Light Fortress Chapter 2029 - 66: Returnee_2

But now.

The "Rust Bone," who has obtained the unlimited comprehension of the Hunting Spark, has clearly advanced further. His Destruction Origin has condensed into a ball of light, attached to the suspended bronze sword.

Initially, this Destruction Origin was only about three feet in size.

Now... it has expanded several times!

During these three years of seclusion, Rust Bone’s strength has improved again, but unfortunately... the "Destruction Origin" he comprehended is not enough to serve as the lever to wield the most formidable fire spark of the Starship Era.

Three years.

Rust Bone’s comprehension of the fire spark was very unsatisfactory.

The Hunting Spark does not reject Rust Bone, but it does not indicate recognition either.

This long comprehension, akin to a war without smoke, was a confrontation and gamble between man and fire spark. Rust Bone harvested a large amount of understanding from the Destruction Origin during this war. From this, Rust Bone won.

Yet Rust Bone still cannot wield the fire spark...

From this viewpoint, he actually lost quite badly.

If he could "wield" the fire spark and become the successor of the Hunting Spark, comprehending the complete Destruction Origin would be only a matter of time, merely the question of how long.

But the fire spark’s rejection of Rust Bone indicates... his journey very likely ends here.

No fate with the Hunting Spark.

Rust Bone will never be able to refine other sparks in his lifetime because he received the "Original Gift" from the Hunting Spark, and throughout his life, he will at most become the "Crown Bearer" under the new Hunter God.

"Failed..."

"Still failed..."

Rust Bone awakened from his seclusion.

His gaze was somewhat complex, his expression slightly bleak as he separated from the dream of fire spark comprehension, not yet fully recovering. He simply stared at the floating flame in front with silent contemplation.

He didn’t even realize Gu Shen had already arrived behind him.

"Rust Bone... the possibility of refining the ’Hunting Spark’ is almost zero now."

Witnessing this scene, Gu Shen sighed lightly in his heart.

He sincerely felt regret for this North Continent general.

With a mortal body, he won the Battle of Red, then independently comprehended the origin...

Rust Bone’s life is already legendary.

Yet the Hunting Spark rejected him because its previous master was even more legendary than Rust Bone!

Although Gu Shen never saw the image left by the Hunter God back then.

Just from Alf and Turing’s descriptions, the Hunter God alone overshadowed an entire Starship Era. This man who perished under a super giant Source Material Storm could become the emblem of an entire era!

Sparks possess "consciousness".

To gain the recognition of a spark, one’s own strength must be sufficiently powerful, or...

Potentials and talents one in a hundred million.

After Gu Changzhi’s demise, the Battle Fire recognized Bai Shu.

After Di Jiu’s death, the Wine Spark recognized Gu Xiaoman.

This is the best example.

Today, the Hunting Spark does not recognize Rust Bone, which indirectly confirms the words Turing said earlier.

Rust Bone General is not the best refiner for this spark!

"Gu Shen, you came?"

Finally, a few minutes later, Rust Bone General returned to his senses and noticed Gu Shen behind him.

He quickly stood up, his expression subtly apologetic.

Rust Bone’s voice was hoarse: "Sorry, this refining attempt... still ended in failure."

"You don’t need to apologize to me."

Gu Shen gently comforted: "The failure of refining, you are the person who feels the worst... The refining difficulty of this spark is extremely high, not something that can be conquered in a short time. I see your ’Destruction Origin’ power has grown several times, trying a few more times might have a chance."

"No... I don’t plan to try again."

Rust Bone chuckled bitterly.

How could he not know that Gu Shen’s words were meant to comfort him?

Actually, from the very beginning, he was faced with inner conflict.

In front of him was the legendary "Hunting Spark." Should he refine it and become the Divine Throne sought by countless people, having already mastered the origin and reached the peak of mortality, Rust Bone naturally wouldn’t be content to halt before this chasm.

But he also knew.

Once this decision is made, there’s no turning back.

After touching the "Hunting Spark," he will never be recognized by other sparks in his life.

Either become the "Hunter God"!

Or spend a lifetime hopeless for a "Divine Throne"!

After a night of struggle, Rust Bone decided to go all out and try just once... but time dealt him a painful blow.

Now he knows very well, the "Destruction Origin power" from the fire spark is the biggest gain of this comprehension.

"No more comprehension..."

Gu Shen paused for a second, "Your meaning is?"

"I don’t deserve this spark."

Rust Bone spoke frankly, smiled gracefully and freely: "These years you should also be comprehending ’Destruction Origin,’ the power contained in this origin is really vast. Even a bit of its essence is enough to benefit a lifetime. Given me ten thousand years, I cannot complete the entire comprehension of ’Destruction Origin.’ I have reached my limit now. Trying more times won’t help."

Gu Shen was slightly moved.

"If I were thirty years younger, I would tell you, even if I tried ten thousand more times, I would seize this spark!"

Rust Bone shook his head and murmured: "But the current me wouldn’t do so... Some things in this world are impossible for me to complete. Unfortunately, refining the ’Hunting Spark’ is one such thing I will never finish."

"Perhaps such a spark... should be left to someone like Bai Xiu."

Suddenly, Rust Bone spoke, reading the best candidate Turing was always thinking of: "For some reason, whenever I comprehend the ’Hunting Spark,’ I think of Little Xiuzi. If he were here, would he be able to refine this spark?"

"..."

Gu Shen didn’t know what to say, and could only remain silent.

He also wished Little Xiuzi were here.

"It won’t be long before we can return home."

Gu Shen took a deep breath, saying: "The starship has left the ’Silent Annihilation Zone,’ entering a turbulent region. If within this area we find ’Extraordinary Life,’ it would mean our ancestors truly traveled in a massive circle. In this way, after some time, we can return to the Southern Continent."

Rust Bone knew Gu Shen had divided a stream of consciousness, specifically piloting this starship.

The reason for doing so.

Was not only to change the course at any time to avoid danger.

But also to validate the theory of "the world emerging from the square and circle"!

"I hope so."

"Return home... return home..."

"I used to think, having been exiled, I would never hope to see my homeland again."

Rust Bone sighed softly and laughed: "But it now seems we have a good chance of going back."

Speaking of which, Rust Bone slowly turned his head, looking toward the other three people in the void.

He opened his mouth warmly: "How is the comprehension going over there?"

Gu Shen had opened the comprehension rights of three sparks.

Over there... Gu Shen’s fellow brother, sister, and teacher all chose to comprehend the spark left by the Valley Goddess.

Zhong Wei was too weak to comprehend the Valley Goddess’ spark, but he never thought he could achieve it immediately, grasping this great opportunity to become a Divine Throne. Through frequent contact with the Grain Goddess Spark, Zhong Wei comprehended his own "Circle of Life" domain and completed unity, thus successfully advancing to Titled.

On the other hand, Zhou Jiren relied on the "legacy" of that spark, comprehended his own origin power, completing the key step from zero to one!

However.

Among these three, the person who obtained the greatest opportunity due to "contact with the spark" has to be the eldest sister.

[Celestial Eye] Luo Er has completely mastered the "Four Seasons Rotation" left by the Valley Goddess and has honed her Four Seasons Wilderness to great success. Mr. Gu Changzhi only left a Spring Breathing manual back then, and Luo Er is the only genius capable of independently mimicking it!

Now, through the Valley Spark’s "guidance," she connected all the inspirations accumulated in her mind over the years of cultivation, inspired and suddenly developed, directly resonating with the spark!

"[Celestial Eye]’s talent is indeed astonishing."

Looking at the flame that no longer resisted, already partly integrated into Luo Er’s palm, Rust Bone’s eyes bore envy and relief.

He sincerely said: "Maybe... she truly can become the new Valley’s Divine Throne."