Chapter 872: Chapter 273: The Ring Spirit Little Bat
Sophia Jones’s guess wasn’t much different from what Leonard Churchill had thought.
The essence of the Divine Ruins Treasure House was, indeed, to encourage trial contenders to enhance themselves and challenge a stronger version of themselves.
So logically speaking, the “Advanced Shadows” should not only replicate their own attributes but might even possess some techniques that they are not capable of.
That was the real difficulty.
Normally, it is impossible to defeat a “stronger you.”
The only reasonable utilization of the rules is that the shadow’s copied attributes are from when you first entered the Mysterious Realm.
If the two wanted to succeed in their challenge, their only option was to greatly increase their strength during this limited time.
Sophia Jones had acquired the 52 Origin Cards and the legacy left behind by the White Family ancestor, which was her Big Chance.
Once the integration was successful, her strength would inevitably skyrocket.
Leonard Churchill also had an idea, which was to kill as many monsters as possible and use Feast Devour’s Extraordinary Traits to enhance his bodily attributes.
If the attributes are high enough, couldn’t I overpower them with sheer attribute dominance if it really comes to a fight?
After a brief conversation, Sophia Jones started her Meditation, integrating the Epic Origin Card [Mark · Spades 10] into her chamber.
There were dramatic changes within the Mysterious Realm, and raising one’s strength was indeed the greatest reliance for survival.
The process went smoothly.
Sophia Jones’s ability to open the Secret Box was largely due to the recognition of her strength by the White Family ancestor.
Moreover, having entered the Legendary Realm through her own painstaking efforts, her talents, Will, and Law Understanding were all exceptional.
After successfully integrating the Demon Mark, Sophia Jones’s strength visibly surged by a wide margin.
Leonard Churchill was right beside her, witnessing this moment.
He watched as Sophia Jones merged with the origin card and her whole being suddenly appeared to be wrapped in an “Immortal Aegis.”
That feeling was somewhat similar to when Barre Shepherd unleashed his Divine Power; it was an indescribable existence that seemed beyond the scope of humanity.
Leonard Churchill saw that Sophia Jones had awakened from her Meditation.
The two were not strangers to each other.
He asked out of curiosity, “Aunt Jones, have you comprehended ‘Divine Power’?”
Sophia Jones’s eyes shimmered, but she shook her head, “I’ve indeed become a bit stronger. But I haven’t comprehended the ‘Divine Power’ that senior Barre talked about. Besides, the God Stealer pathway leads to ‘Immortal Law’, following the Immortal Aegis route of achieving divinity with reverence, which is quite different from the path of Divine Power. Also, my current tier makes it difficult to digest all that advanced knowledge, and it will take a lot of time to study it in the future…”
Having integrated the Epic Source Card, the insights she gained were too numerous to articulate in just a few words.
Leonard Churchill couldn’t quite understand.
This topic was too advanced for him at the moment.
Sophia Jones didn’t explain further.
But after merging with the Epic Mark, she indeed stood at a new height.
And the legacies left by the White Family ancestor had broadened her horizon.
The more it was so, the more she was astounded, “Moreover, senior Barre’s Realm is extremely high. It’s already beyond the ordinary scope of ‘Divine Power’.”
In retrospect, Sophia Jones realized that the old senior had comprehended something truly significant.
Leonard Churchill blinked and murmured to himself, “Is that so?”
If even this legendary figure said so, then it was truly extraordinarily high.
He remembered once asking Barre Shepherd just how far he had reached in his Realm.
That old man seemed to have made an impressive statement, “The legends of this era are on the third floor, whereas, I am on the tenth floor.”
At the time, Leonard thought it was just a boast.
But now, it seemed, perhaps a humble one?
Although everyone was at the Sixth Tier, Barre Shepherd’s Sixth Tier was different.
Low tier, but exceedingly high Realm.
Moreover, the progression of an Air Skill Master is different from other paths in the Close-combat series; while other warriors may decline with age, an Air Skill Master’s Gang Air becomes increasingly profound with age, reaching higher pinnacles.
Leonard Churchill didn’t understand what that Realm meant and didn’t dwell on it.
Sophia Jones did not elaborate further and instead said, “Leonard, your Professional Sequence has many similarities with that of a God Stealer. If you encounter any difficulties in your practice in the future… you can come to me. I might be able to help you a bit.”
Leonard Churchill responded, visibly pleased.
He had previously sensed that the abilities of the God Stealer pathway were similar to his JOKER, also possessing the ability to learn and master laws from other Transcendent paths.
But no one had been able to confirm it before.
Now that Sophia Jones said so, it was indeed true.
Guided learning is a completely different matter from self-exploration.
All the more so from Sophia Jones who had now inherited the White Family legacy.
Leonard Churchill didn’t hesitate, expressing his gratitude directly, “Thank you, Aunt Jones.”
Sophia Jones responded, “I received this great fortune because of you. No need for such formality.”
As she spoke, she glanced at Leonard Churchill, a glint passing through her eyes, adding, “Besides, this was part of the promised gift from the ancestors… You brought the Secret Box. These secrets of the White Family cannot be shared with outsiders, but they can be passed on to you.”
Leonard Churchill’s interest was piqued, and without beating around the bush, he smiled, “I just happen to want to learn.”
Having given the item to a friend, he hadn’t expected the promised “reciprocal gift” from the golden Skeleton.
But now that it was available, it was even better.
He was also greatly interested in the Extraordinary abilities of the God Stealer pathway.
And he had been worried about where to learn them.
But one thing at a time.
During the time in Sinless City when he had killed the governor Saul Miller, Sophia Jones had once intervened to save him.
And there was also her past protection.
Regardless of whether it was because of Vera Williams’ request, saving one’s life was a debt to be eternally remembered.
Leonard Churchill then asked curiously, “Aunt Jones, can you advance to the Seventh Tier now?”
Sophia Jones replied, “It’s not that easy. But it’s not as difficult as before, either.”