Transcendent knowledge

Lin Yu nodded slightly. He did indeed have many questions and things he did not understand.

Now that he had this opportunity, he certainly would not hold back.

After a moment of thought, Lin Yu asked his first question.

"There are currently three known ways to become a Transcendent. Is there a fourth?"

Shen Sui was not surprised by Lin Yu's question.

He could tell that Lin Yu was ambitious.

He certainly would not be content to remain an ordinary person forever.

Shen Sui's gaze was calm behind his glasses as he immediately gave an affirmative answer:

"Yes."

"There's a special kind of awakening potion in this world. Taking it gives you a chance of becoming a Transcendent, but only one belonging to the pathway associated with that potion. For example..."

"There's rumored to be a potion called the Light of Black Night."

"Taking it gives you a chance of awakening as a Transcendent of the Black Night Pathway."

Lin Yu's heart stirred!

An awakening potion, the Light of Black Night...

This was an avenue he had known absolutely nothing about.

Good.

Another way to become a Transcendent. Sure, it locks you into a pathway, but what does that matter as long as you can become one?

Shen Sui continued without stopping:

"There's another method. If you can draw the gaze of a divine being, you also have a chance of awakening. But as far as I know... orthodox deities don't usually cast their gaze upon people. Those that do are generally evil gods."

His gaze?

No!

He meant a god's gaze!

Lin Yu quickly understood what Shen Sui was talking about!

Shen Sui meant drawing the attention of a deity or an evil god!

"How do you draw a divine being's gaze?"

Lin Yu could not help asking.

"Does that count as your second question?"

There was a hint of amusement in Shen Sui's eyes.

The corner of Lin Yu's mouth twitched. What a cheapskate...

"Yes!"

His curiosity had already been piqued. If he did not get an answer, he would not be able to sleep tonight.

Shen Sui said:

"Devoutly reciting prayers associated with a deity in your mind, or finding and worshipping a statue associated with one, can both draw their gaze. But... you're more likely to attract an evil god's attention."

"And once an evil god casts its gaze upon you..."

"You won't be far from becoming a corrupted creature."

"I suggest you abandon this method. I'm only willing to tell you about something this sinister because I think you're smart. If you try to take this route, I'll kill you myself."

Shen Sui spoke calmly, but his eyes were full of coldness.

Getting involved with a divine being could wipe out the entire squad.

Lin Yu nodded. Even without Shen Sui's warning, he would never choose this route. If some particularly unusual divine being took notice of him, death would be the least of his worries.

Shen Sui added:

"But so far, incidents involving divine beings have been rare across the world, so there's no need to worry for now. You have one last question."

Lin Yu felt helpless.

Damn it!

These questions sure run out fast.

He still had a whole stomachful of questions waiting to be answered.

But Shen Sui clearly was not Doubao. He could not answer his questions without limit.

Of course...

Shen Sui was also more reliable than Doubao.

At last.

Lin Yu asked his final question.

"What's Zhai Guang's pathway? In terms of combat ability, how much stronger is he than me?"

Upon hearing this question.

Ye Qing and Yellow Hair both looked over, their eyes full of interest.

Tsk...

This kid Lin Yu really wants to take on Zhai Guang!

That's a little... outrageously bold!

Shen Sui's gaze remained calm, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly. He had expected this question too. If Lin Yu had not asked it, he would have found that strange.

After all.

Judging by the personality Lin Yu had displayed.

He was certainly not someone who liked to sit around waiting to die.

Shen Sui felt no guilt whatsoever about selling Zhai Guang out, so he immediately said:

"Zhai Guang follows the Flesh Pathway. He's currently a Sequence 9: Flesh Apprentice, with the ability to rapidly regenerate flesh. Blood, flesh, and slaughter can all increase his strength, so... he's a freak who gets stronger the longer he fights."

"Also..."

"Most Transcendents are influenced by their pathways. Rather than resisting it, embracing that influence is the key to advancing your sequence and increasing your strength. The Flesh Pathway's influence is... bloodlust, madness, and brutality."

After hearing this information, everything clicked for Lin Yu!

No wonder!

No wonder Zhai Guang always acts like a lunatic. Every time he gets into a fight, he fights like he doesn't care whether he lives or dies, with flesh flying everywhere and arms and legs getting torn off!

Every time, he fought until he was on the brink of death, barely clinging to life.

He had also been extremely excited when he saw the severed-hand [Choice] last time.

So...

That's the influence of the Flesh Pathway, and the key to him getting stronger!

Shen Sui added.

"As for the gap between you and him..."

The corners of Shen Sui's mouth curled slightly:

"He could take on a hundred of you."

Lin Yu's face immediately darkened. Is the gap really that huge?!

I've been injected with Gene Enhancement Fluid, you know!

Still...

If Zhai Guang went all out, that really does seem about right!

Tsk...

Why does my future suddenly look so bleak?

The Flesh Pathway was clearly one suited to combat and slaughter. Even if he became a Transcendent, there was no guarantee he would be a match for Zhai Guang.

Still...

I've already pissed him off.

I'll worry about that later!

Lin Yu cast curious glances at the others. What were their Transcendent pathways and negative influences?

Ye Qing...

Maybe laziness?

She spent all day lying back in her sports car's seat, her long legs propped on the steering wheel for everyone to see.

Yellow Hair...

Does he like swearing?

Every other thing out of his mouth was "Oh, fuck."

But not necessarily. Zhai Guang likes swearing too.

Cheng Yuening...

She likes hiding in the darkness, staying unnoticed.

What about Shen Sui?

I haven't noticed anything yet. Maybe he's one of the few who aren't affected?

He had learned a lot of useful information tonight and still needed time to digest it. Lin Yu took a deep breath and sincerely thanked Shen Sui. "Thank you, Captain Shen. I learned a great deal tonight."

Shen Sui stood up and said:

"And thank you for the Demon Spirit Rabbit."

Just like that, the dinner gathering ended.

The Transcendents returned to their respective cars, ready to rest.

Today was over...

Tomorrow, they would have to keep going.

Lin Yu had no car, so he could only lie on his skateboard and gaze up at the stars.

Yellow Hair, on the other hand, had a tent. He usually kept it in Shen Sui's trunk and took it out when he needed it, so he did not have to sleep out in the open.

A few fairly attractive women had set their sights on Lin Yu during the day, planning to come to him at night. Trading their bodies for a bite or two of food would have been worth it...

After all, Lin Yu was good-looking. They would not be losing out.

But when they thought about how Lin Yu had offended Zhai Guang, to the point where the two were practically mortal enemies.

None of them dared approach him, or even speak to him.

Compared to their need for food, their fear of offending Zhai Guang was greater.

Lin Yu really had to thank Zhai Guang for that.

How nice...

That saved me a lot of trouble.

If it weren't for Zhai Guang.

I became genetically enhanced today, then had dinner with Shen Sui and the other Transcendents, laughing and chatting with them. Wouldn't that bring every survivor in the camp flocking over to curry favor with me...?

Just thinking about it was enough to know how much trouble that would be.

Things were just right as they were.