Infinite Sun in the East China Sea

Chapter 290 Leveraging the Future
During the five days leading up to the intermission, Shoko and Mei trained in the virtual world every day, while Xu Feng developed a reality-concretization fantasy technique during their training.

This is a rather overpowered skill.

Especially after it is equipped with basic superhuman powers and support items that are very suitable for it.

In just a few days, Xu Feng has developed dozens of uses for the skill, and has also verified that the skill he envisioned before the enhancement was not just wishful thinking, but could be developed.

On the third day, Xiangzi exclaimed that it was outrageous. She asked in surprise, "According to the God's introduction, isn't the A-level Reality Materialization Illusion Technique unable to create living beings?"

The training plan for the day was—to fight against oneself.

In front of Xiangzi was a fantastical construct that was exactly the same as her in every way, from appearance and energy system to weapons and protective gear.

Next, Shoko will have to fight against this 'self'.

"To be more precise, the A-level Reality Concretization Illusion Technique cannot create items with a 'soul'."

Xu Feng explained, "Even if this skill is enhanced to the strongest double A level, it is still impossible to break through this limitation."

The Reality Materialization Illusion Technique has only two levels: Level A and Double Level A.

"The material basis of this 'fantasy object' is a liquid metal puppet processed from the Swallow Fruit. After I construct your appearance, abilities, extraordinary energy, thought patterns, etc., using the Reality Materialization Fantasy Technique and combine them into it, it becomes another you."

Xu Feng was already very familiar with Xiangzi, and over the past two days, he used the virtual world to record all her details.

The imagined Xiangzi is therefore exceptionally lifelike.

"and many more!"

Xiangzi asked in surprise, "You can even construct thought patterns?"

She could understand the idea of ​​creating weapons through fantasy, or the human body through fantasy...

However, the way imagination constructs thought is somewhat difficult to understand.

“Normally not,” Xu Feng laughed. “But after I master the sixth level of the Sixteen Contemplations of Pure Land, I will have the ability to record and simulate the thoughts of other people. Therefore, I can even construct thoughts. My Reality Materialization Fantasy Technique is very strong. This skill can even construct ethereal things like killing intent and aura.”

At this moment, Xiangzi revealed her killing intent and began to take the initiative to attack.

Xiangzi responded somewhat awkwardly.

The next instant, her eyes widened, and she exclaimed, "No way?! It even has the ability to scan with mental energy? And is its mental energy stronger than mine?"

Xiangzi was a little confused. Weren't mental controllers very rare?! Xu Feng himself hadn't even enhanced his mental abilities!
"I was a little surprised when I first discovered that even the effect of this kind of skill could be constructed," Xu Feng said with a smile, looking at the two fighting in the super-large training session. "As for making it slightly stronger than you, it's to let you experience the direction of becoming stronger."

"What is the upper limit of this projection? Is there a limit to the number of projections?" Xiangzi keenly perceived the key point of this development direction.

Xu Feng laughed and said, "It's mainly limited by energy. The higher the energy level of a biological structure, the shorter the time it can be maintained. Similarly, the more biological entities a fantasy structure can create, the weaker the strength of a single fantasy structure becomes. Currently, we can create life forms equivalent to 60% of my energy, but that level of fantasy structure can only be maintained for one minute in high-intensity battles."

Shoko was stunned when she heard the data. Then, her defenses were broken through by the flying sword controlled by 'Fantasy Shoko', and she was defeated by 'herself' for the first time.

"So, according to this calculation, any life form whose extraordinary energy level is less than half yours will be slowly worn down by this technique?"

This move is outrageous.

No matter what moves the opponent uses, as long as he doesn't have enough energy in his body, as Xu Feng gradually understands the opponent and analyzes and simulates the opponent's abilities, he can imagine and construct an enemy of the same or even enhanced version!

As we all know, reincarnators are limited by reward points, making it difficult for them to be perfect. Some are good at physical fitness but have mediocre combat skills; others are good at skills but lack sufficient internal energy... However, Xu Feng can construct an enhanced version of the target based on the existing data in the projection.

Bloodline, energy system, skills, weapons and props, etc., before the extraordinary energy in the bodies of those reincarnators reaches 60% of Xu Feng's level, they will all face a stronger version of themselves.

Right now, Xiangzi is facing an enhanced version of herself.

With the same equipment and the same mindset, persisting for only a few moves will result in being crushed by another 'self' with greater numerical value.

Xu Feng also controls a virtual world, which further reduces the difficulty of this skill.

Once an enemy is drawn into the virtual world, even if that enemy is mentally strong enough to recognize reality and break free from the virtual world, they will still leave behind enough information in the virtual world and eventually have to face another 'self'.

Only by defeating your 'self' can you have the opportunity to face your true goals.

In summary, after Xu Feng enhanced the Reality Materialization Illusion Technique, he only needed to continuously accumulate extraordinary energy to use this skill to overpower all opponents!

As he records more and more data, he may even imagine creating a perfect combat tool with countless skills and a vast array of items.

"If this skill can only be used against targets weaker than yourself, then it's not really that powerful," Xu Feng said with a smile, shaking his head.

He has mastered a wide variety of techniques for "stomping noobs".

The technique of materializing reality into fantasy only slightly enriches his methods.

"The more familiar one is with something, the more realistic the material constructed by the Reality Concretion Fantasy Technique will be, and the longer it can be maintained; theoretically, the object one is most familiar with is... oneself!"

Xu Feng's lips curled up slightly. "Whether it's you, Mei, or those fallen teammates, I can only imagine and strengthen them to have 60% of my power. But if the target of this imagined construction is myself, then it will have—100% of my power!"

"A clone that possesses all of its power but is not afraid of death?" Xiangzi took a deep breath.

While such an imaginary clone cannot be maintained for long, even if it can only be maintained for a minute, it can do many things and avoid most dangers!
"This level of power is simply not what you'd expect from an A-rank skill!"

Xiangzi knew that the strength of this A-level skill was mainly determined by its skill ceiling, but Xu Feng's ability to develop the skill to this level in such a short time was also greatly related to his previous enhancements.

The Swallow Fruit, the Sixteen Contemplations Sutra of Pure Land, and the virtual world—these three systems greatly accelerated the development of the skill of materializing reality into fantasy.

system!

Ordinary enhancements are merely additions, simply making up for one's weaknesses. Some mindless enhancements are even subtractions, as the conflicting attributes of the two enhancements actually make one weaker. However, an ability that fits one's original system is multiplicative! The Reality Materialization Illusion Technique is perfectly integrated into Xu Feng's enhancement system!
Xiangzi suddenly realized a problem: Xu Feng's past enhancements were all complementary.

For example, internal energy cultivation and the Devouring Fruit. The speed of internal energy cultivation is faster because of the Devouring Fruit, and the Devouring Fruit can be used without restraint because of internal energy cultivation. The "Guan Jing" is an advanced version of the internal energy cultivation system, which makes the internal energy cultivation and the Devouring Fruit work together more closely. The Devouring Fruit can continue to increase its upper limit as internal energy cultivation progresses.

Currently, Xu Feng is only using the past system to develop the Reality-Concretization Fantasy Technique. So, can this skill help develop internal strength or the Devouring Fruit?
At that moment, a possibility popped into Xiangzi's mind, and she suddenly looked up.

Xu Feng realized that Xiangzi had guessed his recently developed secret technique and smiled smugly: "The illusionary creation of a clone is ultimately separated by a layer, and the energy conversion efficiency is a bit lower. The best way is to let the imagined self empower the real self; however, normal enhancers can only reach this level. The Reality Materialization Illusion Technique can imagine a person or object stronger than oneself, but that will only be another person or a certain object that one has seen before; most people cannot precisely construct another stronger version of themselves. If one could really do that, one could already reach that level."

“But I’m different… I received empowerment from the Supreme God to enhance an S-rank cultivation technique. I have now fully mastered that technique. With enough energy and time, I can reach the pinnacle of this technique.”

"Therefore, my future limit is—the limit of the Sixteen Contemplations Sutra of Pure Land!"

Xiangzi opened his mouth wide.

The S-rank "Guan Jing" is a cultivation technique at the level of immortals and saints!
A mere A-rank skill can do something like this... Did the God of War set the wrong price?!
After a long while, she asked curiously, "How powerful would the Contemplation Sutra, when all sixteen contemplations are perfected, be?"

Xu Feng shrugged. "I don't know either."

"Theoretically, it's possible to reach that level, but I don't dare to try."

"If I were to actually imagine that level of self, a single blow would drain all my energy and vitality. The only way to survive would be to eat a peach of immortality or a ginseng fruit on the spot, or to have the main god repair my entire body immediately."

This is because his current foundation is solid enough, and he has already cultivated the "Sixteen Contemplations Sutra of Pure Land" to an extremely high level with the help of top-grade natural treasures.

The basic skill level is too low; even if one uses such life-threatening skills, one can only reach the normal level of others.

Xu Feng continued, "Currently, I have only developed this skill to the level of the ninth level of mastery. The next step is to unleash the power of the eleventh level."

Xiangzi nodded somewhat absentmindedly.

The ninth contemplation in the Sixteen Contemplations Sutra represents a qualitative leap compared to the eighth contemplation. However, the tenth contemplation, the Avalokiteshvara contemplation, and the eleventh contemplation, the Mahasthamaprapta contemplation, are merely extensions and developments based on the ninth contemplation. Although they also represent significant improvements, they do not represent a qualitative leap.

In summary, after enhancing his Reality Concretization Fantasy Technique, Xu Feng has already planned an amplification skill for "Nine Views Mastery", an explosive skill for "Eleven Views Mastery", and a desperate skill for "Perfect View of the Sutra"!

"This move... should allow you to cultivate faster, right?!" Xiangzi said with certainty.

"Of course," Xu Feng said with a smile. "After all, there's a big difference between rehearsing in your mind and actually performing it."

"Besides, even you can become stronger by fighting against a 'stronger version of yourself'!"

Xiangzi nodded: "Indeed, although I was defeated by a stronger version of myself just now, I gained a lot from the battle and noticed some weaknesses."

On this day, Shoko had a record of seventeen losses and one win against himself.

While she was training, Xu Feng went to the other side.

Here, Mei Sakurai is holding a lotus flower and chewing it with small bites. Her movements are quick, but they look very skillful and graceful.

"Is there anything that's bothering you?" Xu Feng picked up the little witch. Her witch outfit was very ordinary in style, but it fit her perfectly and had a special kind of beauty.

“The items created by my imagination bear my spiritual imprint. Although the path you have taken is very special, there may be hidden dangers in using such rare and precious materials to improve yourself.”

After enhancing his Reality Manifestation Fantasy Technique, Xu Feng attempted to materialize rare and precious materials. If he could successfully develop this technique, he could use it to accelerate his own or others' growth.

This development direction is not going smoothly.

This skill is based on his true essence. The core of the natural treasures he creates in his imagination bears his spiritual imprint. The so-called "refining essence into qi" and "refining qi into spirit" means "transforming" the energy of heaven and earth into one's own and imprinting one's spiritual imprint on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

If he takes it himself, it's essentially like taking a bowl of water from his own "bucket" and then giving it back, with almost no growth. If someone else takes it, they will face the spiritual imprint in the energy, and the refining speed will be extremely slow, far inferior to the genuine natural treasures. If their cultivation level is too low, they may also face the possibility of assimilation—becoming more and more like Xu Feng.

Moreover, after the illusion spell is dispelled, the energy that has not been fully refined will suddenly disappear. This sudden change can easily damage the meridians and reduce one's potential.

Neither Tifa nor Shoko are suitable for this kind of fantastical, constructed treasure.

But Mei is an exception.

She chose to leverage Xu Feng's true energy to make herself stronger.

By consuming this rare and precious herb, she can make her body more suitable for 'divine descent' and enhance her 'divine descent' state.

"It should be fine... I can hold more true energy now." Mei sensed something was wrong, and her complexion became a little rosier.

"Is that so?" Xu Feng smiled slightly. "Let me check how much true energy you can currently hold!"

The little witch suddenly tensed up, biting her lip lightly: "Too...too much true energy..."

After a long while, Mei finally came to her senses. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "We don't have enough people available this time. Should we let my sister go in too? Just letting Bing'er interact with the characters in the story shouldn't be enough, right?!"

Mei Sakurai's older sister, Yuzuki Sakurai, also trained in the world of Akame ga Kill! for a period of time.

She had only been cultivating for a short time, and Xiangzi rarely used his mental chains to help her cultivate. Limited by her talent, even with various forms of assistance, she could only cultivate the "Sixteen Contemplations of Pure Land Sutra" to the first level of mastery. She had not yet found the opportunity to establish her foundation and could only continuously accumulate the inner power of the Great Sun.

However, this does not mean she is weak.

Even though Sakurai Yuzuki hasn't reached the Foundation Establishment stage, her accumulated Great Sun Inner Force is rated A+ by the main god, making her much stronger than the newly created Bing'er.

"The so-called 'few people' is only relative. We don't lack the fighting power of Jieyue for the time being." Xu Feng shook his head and said, "Moreover, we are the weaker side in the next battle, which is not appropriate. If there is danger, it will be difficult for me to protect too many people. Let's wait for the future."

"Besides, Bing'er isn't alone!"

(End of this chapter)