Infinite Job Transfers Starting from Mechanic Chapter 1267 - 719: Transcendence Experiment

In Su Yu's perspective, the act of continuously 'ascending' held no real significance. Even if he were to reach another higher plane, it was conceivable that an even more elevated realm would exist beyond it, stretching onward eternally.

True liberation, he believed, could only be achieved by completely surpassing these layered Narrative Dimensions.

The Narrative Dimension Su Yu had previously inhabited was perpetually under the sway of the High-dimensional Destiny originating from the layer above. All manner of suffering, demise, and tragic events stemmed from this influence.

Now, having ascended to this higher Narrative Layer, Su Yu found himself still ensnared by the Power of Narrative, compelled to become entangled within a preordained storyline.

Moreover, Su Yu observed these human combatants being fashioned into a narrative by the unseen entity orchestrating events from the shadows, forever locked in an unending conflict against alien aggressors. This grim reality filled Su Yu with a profound sense of pity and helplessness.

Yet, it was plausible that the shadowy entity, responsible for dictating and weaving these tales, was itself subject to the narrative control of an even more superior dimension; true freedom seemed elusive for all.

This realization fueled Su Yu's intense desire to transcend the Narrative Dimension.

And he surmised that the entity behind the scenes harbored the same aspiration!

"Could it be that this place serves as an experimental ground? Are these humans and aliens, bound by the narrative, engaged in perpetual warfare solely to ascertain if an entity capable of transcending 'story' can emerge?"

A sudden spark of insight illuminated Su Yu's mind, and he finally grasped the deeper purpose behind the unfolding 'story' before him.

An experimental arena!

For aeons, countless trillions of humans, alongside alien species, had waged war within the confines of this narrative.

Perhaps, within this grand experiment, a prodigy might arise, one who would awaken a power to shatter the chains of the Power of Narrative, thereby becoming unbound by any force.

Reflecting on this, Su Yu recalled the myriad experiences from his time in the lower Narrative Layer.

At that juncture, his attempts to traverse between Narrative Layers were met with resistance from the upper layer. The entity governing that higher realm employed the tactic of narrative construction to hasten the logical disintegration of the lower layer, aiming for Su Yu's utter annihilation.

In retrospect, Su Yu had misinterpreted this as a deliberate act of obstruction by the higher Narrative Dimension's controller, fearing his ascent.

After all, once both entities occupied the same Narrative Layer, the overwhelming advantage previously held would cease to exist.

However, the current understanding suggested that the controlling entity might have been conducting an experiment even then.

It sought to determine if Su Yu, the most formidable being in the lower Narrative Layer, could overcome the imposed barriers, ascend to the higher plane, or perhaps even... achieve transcendence directly!

Upon arriving in the upper layer, Su Yu navigated through several subsequent narratives.

Within these interwoven tales, the orchestrating entity appeared to simultaneously attempt Su Yu's demise while refraining from deploying its full might.

Now, it seemed that this too was part of an ongoing experiment.

"My presence here is also a component of this grand experiment..."

Su Yu mused internally.

He differed fundamentally from all other beings in one crucial aspect: he possessed the unique trait of an 'Audience Reader.'

Within any Narrative Dimension, imposing any narrative upon Su Yu proved exceedingly difficult. He existed, in a manner of speaking, in a state of semi-transcendence, capable of resisting the influence of the Power of Narrative to a significant degree.

Consequently, after a series of trials, the entity pulling the strings identified Su Yu as a key subject. He was deliberately inserted into the current narrative to observe his reactions and capabilities.

Of course, there was another factor at play: despite viewing Su Yu as an experimental subject, the entity likely harbored a genuine fear of him.

The sheer power Su Yu had demonstrated previously in the lower Narrative Layer was undeniable. Although diminished in the upper layer, his potential to regain his former strength remained a distinct possibility.

Thus, the controlling entity maintained its elusive stance, revealing only glimpses of its presence.

With this understanding, Su Yu felt he had a clearer grasp of the prevailing situation.

He then shifted his focus away from these contemplations, directing his attention back to the immediate conflict on the battlefield.

With a sheer act of will, innumerable neural tendrils erupted from his form, lashing out across the battlefield.

These tendrils swiftly penetrated a vast number of the worm-like monsters, siphoning away all their Spiritual Energy.

This planet teemed with over a hundred million such creatures, and in mere moments, Su Yu had absorbed the essence of several million.

Witnessing this display, the human warriors fighting alongside him were galvanized with immense excitement, joining the fray with renewed fervor.

With Su Yu's intervention, the battle reached its swift conclusion, resulting in the annihilation of all the hundreds of millions of worm monsters.

Su Yu also absorbed the Spiritual Energy from millions upon millions of worm monsters, leading to another surge in his power. However, reaching Fifth-Order cultivation remained a distant goal. With the Subspace gone, Su Yu now had to meticulously accumulate Planet Level energy to advance, a monumental undertaking for his current strength. He estimated needing to conduct several hundred more such clearing operations, eradicating hundreds of alien species, to achieve this.

Fortunately, circumstances shifted favorably soon after. Upon completing the worm monster sweep, Su Yu and the three hundred thousand human warriors returned to their mothership. They immediately initiated another jump, setting course for the next Star System designated for clearing operations.

Just like that, after enduring five more sweeps, Su Yu rendezvoused with the Fourth-Order mothership Commander back on the mothership. The Commander, having reviewed Su Yu’s accomplishments across these numerous battles, could finally confirm his genuine desire to serve and his formidable combat prowess.

Consequently, this Commander informed Su Yu that with his exceptional abilities, he shouldn't be confined to such low-level battlefields. Instead, he was better suited for a higher-tier conflict. The Commander promptly contacted the Imperial core via the mothership and secured a transfer order for Su Yu, dispatching him to the central battlefield of the River System to engage in the true war against the Spirit Beast Clan.

Undeniably, Su Yu's presence would significantly reduce their casualties. Nevertheless, the Commander resolutely sent Su Yu off to a different theater of war. It became apparent that everyone involved was deeply influenced by the prevailing ethos; all actions were geared towards the war effort, and they treated death with remarkable indifference. Su Yu reducing local casualties meant little to them; their sole concern was the optimal deployment of a fighting force like Su Yu.

This turn of events aligned perfectly with Su Yu's own desires. He too found the engagements here far too rudimentary, insufficient for him to absorb the ample Spiritual Energy needed to restore his strength. Therefore, Su Yu promptly boarded a compact, independent spacecraft and embarked on his journey toward the heart of the River System.

The warriors who had fought alongside Su Yu through six clearing battles expressed their reluctance to see him go, offering him their most earnest blessings. Their heartfelt wishes were for Su Yu to 'die on the battlefield'.

"What kind of blessing is that? How inauspicious..."

After departing, Su Yu reflected on that peculiar 'blessing' and felt a tinge of unease about its ominous undertones. Yet, he understood that those warriors harbored no ill will; their sentiments were entirely sincere. For those soldiers, the very essence of their existence was battle. To perish on the battlefield was, in their view, the ultimate fulfillment—a fitting end.

However, Su Yu harbored no intention of meeting such an abrupt and meaningless demise. The small spacecraft Su Yu piloted boasted impressive performance, capable of speeds reaching tens of thousands of times the speed of light. It was projected that he would reach the Spirit Beast Clan battlefield in merely three to four months.

During this three-to-four-month journey, Su Yu continuously engaged in Super-quality Conversion while traveling, siphoning energy from surrounding planets to replenish his own reserves. While not as potent as direct Spiritual Energy absorption, it was certainly better than nothing.

Yet, midway through his flight, a sudden thought struck Su Yu...

"Wait, what was that Commander's name again?"