71: Chapter 71: The New York Explosion Has a Hidden Side! Zhao Ruohan Awakens [Rain Curtain Ability]

Jiang Jin sat on the head of his spacious bed, a flash of contemplation crossing his brows.

Before dinner, Zhao Ruohan had mentioned to him that a massive, unknown explosion had occurred in the United States.

This incident not only caused a stir internationally but also ignited heated discussions on the internet within the East, dominating the trending lists.

He didn't pay much attention to it; as long as it wasn't the end of the world, nothing else could disturb his state of mind.

"What's the matter?"

Mo Wudi's Divine Thought message reached his mind again:

[A shocking explosion occurred outside New York City, and this explosion is closely linked to the Samsara Cult!]

[According to some data sent from Yanjing, the site of the explosion was originally a massive experimental base.]

[Due to an unknown mishap during a top-secret experiment, the wiring caught fire, leading to a massive explosion.]

Jiang Jin raised his eyes slightly and replied: "...So, you suspect that this explosion involved human intervention?"

[Yes, according to reports from some of my informants abroad, there seemed to have been discussions within the Samsara Cult about staging this massive explosion before the experiment began.]

[Their goal was likely to conceal the success of the top-secret experiment!]

[Only in this way could they cause countries around the world to lower their guard and shift their focus away from investigating the final result.]

[And the Samsara Cult would have enough time to 'nurture' the result, and finally... take control of all nations on the Blue Planet with an absolutely invincible posture!]

"Hah, using this massive explosion to hide the results of a top-secret experiment—what audacity."

Jiang Jin showed a trace of surprise on his face, pondered for a moment, and replied to Mo Wudi:

"Have you organized your data yet? Send it over tomorrow morning. We can't wait any longer; it is time for the Executioner Squad to clean up the tumors of the Blue Planet."

[Yes, I will send it to Zhao Ruohan tomorrow morning!]

"..."

The Divine Connection Mark disconnected. Jiang Jin walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, drew the curtains, and looked calmly at the silvery land in the distance.

Tomorrow, Bajiao Peak would be the first to become the initial verification site for the Spiritual Energy Revival, and he also needed to verify one method—the Invisible Crystal Curtain!

On the Origin Continent, as the Creator, he could easily cast a 'Crystal Curtain' using his Authority of Creation.

But reality was different; he had no control over the laws of this world here.

Moreover, the reality of the Universe was purely physical.

It contained no supernatural elements and existed solely under the framework of the four fundamental forces of physics; therefore, there was no 'Authority of the World' in the transcendent sense.

Thus, if he wanted to cast the Crystal Curtain to harvest the "Soul energy of all things" shrouded within it, there was only one way—expending Origin points of the world!

The Origin points of the world were the source of all things and the ultimate evolutionary product of all energy in the world.

If he used it to construct the Invisible Crystal Curtain, it would naturally be effortless.

As for the Samsara Cult, if it had been half a month ago, they might have put some pressure on him.

But now, as long as they dared to show themselves, the Executioner Squad could easily crush them!!

The improvement in individual strength brought by transcendence was far beyond the reach of technological means.

Even the "gene-side" gene serums in the field of science fiction couldn't even touch its heels.

Sorting out his thoughts, Jiang Jin drew the curtains and drifted into a dream under the cool breeze.

...

The next morning, at dawn.

When Jiang Jin got up from bed, Zhao Ruohan, Zhou Guanying, Liu Jie, and Lin Shaoyong were already up for their morning exercises.

Each of them held a meditation cushion, sitting cross-legged on the stone platform in a proper manner, like ancient Daoist priests closing their eyes to perceive the first ray of morning purple Qi in the distant world.

"Hah~"

Jiang Jin stretched comfortably and finished washing up in the bathroom in one minute.

"You all got up very early today. Have you had breakfast yet?"

Jiang Jin sat lazily at the wooden table in front of the homestay, eating breakfast, and asked the people on the stone platform.

"We got up at five in the morning."

Zhao Ruohan stood up from her cushion, her beautiful eyes gleaming with spirit, and said to Jiang Jin with a rosy complexion:

"It's only been one night, and there are indeed wisps of Spirit Energy Factor circulating in the air around the homestay. Although it's far worse than the Origin Continent, it's still shocking."

"Ruohan, you are Cultivating very quickly, too. In just a few short days, your life level has stepped into [F++ Rank]."

Seeing that Zhao Ruohan was full of vital energy and that transcendent energy was occasionally manifesting on her body surface, Jiang Jin showed a hint of surprise.

After finishing his breakfast, he thought, and Zhao Ruohan's four-dimensional panel appeared before him:

[Name: Zhao Ruohan]

[Ability: Rain Curtain {Healing (Rudimentary Rank), Rain Blade (Unawakened), Celestial Phenomenon (Unawakened)}]

[Race: Human]

[Strength: 17]

[Agility: 19]

[Physique: 18]

[Spirit: 20]

[Comprehensive Life Rating: F++]

"Wait, you actually Awakened an Acquired ability??"

Seeing [Rain Curtain] in the ability column, Jiang Jin couldn't help but realize.

Zhao Ruohan was a woman, and unlike the soldier-king status of Zhou Guanying and the others, she naturally didn't Cultivate very quickly.

In reality, however, she had used the transcendent energy contained in her daily transcendent dishes, as well as the accumulation of her foundation from entering the Origin Continent as a Destined One, to stunningly step into [F++ Rank] in just a few short days—this was nothing short of shocking!

But if she had Awakened an Acquired ability, then everything could be explained.

After Awakening an ability, one would not only control the corresponding special power but also greatly improve their Cultivation speed.

An ordinary person might only absorb ten wisps of Spirit Energy Factor in a whole day without eating or drinking, but for an ability user, absorbing fifty or even one hundred wisps in a day was very possible.

In a sense, being able to Awaken an ability proved that one had a high "affinity" for the Spirit Energy Factor and could absorb it faster.

"Master, did I Awaken an ability?"

"I was just wondering why my cultivation Breakthrough happened while I was sleeping last night."

After Zhao Ruohan said this joyfully, she gently slashed her palm forward.

A Rain Curtain about five or six square meters in size appeared on the stone platform in front.

Looking closely, the color of the Rain Curtain was slightly greenish, and her body actually felt a slight thirst for the transcendent energy swirling within it.

"Do you see? The pale green transcendent energy in the Rain Curtain actually carries a trace of Healing power."

Jiang Jin came closer and pointed out to the surprised crowd around him.

Following that, he smiled faintly at Zhou Guanying: "Give me your dagger, and also, extend your arm."

"Master, you aren't going to test the Healing effect of this ability, are you?"

Zhao Ruohan understood what was happening.

There was no hesitation on Zhou Guanying's resolute face; he drew his dagger and handed the handle over.

"Transcendence is just starting, and no one knows exactly how many types of abilities there are."

"I call this Acquired ability that Ruohan Awakened the [Rain Curtain Ability]. Here is a simple introduction to it; take a look."

As Jiang Jin spoke, he stroked his palm.

A transparent crystal panel appeared in the center of the crowd.