Chapter 2373 Everything Under Control (3)

The true Samael remains dormant in the deepest part of the Dark Sun Forest.

But even this photograph contains enough information and ideas to make even the strong lose their way.

Greed, devouring, returning to one's origin... all sorts of thoughts grew wildly in Zhang Yi's consciousness like weeds.

In the real world, black patterns began to faintly appear on the surface of Zhang Yi's body as he sat cross-legged, somewhat similar to the signs that appeared when Odin was assimilated.

His breathing became heavy, and a cold, predatory smirk unconsciously curled at the corner of his mouth.

Brian barked nervously.

Yang Xinxin's fingers, resting on the bowstring, tightened slightly, and the Fallen Puppet's arrows gleamed with a dangerous, cold light.

In her pupils, the virtual value representing Zhang Yi's level of consciousness contamination was rapidly rising, having already surpassed the 50% warning line and approaching 70%.

"Zhang Yi..." she called softly, her voice as light as an ice pick piercing into Zhang Yi's nearly chaotic mind.

In the illusion, Zhang Yi suddenly shuddered.

Yang Xinxin's voice was like a safety rope, pulling him back just as he was about to completely slide into the abyss.

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on the gradually blurring image of the shepherd boy, and a silent roar came from the depths of his soul, resisting the force that was pulling him toward nothingness.

He felt it!

Beneath Samael's seemingly perfect theory of reincarnation lies a complete denial of "individuality" and "transcendence".

This may be a shortcut to gaining power, but the price is losing oneself and becoming a muddled node in the universe's energy cycle.

This is not what he wanted!

"I... am not just nourishment! Nor am I just a predator!" His consciousness roared in the illusion, "I am Zhang Yi! My existence, the meaning of my life, can only be determined by myself!"

boom!

It was as if some kind of shackles had been broken, or as if a drowning person had finally broken through the surface of the water.

Zhang Yi suddenly opened his eyes!

The scenes of the real world reappear before their eyes: Yang Xinxin, Brian, and the dark forest.

He was panting heavily, his body drenched in cold sweat. The black lines on his body were slowly fading, and the crimson in his eyes was gradually disappearing. Although he was still exhausted, he had regained his clarity.

"Is it... over?" Brian asked cautiously.

Zhang Yi did not answer immediately; he was sensing the changes in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Although it was extremely dangerous, he did gain a deeper understanding of the nature of energy and the rules of Samael.

This understanding is not about agreement, but a breakthrough in cognition, like solving a complex math problem. Although the problem itself may be malicious, the process of solving it improves your abilities.

He looked at Yang Xinxin, who had already put away the Fallen Puppet's longbow, but her eyes were still focused on him.

"For now... everything's alright."

Zhang Yi's voice was a little hoarse. He slowly stood up and moved his stiff limbs.

"Thank you, Xin Xin."

Just now, if it weren't for Yang Xinxin's call and the constant threat of arrows, he might not have been able to break free on his own.

Yang Xinxin gently shook her head: "Your consciousness has finally completed the analysis and isolation of the polluting information. The risk was high, but... there also seems to be some gains."

Zhang Yi nodded, his gaze drifting deeper into the forest.

After this voluntary "baptism," he felt that his perception of this forest had become more acute, and he could even vaguely perceive the outline of that dormant will.

"Let's go."

He said, his eyes growing even more profound, "I think I've seen through many things! The gains from Tianyu Palace have put me on the right path. But there isn't only the right path in this world. I accept Samael's 'gift,' although... the way it was presented was a bit unusual."

Yang Xinxin and Brian looked at Zhang Yi with curiosity. They didn't understand what Zhang Yi had gained in Samael's spiritual world.

Zhang Yi had no outsiders around him, and he also had a very good impression of Brian and Professor Da Vinci.

So at this moment, Zhang Yi did not keep it a secret, but quietly revealed what he had gained.

"Everyone, listen carefully to what I am about to say."

"This is an insight gained by the second generation of humans at the beginning of the universe."

Zhang Yi stretched out his hand, looking at his perfect demon god armor and feeling the power in his arm.

"According to Kagago's theory that he is the creator, the entire universe was originally empty, and nothing existed."

"Everything that can be seen is an illusion, a collection of forces. Therefore, matter does not exist. What we see is an illusion, a vessel of ether."

The crowd understood Zhang Yi's explanation; intelligent people like Professor Da Vinci and Zhou Ke'er immediately grasped it.

Some people with poor comprehension skills say, "Although I don't understand it, it sounds very impressive."

Just then, Zhang Yi suddenly asked, "But where did the original power of this universe, this material world, go?"

These words startled both Yang Xinxin and Professor Da Vinci, their expressions becoming extremely serious and solemn, as if they had heard an incredible theoretical doctrine.

Zhang Yi continued, "The universe we see was created by outsiders; it was formed by Kaga's will."

"But where did the power in this universe go before the arrival of higher dimensions?"

Zhang Yi looked at the black sand beneath his feet.

"Sheep eat grass, and people eat sheep. But to grow grass and trees, you need soil."

"Therefore, we have been overlooking a major issue in the past."

"As carriers of etheric fragments, the universe we cannot see is actually the foundation of everything!"

Yang Xinxin had already understood what Zhang Yi was trying to say.

"The opposite of the universe."

"No, perhaps it should be called the positive side of the universe. Our material world is the dark side rooted in this universe."

A very bold idea came to Zhang Yi's mind.

His alternate dimension did not come from another dimension, but rather crossed the material world created by Kagago and connected to this universe.

To give an example, our universe and the universe created by Kagago are like two overlapping sheets of paper.

Zhang Yi's ability is to create a hole in the new universe, travel to this universe, and then create another hole in the new location to jump out.

Therefore, it appears that they simply disappear directly into the spatial dimension of the new universe, thereby completing "space travel" and the ability to transfer matter.

As for the dark energy that Zhang Yi obtained in that dark abyss, it is the purest energy in this universe.

Antimatter.

After sorting out all his thoughts, Zhang Yi felt more at ease than ever before.

In that instant, his understanding and control over his own superpowers became even stronger!

Although his ability index remained unchanged, his strength increased dramatically after he understood not only what it was but also why it was so.

Moreover, the path ahead will become clearer.