BXBX NOVEL Chapter 387 386: Changes To The Axe
This silence was only disrupted by the subtle howling of the wind, and the sound of a liquid dropping onto the floor.
Corey stood before the headless corpse of the abomination with the blood of the abomination dripping down his axe.
Just like the abomination, its blood was not normal and was extremely strange. The blood of the abomination continuously changed from red to black, and it also had the decaying property of the abomination\'s energy beams.
Whenever the abomination\'s blood landed on the floor, the floor decayed slightly, and visible cracks could be seen.
Just as the abomination\'s blood caused subtle damage to the ground, it was also damaging Corey\'s axe.
Visible fine cracks could be seen running through the blade and handle of Corey\'s axe, making it seem like the axe would shatter anytime soon. However, Corey\'s axe intent and exceedingly pure mana prevented that from happening.
Corey had a deep frown as he watched the cracks on the axe increase as the seconds went by. Although a part of him wanted to abandon the axe since it was a red grade weapon and it was also limiting him greatly, he knew it would be foolish to do so.
If his axe was destroyed, he would not be able to use any of his personal weapons since the weapons of every contestant were meant to be sealed. If he brought out any of his personal weapons, he was sure he was going to be interrogated the moment he left the Dimension of The Old Ones.
In fact, he was sure that some forces would already be interested in him if they had been watching his fight with the abomination.
Two minutes passed, and Corey finally noticed the change he had been waiting for.
The cracks on his axe stopped spreading, and a few seconds later, the blood was slowly absorbed into the axe.
A black, red, and silver glow appeared around the axe, causing Corey to raise his brows curiously.
Just as the glow was fading away, a strange thought appeared in his mind, and he was slightly surprised and taken aback by this thought.
He furrowed his brows, and then his gaze shifted from the axe to the corpse of the abomination.
His pure white eyes flashed with a calculating glint, and a few seconds later, he approached the corpse of the abomination. He lifted the axe, and then he put the axe inside the bleeding neck of the abomination.
A soft hum resounded from the axe as it trembled slightly. As the axe continued trembling, Corey noticed that the blood in the corpse of the abomination was reducing, and as the blood reduced, the axe in his hand was undergoing a change.
As this continued, the red, black, and silver glow on the axe brightened. Approximately five minutes later, the glow around the axe slowly dissipated, and the absorption of the abomination\'s blood stopped.
Corey\'s gaze had never left his axe, and although he did not fully understand the changes that had occurred to his axe, he made sure to Record every single thing.
The red, black, and silver glow finally vanished, and Corey was finally able to see the changes that had occurred to his axe.
The axe was no longer a one-handed battle axe, but a massive two-handed battle axe.
The silver blades were bigger and sharper, however, the handle changed from a metallic silver handle to a reddish-black wooden handle.
On the reddish-black wooden handle were four crimson symbols that Corey found somewhat familiar.
At first, he couldn\'t remember why he felt like the symbols were familiar, however, one of his stars of consciousness recalled where he had seen such symbols before.
\'In the temple… These four symbols were among the countless symbols that were on the walls of the temple.\'
Corey remembered seeing countless symbols on the walls of the temples, and one thing he noticed about these symbols was the fact that they were always writhing and twisting, almost like they were alive, and whenever he shifted his focus from a symbol, the symbol would change.
The symbols he saw in the temple were one of the strangest symbols he had ever seen in his life, and four of these symbols were on his axe.
\'I wish to study these symbols.\'
Corey stared at the four crimson symbols on his axe then he shifted his gaze to the temple some meters in front of him.
He released a soft sigh.
\'Although I want to study these symbols, I don\'t really have that much time to waste. I have to leave this place in a month at least or my chances would reduce drastically.\'
Corey remembered The Clown saying that every contestant had four months to leave the Dimension of The Old Ones. However, Corey knew he had to leave in a month no matter what.
Why?
He had less than two months left to live because of his Void Phoenix Heart which had been activated prematurely.
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Although he was a walking time bomb, he was calm.
Corey stared at the four crimson runes on the axe for a few seconds, and when he did, his eyes widened slightly as a stream of information appeared in his mind. Nôv(el)B\\\\jnn
His stars of consciousness processed the information in the blink of an eye, and his eyes brightened.
He knew the functions of the crimson runes on his axe.
The crimson rune that was the closest to the blades of the axe gave the axe the power of decay. If Corey ever activated the crimson rune, every strike of his would be imbued with the power of decay.
Corey decided to call this crimson rune the Rune of Decay.
The second rune gave the axe the ability to unleash an energy claw attack. If the rune of decay was activated alongside this second rune, the claw attack would also have the power of decay.
Corey decided to call this rune the Claw Rune.
The ability of the third rune was actually simpler than all the other runes. The rune increased the sharpness and durability of the axe by absorbing more energy from the owner of the axe. The more energy that was provided to the rune, the stronger and sharper the axe became. However, there was a limit to this increase.
Corey decided to call this rune the Rune of Empowerment.
The fourth rune gave an ability that Corey would have never thought of. When activated, a translucent hand would appear outside of the axe, and it would immediately attach itself to Corey\'s hand like a handshake.
This ability might appear useless or strange, however, Corey knew the main use of this ability. It was an ability that allowed him to recall his axe if it was ever far away from him.
The translucent hand did not have a limit, it could stretch infinitely. However, activating the crimson rune required mana and mental energy, and the longer the translucent hand was activated, the more mana was used.
Corey decided to call this rune the Hand Rune.
\'Apart from the fact that the axe is now as strong as a Green grade weapon, it also has four abilities...\' Corey smiled, \'... It\'s a good thing I can keep this axe.\'
Corey shifted his gaze from the axe to the corpse of the abomination, and after a brief internal contemplation, he stored the corpse of the abomination in his Tri-Pupil Eyes.
A light smile appeared on his lips, and then he walked toward the temple in the distance.