Chapter 101: Visualization Evolution, Starfire, True Superpower! (4K)

Chapter 101: Visualization Evolution, Starfire, True Superpower! (4K)



In the helicopter cockpit, Shikamaru Nara wore a black tank top and military pants, listening to music on his headphones and bobbing his head to the beat. Suddenly, a violent jolt shook him out of his reverie.

The entire helicopter's fuselage tilted to one side, nearly capsizing.

He hastily removed his headphones and shut down the helicopter. The rotor blades slowed to a stop, and the cockpit door swung open, allowing Shan Gui to jump out.

"Is that Young Master Ning?"

He gazed at the Ning Yuantai embedded in his body, saying incredulously.

"I'm begging you, this helicopter is borrowed from the Qingcheng government, we have to return it..."

Xue Jing tossed the green bamboo segment in his hand, and a prompt popped up on the panel.

【Detecting divine essence, absorbing divine energy...】

As he watched his divinity increase at a rate of several points per second, the silver-white color in Xue Jing's pupils gradually faded away. He turned to Xu Ren and asked:

"What's his story?"

Kakashi's eyes widened in surprise, taking a moment to regain his composure after the sudden punch. He thought to himself, "It's only been a few days, how did he get even stronger? Is this what it means to be a genius?"

She tried to speak calmly:

"He's the 'Zhi Ge' I told you about... As you can see, he's a bit... eccentric."

Xue Jing pinched his chin thoughtfully, "He has a powerful backing, doesn't he?"

Kakashi nodded, "Yes, it's quite large."

"Even bigger than yours," she said, looking at Xue Jing.

"When the 'Gods' perished and the new era had just begun, the world was plunged into a period of chaos, and the global landscape underwent a drastic transformation."

"In turbulent times, heroes emerge... During that era on our side of the world, several formidable individuals arose, amassing great fortunes and maintaining them to this day..."

"These families, along with several other rising powers that emerged later, came to be known as the 'Thirteen Great Houses'."

Kakashi explained.

"In today's 'Celestial Sect', the vast majority of its residents are related to the Thirteen Great Chambers... I suppose you understand now."

"And this young master Ning is from one of the Thirteen Great Houses, the Ning Clan."

Xue Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh? His family is that powerful? If I beat him up, wouldn't that be a disaster?"

Kong Jian shook his head: "It shouldn't be that bad... Ning Da Shao may seem a bit dim-witted, but as he often says, he doesn't rely much on his family connections... unless his family is actively helping him."

"Moreover, the thirteen great families are flourishing, with each family having tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of descendants. And that's not even counting the bloodlines that have already branched off entirely."

"The Ning Daxia's branch mentioned earlier is probably not the core of the Ning family."

Void Blade glanced at Xue Jing again, thinking to himself, "You're still worried about this?"

Xue Jing nodded and said, "Good."

He stroked the smooth surface of the green bamboo segment with his palm, gazing at the already-over-200-point Divinity, and smiled at Void Blade, saying:

"General Bladeless, thank you for specially bringing the 'Hundred-Step Spear' here."

Kokoro replied, "No need to be polite, this is the agreed-upon payment... As for the mission to explore the new Interstice, you have up to ten days to prepare."

"I'll be sending you some information about the Borderlands over the next few days. Try to read as much as you can. We can arrange for you to head in ten days, or if you'd like to go earlier, just let me know."

With great effort, Shan Cai finally managed to pull Ning Yuan Tai out of the helicopter and slung one of his arms over his shoulder to support him.

Ning Yuantai's condition didn't look good. His eyes were open, but they had lost their focus, and his legs couldn't seem to support him, giving the impression that he was dazed but not completely unconscious.

Xue Jing waved his hand in greeting from a distance and said:

"By the way, Captain Kurenai, what did you find out from Subaki of the Gold Wind Path?"

Xiao Yan's expression faltered for a moment upon hearing this.

"I did find out some things... but I've been placed under a gag order and can't mention it to anyone."

"Now, this matter... has been taken over by someone else from higher up."

Her tone turned profound: "All I can say is that this matter is far more complicated than you imagine... it's no longer just a simple issue of the Heavenly Worm Mother's harm."

"What happens next is none of our business, let's not get involved."

Xue Jing nodded and said, "I see."

After chatting for a bit longer, Xu Ren bid farewell and boarded the helicopter, which had been dented by Xue Jing but still seemed to be in working condition, and took off into the distance.

After they left, Xue Jing stroked the green bamboo node) in his hand, and a panel popped up with a prompt.

Divine Absorption Complete

Xue Jing raised her head to look at the Void Blade, her eyebrows slightly raised in surprise at the situation before her.

Possesses Divinity: 668

He thought to himself, according to the Divine Artifact Database, the serial number of Divine Artifacts start from three hundred and go upwards, representing a purely chronological order of appearance, unrelated to their specific functions or danger level.

Sequence 500 doesn't necessarily indicate greater strength than Sequence 3000. The ranking between the two is simply based on the order of their appearance.

So, while the Hundred Foot Pole has an earlier sequence number, Xue Jing doesn't have high expectations for the divinity it can provide. Breaking 500 would be a pleasant surprise, and he wouldn't be disappointed even if it only gave him a couple of hundred points.

He was pleasantly surprised that it provided over 600 points.

"With over 600 points... I guess I'll upgrade Shadowflame by one level first."

Xue Jing considered for a moment before muttering to himself.

Shadowflame had recently discovered a new application that greatly enhanced his combat strength.

He opened the panel and navigated to the Divinity Skills section.

【Shadowflame Lv.2 (Divinity required to upgrade: 668/300)】

Xue Jing clicked on the upgrade button.

【Shadowflame Lv.3 (Divinity required to upgrade: 368/500)】

With a thought, black energy surged from the shadows behind him.

Without a sound, Xue Jing's body ignited with black flames that raged fiercely, dancing in the air and engulfing him entirely.

"Under the same consumption, the amount of Shadowflame generated has increased by about a third..."

With another thought, the raging black flames subsided, changing form and flowing like water over his body. They transformed into a black membrane that enveloped him, resembling a sleek, pitch-black armor.

"It's much easier to manipulate now, and the membrane form is very stable, with no signs of uncontrolled behavior."

Xue Jing nodded in satisfaction.

He snapped his fingers, and the black membrane enveloping his body transformed back into black flames that detached from his body and howled as they rushed forward.

The spiral black flame vortex, several meters in diameter, ravaged everything in its path, plowing a deep trench in the grass. The gash was smooth, looking as if it had been carved out by the mouth of some giant beast with incredibly sharp teeth rather than burned.

When the black flame vortex reached a distance of over twenty meters, Xue Jing felt that he could no longer control it.

The uncontrolled black flames then burst apart, turning into countless small flames that devoured a large swath of grass and soil before finally extinguishing.

"The power has increased, and the distance of free control has also improved by nearly half. That's great."

Xue Jing nodded.

"Next up is this thing."

He tossed the green bamboo node in his hand.

"I have to wear it on my head for three days... This color isn't very appealing."

Xue Jing's mouth twitched as he looked at the bright, emerald green color of the bamboo node...

Although he felt a bit awkward, Xue Jing still placed it on his head without hesitation.

"As for mental talents... What should I think about?"

Xue Jing's eyes narrowed in thought.

According to Wu Youqing, as long as he wore it on his head for three days and maintained a lazy state of mind without deliberately doing anything, while keeping the thought of wanting to practice something in his heart, he could enhance the related talent.

"In that case..."

Xue Jing opened the panel and looked at the only mental-related skill he currently possessed—Visualization.

"I choose you."

...

For the next three days, Xue Jing wore the Hundred Foot Pole on his head and lived a leisurely life that he hadn't experienced in a long time.

Ever since his health cultivation skill was activated, he had been brimming with vigor and hadn't experienced the feeling of 'not trying hard' for a long time.

Every morning, he would open his eyes, only to close them again and go back to sleep. He would sleep until the sun was high in the sky before getting up to eat the breakfast prepared by Cat Cat. Then, he would stay in his room, watching anime and playing games on his computer, catching up on all the anime, movies, and games that he had been interested in but hadn't had time to enjoy lately.

Although he appeared to be slacking off, his heart was always filled with a surging passion, constantly thinking, 'I want to work hard' and 'I want to cultivate my Visualization skill.' He remained unwavering and did not allow his happy, indulgent lifestyle to erode his motivation even a bit.

On the third day, Xue Jing lay idle on the bed, browsing his phone.

Suddenly, the bamboo node on his head emitted a crackling sound.

Xue Jing's spirits were instantly lifted.

Before he could react, the panel suddenly popped up.

【Detecting special power...】

【Specialization conditions met. Visualization can be specialized into a new skill. Do you want to specialize?】

Xue Jing's expression shifted.

Hmm? What's this about?

The bamboo node on his head crackled and vibrated, the intensity of the vibrations gradually increasing as if it wanted to burst out wildly.

However, it seemed to be restrained by something and couldn't grow any further...

Xue Jing's expression turned strange... It felt like it was being... held back...

The panel, on the other hand, remained unmoved, as indifferent as a block of wood.

The bamboo node's vibrations became more and more violent, and Xue Jing suspected that if he didn't click 'Yes' soon, the Hundred Foot Pole would...

Just as it was about to self-destruct, he decided to play it safe and clicked 'Yes.'

In an instant, the Hundred-Foot Pole, like a chastity lock that had been restrained for several hours, finally broke free and shot upward with a snap.

Then, as if something had sucked it dry, the entire bamboo body turned yellow and exuded a languid, defeated aura.

【Specialization Successful】

【Visualization Lv.6 (668/3000), a total of 5468 experience points, transformed into Visualization·True Lv.4 (468/4000)】

In an instant, Xue Jing's brain felt as if it had been pierced by a needle, causing intense pain.

Soon after, it felt like his mind was being hammered and forged, bringing waves of dull pain.

He gritted his teeth, his whole body trembled, and he broke out in a cold sweat as he felt his spirit being kneaded and reshaped, transforming into a structure entirely different from before.

It became more complex and enigmatic.

If his original mental structure was like a hastily built mud house, with no attention to detail and only serving its basic purpose, now, a mysterious force had cleared away that shoddy structure.

On a blank canvas, it began to lay a solid and perfect foundation.

This process was extremely painful but also brought a strange sense of satisfaction.

It was as if a pearl, long obscured by dust and impossible to clean, was finally being wiped clean, bit by bit.

With every bit of dust removed, Xue Jing felt his consciousness becoming clearer.

After an unknown amount of time, the entire bed was soaked with Xue Jing's sweat, and the intense pain in his mind finally stopped.

What followed was an indescribable sense of comfort and ease.

Xue Jing opened his eyes and took a deep breath.

His spirit felt as if it had shed a heavy burden, and he felt so light that he thought he could fly.

It was ethereal, clear, and clean, and also... strong and powerful.

Xue Jing took the now-elongated bamboo node from his head and placed it on the bedside table.

He sat up, calmed his breathing, and began to sense the changes within himself.

As soon as he activated his mind, complex images flashed through his mind.

He saw his rushing blood like a river, his solid muscles contracting, and his colorful internal organs...

"Is this... visualization?!"

Xue Jing exclaimed in surprise.

At that moment, everything happening inside his body was laid bare before his mind's eye.

Xue Jing couldn't help but activate his kinetic powers.

Instantly, all the organs in his body coordinated with each other, and after a series of complex movements, a distinct true dragon emerged from within his body, roaming back and forth, emitting dragon roars.

The true dragon became an extension of himself, and he controlled it with ease, its dragon body extending, its dragon claws lightly tapping as if frolicking in a sea of clouds, free and joyful.

Xue Jing achieved enlightenment.

He extended his palm and gently pressed it against the mattress beneath him.

In response, his blood boiled, turning into countless stars of fire, and along with the true dragon, they concentrated in his palm.

"Killer Move—Starfire!"

"Puff—"

A soft sound, but the mattress remained unchanged on the surface.

However, from within the mattress, there came a series of crackling and popping noises.

The filling inside, the memory foam, the springs... everything crumbled, and the mattress sank softly.

Xue Jing stood up, rubbed his palms together, and even though his pupils were normally pitch-black, they now shone with a clear, brilliant light.

"Controlling my body feels so effortless."

He marveled.

It was as if a pilot in a cockpit had suddenly evolved into an ace pilot.

"Now, let's try this..."

With a thought, Xue Jing's hair began to move of its own accord, twisting and turning like tentacles, with a few strands even tying themselves into knots.

"Kinetic Control to the Tips of the Hair! The realm where I can control my hair like limbs!"

Xue Jing swept his now-tousled hair back, fixing it into a neat, short style.

"No need for hair gel anymore!"

Xue Jing felt like a child, discovering a whole new world of exciting sensations.

He turned his gaze to a book on the desk beside him.

Suddenly, a strong urge came over him.

He reached out and opened the book, then took a step back, focusing his gaze on the pages.

Xue Jing's brows furrowed, and his pupils contracted to pinpricks.

After about ten seconds—

Flap!

The book on the desk, half a meter away, turned a page by itself! It trembled as if an invisible centenarian with shaky hands had flipped it open.

This was a true—

Superpower!

...

(End of Chapter)

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