In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 481 Begins to Comprehend

"How come you and I have to run into two freaks at once, one that's a once-in-a-millennium occurrence!"

Old Gu cursed and swore, wanting to spit on the ground, but although he was a Yang God who could move like a normal human body, he had no spit to spit out.

"There's nothing we can do about it. It's good enough that we can survive. Let's go save Old Seventeen. Qu Tong is dying. I'm afraid that once that witch dies, Seventeen, who is being controlled by her, will also be buried with her. We need to control him first."

Zhou Sheng turned his gaze away from Qu Tong, whose breath was gradually weakening, and pointed at Ruan Fengdao.

No matter how powerful Qu Tong's double-handed recovery ability is, it still needs Qi to support it.

If two overpowered experts attacked at the same time, even Duanmu Ying, the creator of the Dual-Handed Technique, wouldn't be able to withstand it if he were still alive, let alone Qu Tong.

A few minutes later.

Qu Tong finally couldn't withstand it and was blasted away by the lightning, leaving not even ashes. She completely disappeared from this world, not even her soul remained. Even the Spirit Binding Technique couldn't capture her spirit.

Qu Tong was already proud of herself for being able to withstand Qing Shui and the Old Master for so long, even though she suffered greatly in those last few minutes.

Even if it were someone with greater strength like Zhou Sheng or other top-tier experts, they wouldn't have been able to last this long.

The fight between Lu Jin and Ruan Feng has also stopped.

With two top-tier sorcerers, Zhou Sheng and Gu Jiting, plus Lu Jin, Ruan Feng, though very strong, was ultimately not the Old Celestial Master. During his battle with Lu Jin, he was ambushed by two sorcerers of equal caliber and was captured alive.

"This troublesome matter is finally coming to an end."

Lu Jin looked at the dozen or so remaining Quanxing masters who were bound by the Dragon Binding Locks by the National Security and military experts, and rubbed his aching back.

God knows what's going on. Ever since he broke through to the pinnacle, he's either been getting beaten up or on his way to get beaten up.

Now that the biggest problem has been solved, we shouldn't be getting beaten up again, right?

Some of the Quanxing masters on the ground were begging for mercy, while others stubbornly continued to curse. Qingshui found it annoying, so he had someone find something to gag them.

After Qu Tong's death, the members of the Yaoxing Society decisively chose to commit suicide, leaving only Ruan Feng and his fellow Quanxing members.

"Dad, are you okay?"

While giving Lü Ci a life-saving pill, Lü Ping and Lü Zhong helped Lü Ci to the wall and called out to him in a low voice.

Qingshui walked to Lü Ci's side, placed his hand on Lü Ci's body, and activated a palm immortal technique.

Lu Ci was seriously injured. Although he didn't die, he probably didn't have many days left to live.

After all, he was a hero who risked his life to kill the Japanese invaders back then. Although he made many mistakes in his life, for this reason alone, Lü Ci deserves people's respect.

Qingshui only used the Palm Immortal Technique to treat Lü Ci's injuries briefly, preventing him from dying on the spot, and did not continue the treatment.

He was too badly injured and his vital energy was greatly depleted. He was already over a hundred years old and didn't have many years left to live. Unlike Lu Jin, who had the super-strong ability to regenerate health through the Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique, he was already lucky that he didn't die on the spot.

Medical ninjutsu stimulates cell regeneration to heal wounds, and no matter how advanced the technique, the treatment process can still affect lifespan in the face of such severe injuries.

"Professor Zhuo, thank you very much. I'm afraid I don't know how many more days I can live, but at least I haven't lived in vain."

After receiving treatment from Qingshui, Lü Ci's complexion became rosier, and he spoke after catching his breath.

"Old dog, you son of a bitch, you've had enough of living already?"

Lu Jin, shirtless, walked over, cursing under his breath, and looked at Lü Ci with a complicated expression.

The two had a bad relationship and their styles of doing things were at opposite ends of the spectrum. They were never on the same page and spent their lives disliking each other, but overall, they still respected each other's abilities deep down.

"There's nothing I can do, fate is taking me away. Unlike you, who's so clean it's disgusting. But I've lived a more carefree life than you. I've done beastly things, and I've fought the Japanese devils. I take revenge for every grudge I have, and I seize every advantage I can get. There aren't many capable people in my family, but we no longer have Qu Tong as an enemy. Plus, the world is at peace. With what I left behind, I can still make a decent living. Tell me, haven't I lived a more carefree life than you?"

"Damn it, you're going to die faster than me? I'm the best, you're a piece of trash. You've done plenty of bad things in your life, and you're just going to die like this? I feel like God is being unfair."

"Hahahaha! God has made me live to this age, where is the fairness? That Fatty Wang did far more despicable things than I have, and he still died, didn't he?"

Lu Ci smiled and pointed to the body of Wang Ai, which was being collected by two members of the Wang family in the distance, his eyes becoming somewhat moist.

The two old men had been scheming and cheating their whole lives, doing all sorts of deceitful and treacherous things. But their century-old friendship was truly unbreakable. From their youth, they were best friends who could entrust their lives to each other.

"It's like a dog crying over a mouse; it can even shed real tears. I've seen it all in my life."

Zhang Zhiwei, holding Zhang Chulan's hand, watched this scene and clicked his tongue twice.

"Alright, let's send the wounded and the injured out. As for the opportunities left behind by the Master of Ziyang Mountain... how do you all think they should be distributed?"

Shimizu turned around, looked at everyone, and asked for their advice.

Regardless, the lion's share will definitely be in his, the Old Celestial Master's, and Lu Jin's hands.

"I do have a suggestion."

Zhou Sheng spoke up.

"Please speak, Mr. Zhou."

"We just saw the opportunity in the Nine-Bend Cave. Compared to more than seventy years ago, it is far inferior. This treasure land was created by heaven and earth and seized the creation of nature. From Ziyang Mountain Man to us when we comprehended the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, we consumed all the spiritual energy and vital energy of heaven and earth that had been accumulated for nine hundred years. Because what Wugensheng sought was greater than the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, he gained nothing."

However, from then until now, only seventy-odd years have passed. When we, the owners of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, repaired this valley, although we intentionally gathered a lot more of the spirit and energy of heaven and earth, in total, it was only about 30% of what it was back then.

"If there were only two or three people, it would be enough to share. But with so many people here, even excluding the two losers, Old Gu and I, it's still not enough. My suggestion is that all this spiritual energy and vital energy of heaven and earth be given to the most insightful Celestial Master and Professor Zhuo for their use. You two should share what you each receive. This is the best way to maximize your benefits. Of course, in doing so, you two should also give us some compensation. What do you say?"

From a rational perspective, this is the choice that maximizes benefits, and it's also the situation that Shimizu most wants to see. The Old Master would most likely not object.

When the time comes, what they learn from it will ultimately be up to them to decide.

Therefore, this is the most likely outcome.

As for Zhou Sheng and Gu Jiting, now that they had lost their chance, they naturally hoped to maximize their profits.

Anyway, they already have a way out, and even if it's just a temporary fix, it's not unacceptable.

The remaining people were still hesitating.

If Wang Ai hadn't died, and if Lü Ci hadn't lost his spirit due to his severe injuries, they would definitely have stood up for him.

Even so, it would probably be difficult to snatch this opportunity from Qingshui and the Old Master.

Two once-in-a-millennium, bug-level geniuses have joined forces. Even if they have objections, it won't matter! Among the people present, apart from Lu Jin, who claims to be flawless in his life, who has a pure heart?

Even Lu Jin, who is upright and honest in his daily life, will not give up any benefit he can fight for.

Otherwise, Lu Jin wouldn't have survived until now and still possess such strength.

As for hoping that Lu Jin will take the lead...

That's not very realistic. Lu Jin and the Old Master were already as close as brothers. Now that Professor Zhuo is also serving as an elder in the Sanyi Sect, he's probably already on the other side. Their relationship is probably not bad, and these two will most likely benefit from Lu Jin's connections as well.

As if confirming the thoughts of those present, seeing everyone silent, Lu Jin immediately waved his hand and shouted:
“I have no objection. I, Lu Jin, am convinced by Professor Zhuo and the Old Celestial Master. Moreover, what I seek is already included in what Professor Zhuo seeks. As for compensation, Professor Zhuo and the Old Celestial Master, if you two don’t offer something of great value, I, Lu Jin, will not be polite to you!”

"I agree."

Feng Zhenghao raised his hand, becoming the second to agree.

When it comes to assessing the situation, he is the best.

Since the outcome was already decided, and no one could take this opportunity away from the two masters, why should they offend anyone?

The remaining people exchanged glances, as if discussing something, and eventually raised their hands as well.

"I agree!"

"We trust the reputation of the Old Master and Professor Zhuo!"

"That's right! Given your character, would you two possibly let everyone suffer a loss?"

"That's it!"

……

Shimizu and Zhang Zhiwei exchanged a glance and approved of the plan.

They haven't suffered any losses, so why should they disagree?

More than an hour later.

All the wounded and dead in Twenty-Four Festivals Valley have been evacuated. Zhou and Gu were also invited to discuss matters with several senior generals stationed in the area who were in charge of this military exercise.

Inside the winding, meandering cave.

The true form of Qing Shui had arrived here, and he and the Old Celestial Master were now in front of the sphere of light that had expanded from the size of a grain of rice to the size of a human head. They reached one hand into it and closed their eyes to cultivate.

The place is protected by numerous restrictions and talismans placed by Qing Shui, and Lu Jin is guarding the outside, so it is safe and secure.

At this moment, Shimizu's consciousness was completely absorbed in that ball of light.

Within this sphere of light, one can experience a sense of being one with heaven and earth, of being the world itself.

If Gu Jiting possesses a small portion of high-dimensional characteristics and has the vision of a fragmented high-dimensional being, then when using this sphere of light, you can connect with heaven and earth through this valley that resembles a human body for cultivation.

Aside from not being able to directly mobilize the power of this world, one can almost experience this world from the perspective of a dimensional demon god.

All the knowledge and rules contained in the entire world will be revealed to you without reservation before the power within this sphere of light is completely exhausted.

As for how much you gain, that depends entirely on yourself.

Even the Eight Extraordinary Skills are but a tiny, insignificant tip of the iceberg compared to this all-encompassing world.

What Shimizu needs to do first is to complete the Sage Mode that belongs to humanity.

With the Triple Rebirth Technique, the Breathing Method, and the Serpent Immortal Arts inheritance from the Dragon Cave, he possesses a wealth of relevant information for reference. With his current research achievements, he is only one step away from success.

It was this most difficult final step that took him a lot of time.

Before long, strands of natural energy began to gather around Qingshui, circulating and refining within his meridians. They were imprinted with Qingshui's personal mark and combined with his own Qi to transform into primordial Qi.

The old celestial master beside him was also covered in dazzling golden light, as if a layer of restraint had been broken, and his aura became stronger and stronger, as if a ceiling that had been hanging over his head had been shattered.

At this moment, the sphere of light dimmed slightly.

Unaware of what was happening, Shimizu and Zhang Zhiwei continued to close their eyes and meditate, seizing this hard-won and precious opportunity.

Having achieved its primary objective, Shimizu continues to delve deeper into the realm of immortal arts, integrating its systems while also strengthening other aspects of itself.

Moreover, these are areas where it's usually difficult to get an improvement.

Mind, space, reality, time.

Scenes of the Marvel universe embodying the research of the four Infinity Stones flashed through my mind at this moment.

Unbeknownst to her, Shimizu spontaneously developed her spiritual aura, and her will continued to rise.

Space, time, reality—these abstract concepts were so clear in his perception at this moment.

Space is like a dynamic grid system, or a nested geometric shape, layer upon layer, with an outer and inner layer. Whether viewed on a microscopic or macroscopic scale, it is clearly hierarchical. Amidst the chaos, there seems to be a certain order and regularity, just like a series of exquisite and complex mathematical problems.

If we can summarize the mathematical formula-like patterns within it, we can use energy to manipulate space and achieve all sorts of ingenious uses.

Time is also quite similar. If we consider a person as a point, then in the past, there were countless people, which together form a line.

In the reality that has already occurred, this line is solid, but at the end of the line are countless dotted lines.

The closer we get to the present, the clearer the lines become, and the most likely future scenarios, or the possible futures, will be closer to the slope of this line.

Similarly, the longer the time has passed, the more solid the lines become.

If someone had the ability to change the past, the further back in time the past would be, the greater the cost would be.

It's not just about energy; there are other costs as well.

Because the world is not just a single line. From a tiny atom to an individual, organization, or even a nation, it is all a large line made up of countless tiny lines intertwined.

The intertwined destinies of people, people and matter, and all things constitute the timeline of the entire world.

If one of the solid lines suddenly changes direction during the weaving process, the other solid lines will also be affected.

(End of this chapter)