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Chapter 581 Mythical Forms

"External things? But that's not enough, is it?"

Zhang Qi nodded. This was a fairly standard approach: using powerful external objects to compensate for the deficiency in one's own energy level.

However, in his view, that alone is probably not enough.

After all, besides facing the extraordinary beings of all races who have lived here for countless years, there is also the immense negative emotion accumulated over the long history of this continent, enough to distort everything.

That thing can't be solved by just one mech.

"Yes."

Jun showed no surprise, clearly indicating that she was aware of this as well.
"Whether it's the immense burden required to pilot the [Dragon-Snake Mech], facing the core of all races, or confronting the endless negative will during the final purification of this world..."

"With my current soul strength, it's still far from enough."

"Therefore, after retrieving the mechs, we also need to activate a system called Human Instrumentality."

By resonating with that system, I can cause a drastic qualitative change in Gu's soul essence, directly allowing her to enter... a mythical form.

When Jun uttered the last four words, a kind of fanaticism flashed in his eyes.

"Human Instrumentality? EVA?"

Zhang Qi's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing this. Isn't this from EVA?
“Every intellectual life has its own soul, which is evidence of life’s existence.”

When life ignites its own inner light, it has already transcended the mundane.

"From a spiritual perspective, this is a leap in the level of life, a 'truth' that belongs to oneself."

But this is not the end; it is only the beginning. The light of the mind is insignificant compared to the entire ocean of consciousness, and it is merely 'light,' not yet fully formed its own 'way.'

Jun's voice became deep and magnetic, as if he were expounding some ultimate truth of the universe.

"And this 'Tao' is the ultimate manifestation of the essence of every intellectual life, which is also known as...mythological form."

"Is it about extracting a certain part of cognition from the collective consciousness and materializing it into a form?"

Zhang Qi instantly understood the principle: compared to physical enhancement, strengthening the soul and will was much more complicated.

After all, the former is tangible and has countless reference points, while the latter is intangible and elusive.

However, there are always exceptions.

There is a special method that can instantly elevate one's soul and will, and that is... borrowing external objects.

Just like in a world of one person, some people can borrow the powerful force corresponding to that concept by wearing a "divine mask" and playing a role in mythology.

The myth of the Light of the Soul should be similar in principle.

However, unlike the world with only one Earth, in this infinite multiverse, every plane may contain humans, and these humans, in the long process of civilization evolution, will form some common cognitions and concepts rooted in the deepest part of their souls.

For example, heroes, saviors, gods, demons...

When a powerful being who has awakened the light of their soul wants to go further, they can forcibly "borrow" certain powerful concepts from this vast ocean of collective wills and integrate them into themselves through a specific technical means. This allows them to rapidly complete a qualitative change in their soul in a way that is almost like cheating.

This must be what's called the mythological form; no wonder it's called Human Instrumentality...

"That's right..."

Jun gave Zhang Qi a deep look; his speed of understanding had once again exceeded her expectations.

After getting a general idea of ​​the situation, Zhang Qi followed Gu Yujun toward the base they had mentioned.

During the journey, he also taught Gu a few basic martial arts stances with great interest.

The core of "martial arts" is the skill of using one's own strength more efficiently.

In this regard, Zhang Qi had to admit that the girl named Gu was frighteningly talented.

She can perfectly replicate any complex move after just one viewing, and can even optimize it to suit herself better through her body's instinctive reactions in a very short time.

This learning ability can no longer be described as genius...

Just then, Zhang Qi paused slightly and turned his gaze to the distant horizon.

In that direction, he sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar presence that vanished in a flash.

It was Hao. And the direction from which his aura appeared was actually the core area of ​​this region.

It seems he has found what he was looking for.

Zhang Qi understood. In that case, once he finished his business here, he could meet up with Hao and discuss the next steps.

……

Several hours later, the three finally arrived at a huge metal structure hidden inside the mountain.

This is the base Jun mentioned.

However, just as Jun was skillfully operating the control panel and preparing to leave, her movements suddenly froze.

"what happened?"

Zhang Qi noticed her unusual behavior.

Jun didn't answer, but stared intently at a line of data on the screen, his face turning deathly pale at a visible speed.

"Impossible...this is impossible..."

Her knuckles turned white from gripping the control panel too tightly.

"The Human Instrumentality System... was activated three hours ago!"

"Activated?"

Zhang Qi frowned.
"Does this system lack any identity verification or similar features?"

"No."

Jun's voice trembled with despair.
"Because...it's simply not necessary."

"This system also has another name: [Kabbalah Tree of Life Realization]."

It was a technological marvel of our time, a product of the highest level of philosophical materialization!

"Those who connect to this system will have their soul essence unleashed and wildly enhanced. This is an artificial means of forcibly bringing the essence of the soul, spirit, and vital force outward into reality..."

Jun's voice grew increasingly urgent, filled with a fear of impending collapse.

"Normally, to ignite the light of the soul, one must confront the darkness within, which is what is known as 'overcoming inner demons'."

"However, besides facing the darkness and dispelling the confusion, there is another way to force our way through... that is to frantically increase the strength of our spiritual essence!"

"Prove it with force!"

"Use absolute power, along with inner demons and darkness, to become fuel for illumination!"

"But this system is far more than that! After forcibly igniting the light of the mind, it will disregard all costs and consequences, ignoring domains and limitations, and forcibly infuse it!"

"Until the sea of ​​the Linker's mind is completely ignited, flowing back into the real material world, merging with it, and transforming into a mythical form unique to the Linker!"

Jun suddenly turned his head and looked at Zhang Qi, his eyes filled with unprecedented terror.

"Therefore, even before I want to use it, I must clear all my senses, consciousness, memories, and emotions, and completely turn myself into a blank sheet of paper!"
Only in this way can we prevent it from going berserk...!

"And now..."

"The being that activated it...whether it is human, one of all races, or something else entirely..."

"He will manifest his own mythological form."

"And then it collapsed."

"Degeneration".

"distortion."

"chaos……"

"Ultimately, it will transform from a mythical form into... a demon god form, no, it will be a [catastrophe form]!"

"Then, He will devour everything in this battlefield world, transforming it into an indescribable terror!"

(End of this chapter)