MTLNOVEL CHAPTER 201
Roxin and Uncle Lu had underestimated Lu Ming's dedication.
They didn't truly grasp the concept of obsession...
The following day, Lu Ming provided them with a vivid demonstration of the word's true meaning.
In the morning, after Roxin prepared breakfast, Roda resumed his Body Fortification Technique practice while Lu Ming embarked on his Body Forging Technique routine.
The four of them seemed to have little else to occupy their time.
Lu Ming and Roda were content, their personalities naturally inclined towards immersive cultivation.
This left Uncle Lu and Roxin feeling somewhat idle.
Their only pastime was to cultivate for a while before observing the others' training. Previously, they had only Roda to watch, but now, there was Lu Ming as well.
However, perhaps it would have been better not to watch at all. Their minds became bombarded with the relentless image of Lu Ming performing the Body Forging Technique.
Morning, afternoon, evening – Lu Ming trained tirelessly. Even after an hour of sparring with Roda each evening, he would resume his Body Forging Technique practice.
By nightfall, Roxin and Uncle Lu felt dizzy, their minds filled with the repetitive motions of Lu Ming's cultivation.
And the next day, it was the same...
And the day after that...
Roxin began to wonder if she was trapped in some nightmarish time loop.
Day 205 of the Black Mist Calendar
Roda's excited cheers echoed through the underground space. With Lu Ming's help, his Body Protection Technique had finally advanced. Though not yet reaching perfection, it was a significant improvement.
During lunch, Roda extended an invitation to Lu Ming. "How about we go out and relax? It's not healthy to stay cooped up all the time. It's detrimental to both progress and one's mental state."
Lu Ming politely declined.
"I'm fine with things as they are."
Roda shrugged, accepting the refusal. "Alright..."
In the afternoon, Roda and Uncle Lu left the sanctuary.
Their destination and purpose remained unknown to Lu Ming, but he didn't dwell on it. He simply continued his training.
The frequency and intensity of the attribute panel's glow had been increasing.
Lu Ming had a premonition.
Changes to the system were imminent.
Roda and Uncle Lu were gone for three full days.
Finally, on the 208th day of the Black Mist Calendar, they returned, bearing injuries and looking weary.
During dinner, Roda and Uncle Lu shared their unsettling news.
"The Divine Dao Alliance is mass-producing keys to the Imperial City District," Roda revealed, his brow furrowed in concern. "Some people have already gained access."
He also possessed one of these keys.
He and Uncle Lu had ventured into the Imperial City District and encountered hostiles within.
They didn't elaborate on the details of the battle, and Lu Ming didn't pry.
After dinner, Roda sought Lu Ming out privately.
"This is for you. I found it in the Imperial City District."
Roda presented Lu Ming with an Origin Power Skill Inheritance Orb. "It's a Spirit Realm Origin Power Skill."
Lu Ming, recognizing the value of the gift, started to decline.
But Roda chuckled. "Consider it a gift between friends."
Lu Ming hesitated for a moment, then nodded, accepting the orb.
The skill Roda had gifted him was called the Ten Directions Tyrant Fist.
"I've already learned this skill," Roda explained. "And I believe it would suit you very well."
Having witnessed Lu Ming's Micro-Level Explosive Fist, Roda assumed Lu Ming specialized in fist techniques. Thus, when he obtained the Ten Directions Tyrant Fist, he immediately thought of Lu Ming.
Lu Ming channeled his Origin Power and delved into the Inheritance Orb.
Within seconds, the Ten Directions Tyrant Fist appeared on his attribute panel.
Ten Directions Tyrant Fist (Entry 1/100): A Spirit Realm Origin Power Skill. This technique emphasizes overwhelming power with its form! When you use this fist technique, your Spiritual Pressure intensity will surge, intimidating and killing your enemies!
—You have gained a preliminary understanding of the Ten Directions Tyrant Fist. Your overall attributes +3000, free attribute points +3000!
Spirit Realm Origin Power Skills provided Lu Ming with ten times the attributes of a Body Realm skill and a hundred times the attributes of a Mortal Realm skill!
The term 'Spiritual Pressure' was new to Lu Ming, but that was inconsequential.
What truly mattered was...
As the 3,000 attribute points surged into his body, not only did his strength increase exponentially, but the entire attribute panel erupted in a blinding flash of light!
This light, visible only to Lu Ming, was so intense that it momentarily blinded him.
When it faded, the attribute panel had returned to its normal state. Though it still flickered, the brightness and frequency were significantly reduced.
Simultaneously, a new line of text appeared on his attribute panel:
[Divine Origin Points: 1!]
Divine Origin Points?
Lu Ming silently repeated the words in his mind.
Soon, an inexplicable message entered his consciousness, illuminating the significance of these Divine Origin Points.
[The essence of Divine Origin Points is the origin of the gods!]
[The system has digitized the Divine Origin, making it applicable in the following ways:]
- Consume 1 Divine Origin Point to double all your attributes!
- Consume 1 Divine Origin Point to increase your level by one!
- Consume 1 Divine Origin Point to increase the proficiency of any skill by one level!
- Consume 1 Divine Origin Point to trigger a beneficial evolution of any of your superpowers, with the evolution direction uncontrollable but the outcome always positive.
- Unknown (Your level is insufficient)...]
- ...
There were more than ten options in total. Although Lu Ming's level was too low to see the effects beyond the first four, even those were astonishing!
Doubling attributes, leveling up, increasing skill proficiency, and evolving superpowers!
The potential of the Divine Origin Points left Lu Ming wide-eyed with amazement.
Roda, observing Lu Ming's reaction, assumed he was thrilled by the Ten Directions Tyrant Fist.
He smiled at Lu Ming until he regained his composure, then asked, "So, how do you like the gift?"
After a moment's daze, Lu Ming nodded. "It's great, very great."
"That's good. By the way, if you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Lu Ming pondered for a moment, then inquired, "Spiritual Pressure?"
Roda's expression turned serious. "It's the exclusive ability of Spirit Realm experts... Unlike Physique Realm experts who are, at best, skilled individuals, Spirit Realm experts, even within major clans, are considered top-tier figures, often dominating their domains."
"The key is their Spiritual Pressure. Under its influence, Physique Realm experts are helpless... just like this."
With that, Roda's aura surged. Lu Ming felt an inexplicable pressure bearing down on him, his body growing heavy and his mind clouding over.
He bit the tip of his tongue, snapping back to his senses, but the physical discomfort lingered, his combat strength at least halved.
"Moreover," Roda continued, "the strength of Spirit Realm experts far surpasses that of Physique Realm experts. Combined with Spiritual Pressure, they can easily defeat Physique Realm opponents, like slaughtering chickens!"
As he spoke, Roda withdrew his Spiritual Pressure. He was about to offer Lu Ming some words of encouragement, acknowledging his impressive progress at such a young age.
But Lu Ming interrupted him with another question.
"Then... what exactly is the essence of the Divine Origin?"
Roda was taken aback.
"You don't know about this?"
Lu Ming shook his head. "I really don't."
Roda explained, "You've at least heard of the Heaven Ascension Stairs, right? And you know about the gods?"
Lu Ming nodded. "I do."
"The essence of the Divine Origin is something only the gods possess," Roda continued. "In essence, the Heaven Ascension Stairs is a process where people seize the Divine Origin to undergo the transformation from the Ancient Realm to the Divine Realm."
After his explanation, Roda gave Lu Ming a puzzled look. "Even children know this. How could you not? Have you been training your Body Forging techniques to the point of forgetting everything else? I think you really should go out and relax, get in touch with the outside world..."
Roda rambled on, not giving Lu Ming's ignorance much thought.
However, Lu Ming fell into deep contemplation.
After a long silence, he suddenly gasped, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
"Damn it," he muttered, his voice barely a whisper. "There's a god in this ruin!"
He finally understood.
End of Chapter 201