Chapter 38: Devour

The Mystic Voidheart Harmonic Physique.

If news of this revelation were to spread throughout the five continents, it would undoubtedly incite a monumental uproar and commotion. 

Various sects would vie fiercely to recruit Sam into their fold, recognizing the unparalleled potential this physique held. 

Kingdoms far and wide would extend invitations, eager to have him join their ranks, bolstering their military might and influence. 

The impact of a physique like the Mystic Voidheart Harmonic Physique on the cultivation realm was immeasurable. Possessing such a gift meant that Sam was destined to become a formidable powerhouse in this era.

It was only natural that countless factions and individuals would seek to have him within their ranks.

Yet, it was precisely this thought that gnawed at Helena and Lorraine's hearts—the fear of Sam venturing away in pursuit of power.

They acknowledged their selfishness in feeling this way but had only just begun to grapple with their emotions, particularly Helena.

With a heavy sigh, Helena expressed her concern, "I can't help but worry..."

Lorraine, wearing a bittersweet smile, couldn't deny her own mixed emotions. She had been the one of the driving forces encouraging Helena to explore her feelings for Sam, much like her own burgeoning affections. Now, she, too, felt a twinge of sorrow thinking about the potential future.

Amelia, perceptive to their discomfort, sought to offer reassurance. "You two are overthinking this. Sam won't depart for something as trivial as cultivation. Moreover, he loves you both too deeply to even consider leaving. In all the time I've spent with him, he talks about you two most often," she paused, gazing at them intently, "I'm absolutely certain that he sees you two as women, rather than just a mother and an aunt. Just as you see Sam as a man, not merely a son and nephew."

Helena's eyes widened in surprise. "H-How long have you known about us?"

Amelia replied calmly, "I've known for quite a while now. I've noticed the intense, desire-filled gazes you and Sophia have been casting towards Sam. Frankly, it was becoming rather amusing, even for me, watching you both eyeing Sam like predators."

Lorraine, still processing the revelation, asked, "Aren't you concerned?"

Amelia shrugged indifferently as if it were of little consequence to her. "It's fine. I don't mind sharing Sam with you three. But that's the limit—I won't tolerate any more 'thots' ogling at Sam," she remarked, her attention drifting to where Sophia and Sam were engaged in an intense sparring session.

"I really like you," Lorraine confessed. "I never thought I would come to get along with another woman who desires a relationship with Sam like me."

"Oh, really?" Amelia responded.

"Yes," Lorraine continued, her gaze looking at Sam. "I used to get incredibly jealous at the mere thought of Sam being close to another woman, but I genuinely like you. I don't mind sharing Sam with you."

"What about you, sis? How do you feel about sharing Sam with Amelia and me?" Lorraine asked teasingly, a mischievous glint in her eye.

Helena, clearly flustered but trying to maintain composure, replied while crossing her arms, "I'm not going to answer that question."

Amelia and Lorraine exchanged knowing glances, both noticing the telltale signs of Helena's embarrassment—the slight flush in her cheeks.

Suppressing their laughter, the three women redirected their attention to Sam.

Sam's body continued to emit intricate patterns and melodies of numerous Daos, but there were no other discernible signs.

[Physique: Mystic Voidheart Harmonic Physique (Assimilation: 99.99%)]

A frown marred Sam's face as he sensed the Assimilation of his Mystic Voidheart Harmonic Physique had come to a halt at 99%.

"What's wrong, dear brother?" Sophia inquired, seeing that her younger sibling had paused with a troubled expression.

"It's stopped... the awakening of my physique has come to a halt," Sam announced solemnly.

The expressions on the faces of the four women darkened in unison. "What?" they exclaimed in collective concern.

They were aware that some individuals, on the verge of awakening their physiques, failed due to minor mistakes or issues, and the chances of successfully completing the awakening process were slim in such cases.

"I need more spiritual energy," Sam muttered, feeling the depletion of his spiritual reserves.

"I need to replenish my spiritual energy, and I need a substantial amount," Sam urgently informed them. "But it will take time to gather that much spiritual energy through cultivation. I need it right now."

"Is there anything we can do? We don't have any qi-replenishing potions or spiritual stones with us, right?" Amelia inquired, offering her support.

"There is one way to replenish my spiritual energy," Sam responded.

"What do you need?" the women asked in unison.

"I need corpses," Sam clarified.

"Corpses?" they echoed in confusion.

"More precisely, the corpses of spiritual beasts. I need them quickly. It would be very helpful if you all just stop asking questions and go hunt some beasts for me, FAST," Sam urged with agitation.

"Okay, calm down," they agreed, and three of the ladies, excluding Amelia, left to hunt spiritual beasts for Sam.

Amelia, despite her expertise as an Upper Rank Foundation Establishment cultivator, possessed the weakest cultivation among them. Even if she joined the hunt, her contribution would be limited, likely taking down only a dozen low-ranking beasts. It wouldn't provide the substantial help Sam needed.

Sam's plan was to devour these spiritual beast corpses to replenish his spiritual energy and complete the assimilation of his physique.

One hour later.

For the past hour, the forest had resonated with the relentless sounds of clashes, booms, and explosions from every direction.

Sam's mother, aunt, and older sister arrived before him, their energy levels seemingly unaffected, as if they had spent the day casually lounging on a couch.

"How many spiritual beasts did you guys manage to kill?" Sam inquired.

"I think it should be enough," his mother replied, and with that, she retrieved her spatial ring, revealing an impressive stash of hundreds of spiritual beast corpses.

Helena and Sophia followed suit, displaying their own hauls. They, too, had dispatched a staggering number of beasts. Except for Sophia, who had taken down a couple of dozen.

Together, the three women had slaughtered over a thousand spiritual beasts, and the corpses sprawled across an area roughly three thousand square meters in size.

"That's more than enough," Sam declared, his eyes gleaming with newfound power as an intriguing idea took root in his mind.

With the multitude of beast corpses at hand, not only could Sam replenish his spiritual energy, but he might also achieve the Supreme Daoist foundation of the Foundaion Establisment Realm.

Lorraine, unaware of Sam's intentions, asked, "What are you planning to do with them now?"

"I'm going to devour them," Sam responded. Raising his hand, his body still radiating the power of his Physique, he emanated intricate patterns and rhythms of various Daos. His eyes glowed with energy.

"Devour." With those words, a brilliant vortex formed from blood-colored energy materialized, stretching a distance large enough to engulf all the beast corpses in one fell swoop.

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