novelraw Chapter 1000 526: Who Says Bigger Is the Core? (Part 2)
Chapter 1000 526: Who Says Bigger Is the Core? (Part 2)
Shura circled a few positions for Grand Heaven to treat cautiously.
Grand Heaven also glanced over, then nodded.
He didn't ask why the ghost as the completion seed was so weak, because these entities were here to survive, not to wreak havoc. Even if they were considered completion seeds, how strong could they truly be?
"I understand, I'll focus on it." Grand Heaven responded before turning to leave.
All he needed to do was wander around the village, find a lone ghost, either scare it or handle it.
He wasn't too concerned about the existence of completion seeds.
These ghosts should be more clever than powerful, able to perform excellently in survival situations.
Thus, if they perform impressively, the likelihood of them being completion seeds is high.
"Hopefully, there really are some." Shura thought to himself. If there are, he might get Gu Shanhai involved, who could possibly derive some clues from these completion seed-level ghosts.
"For now, let's find *** to solve this matter." In a flash, Shura departed, unlike Grand Heaven, whose power was reduced to a very low level after donning suppressive gear.
"Why do you walk so silently?"
Just as Shura returned, he heard Gu Shanhai's voice.
"It's a habit." Shura replied, landing without a sound was basic; otherwise, how could he sneak in?
Alright, speaking of sneaking in, often it was more like wreaking havoc, because monster-hunting yields rewards—not just experience points, but various drops. So when Shura sneaks in, he slays everyone to gain maximum rewards and extra assessment bonuses.
"Found anything?" Gu Shanhai asked.
"A bit of a lead. I've mapped out the nodes in the village." Shura handed a blueprint to Gu Shanhai, then shared his observations and speculations.
Gu Shanhai casually took it, studied the map, and added several markings.
"Help me investigate if there's anything peculiar at these spots." Gu Shanhai showed the map to Shura.
"Did I miss anything?" Shura asked instinctively.
There were only three circles in total.
"Yes, if it's real, this isn't the Bai Gui Sect's Transformation Array that turns into ghosts." Gu Shanhai's words startled Shura.
Shura didn't question why, but immediately left to investigate the three spots Gu Shanhai marked.
"Found it. Some traces were obscured, and even I was misled. Obviously, it was interfered with." Shura returned swiftly.
His words implied that the All Ghosts Survival Platform had masked it; otherwise, with his talent, it wouldn't have been overlooked.
It just means the level is too high, and he hasn't yet developed to the same level, so getting fooled is quite normal.
Luckily, he switched systems. If he relied solely on combat as the main system and came to this world, he would likely have been in the dark, as most of his power relied on textual cues.
"Hmm, this Array is indeed a Teleportation Array." Gu Shanhai declared.
"Wait, a Teleportation Array?" This response left Shura puzzled: "Then the shrine isn't..."
"Correct, the shrine truly houses the Transformation Array." Gu Shanhai continued, explaining: "It was destroyed because the Transformation Array is the core technology of the All Ghosts Survival Platform, while the Teleportation Array is not."
"As for why it's inferior, it's simple; you have to consider local customs to understand."
This remark left Shura dumbfounded, then he instantly comprehended. This is the countryside, where lineage matters are inevitable, leading to a time when the ancestral shrine must be opened for rituals. Then most villagers gather at the shrine, activating the Transformation Array directly.
No need to stir things like with the Teleportation Array, drawing unwanted attention.
This means the Teleportation Array can be cracked, but not the Transformation Array.
The same went for the previous two checkpoints, where Gu Shanhai could craft ghosts but couldn't transform people into ghosts. The former pertained to authority, while the latter involved technology—not interchangeable.
"Alright, then this Teleportation Array should be relatively intact. How long will it take to repair?" Though regretful that the core Transformation Array was destroyed, Shura knew fixing it was futile.
"Before dawn, but the effects of activating a village-sized Teleportation Array, I can't predict."
"This could be a ploy by the All Ghosts Survival Platform, intentionally coaxing us into activating it, then catching us off guard."
Gu Shanhai voiced his assumptions, unsure of where this Teleportation Array led.
What's more, compared to the earlier villa district Array, this one was far larger.
"Successful or not, we must attempt it, right?" Shura was aware of the dangers, but the task had to be done.
"Alright, let Grand Heaven kill four ghosts and bring their carcasses; I need materials." After hearing this request, Gu Shanhai had no more to say.
If you say we can, then we can.
He wouldn't engage anyway. If things grew dire, he might slightly enhance the Mana aura from ten thousandth to one thousandth. Truthfully, he would have liked to grant Shura and Grand Heaven a one-thousandth boost if they could withstand it; they were too weak for a one-percent increase.
As long as these two could pull through this level, future ones could be tackled later.
If not, then watch them while Gu Shanhai slowly progresses himself.
After all, he already grasped the core point of this instance.
"Wait, if—I'm saying if—we activate it in segments instead of at once, slicing it for localized activation; do you agree?" Shura suddenly thought of it.
For anyone else, this stability would be daunting; slicing an Array—still functional afterward?
But in front of him was Gu Shanhai, undeniably player number one, with a main system geared towards lifestyle gameplay—capable of success.
"Well, requires time and more materials."
"Moreover, segmentation isn't feasible. To follow your plan, Grand Heaven must kill all ghosts for materials—and even then, it might just shrink the exit area, maybe to our door size."
Gu Shanhai could manage that, but it's cumbersome, especially providing his own materials.
Grand Heaven and Shura always thought materials must be ghostly for Array modification, unaware Gu Shanhai could succeed independently of that.
An oversight, thanks to Gu Shanhai's frugality.
"Eh, can we alter the location, place it here?" Shura inquired.
"No problem, the Array covers the entire mountain village. As long as it's within village range, it's possible." Gu Shanhai knew Shura's intent—to prevent collision with ghosts outside.
Ghosts are indeed weak, yet engaging them can be trouble.
"Good, how many ghosts do we need?" Having got the answer, Shura needed to find Grand Heaven for materials.
"Three ghosts for restoring three nodes, two for repositioning, and two to establish a node here. Have him hunt seven ghosts; if insufficient, request more later." Gu Shanhai estimated the required quantity and spoke.
"Though anticipated, your demanded quantity is hefty." Shura sighed but had no choice. Given a choice between dead ghosts and party wipeout, Shura chose the former since Gu Shanhai left three for delay without demanding all.