Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 491 The Great Love Immortal Venerable and "God King" Tang San embrace the light representing 'protection' and 'dedication'?
Now, Zhou Ming's thoughts about "Evolution Trusters" have long surpassed mere "yearning".

Power, status, and rights.
I don't know when it started, but his heart has become like this.

So what's so great about the adult world?

If I could turn back time, I would still be happier as a child.

A mix of self-deprecation and a touch of sadness welled up inside Zhou Ming, causing him to murmur:

"I wanted to buy osmanthus flowers and share wine, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth."

After that exclamation, Li Shuyang's expression became very strange. He looked at Zhou Ming, his tone full of confusion:
Why did you suddenly start lamenting the passage of time and how things have changed?

"What are you doing, a 'demon' who inherited the 'Demon King Muzan's physique,' which is theoretically almost 'immortal', lamenting about time?"

"Time should be the most abundant thing in the world for you!"

"Even setting aside your Ghost King physique, based solely on your current level as a third-tier ability user, your lifespan has already far exceeded that of ordinary humans."

"Proportionally speaking, considering the lifespan of an average person, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that you're still in your 'teenage' stage!"

What are you doing here, wallowing in self-pity?

"If you had lived for thousands of years like the Rock King Emperor, it would be understandable that many of your friends would have died, but how old are you?"

"None of the people you know are dead, right?"

"What's there to be surprised about?"

In Li Shuyang's opinion, Zhou Ming was the one among them who should least have such a feeling.

Although he was older than both Fang Yuan and him, not by much, and in addition, he had acquired the "Demon King Muzan" physique, possessing an "immortal" body.

Although the level of "immortality" is relatively low, theoretically, he will not die unless killed by a particularly powerful opponent.

Therefore, time is precisely the thing he should least lament, for he possesses a future that is so long it is almost infinite.

Compared to the long years that lie ahead of him, the mere few decades he has lived so far are but a fleeting moment, so insignificant as to be almost negligible.

The sentiments of "life is short" and "youth is fleeting" are perfectly reasonable when applied to an ordinary person with a limited lifespan who is gradually aging.

But what if it were applied to a "long-lived species"?
If he were an immortal who had lived through hundreds of years of vicissitudes, witnessed the passing of his relatives and friends one by one, and walked alone in long loneliness, then it would be understandable.

But Zhou Ming's acquaintances are all still alive.

His family members, being relatives of core members of the Tian Shu Bureau, were well protected and lived a very stable life.

Although he cannot transform it into a "ghost," the "Stone Ghost Mask" can be used by them.

Therefore, if he so desires, he is fully capable of granting those he cares a lifespan far exceeding that of ordinary people, allowing them to accompany him on his journey.

As for the "young friends" with whom he "traveled and drank," if Li Shuyang remembered correctly, this guy didn't exist at all.

He and Fang Yuan had met Zhou Ming's parents, and according to Zhou Ming's parents, Zhou Ming had few friends since childhood and spent all his time at home watching anime.

When I grew up, I spent my time watching anime, reading novels, and playing video games.

So what is he reminiscing about here?

"Can't I reminisce a little? What I'm reminiscing about is the feeling of my childhood, the mindset of that time! What does it have to do with how long I live?"

Zhou Ming said irritably.

If the people you know well are still alive and you don't have to worry about your lifespan, can't you reminisce about the past?

If Li Shuyang had graduated and entered the workforce like him, he would have ended up like this after more than two years.

But despite the criticism, Li Shuyang's experience would be considered quite exciting even in anime or novels.

High school student, spiritual energy revival, inheriting the legacy of a powerful figure from another world, joining the Tian Shu Bureau, hunting mutated creatures—while not as exaggerated as Ye Shen's story, he could still be considered a protagonist in a novel.

Although the trials he endured were different from those experienced by ordinary people due to daily trivialities and the erosion of ideals, the daily life filled with training and killing was by no means easy.

Despite his young age, Li Shuyang has maintained an almost pure and focused mindset to this day.

Besides his own personality, the legacy he inherited from Yoriichi Tsugikuni probably also played a significant role.

Li Shuyang listened to Zhou Ming's words and didn't bother to respond; for him, the past was not important and there was no need to reminisce, at least not now.

The future is the direction we need to go all out for.

He turned his gaze to Fang Yuan, who had been silent since the beginning of the session.

"Fang Yuan, how many 'suitable individuals' do you think the Imperial Capital Bureau will select this time?"

"But you and I should both have a chance."

"I just don't know if anyone can be that 'only' suitable candidate."

"But I probably don't have much of a chance."

"In terms of strength, compared with Lu Jing and Gu Che, I have no advantage at all right now."

"What about you?"

"Fang Yuan, you shouldn't be far from reaching the fourth rank, right?"

Li Shuyang has a very clear understanding of himself.

His current strength is still at the third tier. Although he is not far from the threshold of the fourth tier, he does need a considerable amount of accumulation. Lu Jing, on the other hand, is a strong person who has recently broken through to the fourth tier. Gu Che, Lin Ruoxi, Shen Mo, and others have not made it public, but it is possible that they have already stepped into the fourth tier.

Even without breaking through, he has at least reached the threshold of the fourth rank, and his strength far exceeds that of the third rank.

Compared to them, he currently has a significant gap in strength.

However, Fang Yuan should be able to rival them.

He had previously said that he was very close to reaching the fourth rank, and now he probably will be stepping into the fourth rank soon.

When Fang Yuan saw Li Shuyang asking him, he hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking, his voice as steady as ever:
"The General Administration will definitely take into account the number of suitable candidates, ensuring both a certain reserve force and the quality of suitable candidates; it's hard to guess the exact number."

"As for the qualification of 'unique,' it is indeed very difficult."

"But you don't need to belittle yourself."

"Strength is important, but one's own will and one's affinity with the light are equally important."

"This point was also emphasized in the announcement."

"Those who follow the path of evolution guide the power of 'light,' and the purity of their hearts and their own beliefs are more important than mere strength."

"As for me, I am indeed not far from the fourth rank. I have accumulated enough experience, and it won't be long before I can break through naturally."

"only."

Fang Yuan didn't say anything more, but his expression was somewhat complicated.

Just what?
Regardless of whether he breaks through to the fourth rank, he cannot become the only suitable candidate for "Evolution Trustee", and he may not even become a suitable candidate.

In terms of ability, he admits that he is not weak.

Even if the Douluo World isn't the best, he still obtained the dual godhood of "Sea God and Asura God" as Tang San, possessing two martial souls, the Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer, and mastering the Tang Sect's unique skills with numerous methods.

In addition, with the Trident of Poseidon, it is considered extremely troublesome among those of the same level.

However, in terms of absolute "strength," he still falls short of those who possess "heavenly treasures."

The Clear Sky Hammer is top-tier in the Douluo Continent, but in reality, it's hard to say it would have any advantage against the Azure Dragon Fruit, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, or different flames.

He had witnessed Gu Che, Lu Jing, and Lin Ruoxi's performance during the first and second spiritual energy tides, so he didn't think he would be their match.

However, this is not the main point. As he said, the most important thing in choosing a "suitable person" is their compatibility with "light".

The "Evolution Trusters" guide the power of "light," where purity of heart and personal conviction are more important than mere strength.

But the main point is on "compatibility".

In terms of willpower, although he, bearing the title of "Immortal Venerable," cannot compare to the "Immortal Venerable," he is still quite formidable.

Compared to Gu Che and Lu Jing, they might not necessarily lose.

After all, in his view, they had never experienced any "hardships," so their willpower might not be that strong.

But in terms of "compatibility" with "light".
His dream is to inherit the will of the Immortal Venerable and become the "Great Love Immortal Venerable" in the real world.

What is "great love"?
That would naturally mean being above all living beings, using heaven and earth as a chessboard and all things as chess pieces, and being able to scheme for millennia and sacrifice one's own rationality and desires in order to achieve some grand "goal".

He only obtained the "Tang San template" by chance, and immortality was already within his grasp. Therefore, he was not deeply obsessed with immortality itself, which led to slow progress on the path of becoming the "Great Love Immortal Venerable".

But the foundation for this dream had already been laid.

Can the "Way of the Immortal Venerable" possibly be even remotely compatible with the "light" that Ultraman represents—a light that is instinctive, intensely pure, and capable of risking everything to protect life?

Don't be ridiculous, the difference between the two is more than just a world of difference.

It's likely that he was rejected as soon as he grasped the "Evolution Trustee" title.

As for Tang San?

He obtained the template of Tang San, the God King from Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect. Isn't the way he "cultivated" Huo Yuhao enough to explain the problem?

Schemes, tests, emotional bonds—even his own daughter's soul could be split into three.

Not to mention the 'millennium plan' that spans ten thousand years.

"How can someone like me, who inherited this template, embrace the light that represents 'protection' and 'dedication'?"

Do not make jokes.

"I'll pass on the plan for the fittest."

"After all, my role model is Tang San."

Fang Yuan looked at Li Shuyang and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Li Shuyang was visibly taken aback. He instinctively wanted to retort, but the words caught in his throat.

If that's what you mean, then that's true.

Although power itself is neither good nor evil, the key lies in the user; however, Fang Yuan's power ultimately originated from "Tang San".

The power might contain the mark of "Tang San".

Otherwise, why would Fang Yuan be able to use the Trident of the Sea God without inheriting the Sea God's position?
(End of this chapter)