112: Chapter 93 The Chosen One, Also the Only One (Second Update!) 112: Chapter 93 The Chosen One, Also the Only One (Second Update!) The “Fire” dug out from Zeger’s chest might enhance mechanical talent, but it’s not essential at this stage.
What if it draws the attention of the Four Pillars, wouldn’t it be a good opportunity to reap some benefits?
That sounds like a good deal!
After gathering information from the Dao nature embodiment on how to conduct the Esoteric Ritual, Qin Shi began to take action.
He didn’t even need to leave the Palace of Thought.
On the contrary, staying here was safer.
According to the Dao nature embodiment, Super Xiao He, the Netherworld is an imaginary ocean overlapping with reality.
It accommodates the consciousness of all life in the cosmos, bearing infinite spiritual brilliance, yet remains cold and dark.
Even a Grandmaster of spiritual cultivation, fully releasing their spirit and burning themselves into a bright torch, could only illuminate a corner at most.
“The Palace of Thought acts like an airbag.
Even if the ritual goes wrong and summons something unclean, it can provide some resistance.”
Through Super Xiao He, Qin Shi learned that constructing a consciousness space requires at least fifty points of spiritual power.
He essentially used a cheat code, generating it directly with the achievement trait, far ahead of his peers.
“Building a consciousness space is like establishing a firewall, blocking interference from the Netherworld, shielding against enchanting murmurs, and preventing spiritual attacks from Spiritual Ability Users.
In case you encounter a big shot in the Spiritual Ability System field in the future, haha!”
Qin Shi mused while busy with the Esoteric Ritual.
Fortunately, he didn’t need to step into a washroom or other stringent venue; he only had to simply draw the emblem of the Four Pillars, walk backward four steps, and chant their names.
“The process is almost done.
The offering is the ‘Fire’ left by the Electronic Demon.
For the offering recipient, let’s tick all four: Taiyi/Celestial Being/Divine Machine/True Dragon!
Let’s see if any of them are in a good mood and decide to give me a glance!”
Qin Shi followed the steps laid out in the paper document projected by the Dao nature embodiment, like filling out a form, addressing each step one by one.
Ultimately, he selected all Four Pillars as his primary choices.
The white-haired youth embodiment of Dao nature, Super Xiao He, though usually expressionless, rarely spoke:
“You’re preparing a meal for four guests… It’s likely to flop.”
Qin Shi, however, was confident:
“Hoping for the attention and response from the Four Pillars is like buying a lottery ticket.
So, with four tickets, the chances are higher than with one, right?”
Super Xiao He shook his head:
“Essentially, it’s the same, infinitely close to impossible.
The probability formula is the number of favorable combinations divided by the total combinations.
Your offering is a mechanical life’s energy source — ‘Fire’, which might interest the Divine Machine a bit more, but the chance of the other three Pillars noticing is very slim.”
Despite this, adhering to the principle of “since it’s free, it’s worth a try for good luck,” Qin Shi quietly ticked all Four Pillars.
The supreme gods of Order wouldn’t thunderously rage just because a tiny ant prays to the heavens with a few extra names, right?
They aren’t in opposing camps.
Super Xiao He’s expression remained stiff, almost like he had facial paralysis, though the two words he uttered lightly were clear.
Clearly, he didn’t have much hope for Qin Shi’s actions.
How could pillar-level entities be so easily swayed?
To summon all the insignificant ants, that would be too cheap.
“Aside from the ‘Fire’, I would also sacrifice my love for Martial Arts, boundless future, and possible bad luck like having wisdom teeth, appendicitis, or instant noodles without seasoning packets…”
Qin Shi babbled a long list, causing even Super Xiao He, the embodiment of his other self, to interrupt in exasperation:
“Do you think the Four Pillars are scavengers collecting trash?”
Qin Shi murmured inwardly.
Who could sure the taste of pillar-level gods?
With his past life experience as a fishing enthusiast.
He believed that if the bait was strong enough, the catch would soon follow!
Qin Shi looked up with great anticipation, gazing at the deepest void at the top of the Palace of Thought.
A few minutes passed.
At least give me some reaction…”
Was he being disregarded?
Not a single pillar-level entity responded?
Super Xiao He wasn’t surprised; superior beings like the Four Pillars wouldn’t necessarily respond even to the most devout believers conducting sacrifices or prayers.
In essence, they are the fundamental framework of the cosmos, the core laws, omnipresent and nearly omnipotent.
If the vast Star Sea could be regarded as an immense house, then the pillar-level entities would be its most critical beams; removing them would cause massive upheaval, increasing the risk of collapse.
They don’t need the faith of disciples, but rather the believers need them to support their spirits.
“Failure is normal; out of a hundred performing the Esoteric Ritual hoping for the Four Pillars’ attention, usually none succeed.”
Super Xiao He, perhaps from frequent communication with Qin Shi, seemed less stiff, even offering comfort.
“Moreover, your offering is quite meager.”
Are pillar-level gods really that realistic!
Is our god indifferent to the poor?
Qin Shi felt a bit discouraged; the ‘Fire’ was already the limit of what he could afford.
Surely he wouldn’t sacrifice himself!
“Why not use the ‘Void Meditation Technique’ as an offering?”
Super Xiao He suggested.
“You’ve already mastered it, after all, and have it memorized.”