The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 1159: Heaven-Defying Spirits Path

’Sir Vaan, are you sure it is wise to engage in such activities with other disciples? Right now, you are being targeted by the Corrupted Ones. Unless they expose themselves, we won’t be able to tell friend from foe. It’ll be difficult to protect you if one of them suddenly attacks you so closely.’

’I understand your concerns, Sir Galevyr. However, it is also precisely because I am their target that I am the perfect bait. As long as I am not facing a True Divinity, I’m perfectly safe, even without any additional protection.’

’But... Although these Corrupted Ones are deranged in the head, they still inherit profound abilities from the Outerworlders. We can’t say for certain that they don’t have methods to hide their true cultivation base or bypass your defense, Sir Vaan.’

’You’ve made a point, Sir Galevyr. A certain degree of risk still exists,’ Vaan acknowledged before replying, ’However, I am still confident in buying myself time for you to protect me.’

’I may not be invincible below True Divinity, but escaping and buying myself time? This much, I can do. Moreover, we need to capture live samples before any research into the Corrupted Ones can commence.’

’Also, I’ve already made a preliminary scan of the disciples around me. There isn’t a single Corrupted One within the crowd. I’ve already been attacked once; recognizing a Corrupted One is simple, now that I know what they are.’

’I’ll give you a heads up if we detect any Corrupted Ones in the area,’ Vaan assured.

In his opinion, he was neither disappointed nor pleased that he didn’t detect any Corrupted Ones in the area.

After all, he still needed to replenish the system’s soul power reserve. Thus, it didn’t matter if they didn’t show up. In fact, it would be better if they showed up a bit later, if they still intended to target him.

At least, we would be well-prepared by that point.

’This...’

’You worry too much, Puretide. With me here, how can Sir Vaan’s safety be at risk? Or are you questioning my capability?’

’I wouldn’t dare, Sovereign Trueblue. Since you have spoken, I have nothing more to say.’

After the sole Heavenly God in the protection group spoke, True God Galevyr could only keep his concerns to himself. Perhaps he was just being overly worried. After all, ten True Gods and one Heavenly God were a terrifying lineup.

Unless Vaan faced a True Divinity-level threat, such a lineup was considered overkill.

If a Corrupted One dared to reveal themself, they would be detained before they were given any chance to commit harm.

’System status,’ Vaan willed.

Ding!

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[System Status]

System Name: The Witch Hunter System

Version: Operating System 2.0

Core Medium: Soul Power

Structural Integrity: 97%

Operational State: Stable

Soul Power Capacity: 350/1000

Recovery Rate: +1SP/Day (Passive)

System Level: 2

Upgrade Requirement: 1000SP

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After serving thirty mermaids with the Heavenly Massage, Vaan had already recovered one-third of the system’s soul power capacity limit. On average, he gained about ten units of soul power per client. řἁ𝐍ꝋΒÈʂ

Such quick replenishment was countless times faster than the system’s natural recovery rate.

Despite the system’s capability, its soul power recovery rate couldn’t even compare to the soul power waste of a single mermaid disciple at the divine level.

It only took Vaan an hour to replenish the same amount of soul power it would take the system to recover in ten days naturally. Such disparity showed the difference between a complete soul and a hollowed soul.

That said, Vaan estimated that each mermaid’s soul power capacity only ranged around 100 units. On the other hand, the current level-two system had a capacity of 1000 units.

As such, it could also be seen that while the system’s soul power recovery rate was extremely poor, its existence was still on a higher level than these Divine Beings.

Could the current system be comparable to a True Divinity-level soul?

However, such a soul power capacity seemed rather low for a True Divinity-level existence.

That said, the system’s existence itself was rather special. Thus, it didn’t seem suitable to compare it with the standards of other life forms.

’If I spend 1000 units of soul power to upgrade the system, the recovery rate of soul power should increase, but the capacity likely won’t,’ Vaan mused.

It was a good thing that the system could save the progress of any project it had. Otherwise, it would not be easy to upgrade the system beyond level three after the requirement demanded more than a thousand units of soul power.

Nevertheless, that was not something Vaan needed to worry about for the time being.

A level-two system was sufficient for his current needs.

’With my Astral God Divine Body and the Heaven Forging Dragon Art, my Body Path is heaven-defying, being a Divine Warrior-level Body Refiner but comparable to Divine Knights in physical power.’

’Still, the Heaven Forging Dragon Art is only a Divine-rank Body Forging Method. There’s room for improvement.’

Vaan contemplated.

Given the Myriad Sea God Palace’s arsenal of knowledge, even if he couldn’t create a Heaven-rank Body Forging Method, a Pinnacle Divine-rank Body Forging Method was definitely possible.

If he really wanted to rush it, he could rely on the system to deduce the Heaven-rank Body Forging Method.

However, he already had a Heaven-rank Soul Master Cultivation Technique pending. It was not good to stretch his priorities so thin.

More importantly, the Body Path wasn’t exactly his biggest priority. A Pinnacle Divine-rank Body Forging Method was sufficient for his current needs.

’What I really need to work on is my Spirits Path. Compared to my Body Path, my Spirits Path is seriously lacking. Before harmonizing the Body Path and Spirits Path to create the Spiritual Body Path, I must first harmonize the Spirits Path.’

Vaan figured.

Currently, the Spirits Path sub-physiques in his possession were the Earth Spirit Body, the Fire Spirit Body, the Wood Spirit Body, and the Water Spirit Body.

Due to the specialty of his Heaven-Swallowing Physique, it was likely that he had no limit to the number of Spirits Path sub-physiques he could acquire. Unfortunately, each of these sub-physiques was independent, disconnected from the other.

If he wanted to progress his Spirits Path, he would likely have to unite these four sub-physiques.

However, these four sub-physiques alone wouldn’t achieve a perfect harmony. Thus, fusion wouldn’t be possible. There was great synergy between earth and fire, and between water and wood, but between these two pairs, it was basically nonexistent.

’Even if I can force a fusion between these four sub-physiques, I would likely encounter bigger problems down the track, eventually facing a dead end,’ Vaan mused.

Given that his ultimate path was already difficult, taking shortcuts would only lead to its failure. His cultivation and foundation of the six paths had to be natural and firm throughout if he wished to succeed.

Thus, there was no room for shortcuts.

’More importantly, my first life shares a significant destiny with the wind and water elements. Thus, the Wind Spirit Body definitely can’t be excluded. Furthermore, including the Wind Spirit Body in the equation should achieve the harmony of the five elements...’

Vaan pondered thoughtfully.

With the harmony and fusion of the Earth Spirit Body, the Fire Spirit Body, the Wood Spirit Body, the Water Spirit Body, and the Wind Spirit Body, a World Spirit Body would likely be created.

Such a World Spirit Body would integrate his independent Spirits Path sub-physiques into one, allowing his contracted spirits to dwell in a unified, vast world of the five elements.

Normally, Vaan would stop here.

’Hm...’

’It’s not enough.’

Vaan wasn’t satisfied with this theoretical result. Such a World Spirit Body could only be considered natural for an ordinary Spirits Path Cultivator.

However, Vaan had no intention of treading the ordinary path of Spirits Cultivation. It would not match up to the heaven-defying aspect of his Body Path. If the two paths weren’t of equal match, fusion would likely fail.

There had to be equilibrium and balance in their power and levels.

’I need to add the Void Spirit Body too.’

Vaan’s eyes immediately lit up as he knew exactly what he needed to transform this ordinary Spirits Path into an extraordinary, heaven-defying Spirits Path.

The Void Spirit Body was exactly what he needed.

’With the union of these six elements, I should be able to form a much boundless greater world of spirits—one that can grow without limits and allow the limitless growth of spirits.’

’Essentially, the addition of a Void Spirit Body in the equation would change from a single World of Spirits to a Universe of Spirits. With the constant expansion of space, there would be no limit to the growth of a World of Spirits or the creation of World of Spirits.’

’Furthermore, the element of space also shares a significant relationship with me, whether it’s my current or past lives. It also happens to match the number six of my six paths.’