MTLNOVEL CHAPTER 221
The treasure vault's security was simple: a basic alarm designed to alert Li De in case of unauthorized entry. With Li De dead, it was no longer a threat.
Lu Ming effortlessly disabled the restriction and entered the room with Roda, Roxin, and Quan Chao in tow.
The sight that greeted them was a dazzling display of wealth and power.
The spacious room housed rows of meticulously organized wooden shelves, overflowing with treasures. There were Spirit Treasure materials, ancient weapons, and Origin Power Skill Inheritance Orbs.
Lu Ming recognized only the Inheritance Orbs. The other items were unfamiliar, their value a mystery to him.
"This is Spirit Calling Grass," Roxin's voice piped up beside him. "It's the main ingredient for crafting Spirit Creek elixirs."
Lu Ming turned to see her pointing at a patch of pale blue grass. She smiled shyly, a hint of pride in her eyes.
Roda chimed in, "My sister may not have exceptional talent in cultivation, but she's a voracious reader. She can recognize countless Origin Power skills and Spirit Treasure materials at a glance."
He then suggested, "Why not let Roxin guide Mr. Lu through the treasure vault?"
Aeonians and humans shared a striking resemblance, their aesthetic preferences likely aligned. Roxin was undeniably beautiful, and Lu Ming, despite his plain features, possessed an impressive physique and overwhelming strength.
If they were to become a couple...
Roda entertained the thought for a fleeting moment, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Roda's intentions were clear to everyone present. However, as a captive, Quan Chao wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
Lu Ming, on the other hand, remained oblivious to the romantic undercurrents. Such scenarios were all too familiar to him.
Success attracts admirers, he thought with a shrug. But I have no interest in pursuing relationships. Women would only hinder my cultivation.
He nodded to Roda. "Alright, then. Thank you, Roxin."
"This is Flame Iron," Roxin began, her voice eager as she pointed to a gleaming red ore. "It's the primary material for crafting Spirit Realm weapons. Weapons forged from Flame Iron can enhance the power of flame-type Origin Power Skills. The armor made from it is also highly resistant to fire attacks."
She moved on to the next item, a translucent blue orb. "This is an Ice Spirit Bead. No refinement is needed. Simply wearing it can calm the mind and improve concentration, which is very helpful for cultivating Origin Power Skills."
Then, she held up a small jar filled with a thick, dark ointment. "This is Body Forging Ointment. The recipe for it has been lost. Applying it can stimulate the body's potential and strengthen the physique, allowing Mortal Realm superhumans to quickly reach the Physique Realm. However, it has no effect on those already in the Physique Realm or higher."
Roxin's knowledge was indeed impressive.
The treasure vault held a vast array of items.
Lu Ming spotted several things that he couldn't use but would be beneficial to Zhang Chengcheng, Wei Lan, and the others back in Nanshan. He made a mental note to bring them back.
The rest of the items held little interest for him.
The true treasures were the Origin Power Skills.
Lu Ming's current skill set was lacking, and Roxin seemed to possess the ability to identify the skills sealed within the Inheritance Orbs.
She picked up an Origin Power Skill Inheritance Orb, closed her eyes, and sensed its contents for a long moment.
"Physique Realm Origin Power Skill, Thunder Technique," she announced. "A skill that combines movement and attack. One cultivation attempt remaining."
She moved on to the next orb.
"Physique Realm Origin Power Skill, Flame Body Forging Technique. Two cultivation attempts remaining."
And then another.
"Spirit Realm Origin Power Skill, Fire Sacrifice Sword. Three cultivation attempts remaining."
This was a tremendous help to Lu Ming.
He interrupted Roxin's appraisal. "I need all the Origin Power Skills above the Physique Realm," he said. "Focus on fist techniques, sword techniques, body protection spells, body forging techniques, and breathing techniques."
Fist and sword techniques were his primary means of offense, body protection spells for defense, and body forging techniques for attribute farming.
The breathing technique also needed an upgrade. The Basic Breathing Technique, even with Lu Ming's enhancements, was too slow.
His battle with Li De had taught him a valuable lesson.
While level and physical strength were important, the impact of Origin Power Skills on combat couldn't be underestimated.
In fact, there hadn't been a significant difference in raw power between him and Li De. Li De was slightly stronger, but not by much.
The decisive factor had been the strength of their Origin Power Skills.
Roxin nodded eagerly. "I'll help you find them, Brother Lu."
After three hours of diligent searching, Roxin returned with a large pile of inheritance orbs.
"These are what you requested, Brother Lu," she said, her voice filled with a sense of accomplishment.
Roxin pointed to the notes attached to the Origin Power Inheritance Orbs. "These are some instructions I made. I hope they'll be helpful, Brother Lu," she said with a sweet smile.
Lu Ming returned her smile. "Thank you."
He picked up the orbs and examined them one by one, his eyes scanning the notes Roxin had meticulously prepared.
After a while, he put them down and took a deep breath, a satisfied grin spreading across his face.
"I've hit the jackpot!"
Origin Power Skills and Dao Protection Techniques.
Their importance was undeniable.
Compared to treasures, elixirs, weapons, and other external objects, Origin Power Skills represented true personal power. Superhumans who strived for greatness often looked down on external aids, focusing instead on their levels and skills.
Correspondingly, Origin Power Skills were the primary targets of explorers venturing into ruins – even more sought-after than spiritual objects, medicines, or weapons.
The treasure vault was no exception, its main focus being the Origin Power Skill Inheritance Orbs.
The sheer number of orbs was staggering.
After Roxin's careful identification, more than half of the Origin Power Skills in the vault had been allocated to Lu Ming – over a thousand in total!
And every single one of these orbs met Lu Ming's requirements.
His criteria had been broad: all Origin Power Skills except for Mortal Realm ones, which weren't even deemed worthy of being stored in this treasure vault.
After a further examination, Lu Ming nodded in satisfaction.
"I shouldn't have to worry about Origin Power Skills for a while..." he mused.
The pile of Origin Power Inheritance Orbs before him was impressive: 896 Physique Realm skills, 125 Spirit Realm skills, 34 Origin Realm skills, and even a single Ancient Realm skill!
Body protection techniques, body forging techniques, and breathing techniques accounted for one-third of the collection. The remaining two-thirds were predominantly fist and sword techniques, with a small number of specialized secret techniques mixed in.
With such a vast array of skills, Lu Ming couldn't possibly master them all.
He would have to choose wisely.
Leaning back against the mountain of Inheritance Orbs, Lu Ming closed his eyes, deep in thought.
"I've advanced from the Mortal Realm to the Physique Realm, and the system has undergone an upgrade," he reflected.
"After the upgrade, my personal data was compressed, and I can no longer gain attribute points from Mortal Realm Origin Power Skills."
"However, the Physique Realm Origin Power Skills I previously mastered weren't affected. But the attribute points gained after the upgrade will definitely change."
This change seemed to be an increase.
This meant that cultivating a Physique Realm Origin Power Skill at the Physique Realm yielded more attributes than cultivating the same skill at the Mortal Realm.
"So, can I conclude that the system wants me to cultivate Origin Power Skills corresponding to my current realm?"
End of Chapter 221