Chapter 5: Dark Energy
Dusk gazed at the corpse of the man who had just died, silently contemplating the absorption of his heart.
Black mist tinged with red rose from the man's body, slowly drifting toward Dusk.
'Dark energy, huh? I didn't expect to come into contact with it before even reaching Rank 1. Having a system really is convenient.'
A faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips as the thought crossed his mind. For Heart Masters, dark energy was nothing rare—anyone who reached Rank 1 could perceive and utilize it.
It was considered the purest and most precious form of energy found in any living being. More importantly, it was the only type of energy that could be used to break through to the next level for a Heart Master.
Suddenly, a sharp pain stabbed through his chest. Dusk clutched at his ribs, grimacing.
He gritted his teeth as sweat poured down his forehead like a waterfall. Bloodshot veins crawled across his eyes, giving his face a fearsome, almost demonic appearance.
After a while, his condition gradually stabilized, and he was finally able to exhale a shaky breath.
"Damn... I didn't expect absorbing it this fast would hurt so much—but it was worth it. At a normal pace, someone at my current mortal level would need a whole week to fully absorb a single heart."
He sighed in admiration as he glanced at the dead body.
Tapping the corpse's chest with his fingers, he noticed that the inside was now completely hollow.