How is this even possible? Can an ability really do something like this?
No! That's not it!
It's precisely because it can do this that the terror of superpowers becomes apparent!
But an ability that can cut off air… is absolutely horrifying! For humans—or any creature that needs to breathe—this is an incredibly threatening power!
"To be precise, it's not cutting off air—it's just controlling the oxygen around your body, making it inaccessible to you."
"You still have the oxygen inside your body. Right now, it's equivalent to holding your breath. With your current constitution, sustaining it for five to ten minutes isn't difficult."
Bai Ye seemed to have read Huoyu's thoughts, smiling as he explained.
Then, with a casual wave of his hand, Huoyu found she could breathe normally again, though her breaths came a little faster instinctively.
If it were normal breath-holding, there'd be no problem—breathing is voluntary. But being passively deprived of oxygen, unable to intake what is essential, causes a fear and panic that is indescribable.
Huoyu remained silent for a moment, processing the shock Bai Xuan had just given her.
"How far can you control it?"
"And time?"
There was nothing more to say. Regardless of what Bai Xuan's true powers were, the mere ability to manipulate oxygen was enough to command attention.
For humans, oxygen is vital!
Oxygen is the gas that sustains normal human respiration. Without it, humans die.
From initial dizziness, blurred vision, and limb weakness, to nausea, irritability, near-asphyxiation, the body becomes weak and powerless, finally losing consciousness, and ultimately death!
Oxygen is one of the most crucial factors for human survival!
Some experts have argued that oxygen over time reduces human lifespan, and theoretically, humans might live longer without it—but humans who can live without oxygen are certainly not modern humans.
Today's humans, without oxygen, will die—there's no exaggeration.
Under these circumstances, the terror of Bai Xuan's ability to control oxygen is obvious.
Even more terrifying, analyzing Bai Xuan's words, he could even extract oxygen from inside the human body!
What does this mean?
If, with the revival of spiritual energy, people's abilities become stronger, and some can survive an hour, a day, or even ten days without breathing…
For these people, Bai Xuan's oxygen-controlling ability is less threatening—they could theoretically kill Bai Xuan first, restoring their own oxygen.
But if Bai Xuan can control oxygen inside the human body, then no matter how strong an ability user is, as long as they need to breathe, they will die in the shortest possible time if denied oxygen.
Just considering the brain: if the oxygen circulation in the brain is completely cut off, the target loses consciousness within 10 seconds.
Ten seconds! Even with the revival of spiritual energy being the ultimate path to human enhancement, how many ability users could evolve to withstand this? Even after evolving, how much could they extend that time?
Could anyone kill Bai Xuan within this timeframe?
Remember, Bai Xuan's powers are far more than just oxygen manipulation—he can also control metal and lightning!
In terms of talent, Huoyu didn't think anyone could surpass Bai Xuan! Not even herself or the extraordinary individuals in the military district.
"Range? Does that even matter?"
"Or do you think I'd believe you if you told me?"
Bai Xuan smiled calmly.
"Yes, in front of such a power, nothing you say could be trusted."
"I believe it, and they wouldn't believe it either."
Huoyu forced a bitter smile. In front of an ability controlling oxygen, any explanation Bai Xuan gave was meaningless.
Even with complete data, there would always be someone questioning its authenticity.
"Your ability… really is terrifying."
Huoyu put away the documents, unable to help but sigh.
She didn't even know how to describe Bai Xuan's powers: metal element, lightning element, and even oxygen—could he really control all natural elements?
"The documents no longer need signing. With the talent you've shown, such words have no binding power."
"As long as you don't commit illegal acts or harm the country and its people, you're free to do as you wish."
"However, let me make one point clear. I trust you because I've seen your abilities firsthand. Others may not. Inevitably, someone will challenge you in the future."
"You can handle it as you see fit—just don't kill anyone."
After witnessing Bai Xuan's terrifying abilities, Huoyu spoke with unusual tolerance. Normally, such words would never come from an official.
Exceptional talent deserves exceptional treatment.
Especially now, with spiritual energy revival underway, this talent isn't academic but martial. Not treating them properly could be disastrous. Who knows the true limits of abilities? What if it's stronger than a nuclear weapon?
"You're really accommodating, huh?"
Bai Xuan heard her words, initially thinking she was joking. After all, how could the government give someone this much freedom? But now it seemed genuine.
"Could I not be?"
Huoyu rolled her eyes, speaking irritably.
"I've investigated you. Excellent academic performance, mature thinking, and plans for your future. Normally, no one would refuse the government's recruitment. Everyone knows that the state cannot allow a powerful ability user to live among the populace unchecked during the early stages of spiritual energy revival."
"Because they are unstable bombs. If they don't explode, fine—but if they do, they endanger civilians."
"Joining the state and being under its supervision is the safest approach."
"And you, if you weren't given conditions that attract you, you'd probably refuse, right?"
"You can't not understand the state's stance on geniuses, yet you still consider this. What does that mean? You have full confidence in your own abilities!"
"This confidence isn't in your future potential, but in the present! You believe your current strength is enough to negotiate with the state."
"You must understand how powerful the state is. In the information age, much can be researched. Even if incomplete, seven or eight out of ten things can be found."
"Moreover, even after knowing that I and many others in the state possess similar or even greater powers, you showed no panic—only a sense of relief, that you are not alone."
"If you weren't arrogantly confident, it only proves one thing: your awakened abilities are extremely strong, so strong that even after considering so many factors, you still believe you have the right and the confidence to negotiate."
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