Conceptualizing the Nature Authority, Hang City Nature Reserve

As she spoke, Huo Yu's voice gradually faded, her eyes gazing blankly at Bai Xuan, who remained completely unresponsive.

"You—you don't actually think you can do that, do you?"

"Of course not! What are you thinking?"

Bai Xuan retorted, annoyed.

His ability was [Nature Authority], not some conceptual [Nature Authority]!

It wasn't as if he could just say, "This is also nature," and use it however he pleased! Don't mistake his [Nature Authority] for true Invincibility!

If one were to follow that logic, a black hole would also be a part of nature—could he just conjure one up with his bare hands? How could that be possible!

Bai Xuan thought this to himself, only to recall the line in the template the Chat Group had built for him: "Sometimes, you can also choose to be idealistic."

I shouldn't be able to do that, right?

[Nature Authority] was merely an authority granted by Earth; even if he could use it outside the planet, it couldn't possibly be as powerful as it was on Earth. How could he achieve such a thing? It was simply impossible!

But why did he have the lingering feeling that he "might actually be able to do it"?

"Chat Group, our Superpowers are just a result of Earth, and you only awakened the Reiki Revival, right? You didn't mix anything else into it, did you?"

"Ding. Aside from awakening Earth's Reiki Revival, the Chat Group has not utilized any other power. The members' Superpowers are also the favor of Earth Consciousness and have nothing to do with the Chat Group."

The Chat Group confirmed Bai Xuan's thoughts, and he let out a sigh of relief.

Without the power of the Chat Group, his [Nature Authority] was truly just [Nature Authority]. Things like using abilities in a conceptual way—like in manga—or conjuring black holes with his bare hands were simply impossible for [Nature Authority] to achieve.

Conjuring a black hole might be possible later on, once Earth became more powerful due to the Reiki Revival and his [Nature Authority] reached a higher level, but the manga-style stuff was absolutely impossible!

"Ding. Although the Chat Group has not used any power other than the Reiki Revival, the member's ability, [Nature Authority], is not the simple power of nature that the member believes it to be."

"Ding. Reminder to the member: Earth is the most special existence among the Myriad Worlds, and thus the power bestowed by Earth is the most special power in the Myriad Worlds. Once the member becomes a god, the host's ability will truly display its full might."

Just as Bai Xuan had convinced himself that his ability was merely a simple gift from Earth, the Chat Group's cold, mechanical voice rang in his ears once more. The content left him at a loss for words.

What did it mean that Earth was the most special existence in the Myriad Worlds?

What did it mean that the power bestowed by Earth was the most special in the Myriad Worlds?

What did it mean that [Nature Authority] would only truly display its might after he became a god? What was he using now? A drop in the bucket?!

With those few sentences from the Chat Group, Bai Xuan truly felt as if he might actually be capable of conceptual abilities in the future.

Become a god? How does one become a god?

And what exactly is your definition of a god anyway!

Huo Yu was unaware of Bai Xuan's complex internal state. After hearing his words, she patted her chest and said with relief:

"I almost really thought you could do something like that."

"Exactly, how could such a thing be possible? That would be a purely conceptual ability."

"No matter how strong the Reiki Revival is, it couldn't possibly awaken such a powerful ability, unless the Earth beneath our feet isn't just some ordinary planet. Maybe it's the fragment of the Prehistoric world mentioned in novels, the ancestral land of all Immortals and Deities."

"Only then could the Reiki Revival be so special, and only then could it awaken a monster like you."

"But thankfully, while your ability is still perverted, it's not that perverted."

"Fine, I still think your ability is just too damn perverted!"

Why would such an extreme monster appear among humans?

Do you think you're Cao Zhi?

The world's talent totals one stone, and you claim eight dou for yourself?

No, you damn well claimed ninety-nine percent!

"Sigh."

Under Bai Xuan's bewildered gaze, Huo Yu sighed, then waved her hand and said:

"Get ready. In three days, we're going to the Hang City Nature Reserve."

"A large-scale Reiki riot was detected there. If nothing goes wrong, it means something has gone wrong."

"I just don't know which animals have mutated."

"If you find any Mutant Creatures, first see if they are gentle spirit beasts that understand human nature, like those in Xianxia novels, or cruel Ferocious Beasts like those in apocalypse novels. If it's the former, we won't act for now; we'll observe. The area is quarantined anyway, so there's no need to worry about people getting hurt."

"If it's the latter, do as you see fit. Killing them for meat is fine too. I hear that the meat of beasts nourished by Reiki is delicious and can even strengthen the body. I don't know if it's true."

"Slurp."

Subconsciously, Huo Yu swallowed, her face flushing red once she realized what she'd done. She coughed twice and whispered:

"Just cut off two legs when you go. Those research guys only need a few cells for their studies; leaving them a bit is enough."

"Cut two legs from each creature, you hear? Get a few different kinds and see which one tastes best."

Bai Xuan was speechless at Huo Yu's words.

"Can't you cut them yourself?"

"I have things to do, I can't go. Besides, I'd get scolded if I did the cutting."

Huo Yu shook her head, then said with a sense of gloom:

"You're different. The higher-ups treat you like a treasure. Forget about two legs; even if you only left them a scrap of flesh, they'd accept it with a smile."

"Sigh, back then, Qin Tian and I were quite highly valued. We were all in the first tier."

"But once your information was submitted, we were downgraded for no reason. The kicker is that we can't even complain about it."

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. The more I say, the angrier I get."

"Besides you, Su Yue is coming along this time. I've assigned Ye Shuirou and Chen Qiang another mission; you don't need Ye Shuirou's healing-type superpower anyway."

"Keep an eye on Su Yue. She doesn't have much combat experience. Treat this as a chance for her to broaden her horizons, so at least she won't be afraid when dealing with Mutant Creatures in the future."

"If she wants to jump into the fray, that's fine too. With you there, she won't die regardless."

After all, by relying on [Nature Authority], Bai Xuan could also utilize healing-type abilities, with effects several times more potent than Ye Shuirou's. As long as the target wasn't already dead, he could bring them back.

Come to think of it, does the soul count as a part of nature?

If humans count, then souls should count too, right?

If they do, could Bai Xuan control someone's soul after they die? Could he even reinstall a soul back into a body?