Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 489 The Superposition of "God's Eye" and "Rumble-Rumble Fruit," the Importance of "Heavenly Treasures" to Strength

In Lin Ruoxi's view, the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] is no different from a Devil Fruit, except that the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] may have a higher potential, but not necessarily by much.

To what extent it can be effective depends mainly on the user.

However, the lower limit of the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] is higher than that of the Devil Fruit.

As long as the user is not dull-witted or lazy in cultivation, it is almost foreseeable that they will steadily advance to the fifth level by relying on the physical transformation of their physique by the [Dragon Slayer Crystal].

Looking at herself, although Lin Ruoxi possesses both the [Lightning-attribute God's Eye] and the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], the combination of these two abilities gives her extraordinary potential. However, whether she will definitely be able to break through to the sixth rank in the future is still an unknown.

It's not that it's impossible, but rather a problem of the times.

She believed she could break through to the sixth rank, but it certainly wasn't because of the [Eye of God] and the [Thunder-Rumble Fruit]. Rather, it was because with the development of the times and the arrival of spiritual energy tides, cultivation in the world would become easier, and it would be easier to break through to higher realms.

Even if she were to fuse with another lightning-attribute [Dragon Slayer Crystal] now, it would most likely only improve her current combat power and physique, allowing her to reach the fifth rank faster. However, whether she can break through to the sixth or seventh rank afterward depends on the progress of the spiritual energy revival.

The concepts of a single person being able to defeat an entire nation and being able to shake an entire continent are completely different.

Under these circumstances, considering all aspects, the Tian Shu Bureau decided that using a [Dragon Slayer Crystal] with compatible attributes to cultivate a promising newcomer would undoubtedly be a more "cost-effective" choice.

"The reason I was able to obtain the Rumble-Rumble Fruit last time was largely because the God's Eye and the fruit's abilities were compatible."

"But because of this, there is a lot of controversy, with some people feeling that the abilities of the [God's Eye] and the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] overlap."

"It was the efforts of the Jinling Tian Shu Bureau, as well as the Tian Shu Bureaus of Yangzhou, Suzhou, and other cities, that made me obtain the [Thunderbolt Fruit]. They emphasized the 'qualitative change' that the combination of the two could produce."

"But that all-out effort probably already used up a lot of goodwill and leverage."

"This time, even if the attributes are compatible, it will be too difficult for the Jinling branch to get the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] for me again."

“Other branches and other factions will never give up easily.”

Although there are more fourth-tier experts in the Great Xia Dynasty now than before, and after Lu Jing broke through, she, Gu Che, Shen Mo and others also stepped into this level one after another, but the number is still very small.

Although cities like Chaoyang and Yunchuan also have exceptionally talented individuals at the peak of the third tier, striving to break through to the fourth tier, even if all of them were added together, the number wouldn't be many.

If we're talking about third-tier ability users alone, the number in Great Xia is actually quite large. After all, with such a large population, even among geniuses chosen from thousands, there are still over a million of them, and third-tier users are not uncommon.

However, there are differences between different third-order systems.

When they were at the third tier, their strength far surpassed that of other third-tier ability users.

The most fundamental reason for this gap is the "treasures of the heavens".

A powerful "treasure of the heavens" is enough to bring about a qualitative change in a genius, causing their strength to soar and even giving them the ability to challenge those of higher levels.

Therefore, no matter which city's Heavenly Pivot Bureau it is, it is impossible for them to simply hand over the "treasures of the heavens".

They also wanted to cultivate "Heavenly Treasure Holders" who could stand alone in their own city.

This is not just a matter of strength, but also about a branch's voice, resource allocation, and future development potential within the national Tian Shu Bureau system.

One [Dragon Slayer Crystal], regardless of its attribute, means a guaranteed fifth-tier seed with the potential to reach sixth tier!

This is an irresistible temptation for any city branch that aspires to improve its standing.

Therefore, when it comes to the distribution of [Dragon Slayer Crystals], the branch offices in other cities and their supporting forces will inevitably stand their ground and do everything in their power to secure the best of their chosen talents.

They would come up with various reasons, such as the principle of fairness that resources should not always be concentrated on a few cities and individuals, cultivating new talents to optimize the overall combat power structure, and the higher compatibility of specific attributes with local geniuses, etc.

The last time they secured the Thunder Fruit for Lin Ruoxi, the Jinling branch had already joined forces with close allies such as Yangcheng and Suzhou, paying a considerable price and incurring favors.

This time, facing the even more tempting and inevitably more controversial [Dragon Slayer Crystal], the possibility of replicating success again is extremely slim.

With more competitors and broader interests involved, the competition will become more complex and intense.

Lin Ruoxi could fully imagine how fierce the competition would be back then.

Even if the bureau chief had this idea, the chances of getting it were extremely slim, so she didn't hold out much hope for it.

"Director, regarding the [Dragon Slayer Crystal], my opinion is that you don't need to be so insistent on fighting for it for me."

"Even if that [Dragon Slayer Crystal] is indeed of the lightning attribute, the help it can bring me is mainly concentrated in the early and mid-game, and its help will not be much after that."

"Therefore, if the General Administration really decides to allocate this magic crystal, our Jinling Branch should not target me if we want to compete for it."

"It would also be good to use it to cultivate a new talented holder of the 'Heavenly Treasure'."

"Moreover, last time, the Tian Shu Bureau of Suzhou, Yangzhou, Xuzhou, and Tongzhou also put in a lot of effort so that I could obtain the [Thunder Fruit]. Since our chances of obtaining it on our own this time are slim, we might as well concentrate our resources and influence to fight for the talented seedlings that they have their eye on."

Lin Ruoxi spoke to the director of the Jinling Tian Shu Bureau.

Since she is unlikely to succeed, she might as well try to help other promising talents in the Tian Shu Bureau.

Moreover, since the Tian Shu Bureau of Suzhou, Yangzhou, and Xuzhou fought so hard for them back then, and now that their chances of obtaining the [Dragon Slayer Crystal] are slim anyway, they might as well help them instead.

The director listened quietly, looking at the man he had chosen as the future pillar of Nanjing, a look of satisfaction on his face.

He knew exactly what Lin Ruoxi was saying.

However, knowing the principle is one thing, but putting it into practice for a specific person is another. Deep down, or rather, in the hearts of every conscientious director of the Tian Shu Bureau, there is a desire to prioritize the best resources for the most outstanding and promising "seed" under their command.

He hoped to see Lin Ruoxi become stronger, and that the Jinling branch could produce a truly top-tier expert. This feeling was real and intense.

Therefore, even knowing the difficulty, he was willing to fight for resources that could help Lin Ruoxi grow.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ruoxi displayed such a mindset of considering the bigger picture.

He was gratified that the person he valued had such a broad mind.

"Since you have this idea, then let's proceed according to your plan."

"I will contact the Tian Shu Bureau in Suzhou and Yangzhou."

"Then I should also try to become an Evolution Trustee."

Lin Ruoxi nodded upon hearing the director's words, then stretched and her eyes became exceptionally bright.

Although the discussion just now focused on the [Dragon Slayer Crystal], it doesn't mean she's not prepared to try to become an "Evolution Trustee".

There was no way she could refuse an eighth-tier "treasure of the heavens" with no restrictions on its use.

However, she also knew that she wasn't the only one who couldn't refuse; any strong person who had some confidence in their own strength and will would not be able to remain unmoved.

Gu Che, Lu Jing, Shen Mo, Lin Xiu, Fang Yuan, Li Chaoyang
Everyone on the list of extraordinary individuals probably feels the same way she does right now, yearning to grasp that light and even become the "only" suitable candidate.

To stand out in such fierce competition and become the "only one" is incredibly difficult, as you can imagine.

Even Lin Ruoxi lacked confidence, but she wouldn't back down just because the hope was slim.

"If we don't even try, then that's just unacceptable."

"So, let's meet up then."

Pengcheng Tian Shu Bureau.

"I'm sorry, Gu Che."

"If this thing was obtained by the Imperial Capital's Tian Shu Bureau itself, I definitely wouldn't compete with you for it."

"But since it was a gift from God Ye, then I'm sorry."

"I want to be Ultraman too!"

Shen Mo looked at the message on his phone, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

He wanted to become Ultraman, but he could also imagine the reactions of Gu Che, Lu Jing, and Lin Ruoxi when the news came out.

They probably all want to be that "only" suitable candidate.

However, he was no exception.

Who could resist the power of Nexus?
Moreover, although it's unknown who will ultimately become the "only" suitable candidate, or whether no one will become that "only" candidate, the matter itself is quite interesting.

Inside the training ground of the Tian Shu Bureau in Yunchuan City.

Lin Xiu calmly shut down the internal communicator. The messages on the screen about "Evolution Trusters" and "Selection of Adaptors" seemed like just ordinary notifications.

He simply stood up silently and, as usual, began practicing his swordsmanship.

"Zheng!"

The long sword was drawn, its cold light gleaming.

Lin Xiu's figure flashed and moved around the training ground, the blade cutting through the air with a sharp screech.

However, if someone skilled with a knife were present at that moment, they could detect an extremely subtle and unusual speed in the sharp blade's edge.

His knife was getting faster and faster as he swung it.

This was not a mistake, but rather an influence of emotions.

He was becoming excited, and that excitement unconsciously flowed through his hand holding the knife and into his swordplay.

"Shh!"

A sharp flash of light cleaved the specially made target in front of them in two.

Lin Xiu suddenly stopped moving.

He stood with his knife in hand, his brows slightly furrowed, feeling his heart beating a little stronger and faster than usual in his chest, and the barely perceptible heat flowing in his blood.

He raised his hand, looked at the hand holding the knife, and sighed.

"Does this excite me?"

(End of this chapter)