Chapter 283: The universe is truly fascinating.
Chapter 283: The universe is truly fascinating.
At least not compared to the standards Noah was familiar with.
Many of them were far from deserving the title of prodigy.
Yet these same opponents could place enormous pressure on Sam and the others.
At first glance, it seemed completely unreasonable.
But after learning about World Suppression...
Everything became clear.
The enemy wasn’t strong.
The Demon Subduing Alliance had simply become weaker.
The longer they remained in the Remnant World, the more severe the suppression became.
Their attributes declined.
Their connection to their Laws weakened.
Even their recovery speed slowed.
Meanwhile, the native creatures of the Remnant World suffered none of these disadvantages.
Under such circumstances, even ordinary enemies could become terrifying opponents.
Seeing Noah fall into thought, Sylvia continued:
"Actually, World Suppression is one of the biggest reasons why the Demon Subduing Alliance has been unable to gain a decisive advantage."
"Whenever a powerful reinforcement arrives from the outside, they usually perform extremely well at first."
"But after staying for a few years..."
"The suppression gradually catches up."
"Their strength begins to decline."
"And eventually, they become no different from the rest of us."
Noah nodded thoughtfully.
No wonder the war had dragged on for so many years.
The Disaster Will was troublesome enough.
Yet the Remnant World itself was also rejecting them.
The Demon Subduing Alliance wasn’t merely fighting against enemies.
It was fighting against the entire world.
At that moment, Noah suddenly understood why the Alliance regarded those children as their future.
Because they were born here.
They belonged here.
Unlike outsiders, they would never suffer from World Suppression.
One day...
When those children grew up and reached the Sixth or Seventh Order, they would be able to unleash their full strength without restraint.
Perhaps only then would the Demon Subduing Alliance truly gain a chance to turn the tide of the war.
Now that he understood the existence of World Suppression, many thing suddenly made sense to Noah.
The Gray Demon Clan and the Mountain Ridge Giant Beasts had always been stronger than the Demon Subduing Alliance.
From time to time, they would launch large scale offensives.
Under such constant pressure, it was impossible for Sam and the others to spend extended periods resting n their home worlds.
As a result, they were almost always fighting while burdened by the negative effects of World Suppression.
No wonder their strength seemed lower than expected.
Sylvia wore a helpless expression.
Being called weak to her face wasn’t exactly pleasant.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t refute it.
Because even without World Suppression, Sylvia didn’t believe she could instantly kill a Seventh-Order expert with a single attack.
Compared to Noah...
They truly were week.
"World Suppression only affects outsiders."
Sylvia gestured toward the children playing in the distance.
"These children were all born in the Remnant World."
"Therefore, they are considered natives rather than outsiders."
"They won’t suffer from World Suppression."
A trace of hope appeared in his eyes.
"Once they grow up, our situation will improve considerably."
Noah nodded, then suddenly thought of something.
"Wait."
"Extraordinary beings are one thing."
"But Awakeners aren’t born naturally."
"If they aren’t born inside an Awakened World, how can they become Awakeners?"
"If they can’t awaken, how are they supposed to enter dungeons and grow rapidly?"
Sylvia smiled.
"Mr. Aryan, this is something many outsiders misunderstand."
"After opening a permanent spatial passage into the Remnant World, our civilizations spent countless years transforming the surrounding territory."
She pointed toward the horizon.
"The area around the passage has already become an extension of our home world."
"Although it still exists physically inside the Remnant World, it is recognized by our world’s origin."
"As long as children are born within that territory, they automatically inherit our world’s identity."
"They can awaken normally and become Awakeners just like those born in our home world."
Noah blinked.
Wasn’t that basically dual citizenship?
The idea sounded absurd.
Yet it clearly worked.
Even more surprising was the Remnant World’s reaction.
The territory around the spatial passage had effectively been transformed into a part of the Azure Phoenix Civilization.
And yet, children born there were still considered natives by the Remnant World.
Clearly, the world’s method of judgment wasn’t based solely on territory.
It involved something far deeper and more abstract.
Perhaps concepts such as birth, destiny, or world recognition played a role.
Sylvia continued:
"In fact, World Suppression is a universal phenomenon."
"As long as a world becomes powerful enough, it will instinctively reject outsiders."
"It is a form of self-protection."
"Different worlds simply express that instinct in different ways."
Noah became interested.
"Oh?"
"What kinds of differences?"
Sylvia thought for a moment before answering.
"For example, in Extraordinary Worlds, the world’s will is often referred to as the Heavenly Dao."
"Outsiders targeted by the Heavenly Dao usually suffer a reduction in luck."
"Luck?"
Noah raised an eyebrow.
"That’s right."
Sylvia nodded seriously.
"At first, the effects seem harmless."
"You might trip while walking."
"Food might get stuck between your teeth."
"You’ll encounter minor inconveniences everywhere."
"But that’s only the beginning."
Her expression gradually turned solemn.
"As the Heavenly Dao’s rejection intensifies, things become much worse."
"Natural disasters become more frequent."
"Unexpected dangers appear constantly."
"People begin to dislike you for no reason."
"You become the target of suspicion, hostility, and persecution."
"In extreme cases..."
Her voice lowered.
"The entire world seems determined to kill you."
Noah’s eyes narrowed slightly.
That sounded terrifying.
A simple reduction in luck didn’t seem dangerous at first glance.
But if every tiny misfortune accumulated over time...
The result could be far more deadly than a direct debuff to attributes.
After all, no one could fight against fate itself.
"The universe is truly fascinating."
Noah couldn’t help but sigh.
Every world possessed its own laws.
Its own methods.
Its own way of rejecting foreign invaders.
Compared to simple attribute reductions, some forms of World Suppression were far more bizarre and dangerous.
And the more Noah learned about the myriad worlds...
The more he realized how little he truly knew.