it can generate it two or three more times before the tusk shatters."


    "Let''s leave it as is then."


    In grabbed the duo and slowly climbed up the cliff, waiting patiently to slip into the peak when the mist washed into the region. But as they made their way deeper into the city on the peak of Karuta Hill, they noticed argemotion.


    People were buying up Spirit Weapons inrge numbers from all avable shops, stockpiled food, water, and medicines. The affluent people even purchased Elixirs. The level of activity disyed enough signs of an uing war.


    ''Wasn''t everything fine just yesterday?'' In approached a passerby and asked, "Sir, what is the reason for thismotion?"


    "You don''t know?" The man stared at the trio and clicked his tongue, "This is why tourists…oblivious idiots…"


    After cursing a bit, the man ran away, confusing In who then approached a shopkeeper, "Sir, what''s the reason…"


    "War, brother." The shopkeeper said in excitement, "A Parute Tree unlike anything has appeared beyond our Empire''s borders. Based on the scout report, a single fruit from it can grant us one Prana. Absurd, right?"


    "Yes, that''s absurd." In said as his eyes widened in realisation, understanding who the culprit was, ''So, Bl has arrived.''


    "But it''s the truth. It has already been verified by a Royal who went to check up on it. But due to thepetition, he had to return. He called it the Parute Tree King. As it had taken root on a boulder, we can transport the boulder into the Empire without causing issues to the Parute Tree King." The shopkeeperughed, "And now, to im it, our Empire has dered war on the Pranic Beasts that have sought ownership of it."


    "Wouldn''t only raid teams be sent out, just like usual?" In frowned, "But why is everyone preparing for the worst?"


    "You have to understand, brother." The shopkeeper exined, "The raid teams will seed in obtaining the Parute Tree King. The war will start following that as we''ll have the strongest horde of Pranic Beasts barging into the Empire to reim what was theirs. There''s a solid chance our defences will be breached, since they''ll be climbing over the Lotus Range too."


    "So, everyone''s getting ready to fight." Heughed.


    "Is it possible to cross the Lotus Range without being destroyed?" In asked, feeling the absurdity of the situation. The Lotus Range was a natural barrier. Just positioning an army over its peak and guarding it was simple.


    The Pranic Beasts would have to take pains to climb up its steep walls, only to face attacks flying towards their faces. Even a simple rock hurled from the peak would pack enough impact to kill a Silver Grade Pranic Beast.


    "This is a blessednd." The shopkeeper said as he began refining his Spirit Weapon, "That''s not limited to the Brimgan Empire alone but extends to its surroundings too. There are at least four hundred Gold Grade Pranic Beasts recorded to be present in the vicinity. Even more mighte upon knowing about the existence of the Parute Tree King."


    "The Empire''s defences have been breached a few times in its history. Even though we are powerful, our Royals are the only ones capable of facing a Gold Grade Pranic Beast. So, it''s for the best to be careful." The shopkeeper then disyed his array of Spirit Weapons, "On that note, do you want to buy some Spirit Weapons?"


    "Sorry, I don''t need any." In shook his head.


    "Don''t waste my time then," The shopkeeper waved his hand, "Go and prepare to fight. This is a great opportunity to bring out the bloodthirst in you and have some fun in ughter."


    "…Yeah, I''ll do that." In replied and boarded a carriage to Fentan City, speaking once the carriage started descending Karuta Hill, "It''s Bl."


    "I thought so." Gann clicked her tongue, "This chaos can disrupt everything."


    ''I''m not sure if the entrances to the Attribute will change because of this, but if there''s enough damage and bloodshed, the Prana in the blood might seep through the porousnd and cause some changes.'' In thought, ''There''s no guarantee of it happening, but the chances aren''t zero either. If it happens, getting into Arlfarah Mansion would just be a waste.''


    "Upon winning, the Brimgan Royalty will bring the Parute King Tree to the Capital and ce it in their treasury." In was able to quickly picture Bl''s n, "He''ll take advantage of the opportunity to sweep the treasury clean. Any Minor Treasures in their possession would be his for the taking. He''s already the strongest among us,"


    "If he gets multiple Minor Treasures, he''ll be unstoppable. Attribute will be his." His eyes glinted as In got up and stared at Gann, condensing his stomach biome to say, "Transfer me some of your resources."


    "I''ll head out and assassinate Bl before he messes up my ns."