It's time to improve the strength of the infinite world

Chapter 482 Arrogance, Humor, and People-Catching
Listen!
Do you want to hear what you're saying?

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At that moment, silence, like an invisible net, quickly enveloped the entire venue.

It was as if time itself had been paused at that moment, all sounds were instantly withdrawn, and the silence was so profound that even the sound of a pin dropping could be clearly heard.

Everyone's expression froze, as if they were in a still frame.

Almost without exception.

Nothing more than the story of this witch...

Hmmmm... how should I put it? It's just too shocking.
It created so much fun for all the young girls and lolis...

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After a long while, Yukari Yakumo finally spoke in a very strange tone, breaking the silence.

"Are you...are you serious?"

"Otherwise what? I can't possibly joke with you, can I?" The white-robed witch stopped joking and finally became serious.

She raised her head slightly, her gaze intense, and said, "What can a single thought accomplish?"

The voice was resounding, as if it were posing a question to everyone.

"I can roughly understand what you're thinking!"

"No matter how powerful a single thought may be, its capabilities are limited!"

"Yes! That's right!"

"The things that a single thought can accomplish are of course limited."

Her voice paused slightly here, like the brief calm before a storm, as if it were gathering the power to erupt.

"but--"

Miss Meryl's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"To us, that is an unparalleled divine power capable of overthrowing the glory and prosperity of the world!"

That's right!

That's it!

Even Miss Mary herself was completely unaware of the man's background, and her only claim to know anything about him was during her single pilgrimage.

That pilgrimage only gave her a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg.

That was on the edge of the nightmare.

That is in the depths of the spirit.

To this day, the girl still cannot give a precise description of that experience.

When memory rewinds to that moment, only the unprecedented and terrifying majesty revealed in the vast, star-studded radiance—

Endless and boundless, it wantonly tramples on anything that dares to defy it.

Under that brilliance that surpasses human intelligence, even the most arrogant soul will cower into dust.

Even heroes capable of etching epic tales can have their rationality evaporate and dissipate like morning mist in an instant, falling into the chaotic vortex of eternity.

If it weren't for Miss Mary's usual practice of being very cautious, making a formal application before the Hajj and only proceeding with the visit after receiving permission, she would have been able to achieve her goal.

So……

The mere aftershock of that brief moment of mental connection was enough to drown her in this suffocating sense of oppression.

The girl had no doubt that her seemingly firm rationality would be completely destroyed by the impact of this powerful force.

I have no doubt that my soul, after undergoing such a baptism, will still retain some integrity.

But even so, it's alright—

This did not prevent her from emphasizing and vividly describing the seriousness of the situation at this delicate and crucial moment.

It may not be entirely accurate...

However, Miss Meryl knew very well that it was never wrong to exaggerate the severity of the situation.

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In the deathly silence that surrounded them, the air seemed to be shrouded in an invisible pressure.

The golden-haired demon pondered for a moment: "—Satori, what do you think?"

She asked this question as she turned her gaze in a certain direction.

Originally, the underground monsters were not among those invited.

However, the profound implications of this event, like the low pressure before an impending storm, made the sage keenly aware of its seriousness.

Therefore, the meticulous demon king, relying on his influence, invited the master of the Earth Spirit Palace to come and serve as a witness to this important meeting.

At that moment, everyone else also realized what was happening and subconsciously looked over.

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Komeiji Satoru's third eye floated in front of him, quietly watching Miss Merry, who seemed completely calm and unmoved.

After a moment, Komeiji Satoru calmly gave his conclusion.

"...It's not a lie."

This conclusion, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly caused a huge uproar.

The entire venue erupted in a loud bang, as if it had exploded.

Exclamations, discussions, and questions surged in like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing the once quiet venue.

After all, if we were to say before this—

They couldn't confirm the truth of that shocking news, but after the mind-reading monster's conclusion, it was absolutely confirmed.

The abilities possessed by the master of the Earth Spirit Palace, while not particularly advanced in the conventional sense—not the ability to manipulate time or realms—...

It's merely the ability to manipulate the degree of mind reading.

However, everyone has their own area of ​​expertise.

This mind-reading monster possesses a terrifyingly powerful ability.

She has become so powerful that even conversations are impossible. The thoughts of any person, monster, animal, or even a soul are laid bare before her, as if stripped of all pretense, completely transparent and without any secrets.

That is why it became the most feared monster.

In the entire venue, there were only two people, Kazami Yuuka and Komeiji Satoru, each surrounded by a small open space.

It was as if an invisible barrier separated them from the surrounding noise and crowds.

Moreover, a closer look reveals that the open space next to the latter is far more desolate and empty than the open space next to the former…

This stark contrast is very telling and convincing, unequivocally demonstrating the immense power and awe-inspiring nature of Komeiji Satoru's abilities.

—Indeed, he is a very authoritative mind reader.

Just at this time.

The conclusion reached by this authoritative figure is far from good...

it is true!
Everything is true!
For the first time, many people felt so directly that the heavy pressure was like an invisible boulder, pressing heavily on their hearts.

Aside from those particularly carefree individuals who didn't care, everyone who even slightly realized what all this really meant wore a solemn expression.

They were like sculptures, frozen in this heavy atmosphere.

Yukari Yakumo remained silent, the folding fan making a soft rubbing sound in her palm.

For the first time, the sage of demons realized that what the strange witch from outside had described was merely a tiny, insignificant outflow of her will...

Indeed, it is an abyss that even the realms of existence cannot measure.

"If even a wisp of thought is so astonishing, then—what exactly does that person seek?"

Trying to calm himself down, the sage asked.

She was considering whether this unprecedented and enormous problem could be resolved through negotiation or other means.

"I do not know."

Miss Meryl thought for a moment, then honestly shook her head, giving a high-quality answer.

"……you do not know?"

Yukari Yakumo raised an eyebrow: "Wait, didn't you come here to deal with something like this? Why don't you know either?"

Could it be... that even at this point, there's still something to hide?
The sage of monsters became somewhat suspicious.

"I'm here to deal with this kind of thing, but that doesn't mean I know what that person is thinking!"

The witch shrugged, the gesture casual and effortless.

"If I had to put it into words, I'd probably just find it interesting?"

"interesting?"

"Yeah, I think it might be fun to do that, I think it might be interesting to do that... something like that, right?"

Miss Meryl's voice was light and cheerful, a stark contrast to the oppressive atmosphere.

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“That’s incredibly arrogant…” The sage’s eyes gleamed.

She spoke softly, her voice tinged with helplessness and regret, "But such beings certainly have the confidence to be arrogant."

"It might just be a thought that came to mind unintentionally, but... what if an idea possesses great power?"

The Flower Magician slowly explained, and even asked a question in return.

"Does thought possess great power?"

Yukari Yakumo slightly raised her eyes, her expression serious: "That must be the omnipresent 'Will of Heaven,' enough to distort all reality it reaches—"

"That's exactly right. But that person also overlooks all the myriad realms, past and future. His magical power inevitably encompasses every aspect of space and time that he can perceive..."

Miss Meryl also agreed with this statement.

She nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

"Under such circumstances, even the slightest distracting thought is like throwing a boulder into a calm lake, enough to cause utter chaos..."

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"So—what kind of existence is it?" someone couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm... I suppose you're a Qi practitioner."

The Flower Magician pondered for a moment: "He told me about this, and that's what he called himself back then."

"Qi cultivators?" Yukari Yakumo frowned. "They sound like those immortal cultivators..."

"Ah! Yes, yes, yes...that's it!"

The white-haired, red-eyed girl nodded repeatedly, and said in a serious tone—

"That's what he told me. His current situation is because he has achieved success in his cultivation and is one step closer to becoming an immortal. He still can't control his great magical power at will..."

"and many more!"

"Wait a minute!"

What does it mean to be "one step closer to becoming an immortal"?

At that moment, many people's expressions began to falter.

Has no monster like this ever become an immortal?
They've encountered immortals before, one by one, but none of them are this ferocious!

"It seems that it is only similar to the terms we are familiar with, but in fact it belongs to a completely different concept."

Miss Zi's smile also seemed somewhat forced.

She composed herself, then took a deep breath, as if making a firm decision.

"Notify Heaven and Hell, as well as the Immortal Realm, the Demon Realm, and so on, and send the message over as soon as possible..."

"Everyone needs to understand that this is not a joke, and they need to realize the seriousness of the matter..."

"We need more help, we need more strength, to solve this problem..."

Without a doubt, the seventeen-year-old girl decided to call for backup.

This matter is far too big, far too big for Gensokyo to handle alone!
"Oh right, we also need to find a way to contact the Dragon Palace envoy."

Seemingly remembering something, Zi added another sentence—

"At least... let's try to contact the Dragon God."

(End of this chapter)