The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 1151: The State of Chaos, a Hundredfold Expansion

’Indeed.’

Vaan calmly nodded after seeing the Slightly Better Boundless Skysea Creator Visualization Technique already at 89% completion. It was not difficult at all to create a slightly superior version of the Boundless Skysea Creator Visualization Technique.

In fact, it was very easy to do.

However, this was only because the true image of Varuna possessed an infinite charm of laws. Any Visualization Techniques that were closer to his true image would naturally inherit more law power.

It would not be so easy with any other Visualization Techniques.

’Calculating remaining SP required to complete the task.’

Ding!

<Calculation completed>

<Completion requirement: 33 SP>

’Not bad,’ Vaan thought.

After some quick maths, he figured the Slightly Better Boundless Skysea Creator Visualization Technique would require a total of 300 SP to create from scratch if there weren’t any knowledge input.

’Invest 33 SP.’

Ding!

<The Slightly Better Boundless Skysea Creator Visualization Technique has been created>

<Transmitting the information...>

Upon reaching completion, a string of information flowed into Vaan’s mind, imprinting itself in his memory, allowing him to recall the knowledge with perfect clarity.

’How convenient,’ Vaan thought.

With the new system, it was too easy to create new cultivation techniques, battle skills, and divine arts over time. Unfortunately, it was also too easy to spend SP.

’Open the system status.’

Ding!

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[System Status]

System Name: The Witch Hunter System

Version: Operating System 2.0

Core Medium: Soul Power

Structural Integrity: 98%

Operational State: Stable

Soul Power Capacity: 7/1000

Recovery Rate: +1 SP/Day (Passive)

System Level: 2

Upgrade Requirement: 1000 SP

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With only 7 SP left in the system’s reserve, it wouldn’t be able to complete any more special tasks for him. He needed to replenish its soul power before it could do anything else. Ｒ𝐚𝐍ồＢÈȿ

’Given the system’s reformed capabilities, slaying monsters and demons would be the quickest way to replenish the system’s soul power,’ Vaan thought.

However, he had been too high-profile and attracted the attention of too many powerful parties. If he departed for special battlefields and cultivation realms, even True God Galevyr would not be able to guarantee his safety.

Ultimately, the safest and most foolproof way to replenish the system’s soul power was to resume his massage service.

’It seems that even after overhauling the system, I can’t escape this fate,’ Vaan thought with a wry smile.

Nevertheless, he didn’t feel ashamed of this.

While it was true that he had a grand past, his current life started from a humble background. He was no longer the Lord of the Boundless Seas and Skies or the Heaven God of Spaces. They only represented his past and were only a part of him, not all of him or his future.

’In this life, I am fated for dual cultivation. There’s no shame in it and no need to avoid it. It will only affect my destiny. In fact, I should embrace it,’ Vaan mused.

In Eastern Theology, his Astral God Divine Body, which harnessed the astral essence of the stars, would be considered a Pure Yang Body.

On the other hand, his Celestial Dragonwolf Bloodline encompassed both Yang and Yin, possessing the secrets of Yin-Yang.

’If I can cultivate with a woman of Pure Yin, the benefits will be quite significant,’ Vaan contemplated.

Ever since Vaan came to the Myriad Sea God Palace, he felt like he had been undergoing startling development, not just in the growth of power but also in terms of his character.

He was constantly met with choices, with repeated reflections at every turn, adjusting his plans as he moved forward. Still, he didn’t think this was a bad thing.

No matter where the tree’s roots spread, its crown still reaches for the heavens.

After Vaan uploaded the Slightly Better Boundless Skysea Creator Visualization Technique to the Soul Master Hall’s database, he left the library with the thought of touring the whole area first.

Among the twenty thousand aspiring disciples, he might find some Prime Factor Bearers.

It was also fine if he didn’t find any.

However, if any Prime Factor Bearers were discovered, they should receive priority nurturing and privileges. Moreover, it would also be better if he assisted in their awakening rather than leaving it to Soul Master Vastmind or Soul Master Voidwhisper.

The assistance of a self-awakened Soul Master would naturally grant the new Soul Master better talent and potential.

Swish!

Suddenly, Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper rushed over, appearing in front of Vaan in a short instant. Their swift arrival could startle anyone, even True God Galevyr was no exception.

Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper did not know that their eagerness almost cost them their lives.

If not for their lack of malice, True God Galevyr would have flattened them into blood mists.

"How are you finding everything at the Soul Master Hall, Lord Vaan? Is there anything you need help with?"

Soul Master Voidwhisper took the initiative to speak, stealing the words right out of Soul Master Vastmind’s mouth. The latter could only grumble in silent displeasure.

Vaan paused for a moment before nodding.

"As a matter of fact, I do, actually, now that you have mentioned it, Soul Master Voidwhisper. I have a few doubts that I hope you two can enlighten me on," Vaan replied amicably.

"Of course! You can ask us anything, and we will do our best to answer, Lord Vaan."

Soul Master Vastmind’s eyes instantly lit up at the opportunity to converse with Vaan. Given a chance, he would be able to inquire about his gains.

Having spent some time to learn more about Vaan, Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper both realized Vaan was like a magnet of fortune. Wherever he visited, the local people would benefit.

Now that he was at the Soul Master Hall, what kind of benefit would they receive?

At Soul Master Vastmind’s suggestion, Vaan agreed to relocate to a better place for their discussion. On the private floor of a humble inn, everyone took their seats, and snacks and drinks were quickly served.

"Please ask away, Lord Vaan," Soul Master Vastmind gestured.

Vaan nodded before inquiring, "I wonder why Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper continue to stay here when your peers and predecessors have all left in search of the Soul Master Association?"

"Are you bound by loyalty and responsibility?"

Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper both blinked before smiling helplessly.

"Actually, we don’t have any special reason like that, Lord Vaan. We are just not confident in reaching a branch of the Soul Master Association on our own. It’s better to wait for an Envoy to visit and take us away."

"You may not know this, but the branches and headquarters of the Soul Master Association are not in fixed locations. They are deeply hidden and constantly shifting through the void. Without a special pass, it would be extremely difficult to track them down and enter."

"Oh?" Vaan was intrigued by the revelation and asked, "Why is that the case?"

"Because Soul Masters are at the top of the Outerworlders’ kill list. Without adopting such self-preservation tactics, the Soul Master Association would suffer constant harassment and sneak attacks."

"Lone Soul Masters leaving the Soul Master Association would often be tracked and hunted by the Outerworlders and their corrupted minions."

"Supposedly, multiple branches of the Soul Master Association had been wiped out in the past, and even hundreds of Soul Masters have been killed. As such, the frequency of a Soul Master Association Envoy visiting the Myriad Sea God Palace had also become quite rare."

"It has already been millions of years since a Soul Master Association Envoy last visited."

Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper both sighed on this point, while Vaan was surprised by the information.

By the looks of it, the Soul Master Association wasn’t doing well.

This certainly wasn’t good news for him.

If even the Soul Master Association’s branches and headquarters could be attacked, then nowhere was truly safe for him. Once the Outerworlders learned of his existence, everyone around him would also experience an unprecedented catastrophe.

"How did the Outerworlders manage to penetrate so deeply behind the front lines to attack the Soul Master Association? The Lord of Chaos didn’t intervene?" Vaan frowned.

Soul Master Vastmind and Soul Master Voidwhisper smiled helplessly.

"How could the Lord of Chaos possibly spare the time and energy to help the Soul Master Association? Just the Abyssal Beast King is enough to keep the Lord of Chaos busy. This is a terrifying Outerworld Beast that can go toe to toe with the Lord of Chaos."

"Moreover, Chaos has been at war with Outerworlders for countless years. Such a long war with the Outerworlders has transformed Chaos in ways even I find hard to believe."

"If I had not heard it from someone else, I would not have known that compared to the Chaos of three Chaos Cycles ago, the current Chaos has expanded over a hundredfold in size."

"Such an enormous expansion has left numerous gaps in the vast and boundless void for the Outerworlders to take advantage of, allowing them to build web-like spatial tunnels throughout Chaos."

"I wonder if Lord Vaan knows about the Dark Horizon?" Soul Master Vastmind suddenly mentioned.

Vaan silently nodded.

Such a cosmic mass of dark matter and dark energy encircling the Myriad Sea God Palace was hard to miss. Even if it couldn’t be observed from the Outer Palace, its information was innumerable in records.

"Could the Dark Horizon be related to the spatial tunnels constructed by the Otherworlders?" Vaan asked with a sharp glint in his eyes.