《Eye Sorcerer》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Was there a God in this world? Was there any beings that transcend the worldly in this world? Am I mentally ill? These were the three questions that Yan Chong had been thinking about recently. Earth, 2030, China. It was April, and the spring breeze blew gently. The coldness receded slightly, and two yellow orioles chirped. In a classroom in Jiangdong City¡¯s First High School, Year Three (Two) Class. Bang! A piece of chalk landed accurately on the head of a boy who was sleeping on the table. Yan Chong suddenly raised his head and rubbed his sleepy eyes. He looked blankly at the podium and yawned uncontrollably. On the podium stood a middle-aged woman dressed in casual clothes. Her figure was slightly plump, and the corners of her eyes were filled with wrinkles. Her hair around her temples were slightly gray, and she wore old-fashioned black-framed glasses. At this moment, her face was filled with disappointment and pain. ¡°Yan Chong, if you don¡¯t want to listen to my lecture, stand outside! Don¡¯t stay in the classroom and be an eyesore!¡± Following the lion¡¯s roar, Yan Chong immediately came back to his senses and walked out of the classroom with an expressionless face. ¡°This fellow is openly sleeping in class again. I, Wu Yanzu of the First High School, are convinced!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Yan Chong? He¡¯s been acting like he has nothing to lose since his senior year.¡± ¡°Did he masturbate too much at night? He even dared to sleep in the form teacher¡¯s class.¡± ¡°Do you think he¡¯s secretly studying at home, sleeping in class during the day, then pretending to play dumb, and being ruthless during exams?¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? His grades have been dropping. Have you read too many novels?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t say. Recently, I read a very good novel called ¡®Advertising Rent¡¯.¡± The classroom was filled with whispers. ¡°Students.¡± The form teacher, Zhang Yuqing, who the students were talking about, used her textbook to pat the podium. She spoke earnestly, ¡°There are less than two months left until the college entrance examination. Ten years have passed, and the time for the final decisive battle is about to arrive. Everyone, you must not give up on yourself. In the next few years, whether or not you can play games in the big cities with fast internet speed will depend on this wave!¡± Immediately, the audience burst into laughter. ¡°I don¡¯t know what Yan Chong is thinking. Anyway, you didn¡¯t study all these years for me or your parents. You studied for yourselves. When you reach university, you can play however you want. You can fall in love when you want to. But in the next few days, roll up your sleeves and give it a try! ¡°I hope that everyone can learn from Yan Chong¡¯s example!¡± Zhang Yuqing waved her arms, which were holding onto a book. Coupled with her slightly plump figure, she looked somewhat comical. After she impassionedly fed the students a few bowls of chicken soup, she continued her lecture. She smiled bitterly in her heart. Yan Chong, this child, had always been a good student in Year One and Year Two. He could be said to be an all-rounded student. However, since his third year in high school, his grades had suddenly dropped drastically. He often slept in class and did not hand in his homework. As the form teacher, she had tried to talk to Yan Chong many times, but it was to no avail. What made her even more helpless was that Yan Chong¡¯s parents were not at home due to work reasons and no one could control him. Hence, she could only give up. Outside the classroom, a cool breeze blew through the corridor, making one feel less sleepy. Yan Chong leaned against the wall and started thinking about the three questions again. As a young man of the new era, although he would read online literature from time to time, his ten years of quality education and rational thinking told him that most of the stories were fabricated by the authors. There might be some things in reality that science couldn¡¯t explain, but it was just that science hadn¡¯t developed to that extent yet. For example, Yan Chong had the same strange dream since his third year of high school. As a Year Three dog, he had always lived a rather regular life. He slept on the dot and had a certain level of physical training every day. His body was also very healthy. He did not have any bad habits like staying up late at night, drinking, or smoking. After all, he was just a child. Perhaps he was suffering from the handsomeness and excellence that he shouldn¡¯t have at his age. Thus, in order to balance the resentment of those losers, the Heavens deliberately used something on him. Although it was a strange dream, it was not a nightmare. Other than him dreaming it repeatedly, it was not a big deal. Of course, he recently felt that his eyesight had become blurry and his memory had deteriorated. He was also easily sleepy. This was probably a side effect. Being a cautious person, he went to the hospital in the city for a checkup after having the strange dream five times in a row. From head to toe, from the outside to the inside, there were all kinds of high-tech equipment checks and a bunch of professional terminology results. In the end, the doctor told him that there was no problem at all. He even went to the psychiatric department. After the checkup, he didn¡¯t have any mental illness or personality disorder. Yan Chong came to a conclusion. Firstly, he had contracted a strange disease. It was the first case in the entire world and it might not be curable. Secondly, he had encountered supernatural phenomena. It was possible that some supernatural beings had possessed him. Yan Chong deliberately ignored the first possibility. After all, he was not someone who was used to turning himself into a depressed person. Thus, Yan Chong could not help but let his imagination run wild. Was there a God in this world? Was there any beings that transcend the worldly in this world? Did I read too many novels? Ring! Five minutes after the bell rang, Zhang Yuqing walked out with her lesson plan in hand. She cast a deep glance at Yan Chong who was leaning against the wall. After receiving no response, she shook her head and left. Yan Chong returned to the classroom expressionlessly. He sat down and opened his math textbook. Although he had fallen asleep during math class, he still wanted to learn. It wasn¡¯t that he was fond of studying, but the college entrance examination was coming soon. As a third-year student, Yan Chong hoped to get into a good university. Although he felt that his brain was like a rusty machine recently, and every circulation was extremely difficult, he still did not give up on treatment. He might not be able to resist falling asleep at any time, so every waking moment was precious to him. The students were chatting and farting in the classroom, but no one came over. Yan Chong was a person who did not like to talk, so he did not interact much with his classmates. Ever since he ¡°degenerated¡± in his third year of high school, his cold aura had become stronger, and he had unknowingly rejected many students. However, the strange thing was that Yan Chong did not fall asleep during the next lesson. It was as though the burden on his shoulders had left him, and he felt much more relaxed. One must know that on average, he would fall asleep three to four times a day in class. Occasionally, he would also have that strange dream. But today, he only fell asleep once during Zhang Yuqing¡¯s math class. After that, nothing happened at all. Moreover, he discovered that his eyesight seemed to have recovered as well. No, it has improved quite a bit. On the podium, the physics teacher was wearing a white cotton shirt. Every line on the shirt could be seen clearly. On his gold-framed glasses, there was a faint scratch on the rim. Two strands of nose hair stuck out from the teacher¡¯s nostrils. Oh yeah, Yan Chong was 1.83 meters tall and was sitting six to seven meters away from the podium. The entire world seemed to have become much more vivid. He could actually hear the whispers of the students in front and behind him clearly. What¡¯s going on? This reminds him of Peter Parker from Spiderman. Yan Chong subconsciously looked at his hands. Hmm, fair, slender, strong. Not bad, not bad. But there were no barbs on his hands. At this moment, a few lines of text appeared before him. Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Name: Yan Chong Race: Black Iron Race Occupation: None Battle Power: D- Power: 1.1, Agility: 1.3, Intelligence: 2.3 Constitution: 1.1, Spirit: 2.1, Charm: 2.1 Bloodline: Human D, Demon Eye Warlock D. Skills: Reading D, Absorption D, Learning D, Demon Eye Warlock Inheritance Knowledge D, Transcendent Space Traverse XXX (Sealed). Mathematics D+, Mandarin D, English D, Physics D+, Chemistry D+, Biology D+,¡­, Culinary D+, Mainland Common Tongue C+. XP: 0 (XP required for bloodline evolution: 2600). Status: Healthy. Yan Chong did not do anything strange, even though he was dumbfounded when he suddenly saw these lines of text. For example, suddenly standing up and overturning the table, causing the teachers and students to look at him as if he was an idiot. Or roaring loudly and shouting, ¡°The wheel of fortune turns. XXX, just you wait.¡±. Or crying with tears falling out of his eyes and muttering, ¡°Eighteen years! Eighteen years! A whole eighteen years! The gold finger is finally in my account!¡± On the contrary, he didn¡¯t move at all, his face was calm, like an old monk in meditation. As an old bookworm and with the training of the strange dream before, Yan Chong¡¯s will had been trained to a certain extent. However, he appeared very calm on the surface, but he was laughing wildly inside. ¡°It seems that this is the legendary golden finger. So I am the main character.¡± As some information surged into his mind, Yan Chong instantly understood some things. He had obtained a bloodline called ¡®Demon Eye Warlock¡¯. Previously, his vision had been blurred, his memory had deteriorated, and he was easily sleepy. All these were actually side effects of the fusion of the Demon Eye Warlock¡¯s bloodline into his body. The bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlock was the masterpiece of a great master alchemist. Blood Awakened would automatically grasp the abilities that came with the bloodline. As the bloodline continued to evolve, the Demon Eye could advance and awaken more abilities. First of all, the character status panel that was similar to games was brought about by [Reading]. According to the description of the Bloodline Inheritance Knowledge: Reading D: By observing, you can obtain all kinds of information about the target. The details are related to both parties¡¯ strength and their own knowledge reserves. Consumes spirit force. This was the reason why he was able to see his own information. It was because he was concentrating on his hands at that time, so his bloodline ability was controlled by his mind and activated naturally. Among them, D represented the level of the ability, and D was the lowest level. Other abilities: Absorption D: As far as the eye can see, one can obtain the soul origin (XP) of the corpse within a minute of death. Consumes spirit force. Learning D: Through physical contact or eye contact with the target, one can check and replicate the other party¡¯s bloodline, it consumes spirit force. In addition, you can use a certain amount of soul origin (XP) to adhere this ability to your body. Demon Eye Warlock Inheritance Knowledge D: The bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlock was comparable to that of a pure-blooded dragon, and it came with all kinds of inheritance knowledge. As the bloodline evolved, one could obtain more knowledge by adding or deleting the inheritance knowledge into the bloodline. Transcendent Space Traverse XXX (Sealed): Insufficient information. Mainland common tongue C+: Common language of the Endless Mainland, 95% of people use it. ¡°The XP on the interface represents the soul origin obtained through absorbing ability, and some bloodline abilities seem to require the soul origin to be consumed. I¡¯ll call it experience points for now. This bloodline must have been created by an alchemist who likes to play online games.¡± Yan Chong lowered his head, pretending to stare at the textbook, but in reality, he was studying the various abilities of his newly acquired Demon Eye bloodline. ¡°It seems like the Demon Eye Warlock kills monsters to gain experience points and then use it to replicate other people¡¯s bloodline abilities or evolve bloodlines. After the bloodline evolves, they can probably replicate other things. This bloodline is really something else! ¡°In the end, everything can be duplicated. Doesn¡¯t that mean I can do everything? And I don¡¯t even need to cultivate. I can duplicate everything and win all the way!¡± Yan Chong thought gleefully. ¡°The prerequisite for all of this is that I need to get XP! It¡¯s impossible to kill someone, but I can go to a slaughterhouse or something like that. However, this ability is a little flawed. XP has to be obtained within one minute of death, so the hospital is ruled out. ¡°Also, according to the inheritance knowledge, I will not have strange dreams when my bloodline awakens. In other words, I have only solved half of my problems.¡± Suddenly, the word ¡°sealed¡± caught Yan Chong¡¯s attention. ¡°The ability to travel through time and space. I can confirm that this is not an ability given to me by the Demon Eye Bloodline. Otherwise, it would not show that there is insufficient information and the Inheritance Knowledge of the bloodline will explain it. Furthermore, is it related to the strange dream I have since this is sealed?¡± Looking at the physics teacher on the podium, Yan Chong focused and activated [Reading]. Name: Ye Da Race: Black Iron Race Occupation: None Battle Power (Basic): D Power: 1.2, Agility: 1.0, Intelligence: 1.2 Constitution: 1.3, Spirit: 1.1, Charm: 0.8 Bloodline: Human D Skills: Wing Chun D+ Mathematics C+, Mandarin D+, English C-, Physical C+, Chemistry D, Biological D-, Culinary B+, Street Dance C+ Status: Healthy ¡°Eh? I didn¡¯t expect Teacher Ye to know Wing Chun!¡± Moreover, according to the introduction by the Inheritance Knowledge, skills could be divided into combat and non-combat skills. Amongst the combat skills, Grade D was the lowest level. Grade D- was the level of ordinary people on Earth. Grade D was basically the level of a boxing champion or an Olympic athlete. As for Grade D+, it was probably the level of an extraordinary being that could fight dozens of people at once. Of course, his combat ability was rated as D would probably due to his mediocre physical attributes. But that was still the world¡¯s top standard. Yan Chong¡¯s face twitched. He didn¡¯t expect that the elegant and gentlemanly Physics teacher, Ye Da, was actually an expert in ancient martial arts. His gold-rimmed glasses made him look more like an academic researcher. ¡°Er¡ªalthough, as a physics teacher, this image is normal, but¡ª¡± For non-combat skills, Grade D represented the entry level. In terms of subjects, they were either primary school graduates or secondary school level. Grade C represented practice. In terms of subjects, they were only at the level of undergraduate students. Grade B represented proficiency, which was also the level of expert professors. As for Grade A, they were at the level of master, such as a major contributor in a certain field or a Nobel Prize winner. Then there were Grade S and Grade X. As for what they were, he was not sure. The Inheritance Knowledge did not have any information. However, Yan Chong guessed that Newton¡¯s and Einstein¡¯s physics level should be at Grade S. In that case, with Teacher Ye¡¯s Grade B- Cooking, he could already become the head chef of a five-star restaurant. Furthermore, his street dance was also C+, which was equivalent to a graduate student in sports. He could even directly become a teacher. But it made sense that he was so good at street dancing since he was good at Wing Chun. ¡°This is the legendary Old Treasure Boy?¡± (Note: Teacher Ye Da is a 90s, almost 40 years old this year) ¡°Am I the only ordinary person living in a world full of extraordinary beings?¡± Yan Chong could not help but doubt himself. He quickly activated his [Reading] ability to check on the surrounding students. Then, he heaved a sigh of relief. However, he was a little disappointed because the other students¡¯ attributes were very average. There was nothing extraordinary about them. He felt tired and sleepy after using his ability dozens of times. He was so scared that he quickly stopped when he thought of the miserable experience of frequently sleeping in class. ¡°With my current Spirit attributes, I should be able to continuously use [Reading] thirty to forty times.¡± After school, Yan Chong changed from his usual dispirited self. He packed his bag as fast as he could and rushed out of the classroom. ¡°Hey, have you guys noticed that Yan Chong seems to be different from before?¡± A short girl with freckles said excitedly. ¡°What¡¯s different?¡± Her best friend asked. ¡°I just feel like Yan Chong from before has returned. He hasn¡¯t slept since math class today and is studying hard. Also, his eyes are so dark and bright. He looks even more handsome than before. He even looked at me today!¡± ¡°Do you think he has a crush on me?¡± The short freckled girl covered her face. ¡°Is that so? But so what? The college entrance examination is less than two months away. Even if he tries his best, it¡¯s probably too late.¡± A fat boy behind Yan Chong¡¯s seat interjected with a mocking expression. ¡°But he¡¯s more handsome than you!¡± The short freckled girl said. ¡°Pfff¡ª¡± The fat boy vomited three liters of blood. It was only when Yan Chong returned to the residential area that his excitement slowly calmed down. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat and he ran to a patch of green grass in the residential area. After searching for a long time, he finally found an ant nest. After killing a few ants with his foot, he stared at the corpses of the ants that were too horrible to look at and silently activated his skill [Absorption]. Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations XP: +0.00001 XP: +0.00001 XP: +0.00005 XP: +0.00002 ¡­ ¡°This¡­ the soul origin of ants is too little!¡± Yan Chong was somewhat speechless after killing a few ants. According to Inheritance Knowledge, the soul origin was a mysterious thing. It was the core and essence of the soul. It was related to the strength, vitality, and wisdom of life. For ordinary people on Earth, the soul origin was usually around 1 to 10 points. However, the ants¡¯ soul origin was actually at the level of one in ten million. This was lower than what Yan Chong had expected. It was obviously impossible to obtain XP by farming ant nests. Yan Chong could only entrust the source of the XP to the slaughterhouse. He hoped that the soul origins of the chickens, ducks, cows, and sheep, which were similar to humans, were close to humans. However, based on their intelligence, their XP was probably much lower than humans. Yan Chong was not in a hurry to cook when he returned home. Now that the problem of being sleepy has been solved, his life should be back on track. To celebrate his obtaining of the Demon Eye bloodline, Yan Chong looked at the 5-digit living allowance on his phone and considered ordering a sumptuous takeaway. ¡°Meow ~¡± At this moment, Yan Chong suddenly heard an extremely weak cat¡¯s meow. It sounded very childish. To be honest, if not for the fact that his five senses had improved greatly due to the fusion of bloodlines, he would not have heard such a weak sound normally. Walking to the window of the living room, Yan Chong realized that there was a kitten lying on the window ledge outside. How did this little kitten get to the window? One has to know that Yan Chong¡¯s house was on the fifth floor, about twenty meters above the ground. The window was less than twenty centimeters long. It was easy to fall down if one stood on it. The kitten was only about ten centimeters long and looked like an American Short Fur. Its body was mostly white, and there were some black stripes on its face and body. Its two eyes were big and blinking, looking soft and cute. If a girl saw this, her heart would probably melt and she would definitely rush up to hug and love it. Even Yan Chong, who boasted that he was a straight man, couldn¡¯t help his thoughts of wanting to bring it in and raise it. Yan Chong hurriedly ran to the window and opened it, preparing to catch the little kitten. After all, the position at the window was too dangerous. How much XP would it be if it fell down? Yan Chong shook his head and quickly killed the last thought in his mind. The little kitten suddenly shivered and looked pitifully at the human walking over, full of helplessness and curiosity. Just as Yan Chong reached out the window, he suddenly thought of something and activated [Reading] on the little kitten. Race: Silver Cat Race Occupation: Arcanist Battle Power: D+ Power: 0.5, Agility: 0.9, Intelligence: 3.2 Constitution: 0.6, Spirit: 2.7, Charm: 4.9 Status: Weak / Cursed (Time remaining: 9999 years). Shock!!! This was a cat with a story! Although he did not know what the Silver Cat Race meant, it was obviously much higher than Yan Chong¡¯s Black Iron Race. He did not know why, but he felt that it was impressive. Furthermore, this cat had a profession! It was an Arcanist which was full of mystery! What made Yan Chong feel the most ashamed was that this cat¡¯s combat power rating was D+, which far exceeded Yan Chong¡¯s D- and Kung Fu master, Teacher Ye Da¡¯s Grade D. In other words, even if this cat was surrounded by more than ten burly men, she could still easily defeat it! Also, her intelligence, spirit, and charm attributes were abnormally high. Perhaps, even humans were not as smart as her. Not to mention, the curse on her would make one uneasy and would let one¡¯s imagination run wild. A gentle breeze blew into the room. Yan Chong could not help but shudder. He knew that there must be something fishy about such a small cat appearing outside the fifth floor window. ¡°It feels like something weird has been happening to me recently.¡± Yan Chong stared at the little kitten and held his hand out of the window. He paused for a minute and the scene was very awkward. After that, the little kitten revealed a look of longing, anticipation, and encouragement. Yan Chong grabbed her, pulled her into the house, and closed the window. ¡°Whether it¡¯s a blessing or a calamity, I can¡¯t avoid it. No matter what, I¡¯ll take it.¡± Yan Chong felt a sense of heroism. Since this cat was extraordinary, a window would not be able to stop her. So he might as well face it calmly. Besides, the acquisition of the Demon Eye Warlock bloodline gave Yan Chong quite a bit of confidence. As his palm came into contact with the little kitten, a warm and soft touch came from his palm. Yan Chong could not help but rub the cat in his hand as she let out a soft and cute meow. At the same time, another message appeared before Yan Chong. Bloodline: Human B+ (Sealed, XP needed: 998), Flame Talent A- (XP needed: 1024). Yan Chong was deep in thought after looking at the angry kitten. Just now, he had used [Reading] to check his teacher¡¯s status and could easily see the other party¡¯s bloodline and skill information. This did not match the description of [Reading] in the Inheritance Knowledge¡ªa Grade D [Reading] should not have such a comprehensive ability. On the other hand, he had read the skill [Learning] from the Inheritance Knowledge. However, that could only check, replicate, and affix the bloodline as he met the other party¡¯s eyes or he had physical contact with the other party. Moreover, there was no XP required to replicate the inheritance knowledge on Ye Da. He placed the little kitten on the ground. As expected, the Inheritance Knowledge that appeared just now disappeared. This gave Yan Chong a vague guess. He hugged the kitten with both hands again and raised it in front of his eyes. From time to time, he touched the cat¡¯s head, completely ignoring the kitten¡¯s powerless struggles. ¡°You can understand what I¡¯m saying, right?¡± ¡°Stop pretending. I know you¡¯re not normal.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a cat with a story.¡± ¡°Come on. Tell me your story. Maybe I can help you.¡± ¡°Come on guys, tell me your story, I can help you.¡± ¡°Hi, do you understand? Can you speak Chinese?¡± Yan Chong said to the little kitten. ¡°Led go!¡± Yan Chong¡¯s eyes widened when he heard the intermittent and unclear sounds of Chinese. Even though he had a strong mental fortitude and was mentally prepared, it was his first time hearing a cat speak human language. So his worldview was still severely affected. ¡°You really know how to speak!¡± Yan Chong exclaimed in delight. ¡°Of course!¡± The little kitten said disdainfully. Her learning ability seemed to be very strong. It was difficult for her to speak just now, but now she immediately became fluent. However, her voice was still weak and soft. ¡°What is this place?¡± The little kitten asked. ¡°This is my house. It is I who wanted to ask why you appeared at my window?¡± Yan Chong was a little speechless. ¡°I mean, what continent is this? The Eastern Continent or the Southern Continent? No, it¡¯s neither of them. I¡¯ve been there before. It doesn¡¯t look like it at all. It doesn¡¯t look like the Northern Continent either. It won¡¯t be so hot.¡± The little kitten¡¯s voice became softer and softer. It was full of doubts. ¡°What do you mean by the Eastern and Southern Continents? Tell me first. Who are you? Why do you speak human language when you¡¯re a cat?¡± Yan Chong was puzzled. He did not know what was going on either. Too many things had happened today. Hence, his psychological endurance was much stronger and so he could converse with a cat calmly. ¡°My name is Catherine, and I am a great Arcanist!¡± Catherine said proudly. ¡°Now, hurry up and put the great Catherine down! Do you know how uncomfortable I feel?¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Yan Chong quickly placed Catherine on the ground. As a cat, Catherine¡¯s body was soft and not as big as Yan Chong¡¯s palm. It felt good to the touch. Yan Chong shook his hands and felt a little lost. ¡°Let me tell you, I¡¯m not a cat. I was cursed to become like this!¡± Catherine said angrily and seemed to have thought of something when she saw Yan Chong¡¯s expression and actions. Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What curse?¡± Yan Chong asked. He nodded secretly. When he saw the state Catherine was in¡ªWeak / Cursed (Time remaining: 9999 years), he knew that this cat was cursed. However, his skill [Reading] did not have the ability to know the specific curse information. ¡°There¡¯s a human bloodline within her bloodline, and it¡¯s even sealed. Looks like it¡¯s caused by the curse.¡± ¡°Hmph, I have to say that only the legendary [Curse] Card can curse me into a cat,¡± Catherine said. Her two large cat eyes revealed an angry expression. ¡°Don¡¯t let me know who cursed me. Otherwise, he will die a horrible death. I promise. When I recover my strength, I will definitely divine it!¡± ¡°[Curse] Card¡ª¡± Yan Chong muttered. The related knowledge suddenly appeared in his mind. This was the effect of Inheritance Knowledge. It was like a knowledge bank that was stored in his mind. Yan Chong instantly understood some basic general knowledge. The remaining knowledge in the knowledge bank had to be triggered before it could be automatically accessed. This was like Baidu. As long as there were keywords, you could search for relevant knowledge. However, this efficiency was countless times higher than Baidu, and it was fully automatic. [Cursed] Card was one of the cards from the legendary item, [Origin Card Group]. It was created by the God of Games Jim Interesting. The two most famous cards were [Cursed] and [Wish]. [Curse]: Curse any target or bloodline. [Wish]: Achieve any wish. These two cards can only be used once before disappearing and reappearing in other places years later. The target of the Cursed Card could be from an ant to a God. On the other hand, one could fulfill almost any wish by using the Wish Card. Of course, these cards¡¯ abilities might have a ceiling, but this ceiling was definitely very high. Legendary grade items were the highest grade items, and it is also another name for God Artifacts. There was another legend¡ªwhen all the cards were gathered, some amazing things would happen. Of course, other than the creator, God of Games, no one else had gathered all the cards. ¡°It seems that this cat is a transmigrator from another world, which is the source of the Demon Eye Warlock bloodline. She¡¯s an arcanist so she can speak Chinese. That I should be able to accept it. ¡°As for me, although I did not transmigrate, something must have happened that caused me to obtain the Demon Eye Warlock bloodline. ¡°In that case, everything is related to the strange dream I had before. The exact logic is that the strange dream caused me to obtain the bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlock. Then, the fusion of the bloodline led to my previous spirit weakness, constant drowsiness, blurred vision, and so on. Could this cat¡¯s transmigration be related to the strange dream I had? ¡°Now, it¡¯s just to see if I¡¯m still going to have that weird dream tonight and then figure out what the hell is going on.¡± Yan Chong¡¯s mind was filled with thoughts. Then, he composed himself and said, ¡°Catherine, I think you have transmigrated. Congratulations on joining the rumored transmigrator army!¡± ¡°Transmigrator army? What is that?¡± ¡°Ahem, I mean, have you heard of Earth? Also, you speak Chinese quite well. Have you heard of China?¡± ¡°Earth? What is it? A kind of dessert? Does it taste good?¡± Catherine asked, tilting her head to the side. Her little tongue came out unconsciously and she licked the corner of her mouth, her tail wagging. ¡°China? Is that your country¡¯s name? This name and your language are somewhat similar to the Eastern Continent. However, this is definitely not the Eastern Continent. I¡¯ve been to the Eastern Continent many times.¡± ¡°As expected! I guessed correctly!¡± Yan Chong clapped his hands. ¡°You might have come to another world. It¡¯s not a continent in your world, but another world. Oh, or a plane. A plane. Do you know what a plane is?¡± Although he was an Earthling, Yan Chong, who was well-versed in all kinds of online novels, knew some fantasy terminology. ¡°Of course I know about planes,¡± Catherine said. ¡°But I¡¯m certain that this isn¡¯t a secondary plane. The main world only consists of the Endless Mainland, so I probably didn¡¯t leave the Endless Mainland. ¡°Either that, or I¡¯ve come to another main world. Even Gods have never been to another main world other than the Endless Mainland, right?¡± [Endless Mainland]¡ªThe relevant knowledge suddenly appeared in Yan Chong¡¯s mind. The Endless Mainland was vast and boundless. It was roughly divided into four continents, North, South, East, and West. There were also a number of islands and the Endless Sea. The four continents were extremely large, and each one was comparable to the surface area of Earth. The distance between each continent was also very far. There were millions of kilometers between each continent, and they were blocked by the Endless Sea. Only experts above the Legendary realm could travel across the Endless Sea by flying or using space magic and travel across several continents. As for the Endless Sea beyond the four continents, it was even more boundless. No one knew where the borders were. ¡°Could it be that this is the end of the world? I am the pioneer of the new continent, the great navigator¡ªCaptain Catherine!¡± Catherine suddenly exploded with excitement. ¡°This¡­¡± Yan Chong was speechless, but he did not say much. Perhaps if he let this cat read more online literature, she would accept her fate. Yan Chong took out his phone and opened the takeaway app, preparing to order. ¡°Catherine, I have to say this. As a cat, do you need cat food?¡± After seeing that Catherine was fuming again, Yan Chong quickly waved his hand and said, ¡°No, no, no. What I mean is, you¡¯re so small now. Are you unable to digest normal human food? Or are you only able to drink milk or other fluids?¡± According to Yan Chong¡¯s understanding, the little kitten could only drink milk. ¡°Hmph, even though my body is that of a cat now, my bodily functions are still the same as a normal human. It¡¯s this stupid curse that caused my abilities to decrease by quite a bit. It¡¯s not even a millionth of what I had before! ¡°Young man, I have to say that you¡¯re very lucky to be able to get to know me. I really suspect that you¡¯re the protagonist that those traveling bards mentioned. You helped some legendary big shots when they were in trouble, and then you were guided by the big shots to reach the peak of your life.¡± Catherine lay on the ground, but her tone was condescending, and her tail started to wag unconsciously. ¡°Alright, pretend I didn¡¯t ask.¡± Yan Chong was speechless. If he had not obtained the Demon Eye Warlock¡¯s bloodline, he might have been tricked by this cat. ¡°But it¡¯s not bad if this cat can teach me some magic.¡± Late at night. ¡°Catherine, where are you going to sleep?¡± Yan Chong finished showering and was about to go to bed in his pajamas. Catherine stood staring out the window at the night sky, her expression melancholy as she muttered curses under her breath. ¡°Damn it, why is there no magic power here? Is this the legendary Forbidden Devil¡¯s Land?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t even cast a Grade D Cleanse spell, but the cat¡¯s body really hates water!¡± ¡°Could this really be another world?¡± ¡°It looks very dangerous outside. What should I do?¡± Seeing that she had no reaction, Yan Chong walked to the window and knocked on it. Catherine turned around and he could tell that she was in a bad mood. ¡°Just find me a place,¡± she said weakly. ¡°Then, you can sleep in my parents¡¯ room.¡± Although Yan Chong was not as receptive as those cat lovers to his pet sleeping on his bed since there were many parasites on his pet and it would shed fur, Catherine was a friend from another world and became a cat because of the curse. Therefore, Yan Chong felt that it was acceptable to let her sleep in the bedroom that his parents didn¡¯t use for a long time. Yan Chong turned off the lights and lay on the bed. He wanted to verify if his previous guess was correct. Slowly, as Yan Chong entered dreamland, he discovered that he had arrived at the altar again. Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°It¡¯s the twentieth time. It¡¯s still a familiar recipe. A familiar smell.¡± Yan Chong muttered softly after looking at the scene before him. This was a place similar to an altar. The sealed stone chamber was paved with grayish-white bricks. In the middle was a square stone platform about two meters in diameter and one meter in height. Yan Chong was standing in the middle of the stone platform. The stone platform was engraved with a mysterious and strange pattern. The ravines on the lines flowed with black and red unknown paint, filled with evil and terror. The floor beneath the stone platform was also engraved with a similar pattern. However, it looked like an enlarged version. The reason why Yan Chong believed that this was the altar was because of the person kneeling beneath the stone platform. A guy in a black cloak was kneeling on the ground and praying to Yan Chong. This was the entirety of Yan Chong¡¯s strange dream. This was the scene in his dream. He could not move and just stood quietly on the stone platform. Then, a strange person knelt below the platform and kept mumbling something to him, but Yan Chong was very sure that he was praying. This was an evil prayer ritual! ¡°But things have changed.¡± It was just like how his vision had suddenly recovered today. Previously, in the dream, Yan Chong could clearly understand that he was dreaming, which was the so-called lucid dream. However, he could not move at all. He could not understand what the other party was saying or what he was doing. Today, however, he could feel that there were no restraints on his body and he could move freely. Additionally, he understood what the other party was saying. It was a foreign and familiar language, completely different from Chinese and English. He said it was foerign because Yan Chong was certain that this was the first time he had heard it. The familiarity was because Yan Chong had somehow understood this language. It was as natural as the mother tongue. ¡°The great Lord of Hell, the noble Demon God, Lady Lilith¡¯s sweetheart, Mr. Satan¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°I am your humble and faithful believer, the poor lamb lost in the world, Richard Miller.¡± ¡­ ¡°Please respond to my call. Please respond to my call and awaken the hidden bloodline in my body.¡± ¡­ ¡°For this, I am willing to give up everything I have, my family, my friends, all my wealth, even my soul.¡± ¡­ Activate [Reading]! Facing this scene, Yan Chong decisively activated his ability. He wanted to know if he could use his ability in the dream, or if this was not a dream! Name: Richard Miller Race: Black Iron Race Occupation: None Battle Power: D- Power: 0.9, Agility: 1.1, Intelligence: 0.8. Constitution: 0.9, Spirit: 0.7, Charm: 1.5. Status: Weak / Exhausted Life Force. Sure enough, he could do it! He looked at his stats. Skills: Reading D, Absorption D, Learning D, Demon Eye Inheritance Knowledge D, Transcendent Space Traverse XXXX. As expected, the Transcendent Space Traverse XXXX was no longer sealed. At the same time, a stream of information flowed into his mind. Transcendent Space Traverse XXXX: The ability to travel between two main worlds is a gift from the World¡¯s Consciousness. Cooldown time: 23 hours 58 minutes 66 seconds. ¡°Looks like I did transmigrate. Also, this Transcendent Space Traverse ability is very high-level. It¡¯s a gift from the World¡¯s Consciousness. Does that mean I¡¯m Father Earth¡¯s favorite child?¡± As if he had discovered something, Richard Miller, who had been keeping his head lowered, suddenly raised his head. His hood was also flipped open, revealing an extremely old face. Deep eye sockets, dense wrinkles, and a bald head with only a few gray hairs left made one feel as if they had encountered a demon. ¡°You, who are you?!¡± A hoarse voice of doubt sounded. When he opened his mouth, Yan Chong seemed to see an abyss. ¡°No, you are not His Majesty Satan. Who are you?¡± Richard observed Yan Chong carefully and shouted excitedly. Yan Chong shrugged and said, ¡°Hello, sir. Would you believe me if I said I was just passing by?¡± For some reason, Yan Chong felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to this old man. It was as if they were related by blood. At this moment, through their gazes, a message appeared in Yan Chong¡¯s mind. Bloodline: Human D, Demon Eye Warlock D- (Deprived, a trace of it remains). ¡°Deprived! This fellow¡¯s Demon Eye Warlock bloodline has been stripped away! And I just happened to obtain the bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlock! This means that this old man gave me his Demon Eye Warlock bloodline through a strange and evil ritual. ¡°However, from the Inheritance Knowledge, combined with his previous prayer, his original intention was to make a deal with Satan, the Devil God, and pay something else. Then, he would awaken his hidden bloodline. This bloodline is definitely not a human bloodline, but the bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlock. ¡°Unfortunately, his bloodline was seized and given to me. In other words, this old man sent Satan a parcel, but it turned out that I was the one who received the parcel, and he had sent the wrong thing.¡± Yan Chong pondered silently. ¡°Damn it, this is clearly my secret chamber. How did you appear here? Are you one of those jackals from the Radiance Church?¡± It seemed that Richard didn¡¯t believe Yan Chong¡¯s words. He stood up and slowly walked toward Yan Chong. Just like the zombies in the Plants vs. Zombies. Although he felt very close to Richard and felt an inexplicable sense of guilt, his sharp five senses told Yan Chong that this old man was up to no good. Sure enough, when Richard was still five steps away from Yan Chong, the old man changed from his decrepit appearance and took out a cold dagger from his chest pocket. He jumped up and rushed toward Yan Chong like an NBA player breaking into a forbidden zone. ¡°F*ck!¡± Yan Chong cursed silently as his hair stood on end. As a high school student who grew up under the red flag, he had never encountered such a ferocious thug in such a harmonious environment in China. Moreover, it was not that he did not have a premonition that this old man was up to no good, but who knew that this old man, who was about to die at any moment, could suddenly erupt with such a powerful strength? In an instant, his hair stood on end, and the blood in his body seemed to have frozen. Death was getting closer and closer! But the situation didn¡¯t seem that bad. While Yan Chong was concentrating, Richard¡¯s movements seemed to slow down. Everything in the world seemed to slow down by 0.5 times. At this critical moment, Yan Chong suddenly turned to the side and took a small step back. In the end, Richard waved his dagger in the air and passed by Yan Chong. Bang! As the two of them passed each other, Richard seemed to have used up his last bit of strength. He lay on the stone platform and did not move. Perhaps it was a coincidence, but the dagger went through his chest, and the tip of the blade penetrated Richard¡¯s back. Yan Chong stared blankly at Richard, who was lying on the ground. He was standing at the edge of the stone platform and almost fell down. The person in front of him had refreshed his understanding of this new world. He broke out in a cold sweat. ¡°This is such a dangerous world! It¡¯s a good thing I reacted quickly. Otherwise, I would have died. His status is so low, yet he can still make such an action. Could it be that he knows some explosive secret skill?¡± He noticed Richard¡¯s status: Power: 0.9, Agility: 1.1, Intelligence: 0.8. Constitution: 0.9, Spirit: 0.7, Charm: 1.5. Although he did not comment on the Charm of 1.5, the other status were pitifully low. If 1.0 was the benchmark for the status of ordinary adults, then Richard was weaker than Yan Chong. However, with Yan Chong¡¯s status, it was impossible for him to leap onto a one-meter platform from a distance of nearly three meters without running. One had to know that jumping three meters was considered a long jump. Basically, 99% of adults could not do it. If he neglected Richard¡¯s walking speed, the fact that he jumped a distance of three meters on the spot and jumped up one meter was surprising. The fusion of the Demon Eye Warlock¡¯s bloodline had only given Yan Chong some improvement in his five senses and mind. ¡°It seems like it¡¯s easier to obtain XP in this world. At least, this is a world similar to the Middle Ages. There is also the legendary battle Qi and magic. Battles should be common.¡± ¡°So¡ª¡± Yan Chong slowly calmed down from his adrenaline rush. He rubbed his hands and activated [Absorption] on Richard¡¯s corpse. Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations XP : +8.5 Accompanied by a gentle touch, Yan Chong felt as if his eyes had experienced an orgasm. He almost couldn¡¯t help but moan. Although he had killed a few ants previously and obtained some XP, he did not feel anything at all. This was the first time he had truly earned it. XP was the soul origin. It was the essence of life and was full of mystery. Although there was no detailed explanation in the Inheritance Knowledge, Yan Chong knew that this thing was definitely very important. Carrying the joy of a novice transmigrator, Yan Chong forced himself to overcome his discomfort and turned Richard¡¯s body over. Actually, with Yan Chong¡¯s cautiousness, he had considered the possibility of this old schemer pretending to be dead. However, he had successfully activated the [Absorption] function, allowing him to confirm that the other party was dead. ¡°To be honest, the abilities of the Demon Eye Warlock are really incomparable to this old schemer.¡± Yan Chong thought gleefully. Had it not been for the fact that he had already seen Richard¡¯s status and kept vigilant, he would have been severely wounded even if he had survived the assassination. It was the same when he faced Catherine previously. Although the ability for [Reading] was simple, it was still very useful. A dagger pierced directly into Richard¡¯s heart, making people wonder if his death was a coincidence or if he did it on purpose. Unexpectedly, there was no blood flowing out from the wound. It¡¯s almost like the dagger did not stab a living human, but a dried corpse. He pulled out the dagger, but there was not a single drop of blood on the blade. It was still cold and shiny. Curious, Yan Chong activated [Reading] on the dagger. As the dagger glowed with a faint green light, a few lines of text appeared before his eyes. Name: Pig Slaughtering Knife Quality: Excellent +4 Function: Strength +0.3, Agility +0.3 Description: This is the work of the blacksmith, Kane. Although it is called the Pig Slaughtering Knife, believe me, it is very suitable to cut fruits and cut people. After he saw [Excellent +4], a message came to mind. The items in the Endless Mainland were divided into six grades: Normal, Excellent, Extraordinary, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Generally speaking, [Normal] quality items were not that ordinary. Its lower limit could be as low as a child¡¯s toy, and its upper limit could be as high as a standard steel longsword in the army. It was even possible to cut off hair. In other words, 99% of the items on Earth were at [Normal] grade. The so-called normal was only against extraordinary items. On the other hand, [Excellent] grade items were of an even higher grade. Not only were the requirements for the raw materials high, but the craftsmanship was also more complicated. Only Blacksmiths had the ability to create them. As for +4, it was caused by [Enchantment Enhancement]. By inscribing profound runes on an item or adding special potions, the strength or function of the item would be further enhanced. It could also write relevant information. +4 meant that the level of enhancement was at level 4, not four times. It meant that it was stronger than level 3, but weaker than level 5. For example, the name and description of the dagger that Yan Chong had used [Reading] on, was written by the creator or the enhancer. Otherwise, he could only see the quality and function of the dagger. ¡°This is a good dagger. This is the start of the game. Fortunately, it is not an equipment that is in a blank state. It is an Excellent grade weapon with green light.¡± Yan Chong brandished the dagger in the air and felt that the air had been cut by the dagger. It was abnormally sharp. This made him suddenly feel a trace of fear. If he had been cut by the dagger just now, even a light touch would have cut off his arm. ¡°Let¡¯s see what other equipment he dropped.¡± Yan Chong lowered his head and began to search the body. Yan Chong didn¡¯t feel any pressure due to the scene being like a game and the fact that Richard¡¯s body didn¡¯t bleed much. ¡°Yes, this cloak seems to be sewn from some normal cloth. There¡¯s nothing special about it.¡± Quality: Normal Function: This is just an ordinary piece of clothing. Apart from not washing it for a long time, there¡¯s nothing special about it. I suggest you wash it. ¡°And this pair of pants, a shirt, eh, flowery underpants. This old man is quite coquettish.¡± After flipping for a while, Yan Chong used his hand to fan his nose with a look of disdain. ¡°What a poor guy!¡± Jumping off the stone platform, Yan Chong walked around the stone chamber. He discovered that other than the strange patterns on the ground and the candle lamps on the walls, there were only a few jars with black and red liquid. They emitted a pungent smell, and there was the smell of blood, paint, and a strong stench of feces. He activated [Reading]. Surprisingly, there was no information. ¡°Either this thing is too advanced or it lacks relevant knowledge.¡± Yan Chong shook his head. This disgusting smell made him give up on his research. He felt that this was not something good. After observing the wall for a while, Yan Chong pressed a depression on the wall. With a squeak, a stone door suddenly opened on the stone wall. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a secret chamber. What¡¯s the principle behind it? Pure machinery or some magic alchemy device?¡± Yan Chong clicked his tongue in wonder as he walked out of the door. There was a deep secret passage outside. It was about three meters tall and one meter wide. There was a glowing bead embedded at every distance above his head. Name: Moonlight Stone Quality: Normal +3 Function: Light Illumination, Automatic Charging. Yan Chong pressed it down after he saw a bump on the wall of the secret chamber. As expected, with a creaking sound, the stone door of the secret chamber closed once again. ¡°I hope there aren¡¯t any villains out there who use knives to hack at people.¡± Yan Chong looked at his Skill column which showed that he had more than 23 hours of cooldown time and walked out of the secret tunnel. The secret passage was not long. It was about one or two hundred meters long. However, it was not a straight line, so one could not see its end. At the edge of the town of Dawn, the sun was shining brightly. It shone through the window into an ordinary three-story building. On the first floor of the small building, in a storage room filled with junk and dust. Suddenly, a wooden board on the floor moved and flipped open. ¡°Cough, cough, cough!¡± Accompanied by a cloud of dust, Yan Chong held onto the floor with one hand while holding a dagger with the other. He pushed open the secret door and peeked out from under the floor. He raised his head and looked at his surroundings. He looked at the dust that filled the air and the piles of miscellaneous items. There was also a smell that was not fresh in the air. Yan Chong could not help but cough a few times. ¡°Looks like this is an abandoned room. Not many people have come here before. This old man is too lazy. How long has it been since he cleaned?¡± Yan Chong walked out of the room and walked around the building. He could not help but heave a sigh of relief. This was an empty three-story building. It seemed to be Richard Miller¡¯s house. No one else lived here. In the bedroom on the second floor, there was a photo on the bedside table. A young and handsome man wearing a black cloak was in high spirits. Behind him was a magnificent building. ¡°Is this a picture of Richard when he was younger?¡± Yan Chong thought in astonishment. Time was indeed a pig slaughtering knife. Such a wonderful young man had become like that when he was old. No wonder his charm was 1.5, surpassing the standards of ordinary people. ¡°However, there¡¯s a diary here. Let me see what¡¯s written.¡± Then, Yan Chong picked up a notebook on his desk. ¡°12th March of the Year 10395 of the Glory Calendar. The weather is clear. Today is a beautiful day. She¡¯s so beautiful. I think I¡¯m in love¡­ Oh, damn, will what I said back then cause her any trouble¡­¡± ¡°April 2, Year 10395 of the Glory Calendar. The weather is clear. Jenny is a good girl. She can always make others happy. When I¡¯m with her, I can¡¯t help but think about what name our son should have and which general school he should attend¡­ Oh, no, the price of the school district has increased recently. What should we do?¡± ¡°August 11, Year 10395 of the Glory Calendar. The weather was gloomy. I confessed to Jenny, but she told me that she already had someone in her heart¡­ I¡¯m so weak. I hate myself. I should have asked who that man was and kicked his butt¡­¡± ¡°February 14th, Year 10396 of the Glory Calendar. The weather was clear. Jenny and Jon invited me to their wedding, and I didn¡¯t refuse¡­ At the wedding, I tried to prove that I was more suitable for her than Jon, but Jon beat me up. I didn¡¯t expect him to be a Bronze knight!¡± ¡°Why? Why am I so weak? I¡¯m not even a Professional. A weak chicken like me has no right to pursue love¡­¡± ¡°May 8th, Year 10396 of the Glory Calendar. Heavy rain. Smith told me that he had joined a mysterious organization. Those who joined could trade with the demons¡­ Oh, this is really something to look forward to. Although it would be over if the people of the Radiant Church found out, so what? Can life get any worse? I¡¯ve decided to move to the small town of Dawn on the border of the Empire¡­¡± ¡°7th December, Year 10397 of the Glory Calendar. Little snow. What went wrong with the ritual? Why didn¡¯t my bloodline awaken¡­ No, it¡¯s not supposed to be like that. There must be something wrong¡­¡± Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°7th July, Year 10399 of the Glory Calendar. The weather is gloomy. In less than two years, I have become a completely different person. Why did I become so old? I no longer dare to contact my friends¡­ No, this must be a test from God. I will definitely succeed if I persist¡­¡± ¡°1st April, Year 10400 of the Glory Calendar. The weather is clear. I feel that my life has already reached its end. There is a saying in the Eastern Continent that goes, ¡®one must fight to survive in the face of death¡¯. This is my situation right? I can already feel the restlessness in my bloodline. I¡¯m about to succeed¡­ Tomorrow, I want to perform another ritual. If I don¡¯t succeed, I¡¯ll die trying!¡± After reading the diary, Yan Chong sighed. ¡°It seems that no matter which world it is, evil cults can kill people without paying with their lives. And in this world, this kind of evil cult ritual can actually make a person lose all their life force within two years. It¡¯s really terrifying!¡± He went to the window and looked out at the scenery. This was an ordinary and beautiful small town. On the road paved with bluestone, there were occasional pedestrians and carriages passing by. Delicate houses dotted both sides of the road, and from afar, smoke rose from cooking fires. Looking along the road, there was a mountain range in the distance with lush trees growing on it. The weather was cold and chilly. Yan Chong looked at his pajamas and quickly found a black cloak and coarse trousers in Richard¡¯s bedroom closet. He sniffed it carefully. Yes, it was washed and there was no strange smell. Yan Chong went downstairs to the main street. This small building was located in a deserted and remote area. Yan Chong could hear some lively voices in the distance, so he walked along the road. A group of old horses swayed as they led a carriage past Yan Chong. The carriage driver held a wine pot and took a leisurely sip. Shouts gradually rang out. Yan Chong looked over. In an open space beside the road, a dozen burly men dressed in coarse linen clothes were lined up in a neat line. They held heavy swords in their hands as they slashed with all their might. In front of them stood a strong middle-aged man, guiding them. A few children giggled as they ran out from behind Yan Chong. They were chasing and playing on the street with candies in their hands. A little girl with snot running down her nose suddenly turned to look at Yan Chong before running away. A young man in a linen shirt and brown trousers walked over from the opposite side with a briefcase in hand. He looked anxious as if he was in a hurry. Soon, Yan Chong arrived at the ¡°central business district¡± of this small town. It was the most prosperous place. There were many pedestrians walking around, and all kinds of lively sounds lingered in his ears. Ding, ding, ding, dang! The sound of metal striking rang out, and a burly man about 1.9 meters tall appeared before his eyes. He had a firm face, defined muscles, and a head full of golden hair, making one feel that he was a lion. He was wearing a white tank top covered in black spots and a hammer in his hand, showing his identity as a blacksmith. ¡°Kane Blacksmith Shop¡± Yan Chong looked at the shop sign and felt a sense of familiarity. It seemed that the dagger was made by Kane. It should be this man. He activated [Reading]. Name: Kane Mode Race: Black Iron Race Occupation: Card Master, Blacksmith Battle Power: A- Strength: 15.0, Agility: 17.5, Intelligence: 22.5 Constitution: 21.0, Spirit: 25.1, Charm: 13.5 Status: Healthy ¡°Even a blacksmith is that impressive?¡± Yan Chong¡¯s pupils constricted. Every time his status increased by a little, it would increase by a certain proportion. Furthermore, as his status increased, the ratio would also increase. 15 points of Strength was more than 15 times that of an ordinary person with 1 point! Along the way, Yan Chong had also read a few people. However, their status was similar to those of his classmates on Earth. Their highest status was only 2 or 3 points. He didn¡¯t expect to meet a big shot so soon. ¡°Hey, Sir, you look unfamiliar. Are you from out of town?¡± As if sensing Yan Chong¡¯s gaze, the blacksmith, Kane, stopped what he was doing and a warm smile appeared on his firm face. ¡°Ah, haha. I¡¯m a traveler from a faraway place. I happened to pass by your place,¡± said Yan Chong with a smile and a nod. He felt that it was better to have a proper attitude when facing a big shot. ¡°What, are you interested in the tools I¡¯m crafting?¡± Kane asked with a smile. Yan Chong looked at the [Normal] +4 ,+5 long swords, machete, dagger, and other weapons. Occasionally, there were +8+9 and [Excellent] quality weapons. His eyes lit up. He observed carefully and said, ¡°The tools you made are all very good.¡± ¡°Haha, good taste! Traveler from afar, please come in and have a cup of tea. Qiqi, go pour a cup of tea for this guest!¡± Hearing Yan Chong¡¯s praise, Kane smiled happily and turned to shout into the house. Soon after, the sound of footsteps could be heard. A little girl about four or five years old wearing a dress made of rough floral fabric walked out shakily with a cup of steaming hot tea. She handed the teacup over and said crisply, ¡°Big Brother, please have some tea!¡± She was a very cute little girl. Her golden hair was tied into two ponytails, and there was a hint of baby fat on her fair and rosy face. Her big sapphire blue eyes rolled around, full of curiosity towards Yan Chong. Yan Chong quickly took the tea and activated [Reading] out of habit. Name: Qiqi Mode Race: Bronze Human Race Occupation: None Battle Power: D- Power: 0.7, Agility: 0.8, Intelligence: 1.1 Constitution: 0.7, Spirit: 0.9, Charm: 2.0 Status: Healthy Quality: Normal Function: This is just a normal cup of tea. It¡¯s warm and can relieve fatigue. After taking a few sips, a warm feeling spread throughout his body. The cold weather seemed to have become cooler. ¡°Thank you!¡± Yan Chong said to Qiqi and Kane. ¡°Big brother, are you from the Eastern Continent? I heard that the people there have black hair and black eyes.¡± Qiqi looked up and asked. With the development of the Inheritance Knowledge, Yan Chong gained a deeper understanding of this world. Yan Chong thought about it and said, ¡°My hometown is not in the Eastern Continent, but somewhere even further away.¡± ¡°Big brother, can you tell me a story about your hometown?¡± Looking at Qiqi¡¯s cute face and expectant eyes, Yan Chong thought for a moment and recalled a story he had read before. ¡°My hometown doesn¡¯t have any fancy magic. It¡¯s a world where Combat Aura flourishes to its peak. The strong people there are divided into Combat Aura, Combatant, Combat Master¡­. Combat Supremacy, Combat Sage and the invincible Combat Thearch. I have a friend called Xiao Yan. He once¡­¡± ¡°Wow!¡± Speaking of exciting things, Qiqi¡¯s eyes widened and she exclaimed in surprise cooperatively. Yan Chong continued, ¡°Although the Combat Thearch is invincible, not everyone will respect him.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Qiqi asked. ¡°Because even if he is just a small Combatant, his horse may run faster than a Combat Thearch. Then, the Combat Thearch would not be able to catch up to him.¡± At this moment, Kane suddenly interjected, ¡°Can Combat Aura transform into a horse? What kind of skill is this? Also, is a Combat Thearch as powerful as a God?¡± Yan Chong¡¯s expression suddenly became solemn as he said, ¡°The might of a Combat Thearch can sink the continent and destroy the stars. It is so terrifying! Although I am not even a Combatant, I have once witnessed the might of a Combat Thearch!¡± Looking at the shocked expressions of the two people, Yan Chong suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of pride. ¡°Big brother, can you teach me Combat Aura? I also want to transform my Combat Aura into horses!¡± Qiqi blinked her big eyes and looked at Yan Chong expectantly. Yan Chong said, ¡°Erm¡ªthis, it values aptitude.¡± At night. ¡°Come, Brother Kane, let me toast you. Thank you for your hospitality!¡± Yan Chong raised a glass of ale and toasted Kane. ¡°Haha, Brother Yan Chong, I also have to thank you for telling Qiqi such a wonderful story. You should know that I am usually a rough person. I don¡¯t even know how to take care of a child. Ever since her mother left, Qiqi hasn¡¯t been as happy as she is today for a long time.¡± Kane looked fondly at Qiqi, who had fallen asleep. He raised his glass and drained it. Half an hour later. ¡°Burp! Brother Kane, I really can¡¯t drink anymore. Burp!¡± Yan Chong¡¯s face was red. As a high school student, he did not have many chances to drink. His alcohol tolerance was naturally poor. Although this type of ale was about the same as beer, drinking too much made his stomach feel uncomfortable. Perhaps it was because of the increase in his mind status, Yan Chong did not feel drunk. ¡°Haha, if you¡¯re a man, you have to drink a lot. Brother, you have to practice more!¡± Kane laughed as he downed another cup. ¡°By the way, Brother Kane, I have something to ask of you,¡± said Yan Chong. ¡°Do you still need apprentices here? Here¡¯s the thing. I¡¯ve spent all my money. I hope to find a job and accumulate my next travel expenses.¡± Kane frowned slightly at his words, then looked at Qiqi and said, ¡°I need to think about this.¡± After meeting their eyes several times in the afternoon, Yan Chong realized that both of them only had the bloodline of [Human D]. Catherine¡¯s [Flame Talent A-] did not seem like a cabbage that everyone had. However, Yan Chong coveted Kane¡¯s blacksmith profession. Although it was only a living profession, if he learned it, he could forge his own personal weapon in the future. As for the Card Master profession, Yan Chong did not dare to say it. After all, he could not explain how he knew about the other party¡¯s profession. If a Grade A big shot misunderstood him, he would not know where to cry. Late at night. On a dirt road to the northeast of the town of Dawn, seven to eight fully armed mounted soldiers rode on strong warhorses. Their exquisite armor was covered with cuts, and there were some dried dark brown bloodstains. And their direction was precisely the town of Dawn. From the looks of it, they weren¡¯t rushing, but fleeing for their lives. Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Morning. Yan Chong woke up inside Richard¡¯s three-story house. ¡°It¡¯s a shame Kane didn¡¯t take me in. He may seem warmhearted, but he has basic vigilance, and he has a young daughter.¡± Yan Chong recalled what had happened last night and could not help but shake his head and sigh. As a traveler from a faraway place, there were indeed many suspicious points about him. However, he was just an ordinary high school student on Earth. He might be a little handsome and his studies were good, but that did not mean that he had superb acting skills. So it made sense that Kane didn¡¯t trust him. Perhaps, Kane had other concerns as well. As a Grade A big shot, he must have his reasons for being a blacksmith in such a remote town. Although Yan Chong did not tell the truth about his background, it was at least a complete story. It had a perfect world structure and a cultivation system. It was obvious that it was not made up on the spot. He looked at his status: Transcendent Space Traverse XXXX: Cooldown Time: 3 hours 13 minutes 55 seconds. Yan Chong decided to take a walk around the small town once more. He had stayed there for the purpose of stealing his skills after arriving at the blacksmith shop yesterday, and hadn¡¯t gone anywhere else. ¡°It seems like only XP is a hard currency. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to replicate it even if the other party has a good bloodline.¡± At the entrance of a meat shop. ¡°Boss, do you have any livestock you want to slaughter?¡± Yan Chong asked the meat shop owner. ¡°Haha, Sir, you¡¯ve come at the right time. Our meat was killed last night, and it¡¯s very fresh. Do you want a few catties?¡± The boss, who was covered in muscles, called out to Yan Chong with a smile. ¡°Uh, I mean, just slaughtered.¡± ¡°Sir, you don¡¯t trust me, do you? Come, come, look at this piece of meat. It¡¯s so fresh.¡± The boss held up a piece of meat that was stained with blood and was about to hand it to Yan Chong. Yan Chong quickly took two steps back and waved his hand. ¡°Forget it, there¡¯s no need.¡± ¡°Hey! Buddy, take a look!¡± ¡°Killing pigs on the spot doesn¡¯t seem like a common occurrence.¡± Yan Chong ignored the boss behind him and left decisively. As time passed, the sun gradually rose from the horizon. After strolling for a long time, Yan Chong felt a little tired. Seeing that there was less than an hour of cooldown left, Yan Chong decided to go back to the slaughterhouse to see the effect of the XP. ¡°However, the transmigration this time took at least 24 hours. A day has passed and I didn¡¯t go to class during the day. I wonder if something will happen at school. It¡¯s over. I was just thinking of studying hard to improve myself, but in the end, I skipped class. I think I¡¯m already beyond redemption in Teacher Zhang¡¯s view.¡± Thinking of this, Yan Chong couldn¡¯t help but cover his face with his hands. ¡°Thump!¡± ¡°Thump!¡± ¡°Thump!¡± Vaguely, the ground shook, making Yan Chong feel a little stunned. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Bastard! Get lost!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t f*cking block the way!¡± The shouting grew louder and louder. Yan Chong turned around and saw seven to eight cavalrymen in silver armor galloping on horses on the street, ignoring the pedestrians and the surrounding vendors. There was a hint of despair in their eyes on their exhausted expressions. Their armor was full of cuts. There were black and red coagulated substances in the cuts, as though they were a mixture of blood and mud. In an instant, people and horses were in a pitiful state. As they could not dodge in time, they were knocked over by horses or killed by the knights on horseback. Just from what Yan Chong saw, there were three or four people lying in pools of blood, trampled by horses. The screams were endless. They¡¯re too arrogant! Yan Chong¡¯s heart suddenly surged with anger after seeing this scene. They were all ordinary citizens living happily in this beautiful town. Why would such an unexpected calamity suddenly descend upon them? Is there still the law? Is there still justice?! This world was indeed dangerous, and the social system was somewhat backward. Suddenly, a rubber ball rolled onto the street, and a little girl of seven or eight stumbled out of an alley beside it. She ran toward the ball, her face still flushed from fighting with her companions. Yan Chong remembered her. She was the little girl with the snot who was playing with her friends yesterday. At that time, she even looked at Yan Chong curiously. She was just an ordinary girl-next-door. But it wasn¡¯t the right time for her to show up at that moment, because the squad of horsemen was racing toward the little girl. These tired cavalrymen seemed to have no humanity at all. They would not stop or dodge just because an innocent girl was blocking their way. As Yan Chong concentrated, the scene in front of him seemed to slow down. The cavalry drew closer and closer to the little girl, and the leader slowly raised his sword. Like a cruel executioner raising his butcher knife, the expression on his face was crazy and distorted. ¡°No!¡± Yan Chong roared furiously in his heart when he saw this scene, and his eyes almost split apart. He had never hated his own helplessness like this. He yearned to transform into Superman and rush up to save the little girl from the villain¡¯s knife. However, he was too far away from them. The distance of dozens of meters was something that even the 100-meter champion could not reach in an instant. Was he supposed to witness this cruel scene? Yan Chong¡¯s heart tightened. At this time, a robust man suddenly rushed out from the alley just now and hugged the little girl. The powerful force caused the two of them to roll on the ground, narrowly avoiding the charging cavalry. Yan Chong heaved a sigh of relief. The burden in his heart was lifted and he hurriedly retreated to the side of the street. ¡°They really disregard human lives. Strength, I must increase my strength!¡± As [Reading] was activated, a series of information flashed past his eyes. Race: Black Iron Race Class: Knight Battle Power: C- Power: 5.8, Agility: 1.7, Intelligence: 1.0 Constitution: 6.9, Spirit: 1.1, Charm: 0.9 Status: Minor injuries. ¡­ Race: Black Iron Race Class: Warrior Battle Power: D Power: 3.9, Agility: 1.5, Intelligence: 1.1 Constitution: 2.5, Spirit: 1.3, Charm: 1.1 Status: Severely injured. ¡­ Race: Black Iron Race Occupation: Sword Saint Battle Power (Basic): B+ Power: 16.5,Agility: 18.8, Intelligence: 2.9 Constitution: 15.4, Spirit: 2.3, Charm: 2.1 Status: Severely injured. ¡­ ¡°The highest combat power is about B+, the lowest is D, I can¡¯t afford to offend them.¡± As this group of cavalry flew past, gusts of wind blew onto Yan Chong¡¯s body, causing him to almost lose his balance. Fortunately, they seemed to be in a hurry. They only swung their swords at the people blocking their way. However, less than a minute later, a shout was heard again. ¡°F*ck, aren¡¯t they done?¡± Yan Chong hid in the jewelry store and observed the man through the window. A group of fully armed cavalry galloped over on horses. They were also wearing silver-white armor. There were about twenty of them, twice as many as the previous batch. Furthermore, compared to the previous batch of cavalry, they appeared much more spirited. It was obvious from their brand new armor. Through the [Reading] ability, there were two Grade Bs in this group of cavalry. One was a Sword Saint while the other was an Elementalist. Moreover, they were only slightly injured at most, not seriously injured. As this group of cavalry galloped past, Yan Chong seemed to see the Elementalist looking at him casually. In an instant, a chill engulfed his entire body, making him shiver. ¡°Handsome boy, do you need to buy some jewelry for your girlfriend?¡± At this moment, a pleasant voice came from behind Yan Chong. Yan Chong turned around and his eyes narrowed. She was a woman in her twenties. She was tall, had fair skin, and her face was almost perfect. Her green-gold eyes were filled with charm. Coupled with her sharp chin and her smooth, golden hair, she looked like a fairy. However, she was wearing a blue and white dress made of coarse cloth which made her look very strange. It was like a watch worth tens of millions of yuan combined with a strap made of ordinary plastic. Actually, what shocked Yan Chong was not just her appearance and temperament, but: Race: Golden Race Human Occupation: Sword Saint Battle Power: A Power: 23.3, Agility: 32.8, Intelligence: 7.7 Constitution: 21.5, Spirit: 5.8, Charm: 11.2 Status: Healthy As the woman and Yan Chong looked at each other, the bloodline message also came: Bloodline: Human A- (Requires XP: 1350), Flame Talent SS- (Requires XP: 100866). This was the first time Yan Chong had seen a Grade SS character. In the Battle Power Rating, S represented Legendary, A represented Gold, and B-D represented Silver, Bronze, and Black Iron respectively. They were divided into different ranks. The range of Black Iron was very wide. Its lower limit could be an ant or an ordinary person with no profession. The upper limit was the early stage of a professional. It was also an extraordinary existence on Earth. Legendary rank didn¡¯t just represent strength, they also represented the level of life. If one advanced to the Legendary rank, their life level would evolve and sublimate, and their bloodline would also improve, making them different from ordinary people. SS belonged to the Legendary rank, but the strength of a Legendary was too large. It was divided into three stages, which were represented by S, SS, and SSS. In other words, the gap between each stage of a Legendary rank was comparable to the gap between the previous levels. In the eyes of ordinary people in the Endless Mainland, the Gold and Silver rank were already great experts. Legendaries were characters that could be remembered in the annals of history. In the eyes of the Gods, only Legendaries were qualified to enter their sights. Grade SS- talent meant that she had a 100 times higher chance of becoming a Legendary. ¡°Another big boss. Is she the boss of a jewelry store?¡± Yan Chong was in a daze for a while before he hurriedly replied, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss. I just saw that the cavalry was too fierce and came in to hide.¡± ¡°Is that so? But since you¡¯re here, why don¡¯t you take a look at my jewelry? It¡¯s not bad to wear it yourself,¡± the woman said with a smile. ¡°But I didn¡¯t bring any money,¡± Yan Chong said in embarrassment. From what he learned from Kane yesterday, the currency used here was gold, silver, and copper coins. The ratio was 1: 100: 10000, and the purchasing power of one copper coin was basically equivalent to two to three yuan on Earth. Yan Chong felt that he was really poor after looking at the prices of ¡°50 silver coins¡±, ¡°20 silver coins¡±, ¡°1 gold coin¡± and ¡°5 gold coins¡±. Even if he exchanged his living expenses in this world, he probably would not be able to exchange for one gold coin. When she heard Yan Chong¡¯s words, the woman¡¯s expression stiffened and she felt a little embarrassed. She was born into a rich family, so when had she ever worried about money? She had opened a jewelry store here, and the price tag was already as cheap as cabbage. Boom! Just when Yan Chong was about to leave the restaurant, a deafening sound suddenly rang out. Yan Chong took this opportunity to escape from the shop. He jogged to the street and looked at the source of the sound. His body suddenly trembled. ¡°There was an explosion where Brother Kane was?!¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Inside the jewelry store, the inner door behind the counter opened. Two beautiful women in plain clothes walked out quickly and said anxiously, ¡°Missy!¡± The lady called ¡®Missy¡¯ waved her hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everything is going according to plan.¡± ¡°But¡ª¡± One of the women hesitated. ¡°Do you need me to investigate that man just now?¡± Another woman asked. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can feel that the man is very weak. He¡¯s not even a professional,¡± ¡®Missy¡¯ said calmly. On the streets, Yan Chong ran towards the blacksmith shop. Although he knew that the blacksmith store might be very dangerous, he wanted to know the level of martial arts in this world. Also, he was a little worried about Kane and Qiqi¡¯s safety. ¡°I should go over and take a look first. If it¡¯s too dangerous, I¡¯ll just hide. I¡¯m just going to take a look anyway.¡± As he ran, Yan Chong saw the tragic scene of the explosion. The town¡¯s main road had been cut off by a large pit. The pit was over ten meters in diameter, and the surrounding shops were not spared either. The shops were in ruins, and flames were burning on the surface of the ruins. A dozen or so armored mounted soldiers had already jumped off their horses and were engaged in a fierce battle on the ground. Some of the warhorses were lying on the ground with their bellies split open. Some of them were neighing and running to the side. However, they were not too far away. It was obvious that they were well-trained. Several human corpses were scattered everywhere. Thanks to the strengthening of the Demon Eye Warlock bloodline, Yan Chong could see them clearly from a hundred meters away. Without any hesitation, he activated [Absorption] on the corpses. XP : +13.5 XP : +240 XP : +75.4 XP : +113 ¡­ ¡°A wave of fertilizer!¡± Yan Chong felt extremely satisfied after looking at the cumulative XP of over 1,200. However, when he looked at the ruined blacksmith shop, he frowned. ¡°However, Kane is also a Grade A- expert. I don¡¯t think he will be in danger.¡± Yan Chong decided to play along. He found an inn called Little Dawn nearby and hid inside. As soon as he walked in, he saw five or six people standing on the first floor of the hotel. There were both men and women, looking at him with uneasy expressions. ¡°Sir, are you going to stay in the inn?¡± One of the middle-aged men, who looked the oldest, asked him. ¡°Hey, do you know what¡¯s going on over there?¡± Yan Chong pointed in the direction of the blacksmith shop and asked the uncle. ¡°We¡¯re not sure, but judging by their attire, they must be soldiers from the Empire.¡± Yan Chong nodded. ¡°Can I take a look from the window upstairs? I¡¯m a friend of Kane¡¯s. The place where they fought seems to be at Kane¡¯s blacksmith store.¡± The middle-aged man nodded in agreement. ¡°Kane¡¯s a good lad,¡± he said regretfully. ¡°Too bad that he¡¯s got bad luck.¡± Then, he said angrily, ¡°These damned soldiers never cared about the lives of us citizens.¡± Yan Chong sighed and thanked him. Then, he quickly walked upstairs and looked at the battlefield through the window. ¡°It seems like the residents of this town don¡¯t know Kane¡¯s true strength. Is Kane hiding in such a small town to avoid his enemies? Or are these soldiers from the Empire here for Kane?¡± Yan Chong could not help but let his imagination run wild again. He thought of the woman in the jewelry store. There were so many experts in a small town. Boom! Bang! Duang! After a short while, another huge pit appeared at the blacksmith shop and the battlefield was divided into two distinct areas. There were only three people in one place, and all of them had Grade B strength. The two Sword Saints brandished their long swords as they fought. Their movement speed was so fast that afterimages could be seen. From time to time, there would be sharp sounds of collision. Even with Yan Chong¡¯s enhanced eyes, he was actually unable to capture their exact location. Small holes appeared on the ground one after another. Only then could Yan Chong know that a battle had happened here. On the other hand, the Elementalist stood more than ten meters behind the two of them. His body was covered with a yellow translucent shield, and he was constantly replenishing the shield for the Sword Saint on his side. Every time the two Sword Saints were slightly further away, he would immediately release a fireball. The small fireball was only about the size of a fist, but its power could not be underestimated. The huge pit was created by the fireball, and it was unknown what kind of flame it was as it could even burn rocks. On the other side was the battleground of eight or nine Grade C and D warriors. Although it was not as exaggerated as the three of them, Yan Chong could guarantee that their battle strength was comparable to that of the martial arts dramas. Although Yan Chong could see their figures, he couldn¡¯t see their movements either. At the very least, some boxing competitions on Earth did not have such strong visuals. Under Wuxia, to be able to fly over roofs, walk over walls, and smash bricks and gravel, was considered a low-level martial art. However, Grade B was close to a mid-level martial art. The aftermath of the battle made the small town of Dawn seem to have experienced a geological disaster. This was especially so for Elementalists. If they were to demolish the building with their destructive power, their efficiency would be much higher than excavators. Seizing this opportunity, Yan Chong activated [Absorption] again and reaped another wave of experience. XP: 1845.8 ¡°The bodies of Kane and Qiqi couldn¡¯t be found, but it¡¯s impossible for them to be buried under the ruins with his strength. I hope Qiqi can also be safe and sound.¡± Yan Chong observed for a while and found that there were indeed the corpses of the town¡¯s ordinary residents at the original locations of some of the shops. From the XP obtained, their strengths were all at Grade D- or D. Thinking of Qiqi who had pestered him to tell stories, Yan Chong¡¯s desire to increase his strength grew stronger. In this world, without strength, one could not even guarantee their own life. Although the Sword Saint leading the first batch of soldiers was a Grade B+, the combination of a Grade B Sword Saint and a Grade B Elementalist seemed to be very effective against him. Hence, under the continuous attacks, it was difficult for him to stand alone. In the Inheritance Knowledge, the Sword Saint profession was centered around exquisite techniques. In terms of defense and explosive power, they were weaker than knights and warriors. If he wore heavy armor with strong defense, it would severely affect his movements and cause him to deform. Therefore, the Sword Saint was gorgeous yet fragile. If these two Sword Saints were to fight one on one, then the battle would probably be very short. However, the existence of the Elementalist caused one of the Sword Saints to have an additional shield. In addition to the interference of the violent fireball, the scales of victory shifted. The battle quickly reached its climax. The two of them slowed down so that Yan Chong could see them clearly. There were a few more wounds on the Grade B+ Sword Saint¡¯s body. The situation did not look good for him. The Grade B+ Sword Saint¡¯s injury relapsed, and he almost lost his balance. He staggered, and the Sword Saint with the magic shield took the opportunity to stab his sword at his heart. ¡°Ah!¡± With a furious roar, the Sword Saint who was about to die suddenly exploded. In that instant, the surrounding air seemed to distort. It was as if he had used some skill. His hair fluttered in the wind as though it was burning. His overall speed and strength had increased by a large margin. He attacked later but arrived first. With a single slash, he sent the Sword Saint flying. With a crisp sound, the yellow colored shield on the body of the Sword Saint that was sent flying turned into countless fragments and disappeared in the air. But this was not the end. He spat out another mouthful of blood in the air and smashed heavily into the outer wall of a shop ten meters away. ¡°This mouthful of blood must be at least three liters.¡± Yan Chong smacked his lips. At the next moment, the Sword Saint swung his sword at the Elementalist. A huge blue sword Qi flew out from his sword. It was as fast as lightning and instantly hit the Elementalist in the distance. The physique of an Elementalist was not as strong as that of a Sword Saint. The sword Qi was as sharp as a laser knife. It directly pierced through the earthen yellow shield and then cut his waist. ¡°Damn, could this be Clint¡¯s Origin Energy Slash?!¡± XP : +1468.8 Soon, the Elementalist breathed his last. A line of rich experience points appeared in front of Yan Chong¡¯s eyes. A warm current flowed through him, making him so comfortable that he could not help but let out a strange cry. ¡°Damn!¡± Yan Chong looked around hurriedly. After confirming that there was no one around, he heaved a long sigh of relief. Then, he looked at his character status. XP: 3314.6 (XP required for evolutionary bloodline: 2600). ¡°Finally, I have enough experience points to evolve my bloodline.¡± Yan Chong rubbed his hands and took a deep breath. ¡°Uh, that¡¯s not right. It feels like I won without doing anything. Then, let¡¯s see what the Demon Eye Warlock Bloodline will look like after it evolves.¡± With a thought, he used 2,600 XP to evolve his bloodline. In an instant, Yan Chong felt countless illusions appear before his eyes. He seemed to be flying forward at the speed of light, passing through countless objects. Finally, a mysterious vortex appeared in front of him. Moke¡¯s powerful suction force appeared and sucked him in. Yan Chong tried to struggle, but his speed became faster and faster. After that was endless darkness. It seemed like a long time, but it also felt like an instant. An incomparably huge pair of eyes suddenly appeared in front of Yan Chong. The bronze pupils stared at him coldly without any emotion. The pair of eyes began to fly toward him, faster and faster, but it became smaller and smaller. Finally, at an extremely fast speed, it flew into his eyes before Yan Chong could react. There was no pain or impact. The scene before his eyes returned to normal. The Sword Saint, who had unleashed his final potential, was half-kneeling on the ground. He used his sword to support himself from falling. In the distance, blood flowed out from the Elementalist¡¯s corpse and soaked the ground. The time did not seem to pass. However, his eyes changed drastically. Yan Chong could only barely see the other party¡¯s face and differentiate everyone a hundred meters away the previous time. But now, he could see everything clearly. The wrinkles on the other party¡¯s face, every drop of sweat, and the hideous wounds on his body. If Yan Chong had to describe it, it would be that the 1080P resolution suddenly became 4K. Looking at his hands, Yan Chong activated [Reading] again. Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Name: Yan Chong Race: Black Iron Race Occupation: None Battle Power: D- Power: 1.1, Agility: 1.3, Intelligence: 2.8 Constitution: 1.1, Spirit: 2.6, Charm: 2.6 Bloodline: Human D, Demon Eye Warlock C. Skills: Reading D, Absorption C, Learning C, Demon Eye Inheritance Knowledge C, Transcendent Space Traverse XXXX. Mathematics D+, Mandarin D, English D, Physics D+, Chemistry D+, Biology D+, Culinary D -, Mainland Common Language C+. XP: 714.6 (XP required for evolutionary bloodline: 30,000). Status: Healthy Among them: Absorption C: As far as the eye can see, one can obtain the soul origin of the corpse within 2 minutes of death (XP). Consumes spiritual force. Learning C: Through physical contact or eye contact with the target, one checks and copies the bloodline and skill information of the target, it consumes mental energy. In addition, the ability can be attached to the user by consuming a certain amount of soul origin (XP). ¡°[Absorption] has changed from one minute to two minutes. Although it has doubled, it doesn¡¯t seem to be of much use. After all, the time is too short. If there¡¯s enough time, then one minute or two minutes won¡¯t make a difference. If there¡¯s no time, then two minutes won¡¯t be of any use either. ¡°[Learning] can be considered a huge improvement. Not only can I see the replication of the other party¡¯s bloodline, I can also see the skills that the other party possesses. ¡°Physical status, Spirit, Intelligence, and Charm have all increased by 0.5. Such neatness is probably due to the evolution of the Demon Eye. But why is Battle Power still D-? Why am I so weak? Or does Battle Power not only require high status, but also some combat skills?¡± Yan Chong studied the information on the interface. At the same time, some information flowed into his mind. According to the Inheritance Knowledge C, there were some changes to the appearance of the Demon Eye Bloodline. The Grade D Demon Eye was black, which was the same color as Yan Chong¡¯s original pupils. At most, it looked brighter. However, the Grade C Demon Eye was green. Yan Chong suddenly thought of the huge bronze eyes when the Demon Eye evolved. ¡°Demon Eye Warlock is a bloodline that is repelled and feared by others. So don¡¯t let others know that you have the bloodline of a Demon Eye Warlock. Otherwise, you will most likely die very miserably.¡± At the same time, this piece of information appeared in his mind. However, green pupils seemed to be quite common in the Western Continent. Although black pupils were rare, most people in the Eastern Continent had black hair and black eyes. This was known by many people, so the problem was not big. However, the next step of the Demon Eye was very likely to be silver. Hence, the Inheritance Knowledge suggested that the Blood Awakened should prepare some concealment measures before advancing to Grade B, or something unpleasant might happen. ¡°I¡¯ll probably have to prepare a pair of contact lenses when I get back,¡± Yan Chong muttered. He looked at the Transcendent Space Traverse ability which was a gift from the World¡¯s Consciousness. The countdown for the cooldown period had disappeared. ¡°Great, the cooldown is finally over!¡± Yan Chong heaved a sigh of relief. He was relieved. This meant that his safety was guaranteed. In this extraordinary alternate world, he could lose his life at any time. Earth was safer. Then, Yan Chong continued to look out of the window. Since he could go back at any time, wouldn¡¯t it be wonderful to gain some XP? After all, the XP required to advance to Grade B Demon Eye was as high as 30,000 XP, which was more than 10 times higher. He was also very envious of Catherine¡¯s Flame talent, and had long wanted to replicate it. There were already five or six people surrounding the Sword Saint. All of them were pointing their weapons at him, but none of them dared to attack him. After all, the might of a tiger was still present. Furthermore, this tiger was not dead yet. Didn¡¯t they see that he had suddenly killed two big shots of the same level when his abilities erupted? Who knew if he still had a backup plan? Crack, crack, crack, bang! In the ruins, as a few rocks were pushed aside, a cavalry covered in blood crawled out. It was the Sword Saint who had spat out three liters of blood. He staggered over and said to the half kneeling Sword Saint, ¡°Colonel Harry, hand it over. You can¡¯t bring it back. That way, I can keep you alive.¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± Colonel Harry raised his head and laughed wildly. ¡°Do you think that you can keep me here?¡± His face was pale, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. However, his eyes were still determined, as if none of this would shake his will. ¡°Our reinforcements will arrive soon. Your final outcome will not change.¡± However, Harry supported his body with his sword and slowly stood up. His action frightened the others so much that they instinctively took a few steps back. He looked at the surrounding enemies with a mocking smile, as if he was looking at ants. Harry said, ¡°Reinforcements? It should be the Orcs, right? I didn¡¯t expect His Highness, the Second Prince, to collude with Orcs for that thing.¡± ¡°Shut up! It¡¯s not like that! His Highness didn¡¯t! Don¡¯t spout nonsense!¡± Ron quickly denied. ¡°Hahaha, we both know very well whether or not you colluded with the Orcs. I¡¯ve been classmates with you for six years in the Empire Military Academy. I¡¯m really ashamed of it!¡± Harry raised his sword-wielding arm, pointed the tip of it at Ron, and roared, ¡°Come on, we need to finish this fight without the annoying flies! Let¡¯s see how many strikes you can take from my sword without a magical shield!¡± ¡°Fine, fine, since you¡¯re forcing me, I¡¯ll have to ignore our friendship.¡± Ron waved his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go together!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Ron and the others attacked Colonel Harry together. XP : +98.3 XP : +345 XP : +774.3 ¡­ Soon, a few Grade C and D soldiers were dead, and Harry was seriously injured, but he could still easily kill those Grade C and D soldiers, but because of that, there were several deep wounds on his body, all caused by Ron, who was also a Grade B Sword Saint. Similarly, although Ron was weaker than Harry and had been seriously injured before, his injuries were obviously lighter than Harry¡¯s, and he wielded his sword more easily than Harry did. It seemed that the explosion of his abilities just now had exhausted Harry¡¯s potential and the battle lost its suspense. With a ¡°chi¡± sound, the longsword pierced through his heart, ending the battle. But the winner, Ron, leapt backward sharply, nearly ten meters away, his sword leaving Harry¡¯s body with a pillar of blood. At the same time, a sword Qi flew past Ron and almost cut off his arm. Even though his heart was pierced by the sword, Harry was still alive for a moment and his life force was extraordinarily tenacious. However, he could no longer release the sword aura and he stood on the ground for a few minutes before falling. XP : +4215.7 ¡°Damn, so much XP!¡± Yan Chong exclaimed. Unexpectedly, this wave of XP was equivalent to all the XP he had accumulated. ¡°Indeed, horses don¡¯t get fat without night grass. People don¡¯t get rich without windfall. The ancients were right.¡± Plop! It was the sound of Ron falling to the ground. When he saw Harry fall, he seemed to be relieved and prepared to search his body, but he was too exhausted and fell accidentally. ¡°Harry, oh Harry, you didn¡¯t expect this, did you? When we were at the academy, I had always wanted to defeat you, but I never succeeded. Who knew that today, you would die by my hands? ¡°In this world, the winner takes all. Who cares what methods you use? History is written by the victors!¡± Ron struggled to his feet and staggered toward Harry, muttering something that sounded like a mixture of laughter and tears. It was barely a whisper, but Yan Chong heard it clearly. ¡°A lose-lose situation? In the end, one is dead and the other is injured?¡± Yan Chong looked at the situation on the battlefield and was tempted. He suddenly had a bold idea. ¡°Am I allowed to go and take advantage of them? From what they¡¯re saying, it sounds like they¡¯re fighting for some treasure, and Ron¡¯s Second Prince had colluded with the Orcs. ¡°However, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. What if he counterattacks before he dies? I have to be careful! ¡°Rewards come only with risk. If I hide far away today, it will take forever for me to get so much XP.¡± At this moment, there were two small figures in Yan Chong¡¯s mind debating intensely. However, at this moment, there seemed to be a flash of light in the sky, causing Yan Chong and Ron to involuntarily look at that light. An orange fireball the size of a head flew in a strange arc through the air, and its landing point seemed to be Ron, who was about to reach Harry¡¯s body. ¡°What a good ball!¡± The words ¡°Banana Ball¡± inexplicably appeared in Yan Chong¡¯s mind. Chapter 11 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Fire in the hole!¡± There seemed to be a scene that was very similar to this scene. Yan Chong immediately turned around and laid down. He covered his ears with his hands and opened his mouth slightly. Boom! A deafening sound was heard. Although he had blocked his ears, the sound waves still hurt his eardrums. Creak¡­ Creak¡­ To Yan Chong¡¯s horror, the wooden floor of the hotel corridor began to shake, and cracks appeared. An earthquake was coming. Bang! This was the sound of a broken window. A hot wind blew across the air behind him. Yan Chong fought the discomfort and remained motionless. He knew that if he got up now and ran, the powerful shock wave would probably break his bones. The panicked shouts of the travelers could be heard from the nearby rooms. A few doors opened and a few men and women with disheveled clothes rushed out. However, just as they stepped out of the door, they were sent flying by the shockwave produced by the explosion. Just by seeing the flying figures from the corner of his eye, Yan Chong could already imagine the sounds of bones breaking. After about ten seconds, the shaking stopped and everything returned to normal. Yan Chong felt th pain all over, as if he had just finished a ten-kilometer, twenty-kilo weight-bearing cross-country run. Then he had to frog-jump for another mile, did two hundred push-ups, fifty pull-ups, ten sets of burpees, finally a ten sets of horizontal bar, and a five-kilometer swim as a shower. It was as if his body had been hollowed out. He struggled to support his body with his arms and stood up. He turned around and looked out of the window. A huge pit about thirty to forty meters in diameter appeared in front of him. The ground was charred black, and there were pieces of rubble. Sparks were burning, and it was impossible to tell what it looked like. In the air, three women flew over. One of them was wearing a blue and white dress. It was the woman from the jewelry store just now. The other two were slightly behind her. They were both wearing green rough clothes and pants. They looked delicate and pretty, but compared to the woman in the lead, the difference in their looks and temperament was like a firefly in the bright moon. ¡°Flying, they¡¯re flying?!¡± Yan Chong looked at them with his mouth slightly agape and his eyes wide open. Humans have had a strong desire to fly since ancient times. The invention of airplanes was just a starting point. There were all kinds of extreme sports, such as parachuting, bungee jumping, and even wing flight. Countless people flocked to it like ducks to die. Although Yan Chong had once thought that flying in such an extraordinary world should be possible, when he saw this scene, shock, envy, and desire could not help but grow in his heart. ¡°Sigh, I didn¡¯t control my strength well again!¡± The woman in a blue and white dress slowly descended from the sky as she stuck out her tongue in a cute manner before instructing the other two women. ¡°Find that thing.¡± ¡°Yes, Missy!¡± The two women replied immediately and began searching the ruins. After a while, a tall woman suddenly shouted, ¡°Missy, Missy, I¡¯ve found it!¡± ¡°Oh? Give it to me quickly!¡± ¡®Missy¡¯ also stopped searching and raised her body as she said in surprise. The tall woman was holding a brown wooden box that was about the size of a palm. It was unknown what material the box was made of, but it was not damaged despite the intense explosion just now. There were only some black marks on its surface. Yan Chong stared at the box in the woman¡¯s hand and activated [Reading]. A rich blue light lit up: Name: Jewelry Box Quality: Extraordinary +7 Function: Attribute: Spirit +5, Charm +2 Skill: Ordinary. Items that are placed in the box can eliminate its presence and prevent others from sensing and detecting it. Description: Made from Spiritual Fragrance Wood. As the box opened, a golden ring appeared in front of him. Mysterious silver runes were engraved on the ring. It was unknown if it was an illusion, but the silver runes seemed to flow on the surface of the ring like a living creature. Name: Holy Ring (Sub Ring) Quality: Epic +1 Function: All attributes 200% (Other than Willpower). Skill 1: Spatial Ring, 100x100x100 cubic meters, can accommodate living things. Skill 2: Revive. Apart from the wearer, you can revive the target within one hour of death. (Requirement: Complete corpse, strength below Legendary rank. Cooldown: 1 year). Skill 3: Heal. Heal the target¡¯s injuries, remove negative status. (Requirement: Legendary rank and below strength. Cooldown: 1 day). Skill 4: Dominate. Plant a spiritual seed into the target¡¯s spiritual sea and dominate the target. (Requirement: Target¡¯s Willpower is below 75 points. Cooldown: One month). Description: Made of gold, infused with the divine power of the [Holy Ring]. Once the wearer wears it, if the user¡¯s Willpower attribute is less than 100 points, he will not be able to remove the ring and will become a slave of the Holy Ring, controlled by the wearer of the Holy Ring. After the wearer dies, the soul will become the nourishment of the ring. An Epic item! When Yan Chong saw the words ¡°Holy Ring¡±, the Inheritance Knowledge transmitted related knowledge. [Holy Ring] was a very famous legendary item in the Endless Mainland. Unlike the Cards of Origin, no one seemed to know what its original form was like, what abilities it had, and who its creator was. It was also rarely recorded in the literature. However, the wearer of the Holy Ring could make all kinds of Sub Rings with it. The material of the Sub Ring could be ordinary gold, silver, even wood, stone, and so on. Once it was injected with divine power by the Holy Ring, it would be transformed into a Sub Ring. It would become an Epic-ranked item that was indestructible. ¡®Missy¡¯ stared fixedly at the ring as a look of desire appeared on her face. The tall woman holding the wooden box began to tremble as a look of greed appeared in her eyes. But the strange thing was that when Yan Chong saw this ring, his mood didn¡¯t change at all. He didn¡¯t feel any desire to obtain it. ¡°Your Highness Sophia.¡± The tall woman had just finished speaking when she was fiercely glared at by ¡®Missy¡¯. She quickly corrected herself. ¡°I-I¡¯m sorry, Missy. I was too excited. Please put it on quickly. I feel a strong desire rising from my heart. It¡¯s indeed a Holy Ring. It¡¯s too tempting for people!¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Sophia nodded and removed the ring from the jewelry box, slowly putting it on her left index finger. Suddenly, Sophia¡¯s expression changed, twisting before returning to normal. Although it was only for a short moment, Yan Chong saw it clearly. Yan Chong had a feeling that something bad had happened. Although he did not know what it was, a chill ran down his spine. It was certain that even if these women understood the origins and general functions of this ring, it was definitely not as detailed as the Inheritance Knowledge Bloodline described. It seemed to have an unlimited attractive force, but it was definitely not something good. One¡¯s Willpower needed to reach 100 points before it could be removed. Otherwise, one would not be able to take off the ring until they died. Even their soul would become nourishment for the ring. Also, the ability to control others was evil no matter how one looked at it. Currently, the highest status of the professionals that Yan Chong had observed with his [Reading] ability was only Sophia with 30 points. Her battle power was only at Grade A. Only Legendary rank or even Gods could achieve 100 points of a hidden attribute like Willpower. He then looked at Missy¡¯s message: Name: Sophia Maka Race: Golden Race Human Occupation: Sword Saint Battle Power: S+ Strength: 69.9, Agility: 98.4, Intelligence: 23.1 Constitution: 64.5, Spirit: 17.4, Charm: 33.6 Status: Healthy Her status had increased by 200%, which was three times of what they were before. However, this was only a value. Her actual battle power had increased by more than ten times, and she had reached the Legendary rank. Furthermore, she was not just an early-stage Legendary! It was just a small ring, but it could cause a tremendous change. It was indeed an Epic item. Furthermore, Yan Chong had also noticed the difference between Epic-ranked items. The [Excellent] and [Extraordinary] items he had seen previously had a fixed status point increase, but this ring increased it by 200%. This meant that the stronger one was, the more status points would be added. Suddenly, a cold voice broke Yan Chong¡¯s train of thought. ¡°Have you seen enough? How long are you going to hide?¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What? I¡¯ve been discovered!¡± Yan Chong shuddered and became nervous. Earlier in the jewelry store, when he faced Sophia, although she was very strong, just as the two women called her, she looked like a beautiful and wise rich young lady. Yan Chong did not feel any danger from her. However, ever since she put on the Holy Ring (Sub Ring), Yan Chong had a feeling that she had changed. Her body did not change, but her soul seemed to have transformed into another person. ¡°What a terrifying ring. It seems to have controlled her. Or could it be that the ring itself causes one¡¯s personality to change drastically and split into a second personality? That¡¯s it. What will she do with me? Will she silence me?¡± Yan Chong¡¯s mind was racing, but he spread out his hands and revealed a smile that he thought was harmless. He was about to say something. But a dozen feet behind Sophia, the air shifted and a figure holding a child appeared. It was as if there was a person standing there in the first place. However, he had used some kind of magic to deceive the eyes, thus creating a scene from nothing. Golden hair fluttering in the wind, a resolute face, deep eyes, and a strong body stood upright in the ruins, looking very imposing. ¡°Brother Kane!¡± That person was the blacksmith, Kane. There was not a single injury on his body, as if the explosion just now had no effect on him. He was still wearing the dirty white vest, and in his arms was a four or five-year-old girl¡ªshe was Kane¡¯s daughter, Qiqi. Qiqi was sleeping peacefully, seemingly hypnotized. The words that Yan Chong was about to say were stuck in his throat. He wiped the sweat off his forehead and exhaled lightly. So, Sophia was not targeting him. It was just a false alarm. Forget it. He was just a Class D weakling. How could he attract the attention of a Legendary? Even if she really wanted to silence him, she would probably just wave her hand and stomp her foot. It would be like stepping on an ant. To be honest, if a Legendary wanted to kill a Black Iron rank creature, it was no different from an ordinary person on Earth stepping on an ant. Yan Chong was prepared. Once he saw that the situation was not right, he would immediately activate his Transcendent Space Traverse ability and escape back to Earth. ¡°However, Brother Kane only has a battle power of a Grade A-. He still has a daughter to take care of. He will probably be crushed by the Grade S+ Sophia. I hope the heavens will help the good. They are the first friends I have made since I came to this world.¡± On the other side of the battlefield, Sophia turned around, her delicate face cold as she looked at Kane. ¡°Kane Mode, I¡¯ve been paying attention to you for a long time. Are you here to steal the Holy Ring as well?¡± Kane waved his hand and said with a bitter smile, ¡°Your Royal Highness, I¡¯m just a commoner who suffered an undeserved catastrophe.¡± Sophia raised an eyebrow. ¡°Oh? You know who I am?¡± ¡°Yes, I was lucky to see you giving a speech in the square back in the Empire.¡± Kane wrapped one arm around Qiqi and gently pounded his chest with the other. He bowed slightly and made a knightly bow. ¡°Haha, do you think I¡¯ll believe you? A person who could survive such a battle and live in seclusion in a small town on the Empire¡¯s border?¡± Sophia revealed a mocking smile, then waved her hand coldly. ¡°No matter who you are, it¡¯s a pity that everyone who sees me today will die. Kill him!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The two women beside him nodded, drew their swords, and ran towards Kane. Race: Black Iron Race Class: Knight Battle Power: B Power: 13.1, Agility: 10.4, Intelligence: 2.0 Constitution: 15.5, Spirit: 2.8, Charm: 1.2 Status: Healthy ¡ª Race: Black Iron Race Class: Warrior Battle Power: B- Power: 12.5, Agility: 9.3, Intelligence: 2.5 Constitution: 11.8, Spirit: 3.1, Charm: 2.6 Status: Healthy When Kane saw this, his face revealed a look of disbelief. Then, he flipped his right palm, and two palm-sized cards appeared in his hand. With a slight pinch of his fingers, a card with a black armor engraved on the front of the golden base turned into fragments and entered Qiqi¡¯s body in his arms. A layer of translucent black armor immediately appeared on Qiqi¡¯s body. On the other hand, the card with various mysterious symbols engraved on the blue background directly entered Kane¡¯s body. Then, Kane¡¯s lips moved slightly, and his fingers made a complicated hand seal like a butterfly. A silver shield appeared in front of the two women. With [Reading], Yan Chong understood the information of the two cards. Name: Dark Barrier (Skill Card) Quality: Rare +3 / One-time use. Function: Form a barrier. Durability: 39,999 / 39,999. Duration: 2 hours. Description: Creator, Kane Mode. Name: Elementalist (Professional Card) Quality: Extraordinary +8 / Usage: 4 / 5 (Can be charged, Recovery Number). Function: Obtained Elementalist profession. Can use this profession¡¯s skill, Battle Power B+, Duration: 1 hour. Description: Creator, Kane Mode. At this moment, Kane¡¯s professional information had become: Occupation: Card Master, Blacksmith, Elementalist (Remaining time: 59 minutes 58 seconds). Bang! The woman at the front saw the sudden appearance of the silver shield and immediately slashed with her sword. However, due to the abnormally strong shield, not a single sword mark appeared on it. On the contrary, due to the enormous impact, the woman¡¯s high-speed movement came to an abrupt halt, and she almost fell off balance, causing the woman behind to collide with her. When the two women attacked again and tried to bypass the shield to attack Kane, the solid shield followed his will and was extremely flexible, blocking the two women¡¯s attacks. For a moment, both sides were in a standoff. Neither could do anything to the other. In other words, it was the two women who couldn¡¯t do anything to Kane, but Kane had no desire to initiate an attack. He simply defended passively. ¡°Hmph! Trash!¡± Sophia snorted in displeasure. When the two women heard this, their bodies trembled, and then they lowered their heads, feeling extremely guilty. ¡°Just nice, let me see the changes brought to me by the Holy Ring. I can already feel that my strength has broken through to the Legendary rank, and it¡¯s far more than that.¡± Sophia drew her sword and held it in her hand. The tip of the sword was pointed diagonally at the ground. A terrifying aura rose around her. Instantly, the wind howled and the ground shook slightly. The scattered rocks on the ground seemed to have lost their gravity and floated up. The silver-white sword in his hand began to glow with a bright red light. Following that, it turned orange. The high temperature it emitted was visible to the naked eye, and the surrounding air began to distort. And when the blade of the sword slowly turned bright white, Sophia raised the sword in her hand. Upon seeing this, Kane¡¯s expression changed drastically. He quickly took out a card with a golden base. The card was engraved with silver stripes. The pattern seemed to be able to suck one¡¯s soul in. Yan Chong had just activated [Reading] when he reflexively closed his eyes and returned to normal. Name: Dimensional Walk (Skill Card). Quality: Rare +7 / One-time use. Function: Break through the barrier of space and instantly appear in a random location within 10 kilometers. Description: Luke Card Shop will definitely produce quality goods. It costs 100,000 gold coins at one go. There is a 1% discount! Just as Kane crushed the card, Sophia swung the long sword as though she was slow but was actually fast. A huge bright white sword aura shone on the spot where Kane was standing like dawn. Chapter 13 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Oh!¡± Yan Chong had just opened his eyes when he saw this scene. The bright white sword aura was like the first ray of sunlight at dawn. It was deeply shocking and even touching. The entire world seemed to have been split into two halves. For a moment, there was complete silence. A few seconds later, after rubbing his sore eyes, Yan Chong¡¯s vision returned to normal. If not for the enhancement of the Demon Eye Bloodline, an ordinary person would have temporarily lost their sight after witnessing this scene. In this day and age, if one was too weak, they might even suffer an undeserved calamity from watching the battles of the big shots. A hundred meters seemed like a long distance. The distance between the two goal posts on the football field could be covered in a blink of an eye for Legendary rank. Looking at the battlefield again, Yan Chong¡¯s mouth unknowingly fell open. A trench several kilometers long and ten meters wide appeared on the ground. The inside of the trench was completely vaporized. If water was poured into it, it could be considered a river. From beneath Sophia¡¯s feet to the distant mountain range, even the towering mountain range was left with a huge sword scar that was about a hundred meters tall and several hundred meters deep. A canyon was almost cut out. ¡°It¡¯s truly terrifying! Is this the power of a Legendary? The heavens and earth were to be changed, it would only be the might of a single sword.¡± On the battlefield. ¡°It seems that the sudden increase in strength has made it harder for me to control my own strength. That¡¯s why that fellow escaped this calamity.¡± Sophia knitted her brows, a little dissatisfied with the outcome just now. ¡°Missy, did that guy escape just now?¡± The short woman asked cautiously. ¡°Hmph, if not for the fact that I wasn¡¯t able to adapt to my newfound strength and slowed down my movements, I wouldn¡¯t have allowed him to escape.¡± Sophia closed her eyes as if sensing something. Then she smiled. ¡°However, I can still vaguely sense his presence. Although he concealed his aura like a mouse hiding in a corner, I have already discovered his slightly exposed tail. ¡°Legendary. What a wonderful realm. It¡¯s fascinating. I seem to have discovered the essence of the world and more mysteries.¡± After that, she opened her eyes and soared into the sky before instructing the two women. ¡°Leave that rat that¡¯s hiding to me. All of you, go eliminate the remaining ants in this town. I don¡¯t want anyone to know what happened today!¡± With that, Sophia turned into a shooting star and flew towards the distant mountain range. As she left, Yan Chong immediately had a bad feeling. Then, he saw the two women looking in his direction. ¡°F*ck, so they found me long ago! Moreover, are they planning to silence me? It¡¯s just like the old saying, watching a show feels good for a while, but watching it all the time¡ªUh, feels good all the time?¡± Although Yan Chong was a little nervous, he did not escape. If it was Sophia, a Legendary powerhouse, who took the initiative to target him, he probably would not have any resistance. However, against two Grade B experts, he could still put up a struggle before his death. At the very least, it would be impossible for them to arrive within a hundred meters in an instant. This way, he would have enough time to activate the Transcendent Space Traverse. Seeing the mocking sneer on the lips of the two women, Yan Chong looked at them and smiled awkwardly. Bloodline: Human D Skills: Knight¡¯s Breathing Technique B (Requires XP: 666), Qi B (Cannot be replicated), Basic Sword Technique D (Requires XP: 5), Court Swordsmanship C+ (Requires XP: 89), Blade Qi Executioner B (Requires XP: 788), Sky Walk Technique A- (Requires XP: 1,580), Horsemanship C+ (Requires XP: 76). Court etiquette B- (XP: 233), Mainland Common Tongue C (XP: 55), Dance B (XP: 469)¡­ ¡ª Bloodline: Human D Skills: Maka Fighting Skill C+ (Requires XP: 99), Warrior Cultivation Skill B- (Requires XP: 324), Qi B- (Cannot be replicated), Basic Sword Skill D+ (Requires XP: 9), Court Swordsmanship C+ (Requires XP: 99), Punishment B- (Requires XP: 105), Explosion B (Requires XP: 698), Sky Walk Technique A (Requires XP: 4,577). Court etiquette C (XP: 34), Mainland Common Tongue D+ (XP: 8), Sex techniques A- (XP: 2346), Horsemanship B (XP: 578)¡­ [Learning C] ¡®s ability was to check and replicate the other party¡¯s bloodline and skills through eye contact or physical contact. This step consumed spiritual force. The replication only lasted for a few minutes. Similarly, it was related to spiritual force. Unless he continued eye contact or physical contact, it would disappear very quickly. The next step was to use XP to ¡°attach¡± it to himself. Thanks to his enhanced intelligence and spirit attributes, Yan Chong¡¯s thinking speed had also increased significantly. Looking at the 6000+XP on his body, he decisively decided which abilities to duplicate within a few seconds. Knight¡¯s Breathing Technique B (Required XP: 666). Maka Fighting Skill C+ (Required XP: 99). Basic Swordsmanship D+ (XP: 9). Court Swordsmanship C+ (XP: 99). Blade Qi Executioner B (Required XP: 788). Explosion B (Requires XP: 698). Sky Walk Technique A- (XP: 1,580). Horsemanship B (Required XP: 578). As for the melee classes: Knight was a profession with high HP and high defense. The development of attributes was mainly based on physical agility. Warrior was a profession with strong explosive strength. The development of attributes was mainly based on physical agility and strength agility. Sword Saint was an elegant but fragile agility profession. The development of attributes was based on agility. If Yan Chong were to choose, of course it would be a comprehensive development¡ªonly children would do multiple-choice questions. However, there was a process to everything. If there was enough time and energy, there would be no shortcomings. But now, he had to focus. In this dangerous world, Yan Chong knew very well that the most important thing was to have a high constitution. Hence, the Knight¡¯s breathing technique was the first choice. Even though he understood the principle of ¡°there¡¯s nothing good if it¡¯s cheap¡±, the most expensive Sky Walk Technique A was as high as 4,577 XP. The cost-performance ratio was too low, so he could only regretfully give up. As the XP was deducted, a warm feeling flowed through his entire body. Countless information was instantly transmitted into Yan Chong¡¯s mind. The Knight¡¯s breathing technique was a cultivation technique that allowed one to control the rhythm of breathing while training their body. Of course, one could not just train with their head down, they also needed to coordinate their diet. It could increase one¡¯s appetite and increase one¡¯s appetite after cultivation. At the same time, it could also increase one¡¯s digestion and absorption rate, thus strengthening one¡¯s physique. Once one¡¯s physique reached the threshold of 2 points, coupled with the breathing technique, one¡¯s body would be able to produce an existence called Qi. After the [Qi] was produced, it would circulate ceaselessly within the body. It could also slowly nourish the body and strengthen the body and various other abilities. Only then could he be called a [Professional], a Black Iron rank Professional. Before that, he was a Black Iron rank Non-professional. Through this information, Yan Chong learned that Qi was an exclusive item. It was the essence of the physical body, and it was an energy body that existed in the physical body. Advanced professionals could release Qi from the body and form sword Qi, but it could not last long. It would disappear soon. It was not a gas because the release of energy would be accompanied by a shock wave. The vibration of the air would make people feel like they were spewing air. Hence, it was called [Qi]. Although the duplicated Knight¡¯s Breathing Technique was Grade B, it represented proficiency, understanding, comprehension, and so on. It allowed Yan Chong to train ten times faster than others at the same starting point and avoid detours. However, the opponent¡¯s Qi required a certain amount of physical strength to bear, so it could not be replicated. If he was forced to duplicate it, they would only end up with their bodies exploding and dying. Therefore, the protection mechanism of the Demon Eye bloodline prevented them from duplicating it for the time being. Similarly, it was the same for Sword Qi Executioner B as well. Without Qi in the body, it was impossible to use this move. However, once the level of training increased, Yan Chong would instantly grasp this move without any unfamiliarity. This skill could be duplicated immediately, but it could not be used for the time being. The other techniques such as Maka Fighting Technique C+ and Court Swordsmanship C+ had been integrated into Yan Chong¡¯s mind and muscles, forming muscle memory. However, reason told him that there were some complicated movements that he could not perform. Otherwise, if his body was not strong enough, it would be easy for his muscles to pull or even fracture. This was a skill that could be used in part. This was just like some Olympic athletes who could even break the tendons of their legs while running. On one hand, it was due to their injuries and illnesses. On the other hand, their skills had exceeded the limits of their bodies. Otherwise, with the bodily functions of an ordinary person, they would have a protective mechanism and would not be able to perform actions that exceeded their limits. Other than that, the Basic Swordsmanship D+ and Horsemanship B were suitable for Yan Chong. With his current physical fitness, he could fully execute them. As for the Sky Walk Technique, one only needed to use the Grade C [Qi] to enjoy flying. As for the Grade A-, it was actually due to the proficiency of the usage of the Qi. This was because flying involved the complicated operation of the Qi. Only professionals who had reached the master level could use it. Therefore, the Sky Walk Technique could be mastered by the lowest Grade C professionals. Of course, it was extremely rare. There were even some Grade A and Legendary professionals who could not learn it. But this was not a problem for Yan Chong. Grade B Explosion was Colonel Harry¡¯s trump card in his counterattack. He had used the Qi in his body to stimulate the corresponding secret acupoints, obtaining strength that exceeded his limits by several times. This skill was very harmful to the body and would have a period of weakness. Once a Class B and below professional used it, they would either die or be crippled. However, it was impossible for professionals below Grade B to learn this skill. There was no need to worry. Sensing the changes in his body, although there was no obvious improvement in his physical attributes, Yan Chong, who had crossed two levels in a row and his Battle Power rating had reached D+, suddenly felt confident. Even if there were more than ten burly men surrounding him, he could easily defeat them. Yan Chong revealed a look of gratitude from the bottom of his heart while looking at the two women who were less than ten meters away. He calmly used his shoulder to knock against the door at the side. Using the special technique of Maka Fighting Technique, the wooden door was directly shattered. Yan Chong landed on the ground and rolled, negating the impact from before. He rubbed his slightly painful shoulder and activated [Transcendent Space Traverse]. Chapter 14 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Stop!¡± ¡°Kid, where are you going?¡± Two women holding swords flew into the room Yan Chong had just entered. But the room was empty. After a thorough search, the two women looked at each other in confusion. ¡°Where did that kid go?¡± ¡°What was that expression on his face? Did I see wrongly?¡± Earth. In Yan Chong¡¯s bedroom. Bang! Yan Chong appeared half a meter above the bed and landed on it. ¡°Ouch! My butt hurts!¡± He seemed to have rolled on the ground just now and maintained this posture. It seemed that the posture before and after transmigration was the same. However, the landing point was slightly off. He hurriedly got out of bed, took off his shoes, cloak, and trousers from Richard¡¯s house, and dusted off the dirty blanket he had stepped on. Then, he took his phone from the bed and swiped the screen. The time was displayed on the screen: April 18, 2030, 22: 45, Thursday. Due to the charging cable before bed, the battery was 100%. It was still night time, but there seemed to be something wrong. ¡°What¡¯s going on? April 18th?!¡± Yan Chong abruptly stood up from the bed and switched on the bedroom light. The charging cable connected to his phone was removed. He opened the browser on his phone and checked the time. There was nothing wrong with his phone. Everything was normal. It was indeed 22: 45 on the night of April 18, 2030. Oh no, it¡¯s 22:46 now. ¡°I remember lying on the bed at 22: 30. Only 15 minutes have passed? Or more than 15 minutes, less than 16 minutes. And I seem to have stayed in another world for more than a day. Specifically, it was 25 to 26 hours. Then, the time flow between the two worlds seems to be around 1: 100!¡± Yan Chong looked at the countdown for the [Transcendent Space Traverse] skill. It still has a 23 hours cooldown. He suddenly felt a little sad. ¡°In other words, I¡¯ll be there three months after the next cooldown period is over. Everything will be the same, but the people will be different.¡± Suddenly, Yan Chong thought of something. ¡°I remember that the strange dream appeared around October last year. It happened 20 times in a row, so it took half a year. Richard¡¯s ritual lasted nearly two years, which means that at that time, the time flow between the two worlds was about 1: 4. ¡°This means that the flow of time is changing, and it¡¯s getting faster and faster. I have a feeling that this world is about to undergo a tremendous change. Furthermore, it¡¯s closely related to the Endless Mainland.¡± Yan Chong thought for a moment and reached into the pocket of his cloak. He took out a dagger about twenty centimeters long. ¡°Not bad, not bad. It seems that the things I keep close to me can travel between two worlds.¡± After learning the Basic Swordsmanship, the dagger became much more agile in his hands. He twirled the dagger and placed it in the cupboard by the bed. He opened the door and went to the bathroom. Yan Chong stared at his changed pupils for a long time before shaking his head. ¡°It doesn¡¯t look very good.¡± He switched on his phone and bought a pair of black contact lenses at a mall in the same city. Ten minutes later, the drone arrived. After wearing the contact lenses, his eyes felt a little uncomfortable, but he would probably get used to it after some time. Yan Chong then opened the door to his parents¡¯ bedroom. In the middle of the 2 meter by 2.2 meter bed, there was a cute little kitten lying on the side. At this moment, the little kitten was washing its face with one front paw. It seemed that she was quite skilled and was no different from a normal cat. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± Yan Chong rubbed his hands and revealed a wretched smile. ¡°Hey! What are you doing?¡± Catherine immediately stopped washing her face and rolled around on the bed. She raised her front paws and sat up. She looked at Yan Chong warily. She had a feeling that the man in front of her was up to no good. Moreover, his expression was extremely lewd. As the man and cat looked at each other, a bunch of information appeared in Yan Chong¡¯s mind. Bloodline: Human B+ (Sealed, Required XP: 998), Flame Talent A- (Required XP: 1024). Skills: Mana SS (Sealed, Unreplicable), Star Meditation Method SS (Requires XP: 689,321), Cleanse Spell D- (Requires XP: 2), Intimidation D (Requires XP: 3), Greasy Spell D- (Requires XP: 3), Magic Missile D+ (Requires XP: 9), Hypnosis D+ (Requires XP: 8), Fireball C- (Requires XP: 25), Flight C (Requires XP: 45), Swift Art C- (Requires XP: 66), Immense Power C- (Requires XP: 19), Stone Skin C+ (Requires XP: 87), Spirit Leaf Growth B- (Requires XP: 135), Explosive Fireball B+ (Requires XP: 931), Ice Spike B (Requires XP: 455), Silver Shield B+ (Requires XP: 999), Earth Element Shield B (Requires XP: 621), Earth Shattering Skill B+ (Requires XP: 888), Language Proficiency A+ (Requires XP: 9,527), Dimensional Travel A+ (Requires XP: 9,980). ¡­ Titan Strength S (Requires XP: 35,566), Ice Dragon Breath S+ (Requires XP: 86,433), Space Jump S (Requires XP: 48,600), Meteor Shower SS- (Requires XP: 231,056), Fallen Aerolite SS (Requires XP: 558,906). ¡­ Mainland Common Tongue B- (Requires XP: 105), Mandarin D (Requires XP: 5), Cat Language A (Requires XP: 4560), Writing C+ (Requires XP: 85), Dance B (Requires XP: 356), Singing C- (Requires XP: 35)¡­ Shock! Yan Chong was shocked once more. He only took a cursory glance and saw so much skill information. Catherine was indeed a Legendary rank Arcanist. She had as many skills as the stars in the sky. Seeing this, Yan Chong¡¯s mouth opened slightly, and he nearly drooled. With Yan Chong¡¯s current spiritual force, he could only subconsciously replicate a small portion of the information. He could maintain this replication state for about five minutes, so he said to Catherine with a look of admiration, ¡°Ahaha, I just wanted to ask if you need any help. I¡¯m preparing to sleep.¡± Catherine¡¯s hair stood on end when she heard his words. She waved her paws and glared at him in disdain. ¡°No problem. Go to sleep. Remember to knock on the door when you enter a girl¡¯s room next time!¡± ¡°Ah, haha, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll definitely remember to knock next time!¡± Yan Chong scratched his head and walked out of the room with a cheeky smile. Then, he quickly returned to his room, lay on his bed, and began to study it excitedly. Two minutes later. Heavens, why are you torturing me like this! Yan Chong wailed in his heart. Just like the Knight¡¯s breathing technique, meditation techniques were the foundation and also the core of the Magic profession. The higher the level of the meditation technique, the higher the efficiency of training spiritual force, and the safer it was. Mages tempered their spiritual force, then absorbed the elements in the world and refined them into their spiritual sea, turning them into magic power that they could control at will. When their spiritual force reached the threshold of 2 points, they could refine their magic power, build spell models, and cast spells. For example, spiritual force is steel, and the spell model is a car engine built of steel. Then, adding fuel like magic power, the engine could work. Charm was a comprehensive status that represented looks, figure, elemental affinity, and many other factors. The higher the spiritual force, the higher the level of magic that could be cast¡ªthe faster the car ran, the higher the charm. The more it determined what elemental magic could be released and how much magic power could be stored¡ªthe direction the car ran in and the further it could run. Intelligence, on the other hand, represents a combination of your learning ability, IQ, and thinking ability. Understanding and constructing spell models required a certain amount of intelligence. The speed of casting spells depended on intelligence¡ªnamely, the process of making steel into an engine, as well as the speed at which the car ignited and started. Therefore, these three status were the three main status of a Magic profession. The specific focus would determine the more detailed path of a profession, such as Elementalist, Arcanist, Warlock, and so on. To Yan Chong, [Learning] was a heaven-defying bloodline skill, but it also had a fatal flaw. Catherine¡¯s Star Meditation Technique was obviously a very high-grade meditation technique. Furthermore, she had cultivated it to the SS level, which included her proficiency, comprehension, and so on. However, the XP required was too high. It needs more than 600,000 XP. Yan Chong could be said to have reached the heavens in a single step once it was duplicated. His cultivation speed was more than a hundred times faster than a normal person¡¯s, just like the big shots in novels who reincarnated and re-cultivated. However, once it could not be replicated, even if Yan Chong wanted to take a step back and learn the meditation technique he had just learned, there was no way he could replicate it. Therefore, without meditation techniques, he could not train his spiritual force, so he could not build spell models, refine magic power, and cast spells. Although the fusion and evolution of the Demon Eye bloodline allowed Yan Chong¡¯s mind, charm, and intelligence to exceed the threshold of 2 points, and he might be able to release some Grade D spells¡ªwhich were known as Tricks by the professionals¡ªthe other spells that seemed very powerful could only be coveted. Looking at the remaining 1,700 plus XP, Yan Chong¡¯s thoughts raced. He had to decide which to copy in a few minutes. Chapter 15 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°It seems that my dream of becoming a Mage can only be realized in another world.¡± Yan Chong shook his head and sighed. He could duplicate some Grade D tricks first. His spiritual force was enough, but it would not work without mana. The refinement of mana was simple, but it could only be done when he was using meditation techniques. ¡°However, if I build a good relationship with Catherine, I might be able to get her to teach me meditation.¡± It was decided! He would first replicate the [Human B+] bloodline! As an achy and itchy feeling swept across his body, Yan Chong suddenly frowned. He held his stomach and rushed into the toilet. Bang! Pitter patter! ¡­ Twenty minutes later. ¡°Phew¡ª¡± Yan Chong, who had just finished showering, stood in front of the mirror and watched a pale and handsome face appear before his eyes. The toilet window was opened, and the ventilation system was turned on to its maximum capacity. ¡°My skin seems to have become fairer and smoother, and my eyes have turned bronze. Eh? Why am I so thin? My muscles have also become more defined. My hair seems to have become even more glossy and black. Furthermore, it has become more tenacious.¡± Yan Chong looked at his slightly standing hair. If he were to cut it a little shorter and maintain a length of five centimeters, it was possible for it to stand straight. What Yan Chong did not expect was that after copying the Human¡¯s B+ bloodline, he actually had diarrhea. Furthermore, the diarrhea was so bad that he could not even look at the toilet bowl. After the transformation of his human bloodline, it seemed that his body had gone through a complete upgrade. When he returned to the bedroom, his weight had dropped from 150 pounds to 132 pounds! After the diarrhea, he actually lost more than 20 pounds of meat! Originally, Yan Chong, who was 183 centimeters tall and weighed more than 150 pounds, was the type that was neither fat nor thin. But now, he was slightly thinner with a weight of 130 pounds. No wonder his abdominal muscles had turned from four to six! Yan Chong felt his scalp go numb. He carefully checked his entire body from top to bottom and didn¡¯t seem to be missing any parts. He then opened his laptop and opened a learning video of a neighboring country in the D-disk / Program Files / TGP / Game / Learning materials. He only heaved a sigh of relief when he found that there was still a normal reaction somewhere. ¡°Rumble~¡± A strong sense of hunger overwhelmed him. Yan Chong quickly took out the delivery app and ordered a few Supreme Pizza. He had a feeling that he could eat no matter how greasy the food was. He gathered his will into the bloodline information, and some information from the Inheritance Knowledge appeared in his mind. At this moment, Yan Chong¡¯s personal information had changed. Race: Silver Race Human Bloodline: Human B+, Demon Eye Warlock C. The Black Iron Race represented the bloodline talent of a Grade D human, while the Silver Race represented a Grade B bloodline talent. This meant that if one were to grow up normally from a young age and nothing unexpected happened, they would reach the highest level of strength when they were at the peak of their prime. If one was able to obtain cultivation techniques from the professionals, use various potions and treasures, they would be able to break through the limits of bloodline talent. However, the further one was from the innate bloodline talent, the harder it was to achieve, and the lower the chances of success. For example, the difficulty of a Black Iron Race reaching the Bronze rank was lower than the difficulty of reaching the Silver rank. It was much lower than the difficulty of reaching the Gold rank. As for Legendary, even if one did not say it was impossible, the difficulty was comparable to reaching the heavens. The pure-blooded Colossal Dragons of the Endless Mainland were Legendary species of the Dragon race. They did not have to cultivate at all. All they had to do was eat, sleep, and eat normally. By the time they reached adulthood, they would be at the Legendary rank. No matter what race it was, once they reached the Legendary rank, they would undergo a metamorphosis (except for the Legendary species). Their bloodline would also be optimized, and their descendants would benefit from it. For example, for a Grade S Legendary, his second generation would definitely start off as a Bronze race. In the future, his third generation would inherit his Bronze race bloodline in a way that reduced the chances of success. Similarly, SS corresponded to the Silver race, and SSS corresponded to the Gold Race. The improvement of his bloodline was equivalent to cleansing his bones and marrow, allowing Yan Chong¡¯s body to evolve, let alone crossing two levels in a row. Hence, it was very normal for him to have a stronger reaction. This told Yan Chong one thing. The next time he had the chance to improve his bloodline, he had to do it near the toilet. ¡°No wonder the bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlock seems to be a rather taboo existence. Even bloodline talent can be changed. If this were to spread widely, then everyone would become a Legendary. Would there still be a way for other races to survive? ¡°The general rule of nature is that the stronger the reproduction ability of a race, the weaker the individual. Pure-blooded Colossal Dragons are powerful and have a long lifespan, but it¡¯s difficult for them to reproduce. They do not have many offspring. If they crossbreed with other races, their bloodline will weaken and they won¡¯t be considered pure-blooded dragons. ¡°If humans, who reproduce quite frequently, have this kind of power, then the balance will be broken. The Demon Eye Bloodline is the work of a master alchemist. In other words, this bloodline can be obtained not only through reproduction, but also through other means.¡± ¡°Ding-Dong! Your takeaway is here!¡± The phone rang. Yan Chong opened the bedroom window. A drone flew in from the window. It put down a large box and left. Opening the box, a total of five twelve-inch pizzas appeared in front of him. The baked pizzas were brownish in color and covered with cream-colored cheese. They were embedded with onions, mushrooms, eggplants, green peppers, corn, and other vegetables. There were also large pieces of meat that emitted a sweet fragrance. Normally, Yan Chong would only be able to eat a nine-inch pizza for one meal. Any more and he would be sick of it. However, at this moment, his stomach kept sending signals, ¡°I need it, give it to me quickly! Calories, I need calories.¡± Without any hesitation, Yan Chong grabbed the pizza and swallowed it. He kept chewing and swallowing. His strong stomach seemed to be a whirlpool; a bottomless pit; and a blender. Once food enters it, it disappears without a trace. After eating two pizzas in one go, he gulped down a few mouthfuls of iced coke. It was wonderful. Even after eating so much, his abdomen was still flat without any bumps. ¡°Eh? They gave two pairs of free fried chicken drumsticks? Not bad, not bad.¡± Yan Chong picked up the drumstick and continued eating. Twenty minutes later. ¡°Phew¡ª ¡°How satisfying!¡ªBurp!¡± Yan Chong wiped his mouth and hands with a napkin and narrowed his eyes in satisfaction. With a thought, Yan Chong moved to the empty space in the living room and performed a strange action. ¡°Hu¡­ hu¡­ hu¡­ hu¡­¡± Accompanied by a specific breathing rhythm, his body slowly began to perform body-forging movements. The movements engraved in his mind and muscle memory were very accurate. The effect was also very obvious. Yan Chong felt that every muscle in his body, even the parts that were not usually used, became tense. This shows that he had trained. It was as if an electric current had spread throughout his body, and crackling sounds could be heard. Not long after, his body began to feel sore and itchy. He endured the discomfort and persisted in completing a set of movements. At this moment, Yan Chong was already drenched in sweat. He no longer persisted in a specific rhythm and was breathing heavily like a bellows. ¡°According to the description of the Knight¡¯s breathing technique, the effect would be even better if it was trained with the epee. However, this is my first time practicing, so the requirements can be lower. This breathing technique seems to not only train muscles, bones, but also internal organs.¡± After resting for a while, Yan Chong felt that his physical strength seemed to have recovered. However, to his surprise, the feeling of being full after eating a large amount of food seemed to have disappeared. ¡°Again!¡± Yan Chong ordered another 10-servings barbecue on his phone and continued training. Two hours later. There were dense bamboo sticks on the table. The lingering fragrance indicated the Taotie Banquet just now. There was a pool of water on the floor, and in the middle lay a well-built young man in nothing more than large underpants. The young man¡¯s muscles were angular, and there seemed to be explosive power hidden within him. Yan Chong did ten sets of actions and ate a lot of food. Although he was exhausted and couldn¡¯t be bothered to move, he was very excited. That was because he could feel the presence of Qi. Chapter 16 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Name: Yan Chong Race: Silver Race Human Class: Knight Battle Power: D+ Power: 1.6, Agility: 1.6, Intelligence: 2.8 Constitution: 2.0, Spirit: 2.6, Charm: 2.6 Bloodline: Human B+, Demon Eye Warlock C. Skills: Reading D, Absorption C, Learning C, Inheriting Knowledge C, Transcendent Space Traverse XXXX, Knight¡¯s Breathing Technique B, Qi D, Maka Fighting Technique C+, Basic Sword Technique D+, Court Swordsmanship C+, Qi Blade Executioner B, Explosion B, Sky Walk Technique A-. Mathematics D+, Mandarin D, English D, Physics D+, Chemistry D+, Biology D+, Culinary D-, Mainland Common Tongue C+, Horsemanship B. XP: 548.8 (XP required for evolution: 30,000) Status: Healthy Among the six attributes, his Power, Agility, and Constitution had improved significantly. Among them, his Constitution had increased the most, reaching the threshold of a Professional with 2.0 points. At the same time, Qi D appeared in his skills column, which meant that the rumored Qi had been produced in Yan Chong¡¯s body. Finally, Yan Chong became a professional and obtained his first profession¡ªKnight. In the Endless Mainland, he was also known as a Black Iron Knight. Although it was meager, Yan Chong could still feel a warm feeling adhering to his muscles and organs, easing his fatigue. If the muscle damage caused by exercise usually took 72 hours to recover, then with the presence of Qi, this kind of light injury only needed a few hours to completely recover. ¡°What a wondrous thing!¡± Yan Chong narrowed his eyes as he sighed deeply. However, Yan Chong could not control his Qi. It originated from the breathing technique. It quietly existed within the body, unable to move. It could only passively nourish the body or strengthen the body¡¯s explosive power and defense. As time passed, this bit of Qi became less and less, about to disappear. However, Yan Chong was not worried. After copying the Grade B Knight¡¯s breathing technique, the relevant understanding and comprehension followed. This was how Grade D¡¯s Qi was like. It could only be converted by consuming large amounts of food or eating high-calorie food. Once it was used up, it would be gone. It would not be automatically generated and he had to repeat these steps. After increasing the upper limit of the Qi in the body and reaching the peak of Grade D, professionals would have to consider condensing the Qi in their body. Once they condensed their Qi and broke through to Grade C, they could freely control the Qi in their body. It could even pass through their skin and adhere to their body, forming a protective layer of Qi. If one were to master the technique, one could even fly. At that time, although the production of Qi still depended on food and breathing techniques, professionals could preserve it at the most crucial moment without wasting the Qi in their bodies. ¡°Well¡ªthe feeling of fullness is gone again. Although I¡¯m not very hungry now, I guess the food will be digested again soon.¡± Yan Chong rubbed his stomach in distress. He was very satisfied with his well-defined abdominal muscles. However, he was not mentally prepared for the increase in appetite. The constitution with a 2.0 points not only included the endurance and recovery ability of the bones and muscles, but it also included the function of the internal organs¡ªcardiopulmonary capacity, digestive capacity, metabolic capacity, and so on. This was a comprehensive evolution, and there was also the enhancement of the bloodline. After becoming a Silver Race, its potential had also been greatly enhanced. Even though 2.0 was twice that of 1.0, humans were three-dimensional animals. The increase in a single dimension could result in a chain reaction that needed to be multiplied by three. Therefore, it was not surprising that a warrior who had twice the recovery, defense, and endurance of an ordinary person could fight ten people at once. If not for the increase in talent, it would be impossible for him to become a professional in just two hours. From the current situation, after becoming a knight, Yan Chong¡¯s appetite had increased by seven to ten times. This also meant that his living expenses had increased by nearly ten times. What kind of concept was this? Yan Chong¡¯s family could be considered middle-class. His parents had been away on business for a long time, and they gave him a monthly allowance of three thousand yuan. He did not live from paycheck to paycheck, so he had saved up more than ten thousand yuan. From the looks of it, his living expenses in the future would be 300 yuan per month. Then, his vault would become slightly more than 1,000 yuan. And that was under the premise that he only had to eat. Based on the current prices, this bit of money could only be used for a month if used sparingly. Then, he would not be able to make ends meet. ¡°There are only two ways to go now. ¡°Firstly, I need to find a part-time job to earn some extra money. With my current physical fitness, I can probably earn at least a thousand yuan a day if I go to the construction site to carry bricks. That¡¯s thirty thousand yuan a month. It¡¯s enough for me to eat. ¡°But the problem is that I¡¯m a third-year student. The college entrance examination is coming soon, so I don¡¯t have the time. ¡°Secondly, the next time I transmigrate to the Endless Mainland, I must increase my strength as soon as possible and reach Class B as soon as possible!¡± Yan Chong pondered over the solution to the problem. Although Yan Chong would not starve to death if his appetite remained the same with his current physical condition, he could no longer exercise with the breathing technique. Furthermore, while enduring extreme hunger, his bodily functions would slowly deteriorate until he returned to his normal level of 1.0. During this process, he had to control his strength well and not unleash an extraordinary level. Otherwise, if he did not replenish his food in time, he would starve to death. In fact, a long period of hunger could even cause a Silver Race bloodline to degenerate. However, as long as he reached Grade B, his appetite would return to that of an ordinary person. At that time, professionals would be able to absorb the energy of the world and refine it into their bodies to replenish their energy. If he continued advancing, he might even reach a state of abstinence. Although Advanced professionals could still eat large amounts of food, at that time, ordinary food would no longer be worthy of their attention. Eating would just become a habit. Only precious extraordinary ingredients could arouse their appetite. Forget it, I¡¯ll cross the bridge when the time comes. I don¡¯t believe that I can starve myself! The conflicted thoughts only appeared in his mind for a short while before Yan Chong figured it out. Looking at the time on his phone, it was already two in the morning. Yan Chong tidied up the place, took a shower and went to sleep. Morning. The chirping of birds could be heard as they flew past the window. Yan Chong woke up with extreme hunger. He glanced at his phone. It was only 5: 30 and the sky was still dark. ¡°I woke up from hunger!¡± Yan Chong lay on the bed and stretched his back. Along with the crackling sound of his bones, he smiled helplessly. However, to his surprise, he only slept for three hours and was not sleepy at all. His mind was clear. ¡°This is the effect of both constitution and mind reaching 2.0.¡± After thinking for a while, he found a suitable explanation. Bang! Bang! Bang! There was a knock on the door. Yan Chong rushed out of bed and opened the door. There was no one in front of the door. He looked around for a long time. Just as he was feeling a little creeped out, he seemed to have thought of something and immediately lowered his head. He saw the little kitten, Catherine, squatting on the ground and looking at him angrily without saying a word. ¡°Good morning, Catherine!¡± Yan Chong smiled apologetically and greeted Catherine. ¡°Hey, Yan Chong, I¡¯m hungry!¡± Catherine said as she stared at him. ¡°Okay, okay. I¡¯ll order now. Should I order from the same restaurant as yesterday? Do you think the taste of the Deep Sea Cod Rice is acceptable?¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Catherine nodded her head and wagged her tail unconsciously. She seemed very satisfied with the cod rice. He took out his phone and ordered 11 servings of cod rice. Yan Chong put down his phone and prepared to wash up. However, after taking two steps, Yan Chong suddenly thought of something and said to Catherine with a smile, ¡°Hehe, come, come, let me show you a good treasure.¡± Chapter 17 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Come, come, jungler, come and catch him!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s attack him together!¡± ¡­ ¡°Four-one zone. Hang in there, I¡¯ll destroy the tower soon!¡± ¡°Damn, why are you all dead?¡± ¡­ ¡°Guard! Guard!¡± ¡°Hurry up and return to the city. What the f** k are you doing by yourself over there!¡± ¡°Our high ground has been occupied by the enemy!¡± ¡°Enemy Triple Kill!¡± ¡°Enemy Quadra Kill!¡± ¡°Hurry up and run! Why didn¡¯t you go back earlier?! Are you counting death? Noob!¡± ¡­ ¡°Defeat!¡± Looking at the huge ¡°Defeat¡± on the screen, Yan Chong and Catherine looked at each other. ¡°I told you to come to the top lane to catch people, why didn¡¯t you come! Also, what¡¯s the point of taking so many mana buffs? You didn¡¯t give me any! Our teammates are really too lousy!¡± Yan Chong lowered his head in shame while listening to Catherine¡¯s chatter. In order to please Catherine, Yan Chong took out a phone that he had eliminated previously and taught this foreign friend how to operate the phone. Then, the man and cat started playing a popular game¡ªKing of Glory. Yan Chong had thought that this was a harmonious and friendly game, based on the original intention of the Silver class big boss taking care of the new girl. However, he had underestimated Catherine¡¯s learning and fighting skills. It could only be said that she was indeed a Legendary big shot. She learned things quickly. Looking at Catherine¡¯s nimble paws, Yan Chong carefully observed his long and strong hands and fell into deep self-doubt. You never know if your teammate playing games with you is a human or a¡ªcat. The most annoying thing was that you were even worse than her. ¡°Ahem, this game isn¡¯t fun at all.¡± Yan Chong cleared his throat and said nonchalantly. Even though he had already pumped a lot of money into the game. ¡°Come on, open this app. You¡¯ll find a whole new world.¡± As he spoke, Yan Chong closed the game interface and opened another software. He spent more money on this software than the game. ¡°Qi Dian website?¡± Catherine looked at Yan Chong¡¯s actions and also opened the Qi Dian app on her phone. ¡°Come, come, come. Look at the novels here. They¡¯re much more interesting than games.¡± ¡­ 7: 00 am. ¡°I¡¯m going to school now. What about you? Do you want to go out for a walk? I¡¯ll tell you the passcode for the door, and you can open the door directly. Unfortunately, your claw marks can¡¯t be recorded into the unlocking system.¡± Yan Chong said to Catherine as he carried his backpack. Catherine was sprawled on the sofa, her tiny paws moving the phone screen beneath her. Her eyes were wide open as she read the text on the screen. She was engrossed in it. Hearing Yan Chong¡¯s words, she waved her claws nonchalantly and said, ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Yan Chong shook his head and left the house. It was said that online novels could make people quit their addictions. From the looks of it, even Legendary characters could not escape this rule. The air was fresh and the scenery was pleasant. After more than ten years of governance, the economy and the environment of Jiangdong City had improved. Especially the district where Yan Chong¡¯s family lived, the greenery rate was very high. He breathed in the fresh air and looked at the bright flowers and the verdant leaves. His mood became much more cheerful. Especially with the enhancement of his body¡¯s status, this world was even more vivid in Yan Chong¡¯s eyes. When he arrived at the classroom, there were still many students who had not arrived yet. Yan Chong sat in his seat, opened his textbook, and began studying. Perhaps it was because of the increase in mental energy and intelligence, some of the previously obscure knowledge points seemed to have become much simpler. Mathematics was Yan Chong¡¯s specialty, so it was natural that he had a solid foundation. However, it was not to the extent that he could calculate the sums with just one look. Usually, Yan Chong did not memorize all the formulas. He liked to deduce them at the last minute. However, he still needed paper and a pen. But now, he only needed an instant. The calculation of some values, not to mention the basic addition and subtraction method, could even be achieved through mental calculation. It could even be calculated to be more than ten decimal places. ¡°Could it be that my IQ is over 200?¡± Looking at his 2.8 points of Intelligence, Yan Chong was deep in thought. ¡°Does it mean that IQ is related to Intelligence, IQ is the result of multiplying Intelligence by 100? ¡°However, that doesn¡¯t seem right either. If I were to say that my IQ is as high as 280 now, that would barely make sense. But for the Mages of the Endless Mainland, wouldn¡¯t their IQ be over a thousand if they had 10 points or even tens of points of Intelligence? ¡°Therefore, there must be a certain connection between Intelligence and IQ, and it¡¯s positive, but you can¡¯t compare them arbitrarily.¡± Feeling that high school mathematics was no longer challenging, Yan Chong took out his English textbook. Native language and foreign languages were two different things. The fundamental reason was that the mother tongue directly contacted certain actions or subjects and could be used for thinking. Just by looking at the Chinese words ¡°murder¡±, a normal person would instantly understand what it meant. There was no need to think about it and it would trigger fear, hatred, excitement, and other emotions. When one saw the English word ¡°Kill¡±, they would first automatically translate it into the corresponding Chinese word ¡°Kill, Hunted¡± in their brain before understanding its meaning. Those with a higher level of English might be able to think of a specific scene, action, image, and so on when they saw a word, but this was still not at the level of a mother tongue. Only by reaching the second mother tongue stage and completely breaking away from Mandarin would the foreign language barrier be removed. But now, Yan Chong suddenly felt that he had reached this level. Originally, the difference in grammar and the limitation of vocabulary had made him experience the basic process of English¡ªtranslation¡ªChinese. But now, this barrier has disappeared. It was not just his ability to understand. The meaning of words that he usually could not remember was also slowly surfacing in the depths of his mind, incomparably clear. The words that had been memorized but hadn¡¯t been consolidated in time didn¡¯t completely disappear. They just slowly came back to life, like the deleted files in a computer disk. ¡°In that case, I have already grasped the legendary photographic memory?¡± Yan Chong was secretly delighted. He did not expect that he could grasp such a heaven-defying ability with just his status points reaching 2.0. ¡°However, there must be a reason why those professionals with higher intelligence and mental status need such high attributes. Those spells must have high requirements for their memory understanding. ¡°How terrifying must it be even when a photographic memory can¡¯t satisfy this requirement?¡± Yan Chong secretly clicked his tongue and regretted not copying Catherine¡¯s spell. At the very least, he would not be able to cast it. It would be good to see what was going on first. Unfortunately, he had only focused on practicing the Knight breathing technique yesterday. At this moment, as time passed, the classroom became lively. Almost all the students had arrived. Little Fatty¡¯s voice suddenly came from behind. ¡°Let me tell you, a lot of strange things have happened in the city over the past two days!¡± ¡°What strange things?¡± A girl asked. Yan Chong had some impression of this voice. It belonged to a short girl who often stole glances at him and blushed inexplicably. Chapter 18 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Over the past few days, there have been a lot of freaks!¡± Little Fatty¡¯s eyes widened as he spoke with an extremely surprised and exaggerated expression. He even raised his arms over his shoulders, and his palms formed the shape of eagle claws as he gripped the air twice. The girls beside him frowned. They felt that the pervert that Little Fatty was talking about was himself because his current image could not be any more perverted. ¡°What kind of pervert?¡± Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward and everyone¡¯s reaction did not achieve the expected effect of Little Fatty, the short freckled girl asked timely. Little Fatty looked at the freckled girl gratefully and continued, ¡°Have you seen the news? There are many people running naked on the streets in this city, both male and female!¡± ¡°Running naked?¡± ¡°There are women?¡± Immediately, a group of students was attracted. ¡°No way!¡± A voice of doubt came from the side. It was a tall and thin boy. He continued, ¡°It¡¯s understandable if there are a few of them occasionally. They might be involved in performance art. But how can there be so many of them at the same time?¡± ¡°Yeah, right,¡± another slightly plump girl with curly hair chimed in. ¡°But, maybe it¡¯s group performance art?¡± The short freckled girl¡¯s weak voice sounded. She was met with the disdainful gazes of the tall and skinny boy and the slightly plump curly-haired girl. Then, she quickly shut her mouth. ¡°That¡¯s weird, right!¡± Little Fatty pursed his lips and said excitedly, ¡°Also, it¡¯s not just that. The clothes in several school dormitories have been stolen! These include clothes for boys and girls, including underwear!¡± ¡°This¡ªare there still people who steal clothes in this day and age? Aiya, this is so perverted. He wouldn¡¯t specially stare at the undergarments in the female dormitory to steal them, right?¡± The slightly plump and curly-haired girl looked as if she was really scared, but looking at her eyes, she was probably quite excited about this kind of thing, hoping that it would happen to her. ¡°Hey! Like I said, there are clothes for both males and females, and not just undergarments!¡± Little Fatty pursed his lips. ¡°Finally! The most important problem is here!¡± Little Fatty raised his voice, raising the suspense. He glanced at the class from the corner of his eyes, enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention. Indeed, he succeeded. Many in the class turned to look at him, wanting to hear what he had to say. Those who did not turn their heads also pricked up their ears, including Yan Chong, who was sitting in front reading an English textbook. ¡°What¡¯s the problem, Zhao Hao?¡± A familiar female voice sounded. ¡°That¡¯s right, uh¡ªHello, Teacher Zhang!¡± Little Fatty¡¯s voice suddenly stopped. The form teacher and math teacher, Zhang Yuqing, had her arms crossed and a lesson plan clip under her armpit. She stood at the entrance of the classroom and looked at Little Fatty with interest. The students immediately looked at Little Fatty¡¯s comical behavior with ridicule and started whispering to each other. ¡°Go on, I¡¯m curious too.¡± Zhang Yuqing nodded. ¡°Uh, alright. The most important thing is that all the cameras along the way did not capture any human figures! All of these were reported by the city¡¯s victims in one day!¡± When she heard that, Zhang Yuqing smiled and said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about how developed the city surveillance system of our country is. Even if something like this really happened, it has nothing to do with everyone. Right now, the only thing you all need to be concerned about is the college entrance examination! ¡°We¡¯re starting class!¡± Initially, when Yan Chong heard Zhao Yao¡¯s story, he did not pay much attention to it because this kid was a joker. He was full of vigor and loved to show off. However, when he heard the latter part, his interest was gradually piqued. Because Yan Chong had been plagued by strange dreams and his mental health was stressed for more than half a year, he had only recovered a few days ago and transmigrated once at the same time. Therefore, he paid more attention to this kind of abnormal event. He wasn¡¯t as skeptical as others. Although it was rare to see people running naked and clothes stealers, it was not like no one had done it before. However, it was really strange that the surveillance cameras did not capture any of them. Ten years ago, surveillance cameras were widely used in all the major cities in China. Ten years later, cameras were everywhere. China was the safest country on Earth. Although they sacrificed a portion of their privacy, the cameras were not installed in their bedrooms. It also greatly reduced the crime rate. Was it done by a hacker? It was possible that it was done once in a while, but if it was in the entire city, the talents of the national system were not to be trifled with. Therefore, Yan Chong was more than ninety percent certain that these incidents are supernatural. However, he had no idea what the perpetrator¡¯s motive was. ¡°Running around naked, stealing clothes, running around naked, stealing clothes¡­¡± A thought flashed through Yan Chong¡¯s mind. ¡°Could it be that these people ran around naked because they didn¡¯t have clothes to wear before stealing clothes? But the problem is, why don¡¯t they have clothes to wear?¡± ¡°Yan Chong! Come up and answer this question!¡± Yan Chong looked up and saw Teacher Zhang looking at him. He stood up and went to the podium. He looked at the question on the blackboard and thought for a while. Then, he started writing. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Soon, half of the answer to the major question of the last exam was written on the blackboard. ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m done.¡± Yan Chong put down the chalk and spoke to the astonished Zhang Yuqing. ¡°Okay, go back to your seat.¡± Zhang Yuqing quickly reacted. She smiled and nodded. Today, Zhang Yuqing was already mentally prepared for Yan Chong to continue sleeping. If Yan Chong¡¯s snoring still drowned out her lecture like yesterday, she would let him continue standing outside. If he didn¡¯t snore, she would ignore him. However, Yan Chong did not sleep today. Instead, he looked like he was reading his textbook seriously. This surprised her because Yan Chong had been in that state for half a year. Hence, she wanted to test him to see if this was an accident or if this child was truly repentant. She just happened to be talking about the final problem of the last mock exam. There were less than five students in the entire class who had done it correctly. However, almost everyone was able to answer the first minor question. Yan Chong was one of the two people who had left the entire question blank. Zhang Yuqing had already made up her mind. If Yan Chong could answer the first minor question, she would give him a way out and encourage him to study. If he couldn¡¯t even answer the first minor question, then his foundation would be too lousy. She would find some time to tutor him during the remaining time. However, she did not expect Yan Chong to write out all the answers so fluently without any pause. His handwriting was neat and beautiful. It was impossible for him to memorize the answers beforehand. So this means that he could do this question completely. Then, what was the reason for Yan Chong¡¯s previous state? Although she was puzzled, Zhang Yuqing suppressed the curiosity in her heart and continued her lecture. Yan Chong walked down from the podium. He was greeted by all kinds of surprised, suspicious gazes, and a slightly admiring gaze. As it was too obvious, Yan Chong looked over. It was the freckled girl who liked to blush. ¡°Damn, Yan Chong, you¡¯re really awesome!¡± The moment he sat down, Zhao Hao¡¯s exclamation sounded behind him. Yan Chong turned his head slightly and said in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s nothing much.¡± ¡°I knew it. This kid is pretending to be dumb. He will go home and secretly study at night. Then, he will be ruthless during the next exam.¡± This was Zhao Hao¡¯s secret conversation with the tall and thin boy beside him. The tall and thin boy said, ¡°Are you kidding me? I don¡¯t believe you. You must have read too many novels.¡± Zhao Hao: ¡°Hmph! Forget it if you don¡¯t believe me, but the truth must be like this. Oh right, did you read the novel I recommended you to read previously?¡± ¡­ The voice was originally very soft, but with Yan Chong¡¯s current hearing, he could still hear it clearly. Following this operation, Yan Chong silently announced to the entire class that the proactive student had returned. Ring! The bell rang. It was rare that Zhang Yuqing didn¡¯t delay the class and directly announced the end of class. She took her lesson plan and walked out of the classroom. However, she shouted at Yan Chong, ¡°Yan Chong, come to the office with me!¡± Chapter 19 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the teacher¡¯s office. ¡°Strange illness?¡± Zhang Yuqing stared at Yan Chong in astonishment. Initially, she wanted to ask Yan Chong what was going on and encourage him to maintain his current learning attitude and not cause any more trouble before the college entrance examination. However, she did not expect Yan Chong to say that his previous performance was because of a strange illness. ¡°That¡¯s how it is, Teacher.¡± Yan Chong had a bitter smile on his face. Before this, when his teacher asked him, he didn¡¯t say much. He only said that he didn¡¯t know what was going on. Zhang Yuqing naturally didn¡¯t believe him. ¡°You just said that you went to the hospital for a full-body checkup and didn¡¯t find anything?¡± ¡°Yes. It suddenly healed yesterday. I don¡¯t know why.¡± ¡°Forget it. It¡¯s good that you know what¡¯s the most important thing now. I won¡¯t say much. I originally thought that your foundation is poor and would give you supplementary lessons, but seeing that you don¡¯t have any problems now, then it should be fine.¡± Zhang Yuqing clearly wasn¡¯t too satisfied. However, she glanced at her watch. The next lesson was about to begin. She could only let Yan Chong off. In the afternoon. The second period was the sports class that everyone liked to see. If it was ten years ago, the physical education teacher would definitely fall sick unexpectedly and be unable to attend class when the students were about to take the college entrance examination. Then, a few enthusiastic teachers would take turns to take over his class. But now, sports are also very important. Whether they were sports students or not, sports scored 50 points in the college entrance examination and their total score became 800 points. Thus, the number of times a physical education teacher fell sick had decreased. Unless it was a special situation, no one would dare to make him fall sick. However, just as the students were about to leave the classroom and gather at the field, Zhang Yuqing arrived. Most of the students could not help but feel their hearts skip a beat as they had a vague guess. A teasing smile appeared on Zhang Yuqing¡¯s face as she walked up to the podium and looked at the disappointed gazes of everyone. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The next physical education class will be held as usual. I¡¯m here to introduce a new classmate to everyone.¡± Following the sighs of relief, everyone noticed that there was an unfamiliar young man standing at the door. ¡°Li Mubai, come up to the podium and introduce yourself to your classmates.¡± Zhang Yuqing waved at him, gesturing for him to come in. He was a tall boy in sportswear. From Yan Chong¡¯s visual estimate, he was about 1.85 meters tall. He was less than 1.9 meters tall, but he was clearly much taller than himself. His appearance was also remarkable. He had sharp eyebrows, a high nose, and a handsome face. He was muscular and had short, neat hair that excited the girls in the class. The boys were vaguely hostile. ¡°Hello, everyone. My name is Li Mubai. It¡¯s Mu from sheep and Bai from Li Bai. I¡¯m from the Southern Capital. It¡¯s a pleasure to meet all of you and become your classmates.¡± Li Mubai smiled and introduced himself. He seemed very cheerful and seemed like a very easy going person. ¡°Wow!¡± The slightly chubby girl, who was sitting beside Yan Chong, exclaimed softly, ¡°There¡¯s actually a handsome guy in class!¡± She wasn¡¯t the only one. Quite a number of girls in the class began to stir. ¡°Southern Capital, the top city in the country!¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean he¡¯s tall, rich, and handsome?¡± ¡°But why is he transferring schools at this time? The college entrance examination is almost here.¡± ¡°Is my campus romance coming?¡± Then, someone started clapping. When Zhang Yuqing saw this harmonious scene, she was extremely satisfied. She then spoke to Li Mubai, ¡°Just nice, there¡¯s still an empty seat in the class. You can sit there.¡± Then, she left the classroom. Yan Chong looked at the empty seat beside his seat. So, he would be sitting at the same table as this new student. ¡°Hello!¡± ¡°Hello, my name is Yan Chong.¡± Li Mubai walked over and placed his bag on the table. He greeted Yan Chong and Yan Chong introduced himself. Out of habit, Yan Chong activated [Reading]. Name: Li Mubai Race: Silver Race Human Occupation: Plant Master Battle Power: D+ Power: 1.5, Agility: 1.4, Intelligence: 3.1 Constitution: 1.2, Spirit: 3.7, Charm: 4.2 Bloodline: Human B, Wood Spirit Talent: S+. Skills: Life Spiritual Plant Technique C+, Blood Fruit D, Spirit-Eye Fruit D-, Body Strengthening Fruit D+, Illusion Fruit D+. Human common language D+, Mandarin D, Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Astrology C, Computer B. Status: Weak ¡°This new student seems to be quite extraordinary. What kind of ability does a Plant Master have?¡± He had only used his ability out of habit, but he did not expect it to be a big fish. It would be within the knowledge of normal people if Teacher Ye Da knew Wing Chun. After all, who didn¡¯t have a hobby? However, Li Mubai¡¯s profession as a Plant Master was a little different. ¡°Could it be that he also had a strange dream like me, and his bloodline was given to him by someone from another world? And he could travel through other worlds from time to time? However, he doesn¡¯t have the Transcendent Space Traverse ability, which means that he can¡¯t. But that doesn¡¯t rule out the possibility that my ability can¡¯t see all of his abilities.¡± Yan Chong suddenly recalled a speculation he had when he met Catherine last night. When he read Catherine¡¯s status, he did not have any bloodline or skills information. He could only see the bloodline and skills information through [Learning]. It was the same back in the Endless Mainland. The description of the Demon Eye Warlock¡¯s abilities was not wrong. However, back on Earth, he used his ability, [Reading], to read his teachers and classmates, and he could directly see the other party¡¯s bloodline and skill information, but he did not copy the XP notifications. If he did not guess wrongly, the bloodline of the Demon Eye Warlocks was actually weakened in the Endless Mainland. However, there was no such restriction against the beings on Earth. Thoughts flew, but the actual time was only seconds. Yan Chong got to his feet and, like his classmates, prepared to go to gym class on the field. However, it seemed like his legs had gone numb from sitting for too long. Before Yan Chong could stand up straight, he almost fell. He quickly grabbed Li Mubai¡¯s shoulder to prevent himself from embarrassing himself. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Yan Chong said apologetically. ¡°It¡¯s fine!¡± Li Mubai waved his hand to indicate that it was fine. Then, he got up and prepared to go to the field. At this moment, the information before Yan Chong¡¯s eyes also increased. Bloodline: Human B (Requires XP: 657), Wood Spirit Talent: S+ (Requires XP: 87,454). Skills: Life Spiritual Plant Technique C+ (Requires XP: 76), Blood Fruit D (Requires XP: 4), Spirit-Eye Fruit D- (Requires XP: 2), Body Strengthening Fruit D (Requires XP: 6), Illusion Fruit D+ (Requires XP: 9). Human common language D+ (XP: 8), Mandarin D (XP: 5), Mathematics C+ (XP: 77), Physics C+ (XP: 82), Astrology C (XP: 45), Computer B- (XP: 233). ¡°As expected, the effects of the Demon Eye Warlock bloodline on the targets of different main worlds are different.¡± Yan Chong nodded. His guess was correct. Then, Li Mubai should be a pure Earthling, not a visitor from another world. ¡°However, he is a Silver race, which means that his father is a Legendary rank expert. Or perhaps, there was a Legendary rank expert on Earth who left a related bloodline? These skills seem cheap. Let¡¯s copy them first.¡± ¡­ During gym class, after the warm-up exercise was over, they were free to move around. Yan Chong was doing pull-ups at the gym next to the basketball court. He did forty standard pull-ups at a fixed rhythm without feeling tired, but he felt that it was time to stop. That was because some of the students who were training in the fitness area had already turned their attention to him. After all, in the physical fitness assessment, twenty points was a perfect score. Even though there were some high school students who could do forty to fifty of them, at the end, their movements would either change or pause for a moment. However, at this moment, a cry of surprise sounded. Yan Chong¡¯s hands were still on the horizontal bar. His arms were bent and was exerting strength. At this time, a basketball flew towards him. Chapter 20 - Encounter Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Contrary to what the students expected, Yan Chong did not let go of his arm in a panic and fell off the horizontal bar. He did not curl up to take the hit either. One of his hands was holding onto the horizontal bar, and his arm was still bent. The other hand seemed to be slow, but it was actually fast, and he caught the ball very calmly. Faced with such a strong impact, his body that was suspended in midair did not move at all. ¡°It must be a lie!¡± A boy wearing glasses who was sitting on a sit-up equipment muttered. At the basketball court. ¡°Damn, the ball you send is too big!¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s about to hit someone!¡± ¡°Dodge!¡± Yan Chong grabbed the ball with one hand. His palm was big to begin with and he could barely grab the ball with one hand. However, he definitely couldn¡¯t intercept and grab the ball with one hand at such a fast speed. First, he let go of the pole and dropped it to the ground. Next, he threw the ball gently with his other hand and it landed right in the arms of the student closest to him on the court. Then, he quietly walked towards the two poles beside him, hiding his achievements and fame. ¡°The physical fitness of humans these days isn¡¯t that bad.¡± Li Mubai sat by the side of the court and watched his classmates play basketball. When he noticed this scene, his eyes flashed and he sighed inwardly. ¡®There seemed to be a flash of light in his pupils. A virtual screen that only he could see appeared in front of him. On it, the number behind a special symbol suddenly rose from 8 to 21, then to 8. When he looked at himself, the number suddenly jumped to 91. ¡°Ding! You have a new letter.¡± A letter icon suddenly appeared on the virtual screen. Li Mubai opened it with his mind. After reading it, he frowned slightly and went to a corner with fewer people. He closed his eyes and pondered. In reality, he was using his mind to reply to the email. After school, Yan Chong packed his things and walked out of the classroom. First of all, he had to study the few skills of the Plant Master that he had just copied from his deskmate Li Mubai. Secondly, before transmigrating tonight, he had to copy a few spells from Catherine in case he could use them after obtaining the meditation technique in the other world. On the streets, he thought about the slaughterhouse again. ¡°I don¡¯t know if they¡¯re closed now, but it won¡¯t take much time to see them now.¡± Yan Chong took out his phone and searched for the location. Then, he frowned. As the slaughterhouse would cause a certain amount of pollution, the location of the factory was usually located in some remote areas. Therefore, it would take two hours to get there by car. Yan Chong had not considered this at all. ¡°Forget it. I always want to rely on these external things and want to become stronger without any hard work. I can¡¯t have such corrupt thoughts. Although God gave me the Demon Eye Bloodline, he must have hoped that I could obtain XP through my own hard work. ¡°It¡¯s just like how I¡¯ve brushed shoulders with the Death God time and time again in the short span of a single day in the Endless Mainland. But at the same time, I¡¯ve also received generous rewards. Therefore, I feel at ease when I use this XP.¡± After a period of internal strife, Yan Chong felt that his understanding had suddenly increased by a level. So he walked home happily. However, a shout suddenly came from the front, drawing his attention. ¡°Someone¡¯s running around naked!¡± ¡°Quick, catch the thief!¡± Yan Chong looked up and saw a naked man rushing over from the distance. His speed was extremely fast. He felt that even a strong young man would not be able to reach such speed. However, with Yanchong¡¯s current eyes, he could naturally see clearly. This naked guy did not even wear shoes. He had waist-length hair and a few clothes under his armpits. He had probably just stolen them. A few lines of information appeared in front of Yan Chong. Race: Bronze Human Race Occupation: Desire Messenger Battle Power: D Power: 1.2, Agility: 1.4, Intelligence: 2.5 Constitution: 1.1, Spirit: 2.2, Charm: 0.9 Bloodline: Human C- Skills: Discrete Meditation Method C, Hypnotism D+, Dream Entry D+, Negative Emotions D+. Human Language D, Mandarin D, Mathematics C, Computer C+. Status: Weak ¡°Another abnormal human. Desire Messenger, you look a little evil. I have a feeling that the rumored Abnormal Human Research Center will appear on Earth in the future.¡± Yan Chong felt that he had to do something, so he estimated that person¡¯s route and went forward. Five or six seconds later, that person rushed over. When he saw Yan Chong blocking his way, he didn¡¯t have any intention of attacking. Instead, he exerted force under his feet and changed directions to dodge Yan Chong. However, with Yan Chong¡¯s current body¡¯s reaction speed and coordination ability, he moved at the same time he exerted his strength and blocked his path. This time, the naked man was a little stunned. This script seemed to be different from what he had imagined. Thus, he revealed a strange smile and said to Yan Chong, ¡°Look into my eyes.¡± His voice seemed to have a special magical power, making it difficult to reject. Yan Chong complied obediently and their eyes met. The scene in front of him was like a rippling lake, becoming more and more abstract and distorted. The entire world seemed to have become an oil painting, the color exaggerated and strange. ¡°You fell asleep and forgot what happened.¡± Yan Chong¡¯s eyelids became heavier and heavier. He was exhausted and looked like he was going to fall asleep in the next second. This situation was very familiar. It had been like this for the past six months. Bang! Yan Chong fell to the ground. The naked man heaved a sigh of relief. He walked around Yan Chong and continued running. ¡°Hey, hey, hey! Young man, are you alright?¡± A surprised shout was heard. The person chasing behind saw that a student in front had successfully forced a naked thief to stop and was feeling happy. Unexpectedly, at the next moment, the student blocking the way fell to the ground. Could it be a hidden weapon? Or anemia? Indeed, it was right for the college entrance examination to value sports. The new generation of teenagers should work hard to train their bodies. However, less than a second after he fell to the ground, Yan Chong immediately got up again. When he saw the other party¡¯s status and skills, he guessed that if he stopped him, the other party might use hypnosis on him. Indeed, he was right. When their eyes met, Yan Chong did feel a little dizzy. However, his powerful mental energy prevented him from fainting for the time being. Instead, he copied the opponent¡¯s cheap skill. In fact, if he had decisively used his combat skills, it would have been very easy to deal with this guy. It was impossible to activate it instantly without any medium with the naked man¡¯s D+ level hypnosis. At the very least, they needed to look into each other¡¯s eyes and use words to induce him. But Yan Chong had a plan, so he let him go on purpose. Only when the other party passed him and continued to escape did Yan Chong crawl up and secretly follow behind the man. He wanted to know who this guy was. Or rather, what kind of organization did these people belong to and why were they running around naked. Also, how did they avoid all the cameras? Lastly, he wanted to know whether the new classmate, Li Mubai, was also a member of the nude group. Although his Strength, Agility, and Physical stats were average, his speed did not decrease at all. If he was not naked, it would be no different from running as he shuttled through the city. Yan Chong was also agile and followed behind him for fifty to sixty meters. Every time he was about to tum back, Yan Chong would hide in a corner at an even faster speed to reduce his presence. Not long after, the naked man ran into a small district.. Chapter 21 - Hypnosis Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Eh, it seems to be my neighborhood.¡± He looked at the familiar wall. He didn¡¯t expect that the naked man would come to Yan Chong¡¯s neighborhood after walking around the streets. Just nice, he could go home after that. He leaped nimbly and tapped his feet on the wall. He supported himself with one hand on the wall and climbed over the two-meter tall wall. Yan Chong, on the other hand, was even more relaxed. As he ran, his legs exploded, and his body rose into the air, directly crossing over. The Qi in his body filled his muscles, making his entire body feel light. The gravity on Earth seemed to have become lighter. The strength of his lungs made it very easy for him to run. He did not feel uncomfortable after running for a long time. Under the wall was a patch of soil, planted with trees. It was an important part of the greenery. The trees were lush and green, and it also had some effect of hiding people¡¯s eyes. Of course, if one lived in a high-end house, one could see everything from the top down. Therefore, Yan Chong had never seen a couple doing harmonious things here. Brother Running Naked stopped and surveyed his surroundings. He seemed to be very satisfied, and only then did he relax. A layer of sweat suddenly appeared on his originally dry body, and his breathing became much heavier. From the looks of it, this guy was also doing extreme sports just now. Although his physique was at the level of an ordinary person, he definitely had a unique technique that supported him as he ran. So at this moment, the aftereffects came. However, what made Yan Chong curious was that the skills he had just checked did not have anything to do with the explosive nature of the body. His profession seemed to be related to magic class. While he was resting, Yan Chong hid in a tree and peeped secretly, although he was not interested in peeping at the naked man. After resting for five minutes, Brother Running Naked finally recovered, but he was much more dispirited. He wiped the sweat off his body, put on his clothes, and walked out of the greenery. He looked around, not sure if it was his first time here or if he was lost. After a while, an auntie came over with a few plastic bags. Brother Running Naked walked over and said, ¡°Look into my eyes.¡± ¡®When the middle-aged woman saw a man walking over, she wanted to greet him, but when she heard his words, she subconsciously followed his instructions. The auntie stared at him blankly. Her hands seemed to have lost their strength, and a few bags fell to the ground. ¡°Tm your distant nephew. Er¡ªwhat should I call? My name is Zhang Wei. Because my parents conspired and committed corruption in the company, they were exposed and went abroad to lie low. They entrusted me to you for a period of time.¡± After talking about the relationship settings, Zhang Wei stopped. The auntie stood there in a daze for a few seconds before she suddenly came back to her senses. She looked at Zhang Wei in front of her and said in surprist id, you didn¡¯t even inform me that you were coming so that I could pick you up.¡± As she spoke, she suddenly noticed a few bags on the ground. She quickly picked them up and continued, ¡°Look, I specially went to the supermarket to buy some food for you today. I know you love my cooking. You must be starving after waiting downstairs for so long. Let¡¯s go home now.¡± Zhang Wei said happily, ¡°Hello, Second Aunt. I haven¡¯t seen you in a long time.¡± Looking at the harmonious scene between the two of them and recalling Zhang Wei¡¯s hypnosis, Yan Chong suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Perhaps, one day, the family, friends, and lovers around you would all be strangers, it was just the result of the hypnosis the night before. Then, how terrifying would the world be? He did not know how long this hypnosis would last or if there would be any side effects. ¡°Looks like the problem hasn¡¯t been solved at all. These people seem to be from the same organization, but they don¡¯t have a unified stronghold. Or rather, there¡¯s no need for a gathering for now. ¡°They run around naked, steal clothes, and then scatter into society. They use magical means to avoid the cameras without leaving any evidence. If Li Mubai came from such an organization, it means that they can easily hack into the government¡¯s computer system.¡± It had to be known that with the current level of technology, everyone¡¯s files were recorded into the national Skynet System. It was really difficult to survive in this society without an identity. And this naked man had not only used hypnosis to solve the temporary problems in his life. In the future, if he wanted to achieve some of his goals, he would definitely have to integrate into society and obtain an identity. He might even become a transfer student or a new employee of some company. Yan Chong sighed in his heart. The tracking plan had failed, and it wasn¡¯t easy for him to sneak into the auntie¡¯s house. Even if he could prevent the other party from discovering him, the camera wouldn¡¯t let him go. By then, the police wouldn¡¯t be able to catch the real bad guy, but they would be able to identify him as a criminal suspect. That would be a huge problem. Who knows, his own uniqueness might be exposed. ¡®When he got home, he saw Catherine playing with her phone on the sofa. Seeing the leftover takeaway bags on the table, Yan Chong was relieved. It seemed like she could take care of herself. ¡°That¡¯s right! Should I bring this cat back to the Endless Mainland tonight? I haven¡¯t tried to see if I can take the others with me. However, there¡¯s no need to rush. After all, she¡¯s a walking treasure trove. There are still so many skills that haven¡¯t been duplicated. ¡°And it¡¯s my secret, too. It¡¯s not convenient to reveal it to anyone else. It wouldn¡¯t be nice if Catherine misunderstood that I was the one who got her here, or that I was the one who turned her into a cat. ¡°Furthermore, the Endless Mainland is such a dangerous place. Right now, she only has the strength of a Black Iron class, unlike me who has the ability to travel freely. If we were to separate, it would be difficult for us to defend ourselves.¡± Yan Chong thought for a moment. Out of consideration for Catherine¡¯s safety, he decided not to bring her to the Endless Mainland first. Who knows, he might not be able to bring someone else with his super time travel ability. ¡°Ahem ahem!¡± ¡°Ahem ahem!¡± ¡°Catherine! It¡¯s time to eat!¡± Catherine, who was engrossed in playing with her phone, suddenly lifted her head and looked towards the source of the voice, only to see the handsome boy with an evil expression. ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Catherine flicked her tail and changed her position before continuing to lie on the sofa lazily. She then focused her attention on her phone again. She was reading an exciting scene and didn¡¯t want to be disturbed. However, since she was living in this big boy¡¯s house, she had to endure it. ¡°Theard that you are an arcanist?¡± Yan Chong walked over and sat on the other side of the sofa. ¡°Of course. I¡¯ma great Legendary rank Arcanist. Do you know what Legendary means?¡± said Catherine without raising her head, but she sounded proud. ¡°Yes, I know.¡± Catherine was at a loss for words. She did not expect him to be so inhumane. According to the usual routine, shouldn¡¯t he be the one who felt that she was awesome and that she should teach him a lesson? ¡°Hmph! Why ask if you know!¡± Catherine huffed. ¡°I just want to confirm it. By the way, can you teach me? I also want to become an arcanist.¡± Yan Chong asked sincerely with anticipation. ¡°You?¡± Catherine looked up and stared at Yan Chong carefully. After a while, she shook her head regretfully. ¡°What a pity, you don¡¯t have the talent.¡± Chapter 22 - Arcanist Talent Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The expectant look on Yan Chong¡¯s face froze. ¡°Is this cat trying to take revenge on me? I¡¯ve never offended her before. Or are women just that unreasonable?¡± After Catherine finished speaking, she continued to lower her head. Yan Chong took a glance and realized that it was a novel that he was currently pursuing, called ¡°Demon Eye Warlock¡¯. He still insisted on voting every day and enthusiastically posted reviews. ¡°I think I still have that talent. Actually, I¡¯m pretty smart. In school, I¡¯m one of those rumored straight As students. If someone like me can¡¯t become an Arcanist, who can?¡± Yan Chong said hurriedly. He felt that Catherine might be testing him. ¡°No, no, no. I can feel it. Compared to ordinary people your age, your intelligence and mind status should be considered average,¡± Catherine said. ¡°I can still see this clearly. However, this is not the most important thing in the Arcanist profession.¡± Yan Chong was a little surprised. He had thought that Catherine was deliberately trying to make things difficult for him, to test him, or perhaps not knowing his exact attributes. But to his surprise, she could feel it. However, as a former Legendary class big shot, it was normal to have such foresight. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Catherine suddenly stared at him seriously and said, ¡°Arcanists are professionals who pursue the truth of this world for life. The most important thing is their desire for truth. ¡°Today, I went online to get a general understanding of your world. I found that although the people in your world are relatively weak, they have developed many strange and interesting things. On our side, we call such people Alchemists. Especially the nuclear bombs you invented. They can already achieve the destructive power of Legendary magic. You call them scientists, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yan Chong nodded. ¡°We Arcanists are the same kind of people, except that we study all kinds of spells and alchemists study all kinds of items. However, we all have one thing in common: we are curious about this world and have a thirst for the truth. ¡°Lonly see a salted fish on you. If you want to become a Mage, I suggest you become an Elementalist. Arcanists are not suitable for you.¡± Catherine struck him mercilessly. ¡°Huh? Why did your body suddenly become so much stronger? Or did I see wrongly?¡± Suddenly, Catherine stared at Yan Chong and revealed a surprised expression. ¡°I also recommend you to become a knight! Believe me, you have such potential!¡± Yan Chong was speechless. Did he have to become a scientist after learning mathematics, physics, and chemistry? If he didn¡¯t want to become a scientist, he didn¡¯t have to learn at all? So what if he was salted fish? Did I eat your rice? Study hard, get into a good university, find a good job, and then earn enough money to travel the world and enjoy life. Isn¡¯t that a good life? This was Yan Chong¡¯s life plan. ¡®When he was young, Yan Chong had wanted to be a scientist, a writer, a martial arts expert, a soldier, a So he rearranged his thoughts and said, ¡°In fact, interest can be nurtured. I suddenly realize that I am filled with a thirst for truth, and I am curious about the truth of this world.¡± However, although Catherine looked like a little kitten that had just turned a month old, she was not easy to fool. She shook her head. ¡°Do you know how so many spells came about? Most of them were created by Arcanists. ¡°Elementalists and Arcanists are not two distinct professions. However, the Elementalist¡¯s main elemental magic system is mainly used for combat. ¡°Arcanists, on the other hand, will improve or even innovate on the foundation of the mature major magic systems. This includes the elemental magic system. Therefore, arcanists have very strong theories, but they are usually very weak in actual combat. ¡°However, no matter how powerful an Elementalist is, it is hard to describe them as great. The Arcanists, on the other hand, have supported the foundation of human civilization for generations and made outstanding contributions to the world. ¡°In front of you is the nominee of the ¡®Brilliant Mind¡¯ Medal of the year 478, year 479, and year 480, the distinguished contributor of Arcana, Her Highness Catherine. This medal is equivalent to your Nobel Prize. Nearly a hundred spells named after me alone. ¡°By the way, I¡¯m not one of those rumored ten-thousand-year runner-ups. Brilliant Mind is held once every twenty years, and there are usually three to five nominees. One of them would win an award, and in history, there has never been a situation where one has been nominated three times in a row without receiving an award.¡± 1 Catherine suddenly covered her eyes with her claws and said in distress, ¡°It¡¯s over. I¡¯ve suddenly come to this world. If I don¡¯t give an acceptance speech when I win the award next time, what should I do?¡± With that, she rolled around on the sofa, muttering something. Yan Chong watched this scene with his mouth agape. He didn¡¯t expect the topic to change so quickly. ¡°Speaking of which, weren¡¯t we discussing whether or not I could become an Arcanist? Why did we suddenly end up here? Besides, I just want to learn your meditation technique.¡± Yan Chong complained in his heart, but he did not dare to say it out loud. ¡°catherine, I¡± He wanted to say something more, but suddenly Catherine stopped rolling and held up a paw to silence Yan Chong. ¡°You don¡¯t have to say anymore. The meditation technique of our Stars Academy cannot be casually taught to outsiders unless they are officially members of our academy. When the time comes, I will look carefully and see if there are any meditation techniques that can be taught to others. Then, I will teach them to you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Yan Chong could only reply obediently. Actually, what he wanted the most was the Grade $ Star Meditation Technique. Although SS might be because Catherine had already reached such a level of strength, how could a meditation technique that allowed her to cultivate to such a high level be ordinary? In the Endless Mainland, breathing techniques and meditation techniques were also divided into many levels. For ordinary ones, cultivating to Grade A was the limit, and it was only theoretically feasible. Generally, reaching Grade B would be difficult. This was because cultivation techniques were the same as professions. The bottom line of a legacy was that the four levels from Gold to Black Iron were complete. Otherwise, it would not be considered a cultivation technique or a profession that was recognized by the world. Extraordinary level cultivation arts, on the other hand, could theoretically be cultivated to Legendary level. What Yan Chong had copied from that woman was an Extraordinary level art. An Epic-level technique was actually considered a true inheritance technique. It could be cultivated to the peak of Legendary rank and even had some ideas of becoming a God. Even if one did not have the qualifications, it was theoretically possible as long as one followed the requirements. Hence, the Star Meditation Method was at least an Epic level cultivation technique. The so-called top factions and families must have their own Epic level cultivation techniques. However, Yan Chong was satisfied that he could obtain a meditation technique and use it temporarily. Yan Chong had already made up his mind to guard Catherine. He had to obtain the meditation technique before he transmigrated tonight.. Chapter 23 - New Skill Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the Jiangdong City government building. In the meeting room, a group of politicians in suits was having a meeting. A plump middle-aged man sat at the head of the table, looking down at a document. Then, he raised his head and asked one of the officials, ¡°Chief Ye, what do you think of this matter?¡± The middle-aged man called Chief Ye had a handsome face and the gold-framed glasses on his face gave him a scholarly air. However, as the Chief of the Public Security Bureau in Jiangdong City, his nickname ¡°Jiangdong Tiger¡¯ was not for nothing. Ye An had been a narcotics officer before, and had a lot of achievements under his belt after taking down lots of organizations. After his promotion, his work has been exemplary even when he¡¯s working desk work. He had improved the security of the district. Therefore, he became a member of the committee at the age of forty. Ye An adjusted his glasses and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Secretary Li, this is an organized and premeditated crime! ¡°There are many cases of people running around naked and stealing clothes in the city. It seems like it¡¯s just a small case. Though running around naked will only disrupt society¡¯s peace and it¡¯s just illegal and not a crime, but there are many perpetrators, and they all happened at the same time, making people suspect if there¡¯s another crime motive. ¡°The reason why the perpetrator was found running around naked was because he had stolen clothes from the school dormitory, clothing store, shopping center, and private residences. Their methods were not brilliant, and they were quickly discovered. According to the victim¡¯s reaction, the range of stolen clothes was very wide, and there was no specific range of value. It did not seem to be for money. ¡°although they were discovered, they were agile and unlike ordinary people. They were not captured by the crowd. ¡°Also, according to the research of the Surveillance Department, the recordings of crime scenes from all over the world seemed to have been tampered with. However, the method of the crime was extremely brilliant and there were no traces left behind. ¡°It¡¯s just that some of the images are contradictory from a logical point of view. If not for too many people reporting the case, we would only have discovered the problem after careful research. Otherwise, we would have simply ignored it. ¡°Therefore, they have a large organization, a perfect plan, and a clear goal. I suspect that this might be a sign of a serious social event!¡± ¡°are there any social problems recently?¡± Secretary Li frowned and looked around. Everyone shook their heads. ¡°Check all the religious organizations, social groups, and popular clubs in the city to see if there are any suspects.¡± ¡°Oh, right. Secretary Zhao from the Provincial Committee called me. Something similar has happened in the entire province. It¡¯s not just our city, but the entire country as well. So, we have to take this matter seriously. The few leaders feel that it¡¯s not that simple.¡± Knock, knock, knock! Someone knocked on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± Secretary Li said. ¡®The door was pushed open and a young man in his twenties walked in. He took out a USB and handed it to Ye An. Ye An inserted the USB drive into the computer and looked at it. His furrowed brows relaxed slightly. Then, he looked up and said to Secretary Li, ¡°Secretary Li, we found an important clue!¡± Then, he turned the laptop around and the screen was facing Secretary Li. There was a video playing on the computer. It was a young man in a student uniform moving around on the streets. He made difficult movements and in the end, he jumped over the wall without any leverage. In the neighborhood of the Lotus Bank. At Yan Chong¡¯s house. The dining table was a mess, indicating that they had just experienced a feast. Yan Chong gazed lovingly at Catherine, who was playing with her phone. However, Catherine was focused on playing with her phone and did not seem to notice anything. Actually, after the meal, it wasn¡¯t as if Yan Chong hadn¡¯t done anything. While he was using his eyes to hint at Catherine, he was secretly studying the skills he had copied from Catherine, Li Mubai, and Zhang Wei. Cleanse Spell D-, Intimidation D, Greasy Spell D-, Magic Missile D+, Hypnosis D+, Fireball C-, Flight C. Life Spiritual Plant Technique C+, Blood Fruit D, Spirit-Eye Fruit D, Body Strengthening Fruit D+, Illusion Fruit D. Discrete Meditation Method C, Dream Entry D, Negative Emotions D+. Human common language D+, Astrology C. It was affordable and cost-effective. Yan Chong still had some money left after buying it with his remaining XP. As for Grade B magic and Grade B- computer skills, Yan Chong could only shrink back because he did not have enough XP. Although Yan Chong suspected that this had something to do with the group of naked people, in terms of importance, it was better to wait until later. Among Catherine¡¯s spells, only [Intimidation D] and [Hypnosis D+] were purely spiritual spells that could be activated without mana. Intimidation was a trick that could stun or even knock the target unconscious through spiritual force. However, it had to be determined by spirit and willpower. If one of the target¡¯s statuses were two times stronger than the user¡¯s, the trick would be ineffective and might even backfire. Below 0.5 times, the target would be unconscious. A range of 0.5 to 1.5 times would successfully cause dizziness for 0.5 to 5 seconds. A range of 1.5 to 2 times would only cause dizziness for an instant, which was the effect of ¡°instant stun¡¯. ¡®The method of judgment was to compare the maximum value of the two attributes. Hypnosis, on the other hand, was induced by hand gestures, language, and eye contact while using mental energy. A higher level hypnosis could succeed without any medium. Due to the lack of a partner to contact, Yan Chong could only watch with an itch in his heart. He did not dare to provoke Catherine. It would be terrible if he suffered a backlash.1 What made Yan Chong happier was that (Discrete Meditation Method C] was a proper meditation technique that could train one¡¯s spiritual force. However, it was different from the meditation technique in the fantasy novels that Yan Chong knew. It was not about visualizing diagrams but using mathematics. Yes, that¡¯s right. It was mathematics. This required a certain mathematical foundation. It was based on an extremely complicated mathematical formula. Using it as the source to derive it would produce all kinds of sub-formulas. This process required constant calculation and logical thinking. It also required mental calculation. Yan Chong tried it out. With his current mathematics foundation, understanding this formula was very difficult, not to mention mental calculation. This made Yan Chong regret not copying Li Mubai¡¯s mathematical skills. He had a feeling that the mathematics that Li Mubai knew was different from the current world¡¯s mathematics. After all, mathematics was an extremely large subject with many categories. It was said that two mathematicians might have different research directions and could not understand each other¡¯s research content. [Negative Emotions D+] was a rather interesting skill. It was also a pure mental trick that could amplify the target¡¯s negative emotions. However, it could not be created out of nothing. For example, it could make the angry person angrier and the fearful person more fearful. However, it could not make a happy person suddenly sad. Finally, Li Mubai¡¯s (Life Spiritual Plant Technique C+] could be said to be miraculous. It also allowed Yan Chong to understand what kind of profession the Plant Master was. Through cultivation, one could nurture a plant into a life spirit plant and then produce all sorts of mystical fruits. These fruits could be used to strengthen one¡¯s body, attack one¡¯s target, or achieve special effects.. Chapter 24 - Returning to the Alternate World Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Alright, alright, stop pretending.¡± After reading the latest chapter, Catherine swiped her claws down a few times to confirm that there was no follow-up. Then, she reluctantly closed the phone screen and looked up at Yan Chong, ¡°I looked around just now and realized that I took a Meditation Card from the library in the academy. There are no legacy restrictions. It suits you.¡± Then, she waved her paws and a card appeared in front of her. It floated quietly in the air. The back of the palm-sized card was purple in color and there were fine lines on it. It looked like an integrated circuit of a computer board. On the front side, there was a very exquisite and beautiful geometric pattern carved with colorful paint. This pattern was flat, but when one looked at it carefully, it looked like a three-dimensional figure. But no matter which angle one looked at it, it was full of symmetry and a sense of beauty that conformed to some mysterious law. He closed his eyes subconsciously and recalled the picture on the front of the card. However, Yan Chong felt that something was missing. He could not put his finger on it. Activate [Reading]: Name: Dotolov Meditation Technique (Skill Legacy Card). Quality: Epic +3 / Usage: 6 out of 9 (Can recharge, Regeneration Number). Function: After using it, one can master the [Dotolov] Meditation Method (Extraordinary Technique). Description: Star College Card Creator. Recommended retail price: 199,998 gold coins. Unlike the Skill Card that Kane had used previously, Skill Cards were usually one-time-use cards. They would disappear after being used. Special Skill Cards could be used multiple times and could even be recharged to recover. But in the end, these were external objects. The user of the card did not master this skill. However, the Skill Legacy Card was different. It was not used to cast skills. Instead, it was a card that allowed a person to learn a certain skill. Although it was not powerful at the start, it could grow. Compared to Skill Cards, Profession cards were more powerful. One could temporarily obtain a profession and freely use a series of general skills that had unique characteristics of the profession. On the other hand, the Profession Legacy Card could be used permanently. Its value was comparable to any Epic-ranked item. Yan Chong nodded excitedly and asked, ¡°How should I use it?¡± Catherine said, ¡°The card¡¯s usage method is one-time use. You just need to crush it. For those that are used multiple times, you need to communicate with your spiritual force. You will know when you learn the meditation technique.¡± She did not do anything. The card turned into a purple glow and flew into Yan Chong¡¯s eyebrows. In an instant, Yan Chong suddenly realized that there was a bright light in his mind. The geometric pattern on the card appeared. A large amount of information flooded into his mind. The difference between this and the Inheritance Knowledge was that Yan Chong felt as if his brain was filled with a few buckets of water. Then, he used a stick to stir it a few times, and it swelled uncomfortably. After a few seconds, a purple glow flew out and turned into the card again. It floated in the air. However, when he read its attributes again, the number of times it was used became 5 out of 9. In Yan Chong¡¯s mind, a colorful 3D image stood quietly. As long as he closed his eyes, he could see it. The meditation method was also grasped by instinct. There were also some methods to use mental energy and extract mana between heaven and earth. However, what surprised Yan Chong was that as he meditated, the elements in the world would be converted into mana and stored in his spiritual sea. This process was completely automatic. However, his spiritual force seemed to have increased slightly, but there was no mana at all. In other words, Yan Chong was still an empty mana mage. ¡°Catherine, why can¡¯t this meditation technique extract mana?¡± Yan Chong asked in confusion. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Catherine let out a long sigh and said,¡± According to my observation, your world may be the rumored forbidden land of magic. Of course, there won¡¯t be any mana. That¡¯s why it¡¯s actually useless to get the meditation technique in such a hurry. It¡¯s a pity that I, a Legendary rank Arcanist, have come to such a barren place. I have such amazing talent but it¡¯s useless.¡± Yan Chong could not help asking, ¡°Then, why is there no mana in our world? What are the conditions?¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that the Forbidden Devil¡¯s Land is cursed by the Gods and the World¡¯s Consciousness. I¡¯m not sure about the specific conditions. I¡¯ve only seen it in myths before, but this is my first time.¡± Catherine rolled her eyes and suddenly said excitedly, ¡°If I can figure out the origin of the Forbidden Devil¡¯s Land, it will be a great achievement that will be engraved in the history of Arcana!¡± Yan Chong could not help but think. Mana should be a mysterious energy refined from heaven and earth. It was not a material particle. ¡°No wonder Li Mubai¡¯s Life Spiritual Plant Technique couldn¡¯t be activated. It seems that he absorbed and refined something called spiritual energy from heaven and earth to nurture his Life Spiritual Plant. It should be a mysterious energy of a different quality from mana.¡± Late at night. Yan Chong looked at the countdown timer for the cooldown time of the Transcendent Space Traverse skill. He changed into the clothes and shoes he had found at Richard¡¯s house and sat by the bed. As the countdown reached zero, Yan Chong disappeared from the bedroom. His eyes closed and opened, and then another scene unfolded. If he did not remember wrongly, the place where Yan Chong had left the Endless Mainland was a guest room of an inn. A familiar feeling came from the bottom of his feet. Yan Chong was still sitting upright, but what was under his butt was not the bed but air. However, this was not a problem for him. In fact, it was just a horse stance. He only needed to exert a little force to maintain his balance before his body stabilized. The layout of the house did not change much. Although he had only stayed in the room for less than a second, it had only been a day since he returned to Earth. He had some impression of it. However, the heavy breathing in the room attracted Yan Chong¡¯s attention. It was currently afternoon, and the sunlight was not glaring. A huge figure was lying on the bed. He had a broad chest, and his chest muscles were so strong that they were about to burst. His ferocious face made Yan Chong frown. He had never seen such a person before. His skin was dark yellow, and he was about 2.5 meters tall. Even the big bed in the hotel couldn¡¯t fit him, and his feet were almost 50 centimeters long. There were several scars on his face, and his jawbone was protruding. If his canine teeth were longer, he would be comparable to a ferocious ghost. The masters of creation seemed to have imprinted barbarism into his soul. This was a fierce man who could scare a three-year-old child into crying without even glaring. ¡°This kind of person could tear apart wild beasts and eat raw meat and blood.¡± Yan Chong activated [Reading] out of habit. Race: Black Iron Ore Job: Berserker Battle Power: C Power: 7.8, Agility: 2.1, Intelligence: 0.9 Constitution: 5.5, Spirit: 1.1, Charm: 0.5 Status: Healthy Chapter 25 - Entering a Dream Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Orcs? More like barbarians, Yan Chong thought. Yan Chong stood up straight and did not dare to act rashly because the opponent¡¯s strength had already reached Grade C. If there were no special circumstances, the strong could instantly kill the weak if there was a difference of a large level, unless there were special skills, schemes, or luck. Although he had copied some physical skills and successfully obtained the other party¡¯s experience and comprehension, he shouldn¡¯t always think that he could do whatever he wanted just because he was a Destiny¡¯s Child. If one could jump ranks to fight, then what if the other party was also an amazing person who could jump ranks to fight? Wouldn¡¯t that be a great loss? Thus, Yan Chong knew the importance of hiding, He held his breath and concentrated. After taking a glance at the other party, he no longer stared at the other party. This was because experts would also react to the gazes of others. If only I could turn invisible, Yan Chong suddenly thought. Catherine had too many skills. He had only roughly chosen a few. Otherwise, he would not have been able to see all of them in just a few minutes. ¡°However, there seems to be something else in the world.¡± Circulating his meditation technique, Yan Chong could feel countless tiny particles of different colors appearing in the air. This was not visible to the naked eye, but a reaction of mental energy. From the Inheritance Knowledge of the meditation technique, he could tell that these particles were the so-called energy elements. Color was actually determined by everyone¡¯s understanding. Just like light, why was the red light red? That was only a signal transmitted by the human body. In essence, it was just a frequency light wave. For example, although flames had different temperatures and colors, in the eyes of most people, they were red. Hence, the fire elemental particles were red in the perception of many people. All kinds of elements were drawn into his spiritual sea by his spiritual force and converted them into mana. Most of the mana was red, yellow, blue, and green, which corresponded to the four basic elements of Fire, Earth, Wind, and Water. The quantity was also relatively average. But when combined, it became colorless and attributeless mana. Most people were like this. After becoming a mage, they could absorb all the elements and know a little bit of everything. However, compared to those with special physiques, the power of releasing mana of the same level was much weaker. ¡®There were also a few particles that were only a tenth to a thousandth of the basic elements. They were special elements like Light and Dark Thunder. Usually, only people with special constitutions could absorb these elements in large quantities. Yan Chong sensed that it would take about five hours for him to ¡°replenish his mana¡¯. With enough mana, he could cast twenty Grade D tricks. Mana required for Grade D-, D, and D+ tricks required about 1: 3: 9 ratio respectively. This was under the condition that the spirit attribute is the same as the charm attribute. On this basis, the higher the charm attribute, the more magic spells could be released. Ten minutes passed like this. Yan Chong had been thinking about how he could leave the room without alerting the orc, but he did not think of a suitable solution. Should he use the time when he woke up to shock and hypnotize him? But what if the other party reacted quickly and killed him instantly? Moreover, even if he succeeded, what if there were many orcs outside the room? Previously, it was said that the Second Prince of the Empire colluded with the Orcs to snatch the Holy Ring from Colonel Harry. In the end, Sophia benefited from it and should have left the town of Dawn long ago. But why did the Orcs appear in the town of Dawn again? Yan Chong very much wished he could get to the bottom of this. And he was also very concerned about whether Kane and Qigi had managed to escape from Sophia. Next time, I have to find a very, very safe place to travel through space. Otherwise, I might end up in a desperate situation, Yan Chong thought. suddenly, the sleeping orc smacked his lips as if he had dreamed of something delicious. A thought flashed through Yan Chong¡¯s mind. He decided to try out the newly learned [Dream Entry Spell D]. The Grade D Dream Entry Spell could only be used on sleeping targets. He could enter their dreams and become one of their characters. As long as the opponent did not notice anything abnormal and turned it into a lucid dream state, it would not wake them up. The lucid dream state was when the dreamer clearly realized that he was dreaming. Due to the fact that he could not enter other people¡¯s dreams while he was awake, Yan Chong could only lie on the floor and close his eyes. This Orc¡¯s spirit attribute was not high, so the Dream Entry Spell was successful without any resistance. ¡®The scene changed. This was a simple and crude camp. The periphery was surrounded by a wall made of ironwood. All kinds of crudely crafted wooden houses were built inside the camp. The ground was also slightly flat, and many strong bare-chested orcs were walking around. Yan Chong realized that he had become an omniscient view. He could freely observe the entire camp. However, in certain places, there would be an invisible force stopping him from advancing. According to the knowledge of Dream Entry, this was the resistance of the dreamer to details. Most of the time, the details in a dream could not withstand scrutiny. Besides, there was no time to pay attention to such details. Ifa dreamer insisted on these details and forcefully used his mental energy to observe, for example, how many hairs were in the nostrils of this orc aunt that passed by, then there would only be one outcome¡ªthe dreamer would wake up, while the dream enterer would not be able to see anything and leave the dream. And whether he could see the orcs secretly doing shameful things in the houses all depended on the dreamers own cognition level, or whether they had imagined it before. Not long after, Yan Chong realized that his omniscient view time was up. If this continued, he would have to possess a certain character in the dream world and participate personally. Otherwise, he would be expelled. With a thought, Yan Chong arrived in a room. This was the most magnificent house in the center of the camp. It was also built from a mixture of wood and cut stone. In the main hall, an orc with gold and silver ornaments sat at the head of the table. He seemed to have a noble status and was drinking a cup of wine. Beside him sat a circle of strong orcs with all kinds of ferocious weapons beside him. The table in front of them was filled with dishes and wine. Although the cooking standards were rather crude, and they were all large pieces of meat that looked extremely greasy and even reeked of blood, everyone was in high spirits as they ate and drank with relish. Sitting on the left and right of the main seat was the orc who was dreaming. In the empty space in the center, a few human dancers were wearing revealing clothes. Their faces were numb, and there were some whip marks on their dark yellow skin. They were dancing a shameful dance, doing their best to twist their bodies. It seemed that they were slaves from the Orc camp. Yan Chong did not have the time to choose. He quickly possessed an inconspicuous orc at the end of the seat.. Chapter 26 - Hypnosis in a Dream Chapter 26 Hypnosis in a Dream At the same time, his body suddenly gained many real senses. If the situation before was just like watching a 3D movie, then he is completely immersed in the situation now. His sense of smell, hearing, taste, touch, and sight were all present. He tried to pick up a piece of meat the size of a fist and took a big bite. A strong meaty fragrance came along with a faint sweetness. It was not as greasy and bloody as he had imagined. He then picked up the cup and took a sip of the dark purple wine. The stimulation, sweetness, sourness, and other flavors surged over. It was different from any wine that Yan Chong had drunk before. Yan Chong was not a sommelier, so he was unable to accurately judge the quality of the wine. However, the alcohol smell was like a dragon. It entered his mouth, penetrated his throat, all the way to his stomach, and shook his intestines. As he exhaled heavily, there was a strong fragrance of alcohol. There was only one word that was most suitable for the current feeling, and that was: It felt so good! In fact, Yan Chong took a closer look. This was a type of grain wine that was even worse than the ale that Kane had treated him to that day. There was still a lot of residue floating in the wine and it was extremely turbid. However, in the eyes of this orc, it was a supreme fine wine. This kind of experience of completely possessing another person and sharing their feelings made him click his tongue in wonder. The orcs present should be the elite warriors of the camp. To be able to receive such good treatment in such a simple camp, they could be considered nobles. They would tease the human dancers from time to time while watching them sway their petite bodies in front of them. Some even splashed wine on them. Although their skin had an unhealthy yellow color and had many stains, making them look like they hadn¡¯t bathed for many days, they were still incomparably delicate compared to the bodies of the orcs. They laughed arrogantly as they looked at the pathetic figures of the dancers. After three rounds of drinks, everyone was almost done eating. At this moment, the orc at the head of the table stood up. Seeing this, the other orc warriors stopped eating, drinking, and having fun. All of them straightened their posture and looked solemn. The leader looked around and said with satisfaction, ¡°Tomorrow is the day we set off. As the vanguard of the alliance, we must successfully occupy the town of Dawn before the Maka Empire reacts! Human empires are extremely rich. They have vast lands, mountains of food and wine, and countless beautiful women! However, their nobles are rotten, and their army is weak and incompetent. They are no longer worthy of these! ¡°My warriors, endless wealth is right in front of us, waiting for us to plunder it!¡± ¡°Ho! Ho! Ho!¡± After the declaration, all the Orc warriors who had eaten and drank well felt their blood boiling. They slapped their chests and roared. Seeing this, Yan Chong immediately followed and tried to keep up with their pace. However, right at this moment, the world started spinning. The scene suddenly changed. Yan Chong realized that he had returned to his omniscient view. This was a forest where a few orcs were hunting. A boar that was three meters long ran over from afar. The few orcs looked at each other and finally gathered on a slightly smaller orc that was only two meters tall. ¡°Kagu, I¡¯ll let you handle this beast. Use the technique I taught you today and kill him. Then you can eat meat tonight,¡± said the leader of the Orcs. Kagu looked hesitant as he tightened his grip on the wooden spear in his hand and walked forward timidly. When the others saw this, their eyes revealed looks of disdain. Yan Chong understood that this was caused by the discontinuity of the dream. Sometimes, dreams were like this. One moment, it was a scene, and the next moment, it was a plot. After that, he once again possessed the body of an orc beside the orc who was dreaming. If he possessed the body of the small orc, then when he hunted the wild boar later, his performance might be different from the truth. After all, this scene should be the orc¡¯s memory. It wasn¡¯t suitable if he possessed the leader because he would definitely be the one with more scenes in the dream. When the wild boar saw these orcs, it did not pounce on them ferociously like Yan Chong had expected. Instead, it pushed its four hooves against the ground and came to an abrupt halt. Seeing this, the leader of the orcs hurriedly urged the small orc to rush up and hunt, while the other orcs started mocking. Without any doubt, the wild boar had escaped. The small orc¡¯s reaction was slower by half a beat. Before he could speed up, he could not see its back. Seeing the small orc walk back dejectedly, one of the orcs with a thirty-centimeter scar on his chest mocked loudly, ¡°Kagu, you¡¯re useless. You can¡¯t even catch such a wild boar. Don¡¯t even think about eating meat today!¡± ¡°Haha, Kagu, you¡¯re as short and thin as those humans!¡± The other orcs chimed in, including the orc who was dreaming. With his previous experience, Yan Chong naturally agreed with them. ¡°Kagu, you¡¯re a coward, even more cowardly than a mouse!¡± At this moment, the orc who was dreaming suddenly turned around and looked at Yan Chong. He muttered in bewilderment, ¡°Coward? More timid than a mouse?¡± His expression changed drastically. Yan Chong¡¯s heart skipped a beat and he knew that something was wrong. The scene turned upside down again. Even though Yan Chong was a little regretful, he heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the new scene. It was fortunate that he did not wake up. However, it seemed like some words had become the keyword and triggered a deep memory. A few orc children gathered around a burning bonfire. Beside them was an adult orc who looked like an instructor. Even though they were children, all of them were more than 1.8 meters tall and muscular. The orc who was dreaming was naturally among them. He was in the state of a child, and he was closest to the bonfire. ¡°Jump over, jump over!¡± ¡°Hurry up!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. We jumped over just now. Nothing happened.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the strongest of us. I¡¯m sure you can do it.¡± Yan Chong suddenly thought of something and possessed the adult orc. He hesitated for a long time but still did not rush towards the bonfire to complete the ¡°jump¡± training Immediately, disappointed sighs could be heard. Yan Chong looked disappointed. He said to the child-like orc, ¡°You¡¯re as timid as a mouse!¡± The orc child clenched his fists tightly, his legs trembling slightly. Tears seemed to flash in his eyes as he lowered his head in shame. ¡°Now, I will punish you by standing here and facing this fire for the entire night. I hope you will be able to overcome your fear.¡± The child orc looked up, fighting back tears, and nodded. ¡°Look into my eyes ¨C¡± came the deep voice. The child orc could not help but look into the adult orc¡¯s eyes. What kind of eyes were those? It was as if he was in an endless starry sky, with countless mysteries waiting for him to explore, full of mystery and unknownness. ¡°This is a very, very long night. The bonfire has never been extinguished, and you have been standing by the side, forgetting all your troubles and worries. What a beautiful night this is. You never want dawn to come.¡± Yan Chong then left the dream realm. ¡°According to the hint just now, he should be able to enter a deep sleep state and extend his sleep time.¡± Yan Chong opened his eyes and stood up. At this moment, the orc sleeping on the bed had a calm expression. His breathing was even, and he seemed to be sleeping even better. He would not wake up anytime soon if there were no earthquakes or thunderstorms. Yan Chong slowly approached the other party and revealed a cruel smile. Chapter 27 - Assassination Chapter 27 Assassination It was impossible to kill an orc with a 5.5 points of Physique attribute by slicing his throat or stabbing his heart. The orc could kill the assassin with a desperate strike. Even if it was not successful, it would cause a huge commotion. Moreover, ordinary people would not necessarily be able to harm the other party even if they wielded normal swords and daggers. Therefore, Yan Chong took out the green Excellent quality dagger that he had obtained from the Endless Mainland-Pig Slaughtering Knife. ¡°Although we don¡¯t have any enmity or hatred between us, as humans, this is a life and death feud between races.¡± Yan Chong recalled the scene he saw in the dream just now. Human women were detained in the Orc tribe as slaves. Yan Chong indeed felt a sense of desolation as he mourned for his kindred. He also thought of the fact that the town of Dawn should have been occupied by the Orcs. He could not help but feel a killing intent. Although Richard had died because of Yan Chong, and Yan Chong had witnessed many deaths, this was the first time he had taken the initiative to kill someone. After practicing several times in his heart to ensure that he did not make any mistakes, Yan Chong held the dagger and stabbed the sleeping orc¡¯s eyes. The experience gained from the enhanced power and various close combat skills allowed the Pig Slaughtering Knife to fall from the sky like a stream of light without any error. However, perhaps due to the sharp senses brought about by life and death battles since young, even though Yan Chong had hypnotized the sleeping orc, just as the dagger was about to pierce into him, his eyelids twitched as if he was about to wake up. Yan Chong naturally noticed this, but he didn¡¯t hesitate at all. Instead, he erupted with an even greater force, causing the Excellent quality Pig Slaughtering Knife to pierce through the other party¡¯s brain without any obstruction. At the same time, Yan Chong did not dare to relax at all. He held the knife handle that was revealed and twisted it a few times. The other party did not even make a sound. His body subconsciously twitched on the bed before he fell silent. ¡°Phew ¡°That was close!¡± Yan Chong slowly pulled out the dagger. It was indeed an Excellent weapon. Not a single drop of blood or brain matter was left on it. It was still cold and shiny like a mirror. Recalling the other party¡¯s reaction, Yan Chong felt a lingering fear. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s right not to be rash. If there¡¯s no hypnosis, the other party will definitely wake up instantly and counterattack. And it¡¯s too difficult to hypnotize an awake enemy.¡± Although it was theoretically possible to fight someone of a higher cultivation level, that was only a rare occurrence. It was only possible if there were favorable conditions, geographical conditions, and people. And this time, it had to be said that Yan Chong had relied on great luck and a small amount of strategy. He was lucky because the enemy he faced was sleeping soundly. As for strategy, it was a combination of the Dream Entry Spell and Hypnosis. Strictly speaking, it was not even considered a strategy. In fact, if Yanchong was a senior mage, he might have been able to find the best solution the moment he descended. However, since he had just copied someone else¡¯s skill, he might be very proficient in using it alone, but it was not so harmonious when combined. [Absorption)! XP : +65. The acquisition of XP caused a warm sensation to spread from his eyes to his entire body. It was as if he had done an eye exercise and his entire body had gone to a spa. From the dream, Yan Chong obtained a lot of information. This was also thanks to the important pre-battle meeting of the Orc tribe. This allowed the orc to recall it even in his dreams. Otherwise, Yan Chong would have no idea. This time, the Orc Alliance sent their tribe as the vanguard and launched a surprise attack on the town of Dawn, which had occupied the borders of the Maka Empire. This dead orc was the elite warrior of the tribe and was the leader of one of the small teams. There were about eight or nine such elite warriors, and their strength should be around Grade C¡¯s. The tribal chiefs were stronger, but at most, they were Grade B¡¯s. Ordinary warriors had the strength of a Grade D Professional, with each captain commanding three to ten people. The remaining ordinary orcs in the tribe should have the strength of a Grade D Non-professional, but they were much stronger than ordinary humans. The attack of the Orcs should have happened three months ago, within a few days after Yan Chong left. So now, the town was completely occupied by the people of this tribe. According to the Orcs¡¯s habits, the remaining residents of the town should have already become slaves. There was no way to know more specific information. However, Yan Chong was quite satisfied to know so much information. He placed his hand on the corpse and activated [Learning), but there was no reaction. Yan Chong shook his head regretfully. It seemed that the replication of bloodline and skills could only be used on living creatures. Just now, his body and mind were extremely nervous, and he only had a single objective-to maintain silence while killing the other party, so he was unable to divert his attention to copy the other party¡¯s information. ¡°The main problem now is how to escape from the town. Even if I am unlucky and get caught by them, my life might not be in danger. I could return to Earth after the cooldown of the Transcendent Space Traverse skill ends.¡± After thinking about it, Yan Chong put away his dagger and rummaged through the room again. What made him happier was that besides a normal-quality heavy ax, which was too big and weighed about three to four hundred kilograms that he could not use, there was also a one-meter long machete that suited his taste. Name: Dawn Saber Quality: Normal +5 Description: Forged using Black Iron Cloud Pattern by Blacksmith Kane. This is worth it. This machete was actually made by Kane. It was probably the spoils of war that this Orc captain had looted from the town and placed in his room as an ornament. And it benefitted Yan Chong. The long saber weighed about five kilograms, and with Yan Chong¡¯s current power of 1.6, it was just right. Although he only learned swordsmanship skill, Yan Chong did not feel too unfamiliar with long sabers. It could not be said that it was like a sword that was an extension of his body, but it could be used flexibly. It would not be a problem if it could not hurt him. Other than that, there were also some strange ornaments made of stone and wood that had a strong totemic feel to them. Yan Chong had no interest in collecting them after reading them. The last valuable items were about ten silver coins and dozens of copper coins. ¡°This is equivalent to about a thousand dollars, and one dollar is worth three yuan. Money is not omnipotent, but it is impossible without money.¡± After storing the silver and copper coins into the deepest part of his cloak, Yan Chong nodded in satisfaction. Yan Chong pushed open the door gently and carefully looked out through the crack in the door. Fortunately, it was not as dramatic as he had imagined. That¡¯s true. Is there a need to assign two guards to a squad leader? That¡¯s too difficult. The corridor was empty. Yan Chong tiptoed on the wooden floor. The floor was still stained with the aftermath of Sophia¡¯s earth-shattering fireball explosion. There were cracks everywhere, but it could still be used. However, it was a difficult technique to walk without making any noise. At that moment, Yan Chong was shocked. He suddenly saw a figure slowly appear in the empty corridor. Chapter 28 - Revolutionary Army Chapter 28 Revolutionary Army Race: Bronze Human Race Occupation: Flat-chested Sage Battle Power: A Power: 6.0, Agility: 5.1, Intelligence: 23.4 Constitution: 6.5, Spirit: 32.1, Charm: 21.2 Status: Healthy / Cursed (99,999 years remaining). ¡°Tsk!¡± Yan Chong was shocked and almost cursed out loud. What kind of f*cking luck was it to meet a Grade A boss? Just now, he had been scared witless and fought courageously. He had finally succeeded in killing a Grade C Orc squad leader. In the end, a Grade A big shot appeared. It really made Yan Chong feel that his fate was full of trouble. The figure gradually appeared. It was a guy wearing black tights and a mask. He looked like a ninja and was about 1.7 meters tall. But who could have known that this fellow who looked like a killer was actually Gold rank? ¡°Eh, why is he so short?¡± Upon closer inspection, the other party was a human and should not be from the Orc¡¯s side. Furthermore, with his Grade A strength, it would be easy for him to take his life at such a close distance. Since the other party dispelled his invisibility, he should have no ill intentions. Yan Chong slowly relaxed. It seemed like he was overthinking. Especially when he noticed the ¡°Flat-chested Sage¡± profession, Yan Chong¡¯s expression was calm but he felt like laughing. The other party¡¯s chest was indeed very flat, and his figure was rather thin. It was hard to tell if he was a man or a woman. ¡°Hi!¡± What Yan Chong did not expect was that the big boss opposite him actually took the initiative to greet him. Furthermore, her voice was crisp and gentle. It was obvious that she was a young girl. ¡°Hi! Hello, may I know who you are?¡± Yan Chong braced himself and replied. To be honest, he felt a little guilty. It was because his eyes couldn¡¯t help but sweep over the other party¡¯s chest. He was a little curious as to what kind of profession the Flat-chested Sage was and whether it had anything to do with the chest. There was actually no information in his Grade C Inheritance Knowledge. If he were to ask directly, he would probably be beaten and lose his life. ¡°Me? I am the emissary of justice, the embodiment of the will of the people, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Loli!¡± The girl¡¯s voice sounded somewhat impassioned. Yan Chong quickly gestured for the other party to lower her voice. After all, there were many orcs living nearby. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve set up a soundproof barrier. It doesn¡¯t matter how loud it is in this corridor.¡± Loli waved her hand nonchalantly. ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Yan Chong nodded. However, he suddenly felt that his actions just now were a little laughable. With the other party¡¯s strength, even if he was exposed, she could still crush them. ¡°Are you here to assassinate the Orc Captain?¡± Loli glanced at Yan Chong and asked curiously. ¡°Yes, I just successfully assassinated him,¡± Yan Chong quickly admitted. He finally understood what the other party¡¯s black tights, invisibility spell, and soundproof barrier were for. Although the other party was very strong, there were so many Orcs in the town. If they attacked directly, the other party might kill all the human slaves. Hence, the decapitation strategy was rather useful. ¡°Well done. No wonder I feel that the other party¡¯s aura has disappeared.¡± Loli praised happily. ¡°With your strength at the peak of Black Iron rank, it¡¯s really not bad that you can successfully assassinate a Bronze rank Berserker! By the way, you don¡¯t look like a resident of the town of Dawn.¡± Yan Chong¡¯s black hair and eyes caught Loli¡¯s attention. Yan Chong nodded and said, ¡°I¡¯m a traveler who has traveled around the world. I came here before and made some friends. This time, I came back to visit them. I didn¡¯t expect-sigh -¡°With that, he looked regretful. Upon hearing this, Loli¡¯s eyes were filled with sympathy and sorrow. She removed her mask, revealing a pure and adorable oval face. She had a delicate nose, bright eyes, slightly pursed red lips, and fair skin. She made people feel like she was a person who had walked out of an anime. ¡°If Zhao Han, that 2D fatty otaku, saw her, he would probably cry from her beauty,¡± Yan Chong thought to himself. However, he realized that his gaze was already staring at her. ¡°Brave warrior who has seen injustice. Now, as the leader of the Revolutionary Army, I invite you to join our army.¡± Loli extended a fair and delicate hand, her rosy lips slightly opened, and issued a sincere invitation to Yan Chong. When the two pairs of eyes naturally met, [Learning) was activated. Bloodline: Human C+ (Required XP: 89), God¡¯s Blessing S+ (Required XP: 9,999). Skills: Annie¡¯s Prayer S (Requires XP: 65,793), Invisibility D (Requires XP: 5), Cleansing Spell D+ (Requires XP: 8), Heroic Blessing D+ (Requires XP: 7), Massacre Sting C- (Requires XP: 23), Holy Healing C (Requires XP: 47), War Hymn C+ (Requires XP: 98), Maiden¡¯s Shyness B (Requires XP: 475), Maiden¡¯s Pity B (Requires XP: 604), Maiden¡¯s Gift B+ (Requires XP: 834), Maiden¡¯s Anger B (Requires XP: 412), Maiden¡¯s Disdain A- (Requires XP: 2,175), Maiden¡¯s Promise A (Requires XP: 5,378). Mainland Common Tongue B- (Requires XP: 157), Card Skill C+ (Requires XP: 98), Horsemanship C (Requires XP: 68), Six-string Zither B(Requires XP: 667). Yan Chong took a quick glance and copied a portion of it before looking away. After all, staring at an expert whom he had just met for too long would arouse suspicion. ¡°Well, I want to ask, what exactly is the Revolutionary Army?¡± Yan Chong asked. He always felt that with such a stupid leader, this might not be a proper organization. ¡°What? You actually don¡¯t know about our Revolutionary Army? Is our reputation so small?¡± Hearing this, Loli cried out in surprise. She seemed to be surprised at Yan Chong¡¯s ignorance, or perhaps she was suspicious of her own army¡¯s reputation. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because I haven¡¯t stayed in the Maka Empire for long enough.¡± Yan Chong explained hurriedly. Indeed, he had only stayed in the Endless Mainland for a little more than a day. There was a lot of information that was given to him by the Inheritance Knowledge. ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll tell you what kind of organization our Revolutionary Army is.¡± Loli nodded and did not get angry because of this. ¡°The aristocrats of the Maka Empire are a huge tumor. While they hold supreme power, they did not do their duty except to suck the blood of the people. Greed, decadence, cruelty. The current regime should be overthrown. The Empire needs change. ¡°Our Revolutionary Army is a great organization that is born in accordance with fate. To overthrow the rule of the nobles and break the solidified hierarchy is our noble mission! ¡°You see, the Orc Alliance has beaten its way to our doorstep. A dozen towns along the border have fallen. The people are displaced, and the lords of the nobility have done nothing. ¡°The Empire¡¯s army is actually their private army. They only know how to be arrogant towards their own people but are nothing when facing the Orcs. ¡°Join us and fight for the liberation of all the citizens of the Empire!¡± Loli excitedly narrated, her face turning red. Chapter 29 - Upheaval Chapter 29 Upheaval After hearing this, Yan Chong nodded and said that he would seriously consider joining the Revolutionary Army. Without an investigation, there would be no right to speak. Although he had seen the cavalry of the Empire fight in the small town without regard for the lives of the people, the huge Empire could not be generalized. Besides, he was a Black Iron rookie and a person from another world. It was best not to get involved in this mess. Otherwise, it would be miserable when he transmigrated here in the future and he would be wanted everywhere. However, he could not reject her outright. After all, it would be much safer to have a Grade A beside him. ¡°Although I¡¯m not a member of the Empire, the Empire is currently facing internal and external problems. Is it really a good time to start a revolution now?¡± Yan Chong asked tactfully. ¡°I¡¯m here today to investigate the Orc Alliance¡¯s battle plan and get rid of the Orcs in the town.¡± Loli said confidently, ¡°Our Revolutionary Army¡¯s plan is to recover the lost land of the Empire and rescue the people from the brutal orcs. Then, we will use this as a foundation to overthrow the entire decaying Empire and establish a regime where the people are truly in charge!¡± ¡°This-I feel like there¡¯s something wrong with your plan.¡± Although Yan Chong didn¡¯t want to embarrass the big boss, he still couldn¡¯t help but mention the loophole in the plan that Loli mentioned. Maybe it¡¯s because the other party was a lively girl and didn¡¯t have a strong aura. ¡°First of all, it may be easy for you to recover the cities that the Orcs have occupied, but they have the entire Orc Alliance behind them, including some Legendary powerhouses. ¡°Secondly, when you use these towns as your base, you will have to face enemies from both sides. The Empire and the Orcs are like two strong adults. Before they fight, they don¡¯t mind joining forces to kick a kid out of the game.¡± Lastly, there was one more thing that Yan Chong did not specify. Although he had transmigrated from the 21st century, he had learned history, and he clearly knew the rules of changing social systems, but that could not be used simply. Because Earth was a world where individuals were not extraordinary, so feudal empires and slavery would definitely become the dust of history. It was no longer possible for the monarchs to trick the people into believing in the will of the Gods and the Heavens to rule. However, it was different in the Endless Mainland. Legendary powerhouses were comparable to tens of thousands of enemies, and deities were real existences as well. The regime and wealth were firmly in the hands of the rulers. The most critical factor determining a regime¡¯s stability is its own level of military force. Decadence and degeneration were merely the catalysts of war. As for the ordinary citizens, they were nothing but ants in the eyes of those powerful beings. However, Loli smiled indifferently. ¡°Although I said that I¡¯m the leader of the Revolutionary Army, I didn¡¯t say that I¡¯m the only leader.¡± She blinked her eyes mischievously. ¡°Our Revolutionary Army also has many Legendary powerhouses! Our backer is also beyond your imagination. ¡°Our Revolutionary Army is not based on strength, but more on brains. As long as you are outstanding enough, the Black Iron rank can also be entrusted with important tasks. Also, the Empire¡¯s situation is more chaotic than you think. They don¡¯t have the time to care about our Revolutionary Army at all, so the strong enemy we need to deal with now is only the Orc Alliance. ¡°Although the Orc Alliance is huge, its energy is limited. Now is the best time for our Revolutionary Army to rise!¡± Yan Chong was stunned. He didn¡¯t expect Loli to have considered everything. But then again, the other party is the leader of the Revolutionary Army, not a fool. It was better to speak less. At the same time. The Royal Capital of the Maka Empire. This was an extremely grand city. The area within a hundred kilometers was surrounded by forty to fifty meters tall and twenty meters wide sturdy walls. It was said that when the city wall was built, the Empire sent thousands of Silver rank and above Elementalists. Under the leadership of more than ten Legendary Elementalists, they used the [Mud to Stone) spell and took turns to work for almost half a year before they completed the main project. The special soil had been added with very precious Thorium Powder, Adamantine Powder, and Cloud Pattern Black Iron as the foundation, making the final city wall as strong as Epic grade materials. Over the past thousand years, there had been several S-class earthquakes, but none of them had destroyed it. Without reaching Gold rank, it would be very difficult to break through the city walls. As the political and economic center of the Maka Empire, the Royal Capital was naturally bustling with activity. The unrest at the border did not seem to affect this place. After all, the Empire was simply too vast. The high and mighty aristocrats were already used to living a luxurious life and would not pay attention to current affairs and turn their attention on the backward borders. Even the commoners at the outer ring of the Royal Capital could not help but raise their heads as they walked, faintly exuding a sense of superiority. There was a ballad that circulated throughout the continent called ¡°I Am Slumming in the Royal Capital¡±. It described what a wandering poet who was begging in the Royal Capital saw and felt in his daily life. The lines revealed the unique arrogance of the Royal Capital people. However, they had no idea that the Royal Capital today would undergo a huge change. In a luxurious mansion in the middle of the Royal Capital. Sophia Maka was dressed in a handmade exquisite swordsman¡¯s gown. Her long golden hair was tied into a neat ponytail, and she wore a long sword at her waist. The scabbard was embedded with luxurious gems. The gown perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure. Coupled with her stunningly beautiful face, it highlighted her extraordinary bearing. However, her gentle green-gold eyes were filled with murderous intent. At this moment, the hall was already filled with fully armed soldiers. All of them wore fine armor mixed with mithril and carried standard longswords that glittered coldly. In an inconspicuous corner, there were many warriors wearing black tights, masks, and daggers. ¡°Move out!¡± Sophia¡¯s delicate lips parted slightly as she coldly spat out two words. With that, the soldiers in the hall dispersed in an orderly fashion. Before long, the hall was empty except for Sophia. ¡°My stupid and stubborn big brother, today, you and those old dogs beside you will obediently go to hell. ¡°My dear second brother, don¡¯t be anxious. In a few days, I will send you to accompany Big Brother. The most important thing for brothers is to be together.¡± After that, Sophia¡¯s figure blurred and disappeared into the hall. Town of Dawn. A dark cloud suddenly appeared in the clear sky. ¡°It¡¯s going to rain.¡± Yan Chong could feel the moisture in the air. He walked to the window and looked at the sky outside. ¡°So, have you decided to join our Revolutionary Army?¡± Loli asked. ¡°If you are unwilling to join, then we will part here. But the Revolutionary Army really needs a young man with a heart of justice like you!¡± Yan Chong looked at Loli¡¯s expectant gaze, pondered for a moment, and nodded heavily. ¡°I¡¯ll join!¡± If they separated, how could he openly gain XP from the big shots and duplicate all kinds of skills? Chapter 30 - Three Great Academies Chapter 30 Three Great Academies ¡°That¡¯s great! Welcome to our family!¡± Loli¡¯s eyes lit up as she extended her hand toward Yan Chong Yan Chong hurried forward and wanted to hold her hand. Unexpectedly, the other party slapped Yan Chong¡¯s hand away and then slapped him again. Yan Chong was stunned as he looked at this strange operation. Loli stopped suddenly and stuck out her tongue. ¡°Oh my, I forgot you don¡¯t understand our etiquette.¡± ¡°What etiquette?¡± Yan Chong was dumbfounded. ¡°That¡¯s right. First, let¡¯s put our palms against each other and smack each other¡¯s palms.¡± Loli gestured with her palms, indicating for Yan Chong to follow suit. Yan Chong stretched out his hand once more, but this time, he didn¡¯t grab it. Instead, he placed his palm against the other party¡¯s palm and patted it lightly. ¡°Then, slap the back of your hand again. Then, slap your palm twice.¡± Pa! Pa! Pa! ~ ¡°Right. Pay attention to the rhythm. That¡¯s it. Hold your fingers tight again. We¡¯ll hit with our fists. Alright, withdraw your fist and strike your chest. A knight¡¯s etiquette! Lastly, extend your arm and point your index finger at the other party. Blink your eyes and salute!¡± Two black lines streaked across Yan Chong¡¯s forehead. ¡°This etiquette is¡­¡± Yan Chong asked. ¡°It¡¯s our Revolutionary Army¡¯s secret signal. If we encounter an imposter, we can use it to verify if he¡¯s one of us.¡± Loli said proudly, ¡°I designed this myself and received everyone¡¯s praise. How is it? Not bad, right?¡± ¡°Er¡­ very, very good!¡± Yan Chong braced himself and said. The atmosphere became awkward. ¡°By the way, I¡¯m actually thinking about designing a more complicated set of hand signals. That is to say, while maintaining the right hand¡¯s movements, the left finger will also perform certain movements according to a certain rhythm. This will be a combination of numbers. It can change randomly in the future. Two hands moving at the same time is like performing a piece of music, noble and elegant!¡± Loli said excitedly. ¡°Wait a minute, I want to ask, how big is our Revolutionary Army now, how many people are there?¡± Yan Chong suddenly had a bad feeling and couldn¡¯t help but interrupt the other party¡¯s topic. ¡°Other than the six founders, including me, there are more than a hundred students. Although there are not many of them, more than half of them are above the Silver rank. ¡°Student? Are you all students?¡± Yan Chong asked in astonishment. ¡°Yes! What¡¯s wrong?¡± A puzzled look appeared on Loli¡¯s exquisite face. ¡°So, the Legendary big shot backing you is your teacher? Is the school so chaotic now? The students have gone to rebel and cause a revolution!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The six founders of our Revolutionary Army are from the three great academies of the Western Continent. Their potential is much stronger than a decaying Empire.¡± Loli proudly said. Yan Chong suddenly realized a problem. They were all students, but the students of the Endless Mainland could all be extremely powerful Extraordinaries. As for those teachers, they might be famous big shots on the continent. Perhaps, the Revolutionary Army was the graduation practice for the academy students. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we still have thousands of students and graduates. One of the founders is trying to pull them in. Besides, once we gain the support of the people, our great undertaking will be in sight!¡± Loli turns on her chatty mode and tells the story of the Revolutionary Army. From this, Yan Chong also slowly understood that in the entire Western Continent, humans had established the Maka Empire and the other three Kingdoms. Furthermore, these three Kingdoms were split from the Empire more than a hundred years ago, and their relationship was not harmonious. The Orcs occupied the northeastern region of the Western Continent. There were thousands of orc tribes, and in recent decades, an Orc Alliance was established. In the Western Continent, there were many academies for Professionals. Among them, the Stellar Academy, the United Academy of the Western Continent, and the Glory Knight Academy were the largest. Loli was studying at the Western Continent¡¯s United Academy, third grade this year. The three academies were not under the jurisdiction of a single country. They were built near the borders between countries. They were more like a neutral organization that transcended countries. They were responsible for nurturing powerful professionals and high-level researchers. However, due to some unknown reasons, the Maka Empire and the three academies had been at loggerheads for the past hundred years. Some professors who studied the history of the continent also published articles, saying that there was a major problem with the operation of the Empire. As the internal conflict within the Empire continued to deepen, the six elite students of the three academies joined forces and formed the Revolutionary Army. They roped in hundreds of students and decided to save the people of the Empire who were in dire straits. After all, many of the students from the three academies were from the Maka Empire. Regarding this, a portion of the academy¡¯s teachers expressed clear support, while the other teachers didn¡¯t express any opinion, nor did they explicitly object. ¡°We may all be students, but when the Maka Empire was founded and united the Western Continent, the founding Emperor William Maka was only twenty-eight years old. He joined the army and was only sixteen when he participated in the war. Therefore, don¡¯t worry. As long as we give it our all, the future belongs to us youngsters! ¡°The torrent of fate has swept over. Brave warriors who are lost in the future, fight for our great cause. You will eventually become a legend and be remembered in history.¡± Loli told the story excitedly, like a marketing leader. Yan Chong could not remain indifferent. He could only try his best to show an excited expression and cooperate with Loli¡¯s speech. ¡°What we need to do next is to assassinate those Orc Captains without anyone noticing.¡± Just as Loli paused and seemed to be tired from talking, Yan Chong quickly changed the topic. ¡°Yes, we just have to kill all the Bronze-Class captains. I¡¯ve already killed five of them. As for the Silver rank Orc Chief, I still have to interrogate him and obtain their current plans. That¡¯s right, since you were able to jump ranks to kill the opponent, it means that your strength is not bad!¡± ¡°Well¡ª¡± Yan Chong explained to Loli how he used Dream Entry and Hypnosis to assassinate the opponent. At the same time, he copied the other party¡¯s (Invisibility D). ¡°Not bad!¡± Loli praised. ¡°However, according to my observation, you are also a knight!¡± Yan Chong nodded and said, ¡°Yes, I have just learned the breathing technique, and Qi has already been produced in my body.¡± ¡°So, which academy did you attend in the past?¡± ¡°Well, I really haven¡¯t studied in a specialized academy before. I was just a little playful and traveled the continent. By chance, I learned some cultivation techniques and battle techniques.¡± Even though the Endless Mainland was way too vast and boundless, only Legendary powerhouses and above could travel freely between the few continents. However, alchemy techniques were very advanced, so there were many teleportation arrays on the continent, allowing ordinary people to travel. Of course, this was on the premise that you had enough wealth to pay for the teleportation. ¡°You¡¯re actually very talented. Do you want to consider coming to our academy to further your studies?¡± Loli suddenly asked. Chapter 31 - Threshold Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing those words, Yan Chong¡¯s eyes lit up. Was there any place safer than the academy? Currently, the Western Continent was in turmoil, the Empire was in chaos, and there were Orcs invading from the outside. If one joined the academy, the relatively pure atmosphere of the school would be relatively friendly. Even though the academy here was extraordinary and violent, the ivory tower was more harmonious than the outside world. He could also systematically learn about the professionals. Although Demon Eye Warlocks could replicate bloodlines, skills, proficiency, and related experience, it was not a systematic learning process. Most importantly, the academy was filled with professionals. In Yan Chong¡¯s eyes, it was a rich bloodline skill library. ¡°Yes! I¡¯ve been looking forward to joining the academy too!¡± Yan Chong immediately showed an excited expression and expressed his opinion to Loli. ¡°However, isn¡¯t it a little difficult to join the three academies? What are the requirements? And how much is the tuition fee?¡± Yan Chong did not forget to add. He was not sure if he could successfully join. Could it be that Loli had some special relationship that she could recommend someone to join the academy directly? Then that would be awesome! The surface area of the entire Western Continent was larger than Earth, and the total number of humans was close to ten billion. The status of the three major professional academies would definitely be higher than top universities like Harvard, Oxford, Tsinghua and Beijing University. ¡°Under normal circumstances, you¡¯ll have to take a strict assessment, including but not limited to examining your daily performance in generic schools and professional initiation schools, theoretical knowledge assessment, combat test, and so on. The ratio of admissions is less than one-thousandth,¡± said Loli after thinking for a while. ¡°As for the tuition fees, it¡¯s not very expensive. It¡¯s about 10,000 gold coins a year. The living expenses are calculated separately. Those with outstanding talent can receive a reduction, or even an admission reward. ¡°However, those who participate in the Revolutionary Army can have priority passage.They don¡¯t need to participate in strict assessments and there¡¯s no consideration for the previous academic experience. They can only be tested on related talents, and their talent requirements will be lowered by a level.¡± Yan Chong broke out in a cold sweat when he heard that. In terms of talent, he was confident that he could replicate it through his Demon Eye Bloodline. What talent could he not obtain? However, this required time. Furthermore, the higher the talent, the more XP needed. It was not something that could be replicated just because he wanted to. ¡°What talent do they need?¡± Yan Chong asked nervously. ¡°There are all kinds of things. It¡¯s better as long as one of them is particularly outstanding. For example, one¡¯s own bloodline talent. If one is a Gold race, then they will definitely be able to join. The requirements of the Revolutionary Army members have been lowered, and Silver race is also fine, but the tuition fees cannot be waived.¡± ¡°Phew¡ª¡± Yan Chong was suddenly glad that he had the Silver Race Bloodline. It was just enough. As for the tuition fees, he could think of other ways in the future. ¡°Also, combat intelligence, like fighting above one¡¯s level; and can surpass four minor levels. For example, a peak Black Iron Warrior can defeat an early-stage Silver Warrior. If the requirements are lowered now, three minor levels can barely do it. What kind of concept was this? If the destructive power of each level was measured by numbers, Black Iron was 1-99, Bronze was 100-999, and Silver was 1,000-9,999. In that case, it would be terrifying if someone with 90+ battle prowess could surpass four levels and defeat someone with 1000+ battle prowess. Among them, there were three small levels of each level. The peak of Black Iron referred to the status of a late-stage Black Iron being on the verge of breaking through. ¡°Also, the Elemental Affinity Physique has to reach¡­¡± ¡°Also, there must be a major breakthrough in Arcana, it has to achieve¡­¡± As Loli explained, Yan Chong regained his confidence. This was because he could obtain these through the Demon Eye Bloodline. As long as he worked hard to earn XP, sooner or later, he would want all of them! ¡°Of the three major academies, Stellar College is rather picky. Most of the students they recruit are Arcana researchers. Unless one¡¯s bloodlines, physiques, and other aspects reach the Legendary level, they cannot enter. The requirements had dropped to Gold rank for members of the Revolutionary Army. ¡°Although Glory Knight Academy is more inclusive, their focus is on knight specialization. The other specializations are weaker. ¡°In the Western Continent¡¯s United Academy, the standard of each profession is about the same. It¡¯s neither good nor bad, but it has the most variety. There are all kinds of professions that you can¡¯t think of, but there¡¯s nothing you can¡¯t find. ¡°Most importantly, I¡¯m actually a priest of God. This is prohibited in the other two academies.¡± Yan Chong considered for a moment and said to Loli, ¡°I think I still have a chance to join the three academies. Besides, I think the Western Continent¡¯s Union Academy is better.¡± ¡°Then, I wish you good luck! Maybe I can even become your senior!¡± Loli said with a smile. ¡°Haha, yes Senior Sister! I¡¯ll call you Senior Sister in advance, Senior Sister Luo Li!¡± However, as soon as she said that, Loli¡¯s face stiffened. There was something vaguely unnatural about her expression, but she recovered quickly. After that, for some reason, she seemed to feel much worse. Yan Chong keenly noticed this, but he didn¡¯t ask because his intuition told him that if he asked, it might cause something bad. At this moment, Loli suddenly took out a blue card from her pocket and looked at it with a serious expression. Yan Chong took the opportunity to activate [Reading]. Blue light shone, and several lines of text appeared. Name: Communication Card (Functional Card). Quality: Extraordinary +5. Function: Long-Distance Words, Voices, Image Communications. Description: The United Academy of Card Research in the Western Continent has suggested retail price: 998 gold coins. ¡°This is like a phone from another world! It¡¯s so advanced. It¡¯s even thinner than my ultra-thin phone!¡± Yan Chong sighed. He did not know if it could be used on Earth. He really wanted to get one, but it was just too expensive. 998 gold coins was equivalent to 30 million yuan. ¡°The eldest princess, Sophia, has launched a coup to assassinate the first prince and the nobles who supported him.¡± Loli¡¯s expression was extremely ugly as she spoke in a low voice. ¡°Eh, isn¡¯t that a good thing? The conservative faction should be the representative of the Empire¡¯s traditional forces. Doesn¡¯t this mean that our Revolutionary Army has much fewer obstacles?¡± Yan Chong asked doubtfully. ¡°Yes, the conservative faction is indeed the main culprit behind the Empire¡¯s decay, but as a revolutionary faction, Sophia is not on our side.¡± After thinking about it carefully, Yan Chong came to a conclusion. Sophia should have been the kind of person with more foresight. She was unhappy with the state of the Empire and wanted to fight for the throne so she could perform major changes on the Empire. However, she appeared too late. The Revolutionary Army was ready to attack and was completely on the opposite side of the royals and nobles. There must be an irreconcilable conflict between the two. No matter how open-minded Sophia was, after she took over the power, she would either suppress recruitment or completely destroy the Revolutionary Army in the country. However, would the Revolutionary Army, backed by the three academies, obediently accept the suppression? In addition, the three academies already had a deep conflict with the Empire, so the final result was only death. ¡°Originally, with the restraint of the conservative faction, our Revolutionary Army could still take advantage of the chaos, but I didn¡¯t expect her to move so quickly, and her strength is actually so strong!¡± Loli¡¯s delicate brows were raised high, and her eyes revealed a hint of murderous intent. Yan Chong had a feeling that the Orcs of Dawn Town were going to be in trouble.. Chapter 32 - Tragic Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Town of Dawn, inside Star Elves Jewelry. The wooden counter that was originally filled with all kinds of gold and silver accessories, pearls and jade, had long become a broken wood in the corner. The jewelry inside had also disappeared. In the middle of the hall was a stone platform. On it were all sorts of cooked dishes and large cups of ale. A few bare-chested and muscular orcs were sitting around the stone platform, eating and drinking. One of the bald orcs grabbed a mixture of meat and vegetables from the plate and stuffed it into his mouth violently, his mouth full of oil. A short-haired orc beside him held a fork in his left hand and carefully inserted a small piece of meat into his plate. He used the knife in his right hand to cut it into two clumsily before putting the meat into his mouth. He teased the bald orc, ¡°Chado, look at me, we should use knives and forks when eating. That¡¯s more like it! You¡¯re really barbaric and vulgar to grab it with your hands!¡± His expression was filled with an inexplicable sense of superiority. The bald orc grabbed the cup and gulped down a mouthful of ale. He let out a sigh of relief and ignored the short-haired orc¡¯s words. The orc sitting opposite him, who had a scar across his face, said sarcastically to the short-haired orc, ¡°Haha, Baji, you¡¯ve been in the human town for three months. You haven¡¯t learned anything else, but you¡¯ve learned these useless things.¡± ¡°How is it useless? Look at how clean my hands are now. As for you all, you¡¯ve just finished shitting, yet you¡¯re grabbing food with your hands. Wouldn¡¯t that be eating your own feces?¡± ¡°It still came from our bodies. I don¡¯t mind being dirty!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. You¡¯ve been eating it for decades. What¡¯s the use of paying attention now?¡± At this moment, a middle-aged woman walked over with a steaming basin. Before she could place it on the table, the bald orc, Baji, slapped the woman¡¯s buttocks and pretended to be angry. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why is it taking so long to serve the dishes!¡± The other two orcs also stopped eating and watched this scene with interest, as if they were watching a good show. The woman¡¯s expression was terrified as she stammered, ¡°I-I¡¯m sorry, my lord. I¡¯ve already done my best!¡± ¡°Looks like the lesson I taught your husband yesterday wasn¡¯t enough!¡± Baji said viciously, and his eyes gradually became crazed. He then stood up and walked toward the back room. Upon seeing this, the woman frantically released her hands that were holding the basin and threw herself onto the ground. She hugged Baji¡¯s calf tightly and begged, ¡°My lord, I beg you, please spare him. He¡¯s about to die!¡± The pot filled with meat soup lost its support and fell heavily to the ground. Bang! With a muffled sound, the soup pot shattered into pieces. The meat soup spilled all over the ground, and the boiling hot soup splashed onto the few people. ¡°Dogshit!¡± Baji cursed softly. He did not expect this woman, who had been rather obedient a few days ago, to react so violently. He only wanted to scare her and take advantage of her. Perhaps they had been too harsh on her husband a few days ago. Human bodies were really fragile. With that in mind, Baji pushed the woman away impatiently and sat back in his seat. Looking at the gravy and meat pieces scattered all over the ground, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a little heartache. He couldn¡¯t help but pick up a piece and stuff it into his mouth. Ever since he was young, he had never been as comfortable as he was during the past three months. Mmm¡ªHow fragrant! ¡°Hey, Baji, you don¡¯t mind using your hands this time?¡± The scar-faced orc teased as he looked at Baji¡¯s body. ¡°Haha, you ate your own shit too!¡± ¡°Hmph¡± Baji pretended not to hear and began to focus on his meal. The woman knelt on the ground in a daze. Then, without saying a word, she cleaned up the pieces on the ground and the residue of the meat soup before returning to the inner room. In the inner room. A middle-aged man was lying in a corner by the wall with a blanket covering his body. The look on his face was hard to tell. There were patches of green and purple, especially one of his ears. It was gone. Looking at the hideous wound that was not even bandaged, one could tell that it had been torn off alive. His slightly heaving chest proved that he was still alive. The woman walked over to the man and knelt down beside him. She looked at him with a miserable expression as tears silently rolled down her face. ¡°Dear God, please save my husband!¡± She prayed silently. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, a shrill scream rang out, causing her to be stunned. In the jewelry shop, Yan Chong looked at the three orc corpses lying under his knife and panted slightly. XP : +56.6 XP :+23.5 XP: +715 After another round of XP, Yan Chong felt satisfied. It was good to follow the big boss. With Loli holding the fort, Yan Chong offered to fight these orcs. After all, as long as the house did not collapse, soundproofing spells could be used silently. Yan Chong could also use this opportunity to hone his skills. If there was any danger, Loli could help in time. However, there were no other Orc captains in the inn, so they could only search all the way here. At this moment, a haggard middle-aged woman suddenly walked out from the inner room. Her brown hair was messy like weeds, and her clothes were tattered. Occasionally, one could see her inner beauty. When she saw the orc corpse on the ground, she was stunned. ¡°Are you soldiers of the Empire?¡± She asked excitedly. ¡°No, we are the Revolutionary Army. We are fighting the orcs to liberate the people of the Empire!¡± Loli stepped forward and said loudly. ¡°Thank you, thank you, thank you!¡± She quickly thanked them, her tone gradually becoming teary. Suddenly, she knelt on the ground and begged, ¡°Please save my husband. He was tortured to death by these damned orcs!¡± Upon hearing this, Loli hurriedly helped her up and followed her into the inner room. When Yan Chong lifted the blanket off the man lying in the corner, he was stunned. Although he had seen some war films where the prisoners were tortured and looked miserable, those were all special effects after makeup. When Yan Chong saw the horrifying whip marks on the man¡¯s body and his twisted bones, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill in his heart. These orcs were too cruel. From the looks of it, they were enjoying torturing these humans. Loli raised her hand, and a faint platinum light emerged from her hand. Then, she waved her hand gently, and the platinum light ball left her palm like a light balloon. The ball of light flowed like water to his chest and filled his entire body. The wounds on the man¡¯s body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. The broken bones were also corrected by a mysterious force. In the end, apart from his dirty and tattered clothes, the man¡¯s skin returned to normal without a single scar. The only regret was that the man¡¯s missing ear did not regrow. Instead, it was replaced by an ear hole. The skin on the surface was smooth and intact, as if it was a natural defect. Miraculous! Yan Chong carefully watched the entire treatment without missing a single detail. This was the divine spell¡ªHoly Heal, and it¡¯s a magic spell. Although it was not expensive to duplicate this Grade C skill, Yan Chong did not duplicate it at that time. This was because he had learned through his Inheritance Knowledge that the healing spells of the Endless Mainland could only be used by Priests. This was a special spell bestowed by the Gods. Priests, on the other hand, had to learn and master the prayers of the Gods. They had to sincerely give up their faith in order to receive the blessings of the Gods. This meant that one could only become a Priest if one was sincere enough. At the same time, obtaining the feedback of the Gods meant that one no longer had any secrets in front of the Gods.. Chapter 33 - Library Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After leaving Star Elves Jewelry, Yan Chong and Loli walked on the streets of the town. From time to time, they would sense the aura of the orcs in the nearby shops, so they would go in and kill them to save the slaves that were oppressed by them. With the invisible barrier, it was difficult for professionals below Grade A to discover them. It had to be said that Yan Chong¡¯s current battle power was still very strong. Those Grade D+ Orc warriors could not last more than three to five moves against him. Although the ordinary Orcs who were not even professionals were at least Grade D, Yan Chong could easily kill them. Even if the other party was a female orc, Yan Chong was merciless. It was not that he was rational to the point of being cold-blooded. It was just that the so-called women and children looked sinister and scary. It was impossible to feel any sympathy for them. The Orcs of the Endless Mainland were not bull-headed or horse-faced. They were half-human and half-beast. However, at the same time that they were larger than humans, their appearances were much uglier as well. This was also the reason why they possessed some magical beast bloodlines. Most importantly, there was reproductive isolation between humans and orcs! This was the root of the conflict. There was a legend that the orcs were actually the work of the Gods, not a race that was born and evolved naturally. Humans could shake hands and make peace after the war, but the war between races could only be one of life and death. Those who were not of the same race would definitely have different intentions. Even if they were not completely exterminated, the best outcome would be for one side to become a slave for generations to come. In the small town, the streets paved with bluestone were not much different from three months ago. However, the originally clean and flat road surface had more cracks, and there was a lot of garbage piled up on it. A faint smell of feces wafted over from time to time, making Yan Chong frown slightly. These Orcs really didn¡¯t care much about hygiene. In addition, a portion of the residents had already been tortured to death by them, so their labor force had been greatly reduced. Most of the shops were occupied by the orcs. Many of the surviving residents were distributed to the orc warriors as goods to serve them. The stronger the orc, the more servants they had. ¡°Wu¡± ¡°Wu¡± ¡°Wu¡± The horn sounded. Yan Chong and Loli looked at each other and immediately picked up their pace, running toward the source of the sound. It seemed like the Orcs had already discovered the enemy¡¯s presence and sent out a warning signal, preparing to gather to face the enemy. However, Yan Chong and Loli weren¡¯t worried. Most of the residents of the town had been rescued by the two of them and were arranged to live in a few houses at the edge of the town, including Richard¡¯s three-story building. As for the remaining residents, they could only hope that they were lucky enough not to be affected by the battle. After all, although the town wasn¡¯t big, it was still impossible for two people to rescue such scattered targets. Thinking of this, Yan Chong asked, ¡°Loli, why did you come to the town alone?¡± ¡°Hmph! It¡¯s all because those church fellows were watching our Revolutionary Army¡¯s every move, wanting to get a share of the loot, so I secretly rushed here alone.¡± Loli said with dissatisfaction, her face filled with disdain. Following Loli¡¯s explanation, Yan Chong learned that the Radiance Church had churches all over the Western Continent to preach. However, the upper echelons of the Empire were more resistant to this, and their reactions had become more and more violent in recent years. As a result, the churches in many towns had also been demolished. The internal and external troubles of the Empire were exactly what the Church wanted to see. They also wanted to take the opportunity to regain their faith. Nearly a hundred years! Yan Chong noticed this keyword, and it made him realize that some kind of crucial information seemed to be shrouded in a thick cloud of doubt, making it difficult to see clearly. In the past hundred years, the three Kingdoms had been divided from the Maka Empire. The academies and the Empire were at odds with each other, and so was the Church. What exactly happened back then that led to such a series of events? Shaking his head, Yan Chong suppressed his complicated thoughts and came to a building that looked like a Roman arena with Loli. The Roman gladiatorial arena was overlooking the sky. It was a circle. From the ground, it looked like a hollow cylinder. As for the building, it was only a third of its original size. In other words, if one looked down, it was only a 120-degree arc. The entire building was only three stories tall, but each floor was about six to seven meters tall. It was built from solid and simple grayish-white rocks. Sturdy stone pillars supported the entire building, filled with the beauty of power. Most of the floor-to-ceiling windows on every floor had shattered, revealing the Orcs standing inside. All of them had ferocious expressions. They held javelins or axes in their hands, and a small portion of them carried huge crossbows on their backs. It looked like they were archers. However, if those crossbows were used by people, ordinary people would definitely not be able to pull them open. Dawn Library. Only the plain and unremarkable sign board remained intact at the center of the building. Yan Chong had never been here before. Richard¡¯s house was located at the southwest edge of the town, while the library was about two kilometers to the northeast of the town center. Yan Chong hadn¡¯t visited this place before. The design of this library was really not bad. Yan Chong¡¯s eyes lit up, and he had the urge to study in it. Due to the fact that the two of them were in an invisible barrier, the orcs did not attack them. After a quick glance, Yan Chong recognized three of the remaining elite warriors and the Orc Chief. There were more than twenty ordinary Orc warriors around them. Most of the time, one did not need to read all the targets one by one. By relying on one¡¯s mind perception, one could roughly sense the other party¡¯s aura and roughly know the other party¡¯s strength level. Race: Black Iron Ore Job: Berserker Battle Power: B- Power: 13.2, Agility: 6.5, Intelligence: 2.0 Constitution: 10.7, Spirit: 2.0, Charm: 1.4 Status: Healthy Yan Chong pursed his lips when he saw that the Orc Chieftain¡¯s charm was 1.4. Although the Orc Chieftain¡¯s body was full of power and beauty, exuding an invisible domineering aura, it still did not suit his aesthetic taste. Loli glanced at Yan Chong and smiled. ¡°Do you want to try fighting a Silver rank Orc with your current strength at the peak of Black Iron rank?¡± Yan Chong rolled his eyes speechlessly when he heard that. Although he could be considered to have crossed realms to fight, he only succeeded in his sneak attack while the other party was asleep. After that, he only relied on his superior combat skills¡ªMaka Fighting Skill C+, Court Swordsmanship C+, in addition to the interference of magic, to crush ordinary Ore Warriors of the same level. But now, it was better for him to prepare for his funeral rather than face a Grade B expert. ¡°Haha, I don¡¯t have that ability. It¡¯s all up to you, Boss!¡± Yan Chong waved his hand and took half a step back, indicating that he was determined to suck up to Loli. Loli didn¡¯t seem to mind. Then she crossed her arms over her chest, her lips parted, and began to recite a light, mystical chant. Three seconds later, a warm silver light spread out from her body, forming a hemisphere with a radius of ten meters. Yan Chong was also enveloped in it. nstantly, Yan Chong felt his entire body brimming with energy. His mind was also invigorated as he hurriedly looked at his attributes. Battle Power: C ower: 3.8 (+2.2), Agility: 3.2 (+1.6), Intelligence: 5.4 (+2.6) Constitution: 4.0 (+2.0), Spirit: 7.0, (+5.4) Charm: 5.0 (+2.4) Status: Health / [Maiden¡¯s Gift] (9 minutes 59 seconds remaining).. Chapter 34 - Maidens Shyness Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°F*ck! Boss is awesome!¡± At that moment, Yan Chong could only subconsciously utter those words. Loli¡¯s body emitted a faint silver light, which complemented her delicate and cute face. At that moment, Yan Chong could not help but stare blankly. She looks like a holy angel. ¡°How is it? Are you ready now?¡± Loli glanced at Yan Chong and said casually. Although it was just an ordinary glance, Yan Chong felt his face turning red. ¡°Leave these Bronze rank orcs to me. Silver rank orcs still have to rely on you, Big Boss!¡± Although the visual impact was huge, Yan Chong was not a love-struck fool. Some flags could not be randomly created. One of the important features of the Silver rank was that there was at least one attribute that reached 10 points, which was the extraordinary attribute. The extraordinary attribute was an attribute that surpassed the limits of humans. There would be some miraculous changes to the body. For example, the [Elementary Self-Healing] ability would appear when one¡¯s physique reached 10 points. All kinds of wounds, including internal injuries and broken bones, would heal at a much faster rate. The specifics were 3 to 10 times that of an ordinary person, depending on the person. Therefore, the increase in combat power was not so simple. It was a leap forward. ¡°Eh¡­¡± Loli curled her lips in disappointment. She still wanted to see Yan Chong¡¯s ability to leap ranks to challenge others. However, she, who was used to seeing all kinds of heaven-defying geniuses in the academy, did not know that a day ago, Yan Chong was still a weakling with a Battle Power of 5. All of a sudden, Loli bent her legs slightly and cupped her face with both hands, making a strange pose. Her pure and holy image was completely destroyed. Yan Chong didn¡¯t dare to make a sound as he quietly watched the big boss operate. After three seconds, Loli resumed her previous standing posture with a serious expression, as if nothing had happened. At the same time, a few translucent light-green barriers suddenly appeared between heaven and earth, separating the Orc Chieftain and the many ordinary orc warriors. On the other side stood three confused elite warriors. [Maiden¡¯s Shyness]: Form a defensive barrier to trap or block the target¡¯s attack. The names that appeared in Yan Chong¡¯s mind when he copied the skill suddenly appeared. This strange thought only lasted for a moment in his mind. Yan Chong immediately chanted an incantation, and very quickly, the invisibility spell was successfully activated. He left Loli¡¯s invisibility barrier and rushed towards the three Elite Warriors. As for charging up openly? Only a fool would do that. If he didn¡¯t use Stealth, what was he going to do then? In the hot-blooded novels, it was a 1 against an N, and the protagonist crossed ranks to battle the opponents. In the end, when he was about to die, his potential was unleashed and he counterattacked. It was very satisfying to read, but when it came to himself, he should still do whatever he could. The three elite warriors were indeed battle-hardened warriors who had walked through life and death situations. They gathered immediately and formed a triangular formation with their backs to each other. When Yan Chong was about seven to eight meters away from them, one of the Orcs noticed him. He immediately raised the javelin in his hand without hesitation and threw it at Yan Chong. As he watched the orc raise his hand, Yan Chong raised his attention. The moment he swung his arm, Yan Chong exerted force under his feet and stopped his forward movement, forcefully changing his direction. A javelin flew past Yan Chong¡¯s arm. ¡°Look me in the eye.¡± A low voice with a mysterious bewitching power sounded. The orc looked in the direction where Yan Chong was standing in confusion. ¡°You were sleepy, so you fell asleep.¡± After saying this, to Yan Chong¡¯s surprise, the orc still looked over but was not hypnotized. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Has hypnotism failed? Is it because the other party¡¯s willpower is too high? No! Damn it!¡± Yan Chong suddenly realized the problem. Grade D invisibility could make one invisible in an optical sense, so even if the orcs with sharp senses could sense his general location during intense exercise, they would still not be able to see him. However, Grade D hypnosis required a medium to cast spells, such as words, actions, and eyes. Therefore, the other party couldn¡¯t see Yan Chong¡¯s eyes at all. Only words could make him confused for a moment. He couldn¡¯t achieve the effect of hypnosis. it was too late for regrets. The voice had exposed his position. Not only the orc in front of him, but the two orcs behind him also turned around and rushed towards Yan Chong. The distance of seven to eight meters was less than half a second for a Grade C melee fighter. na hurry, the memory engraved in Yan Chong¡¯s muscles made him take a step back with lightning speed. Holding the saber with both hands, he followed a gorgeous trajectory and slashed upwards in a half circle. Court Swordsmanship¡ªHalf-Moon Slash! Bang! The saber of the Dawn Saber collided with the heavy axes in the hands of the three orcs, blocking the inevitable siege. However, Yan Chong was sent flying by their powerful strength, and his body was aching. Although they were all Grade C¡¯s, the strength and physique of the Orcs were stronger than Yan Chong¡¯s. With the three of them working together, the difference in strength was more than three times. f it wasn¡¯t for the unique ability of swordsmanship to exert force and deflect force, he would have died on the spot. His gaze swept across the battlefield on the other side of the barrier. The Orc Chieftain was trapped in a barrier and was furiously hacking with his ax. However, the barrier was extremely sturdy and flexible. It only caved in after a few strikes before recovering. This made the Orc Chieftain so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood. To him, the most uncomfortable thing was not to smash his fist against the hard wall, but to face a soft gel-like object that was powerful but useless. Loli had already removed her invisibility barrier and was floating in the air like a breeze. She did not use any divine powers but held an exquisite dagger in her hand as she passed by the Orc warriors like a dragonfly. Then, those orcs fell down like wheat being harvested, unable to resist. XP: +55 XP: +32 XP: +23 Warmth flowed through his entire body, and the pain in his body eased significantly. ¡°Flight?¡± Yan Chong, who was about to land heavily on the ground, suddenly had a flash of inspiration. After being enhanced with [Maiden¡¯s Gift], not only did the amount of Qi in his body increase exponentially, it also operated nimbly in his body like an arm. With a thought, the Qi began to circulate according to a very complicated specific route. At the same time, Yan Chong¡¯s falling figure suddenly stopped in the air, only five centimeters from the ground. It was as if a video had suddenly pressed the pause button. [Sky Walk Technique A-] Unlike the Grade C Flight, the Sky Walk Technique was much more natural and agile. Grade C magic required chanting, and flying was much more clumsy, unless one had the spiritual force of a Grade A professional. Before he could experience the wonderful feeling of flying for the first time, Yan Chong immediately moved and flew ten meters into the air. The three orcs could only rely on the air fluctuations to sense each their opponent, and their subsequent attacks were blocked by Yan Chong¡¯s saber technique. They could not help but be stunned for a moment. They then looked at the ground beneath Yan Chong. With their rich combat experience, they could still predict the opponent¡¯s next move. However, there was no expected crash. The enemy seemed to have suddenly disappeared.. Chapter 35 - Storm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Rumble! Thunder boomed. Dark clouds filled the sky, and the air became increasingly humid. The town will soon welcome the rain. ¡°Hey, hurry up over there! It¡¯s going to rain soon!¡± Loli shouted loudly. She had already dealt with all the Ore warriors and Ordinary Orcs and was preparing to deal with the Orc Chieftain. The Orc Chieftain was 2.7 meters tall, and was as strong as a bull. However, at this moment, he looked like a wronged child as he stared blankly at the corpses of his kind lying on the ground. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Yan Chong exhaled heavily in the air. He did not say anything. His body was still aching. However, he couldn¡¯t help but worry that the lightning would strike him later. He had to end the battle quickly. However, he did not seem to have done anything to incur the wrath of heaven. ¡°Boom!¡± Another bolt of lightning struck down. Before the sound could be heard, the lightning struck first, illuminating the dusky sky. The three elite warriors looked around and nervously formed a battle formation. They raised the axes in their hands to protect themselves. The wind howled and the heavy rain arrived. Yan Chong opened his mouth slightly and chanted a mysterious incantation. A moment later, a fireball the size of a ping pong ball gradually condensed in his hand. [Fireball Spell C-] Rumble! Thunder boomed again. At the same time, Yan Chong waved his hand and the fireball flew towards them. The moment it left his hand, the fireball appeared in the air and lost its invisibility effect. However, its speed was really too fast. The three of them subconsciously bent their knees and exerted strength. Before they could jump up, the fireball exploded half a meter above their heads. Bang! A loud sound was heard, followed by a gust of hot wind and gravel. Yan Chong could not help but raise his hand to protect his head. When he looked at where the three of them were standing before, he realized that there was a huge pit about three to four meters in diameter and one meter deep on the ground. An elite Ore warrior had no head, and his corpse was lying at the bottom of the pit. The other two elite warriors were missing arms and legs. They were lying on the ground and struggling. It seemed that they were out of breath. ¡°This power is amazing! It¡¯s several times stronger than a grenade. If I¡¯d known, I wouldn¡¯t have been so reckless just now. As a Mage, I should have just sat tight and thrown fireballs.¡± That¡¯s right. Even though he had already turned invisible, Yan Chong still felt that he was a little reckless. Yan Chong was secretly amazed at the destructive power of this fireball, but at the same time, he was also shocked at the orc¡¯s tenacious vitality. The explosion was only half a meter away from their heads, but they were still able to survive. A Grade C professional¡¯s body was already a long distance away from being inhuman. He immediately activated [Absorption] and absorbed the dead Orc¡¯s XP. XP: +344.1 He looked at the attributes of the two remaining Orcs. Status: Severely injured / Dying. Status: Minor injuries One of them still had combat power! Yan Chong did not rush forward rashly. Instead, he chanted another incantation. A moment later, there seemed to be something under the two orcs lying on the ground, but it was not obvious and they did not notice it. Yan Chong then flew towards the lightly injured orc. He raised his saber and used the basic sword technique¡ªHeavy Slash! As the distance between them got closer and closer, Yan Chong ruthlessly slashed with his saber. Right at this moment, the orc suddenly stopped struggling. The corner of his mouth curled up slightly, and he slammed his palm heavily on the ground. He was about to leap up and dodge the other party¡¯s attack. However, to his surprise, the ground suddenly became abnormally slippery, making it difficult for him to exert any strength. After his palm struck down, it immediately slipped, and his body once again fell to the ground. On the contrary, because of this, his injuries became even more serious. [Greasy Spell D-] As a qualified old schemer, he had seen Colonel Harry¡¯s final counterattack. Thus, Yan Chong did not remove his invisibility spell after obtaining a great victory. Instead, he added another Greasy spell. The elite Orc warrior¡¯s expression froze. However, Yan Chong did not stop and decapitated him with one swift slash. XP : +233.4 He reaped the XP. Yan Chong looked at the last Ore again. This orc¡¯s eyes were tightly shut, and his legs were broken from his knees. There was a huge hole in his stomach, and his charred internal organs were exposed. He looked extremely miserable. His struggles became softer and softer, as if he did not notice the tragic end of his companion. Yan Chong flew again. However, this time, his target was not the head but his arm. Swish! Swish! With two swift slashes, the orc¡¯s arm was cut off. Yan Chong deactivated his invisibility spell and landed on the ground. His spiritual power was still alright, but there was less than a fifth of the Qi in his body. There was an obvious feeling of emptiness. After finding a relatively clean spot, Yan Chong placed his hand on it and activated Learning. Bloodline: Windwolf Orc D+ (Required XP: 8), Gale Talent D (Required XP: 6). Skills: Windwolf Physique C (Requires XP: 45), Warcry D (Requires XP: 6), Basic Ax Skill D (Requires XP: 5), Javelin Throw D+ (Requires XP: 9), Crazed D+( Requires XP: 7), Tornado Slash C- (Requires XP: 22), Trample C (Requires XP: 48), Life-Risking Throw C (Requires XP: 55). Mainland common language D- (XP: 2), Windwolf Orc language D+ (XP: 7), Horsemanship C- (XP: 15). ¡°The Windwolf Orc bloodline, not the combination of the Windwolf bloodline and human bloodline.¡± Looking at the bloodline information, Yan Chong fell into deep thought. ¡°It seems that the creation of bloodlines is not simply about fusing two bloodlines into one.¡± According to the Inheritance Knowledge, the Windwolf was a type of magical beast unique to the Western Continent. It had the innate ability to release wind magic, such as wind blades and tornado spells. The Windwolf Orc was an ore with the Windwolf bloodline. Because humans and wolves had reproductive isolation, the existence of this bloodline was definitely artificial. However, although he possessed the Windwolf bloodline, not all Ores could awaken their bloodline ability. Although this Orc only had a Grade D bloodline talent, it was already not bad. However, his luck wasn¡¯t good. When he faced Yan Chong, he probably hadn¡¯t awakened his bloodline yet. Or perhaps he had awakened, but he didn¡¯t have the time to use it. Grade D tricks could be used against ordinary people, but for Grade C professionals, they were nothing. As for the Windwolf Physique, it should be similar to the Knight¡¯s Breathing Technique. It was created for the unique physique of the orcs, and through body tempering, it could produce a mysterious energy within the body, which was of a different quality from the Qi unique to humans. After simply choosing a few skills to duplicate, Yan Chong swung his blade and ended the Orc¡¯s life. XP : +156.2 Rumble! Crackling sounds could be heard as heavy rain poured down onto the ground. On a July day, a storm arrived, accompanied by thunder, cleansing the world. It was easy to imagine that before long, the smell of blood on the battlefield and the faint smell of feces in the town would all be swept away. ¡°Hey! Why are you squatting there and touching his corpse?¡± The girl¡¯s crisp voice was heard. It was especially clear in the rain. Yan Chong looked up and smiled. He saw Loli standing in the distance, holding the unconscious Orc Chieftain as easily as if she was catching a chick. However, the huge contrast between the two of them made this scene look extremely strange and comical. When the rain was about to fall on Loli, it was blocked by an invisible barrier. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the library to avoid the rain. I remember there¡¯s something very important here.¡± Loli carried the Orc Chieftain and entered the library first.. Chapter 36 - Prophecy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Something very important?¡± Yan Chong hurriedly followed her into the library. He cast [Cleanse Spell] on himself, and his slightly wet clothes became brand new. The sweat and dust that were caused by the battle just now were also cleaned up. The effect was even better than going to the sauna to get a master to scrub his back. The library, which looked elegant before, had a pile of rubbish on the floor, including food scraps and tattered clothes. It gave off a rotten smell. In this stormy weather, the smell was even more prominent, as if it was fermenting. They continued to walk in. Unfortunately, there were several wooden bookshelves that had been pushed to the ground and broken into several pieces. The books placed on them were also scattered on the ground, and there were traces of being trampled and torn apart. ¡°The library of a small town actually has so many books.¡± Yan Chong could not help but click his tongue in wonder. Even though it couldn¡¯t be compared to the books on Earth, there were more than ten thousand books in the library. ¡°However, the Maka Empire has been established for more than a thousand years and has a long history. Although the town is small, it has everything. Over the years, tens of thousands of books are not considered a lot.¡± Loli threw the Orc Chieftain onto the ground, causing the ground to shake and dust to appear. ¡°I¡¯ve already placed a restriction on him. He won¡¯t wake up anytime soon. Furthermore, even if he wakes up, he won¡¯t be able to move.¡± Loli turned to Yan Chong. ¡°We need to find a book here. A very important book.¡± ¡°What book is it?¡± Looking at the books scattered all over the ground, Yan Chong asked. ¡°According to the prophecy, there is something very important hidden in this library. It should be fused with the book. ¡°I can¡¯t tell you exactly what it is, because if I do, our actions could be predicted by someone else.¡± For the first time, a serious expression appeared on Loli¡¯s adorable face. Yan Chong was speechless. Some information was indeed not suitable for more people to know. He could completely understand this. Moreover, the more people knew, the faster they would die. He also understood this principle. However, since she needed his help to find something, how was he supposed to find it without making things clear? ¡°Then what do I need to do?¡± Yan Chong asked. ¡°It¡¯s very simple. That item isn¡¯t something that we can destroy. As long as we destroy all of the books here, it should be fine. However, it¡¯s a pity to destroy so many valuable books. Everyone should have respect for knowledge,¡± Loli continued. ¡°The ancient books that can be preserved until now are all made from the skin of a Bronze class magical beast, Raging Inferno Bull. And since the invention of the Paper-making spell a hundred years ago, the books of recent times are made of paper made from ordinary wood. But their materials are all ordinary. And that thing will automatically absorb the magic power in the Dark Magic Stone.¡± As she spoke, Loli took out a black gem about three to four centimeters in size from her pocket. The gem was flat and round, looking noble and mysterious. Yan Chong looked over. Name: Dark Magic Stone Quality: Extraordinary +7 / One-time use. Function: Stored 8,000 units of dark magic power to replenish or charge. Description: Production of the Western Continent¡¯s United Academy of Alchemy. Recommended retail price: 98 gold coins. ¡°This is a man-made Dark Magic Stone. Stick it on every book. If there¡¯s a reaction, it means that you¡¯ve found it. Yan Chong took the magic stone from Loli and examined it carefully. He suddenly had an idea. How much money would it fetch if this thing was auctioned on Earth? Besides, what kind of result would there be if it was appraised by professional jewelry appraisers? Would they be able to identify its material? ¡°Is this your first time seeing Magic Stones?¡± Loli frowned when she saw Yan Chong¡¯s actions. Yan Chong nodded, not knowing why she asked that. ¡°Then don¡¯t touch it with your mental energy out of curiosity. Otherwise, the magic power inside will be released. This magic stone contains a large amount of magic power. Only professionals above Silver rank can fully absorb it. Professionals with insufficient mental energy will be easily injured if they don¡¯t have a good absorption speed. Oh yes, the Magic Stone will glow when you release its magic power. It¡¯s very obvious.¡± ¡°Oh, I see. I understand.¡± Yan Chong nodded hurriedly. This small stone was worth 98 gold coins. If it was damaged, he wouldn¡¯t be able to afford it even if he sold it. ¡°However, this also shows that although the usage of the [Reading] ability consumes mental energy, it isn¡¯t proactively using one¡¯s own mental energy to probe. It¡¯s another principle. It¡¯s more concealed and won¡¯t be detected by the target. Therefore, [Reading] won¡¯t activate the magic stone.¡± n the past two days, Yan Chong had also thought about the principle behind the bloodline ability of the Demon Eye Warlock, whether it was similar to magic skills, constructing spell models, and then activating magic power. Moreover, it was indeed hard to explain why he could cast magic spells and transverse at the start when he had just awakened. However, the Inheritance Knowledge did not mention it, and the duplicated skill did not contain the knowledge. Therefore, Yan Chong buried this problem in his heart so that he could study it when he had the chance in the future. ¡°Haha, do I really have the potential to become an Arcanist?¡± Yan Chong laughed in his heart. He saw Loli take out another Magic Stone so he walked to the side. He picked up a book and began to work. First, he helped the bookshelf up. Then, after checking every book, Yan Chong placed them on the bookshelf and placed them neatly. Touching the book that carried a strong historical aura, Yan Chong¡¯s movements became much gentler. The Raging Inferno Bull¡¯s skin was not as rough as its name suggested. Instead, it was gentle and delicate. It felt very comfortable to touch, and it seemed to carry a hint of the temperature of flames. According to the Inheritance Knowledge, the Raging Inferno Bull was also a kind of magical beast unique to the Western Continent. Its bloodline contained the talent of fire, and its temperament was extremely violent. Humans had tried countless methods, but none of them succeeded in taming it. As aresult, people wanted to taste the succulent beef and use their skin to make paper. The cost was frighteningly high. Therefore, a hundred years ago, books were a very expensive item. Knowledge was also monopolized by the aristocrats. As for the sheepskin, although its price was lower than the skin of the Raging Inferno Bull, its quality was far inferior to the skin of the Raging Inferno Bull. In addition, the price was not something that commoners could accept, so it was of little value. In other words, the nobles did not lack that bit of money. Using parchment was too cheap, and the commoners found it expensive to use parchment. What broke this pattern was the invention of the Alchemist Association of the Western Continent, which made knowledge popular among the commoners.. Chapter 37 - Interrogation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was dusk, and the sun was setting in the west. The afterglow spilled in through the window, illuminating the house with a golden glow. ¡°Hah¡­¡± Yan Chong stretched his limbs. Although he had the physique of a professional, he still felt a wave of fatigue from the bottom of his heart. ¡°Loli, I¡¯ve finished my inspection. How about you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m finished with my inspection here, too,¡± Loli said, approaching from the other side of the third floor of the library. As the library was in a circular arc of about 120 degrees, and the main hall was at the center, all the books were placed on both sides of each floor. There were a total of six areas. Yan Chong and Loli were in charge of three areas each. ¡°17,543 books. I¡¯ve counted all of them. Unfortunately, this Magic Stone doesn¡¯t have any reaction.¡± Seeing Loli walk over, Yan Chong held the Magic Stone and shrugged helplessly. If he were to use [Reading], Yan Chong would definitely be able to tell if there was anything abnormal with a book. However, with his current mental energy, he was unable to use [Reading] indefinitely. Even if he were to rest and recover in time, it would take at least a week for him to complete a thorough examination. ¡°Yes.¡± Loli nodded in disappointment. She had occasionally used her mental energy to pay attention to Yan Chong¡¯s side during her inspection today, so she knew that he was very serious. ¡°It seems that someone might have taken it.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say something about a prophecy just now? Could it be that the prophecy was inaccurate?¡± Yan Chong asked doubtfully. On Earth, prophecies were very subjective, just like weather forecasts. Not many people had expectations for them. However, it was different here. In the Endless Mainland, those who could make predictions were all extremely powerful beings. This was a place that involved the Laws of the Karma category, and it was no joke. ¡°No, the outcome of the prophecy is only within a certain range. Teacher once said that it was a book in the library of Dawn Town. Relatively speaking, it is already very accurate.¡± ¡°Could the Orcs have taken it?¡± Yan Chong looked at the Ore Chieftain who was carried to the third floor and lying unconscious on the floor. ¡°Possibly. Let¡¯s interrogate him first.¡± Loli nodded. Although Orcs were crude and had low cultural standards, once they reached the Silver rank, their mental and intellectual attributes would reach the threshold of Black Iron rank professionals. Therefore, their learning ability would be greatly enhanced. This was also the so-called ¡°Rules of 2 Tiers¡±. Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Constitution, and Mind were the five major attributes. The difference between the strongest and the weakest attribute cannot exceed that of 2 tiers. Otherwise, the body or soul would easily collapse. It was normal for them to be interested in human culture. Otherwise, the Orc Alliance and the Human Empires would not have been able to coexist in the Western Continent for so many years and occupy a large area in the northeastern region with just brute force. Pa! Loli snapped her fingers lightly, and the eyes of the Ore Chieftain who was lying on the ground twitched. He then opened his eyes and looked at the two people in front of him in confusion. Then, he opened his mouth. His face trembled violently, but he could not make any sound. His body was still motionless, but Yan Chong could clearly see the anger in his eyes. That¡¯s right, there was no hatred or sadness from sacrificing his own kind, only anger from being controlled. Loli stuck out her tongue and snapped her fingers again. ¡°CTS aH TS | 2?=V?¡±5A%¡­¡± All of a sudden, a string of messy syllables sounded from the orc¡¯s mouth. ¡°This is the Windwolf Orc language, right?¡± Yan Chong thought to himself. He did not choose to copy this language earlier, so he could not understand a single word. ¡°Haha, acting dumb with me?¡± Loli laughed scornfully. This Ore Chieftain definitely knew how to speak the common language of the continent, but he was speaking their own language now. It was obvious that he was clear-headed and understood his situation, trying to bluff his way out. Loli raised her hands and her fingers flew in the air, forming a mysterious hand seal. Then, she pointed at the Orc Chieftain, who was stunned. At the same time, Yan Chong also felt a tremendous mental fluctuation. ¡°This is¡ªHypnosis! At least a Grade B Hypnosis!¡± Yan Chong looked at the familiar casting posture and immediately associated it with the knowledge of Hypnosis. Advanced Hypnosis could hypnotize the enemy with just mental energy, but in the face of an Advanced professional, using hand seals could increase the power of the spell and increase the success rate. ¡°Name?¡± ¡°Johnson Windwolf!¡± ¡°Gender?¡± ¡°Male.¡± ¡°What is your complete plan?¡± ¡°Attack Dawn Town, establish the altar node, and summon the Evil God.¡± ¡°Altar node? Which Evil God¡¯s altar are you building? Also, where is the node?¡± The feeling of a suspect being interrogated by the police came to him. Under the powerful effect of Advanced Hypnosis, the interrogation atmosphere was unusually harmonious. ¡°Did any of you collect a book in the library that was difficult to destroy?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Tell me exactly what you did with the books here.¡± ¡°I¡¯m very interested in the history books and biographies of the people here. I also instructed my subordinates not to destroy the books, but they still destroyed quite a number of books. As for whether they took them away privately, I don¡¯t know either.¡± At this point, Loli turned to Yan Chong and said, ¡°This is going to be troublesome. Not only do we have to expand our search range, but we also have to destroy the altar node they built.¡± ¡°Why did they summon the Evil God?¡± Yan Chong asked. ¡°Orcs like to worship totems. This has to do with their bloodline, and behind these totems is the shadow of an Evil God.¡± ¡°The Evil God likes to steal faith through hints, incarnations, and other means. They can please them through evil and cruel rituals. And from the ritual, the Orcs can receive special powers. This kind of power is not only in terms of pure combat, but also in mysterious powers like luck.¡± Loli pointed at the Orc Chieftain¡¯s forehead, and a powerful mental energy entered it. ¡°His mental sea has already collapsed. From now on, he will be an idiot. Let¡¯s not kill him for now to avoid alerting the enemy. Silver rank Orcs and above have life tablets in the Alliance, especially small tribal chiefs who carry out special missions.¡± Loli stopped her interrogation and took the lead down the stairs. ¡°This library had a basement. Their node is built there.¡± Yan Chong looked at the Ore Chieftain who was lying on the ground, his eyes dazed and his mouth foaming. This was an XP worth over a thousand points. It seemed like he wouldn¡¯t have the chance to take it. First floor. Behind the counter in the hall was a bookshelf against the wall. Moving the bookshelf aside, a wooden door appeared on the wall. ¡°I was wondering why this bookshelf wasn¡¯t destroyed.¡± Yan Chong suddenly realized something strange. When he entered the library hall earlier, he had also noticed the bookshelf, but he subconsciously thought that it was placed normally so that the librarian could read when on duty. ¡°This bookcase doesn¡¯t seem to be here in the first place. Otherwise, the space behind this counter would be too narrow for the librarian to fit in.¡± They opened the door and went inside. They found themselves on a spiral wooden staircase. They went down it, and the smell of blood made them pause.. Chapter 38 - Trap Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations An extremely nauseating stench assaulted their senses. Under the effect of Illumination, the two of them could clearly see the scene in front of them. What they saw was a large number of broken corpses piled up on the floor. Broken limbs, heads, organs, and dried blood were all over the place in the small basement. It was like purgatory, terrifying and bloody. Yan Chong stopped at the staircase and didn¡¯t continue walking in. Loli¡¯s fingers danced nimbly as she silently cast two barrier spells on the two of them. Immediately, Yan Chong heaved a sigh of relief. The smell was really not something an ordinary person could bear. He almost vomited. ¡°This is the altar node? Is it not constructed properly?¡± Yan Chong could not help but ask. When he had just arrived at the Endless Mainland, he had already come across something like an altar. Even though the altar that Richard had set up was simple and crude, it still looked like it. Strange and evil patterns were carved on the ground. It was only effective with special paint and specific prayers. ¡°No, it¡¯s already been built,¡± Loli said gravely, a wave of spiritual force was already scanning the narrow basement several times. Chi! A blurry corpse on the ground suddenly moved, startling Yan Chong. However, right after that, the corpse broke apart and a small sacrificial altar flew out, floating in the air. It looked like a model of an altar. It was completely black and only about ten centimeters long and wide. The material looked like wood. Activate [Reading]: Name: Herrick¡¯s Altar (1 / 13). Quality: Extraordinary +9. Function: Offer enough fresh flesh and blood to communicate with the evil god, Herrick. Description: 1. The time of death for fresh flesh and blood must be within an hour. 2. The higher the intelligence, the greater the value. 3.3/5 /8 / 13 identical altars will be assembled in specific positions, forming Rare Level +1 /+3 /+9 / Epic Level+1 altar. The top of the altar was wet as though it was stained with blood. However, upon closer inspection, the amount of blood on it was decreasing as though it had been absorbed by the altar. Loli took out a card with a golden background with dense lines on it. Name: Seal (Skill Card). Quality: Rare+2 / One-time use. Function: Seal the target, causing the target to lose its original function. The duration is inversely proportional to the target¡¯s ability. Description: Cards from the United Academy of the Western Continent. Retail price: 1999 gold coins. With a gentle pinch of her fingers, the card shattered into pieces. Immediately, a golden light enveloped the altar. The sacrificial altar was originally floating quietly in the air, but when the golden light enveloped it, an illusory head suddenly emerged from it. Two streams of blood tears flowed out from its empty eyes, and its mouth split open as it howled madly. The strange thing was that the roar of the head did not seem to make any mysterious sound. However, for some reason, a mysterious language drilled into his mind. When he saw this scene, Yan Chong instantly felt a piercing pain in his head. An impulse to tear his skin apart arose spontaneously, and he hurriedly closed his eyes. As he closed his eyes, the pain gradually lessened. After a few seconds, Yan Chong slowly opened his eyes and saw that the original altar had disappeared. Replacing it was a card with a golden base in Loli¡¯s hand. On the front was a picture of the altar. This pattern was not a picture but a watercolor painting. It was a child¡¯s handwriting, but one could recognize what was on it at a glance. He activated [Reading] again. ame: Herrick¡¯s Altar (1 / 13) (Item Card). Quality: Extraordinary +9. Function: Sealed. Duration: 1 year. ¡°After sealing it, this altar will lose its original function,¡± said Yan Chong. ¡°Then, should we seal the other altars too?¡± Loli nodded and said, ¡°The other companions of our Revolutionary Army are also looking for these altars. I have just informed the Orcs¡¯ plan through the communication card. Next, we need to keep searching¡ª¡± Before she finished speaking, Loli suddenly took out the communication card and stared at the front of the card seriously. A moment later, Loli¡¯s expression changed drastically as she said in panic, ¡°Not good! Quickly leave this place!¡± With that, she turned and ran towards the staircase. Seeing this, Yan Chong hurriedly followed. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°This is a trap!¡± ¡°What?¡± Boom! A loud explosion came from outside. The entire basement shook. Wood chips fell from the ceiling and the wooden stairs creaked and groaned under their weight. Bang! Loli violently kicked open the wooden door, and Yan Chong followed closely behind her as they returned to the hall. ¡°What happened? Where did it explode?¡± ¡°I thought that without killing the Orc Chieftain and destroying the altar at the same time, just sealing it wouldn¡¯t attract their attention,¡± Loli said with an ugly expression. ¡°However, I neglected the reason why they occupied Dawn Town and sent the small tribes with the strongest strength only in the beginning level of Silver. They should have two plans. The first plan is to sacrifice and summon the Evil God. The second plan is to use them as bait to achieve other goals without telling these small tribes.¡± Yan Chong nodded when he heard this. He recalled that everything seemed too easy. For him, not to mention the Silver rank, even the Bronze rank was a big shot, so he would not think too much about it. However, for the Orc Alliance, the Chieftains of the smaller tribes were only of the Silver rank, while the Chieftains of the larger tribes were likely of the Gold rank or even Legendary rank. Why didn¡¯t they send a stronger tribe as vanguards to attack the Maka Empire? As a result, the Revolutionary Army only had Loli alone in the town, which was enough to crush them. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, they should have transformed the town into a huge altar. All life that dies in the town will be turned into nourishment for the coming ceremony. We need to quickly destroy the critical node on the altar.¡± With that, Loli ran out of the library. However, just as she reached the door, she stopped abruptly. There was a sea of armed and ferocious Orcs outside. The evening after the rain, the weather should have been refreshing and pleasant, but now it was filled with the oppressive feeling of death. With a rough glance, there were actually three Gold ranks and ten Silver ranks. What was even more terrifying was that these three Gold rank combat abilities were all At. ¡°This¡­ We won¡¯t be able to escape?¡± Yan Chong¡¯s heart tightened. When did these Orcs come here? Could it be? Suddenly, the silver card that Kane had taken out when he escaped appeared in Yan Chong¡¯s mind¡ª[Dimensional Walk]. ¡°Could it be a teleportation spell?¡± He subconsciously looked at [Transcendent Space Traverse]: Cooldown: 18 hours 45 minutes 56 seconds. Then he looked at Loli expectantly. Surely she would have the kind of treasure that would allow them to travel directly through the distance.. Chapter 39 - Maidens Promise Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although the current situation made people feel hopeless, Yan Chong, who had almost recovered his spiritual force, quickly cast an invisibility spell on himself. AGrade D invisibility spell was very effective for professionals below Grade B. As long as they did not engage in intense activities, they would not be discovered. As for the Silver rank close combat professionals who were above Grade B, their five senses were already very sensitive to temperature. Within a certain distance, just the optical invisibility alone could not hide their senses. On the other hand, the spiritual force of the Silver rank Mages could interfere with reality. They could sense it with a slight scan. Although he could not hide it from the other party¡¯s big boss, no matter what, as a Black Iron rookie, he reckoned that the other party would not take him too seriously. On the other side. The three Gold Orcs were stunned for a moment when they saw the two people running out of the library. ¡°Why are there only two people? The detector shows that there is a Silver rank life form inside.¡± ¡°There are no Bronze rank professionals among the humans.¡± ¡°However, one of them is a Gold rank professional. Looks like we would not return empty-handed.¡± ¡°Uh, Gold rank flesh and soul, it should barely be able to arouse the interest of our Lord.¡± ¡°No, no, no. Our Lord will not be satisfied with a mere Gold rank. We can keep her alive and then obtain more useful information.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure. They should have companions hidden somewhere else, hiding from the detectors.¡± The three of them spoke with fervor and assurance, as if the two humans before them were already meat in their hands, and they could deal with them as they pleased. Indeed, they had the right to be proud. One of the red-haired orc was the Silver-Eyed Jade Rhinoceros Chieftain, ranked third amongst the major tribes of the alliance. As for the other two, the one-eyed orc and the orc with a long tail, they were elite warriors of the Black Dragon Tribe, one of the five major tribes of the alliance. The three of them had been through hundreds of battles, and they had achieved illustrious military achievements for the alliance. Their statuses were respected, and their horizons and strength were not something that ordinary people could compare to. They had never been afraid of anyone at the same cultivation level as them. Moreover, their side had a total of three top-tier Gold rank combatants. ¡°No, that¡¯s not right!¡± Yan Chong suddenly frowned. He had only used his perception to determine the other party¡¯s strength. However, after he used [Reading] on the three Gold bigshots and eleven Silver rank bigshots, he realized that there was a Silver rank Ore with black skin. His combat rating was A-! Breath Holding Technique! According to the Inheritance Knowledge, the strength of professionals could be sensed by others because any life form would emit light and information like a sun. When light shone on an object, it would reflect other than the black hole. As long as it was not an absolute zero, it would emit heat radiation, which was an electromagnetic wave. It was the same for life forms. Their soul essence constantly emanated mysterious fluctuations, which were known as the magnetic field of life. As such, most lifeforms had a limited lifespan. They could not reach the rumored [Seamless Body]. The stronger the professional, the stronger the magnetic field of life! Therefore, after advancing to a professional, they were more sensitive to this and could sense each other. Only professionals above the Silver rank could sense the general level of the other party. Those who were weaker could only compare who was stronger and who was weaker between them. As for how strong they were, it was uncertain. Although Yan Chong was only at the Black Iron rank, the various experiences and techniques he copied allowed him to roughly sense the other party¡¯s rank without using [Reading]. And the Breath Holding Technique was to change the direction of the radiation of one¡¯s magnetic field of life, making it difficult for others to sense it or would instead sense the wrong information. It was the same for Invisibility Spells. Low-level skills could change the direction of light refraction, while high-level skills could change the direction of heat radiation. Of course, the only thing that changed was the direction. The intensity of the radiation emitted by the magnetic field, the intensity of the refraction, and the intensity of the thermal radiation could not be changed. To put it simply, the person was still the same person. Nothing had changed. It just distorted your understanding of him. The situation was even more dire! There were four Gold-rank enemies, and one of them was an old schemer. Although Yan Chong had already turned invisible and was standing behind Loli, he still felt like he had nowhere to hide and was being seen through by others. ¡°Do I have to be so unlucky? I thought that following a Grade A big shot would allow me to freeload. I didn¡¯t expect that she would be a walking human target! This world is too dangerous. I really want to hurry back to Earth!¡± At that moment, Loli moved. She pressed her palms together and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle. Her face was filled with faint joy, anticipation, and yearning. A beam of pink light fell from the sky and landed five meters away from Loli. At the same time, a copious amount of energy was poured into Yan Chong¡¯s body. It was as if he had received 70 years of cultivation from the Unclawless Cliffs. Yan Chong could not help but moan in pleasure. Battle Power: B- Power: 9.8 (+8.2), Agility: 10.5 (+8.9,) Intelligence: 14.1 (+11.3) Constitution: 11.0 (+9.0), Spirit: 14.6 (+12.0), Charm: 13.2 (+10.6) Luck: 11.0 (+1.0) Status: Healthy / [Maiden¡¯s Promise] (Remaining time: 19 minutes 59 seconds). This was Loli¡¯s Grade A divine spell! All of Yan Chong¡¯s major attributes had received a tremendous increase. He directly skipped four minor levels and reached the early-stage of Silver rank! This was especially so when the hidden status of [Luck] appeared for the first time on the status panel. This allowed Yan Chong to know his original Luck value¡ª10 points. Skills that could increase one¡¯s luck were extremely heaven-defying. Even if it was 1 point, or 0.1 point, this was because it involved the domain of the gods¡ªLaws. Among the professionals, only Priests had such abilities. However, even with a Grade B- combat power, it would not be of much help in the current situation. The most important thing was still to see how strong Loli was. To Yan Chong¡¯s disappointment, Loli¡¯s combat rating only increased from Grade A to Grade A+. ¡°That¡¯s true. I was overthinking. There¡¯s a gap between Gold and Legendary. Not only in terms of strength, but also in terms of life. ¡°Actually, the combat power observed by [Reading] is usually based on the influence of one¡¯s own skills. Divine spells are bestowed by the Gods and are rather special. That¡¯s why it increased the opponent¡¯s combat power rating. It¡¯s already not bad. ¡°How boring. It¡¯s actually not a good thing to know the opponent¡¯s combat strength from the very beginning. At the very least, it makes people lose their suspense. When facing an opponent stronger than oneself, it¡¯s easy to lose the will to resist.¡± Yan Chong complained in his heart, hoping that things would change. To be fair, he was just an ordinary high school student on Earth. ¡°I want to go back to school. I want to prepare for the college entrance examination. No one can stop my passion for learning!¡± On the side of Orcs. ¡°Divine spell?¡± A Gold Orc shouted. ¡°A Gold Priest is worthy of the attention of the Gods.¡± ¡°Things might change if we delay. Let¡¯s quickly take them down!¡± ¡°Alright, the three of us will attack together! We¡¯ll try our best to capture her alive. If it really doesn¡¯t work, we¡¯ll kill her. We can¡¯t let her escape!¡± As they talked, the three orcs moved, rushing toward Loli. At the same time, the one-eyed orc pointed his finger and the sound of rushing wind could be heard. A golden beam of light shot out from his finger and was aimed at Yan Chong¡¯s head.. Chapter 40 - Escape from Death Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations How strong was a Grade A melee professional? His flying speed easily broke through the speed of sound, and his speed movement on the ground exceeded a hundred meters per second. This was an ordinary standard, it did not include professionals who specialized in speed. So there¡¯s no words to speak of for the speed of a peak Grade A professional. At a distance of twenty to thirty meters, the mysterious energy shot out by the finger was several times faster than the speed of the bullet. Generally speaking, even Black Iron professionals could avoid bullets by observing the movements of the gunman¡¯s fingers and predicting the bullet¡¯s trajectory. But the prerequisite was that the professional was much stronger than the gunmen. And facing a Grade A gunman, even experts of the same level might not be able to capture his movements. So how could he dodge? It was like casually stepping on an ant that passed by on the ground. Faced with the foot that blotted out the sky, fate seemed to have already been decided. The huge increase in mental energy made Yan Chong feel that the scene in this world had slowed down a lot. The increase in agility allowed his body to keep up with his thoughts. However, only that simple and ordinary pillar of light didn¡¯t slow down in the slightest, and it was impossible to avoid. Bang! A light blue barrier appeared in front of him. The light beam struck it heavily, producing a muffled sound. The barrier immediately shattered like a balloon that had been poked by a needle. Meanwhile, the light pillar that the orc shot out did not slow down and continued to move along the original route. However, it was in that instant that Yan Chong avoided the fate of his head exploding. Using all his strength, he twisted his neck. The beam of light brushed past the tip of Yan Chong¡¯s nose and pierced through the wall of the library behind him, leaving a bottomless hole. A drop of blood was left on the tip of his nose. It was not caused by the beam of light, but by the airflow that it caused. With 11 points of Constitution, his skin could already withstand bullets. However, he could not even withstand the shockwaves from the opponent¡¯s casual attack. The destructive power of a peak Gold Class professional could be seen. A tingling sensation came from his neck, and Yan Chong experienced the feeling of a stiff neck which he didn¡¯t have in a long time. It was because he had exerted too much strength earlier, causing the muscles on his neck to be pulled. Before he could recover from the shock, a huge but gentle force engulfed his entire body. Yan Chong¡¯s body was pushed backward uncontrollably and crashed into the library. He smashed through a wall inside and flew out from the other side. In order to protect him, Loli had pushed him out of the battlefield. Otherwise, even the slightest shockwave would be fatal to him. He was still invisible, so Yan Chong quickly controlled the Qi in his body and used Sky Walk Technique to stabilize himself. He hid a few hundred meters away and looked at the battlefield. It was unknown whether Loli had used some kind of rare treasure or some kind of skill, but her body seemed to be blurred as if she was covered in mosaic. However, the three peak Gold Orc experts were helpless against her. Their attacks all missed, as if Loli¡¯s body had become ethereal, no longer corporeal. Yan Chong observed carefully but did not find anything from [Reading]. He was more inclined to believe that Loli used a certain treasure. Otherwise, she would not have such a heaven-defying skill. As for himself, how could he escape? With his current B- strength, he could only fly at high speed for 20 minutes. So where could he run to? Loli saved his life just now. Yan Chong was still grateful to this young girl whom he had just met. Although he had always cherished his life and was more conservative, he wanted to do something for her now. However, with his current strength, if he were to rashly help her, he would instead become her burden. Not long after, Yan Chong noticed that the black-skinned orc, who had disguised himself as a Silver rank with the Breath Holding Technique, was looking in his direction. The corner of his mouth curled up into an evil smile. ¡°Tsk!¡± Without thinking, Yan Chong immediately turned and ran. No, he flew at a low altitude. Flying at full speed was three to five times faster than running on the ground. However, if he flew too high, he was afraid that he would be beaten by those big shots¡¯ energy waves. Even if he was fleeing, Yan Chong did not panic. Instead, he tried his best to get close to the ground and search for areas with densely packed houses. He followed the winding alley and advanced. Although the other party was a Gold rank, Yan Chong did not think that he could fly faster than him. For melee professionals, flying was a skill that required a lot of skill. Most professionals had only just started learning how to fly after reaching the Gold rank. After years of training, when one was at the peak of Gold rank, they could fly with ease and display their fastest speed. Moreover, there were many Gold rank professionals who could not fly. Soon, he passed by Kane¡¯s blacksmith shop. it turned out that the pits and holes created by the battle had already been filled up, but the ground was not flat limestone. Instead, there was an irregular layer of gravel on the soil. Only Sophia¡¯s sword energy when she broke through to the Legendary rank split the town in half and went straight into the distant mountains, forming a trench. There was already some rainwater inside. It looked like a small river. n the distance, a pillar of black smoke rose and a faint flame appeared, as if something had happened. ¡°That¡¯s right, the explosion! There was an explosion just now. It seems to have occurred near Richard¡¯s house, where the surviving residents are.¡± Yan Chong frowned and looked behind him. What made him happy and puzzled was that the Gold Orc did not follow him. Was he not fast enough? Or did he not chase after him at all? Yan Chong felt that something was amiss. Even if his flying ability was poor, he could still fly high and look down at the ground, falling far behind. However, he seemed to have no time to think about anything else. Regardless of whether there was any other conspiracy, the only option he had now was to flee for his life. Even if he couldn¡¯t escape, he would struggle for a while and never give up on healing. Riches came from danger? F*ck riches came from danger. Previously, he had obtained a lot of XP from watching the battle. However, the level of danger back then could not be compared to now. Perhaps, he could try to see if he could take advantage of it when the cooldown time for Transcendent Space Traverse was over. As he thought about this, his body did not slow down at all. Instead, it became even faster. The endurance of the Grade B- Qi was obviously much higher than that of Grade C¡¯s. Currently, Yan Chong¡¯s entire body was filled with energy, as though his stamina was endless. He arrived at the southwest corner of the town. The few houses near Richard¡¯s house had collapsed and were on fire. The corpses of many residents could be seen around them. They were the ones who were rescued by Yan Chong and Loli. He even activated [Absorption], and he reaped some XP. Clearly, they had just been killed. There were also a few survivors who were hiding at the side with varying degrees of injuries. There was no time to ask what had happened. Yan Chong planned to hide in a nearby collapsed house. After making sure that no one was following him, he would take the opportunity to enter Richard¡¯s secret chamber and hide until the cooldown period of the Transcendent Space Traverse ended. But at that moment the front door of Richard¡¯s house opened slowly from the inside and a young man stepped out..