Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 441: Law of Death (Request Subscription)

After instructing the mechanical clone to continue keeping watch, Pei Yan returned to the bedroom and took out that Origin Fragment he had risked his life to seize from Raphael's body from his ring.

Feeling the energy constantly emanating from the fragment in his hand, and looking at the severely corroded mechanical left hand affected by it, Pei Yan couldn't help but feel a headache. He gently massaged his temple with his right hand and muttered, "Sis, you're not going to make me swallow this thing like the other fragments, are you?"

Although there was a precedent for swallowing fragments of the Hell Plane, the death aura contained within this fragment was worlds apart from the previous one. Even if Pei Yan was bold, he wouldn't dare to swallow it outright.

Soon, Lin Junzhao's teasing voice echoed in his mind, "If you're not afraid of death, you can try swallowing it directly. I guarantee you'll die instantly, not even the gods could save you!"

"If the gods can't save me, isn't there you, Sis? Look, I followed your instructions and almost lost my life for this thing. It took three big buckets just to detoxify myself from it. You can't let me work so hard for nothing, risking my life but only able to look, not eat." Pei Yan shamelessly pleaded pitifully once more.

"Stop pretending to be pitiful when you've gotten a bargain. A fragment containing the Origin Law is a rare opportunity, and you're so lucky to have such a huge gain at such a small cost in this remote place. Even I'm beginning to wonder if you really have some fortune on you!"

Upon hearing Lin Junzhao's words, Pei Yan realized the fragment in his hand was indeed extraordinary. He was secretly pleased with his luck and didn't forget to flatter, "You're my greatest fortune!"

"Why don't you just hope all day for me to leave your body!" Lin Junzhao's disdainful voice sounded.

"How could that be? My body is your home. As long as you're not planning to harm your landlord, you can stay as long as you want!"

Pei Yan's obsequious attitude finally amused Lin Junzhao inside him. She chuckled and said, "I really can't understand how someone as stable as Pei Jin ended up with a talkative brother like you. All the caution must have gone to your sister." After her sigh, Lin Junzhao changed the subject and asked, "Do you remember what I once told you about the essence of the four-plane Origin?"

Pei Yan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "I remember: Yin and Yang, Life and Death!"

"That's right. The Origin of the Hell Plane corresponds to death. This force doesn't only refer to the death of life but is the ultimate destination of all things, the force that obliterates everything!" Lin Junzhao patiently explained.

"The force of death that obliterates everything!" Pei Yan looked at the fragment in his left palm with eyes glittering, swallowing hard, and said excitedly, "Are you saying that after I absorb this fragment, I'll have the power to kill whoever I glare at?"

"What are you thinking! Never mind whether you can completely absorb this fragment, even if you did, it's just one of the old demon's law-containing fragments. Killing with a glance, I don't know where you got that idea." Lin Junzhao replied irritably.

Having a bucket of cold water poured over his fanciful dreams, Pei Yan smacked his lips at the fragment and said, "Then what should I do with this thing? It's strange how this thing contains so much death aura, yet Raphael dared to fuse it with his heart and didn't fear sudden death!"

"They are part of the Demon Race, and the Demon God they speak of is the true origin of this world, an old fellow who loves to play god. If you wish to use this fragment, you must pay a great price; it depends on whether you are willing or not!"

"What kind of price?"

"You will part with a portion of your body to transform into a demon body." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Upon hearing Lin Junzhao's words, Pei Yan furrowed his brows and, after a moment, spoke slowly, "Explain in detail."

"With my assistance, you can merge a portion of your body with this Origin Fragment. To use this power smoothly, that part of your body will transform into a structure similar to that of a Demon Race." Having interacted with Pei Yan over this period, Lin Junzhao understood his skepticism and caution about changes to his body and hence explained patiently.

"Are you saying that after transformation, I could be like these Demon Race people, able to vaporize or crystallize?" Pei Yan asked further.

"Impossible. There is an essential difference between your bodies. Unless you're willing to give up your status as a normal human and completely transform into a Demon Race, but even if you were willing, I wouldn't have the capability to transform your entire body into a demon body, unless that old demon cooperates with me." Lin Junzhao directly dismissed the idea.

"What kind of improvement in my own strength would I have after transforming?"

"When you wish to exert power, you can simulate this force, propelling the law, and you'll possess a portion of the power of death! But I advise you not to dream of easily putting people to death. With the power contained within this fragment's law, you could cause the life of someone weaker than you to wither quickly. Against equal foes, striking when their Qi Blood and mental energy is half exhausted could have a significant effect, but in battles against stronger opponents, use caution, or you'll experience the backlash pain of the death force."

Lin Junzhao paused, then continued, "Of course, this Power of Law will increase as your strength grows. If you could further acquire other fragments of the Hell's origin to complete this law fragment, achieving the realm of fully controlling the power of death is not impossible." By the end, there was a trace of excitement in Lin Junzhao's tone, revealing her enthusiasm for this possibility.

"Can I place it into my mechanical arm?"

"No, your mechanical arm was transformed by your power and could vanish at any time. It's not part of your body's meridians."

"Oh, oh!" Seeing this path was blocked, Pei Yan chuckled, tossing the fragment up and down. As the fragment rose and fell, the light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter. When it reached its highest point, he abruptly stood up, caught the descending fragment, and decisively said, "Let's do it then, embed it into my right palm!"

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure!" Pei Yan spread his hand, looking at the fragment in his palm with a sinister smile, "I want to become strong enough that no one can manipulate my life, threaten my family, my friends. For this, I have already lost an arm and an eye. To become stronger by sacrificing myself to the devil and becoming a monster? Hehehe! I've had this determination for a long time; I just didn't think this day would come so soon. At this crucial moment, I'm even a bit excited—let's begin! I can't wait any longer!"

Finishing his words, Pei Yan, following Lin Junzhao's instructions in his mind, slowly cut open the palm of his right hand and carefully placed the fragment onto the bleeding wound.