Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 277 The Spirit, Belief, Potential Acknowledged by "God," the Ability to Break Shackles
"Wilson, you didn't come here just to observe our strength, did you?"

Roger suddenly spoke, his voice steady and calm.

He could understand the complex emotions Wilson was seeing.

Although Great Xia has been trying to catch up, Lighthouse has always been the strongest country in the world. It will still take Great Xia some time to catch up with them completely.

However, after the spiritual energy revival, within just a few months, Great Xia became the strongest in this world.

Even if they understand the reasons, it cannot change the fact that they are unwilling to accept it.

However, because he inherited the Lighthouse Captain template, he didn't have Wilson's obsession with bringing the Lighthouse back to its peak.

What he pursued was never the strongest nation, but a peaceful world without war, where people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

This pure ideal originated from Captain Lighthouse.

Perhaps this is why Captain Lighthouse was able to adapt to the changes of the new era in a short period of time; even when he woke up, it was a person with dark skin who explained this new world to him.

"Indeed."

Wilson snapped out of his daze after hearing Roger's words and nodded at him.

He gathered his thoughts and his expression became serious again.

"Through our invitation, that force has agreed to hold talks with us."

"This meeting will discuss the relationship between the other party's forces and our country, as well as the possibility of future cooperation."

Roger frowned slightly as he listened to Wilson's words:

"What's the price?"

"We will open up the land use rights for some areas, as well as the trading privileges related to resources."

"Although the cost is considerable, considering the other party's strength, this deal is worthwhile."

Wilson said calmly.

The force he was referring to was a powerful organization that had suddenly appeared recently.

Its leader called himself "Cao Cao" and acted in a flamboyant and domineering style, yet he possessed terrifying strength to match.

Moreover, the organization didn't bother to hide its whereabouts at all; instead, it displayed its military might in a grand manner, as if announcing its existence to the whole world.

To be this confident is either insane or to have absolute confidence in one's own abilities.

Clearly, the other party is the latter.

According to the information they gathered—or rather, the information the other party revealed without any attempt to conceal it—this man who called himself "Cao Cao" possessed at least the strength of a fourth-tier expert.

Even in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s assessment, his strength may be close to or even reach the fifth tier.

It's impossible not to take a strong person of this caliber seriously.

Even if Jason were to acquire Peter Parker's physique, making him comparable to a fourth-tier fighter in a one-on-one situation, he would most likely be instantly killed if facing "Cao Cao".

At the same time, the other party is also a holder of treasures from all heavens.

Based on a comparison of the gun the opponent was carrying when they appeared, they can determine that the gun the opponent was carrying is called the "Twilight Holy Lance," which is the strongest "God-Slaying Tool" from the world of "High School DxD," and is also the legendary gun that killed the God Child.

The Holy Lance even contains the will left behind by "God" and has its own consciousness.

It is worth noting that in the world of "High School DxD", the wielder of this holy lance is none other than Cao Cao, a descendant of Cao Cao.

Furthermore, given the person in the real world who calls himself "Cao Cao," they have reason to suspect that he is also a descendant of "Cao Cao."

As for why it's not a dimensional being...
If it truly is a "dimensional being," then it's impossible for it to still be in the Lighthouse; it would have already gone to the Great Xia, where the strongest beings reside.

The power they establish should not be "Great Wei," but rather "Heroic Faction."

However, if the holy lance clearly contains the will left behind by "God", why would it choose a non-believer as its master?
Is the other party's spirit, belief, and potential really so admirable to "God"?

Wilson felt a pang of envy.

In addition to Cao Cao, the leader of the "Great Wei", there are also three superhumans under his command who have reached the third level of strength, and each of them is quite powerful.

【Angel】, 【Demon】, 【Druid】—each is a code name based on their own superpower, and each has displayed overwhelming power against the third-tier superpowered individuals who refuse to submit.

Although third-tier powerhouses are not uncommon in the world today, there are still differences between the three tiers, and it is clear that these three third-tier ability users are among the strongest in the third tier.

More importantly, they all demonstrated absolute loyalty to Cao Cao, and this kind of leadership charisma is the most worrying aspect.

If they are only third-tier ability users, no matter how strong they are among the third-tier, the Beacon only needs to pay attention to them, not be on guard.

There are quite a few Tier 3 ability users inside the lighthouse. If they can defeat one in a one-on-one fight, how could they possibly defeat ten?

Not to mention they also possess various weapons, which could easily be killed at a distance with a certain degree of sacrifice.

But "Cao Cao" is not an option.

If Cao Cao truly reached the fifth rank as they speculated, his destructive power would be enough to destroy a country.

Even if it's not a complete destruction in a short period of time, but an advance from city to city, it's still an incredibly terrifying thing for them.

Furthermore, the unique nature of the [Twilight Holy Lance] makes this prediction even more conservative, because no one knows whether that God-Destroying Gear still hides unknown powers.

After all, in the world of "High School DxD", he has not yet truly used the power of "Haki".

This is why we would consider giving up some territorial use rights and resource privileges in exchange for cooperation with them.

After all, rather than risking a full-blown conflict, it's better to try to bring this force under control. While the other side is pursuing development, they must have considered this point as well.

After all, they were facing a powerful nation. Even with a fifth-tier expert, they only had the right to negotiate, not the ability to overturn the table.

This understanding is the core of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s strategy against Cao.

If Cao Cao were alone, his strength would have posed an even greater threat to them.

A fifth-order being with no ties can act entirely according to personal likes and dislikes without considering any consequences.

But what if it's a "Cao Cao" with power, territory, and subordinates?

Even if it reveals the other party's ambition, it also reveals a weakness that makes one vulnerable to being manipulated.

Throughout human history, the behavior patterns of powerful individuals have changed as they began to cultivate their influence.

Territories need to be governed, subordinates need to be settled, and resources need to be allocated; all of these create invisible constraints.

This is why they were willing to grant Cao Cao some land use rights.

By establishing a community of shared interests through resource transactions, and exchanging land use rights for predictability and vulnerability in behavior, sufficient deterrence can be maintained in key areas.
The essence of this strategy is to transform what was originally an uncontrollable individual threat into a game between different forces that can be communicated and debated through conventional diplomatic means.

Although it comes at a certain cost, it is undoubtedly worthwhile compared to dealing with a reckless fifth-tier powerhouse.

"It is indeed a price that can be paid."

"But is it really no problem? They are not a force that pursues peace."

"If we let it continue like this, won't it ultimately threaten the people of this country?"

Roger said to Wilson.

If Cao Cao's power is primarily focused on human peace, then even if he harbors ambitions, he feels it doesn't matter.

After all, it's perfectly normal for powerful humans to have ambitions.

However, considering that Cao Cao and his group would kill any third-tier ability users who refused to join them, forcing them to join their forces and obey their orders with absolute power, he felt that their ambition would inevitably backfire on the people of this country.

This was unacceptable to him.

However, at present, their strengths are not equal, and even if he knew this, he had no way to change it;

Even because of his status, if he were to take action, it would imply that the Lighthouse was dissatisfied with "Great Wei," which could potentially cause even greater consequences.

So even if he didn't want to accept it, he had no other choice.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be doing nothing now even though he knows the other party has partnered with Lighthouse.

“I know that, of course, but you should know what the lighthouse is built on, Roger.”

"Kindness is good, there's nothing wrong with it, but you need to learn to look at things from the perspective of the country."

Wilson looked at Roger and said.

The real world is not a work of fantasy; you cannot assume that those "noble qualities" will appear in the hands of a country's rulers.

What they need to consider is the pros and cons, not right or wrong.

Captain Lighthouse is kind, but he doesn't need to think too much; he just needs to face the villains. Roger is the same; he doesn't need to consider the Lighthouse's strategy; he just needs to protect the people and fight the mutated creatures.

"I see."

Roger nodded, his voice calm and undisturbed. He said no more and turned to walk towards the training ground.

Jason shrugged when he saw this.

Although he was young, he was already used to this clash between reality and ideals.

While superhero stories are certainly exciting, the real world will never allow a truly pure hero to exist.

Compromise, weighing options, and even choices that go against one's conscience are the norm.

"You should go train too, Jason."

Wilson turned his gaze to Jason, his tone becoming more serious.

“Peter Parker’s body has even greater potential, and your own abilities are far from reaching their limit.”

"Do not be complacent because of your current strength."

Jason acquired Peter Parker's physique and abilities, but this doesn't mean his own physique was replaced; rather, they were superimposed. Therefore, the current Jason is actually a combination of the two.

His potential is even greater than Peter Parker's.

"learn."

Jason gave an OK sign, then turned and went back to the training field.

Wilson watched the two figures disappear into the distance and shook his head almost imperceptibly.

Reality will never change because of an individual's will. All they can do is become as strong as possible within the existing rules, until one day they are strong enough to break these helpless shackles.

This is actually not difficult.

Whether they can do it or not depends on whether they have the courage to change everything.

(End of this chapter)