Chapter 219: Self-awareness

Increasing attribute values indeed makes one stronger.

But Lin Yifan gradually realized that merely increasing attributes does not give as much combat power increase as imagined.

Especially when facing Lai En just now, he clearly felt his shortcomings.

That is, his attack methods are too single; he actually only has two ways to deal massive damage.

One is the Wind-Chasing Cloud-Breaking Bow, the other is Extreme Ice Thrust; the remaining Eternal Freeze Domain and Extreme Speed Ice Flash only ensure he doesn't die.

But if the opponent's defense is strong or their strength overwhelms, his two attack methods struggle to inflict damage.

Therefore, when facing Lai En just now, he could only kite using speed.

However, his Wind-Chasing Cloud-Breaking Bow, though equipped with an aiming attribute, can hit 100% of the time.

But the Wind-Chasing Cloud-Breaking Bow is only bronze; against an opponent like Lai En, the damage it can deal is extremely weak.

Just as he clearly hit with an arrow earlier, it only gave Lai En a slight wound; after Lai En guarded up, he couldn't even inflict any damage.

As for Extreme Ice Thrust, the damage is naturally sufficient!

However, against opponents stronger than him, the damage feels somewhat inadequate.

If he had other attack skills or slightly stronger melee ability just then, perhaps he wouldn't have been so miserable, being beaten down.

To enhance melee ability, the urgent task is to find a highly skilled martial arts coach to train him.

For now, the best candidate is Hong Shaoqiang, who came from special forces.

Lin Yifan personally witnessed his martial prowess; every move is a genuine killing technique, neither flashy nor complicated to learn.

For him, who needs quick results, this is absolutely the best choice!

And he happens to now be the master of the Boundary Stone, so he can go learn from Hong Shaoqiang anytime.

But just then, Ai Rui Li Ya suddenly laughed and said:

"Actually, for you to become stronger, you truly have a heaven-sent opportunity; you are now in the Initial Domain, where the most abundant resource is basic supplies, and even precious attribute fruits are easy to find, so you can quickly accumulate attribute points and raise your Life Tier."

"But wanting to become stronger isn't just about stacking attribute points; your own mobility is also important. Your attribute points are actually not low, and you even learned the Magic Domain at this point—you could say it's a perfect start."

"But these cannot hide your weakness; your combat ability is truly terrible—your combat sense and techniques are severely lacking. The only reason you could last so long against Lan En earlier is because you run fast."

"But you have a domain, that speed, and even such strong attack skills; you should easily defeat Lai En, yet you can only toy with him—this is entirely due to your severe lack of combat ability!"

"I understand the reasoning, but I don't know who to learn from now!" Lin Yifan sighed, his face full of worry.

Before coming to the Survival Realm, he was just an ordinary office worker, completely clueless about combat.

His current fighting relies entirely on instinct and overwhelming attributes, with zero grasp of combat details.

Ai Rui Li Ya withdrew her gaze, revealing a confident smile.

"I can help you! If you're willing, I can guide you for a while, but you must provide food and lodging!"

"I have no shelter in your Initial Domain; if you can't provide food and lodging, I cannot resist the Red Moon's corrosion."

Lin Yifan nodded without hesitation: "Of course no problem—this is exactly what I've been hoping for!"

After speaking, he pointed to Su Xiao xi: "You can stay with Xiao xi; her shelter is right next to mine, and I can protect you."

"By the way, you can also teach Xiao xi a bit, so when she encounters danger, she'll have some self-defense ability."

However, Ai Rui Li Ya shook her head, her expression solemn, and said:

"You'd better not have your sister train; I previously felt her shield was off. 'Minor Protection' is the Survival Realm's welfare for underage survivors from outside, aiming to keep them from dying."

"Even so, it doesn't reach invincibility, but your sister's shield just now was completely invincible—this is totally unreasonable."

"So I suspect her talent has a slight issue; we are beings born in the Survival Realm, who can also awaken talents, but lack Minor Protection, so we don't know much about it."

"You'd better ask your sister carefully; I've heard some talents are extreme, with many rule limits—breaking them could cause unnecessary trouble."

"'Princess Sister has good eyesight; I indeed cannot cultivate martial power!' Su Xiao xi turned to look at Lin Yifan and gave a bitter smile."

"'Brother Yifan, I know you mean well, but since I've made my choice, I have no regrets.'"

"Besides, I believe you'll protect me! So I don't need to be strong, right?"

Although Su Xiao xi spoke optimistically, Lin Yifan could still see that when mentioning letting her train too, her eyes lit up.

Yet at this moment, though she appeared optimistic, the loneliness in her eyes was hard to hide.

But Lin Yifan now truly has no choice; he could only sigh and rub her head.

"You're right; you don't need to be strong—since you're my sister, I will naturally protect you!"

"I believe you, Brother Yifan."

Su Xiao xi also clenched her small fist: "Moreover, although I can't increase my martial value, I can still work hard in other areas, so I believe I will become stronger in the future!"

Lin Yifan nodded, looked up at the sky, and said:

"How strange—today's Red Moon is so dim, even those eerie murmurs are almost inaudible."

"Quite normal—now, right after Red Moon Night, these days are when the Red Moon is weakest." Ai Rui Li Ya suddenly gave a cold laugh, then added:

"Speaking of which, if it weren't for this broken moon, our Intermediate Domain's survival environment wouldn't be so harsh, and I don't know what this so-called 'Cthulhu-like Divine Being' actually is."

"Day after day, they conjure up things that are neither human nor ghost, making one feel disgusted!"

"You don't even know where this Red Moon comes from?" Lin Yifan asked curiously.