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Chapter 316: 211: The Legend Born from Sleep_1
Chapter 316: 211: The Legend Born from Sleep_1
Chapter 316: Chapter 211: The Legend Born from Sleep_1
The outstanding performance of the Phantom Combo Strike further solidified Jiang Chen’s thoughts.
“The modules brought by Shida can serve as supplements to match with the existing ones, combining them into sets…”
“By diversifying in this manner, I can compensate for the mecha’s shortcomings.”
“However, the true core modules must still come from my own battles.”
The reason is simple.
The modules produced by a mecha pilot killing abyssal monsters are usually suited for immediate use by the pilot themselves.
And the effects, attributes, and rank of the modules are related to the strength of the abyssal monsters.
This leads to the situation where, if a low-ranked mecha pilot kills a high-ranked monster, they may drop a module that normally couldn’t be equipped on a low-ranked mecha—like a time module.
Then, the requirement for equipping that module would correspondingly decrease.
For example…
In the 7th and 8th levels of the Age-Old Shadow from Planet Blue Star’s civilization, one can obtain space and time related ability modules.
However, the mecha pilots who clear these shadows are all 7th or 8th Rank mecha pilots.
Therefore, the modules they produce usually require three upgrades before they can be equipped.
They are what is called high rank modules on Planet Blue Star.
But if Jiang Chen himself defeats these monsters and obtains the corresponding modules,
the requirement drops to one upgrade, turning it into a “gradeless” high-quality module.
“It’s only to be expected…”
“Modules acquired through purchase come with rank limitations based on their power and strength; it’s only logical they can’t be equipped on low-ranked mecha.”
“But if I’ve personally defeated a high-ranked monster, it would be utterly illogical to remain unable to equip high-rank modules…”
Currently, as a 3rd Rank mecha pilot, Jiang Chen is already capable of defeating 9th Rank abyssal monsters.
He can even bring down weaker 10th Rank common monsters.
The highest rank of module he can obtain from them could require four upgrades.
Other civilization’s mecha pilots, even the chosen ones from the Rebirth Civilization, couldn’t possibly achieve this at 3rd Rank.
To drop a module that requires four upgrades, you would need to be at least twice upgraded.
Therefore.
The high-rank modules Jiang Chen personally produces are highly sought after, even by ancient civilizations.
Perfect for upgrading his own mecha.
On the contrary, the mecha modules he had initially planned to use for mecha upgrades upon acquiring them from Shida,
could now only be considered as reserves.
If there’s no better choice, then they might have the opportunity to advance.
“I can grind a few more legendary rounds in the Endless Deathmatch Arena and produce more high-rank quality modules,”
“Zero, Yun, and Yuu are about to undergo their second upgrade.”
“I need to take advantage of the last moments to gather more resources.”
The Phantom Combo Strike has excellent attributes, and it’s also a close-combat module.
Jiang Chen directly allowed Yun to equip it for use, planning to fully absorb it upon her rank advancement.
With a single module change, the other attribute modules were also slightly adjusted to maintain a dynamic balance.
After these updates,
Jiang Chen then turned to look at Vitaz.
She was floating nearby, wearing her hood, looking sleepy and listless.
“Do you need something?”
Vitaz was enjoying the swift growth brought about by sleep—
From the time the contract was established, she had only slept for about twenty days.
Jiang Chen’s full attributes had surged from under 10 billion to over 20 billion!
An increase of over ten times!
Wasn’t this growth rate much faster than before?
As she was able to share in this growth through the effects of Mecha Soul Fusion, she had become completely addicted to it.
Now, she felt a tingling sensation throughout her body after just a short pause in growth.
She yearned to level up, to fall unconscious.
Even if it meant being overwhelmingly filled with Life Force Energy, it was still growth!
Eagerly waiting for Jiang Chen and Yun to finish testing the module, she couldn’t wait to speak up, wanting to quickly wrap things up and continue sleeping.
“There’s no rush,”
Jiang Chen said.
“Attributes are just one part of growth.”
“Simply stacking attributes, the growth will slow down more and more.”
“Initially leveling up once a day, then ten days for another level up, and a hundred days for the one after that…”
Even leveling up once every hundred years would still be quite fast!
Moreover, if the mecha pilot strengthens first, they can also promote their rank, which in turn enhances the mecha…
Vitaz was somewhat puzzled.
“What are you suggesting…?”
“Apart from attributes, talent is also a very important aspect.”
Jiang Chen had seen Vitaz’s life story.
He knew that her sleeping habit wasn’t due to laziness but rather a desire to grow.
At this moment, he said,
“If you reduce your sleep a bit and spend more time exploring your own talents…”
“As long as your innate abilities become stronger, that is when your strength truly multiplies.”
Vitaz got the idea Jiang Chen was expressing.
However, she raised her long sleeve and scratched her head.
“But, my talent awakened on its own during my slumber…”
“How do I explore that?”
“…”
So she thought she would become legendary by sleeping? In the Infinite Purgatory, that would probably infuriate those ghosts and demons immersed in battle for thousands of years without rest.
Jiang Chen’s understanding of the Void’s indulgence towards Vitaz deepened even further.
Fortunately, he already had some ideas on how to cultivate Vitaz.
“Since you don’t fully understand your own talents yet,”
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“Then start by gradually exploring, truly understanding the effects of your own talents and analyzing the origins of your power.”
“Void has given you gifts, so you should seek to understand the Void and embrace it.”
“You need to control your own power first before you can consider advancing to the next step.”
Jiang Chen could sense Vitaz’s emotions through their connection.
He understood that Vitaz was still very attached to the growth achieved every second.
Therefore, he spoke.
“What good does it do to max out your growth speed?”
“Like the battle I had with you at the beginning—you were strong, with attributes far surpassing mine, and you also had a Legendary Trait.”
“Yet you couldn’t exert even half of its effects.”
“In such a case, no matter how fast you grow, the quality of your development will be greatly reduced.”
“The actual increase in strength might be only one-tenth or one-hundredth of its original potential.”
“On the contrary,”
“If you control your own power and exploit even a little attribute to its highest effect.”
“The actual increase in strength could become tenfold or a hundredfold!”
Recalling the experience of being overwhelmingly defeated,
Vitaz was finally persuaded by Jiang Chen and nodded.
“Alright, I will try hard to feel the Void and analyze my talents…”
Jiang Chen sensed her intent and nodded with satisfaction, then added.
“Of course, analyzing your talents doesn’t interfere with your sleep.”
“Twenty-four hours a day… I’ll give you sixteen hours to sleep.”
“In the remaining eight hours, use four to learn about spatial knowledge; and the other four to feel the Void.”
“Additionally, I’ll trade for some resources to enhance the mecha soul…”
“So that you can grow your mecha soul even as you sleep.”
Even with mechas, Jiang Chen adhered to the principle of teaching according to their aptitude.
Zero, Yun, and Yuu were all trained by him personally.
They could accompany him and grow through battle.
If Vitaz did not enjoy combat, there was no need to force her to refine combat skills and participate in mecha challenges.
Just staying at home, reading some books, taking some medicines, and exploring talents would suffice.
As for the spatial knowledge to learn…
Although Vitaz was a spirit of the Void and naturally able to control space,
Her understanding of space might not necessarily be stronger than other Void creatures.
Compared to human civilization, it was even less so—
Humans could also utilize various technological devices, magic tools, and even martial arts or immortal techniques to mimic spatial abilities through knowledge.
The mastery of space by those ancient civilizations even reached an extremely high level.
An [Interstellar Transmission Device] that could instantly traverse tens of billions of light-years to reach the other end of the universe.
It was merely a basic means of transportation to them.
Even, it was classified as [Basic Knowledge].
Once Vitaz gradually learned and mastered this spatial knowledge and principles,
With her exceptionally outstanding talent and the enhanced mecha soul,
She would surely be able to evolve her [Void Annihilation] talent to an even higher realm!
“Hmm…”
“Void Annihilation may not be just a simple spatial talent; it may also involve elements like entropy increases, and entropy annihilation…”
“Apart from spatial knowledge, I’ll organize a complete set of knowledge for Vitaz to learn later on.”
“Given her base attributes, her learning progress cannot be slow, she has much to learn.”
…
Having handled the issue of Vitaz’s talent growth,
Jiang Chen retracted the mechas back into the Abyss Rune and returned to sit down in the yard.
His spiritual soul detached and once again headed for the Endless Deathmatch Arena at the Purgatory level.
Zero, Yun, and Yuu were still quite a distance away from the threshold of awakening their talents and thus needed to continue refining their mecha souls.
Upon arriving at the Endless Deathmatch Arena, he immediately performed Mecha Soul Fusion to enhance attribute strength.
Then he started the mecha challenge.
Yun was a 3rd Rank mecha; after switching to the Phantom Combo Strike module, it gained a phantom.
This was equivalent to doubling the attack speed, greatly increasing the output, and coordinated with the Mythical Specialization of Zero and Yuu, they soon achieved victory.
After watching one match, Jiang Chen didn’t linger any longer.
Using Void Traversing, he entered the interior of the other half of the venue.
He had not fully absorbed the Shattered Space Dragon Primordial Blood, and the progress for [Mythical Specialization] upgrade was still at 1/10.
It was time to go one step further.
Just as Jiang Chen stepped into the arena,
A tidal wave of cheers erupted.
High above the Ring Mountain Range, there emerged the shadow of a six-armed Asura clad in gold armor.
He sat back as if sitting upon a throne.
The face with red fangs and fierce ghostly eyes silently watched over the arena.
The green-faced ferocious demon, full of excitement, spoke up.
“We welcome Lord Asura to observe this infinite challenge!”
“Purgatory Elites, take the stage!”
A shooting star crossed the sky and fell within the arena.
A four-armed serpent-headed and serpent-tailed creature straightened up, flicking out its tongue.
[Encountered Legendary Overlord: Naga Asura]
[Basic Attribute Strength: 2.9 billion.]
“…”
With Purgatory Asura watching, is this how legendary overlord encounters begin?
Is this the effect of being renowned across the Infinite Purgatory with an increased chance of encountering Legendary Overlords?
Do all other mecha pilots challenge in this manner?
Jiang Chen couldn’t help but smile, stretching his body and drawing his weapon from the Abyss Rune.
This was just too good.
“Begin the challenge!”