At Da Shen Research Institute, Part One

"Man and vehicle as one!"

Just as Ron had expected, Katy was able to move at the last second.

The moment the incantation, which conformed to the customs of this world, was recited, the body, which could only move its eyelids, appeared out of thin air above the Fairy Ship and merged with it.

A dazzling rainbow flashed by.

The seemingly endless 100-meter track for Ron was traversed by the Fairy Ship, which reached the finish line before the still-moving Victory Rush could break through the barrier of the water flow and reach the Moon God.

"Fifth place! Katy's Fairy Ship came in fifth place, what a dramatic turn of events!"

("Why Katy?" Ginny, like most of the audience, was very puzzled.)

(Magneto is a fragment of Carrow's Soul Fragment. Susan and Hoshikage Ken 'awaken' before Katy, but Katy later surpasses them.)

("The difference in abilities," Harry said. "Katy's ability focuses on changing herself and is not suppressed by the power of the Dash.")

"Next up in sixth place is [Victory Rush]!"

"What a pity, the Moon God was just one step away."

"The last to arrive at the arena was Ron's [The Spider]!"

With the commentary from the Dash, the competition came to an end.

At the heart of the waterspout, the only calm spot in this sea area.

The top six racers stood on the podium to receive the Dash Award.

"Congratulations on your ranking." Magneto looked at Hoshikage Ken, "But it's a ranking unrelated to the World Cup."

"Yes," Hoshikage Ken forced a smile, "It's a pity my racing career will end in the summer season."

His gaze fell upon his ancestor, who was enacting the story.

"My car is the Victory Rush, and the real Victory Rush will be born in the Summer Race."

"Born?" Magneto asked, puzzled.

"Rush God of War, Victory Rush, Cyclone Rush, and then Leaping Rush," said Hoshikage Ken. "It is said that in the distant past, the ancestral Soul of the Car had even more powerful forms: Lightning Charge, Bison Charge, Winged Charge, and finally, the Great Rush."

"I've heard it," Ron said, raising his hand. "The blue-haired guys around me are shouting 'xx tornado' and it's one of those things you're talking about."

"The most interesting thing about the Great Rush is that it's square and very big. The motor is in the front, and the rear is like a revolver. There are rotating cylinders on each side, and it also comes with a very cool muzzle. It can accelerate by firing bullets."

"The Rush God of War was originally the name of a powerful revolver, and this form might be more in line with the nature of your ancestors. However..." Magneto looked at Ron with some surprise, noting that in wizarding culture guns are simply metal wands, "You know about guns?"

Ron coughed in annoyance. "Lizard man."

Magneto instantly understood; he then remembered that Ron also possessed Skrull memories.

The Skrull on Earth were used as agents by Nick Fury, that black Nick Fury.

Although these memories were erased by Ralph, they were regained as he became Champion and his body from both worlds merged.

The small talk with Hoshikage Ken didn't last long.

Through this competition, the four have realized their level in this world.

Training drivers is now urgent; the only question is which research institute to choose.

"Should we go to the Da Shen or the Earth House?" the uncle said. "Why not broaden our thinking and go to both?"

"You can do that?" Ron was shocked.

"Of course that's possible." The uncle nodded. "You are the Informed One. To the Informed One, they seem like irreconcilable enemies. But over the long years, they have long since reconciled."

"Where should we go first?" Magneto asked.

"Da Shen," the uncle said, "Maybe someone told you that you should lay a solid foundation here in Tsuchiya, fully unleash the potential of your Soul of the Car, and then go to the Da Shen to learn killing techniques."

"But you are different. Perhaps in the eyes of others, you are the standard Da Shen drivers."

"They kill without hesitation, and all their skills are aimed at people, striving to create the greatest destruction, rather than at cars, trying to make the cars run faster."

"That's what I thought at first too."

"But after watching your matches, I realized that you don't even know how to kill people better."

"It only utilizes the outward manifestation of the car's spirit, which is superfluous and extremely cumbersome."

"Since you are so talented at killing and causing destruction."

"Let's go to the Da Shen first."

The old man's words kept echoing in the minds of the four people until they arrived at the Da Shen Research Institute—a huge active volcano—and then the sound stopped.

"Right here?" Ron frowned, he could feel the scorching heat coming from the other side of the tunnel. "Right inside an active volcano. I thought it would be something more special, on Mars."

In the Starry World, Phoebe's home is on Mars.

This is a world where a spring season is about to take us to the moon, and one of the oldest and most cutting-edge research institutes is located on Earth.

(Ginny, Ron's sister, saw through Ron's thoughts. "How superficial. Earth, as the mother planet, naturally has more precious land. He probably forgot that the top two Magic University are both on Earth.")

As you enter the tunnel, you are greeted by a silvery-white metallic floor and a transparent glass wall at the end.

Through the glass wall, you can see the bubbling, scorching lava, and the tubular racetrack extending from the lava.

This gave them a sense of déjà vu, as if they were still in the ninja world.

"Welcome to the Da Shen Research Institute."

A voice appeared out of nowhere behind the four of them. Turning around, they saw a bald man wearing white mechanical earmuffs, pink lenses, and a white lab coat.

The four were not surprised; when they first arrived in this world, the Dash were just as elusive.

"I am the Da Shen." The bald man looked at Ron first. "I am a sentimental person, having lived through a hundred million years."

"You're too late. If it were before, you probably would have only been able to find my research institute on the sun."

"The sun?" Ron's eyes nearly popped out. "You have a research institute on the sun, yet you moved to Earth, to an ordinary volcano."

"It's unremarkable, but it was the very first Da Shen's Research Institute." The Da Shen snapped his the Snap.

Another silver metal wall transformed into a screen, and scenes of the four players killing and destroying each other during the game began to play.

"The characteristics of your Soul of the Car Power are all very interesting."

"And the way you kill people is clean, efficient, and without the slightest hesitation."

"Your way of manifesting the Soul of the Car Power is also very sophisticated."

"A force that resides in the brain and is entirely idealistic, yet travels through the body's energy channels, subverting the rules of physics."

"Magic," Harry said.

"Connecting mind and body, possessing the potential to create all things."

("Chakra.")

"A power derived from the physical body, primarily exerted through different effects depending on the circuits and speeds of energy travel within energy channels."

("Internal Energy.")

"Based on cellular friction and the will to ignite one's own magnetic field, one can master the power of extreme destructive force and creativity."

("The Magnetic Field Rotation.")

"A power born from a unique genetic structure."

("[Compound V], Inhumans / Mutants gene, Bloodline Limit.")

"Five mature power systems," the Da Shen sighed, "But they are all too incompatible, too biased towards humans. They have overlooked the true source of power— the Soul of the Car."

"You should have displayed greater strength and faster speed."

"If you can do what I say, you might be able to compete with drivers from the ancient times."

"What should we do?" Ron pressed.

"Your biggest Da Shen is that you haven't even accepted the Soul of the Car. When your car is running, although your body is one with it, your forces are still clearly separate."

"An energy source split in two, and then each went its own way."

"That's so stupid."

"What should I do?" Ron asked.

"Keep yourself in sync with the car," the Da Shen. "Keep running on the track until you forget who you are."

"Don't worry about eating. When the Soul of the Car is running, it is essentially generating energy, not consuming it."

The side gate connecting to the track has been opened.

"Yes." Ron nodded, summoning the car and preparing to enter when the Da Shen interrupted, "Do it again. Do you even have the spirit of a mini racer?"

"Come forth, [The Spider]!"

"Speak loudly!"

"Come out, [The Spider]!" Ron shouted.

A green flash appeared on the track.

"And then," the Da Shen reminded him.

"Man and machine as one!" Ron shouted.

To his surprise, he found it actually worked; his body had automatically converted into energy, enveloping the car and then merging into it.

The side door closed again, leaving only the roar of the Green Spider's motor.

"And what about us?" Magneto asked.

The Da Shen looked Magneto up and down for a long time. "Your immortality has been activated. The scarlet markings representing Carrow on your Soul of the Car form are the best proof."

"[Dance of Death] is the most suitable [Car Skill] for you," he paused the video on the screen on the red tornado created by Carrow's wave of his hand, and the demon's mouth formed by the appearance of scarlet arcs of electricity, "It has been perfectly combined with the characteristics of your Soul of the Car Power."

"Do I possess, or have mastered, the [power of immortality]?" Magneto asked.

The Da Shen scoffed, "Of course I have it. What nonsense are you spouting? This is thanks to Hoshikage Gō. Carrow and Hoshikage Gō are sworn enemies. The Killing Intent he emitted activated the part of your Soul of the Car that belonged to Carrow."

"Of course, it's mostly because Carrow's Soul Fragment are no longer available."

"No one will compete with you for the ownership of the power of immortality."

"Then what should I do?" Magneto asked.

"Suicide," the Da Shen said. "Jump directly into the lava, abandon all power protecting your body, and commit suicide. Repeat the process of death and rebirth from the Soul of the Car."

"Reaching a level where you can reliably use [Dance of Death]."

The other side opens.

A scorching heat emanated from inside.

Thump--

Magneto jumped right in.

(Many viewers covered their eyes.)

(Even without the protection of power, Magneto's body did not melt in the magma. Instead, his skin became scorched, his eyeballs wrinkled, his hair curled, and the overflowing fat crackled as it came into contact with the magma.)

(But the faint, ethereal image of the silver-haired youth appearing above his head proved that the torture he had endured was not in vain.)

The Da Shen looked back in surprise, "It's actually possible to remove the body's protection."

Removing your body's protective gear temporarily isn't a big deal; the difficulty is simply watching your opponent punch you right in the eye without blinking.

But this is what Magneto accomplished.

It's like peeling off your own skin with your own hands, without your body reacting with any pain whatsoever.

The Da Shen thought Magneto would have to try millions or tens of millions of times to succeed, but he succeeded on the first try.

"When is it considered a success?" Susan's eye twitched.

"Carrow's illusion has completely solidified," the Da Shen said casually.

("Why can his expressions be so rich and free?")

("His eyes showed no signs of fatigue.")

("Just like a normal person.")

("What's going on?")

(.)

(Some viewers noticed the blind spot.)

("What's going on?" Sophie, who was generally opposed to everything in this world, couldn't help but become curious because Madison was interested.)

("He has a daughter. She was Eternity fixture in his life," Basil said. "And unlike Gō's son, she's still alive.")

("As times changed, the script of fate ended with the first World Cup. Gō's son was born after that. But she existed in the script before that, she just didn't appear on screen.")

("The changing times have given her freedom, but at the same time she possesses the enduring qualities of Eternity role.")

("Unlike Gō's son, who can only experience birth, aging, illness, and death like a normal person.")

("And as a villain, the Da Shen can vent his emotions through various acts of destruction.")

("He wasn't as unlucky as Uncle Zuo Shang, because he has a fixed character setting, and the shop is a place that Gō Lie frequent, so he can only stay in the shop almost all the time outside of the plot.")

("Plus, he wasn't a driver, and he only appeared on camera later.")

("Because his drivers come from all over the world and can travel all over the globe, he naturally wouldn't get tired of that freedom.")

("If the script hadn't determined that he was destined to lose to Tsuchiya, and if his daughter hadn't supported him in creating the Soul of the Car to rebel against the script of fate, he would have had no reason to rebel at all.")

Susan and Katy also noticed the difference in the Da Shen.

But they only see this as a character setting of Da Shen, whose expressions are already quite rich.

What they care about more now is...

What do we need to do?

"Aren't we in the same situation?"

The Da Shen glanced at the two of them a few times and said, "They are the same."

He told Susan, "Although your genetic energy is stranger, that's not a factor."

Videos of the two players competing began to fill the entire screen.

"Katy, your integration with the space and the car is beautiful; Susan, the force field you create that is independent of the space is also very interesting."

"But you all made the same mistake."

"The Soul of the Car Technique are too 'human' and forget to focus on the car."

"In actual use, it appears at first glance to be a killer technique targeting drivers."

"But in reality, it's superfluous."

"You need to think about why you should first convert the Soul of the Car Power into your own external power, and then use energy application techniques based on that external power."

"Soul of the Car Power to replace the power of external manifestation?" Katy asked.

"What should we do?" Susan asked, puzzled.

They had heard this from the older man as well.

They understood the logic.

But their situation is different from that of drivers in this world.

Their outward power is the source of their true extraordinary power.