章節 20: Chapter 20 The Gravity of Power
Xia Chuan's feet finally touched the ground at the foot of Bailong Mountain. He had traveled for hours, and as his eyes swept across the majestic peaks, he felt a deep sense of reverence. The mountain, famous across Xuanhuangxing, was said to be the site where a white dragon had once fallen, leaving its name as a legacy. Though few ventured here, the mountain was known to be steep, densely forested, and surrounded by an aura of mystery.
"Is this Bailong Mountain?" Xia Chuan muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping across the verdant expanse. "It truly feels like a place where immortals might dwell."
As he inhaled deeply, the spiritual energy of the mountain surrounded him, thick and pure. Compared to the city, where the air was tainted by the hustle and bustle, the essence of this place seemed richer by the dozen-fold. The mountains were alive with an ethereal presence.
"Master, there is a natural cave atop this mountain, perfect for cultivation," the Book of Wisdom's voice echoed in his mind. "Only those with great power can reach it. Ordinary mortals cannot hope to ascend."
Xia Chuan's brow furrowed as he observed the mountain's steepness. "If ordinary mortals cannot climb it, then neither can I," he said, a trace of frustration in his voice.
Though he had once been revered as a god in the miniature world, here, in this vast and towering realm, he was merely a man. A steep mountain like this, even if a seasoned climber tried to scale it, would require specialized tools and equipment. For him, it was an impossible task.
"Master, have you forgotten?" The Book of Wisdom chimed in. "You are no longer an ordinary person. You are the master of the world's props, and you have already grasped extraordinary powers."
Xia Chuan's eyes sparkled as realization struck. "Could the gravity ball help me here?" he asked, a glint of excitement in his voice.
The Book of Wisdom responded without hesitation, "Indeed, it will."
"Then I shall give it a try."
Xia Chuan's mind focused on the gravity ball, the world-altering artifact he had obtained after the destruction of Chen Guo. A tool capable of manipulating gravity at will. His fingers clenched as he willed its power into action.
Boom!
In an instant, Xia Chuan was lifted into the air, his body floating effortlessly like a leaf on the wind. He marveled at the sensation.
"I can fly?!" he exclaimed in disbelief.
Though he could not truly soar like a bird, the gravity ball eliminated the pull of gravity on his body. In essence, he was standing outside the grasp of earthly forces, allowing him to float and move freely.
"Indeed, this is not flight," Xia Chuan mused, "but rather the absence of gravity, as if I were in the void of space itself."
A thought crossed his mind. "If gravity can be eliminated, can it also be increased?"
With a determined look, Xia Chuan slowly descended, landing with the lightest of touches upon the ground. His hands gestured as he focused once more on the gravity ball. In an instant, the gravity around him intensified, the air itself trembling under the strain.
Boom, boom, boom!
The ground beneath him shook as if a mighty earthquake had struck. He watched as the landscape began to deform, cracks appearing beneath his feet, the earth groaning under the weight of the force he had unleashed.
"Three times the gravity," Xia Chuan muttered. "Five times, ten times..."
With each increase in gravity, the terrain buckled more. The trees, rocks, and even the soil trembled in response, as if the very earth itself could not withstand the overwhelming pressure.
When he pushed the gravity to one hundred times its normal force, the power was devastating. The landscape within a hundred meters of him was flattened, the earth shattering beneath the immense weight. Trees splintered, rocks cracked, and even the air seemed to groan under the strain.
"Such power!" Xia Chuan exclaimed in awe, his eyes wide. "This is more destructive than a missile strike."
The realization hit him like a thunderclap. The gravity ball was no ordinary tool; it was a world-altering artifact, its power immense enough to reshape the very landscape. No wonder it was considered a treasure capable of shifting the balance of the miniature world. In the face of such power, even the most powerful beings would be reduced to mere dust.
"The power is indeed overwhelming," Xia Chuan murmured, feeling a sense of awe. "Yet it feels... effortless."
"Master, though the power of the world's props is great, it is not without limits," the Book of Wisdom cautioned. "The strength of the host dictates the power of the artifact. If it were the original Guozhu, when he wielded the gravity ball, he could barely maintain ten times the gravity for an hour. The strength of the host dictates the limits of the artifact's power."
"But I don't feel any strain at all," Xia Chuan observed, confusion clouding his thoughts.
"Ah, Master," the Book of Wisdom explained, "you have discovered the truth. You are far larger than the humans in this world. Even if a tiny human expends all their strength, they cannot hope to wield such power for long. But for you, a being of unimaginable size, the burden is but a mere trifle. The gravity ball draws upon your vast energy, allowing you to wield its power indefinitely."
Xia Chuan's eyes widened. His vast size—his immense existence in comparison to these mortals—made him the perfect wielder of world props. He was no longer bound by the limitations of the ordinary.
"Thus, Master," the Book of Wisdom continued, "you can exert the power of the gravity ball as long as you desire, and your mastery over it will be far more devastating than that of any other."
Xia Chuan smiled, a fierce glint in his eyes. "In that case, I will not waste time. The path of power is before me."
With the mountain at his feet and the gravity ball at his command, Xia Chuan stood ready to climb higher—not just the physical peaks of Bailong Mountain, but the very heights of power that lay beyond.
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