’Looking at it this way, the Upgrade System must have analyzed my Superpower and optimized its replication function. It can even analyze and imprint Mental Realms I’ve experienced, then copy and recreate them.’

’The only downside is the cost is a bit steep.’

’Each use consumes Upgrade Energy.’

’But it’s incredibly effective.’

It was only now that Lin Feng belatedly realized the terrifying potential of his Superpower.

Because it could not only copy tangible objects but also something as ethereal as Spiritual Energy.

’And if this Superpower develops further, it could probably even copy another person’s Superpower...’

’Wait!’

Lin Feng’s brow furrowed.

The image of a beautiful woman flashed through his mind...

’The auxiliary skills so crucial to me and the Battleship—Mind Sensing and Life Radar... Weren’t they copied and analyzed from Jiang Yun’er during her Awakening?!’

’It seems my previous understanding of the replication ability was still too shallow.’

’Or perhaps, the System was, whether intentionally or not, providing more paths for development and expanding its potential!’

’A Replication Superpower could, naturally, copy anything.’

’The prerequisite is having enough energy and material resources.’

’And such an exceptional System... there’s no way my mother, He Yiwen, could have developed it on her own.’

’Perhaps my previous speculations weren’t accurate.’

After learning about the existence of energy within the Spiritual Realm, Lin Feng gradually formed a new perspective.

Perhaps the truth behind the System could only be unearthed during his future journeys into the cosmos.

Then, he raised his head and looked intently at the woman before him.

"In that Spirit World, did you encounter anything else, or hear any sounds?"

Chen Yanyan concealed the worry on her face and shook her head.

"No. I was just studying the Tank in the Spirit World for a while. When I decided I wanted to drive it and explore, I glanced up at the black sun in the sky and fell into endless darkness..."

"Then I snapped awake. It felt like an incredibly realistic lucid dream."

"I’d always thought it was just a simple dream, until you recently started talking about the High-tier Zerg Race, and concepts from the Spiritual Attribute like Mental Realms and Realms..."

"...that’s when I became more and more convinced that dream was very likely your Spirit World..."

A trace of regret flickered in Lin Feng’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a faint smile.

"It’s fine. Just think of it as my Spirit World."

He pointed to his temple and continued,

"Maybe this is my hidden personal Mental Realm, and it’s as strong as a planet or an entire Star System. So don’t worry, this little matter with Shen Jie is something I can definitely handle."

"It’s getting late. Go find Liu Yi and the others to assign their tasks. And don’t be afraid to use the Life Radar—we’ve got more than enough Upgrade Points now!"

After speaking, Lin Feng gave Chen Yanyan a kiss, left the Battleship, and walked toward an empty Tank in the camp.

The Black and Yellow Zerg Cocoon containing Shen Jie had already been moved onto this Tank. Standing beside it was Ling Yi, who had been waiting, fully prepared, for some time.

"It’s not like you’re parting forever, so why all the drama? The longer we delay, the more dangerous it gets."

After that single complaint, Ling Yi turned to face the Zerg Cocoon. She reached out to touch its rough surface and began to gather the Realm Energy within her body.

As a Tier Two Avatar of the Mother Empress, even though she had used the Nest to reach Tier Two Late Stage Perfection, directly using a Realm Ability was not so simple.

At least, she couldn’t release it with a single thought like a High-tier Mother Empress could.

While she was gathering her power, Ling Yi’s eyes gradually became veiled with a faint golden light. As she did, she began to explain the details of the rescue mission:

"According to the intel brought back by the third group of Awakeners who went in, Shen Jie has already been reborn many times. He seems to be trapped in an endless loop."

Lin Feng nodded.

"Like a video game where you clear levels by fighting monsters? Doesn’t that mean he has a lot of lives?"

"So he’s getting stronger and stronger inside the Mental Realm World? After all, restarting lets him avoid all the risks and seize the greatest opportunities, just like having a simulator."

Ling Yi hummed in acknowledgment before shaking her head.

"How could there be an endless loop without a cost? Each time his consciousness perishes, the entire Mental Realm World restarts. It’s not just him who starts over, but the collapsing Mental Realm as well."

"This is a Mental Realm World that was born from him..."

"So, how many rebirths do you think his Spiritual Power can endure?"

"Even though I used the Nest to provide him with ample Life Energy, his own mental state can hardly withstand the wear and tear of his consciousness dissipating and re-forming so many times."

"It’s not just a matter of insufficient Spiritual Power, but also his own Willpower."

"Sometimes, the despair of being unable to escape an insurmountable foe is the most fatal thing of all..."

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment, then let out a low sigh.

"Then our going in... will be his last..."

Ling Yi didn’t respond, only speaking after a moment.

"It’s done! Because the Slaughter Realm is extremely unstable, the Spiritual Link Bridge I’ve constructed will only last for a little over an hour."

"Based on the information brought back by the first three groups of Awakeners, the flow of time in the Mental Realm is roughly seven hundred times faster than in reality. One hour out here is about a month in there!"

"Remember! No matter what happens, we have to get back before then. Otherwise, the Spiritual Passage will collapse, and the Slaughter Realm will have a chain reaction, causing our spiritual consciousness to dissipate into nothing..."

"And before that happens, we have to do everything in our power to help Shen Jie subdue it!"

With that said, Ling Yi slowly extended her left hand, while her right remained sunk deep into the Zerg Cocoon.