I Can Program My Body? - Chapter 296

Chapter 296: Ashura Path
“For the sake of the Nova Sector, for all the talents behind you, and for everyone’s future, are you willing to bear a greater weight?” Alistair asked.

“What do you mean?” Nash frowned.

If this required sacrificing his rewards, Nash would rather reject it.

“I mean, are you willing to lead everyone on the Ashura Path in the coming Cosmic Competition?”

“Ask your heart if you truly want this. I’m not forcing you. Your rewards, and everyone else’s, won’t be taken back even if you decide otherwise,” Alistair said amicably.

For such a crucial competition, forcing Nash would only be counterproductive.

Hearing Alistair’s question, Nash fell into deep thought.

Since the beginning of their simulated training in the dark plane, he had considered taking the special route in the Cosmic Competition.

The Ashura Path—the path of ultimate domination over the dark plane.

However, besides knowing it was harder, offered greater rewards, and allowed an entire sector to participate, Nash knew little about it.

“Can you tell me more about the Ashura Path? What do we gain, or even the Nova Sector, if we pass the trial?”

“The Ashura Path is a challenge a sector can choose in the Cosmic Competition,” Alistair explained. “I won’t detail the difficulties now or how the challenge specifically works.”

“However, for the rewards, participants who pass the Ashura Path could earn thousands of times the standard rewards and a special qualification for the next Cosmic Competition. This would be crucial if you aim to form a territory in the future,” Alistair said, eyeing Nash and the others with interest.

Of course, due to the rules, he couldn’t disclose the specific rewards or what the special qualification might entail.

“As for the benefits for the Nova Sector, it’s the qualification to ascend to a Domain-level Territory!”

“Domain-level Territory?!”

Ascending from a sector to a domain wasn’t just about status; it meant an expansion of territory.

More land brought more resources, more people, more talents, and greater strength!

Of course, it was only a qualification; they’d need to work hard to truly elevate the Nova Sector to a Domain Territory.

“What about it, Nash? Are you up for the challenge?” Alistair asked again.

“I—would you provide us with anything?” Nash asked before deciding.

Though he’d already settled on choosing the Ashura Path after hearing about the increased rewards and special qualification, Nash wanted to see if he could secure more investment.

“Of course. If you agree, besides what I’ve given everyone, the Nova Sector is willing to spend 100 trillion Sol Credits!”

“100 trillion Sol Credits?!” Nash and the others couldn’t help but gasp in shock.

Compared to this investment, the runic weapon and genetic potion given earlier were mere pocket change.

100 trillion Sol Credits? They couldn’t even fathom spending such a sum in such a short time.

“This is the minimum the Nova Sector is prepared to invest. If you have any further suggestions, feel free to share,” Alistair said generously.

For the Nova Sector’s first attempt at the Ashura Path, they were ready to go all out.

If not for the rules, Alistair would’ve wanted to buy several Tier 7 or 8 dark technologies to sweep every challenge they faced.

Unfortunately, items imbued with the power of law were banned, as they could cause disturbances, pulling them deeper into the uncharted zone than intended.

“Ahem, since the Nova Sector is willing to invest such a massive sum, I, Nash Navre, am willing to shoulder this burden!”

With a 100 trillion Sol Credit budget, how could he back down?

Though it might be tough or even life-threatening, Nash had a gut feeling it was crucial for his future.

“Good, good! You truly are a warrior of the Nova Sector, brave and confident!”

Laughing, Alistair patted Nash’s shoulder and vanished from the spot.

Unable to react until Alistair disappeared, Nash stood dazed.

The other seeded talents, too shocked to process what they’d just heard, could only stand in silence.

Seeing their state, Zeke, standing behind them, couldn’t help but sigh.

The future of the Nova Sector rested in these youngsters’ hands.

Whether they died trying or succeeded, their names would be etched in Nova’s history as the brave talents who pioneered the territory!

—

Soon, as they snapped out of their stupor, Zeke began touring them around the planetary battleship and led them to their living quarters.

“We’re here. You can explore the ship yourselves; I’ve already set your permissions.”

“Understood, Sir Zeke.”

“Hmm…”

Leaving them to themselves, Zeke headed to the main cockpit to help pilot the planetary battleship.

Left on their own, the seeded talents began to disband, exploring the ship independently.

Riding a planetary battleship for the first time, they couldn’t help but be curious and look around.

Nash and Camilla also went off together, calling Charlotte, Elijah, Leo, and even Michael.

It turned out Michael had passed the alternative qualification trial at the last minute, earning him a spot in the Domain-level Cosmic Competition.

Eager to reunite after so long, Nash and Camilla headed to the central quarters of the planetary battleship.

Along the way, Nash allowed the [Control Module System] to take over his body as he entered the Virtual World to check on something.

—

Logging into the Virtual World, Nash reviewed the calculation progress of the Virtual Assistant.

“The Combat Module System is finished?” Nash’s eyes lit up.

After weeks, the optimization of the [Combat Module System] was finally complete!

As for the other two, the [Library Module System] and the [Team Module System], they were also nearing completion.

Unfortunately, with more data he planned to input, Nash expected the process would take longer.

Taking on the burden of leading the Nova Sector’s cosmic elites to the Cosmic Competition, Nash intended to share his module system with them.

To do that, he’d need to study all the runic programs that composed their bodies first.

With more variables, the calculations required would multiply several-fold.

Turning back to the [Combat Module System], Nash couldn’t wait to dive into a fight.

“I wonder how much it has improved…”