dkrc Chapter 2043 "Frosty Vision" and "Ice Reversal Chapter": Powers that seem almost
Chapter 2043 "Frosty Vision" and "Ice Reversal Chapter": Powers that seem almost
Chapter 2043 "Frosty Vision" and "Ice Reincarnation": Powers that seem almost divine to ordinary people.
After Qin Tian finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence.
The Holy Light, the Fallen, and the Druid all frowned, lost in thought.
Qin Tian's words did not provide specific methods, nor did they tell them how to cultivate or accumulate knowledge. Instead, they pointed to "comprehension" and "seeking the Dao."
So, is the key to breakthrough "enlightenment"?
Yes, no.
None of the three were dull-witted, and they quickly grasped the key point.
"Enlightenment" is undoubtedly the most important point, but its importance will only be reflected when their strength has reached its limit and the speed of spiritual power accumulation is infinitely slow.
Before that, cultivation is the most important thing.
After receiving the answer, Holy Light, Fallen, and Druid bid farewell to Qin Tian and the others.
Since both sides have each other's contact information, they will naturally notify the Chinese side once they have completed their research on that wisp of "qi"-like natural treasure.
They also need to understand Qin Tian's words and seek out other opportunities and secret realms to continue accumulating experience so that they can reach the same level as Qin Tian and the others as soon as possible.
What they saw and heard today made them realize that their abilities were indeed far inferior.
After a long time, on a desolate ridge thousands of miles from Death Valley, the Holy Light, the Fallen, and the Druids landed and found a relatively clean place to rest for the time being.
After resting for a while, the druid gazed at the setting sun in the distance, then suddenly seemed to remember something and spoke to the two in a somewhat strange tone:
"I've thought of a problem."
"Don't you guys feel like we're kind of like members that China has planted 'outside'?"
The holy light and the act of falling both paused simultaneously.
The druid continued:
"Look, the 'ice crystal flower' in the far north was a clue we discovered, and then we went there together, and finally we shared the results; this time, the 'qi' in Death Valley was also something we discovered, and we explored it together, and now we're waiting to share the research results."
"We weren't like this before."
They used to be proud and ambitious, ready to purify the world of filth with light, establish a new order, break all old shackles, and change the world according to their own ideals.
But from some point onward, things seemed to slowly change.
Wild, unattached, and powerful individuals who have reached the "first tier" are becoming increasingly rare.
Either they, like them, have already built their own forces, or they, like Qin Tian and his group, are part of the national power.
The remaining ones are so few that they are practically impossible to find.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit strong individuals of the same level to serve you, or to find like-minded partners of similar strength.
Ever since that misunderstanding with Qin Tian in China that led to them getting beaten up, they made contact with Qin Tian and his group. Later, when they encountered powerful mutated creatures guarding those secret realms and were at a disadvantage, they subconsciously thought of Qin Tian.
Then, cooperation became a natural choice.
China is a powerful nation with numerous strong individuals, top-notch research capabilities, and an excellent reputation.
They provide information, collaborate on exploration, and share risks; Huaxia is responsible for tackling key problems and translating research into practical applications; and finally, they share the results.
Thinking about it this way, the Druid's analogy actually makes a lot of sense.
They are like business people "running around" and "finding projects". They find valuable "resource points", then call headquarters to send people to handle them, and finally distribute "bonuses" according to their contributions.
But is that really the case?
"It's just that the mutated creatures stationed in the far north and Death Valley are too strong."
"If we can easily handle their strength, why would we need to ask for outside help?"
Holy Light shook his head.
In fact, they only cooperated with Qin Tian and his group twice.
Once in the far north, once now.
However, both times there were several or even a dozen first-sequence level mutated creatures, and they couldn't deal with them, so they contacted Qin Tian and his group.
Qin Tian and his group have put in more effort in their exploration, so they naturally deserve more.
That makes it seem like they are the ones responsible for finding rare and precious materials outside of China.
That's not how it's normally done.
In the future, such situations will only occur less and less.
Only a very small number of natural treasures of the same caliber as the "Ice Crystal Flower" and the "gas"-shaped treasure this time are truly exceptional.
Chat group.
An ordinary group owner: "Damn it, why can't I get any good items?"
An ordinary group owner: "@Child of Nature, Bai Xuan, why has your world pool reverted to its original state?"
An ordinary group owner: "I can't get any good items at all!"
Su Yunqing said to Bai Xuan.
Because she had drawn the [Pure Elemental Heart (Water)] last time, she was once again hooked by the lottery function and wanted to do another ten-pull in the White Mystic World pool from time to time.
But in the past two days, she has done countless 10-pulls, and none of them can compare to the [Pure Elemental Heart (Water)].
Child of Nature: "."
Child of Nature: "You should know what you're talking about, shouldn't you?"
How could she say something like that when she's the group admin? As the admin, she probably has a higher chance of manipulating the odds of winning the lottery than he does as a member.
Has she forgotten that she is the group owner of this chat group?
The richest man in the city said: "You're just unlucky."
The richest man in the lighthouse: "But you smoked again?"
The richest man in the lighthouse: "Addicted?"
An ordinary group owner: "What do you mean by addiction? I smoke ten times an hour and I don't feel addicted."
An ordinary group owner: "I'm not like the Marquis."
Su Yunqing said without hesitation.
The richest man in the city said, "It's hard to say."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "Not necessarily."
Xia Shizi: "Not necessarily."
Boil Daigo into soup: "In terms of function, they are indeed different."
One is a lottery, the other is an enhancement; how can they be the same?
An ordinary group owner: "."
An ordinary group admin: "@Yukino Yukinoshita, how do you feel after eating the fruit of the Divine Tree?"
Su Yunqing decisively chose to change the subject and turned her attention to Yukino Yukinoshita.
Last time, Yukino Yukinoshita won the "God Tree Fruit" in a lottery. Although it is not the original God Tree Fruit from the Naruto world, the effect is similar, only the form of expression may be adjusted due to the differences in the world's rules.
Essentially, it grants the user the physique and potential of the "Otsutsuki" clan, which best suits her own genes, and awakens corresponding eye techniques and abilities.
Su Yunqing was very curious about what kind of eye technique Yukino Yukinoshita would awaken after consuming the "Fruit of the Divine Tree".
Yukino Yukinoshita: "The effect is very good, far exceeding my expectations."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "Just as described in the chat group, after taking it, my body was modified, and I gained the bloodline and physique of the 'Otsutsuki' clan."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "Whether it's vitality, chakra, or the strength of my body, everything has undergone earth-shattering changes."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "In the eyes of ordinary people, I am perhaps no different from a god."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "What followed was the awakening of my eye technique."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "I have awakened the Rinnegan and Byakugan, and have the ability to control gravity and repulsion. I have also awakened the power to communicate with the Underworld, but this part is still very vague."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "The Byakugan gives me a 360-degree field of vision with no blind spots, as well as the ability to see through meridians."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "Besides that, perhaps because of some of my own traits, or the fusion of differences in the world's rules, I have also awakened two eye techniques related to 'ice and snow'."
At this point, Yukino Yukinoshita's expression became somewhat strange.
Although her name is "Yukino Yukinoshita," which is related to "snow," and her personality is like "ice and snow" in the eyes of ordinary people, she never expected that even her awakened eye technique would be related to "snow."
There are two types of pupil techniques, one of which is called "Frosty Vision".
When she activates it, everything within her field of vision, the microscopic nature of "thermal motion," will be "presented" in her eyes in another form. She can "see" the traces of the internal heat flow of all things and exert influence with her pupil power.
At best, it causes the temperature of the target area to drop drastically, plunging it into absolute zero; at worst, it can directly "freeze" or "strip" away local heat, creating an effect that defies the laws of physics and is almost like "time standing still."
Another ability, which she calls "Ice Reincarnation".
This ability, combined with the Rinnegan's vague connection to the "underworld," produced a wondrous change.
She can see and briefly "trace" past injuries and illnesses left on her target, such as colds, fevers, neuritis, cancer, and other ailments.
Then, by using the power of the pupils, the target's body can "recall" that state, thus regaining the condition and even aggravating it.
She didn't know why she had awakened such a pupil technique, and moreover, this pupil technique seemed somewhat weak.
It's sufficient for dealing with ordinary people, but what about the strong? Will they get sick?
Even so, in her world, it was a nearly invincible power that could cause people to die from illness invisibly.
However, having gained such immense power, Yukino Yukinoshita's heart was not only filled with the joy of acquiring power, but also stirred by a complex mix of emotions.
This emotion has nothing to do with power; power is merely a tool. The key lies in the person who uses it.
She believed she could adhere to her principles, use this power cautiously, and not let it distort her will.
The real complexity stems from "her" after she gains power.
In the past, in the eyes of ordinary people, she was Yukino Yukinoshita, a famous high-class beauty at Soubu High School, with outstanding talent, beautiful appearance, a cold personality, and a superior family background.
She is "special," but this specialness is still based on the category of "humanity."
She will have worries, get tired, get hurt, and think about grades, relationships, and the future.
Her "uniqueness" carries the persistence that belongs to a young girl.
But now, she has stepped into the extraordinary realm and possesses power that is almost godlike in the eyes of ordinary people.
Now, she finds it difficult to maintain a completely "equal" perspective when looking at ordinary people.
It wasn't arrogance, but a natural, almost instinctive sense of alienation.
Just as humans wouldn't discuss philosophy with ants, even gods might find it difficult to fully comprehend the mundane joys and sorrows of mortals.
She can understand their emotions and analyze their behavior, but that feeling of "empathy" is becoming increasingly thin.
Her perspective on the world is slowly and irreversibly shifting from that of a "participant" to a higher, more nuanced viewpoint.
This made her feel apprehensive.
She feared she would eventually become a cold-hearted god, and that she would become arrogant.
Especially when facing Hachiman Hikigaya.
Yukino Yukinoshita could clearly sense that Hachiman Hikigaya had noticed her change.
It's not just about appearance, but also about aloofness and coldness in one's demeanor.
Occasionally, a complex emotion would flash in his eyes when he looked at her—confusion, worry, and perhaps more; but he never spoke of it, never asked.
He would still look at her with those dead fish eyes, speak to her in that self-deprecating and slightly sarcastic tone, and try his best to treat her as "the original Yukino Yukinoshita".
He was carefully maintaining their awkward "normal" relationship in his own way.
For Yukino Yukinoshita, who surpasses humans in every way, how could she not notice Hachiman Hikigaya's silent perception and clumsy "normality"?
It was precisely because she discovered this that her feelings became even more complicated.
She appreciated his thoughtfulness, his lack of questioning, and his efforts to maintain the status quo.
But this thoughtfulness inevitably exposed the widening chasm between her and him, and between her and all ordinary people.
His "normality" only serves to highlight her "unusualness".
She knew that some things were ultimately different.
No matter how much she tries to restrain herself or pretend, the fundamental difference in their very nature will silently change everything, like the frost that permeates a cold night.
After hesitating for a moment, Yukino Yukinoshita posted the question in the chat group.
She wanted to determine if it was her problem.
Although she felt she shouldn't be an arrogant person just because she gained power, the change in her mindset made her doubt herself.
Upon seeing her question, Umaru suddenly spoke up.
Himouto! Umaru: "Well, Yukino, perhaps you're too concerned about the power itself, or rather, too concerned about the differences it brings."
Himouto! Umaru: "When I first gained my powers, I was extremely excited."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "She even fantasizes about saving the world and becoming a superhero."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "But after the excitement wore off, I still played video games, read manga and watched new anime as usual, and still had the same headache about final exams. Oh, maybe because my brain was working better, that part disappeared."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "For me, power is like an extra, incredibly useful 'cheat code,' but it's hardly ever noticeable in normal times."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "I'm still the same Umaru who loves staying home and enjoying a happy life!"
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "But Yukino, you're different. Your personality is naturally... well, serious? precocious? And you've always had your own principles, you could even say you have a desire to 'change' something, right?"