"Comprehension… There really is something wrong with it."
Ten minutes had passed since everyone went away. The entire meeting took up five hours. The Expert Vill-V was more serious and talkative. She talked a lot about her ideas regarding the 'semi-artifacts' she built. Mobius also talked about the effects of spiritual qi on the field of biology.
The most shocking part was that their findings are swiftly converted into immortal cultivation. They mastered various knowledge of the Qi Refining Realm, Foundation Establishment, and even the Purple Mansion Realm. The lack of inheritance limited their ideas.
I refrained from giving them direct guidance to control the Herrscher of the End's descent. Now that it's resolved, I had no qualms in doing so. This revealed one thing: their insane comprehension.
Everyone around me has good comprehension. Kiana, for example, was able to comprehend all of her main cultivation techniques to the [Great Accomplishment] mastery. There is also Bronya who is catching up. Seele overtook them all and comprehended all of her techniques to the [Great Accomplishment] mastery, being second to me.
Then there is Welt Yang who could create second grade artifacts in Qi Refining Realm. Now that he is at the Foundation Establishment Realm, he can create peak third grade artifacts.
There is also Grandpa Su. He came out of the Bubble World via the teleportation function of the formation I left him. He is actively monitoring Kevin's movements in the real world.
Despite being at the peak stage of Foundation Establishment, he had already comprehended several mind-based supernatural powers (i.e., Dao Laws). That was done with the help of his high-dimensional mind. Everyone around me is hacking in some way.
It's just that I am the best hacker of them all.
Anyways…
This shows the anomalous comprehension possessed by Earth's people. The unusually high ratio of spirit roots within Earth's denizens is another thing. It was as if they were destined for immortal cultivation. Only, they are also destined not to know about it.
I wouldn't be surprised if I find a lot of high grade cultivation physiques once my [Two Phase Art] reaches the [Great Accomplishment] mastery.
As for me, I already prepared something. So long as I gather enough Demon Cores with True Spirit Bloodline, I can forge a high grade cultivation physique—a full-fledged version of the dual cultivation trait I received.
It can adapt to cultivation physiques acquired later, turning into a unique constitution with effects of numerous other physiques. Its only prerequisite is the lack of any cultivation physiques. Once there is one, it could no longer be created.
Nevertheless, cultivation physiques are for long-term plans. It will not pose any help against the honkai.
Earth's potential for immortal cultivation is extremely high, but for now, we have to go through the crisis of honkai first. The Herrscher of the End is weaker than Deliverance Kevin. Our hope still lies on Origin's ability to connect all Herrscher Authorities to one person.
It's all up to the Tuna. I am not taking any risks by choosing anyone else.
Buzz-!
"Five girls… and two of them are familiar."
Kiana suddenly appeared and sat on the tea table. The Finality battlesuit she wore revealed a portion of her milky white thighs.
I knowingly averted my gaze from it. She will use it against me again.
"The newcomer was Shenzhou's Jingwei?"
"The younger version of her."
"And she still hasn't changed?"
Kiana left some words unsaid, though I knew what she was referring to.
"You and your sexual harassment jokes…"
"It isn't one if I am a girl!"
"It's time for punishment."
I stood up. Before she could react further, I stopped her from saying anything else with my lips. My hands held her wrists down on the edge of the table.
Due to her Golden Core Realm ascension, Kiana gained the purple star-like pattern on her irises. Both of them directed a look filled with grievance. I did not mind her and refilled my Kiana energy for the day.
It took five minutes for us to separate.
"Stop dissing others on what they do not have."
"Does it matter? You will make her your…"
"No, no."
I immediately knew she was feeling jealous, though she cleverly concealed it under the guise of teasing.
"I can't help you much. I don't have any talent for anything else." She said.
"I will teach you."
"You'll definitely spend more time with others."
"I will never forget about you."
Kiana's insecurities stemmed from the situations around me. She adapted to them and made concessions regarding Seele, Veliona, and even Sirin. Both she and I knew that it cannot be stopped once she started it.
Like a broken dam, there will be others whom I cannot reject. A part of me likes this situation. I might really be born to be a scumbag. But it cannot wash all the guilt inside of my mind.
I am lucky to have Kiana by my side.
No longer speaking any words, I chose to prove myself through actions.
*****
Real World, Earth.
Bronya stared at the Moon high above in the skies. The darkness of the night allowed the stars to shine. Surprisingly, they seem to follow her will.
"Eleven months…"
For eleven whole months, Earth's peace remained. The increasing number of honkai beasts did not matter in the face of immortal cultivators. There are five active Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, let alone the sole Golden Core Realm cultivator present. It is unsurprising to see six individuals hold off Earth's predicament on their own.
The honkai beasts now weren't the problem; Kevin's plans are.
It no longer mattered whether there are other 'viable' options for humanity. He will carry on the Project STIGMA whether they like it or not.
This left Earth's side watching. Shi Tian's major discoveries made them hold back their firepower. The fact they "defeated" the Herrscher of the End inside the Bubble World reached their ears.
"You're still watching those stars like an idiot."
"Sin."
Bronya turned and saw the young woman standing behind her. Her slender and moderately tall figure could not be compared to her previous child-like features. Her shoulder-length hair grew up to her waist. Her heterochromatic eyes are brimming with sharp light.
Unlike her, Bronya only grew several centimeters. She looked like a kid more than Sin Mal.
"I dreamed of something." Sin Mal said.
"What was it?"
"I forgot."
"..."
"But my Tao Heart stepped onto the fourth level."
Sin Mal's Tao Heart is different from weapon-types. It fell in the same category as Saintly Heart and Murderous Heart—the Passionate Heart. The more she stuck closely to her inner desires, the faster her breakthroughs became. Its innate abilities imbue her with more charm, a perfect fit for her dream-related techniques.
Bronya's mouth opened in an o-shape.
*****
A/N: Will Sin Mal accumulate another round of aura debt? Or will she make up for it? We'll find out in the next few chapters...