Chapter 153

“And in this way, you will naturally understand the concepts and powers related to Holmonks.

"Not only that, but now you have become the most perfect and delicious nourishment!"

Pride stared at Shiraishi: "And knowing all this, it is absolutely impossible for you to [completely liberate the Philosopher's Stone] as planned in the original plan.

"You cannot allow the world that you and your best friends have saved so hard to be dominated and controlled by the Holmonks who are trying to devour you...

"Therefore, you will definitely make the choice to avoid completely liberating the Philosopher's Stone and save the world in other ways...

“And it’s not difficult.

"You who know the power of Holmonks fully understand that for existences of the level of Holmonks and the Gate of Truth, providing [concepts] is much more important than providing [energy].

“And the key to [completely opening the door to truth] lies in the two aspects of [perfect structure] and [complete liberation] of the Philosopher’s Stone...

“So, as long as you avoid the concept of [complete liberation], you can avoid the worst result of [completely opening the door to truth].

"As for the energy contained in the Philosopher's Stone...

“There are so many ways to supplement it.

"Nowadays, although under the influence of the [script], the [perfect structure] of the Philosopher's Stone is inevitable...

“But it’s a very simple thing to avoid [completely liberating] the power of the Philosopher’s Stone.

"It doesn't even stop you from saving the world."

The corner of Pride's mouth raised a slight arc. He looked at Bai Shi and said calmly: "First release half of the power of the perfect Philosopher's Stone, and then sacrifice half of your own life as the [Living Philosopher's Stone]. ...

"I know...

"You will definitely choose to use this level of [self-sacrifice] in exchange for the arrival of a new world.

"In this way, you not only gain enough energy to reverse all tragedies, but you also avoid [complete liberation of the Philosopher's Stone], thus avoiding [complete opening of the door of truth] to a certain extent."

Then, Pride sat down in his seat again, held his cheek, and said: "However, even if you avoid the door of truth [fully opening] by avoiding special concepts...

“Its [turning on] is unavoidable.

"Eventually, it will open up a gap for Hallmonks to pass through for that brief moment.

"And that's enough.

"And I, Pride, will pass through that brief gap in that brief moment, successfully escape the seal called [Flask], and successfully descend into the material world.

“Because only I who can communicate with you can know that the door of truth will not be fully opened.

“Only I can take advantage of this opportunity.

“Only I, Hormonx, can successfully escape from the flask and descend into the material world.

"Only I can become the ruler of the world!"

Pride looked at Shiraishi and he said calmly: "After that, as long as I devour you, I will be able to become the most powerful Hormonks who dominates everything."

Then, Pride said with a smile: "As for how to devour you without leaving any flaws...

"I think you should understand, right?"

265-Power Gap

After hearing Pride's question, Shiraishi stood up slowly. He looked at his body again, and then answered: "[Power Gap]."

Shiraishi raised his head and looked at Pride: "Even if I become a complete Hormonks, the me who has never grown up and you who have increased countless powers through [Concept Echo]...

"There is still a power gap between us."

Pride added with a smile: “It is a gap that absolutely cannot be reversed and cannot be bridged.

"I have to admit that you, who were cast with the concept of the Philosopher's Stone, do have a higher starting point than we, who were cast with the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins...

“You even have the qualifications to contact the Door of Truth the moment you complete the Holmonks process.

"You know, we have gone through the two stages of [making actions that echo our own concepts to complete [self-refining]] and [[devouring life] using the soul to refine a special Philosopher's Stone] before we came into contact with it. Door of truth.

“Compared to us, your starting point is too high.

“You don’t need to [self-refinement].

“You don’t need to [devour life].

"If you can further gain power from the concept called [Philosopher's Stone]...

"Then there is no doubt that you will become the most perfect Holmonks, you will become the most powerful Holmonks, and you will become the ruler of the world.

"In this way, you will naturally be able to reverse the power gap between us, and even devour me in turn."

Then, Pride smiled and shook his head: “However, that is impossible to happen.

"[Self-refining] and [Devouring Life] are things that happened in the long past. In that distant era, the Hormonks even walked on the earth...

“And now, countless years have passed, through [Concept Echo] and [Swallowing Soul], we have already grown to the stage where we can call ourselves gods.

“We’re done growing.

"And you...

"It's a pity...

“Compared with the [Seven Deadly Sins] buried deep in human nature, the end point of alchemy [Philosopher’s Stone] is an extremely elusive concept, and it is the most difficult area for humans to reach.

"Few humans can understand the concepts related to this, let alone allow humans to show the concepts that echo the Philosopher's Stone, allowing you to complete [concept echo].

"In the world you live in today, apart from you as Hormonx, there is not even a second alchemist who can use alchemy freely.

"Even if there are geniuses like Shinobu Katsuragi and Sento Kiryu in this world, even if they can understand alchemy in a very short time...

"However, how on earth are they going to demonstrate the concept of [Philosopher's Stone] in themselves?

“Even they can’t do this.

"And it is true that there are no beings that can display the concept and characteristics of the [Philosopher's Stone]...

“That’s what Hallmonks is.

"However......

“Hormonks are not [natural life].

“Hallmonks cannot obtain the power of [concept echo] from Hallmonks.

"so.......

“You absolutely cannot improve your own power by relying on [Concept Echo].

“Even if they are both Hallmonks.

“Even if your starting point is much higher.

"However......

"Your possibility of growth is locked.

"And you like this...

"You absolutely can't compete with me."

After a moment, Pride slowly stretched and moved his body: "Expose the hidden conspiracy and the irresistible plot...

"It reminds me of the comfortable feeling of self-refinement after a long absence..."

Looking at Pride, Shiraishi asked: "What if I completely give up on liberating the perfect Philosopher's Stone?"

But Pride smiled and said, "It's impossible."

Pride spread his hands: "After all, the perfect Philosopher's Stone is not just the one you used to defeat Killbus and Evolto...

“[Perfect Holmonks]…

"It is also the [perfect living philosopher's stone].

"Therefore, as long as you are alive, as long as you are still fighting as the Golden Lord, the act of [liberating the power of the Philosopher's Stone] will not stop...

“The difference is only the time when the door of truth is open.

"Even if you completely give up on liberating the perfect Philosopher's Stone, the energy you consume to maintain your life is enough to open the door of truth at an extremely slow speed.

"Letting you complete your process is not just for you to help me filter out stupid colleagues, not just for you to become the perfect nourishment...

"Forging you into a key that cannot be controlled...

"It's also part of the plan."

Pride waved his hand, and he walked slowly away, and his last words came: "After all, after the wasted years, in the tragic future where all the old friends and close friends have aged or died, I will face the future alone. Pride escapes through the gap in the door of truth...

"Now, when everyone is still excited and has the possibility of continuous evolution, we must gather all our strength to fight Pride...

"I'm waiting for your choice, Shiraishi.

"Next time I see you, it will probably be in the material world."

Then, Pride disappeared.

But this time, Shiraishi's consciousness is still awake - he has completed all the processes, has become the Him of Hall Monks, and has the ability to construct and maintain the dream scene to a certain extent.

Looking at the place where Pride disappeared, Shiraishi was silent, lost in thought.

There are two problems facing Baishi now.

[Irreversible power gap].

as well as......

[The final battle will eventually come].

Only by solving these two problems can Shiraishi ensure that the world can survive smoothly.

After a moment, Shiraishi shook his head slightly.

Perhaps, it’s time to tell the knights of Nascita the whole story...

Shiraishi provided a lot of help to his friends...

At this moment, He needs the strength of his companions.

Shiraishi snapped his fingers.

The white world gradually dissipated.

The dream scene shattered like glass.

266-Dilemma

Early next morning.

Nascita Cafe.

Shiraishi sat quietly in the corner of the Nascita Cafe lobby that had not yet opened for business. He looked at the alchemy-related files he had sorted out and kept thinking.

In a sense, Shiraishi finally experienced Evolto's emotions when facing him.

I tried my best to make up for the intelligence gap, but after strategizing, I found that my strength was still a little short...

For Shiraishi, this was a wonderful and special experience that he had never had before...

At this moment, the door of the refrigerator secret passage was opened, and Kiryu Sento, who had dark circles under his eyes and looked like he had not rested well, walked out slowly with a thoughtful expression.

After hearing the sound of Kiryu Sento walking, Shiraishi also raised his head and looked at Kiryu Sento. After a moment, he said: "Sento...

"I have something important to tell you."

After hearing Shiraishi's voice, Kiryu Sento also nodded slightly, and then gently patted his cheek to make himself a little more awake.

Kiryu Sento replied: "It just so happens that I also have something to confirm with you..."

Shiraishi closed the alchemy notebook and carried it in his hand. Then he said: "Then, let's go to the rooftop to chat, the light there is better."

Kiryu Sento nodded slightly.

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