Chapter 226 Chapter225-Don’t Be Dramatic, Take This... （1st update, Cheer me with Power Stones!）
Unable to use the Detection spell to examine the properties of the Light of Times, Blue Sea and Adam had to rely on John to relay its features.
[Light of Times (Divineitem): Formed from a mysterious substance called Dust Light from the void. Originally found only in the depths of the void, some were scattered across the Godslayer Continent during the last divine war due to disturbances in divine power. The Light of Times possesses an immense power, able to directly alter the form of objects, boasting capabilities such as disintegration, reshaping, and restoration...]
Upon hearing John's description, Adam and Blue Sea furrowed their brows.
The information didn't provide explicit values, but that didn't mean its significance was lost on them.
Disintegration meant the utter destruction of an item at the physical level.
Reshaping could entirely alter an item's nature.
And restoration was self-explanatory: reverting an item back to its original state.
"So, you're saying this Light of Times can fully repair a damaged item?" Adam exclaimed, his eyes wide in disbelief.
Blue Sea, equally astounded, chimed in, "Not just that. According to Galewind's description, it can also change an item's properties or even disintegrate it. Good heavens! What kind of power can accomplish such feats?"
John's face lit up with a radiant smile as he gently said, "The wonder of this item goes far beyond what you're imagining."
"To give a simple example," he continued, "let's say you have a piece of equipment that was once Divine but is now merely of an uncommon level."
"With the Light of Times, you can restore that severely downgraded equipment back to its original Divine tier."
Adam and Blue Sea were so astounded they found themselves at a loss for words.
John continued at his leisurely pace, "Here's another example. Just take any ordinary equipment or item, and use the reshaping ability of the Light of Times on it."
"With a bit of luck, there's a high chance you'll end up with an item of exceptional attributes. "
" However, this reshaping function is a gamble. If you're unlucky, the reshaped item might end up with even worse attributes than its original form."
"As for the disintegration feature, it's quite straightforward... In future battles, unleash the Light of Times on an opponent's weapon or equipment, and you can completely disintegrate and destroy it."
Adam and Blue Sea's eyes bulged, reminiscent of startled cattle, struggling to comprehend their emotions.
Were they excited?
Confused?
Perhaps a mix of both, but above all, they felt utterly lost.
They had never encountered an item with such miraculous attributes before, not just in the game of Godslayer, but in any other game they'd played in the past.
"Why was it that when trying to move that massive stone earlier, despite giving it all we had, it wouldn't budge? Yet, Galewind, with just a gentle touch, you effortlessly shifted it?" Adam asked, attempting to divert the conversation to temper his overwhelming excitement.
John responded with a subtle smile, not directly addressing Adam's question.
The reality of the matter was intricate.
To thoroughly explain it might require extensive energy, possibly beyond Adam and Blue Sea's comprehension.
In essence, the massive stone sat atop the Light of Times.
This meant that the space occupied by the stone had fundamentally separated from the primary space of the Godslayer Continent.
Both time and spatial ORDER had warped around the stone, rendering normal energy impotent against it.
The only means to counteract this space-time distortion was to harness an ORDER energy of a similar magnitude, neutralizing the surrounding anomalies and reverting the stone to the principal space-time ORDER of the Godslayer Continent.
Among the trio present, only John possessed such power, enabling him to effortlessly shift the stone.
Seeing John's silent smile, Adam immediately realized that the subject must involve complexities they couldn't grasp.
Blue Sea timely posed another question, "Given how incredible this object is, as you've described, Galewind, how should we retrieve it?"
"It can't be as simple as reaching out and touching it, right?"
John replied with a nonchalance, "Indeed, simply reaching out to it would not allow you to touch the Light of Times. The hand you extend might be utterly ruined due to the spread of the space-time distortion."
While Blue Sea and Adam had only a vague understanding of the term "space-time distortion," they sensed the underlying danger in John's tone.
"It's alright. Since you, Galewind, are familiar with the origin of this entity, you surely know how to extract it. We'll merely stand by and observe," remarked Adam.
As the saying goes, a layman shouldn't meddle in an expert's business.
Adam was acutely aware of this wisdom, hence his casual demeanor.
With a grand sweep of his hand, Adam entrusted the entire matter to John.
He didn't know when, but his trust in John had reached an almost blind level, a sentiment he rarely felt.
On any other day, when handling affairs of the Genesis Guild, this level of trust would be unheard of.
Adam always had his own standards, and he'd never place his complete trust in anyone, not even his most trusted associates.
He'd always retain some measure of caution.
But with John, Adam had never felt an ounce of concern or distrust.
Much of this was due to the sheer power John had demonstrated.
In Adam's eyes, John seemed to epitomize omnipotence.
It appeared as if there was nothing he couldn't solve.
Undeniably, this blind trust had often brought Adam unexpected surprises.
Sure enough, without any hesitation, John strode forward.
With a gentle wave of his right hand, a deep, dark energy unfurled, wrapping around the Light of Times beneath the stone.
In the next moment, the orb of Light of Times began levitating, finally settling to hover silently between the trio.
With a flick of his fingers, John manipulated the dark energy, dividing it, ultimately partitioning the Light of Times into three distinct portions.
He smiled faintly, remarking in a carefree tone, "The Light of Times here can conveniently be split into three parts, one for each of us..."
"When you use it," he continued, "remember to channel your own energy into it, aligning with the seal I've applied. Rest assured, my energy won't pose any threat to you. "
"However, the Light of Times needs to be sealed with my energy. If you store it directly in your bags, it might adversely affect the space within them."
Under the veil of the dark energy, the three portions of Light of Times flew directly in front of each of them.
With a grand gesture, John stored the Light of Times that hovered in front of him into his bag.
[System Notification: You've obtained Light of Times (Divine item).]
Both Blue Sea and Adam remained silent, surprisingly hesitant to immediately store such a divine artifact in their own bags.
John glanced at them quizzically. "What's the matter? Don't trust what I said?"
Blue Sea and Adam quickly waved their hands, clarifying, "It's not that. How could we possibly doubt you, Galewind? It's just... the Light of Times is incredibly precious. You discovered it on your own, and we didn't contribute anything. Accepting this gift feels undeserved."
John's lips curled into a gentle smile, saying nonchalantly, "What's all this fuss about? You both are being overly sentimental. We've got a saying, 'Those present share the prize.' We're a team now; it's only fair to split the spoils."
"If you continue to be this squeamish, I'll just keep them all, and later, if you want a piece, it'll come at a hefty price."
Hearing John's teasing remarks, both Adam and Blue Sea displayed relieved grins.
They hurriedly stored the Light of Times in front of them, their movements so swift that they left afterimages.
"That's more like it," John chuckled, continuing his jest, "You two are the guild leaders of top global guilds. If you keep being this shy, how do you expect to thrive in this world?"
Adam, feeling content, retorted, "Oh, Galewind, you misunderstand. There's an old saying: 'No reward without effort.' If we just shamelessly accepted, that would truly make us brazen."
John rolled his eyes, saying half-jokingly, "We're friends, now teammates. Why all the convolutions? Blue Sea has known me longer and should understand my straightforward nature. I despise beating around the bush."
The eyes of Adam and Blue Sea met, both breaking into hearty smiles.
The three of them, reaping rich rewards and sharing light-hearted banter, summoned their mounts, heading once again in the direction of Thousand Streams Cave.
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