I upgrade points in the Holy Inquisition

Chapter 470 469. Absurd and naive plan

Humans on Earth evolved from upright apes, which is scientifically based and has many traces of evolution, and there are many archaeological discoveries as evidence.

But to say that humans in this world evolved from white tentacle monsters is outrageous and unbelievable, and there is no trace or basis for it.

So Lloyd himself doesn't really believe this hypothesis.

Although he is a time traveler, he has lived in this world for so many years and has already been in the role. It is really hard to accept that he is a monster now!

It's better to admit that the neighbor next door is a human!

Oh, no, Dr. Mao Mao seems to be a human being. He is a good person, but his image is a bit strange...

There is also his big brother, his cheap uncle, his girlfriend, and even himself...

So everyone is emphasizing that as long as you maintain your self-awareness as a human, you can become a human?

Then how is the identity of "I think I am a human being, so I am a human being" formed?

Could it be that someone has discovered that humans actually evolved from tentacle monsters, so they emphasize this identity?

Or is this a "tradition" that has been passed down since the time when humans were tentacle monsters?

Lloyd thought about it and thought that he could find someone to discuss this issue later, such as telling the former dean, "You are actually a tentacle monster" to see what he would say?

There is too little information at the moment, so Lloyd can only put this direction aside for the time being, and recall the end of the giant he witnessed.

He sat on the throne formed by the mountains, allowing the monsters that came one after another to drown him, without resistance or escape...

Including him in the bloody ocean before, he also allowed those monsters to eat his flesh and blood...

Lloyd didn't know what his "good brother" was thinking about, so he made this choice that was almost self-sacrificing.

If he didn't want to, those weak monsters that could be strangled by him at will would never touch the giant at all.

However, I, or the "Book of Madness", only recorded such a process and ending, but failed to reveal the reason behind it.

After this record of "Walking with Giants", the "Book of Madness" was discovered and studied by the world again, and at the same time, a strange plague actually began to spread, which would make people fall into madness and transform into monsters.

According to the description of the "ordinary" former dean, this strange plague should be mental pollution.

It seems that it began to spread with the excavation of the "Book of Madness"? But the "Book of Madness" is not the only source?

What exactly is going on?

What Lloyd saw and heard at the time were just a few words, and there was not much effective information. He still had to wait and ask the former dean himself.

The next historical scene suddenly jumped to the twilight era, a certain time point before 0-006 was developed.

Through the conversations between the mages and scholars in the scene at that time, Lloyd was sure that 0-006 was originally designed to have the same function as the "Book of Madness", which could transform mental pollution into extraordinary power.

Judging from the results, this attempt should have failed...

Even to this day, 0-006 itself is not sure whether it has this function.

It also failed to achieve its design expectations. It was buried for a long time before it was rediscovered and activated. It can be said to be a failed attempt.

Although Lloyd only saw this failure, it can be imagined that the people in the Twilight Age must have made countless attempts without [Brilliant Gold]...

So why did [Brilliant Gold] disappear inexplicably?

Is it because of the "great and crazy" plan behind it?

But whether it is the cheap uncle or the former dean, they are very secretive about this matter and don't mention it at all.

And the seriously injured soldier who I saw last, what did he do to the "Book of Madness"? How did I get the "Book of Madness" later?

Lloyd had no clue about these questions at the moment.

This made him feel that although he had already lifted a layer of the mysterious veil of past history, there was still a large quilt wrapped under the veil...

I don't know if there will be another opportunity to explore the past history like this in the future?

If there is, what kind of risks will I have to take?

Forget it, I'd better quickly count the gains of this [Transcendence] and then go to talk to the former dean.

Lloyd said in his heart, opened the panel again, and looked at his current skills:

[Mastered skills: Focused learning; Enhanced exploration; Divination LV10; Dizziness resistance LV10; Extraordinary swordsmanship LV5; Distorted realm LV12; Offensive speech LV10; Gift distortion LV12; Ritual control (distortion) LV10; Space domination LV5; Consciousness tentacles LV3; Microscopic analysis LV3]

[Mastered special skills: The Supreme One says so; Incomplete miracle; Supreme realm - distortion]

[Read books: "The Great Book·Volume 2", current reading progress 0%]

Wow, all skills have been upgraded, including space domination and microscopic analysis, two skills that have no upgrade channels.

At the same time, there is also an additional special skill that seems to be very powerful, [Supreme Domain - Distortion]

In terms of reading progress, it jumped directly from yesterday’s ‘Volume 1’ to ‘Volume 2’.

Overall, the improvement in this area is more impressive and valuable than the 2,200 attribute points.

Although the improvement of ordinary skills does not bring any functional changes, nor is there any new gameplay, it just simply improves the effect and power, which seems to be only a quantitative change.

But if combined with the two upgrades in power level and the skyrocketing 2200 attribute points, the gap between this effect and power has changed from quantitative to qualitative.

This is no longer the difference between '0-life Royd' and '6-life Royd', but the difference between '0-life Royd' and 'No. 1 Royd'.

In more detail...

From the perspective of overall combat effectiveness, like the wave of monsters he encountered before, Lloyd could only fight and retreat, using Professor Toledo's advanced weapons to kill the enemy.

Now, he can stand where he is and kill the wave of monsters alone, and he loses even if he moves his feet.

In other words, if he meets that lunatic consultant again, Lloyd can [distort] him to the point where even the dean cannot recognize him.

Judging from the intuitive physical damage effect, even the weakest attack power [Declaration of Veto] can directly smash something of the Karmic Demon level into pulp.

This is the geometric expansion brought about by the joint improvement of attributes, power levels, and skill levels.

If you look at it from the microscopic level that Lloyd pays great attention to, you can now use the power of [distortion] to turn a cup into a fork and turn a fork into a dinner plate.

Although it is still in a relatively simple stage and cannot undergo more complex transformations, it is much stronger than the previous powerless state.

It's just that such changes are not very lasting. Once the [Distortion Realm] is put away, the previously changed objects will instantly collapse into a pile of fine sand, which cannot be picked up.

As for the final space, although Lloyd has not yet tried it in detail, he can already sense the status of the three space storms more clearly in his mind, and can control them more and more minutely from a distance.

Once you get more familiar with it, you might be able to turn it into a powerful weapon.

However, these improvements mentioned above seem to be inferior to the last special skill.

That special skill is [Supreme Domain]

An ability that even Hiltina cannot possess, a power that truly belongs to the level of the Supreme Being.

Why can I obtain this power when I am only at level 6?

Lloyd wasn't sure, but he just felt that it might be related to the last 'enhancement of the level of existence'.

Logically speaking, this 'level of existence improvement' should refer to the improvement of oneself crossing the fifth level and ascending to a high position.

But Lloyd thought about it carefully and rejected this judgment.

According to the information he learned from various channels and from various bosses, the biggest difference between the fourth level and the fifth level is only in the three levels of cognition, power, and life.

In other words, the improvement of the three levels of one's cognition, strength, and life is already the result of reaching a high position.

And because this wave was a two-level upgrade in one breath, it was promoted twice.

So what exactly does this ‘level of existence’ refer to?

Lloyd felt that he could only ask the former dean on this issue.

That's all Lloyd can take stock of now.

As for the weird system that was left in the end, [False], he was completely confused about it.

This is neither the original [reflection], nor does it have corresponding new skills or new knowledge. It seems that it is just a change in the panel description?

There is no change in my [Projection], it is still so ugly, and my intelligence has not been improved. It is just that with the expansion of power level and attributes, the attack power, defense power and speed have been increased. There are no more changes.

Will this new system be a little more humorous?

Or maybe I haven't found a way to use it properly?

I guess I still have to ask the former dean about this issue.

Lloyd looked at the time. It happened to be only 8pm college time. He should be able to talk to the former dean, right?

So Lloyd couldn't wait to take out the student handbook and sent a message to Chopped Pepper Fish.

Not long after that, there was a knock on the door outside the dormitory.

Lloyd went over to answer the door and saw the chopped pepper fish head. Dean Hazlade and the little milk cat were standing in front of the door.

"You actually woke up so soon?"

Dean Hazred said, reaching out and holding Lloyd's wrist to check his condition.

"So strong...Is it three times better than before? It seems that you have inherited the inheritance of the history department well, but just in case, let Dr. Maomao come and check it carefully."

Dean Hazlade said, and shouted to the dormitory next door:

"Doctor Maomao, please come here."

After a while...

"Jigujigu?"

"Equal to 6."

"Whoa?"

"Not married yet, but I have a fiancée."

"Grrrrrrrrrr?"

"It must be a kitten, right? The puppy is color blind and cannot distinguish the color of the apple. The piglet is not vegetarian, so it can only be the kitten that ate the apple secretly."

"Ah wow wow wow!"

"Okay, thank you, Doctor Maomao. I have some drinks in the refrigerator. Please help yourself."

The tentacle neighbor next door gave Lloyd a comprehensive and detailed examination, including flashing his eyes with a flashlight and a mental assessment. The final conclusion was that he was very healthy, very strong, and very human.

Lloyd was actually very taboo about his tentacle neighbor before, always disliking him for being ugly, strange, and disgusting, but after this battle, his thoughts changed for some reason. Not only could he accept him, but he also felt that he was trustworthy.

However, Dr. Mao Mao seemed to have no interest in drinks. He reminded Lloyd to take a rest and pay attention to his physical and mental health, and then he squirmed away.

As soon as it left, the former dean casually set up some soundproofing measures, and then spoke:

"I didn't expect you to be able to come back intact from such a dangerous situation? It's simply a miracle."

Lloyd shrugged, thought about a lot of questions, and picked the most important one:

"Am I still a human now?"

"It seems that you know something? Then my opinion is still the same as before. As long as you stick to human self-cognition, like Dr. Mao Mao, then you are naturally a human."

The former dean answered very affirmatively.

Dean Hazlade also nodded beside him.

"Then...what about "The Book of Madness"?

Lloyd continued to ask, wanting to see what they thought about it.

As a result, the former dean asked back:

"Well... what do you want to ask specifically? The origin of this book? Or its mystery and specialness? Or are you thinking about the relationship between you and it?"

"Uh... I really want to know..."

"I am willing to answer your doubts, but unfortunately I don't know much about this book. I only know that it is a very old artifact, mysterious and dangerous. Someone once invited me to study it, but I didn't have the energy to do it at that time, so I declined."

The former dean's statement is completely consistent with what Lloyd had seen before. It seems that he really didn't have much contact with "The Book of Madness"

But Lloyd has another question:

"Then when you saw me for the first time, you asked me if I was human, because you discovered the connection between me and this book?"

"You can think of it this way. I, my old friend, including Hazled and Hildina, we all noticed this, but we all chose to believe you, or believe in the legendary plan."

"Yes, I do the same."

The two deans answered each other.

This made Lloyd recall the "most unreasonable path" mentioned by the former dean when he first met him.

"So what exactly is the plan you are talking about?"

This time, it was Dean Hazlade who spoke first to explain:

"I don't know much about it. I just found a few words in a historical document of the twilight era. The document was brought to light together with 0-006 and 0-266, and was accused of being "absurd", "unrealistic", "too naive", etc."

Then the former dean also said:

"Haha, to this day, I also think so. Although I haven't seen this plan in any historical documents, I have had limited contact with the plan's maker in the present world, and I think he is either a fool or a lunatic."

Seeing that the two of them were singing the same tune, but never got to the point, Lloyd was a little anxious and hurriedly chased after them. Asked:

"What exactly is the plan?"

The two deans were silent for a moment, looked at each other, and then the former dean answered:

"Using the Book of Madness as a basis, create a god."

Dean Hazred added:

"I will directly quote the original words in that document--

If the saint is considered the entry level of the supreme realm, then the next ones are...

The saint who fell into the abyss;

The immortal who touched the truth;

The one who embraced the domination of madness;

The one who enjoyed the domination of disorder;

And the last, the most noble, the greatest--

The god who faced chaos."

"This..."

The words of the two deans filled Lloyd with information like a flood, making his head buzz and a little dizzy.

Before he could digest it, the former dean seemed to think it was not enough and continued to add:

"Just like I showed when I first met you, I actually don't believe this ridiculous plan. This may be because its content is beyond my understanding, or it may be because I don't know much about the "Book of Madness".

And the most important reason is that no one knows, and no one can verify, whether the so-called "God Ascendant" really exists, or whether humans can really reach that realm?

But when you appeared in front of me, my heart was extremely shocked, but I had to admit that this crazy and naive plan actually worked?

And my old friend chose you as his successor, which means that he also believed in this ridiculous plan. This is not difficult to understand. He has been studying how to cultivate perfect and pure humans all his life, so he is naturally willing to believe in this so-called God Ascendant."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dean Hazlade also quickly added:

"If the madness of this plan is that it is not about creating a savior or a strong man, but a god...

The naivety of this plan is that it has no basis for imagining that this god can protect mankind and lead mankind to break through the desperate future."

After listening to their words, not to mention others, even Lloyd himself felt that this plan was absurd and outrageous.

"But you finally believed in this plan, so you are so nice to me?"

"That's not the case."

Dean Hazlade shook his head and explained:

"Whether we believe in this plan or not, the excellence and qualities you have shown are worth our investment in you. Even if the so-called 'God Ascendant' is just a madman's delusion, you can become a great saint, which is enough."

The former dean smiled and urged abruptly:

"So when do you plan to dig up my body? I really want to see what the 'God Ascendant' will look like?"

"Can we not talk about digging up the body for now? If I were really that powerful, I would definitely find a way to revive you as soon as possible."

Lloyd said with a smile.

The former dean was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed:

"Haha, I really like you more and more... It's a pity that I really sneered at this plan at the beginning, and didn't understand its full picture and details. Of course, maybe its original developer didn't know it either? I don't know if my old friend knows more? But there is no way to contact him now, right?"

Dean Hazlade was not as optimistic as him, but reminded him in a heavy tone:

"Don't care too much about whether this plan is true and credible, or continue to move forward with the goal of becoming a saint... I think if it is really feasible, I am afraid that the obstacles and dangers you will encounter will not be easy."

Lloyd agreed with this and nodded vigorously. He decided to put aside the matter of "becoming a god" for the time being, and it would be better not to fantasize in advance.

Whether he wants to or can become this "god ascender", there is no way to rely on experience and information at the moment. It's all blank. You can't go online to search for how to become a god, right?

I have to explore the path by myself, so it’s meaningless to think too much now. I’d better follow the predetermined path and become a saint first.

Perhaps because the distance is too far, Lloyd doesn’t even want to imagine what he can do after becoming a god. It’s too far beyond his cognition and he can’t imagine it.

He can imagine what he can do after becoming a saint, but he can’t rule that all the beautiful girls in the world can’t wear shoes after becoming a god, right?

So Lloyd took back his thoughts without much effort and raised the next question, which was the ‘great and crazy’ plan mentioned by another person in the historical scene, but was rejected by the former dean and his cheap uncle one after another.

Who knew that the former dean was stunned after hearing this question.

He even fell to the ground from mid-air and rolled a few times, becoming like a lifeless toy.

It was not until several minutes later that the chopped pepper fish head floated up again, cursing:

"Damn, you little brat, are you jealous that I am more popular with beautiful girls than you? You actually want to kill me?"

"Huh???"

"Nothing, this question is too dangerous, so I blocked it directly in the present world, so now I have no idea about it. I only know that it is very dangerous and crazy, and I must never have any thoughts about it again!"

"This..."

Lloyd shuddered at the words of the former dean, and then he felt that his inspiration and weird intuition began to beat again after a long period of silence.