Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost

Zhu Tian climbed out of his warm, soft bed and checked the time.

It's about time to head back to that Soul Aspect World, he mused. I need to get things sorted out there quickly. The Great Ruins are approaching; if I don't gather enough resources, breaking through to the next stage will be quite difficult. And I still have to provide for...

The thought of it all gave Zhu Tian a headache. He hadn't expected the Reincarnation Seal in his mind to transport him to such a problematic world.

Oh well, I'll go to the Soul Aspect World and find Ru'er first.

He tidied up briefly and then packed the items he intended to take with him. Electronic products and daily necessities that were extremely expensive in the Soul Aspect World were dirt cheap in his own world, which lacked any Transcendent power. Especially with the Soul Aspect World on the brink of chaos, prices there had skyrocketed. He relied on this price arbitrage to live lavishly, thriving in both worlds.

After stowing everything in his Storage Soul Device, he confidently activated the Reincarnation Seal.

In the next instant, he arrived in the Soul Aspect World. Just as he was about to call out to his wives and concubines there, he suddenly sensed that something was amiss.

Could something have...

"ARGH!"

A searing pain instantly flooded his mind, rendering him unable to think. Then, he felt a sharp pain in his neck.

This is... bad... he thought, certain his ability to travel between worlds had been exposed. Otherwise, he wouldn't be receiving such treatment.

Meanwhile, Wang Linchi had injected Zhu Tian with a potent anesthetic. Coupled with several inhibitors targeting his spirit, mind, soul, and thoughts, Zhu Tian lost consciousness and the ability to resist. He had even prepared various measures to prevent the Treasure from automatically protecting its master, but fortunately, that scenario didn't unfold.

Wang Linchi remained calm in the darkness. Ten days, he thought. I spent a full ten days preparing for this.

Ten days prior, Wang Linchi had witnessed Zhu Tian's return and immediately began scheming. During that time, he had, of course, sensed Zhu Tian's dual-world transit process again and formulated a series of detailed plans. He had even anticipated the possibility of someone attempting a rescue or Zhu Tian awakening some terrifying power from a past life. He never imagined his luck would be so good as to subdue Zhu Tian directly.

After cleaning up the scene and making arrangements, Wang Linchi took Zhu Tian back to his basement.

Although Zhu Tian was now Wang Linchi's captive, it didn't mean his friends wouldn't look for him; after all, the Protagonist's Aura was still in effect. For the first few days, his wives and concubines would likely assume he had returned to his home world for business, as this wasn't the first time. However, as more time passed, they would undoubtedly grow suspicious and begin to investigate. Therefore, Wang Linchi had to obtain the Treasure from Zhu Tian before that happened.

The first dissection begins now, Wang Linchi decided. Based on previous perceptions, the Treasure should be located in the brain. First, I'll attempt to determine if it has a physical presence.

Although Wang Linchi considered this unlikely, if the Treasure did exist physically, he would have struck gold, as he could simply take it. Of course, even if it didn't, he could proceed with the next phase of his plan.

He initiated the Memory Fragment Extraction. This was a technique Wang Linchi had developed from his research into reading clone memories. The effect naturally differed from reading clone memories, as clones were genetically modified. Consequently, the amount of memory that could be read was limited. To obtain memories related to a specific subject, one had to guide the process to successfully retrieve fragments.

The brain dissection was completed quickly. Just as he had suspected, the Treasure likely existed within the mind, not the physical brain. However, this wasn't an issue; he had other methods as a fallback.

Subsequently, the Memory Fragment Extraction technique was activated. Through careful guidance, Wang Linchi soon learned about the Treasure's abilities.

The Reincarnation Seal, Wang Linchi mused, absorbing the information. It allows him to travel back and forth between two worlds, even carry items, and enables him to engage in Cultivation in a world without any Transcendent power. Moreover, there's a Proficiency panel? It allows him to break through unconditionally once he reaches a certain Proficiency level?

Wang Linchi was astounded. This Proficiency system not only offered the special effect of unconditional breakthroughs but also possessed the 'One Certificate Forever' ability. This meant there would be no regression from disuse; once a Proficiency level was achieved, it would be retained permanently without fading. It was incredibly powerful.

There's more?

With further guidance, Wang Linchi discovered another ability of the Reincarnation Seal: point accumulation. It appeared that actions like plundering, achieving fame, or seizing treasures could earn 1 point each. Additionally, he would passively gain 1 point every day. Combined with the Proficiency panel, his growth rate was absurdly fast, potentially even surpassing Yan Ming King.

The final abilities were deduction and Fusion. This meant that even if he obtained incomplete Soul Forging Methods or Soul Skills, he could restore them by investing enough points or by continuously increasing their Proficiency. Furthermore, he could then integrate multiple Soul Forging Methods or Soul Skills, taking the best from each to fuse them into the ultimate Soul Forging Method. Beyond that, these points could also be applied to his Soul Resemblance and Soul Kinds, enhancing their quality and abilities. It was like starting the game with a full set of divine gear.

Luckily, you haven't fully developed your power yet, Wang Linchi thought, looking at the unconscious Zhu Tian. And because you were busy chasing women and enjoying life, you wasted points on all sorts of miscellaneous life Skills. Otherwise, I genuinely doubt I could have taken you down.

The man had indeed wasted too many points on a plethora of skills like cooking, brewing, chess, and so on—some for showing off, others for charming people. His primary expenditure of points wasn't on Cultivation, but almost entirely on indulging in life's pleasures.

He's a modern person, which is quite normal. He hasn't been exploited or oppressed, nor has he witnessed cruel battles. It's perfectly understandable that he'd want to make his life more comfortable. Wang Linchi had no intention of criticizing Zhu Tian; after all, their circumstances were vastly different. Wang Linchi fought for survival; Zhu Tian lived for enjoyment.

The only 'mistake,' if one could call it that, was Wang Linchi's creation of the Tri-Form Saint Master. This had given Wang Linchi a sliver of hope for his own survival. Otherwise, he and Zhu Tian might actually have become friends.

Zhu Tian had progressed rapidly, yet he wasn't pragmatic to a fault like Yan Ming King. Yan Ming King's pragmatism was likely born of desperation. With the Great Ruins looming, there was no time for that world's protagonist to develop slowly.

It truly is a wonderful world, Wang Linchi mused, reflecting on Zhu Tian's home. No dark feudal society, no rigid class hierarchy, no need to risk one's life in a Secret Realm. Even if the paths to advancement are demanding, they aren't predetermined by birth, unlike in the Great View empire.

Wang Linchi slowly came to understand Zhu Tian's world, one devoid of any Transcendent power. Although Zhu Tian perceived many injustices there, to Wang Linchi, these 'injustices' were trivial. At least in that world, people had avenues to strive for fairness. The Great View empire, however, was ruled by brute force; there was simply no opportunity to resist. Even now, Wang Linchi dared not reveal himself openly. Wasn't it precisely because the powers in Great View valued might over reason?

Now for the crucial part. Since it exists within his mind, the only way is to use the Thought Field.

The Thought Field quickly located the Reincarnation Seal hidden deeply within Zhu Tian's mind. If Zhu Tian hadn't been subdued by Wang Linchi, and if Wang Linchi himself hadn't possessed enough Blessing and luck aiding him, it would have been impossible to find it—even with nine complementary Soul Kinds, let alone a mere four Mythology-level ones. Wang Linchi suspected this success might also be due to his unique transmigrator soul and its inherent Strong Luck Effect. Otherwise, relying solely on his Soul Resemblance, Soul Kinds, and even the Blessing and fortune provided by the Saint Master wouldn't have been sufficient. The conditions were incredibly stringent, and Wang Linchi happened to meet them all. It just went to show how truly elusive luck could be.

The extraction itself will be quite difficult. More importantly, how do I ensure it chooses me over anyone else?

If this Reincarnation Seal were to escape, Wang Linchi didn't even need to guess its next host: it would undoubtedly be Yan Ming King. There was no way it would choose a mere nobody like him.

I have eighteen days left. That should be enough time. Wang Linchi was scheduled to depart for Sky Capital in eighteen days; the arrangements through the black market were already in place. He certainly couldn't take Zhu Tian with him. However, if he failed to obtain the Reincarnation Seal, he would unhesitatingly abandon his trip to Sky Capital. His trip to Sky Capital was primarily to secure a means to live longer. With the Reincarnation Seal, he could directly escape the dangers of the Great Ruins. Why would he still need to go to Sky Capital then?

Then there's the matter of utilizing Zhu Tian. He's a protagonist. If I kill him, the Saint Master Doppelgänger's Soul Absorption ability could absorb all of his protagonist's fortune and convert it into Blessing and luck for me. That would be tantamount to me becoming a protagonist myself. Subsequent developments would then proceed much more smoothly.

He knew very well the kind of treatment protagonists received. Coupled with the Coiling Dragon Soul Phase Plugin, if he entered Zhu Tian's world, whether he pursued business or politics, everything would be smooth sailing.