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Chapter 580 Wisdom and Power

"A creation of technology?"

Zhang Qi's gaze sharpened slightly, and he repeated the sentence, already understanding the situation in his heart.

No wonder he always felt there was an inexplicable sense of disharmony surrounding these two girls.

Gu's pure fighting instinct, Jun's calmness and wisdom beyond her years, and the sense of mission that seemed out of place on this desperate battlefield...?

If they were not naturally occurring secondary humans, then it makes sense.

Because there is only one possibility for humanity to create such a thing...

“That’s right. In our time, although humanity barely survived thanks to the ‘refresh mechanism,’ we were still powerless against the extraordinary beings of all races who treated us as ‘garbage cans’ and arbitrarily transferred their pain and despair onto us.”

Jun nodded slightly, his tone calm, yet carrying an unyielding heaviness.

Her voice paused, and her gaze unconsciously drifted to the campfire. Gu had eaten and drunk his fill and was now leaning against her leg without any guard, breathing evenly and sleeping peacefully.

Jun reached out and gently stroked Gu's soft hair, his eyes filled with pity.

"..."

Zhang Qi's lips twitched at the sight. A girl who gave him the feeling of Chu Xuan was now radiating maternal glow.

This scene is just too bizarre...

"In order to change this humiliating fate and no longer be at the mercy of others, mankind at that time used up its last bit of wisdom and resources to create us."

"Through a special soul-modifying technique, some of our core traits can be preserved to the greatest extent possible, even after 'death,' and accumulate and strengthen with each reincarnation."

Jun's gaze returned to Zhang Qi, his voice soft yet clear.

"Gu, she was born for pure combat. Deep within her soul is the command to absorb all combat information and integrate it into her instincts. Combat is her everything."

"but me……"

Jun pushed up his glasses, revealing a deep gaze behind the lenses.
"My purpose is to handle everything outside of combat. To think, plan, provide support, and clear all non-combat obstacles in her path."

"Intelligence and strength are two sides of the same coin; neither can be lacking."

"So that's how it is. It's because they took advantage of the rule that the soul is immortal in this world?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qi's last trace of doubt vanished; the principle was not difficult to understand.

Life is typically composed of two levels: soul and matter.

The soul carries all information about an individual, including consciousness, memories, and will.
The physical body, composed of matter, is the vessel of the soul and also a container for the flow of energy.

The two are interdependent and mutually influential, and neither can be dispensed with. This is the reason why many spiritual cultivation systems emphasize "cultivating both body and mind".

Both the soul and the physical body have their limits.

The stronger the body, the more powerful the soul and energy it can contain;

The stronger one's will, the more complex the information the soul can carry and process.

Therefore, regardless of the cultivation system in any extraordinary world, its essence remains the same: the continuous strengthening and sublimation of the four core elements—body (material carrier), spirit (will), soul, and energy. The only difference lies in the methods and emphasis of this strengthening, which vary depending on the conditions of the world itself.

Just like in a marine environment, animals' bodies are much larger than those on land.

However, the rules of this distorted "final battlefield" have undergone a bizarre mutation.

If we compare normal life to a bottle, then spiritual practice is about continuously upgrading the material and expanding the capacity of this bottle, gradually strengthening it from a fragile plastic bottle into an indestructible alloy container, while replacing the "water" inside with "nectar" that is more refined in energy.

However, due to the unique nature of the rules in this world, this "bottle" itself will never truly break, no matter what.

So, what if, through some technology, this "bottle" were transformed from the very beginning into a "balloon" that could theoretically expand infinitely, and then, taking advantage of the immortality of the souls in this place...

In theory, this "balloon" can continuously contain and accumulate information and traits without collapsing due to exceeding its limit.

By using certain technical means to filter and reshape the complex information accumulated inside the balloon, just like repeatedly refining raw ore to extract the purest core qualities, it can continuously break through the limits in its respective field.

Ancient fighting instincts and Jun's wisdom were accumulated, refined, and strengthened through repeated "deaths" and "refreshes," ultimately reaching their current level. It must be said, human creativity is truly remarkable…

"Yes."

Jun's voice pulled Zhang Qi back from his thoughts.
"Gu and I are both products of the special rules of this distorted battlefield... therefore, our existence must rely on the special rules of this world to be maintained."

Her tone suddenly became extremely solemn, and her eyes burned with an almost obsessive flame.

"Our sole purpose in being created is to completely liberate this cursed world! This is the entire meaning that has existed since the beginning of our existence..."

Jun looked directly at Zhang Qi and spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable determination.

He understood the unspoken meaning behind Jun's words.

If Zhang Qi were to act now, with his unfathomable power, he might indeed be able to forcefully push this distorted continent back into the prime material plane, restoring everything to normal.

However, in that case, as "creations" existing in accordance with the special rules of this place, Gu and Jun's current personalities, memories, and everything they embody would vanish completely as the rules were revised.

They may return to the true cycle of reincarnation, or their souls may be reshaped in other forms.

But at that time, they will no longer be the "Gu" and "Jun" they are now.

The meaning of their existence and the goals they fought for will all vanish into thin air.

For them, this might be more cruel than eternal torment.

Because this fundamentally denies their existence...

Zhang Qi remained silent for a moment.

He looked at the girl with glasses in front of him and sensed her awareness.

Finally, he nodded slowly.

"it is good."

"I will witness your battle until the very end."

Zhang Qi nodded, choosing not the simplest and most direct path, but instead respecting their will and their mission.

This is the proper attitude towards them, towards those who have awakened to the power of the strong.

"Thanks……"

Jun breathed a sigh of relief and immediately expressed his gratitude.

If Zhang Qi is unwilling, there's nothing they can do...

"However, with your current strength, I'm afraid it's far from enough to achieve a goal like 'liberating this world'?"

Immediately, Zhang Qi changed the subject and asked.

Indeed, Gu's fighting instincts were astonishing, and Jun's wisdom was extraordinary.

Through soul modification and rule characteristics, they may have barely reached a certain level in terms of soul will.

However, in terms of the most basic material carrier strength and energy level, there is still an insurmountable gap compared to those extraordinary beings of all races who occupy the core area of ​​this place, enjoy resources, and have lived for tens of thousands of years.

This is a gap that cannot be bridged simply by willpower. Without energy as an extension, willpower alone cannot influence the material world.

"Yes, you're right. So, before we engage in the final battle against those scum of all races, there's one more thing we must do."

Jun's face showed an expression of "I knew it," as if she had expected Zhang Qi to ask this question.

She nodded, her tone returning to its usual calm.

"We also need to retrieve... the [Dragon-Snake Mech]."

(End of this chapter)