Chapter 2425 The Great Cataclysm (1)

"The way to increase power is never through continuous evolution as you might think, but rather through the most direct method—absorbing power itself!"

"Absorbing the essence of otherworldly beings is a shortcut to evolution. It can infinitely raise the upper limit of your power."

"Even a powerful race like the Druk gods must use this method to continuously devour fragments of ether from other human races to enhance themselves."

"However, this is equivalent to enhancing potential, rather than the best and fastest way to directly make oneself stronger."

"In the past, you did not understand the true meaning of power transformation, so you mistakenly believed that evolution was the only way. This is actually a misconception."

She paused, her gaze fixed on Zhang Yi, filled with a mixture of approval and admiration:

"But this detour... is not necessarily a bad thing. Through continuous evolution, you have solidified your foundation, stabilized your bodies and spirits, making you more resilient than many races that only know how to plunder power. Only with such a foundation will you be qualified to bear higher-level power in the future."

Zhang Yi remained silent, but a huge wave of emotions surged within him.

Indeed, since the end of the world, they have been devouring the essence of the superhumans in order to evolve, always believing that this is the only way to become stronger.

But now I understand that the real core is not "evolution", but "the transformation and absorption of power".

Evolution is merely a result, not the only method.

King Arthur, Saladin, and Benjamin Morgan, among others, also fell into deep thought.

Brian murmured, "So that's how it is... No wonder many alien races can grow their strength rapidly in a short period of time, while we always feel that our evolution is too slow."

The First Black Moon Priest explained with great patience, like a teacher instructing a bewildered student.

She continued, "In our Dark Moon heritage, there are two main paths to enhance one's abilities."

"One way is to use meditation to mobilize the energy diffused throughout the universe and gradually nourish oneself. This is a slow and steady path that is suitable for the vast majority of people."

"Secondly, there is the extreme path that special ability users excel at. They can directly devour matter, energy, and even concepts in the universe and refine them for their own use. This path is extremely risky, but if successful, they can often reach the pinnacle in a short period of time."

In Zhang Yi's mind, the image of the centipede absorbing energy crystals and generating supernatural power resurfaced.

He finally had a concrete understanding of superpowers.

The universe was originally empty, and humans, and everything visible to the naked eye, are outsiders.

It is the condensed power of the Creator, Kagago.

Therefore, the stars in the universe, mountains and rivers, plants and trees, and even the clothes they wear are all forms of power.

From a molecular perspective, each molecule is formed by the interaction of forces.

The essence of molecules is the power of nothingness!

If Zhang Yi possessed a stomach capable of dissolving everything, he could convert even a clod of dirt into his own energy.

No wonder, no wonder!

In that case, everything makes sense!

Why is it that, according to legend, the Drucker clan can devour anything, even soil?

That's not pica; it's that energy conversion has been elevated to an extremely terrifying level!

At this point, the First Black Moon Priest's voice carried a heavy and warning tone:

"But you must understand that devouring is not without its price. If your foundation is not solid, if your mind is not firm, you will eventually be devoured by the power you have devoured and become a slave to that power."

“Xuan Yue Fei Ming is the best example. She tried to devour Samael's power, but ended up becoming a vessel for that power and completely losing herself.”

Zhang Yi slowly exhaled and said in a low voice, "Devour, transform... meditate, or directly plunder. I see."

Yang Xinxin said softly, "So, the path we took before was actually treating 'evolution' as the only way out, while neglecting the essential flow of power. Fortunately, we didn't just plunder, but also focused on developing our own potential."

Her eyes held a dark and unfathomable expression as she silently exchanged a glance with Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi and Yang Xinxin had already developed a tacit understanding, and he immediately thought of "meditation".

Thus, Wang Yangming's "The Philosophy of Mind" resurfaced in his mind.

This sage, who awakened his extraordinary abilities on his own hundreds of years ago through his observation and understanding of the world, has reached such a profound level of understanding of the universe!

Even in that era, Wang Yangming, who was able to immerse himself in the study of the Way of Heaven, was far ahead of his time in the technological age.

The excessive development of technology can cause people to neglect the pursuit of their inner selves.

This is also the source of the tragedy of the Cangyuan clan.

The First Black Moon Priest looked at Yang Xinxin and smiled with satisfaction: "That's right. You may have taken a detour, but it was precisely this detour that built your incredibly solid foundation today."

"If you are to truly bear higher-order cosmic laws in the future, you will be more qualified than any other race."

Zhang Yi pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his head, his eyes sincere and resolute: "In that case, please teach us the method of meditation!"

The Black Moon Priests nodded, and the First Black Moon Priest slowly extended her hand. Black moonlight appeared in her palm, transforming into a talisman that slowly floated in front of everyone.

"This is the meditation method of us Black Moon Priests: using the moon as a guide and the heart as a boat, we sink into the ocean of power and draw upon the source of the universe."

Her voice was deep and solemn, as if carrying a vow: "Remember, power is everywhere. Stars are power, flesh and blood are power, and emotions are power. If you can control its flow, you can embark on the true path of the strong with every breath."

Zhang Yi raised his head, and the radiance of the talisman shone down, instantly flooding his mind with a vast ocean of knowledge.

Everyone present, including those inside Zhang Yi's shadow, also accepted this knowledge.

Soon, a sharp glint flashed in Zhang Yi's eyes.

At that moment, he realized that the path he and his companions were walking had only just truly begun.

All the humans present fell into a long silence. Even King Arthur and Saladin, who had experienced countless battlefields and were used to life, death and despair, showed an unprecedented shock and shame in their eyes.

They always believed that humanity was the only strong group capable of competing with other races after the apocalypse, and the center of this era.

Only now do they realize that in the true realm of superpowers, they are as ignorant as unenlightened apes.

Their so-called cultivation and evolution are nothing more than accidental results of their exploration.

Having abandoned the truths of "devouring" and "power transformation," the path they take is primitive, clumsy, and incomplete.