Reborn with Infinity Money System, I was Worshipped by All Universes!-Chapter 124 - -Absorbing It Means Death?（Don’t buy next 3 chapters)）

"This rule was set by Velen. You know as well as I do that even Lord Anastasia can’t control him."

The pressure radiating from Clinton was overwhelming, but Victoria had no other option—she could only use Velen as a shield.

"Velen?"

Clinton was momentarily stunned. He knew Velen had many eccentric and unconventional habits.

But he couldn’t understand—why was Velen specifically targeting him? In his impression, Velen wasn’t that kind of person.

"What right does he have to stop me from entering?"

Although his tone was still questioning, the moment he realized it was Velen’s decision, his initial anger was somewhat subdued.

Velen was far too enigmatic.

And the powerful figures behind him—such as the red-haired one-eyed man—were existences beyond Clinton’s comprehension.

Despite his frustration, he still had a sense of fear toward Velen.

Seeing Clinton’s persistence, Victoria sighed and said seriously:

"Velen said that if you absorb the incense… you’ll die."

Clinton scoffed in disdain, not believing a word of it.

"Die? Do you know who I am? I’m an Ascended Rank Lv9 Awakener! There’s no one in this realm capable of killing me!"

However, just as he finished speaking, his expression suddenly shifted.

As if realizing something, his eyes widened in shock, and his voice turned urgent:

"Victoria… what exactly are you burning as incense?"

He was at Ascended Rank Lv9. If he advanced any further and ascended to the Upper Plane Universe, he might truly face immediate death!

After all, the Sunlord’s power was beyond imagination.

The mere thought of facing such an entity was terrifying. A single thought from the Sunlord could obliterate him.

Normally, ascending required other rare and valuable materials to aid in the transition.

Such materials were exceedingly scarce—he had spent years searching, yet found nothing.

But then he thought about it…

To others, such resources might be unimaginably rare.

But to Velen?

Velen was someone who could pull out treasures at will.

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Even Owen had once mentioned Soul Stones!

If Velen had explicitly warned Victoria to keep Clinton away, then there was a high probability that the incense was made from Soul Stones!

The realization sent a shiver down Clinton’s spine.

Confirmation of His Worst Fear

Without hesitation, Clinton unleashed his powerful soul force.

Like a gust of wind sweeping through fallen leaves, his spiritual perception instantly enveloped the courtyard, taking in everything inside.

What he saw left him utterly stunned.

"It’s really a Soul Stone!"

Although he had never personally seen one before, he had read about them in historical records.

Comparing the powder Victoria was grinding to those descriptions, there was no doubt—this was indeed Soul Stone ground into dust!

"No wonder Velen won’t let me near it…"

Confirming that the fragrance stimulating his soul was from Soul Stone, Clinton’s expression grew even more solemn.

For most people, Soul Stones could aid in soul transformation and potential ascension.

But for him, it wasn’t good news at all!

"Victoria, this stuff is incredibly valuable. You should absorb as much of it as you can, and let the others in Fortress do the same. But as for me… I’ll pass, for now."

He sighed deeply, his face conflicted.

As long as the Sunlord reigned in the Upper Plane Universe, he had no desire to ascend. Ascension would be suicide!

Victoria’s Confusion

"Senator Clinton, is this stuff really that valuable?"

Victoria’s brows furrowed in confusion.

After all, the Soul Stone Velen had given her was so massive, practically the size of a house. It didn’t seem rare at all!

Faced with her question, Clinton was momentarily speechless.

Soul Stone!

This was Soul Stone!

For Awakeners seeking ascension, Soul Stones were priceless treasures—worth any cost!

Having one greatly increased the chance of ascending to the Upper Plane Universe!

Even if one failed to ascend, absorbing a Soul Stone would significantly strengthen the soul, improving the chances of a future ascension.

This was common knowledge among Ascended Rank Awakeners.

It was understandable that Victoria didn’t know—she hadn’t reached the Ascended Rank yet and had likely never encountered a Soul Stone before.

Even he was seeing one for the first time in reality.

Victoria respected Clinton’s judgment, but she simply couldn’t see how the Soul Stone was anything special.

After all, the one she had was… enormous.

To prove her point, she casually retrieved the Soul Stone Essence that Velen had given her from her storage bag.

A Soul-Crushing Revelation

Boom!

A heavy Soul Stone Essence crashed onto the courtyard floor with a deep, resonant thud.

The sound was so intense that it seemed to shake Clinton’s very soul.

His breath hitched.

The massive object before him… was really a Soul Stone?!

Clinton felt an existential crisis creeping in.

From what he knew, Soul Stones were supposed to be about the size of a palm.

But this?

This house-sized Soul Stone was beyond comprehension!

Yet the longer he looked at it, the more he felt his soul being refined—just by being near it.

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His entire body felt numb.

Without another word, he turned and walked away.

Victoria watched his retreating figure in confusion.

What just happened?

Why did Senator Clinton suddenly look like he had suffered a major blow?

She hadn’t said anything offensive… had she?

"Forget it. I’ll just keep burning the incense. Clinton said it’s beneficial for all of us, and I can feel my soul growing stronger.

"It’s like… I’m getting smarter!"

With that thought, Victoria went back to grinding the Soul Stone into powder and feeding it into the incense burner.

The Perspective of an Outsider

"How powerful is this Fortress… and how terrifying is Velen?

"A Soul Stone this massive… how did he even get it?"

Clinton had barely left when Ethan—short and with hands clasped behind his back—walked into the courtyard.

The moment he arrived, a rich, intoxicating fragrance filled his senses.

"What an incredible scent! Victoria, what kind of incense is this? I never knew you had such skills!"

Victoria grinned. "Mentor, I just found a fun new hobby!"

"If you like it, you can stay here and relax. It’s great for clearing the mind."

Ethan nodded.

After consuming far too many potions today, he really needed to unwind.

He settled into a lounge chair in the courtyard, breathing in the soothing aroma.

But moments later, his eyes widened in shock.

His gaze locked onto the incense burner.

"No wonder this incense is so calming… it’s made from Soul Stone!"

Ethan was utterly speechless.

As a Master Blacksmith, he had encountered countless rare materials—Soul Stone being among them.

Not only was it invaluable to Awakeners, but it was also immensely useful for forgers and alchemists.

A strengthened soul meant heightened efficiency in everything!

But Soul Stones were meant to be absorbed slowly, bit by bit.

Burning them as incense? That barely retained one-tenth of their essence—it was insanely wasteful!

"This is truly a legendary Soul Stone…"

"Just inhaling its aroma brings immense benefits. If we bask in it long-term, our souls might undergo complete transformation."

"This came from Velen, didn’t it? Only a super-tycoon like him would have something this rare… and then waste it like this!"

Ethan sighed.

Sometimes, the world just wasn’t fair.

Countless people desperately sought after Soul Stones, but to some… they were disposable luxuries.

Meanwhile, Clinton, who had walked some distance away, hesitated.

He gritted his teeth and turned back—he needed to convince Victoria to stop wasting this treasure.

But before he could speak, he heard Ethan muttering:

"Well, whatever. It’s wasteful, sure, but doesn’t this extravagance suit Velen perfectly?"