Chapter 425 - 86: New Talent, High-Efficiency Skill

HUMM!!

In the boundless darkness, the phantom of a giant stood between heaven and earth.

It was as if countless stars formed its meridians and skeleton, composing its very being.

A molten gold flame beat within its heart, while a brilliant, pale silver light shone from its feet.

The scarlet hue of its arms coursed through its chest, circulating throughout its body. At the center of its mind, a bright blue light glowed as ever, bringing a profound sense of peace.

Even though this wasn’t the first time he had come to this special place belonging to the [Glutton], Lu Chao still felt a bit dazed.

’What kind of power is this, to allow my spiritual consciousness to witness such a scene?’

’To allow me to see this unique reflection of myself.’

After a moment of thought, Lu Chao quickly suppressed his conjectures and looked toward the massive pillars surrounding the giant.

Originating from four great dimensions, they were like colossal trees rooted in the boundless gloom. A gray mist drifted around them, obscuring many of the talent sigils.

The talent emblems he had awakened in the past shone brightly on the pillars, which resembled tree trunks. His gaze swept over them one by one, finally settling on the bright blue pillar of light belonging to the Spirit Transformation dimension.

"You’re the only one left."

Among the intermediate-level talents, only the one from the Spirit Transformation dimension had yet to be awakened.

This dimension was primarily related to cognitive abilities and Spiritual Power.

In an instant.

Almost without him having to decide, the bright blue pillar of light suddenly trembled, dispersing a portion of the mist.

Talent sigils appeared one after another on the surface of the trunk-like pillar, awaiting a random selection.

Finally, one of them suddenly flashed, emitting a wisp of bright blue light.

This seemed to be just the beginning. The light flickered, growing brighter and brighter as if sloughing off rust.

In that very moment.

A wave of insight washed over Lu Chao, and several pieces of information flooded his mind.

[Talent Specialty: High-Efficiency Skill!]

[Quality: Intermediate — Spirit Transformation Dimension!]

[Effect 1 — Focus: When you fully concentrate, you will enter a state of focus, doubling your brain’s information processing capacity and simultaneously increasing your neural response and thinking speed.]

[Effect 2 — Efficiency: The utilization efficiency of your body’s energy is increased by 70%. This is not limited to Qi Flame, cellular energy, vital energy, etc....]

[Effect 3 — Creation Enhancement: Your crafting abilities are enhanced. This is not limited to material utilization rate, success rate, and reduction in crafting time. There is a certain chance to deduce and create new blueprints, formulas, etc., based on your accumulated professional knowledge!]

[Tip 1: The focused state can be stacked with the Flow State talent!]

[Tip 2: Efficiency and Creation Enhancement are passive effects with no extra consumption!]

"This..."

As all the information surfaced in his mind, Lu Chao read through it, piece by piece.

He was stunned at first, but then a bright light flashed in his eyes.

He quickly understood the power of this ability.

Needless to say, [Focus] could double his brain’s information processing capacity, quickening his neural responses and thinking speed. In battle, this would allow him to make more judgments, anticipate the enemy’s every move, and secure an invincible position.

Furthermore, it would also allow for better analysis of various environments, tactical reconnaissance, ambushes, and so on.

As for the second effect, [Efficiency]...

It could actually allow him to utilize his body’s energy more efficiently.

What was body energy?

Qi Flame was one form of it.

In other words, for the same Martial Skill, he would consume less energy than others. It could even make the destructive power of his Qi Flame stronger!

Besides that...

’The duration of Titan’s Power can also be extended!’ Lu Chao thought, his eyes growing brighter.

The same applied to the cellular energy required for Titan’s Power. This would undoubtedly double the uptime of his talents!

Thinking of this, Lu Chao turned his attention to the effects related to [Creation Enhancement].

It seemed simple on the surface.

But...

If applied to his work as an Alchemist, especially in the art of concocting potions, it was a perfect match.

’Not only can it increase the success rate of crafting potions, improve material utilization, and save on costs and time, but it can even help me create new potion formulas once I’ve accumulated enough professional knowledge?’

His gaze grew more fervent. Lu Chao knew exactly what this meant.

The variety of Nutritional Potions made from elementary resources was already scarce. If he could create new potion formulas himself, he could undoubtedly advance much faster.

Even if he used them to trade for resources with other factions, he would gain a significant amount of bargaining power.

’And what if he came into contact with higher-level potion resources in the future?’

"As expected of the Spirit Transformation dimension."

The more Lu Chao considered it, the more satisfied he became. This was a talent that would only grow more powerful over time.

Moreover, it compensated for many of his shortcomings and weaknesses. It was outstanding for both combat and potion-making.

HUMM!!

Just then, the space before him suddenly trembled.

The four sky-piercing pillars erupted with a blinding light. Though their colors differed, they resonated with one another as if forming some kind of connection.

In an instant.

Lu Chao looked up.

He saw that the light was dispersing some of the gray mist lingering in the higher regions—the area for High-level Talents.

The four pillars vibrated, growing taller and taller as if they were living trees, shaking the very world.

On the pillars’ surfaces, one gray emblem after another flashed, as if they were about to sprout branches and connect heaven and earth.

[Advanced Potential Stage successfully unlocked!]

[Potential Fission has been initiated!]

Two pieces of information flooded his mind. Lu Chao’s eyes widened as he quickly understood their meaning.

From this moment on, he could finally begin to accumulate the awakening energy for High-level Talent specialties.

However.

[Tip 1: To awaken a High-level Talent specialty, two non-split intermediate-level talents from the same dimension must be used as dimensional anchors. Sufficient energy must then be used to drive Potential Fission and give birth to a high-level branch!]

[Tip 2: After a High-level Talent is awakened, the intermediate-level talents will still be retained!]