The world seemed to have changed slightly. He Zhao sensed a faint, lifeless substance surrounding him. It was invisible and intangible, yet it spread throughout the room like a spider web.
Of course, this doesn't mean that the substance is harmful to people. Rather, it's because of its properties that it conveys a sense of tranquility, serenity, and immovability.
"Something strange."
He extended his index finger, strained to sense it, and gently touched forward.
"Buzz!"
The next second, the entire room suddenly went dark.
In the air before me, there were lines, or blood vessels, like those in the human body, crisscrossing in front of me.
They vary in thickness and are composed of countless tiny black dots, with each interwoven node emitting a hazy yellow glow.
"What exactly is it?"
His downfall was that he relied entirely on himself along the way, without a proper master to guide and answer his questions about all aspects of cultivation.
[ Spirit Realm Messenger ], activate!
It's definitely not in his nature to leave his " Investigation Technique " unused.
[ The Mind Rift Net: A "web" that permeates the Void, the Spirit Realm, and the universe, composed of numerous nodes and links connecting them. (Note: You can try to take some benefits from it. However, please do not touch the yellow crystals, or even a god cannot save you.)]
" Mind Rift Net "?
No, Simulator, are you just giving me the runaround?
They only gave us a general outline; they didn't provide any useful information.
Moreover, they told me to "get freebies" without explaining in detail how, only giving half the story. I'll never have a partner again!
"Forget it, why should I get angry with a program?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he stared wide-eyed at the Mind Rift Net.
Of course, one knows in their heart that whether or not one can see the "net" has nothing to do with how wide one's eyes are. In reality, it all depends on a strong mental value to "make contact" with the cracked net, but one can't help but stare wide-eyed.
Then, with his full concentration, he finally saw a tiny, almost imperceptible black dot peel away from the veins, dissipating into the Void, drifting away to who knows where.
"Wool, do you mean small dots?"
With a try-it-and-see attitude, he concentrated and attempted to guide the child.
"Buzz--"
An invisible wave spread out, the vast and dense network trembled, and several small black dots fell down.
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There's a saying I'm not sure if I should say.
I thought it would be a huge bunch, but after I took my pants off, this is what I got?
Who do you think you are?!
Black dots drifted down and burrowed into He Zhao's skin.
In an instant, the area touched was filled with a chilling, bone-deep cold, as if it were in a bottomless abyss.
"Boom--"
A deafening roar filled my brain, and an overwhelming, tearing sensation instantly spread throughout my body.
"Damn it!"
Even the Ruthless He Zhao, who possessed exceptional endurance, suddenly felt everything go black before his eyes and collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Before I lost consciousness, one sentence echoed in my mind.
'Miscalculation!'
Simulator are such rip-offs.
I don't know how much time passed, but I slowly woke up.
He clutched his head with both hands and took a deep breath.
"Ouch, that really hurts!"
The feeling was like a nuclear bomb being dropped in and then exploding with a bang. The pain was so intense that it immediately exceeded my threshold, forcing me to faint to avoid further damage.
" Simulator, you'd better give me an explanation."
Before he could finish speaking, he froze.
There's no other reason than that he felt as if he were connected to a "net," from which he could draw upon its power anytime, anywhere.
"Buzz--"
The whole person became hazy and indistinct; the body was no longer substantial but transformed into an intangible granular substance.
He tried to take a step forward; his body felt light and weightless.
"Like Spirit Body, but not quite."
"Slurp--"
Two steps, three steps, from walking to running.
"Splash--"
The obstacles ahead are simply no obstacle.
When it hit the table, the particles on the body that came into contact with it instantly scattered.
Only after passing through it did it re-coagulate.
Subconsciously, I observed my own specific attributes.
[ Gene Strength:???]
[ Gene Constitution:???]
[ Gene Agility: 27.0]
His strength and Constitution were all questionable, only his agility had doubled.
"Brush--"
While running, he ignored the collision with the gate and went straight through.
"Interesting."
He Zhao ran to the courtyard and, with a sudden burst of inspiration, leaped into the ground.
"Rub--"
The human-shaped object, formed from granular matter, dispersed and coalesced into a long dragon, which then floated away in a majestic manner.
He moved with incredible speed, leaving his small courtyard and heading straight for the main hall where guests were received.
Normally, the journey between the two takes at least two or three minutes.
Now, the granulation of the body took only three seconds.
The two people and two gods who were having an awkward conversation in the hall were suddenly interrupted by three other guys who reacted quickly, standing up abruptly with expressions of serious anticipation on their faces.
Only He Wangzu, an ordinary person sitting in the main seat, looked completely bewildered, not understanding what was going on between the two gods and one person who were having such a pleasant conversation.
Immediately afterwards, Master He understood why this had happened.
Because a long, black, granular dragon surged in from mid-air.
"Clang--"
The sword behind Guang Cheng was drawn, and amidst the surging of Qi, a dazzling white light shone from its blade.
"Rub!"
A sword light flashed, seemingly capable of splitting the heavens and earth, and with a whoosh, it sliced through the "Black Dragon," instantly cleaving it in two.
Fortunately, He Zhao is no longer a person, nor does he have any face left, otherwise he would be completely dumbfounded.
He was just testing out his newfound ability, never expecting to be cleaved in two by a single sword strike.
However, the expected pain did not occur.
"Receive!"
With a single sword stroke, Guang Cheng cleaved the "Black Dragon" in two, and with the demeanor of a grandmaster, he sheathed his sword.
Before he could finish, the black particles began to coalesce again.
"???"
Embarrassingly, the Daoist priest dug out a large courtyard with three entrances and three exits with his toes.
"Oh, this."
The Day and Night Wandering Gods almost burst out laughing, but out of consideration for the other party's feelings, they managed to hold it in.
As the granular material fell to the ground, it gradually piled up into a human shape in their bewildered gazes.
" Second Brother?"
He Wangzu looked at the familiar figure and instinctively called out.
When a person is fully formed, the granular matter transforms into flesh and blood.
It's me.
He Zhao remained expressionless, walked to the main seat in the hall, and sat down.
Guang Cheng: "."
An even more awkward atmosphere than before filled the air around everyone.
Why are you showing off?
Can't you just walk in honestly?
The person in question wasn't paying any attention to the Daoist priest at all; instead, their attention was drawn to a pop-up notification in the upper left corner of their field of vision.
[Congratulations, player! You have acquired the exclusive ability of the Mind Ascetic – Dark Matter Transformation!]
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Dark matter!
He seemed to have heard of this thing from a friend in the physics department.
Dark matter is a theoretically proposed form of invisible matter that may exist in the universe. It may be a major component of the universe's matter, but it does not belong to any known type of matter that makes up visible celestial bodies.
Unfortunately, he didn't study physics in college.
'Not necessarily. The Dark Matter Transformation suggested by the Simulator might not be the same kind of physics as the Alliance's. After all, all sorts of supernatural beings and cultivation techniques have popped up in the world these days.'
He didn't pay much attention to it and continued to check the specific attributes of the new ability.
[ Dark Matter Transformation: An essential skill for Mind Ascetic, it transforms the entire body's flesh and blood into granular, observable dark matter. During this time, one is immune to all physical attacks, ignores collisions while moving, and gains double the original speed.]
(Note: Dark Matter Transformation does not grant invincibility. Attribute-based attacks will double the damage you take. Additionally, the longer you remain in Dark Matter Transformation, the deeper it will Erosion your physical body.)
When the Erosion reaches a certain level, you will decompose into dark matter, return to the Mind Rift Net, and become one of the veins that permeate the Void, the Spirit Realm, and the universe.
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Is it strong?
Incredibly strong!
In some ways, it's practically comparable to Immortal Body.
The only downside is that the side effects are a bit scary.
"Splash--"
Second Young Master He, who was sitting in the main seat, once again turned into granular dark matter.
'One, two, three, four, five, six, seven'
'No, it must be transformed into a physical body, otherwise it will be Erosion.'
When he counted to seven, he sensed danger, as if he were falling into Abyss, with an unseen yet perceptible eye watching him.
If we persist, some of the dark matter will completely solidify and become unable to transform into flesh and blood.
'Is this what Erosion is?'
While Divine Skill are great, they should be used with caution.
Everyone looked at the Second Young Master He, who had changed once again, and every single one of them had a conflicted expression on their face.
Especially Guang Cheng himself, Eldest Brother, do you really need to remind me that I just slashed you with my sword?
Thinking about someone's behavior, he suddenly felt a bit awkward.
It wasn't a chair beneath my buttocks, but Mountain of Blades.
Never forget that the person in front of you is a ruthless character that even the City God can't handle.
'Fine, at worst it'll cost me some money.'
Thinking of this, he reached into his robes and pulled out a white porcelain bottle, a look of heartache appearing on his face.
He Zhao, with his experimental skills, didn't even notice the Daoist priest's changing expression.
'Adding the three seconds it took me to get from the courtyard to the main hall, I can only Dark Matter Transformation for a maximum of ten seconds. Beyond that, I'll suffer from Erosion. The mental value of Gene Leap is 10; the two are definitely related, it's not a coincidence.'
As I was thinking, suddenly everything went dark.
He looked up and saw Guang Cheng holding a porcelain bottle with a pained expression, handing it to him.
"Give."
"?"
No, what does that mean? I don't understand.
"It was wrong of me to strike you with my sword earlier. This bottle of pills took me forty-nine days to refine; it is extremely rare and precious. Consider it an apology!"
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To be honest, He the Person. He would rather not have it.
Grass, a type of plant.
What kind of person do you take me for?
I'm the kind of person who's petty and holds grudges.
"Even if both are settled."
Guang Cheng slammed the porcelain bottle on the table and fled back to his seat.
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I'm fucking piss!
[ Spirit Realm Messenger ], activated.
[ The All-Purpose Great Tonic Pill: A pill refined by Alchemy Prodigy, its medicinal power is extremely potent; it can heal injuries. (Note: Originally, a batch could produce thirty pills, but they are condensed into one. While its healing effect is excellent, the immense medicinal power, if not released in time, can cause the consumer to explode!)]
They say no, but their actions tell a different story.
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Guang Cheng, are you deliberately trying to harm me?
A complete tonic? Bah!
Why not rename it to " Self-Destruct Pill" or "Doomed Pill "?
"It's useless to me. How about this? I'm very interested in your < Alchemy Cauldron Technique >. How about we exchange cultivation insights?"
Indeed, with the Super Speed Regeneration Badge, his need for Healing Medicine is practically nonexistent.
"!!"
How do you know my alchemy method is called " The Alchemy Cauldron Technique "?
"And you two, I'm equally interested in the magic of the Day and Night Wandering Gods."
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The two Incense God looked at each other, not because they looked down on Second Young Master He.
Even if a young person is very strong, what skills do they actually have?
Seemingly sensing their doubts, He Zhao took a sip of tea and slowly spoke.
"In martial arts, I possess the ' Bronze Man Stance ' that strengthens the muscles and bones of a strong man, the ' Ancient God Breathing Technique ' that can split Mountain Splitter and shatter rocks with a single strike, and the ' Hundred Beasts Fist ' that imitates the hunting of Hundred Beasts."
Qi Refiner, I possess the < Qi Assimilation Method >, which allows for rapid progress; the < Spirit Silence Technique >, which kills without a trace; and the < Paper Figurine Technique >, which creates countless substitute Paper Figure.
I won't even mention the miscellaneous arts, like the physical enhancement Art of Medicine Making," the identification of all poisons in " Toxicology," or the advanced " Pharmacology "—you'd never learn any of those in your entire life.
More brutal, self-serving Evil Dao methods include the " Flesh and Blood Extraction Method." There are even "One Hundred and Eight Techniques of the Chamber for Enhancing Bedroom Pleasure."
After saying that, he turned to look at the two stunned gods and one person and said again.
"What would you like to learn?"
"No, really?"
Guang Cheng seems a bit like he's trying to fool people; he admits that Second Young Master He is a genius.
But how old are you? How do you know so much?
A person's energy is limited. He's only eighteen years old, so why should he know more than all of us combined?
"Cough cough."
He Wangzu coughed, interrupting their conversation.
" Second Brother, um. I'm asking for a good friend of mine. Is it too late for someone around 45 or 46 years old to learn the ' One Hundred and Eight Techniques of the Chamber '?"
Everyone: "."
Grandpa, you're truly young at heart despite your age!
"Why are you looking at me? I'm asking for a friend." Master He, his face flushed, couldn't help but argue. "You lost here, can't you ask a question? What law in the Great Qing Nation forbids people from asking questions?"
"At your age, can you even get it up? Take a break, don't make trouble for yourself." He sneered mercilessly at his cheapskate father's question.
"Bullshit! I haven't even asked you yet. I've never had a maidservant with you since you were a child. Where did you learn the ' One Hundred and Eight Techniques of the Chamber ' from? If you don't explain yourself clearly to me today, believe me, I'll beat you to death, you lecherous bastard!"
Absolutely! At only eighteen, he's already mastered 108 positions. How could he be so proficient in so many positions without having slept with hundreds of women?
He Zhao: "."
That's it, he really can't explain himself.
In all honesty, I was a paragon of virtue and integrity in my past life.
He'd never even touched a girl's hand, let alone visited Brothel.
"Tell me? Can't say anything now?"
He Wangzu said arrogantly, "No matter how awesome you are, you're still just a son."
"Wait a minute, I'll draw out all 108 styles for you."
Okay, you guys chat.
The old man immediately shut up, his imposing manner instantly diminishing.
Day and Night Wandering Gods: "."
Daoist Guang Cheng: "."
What an odd father and son!