Radiance of the Stars, Body of Light, and Soul of Origin combined can directly transform an ordinary person into a humanoid cosmic exploration base—as long as there is the Rites of the Star Gods, any Pioneer possesses the strength to explore the universe alone!
Of course, the premise is that this Pioneer has sufficient power.
Ian currently has strength between the Third Energy Level and the Fourth Energy Level, thus he can fully harness the power of the Body of Light and Soul of Origin. If he were at the First Energy Level, the power of the Body of Light could probably only serve to save his life, while the soul capabilities would merely ensure he remains spirited, without his cognitive abilities being dulled by time.
"Once we’re out, just say what we discussed before."
Splitting his focus in two, while Ian was summarizing his gains on one hand, he was already coordinating responses with his companions on the other: "I am Mahdi’s junior apprentice, the second disciple accepted by the First Knight during his travels around the world. Valued for my Seer’s Ability, I assisted the First Knight in avoiding many detections and tests, and in turn, the First Knight laid a solid foundation for me, teaching me much knowledge."
"After I left Harrison Port, Brother Mahdi also left South Ridge with me. Although we occasionally parted, he would always come to help me when major events arose. I would use my Seer’s Ability to assist Mahdi in completing his plans, like the previous Avak Laboratory, and this time at the Exotic Species Research Institute."
"However, this time, Brother Mahdi caused too big a commotion, so I had to part from him. After narrowly defeating the Echo that was inhabiting the body of the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon using some unknown method, he maneuvered the dragon’s body to escape, while we returned from the soon-to-collapse Subspace Labyrinth to the Third Layer Crimson Courtyard."
"I’ll set the exit in a remote Experimental Garden. When the rescue team arrives, we can unite with them then."
"Can we really talk about this? It’s too detailed, isn’t it?"
Although Ian explained in great detail, Yisen Gard was somewhat uneasy: "You’re directly exposing your mentor... The Empire will surely come to inquire, or even interrogate you!"
"That won’t happen..."
Anfa frowned slightly, pondering: "No, the Empire won’t interrogate Ian."
"Ian has already thoroughly exposed his identity as a Seer. The reason he shared these ’detailed’ pieces of information with us is not for us to divulge everything—in contrast, we also have to be very careful, revealing only a fraction of this information, then pretend to unintentionally disclose another part, letting others make their guesses."
Having somewhat understood, Anfa looked at Ian earnestly and said: "Because Mahdi is alive, your importance is instead highlighted..."
Ian nodded: "In any case, Mahdi has demonstrated strength far superior to the younger generation of Terra, and bears the Inheritance of the Unyielding Fortress, while being under the protection of Dragon Island—this way, no one knows how high his future achievements could reach, whether the peak of the Fourth Energy Level or the Fifth Energy Level? This needs consideration."
"As a Seer, I will naturally be courted by all major powers, even if related to the Unyielding Fortress, the Empire will at most send a few people to kindly inquire about my situation... But the most crucial thing is not to reveal any flaws."
"On the surface, it’s Anfa who, by virtue of her Bloodline, obtained the most precious Fifth Energy Level inheritance from the ruins, while Mahdi left with the True Dragon’s Body under everyone’s gaze."
"As of now, everyone has already separated Ian and Mahdi, at most thinking that our group simply knows ’him’ and has a close cooperative relationship. As long as we maintain this understanding, we won’t encounter issues."
"Understood? If there’s anything unclear, feel free to ask me." Ian said this, and everyone nodded in unison.
The Subspace Gateway spun like a vortex, and the four of them stepped out, returning to the third layer of the Exotic Species Research Institute.
A massive circular void appeared at the originally soil-and-rock-blocked and protective-wall-sealed top of the institute, with golden light streaming through it, resembling a dazzling pillar reaching the sky.
A strike from a Fifth Energy Level Sublimator can penetrate thousands of meters of rock layers and specialized isolation walls. If Axel had not interrupted midway, the foundation of the entire Exotic Species Research Institute might have been destabilized.
In other words, even a mountain several thousand meters high would completely crumble if hit by a Fifth Energy Level... and this was while the attacker was being fully countered by an opponent of the same level.
"The power of the Fifth Energy Level... exceeds the Fourth Energy Level by too much!"
Looking up at the pillar of light beaming down from the dome, Ian felt a heavy burden in his heart.
If the Third Energy Level is equivalent to a fully armed elite army of pre-Era civilizations, capable of determining the outcome of a battle, then the Fourth Energy Level is the force that can decide the rise and fall of a nation.
Those small countries attached to major powers must have the protection of the Fourth Energy Level to exist; otherwise, they cannot be called countries at all, merely referred to as cities. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
But the Fifth Energy Level... is no longer something that a mere nation can represent.
Each of them possesses the power to affect continental topography and planetary ecosystems.
At this moment, Ian gazed up at the firmament. Above the Half Moon Lake, the rift of the Domain of Void was spreading, even covering the entire sky—there, the powers of several Fifth Energy Level entities interweaved back and forth, and just the clash of their wills could create disasters that destroy cityscapes and terrains.