NOVEL SIMPLE CHAPTER 360
CHAPTER 360: Oops...
After countless days of research and reconstruction, Lu Ming had fully grasped the intricacies of the array of patterns within the divinity.
Previously, Lu Ming had been unaware of the true function of divinity because he had not yet activated the grand array. But now, with the grand array fully formed and activated by Lu Ming, the divinity began to operate in a straightforward manner, immediately revealing all of its secrets.
It unveiled everything!
In that moment, the divinity was no longer a mystery to Lu Ming.
He now understood its purpose and significance with absolute clarity.
“Controlling Divine Origin is merely an ancillary function of the divinity,” Lu Ming mused. “A fundamentally unimportant one at that.”
What truly mattered was compression, refinement, and nurturing.
Origin Power and Divine Origin were essentially the same thing.
The divinity absorbed Origin Power, transformed it into Divine Origin, and then compressed the Divine Origin even further.
Only after the formless, substanceless Origin Power was compressed into its liquid form—liquid Divine Origin—could the nurturing process begin. And the core of the divinity was where this nurturing process took place.
However, since Lu Ming’s divinity lacked the essential nurturing element at its core, the array formation couldn’t complete its final stage.
“Still, I’ve got a good understanding of the mechanics now,” Lu Ming thought aloud.
“And the next issue…”
As he pondered, Lu Ming’s thoughts drifted back to the colorful stream of light he had glimpsed within Qing Jue’s divinity.
“What exactly is the divinity nurturing?” he wondered.
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Meanwhile, as Jiu Han delved deeper into his study of the grand array, the more peculiar it seemed to him.
It wasn’t just unusual—it was downright bizarre.
At first glance, Jiu Han had assumed the array formation to be a massive teleportation array, naturally meant to be used in warfare.
As Jiu Han considered the possibilities, he imagined the strategic value of this teleportation array. With it, one could potentially tear through the defense network of any Celestial Capital and transport a large number of powerhouses and Divine Realm experts directly to the heart.
A fierce force descending from the sky!
The strategic implications were staggering.
But Jiu Han’s initial assessment was wrong.
This wasn’t a teleportation array.
While it contained some teleportation functions, they weren’t the primary purpose of the grand array.
“This is... a communication array,” Jiu Han muttered to himself a few hours later, standing up from the array patterns he had been studying.
It seemed unbelievable. Jiu Han even questioned whether his analysis had been mistaken.
This ultimate grand array, nearly on par with the divinity grand array, was merely a communication array—used for long-distance communication.
“What kind of message requires something of this magnitude?” he wondered aloud.
Even if they were communicating across the extreme distances of the Black Mist Zone, with countless interference points along the way, there was no need for something this grandiose.
Suddenly, Bai Zhe’s voice broke the silence.
“How is it? Strange, isn’t it?”
Jiu Han turned to see Bai Zhe standing beside him. He hadn’t noticed when Bai Zhe had arrived.
Nodding, Jiu Han replied, “It’s very strange, indeed. It feels like using a sledgehammer to kill a chicken.”
Bai Zhe chuckled at this and whispered, “If you’re curious, I think I can satisfy your curiosity.”
He then gave Jiu Han a meaningful look.
“After all, we’re friends,” Bai Zhe added.
Gods had lifespans that stretched into eternity, and with endless lifespans came vast experiences. Over time, one inevitably developed a wide circle of friends.
Jiu Han had many enemies, but he also had many friends.
Bai Zhe was one of those connections—not a life-and-death ally, but someone with whom Jiu Han could exchange greetings and share a meal when they crossed paths. For simple matters, they could even rely on each other for help.
With Bai Zhe offering his explanation now, Jiu Han smiled. “Didn’t Zero say he didn’t want to tell me?”
Bai Zhe shrugged. “But I do.”
Though Zero’s strength surpassed Bai Zhe’s, they were both clan Guardian Gods. In terms of status, they were equals.
“And honestly, it’s not a major secret—just something to help you understand the significance of what we’re doing here.”
At this, Jiu Han’s curiosity was piqued, and he listened closely.
Bai Zhe spoke leisurely, “There’s an inherent problem with both the Origin Power system and the Divine system.”
This was no surprise—Zero had already informed Jiu Han of this.
“I didn’t believe it at first,” Bai Zhe continued, “but after the detonation during the harvest period, I had no choice but to accept it.”
“As for this array formation…” Bai Zhe pointed to the massive grand array on the ground.
“As you’ve already figured out, this is just a communication array.”
“But what’s unusual is the target of this communication.”
Bai Zhe’s expression shifted slightly. “This array connects to the outside world.”
Jiu Han raised an eyebrow. “Outside world? What do you mean by that?”
Bai Zhe nodded and clarified, “Outside the Black Mist Zone—what we refer to simply as the ‘outside world.’”
“Actually, it’s an easy concept to grasp. The Tribulation Transcenders come from the outside world. The world they existed in before entering the Black Mist Zone is considered the ‘outside world’ from the Black Mist Zone’s perspective.”
Jiu Han nodded in understanding.
This explanation made sense.
“The reason we subverters want to communicate with the outside world is to find a new path to transcendence.”
With that, the logic behind their efforts became completely clear.
The original supernatural system had significant flaws, and no one wished to cultivate a path that was severely restrained by anomalies.
In the Black Mist Zone, the Origin Power system dominated as the mainstream, while the supernatural paths of other anomalies were fragmented and lacked structure.
Thus, the subverters turned their focus to the outside world, hoping to find a supernatural path without the hidden dangers they faced here.
After thinking for a while, Jiu Han asked another question, “How can you be sure that the outside world, connected through this array formation, has another systematic supernatural path to transcendence, one without flaws?”
Bai Zhe smiled but remained silent.
From Bai Zhe’s expression, Jiu Han could tell that he was absolutely certain of this. However, Bai Zhe had no intention of revealing how he was so sure.
Sensing this, Jiu Han didn’t press further. Instead, he glanced at the grand array in front of him and stretched lazily.
“Well, this is interesting…” he mused.
“If that’s the case, I suppose I have no choice but to show off some of my real skills.”
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Back in Jiu Han’s laboratory, beside Qing Jue…
Lu Ming stood, his gaze fixed on the transparent divinity filled with intricate array patterns in Qing Jue’s mind. His eyes slowly narrowed in thought.
“I’m sorry,” Lu Ming muttered softly.
With that, he slowly extended his hand toward Qing Jue’s head.
His hand seemed to turn intangible, phasing through Qing Jue’s flesh as it reached directly into his skull.
Strictly speaking, divinity did not physically reside within the body of a Divine Realm expert. Rather, it was located in a deep layer of space within their skull. But this was no obstacle for Lu Ming.
Not only did the advanced Void Realm assist in cultivation, but it also allowed Lu Ming to skillfully manipulate the forces of time and space.
A faint black light enveloped his hand as he reached deeper, and soon enough, his fingers touched the warm, spherical crystal—the core of Qing Jue’s divinity.
With measured force, Lu Ming began to pull.
As he exerted more strength, Qing Jue’s body convulsed violently.
Even though Qing Jue’s divinity was stable, it could not withstand the array formation Lu Ming had applied, combined with the sheer force he used.
With a loud bang, it was as if a string had snapped under Lu Ming’s pressure.
He quickly withdrew his hand, and Qing Jue’s divinity, now completely drained of energy, rested quietly in Lu Ming’s palm.
Their eyes met.
But before Lu Ming could utter a word, Qing Jue’s body erupted with a deafening bang, disintegrating into dust and vanishing without a trace.
End of Chapter 360