Comprehensive Network: Starting with Martial Artists to Stack Passive Skills

Chapter 43 Indestructible Embryo, Primordial Stance

"Hoo...hiccup!"

Lu Qingfeng drank the remaining tea in his cup in one gulp, feeling the warm and nourishing effects of the spiritual tea, and then focused his mind on the skill tree interface.

Nine skill points—this is another major reward from this dungeon, and it must be used wisely.

Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but rub his hands together like a fly, eagerly anticipating the upcoming improvement.

He first looked at the [Iron Body] ability; no matter the situation, prioritizing defense is always the right thing to do.

Based on past experience, LV4 is a major turning point, potentially offering additional upgrades, so there's no hesitation:

[Do you wish to spend 4 skill points to upgrade Steel Body to LV4?]

【yes】!

The moment the thought landed, a familiar warm current burst forth from the deepest part of my body!

This time, it seems to be no longer just ordinary muscle strengthening or skin toughening, but a steel-like process that starts at the cellular level.

The reason it seems so is because Lu Qingfeng can't quite understand the changes in his cells.

"Looks like I'll have to read more biology-related books from now on."

During this process, Lu Qingfeng could clearly sense that his bone density was rapidly increasing, his muscle fibers were proliferating, tangling, and twisting wildly, his skin was covered with a very thin but indestructible metallic sheen, and his subcutaneous tissue seemed to be reinforced by an invisible force.

Pain and numbness intertwined, but more than anything, there was a feeling of exhilarating power.

[Steel Body has been upgraded to LV4!]

You have undergone a profound physical transformation!

Physical damage reduction has been significantly increased!

[Significantly enhanced resistance to energy erosion, toxins, and diseases!]

[Base health has been greatly increased!]

[You have gained a new trait: Indestructible embryo!]

[Undying Embryo (LV4 Exclusive): Your body possesses extremely strong self-repair and adaptive capabilities.]

Recovery speed increases after receiving non-fatal damage.

When faced with persistent environmental damage or negative effects, the body gradually develops resistance.

"An indestructible embryo... indeed, LV4 is a qualitative change."

Lu Qingfeng opened his eyes, moved his body, and his joints made a soft, metallic sound as they rubbed together.

A powerful sense of control has been activated in response to his perception, as he becomes familiar with this greatly enhanced body.

"I still need some time to get used to controlling the power, but this defense and foundation..."

Feeling that his survival skills had improved even more, Lu Qingfeng nodded in satisfaction.

There are 5 skill points remaining.

His gaze swept across the skill tree.

【Blood Moon Seal (Liberation)】 is a newly acquired core burst skill, but its consumption and burden are also extremely high. Upgrading it will allow you to better control that violent power and reduce side effects.

He invested 2 skill points.

[Blood Moon Seal (Liberated) upgraded to LV2!]

[All attributes are boosted in the Unleashed state!]

The effects of the berserk will on the mind have weakened, while control has increased!

[Blood Furnace Efficiency Increased: Blood and Energy Conversion Rate +15%]

"The explosive power of the Liberation Form is stronger, and the battery life has also been improved."

He had two skill points left, and after a moment's thought, he invested them into the newly acquired [Earthly Fiend Body].

[Earthly Fiend Body] lv1→lv2

[Increased base strength and constitution bonuses]

[Resistance to cold and damp conditions has been further enhanced, and adaptability to leyline-type environments has been strengthened.]

With one last skill point left, Lu Qingfeng planned to use it on footwork.

Although the [Cloud Step] skill has reached LV10 (and cannot be upgraded further), the skill tree shows that an advanced option, [Void Step], has appeared.

This is precisely what is used here.

You have a deeper understanding of the characteristics of clouds; when they move, their presence becomes more elusive and difficult to pinpoint.

[The effect of Cloud Step has been enhanced: the speed bonus has been increased to 15%, and spirit energy consumption has been slightly reduced when moving at high speed.]

[Some of the requirements for advancing to the next level have been met.]

All skill points have been allocated.

Lu Qingfeng stood up and slowly paced around the courtyard.

With each step he took, he was as light as a feather, yet as steady as a mountain when he landed. The invisible aura around him subtly expanded and contracted with his will, causing the fallen leaves in the courtyard to move without wind and slowly swirl around him.

"Our strength has improved once again."

He clenched his fist, and the air in his palm crackled slightly.

After playing for a while, Lu Qingfeng began the next step of strengthening, taking out [Shouzhenzi's Dao Thought Remnant - Martial Arts Chapter] from his inventory.

Yinxuan Temple is founded on Taoist principles, so where did you get this martial arts lineage from? But whatever you say, it may or may not be true.

Adhering to pragmatism, Lu Qingfeng readily accepted the setting. His consciousness sank into the afterimage, and countless cultivation insights flooded into his mind.

One of the texts, "Hun Yuan Zhuang," caught Lu Qingfeng's eye.

"Standing meditation to condense qi and blood, transforming strength into vital energy, achieving a unified primordial state... it seems quite suitable for me!"

Lu Qingfeng immediately began practicing standing meditation in the courtyard according to the diagram.

Qi and blood flow slowly with each breath, gradually forming tiny vortexes that permeate the limbs and bones.

Half an hour later, he slowly finished his practice, feeling warm all over and his power flowing more freely.

"This is great stuff! I'll practice it every day from now on!"

Next, he took out the [Earth Vein Jade Heart - Mutation].

The purple jade heart is about the size of a fist, with a warm and smooth feel, and contains pure and balanced spiritual energy.

"According to the information provided by the comprehensive network, this thing contains the essence of the earth's veins, which can not only assist in cultivation, but may also serve as a core material for certain formations and weapon crafting."

"I'll keep it for now; I don't think I need it right now."

Although Lu Qingfeng had obtained the weapon crafting profession branch in the previous dungeon, he knew his own limitations. He had chosen this profession solely to increase his combat power; he knew absolutely nothing about weapon crafting. (Scratching his head)

Finally, he brought up the title "Villain" and removed the "Goblin Slayer" title he had been wearing.

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The +1 Charisma modifier added an indescribable sense of oppression to his aura, a blood-red majesty forged from countless battles.

Indeed, it's more effective than simply deterring goblins.

The +1 Charisma buff is still pretty good, even if it's not for a positive reason...

After finishing his work, Lu Qingfeng brewed a pot of fresh tea and sat by the window on the second floor of the bookstore, beginning to analyze the gains and losses of this instance.

"The Yinluo Road, the internal strife within the Zhenxie Division, the ambitions of the prefect and the general... what appears to be a complex conspiracy is essentially nothing more than a struggle for resources and power."

"But they completely forgot that power comes from strength, and only by having power can one be defeated one by one."

"It's just that the people of Jiangzhou have suffered, being dragged into this undeserved disaster for no reason."

Although I have done my best to mitigate any potential repercussions, there will definitely be some impact.

However, this battle made Lu Qingfeng realize the importance of the power he possessed.

"Master Shouzhenzi... I don't know if there are other hidden stories behind him, but his kindness in imparting knowledge and teaching me is real. Junior Brother Xuanji... I hope he can support Yinxuan Temple."

"And me..."

"There's a bigger world to see!"

He finished his tea and looked out the window at the street.

As the sun sets, the bookstores gradually light up, and pedestrians hurry by, as if the Jiangzhou city, once a place of bloodshed and fire, were just a dream.

But the increase in power told him that this was no illusion.

"Get a good rest tonight, there are new weekly and daily dungeons to do tomorrow."