The threshold to S-Class seems to be separated only by a thin sheet of paper, but in reality, it is like an insurmountable chasm. This feeling of powerlessness and discontent gnaws at his heart day and night, nearly crushing his pride completely. Even if the board of directors attaches great importance to his abilities, they exceptionally absorb him as a board observer who can participate in decision-making and express opinions. Yet Jia Sangyi still isn’t satisfied with merely being an observer, lower than others, in this lifetime, unable to rank among the true top of this world. The key to crossing this chasm and reversing fate lies in mastering "Domain" ability. A domain is what one’s spiritual will is condensed and tempered to the extreme, so as to interfere with reality, materialize in the physical world, and form a self-centered independent law space. Having a domain is what it means to truly step close to the threshold of godhood. To achieve the breakthrough, he tried countless ways, and finally set his sights on an ancient and dangerous legend—Stealing Heavenly Secrets. "Heavenly Secrets" refers to the world’s laws, the mysteries of the operations of heaven and earth. There are only two paths to steal it. One is to visit those extreme perilous places where spiritual energy gathers and laws reveal themselves, such as the Gang Wind in the Abyss or over the lava of millennial volcanoes. At such places, through hardship, touch the heavens with one’s spirit, perceive everything, temper the will. Or one might comprehend a shred of law and transform it for personal use. This path could be called orthodox, yet it is ethereal, time-consuming. For most people, it’s unattainable. The other path is more direct, also more mysterious and perilous. That is to find a freshly born "Inner World." An Inner World is essentially a micro-world where laws are still in their infancy and extremely unstable. Here, "Heavenly Secrets" no longer are vast as in nature, but compressed into an extremely small range. Thus the target is clearer and easier to capture. As long as one can use the chaotic yet pure laws at the birth of the Inner World as a "whetstone" to constantly temper one’s spiritual will, there is a great chance to comprehend the mysteries of domain construction from it. One can even be bolder. If one can partially merge one’s spirit with this newborn world, it is tantamount to directly seizing partial authority of the world. However, this kind of newborn Inner World is rare and improbable, mostly naturally evolving, often requiring thousands or even tens of thousands of years. Finding a treasure land suitable for cultivation is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet there is always an exception. Six months ago, a Noah Organization expedition team encountered an avalanche in the Himalayas and accidentally entered a frozen forbidden land. Under the millennial glacier, they excavated a giant eyeball relic from a prehistoric creature, codenamed "Deep Red Eye," and transported it back to the East Capital Branch laboratory using special methods. According to confidential intel from insiders, this eyeball possesses incredible terrifying power, capable of creating illusions and corrupting surrounding matter. In the initial research phase, even separated by the highest level of protective measures, several researchers experienced inflammation and blistering upon approaching it, driving them mad and mutating. What’s more, under tight surveillance, someone vanished into thin air, as if completely erased from this world. This is the ability to distort reality and create Otherworldly Space! Upon receiving the intel, Jia Sangyi immediately realized it. Perhaps this extraordinary eyeball is the perfect medium to steal Heavenly Secrets. Because it is a budding Inner World, a ladder to pave his path to divinity. Thus, a meticulous plan emerged. What he desires is not just possession, but a legitimate, unassailable opportunity. Coinciding with Luo Lie being tasked to come to the East Capital to deal with a mysterious expert opposing the organization. He followed the script, subtly guiding Luo Lie’s thoughts towards the idea of "internal traitor in the organization." Then, as an old friend, he naturally came to "assist." The so-called plan to capture the internal traitor and gather all suspects and enemies in the building is no more than a smokescreen he orchestrated. Jia Sangyi’s real purpose is to create enough chaos. Thereby giving insiders a chance to sabotage the laboratory’s suppression of the "Deep Red Eye," triggering a complete eruption of its power and forming the current Inner World enveloping the building. Afterwards, all blame could be shifted onto that mysterious force. A fierce battle, an accidental laboratory breach, everything could be rationalized. Even Luo Lie, who led the operation, cannot escape being saddled with incompetence. While he, the inspector who came to help, can hide behind the scenes, safely stealing victory’s fruits. Suddenly, a loud crash interrupted his thoughts. The wall, long overwhelmed, was finally forcefully breached with a dark hole. More intense sinister winds swept in, instantly extinguishing a semicircle of candles. The room’s light dimmed abruptly, as the sea of mist over the floor surged more intensely. Jia Sangyi’s heart tightened sharply. However, the anticipated scene of monsters swarming in did not occur. Instead, dense gunfire and monster howls reached from outside the hole. He secretly sighed in relief. The arranged contingency had already been activated.
