Chapter 392: Chapter 24 “Appearances Follow the Heart
Wang Sheng continued to study the vortex in the Spirit World after the Black Fog Giant Python had left.
By now, his understanding of the vortex had greatly improved compared to the mere ten percent he grasped initially, reaching approximately seventy to eighty percent.
He had unraveled many of the vortex’s secrets.
The Spirit World could either be considered naturally formed or shaped by external forces.
The formation of the Spirit World was related to the vortex; the vortex itself seemed to be a conglomerate composed of tremendous spiritual power. This aggregate had existed for a long time, yet it was not manufactured but naturally formed, a natural marvel.
Then came the dynasty, during which the vortex underwent strange changes, thus becoming the core of the Spirit World.
Unfortunately, what exact changes occurred remained unclear to him.
These secrets were likely hidden in the last part; nevertheless, with Wang Sheng’s current strength, thoroughly researching this natural marvel still posed a challenge.
However, research was one thing, and utilizing it was another.
“Although I haven’t fully understood it yet, I can try to mimic it. The existence of such a vortex offers many benefits to the Spirit World.”
Knowledge about the vortex was one of the greatest gains Wang Sheng had made in the Spirit World this time.
He also planned to create something similar in his own Spirit World.
“The vortex has gradually been dismantled. I’ll go back and attempt to replicate some new things.”
Combining research with practice was the fastest way to progress.
If he could really mimic this natural marvel of a vortex, the advancement of his Spirit World would be substantial.
According to his plan, he wanted to expand his Spirit World to cover the entire world.
Therefore, the range was the most critical condition for the Spirit World!
Only areas covered by his Spirit World could be accessed, making a large range essential for implementation.
With sufficient range, he would then meet a series of conditions—such as stability, which was equally crucial, and simulating the external environment.
Leaving others aside, range and stability were something the vortex could accomplish.
“My own Spirit World’s inception differed from the external Spirit Worlds, but being able to use the Five Internal Gods for repression proves that I can also utilize this method.”
“The existence of the vortex, like a central signal tower, allows the data to expand in all directions, enlarging the ‘service’ area.”
“Thinking in this way, I am essentially a signal tower myself; as long as I am present, the Spirit World can be utilized. Conversely, beyond my signal range, entry to the Spirit World is impossible.
It’s like when I go out; once I move beyond the range, those from Qingshan Village who were cultivating in the Spirit World are directly ejected and can’t use it.”
The vortex naturally differs from a “signal tower,” but as a metaphor, it is quite apt.
The principle behind this was what he had researched.
Maintaining stability and fortifying the Spirit World involved the Five Internal Gods, while expansion was managed by the vortex.
“What I need to do is to harness the characteristics of the vortex to build more ‘signal towers’ in my own Spirit World, spreading my ‘signal’ further to enlarge the Spirit World.
Moreover, the presence of the vortex subtly tugs at the Spirit World, maintaining its stability to some extent. Either way, its benefits are something he couldn’t miss.”
Although he hadn’t fully understood the secrets of the vortex, basic imitation was not a problem.
“Time to head back!”
He now had enough knowledge to use.
However, just as he was about to leave, an attack suddenly came.
“Roar!”
The Black Fog Giant Python appeared again, and this time, both the number and strength were greater than before.
“Two Black Fog Giant Pythons, stronger than usual. What a familiar scene!”
He was just about to leave, but the attack of the Black Fog Giant Python truly was—
“Perfect!”
He had regretted not capturing the Black Fog Giant Python before, and now it had delivered itself to his doorstep.
“The Heavenly Father thought the same as you last time and ended up dead and sealed. This time won’t be any different!”
The Black Fog Giant Python was strong, but for Wang Sheng, their fate would be no different from that of the Heavenly Father last time.
This time, Chang Zai was more covert.
Wang Sheng, however, was attracting attention and probing the depths!
“You must be intelligent. Set aside the Heavenly Father; what reason do you have to attack me? We shouldn’t have any relations, should we?”
It was their first meeting, yet the Black Fog Giant Python prepared an ambush without hesitation; however, he managed to react in time.
“An anomaly, must die!”
The Black Fog Giant Python really spoke.
“Your words are similar to those of the Heavenly Father; indeed, your essence is the same!”
He had made this judgment based on the prior and subsequent conditions of the Spirit World, and now it seemed to be confirmed.
But after finishing speaking, the Black Fog Giant Python fell silent and focused on attacking him.
“Unwilling to talk anymore? Then let’s end this.”
Chang Zai had been hiding and preparing all along, and as soon as Wang Sheng’s words finished, the mountain range illusion reappeared, this time leaving the Black Fog Giant Python with no chance to resist, as both were suppressed instantly.
At the same time, Wang Sheng’s technique of sealing the Heavenly Father also burst forth.
“Even though the Five Elements are not balanced, suppressing you two is still no problem at all.”
The sphere of spiritual power shrank, and not long after, two beads appeared again in Wang Sheng’s hand.
Like the beads used for suppressing the Heavenly Father, they were completely made up of spiritual power.
The beads shimmered, and inside them, mountains formed by Chang Zai’s power were visible, with the Black Fog Giant Python struggling underneath.
“The strength is stronger than the last Heavenly Father, but I haven’t stayed idle!”
The Black Fog Giant Python was stronger than the previous Heavenly Father, but he found it even easier to suppress, a sign of his improved strength.
“I was planning to go back, didn’t expect to gain two trophies!”
Wang Sheng took the two beads containing the sealed Black Fog Giant Python back to the real world, without any surprises, just like the beads of the Heavenly Father.
“Let’s see what’s different about the Black Fog Giant Python.”
He had intended to start studying the vortex, but unexpectedly, someone had “delivered the goods right to his doorstep.”
Returning to his secluded room, he had no need to be cautious, and his Divine Thought immediately extended into the beads…
Meanwhile, far away in the First Dynasty, a mysterious figure also sensed something abnormal.
“How did it appear in the real world?”
Appearing in the real world was hardly anything serious as it was an innate ability, but crucially, he tried to make contact and discovered that apart from sensing things in the restricted world, he couldn’t do anything else, let alone contact and control.
“…”
He suddenly realized this was no simple matter; the mysterious person was stronger than he had imagined.
“Could it be…”
Thinking of a possibility, his face, hidden beneath the black fog, darkened even further.
“This is the worst-case scenario, I hope it’s not that, but regardless, we must hasten our plans!”
His voice trembled slightly, hinting at some ominous thoughts.
Clearly, his mind was anything but peaceful.
“That place is the best to breach this time around, I thought it was due to insufficient strength, but now it seems not necessarily so…”
He hadn’t been too concerned before, but now it seemed Jiang Yun was also aware of the issue there, which was why he had readily yielded the place.
It might even have been a trap set by Jiang Yun.
“To think I was outmaneuvered, but I still have to thank Jiang Yun. Without this act, I wouldn’t have realized that what I thought was a minor nuisance could be so significant.”
Knowing this, he decided not to confront directly but adopted the same tactics as Jiang Yun.
“For now, before the plan is complete, that place needs to be avoided, but there’s no need to halt the plan itself.”
Some plans had long been set, and he wouldn’t change them arbitrarily.
What he called avoiding was merely not touching it himself.
“*￥#￥…” He uttered some extremely unfamiliar words and then fell back into silence.
Wang Sheng was not aware that because of his presence, the Spirit World above this land had no one in charge; though it seemed to have a master, it was, in fact, vacated.
He was researching the Black Fog Giant Python, but—
“Although their forms are different, their composition is indeed quite similar to that of the Heavenly Father.”
His hypothesis was further affirmed; the essence of the Black Fog Giant Python and the Heavenly Father was nearly the same.
“For me, it seems not to be such a good thing…”
Being essentially the same, he wouldn’t gain anything new. Sealing them seemed somewhat superfluous, and for research, one Heavenly Father was already enough.
Stowing the beads inside the space of the Sleeve Universe, he composed his emotions, Wang Sheng no longer dwelled on it.
“Forget it, it was just an unexpected bonus. No gains then no gains, nothing lost either. Just as well it can release Chang Zai’s powers, might as well focus on studying the vortex diligently!”
Since there was no gain, he naturally wouldn’t dwell on it too much.
Time was still precious.
Wang Sheng secluded himself again.
What he didn’t know was that after his seclusion, the outside world seemed calm but had undergone earth-shattering changes.
However, this change was not among the Human Race, but the Demon Clan.
Every member of the Demon Clan received an inner hint.
“Go to the Human Race!”
Not only that, the flesh orbs inside the bodies of the Demon Clan grew rapidly into “infants,” and didn’t stop there, but continued growing.
From “infant” to “child,” then to youth!
A “human” thus appeared inside the bodies of the Demon Clan and then abruptly opened its eyes.
The gaze was lifeless, yet it influenced the spirit, and the spirit influenced the body, transforming it towards “human” form, as though… the exterior reflects the heart!
(Completion, 9000 words!)