Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 497 When mortal desires reach their peak, the gaze of the gods will descend.
"Lin Xiu's skill in swordsmanship is unparalleled in the Great Xia Dynasty."

"Although one may be extremely powerful in one path, one is still limited by that path."

"Success is achieved through the sword, and so is regret."

These words engraved in the notes of the "List of Extraordinary Individuals" are like a long and complex sigh, conveying an indescribable sense of regret.

In the eyes of the Tian Shu Bureau, Lin Xiu's skill in the art of the sword was the strongest they had ever seen.

Tezuka Kunimitsu incorporated all his tennis skills into his swordsmanship.

They acknowledged his strength and even went so far as to bestow upon him the title of "leader".

Unfortunately, while Lin Xiu was powerful, his opponents were equally powerful!
Whether it's Gu Che, Lu Jing, Lin Ruoxi, Fang Yuan, or Shen Mo, they have all developed their abilities to an extremely powerful level.

Lin Xiu's blade could cut through their attacks, but it couldn't defeat them.

When the opponent's power is no longer limited to attacks on "points" or "lines," but is elevated to the control of "areas" or even "elements," a single attack will inevitably lead to a passive situation.

This seems to be the dilemma that specialists inevitably face when confronting all-rounders.

If Lin Xiu were strong enough to sever all ties in the true sense, then naturally there would be no problem. However, his opponent and he were on the same level, and Lin Xiu could not sever this "all".

That's why they regret it.

If Lin Xiu had more methods, and not just "the knife," he could have ranked even higher.

But can this regret really be attributed to Lin Xiu's choice?
If Lin Xiu had not devoted all his mind, will, and even soul to the sword without reservation, and had not had this almost obsessive focus on the "ultimate path," would he still be the Lin Xiu who can be called the "master of the sword path"?
The answer is most likely no.

That unparalleled sword intent, that pure and flawless sword heart, that Asura God Path that is enough to open the realm of "Otherworldly Swordsman".

The source of all this glory and power lies precisely in that piety of "having nothing but the sword"!

It is precisely because he infused everything into his blade that his blade is so sharp, so pure, and so powerful.

However, strength is strength, and the path is the path.

Lin Xiu is currently ranked ninth, but that doesn't mean he will stay there forever.

The rankings are static, reflecting only their strength at this current point in time; but the path of cultivation is dynamic, full of infinite possibilities.

With his unwavering focus on the "sword" and his almost religious devotion, Lin Xiu possesses the most powerful talent.

Who can say for sure that at some point in the future, Lin Xiu will be able to surpass everyone else and get ahead of them?

By entering the space between the thick and thin parts, one can move freely and easily with ample room.

At least, many people in the Tian Shu Bureau have great confidence in it; of course, others do too.

In the comments section, people also started discussing the information Shen Mo and Lin Xiu had in their notes.

"What exactly comes after 'but' in Shen Mo's note? Why is he leaving things unsaid?"

"Isn't it obvious? This is saying that although Shen Mo has made great progress, his opponents have made even greater progress."

"Gu Che obtained the 'Sapphire Blue Scale,' Lu Jing fused with the Strange Flame, and Lin Ruoxi has the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and the Eye of God. In comparison, Shen Mo's improvement, which relies on the Hyōrinmaru and solid foundation, is solid, but in this situation of 'gods fighting,' it seems a bit insufficient."

"I see. It is a bit of a pity, but Hyōrinmaru should still have great potential. He may be able to catch up in the future when he unlocks Bankai."

"However, it is indeed a pity for Lin Xiu this time. It seems that the Tian Shu Bureau also thinks so."

"There are too few methods. Although Tezuka Kunimitsu's ball skills are strong, there aren't many, and not all ball skills can be used with swords. However, Lin Xiu has experienced just as much as others in order to comprehend the other dimension."

"Indeed, compared to the state of selflessness, the Asura God Path cannot be opened without experiencing countless tragic defeats and hellish baptisms, and the same is true for the other dimension."

"It's easy to imagine how much Lin Xiu went through to reach his current strength, but even so, he's only ranked ninth."

"It can only be said that each of them is a prodigy, and each of them has made unimaginable efforts to achieve their strength. No one is more hardworking or more persistent than anyone else."

"That's true, so it's acceptable for either of them to be ranked ahead of the other."

"." Although Shen Mo's progress was significant, it was mostly in the foundation of the Grim Reaper system. Although his strength had improved a lot, Gu Che, Lu Jing, Lin Ruoxi and others had also improved significantly, even more so than him.

Moreover, Gu Che and the others each have two "Heavenly Treasures," while Shen Mo only has one, so it's normal that his ranking is lower than theirs.

So while they had some regrets about it, they didn't have many.

However, Lin Xiu is different because he has activated the "Asura God Path" and even condensed an "other dimension".

"The Asura Path" is a path of revenge that begins after experiencing numerous severe defeats, when the pride that was crushed by the victors is rekindled, and the spirit of resentment and unwavering determination is honed and refined through the baptism of hell.

"Other Dimension" is a unique kind of tennis that can only be understood by those who have died once and still hold onto the belief that even in death, they must walk the path of hell to its end.

They could imagine the terrible price Lin Xiu had to pay to comprehend the Asura God Path and condense the "other dimension".

Even in his own mental world, he may have "died" once in countless defeats and despair. The one standing here now is a brand new Lin Xiu, reborn from ashes and humiliation, carrying all his obsessions and embarking on the path of revenge.

Although it is unknown who could defeat Lin Xiu so many times, leading him to step into the "Asura God Path" and comprehend another dimension, given Lin Xiu's strength, it is still unknown.

Even though he had undergone such a near-rebirth in order to improve his strength, he still ranked ninth on the "Superhuman Ranking," even dropping one place from the previous ranking.

Is it a pity? Of course it is.

However, Lin Xiu made efforts beyond life and death to improve himself. Could it be that Gu Che, Lu Jing, Lin Ruoxi and others who ranked ahead of him were powerful simply because of the gifts of "treasures of the heavens" without having paid the corresponding hardships that are unimaginable to ordinary people?
Just thinking about it makes it clear that it's impossible.

Gu Che's evaluation once included the item "Having been bathed in the blood of a mutated dragon and completed his transformation in a desperate situation." If this process were simple and easy enough, the Tian Shu Bureau would never have used the word "desperate situation" to describe it.

As products of different worlds, the "Azure Dragon Fruit" and the "Sapphire Blue Scales" may become connected for unknown reasons, leading to an enhancement of Gu Che's strength, but the process would likely not be easy.

Lu Jing needs no further explanation.

Anyone with even a slight understanding of "Battle Through the Heavens" knows how arduous Xiao Yan's process of absorbing different flames was each time; it was a true torment of having his soul and body roasted in the flames.

Even though Lu Jing possessed the elementalization brought by the "Flame-Flame Fruit" and his affinity for flames, which might have alleviated the intensity of the backlash from the strange fire to some extent, the "Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire" was a flame nurtured by heaven and earth, so how could it be so easy to fuse with?

Magmaberry is a superior variety of Flaming Fruit.

Therefore, Lu Jing's process of merging with the "Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame" was inevitably accompanied by extreme pain, but he still endured it.

Although Lin Ruoxi did not go through the same painful process as Gu Che and Lu Jing, the [Eye of God] she possessed, in the original God's setting, was a miraculous object that attracted the gaze of the gods when a person's desire reached its extreme.

It responds to the purest and strongest desires.

The fact that Lin Ruoxi was the only person in the world to obtain this item speaks volumes about her specialness; deep down, she must harbor some kind of intense, almost fervent desire that could shake her destiny.

This yearning may be a pursuit of power, or a dedication to protection, but in any case, it must be deeply rooted in her soul, driving her to overcome barriers that ordinary people cannot imagine.

Although the "Eye of God" she obtained was a "treasure of the heavens" rather than a "divine eye" obtained through her own desire to reach the ultimate and be watched by the gods, there is actually no difference between the two.

Because there is another rule in the Genshin Impact setting;
"With the passing of the holder of the Eye of God, the Eye of God will also lose its light. If a destined person can restart the Eye of God, it will regain its light and awaken the elemental power belonging to the destined person."

Therefore, even among the "treasures of the heavens," the "eye of the gods" can only be awakened by those with the right destiny.

Who is a "person with a predestined connection"? Naturally, it is someone who, through their own "desire," rekindles the "empty shell" of the "eye of God."

With such a strong desire, is Lin Ruoxi's effort any less than that of others?
Therefore, the strength of each person on the list does not stem from luck or talent; they have all paid the price for their current strength.

Lin Xiu entered Hell and thus embarked on the "Path of Asura," comprehending the "Other Dimension." However, Gu Che, Lu Jing, Lin Ruoxi, and others also crossed their own "Hell" on their respective paths.

Each and every one of them deserves their current ranking and the highest respect.

That feeling of "pity" for Lin Xiu should be transformed into understanding and admiration for all the outstanding individuals who fought bravely in the tides of the times.

There are never any easy shortcuts on the road to becoming strong. With each step upward, fate has already secretly marked the equivalent weight that must be paid.

Behind every awe-inspiring strength lies a hidden, tragic past of battling against fate.

No one can succeed easily, especially these geniuses who stand at the pinnacle of this era.

(End of this chapter)