As she kept talking, Huo Yu's voice suddenly grew weaker. She stared at Bai Xuan in a daze when he showed no reaction at all.
"Y-you… you can't actually do that, right?"
"Of course not! What are you thinking?!"
Bai Xuan replied irritably.
His ability was [Authority of Nature], not a conceptualized Authority of Nature!
It wasn't like he could just say "this is also part of nature" and then freely use anything! Did she think his ability was invincible?!
If that were the case, black holes are also part of nature—so could he just create one with his bare hands? Obviously not!
Bai Xuan thought this to himself… then suddenly remembered something from the chat group's template:
"Sometimes, you can choose idealism."
…Could I actually do it?
His [Authority of Nature] was only the authority of Earth. Even if it worked outside Earth, it definitely wouldn't be as strong. How could it possibly achieve something like that? Impossible!
But why did he have this strange feeling that… he might be able to?
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"Chat group, our abilities come from Earth, right? You only triggered the spiritual revival—you didn't add anything extra, did you?"
"Ding. The chat group has not used any power other than triggering Earth's spiritual revival. Members' abilities are blessings from Earth's will and unrelated to the chat group."
The chat group confirmed his assumption, and Bai Xuan let out a sigh of relief.
So there was no external power involved.
That meant his [Authority of Nature] was truly just… the Authority of Nature.
Conceptualizing anime abilities? Creating black holes out of thin air?
Impossible.
Well… creating a black hole might be possible in the future—if Earth grows stronger through spiritual revival and his authority evolves.
But turning anime concepts into reality?
That was absolutely impossible!
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"Ding. Although the chat group has not used any additional power, the member's ability [Authority of Nature] is not as simple as the member believes."
"Ding. Reminder: Earth is the most special existence among the myriad worlds. Therefore, the power granted by Earth is also the most unique. Only after the member becomes a god will the true power of this ability be revealed."
After Bai Xuan had just reassured himself…
The chat group dropped that bombshell.
He didn't even know how to respond.
What did it mean that Earth was the most special existence?
That its power was the most unique?
That only after becoming a god would his ability truly show its power?
Then what was he using now—just a drop in the ocean?!
With just a few sentences, the chat group made Bai Xuan feel like… maybe conceptual-level abilities were possible in the future.
But—
How do you even become a god?
And what exactly is a "god" in their definition?!
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Huo Yu, unaware of his inner turmoil, patted her chest in relief after hearing his answer.
"I almost thought you could really do something like that."
"Yeah… something like that is impossible. That would be conceptual-level power."
"No matter how strong the spiritual revival is, it couldn't give someone such ridiculous abilities… unless…"
"…the Earth beneath our feet isn't a normal planet."
"Maybe it's like in novels—a fragment of some primordial world, the origin of all gods and immortals."
"Only then would spiritual revival be this special… and produce a monster like you."
"But thankfully, your ability isn't THAT ridiculous."
"…Actually, no, it's still ridiculously broken!"
Why did humanity produce such an absurd monster?!
You think you're Cao Zhi or something?
"Of all the talent in the world, you take eight tenths?"
No—you take 99%!
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"Sigh…"
Under Bai Xuan's confused gaze, Huo Yu sighed, waved her hand, and said:
"Get ready. In three days, we're going to the Hangzhou Nature Reserve."
"There's been a large-scale spiritual disturbance detected there. Something must have gone wrong."
"Not sure which animals have mutated."
"If we encounter mutated creatures, first determine whether they're gentle spirit beasts like in cultivation novels…"
"…or violent monsters like in apocalypse stories."
"If they're the former, we observe and don't act. The area is already isolated, so there's no danger to civilians."
"If they're the latter…"
"You decide."
"Kill them and eat them if you want. I heard spiritually enhanced beasts taste really good—and can strengthen the body."
"…gulp."
Huo Yu subconsciously swallowed, then blushed slightly and coughed awkwardly.
"Just… bring back two legs."
"The researchers only need some cells anyway—leave them a bit."
"One species, two legs, got it? Get a few different ones. We'll see which tastes better."
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Bai Xuan looked at her speechlessly.
"Why don't you cut them yourself?"
"I have something to do. And if I do it, I'll get scolded."
She shook her head, looking annoyed.
"You're different. The higher-ups treat you like a treasure."
"Even if you only leave them a single piece of meat, they'll still accept it happily."
"Sigh… back then, Long Zhan and I were also valued. First batch talents."
"But once your data came in, we were instantly downgraded."
"And we can't even argue with that."
"…Forget it. The more I talk, the more annoyed I get."
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"This mission—besides you, Su Yue will go with you."
"Ye Shuirou and Chen Qiang have other assignments."
"Anyway, you don't need Ye Shuirou's healing ability."
After all, Bai Xuan could also use healing through [Authority of Nature]—and far more effectively.
"As long as the person isn't completely dead, you can save them."
"Watch over Su Yue. She doesn't have combat experience."
"This trip is just for her to gain experience—so she won't panic when facing mutated creatures in the future."
"If she wants to fight, let her. With you around, she won't die."
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After all…
If needed, Bai Xuan could even heal better than a dedicated healer.
That made him think—
Is the soul also part of nature?
If humans are part of nature… then the soul should be too, right?
And if that's the case…
Could he control souls after death?
Or even… put a soul back into a body?
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