Based on past experience, the Mind Network could only be established between Ascendants. Ordinary people could not use it.
Moreover, both parties had to willingly intend to establish the connection. If either side was unwilling, the other could not forcibly complete it.
The parasite before Guan Tong had also been transformed from an ordinary person, not an Ascendant.
And it certainly had no desire to establish a connection. How the Mind Network could function under such circumstances was exactly what Guan Tong was curious about.
Mind Power surged forth with his thoughts and touched the parasite's forehead.
The instant it began operating in the form of a Mind Network, an intense response appeared.
Guan Tong felt scene after scene enter his consciousness along with his Mind Power.
Within those fragmented, chaotic images were towering circular halls everywhere, with countless figures moving through them.
Along with the images, whispers rang out one after another.
"Join us..."
"Join our wonderful family..."
These voices were similar to what he had heard during the Parasite from Beyond the Stars rule period. But to his surprise, unlike before, his thoughts could be transmitted over this time.
Just like... two Ascendants who had established a connection.
In an instant, Guan Tong understood!
"The connection isn't being established with the parasite's body... but with the spore..."
With a single thought of "disconnect," all the images and sounds in his mind abruptly ceased and vanished.
Guan Tong withdrew his hand and Shadow. The parasite, freed from its restraints, collapsed onto the bed. It had fainted the moment the connection was established.
"What did you discover?"
Zhang Minglu asked. He could tell that Guan Tong had found the key.
Guan Tong turned around and looked at the two of them.
"The Mind Network can indeed identify parasites. But what