Chapter 26: Celestial Dimension Pearl

Dimensional technology has always been Hermes' weak point.

Of course, saying that, even a genius’s weak point has already surpassed over ninety-nine percent of the universe’s top scientists.

He slightly extracted a wisp of [Imaginary·Quantum Mixed State] energy from within.

Since Hermes comprehended the essence of imaginary and quantum, and crowned himself with the Great Authority·Alchemy, the energy within him was no longer mere Fate energy.

It became his own unique [Qi]!

In essence, this [Qi] is the manifestation of Hermes’ [Fruit of the Dao].

At this point, Hermes' path has become clear—he is, in fact, a different kind of [Qi Cultivator]!

As long as he continues to ponder various truths and refine them into his [Qi], forging ever stronger [Qi], his path will stretch farther and farther.

For Hermes, the Fate Star system he forged on Blue Planet, the countless Fate Star cultivators it produced, the myriad truths and thousand paths they comprehended—all were ultimately refined into this very [Qi] of his.

The Great Authority·Astrology·Unification of the Heavenly Dao, which fuses countless authorities, great powers, and cosmic principles, is likewise refining Hermes’ fundamental [Qi].

“If I can fully understand and master this dimensional power…”

Hermes murmured to himself: “My path could advance another step.”

Dimensional power is an utterly terrifying force.

As he analyzed its essence, Hermes felt as if he were drifting between zero, one, two, and three dimensions.

Moreover, as his analysis deepened, the concept of the fourth dimension gradually became clear.

“Spacetime’s fourth dimension is a crucial stage—if I cross it, I’ll gain the ability to defend against cross-temporal attacks.”

At this level of analysis, Hermes finally stopped.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to continue—it was that these anomalies were still too weak to sustain further research.

He glanced at the anomalous creature he had nearly dissected, thought for a moment, and manifested the power of Great Authority·Alchemy.

Instantly.

A crucible appeared before him.

After a brief calculation, he directly repurposed the waste, tossing it inside.

The power of Great Authority·Alchemy activated, refining all matter and burning away the anomaly’s excess impurities.

He purified only the most essential dimensional power, not blindly melting everything into chaotic disorder.

After precise calculations, he added several other materials to balance and contain it.

Great Authority·Alchemy linked with Great Authority·Astrology, forming a synergy.

Instantly, they resembled the birth of primordial spiritual objects in xianxia worlds—a wondrous, natural creation, transforming the crucible’s materials into the most brilliant pearl.

Finally, a deep, dark pearl appeared within the crucible.

The pearl was as profound as the deepest black, yet crystal-clear, its surface engraved with naturally formed mysterious patterns.

Merely by appearance, it was already extraordinary.

Hermes took the pearl in hand and used the chat group’s built-in appraisal function to identify it.

【Ding, contains dimensional essence; can open an independent dimension within it. Carried on the person, grants dimensional teleportation. If fully consumed and sacrificed, grants one glimpse of a fourth-dimensional existence.】

【Ding, the group member is the artifact’s creator. Please name it.】

“Since this pearl can open dimensions, enable dimensional teleportation, and grant fourth-dimensional vision, I’ll call it the Celestial Dimension Pearl.”

【Ding, artifact named successfully!】

“I wonder how valuable this pearl really is?”

Curious, Hermes casually listed it on the marketplace.

【Chat Group Appraisal, estimated value: 368,800 points!】

“How much?”

Hermes was startled—these anomalies, worthless as roadside weeds to Luo Qianqiu, had become such a valuable artifact under his craftsmanship.

How much did this thing cost?

If bought on the marketplace, total cost was under 500 points!

He tossed several more anomalies into the crucible.

Moments later.

Another Celestial Dimension Pearl was forged, and he brought it to Buel.

“I’ll test this pearl’s effect first.”

“Buel, I’m conducting a dimensional experiment. Record the data for me.”

“Yes, Lord Hermes.”

Buel’s eyes lit up—dimensional technology was her blank field; as the Wisdom Lord, she craved knowledge in all new domains.

Hermes sat down in a spot and used a specific technique to ignite the Celestial Dimension Pearl.

Soon, the pearl fully dissolved, and a strange pull began tugging at Hermes’ consciousness.

Aware it had begun, Hermes made no resistance—he plunged fully into it.

The next instant, the world before him shifted.

Moments later, Hermes awoke, ending the fourth-dimensional vision.

In just a brief time, he had, through this unique perspective, surveyed spacetime dimensions and reviewed all his knowledge—including the Great Authorities—reorganizing it completely.

Closing his eyes to reflect, he was astonished to find his capacity had increased by one percent.

Remember, he was a Dual Envoy, crowned by himself and certified by the Star God—his capacity rivaled the vastness of star rivers.

Now, a one percent increase—this power surpassed that of ordinary Envoys.

More importantly, he faintly sensed he could now observe changes in things from multiple dimensions.

This was a faint omen of dimensional ascension.

For a three-dimensional life to ascend dimensions is as difficult as a cultivator achieving immortality.

Yet, this tiny Celestial Dimension Pearl seemed to have forged Hermes a key to dimensional ascension.

“Pity—the Celestial Dimension Pearl cannot be used consecutively; otherwise, one might become lost in dimensional rifts.”

Hermes silently lamented.

A quick calculation told him: the cooldown period would take at least one year.

If he could use it continuously, he was certain he could condense a Great Authority·Dimension.

And now,

With the Celestial Dimension Pearl listed on the marketplace, the chat group erupted.

The Ultimate Female Lead of the Multiverse: “Celestial Dimension Pearl? 368,800 points? That expensive?”

The Crowned Puppeteer: “Celestial Dimension Pearl! It grants fourth-dimensional vision?!”

The Snow-Moon Sword Immortal: “Why is Orange so excited? What does fourth-dimensional vision mean?”

The Master of Huashan: “Curious—same question.”

The Crowned Puppeteer: “The uses of the Celestial Dimension Pearl are immense! Just thinking about it, I can come up with dozens of applications.”

The Star Sea Traveler: “Clearly, Orange, as a magician, has sharper knowledge. I know the concept of dimensions, but how exactly to use them? Still a bit fuzzy.”

The Paper Angel: “At least Itachi know what dimensions are—I have no idea at all.”

The Crowned Puppeteer: “@Snow-Moon Sword Immortal @Master of Huashan, if Itachi can’t grasp the concept of the fourth dimension, then surely the Immortals can?”

The Crowned Puppeteer: “Possessing fourth-dimensional vision is equivalent to possessing an Immortal’s perspective on the world.”

The Crowned Puppeteer: “Ask yourselves—how immense would the benefit be to your cultivation if Itachi could view problems from a higher vantage point? Perhaps a problem Itachi’ve struggled to break through becomes clear when seen from this perspective—Itachi’ll know exactly which path to take next!”

The Crowned Puppeteer: “Perhaps, from this elevated viewpoint, Itachi’ll spot issues Itachi never noticed before—opening roads Itachi could never walk before.”