Chapter 9, the second type of extraordinary ability of Tianhen

"Saint, how is my son doing?" Old Ma asked anxiously.

A sharp pain simultaneously emanated from both the brain and the dantian, as if something were tearing at the brain, while the dantian turned icy cold. He tried to relax himself as much as possible, for Tianhen dared not dwell on these two energies. Whenever he thought of the white mist in his mind, it filled him with rage, and when he considered the black mist, a sense of slaughter surged within him

Tianhen was about to say something when he heard the girl on stage say, "Alright, we are going to start the class now. Everyone, please remain quiet, thank you." Her voice was as gentle as her gaze, warming everyone's heart like a gentle spring breeze. Suddenly, the surroundings became silent, and the originally ineffective loudspeaker transmitted her soft voice even further in the quiet environment.

The saint did not change at all due to Tianhen's praise. With a light sigh, she said: "I only wish to help those in need. However, do you know? From the moment you and I were born, it meant that we are opposites"

Tianhen gently embraced his mother's shoulders and said softly, "Mom, I'm sorry for the delay in coming back due to some matters at the academy. However, I have graduated and am an outstanding student." Tianhen knew that both his father and mother cherished the opportunity for him to study at Zhongting Comprehensive Academy, and his good grades always brought them joy

A surge of violent feelings instantly spread throughout his body, and Tianhen suddenly realized how deeply he craved bloodshed. All negative emotions erupted in an instant, eroding his heart. Coldness accompanied by a clear stream flowed into his being

Tianhen's weight is not light, and Old Ma's physical condition is average. Carrying his own son is indeed somewhat laborious for him. Most of the surrounding poor people recognize him, and through the influence of the saintess, they all understand that helping others is a virtue

A faint and pure fragrance wafted into Tianhen's nose; he had never encountered such a pristine scent before. Although his body and mind were in a state of comfort, for some reason, a sense of extreme aversion emanated from the dark energy in his dantian.

Tianhen was taken aback and furrowed his brows, saying: "Why do you say that? Why would I stand in opposition to you?"

Tianhen's gaze shifted as he attempted to summon a piece of clothing not far in front of him using his spatial abilities. However, to his horror, he discovered that he had failed. His spatial abilities seemed to have lost their effect as if they had never existed.

Mai Ruo's eyes regained some sparkle, "Silly boy, your father and I have grown old. We only wish to see you grow day by day. As for that cosmic energy, we have all practiced it, but we could never master it, so we simply gave up. Did you come back on a public shuttle? How many transfer stations are there from Zhongting City to our place?"

Old Ma Li paced anxiously in the room. Although the room was not large, with only two bedrooms of about ten square meters each, aside from the kitchen and bathroom, the entire apartment lacked even a hall. However, this was enough to satisfy Ma Li and his wife, Mai Ruo. After all, they had left the slums. Here, they could watch television and afford to buy some food that was not just nutritional supplements.

Mai Ruo's tears flowed uncontrollably as she took a few steps to stand in front of Tian Hen. Looking at her son's neat uniform, the heart that had been in suspense could finally be set at ease. "Ah Hen, you have finally returned. Do you know how worried we have been? Why did you come back so late? Do you want to give us a scare?"

The saint smiled gently and said: "You should have been born on May 31, in the year 315 of the Cosmic Calendar. As for me, I was born because of you, on May 31, in the year 316 of the Cosmic Calendar"

Sitting up from the bed, Tianhen looked at the slender silhouette of the Saintess and said: "Thank you"

Indeed, smiles immediately appeared on the faces of Mali and Mai Ruo. Mali said, "It's good that you are back, it's good that you are back. The journey must have been tough, so hurry and come inside."

"No wonder I have never seen him in class before," the Saintess said as she took a few steps forward, approaching Tianhen. She crouched down and reached out to press her hand against Tianhen's forehead. At that moment, Tianhen's eyes opened, meeting the Saintess's gentle gaze. Both of their bodies trembled simultaneously; what Tianhen saw was an endless depth, a soft and warm feeling, as if he were merging with the universe. The Saintess, on the other hand, saw Tianhen's eyes, one black and one white, two completely different colors appearing at the same time, intertwining to form an eerie image, the impact of which was unprecedented. Both of their bodies trembled simultaneously; what Tianhen saw was an endless depth, a soft and warm feeling, as if he were merging with the universe. The Saintess, on the other hand, saw Tianhen's eyes, one black and one white, two completely different colors appearing at the same time, intertwining to form an eerie image, the impact of which was unprecedented.

At the beginning, the cosmic energy was completely under the control of Tianhen. However, it did not take long for Tianhen's consciousness to fully merge with the space between heaven and earth. The cosmic energy within his body filled every corner, enveloping both the white clear stream and the black coldness. The cosmic energy was so gentle that it did not reject either of the two types of energy, but instead embraced them.

"Mother? How did you know there are public rickshaws?" he asked, voicing the confusion in his heart

Tian Hen smiled wryly and said, "I returned it, but Teacher Damon doesn't want it. I've already thought it through; once I earn more, I'll gather enough to repay what we owe the teacher together. With this 1,000 Universe Coins, it should be enough for both of you to live for a year."

The Saintess smiled gently and nodded, saying, "Do not delay any further, bring him with you to me; it is quieter there." Turning to the surrounding poor, she spoke with an apologetic tone, "I am sorry, but due to this gentleman's sudden illness, today's lesson will be suspended. Please forgive us." She was always so humble, and the gaze of the poor around her was devoid of any impurities. The poor expressed their support for the Saintess's actions through their actions, quietly parting to create a path to the Saintess's residence.

Tianhen looked at her gentle gaze, feeling a sense of calm in his heart, and smiled, saying: "It is your feeling of merging with the universe that has influenced me, allowing me to suppress the abnormalities within me. Therefore, I must thank you. My parents were right; you are the most beautiful. Your beauty is incomparable to that of any ordinary person. From your gaze, I can even see your pure heart, flawless and without a single blemish."

The saint's body trembled continuously, and through the sensations transmitted by her hands, she clearly recognized that her judgment was correct. In her always gentle gaze, complex emotions were revealed as she deeply stared at Tianhen, as if hesitating over something

Mairuo sighed and said: "The saintess arrived in Ningding City shortly after your last departure. Heaven has not abandoned us, the poor, which is why she came. She has taught us much knowledge that we did not know before, offering her guidance free of charge. The people in the slums have come to regard her as a deity from ancient legends."

Supernatural abilities are inherently present; however, apart from exceptional talents like Lan Lan, who possesses such abilities from birth, most require postnatal guidance to manifest. Tian Hen's spatial ability emerged under a state of urgency. He also possesses the potential for dark abilities. When faced with Liana again, the negative emotions within him finally brought forth this deeply hidden dark ability. While spatial abilities do not completely reject dark abilities, they are reluctant to share their host with another entity. Dark abilities, being more domineering, naturally led to a scene of mutual confrontation. However, the conflict between them was not particularly intense. Even so, without three months of intensive training, Tian Hen's body would have long been unable to withstand it.

The saintess awoke from her confusion, sighed softly, and said: "Uncle Mali, your son is indeed suffering from a sudden illness. Please bring him to me, and I will do my best to help him."

Mai Ruo nodded and said, "Of course, she seems to be about the same age as you, very beautiful. You must go with your father to meet the saintess tomorrow. You know a lot about the outside world, so perhaps you will have common topics to discuss with the saintess."

The teacher raised several questions in Tianhen's mind. Could it be that this "Saintess" shares the same thoughts as he does? Yet, she accomplished what he could not. Tianhen could imagine how difficult it was for the impoverished, as teaching was as challenging as writing on a blank sheet of paper.

Tianhen was stunned; in just one year, the slum had changed so much. A desire arose within him; he was very eager to meet this saintess and to see what made her possess such strong magical power that could transform the lives of the impoverished. She brought not only hope for survival to the poor but also aspirations for the future, and even faith!

The cosmic energy, as if grasping a lifeline, allowed Tianhen to concentrate his spirit on the omnipresent cosmic energy within his body. The two negative emotions immediately weakened significantly; although the discomfort still existed, it was no longer as intense.

"Uncle Mali, what happened to him? Did he fall ill suddenly?" The arrival of the saintess caused those around her to instinctively step back, creating a space.

Mali hesitantly looked at the Saintess, "Saintess, is this really possible?"

Mali took Tianhen out of the residential building, first going to the card-swiping area where, after identity verification, she transferred 800 coins to Mai Ruo. It was only at Mali's repeated request that Tianhen left behind 200 coins.

The saintess took a few steps forward, approaching Tianhen. Her height only reached Tianhen's nose; although she was considered relatively tall among girls, standing in front of Tianhen, she appeared so slender and petite.

"Father, is that the saintess you mentioned on the stage?" Tianhen asked in a lowered voice

Tianhen looked at his mother and asked, "Mom, is this saintess very young?"

Mai Ruo Yiling said: "Is there still a reward? One thousand is quite a lot! Why haven't you returned it to your benefactor"

Tianhen is indeed able to move now. On the way to the residence of the Saintess, the cosmic energy has finally quelled the fluctuations of the two extraordinary abilities, darkness and space. When he lay down on the Saintess's bed, he had already regained all his senses

Old Ma Li is fifty-seven years old this year, and Mai Ruo is also fifty-five. The signs of aging, which are rarely seen in the normal society of the Galactic Alliance, have already appeared on them.

A soft sound startled Tianhen from the marvelous sensation of the fusion of heaven and earth. "Ability Level: 3, Cosmic Energy: Stage 2, Level 3." Blinking in surprise, Tianhen realized that the sky outside had brightened; it was a new day. In just one night, merely one night, his cosmic energy had reached a new realm. The black and white energies he sensed in a hazy state truly existed; with focused concentration, he could discern their rebellious nature. Although these two energies were fused with the cosmic energy, they clearly did not wish to coexist in this manner, causing disturbances in both the brain and the dantian, while the cosmic energy could only barely suppress them through fusion.

Feeling the care of his mother, Tianhen's eyes grew warm, and he nodded.

Under the stimulation of the hot water, Tianhen's body felt much more comfortable, and the two different energies within him gradually calmed down under the harmonization of the cosmic energy. He let out a sigh of relief; although he knew that the matter was not yet resolved, for the time being, he could only choose not to think about it.

Mai Ruo's face revealed a rare hint of joy, "She has agreed, the Saintess has promised to help us find our son. She said she could find a means of communication to contact Zhong Ting City. Perhaps, I mean perhaps, we will receive news of our son tomorrow"

Listening to the inexplicable words, Tianhen felt an increasing sense of confusion in his heart, "Why say this? What is there for you to decide?"

Suddenly, a thought struck Tianhen, and he felt as if his body had plunged into an ice cellar. He was well aware, and had also confirmed with Liao En, that the white mist now present, which was originally the clear stream, was the energy of spatial abilities. However, what was the black mist that countered it? Could it be, could it be that it was the energy of dark abilities?

The gentle cosmic energy flowed normally within the body, while Tianhen focused his mind entirely on his brain, carefully searching. Perhaps he had heard his call, as the cool airflow appeared, instantly clearing his mind, as if every nerve was being nourished by this refreshing current. Sighing in relief, Tianhen cautiously guided this cool airflow to move along with the cosmic energy, but then, a strange scene unfolded.

Old Ma Li cast a reverent gaze upon the young girl, "Indeed! It is she. What do you think? Is she not beautiful?"

Mali walked over anxiously and asked his wife, "How is it?"

"Ahen, get up and eat. Then I will take you to meet the Saintess," came the voice of Old Ma.

Seeing the look of disappointment in his mother's eyes, Tianhen hurriedly said: "Mom, don't worry. Even if I have to leave, I will spend more time with you for a few more days. Why don't you and Dad practice your cosmic energy more? Your gray hair has increased again."

The power of the white energy is somewhat stronger than that of the black energy, which was originally about to be devoured by the white energy. However, the black energy is very domineering, seemingly on the verge of completely exploding at the moment the white energy attempts to consume it. Yet, the intervention of the cosmic energy alleviated the clash between the two types of energy, endowing them both with an additional attribute: the attribute of cosmic energy

No, I think you are mistaken. I was indeed born in the year 315, but the date is June 3, not May. " Tianhen looked at the Saintess, and he suddenly felt as if everything about him had been seen through by her.

Father, are you saying that this holy teacher taught you many things? But why would she do that?

At this moment, Tianhen could hardly speak, his face ashen, his body convulsing uncontrollably. He desperately tried to concentrate and connect with his cosmic energy, but to his horror, he realized that apart from the intense pain, he could feel nothing else. As various energies within him fluctuated violently, the biological computer also became disordered, with the ability level fluctuating continuously, oscillating between one and five.

The intense pain surged like a tide, piercing every nerve within the body. Tianhen let out a pained groan once more, and his body fell uncontrollably to the ground

Mali and the others had only blind trust in the Saintess, responding with a quick agreement and hurriedly retreating outside. The Saintess gently closed the door, turning her back to the figure on the bed, and said calmly: "I know you can move now, shall we talk?"

The saint said to Mari and the others: "Please wait outside; I need quiet while I save him"

The thought of this possibility made Tianhen's heart tremble. Although he remained calm, he could no longer maintain his composure in the face of his own conjecture. Liao En had said that when a person possesses two types of supernatural abilities, only two scenarios can occur. The first is that the two abilities coexist without repulsion; although their power is somewhat stronger than that of a supernatural being of the same level, it is very difficult to cultivate beyond level 10. The second scenario is even more terrifying: when the two abilities repel each other, the outcome is only one—death by explosion of the body. Liao En had said that when a person possesses two types of supernatural abilities, only two scenarios can occur. The first is that the two abilities coexist without repulsion; although their power is somewhat stronger than that of a supernatural being of the same level, it is very difficult to cultivate beyond level 10. The second scenario is even more terrifying: when the two abilities repel each other, the outcome is only one—death by explosion of the body. His spatial ability and dark ability were already repelling each other; was he really going to die?

Mai shot a reproachful glance at her husband, "Our son has just returned; why don't you let him rest for a while? What is the point of saying so much? Speaking of which, our Ahen also came from the slums. Who knows, the saintess might take a liking to Ahen, after all, our Ahen is so outstanding"

The spasms in Tianhen's body suddenly weakened when the Saintess placed her hand on his forehead, for at that moment, as he locked eyes with her, the cosmic energy within him was unexpectedly stirred by the Saintess's gentle gaze, finally reestablishing a connection with his spirit. With his spirit controlling the cosmic energy, he exerted all his strength to suppress the forces of darkness and space, and the sensation of pain naturally diminished significantly.

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Tianhen, and he realized that if this continued, he would inevitably face destruction. His spirit broke free from the conflict of the two currents and entered the cosmic energy. Under the gentle influence of the cosmic energy, his mind was no longer affected by the two currents. His will and heart became one, allowing him to experience the comfort of merging with the universe. The flow of cosmic energy began to accelerate.

The saint slowly turned around, and the light in her eyes remained so gentle. "What do you thank me for? I have not done anything for you."

Tianhen was just about to listen carefully to what the young girl would say when both his brain and dantian simultaneously sent out danger signals. The pain was several times more intense than in the morning, stabbing at his nerves. Tianhen's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but let out a pained groan. In the quiet environment, his voice was so distinct that it attracted some angry glances from the impoverished people around him. Among those gazes, there was also a gentle and somewhat concerned look.

Mai Ruodao: "Ahen, you don't have to transfer everything to me; keep some for yourself. You will need money when you go to the big city to look for a job in the future. Don't make things hard for yourself; it's not easy to be alone out there."

"Mali, I am back," came Mai Ruo's voice with the sound of the door opening

I did not expect that we would meet so soon, you truly make it very difficult for me to decide

Tianhen felt that his body was already soaked with sweat, not due to pain, but more because of fear. The colors of life had just begun to appear, and he absolutely did not wish for it to end like this. Struggling to get up, he said: "Dad, I will go take a shower first, then have a meal"

The feeling of anxiety had been growing in the hearts of the Mali and Mai Ruo couple for three months. Under normal circumstances, their only son should have returned by now. However, three months have passed without a single word. The communication in Ningding City is extremely underdeveloped, almost isolated from the outside world. The money given to them by their benefactor is only enough for basic living expenses. They wish to go to Zhongting City to search for their son, but they cannot afford the expensive travel costs. They can only wait, anxiously waiting. The money given to them by their benefactor is only enough for basic living expenses. They wish to go to Zhongting City to search for their son, but they cannot afford the expensive travel costs. They can only wait, anxiously waiting.

Mai Ruo took out a juice that she had been reluctant to drink from a small refrigerator and handed it to her son, saying, "Now that you are back, you won't leave again, right? I really can't get used to the days without you by my side"

Mai, somewhat pleased, said: "Of course I know, and your father knows as well. Not only that, we are no longer the ignorant poor we once were; we have come to understand much about the outside world."

Initially, Tianhen had contemplated the intentions of this girl, but upon truly seeing her, he dismissed that thought; it was the gentle light in the girl's eyes that altered his perspective

In fact, Tianhen is unaware of how fortunate he truly is. Dark-type abilities are an absolute anomaly in the entire realm of abilities. They are sworn enemies of light-type abilities; if these two types coexist within a single body, there is no other possibility but for a violent explosion to occur immediately. At the same time, dark-type abilities are also repelled by the four elemental abilities of water, fire, earth, and wind. The four abilities representing the forces of nature will not compromise with dark-type abilities. Furthermore, dark-type abilities are repelled by the four elemental abilities of water, fire, earth, and wind. The four abilities representing the forces of nature will not compromise with dark-type abilities. In contrast, spatial abilities are the most neutral among all seven primary types of abilities; while they do not easily accept other abilities, they also do not exhibit strong repulsion.

Not only was Old Mari taken aback, but even the surrounding impoverished people were stunned. In their hearts, this saintess, who brought them hope for life, was so pure and inviolable. The saintess resided in the slums, and her dwelling was revered by the poor like a holy temple. No impoverished person dared to approach it lightly, fearing to disturb or desecrate the saintess. They never expected that the saintess would allow Old Mari to bring Tianhen to her residence. Although most felt discontent, their reverence for the saintess became even more devout. Tianhen's judgment was indeed correct; here, the saintess brought faith. For those whose souls were empty, the power of faith was boundless.

The clear stream seemed to strongly reject the coldness, and two different currents began to attack each other. Surprisingly, Tianhen did not feel any discomfort from their clash; only his emotions were greatly affected, fluctuating between normalcy and a surge of hostility. Gradually, the two currents underwent a change in color: the clear stream turned white, while the coldness transformed into black. The contrasting lights of black and white continuously opposed each other. Gradually, the two currents underwent a change in color: the clear stream turned white, while the coldness transformed into black. The contrasting lights of black and white continuously opposed each other.

Tianhen seemed to understand something and smiled, saying: "It must have been Teacher Damon who told you all this."

Mali, anxious for her son, hurriedly reached out to grasp his hand and exclaimed, "Ah Hen, what is wrong with you?" However, an unusual force emanating from Tian Hen's hand unexpectedly pushed her aside, causing her to stumble.

The slum appeared unchanged on the surface compared to before, but when Tianhen saw the impoverished people, he indeed discovered something different. The former impoverished individuals had vacant, lifeless expressions, with only a few children able to find some amusement for themselves. However, now it was completely different; each person seemed to be full of spirit, their gazes radiating joy and anticipation, as if they were looking forward to something

The black energy and white energy are like a pair of adversaries, although it seems they do not harbor deep-seated hatred. The cosmic energy serves as a mediator to reconcile them. The black energy is separated to one side, and after merging with the cosmic energy, it descends into the dantian of Tianhen, while the white energy, after merging with the cosmic energy, ascends into his mind. The conflict between the two types of energy finally comes to a conclusion

At night, Tianhen was quietly cultivating the cosmic energy in his room. Now that he had returned, he wanted to quickly locate the two streams of cold and cool energy. Although he had gained a certain understanding of his abilities, it was still not profound. The power he had worked so hard to obtain was not something he wanted to lose easily

After having a breakfast that was not lavish but quite exquisite, Tianhen said to his mother: "Mom, please give me your identity card. I was awarded 1,000 Universe Coins by the academy for being an outstanding student upon my graduation. You can keep it for your use."

His consciousness began to blur. Although Tianhen tried his best to endure and not cry out loud, fearing that Mali would worry, how could he withstand the unbearable pain when it arrived?

Saintess? This is the second time Tianhen has heard this title. Where does this Saintess come from?

Observing his mother trying to arrange a marriage for him, Tianhen couldn't help but smile wryly to himself, yet his curiosity about that "Saintess" grew even stronger.

Excitement also appeared on Mali's face, "Really? This is wonderful. The saint is a gift from heaven to us, the poor. Tomorrow I will go to thank her"

Mali smiled and said, "Not just for a year; there are hardly any places to spend money here. We only need to pay some fees related to the house, and 1,000 coins will be enough for several years. It seems my son will become more and more successful."

Mali said: "No, the benefactor did not say these things. It is the saintess who has taught us this. Tomorrow, you will accompany me to meet her and properly express our gratitude to her. Originally, I was going to have your mother seek her assistance today." Due to Damon’s help to the Tianhen family, Mali and Mai Ruo have consistently referred to him as their benefactor.

With the assistance of three young impoverished individuals, Tianhen was carried to the dwelling of the Saintess. The Saintess actually resided in the center of the slum, and her living conditions were no different from those of others, except for a simple bed; she did not even have a table. At that moment, however, Tianhen had taken up the only bed.

"Who is the saint?" The voices that Mari and Mairo had longed for echoed in their ears. The two elders were simultaneously shaken, their gazes turning towards the doorway. Tianhen closed the door and, looking at his aging parents, his eyes could not help but become moist. "Dad, Mom, I am back"

Tianhen was taken aback; hearing the terms "public transport" and "transfer station" from his mother surprised him greatly. How could his mother know about things that did not belong to Ningding City? Had he mentioned them before? Yet, each time he returned, the duration was always brief. Although they had discussed some external matters, his parents had never shown much interest in those topics.

The Saintess raised Tianhen's right hand, presenting his palm before herself. Tianhen's heart trembled, for the Saintess's delicate, boneless little hand brought a warm sensation, as if it were a touch upon his very soul

At this moment, Mali was already in a state of panic, sweating profusely. Upon seeing the Saintess, he immediately felt as if he had found a savior. "All-powerful Saintess! Please save my son. He just returned yesterday, and he was fine in the morning. I have no idea what has happened to him."

The saint on the stage revealed a hint of compassion in her eyes, and she leaped down from the high platform, her body gliding down like a bird in flight. If Tianhen were to witness her movements now, he would undoubtedly recognize this as the most standard form of flying technique

Mali expressed some dissatisfaction, saying: "There is no reason; the Saintess is here only to help us. She does not seek revenge, and we, the poor, have nothing that would warrant her scheming. Her teachings are simple and easy to understand; perhaps they seem basic in your eyes, but we find them very engaging. The Saintess has taught us many things; she has told us that the poor are not useless, and like ordinary people, we can have our own world. She has brought new things to us one by one, and we must thank her and praise all that she has done. Do you remember the slums of the past? Back then, everyone lived without vitality, and many even awaited the arrival of death. But since the Saintess came here, there have been no more madmen among the poor, no more suicides. Every day when the Saintess teaches us, it is the happiest time for us; with each day, we have something to look forward to, and our lives are no longer so dull.

In the distance, Tianhen saw a high platform, approximately twenty meters tall. Centered on the platform, a crowd of impoverished residents surrounded it, all gazing upward. Tianhen looked up and noticed a girl standing on the not-so-wide platform, fiddling with a rudimentary device that seemed to be some sort of amplifier. Upon seeing this girl, Tianhen couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed; she was not as beautiful as his mother had described. Compared to his former girlfriend, Liana, or the willful and capricious Xue Mei, she paled in comparison. The girl had fair skin and an average build, appearing somewhat frail. Her light blue hair swayed gently with her movements, and although her appearance was quite ordinary, she maintained a faint smile on her face. The softness in her gaze was palpable even from such a distance, and Tianhen could still feel it.

Mali's restlessness had long since dissipated. He laughed and said, "Wife, you keep saying silly things. Ah Hen has finally graduated, so naturally he should go to the big city to work. We can also follow him and enjoy a better life, completely escaping from the slums"