Chapter 992: Controlling Desire Methods

This was a unique method capable of eroding one's soul. Gugrass felt that if he wasn't careful, he might never regain consciousness, becoming an unconscious idiot. Even more terrifying was the thought that all the intelligence he had painstakingly gathered could be stolen by this woman.

The soul is undoubtedly the most vital component of any living being. Losing or having it stolen in such a way would lead to unimaginably severe consequences.

What was even more frightening was that if this woman truly succeeded, all the accumulated knowledge about the Glory team's past, stored in Gugrass's mind, would be exposed without inhibition. This would be a fatal blow to Xu Yang's invasion plan, as everyone's location would be revealed.

"What do I do! Wake up, Gugrass! You must wake up! This isn't just about your life anymore!"

An unprecedented danger descended silently, enveloping every pore of Gugrass, seeping into his limbs. His likely fate was utter ruin.

***

The Devil's Eye truly was miraculous. The location where Plancys and Jessica appeared was naturally closely related to their deepest interests.

After regaining their senses, they discovered they were surrounded by boundless mountains of gold and silver and rare minerals. The sheer quantity was comparable to the Black Pearl's marine city, clearly showing the immense wealth the Devil's Army had forcibly plundered over the years using their terrifying trench power.

"Oh my god! Brother, are we dreaming? God really has been good to us. He knew what we liked most and sent us right here!"

"Say no more, sis, start collecting!"

Plancys was clearly the more pragmatic one. While Jessica was still exclaiming in wonder, he had already pulled out his Qiankun Bag. The Qiankun Bag, or Cosmos Bag, was a top-tier magic treasure that appeared small but could hold mountains of gold and silver.

Plancys muttered a few words, and in a very short time, the Qiankun Bag in his hand rapidly expanded. A powerful suction force emanated from it, wildly sweeping up all the gold, silver, and treasures within their sight.

"Hahaha! This is amazing! Truly amazing! I've only ever dreamt of a scene like this. I can't believe it's actually come true. Uzumaki Goro is truly reliable; I'll have to treat him to a good drink later!"

Plancys and Jessica, in a state of extreme exhilaration, greedily consumed the wealth. However, they were unaware that as they reveled, more and more footsteps were converging around them.

"Heh heh, isn't it exhilarating to so wantonly seize others' wealth? Judging by your expressions, you must be ecstatic. Shall I, General, add a little more to your enjoyment?"

Just then, an incredibly cold voice suddenly pierced the minds of Plancys and Jessica. Realizing the danger, they spun around. Only then did they discover that the area had, at some unknown point, filled with towering Minotaur warriors, and the young man leading them wore a sinister smile.

This individual was in pure human form, with no detectable aura, yet his pair of purple eyes radiated a highly dangerous feeling.

"Everyone has desires; that's an unchangeable fact. And desire is also a person's greatest weakness. You two once possessed considerable strength, but your desire for money has exceeded your limits of control. Therefore, in this place today, I shall lead you to a paradise filled with money."

The next moment, as the young man gave the command, more and more Minotaur warriors surged forward from behind him, seemingly arranging themselves according to a special and eerie formation. Then, the young man with purple eyes began to laugh more wildly, and a seductive, decadent sound enveloped Plancys and Jessica, causing their mental defenses to rapidly drop.

Clearly, they seemed to be facing the same ordeal as Gugrass. The person before them appeared to be capable of controlling others' desires. As the formation took effect, Plancys and Jessica gradually lost their resistance to the opulent world before them; their will to fight was quickly diminishing.

"How can this be? My dear, are we to perish here? This place is truly filled with too much temptation of money. Perhaps for people like us, dying amidst endless gold and silver is the best possible end?"

Plancys's eyes became increasingly hazy. Around him, only Jessica and the boundless mountains of gold and silver remained. At this point, they seemed to have forgotten the Glory team, forgotten Xu Yang, forgotten everything outside.

This was the irresistible sensation that came when human desires expanded to their absolute limit. Forcing them to abandon their surroundings of gold and silver now would likely be more agonizing than death itself. Thus, the thought of either succumbing to the mountains of gold and silver or rising in resistance had become increasingly blurry in the minds of Plancys and Jessica.

***

The Clown suddenly opened his eyes to an unfamiliar scene: a lavishly decorated, empty room. It could also be called a grand hall. However, looking around, he saw no furniture or furnishings, only exquisitely detailed murals.

"What is this place?" the Clown instinctively wondered. He then released an illusory clone identical to himself. The clone walked beside him, ready to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

The Clown and his illusory counterpart split into two, one on the left and one on the right, and began to thoroughly search the strange room. To his frustration, no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find any exit or other valuable clues in the room.

It was more like a prison! It completely isolated him from the real world in an absolutely enclosed state. No one could enter, and no one could leave. Time and space had utterly lost their meaning here.

The Clown, who enjoyed toying with others, had often subjected people to similar tricks. Yet, he had never imagined what kind of soul experience it would be if he himself were to one day enter such a prison.