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The [Taste Obliterator]?
Just hearing the name, Phantylia felt an indescribable sense of transcendent refinement. And since it was a gift from a god, she felt even more honored.
As for the consequences of drinking it…
Hah, that was all part of the Aeon's plan.
She reverently held the bottle in her hands, twisted open the cap, and lifted her long neck like a noblewoman, elegantly catching the liquid in her mouth.
Then…
"Ugh~~"
The moment her tongue touched the liquid, her poised, refined posture instantly collapsed. Her expression contorted so horribly it could make a child cry.
This taste… this taste… ah.
It was as if a group of Borisin had chased a flock of sheep until they ran ragged, gained nothing, and then collectively left a massive pile in a one-foot-square area.
Not only was it unbearably disgusting, it carried an unrelenting, ironic mockery of fate against the defeated.
Calling it the [Taste Obliterator] was far too modest—it didn't merely destroy taste!
Yet, out of reverence for Nanook, she held the bottle firmly, careful not to spill a drop.
Phantylia could never have imagined that a simple drink could put her in such a dilemma.
Drink it? With the power of this bottle, she might not even survive finishing it.
Refuse it? A gift from the Aeon—how could she not accept?
After a fierce internal struggle, she finally unclenched her teeth and let the liquid flow down her throat.
She mentally cursed her ancestor, the Flint Emperor, for giving the nearly non-material-feeding Heliobi the ability to taste, leaving future generations with such a colossal trap!
Halfway through the bottle, tears were already brimming in her eyes.
Though it was her own resource, she inexplicably felt as if undergoing torture, with an invisible hand choking her throat, forcing this horrifying liquid down.
After perhaps ten seconds—or maybe an entire Amber Era—the drink was finally finished.
But Phantylia felt no sense of triumph over surviving a trial. She collapsed, kneeling on the starry sky, pupils dilated, eyes devoid of light.
Her expression was blank, almost daft. A trickle of drool ran from the corner of her mouth.
To any onlooker, she looked like the simplest-minded being in existence, entirely unrecognizable as the Emanator of Destruction capable of manipulating others' minds and initiating internal annihilation processes.
Aha, disguised as Nanook, laughed inwardly.
Hahaha, Nanook's deployment is solid—so far, nothing serious has happened?
This thing had already ruined one of THEIR avatars. Although THEY hadn't invested much effort into that avatar, the power was terrifying.
Pretending to be serious, THEY asked: "How's the taste?"
"Haha, hah… hahahaha."
Phantylia laughed with a hint of madness, then shook her head, as if in a final flash of reason, her face devout almost to fanaticism.
"The pinnacle of human taste! I have seen it in my lifetime!"
Of course—how could she say it was disgusting?
"Well done, truly my most loyal servant!" Aha applauded with satisfaction.
Receiving praise from the Aeon, Phantylia's excitement surged even higher. Humbly yet confidently, she said: "My lord flatters me. To receive your reward is my greatest honor. Not a single bottle of drink, but even a mountain of blades and fire, I would willingly face it!"
"Good, good, good!"Nanook seemed to enjoy the flattery immensely.
"Then…" THEY raised a hand and another bottle appeared: "I still have one more."
Another bottle?!
"Cough." Phantylia coughed heavily, clutching her chest and massaging herself in the most primitive way to prevent her spirit from collapsing.
Looking at the liquid she had coughed out, she wished it were blood instead.
Another bottle?
Hah, compared to that, entering the end of destruction early would be better—at least it would be a short pain.
"Do not worry. Do you think I am unaware of this item's power? Using it merely to test a person is wasteful."
Though THEY said it lightly, Aha was genuinely worried that Phantylia might be ruined before the fun began. Another destroyed Destruction Emanator? Nanook wasn't foolish—THEY wouldn't allow such a thing happen twice.
In truth, once the first test was done, other Aeons would immediately protect their own agents. Opportunities would be scarce.
Ah, of course, except for that Nihility guy.
"My lord is wise!"
Phantylia said this sincerely, without a trace of falsehood.
Aha nodded, their resounding voice filling the space.
"My proxy, you deserve a reward."
With a wave of THEIR hand, two items appeared and flew before Phantylia.
A crystal shaped like a question mark, and a pill exuding an aura of Destruction.
"The crystal is called the [Random Teleport Gem]. It allows instant teleportation within a 1,000-kilometer radius, usable once every three minutes."
Hearing this, hope lit up her eyes far brighter than before.
With just this, half the plan was already successful. Deliver it to Hoolay, and barring extreme misfortune, at least his safe transfer could be ensured.
Luofu was vast, with many hidden realms. Surely it wouldn't coincidentally appear before those Emanator-level forces?
She humbly said: "My lord's timely aid leaves me awed."
"This is what you deserve."
Aha then pointed to the pill: "This pill is refined from the concept of Destruction. After consumption, your strength surges tenfold, but your body enters a destruction process. Even an Emanator of Abundance can endure only two quarters of an hour at most."
Phantylia carefully pocketed both items, bowing respectfully: "I shall use them with utmost caution."
A sharp glint appeared in her eyes.
This… would be perfect for Hoolay.
If escape were impossible, with the power of this Borisin Warhead, consuming the pill could allow him to trade life with Jing Yuan without issue.
Given the deep enmity between Borisin and Xianzhou people, he would likely welcome it with relish, heh.
"More."
Aha then produced three more items: three glowing spheres—two multicolored, one blazing orange-yellow.
"The Flame Orbs are my primordial power. I grant you full freedom to use them as you see fit."
"The colored orbs can break all seals and constraints. Each of these may be used only once."
Phantylia smiled even more: "I will use them properly."
With these three items, the plan's success rate increased greatly.
Especially the Destruction Source.
She held it in her hands, inhaling its pure, violent essence. Phantylia's face was filled with intoxication.
This is the power!
Just as when she first received the Aeon's favor.
With this alone, another Destruction Emanator could be recreated! Perhaps even more than one.
Nanook had granted such immense power this time?
Though trivial to THEM, for subordinates like her, this generosity was unprecedented.
Phantylia felt her favor had been greatly elevated. Could it be that drinking the beverage had truly earned the Aeon's recognition?
Little did she know, it was not because she was valued—it was simply that Aha had a strong hand and poured generously.
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