The use of this Communication Talisman didn't have any clear objective. He simply wanted to divine if any subtle connection related to himself existed.

Logically speaking, this was definitely impossible. A new world is a whole new beginning. As a newcomer, at a time when nothing exists, how could he have connections with people or events from this replica?

Thus, Gu Mo naturally had no expectations, purely making a confirmation.

However, now, the divination results from the Communication Talisman made him feel an instant sense of numerous subtle connections existing. They were like red dots suddenly flashing on a small map, only for a brief moment before disappearing as the talisman's power faded... but it still allowed him to confirm this result.

How could it be possible?

If it were truly an untouched world where he hadn't interacted with anyone or anything, how could there possibly be so many mysterious subtle connections at the beginning related to him?

"Could it be..."

Gu Mo felt a jolt within his heart; could it be that he returned to a familiar world?

Come to think of it, this scenery indeed resembles the wilderness of the Warring States era—

In the final days, as he left Lushan City, walking alone in the wilds, he had seen much of such pristine scenery... Although it lacked distinctive features, most of Earth's untouched environments had this style.

Perhaps because of a psychological hint, now the more he looked, the more it seemed so. His eyes gleamed brighter... I know now! This is the Warring States era!

—No doubt, it must be so, otherwise, there's no other explanation!

—He actually returned so soon!

"Where is this place? I need to confirm..."

Believing this must be the case, Gu Mo suddenly became elated and full of energy again. With sharp eyes, he quickly scanned his surroundings to first confirm his current location, so he could plan a route back to Lushan City or Rice Leaf Mountain City.

It would be best to check the current time, to compare how long he has been gone... Though, it shouldn't be too long, hopefully the time flow speed isn't too extreme.

Thinking thus, he turned over another Curse Talisman, directly divining the nearest place with human presence.

Two seconds later, with a snap of his fingers, he slightly stirred the Attribute Demon Power of the Nine-tailed. The Power of Fire Attribute manifested, and the two Curse Talismans, whose effects had already faded, rapidly burned in his hands, becoming ash in a moment.

Gu Mo shook his hand, flicking away the ashes. Thanks to his Physique Attribute being as high as 16 Points, and the inherent Aura from the Nine-tailed, granting Fire Resistance +20, even now as the talisman burned to ash in his hand, he merely felt a slight sting from the burn.

However, it comes and goes quickly; though not completely immune to fire burn, such a brief burning wouldn't hurt him yet.

Turning towards the direction pointed by the divination feedback, Gu Mo leisurely tidied his clothes. As his hand fell, the previous magician outfit completely transformed into a light armor outfit for easier movement.

A style fit for the downtrodden samurai of this era.

After all, peculiar attire doesn't aid communication, and ordinary villagers lack the insight of Hidechika or Fujikichiro. Honestly, if he hadn't first met those two, Gu Mo suspects he would have easily been mistaken as an enemy spy.

"It should be fine, and can maintain for a long time."

Inspecting his instant outfit change, Gu Mo confirmed his Projection Magic as convenient, feeling that this skill was indeed handy. Even without preparation, suddenly entering this replica was easier than his last time carrying bags.

Moreover, the dog system didn't entirely digitize; neither skills nor equipment provide detailed quantified value, only general effect and attribute descriptions.

Just as his Health Value and Energy Value lack definite representation, leaving him to estimate through feeling.

So even having risen to Level 4, the Projection Magic skill badge description had minimal change. Yet, if truly no difference existed, why have skill levels as an overdone setting?

Level 0 is the basic grasp, with Level 10 showing no difference... Is leveling purely for aesthetics?

Of course not.

Gu Mo had previously been exploring this skill badge effect, noticing changes since his initial draw: less energy consumption, more efficient projection, higher intensity, or longer duration?

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