"So theoretically, as long as I can afford enough energy, the tuning range can be expanded to the entire planet, or even... the entire universe?"
Thinking of this, Wen Jing smiled.
Discovering the weaknesses of planets and the universe in the material universe seems meaningless; she's not going to go and destroy a planet for fun.
Thinking this, Wen Jing suddenly had a thought.
She attempted to use the [ Key of Tuning ] on the Wilderness Weapon Tactical Glasses she possessed.
Instantly, the rate of energy consumption skyrocketed.
Compared to this, the effort required to explore other systems is negligible.
"So many..."
Just as Wen Jing's energy was running low, she sensed a subtle yet profound connection between the Tactical Glasses and a certain place within the Ancient Wilderness entrance in her consciousness.
"This is..."
Wen Jing's eyes lit up.
As part of a complete system, the Tactical Glasses were perceived by the [ Key of Tuning ] as having a connection between the two, tracing back to the location of that 'complete system' that existed in the Ancient Wilderness.
In other words, just like the 'return to the nest' event of the bronze fragments in the past, she can now locate the civilization Wilderness Weapon associated with the Wilderness Weapon she possesses.
The bronze fragment was activated by chance, while the Key of Tuning can be used directly by simply expending energy!
"So, the greatest use of this ability is for treasure hunting."
Once you understand one thing, you understand everything Wen Jing quickly realized that it wasn't just for use on Wilderness Weapon. If she used the [ Key of Tuning ] in the Ancient Wilderness, she could lock onto the core of the world in the ruins of civilization, and in the natural Ancient Wilderness, she could also find the 'powerful' aspects of the world, increasing the probability of discovering rare treasures.
This ability is somewhat scientific, and somewhat mystical.
In fact, if the Spacetime Amber is a system, this property might be used to discover its weaknesses and then find a way to overcome them.
However, the absolute stagnation of the Spacetime Amber prevented the characteristics gained by Wen Jing's current Clone from being synchronized with the trapped Clone.
After all, synchronization itself is a form of change.
To use the [ Key of Tuning ] on it, her mobile Clone would have to personally go to the underground world and sense the vicinity of the Spacetime Amber.
But as I said before, if there's a safer way, why gamble?
Since the ability to Clone can indirectly break the seal of the Spacetime Amber, Wen Jing should continue to accumulate Skill Points to upgrade Consciousness Diversion.
[ Skill Points: 2547]
"It should be soon..."
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Over the next few days, while attending classes, Wen Jing continued to team up with Mystic Radiance students to explore and obtained two more new coordinates.
Although she discovered a new Ancient Wilderness ruin through the Tactical Glasses, she did not go there for the time being because there was no Gravity Silk for positioning, lest she end up next to another Clone as soon as she teleported.
That day, right after class, she received a message from Xie Ming.
"Do you remember the tests I did on you before? I summarized my research on the size of your Wilderness Body and its energy amplification, and published a paper. The Education Committee is currently discussing this matter, and it's possible that your Wilderness Body level will be re-evaluated in the end."
"... Although the Federation has never heard of a precedent for changing potential ratings, the conservatives are pushing for it. We don't know how it will end, so I'm letting you know in advance."
Wen Jing felt nothing about the news, or rather, she was a little disappointed.
Since she could evolve indefinitely, she never cared about the level of her Wilderness Body.
Just as Dean Bai said, a person's specific strength and ability are not determined by their Wilderness Body level.
And it's quite amusing to see those arrogant guys with higher ranks consistently defeat others while holding an F-rank status, watching them react with disbelief.
The reason why conservatives would push for this is obvious: to bring Wen Jing into the system of talent-based reasoning—look, she's so strong because the initial test was wrong; she's actually a high-level Awakened, so the talent-based reasoning is still correct.
In reality, Wen Jing knew herself well. She initially awakened to F-level, and according to Xie Ming's testing, she might even be F-...
We are where we are today thanks to our own hard work!
However, her strength is becoming increasingly dazzling, and she can't possibly reveal her ability to evolve. So, it's up to her teachers to decide. Xie Ming's paper was kept under wraps for a long time, but now that it's being released, there must be some reason behind it.
Whether her Wilderness Body level is changed or not, it doesn't matter to her.
After replying to Xie Ming, Wen Jing left the classroom, preparing for another exploration of the civilization's relics.
The ruins she's planning to explore this time aren't related to time, but they're the oldest among the ruins she's currently possessed, making them less dangerous. She intends to find a way to gain some more Skill Points there.
With her combat skills nearing a breakthrough, she should soon have enough to upgrade her Consciousness Diversion ability.
The ability to split into more Clone would greatly improve both the efficiency of attempting to decipher the Spacetime Amber and the overall exploration.
However, it was on Wen Jing's way to the ranking center.
Suddenly, she felt a jolt in her body, and an indescribable, intense discomfort enveloped her.
What happened?
Wen Jing's control over herself had reached an extremely high level. She raised her hand, and her fair palm appeared unchanged, but in reality, she could clearly feel that, at a microscopic level, her body's cells were Extreme Speed dividing and Disintegration.
However, this state of Disintegration was quickly suppressed by the injection of more high-dimensional energy and completely repaired.
"This is... Genetic Collapse?!"
Wen Jing sensed the changes in his body, and then a flash of inspiration made him realize what had happened, making him even more incredulous.
"I've actually experienced Genetic Collapse?"
Given her frequency of exploring the Ancient Wilderness, how could she possibly experience Genetic Collapse? Isn't that something that only happens to Awakened don't explore the Ancient Wilderness?
Moreover, according to the knowledge she learned from textbooks, there is a dangerous period that one can perceive when Genetic Collapse occurs. If one enters the Ancient Wilderness during this dangerous period, it is possible to pass through it smoothly.
However, at this point, Wen Jing seemed to have skipped the normal danger period and directly entered the later stage of collapse.
The reason it hasn't spiraled out of control is clearly because she has another Clone currently in the Ancient Wilderness, which has caught the bug...
From the moment the division began, she could be said to have been in a state of Ancient Wilderness.
However, according to all the common sense Wen Jing knew, Genetic Collapse should never have happened to her.
She had only recently fully awakened, and her frequency of entering the Ancient Wilderness was as frequent as going home, completely contrary to the characteristics of someone who would lose control.
"What's the reason? Is it because of the core of the civilization's ruins I devoured? Or the new trait I acquired? But that all happened just a few days ago."
Wen Jing's heart sank, and various guesses flashed through his mind.
Just as she was pondering the reason, her communicator rang.
Upon Wen Jing, Wen Jing immediately answered, "Teacher."
The next moment, Dean Bai appeared. Wen Jing answered the call so quickly, she seemed slightly relieved and then smiled at her, "Are you alright?"
"It's nothing, why would you say that?"
Wen Jing didn't Genetic Collapse for the time being, partly because he didn't know how to explain why his Genetic Collapse but didn't get out of control, and partly because he didn't want her to worry.
Seeing that she seemed perfectly normal, Dean Bai across from her appeared to realize she had overreacted. She smiled and waved her hand, saying, "It's nothing, I just suddenly felt something was off, so I came to ask you."
The teacher also sensed something was wrong...
Wen Jing hadn't forgotten Dean Bai's " Luck Aura." The other party's intuition was incredibly strong. Was it because, as someone close to her, he had a metaphysical premonition of the crisis of her Genetic Collapse?
"Are you really alright?" Dean Bai asked again, still somewhat worried.
"I'm fine." Wen Jing paused, then asked, "When I was assassinated before, did you feel the same way?"
"No." Dean Bai on the other side shook his head.
But then she frowned and said in a low voice:
"But this time... I felt the same way when my mother disappeared."
Chapter 166
Wen Jing had originally planned to think about it further on his own, but after hearing Dean Bai's words, he realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately changed his mind:
Are you available now? I'd like to come over and find you.
"I had a little trouble just now, but I'm fine now, but... it's better to talk about it in person."
Even the most encrypted electronic communications can be intercepted.
For Awakened, the only way to communicate without worrying about being overheard is through direct face-to-face Mental Link.
After learning the " Star Core Meditation Method " given to her by Dean Fu, she no longer had to worry about "exploding wheat".
Upon hearing Wen Jing's words, Dean Bai's expression hardened, and after thinking for a moment, he said:
"Then just 'open the door' and come over."
"Open the door" is the secret code between the two; it means using the Door Handle obtained from the Shapeshifter to open the door and transfer space.
When used within a civilization, this method of transfer is convenient and quick, no less efficient than Ancient Wilderness Traversal.
After saying that, she told Wen Jing the coordinates of the North Pole of Mystic Radiance Star.
"Good."
Wen Jing this, he changed direction and ran straight back to his dormitory.
After entering, she pressed the Door Handle against the door, turned it, and then pulled the door open again.
In an instant, Wen Jing appeared in a high-tech office, where some research equipment was also placed.
Although Red Earth Star is the main base, Red Earth Academy obviously has a branch in the Federation capital.
Besides Dean Bai, Xie Ming was also present at that moment.
Xie Ming was explaining to Dean Bai, "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. I haven't done anything strange or dangerous research..."