Saving the World in an Apocalypse-Style Text Game-Chapter 869 - 411: Star Spirit’s Shell, Star Destruction Magic Array

Star Spirit had been on guard secretly for a long time, never seeing the Starlight Priest make a single suspicious move, yet it did not let down its vigilance, still remaining on high alert.

The excruciating pain from the chest surgery without anesthesia was unbearable for ordinary people.

Even as a top-tier Star Mage, Star Spirit’s mental strength was extremely powerful, but its physical body remained fragile.

Following the opening of the sternum, sawing through the chest bone, and lifting the rib cage, this series of surgical procedures caused Star Spirit to sweat profusely from the intense pain, yet it didn’t utter a sound.

The further the surgery progressed, the more vigilant and defensive it became.

Next came the most critical part, excising the heart and transplanting the "eyeball-heart," then proceeding with vascular anastomosis.

Normally, a special drug would be injected beforehand to slow the heartbeat and blood flow, to minimize surgical damage.

But Star Spirit firmly refused any drug injections, modifying the procedure so the Starlight Priest would transplant the heart while using healing skills to continuously regenerate its blood...

This was the crucial moment. If the Starlight Priest deliberately delayed after the heart was removed, it would only take a few seconds for Star Spirit to die.

Star Spirit dared not relax its guard. If it died during the surgery, it was determined to take the Starlight Priest down with it, no matter what.

Normally, undergoing surgery would result in a large increase in spirituality.

However, if any foul play occurred during the operation, the hefty price of life for a life would be paid.

It believed that any sane person would know which option to choose, and it did not trust that the Starlight Priest would be so loyal to that superior as to sacrifice its own life.

And indeed, the Starlight Priest carried out the transplant meticulously, continually casting healing spells throughout to maintain Star Spirit’s vitality.

Through the removal of the old heart, the implantation of the new one, and the healing of the chest wound, the Starlight Priest didn’t make any untoward move.

Its suspended heart finally relaxed, and the "Star Destruction Magic Array," which had been covertly at the ready, ultimately had no chance to be released.

[...]

[Star Spirit pressed its left chest and sat up, feeling the robust vitality and tremendous physical strength from the brand-new "eyeball-heart."]

[Despite its strength being far superior to that of its original heart, it still fell short of expectations.]

[Even if it were transplanted into a top-tier Star Realm Envoy, those demigod figures, it wouldn’t be possible to break the limit and ascend to godhood.]

[It looked at you suspiciously, inquiring about the reason.]

[You slightly smiled as you explained that this was the key to your success in overcoming the challenges of the "eyeball-heart."]

[Typical transplant surgeries just involved the removal and transplantation of a new heart, with the recipient only hoping their body was strong enough to endure the immense burden of the new heart, or else they would die instantly from blood vessel ruptures throughout the body.]

[However, this "eyeball-heart" was different. After your modifications, all of the heart’s great power was fully suppressed, only to be released slowly, reinforcing the body through cycle after cycle of blood circulation.]

[When the body reached a certain level of enhancement, the heart’s powerful forces would release into the next phase, continuously strengthening the host’s physique.]

[Until the host’s physique was fortified to the apex and could fully bear the heart’s load, it would unleash all its energy.]

[If it didn’t believe you, it could feel for itself.]

[Hearing your explanation, Star Spirit, clutching its chest, silently felt the sensations...]

[Indeed, it discerned that each heartbeat was stronger than the last; every time it pumped blood throughout the body to complete a circulation round, it could feel its physique gradually growing stronger.]

[Star Spirit couldn’t help but marvel, saying it was a stroke of genius. No wonder even the Stars’ High Priest couldn’t solve the problem of the heart, yet you had managed to do so.]

[As it spoke, its gaze fixated on you, the admiration in its eyes slowly dissipating, turning to an undisguised, somber intent to kill.]

[Star Spirit’s hand slightly lifted, its ring faintly glowing with light...]

[As the only person who knew about the "eyeball-heart," killing you would cover up all the secrets, and it could even take back the purse of spirituality and the incredibly valuable "Star Core Crystal" from your possession.]

[Seeing this, you quickly reminded that if it felt the heart releasing energy too quickly or excessively at the next stage, making it unbearable, it could come to you again, and you would help it adjust...]

[Upon hearing this, Star Spirit stilled, then its somber expression vanished. It smiled, and its lifted hand naturally patted your shoulder, saying it would trouble the Starlight Priest in the future.]

[You also smiled, asking if Star Spirit would tell you the Decryption Spell now that the transplant surgery was completed as agreed.]

[It shook its head, telling you that since the effects of the "eyeball-heart" hadn’t been fully released yet, the agreement wasn’t ripe for fulfillment.]

[When it had full control over the "eyeball-heart," it would definitely tell you the Decryption Spell.]

[Saying so, Star Spirit stood up from the surgical table and, without looking back, pushed open the door of the Transplant Room and left, seemingly eager to test the bodily enhancements brought by the new heart.]

[Your smile remained unchanged; arms crossed, you watched Star Spirit depart...]

[...]

[The way Star Spirit tested its physical strength was straightforward; upon returning to the first floor of the building, it dragged the female Star Mage back up to the fourth-floor office...]