[Based on the data I have collected; it can be inferred that this is probably a 'Heavenly treasure']
Luo was cautiously advancing at a slow pace towards the flower located at the center of the formation.
"Are you certain that it is safe?"
[In accordance with my knowledge 'Heavenly treasures' related to plants often provide beneficial attributes such as unique traits and mystical abilities.]
"Often?"
Luo picked up on this point and asked about it.
[There exist a unique category of fruits known as "Devil Spirit Fruits". Despite their ability to grant immense power to the consumer, they are not considered a treasure due to the high mortality rate associated with their consumption. Even those who successfully consume the fruit are at risk, as the Devil Spirit residing within the fruit may attempt to devour their soul in order to evolve into a Demon]
Luo felt a shiver run down his spine upon hearing Eijaz speak again.
[But this is not a 'Devil Fruit', If it were, I would have already sensed it. Furthermore, the quantity and purity of the OE emissions from this object exceed the limits of any known 'Devil Fruit'.]
After receiving assurance from Eijaz, Luo felt much more comfortable and increased his pace. Soon, he arrived at the black orb.
'Let's get it'
Taking a deep breath, he reached out to the black orb, as he grabbed in his palm, however, upon attempting to lift his hand, he realized that it was firmly stuck to the object and could not be moved.
"What the-"
The veins attached to the sphere protruded from it, penetrating his skin and wriggling beneath it as they made their way up his arm. Luo was shocked and slightly horrified at the sudden events as he could no longer feel his left arm, it was totally paralyzed. Luo's determination grew stronger as he was very decisive as he made the decision to utilize the explosive flow of his "Explosive Steps" technique to detonate his own arm. However, as he tried to suck in OE from his surroundings, his expression suddenly shifted to one of horror.
"How can this be, a-all the Origin Energy has disappeared."
There was no OE, it all vanished without a trace. Luo persisted in his resistance, as he even used his other hand to forcefully detach his left arm from the shoulder. Blood poured from the open wound, staining the surrounding area a deep red.
"Huff, huff, what on earth was that?"
Luo threw the ripped arm to the side, while clutching his shoulder in a futile attempt to reduce the bleeding. He didn't hesitate to sever his arm, confident in his ability to regenerate it, despite the extended recovery time.
"The hell, what is that, Eijaz? You didn't tell me about any of this."
[That was not a 'Heavenly treasure']
"Isn't it already clear that object is that Devil thing you mentioned before"
[It was not a Devil Fruit. I am certain that it did not possess any Demonic energy, nor did it attempt to consume your soul upon contact with your body.]
"Then, what the hell was that?"
[I - Careful, Luo!]
*Woosh*
As they were discussing, the veins continued to extend further into the arm. The object paused briefly upon reaching the torn area, then redirected itself towards Luo's shoulder and attempted to attach to his body once more.
'I won't make it'
*Stab*
Despite hearing the warning, it was too late for him to react. The vein reattached to his body quickly, wriggling in faster than before and reaching his head before he could even form another thought. This sudden impact knocked him completely unconscious. The white veins kept drilling further into Luo's body until they completely enveloped him. They gradually darkened and released a dense gas, causing Luo's body to levitate and become encased in a cocoon-like structure.
Luo woke up in an infinite expanse of white space, with no visible end in sight.
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"Where the hell am I?"
"Just how many times have I repeated this sentence since I departed?"
Luo found it amusing that he kept getting transported to unfamiliar places, and he started to wonder if he was cursed once more.
[You are currently within your Soul Space, Luo, the innermost part where your consciousness resides. I have stimulated it in order to awaken you.]
Upon hearing Eijaz's voice, he was taken aback and quickly turned his head to look behind him. The source of his perplexity was that usually, he would hear the voice directly in his mind, but this time, the sound came from behind him.
"Eijaz is that you?"
Luo's gaze remained fixed on the figure behind him as he asked.
[Yes, this is our first encounter, isn't it? This is my current appearance.]
The figure spoke, confirming that it was indeed Eijaz.
"Wow, man you look like some polished Lego figure"
Luo was observing a humanoid figure that was completely white in color, devoid of any facial features such as eyes or mouth, resembling a lifeless doll.
Eijaz resumed speaking without concern for his words.
[Aren't you curious about the state of your own being?]
"My current state?"
Luo was quite puzzled by the statement, but he quickly recalled what had happened and asked hurriedly.
"Yeah, I was knocked out by that object. What occurred afterwards?"
[The object appears to be merging with your body and altering its composition]
"Is it, is it trying to control of my body?"
[From what I perceived, it did not appear to be the case. Upon extending to your entire body, it began to merge with it and alter it. That was the extent of my observations. Only that-]
"Only what?"
Luo asked after the prolonged pause by Eijaz
[I can feel some kind of connection and similarity with this orb]
"Huh? What-"
*RUMBLE*
Suddenly, the white space began to shake violently as Luo was cut off. Strange black runes started to appear on the vast whiteness. Luo was in a state of panic as he watched the runes rapidly spreading across the vast expanse. He turned to Eijaz for answers, but was horrified to see that the previous, white-colored figure was now also covered in the same runes. As he attempted to approach Eijaz to speak, he found himself immobilized and unable to utter a single word. Eventually, the runes extended to Luo, causing him to lose consciousness once again.
*Crack*
Outside, the black cocoon that had enveloped Luo began to crack and gradually fall apart, transforming into tiny particles that surrounded his floating body, creating a black halo around him. Luo's body jolted as his eyes snapped open and fell to the ground.
*Huff*Huff*Huff*
"I'm back?"
Luo surveyed his surroundings and realized that he had returned to where he started.
"Eijaz you good?"
[Yes]
Eijaz's white figure appeared in front of Luo's face. It looked similar to before, but smaller, about the size of a football. The only noticeable change was the Sharingan-like logo that was now on its face.
"I truly believed that our situation was hopeless. Oh, what is that on your face?" "And how is it possible for you to be outside now? I'm pretty sure this isn't my Soul Space"
[I am not sure, but after the runes covered me, my abilities evolved and now I am able to manifest myself within the range of your origin sense]
[You seem different too]
"Huh?"
Upon hearing this, Luo scrutinized himself and began to tremble. He first noticed the halo around him, but it was not the cause of his shaking. He sensed something new within himself.
"N-no way, w-hat the hell happened, is what i'm hearing true?"
*Badump*
He could now hear the sound of his heart, yeah, his heart not the one on the left side, but a new one on his right side.
"I have a new heart!?!"
Luo and Eijaz began to examine themselves carefully for any additional changes, and they discovered the following.
Eijaz can now manifest himself not only within the range of the soul sense, but also access a certain depth of the sea of knowledge without any cost. Moreover, he can scan some details about Luo's abilities and traits, which is essentially a status window. Regarding Luo, he underwent significant changes following his new heart, his new organ is capable of producing a distinct form of energy that is entirely distinct from OE. After conducting experiments, he made a startling discovery: this energy has the ability to manipulate both Void and Gravity. However, he is currently unable to manifest it outside of his body.
This is the window that Eijaz was referring to.
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Innate abilities &Traits:
[Eyes of the Predator]: These eyes possess the ability to perceive the strength and level of danger posed by an opponent through the color of their aura.
White->Blue->Brown->Red->Black
[Predator's Gustation]: This ability allows the predator to taste the emotions of any beings that are targeted by the Eyes of the predator, and determine the intensity of those emotions.
[Shackless]: This body has no physical limits to its growth, allowing it to absorb and neutralize the side effects of any drug, medicine, or poison with 100% efficiency.
[Void Heart]: Generates Void energy that allows the user to manipulate the void. It can be strengthened by feeding on pure Origin sources (1st Stage)
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"This is the reason why I survived those drugs and why none of the side effects affected me."
As Luo examined the description of his abilities and tried to make sense of past events, something unexpected began to occur in the location where the orb had been.
*Rumble*
The earth trembled as a rectangular opening emerged in the grass, and a door-like structure rose from within. After the rumbling ceased, the hollow space inside the door crackled with lightning, forming a spatial gate.
"The creator of this place must have been very meticulous."
Luo was no longer taken aback by the events, as he and Eijaz had already arrived at this conclusion.
He assumed that this location was constructed by an individual, and he also concluded that this entity was highly meticulous, therefore, they must have provided an exit. The assumption was made because Eijaz, upon acquiring his new abilities, discovered that no being had ever been able to pass through the gate they had gone through, so for him to prepare a way in, a way out is a must as his intentions didn't seem to harm nor imprison them.
Luo didn't dwindle for long as he directly walked inside the gate with no hesitation knowing he had no other choice
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[Soul Space: Deep within the soul lies a space where the consciousness of the being resides. Typically, any being below the transcendent rank cannot access it.]