Chapter 183 The Desired Objects

A Nen Beast is entity summoned by Nen Users, using their Aura as the foundation. All six categories of Nen Users can summon Nen Beasts, with differences based on their specific category, granting each Nen Beast unique characteristics. Summoning a Nen Beast consumes Aura, but when recalled, the Aura returns to the user.

As Law was enveloped by Stargie's Nen Beast, the ability of the white smoke font activated, slowly absorbing the Nen Beast into his body. As the data values increased, Law's Aura also fluctuated slightly.

The black smoke that covered his body gradually diminished before disappearing completely, and after the Nen Beast was absorbed, it lost its ability to regenerate.

From Biscuit's perspective, it appeared as though Law had used his Nen Exorcism Ability to remove Stargie's Nen Beast, 'No wonder he dared to take the initiative to make direct contact with the Nen Beast.'

While the others were still struggling against the Nen Beasts, Law had already dealt with his.

He paid no attention to the ongoing battles around him and instead fixed his gaze on Stargie, who continued playing the harp with her head lowered.

Although Post-Mortem Nen can become stronger, they are, after all, the product of death, not a resurrection in the true sense. So it lacked the advantages of life.

While living Nen Users could gradually recover their Aura, Post-Mortem Nen did not possess this trait, so each bit consumed was lost forever.

Law had just absorbed the aura of one Nen Beast. Though the amount wasn't significant, it still meant Stargie's overall Nen had decreased. This is the fatal flaw of the Post-Mortem Nen.

Perhaps there were methods to restore Post-Mortem Nen, but they would require specific conditions or active techniques, unlike the passive recovery abilities of living Nen Users.

Law continued to observe Stargie, yet she remained unresponsive, with her head down, absorbed in playing her harp.

Before long, the others noticed that Law had already dealt with the Nen Beast.

'Did he use a Nen Exorcism Ability to deal with it...' Atomu raised his foot and kicked the Nen Beast away, then glanced at Law before the Nen Beast recovered.

"Law, come help us!"

Uncle Bill narrowly dodged a thrust from a spear-wielding beast and anxiously shouted toward Law.

The regenerative ability of these Nen Beasts was incredibly frustrating, like an unchewable bone that kept forcing itself back into their mouths.

Seeing Law successfully neutralize a Nen Beast, Aya, Luby and others were delighted and asked Law for help.

In their opinion, Law should stand on their side, help them get rid of the Nen Beasts, and then deal with Atomu together.

'Naive...' Atomu sneered in his heart. If Law dared to help Uncle Bill and the others get rid of the Nen Beasts, he would ignore the potential threat of the Nen Beast and kill Law first.

Hearing Uncle Bill and the others' cries for help, Law turned back to glance at them. However, after a moment of silence, he withdrew his gaze and walked towards Stargie.

There are two ways to get rid of the Nen Beasts. One is for him to absorb the Nen Beasts, and the other is to defeat the master, Stargie.

Of the two options, Law chose the latter. The reasoning was simple, proximity advantage.

With Uncle Bill and the others keeping the Nen Beast occupied and being able to bear most of the pressure, this is the perfect opportunity to confront Stargie first.

The reason he did this was because he wanted the gem pendant and the stone harp, or to be more precise, the Nen on these two items.

Seeing that Law ignored them and took the initiative to go towards Stargie instead, Uncle Bill and the others cursed in their hearts.

If Law can get rid of Stargie, the Nen Beasts will also disappear, but whether they can hold on until then is still a question, and Mark was already on the verge of collapse.

"Law, help us get rid of the Nen Beasts first, and then we can deal with that woman together!" Uncle Bill shouted.

"Why are you acting so high and mighty?" Aya said rudely.

Luby, immersed in his silent world, had dragged the Nen Beast into his own rhythm, easily fending off its attacks. He had attempted to strike it down before, but its regeneration ability was simply too infuriating.

As for Mark, he said nothing, as he had no strength left to spare.

Faced with Uncle Bill and others' complain, Law still chose to ignore them.

Seeing Law's stubbornness, Uncle Bill and the others could only curse inwardly again and then concentrate on dealing with the Nen Beasts.

The Nen Beasts were only second-rate in terms of combat ability, but their troublesome regeneration made them a nightmare to deal with.

Although Biscuit was unable to eradicate the Nen Beast, the Nen Beast could not pose a threat to her. However, she deliberately feigned struggling to evade their attacks, putting on an act as if she were having a hard time.

Apart from Law, who had already eliminated a Nen Beast, only Atomu appeared to be handling the situation with ease. He effortlessly toyed with the Nen Beast, though unable to eradicate them completely.

After seeing Law's actions, Atomu remained unfazed and unhurried.

He did not realize how powerful Biscuit was and thought he was the strongest one in the hall, so he was convinced that no matter how events unfolded, he would emerge victorious in the end.

The fact that Law chose not to help Uncle Bill and the others with the beasts, but instead advanced toward Stargie alone, was exactly what Atomu wanted to see.

Once Law engaged Stargie directly, Atomu could use the opportunity to gather intelligence on Stargie's true abilities.

'This trip was definitely worth it.'

Atomu thought to himself, taking a deep breath to suppress his growing excitement.

He didn't want too many things. The gemstone pendant was one goal, and the most valuable item among the burial objects was one of his targets. Now, after seeing Stargie's perfectly preserved form, she also became one of his targets.

Compared to the world-renowned gemstone, Stargie's corpse held even greater value!

Law was unaware of Atomu's thought as he approached Stargie. The black Nen floating surrounding Stargie floated ominously, taking on the faint shape of a humanoid figure. It seemed to be watching Law who was walking towards her.

When Law approached to within a hundred meters, Stargie still maintained her posture without any reaction, continuing to pluck the strings of her harp in a steady rhythm. However, the black Nen around her suddenly surged violently.

A suffocating pressure suddenly arose, pressing toward Law with an oppressive force.

Law's Aura dampened the effects to their weakest level, leaving him unaffected.

After a brief pause, he decided to test the waters and unleashed a crescent-shaped Flying Slash at Stargie.

The Flying Slash, enhanced with the power of God Hand, sliced through the air, aiming directly at her.

Law's goal was to absorb the Nen. Even if he cut Stargie in half, he could restore her later, just as he intended to restore the square palace that Atomu had earlier destroyed.

Before that, what he had to do was to defeat the Nen that controlled Stargie, which might be the Nen left behind by Stargie after her death.

Before the slash could land, Stargie's fingers plucked the strings sharply.

Sound of the Seven Verses: Pluck, Sharp Tone!

Along with the sharp yet natural sound of the harp, a series of black swords shot out from the harp strings, intercepting Law's Flying Slash. The two forces clashed mid-air, their collision triggering a powerful shockwave that sent a whirlwind rippling through the hall.

'It's neutralized...' Law's eyes narrowed slightly.

Just at this moment, the sharp sound of the harp changed again, turning into a soft and pleasant melody.

Sound of the Seven Verses: Strum, Soft Tone!

The invisible soundwaves emanating from the harp rippled through the air toward Law, aiming to envelop him. However, he maintained his Domain, completely nullifying the incoming waves.

Stargie seemed to realize this, and after seeing the soft tones fail, she abruptly stopped playing.

This was the first time that Stargie playing the harp since the battle began.

Among the Seven Verses, only the final one remained, which is the Absolute Sound.

Just as Law was wondering why Stargie suddenly stopped playing, someone attacked him from behind with a loud whistling sound.

Without looking, Law swiftly turned and slashed!

Slash!

The attacker was Mark, and Law's strike cleaved him in half at the waist.

The hall once again echoed with the resumed sound of harp. Even though Mark had been cut in two, he still lunged at Law.

'Controlled, huh...'

Seeing Mark's aura surge dramatically, Law made his judgment. With a rapid series of strikes, he dismembered Mark's limbs and head in an instant, displaying impeccable swordsmanship.

God Hand took effect, and Mark's name now takes up a page.

At the same time, Atomu and Biscuit saw that Law's efficient and precise swordsmanship. It was not flashy or theatrical, but practical and effective.

At this point, every technique Stargie had attempted against Law had been utterly ineffective.