Chapter 696: World Nuclear Fission Equation (Two-in-One)

Xu Zhi had never imagined the terrifying secrets and hidden agenda of the Three Pillar Gods. They had not only discovered the path to Tier 9 but were also conspiring against the Six Realms and even Caroline.

The Three Pillar Gods had secretly allied and even had a resolute plan to wage war on two fronts simultaneously.

Xu Zhi's lips curved into a gentle smile. "No one knows what terrifying trump cards they possess that grant them such immense confidence! Has the Arcane Blockchain unearthed some astounding secret? Not just the method to break through to Tier 9, but also some kind of heaven-defying arcane art?"

Xu Zhi himself was curious, even a little bewildered.

Is blockchain, this crypto-civilization, truly that formidable?

Was it, then, the inevitable trend of civilizational development?

Can mining unearth all sorts of rare treasures? No wonder there are so many fervent Bitcoin mining operations in China!

Even the Three Pillar Gods established mining bases on the ancient lava lands, using the Arcane Blockchain to continuously extract the rules of the universe... So, these are my tales of mining across the heavens?

A cosmic-level miner!

"With billions of beings acting as 'sub-computers' and miners, the universe itself as the mining field, and the mysterious Pillar God as the master miner... The thought alone conjures a terrifying super-mining civilization. Let me try to exchange some information." Xu Zhi mused inwardly.

Their previous display of docility and helplessness had led everyone to believe the Three Pillar Gods were in a weakened state. The invasion had introduced uncontrollable variables, disrupting the future timelines the Pillar Gods could foresee. This made all the deities and powerful figures across the land think they could exploit the situation.

But what was the reality?

While the Three Pillar Gods were indeed outmaneuvered by Caroline, Dream God, and others, they seemed to overlook it entirely.

They truly couldn't control the world lines now, and significant variables had emerged. But what did variables matter? Their perspective no longer focused on the mere centuries of development in this era; their gaze had already shifted to higher realms.

Evidently, they had unearthed sufficiently powerful and mysterious trump cards.

If news were to spread that the Three Pillar Gods planned to secretly launch an aggressive war against the Six Realms and Caroline, it would surely throw the entire ancient lava land into utter madness!

As the saying goes, the powerful remain powerful; Pillar Gods are still Pillar Gods.

Attempting to shatter one's fate, declaring "my destiny is my own, not heaven's," and trying to carve out benefits from a super galaxy-level computer that calculates everything perfectly, these were merely the laughable and overambitious thoughts of ordinary individuals.

Reality was truly cruel.

But what exactly was the confident, hidden power of the Three Pillar Gods?

Xu Zhi genuinely had no idea!

Was it a law weapon, similar to Mengmei's Return to the Ruins?

Xu Zhi had been secretly observing them all along. After all, they were one of the targets strictly monitored by the intelligent sub-brain; it was as if he had cameras installed around them. Yet, he hadn't discovered any similar weapons.

Furthermore, no Tier 9 being had emerged; otherwise, he would have surely detected it.

This made even him curious.

It was practically a massive treasure trove, concealing numerous secrets.

"It's truly laughable that those deities of the lava lands believe they can carve out some benefits. Are the Three Pillar Gods really that easy to bully?" Xu Zhi, standing in a temporarily rented laboratory within the Arcane Library, placed a thick black arcane book back onto a mahogany bookshelf. He then smiled. "So, by what right should I obtain benefits from you?"

"It's merely an equivalent exchange."

The Plant-type Pillar God remained incredibly calm, like a charred black tree rooted immovably to the earth.

"It's all about acquiring knowledge. Tier 9 is knowledge, and those two pieces of information are also knowledge... In fact, for us, they represent immensely crucial knowledge that will determine our future."

"Knowing the truth about the Super Ancient Lava Land – specifically, what enemies the Super Ancient Gods face and what Caroline must contend with – this history is extremely critical to us. Furthermore, we need to understand the Super Ancient Gods' attitude towards us before we can decide to wage war."

Xu Zhi pondered for a few seconds.

That was indeed the case.

These two pieces of information were paramount to them, especially regarding history. If they were to wage war on the Six Realms and Caroline, they absolutely needed to understand the Super Ancient Gods' stance.

Still, it was unknown what formidable source of confidence the Three Pillar Gods possessed.

"So, is this knowledge equivalent for you?" Xu Zhi asked.

"Yes, every piece of knowledge holds its own specific priority for each being," the Beast-type Pillar God calmly smiled, speaking with utmost rationality. "In this world, across the vast heavens of the universe, there is no single most powerful knowledge, only the knowledge that is most suitable for oneself."

The Beast-type Pillar God calmly smiled, speaking with utmost rationality: "The human path to Tier 9 is not supremely important knowledge to us... And ancient history and the Super Ancient Gods are, presumably, not absolutely crucial knowledge to you either. We are both exchanging what is less important to us for what is most important."

"This," the Human-type Pillar God smiled, "is equivalent exchange."

Xu Zhi stared at them intently.

The Pillar Gods truly lived up to their name. Their grasp of fundamental concepts was remarkably clear-sighted and utterly devoid of emotion, driven solely by pure self-interest.

At this very moment, they were frantically evolving the Pillar God Virus, even implanting magic cores into the viruses themselves. The air was filled with micro-cameras, not only to empower themselves for the coming war but also to locate him and then, in private, seek his help to resolve their final dilemma. This was clearly the eve of a world-shattering conflict!

His current conversation would profoundly influence the Pillar Gods' future world war!

"Then the exchange shall commence," the Beast-type Pillar God stated.

The Beast-type Pillar God stated, "To ensure fairness, you answer one question first, then we will provide you with the concept of breaking through to Tier 9. After that, you answer the second question... This sequence is the most reasonable."

Xu Zhi paused in silence, then shook his head. "Given your formidable calculations, Pillar Gods, how can I be sure you're not trying to trick me? From a psychological perspective, intentionally presenting two questions with a specific bias, are you perhaps only interested in the first question? Is the second question entirely unnecessary, and once you get the answer, you'll simply disregard me?"

Psychology?

The Three Pillar Gods were momentarily taken aback. "Then, you can answer the second question first, and after we provide the method for Tier 9, you can answer the first question?"

Xu Zhi's eyes widened slightly, then he replied earnestly, "How do I know this isn't part of your calculations? Knowing I would be suspicious, you're merely going along with it, and in reality, the second question is the one you truly wish to ask?"

The faces of the Three Pillar Gods subtly darkened.

As beings embodying the destiny of their race, the Three Pillar Gods naturally possessed a certain pride. How could they engage in such despicable deception during a transaction?

Finally, they exchanged glances. The shadowy forms of the Three Pillar Gods, resembling an unsettling swarm of countless tiny mosquitoes, then stated, "Very well, we will first impart the mystery of the Tier 9 breakthrough to you. Afterwards, you may provide your answers."

"Please proceed," Xu Zhi replied, his expression solemn.

The Three Pillar Gods slowly entered the room.

The atmosphere was calm and serious.

"What is the correct method for breaking through to Tier 9?" The Human-type Pillar God's voice suddenly became incredibly smooth and distant. "You must know that creatures of the Magic Core lineage possess an unparalleled advantage at this Tier 9 threshold, one that beings from other worlds cannot hope to match."

Xu Zhi nodded.

The terrifying super computing power meant the path of a hundred trillion cells offered far more than just a slight advantage. This was precisely why Xu Zhi had anticipated Caroline would be the one to benefit.

The Beast-type Pillar God smiled. "Beings of the Magic Core lineage possess inherent advantages, but currently, they haven't fully realized these benefits. Take the current Sacred Cherry Blossom Emperor, for example; her racial advantage in computing power is utilized by less than one-third!"

Only one-third of the computing power utilized?

Xu Zhi's mind abruptly reeled, blank with shock.

The implication was utterly astonishing!

It was akin to a scientific research report stating: the human brain is incredibly mysterious, harboring forbidden zones, with less than 30% of its potential currently developed.

Yet Caroline was no ordinary human! She was one of the strongest deities, already well on the path to Tier 9.

"Ultimately, she remains a single entity," one Pillar God smiled. "Despite her mind containing virtual populations numbering in the tens of billions, comparable to our entire contemporary lava land, her computing power is at most equivalent to less than one Pillar God. In reality, the utilization rate of her internal population's computing power is less than a quarter... We may be cumbersome, flawed, and unable to move easily, but the advantages of having a large number of truly physical lives are self-evident."

Xu Zhi silently processed the Pillar Gods' words.

Indeed, that was true.

If Caroline's mental universe possessed a completely overwhelming advantage, the Pillar Gods would likely have long since resorted to killing, pursuing the path of an internal mental universe.

One path involved a physical destiny, extremely convenient, quick, and mobile. The other involved a virtual destiny, extremely cumbersome, vast, and immobile.

Each had its advantages, essentially representing two parallel paths within the Magic Core transcendent computing cultivation system, with neither acknowledging the other's superiority.

To draw a real-world analogy:

It's like one computer evolving into a portable tablet, while another develops into a more cumbersome, immobile supercomputer.

"So, what exactly have the Pillar Gods, who possess computing power beyond all others, researched?" Xu Zhi asked.

"Indeed, we have merely deduced to the very limits of possibility," the Human-type Pillar God replied with an unreadable smile. "As for the method to break through to Tier 9, it is found within our current physical form."

Their current physical form?

Only then did Xu Zhi belatedly glance at the Pillar Gods' current bodies, which were temporary materialized vessels formed by countless billions of viruses stacked together in the air.

Viruses, even smaller than cells, piled together to form a vague, truly terrifying creature.

But the path to Tier 9?

It was contained within this body?

Xu Zhi was slightly stunned, gazing intently at the Pillar God's form, trying to understand its meaning.

Suddenly, his mind jolted, recalling how he had just dissected the outer shell of a virus and discovered a magic core within.

Innumerable virus bodies, composed of cell-like structures... if viruses were akin to the cells of a human body, then these 'cells' contained magic cores. So, could cells themselves possess magic cores?

Place magic cores within cells?

Replace the cell nucleus with a magic core?

In that instant, Xu Zhi seemed to envision a vast, super Magic Core life form.

"Have you figured it out?"

The Human-type Pillar God showed slight surprise, its eyes deep, gazing at Xu Zhi with keen interest. "How astonishing! It appears you are more than just a simple Heavenly Emperor. Even ordinary deities, no, even deities who have just begun to tread the path of Tier 9, might not be able to discern this...

"This isn't a matter of perspective; it's because they've never researched Tier 9! To react so swiftly, you must possess a profound understanding of Tier 9 yourself. An ancient Heavenly Emperor of unknown lifespan, a fossil from hundreds of millions of years ago, still alive, and merely a Heavenly Emperor yet possessing such deep insight into Tier 9..."

The Pillar Gods made no attempt to conceal their curiosity.

In fact, they were using various linguistic strategies to extract information.

This ancient Heavenly Emperor was truly extraordinary. A mere Heavenly Emperor had transcended two realms, possessed knowledge of Tier 9, and was even suspected of being immortal...

Immortality.

What an astonishing word that was.

Xu Zhi, however, ignored their words. He slightly closed his eyes, his heart trembling.

The Tier 9 method that only the Magic Core race could cultivate!

The conventional Tier 9 method involved splitting the soul into a hundred trillion fragments, which were then imprinted onto a hundred trillion cells. This unified soul and flesh, leading to a terrifying metamorphosis and becoming a truly "complete" being.

However, the method before him involved replacing the cell nucleus with a magic core within each cell, with the magic core serving as the soul imprint, making the process far more convenient.

*Whoosh!*

Xu Zhi drew a "cell" structure diagram on the tabletop.

A cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, and a cell nucleus suspended within, recording the organism's genetic information.

*Click!*

With a wave of Xu Zhi's hand, the image transformed.

A hexagonal magic core instantly replaced the cell nucleus.

The primary function of a cell nucleus is to store genetic information, and the magic core could naturally fulfill this role perfectly, while also possessing the ability to store a soul.

Yes, it possessed a natural advantage in soul storage.

"This is the true nature of the Magic Core breakthrough!"

"Replacing the cell nucleus with a magic core makes no essential difference. It's akin to the magic core within each cell converging to form a super-world life form composed of countless magic cores."

"Marvelous, simply too profound!" Xu Zhi exclaimed silently in his heart. "The Magic Core race, it turns out, possesses an even greater advantage on this Tier 9 path than I ever imagined!"

At that moment, he was filled with immense joy, as if he had glimpsed the truth of the world and the universe.

All roads lead to the same destination.

"Yes, this is the great method the Super Ancient Gods used to break through to Tier 9, to become a 'World', back then!" The Human-type Pillar God's shadowy form also displayed profound admiration. "And for us to deduce this, it required endless years and arduous effort."

Xu Zhi nodded, also expressing admiration. "The Super Ancient Gods were truly the intellectual glory of an era. Only now do I understand the secret of how that Tier 9 being achieved breakthrough."

"Furthermore, we have observed that the Sacred Cherry Blossom Emperor's body does not exhibit similar characteristics. Instead, it has developed a different kind of dermal structure, which is clearly the result of her own research. This proves that the Super Ancient Gods did not impart their breakthrough method to her... Their relationship is not as intimate as it might seem."

Xu Zhi mused, "Not necessarily. Perhaps the Super Ancient Gods wished for her to forge her own unique path, rather than merely following their old one. I believe... that if all else failed, they might only impart such a method in the future."

The Three Pillar Gods remained silent for a moment. Then, the Human-type Pillar God spoke: "It seems you possess extensive knowledge about the Super Ancient Gods."

Xu Zhi did not elaborate further, instead continuing his inquiry: "So, what about the specific cultivation technique? Splitting magic cores and implanting them into cells to replace nuclei is indeed easier than splitting souls and implanting them into cells, but what is the exact cultivation method?"

"Naturally, we will not conceal it."

As the voice spoke, a thick, black arcane book materialized before him.

Xu Zhi picked it up and quickly flipped through its pages.

He wasn't afraid of being deceived, as he could discern the authenticity of certain elements and perform virtual simulations to verify the information.

After a moment, Xu Zhi understood that the Three Pillar Gods truly possessed their own pride.

"This cultivation method involves a special, precise computational process that we call the 'World Nuclear Fission Equation'," the Human-type Pillar God explained. "It involves splitting the magic core within the brain, using a specific algorithm, into individual magic cores to replace the cell nuclei within each cell."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi's expression turned peculiar.

Nuclear fission!

It seemed quite reasonable.

Indeed, all things in the world originate from physics, from the principles of matter. Just as the Physical Buddha exemplifies this, so too does nuclear fission. It appears the Buddha Elements he had previously created possessed considerable potential.