Chapter 19: The Treasure That Destroys the Balance of the World—The Power of the Gravity Ball

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White Dragon Mountain

White Dragon Mountain was an extremely famous landmark on Xuanhuangxing. Legend had it that a white dragon once fell here, giving the mountain its name. Located near Fengcheng, it was renowned for its dense forests and steep peaks, which deterred most visitors. As a result, the mountain became the perfect secluded spot for Xia Chuan's training.

After hours in a taxi, Xia Chuan finally arrived at the foot of the mountain. The moment he stepped out, he was struck by the overwhelming aura of heaven and earth that permeated the area. Unlike the city, the spiritual energy here was more than ten times richer—a truly enchanting sight.

*"Master, there seems to be a natural cave atop this mountain. It would be an ideal place for secluded cultivation, and ordinary people wouldn't be able to reach it,"* the Book of Wisdom chimed in.

*"Ordinary people can't climb it? Then neither can I,"* Xia Chuan retorted, feeling a pang of self-awareness.

Though revered as an ancient god in the miniature world, he was still an ordinary human in this one. The mountain's sheer cliffs would challenge even seasoned climbers with full gear, let alone someone like him.

*"Master, have you forgotten? You're no longer ordinary. You possess world-class artifacts and wield extraordinary power,"* the Book of Wisdom reminded him.

*"Wait… does that mean I can use the Gravity Ball here?"* Xia Chuan's eyes lit up as he recalled the treasure he had obtained after destroying the Chen Kingdom—the **Gravity Ball**, a device capable of manipulating gravity at will.

*"Indeed,"* the Book of Wisdom confirmed.

*"Then let's test it!"*

With a thought, Xia Chuan activated the Gravity Ball.

**Boom—**

In an instant, his body lifted off the ground, hovering effortlessly in the air.

*"I can fly?!"*

Xia Chuan was stunned. The ability humans had dreamed of for centuries was now at his fingertips. Strictly speaking, he wasn't flying—the Gravity Ball had simply nullified the pull of gravity on his body. Freed from its constraints, he could move through the air as if floating in space. A mere jump could send him soaring into the atmosphere—or even beyond.

*"If it can eliminate gravity, it can also amplify it."*

Curious, Xia Chuan landed and adjusted the Gravity Ball's settings.

**Rumble—**

A gravitational field erupted, enveloping a 100-meter radius around him. The ground trembled violently as the force intensified:

- **3x gravity…**

- **5x gravity…**

- **10x gravity…**

At **100x gravity**, the effect was catastrophic. Stones shattered, trees splintered, and the earth itself compacted under the immense pressure. The area was flattened as if struck by a missile.

*"This power… is insane."*

Xia Chuan finally understood why the Gravity Ball was called a **"world-balance-destroying treasure."** Its capabilities were beyond anything a mortal—or even an extraordinary being—could resist. With it, he wielded godlike authority over gravity itself.

*"Master, while the Gravity Ball is formidable, its power is still tied to the user's physical strength,"* the Book of Wisdom cautioned. *"For instance, the former ruler of the Chen Kingdom could only sustain 10x gravity for an hour before exhaustion. Maintaining such power demands stamina."*

*"But I don't feel tired at all,"* Xia Chuan remarked, puzzled.

*"That's because, compared to the humans of the miniature world, your size and strength are unimaginably vast. What would drain them is negligible to you. Thus, you can wield the Gravity Ball's power endlessly—and with far greater potency."*

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