Chapter 35: Strengthening

"My appearance like this is always much more pleasant to look at than that kind of giant glowing sphere, isn't it?"

The goddess of the East District proved quite talkative, providing Bai Cangshu with a fair amount of information.

For example, in the Infinite Space of a certain past generation, there was neither Public Space nor the right to form teams freely; all Reincarnators were constantly deployed like worms, and the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

But by this generation, not only were Reincarnators given considerable freedom, even the 【Main God】 had changed into this endearing appearance.

Yet no matter how the appearance changes, it cannot alter the fact that this fellow is perhaps the very essence of the Space manifested.

In other words, this so-called 【Miracle of the East District】 before his eyes determines the life and death of countless Reincarnators.

"Tsk, the newcomers these days are really quite rude."

The silver-haired, red-eyed goddess made an unrefined sound as she descended from the air; the beaming smile on her face vanished completely, and she made a very vulgar gesture.

【Please select the function you wish to choose】

【A. Upgrade Reincarnator Authority】

【B. Ability advancement, ability removal related】

【C. Bloodline advancement, bloodline removal related】

【D. Sequence advancement, sequence removal related】

【E. Rating insufficient, locked】

Bai Cangshu stared at these options, and an explanation appeared after every single one.

The so-called 【Reincarnator Authority】 is a system entirely different from a Reincarnator's strength rating.

This 【Reincarnator Authority】 represents what kind of special treatment you, as a Reincarnator, can possess within the Infinite Dimensional Space.

For example, things like knowing the upcoming mission world in advance, forming teams, organizing Gatherings, increasing the time allowed to stay in the Public Space, or even using the Space's functions to specifically summon someone to become a Reincarnator can all be done.

Bai Cangshu is currently a newcomer Reincarnator and has absolutely no Authority to speak of.

But one can increase their Authority by using 【Singularity】s.

Upgrading from a newcomer Reincarnator to a 【1 Star Reincarnator】 requires consuming 1 C-rank Singularity, and a 1 Star Reincarnator will receive an additional 2 hours of stay time each time they return to the Space from a mission world, which can be accumulated.

Upgrading from a 1 Star Reincarnator to a 2 star Reincarnator requires consuming 1 B-rank Singularity; in addition to gaining another 2 hours of extra stay time, a 2 star Reincarnator will also be able to know the time of the next deployment 1 day in advance.

Besides this, a 2 star Reincarnator will be able to create their own team, using a Contract to have multiple Reincarnators work together with one heart to execute missions.

Bai Cangshu felt there was no need to look at 3 star Reincarnators and the higher-level 【Title Reincarnator】 for the time being.

Because the subsequent three very practical functions—【Ability】, 【Bloodline】, and 【Sequence】—all require consuming 【Singularity】s, and 【Singularity】 is the only special currency the goddess demands.

The purchasing power of this thing completely exceeded Bai Cangshu's understanding; he began to realize why the other party accepted the deal when he slashed 2,000 Dimension Points off the price for 【Ripple Qigong】 back then—because 【Singularity】s truly possess an irreplaceable function.

Bai Cangshu currently had 1 B-rank Singularity and 2 D-rank Singularities on him.

He looked up at the giant goddess; the other party seemed completely unaffected by gravity, drifting lightly in the air.

【Ability: Ripple Qigong (C+) Lv2 to Lv3, requires 1 E-rank Singularity. Use it?】

Bai Cangshu experimented and found that upgrading abilities was relatively inexpensive; for any ability below B-rank, at stages below Lv4, upgrading by 1 level only required 1 E-rank Singularity.

But when breaking through to Lv4 or higher, a D-rank Singularity is required.

Still, it seemed reasonable to think about it; after all, for these abilities, Reincarnators spend time and resources training on their own, and low levels are relatively easier to upgrade.

Bai Cangshu spent 5 days to raise his Ripple Qigong by 1 level on his own.

It was hard to determine which was more precious: 5 days of real time or 1 E-rank Singularity. 【Special Sequence: Sin and Karma advancement query, query failed, Reincarnator rating insufficient】

The advancement of a Sequence seemed to be accompanied by hidden conditions; after thinking for a moment, Bai Cangshu split one of his remaining two D-rank Singularities into 3 E-rank Singularities.

Then he used one.

【Under the goddess's blessing, Ability: Ripple Qigong Lv2 has been upgraded. Current: Ripple Qigong Lv3】

Bai Cangshu felt the cell activity in his body had risen significantly, but he was still not satisfied.

【Ability: Ripple Qigong (C+) Lv3 to Lv4, requires 1 D-rank Singularity. Use it?】

"Use!"

【Under the goddess's blessing, Ability: Ripple Qigong Lv3 has been upgraded. Current: Ripple Qigong Lv4】

【Ripple Qigong Lv4: When active, increases various body functions (Strength +1, Agility +1, Constitution +1), body possesses rapid healing ability for minor wounds】

【Ripple Qigong (C+) breakthrough to Lv4, please select a Deepening direction】

【A: Ripple Enhancement, additionally strengthens some body functions】

【B: Ripple Sprint, can release Ripple through fists, enhancing strength】

Bai Cangshu saw that when an ability breaks through to Lv4, one can choose a direction for refinement and Deepening. Of these two directions for Ripple Qigong, one represents further strengthening the amplification of the body, but the Ripple still remains within the body for the time being.

B is choosing to release the Ripple; Ripple Qigong begins to manifest the ability of Ripple Sprint, possessing a short-range release effect.

Bai Cangshu's body attributes were already quite high at this moment, and for the current stage, he considered his martial arts to be not weak, so after a simple thought, he chose the more special 【Ripple Sprint】 enhancement.

Instantly, he felt the Ripple power within his body strengthen significantly; the dense Ripple vibrated inside him and roamed across the surface of his skin.

The injury on his hand instantly felt numb and showed signs of recovery; at the same time, he gained the sensation that he could strike out with his fist while carrying the Ripple.

【Energy Attribute +1】

Bai Cangshu was currently wearing 【Tao Baibai's Pink Robe】, which already increased his Constitution by 2 points; combined with the effect of Ripple Qigong, his Constitution had reached 15 points, satisfying the most basic training requirements for 【Magic Spear】.

He tore open the Scroll, and the Scroll turned into a stream of information that poured into his body.

Bai Cangshu instantly felt his muscles trembling continuously, and a massive amount of muscle memory flooded into his body.

His body felt as if, having practiced 【Magic Spear】 for a very long time, it had turned that ability into instinct and integrated it into his body.

【You have mastered the ability, Magic Spear (C+)】

【Ability: Magic Spear (C+) Lv1 to Lv2, requires 1 E-rank Singularity. Use it?】

"Use."

Bai Cangshu was not the type of hamster-like player who would hoard a lot of resources; on the contrary, he was quite extravagant and very open-minded about resources.

In an instant, he used two extra E-rank Singularities to upgrade the Magic Spear to Lv3 【Magic Spear Lv3: A powerful thrust that erupts at close range, with terrifying destructive power】.

After Bai Cangshu left the Goddess Residence, he arrived at the 【Rank Management Office】, where there was also a female spatial character dressed in knight's armor.

"Oh, you've touched the threshold of the 【Bing】 rank so quickly?"

"Wanting to reach the 【Bing】 rank is simple: kill a Plot Character rated 【Bing】 or higher one-on-one, and bring their head to me; their head will transform into your strength."

【You have accepted the advancement quest: Enemy Flesh and Blood, My Sustenance】

(End of this chapter)