Chapter 692
But Lv.4 was still significantly stronger than Lv.2; at the very least, Xia'er would have a sharper perception of others.
Xia'er focused on the upgrade interface and directly selected to upgrade her [Keen Sense].
Silver light flickered twice on the system interface, and her [Keen Sense], originally at Lv.2, was upgraded to Lv.4.
"Destined Points: 451"
Xia'er’s destined points decreased by 300, leaving her with just enough to reach Lv.5 with a little more effort.
The moment the skill upgrade was complete, Xia'er immediately felt a change in her body.
Her senses became extraordinarily sensitive, as if every inch of her skin was brushed by fine, soft fur.
It was the sensation of tiny dust particles settling on her...
Beyond that, she could acutely feel every inch of her skin against her clothing; every movement created a friction that sent electric shivers coursing through her body, making her tremble.
Just a slight shift in her position, trying to stand up, left her frozen in place, as the sensation overwhelmed her. The snug clothing that once felt comfortable now felt oddly constricting...
It was as if the version of herself before upgrading [Keen Sense] had been encased in heavy armor, while the upgraded her felt as if she had shed that armor, truly experiencing the real sensations of her surroundings.
Xia'er lowered her head slightly, holding her breath. She could even distinctly feel the breath escaping her nose brushing against her thigh, and that gentle flow made her body tremble uncontrollably.
She had to tilt her head back, avoiding letting her nose point toward her body.
After a while, Xia'er gradually adapted to this extreme sensitivity and could finally make some movements.
At that moment, she felt a twinge of regret for upgrading [Keen Sense] to Lv.4 first. If she had gone straight to Lv.5, she might have been able to activate or deactivate it at will, or only experience one type of sensation.
After spending a few more minutes adjusting, Xia'er let out a long breath and began to sense the other changes brought by the upgrade of [Keen Sense].
Aside from the heightened tactile sensations, the most noticeable change was the clarity of the voices in her mind.
Previously faint murmurs now rang out with startling clarity, and the calls from others to her, through the [All-Knowing], became more distinct and precise.
It seemed that [Keen Sense] not only enhanced Xia'er’s sensory perception but, like [Agility], provided her with a comprehensive boost, even including her control over her abilities.
Now, Xia'er could hear the steady breathing of the sleeping Aivina on the same floor, the scuttling of insects beneath the wooden floor, and even a faint whisper from the guest room.
"Lady Xia'er... Lady Xia'er..."
A weak voice from the guest room caught Xia'er’s attention. She blinked in confusion, then smiled and shook her head, choosing not to focus on it any longer.
Was she dreaming? Tara... even in her dreams, she was praying, endlessly.
No wonder she could hear Tara’s voice through the [All-Knowing] at any time and place; it turned out even sleep talk could point to her.
Fortunately, in every sense, she was now the true Mother Goddess of the Church of the Savior...
Otherwise, if one day Tara discovered she was not a goddess, she would likely collapse, her loyalty turning into resentment in an instant.
Xia'er decided to ignore the sounds around her and reopened the system's simulation interface, examining the current situation displayed there.
The past simulation was from 99 days ago, while the upcoming simulation was set for three days later... It was quite standard, without any unusually large time gaps.
The simulation three days from now wouldn’t be of much help to Xia'er, but it could be used for some planning and to gain a few destined points.
Now, with her new abilities, Xia'er was no longer afraid of any attacks she might encounter in reality.
The [Precognitive Vision] allowed her to foresee events happening within the next 1.5 seconds. Even if an unavoidable attack occurred after that time, Xia'er could use her Lv.4 "Time Traveler" ability to rewind time, ensuring the attack would miss.
Xia'er could now be considered a genuine Lv.4 extraordinary being.
[Agility Lv.5] granted her unparalleled control over her body, along with strength and explosiveness to match that agility.
In terms of physical prowess, Xia'er could already overpower Lv.2 physical enhancement extraordinary beings, something many other non-physical enhancement extraordinary beings could not achieve.
Aivina was a prime example; even after reaching Lv.3, her physical abilities were still only marginally better than an ordinary person’s. Only after breaking through to the extraordinary and ascending would her body undergo a significant transformation.
[Sharpness Lv.4] also provided Xia'er with tracking evasion and perception abilities that most extraordinary beings lacked.
Combined with her other abilities and her inherent pathways, Xia'er felt that, at least for now, there was no Lv.4 extraordinary being capable of overpowering her.
This meant that Xia'er could conduct investigations and explorations in reality without relying solely on simulations, without worrying about her safety.
Of course, any actions involving ethical dilemmas still needed to be resolved through simulations.
If only there were a way to let that Lv.4, or their minions, know her name...
As soon as they thought of her or wrote something that pointed to her, she could bridge the distance and lock onto their location...
But this method had its drawbacks.
If she became too "famous," too many people would associate her name with her, just like in the simulations, where her mind was flooded with sparks, making it impossible to check each one individually; that would be too time-consuming and exhausting.
She needed to be well-known... but not too many people should know her name...
If she could confine her reputation to the upper echelons of Ansu, where only Lv.4 extraordinary beings circulated her name, that might be feasible...
Xia'er pondered her options.
Soon, a plan began to take shape in her mind...
Lv.4 "Nightmare"... Imogen.
That Lv.4 extraordinary being from the Joyous Society, the student of Long Ying, the plague creator of North Ansu, the woman who had previously caused mass confusion in Ansu.
Previously, Xia'er had already sent someone to investigate Imogen's whereabouts, and in each subsequent simulation, she had noted in her journal where Imogen was hiding in Ansu.
Now, finding Imogen wouldn’t be difficult for Xia'er.
Once she located Imogen, Xia'er had her ways to make Imogen work for her...
This time, she didn’t plan to stop Imogen from altering the entire city's perception; instead, she intended to assist her, allowing everyone in the city to fall under her drug and cognitive modification.
She would turn all those below Lv.3, including Lv.3 individuals, into fervent worshippers of Xia'er, gaining more attention in Ansu than even a queen, becoming a "star."
In such an atmosphere, the hidden Lv.4 would naturally learn Xia'er’s name and realize it was the Lv.4 "Nightmare" from the Joyous Society playing tricks.
When Xia'er’s name became known throughout the city...
She would simply have Imogen cancel the cognitive modifications for everyone, erasing all perceptions of Xia'er from those Lv.3 and below...
When the tide recedes, one would see who was "swimming naked."
Those Lv.4 extraordinary beings who still remembered Xia'er’s name would naturally surface, exposing themselves to her.
They would quickly realize they had fallen into a trap... but by then, it would be too late.
Time Stop was prepared for this moment.
Even if they knew they were ensnared, they wouldn’t be able to escape.
Once captured, she would have Imogen, Eleanor, and Aivina conduct a joint interrogation. Under the mental strain of multiple tortures, all their memories would be laid bare.
And when she delved deep into their organization, that minion would naturally emerge to stop her.
This would be a conspiracy known throughout the city.
According to her notes in the simulation, she would find Imogen on the 20th... which is the day after tomorrow.
Unfortunately, the upcoming simulation was set for the 21st, meaning she could only find Imogen on the 20th at a fixed location, leaving her just one day, not enough time to alter the entire city's perception.
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