Chapter 576: Finally Found, the Skill Space

According to Jiang Chen, when a Professional steps into the Divine Level, the talents they once possessed, though not completely disappearing, will weaken to a certain extent.

This weakening phenomenon leads to an interesting result: among Divine-level Strongmen, although there are still differences in strength, the gap in power between those of the same level is often not very large.

Before reaching the Divine Level, differences in talent can often cause significant gaps in strength between those of the same level, but once one steps into the Divine Level, the gap brought by talent begins to gradually shrink.

Not only that, but the boundaries between professions also begin to blur. At this point, the role of equipment becomes increasingly prominent, becoming an important factor affecting strength.

Antares looked at Jiang Chen's astonished expression and laughed heartily, "What do you think? Stunned, aren't you?"

"A method like moving your talent completely into your soul—have you never even heard of it?" Antares continued to tease.

"It's right that you haven't heard of it. This method was already known to very few in the ancient era."

Antares explained leisurely, "In that era, although some people exhausted their life's efforts trying, in the end only a few so-called 'Transcendents' were born, but their strength was actually not as formidable as imagined."

Jiang Chen's heart surged with excitement at this moment, a gleam of longing shining in his eyes. He looked firmly at Antares: "Antares, please, you must teach me!"

However, Antares shook his head, indicating that he could not directly teach it.

Jiang Chen's heart tightened, thinking there might be some insurmountable restriction. "Are there any special conditions or rules?"

Antares shook his head again. "It's not that. Everyone's talent is unique, and the method of perceiving talent and guiding it into the soul is also different for each person. You need to figure it out on your own. The Difficulty is extremely high, and very few succeed."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, calming the excitement in his heart. He said in a low voice, "I know it's very hard, but I'm willing to try, even if the hope is slim."

Antares smiled slightly, seeming quite appreciative of Jiang Chen's determination. "As long as you can achieve this before becoming Divine Level, that will be enough. Moreover, you still have one chance—you can use the Talent Divine Stone to increase the probability of success by a sliver."

"Talent Divine Stone?" Jiang Chen's eyes lit up. He remembered that he happened to have such a magical gem in his possession.

"That's right. You can activate the Talent Divine Stone during your Third Transcendence, and follow its guidance to perceive your talent. This might add a sliver of possibility for success," Antares explained.

Jiang Chen rejoiced inwardly. This was indeed a rare opportunity. Even if it only increased the chance of success by a sliver, it was still extremely precious to him.

He bowed deeply to Antares. "Thank you, Antares."

Antares snorted lightly and waved a hand. "No need to thank me. I was just bored and happened to tell you a few things."

Antares's attitude carried an indescribable tsundere quality, and Jiang Chen couldn't help but think this guy was actually quite interesting.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and with a hint of a smile, he raised a question to Antares.

"I have another question," Jiang Chen said gently.

Antares lifted his eyelids, a trace of impatience in his tone. "Mm-hmm, if you've got something to say, spit it out. After you're done, this True Self needs to rest."

Jiang Chen didn't mind his attitude and asked directly, "The Skill Divine Stone—how should I use it?"

Antares snorted, his tone carrying a hint of disdain. "That thing is useless to you."

"Huh?" Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, recalling that Stone Spirit had once urged him to snatch that flying Skill Divine Stone. Clearly, in Stone Spirit's eyes, the Skill Divine Stone was an extremely precious treasure.

Yet Antares had given a completely opposite evaluation.

Antares explained, "If you follow the conventional Job Change path and rely on arrays for Job Change, the Skill Divine Stone can indeed enhance your Skills. But the path you are taking is an extraordinary one—you are going to draw Skills into your soul. In that case, the strength of your Skills is determined by your soul power. An external object like the Skill Divine Stone is not only useless to you but actually harmful."

After hearing Antares's explanation, Jiang Chen's mind suddenly cleared. He nodded gratefully and put the Skill Divine Stone away.

Although it was useless to him, it was indeed a rare treasure for others.

"Thank you, I understand," Jiang Chen said sincerely.

Antares hummed in acknowledgment, slowly closing his eyes. "I'm going to rest. Don't disturb me if there's nothing important."

Jiang Chen smiled and said softly, "Have a good dream."

As Antares's heavy breathing sounded, the entire space seemed to fall into slumber. Jiang Chen knew that Antares had already said enough; his help had gone beyond the ordinary.

Jiang Chen sat down beside Antares and began to search for his own Skill Space, following the method Antares had described.

He knew that in this place, he was safest. Neither the Demon Emperor nor Long Huang could act recklessly in front of Antares.

Jiang Chen was no stranger to the Skill Space. Every Professional possesses their own Skill Space, but one usually needs to reach Level 80 and become an Elite Professional before being able to sense its existence.

However, Jiang Chen had already faintly sensed the existence of the Skill Space at Level 50, which was enough to prove that his Soul Energy far exceeded that of ordinary people.

At Level 60, Jiang Chen had successfully stepped into the Skill Space and witnessed those brilliant Skill light points with his own eyes.

However, both of those experiences relied on the assistance of Skill Scrolls and were not a manifestation of his personal ability.

Now, his Soul Energy had grown to an unprecedented level, and his perception had become increasingly sharp.

Jiang Chen firmly believed that with his own power, he could find that Void yet real Skill Space.

The Skill Space is both an intangible existence and a space that can truly be perceived. Finding it is no easy task. Jiang Chen began to mobilize his Soul Energy, letting it flow like a gentle stream throughout his entire body.

He recalled the scene when the Skill Scroll had unfolded—the brilliant starlight surging into his body, breaking through layers of obstacles, and finally entering the Skill Space, activating those Skill light points.

Through Antares's guidance, Jiang Chen understood that those starlights were actually a kind of law power, similar in principle to Soul Energy.

Therefore, even without the aid of a Skill Scroll, Jiang Chen believed that by relying on his own Soul Energy, he could find that mysterious Skill Space.

Antares had also inadvertently revealed that in an ancient era, people believed in themselves and never relied on any external objects.

They had no need for Job Transfer Arrays or Skill Scrolls, yet they could still awaken powerful Skills.

Soul Energy circulated within Jiang Chen's body, exploring every corner, searching for that Void yet real Skill Space.

Without guidance, this was undoubtedly a difficult challenge. However, Jiang Chen was not discouraged; he firmly believed that as long as he persisted, he would surely find it.

Ten consecutive days passed, and Jiang Chen remained in the same posture, motionless.

His Soul Energy surged and flowed continuously, but it still could not find any trace of the Skill Space.

Yet Jiang Chen did not give up. For him, just ten days was far from enough. Unless the Skill Space truly did not exist, he would never give up easily.

Another ten days passed. During this time, Antares quietly opened his eyes and glanced at Jiang Chen.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was still tirelessly searching for the Skill Space, a look of satisfaction involuntarily appeared in his eyes.

For him, a dozen or so days was but a snap of the fingers. But for a young human, such perseverance was already admirable.

The days of sitting in stillness had become extraordinarily long for Jiang Chen.

As time quietly slipped by, another ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Chen had been sitting still for a full month.

During this month, he was like a statue, unmoving as a mountain, with only his Soul Energy surging like a tide within his body.

The Difficulty of finding the Skill Space far exceeded Jiang Chen's expectations.

Without the guidance of that law's power, he can only rely on his own perception to grope and explore.

However, Jiang Chen did not give up because of that. He firmly believes that as long as he persists, he will certainly find that Void yet real Skill Space.

Antares, during this month, opened its dormant eyes several times, silently observing Jiang Chen.

Each time, it could sense from Jiang Chen an unyielding persistence and will, and the look of satisfaction in its eyes grew ever stronger.

"Almost there, almost there," Antares whispered in its mind, feeling the change in Jiang Chen's aura and the subtle adjustment of his Soul Energy.

After twenty days of arduous searching without success, Jiang Chen suddenly had a flash of insight, a thought flashing through his mind.

The Skill Space may not be fixed, but instead shifts with the changes in his Soul Energy.

This hypothesis gave Jiang Chen a new direction. He began to try adjusting his Soul Energy, sometimes letting it flow like a brook, other times letting it surge like a River.

During this process, Antares opened its eyes again.

If Jiang Chen can see its gaze, he will know that his conjecture is correct.

Another five days passed, and Jiang Chen had been sitting despondently for a full thirty‑five days. Fatigue filled his face, yet his eyes flickered with steadfast light.

Finally, at a certain moment, a peculiar wave surged from within Jiang Chen. He trembled all over, his brows knit, but immediately his face showed a look of surprise.

"Skill Space, I've found it!" Jiang Chen rejoiced wildly in his heart; the sense of achievement and satisfaction at that moment made him feel all the effort was worthwhile.