Chapter 241: Chapter 157 The Hierarchy of Divine Relics, Using Dragon Thunder to Counter Dragon Thunder (4K)_2
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"Just speaking for myself, I don't acknowledge myself as 'something left by a god', but rather see myself as a special lifeform that appeared by chance."
The Mirror Person said, then with a twist in the conversation:
"However, although I don't see any connection between myself and gods, there's one thing about what you humans say that is correct."
"We 'Divine Relics' are indeed of the same kind."
Xue Jing asked curiously, "Oh? How so?"
The Mirror Person pondered for a while and said:
"It's a kind of vague instinctual sensing; among us 'Divine Relics,' we can detect a strange hierarchical relationship. We sense if we are above or below each other in rank."
"Your human classification of the order of Divine Relics is largely based on this."
"For example, the 'Mirror World' belongs to the 'highest rank' among us."
Xue Jing asked in confusion, "Are there specific differences? Between higher and lower ranks?"
The Mirror Person replied, "Of course, there are. Whenever our abilities conflict, the Divine Relic of lower rank will be overridden by the Divine Relic of higher rank."
"For example, right now, I have a conceptual-level ability to move through any mirror surface. Theoretically, since 'Mirror World' is a reflection of the real world, I should be able to move freely between the Mirror World and the real world."
"But in reality, I am completely unable to leave... this is because the Mirror World is above me in rank, and its power is overriding mine."
The Mirror Person glanced at the glasses on Xue Jing's face.
"Your glasses have the ability to reduce presence. I can sense vaguely that its rank among Divine Relics is rather low... If there were a Divine Relic of higher rank that amplifies presence on you, then the power of these glasses would be overridden, rendering them ineffective."
Xue Jing nodded and exclaimed, "There are such rules among Divine Relics, that's enlightening."
He took off the [GOD-1280·Unremarkable Glasses].
Instantly, the suppressed strong presence burst forth from him almost explosively.
Caught off guard, the Mirror Person was so dazzled that they felt dizzy for a moment.
After a long pause, they examined Xue Jing's appearance carefully, nodded, and mused, "So that's how it is."
"No wonder that little girl Wu Youqing was so anxious, she even lied to me and tricked me into coming to this Intersecting Boundaries to inform you."
"Now that I see you, I finally understand."
"Hmm, it turns out she was just an ordinary girl in puberty after all. I had thought too highly of her."
The Mirror Person's tone was tinged with a hint of playful mockery.
Xue Jing understood the implication, smiled, and said, "You must be mistaken."
"The Wu Youqing I know is not a shallow woman whose judgment is swayed by passion."
"She values me highly... but for other reasons."
The Mirror Person stared at him for a while, smiled, and said noncommittally, "Oh really..."
"Let's end the small talk here. What do you plan to do next?"
Xue Jing stood up, stretched lazily, and took out the Dragon Breed Distribution Map from the backpack held by the Shadow Flame White Crow, spreading it out.
"Before dealing with Pureblood Dragon Species, some preparations are necessary."
His fingers brushed over a few remaining red dots on the map.
"First, clip its wings clean."
...
One day later.
"Roar—!!"
Amidst the mournful Dragon's Chant, a gigantic dragon with a body covered in hard armor thunderously collapsed to the ground.
The tremendous weight made the earth tremble.
Xue Jing sat crouching on the armored dragon's neck, withdrawing the Crouching Rabbit Sword burning with Dark Flame from the dragon's neck.
"Hissss—"
[Defeating a special lifeform with Divinity, Divinity+232]
[Divinity possessed: 1324]
Xue Jing glanced at the panel, wiped the sweat from his face, and nodded:
"Done."
The Mirror Person in the black bracelet marveled, "You've almost wiped out all the Dragon Breeds in the Intersecting Boundaries..."
"Your strength... exceeds my expectations."
"Although it's still impossible for you to contend with Pureblood Dragon Species, I admit, among all the humans I have seen, you have the highest talent... second only to some monsters beyond common sense."
Xue Jing smiled and said, "So I'm still within the range of 'normal people', huh? It seems I have to keep trying."
He called over the Shadow Flame White Crow, took out the Dragon Breed Distribution Map from the backpack, spread it out again, and took a pen to draw a cross over one of the red dots on the map.
Now, aside from three bold red dots in the central area, all the other red dots had been crossed out.
"Next, it's time for these 'Three Nobles'."
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Xue Jing pondered.
Earlier, he had exchanged words with Renea and learned much about the dragon breeds within the Intersecting Boundaries.
Of these, the three that resided around the 'Roaring Great Waterfall' were known as the 'Three Nobles.'
They were said to be the dragons with bloodlines closest to the Great Dragon God, and their power was immense.
"According to Renea, the 'Three Nobles' should be 'Guardian Dragons' asexually produced by that Pureblood Dragon Breed," said the Mirror Person.
"The so-called Pureblood Dragon Breeds are born from nature without parents, which is why they are called True Dragons."
"The Guardian Dragons birthed by them may not be Purebloods, but they are not to be underestimated, especially since—the Guardian Dragons can also wield Dragon Thunder."
Xue Jing nodded, signaling his understanding.
Dragon Thunder was a symbol of Pureblood Dragon Breeds.
As the proud children of the sky deeply loved by the heavens, all dragon breeds naturally possess a biological field that defies gravity.
And Dragon Thunder was also proof of the dragon breeds being deeply cherished by the sky.
It not only possessed the destructive power of thunder itself but also had the ability to affect gravity.
According to a case study provided by White Crow, someone had been struck directly by Dragon Thunder and covered with it. Although this person was wearing an insulating suit and wasn't killed by the thunder, their body's gravity increased dozens of times in an instant, crushing them into a pile of broken flesh.
Xue Jing opened his panel, his gaze resting on the Divine Skill column.
Then, after some thought, he clicked to upgrade the [Plant Pact].
Two levels at once.
[Plant Pact Lv4 (524/800)]
"This should be enough," Xue Jing nodded.
He had an idea he wanted to test out.
"Let's go, time to play with these 'Three Nobles'." Experience the excitement on m_vl_em_p_yr
Xue Jing put the map and pen back into his backpack.
He then swung the Crouching Rabbit Sword to the side, vibrating the power to shake off the dirt before sheathing the sword.
"Aren't you going to rest for a moment?" asked the Mirror Person.
"No need, we don't have much time left."
Xue Jing felt the five Serpent Slayer Spearhead claws hidden in the pocket of his tactical suit.
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The muffled sound of thunder reverberated through the valley.
The valley was now close to the territory of one of the 'Guardian Dragons.'
Xue Jing searched the valley for a while before stopping in front of a small tree over three meters high with shimmering golden leaves.
"This is a Dragon Thunder Plant," said the Mirror Person from the bracelet.
"After being struck by Dragon Thunder, most plants would die instantly, but for some reason, a small number of plants miracurously survive. Not only do they not perish, but they also adapt to the Dragon Thunder, containing a portion of the Power of Dragon Thunder within them."
"I remember, these plants sell for quite a pretty penny in your human world."
"But, since you need to stay mobile and even leave behind the Core Organs of the dragons you kill, I guess you're not too interested..."
Xue Jing didn't respond but reached out and gently touched the 'Dragon Thunder Tree' in front of him.
When he removed his hand, there was a small circular 'Pact Seal' where he had touched.
He opened his panel to check, and the name [Plant Pact] was much dimmer in color.
Seemed like making a pact with this Dragon Thunder Tree was quite consuming.
"Well, let's give it a try."
Xue Jing commanded with a thought.
The golden Dragon Thunder Tree suddenly began to proliferate and grow rapidly, and in no time, it turned into a large tree over ten meters tall, so wide it would take four or five people to encircle it.
The crown covered several meters around, enveloping Xue Jing underneath.
The Mirror Person was taken aback:
"There's also a secret technique to control plants? Which Heretic God's 'Chosen' are you actually?"
Xue Jing smiled, "The Lord of No Face and Thousand Faces... I thought I mentioned it to you."
The Mirror Person pondered, "I haven't heard of it... Could it be one of the forgotten gods of the Olden Days?"
"It's not uncommon to have a Chosen with multiple secret techniques, but having both the dark domain of 'Shadow' and the life domain of 'Plants' is a bit beyond my knowledge..."
"Nevermind, we'll talk about this later. I understand your idea now."
The Mirror Person nodded.
"Using the Dragon Thunder-resistant plant against Dragon Thunder... not a bad idea."