Somewhere in the Void Dimension, a beam of light flashed, revealing Han Xiao's figure, who had been teleported there via Void Authority.
"Kasuyi should have arrived by now, let's go find him."
With the Void Authority, a small map of the Void Dimension appeared in his mind, which was very convenient. Han Xiao determined his location and headed towards the central region of the Void Dimension, which was Kasuyi's territory.
The effect of Void Travel was greatly amplified here, allowing him to traverse long distances with each blink. Before long, Han Xiao arrived at the outskirts of the Kasuyi territory. After thinking for a moment, he stopped outside a floating Void Crystal Island that served as a border outpost and released a small amount of his own aura.
Rumble--
The surrounding void energy stirred up a storm, alarming the guards in the outpost. A massive void legion flew out and confronted Han Xiao from afar, led by a Void Lord.
"Who dares to trespass on Lord Kasuyi's territory... Oh, it's Lord Black Star!"
Before the Void Lord could finish its warning, it saw Han Xiao's appearance clearly, immediately abandoned its hostility, and its attitude instantly became friendly.
Han Xiao is quite famous in the Void Dimension. The deeds he left here last time have spread far and wide. Most of the powerful beings at the top of the Void food chain know about this Void creature, which is on the same level as Kasuyi, and is influenced by the [Void Conqueror] milestone.
"I have an appointment with Kasuyi, where is he?" Han Xiao asked.
"Lord Kasuyi is already waiting for you in the main hall. Please follow me."
The Void Lord dismissed his troops and led Han Xiao into the outpost. They arrived at a platform engraved with mysterious patterns. He then took out a deep blue crystal and activated it with void energy. In the next moment, the surrounding void energy surged in, forming a gray-blue spatial vortex on the platform's ground.
"A teleportation portal unique to Void Technology?" Han Xiao glanced at it.
The rules of the Void Dimension are different, and it has its own technical system. It is a method based on void energy and utilizes its various properties, and it can basically only be effective within the Void Dimension.
He stepped inside, and the void energy surged through his body, making him feel as if he were floating on clouds. The next moment, his vision blurred, and he instantly found himself in a magnificent and luxurious palace made of crystals of various colors, which were extremely exquisite.
"Black Star, you've arrived."
A familiar voice sounded behind him. Han Xiao turned around and immediately saw a small table. Kasuyi was sitting on one side, nodding slightly.
Just as he was about to continue speaking, Kasuyi suddenly stopped, a look of surprise on his face.
He suddenly sensed a kindred spirit in Han Xiao, not just a simple kinship connection, but a very high-level Void Bloodline.
"You... you've evolved again?" Kasuyi exclaimed in surprise.
"No, no, it's just a tiny, insignificant step forward," Han Xiao said modestly.
As fellow void beings, it was difficult for Kasuyi to conceal his racial ascension from him, but the other party could only sense a trace of his aura and could not see through his exact situation.
"Every time I see you, you surprise me..." Kasuyi narrowed his eyes and probed, "Was it you who just inserted... cough, established a connection with the Void Dimension?"
"Oh, so you found out." Han Xiao shrugged and laughed, "I just tried it out, and I didn't expect it to be so easy. I succeeded on the first try. I remember you said you didn't mind others connecting to the Void Dimension, so you shouldn't have any objections, right?"
"It's nothing, it's nothing, I was just curious..."
Kasuyi's eyelids twitched, he waved his hand, feigning indifference on the surface, but inwardly he was incredibly envious.
Easy? I'd fucking beat you to death!
If someone can easily reach the Void Dimension with just a casual attempt, then what about all the hard work I put in?!
Unfortunately, he can't get angry; he gets it right the first time. That's someone else's skill; you can't be envious of that. Comparing yourself to others is just plain frustrating.
Just as he was complaining inwardly, Han Xiao suddenly stepped forward and pinched his cheek with her fingers.
Kasuyi froze on the spot, looking up and staring wide-eyed at Han Xiao.
"What... what are you doing?"
"It depends on whether you're a clone or your original self," Han Xiao asked curiously.
"... I am in my original form now!" Kasuyi slapped Han Xiao's paw away in annoyance.
Han Xiao was puzzled. "Didn't you say that the dimension you were going to explore was very dangerous? I thought you would send a clone there, but I didn't expect it to be your main body... With your small frame, you still dare to be so reckless?"
Kasuyi's face twitched.
What kind of talk is that? Do you think I'm that fragile?
Okay, I am indeed fragile compared to you, but I am still a Peak Beyond Grade A, so there are limits to how fragile I can be.
After a long silence, Kasuyi pointed helplessly to the seat opposite him. "Please sit down and have something to eat. Let me explain our objective for this trip."
As soon as he finished speaking, several void creatures carrying trays entered and placed food and drinks on the table. The dishes contained colorful, translucent crystals, which were quite beautiful.
Han Xiao glanced at the food on the table, and his lips twitched.
If I'm not mistaken, this thing appears to be the excrement of Void Realm Worm, and specifically, its most essential part...
"What's wrong? Have something to eat."
"No, no, my taste isn't that strong."
Han Xiao quickly waved his hand.
This is considered a native dish of the Void creature, containing pure Void energy, but since it is a species that has been transformed later in life, it doesn't have this habit.
Seeing this, Kasuyi did not press the matter. He picked up his cup, took a sip of wine, and began to explain the purpose of his trip:
"At our current level, Divine Transformation is an essential path, and you must have already touched upon this realm. But you may not know that as the degree of Divine Transformation increases, a kind of intuitive feeling will arise, allowing you to perceive certain opportunities for transformation. These opportunities may be objects or the completion of some ethereal things. As long as you find the opportunity, you can greatly reduce the difficulty of the next Divine Transformation."
This time, I sensed an opportunity. My intuition guided me to that Secondary Dimension we were about to explore. Something there seemed to be attracting me, something beneficial to my Divine Transformation...
"Oh?"
Han Xiao's heart skipped a beat.
A catalyst for transformation? This is very similar to the prerequisite that appears after the Divine Transformation ability reaches the tenth level.
'So this is how it manifests in normal people... Then Kasuyi must have reached at least the tenth level of Divine Transformation in one of his paths.'
For Beyond Grade A being, information about Divine Transformation is invaluable knowledge, and Kasuyi generously shared it. Han Xiao listened for a while and learned more.
According to Kasuyi, after reaching a high level of Divine Transformation, one will sense something like a mission. Fulfilling this mission will steadily improve Divine Transformation. In more mystical terms, it's like seeking one's own "Tao".
It sounds very abstract, but Kasuyi gave two concrete examples. For instance, the mission he sensed was to become the most powerful overlord in the Void Dimension, which would be beneficial to his Divine Transformation. Manison's sensed mission was to become the Mechanic Faith, which was something Old Manison told him in private.
Kasuyi also had some speculations about why this happened.
In his view, Divine Transformation is not only an individual's sublimation, but also an entanglement with countless external factors. Only by embracing and integrating the fortune of a group can one complete the final Divine Transformation, much like the destiny that the strong must bear.
"Such a thing is true?" Han Xiao was secretly surprised.
On second thought, since the Divine Transformation involves the word "divinity," it seems quite possible. The only question is what changes will occur after the transformation is complete.
No wonder Kasuyi was so impatient; he saw an opportunity to go even further.
However, from his perspective, this matter can actually be explained simply by the panel. It's like the requirements for advanced stages of Divine Transformation are no longer hard indicators such as level, ability, or attributes, but rather, like advancements or job changes at certain stages, they have become a type of task. You need to complete something related to the transformation path, so to normal people, it's like sensing their own mission.
Having already tested that the Mission Settlement Card could be effective against Divine Transformation, Han Xiao was surprised but not troubled; on the contrary, he was even happier.
--How a normal Beyond Grade A trainer trains doesn't matter, since we're not from the same system anyway, just go for it.
At this moment, Han Xiao suddenly realized a problem.
"I am also a void being, so my transformation path should be the same as yours. According to your theory, wouldn't we become competitors?"
Kasuyi shook his head and said calmly, "Even with the same path of transformation, everyone senses completely different things. Although I don't have much information, my intuition tells me that everyone's path is unique... at least for people of the same era."
"Your intuition is quite sharp," Han Xiao remarked, then asked, "I understand the objective now. This time, it's to help you find the opportunity for Divine Transformation in that Secondary Dimension, right? What's the situation there? Have you scouted it out?"
Upon hearing this, Kasuyi's expression immediately became much more serious. He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:
"I've already sent out two clones. The location is deep within Secondary Dimension World, with extremely Berserk spatial turbulence and a perilous environment, but that's not the main issue... A group of powerful creatures guards that dimension, and my clones were unable to repel them either time!"
Han Xiao immediately narrowed his eyes.
The fact that they were able to repel Kasuyi's clones means that the total combat power of this group of creatures is comparable to that of Peak Beyond Grade A. It is undoubtedly a very dangerous place in the Secondary Dimension World, and it is extremely rare. If an ordinary Beyond Grade A encountered it, they would basically have a nine-out-of-ten chance of dying.
Have you tried communicating with them?
"I tried, but their memories were completely blank, there was no valuable information, and they seemed to have no self-awareness, never responding to me. I didn't recognize what species they were, and there was no record of them in the database."
"Let me see."
Han Xiao frowned, worried that Kasuyi had encountered someone from the World Tree, which would be quite bad.
However, after watching the footage shared by Kasuyi, Han Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. He also didn't recognize this creature; he had never seen it in his previous life, and it was probably unrelated to the World Tree Civilization.
"If even the Protector of the outer Secondary Dimension have this kind of power, I wonder what it's like inside. Have you ever been inside?"
"No, I haven't broken through the blockade of these creatures, so I don't know what's inside."
"It's so dangerous outside, it can't be any better inside. It might even be the lair of this kind of creature..." Han Xiao's expression was strange. "So you really want to go there in your true form? Won't you reconsider?"
"The opportunity for transformation can only be discovered by me personally. With your help this time, it shouldn't be a problem. Mechanic Class is best suited for handling large-scale battles; that's your forte."
Kasuyi smiled and said honestly:
"Furthermore, I specifically invited you not only because of your abilities, but also to borrow your Sovereign Mecha. If things go wrong, we can retreat immediately; only you possess that kind of mobility."
"I see."
Han Xiao nodded, thought for a moment, and said:
"Then I'll go with you in my physical form. A mechanical body is too fragile; it's not safe."
Upon hearing this, Kasuyi was momentarily at a loss for what expression to make.
Of all the mechanics in the universe, only you could utter such inhuman words...
Ding~
Just then, Han Xiao heard a notification from the panel indicating that a task and a book had been triggered. He took the opportunity to open it and take a look.
[You have triggered the quest [Kasuyi's Invitation]]
[Quest Summary: Kasuyi, in search of the opportunity for Divine Transformation, has decided to explore a dangerous and mysterious unknown Secondary Dimension. Because he values your abilities, he has requested to join your party.]
[Mission Requirement: Help Kasuyi find the objective of this journey]
[Rewards: 4500e EXP, 6 random rewards, 3 character cards, +30 Kasuyi affinity, 1 Divine Transformation Point, Milestone - Unknown]
[Note: This task is extremely risky; please choose carefully.]
"450 billion experience points?!"
Han Xiao's eyes widened, almost doubting that he was seeing things.
Experience rewards are often linked to the difficulty of the mission. Defeating Old Manison only yields around 1000e experience. The mission with the highest experience reward I've encountered so far is [The End of Darkness], which has a reward of 10000e and is basically impossible to complete.
The reward for this task is a staggering 4500e, and it even has a special warning about its extremely high difficulty!
At this moment, Han Xiao could be certain that there must be a great secret in that mysterious Secondary Dimension!
In his previous life, there was no such person as himself. Kasuyi's teammate on this trip was likely Manison. Since the two of them came out unharmed, it meant that even if the risk was high, it would not exceed the range of Peak Beyond Grade A abilities.
I've only just advanced in rank, and my strength has improved significantly. What Manison and Kasuyi can do, I should be able to do without any problem.
"I've taken Manison's place. If there's anything good in that Secondary Dimension, Old Manison won't get any..."
Thinking about it that way, does this mean I've snatched another opportunity from Manison?
Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
His biggest hobby now is to persecute Old Manison, and he enjoys it as long as he keeps persecuting him.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the Ancient Star Desert.
Achoo!
While studying the blueprints, Manison suddenly sneezed, and his face instantly darkened.
He's experienced now, and he can almost guess without thinking that it's that little brat Black Star nagging him again!