Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2304: Chapter 2299: Heredity of Mysticism

Groundless associations, but quite interesting.

Remember the earliest star map, it still came from another world, a harvest from a ghost house trip.

And judging from all kinds of signs later, there’s every reason to suspect it belongs to an ancestral inheritance.

For instance, with the help of Chief Yuan and the staff in the archives, we managed to locate a coordinate in the Sea of Ashes.

It’s just that time was tight last time, and after finding the Solar Energy Whale, we didn’t continue to explore further.

Of course, judging only from these aspects, it seems hard to say there’s a direct link to Cass’s mentioned, elusive Inverted Lake.

But what if there is a link?

Being good at logic doesn’t mean pure linear thinking; the pleasure of randomly combining elements in deduction is one of its joys.

Suppose the coordinate obtained early actually relates to the Academy tragedy, then what does that represent?

Does that event also have the shadow of a warehouse? Or was it purely some ancestor’s subjective action, once gaining something there?

No matter which one, the feeling is incredibly interesting.

Even if by such coincidence, it seems like not hurrying there at the time was a better choice.

The risk is so high, it’s like getting more time to master some data to enhance oneself, and even exploring with questions might yield more.

In any case, the subsequent plan can definitely consider that place as the first stop—after all, Old Cass doesn’t seem to have any specific target to provide.

Looking at the hand-drawn map in front, Fu Qian couldn’t help but feel that the earlier conjecture was indeed correct; the old man did make use of the scientific expedition to exert considerable effort on it.

With just a few strokes, the contours of the Sea of Ashes were clearly outlined, along with the areas previously ventured, and Fu Qian had a sense of its vastness.

It was evident Cass did use some special method; otherwise, such exaggerated coverage wouldn’t have been possible.

Exactly how exaggerated—the inclusion of a coordinate Fu Qian hadn’t explored was quite apparent.

”So even with all this, you still firmly believe it’s in the Sea of Ashes?”

No frustration of course; instead, the sensation is even more intriguing, Fu Qian cheerfully confirms with Cass.

”I believe so, it’s just unfortunate that even the Crystal Blessing you just mentioned, I didn’t see it at all in there.”

Cass responded without hesitation.

”What about on Kaldora? When she fled back, she wasn’t in her current state, was she?”

Though the encounter was regrettable, Fu Qian didn’t feel the need to avoid discussing it from the perspective of the dean’s structure.

”Regrettably, no. She indeed seemed more humanoid than now, but her flesh was clearly in a state of special loss of control, her will almost entirely erratic.”

Sure enough, Cass gently shook his head, still opting for a swift response.

”However, I think the reason she could obtain divinity has been found. Thank you for sharing; I’ll try to interpret the meaning of Crystal later.”

Evidently aware of the value of the information brought by Fu Qian, he even expressed sincere gratitude this time.

”You’re welcome; speaking of which, I just happen to have something I want to ask.”

Not just paying lip service, Fu Qian even took action in the next moment.

”Regarding the Larea Royal Family, or the transcendent individuals involved with bloodline inheritance, Professor Lisa mentioned that you have distinctive opinions about the decisive factors within them, speculating it might be more abstract than ordinary genetic inheritance?

”Also, using Swordsmanship Department’s cultivation system as a reference target, it’s indeed a very constructive idea in my view.”

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The project has been established for a while; the last time it was mentioned to seek advice from Cass, but each was busy these days, hard to find time for casual chat.

Coincidentally talking about some technical topics today, Fu Qian didn’t delay in bringing it up.

”Oh? It seems you agree too... Yes, a fragile line, one might even doubt its true existence...

”Yet it’s resilient, even when faced with destruction or burning, still difficult to sever.”

With a certain curiosity in this regard, Cass seemed quite gratified, and in the next moment he sighed lightly.

”Indeed, I share that sentiment. So what abstract factor do you lean toward, surpassing conventional cognition?

Truly deserving of being an academic leader, some thoughts and feelings are hard to get unless experienced firsthand, and Fu Qian sincerely talked about it, earnestly discussing.

”Remember quite clearly, yes.”

Strictly speaking, what Fu Qian mentioned somewhat feels like selling out Professor Lisa.

After all, the value of innovative thoughts in scientific exploration is well-known.

However, after hearing his explanation, Cass chuckled heartily, his mood seemingly improving.

”Remember quite clearly,” obviously doesn’t refer to Fu Qian. It seems regarding some of his quirky thoughts, when he told Lisa, she might have shown some disbelief.

”Actually, choosing the cultivation system was out of necessity; there are too few samples with innate special ability, considering the Larea Family you mentioned, perhaps an entire generation won’t show any transcendent talent, making it difficult to summarize patterns...”

But merely straying off-topic a bit, Cass quickly entered into state, explaining the reason for greater interest in Swordsmanship Department.

”In contrast, cultivation can also uncover more potential talents, especially groups inherently inheriting some cultivation methods, minimizing the impact of chance—naturally your assistant is an exception, she and her family are.”

This naturally refers to Miss Liushuang and the Ji Family, and indeed it makes sense.

Honestly, in Fu Qian’s opinion, apart from Ji Liushuang, if other Ji Family members came to the Academy for advanced studies, they should clearly be categorized into Heaven’s Commencement Institute.

”But it is a very referential exception too, their ability forms, and the proportion of masters.”

While expressing agreement, Fu Qian also put forward his own thoughts.

”Ashfall, huh? A truly special power... Anyway, you’re right, my suspicion of something more abstract targeting inherited transcendent families is why situations of interruption occur.”

Gently contemplating, Cass also greatly recognized Miss Liushuang’s background.

The ensuing question, undeniably, is also the core of the topic.

The flesh transformation of Transcendents, hence giving birth to special offspring, still aligns with intuitive perception.

But what if the offspring aren’t special, and non-human emerges after several generations?

Recessive inheritance, genetic mutation?

Still feels a bit far-fetched.

”Throughout these years, I’ve indeed collected tons of cases for cross-verification, but unfortunately—I’ve seemingly ruled out all factors.”

During the silent assessment, Cass’s conclusion made the issue even more cryptic.