NOVEL ONLINE FREE CHAPTER 255
Chapter 255: The Unbreakable Shield
Lu Ming's focus shifted to another Origin Power Skill inheritance orb, one that held the promise of a unique defensive ability.
[Great Mountain Body Protection Technique (Entry 1/100): Physique Realm Body Protection Technique, known for its powerful defense and recoil ability.]
[Note: You have tentatively grasped the application of the Great Mountain Body Protection Technique. Your overall attributes +1 point, and your free attribute points +1 point.]
[Note: Additional special effect: Increased defense, Flame Vigor Burning.]
The defining characteristic of the Great Mountain Body Protection Technique was its repulsive force. While both the Origin Power Armor and the Divine Fire Shield possessed similar effects, neither could match the raw power of the Great Mountain technique. Crucially, even when mastered to the Divine Realm, those techniques lacked this unique repulsive force.
Driven by the desire to acquire this new ability, Lu Ming had sought out a protective technique specializing in repulsion.
Back in the Void Space, he activated the Great Mountain Body Protection Technique. A faint, earthy-yellow halo shimmered across his skin, intertwining with the familiar red and blue lights of his other defenses.
With a surge of anticipation, he struck the protective light mask. It felt solid, unyielding, and surprisingly hot to the touch.
Lu Ming's Great Mountain Body Protection Technique was unlike any conventional one.
Day 244 of the Black Mist Calendar
Just over a day after acquiring it, Lu Ming's Great Mountain Body Protection Technique had already reached the Micro-Level Realm. The combination of the Void Realm's time dilation, his Vigor, and the Divine Realm effects had dramatically accelerated his training. Of course, the technique's inherent ease of cultivation also played a role.
Accompanying this upgrade was the Explosive Fist, now elevated to the Divine Level.
[Explosive Fist (Divine): A Mortal Realm Origin Skill, which greatly enhances punching power when mastered. You've taken Explosive Fist to a near-legendary level of proficiency that is close to the Dao! You can gain the following benefits from the Divine Level Explosive Fist.]
[Note: Your cultivation speed for the next level of the same type of Origin Skill (Physique Realm Fist Technique) will increase by tenfold!]
[Note: The Divine Level Explosive Fist has already become your divine power and your instinct, and will permanently provide the special effect of [Annihilation Explosion] to your fist technique!]
The so-called [Annihilation Explosion] was a terrifying destructive characteristic of the Micro-Level Explosive Fist. After mastering the Divine Level Explosive Fist, Lu Ming would now possess this special effect on every Fist Technique Origin Skill he learned in the future.
Rummaging through the treasure chest, Lu Ming found another Physique Realm Fist Technique Origin Skill.
Back in the Void Space, Lu Ming pondered his options.
"Breathing technique, Body Forging technique, and Body Protective technique—these three are indispensable." The Breathing technique was for leveling up, the Body Forging technique enhanced one's physical fitness, and the Body Protective technique served as the primary defense. All three were essential for any superhuman.
"But when it comes to offensive Origin Skills, there are various options." Lu Ming surveyed the glowing inheritance orbs, his mind racing with possibilities. "Fist, sword, saber, palm, finger techniques, long-range attacks...I have the potential to excel in everything."
Thanks to the system, Lu Ming's cultivation speed was unparalleled. He possessed the ability to become a master of all weapons, proficient in every martial art. "But for now," he decided, "specialization is the optimal choice."
"Fist techniques for close combat." Combined with his extraordinary physical strength, Lu Ming's fists would undoubtedly be devastating.
"Of course," he mused, "there will definitely be times when I need to attack from afar." He opened his attribute panel and studied the line:
Mortal Realm Origin Skills:
Spiritual Energy Bullet Rain (Perfect 35,000/100,000).
"So, fist techniques and ranged attacks. Next, it's the two of you." Lu Ming selected two inheritance orbs.
[Thunderous Vigor (Entry 1/100): A Physique Realm Origin Skill. After learning it, the speed of one’s punches will increase significantly, comparable to wind and lightning!]
[Note: You have tentatively grasped the usage of Thunderous Vigor. Your overall attributes +1, free attribute points +1!]
[Additional special effect: Annihilation Explosion.]
Day 255 of the Black Mist Calendar
Lu Ming's relentless pursuit of mastery bore fruit once again. The Great Mountain Body Protection Technique, cultivated to the Divine Level, bestowed upon him the special effect: [Enhanced Repulsive Force].
With a satisfied nod, he didn't rest on his laurels. His path was clear—to conquer the next Physique Realm Body Protective Technique. He chose the [Vitality Protective Curse], a technique that promised to nourish his body and slowly mend his wounds.
Day 267 of the Black Mist Calendar
The Vitality Protective Curse also ascended to the Divine Level, unlocking the special effect: [Nourishment]. Lu Ming's resilience grew with each passing day, his body becoming a fortress of vitality.
Driven by an insatiable thirst for the ultimate defense, he selected another unique technique: the [Spirit Light Shield]. This specialized skill offered no physical protection but instead shielded his mind and soul from attacks.
Day 279 of the Black Mist Calendar
The Spirit Light Shield, too, reached the Divine Level, granting Lu Ming the coveted [Soul Protection] special effect. His defenses were now multifaceted, safeguarding both his physical and spiritual essence.
Undeterred, he continued his relentless pursuit, choosing yet another Physique Realm Body Protection Technique to conquer.
Day 293 of the Black Mist Calendar
Two more skills reached their pinnacle. The Spiritual Energy Bullet Rain and Thunderous Vigor simultaneously ascended to the Divine Level, their cultivation speed amplified tenfold by Lu Ming's unwavering focus.
These breakthroughs unlocked the unique Origin Skills special effects:
[Spiritual Energy Bullet Rain] Enhanced Long-range Power
[Thunderous Vigor] High-Speed Fist
The Enhanced Long-range Power was straightforward, further increasing the devastating potential of Lu Ming's ranged attacks.
High-Speed Fist, on the other hand, granted Lu Ming even greater speed and agility in his punches, making them a blur of pure, destructive force.
Lu Ming's ambition burned brighter than ever. He was no longer content with merely increasing his attributes; he sought the unique special effects that manifested upon reaching the Divine Level. These effects, stacking upon one another, would elevate his techniques to unimaginable heights.
With six special effects already bolstering his Body Protection Techniques, Lu Ming knew he was on the right path.
With his sights set on further enhancing his arsenal, he chose a long-range attack Origin Skill and a fist technique Origin Skill.
The 330th day of the Black Mist Calendar dawned, finding Lu Ming still deep in his secluded cultivation within the Void Space. His dedication was unwavering, his focus solely on pushing his limits and growing stronger.
Meanwhile, an eerie calm had settled over Archean City. The looming threat of the Blood Flesh Mother Tree seemed distant, a mere whisper on the wind. The Land God Association, led by Quan Chao, and the City Lord's Manor, under Uncle Lu's guidance, maintained a fragile peace within the city walls.
Far from the city's bustling activity, on the desolate Black Grass Plains, a group of fearsome zombies raced across the barren landscape. Their bodies radiated the power of the Spirit Realm, but their panicked expressions betrayed a deep-seated fear.
Suddenly, a shimmering light erupted behind them, and the zombies froze mid-stride. Blood seeped from countless wounds as their bodies crumbled into fragments, victims of an unseen force.
A deep voice echoed through the stillness. "Blade, your temper is too volatile. We agreed to leave one alive, but you've slaughtered them all."
Hao Huang, an Origin Realm expert of the Giant Race, emerged from the shadows, his towering form casting a long shadow across the desolate landscape.
From the sky, the Queen of Blades, an Origin Realm expert of the Insect Clan, descended, her voice dripping with venom. "A bunch of trash," she sneered. "They likely knew nothing of importance. If they're dead, so be it..."
The tension between the two Origin Realm experts crackled in the air, threatening to ignite into open conflict.
But before their animosity could escalate, a soothing voice intervened, carried by eight human-headed monsters bearing a grand sedan chair. Within the chair, a small tree adorned with a human head swayed gently.
It was a clone of the Mother Tree.
"We're all partners," the Mother Tree's voice echoed, a plea for unity amidst the brewing storm. "There's no need for conflict. Our current objective is the Undead Race. Until we uncover their purpose in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, let's try to cooperate."
"We can discuss other matters once this issue is resolved."
The tension dissipated, replaced by a grudging truce. Hao Huang and the Queen of Blades fell silent, their animosity momentarily subdued.
The stage was set for an uneasy alliance, forged in the face of a common enemy. But beneath the surface, ambition and mistrust simmered, threatening to erupt at any moment.
End of Chapter 255