Lord of Mysterious Wizard-Chapter 1176 - 122: I Need Sally

Capítulo 1176: Chapter 122: I Need Sally

“The connection between the Infinite Secret Box and the creator of the first Fool’s Ship is likely closer than I imagined.”

“Perhaps both were created by the same ancient being?”

In a flicker of thought, Tang Qi didn’t hesitate much, holding the exquisite yet bizarre Secret Box in both hands, and stepped onto the equally strange withered yellow wooden ship.

When the silver-white Treasure Box, covered in reliefs and symbols, was bathed in the dim radiance of the ship lamp, Tang Qi immediately felt a special connection being established.

The Infinite Secret Box in his hands was recognizing him as its master.

Some hidden information appeared out of thin air in the depths of his mind, instantly perceived.

At this moment, without being excessive, every Secret Box owner would know the simple rule: place the “exchange item” in the box, wait, and receive the reward.

Following the information, Tang Qi looked at the center of the Secret Box.

Facing him was a side where the reliefs depicted numerous humans, beasts, and strange beings, heads held high, expressions insane, arms raised as if they were offering something to a nameless existence.

The box was slowly opening.

Misty light emerged, and soon a “Light Hole” formed on this side.

Judging by its size, this Light Hole seemed only able to accommodate an item the size of a human fist.

But the owner of the Secret Box knew that even if you brought an elephant, it could be stuffed inside.

Up to now, the changes were very normal, with the Secret Box recognizing its master and conveying basic rules.

“A Divine Artifact seemingly only possessing the most basic function, where any exchange item can be placed in, but what can be obtained is not something the owner of the box can know.”

“However, it clearly follows some vague rules. That Pandora used the rules she explored to successfully become one of the All Spirits after benefiting from nine exchanges.”

“So, what would the rule be?”

As soon as this question arose in Tang Qi’s mind, it quickly dissipated on its own.

For in the next moment, as the “light” emanating from within the Secret Box interwoven with the dim and wavering radiance of the Fool’s Ship Lamp, a peculiar change occurred.

In the area where both lights intertwined, a substance somewhat like black dust appeared suddenly.

They looked like fine magnetic powder, seemingly alive, drifting and meandering.

Tang Qi’s expression momentarily froze.

He subconsciously moved a thought, and the previously aimlessly drifting “magnetic powder” began to gather quickly, soon forming an impeccably clear question mark above the Light Hole.

The question mark rune lasted for three seconds, then disintegrated, swiftly condensing into another question mark.

The former was considered a “question,” formed by Tang Qi’s thoughts, while the latter was a reply.

“It does have a pattern; past users had to explore it, but I do not.”

“It saved me from that step, and I can engage in a sort of mechanical-intelligence-like communication with it.”

As Tang Qi realized something, after a brief moment of thought, he soon tried anew.

The black magnetic powder, like tiny flying insects, swiftly gathered at his command into a phrase written in the Federation Universal Text.

“I need a Divine Authority.”

This sentence lingered for three seconds above the Light Hole, then disintegrated.

The magnetic powder gathered once more, forming a longer sentence, also written in the Federation Universal Text.

“One Demigod Level Extraordinary Creature within the scope of that divinity.”

Faced with this seemingly mechanical response, Tang Qi’s interest immediately intensified.

Now it was clear that compared to the previous owners of the Secret Box, he enjoyed the most considerate and convenient service.

If Tang Qi wanted a specific kind of reward, he only needed to ask with the strange black magnetic powder, and it would directly inform Tang Qi of the appropriate exchange item.

Realizing this, Tang Qi did not immediately begin the exchange.

At present, he needed too many “things,” finding himself plunged into thought.

But it didn’t last long, and soon Tang Qi made a new request: “I need Sally.”

Similarly, this sentence remained for three seconds.

But the reply witnessed a change, as Tang Qi clearly felt the Infinite Secret Box in his hands begin to tremble, its interior resonating with a sound akin to the turning of gears, the roar of burning steam, and the dripping of certain liquids.

After several seconds, the incessant shaking Light Hole stabilized.

Magnetic powder gathered, an unexpected response was born.

“Outside the scope!”

This kind of answer appeared for the first time, and the information it contained made Tang Qi’s face grow a bit more solemn. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

From the previous exchange response, it seemed the Infinite Secret Box could effortlessly yield a “Divine Authority,” yet couldn’t reclaim Sally from the Destiny Bitch, the exchange scope was limited, not omnipotent.

Speculating from this result, it might also be unable to provide every Divine Authority?

A thought was born, and Tang Qi immediately took action.

He saw the already disintegrated black magnetic powder start gathering again, sparking a new exchange request:

“I need complete Authority of Destiny.”

“Outside the scope!”

“I need Authority of Destiny?”

“One Demigod Level Extraordinary Creature within the scope of that divinity.”

“I need complete Time Authority?”

“Outside the scope!”

“I need Time Authority?”

“An extraordinary creature of demigod level within the range of this divinity.”

…

After several tests, Tang Qi paused for the moment.

The range of exchanges with the Infinite Secret Box exceeded his expectations. When Tang Qi requested the complete Authority of Destiny, Time, Thunder, War, and Knowledge, the answer was consistently outside the range.

However, if the condition of “complete” was not set, the answers were clear that it could provide.

Even the power of Time, which all spirits yearn for, could be granted by the Secret Box.

Of course, to obtain the Time Authority, Tang Qi still needed to capture a “demigod-level biological creature” possessing Time Divine Power and place it as an exchange item into the Secret Box, then wait for the Secret Box to deliver a portion of the Time Authority.

This was a very worthwhile transaction, but he did not currently need this.

After a moment’s silent contemplation, Tang Qi again gazed into the Light Hole.

Black magnetic powder, like flying insects, gathered, and a new exchange request slowly formed.

“Do I need the first Fool’s Ship?”

Three seconds later, the now familiar motions and answer appeared, still outside of the range.

However, Tang Qi seemed to expect this and continued to make requests.

“Do I need information related to the creator of the first Fool’s Ship?”

The familiar motions and answer came once more.

Because of the Fool’s Ship, the Secret Box provided a considerate service, but its exchange range did not include the origins of the Fool’s Ship.

Tang Qi did not give up, and more exchange requests formed.

Up to now, these were actually Tang Qi’s tests, and he did not plan to immediately use the Secret Box to exchange something. He just wanted to know the vague boundaries of the Secret Box’s range, to maximize its potential.

The following requests were those Tang Qi was most curious about and the most pressing issues he faced.

“Do I need to know information related to the Origin God Race?”

“Approximately one ten-thousandth of Origin Black Mud.”

“How to prevent the Molten Furnace Master from falling?”

“Approximately one-tenth of Melter Authority.”

“How to prevent We are the Light Family from falling?”

“Outside of the range!”

“The fastest path to promotion to Dream Master?”

“One piece of Weak God Level Knowledge Authority.”

…

Four requests were made, and Tang Qi paused briefly. The Secret Box’s replies required him to digest them.

He initially thought some requests would end up as “outside of range,” but they did not. Conversely, some unexpected ones showed up.

A glow flickered in Tang Qi’s eyes as he stared at the Infinite Secret Box with increased intensity; the power of this box exceeded his expectations.

A strong feeling suddenly began to occupy his mind; he needed to find the most correct way to use the Infinite Secret Box. Its function could undoubtedly help him solve most of his current predicaments.

“The responses to the requests regarding Origin God Race and Dream Master were normal. The former’s exchange item is something I don’t have, while the latter is somewhat difficult but not an impossible task to obtain a piece of Weak God Level Knowledge Authority with some planning… The responses for Melter and the family were genuinely unexpected.”

“Is the salvation of the Melter actually possible? And it’s not complicated. It just requires convincing the Melter to give one-tenth of the Authority to the Secret Box, which would provide a thing that can save the Melter, whatever it may be.”

“As for We are the Light Family, it is destined to fall? The explanation of being outside might be due to destiny, or it could not be.”

The suddenly acquired bits of hidden knowledge caused Tang Qi to pause for quite some time.

His mind raced, receiving and digesting these pieces of information.

For the last question, Tang Qi actually inclined to believe “it wasn’t.”

He now vaguely understood the true essence of We are the Light Family, being distinct from all the other spirits above the boundless mystery.

They are not just divine; they are light, the light among all creation.

They will fall and be reborn, possibly as a cycle, with the plot of the Destiny Bitch being just a part of this cycle. It is not the crux, perhaps just another element that pushed the family’s fall. But even without it, We are the Light Family would fall, only to be reborn later.

Such high and ancient levels are involved, which is why the Secret Box’s answer remains outside of range.

Up to now, Tang Qi had made multiple exchange requests. Some responses disappointed him, while others brought surprises. He started to get a vague sense of the boundaries of the Secret Box’s power.

After a few seconds of serious thought, Tang Qi once again controlled the black magnetic powder to gather.

A new, longer exchange request emerged; his current top priority was still to save Sally from the hands of Destiny Bitch, and this time he tried an indirect approach.

“I need an item that can help me save Sally, prevent the Fate Goddess from detecting, or delay Her reaction momentarily?”

“Clack clack… hiss hiss… tick tock”

When these familiar noises occurred, and Tang Qi thought the answer would again be outside of range.

The disintegrating yet slowly re-congregating magnetic powder gave an unexpected response.

“An unknown destiny creation.”

Information emerged that surprised and puzzled Tang Qi.

The surprise was naturally because the Secret Box confirmed an item that could help him save Sally, while the puzzle lay in the Secret Box’s requirement for an “exchange item” that Tang Qi did not possess.

“Moreover, what does ‘unknown’ mean?”

“Something I do not have now but will acquire in the future?”

Tang Qi pondered this answer, making guesses in his mind.