NOVEL NEXT Chapter579-Blade of Disintegration
"Infinite Daniel, let's talk!"
Daniel turned around and looked in the other direction.
There, another "Daniel" existed, though this one had not embarked on the third divine path. His current level was only 500, clearly indicating that he had not fallen under the influence of the God of Knowledge, or perhaps he had never encountered the God of Knowledge at all. Meanwhile, his Human Advancement Quest had been stalled, and he didn't possess many God Rank Skills.
At that moment, the other "Daniel" spoke again:
"By the way, your time-space is still in a normal state, right?"
Daniel, with no intention of hiding the truth, nodded lightly.
"Yes, everything seems normal for now."
Upon hearing this, the other "Daniel" relaxed visibly.
"That's great to hear."
"To differentiate ourselves from now on, you can call me 'Mind Daniel,'" he continued. "Because of the Mental Plane, I've focused my efforts on the mental domain, and the devotees I have gathered all specialize in this field."
Daniel nodded but did not let his guard down. Instead, he asked,
"Did you contact me because you need something?"
Mind Daniel smiled slightly, a look of helplessness on his face.
"Looks like you're still cautious of me!"
"Maybe. I do have something I want to ask. As you can probably tell, I'm in a bit of trouble," Mind Daniel said, his hands spread in a helpless gesture.
"My current level is restricted, and I can't progress in my Human Advancement Quest."
"From what I've observed, you're still a Human Emperor, which means you haven't broken away from your race yet."
"So, would you mind telling me how you completed the Human Advancement Quest?"
Daniel stared deeply at Mind Daniel. At that moment, his heart was filled with some hesitation. He wasn't sure if he should reveal the formation ritual the God of Knowledge had shared with him.
At this moment, Mind Daniel continued,
"That guy from earlier said he knows the method, but I can't trust him. I feel like he's been possessed by some powerful entity, and because of that, I can't trust him."
Mind Daniel paused briefly and then continued,
"To be honest, I've already used Mental Deduction and roughly simulated the time-space you've experienced. I think our paths have not differed by much."
"And... I don't intend to invade your timeline. I think we're both smart enough to understand that [Infinity Possibility] as a God Rank Skill is not just about fighting each other, but there's also room for cooperation!"
"I believe this is the right time for us to establish mutual trust. If you're willing to help me, I can also assist you."
"I can feel your power is tremendous, but please trust me as I trust you. My power is not as weak as it might appear."
Mind Daniel slowly raised his head, locking eyes with Daniel.
The atmosphere between them was calm, but it felt balanced on equal terms.
Mind Daniel didn't show humility despite his lower level.
In fact, Daniel could faintly sense the strength emanating from him.
Daniel's face showed a contemplative expression. After a moment, a faint smile appeared.
"Alright, since you're open to cooperation, I won't refuse."
"I can tell you how to use the formation ritual to cause a shift in divine rank, but I also hope that you are someone I can trust."
For Daniel, forming a partnership meant that trust had to be built between them, but every trust needed a starting point.
This moment, right here, was the right opportunity for Daniel to begin.
After a brief pause for thought, Daniel spoke,
"Okay, I'll share some insights with you."
"Of course, in return, I'd like to receive some materials from your timeline."
Upon hearing Daniel's request, Mind Daniel didn't show any surprise. He thought for a moment and then replied,
"I have some surplus materials. If you need them, I think we can cooperate..."
Backworld, City of Luck,
Daniel's body flashed, and he reappeared in the bustling city.
At this moment, Isabella continued to follow him. The only difference was that she now wore a special long dress.
The surface of the dress was imbued with purification magic.
Because of this, Isabella no longer had to worry about the seductive aura constantly emanating from her.
Daniel allowed her to move freely as a gesture of gratitude.
Had it not been for Isabella's help, Daniel would not have been able to so easily defeat the Daniel of Gold and Silver.
After returning to his castle,
Daniel's gaze turned to the materials Mind Daniel had handed him.
[Blade of Disintegration]
[Effect: It can disintegrate the body of any living being, preventing any healing. After each disintegration, it also splits a portion of the target's power.]
Upon reading the description, Daniel began to form some ideas.
Normally speaking, even if one's limbs were severed, it wouldn't be much of a concern for powerful beings.
They could easily regenerate a new body without expending much divine power.
Especially for beings above the Fake God rank, losing a limb was almost no different from losing a strand of hair—there was little to no impact.
But with the [Blade of Disintegration], everything changed.
The real power of the blade wasn't just in preventing recovery after dismemberment.
It was in its ability to simultaneously sever a part of the target's divine power. This could be seen as a way to weaken an enemy.
Of course, for Daniel, the [Blade of Disintegration] wasn't particularly strong.
In his current combat system, it was more of an accessory, something that could be useful, but not essential.
Nevertheless, Daniel was still pleased.
Because Mind Daniel had fulfilled their promise.
Trust had been established—albeit just the beginning.
For both Daniel and Mind Daniel,
the value of this transaction had long since surpassed the transaction itself.
After receiving Daniel's guidance, Mind Daniel immediately set to work, using Mental Deduction to simulate the possible outcomes of the formation ritual.
Meanwhile, Knowledge Daniel stood off to the side, chattering incessantly.
But neither Mind Daniel nor Daniel paid any attention to him, completely ignoring his presence.