The Heart of the Universe continued, declaring huffily, "Moreover, the direct usage of liquid is too strong, as the body would not be able to absorb it. Also, the more it acc.u.mulates, the more adverse effects it'll have on the body. Only if the body is first made strong enough, could the direct usage of the liquid have a more powerful effect."

The Heart of the Universe continued sharing disdain for Collic's method. "Master, its powers are not as infinite as they look now. In fact, the energy in its body is as bloated as a fat man, and the actual amount of energy it could use is miniscule, which will certainly cause some issues for future evolution."

In other words, Collic's body was fit and strong only on the surface. However, the actual energy in his body was just like a fat man that had eaten too much. As such, the body was indeed full of calories, but these calories would never be converted to energy.

Collic was in this state now, but was unaware of it and merely thought that it was powerful, so the demon felt good about itself. Steve did not intend to tell Collic that Collic did not possess the Heart of the Universe and was unable to attain a perfect evolutionary plan like Steve's. After all, Steve was not about to let the demon know that Steve's growth potential was destined to surpa.s.s the demon's!

"So that's how the liquid should be used! I was afraid it was poisonous, so I kept the liquid and didn't dare drink it. What a pity!" Steve said, as he took out a can of the seven-colored energy serum.

After getting ahold of the seven-colored egg, the Heart of the Universe was unable to a.n.a.lyze its real effects. However, the Heart of the Universe had a way to encourage the growth of the seven-colored egg, allowing it to produce even more magical liquid. Therefore, their output of the seven-colored liquid was much larger than Collic's.

"You've saved up so much of it!" Collic exclaimed, while looking at the seven-colored energy serum, saliva flowing immediately in its mouth. In fact, the demon felt the urge to s.n.a.t.c.h it away!

"Now, I am very curious as to how you, Lord Collic, managed to obtain such a precious treasure..." Steve said. "As long as you tell me, I'll give the seven-colored liquid to you."

Collic hesitated for a moment, then finally, as it was tempted by the seven-colored energy serum, said, "Actually, I was just a common demon, living in the eastern part of the Magical Beast Mountains. There was an ancient monument in the eastern mountain range, which had attracted a large number of strong beings. I remember that two men, both of Ares level, were fighting over some treasure. While everyone was distracted by the extraordinary battle, I snuck into the ruins and quickly stole the treasure away..." Collic spoke with cunning eyes.

Steve listened carefully, but did not believe all of the demon's words.

This was because most demons could not be believed. In fact, those who had trusted the words of the demons in the past were now all buried in the graveyard! Though the entirety of Collic's testimony surely could not be believed, some of the information was at least worth exploring.

"Even if you knew this information, it would be of no use to you, as you will not leave this place alive today!" Collic sneered.

Steve sighed. "Since I'm doomed anyways, it's better to be an informed ghost than to become a confused ghost. At least I'd know how I'm to die."

"Hahaha, an informed ghost!" Collic repeated the words with a complacent smile. "Twenty minutes have pa.s.sed, so you should return the treasure to me now."

Steve looked at the time, seeing that 20 minutes had indeed pa.s.sed while they were having their conversation. His heart sank.

It has already been so long! Why are the rescue forces not here yet?

"Oh, you can't expect the others to help you," Collic said with a cold smile. "Did you think I wouldn't be able to see past your little tricks?"