Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 506 New Path and Entry
Therefore, choosing another system is particularly important... Different systems have varying degrees of difficulty in dealing with inner demons. The gene lock system is the simplest and most direct, although it carries extremely high risks, its rewards are also extremely high. However, compared to the risks of Zhang Jie's inner demons, such rewards are somewhat insignificant. Therefore, the best approach is to choose another system and solve the problem in a different way.

The answer Mu Xiang found at the main god's place was... a cultivation-like soul system!

Although Mu Xiang was not familiar with "The Beginning of Death", he quickly discovered the clues... The cultivation-like soul technique provided by the main god was an imitation or replica of the soul system.

Due to the different rules of the universe, the positive multiverse does not seem to have a soul system. Unless one possesses something special from the start, a soul will not remain in the world because of some concept of obsession or sin; once it is gone, it is gone. However, a cultivation-like soul system can cultivate abilities similar to the soul system of the negative multiverse in the positive multiverse.

This is exactly what Zhang Jie needs right now... His true nature isn't that of a fourth-tier player. He's fine against early-stage fourth-tier players, but facing mid-stage fourth-tier players might be difficult, because in a direct confrontation, Zhang Jie would be at a disadvantage; he certainly wouldn't be as resilient as his opponent. As for the advanced-stage fourth-tier battlefield... Zhang Jie can only rely on Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha to hold the line, just like in the battle against the Abyss.

However, given the current increased difficulty, Zhang Jie's role is to stand at the forefront or protect the others. With everyone at the fourth-tier combat level, how can he possibly be the one being protected?
The cultivation-like soul system simultaneously solves the problems of dealing with inner demons and the lack of essential qualities. Although the boost to Zhang Jie's combat power is more like having more methods, cultivating the related techniques will allow Zhang Jie's essence to steadily improve, gradually becoming a true fourth-tier being, and transforming the inner demons into part of the tribulation lightning, allowing him to pass through it in a more orderly and systematic way.

After the battle in the abyss, Zhang Jie had no more reason to refuse and was finally going to exchange for a cultivation technique with a soul-based cultivation system from the main god.

Seeing that everyone had exchanged what they needed and turned their attention to him, even the Overlord was grinning at him while holding the Anti-Biowave Cannon, Zhang Jie could only shrug. After an unknown period of time, he once again contacted the Main God in order to strengthen himself.

Mu Xiang adjusted his glasses. His and Zhang Jie's analyses weren't comprehensive, as Zhang Jie lacked understanding of many things. Mu Xiang, however, was fully aware of these points. For instance, the obsession simulated by the cultivation-like soul system could anchor the soul's existence, allowing its realm to gradually improve—a stark contrast to Zhang Jie's reliance on mental power and telekinesis to fly through the air and forcefully defend himself.

Furthermore, the obsession simulated by the cultivation-like soul system can also use cultivation-like techniques... that is, bypassing cultivation methods such as true essence power, and using obsession as a foundation to exert the power of runes!

Combining Zhang Jie's previous demonstration of spiritual power transformation, the cultivation-like soul system could make the methods he had figured out even more powerful... In fact, all these methods that combined soul and cultivation were ones that Pei Jiao had used before.

Even the Emperor himself said it was great!
Mu Xiang suspected that many of the cultivation techniques in this type of spiritual cultivation system were inventions of the Human Emperor after his return to the positive multiverse. Although not as orthodox as cultivation, it was still a great path. As for the drawbacks of the illusion and reality, it would be too ridiculous to tell Zhang Jie. He didn't start from scratch; his strength was already enough to make him comparable to a sixth-tribulation ghost immortal in this type of spiritual cultivation system.

A realm is a realm, and strength is strength. There are valid points to this statement, and each has its advantages. What Zhang Jie needs to do now is to use this complete set of A-level cultivation-like soul techniques to transform his strength into a realm.

The beam of light disappeared from Zhang Jie's body after quite some time, and then he stood silently in place. The cultivation methods he obtained from the main god were all bestowed upon him by the main god, imprinting the cultivation method into his consciousness, making the experience extremely intuitive.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Jie hurriedly opened his eyes, said "Thanks" to Mu Xiang, and rushed into his room. The Zhongzhou team members were left looking at each other in bewilderment. Mu Xiang pondered for a while before clapping his hands and laughing, "Now, everyone, please place your orders with me, and I will exchange for the items you need."

Now that funds are plentiful, team members who need them can obtain storage and protective items... This is a significant improvement compared to sharing storage items or using ordinary protective shields. In the following days, everyone practiced their individual abilities, occasionally sparring together. Zhang Jie and Zhang Heng, however, stayed indoors, one cultivating his newly acquired technique, and the other refining his Golden Saint Armor.

However, the former was far more terrifying than the latter. The team members who came to investigate could hear thunder rumbling inside Zhang Jie's basement, as if there were real heavenly tribulation clouds within. And Zhang Jie's essence was also growing stronger at an unbelievable speed.

Whether it's the orthodox cultivation method or the unorthodox or pseudo-cultivation methods, they are not attributes or bloodlines provided by the main god, but a system equivalent to the gene lock... And the pseudo-cultivation soul system chosen by Mu Xiang and Zhang Jie is the most suitable new path for Zhang Jie!

On the very last day, after Zhang Heng had been showing off his Gold Cloth for ages, Zhang Jie finally emerged from his basement, smiling and greeting the crowd who were waiting to enter a horror movie. What puzzled everyone was his overly enthusiastic attitude; he patted and shook hands with almost everyone.

Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha were flanked by Zhang Jie, their arms around each other's shoulders, and their expressions became quite interesting. At this moment, Zhan Lan, who had been somewhat bewildered, suddenly exclaimed, "No wonder you did this! This isn't your physical body, it's your soul!"

While everyone was still in shock, Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha asked the question they were most concerned about: "What realm have you reached?"

Zhang Jie smiled, and two more versions of himself opened the door and walked out. One was his physical body, and the other was the artificial body he had repaired. After showing off this, he said with a smug smile, "A Fifth Tribulation Ghost Immortal, according to the cultivation method, is roughly equivalent to the Nascent Soul stage of a true cultivator?"

"The late stage of the fourth-tier beginner level..." Mu Xiang pushed up his glasses, "basically the highest level that's controllable. What about your inner demons?"

With a wave of his hand, Zhang Jie's physical body crashed into him, merging with him, while his artificial body vanished: "The cultivation-like soul system reveals the inner demons, then integrates them into the tribulation lightning shaped by consciousness, gradually decomposing and passing through layers. The first six tribulations are roughly for resolving the inner demons. I have now passed five tribulations, which corresponds to resisting the inner demon invasion of the Shattered Core and Condensed Nascent Soul stage. Although I haven't yet reached the mid-fourth tier, I have controlled the inner demons. Unless I actively try to break through, there will be no interference."

"But this matter cannot be rushed, and even going back to the horror movie world to accumulate time will not help... Previously, I anchored my soul and improved my essence by relying on the technique of 'self-attachment.' Now, in order to overcome the six tribulations, I must fully comprehend 'dharma-attachment.' I can only comprehend it slowly."

Mu Xiang nodded: "That's good. At least you won't be in danger of not being able to heal yourself... As for entering the intermediate fourth tier, there's no rush."

As they spoke, the ever-growing main god finally cast a beam of light. The main god's voice rang in everyone's ears:

"Enter the beam of light within thirty seconds. Target locked. Mechanical Dragon, teleportation initiation..."

(End of this chapter)