CHAPTER 48: CHAPTER 46 DIVINE ENERGY

[Gongsun Yue (looking at you): Sir, to be honest, this cane should belong to our foster father. It was lost after he died, and although we searched for it for a long time, we could not find it. Unexpectedly, it ended up in your hands and saved our lives in such a twist of fate.]

[Gongsun Ying (nostalgically): Our foster father’s spirit in heaven is watching over us.....]

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianxuan instantly understood why he gained five percent and six percent connection at once.

It was because of the bonus from an old acquaintance’s item.

After pondering, Lin Qianxuan decided to gain some goodwill.

[Lin Qianxuan (handing over the cane): Since it’s an old acquaintance’s item, I will return it to you.]

[Gongsun Yue (waving her hand): Since it has already come into your possession, it has a connection with you. Please keep it.]

Gongsun Yue declined, so Lin Qianxuan let it be.

This cane can help him cross worlds, so it must be no ordinary item.

However, Lin Qianxuan is currently unclear about its purpose and plans to ask them later.

The urgent matter is to quickly understand the situation of this world.

[Lin Qianxuan (curiously): Could you please tell me what those monsters were that surrounded you and why you were fighting them?]

[Gongsun Yue (sighing): This matter is quite long to explain. Some of our warriors were injured and urgently need treatment. Why don’t you return to our base town with us, and I’ll slowly explain it to you then?]

[Lin Qianxuan (nodding): Let’s do that then.]

[You choose to return to the base town with Gongsun Yue and the others.]

[After returning to the town, many injured warriors received treatment.]

The scene changes, and everyone is advancing through the wilderness. Before long, they arrive at a town.

The town has very tall walls; Lin Qianxuan estimates from the background image that they are at least forty or fifty meters high, quite impressive.

The soldiers guarding the city opened the gates and let everyone in, then they proceeded to a large mansion where some logistics personnel hurriedly came to bandage and treat them.

Gongsun Yue also participated.

She has a yellow gourd on her body containing some green glowing liquid. Pouring it on wounds can accelerate healing.

[You are arranged in a guest room to rest and wait.]

[After a long time, Gongsun Yue has free time and comes to formally meet you.]

[Gongsun Yue (saluting): Thank you for saving my life, sir. I am eternally grateful.]

[Lin Qianxuan (waving his hand): It was merely a small effort, Miss Yue, no need to remember it.]

[Gongsun Yue (nodding slightly): You want to know about those monsters, right? They are actually Muddy Spirits formed after being infected by mud qi.]

[Lin Qianxuan (puzzled): Mud qi?]

[Gongsun Yue (nods): Before heaven and earth opened, it was all Chaotic Heaven—a state of chaos with only muddy qi. Until heaven and earth were formed, and clarified into pure qi and muddy qi, pure qi being orderly and the foundation of all living things, and muddy qi being chaotic, existing outside the world. If living creatures in order come into contact with muddy qi, they get affected and transform into chaotic spirits, known as Muddy Spirits.]

Lin Qianxuan thought for a moment.

So, the monsters in this world are all native creatures infected by muddy qi?

But how were they infected?

[Lin Qianxuan (curious): How were they polluted by muddy qi?]

[Gongsun Yue (vacant eyes looking in a certain direction): The Monarch of Great Qian pursued immortality and, deceived by treacherous advice, believed muddy qi could grant him eternal life. Thus, he set up a formation in Kyoto, breaking through the outer boundary, causing muddy qi to spread from Kyoto and gradually permeate the entire world.]

Lin Qianxuan’s eyes widened instantly.

This world’s setting seems a bit apocalyptic?

[Lin Qianxuan: Then isn’t there a lot of infected creatures?]

[Gongsun Yue (nods): The closer to Kyoto, the more creatures are polluted by muddy qi. Throughout Great Qian, Zhang City may be the last refuge.]

[Lin Qianxuan: Is there a solution?]

[Gongsun Yue (vacant eyes looking at you): When Kyoto was polluted, our foster father established the Rebel Army, aiming to overthrow the court and seal the Eye of Muddy Qi. Alas, he didn’t succeed. My sister and I took over the Rebel Army and have been planning, but it’s not easy, especially since we are currently too weak, facing many Muddy Spirits infected by muddy qi. This time, my sister and I originally planned to go to the Celestial Craft Institute via Purple Bamboo Mountain, but the Muddy Spirit King there is too strong; even my sister couldn’t defeat it. We were forced to retreat and surrounded by Muddy Spirits here. Without you, sir, we wouldn’t have made it back...]

"Can’t even beat small monsters? How so weak to save the world?"

Lin Qianxuan fell into confusion.

Compared to Chen Long’Er’s situation.

Gongsun Yue and Gongsun Ying’s plot is basically a hell level mission.

It’s outright apocalypse, and they are in an extremely weak position, about to be completely annihilated.

[Lin Qianxuan: If I help, do you have any chance?]

[Gongsun Yue (thoughtfully): If you are willing to help, sir, that would be really great for us. But to say we can completely seal the Eye of Muddy Qi...]

Ultimately, Gongsun Yue shook her head and didn’t continue.

But the answer was obvious.

She also finds it hopeless.

Lin Qianxuan started feeling lost.

Considering the game character’s dramatic appearance from his command initially, the towering True Dragon figure combined with the overwhelming waves, it still makes Gongsun Yue feel hopeless?

It doesn’t make sense!

How deep can the waters here be?

[Lin Qianxuan: What are your plans after this?]

[Gongsun Yue: Once the rest is over, we’ll continue trying.]

Gongsun Yue obviously doesn’t think they can succeed; she is now merely doing what seems hopeless but necessary.

What else?

Wait till muddy qi pollutes the entire world and then transform into monsters like this?

Struggling until eventually, perishing in this process?

Lin Qianxuan seemed to have some realization thinking about it.

[Lin Qianxuan (inquiring): By the way, you mentioned Divine Energy earlier? What is that?]

[Gongsun Yue: Divine Energy is essentially the energy of the spirit, gathered from the will of living beings. It is usually stored in the Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness, where martial artists can use it to strengthen themselves and perform Divine Energy Martial Arts. We Divine Mechanism Masters can also use it to forge various special "Divine Machines."]

Another unfamiliar term emerged.

[Lin Qianxuan: Divine Machine?]

Hearing Lin Qianxuan’s confusion, Gongsun Yue patiently explained without getting tired of it.

[Gongsun Yue (taking out the gourd from her waist): This is a Divine Machine, an artifact forged with Divine Energy. They often have some special effects. For example, this gourd of mine [Rebirth], it can transform Divine Energy into a Spiritual Liquid that can heal wounds. The cane you received from your foster father is also a Divine Machine Weapon. Its name is [Shared Life], and it can use Divine Energy to connect oneself with the enemy, reflecting the damage one receives back to the enemy.]

This passage made Lin Qianxuan ponder repeatedly.

The unique rules of the Otherworld were truly peculiar.

The functions of these Divine Machines seemed utterly unreasonable to him.

How could something just simply heal?

How could something transfer the damage one receives to the enemy?

But compared to his Dragon Bloodline, alongside the Spiritual Energy in the world today, it seemed there’s nothing more to be said.

Actually, if the rules of their world were placed in the Otherworld, people here would probably be dumbfounded too.

Why is there a seemingly omnipotent energy called electricity, capable of driving iron birds flying in the sky and thumb-sized mechanical creations on the ground, and even able to transmit information within the human body?

It’s even present in all of nature?

When clouds collide, it’s there. Rubbing something dry might produce it too?

It’s just too absurd, isn’t it?

The worldview, at times, doesn’t seem so unbreakable when you’re in a different environment.

Especially since the world has already changed.

The powerful functions of these Divine Machines made Lin Qianxuan frown.

After all, judging from the description, if a regular person got hold of this [Shared Life] and chose to share damage with Lin Qianxuan, could he simply kill Lin Qianxuan by committing suicide?

What tier, what cultivation?

None of that matters here.

That’s just how irrational reality is.

In a game, it’s tough for low levels to kill high levels, but in reality, if you find the right method, ordinary people can accomplish great deeds.

Lin Qianxuan remembered the Transcendent of Yellow Rank who cunningly killed a high-ranking figure, as told on the Otherworld Bureau’s APP forum.

He’s starting to understand why Gongsun Yue seemed uncertain after witnessing the power of game characters.

Indeed, the rules of this world are a bit twisted!

Suddenly, Lin Qianxuan thought of something.

He could travel back, proving that this world and their world are somewhat connected.

Does this mean he can directly obtain extraordinary knowledge from the other side through the game and start learning it?

It’s just uncertain whether he needs any catalysts.

By starting early in the game, he should be able to see the results immediately.

[Lin Qianxuan: Ms. Yue, can I learn your Divine Energy?]

[Gongsun Yue (pondering): Refining God Cultivation itself takes a long time to accumulate. Suppose you start learning now, you probably won’t see results in the short term.]

[Lin Qianxuan: I just want to understand a bit. After all, I don’t think I’ll be returning anytime soon. Having a better understanding might help me be more prepared to handle related situations.]

[Gongsun Yue (nodding): You have a point. However, I am not as proficient as my sister in Refining God. Perhaps in the evening, when my sister is available, she can personally teach you.]

[Lin Qianxuan (nodding): That works.]

[Gongsun Yue (inquiring): Is there anything else you want to know?]

[Lin Qianxuan (shaking head): If you’re busy, you can get back to work. I’m in no rush.]

[Gongsun Yue (bowing, taking out a token): Thank you for your understanding. This is my token. If you need anything, you can use this token to inquire with the people in the mansion. I’ll take my leave now.]

[Lin Qianxuan: Take care.]

The scene changed, and Gongsun Yue left.

Lin Qianxuan immediately pushed the plot forward.

(Waiting in the room.)

[You waited in the room until evening when Gongsun Ying arrived and knocked on your door.]

[Gongsun Ying (knocking): Mr. Lin, are you there?]

[Lin Qianxuan: Please come in.]

Receiving permission, Gongsun Ying entered.

Compared to Gongsun Yue, Gongsun Ying appeared slightly more gallant rather than frail.

[Gongsun Ying (inquiring): I heard from Yue’er that you want to learn Refining God, Mr. Lin?]

[Lin Qianxuan (nodding): Indeed, out of curiosity.]

Hearing this, Gongsun Ying didn’t ask more questions and immediately began explaining the details.

[Gongsun Ying: Since you’re eager to learn, I’ll teach you. The method I learned is called the "Primordial Beginningless True Self Observation Technique," the highest level of Refining God Martial Arts. Its core mantra is...]

In front of the screen, Lin Qianxuan’s expression became more animated upon seeing the lines of text appearing.

It actually works!!

If he uses a bit of trickery, and the game’s setting mirrors reality, could he exploit his in-game persona to breach the Otherworld Bureau and seize extraordinary knowledge directly and examine it?

Along the way, he can probe the depths of the Otherworld Bureau. Worse comes to worst, he can just restart the game after he’s done.

He might even do it now, just leaving a message on his phone ahead, so he can loot when he crosses over.

But for his first playthrough, he’d better not pull any tricks and focus on exploring information. Everything else can wait for later.