Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 759: The Art of Fusion, Part 2 (Subscription Requested)
"Fusion? What are you talking about?" Pei Yan was puzzled by Lin Junzhao's words.
Lin Junzhao heard this and laughed, "The technique of fusion is a Secret Technique performed between the Children of Origin. Although you siblings were chosen out of necessity due to being hunted, fortunately, you met the conditions for selection as Children of Origin. Perhaps this is destiny intervening."
"Conditions for selection?" Pei Jin also expressed confusion, as Lin Junzhao had never mentioned this to her before.
Lin Junzhao's voice rang out again to explain, "Yes, conditions for selection. You'll find out on the day of the competition that most Children of Origin from each plane share blood relations, like you or Lin Daozi from the Daoist Plane, Xila from the Hell Plane, or have romantic bonds. I suspect the Magic Realm is like this. Whereas the Spirit Monster World is the most special, you must have heard before that the Spirit Monster World was formed by the entry of three planar spirit beasts from the Daoist, Magic, and Hell Planes into the Spirit Monster Plane. Just like the Daoist Plane and Magic Plane are in constant conflict, the spirit beasts of two forces elevated to the Spirit Monster Plane also fought bitterly for control of the Spirit Monster Realm. Eventually, it was only under the mediation of the Spirit Monster Realm's Origin that a consensus for ceasefire was reached, with the two Dragon Races alternately ruling the Dragon Realm becoming the Spirit Monster Realm's first."
"Isn't the problem solved?" Pei Yan asked, intrigued by the secret that other Children of Origin, like himself, primarily share blood relations.
"It's not that easy." Lin Junzhao finished with a bitter smile, "Because of this delicate relationship between both parties, the Spirit Monster Realm's Origin cannot choose people with blood relations as candidates. Selecting candidates solely from one race would favor that race, leading to dissatisfaction from hostile Beast Races and unsettling the newly stabilized situation. Moreover, choosing romantic couples to foster intimacy is impossible. Although the two clans have stopped fighting and reconciled, they have not reached the level of drinking and merry-making, let alone intermarriage, which remains a taboo between the races! In this predicament, the Spirit Monster Realm's Origin had to select the most noble Dragon Race candidates from the two Dragon Races. It attaches its energy form to them, enabling them to perform fusion when absolutely necessary."
Upon saying this, Lin Junzhao smiled wryly, "Actually, although I have spent much time with Lin Junzhao and developed complex emotions, the one who gives me the best feeling among all the planes is that old dog from the Spirit Monster Plane. Lin Junzhao appears carefree but is actually burdened by his shackles, while the old dog is truly laid-back or simply lazy, hahaha! If things hadn't escalated to an unmanageable state within his plane, he wouldn't intervene. Alas, he too puts in great effort over the challenge of selecting the Child of Origin. Have you seen that dog named Garbage in your Investigation Hall? It's a failed product from his attempt to learn from the Hell Plane's Demon God in cultivating his own blood relatives as candidates! Hahaha, every time I think of it and recall its helpless face, I can't help but laugh."
Infected by Lin Junzhao's laughter, Pei Yan and Pei Jin also laughed along, with Pei Jin echoing, "It seems like you really like him."
"Indeed, he is actually a very agreeable elder. Can you imagine a Master of Origin governing his subordinates mainly through heartfelt advice and persuasion? He never resorts to force unless absolutely necessary, winning people over with morality. Because of this, the two Beast Races of the Spirit Monster World sincerely revered him, let go of hatred, and ceased hostilities. Even during the times they surrounded me, he secretly aided me multiple times, unlike my good master who taught me for many years, always placing his plane's interests first." Lin Junzhao's voice grew somewhat melancholic and forlorn towards the end.
Sensing Lin Junzhao's emotional dip, Pei Yan hurriedly changed the topic, "Ah, we've gone on long enough. Big Sis, you still haven't told us what the fusion technique really is."
"Sigh, we've digressed!" Lin Junzhao sighed as if reinvigorated, smiling as he explained, "Fusion is a technique for Children of Origin to combine their powers. This idea was originally told to me by Lin Ruxue and was researched by several planar Origins while exploring the possibilities of a Child of Origin. At the time, it was just a hypothesis yet untested. However, now with the gathering of the planar Origin Seeds truly birthing Children of Origin, they likely have implemented this technique practically. If the competitors from each plane participate this time, you might face powerful enemies wielding this technique."
"Like each plane having its corresponding counterpart, when selecting Children of Origin for power granting, we bestow two representative forces upon them. It's not intentional, but because the same power in one individual, being a non-energy living body, is unbearable. Such representative forces are like Light and Darkness in the Magic Realm, Slaughter and Death in the Hell Realm, Order and Balance in the Daoist Realm, Survival and Destruction in the Spirit Monster Plane, whereas yours are what I deliberated extensively before bestowing upon you two representative abilities of technological prowess from the foundation planes. So far, my choice seems to be praiseworthy."
Lin Junzhao paused for a moment, took a breather, then continued, "A Child of Origin's power is already enough to stand above the crowd. However, they still need to grow, and should they meet truly insurmountable foes, two Children of Origin can join forces with the fusion technique, merging their powers. This affords them power surpassing a cultivator's limits. But for such fusion, casters must be in mutual understanding and harmony, so chosen candidates must be relatives with blood bonds or intimate lovers."
"Oh, is that so? After we merge, can we separate? Whose body do we control? After merging, is it my body or my sister's?" Having understood the ins and outs, Pei Yan asked a series of questions.
"Of course you can separate. Continuous fusion while training would lead to spiritual strain and physical collapse. As for whose body to use, neither will use their own. You transform into a new singular body upon fusion. Whether it is male or female, or who leads, depends on whose power is stronger. However, for fusion, power balance between both parties must be met. Therefore, you should discuss and decide who controls the body."
Lin Junzhao suddenly laughed before continuing, "Actually, you're better off than others in fusion without concerns over physical issues. Since Pei Yan's ability involves mechanical form, after fusion, you'll likely assume a mechanical shape as well, so there's no need to worry about that."
