Chapter 10 - 8: Soul Crystal Fragment, Talent Divine Techniques

Chapter 10: Chapter 8: Soul Crystal Fragment, Talent Divine Techniques

[Soul Crystal Fragment (White)]

[Effect: Can be used to awaken one’s own Talent Divine Technique, or enhance a Tier One Talent Divine Power Level]

Awaken one’s own Talent Divine Technique, or enhance the Talent Divine Power Level???

Lu Chen stared at the description of the Soul Crystal Fragment, his mind instantly racing with shock.

The so-called Talent Divine Techniques were special abilities that could be used without requiring cultivation. Take Mu Xiaoye for example. The reason she held such a high status in Luocheng First High School was not only due to her Top Grade Fire Spiritual Root talent, but also thanks to the Talent Divine Technique she awakened at the age of eight—the Crimson Phoenix Tribulation. The Crimson Phoenix Tribulation not only strengthened her control over Fire Attribute Spiritual Power but also imbued her Fire Spiritual Power with the special "Phoenix Tribulation Power." This caused the exact same Fire Attribute Magic to yield vastly different levels of power in Mu Xiaoye’s hands compared to anyone else’s.

And this Talent Divine Technique wasn’t just top-tier in Luocheng; even within the entire Nine Provinces Immortal Alliance, it ranked among the very best. If Mu Xiaoye hadn’t been unwilling, she could have been exceptionally admitted into any of the Four Top Daoist Schools within the Nine Provinces Immortal Alliance long ago, skipping the entire high school process.

Although outsiders didn’t understand why Mu Xiaoye did this, Lu Chen knew very well why she insisted on staying in Luocheng. A few years ago, he had actually tried to persuade her, advising her not to take the events of the past too heavily. After all, Lu Chen felt that even if it hadn’t been him back then, any other person with a conscience would have made the same decision. But Mu Xiaoye didn’t listen to a word of it, stubbornly insisting on staying in Luocheng to continue her studies. She claimed she was just a sentimental person! As to whether that was the real reason, only she knew.

To be exceptionally admitted by the Four Top Daoist Schools, the potential of her Talent Divine Technique was evident. And while Talent Divine Techniques were undeniably powerful, awakening one’s own Talent Divine Technique was no easy feat.

Generally speaking, the awakening of Talent Divine Techniques was divided into two types: Innate and Acquired. The condition for an Innate awakening was that at least one of the parents had awakened a Talent Divine Technique, giving their offspring a high probability of awakening one as well. If neither parent had awakened a Talent Divine Technique, the offspring had only a very small probability of awakening their own talent at birth. Therefore, whether one could awaken their innate talent could basically be determined by their parents’ generation.

The conditions for an Acquired awakening were much harsher and followed no logic. Some people might suddenly awaken after waking up from a nap, while others unexpectedly awakened after experiencing certain special events. Mu Xiaoye was a typical example of the latter. Before the age of eight, Mu Xiaoye behaved much like any ordinary little girl, with nothing particularly special about her. But after experiencing that massive upheaval, under intense stimulation, she completed an Acquired awakening.

The vast majority of Acquired awakenings within the Immortal Alliance were just like Mu Xiaoye’s situation. But an Acquired awakening was not absolute. Some people could live their whole lives without ever awakening their own talent. Others could instantly awaken after experiencing a single massive upheaval.

But now, Lu Chen had obtained an item that could stably awaken his talent. How could he not be surprised? After all, a Talent Divine Technique was a massive serendipity capable of altering one’s destiny.

With a hint of excitement, Lu Chen directly used the "Soul Crystal Fragment (White)" in his hand. As the Soul Crystal turned into specks of light and surged into his body, he eagerly anticipated the changes. However, he waited for a full ten minutes, and nothing happened.

With no other choice, Lu Chen checked his game panel.

[Name: Lu Chen (Cyan Cloud Sect Handyman)]

[Talent: Upper Grade Mixed Spiritual Root (Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth)]

[Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Second Level (2300/15000)]

[Talent Divine Techniques (1/100): Unawakened]

"Do I need a hundred fragments to meet the awakening conditions..."

Looking at the information on the panel, his initial excitement quickly cooled off.

Thinking about it carefully, it made sense. If a common Soul Crystal Fragment dropped by a Magic Corpse could easily allow him to awaken a Talent Divine Technique, then these so-called Talent Divine Techniques would be far too cheap. But compared to others relying on luck for their awakenings, his current situation of being able to awaken his talent as long as he gathered enough fragments was undoubtedly vastly better. Awakening was only a matter of time.

"Although 100 Soul Crystal Fragments is a lot, judging by the scale of this tomb, there must be quite a few Magic Corpses inside. If I completely clear this Dungeon, I might be able to gather enough fragments for the talent awakening. Moreover, the Ancient Cultivator’s Tomb Dungeon refreshes every three months. Even if I don’t gather enough Soul Crystal Fragments this time, running it a few more times will do the trick."

Thinking of this, Lu Chen became less urgent about awakening his talent. As the old saying goes, a hasty man can’t eat hot stinky tofu. Right now, besides awakening his talent, he had more important things to do. For instance, leveling the Purple Mist Health Cultivation Technique to Great Success, and then completing the second novice quest to raise his Spirit Root Talent to the next tier. For his current self, this was undoubtedly the most crucial task. Everything else could be slightly delayed until this was accomplished. Besides, as long as he could clear this Dungeon now, raising the Purple Mist Health Cultivation Technique and awakening his talent could likely be accomplished together. Thus, he had even less reason to be anxious.

Having figured this out, Lu Chen refocused his attention on the tomb in front of him. Experience Points, Soul Crystal Fragments, Skill Fragments—this tomb had already brought him far too many surprises.

Recalling his changes over the past half a month, Lu Chen couldn’t help but sigh. "Two years of bitter cultivation can’t compare to half a month of playing a game. This really validates the old saying: effort is important, but the direction of your effort is equally important. If I had just cultivated normally without seriously playing this game, I definitely wouldn’t have undergone such massive changes. True Cultivation... exactly who created this miraculous game?"

With that said, Lu Chen immediately stepped into the deep passage, heading toward the depths of the Earth Palace.

Fearless and pressing forward!

Although the unknown represented danger, it often also represented opportunity. And when the fear of life and death was removed, the unknown represented... only opportunity!

In Lu Chen’s eyes, this unknown Ancient Cultivator’s Tomb was exactly such a treasure trove—full of opportunities with no real danger.

Ancient Cultivator Magic Corpses?

Just a bunch of walking Experience Point packs and Soul Crystal Fragments, not worth mentioning!

Just you wait. Your Daoist Master here will soon help you escape your suffering and send you back where you belong.

I, Lu Chen, am truly both hardworking... and merciful.