Chapter 106: Introducing New Energy
"The Commander truly is the creator of the Divine Court. He's quite popular."
Lexington teased, gently stroking Lucian's hair.
At the edge of the Divine Court, Lucian lay with his head resting on Lexington's lap. He could already feel the gazes of the others.
Unlike the omniscient perspective he had in the outside world, he couldn't observe everything comprehensively within the Sea of Illusions; everyone looked like little sprites from a video game.
He could vaguely tell what they were doing, but the specific details and conversations remained unknown.
However, architectural structures like pavilions possessed an authority system, allowing them to be toggled between visible and invisible modes.
As for personal tracking, it couldn't be disabled within visible areas, but individuals would be hidden when entering invisible zones.
It wasn't that the Divine Court lacked privacy. Rather, the visible areas were generally considered public spaces.
If anyone insisted on trying something in a public space, Lucian felt he might need to draft a set of public decency laws.
Fortunately, the people from the Magi world were relatively normal. With the screening process in place, he didn't have to worry about attracting degenerates like those from SHIMONETA.
"That's to be expected, right? After all, I am the core of this world. It would be strange if I wasn't the center of attention."
Lucian added, "But it'll only be like this in the beginning. As ten years, ten thousand years, a hundred million years... countless eons pass by, they'll eventually get used to it."
"But aren't most of these people human?"
Belfast, the beautiful maid with silver hair, spoke up. "They are fundamentally different from us. Even if they don't have to worry about fatal dangers or lifespans within the Divine Court, the passage of time will inevitably cause mental strain."
Lexington, Belfast, Unicorn, Enterprise, Illustrious, Shinano, Laffey, Yuudachi.
In a short amount of time, Lucian had already created hundreds of Shipgirls based on his impressions of them.
They weren't exact copies; he merely utilized their names and personalities. At their core, these Shipgirls were composed of the concepts of "Machinery" and "Gods."
It wasn't a difficult task, as Lucian had only established their personalities and basic compositions. The completion and refinement of their armor, as well as their conceptual development, were entirely up to them to figure out.
In other words, these girls were all currently in their absolute base states. With enough resources, they could create anything they wanted.
Lucian didn't enforce a rule of absolute uniqueness, but he also refrained from mass-producing Shipgirls with identical personalities.
After all, these girls were different from their original archetypes; their essence surpassed that of standard Shipgirls. They merely adopted the conceptual framework of the Shipgirl race.
As time flowed on, even two identical individuals would eventually evolve down different paths.
"You don't need to worry about that. I will deduce a developmental path suitable for everyone."
Lucian reassured her. "Since survival and lifespans are no longer an issue, all we have to do is shift their mortal mindsets into those of immortals."
When short-lived species gained immortality, the core factor behind their mental erosion was usually the loss of those around them.
The environment of the Divine Court guaranteed that its residents wouldn't die easily, and it provided endless entertainment. Maintaining a healthy mindset wouldn't be too difficult.
Furthermore, mental fortitude encompassed one's disposition. As their life level evolved, their mindset would naturally and subconsciously adapt.
Levels 1 through 10 could be rapidly achieved via the Colosseum, but Lucian was already running simulations for the path beyond Level 10.
According to the cultivation system Lucian was designing, the path beyond Level 10 would inevitably involve concepts and Authorities. Relying solely on the Colosseum to farm Origin Energy would no longer cut it.
At best, Lucian could provide Seeds of Energy. He was currently deducing the specific mechanics of this new system, aiming to achieve a comprehensive ascension of the physical body, spirit, energy, and concepts.
However... even though the path beyond Level 10 was still in the simulation phase, the theoretical framework was already complete.
The absolute limit of the Falna system was Level 10. Even if Limit Off granted abilities far beyond one's current level, the "Ascension of Body and Mind" had fundamentally stagnated.
Reaching this stage meant hitting the absolute limit of humanity.
And yet, there was still a dimensional gap between a Level 10 and a true God—a difference as vast as the heavens and the earth.
Even when combined with Magic, Life Sage Arts, and the Vassal Weapon systems, crossing that dimensional barrier remained impossible.
Therefore, Lucian introduced a new tier above Level 10 and below the Gods.
The Demigod Realm—
The Falna system in the Danmachi world had only existed for a thousand years. The Empress was the sole Level 9 in history, and a Level 10 adventurer was completely unprecedented.
The Falna only allowed humans to approach the realm of the Gods; it couldn't shatter the final limit.
In fact, according to Lucian's theories, there was a dimensional gap even between Level 10 and a Demigod. The raw stat boosts from Falna were simply insufficient to trigger that qualitative change.
Levels 1 through 10 were primarily focused on accumulating physical strength and energy, as well as elevating one's life essence. Starting from the Demigod stage, the core focus would shift entirely to concepts and rules.
"That's wonderful, then."
Lexington spoke softly. "It would be such a pity if they finally joined the Divine Court, only to let their hearts succumb to weariness one day."
"I am the Lord of Illusions, after all. Letting people succumb to weariness would be a massive dereliction of my duties."
Lucian chuckled lightly. "But then again, the development of the Demigod Realm system was largely thanks to your births. You provided me with enough data."
Spiritual power and life force alone were no longer enough to satisfy the demands of this new system. To reach the Demigod Realm, the first step was to perfect the foundational framework.
However, life energy flowed through the body, occupying the internal meridian system.
Although there was no concept of a "Dantian" here—having been replaced by the "Spring of Life"—both life energy (Qigong) and Sage Arts were fundamentally derived from Eastern mystical theories.
According to the Dantian theories from his previous life, combined with the Falna and Life Sage Art systems: the Upper Dantian was the source of spiritual power, while the Middle Dantian was the source of life force.
Life force was all about continuous flow, leaving the Lower Dantian without much of a significant role at present.
If he truly intended to introduce a new energy, it had to be similar to Chakra from Naruto—capable of harmonizing with both life force and spiritual power.
"Data?"
Lexington tilted her head in confusion.
"According to my theories, you girls are natural-born Demigods."
Lucian explained, "The high-level integration of spiritual power, life force, the spark of fire energy, concepts, and willpower—these five elements equate to possessing Demigod potential."
"Next, I just need to use you all as prototypes to replicate that system."
Potential comparable to a God, yet not quite a complete God—that naturally defined a Demigod.
"I'm so glad we could be of help to you, Commander."
Belfast offered a warm smile.
"Your very existence is an affirmation of my abilities."
Lucian responded with a light chuckle.
Resting his head on Lexington's soft thighs, surrounded by the vibrant, chattering Shipgirls, Lucian basked in the lively atmosphere filled with smiles and conversation.
Speaking of which, since he already had the necessary data, he could begin replicating the system.
With a mere thought, Lucian utilized the calculation power of his Divine Avatar to begin the deductions.
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