A painting of a woman manifested from the flesh and blood of Amatsu-Mikaboshi was used as an offering to be exchanged at the Infinite Altar. Perhaps because the Sorcerer Supreme had obliterated the desires residing within it, the quality of the painting had drastically declined. In the end, the painting could only be exchanged for a magical tool whose function was no more impressive than a chunk of wrought iron.
Even so, at the early stage of the attack, Lance had already mercilessly taken down dozens of small monsters. His hands and clothes still bore the black stains of the blood from the painted monsters. A small profit: 11,000 points and a replica of the Kusanagi sword — not bad for a bloody night like this.
Well… at least Lance's hard work facing the big boss wasn't entirely in vain. Although, with a sour expression, Lance had to admit one thing: he was indeed unlucky tonight. If his luck had been a bit better, this haul could have been much crazier.
"Balrog…" Lance glanced briefly at the new item in his hand — it was indeed useless to him, just like the "Gilgamesh, Shock Steel" he had obtained earlier. But Lance knew this item could be lent to Zack.
The Berserker's Staff was indeed powerful, but its side effects were insane. Meanwhile, this Devil May Cry tool was relatively safe, lacking any curses or sudden madness risks on the battlefield.
"At least Zack won't blow his head off using this…" Lance muttered, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, almost like a smile.
Where Lance glanced at the number in the corner of the screen: Eleven draws.
Lance took a breath, his index finger trembling above the 'Draw Again' option, but he stopped. The Sorcerer Supreme was right — Lance had been too hasty lately. Greedy. Covetous. He wanted to master everything at once. The result? Progress had actually slowed down, overlapping like tangled threads.
"That's enough." Lance tapped the interface, closing it tightly, as if sealing away temptation.
The room fell silent for a moment. Only the ticking of the clock on the wall could be faintly heard, mixed with Lance's slightly heavy breathing. In Lance's mind, the route to the future began to be rearranged.
First, Heaven Communicating Talisman Art. The sky talisman art that Lance mastered with trembling but steady hands. In this regard, Lance was confident he was no less than the true successor of Lu Jin. This talisman art could be parked for now — its foundation was already solid.
Second, the Qi mantra from Hitori no Shita: The Outcast. Whether it was the Golden Light Incantation or the Five-Elements Lightning-Dharma, all were the core of the Qi breath art, the vital energy nodes in Lance's body. This was the foundation. The source of everything. No negotiation — he couldn't afford to discard it.
Besides keeping his mind clear, the Qi mantra also served as a secret fertilizer to grow S Cells in his body. Those mutant cells — a legacy from the Dragon Ball world — were the key to the transformation of the Saiyan race.
Lance squinted, recalling Master Roshi's words in his mind: Qi is the fundamental energy of all life. Tai Chi, Yin-Yang, the four seasons, all merge within it. The concept is simple: spirit, energy, essence. Three treasures he must guard against decay on this bloody path.
For him, Qi in Dragon Ball was not much different from Qi in Taoism. Two paths, one goal. Sublimation.
Third — magic. Kamar-Taj magic, Hogwarts spells, the Demon Archive, and the Reality Marble UBW that Lance had just acquired — all branches of the same tree. Elements, runes, spells, magical circles — ultimately converging in the same current: control over reality. Even Kido Shinigami was of a similar kind; Lance just needed to delegate it to the Lord of the White Sky, another entity in his system.
And finally, the Mikrokosmos of Saint Seiya. The cosmic energy that sleeps within human cells, waiting to be summoned. The way to awaken it is simple on paper — train the five senses to their limits, awaken the sixth sense, and then let the Mikrokosmos explode on its own.
Of course, the actual training is not that simple. However, at least the basic process is correct.
So… it has been decided!
Lance's main body will focus on purifying Qi, aided by the physical training methods of Saint Seiya, while the clone of the Lord of the White Sky will delve into magic — plus building a nest, tinkering with broken objects, and who knows what else. Ah, come to think of it, that's going to be a ridiculous workload.
Lance sighed, waving his hand as if to brush off the burden on his shoulders. Forget it, it can be managed later. With the IQ of the big blue boss, dividing attention among a thousand things is just a matter of fun!
Alright… Tomorrow Lance has to meet Stark. Where Lance must ensure whether that person can build a gravity chamber.
After all, whether using the body training methods of Saint Seiya or the Qi purification techniques of Dragon Ball, a gravity chamber that can multiply body weight would be an incredible additional facility.
Train!
It's unclear how long he had been concentrating. Until suddenly, the ringing of his phone shattered the silence.
Lance slowly opened his eyes, his pupils briefly reflecting the clear sky outside the window. A clean blue, the sun hanging high without a cloud in sight. Light shone onto the floor, illuminating the rows of books and equipment scattered around him.
As Lance reached for his phone, he frowned slightly at the unfamiliar number.
"Who is it?" Lance asked flatly, still half-asleep.
A voice immediately replied, flat but sounding hesitant. "Sir, it's Redrick."
"Oh, it's you." Lance snorted softly. Playfully, he tossed his phone up while activating the Rooster Talisman — as his free hand turned on the tap, washing his hands casually. "How did the rescue operation for Maxie and Zack go?" Lance asked, his tone flat but his gaze sharp as he stared at his reflection in the mirror.
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