Chapter 175: CH: 174 Fusion of Corpse Beads
{Chapter: 174 Fusion of Corpse Beads}
Ada frowned as she watched the shimmering shield in William's hand. She had expected him to use it defensively, but instead, he seemed to be repurposing it for something else entirely.
"What are you planning to do?" she asked, puzzled.
William shifted his grip, and the shield in his palm shimmered, its edges reforming into a razor-sharp blade. "The essence of a corpse bead is stored in its liquid core. To absorb them, I need to cut through their surface and extract the energy inside."
With practiced precision, he picked up the light blue Wind Corpse Bead, its smooth surface faintly glowing. He placed the tip of his blade against it and pressed down, carving a perfect circular opening. A luminous, almost ethereal liquid swirled within, exuding a faint breeze as if the very air around it stirred in response.
"Help me with the rest," he said, handing the knife to Ada. "In this order—the red Fire Corpse Bead next, followed by the aquamarine Water Corpse Bead, the yellow Earth Corpse Bead, and finally, the snow-white Ice Corpse Bead."
Ada took the blade with a nod, her hands steady as she mimicked his movements. The moment she pierced the Fire Corpse Bead, a wave of warmth brushed against her skin, as if the bead itself was resisting, radiating heat. She handed it to William without hesitation.
William's muscles tensed as he prepared to withstand the impact.
Ada's eyes widened as she watched him. This wasn't just about fusing the corpse beads; it was a battle between his body and the chaotic energies surging within them. If he failed, the energy could tear him apart from the inside out.
"Alright," William muttered to himself, tightening his grip on the energy surging around him. "Let's see if my theory holds up."
Without wasting another second, William lifted the Wind Corpse Bead to his lips and tilted it, allowing the liquid to pour into his mouth. The cool, airy essence slid down his throat like a fresh gust of wind, and immediately, his muscles and bones felt as though they were being caressed by a gentle breeze. His T-cells, sensitive to energy changes, surged with excitement, reacting to the infusion.