Chapter 63: Learning a New Skill with a Curse Attribute

After continuing to talk with Lin Caier for a while, Jiang Chen also learned many things he hadn't known before...

According to Lin Caier, there was originally another participant in this trial: Lei Ren's younger brother.

But because Hong Shen intervened, Lei Ren's brother lost his slot, so Lei Ren feels great disgust toward Jiang Chen.

It was precisely Jiang Chen's dissatisfaction over that slot issue that caused his earlier attitude.

Although Lin Caier doesn't know the trial's exact details, she knows it's very important and has specific level requirements—not too high, not too low.

Her information is extremely limited, so Jiang Chen can't learn much from her; everything will have to wait until tomorrow to be revealed.

Jiang Chen naturally doesn't take today's unpleasant events seriously.

Jiang Chen doesn't keep Lei Ren in mind; he's brimming with confidence.

In Jiang Chen's eyes, someone like Lei Ren is just a hopping clown, completely ignored.

Facing absolute strength, Jiang Chen has absolute confidence.

He believes he won't be weaker than any practitioner below Level 30.

In the tiny dormitory, the light is bright as daylight.

Jiang Chen is attempting to activate a Beginner Skill Scroll, and his body is enveloped by a Light Orb.

But after a few minutes, the Light Orb vanished; Jiang Chen sighed, having failed to master a new skill.

Using a Skill Scroll doesn't guarantee a 100% Awakening Skill; even if awakened, it may not be a new skill but rather an already mastered old one.

In fact, this happens quite often among practitioners.

Jiang Chen knows this is normal; as the number of mastered skills grows, learning

the probability of acquiring a new skill also diminishes.

In this situation, the only solution is to use a large number of Skill Scrolls; there is no other way...

A Beginner Skill Scroll costs 100,000 Gold Coin each, which isn't expensive; even using 100 of them only requires 10,000,000 Gold Coin.

But an Intermediate Skill Scroll costs 10,000,000 Gold Coin each, so bulk usage would raise the price significantly.

He can only pray for better luck when using Intermediate Skill Scrolls, hoping each time to obtain the desired skill...

Jiang Chen has two Beginner Skill Scrolls on hand; the first failed, so he used the second.

The Light Orb reappeared, enveloping him; he gradually felt his body heat up as an odd aura surged from within.

He has felt this before, and a slight joy rose in his heart—good omen!

"This feeling means I've learned a new skill."

Jiang Chen thought excitedly.

This time the Skill Scroll wasn't wasted.

"Acquired Skill: Slow Curse."

"Slow Curse (Level 1): Curses enemies within a 5‑meter range, reducing their speed by 5 %, lasting 1 minute."

Through Talent Amplification.

Curse Range expanded from 5 meters to 100 meters, a 20‑fold increase.

The slowing effect also increased twentyfold, halving the target's speed, including attack speed and movement speed.

Thus, the enemy's attack power is almost reduced by more than half.

And the duration extends up to 20 minutes.

Divine Skill—another Divine Skill.

Jiang Chen studies the Slow Curse.

"My skills can be divided into Summoning System, Attack System, Curse System; I wonder if any other system will be added."

"Curse-type Skill,

greatly weakens enemies, not only vastly improving safety but also indirectly boosting one's own attack power."

"Regardless of the system, each is extremely powerful."

After studying the skill, he expended Spiritual Power to summon four Skeleton Warrior, then drank a bottle of Basic Mana Potion.

Spiritual Power began to recover rapidly.

After 10 minutes, 100 points of Spiritual Power were restored before the potion's effect faded.

Knowing the potion's effect, Jiang Chen entered Meditation State.

It takes 100 points of Spiritual Power and one hour to drink a bottle.

For his 1,000‑point Spiritual Power, that's only one‑tenth.

Relying solely on the potion would require 10 hours.

Overall, it's not much faster than meditation.

If he combines meditation with the potion, Jiang Chen calculated that efficiency hardly improves.

Repeatedly interrupting meditation to take the potion would greatly affect meditation's effectiveness.

It's troublesome and not worth the loss.

The Communicator emitted pleasant music, pulling Jiang Chen out of Meditation State.

He then recalled that earlier at logistics, Lin Caier suggested he exchange 100 Hundred Points Reward for a Communicator.

The ringtone was set by Lin Caier.

Jiang Chen's Communicator contains only Lin Caier.

"Get up, the sun's scorching your butt!"

As soon as the line connected, Lin Caier's mischievous voice came through.

"I'm downstairs; come down quickly so we can have breakfast together, then we set off after eating."

"Okay."

Lin Caier bought a huge pile of food.

"We don't know how long this will take either, so we need to prepare more food."

"Otherwise, like last time, I almost starved to death, miss."

"Fortunately, we have your sweet potatoes."

Jiang Chen gave a speechless laugh.

Obviously.

There are buns but he doesn't eat them, yet he insists on sweet potatoes.

Jiang Chen silently followed behind and paid.

It cost 10,000 Gold Coin, and the food bought is enough for two people for a month.

Fortunately, the storage space is not small, and it can still hold everything.

Spending at Shenlong University is truly high; money flows like water.

Ten thousand Gold Coin, if spent in Baiyun City, would be enough for Jiang Chen to eat for several years.

At Qianlong Xueyuan, Fang Hongxiu and a few others are already waiting.

Not only Fang Hongxiu and her group, but there are also many others in the academy, each forming their own teams.

Lin Caier pulled Jiang Chen and walked over.

Fang Hongxiu checked the time and said seriously, "After the teleportation, don't wander around."

This is not her first time doing a Trial; she clearly has plenty of experience.

Lei Ren stared at Jiang Chen with disgust.

"Kid, don't be a dead weight, otherwise I won't be polite to you!"

Lin Caier let out a cold snort.

"Just don't be a dead weight."

Fang Hongxiu had a bout of headache.

"Whatever conflicts or thoughts you have, keep them until after the Trial."

"You should all be clear about the importance of this Trial."

"Now everyone, introduce your own profession."

As the Team Leader, she must unite the team at this moment.

Even if it's only superficial unity, it must be achieved.

Otherwise, this Trial might as well be abandoned.

"Zhang Yang, Level 20, Prophet."

"Liu Cui, Level 20, Elf Elder."

Prophet and Elf Elder are both support-type professions, and both are Rare-level support professions.

Prophet mainly adds various statuses; if a team has a high-level Prophet and that Prophet's skills are comprehensive enough, the team's combat power can at least double.

Elf Elder belongs to the healer-type profession, specializing in healing, and also can

simply control monsters.

Under Fang Hongxiu's gaze, Lei Ren reluctantly said, "Lei Ren, Level 21, Warlock."

Like the Elemental Mage, Warlock also belongs to the Mage Class and is likewise a Rare Profession.

Both sides' skills overlap and differ.

"Lin Caier, Level 19, Shadow Assassin."

"Jiang Chen, Level 17, Necromancer Summoner."

"Fang Hongxiu, Level 23, Elf Knight."

Fang Hongxiu's gaze swept over the crowd, "I'll say it again, this Trial must be united."

"Anyone who dares to be a dead weight during the Trial, don't blame me for being impolite."

Fang Hongxiu's expression was solemn, and even Lei Ren perked up his ears at this moment.

Lin Caier laughed, "Sister Hongxiu, rest assured, we will definitely not affect the Trial."

A massive Teleportation Array began to appear in the sky.

"Qianlong Xueyuan, commence Trial Teleportation!"

Fang Hongxiu's face showed a hint of determination, and she shouted in a deep voice.

Jiang Chen silently praised, indeed worthy of being a Team Leader, his words carried a heroic aura.