Then, he subconsciously sank his consciousness into his mind, touching the myriad realms compass that had brought him all these changes.
This 'look' made his heart suddenly leap.
The compass in his mind was no longer the semi-illusory, incomplete appearance it had before.
Now, it glowed, and the ancient, complex patterns on its surface seemed to be infused with life, shimmering with a mix of dark blue and silver-white light.
Its structure also seemed to have become more complex and precise, undergoing some silent transformation.
"Is this... an upgrade?" Cheng Mo's thoughts stirred, and he calmly observed the changes.
[Energy absorption complete... Analysis finished...]
A stream of information, clearer and with a hint of intelligence than before, flooded his consciousness.
[Main source: Significantly altered the fate trajectory of key figures in this plane (demon slayer).]
[Specific interference: Successfully prevented Kuwajima Jigorō's seppuku; indirectly affected Agatsuma Zenitsu (fate trajectory shifted towards a positive direction), Kochou Shinobu (gained advanced medical knowledge, research direction changed), Kagaya Ubuyashiki (obtained new medicine and potential medical breakthroughs, survival pressure relieved)...]
[Overall assessment: Worldline interference significantly increased.]
[Reward settlement in progress...]
Cheng Mo understood.
Sure enough, saving Kuwajima Jigorō brought far more impact than just that bit of gold.
This compass, it actually drew energy by changing the fate of others?
[demon slayer World Analysis: 21.7%... Analysis efficiency exceeded expectations.]
[Lower Plane Shuttle Energy Reserve: 21.7%... Extraction efficiency exceeded expectations.]
[Personal space expansion complete, current capacity: 5 cubic meters.]
[New mechanism unlocked: Space-Time Line Interference Mechanism — Actively or passively interfering with the fates of major characters or the outcomes of significant events in other worlds can yield additional massive space-time coins rewards.]
[Strongly recommend the host actively participate in the demon slayer main storyline and change the tragic fates of more major characters. This is the main efficient way to obtain energy.]
Changing fate... obtaining energy... Cheng Mo quickly grasped the key points.
This was almost explicitly guiding him that next time he returned, he shouldn't just be satisfied with trading and self-preservation, but should delve deeper into the tragedies of that world.
Kochou Shinobu... Kyoujurou Rengoku... and all those who ultimately died in battle... Those names and endings flashed through his mind, and a heavy feeling weighed on his heart.
But what followed was an even stronger urge to control fate.
[First Shuttle Comprehensive Assessment: Excellent (A).]
[Reward issued: One chance to draw from the Myriad Realms Treasure Vault.]
[Hint: This draw is a novice excellent rating reward, guaranteed to obtain something highly compatible with the host's current characteristics (Thunder Breathing, Myriad Realms Physique).]
[Please choose reward preference: [Equipment] / [Skill] / [Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures]]
Choose?
Cheng Mo's mind raced.
Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures... He immediately thought of his sister, Xing Tong, but the qualifier "compatible with one's own characteristics" made him immediately understand that this was likely a treasure to strengthen himself, perhaps allowing his strength to skyrocket, but probably powerless against his sister's leukemia.
As for equipment... he had just obtained the reforged "jingzhe (awakening of insects)," whose feel and power far exceeded expectations, so he had no more urgent need for it for the time being.
And skills are an eternal need!
Stronger power means a higher survival rate, means being able to acquire resources faster, and also means... perhaps in the future, there will be a chance to find a way to completely cure his sister in the endless worlds.
Knowledge, techniques, abilities—these are the true wealth that belongs to him and can continuously appreciate.
"I choose [Skill], " he murmured in his heart.
Almost the moment he made his choice, the compass glowed brightly.
A scorching, seemingly pure lightning-composed rune shot out from the center of the compass, instantly merging into the depths of his consciousness.
[Congratulations to the host for acquiring the skill —]
[Lightning Release Armor]
[Source Plane: Naruto]
[Description: The Fourth Raikage A's signature Ninjutsu, covering the entire body with Lightning Release Chakra, greatly enhancing physical activity, gaining extreme speed and formidable defense, combining offense and defense.]
Before Cheng Mo could even fully process this seemingly overbearing skill, subsequent information followed.
[Adaptation check: Detected host's current energy system as "Breathing Technique," no "Chakra" energy foundation... Initiating cross-system adaptation optimization...]
[Optimization basis: Host's core characteristic — Myriad Realms Physique.]
[Adaptation complete: Myriad Realms Physique (Primary) advanced!]
[Advanced effect: Physique inherently possesses 「Lightning Release Chakra」 generation and manipulation talent, and has been imbued with basic 「Chakra Extraction and Cultivation Method」.
[Note: This Chakra is generated based on the Myriad Realms Physique's characteristics and differs from Naruto's native Chakra, focusing more on lightning attribute enhancement and physical energy transformation.]
Boom!
A brand new, vast and complex stream of information forcibly flooded his mind.
Chakra, an energy produced in the Naruto world by the perfect fusion of various component energies controlled by the human body.
It is also the energy source for performing Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, or forming threads to bind opponents or cut through substances also composed of Chakra.
It refers to the product of an average mixture of mental energy and physical energy.
Unlike Thunder Breathing, which is a technique that instantly unleashes one's own life energy.
This is about how to extract an energy called "Chakra" from every cell of the body, and how to change its nature to "Lightning" attribute.
Then, highly condense it and cover the body's surface, forming an armor technique that possesses both absolute defense and terrifying speed and strength!
This new energy knowledge and the concept of Thunder Breathing had a strange sense of common origin... yet it was more self-contained and comprehensive.
Especially the increase in defense, which Thunder Breathing lacked!
At the same time, he felt that his body seemed to have undergone some deeper changes.
It became more "compatible," more capable of containing and wielding this lightning-related energy.
The Myriad Realms Physique seemed to have evolved a small step on its own because of this infusion.
The cultivation method of [Lightning Release Armor], the extraction technique of Chakra, the insights into lightning nature transformation... all these were etched into his instinct like a brand.
Multiple surprises erupted one after another — a powerful new skill, an introduction to a completely new energy system, and the further advancement of his physique... Even with Cheng Mo's calmness, his heart couldn't help but surge with a strong sense of satisfaction and excitement. The rewards from this first shuttle far exceeded expectations!
He slowly opened his eyes, raised his hand, and with a slight thought, tried to extract that trace of nascent Chakra according to the newly acquired knowledge.
Zzzzt!
An extremely faint, almost invisible blue electric spark flashed on his fingertip and then disappeared.