Infinite Sun in the East China Sea

Chapter 425 Merry Christmas
Time flows by as it accumulates energy for each instance of retracing time and space.

Before we knew it, Christmas had arrived.

With only a few days left to complete their mission, the East China Sea team could no longer afford to add any more constraints to the 'evolutionary consciousness'.

Xu Feng stopped his busy work and used the rest of his time to test his creation.

The World Tree... or rather, the Tree of Evolution.

At its core is the evolutionary consciousness of the creator of this world. The power of faith, the extraordinary energy cycle, special bloodlines... various civilizations that have influenced this world constrain the creator's abilities, while also making use of the creator's somewhat out-of-control abilities.

This tree can mobilize the energy of the entire world and is currently maintaining the internal rules of this world according to the program, extending the time that this world can exist.

No one can predict how long the world, which was originally destined to end in the Fourth Apocalypse, will continue to exist.

In the process of sustaining the world, the Tree of Evolution absorbs some high-level energy and bears special fruits of evolution.

This fruit has effects such as refining bloodlines, replenishing extraordinary energy, and removing negative status effects.

If one's bloodline of the Light element is strengthened by the God, a single fruit can elevate a bloodline from a C or D level to a B or even A level. If one consumes enough fruits, one can even reach a level that the God has never provided before.

Of course, if one has a bloodline with negative energy, such as vampires, consuming this kind of fruit would be tantamount to suicide.

Although it can't compare to top-tier natural treasures like the 'Peach of Immortality', it's still extraordinary. Most importantly, the quantity of this thing is enormous; this tree is like a pump drawing energy from the world of Guilty Crown.

If we don't care about damaging the origin of this world, we can supply it in large quantities.

The benefits of the 'Tree of Evolution' are certainly not limited to the fruits it produces.

Its core is the creator of this world.

In theory, this tree can reveal all the information about the world and indirectly influence everything within it.

A single leaf can potentially influence an entire galaxy in the distance.

This tree can also be used to assist in reincarnation.

When a soul enters a flower bud, it transforms into a special fruit, receiving full nurturing from the 'Tree of Evolution'.

When it finally leaps out of the fruit, its strength is absolutely formidable, and its status is equivalent to that of the Child of the World. In this world, it can do many incredible things, and its future potential is quite high.

From 'evolutionary consciousness' to 'the tree of evolution', under the influence of time-related abilities, all these changes occurred in the past, before the birth of this round of human civilization.

Naturally, the plot, which hadn't changed much before, also changed.

For example, what fell from the sky seventeen years ago was not the Origin Stone.

It is, in fact, an 'evolutionary fruit'.

Mana Ouma became the consumer of the 'Evolution Fruit,' and her physique underwent a tremendous change.

Thanks to the influence of Dart and others, the subsequent plot managed to keep going, and overall, the world suffered far less tragedy.

…………

All the problems were resolved in the 'past', so the reincarnators will naturally no longer encounter danger.

On Christmas Day.

Zhao Yingkong and Xu Feng strolled together through the Roppongi area, which should have been ruins.

She still remembers what happened before the time travel.

"It may sound a bit formal to say this now, but thank you, Captain, for helping me find the meaning of life."

The mid-stage of the fourth tier is a very important breakthrough.

Having reached this level, the assassin lady can face many things with equanimity.

During the time reversal, her original gains in this world will also be lost along with the time reversal process. Although some of them should be preserved due to the inertia of time, they will never be as perfect as the first time.

Now she can leave behind her gains intact, but it was the captain who offset the backlash from the time reversal for her.

"The meaning of life..."

Xu Feng recalled the question the main god asked when he invited people: "This credit doesn't need to be attributed to me, because you had the opportunity to do it, and that's why you did it."

"Today is Christmas. Although this holiday is considered somewhat ominous in this world, we can at least show some respect for the atmosphere here..."

The assassin followed that gaze and looked toward the shop window not far away.

The red reindeer costume is very festive.

It's a bit rudimentary...

Zhao Yingkong glanced at the person next to her: "Clearly so powerful, and a pure Buddhist practitioner at that, yet still so..."

She twirled gracefully.

The originally bulky combat uniforms transformed into adorable Christmas dresses in a burst of light.

"In fact, although the 'evolutionary consciousness' has transformed into the 'Tree of Evolution' within the twelve layers of constraints, it does not mean that it is completely harmless. Its overall effect is to make people do good, but in the process, it can also make people extreme."

“Extremism… many so-called negative emotions are essentially extreme forms of positive emotions,” Zhao Yingkong said.

Having overcome her inner demons, she naturally has a deep understanding of so-called negative emotions.

Being too firm can sometimes become stubbornness.

Excessive joy can easily lead to indulgence.

Being too righteous often leads to harming the innocent.

Conversely, some seemingly negative emotions can have a positive effect at the right time.

“The effects of extreme will will not only appear in the inner demon stage, but will also present similar challenges in future stages of cultivation; Yuzuriha Inori’s song can harmonize the extreme will of most people in this world.” Xu Feng paused for a moment: “And some ordinary clothes and attire can also harmonize my extreme will.”

"Ah……"

Zhao Yingkong sneered at the lecherous captain: "I wonder how many people these ordinary clothes would have such an effect on..."

This cycle of reincarnation is her domain, and she has gained immense benefits from it.

The two reincarnators strolling around now seem to be enjoying a romantic getaway, but somewhere within the protective shield of the main god, a group of beautiful women are waiting to return to the main god's space.

In some future cycle of reincarnation, who knows whose stage it will be?

However, the assassin was only throwing a small tantrum.

In reality, they were exceptionally cooperative. The lecherous captain, who loved Christmas costumes, changed into a reindeer outfit without hesitation.

She could even guess what kind of offensive she would face tonight.

Unknowingly.

The two have arrived at the stage in the heart of Roppongi. Inori Yuzuriha is about to hold a concert here.

"Although history has changed, Yuzuriha Inori's importance seems to have remained unchanged..."

Zhao Yingkong admired this songstress whose fate was somewhat similar to her own.

With the help of the reincarnators from the East Sea team, this songstress has escaped her original fate and is now living life the way she loves most.

Just like Zhao Yingkong found the meaning of her life.

Yuzuriha Inori also found her own meaning in life—to use her singing to make the world a better place and to make humanity less extreme. This ability is very useful at any time, and many extremely powerful people have benefited from her.

Even Hsu Feng would relax a lot from the pleasant singing, and would repeatedly look back at time and space, realizing that his mind had been on edge during this period.

As the midnight fireworks lit up the sky, the two reincarnators from the East Sea team nestled together, enjoying the heavenly music.

East China Sea Team's Main God Space.

"This cycle of reincarnation... I really don't know how to evaluate it!"

Xiangzi couldn't help but sigh after returning.

She still remembers the scene of the 'evolutionary consciousness' attacking Mount Sumeru.

That was absolutely thrilling.

But to be honest, under Xu Feng's protection, the dangers they encountered were very limited.

Even though there was a momentary lapse, Xu Feng immediately made amends. Apart from the weakest newcomer who died in the aftershocks, the slightly stronger reincarnators were all safe and sound.

Similarly, because of this close call, the team members inside the God's protective shield only received the most basic guaranteed reward.

A mere 1000 reward points.

"This time, it seems only the captain and Ms. Sakura got the side story..."

"Nanye Lin said with emotion."

She knew that even if the other members of the East China Sea team obtained the side quests, they would still end up in Xu Feng's hands. However, once these side quests were in her possession, the captain would provide many benefits far exceeding those of the side quests themselves.

"There weren't many side quests this time..."

After contacting the main god, Xu Feng's expression became somewhat strange.

During the mission, he did not hear any prompts from the main god. The BOSS, 'Evolutionary Consciousness,' had not died; it had merely changed form and would no longer trigger the apocalypse.

However, after returning to the Main God Space, he learned from the Main God that he had gained something in the previous battle.

"Completely prevent the apocalypse from occurring, and change the inevitable fate of humanity's demise in Guilty Crown... One E-level access, two A-level side quests, and 20,000 reward points..."

Xu Feng turned his gaze to the so-called authority.

Although he had learned about this kind of 'currency' in the Main God Space before transmigrating, he had never seen 'authority' despite killing so many enemies in the reincarnation world, which made him wonder if such a thing really existed in the Main God Space.

They haven't even managed to eliminate that 'evolutionary consciousness' yet.

The main god generously bestowed this reward upon it merely for sealing it away.

Xu Feng reaffirmed one point: after the East Sea team successively defeated the Heavenly God team and the Demon team, and their strength reached a certain level, they had now reached the stage where they should work for the main god.

During the stage when the main god nurtures reincarnators, the rewards given to the reincarnators are side quests and reward points.

During the stage when reincarnators work for the main god, the reward becomes privileges.

The more work you do, and the more difficult the work, the greater the authority you will receive.

"I've obtained an F-level access and an A-level side quest..." Zhao Yingkong said in return.

Clearly, when the main god evaluates contributions, it is not limited to the current timeline, but rather considers all possibilities that may occur within Guilty Crown, taking into account everything the reincarnators have done in this world.

"Permissions seem to allow us to do a lot of things... For example, we can use permissions to engage in team battles with designated reincarnation squads... This is only F-level permissions; E-level permissions should allow us to do even more."

Zhao Yingkong said coldly, "The reward points obtained in the team battle world are much more than those in the ordinary world!"

She wasn't worried at all about whether the East China Sea team would suffer setbacks in team battles.

Which reincarnation team in the entire reincarnation world can defeat the East Sea Team?

It's no exaggeration to say that once a team battle starts, the other reincarnation teams are basically just there to give the East Sea team bonus points and side quests.

Xu Feng stroked his chin: "There's no need to rush for now... Now that the main god has introduced a currency in addition to side quests and reward points, we need to change our approach. There aren't many things we can do with our current permissions, but higher permissions should be very useful."

"Instead of wasting privileges on things that don't really make a difference, it's better to save them up first."

In the introduction of the main god, the E-level authority grants him functions such as customized enhancement, carrying story characters, customizing the main god's room, designating or canceling team battles, inquiring about information inside the story world, stopping the mission and returning directly, and designating the reincarnation world.

Customization and enhancement features include providing bloodlines based on conditions, modifying designated ordinary weapons into weapons with unlimited ammo, and repairing and modifying advanced items according to the reincarnator's wishes.

Regarding the customization of the God Space, features include the ability to change the time flow in the God Room, the limit on the number of humans that can survive in the God Room, the area of ​​the God Space, and special natural environment settings.

Theoretically, the energy of the world in the main god's room can be set to a super-magical world, which would be a boon for cultivators.

If Xu Feng had seen these functions in the God of War, he would have been overjoyed.

However, these functions are now quite limited.

In addition, Xu Feng discovered that the number of bloodlines and items in the East China Sea team's main god had also increased significantly.

He didn't even see an S-class vampire back then.

Now, however, he noticed this advanced bloodline in the God's enhancement catalog.

Moreover, apart from a few advanced features that consume permissions, other features only limit the number of times they can be used.

The feature that surprised Xu Feng the most was that the number of times a member of the Reincarnation Squad could enhance an E-level privilege holder in each interlude was increased to three, which greatly reduced the difficulty for teammates to contribute reward points to him.

When the team as a whole obtains reward points and side quests in the future, he will no longer need to rack his brains to calculate.

Basically, you can get your teammates to contribute all the reward points and side quests in one go.

"Permissions can greatly improve our safety in the cycle of reincarnation, but they are not very helpful in improving our strength."

Xu Feng said with a smile, "The next cycle of reincarnation is 'The Wrath of Asura'."

"According to the information given by the main god, this is a world depicted in a game, but that game is actually more like a long movie, and the BOSS in it... is a bit strong."

"The Wrath of Asura..."

Xiangzi glanced through the information Xu Feng had sent them.

"This seems a bit like cyber Buddhist practitioners? We might very well obtain some powerful Buddhist techniques in this world."

(End of this chapter)