#504Chapter 477 I Am MeAI Model: gemini-2.5-flash
Chapter 477: I Am Who I Am
The Fourth Stairway...
Bai Cangshu sat in the hall, savoring the power that had just radiated from within.
Based on Li Qingzi's reaction and description, it was a peculiar power that suppressed all abilities, even resetting enhanced attributes to zero. She said that in that instant, she felt her body was about to collapse, and in the illusory Space before her eyes, countless dark spirits were rushing towards her.
Undoubtedly, that scene was the image within his consciousness sea.
In other words, in that instant, Li Qingzi saw the situation within his consciousness sea and was simultaneously almost completely isolated from all abilities, specialties, attribute points, extraordinary characteristics, and Order characteristics...
In the power defined by Space as [Fourth Stairway · Mind Light], she regressed to a mortal.
Was that his essence, his [Mind]?
Bai Cangshu felt that this was probably not the case, because it was a characteristic he displayed by imitating Li Qingzi's performance at that moment using the Transcendent Helix.
At this moment, Bai Cangshu could no longer grasp that feeling.
This [Fourth Stairway · Mind Light] was completely different from the flesh and blood attributes of the First Stairway and the energy of the Second Stairway; it did not have the convenience bestowed by Space.
Using that ability was not something that could be activated with a mere thought.
On the contrary, it was a special power that originated from within.
[Mind Light], in Bai Cangshu's current understanding, should be a power that directly points to the true nature of humanity, a light that erupts when one fully reveals their self, when the sense of existence named [I] is pushed to the extreme.
Bai Cangshu leaned back, his body naturally drifting backward. His Mind Net completely controlled the movements of all the servants in the manor, so he wasn't worried about being seen.
He just floated out through the window like this.
His thoughts continued to drift.
Bai Cangshu had already obtained Gantz. From the Multi-faceted Star People's technology, the existence of [humans], in the eyes of high-dimensional beings, had no special characteristics.
Physical body, appearance, these things could be replicated with a flip of the hand. Even in ordinary human worlds, there existed technology to change appearance and even clone.
Soul, this was the most noble and special part of a human, in the consciousness of most humans, which made them human.
Humans believed they had noble souls. Some people held various beliefs, thinking that even after death, the human soul could continue to cycle. That was the fundamental basis of who you were, beneath the physical shell.
But the Multi-faceted Star People said that the soul was just a special piece of information weighing 21 grams.
They had surpassed the soul level and could completely shatter, replicate, and create souls using technology.
The soul was not special, not noble.
Bai Cangshu drifted under the night sky. The stars twinkled in the sky. This place was some distance from the city, and away from the city lights, the stars in the night sky were clearer.
Bai Cangshu clasped his hands behind his head, like a plankton drifting in the ocean, moving with the wind in the night sky.
He couldn't help but think, what if there was an existence that looked exactly like him, had the exact same voice, and even had the exact same soul, and moreover, that existence also possessed all of his memories and was endowed with the exact same abilities as him by Space or some other existence.
Then, that existence could also be called [Bai Cangshu].
But he was clearly not him, and he was not himself.
Where exactly was the decisive point that distinguished [I] from [him]...?
This was probably where the [Mind] truly existed.
Although Bai Cangshu often appeared cruel and brutal, seeming to prefer solving problems directly through killing rather than thinking.
But his brain's processing speed was actually quite fast. In fact, besides books on law, he had also read a lot of things related to the thoughts and philosophy of various human sages.
He knew very well that the question of "Who am I" already had an answer.
But the concept of [I], in the world of extraordinary power, or rather, in the so-called [Stairway to God], had a unique meaning.
That was the true self, deeply hidden within the soul and the depths of the heart.
It was the original state beyond one's nature.
Bai Cangshu felt as if he had grasped something in the dark, but he couldn't reproduce that mysterious feeling no matter what. His memory was astonishingly good; even in that moment just now, he could remember the extent of Li Qingzi's pupils dilating, the frequency of her heartbeat, the number of times her pulse contracted, the protrusion of her skin pores, and even the secretion of hormones in her body.
But he couldn't reproduce it.
Simply making his body exhibit the same characteristics as Li Qingzi couldn't reproduce that thing.
The invisible helix within Bai Cangshu's body spun faster and faster. The ends of his long black hair behind his head had begun to turn white.
This was a manifestation of his life force being significantly depleted.
He began to feel pain.
Having power so close yet being unable to grasp it made Bai Cangshu feel pain and anger.
He always felt that he was missing something, which was why he couldn't find that feeling.
Figures began to appear before his eyes.
From the Professor with black-rimmed glasses who first told him about the so-called power of [Mind], to the weak Wu Xin in the Black Robe World, and then to the tall Sea Thief Captain Olgins in the Pirate World who looked at him coldly, accusing him of being completely unable to understand the thoughts of the young girl Cindy, saying he was a beast without a heart.
Before, Bai Cangshu had always thought that he simply lacked empathy or the like, that he couldn't empathize with those weak humans.
At this moment, he felt as if he was trapped in a cage of body and soul, unable to touch reality.
Bai Cangshu felt extremely suppressed and couldn't help but let out a roar.
Ha!
Boom!
A terrifying explosion like a thunderclap ripped through the night sky, erupting from the clouds.
The terrifying vibration in the air could be felt within a hundred-mile radius.
Many Goryeo citizens were even terrified, thinking that their northern neighbor had started a war.
Only Li Qingzi, wearing a white nightgown, stood in the courtyard watching the scorching white shockwave spread out in the night sky.
That terrifying power made her deeply realize that Bai Cangshu had completely become a monster, surpassing those elites of the so-called [Strong] rank like herself.
Tao Bai Bai's true combat power had definitely entered the [Fierce] rank.
He was already a veritable fierce beast.
She wrapped her arms around herself, feeling the toughness of her body. The strength, speed, and even destructive power she had secretly prided herself on in the past had now been surpassed by Bai Cangshu.
She suddenly understood what this fierce beast wanted to tell her in that moment.
She touched her chest, where the mark left by Tao Bai Bai's touch seemed to linger.
Li Qingzi suddenly covered her head and let out a bitter laugh, her voice growing louder and louder.
She had actually put the cart before the horse. It turned out she was already so weak...
Weak individuals would only be abandoned by Bai Cangshu.
She had also been influenced by her family members, and in the end, she still thought that Goryeo was something extraordinary, expending mental effort to control this place.
"Ha, haha... hahaha!"
Li Qingzi laughed maniacally, and a strong demonic power began to emanate. Haki and demonic power intertwined, beauty and cruelty merged.
The next day, Li Qingzi, the newly appointed Chairman of the March Conglomerate, publicly announced that the March Conglomerate and Goryeo would fully support the cause of Ability Users and that the group would completely transform into a large group centered around the activities of Ability Users.
She also promised that all talents who joined the Ability User agencies under the March Conglomerate would receive the March Conglomerate's top-tier information and material support.
At the same time, they would crack down on and expose unregistered Ability Users within Goryeo.
This news directly caused an international sensation.
A group with a market value exceeding two trillion US dollars had so abruptly transformed, and furthermore, this statement made the existence of [ability users] completely impossible to hide.
Within the March Conglomerate headquarters, several board members and directors simultaneously sought out Li Xianhou, hoping he would come forward to stop Li Qingzi.
But the old man only had a heavy expression and made no decision.
Bang!
The specially made bulletproof armored door of the office was kicked open with a bang.
Li Qingzi, wearing high heels and a scarlet trench coat, appeared before everyone, her aura terrifyingly sharp.
"This is my final decision. Those who do not accept this resolution can leave on their own."
Li Xianhou noticed that behind Li Qingzi, the terrifying Mr. Bai was looking around the environment with a faint smile on his face.
The bodyguard standing next to Li Xianhou, tall and wearing sunglasses, suddenly trembled uncontrollably.
He felt a strong Killing Intent Ripple surrounding his body.
Completely unmatched, if he were to make a move, he would die!
This feeling lingered in his heart. He had no room for resistance, and his body softened. He voluntarily bowed to Li Qingzi and said,
"Codename [Mercury], reporting to Chairman Li. I will register at the agency later."
Li Xianhou also looked up and said to everyone,
"Old fellows, can't you see clearly?"
He pointed to his granddaughter.
"A great change has arrived. This... is the future!"
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