Chapter 39: Source Power and the Simp

Thirty-two points of Source Power? Li Heng pondered.

It seems the range of Source Power obtainable in the True Qi Realm can likely be raised further; it's just that I don't know what the upper limit is—fifty or a hundred?

Regardless, he felt this Weird was quite weak.

The old man is also in the True Qi Realm, but he felt that if the old man encountered this Weird, he could absolutely resolve it with ease, perhaps even suppress it directly.

Li Heng was not at all surprised by this disparity in strength.

The True Qi Realm possesses True Qi and initially touches upon the transcendent domain, having already reached a profound state; naturally, one cannot use past experience to apply to it.

Withdrawing his focus, Li Heng looked toward the depths of the cave.

It remained a pitch-black expanse, with no end in sight. He had no idea what dangers or traps were lurking within. Perhaps one slight moment of carelessness would lead to being swallowed by this darkness.

However, he still felt no fear in his heart.

Because he currently had one hundred and twenty points of Source Power on him. According to his predictions, ten points of Source Power could allow the Great Sun he visualized to briefly manifest in the world, for roughly ten breaths of time.

Although what he visualized was not the complete Great Sun, anything related to the Great Sun is absolutely not an ordinary object. Li Heng was confident that no one below the Innate level could withstand it.

Meng Lingyun had previously explained to him the Greatness of an Innate Grandmaster, which was nothing more than communicating with Heaven and Earth, truly stepping into the transcendent, and being able to display various supernatural abilities.

But in the end, it still had not reached the realm of Immortal Gods.

Therefore, even if an Innate Grandmaster were to strike, he could still withstand it for a while. Although the manifestation time is indeed short, these ten breaths of time are already enough to escape.

If he spent one hundred points of Source Power, a qualitative transformation would occur; not only would the manifestation time increase to one hundred breaths, but he could also pull the originally Illusionary Great Sun Dharma Aspect into a half-True Reality, half-Illusionary domain, allowing it to remain in the world.

At that time, manifesting the Great Sun would not require consuming Source Power, but would instead consume his own strength, truly becoming Li Heng's long-term trump card. He would not be unable to manifest it just because he lacked Source Power.

Of course, if Li Heng's progress improves again, and he visualizes a more complex and perfect Great Sun, then wanting to manifest this perfect Great Sun would still require Source Power.

At most, it just wouldn't require as much as before.

It is equivalent to continuing to add Chips on top of the original foundation.

How much Source Power you spend determines the level of Sun you can use; if you want to manifest a higher-level Sun, you have to keep adding Chips.

Unless this high-level Sun is not obtained through Visualization, is not an Illusionary product, and does not belong to the category of Visualization Supernatural Ability, then it would not need to consume Source Power.

Source Power is like a Chip between True Reality and Illusion.

Only by consuming the corresponding Source Power will "True Reality" acknowledge things that match the consumed Source Power; it is equivalent to an equivalent exchange.

It does not exist that consuming one point of Source Power could manifest an Immortal God. Even if one were forcibly manifested, it would be corrected by "True Reality" and return to Illusion.

In the end, it could only become a meaningless delusion.

Li Heng sighed in his heart; everything still has to look toward money. Can't there be an army of Weirds appearing before him, letting him harvest them? Otherwise, would he be this poor?

He withdrew his focus.

If not for his Source Power breaking the one-hundred mark, he would have originally wanted to play it safe and wait here for Meng Lingyun to arrive. After all, he is no fool and would not rashly break into an Unknown place.

He looked toward the depths of the cave, deciding in his heart to go in and venture. With over one hundred and twenty points of Source Power, even if an Innate Grandmaster were ahead, he was confident he could save his life.

Even, a direct counter-kill is not impossible!

At this moment, inside the Demon Suppression Division of Bei'an City.

He Qing was panting, but he had finally arrived here. The Guard of the Demon Suppression Division did not stop He Qing upon seeing he was an Apprentice Demon Exorcist, and even kindly helped point the way for He Qing.

After all, there aren't many Demon Exorcists these days.

Not many in every sense of the word.

In short, one cannot extinguish the enthusiasm of these little newbies.

Feeling the care from these old men and seniors, He Qing's eyes welled up with tears. This is the true Demon Suppression Division!

What was that Demon Suppression Division station even supposed to be? Back then, Xu Yinghuan saw he had good aptitude, took him into the Demon Suppression Division, and gave him the position of Apprentice Demon Exorcist.

At the time, he was still filled with gratitude, thinking that in the future he could subdue demons, act with chivalry, and protect the human world.

What a glorious and Great undertaking this was.

But in the end, he spent three whole years sweeping the floor!

Three years; thinking about his past experiences, He Qing felt very painful, his ambitions unfulfilled.

Now, the opportunity has finally arrived. He can finally escape that ordinary quagmire and truly become a Demon Exorcist, sweeping away all demons and ghosts!

That lord shouldn't be lying to him, right?

He Qing was excited in his heart and found Meng Lingyun's courtyard. He called out respectfully, but there was no response. The gate was tightly shut, and clearly, there was no one inside.

He was completely stunned; where should he go to find someone now?

At this time, that fellow who had previously guided Li Heng happened to pass by again and saw He Qing looking around.

Then he thought of his previous experience, feeling it was a painful lesson—helping people brings no benefits. Thus, he didn't want to speak up. But once he saw the attire on He Qing.

Ho, an Apprentice Demon Exorcist!

He immediately felt that he couldn't let this newbie be disappointed. He spoke up directly to give some guidance, which made He Qing very grateful, and he left after offering a thousand thanks.

This fellow sighed, what a good newcomer. Full of innocence, enthusiasm, and justice. He only hoped he wouldn't die too miserably later. He shook his head and left, feeling satisfied.

He Qing hurried toward Bai Si Hall, a warmth in his heart. Who said the Demon Suppression Division is a restricted area where everyone is very serious? Clearly, everyone was very enthusiastic when they saw him. Lord Xu misled me!

Inside Bai Si Hall, Meng Lingyun looked worried.

Because until now, Meng Hao was still lying on the bed and couldn't walk at all. If this continues, the successor he carefully selected will be ruined.

But when he asked about the culprit, this Meng Hao would not say a word, his eyes revealing a look of infatuation and attachment.

Meng Lingyun knew this was being bewitched by some woman. Being drained like this, his Original Qi severely damaged, and he didn't even want to open his mouth to tell the truth. This is truly a sin!

"Do you truly not regret it?"

Meng Lingyun suddenly asked.

Meng Hao was silent, his face pale, and he spoke with difficulty. "How... should I put it? I... cannot bring myself to hate her. Although I don't want to be like this... but I just cannot bring myself to hate her."

"She didn't even kill me... she let me go."

"How... could I possibly hate her?"

Meng Lingyun frowned; what a brilliant Evil Heart Technique. To be able to make someone know the truth, yet be unable to hate? Acting exactly like a bootlicker, how could this be allowed?

No, he had to think of a way. Did he really have to call that bunch of bald donkeys over? He pondered to himself.

At this moment, He Qing suddenly ran into Bai Si Hall.

"Reporting to Chief Meng, a letter has arrived from Lord Li Heng."

Meng Lingyun was taken aback upon hearing this, looked at the rash He Qing, and frowned. "Who are you?"

"Your subordinate is an Apprentice Demon Exorcist from the Sanshan Gathering, He Qing. This is the letter from Lord Li." Hearing the voice, He Qing quickly locked onto the person, hurried to his front, and handed over the letter.

"Li Heng? What is that kid doing? He actually sent a letter? Did he run into some difficult trouble?"

Meng Lingyun frowned and took the letter.