33: Max level [Tai Chi Sword], [Low-level skill synthesis crystal], synthesis skill [Balanced Body]

Looking at the three upgrade options, Bai Xuan paused slightly.

Bloodthirst allows him to lock onto prey from farther away, which would undoubtedly increase his hunting efficiency.

Blood Drink can increase the body's absorption rate of extraordinary blood. Although this effect is very practical, Bai Xuan felt it could be the first to be eliminated.

As for Blood Storage, it allows the body to store extraordinary blood and digest and absorb it when needed. This effect is more practical than the other two upgrades.

Especially in high-intensity combat, he couldn't just drink a mouthful of extraordinary blood every now and then.

Thinking of this, Bai Xuan immediately made his choice.

Blood Storage!

As Bai Xuan made his choice, his body underwent subtle changes, especially in his stomach… a warm sensation arose spontaneously.

But soon, this feeling disappeared.

After the enhancement, Bai Xuan drank a bottle of extraordinary blood.

The extraordinary blood stored in his stomach made his stomach feel warm and comfortable, and it didn't affect his combat.

He continued hunting. Because extraordinary blood was stored in his stomach, after physical exertion, his body could digest and absorb it, thereby recovering his stamina.

So Bai Xuan could use his skills more recklessly, improving his hunting efficiency.

“Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill!!!”

Time passed quickly, and his gains accumulated steadily.

Skill Point - 2

Proficiency + 200

Bloodthirst LV2 → LV3

The effect of the skill “Bloodthirst” has been comprehensively improved, and the player can choose one of the following three enhancement options:

Blood Scent: Your sense of smell for extraordinary blood increases by 10%.

Blood Drink: The body's absorption rate of extraordinary blood increases by 10%.

Blood Storage: The body's capacity to store extraordinary blood increases by 10%.

Since he had determined the direction of enhancement, he would follow it to the end.

He continued to choose Blood Storage.

In his reckless hunting, Bai Xuan became immersed, his mind, eyes, and face… filled with enjoyment and intoxication.

Every movement, every breath, every heartbeat… was so exhilarating, so enjoyable, so wonderful… Bai Xuan felt that the sword in his hand was becoming more and more familiar.

It was an extension of his arm, a part of his arm.

Each move of Taiji Sword seemed to become an instinct of his body, forming a deep muscle memory.

During this process, his body began to instinctively adjust its movements, making Taiji Sword more suitable for him.

It was precisely because of this that the proficiency of Taiji Sword began to increase rapidly.

Soon it reached max level.

Taiji Sword LV9 → LV10

The skill “Taiji Sword” has been upgraded to LV10, reaching max level. Its effects have been comprehensively improved, and the player can choose one of the following three max-level enhancement options:

Health Preservation and Longevity: Harmonize qi and blood, preserve health and extend life. Health increases by 25%, lifespan increases by 25%.

Refine Three Essences: Refine essence into qi, refine qi into spirit. Essence, qi, and spirit increase by 25%.

True Meaning of Taiji: Combine hardness and softness, yin and yang. Control over the body increases by 25%.

There was no need to hesitate; after a glance, he directly chose Refine Three Essences.

Vast and boundless energy poured into his lower Dantian, transforming into a hot current, like scalding steam rising from the lower Dantian, passing through the middle Dantian, and directly entering the upper Dantian.

This was the refinement of essence into qi, and qi into spirit.

His essence, qi, and spirit were greatly enhanced, and all aspects of his body were improved…

This change was wondrous, comprehensive, and systemic… It made Bai Xuan feel a deep sense of harmony and coordination, ease, and joy.

He thrust his sword.

Strength was transmitted, gathered, and refined within his body… pouring into the tip of his sword… flowing smoothly and freely, it was simply a pleasure.

And this pleasure allowed Bai Xuan to kill a Mid-Level Mutant.

However, the loot it dropped made Bai Xuan momentarily stunned.

low-level skill synthesis crystal + 1

“This is… an extraordinary item that can synthesize low-level skills?”

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as Bai Xuan also saw the effect of the low-level skill synthesis crystal.

Item: low-level skill synthesis crystal

Effect: Fuse three to ten related max-level low-level skills to synthesize a mid-level skill.

The max-level low-level skills the player possesses are as follows: “Agility”, “Violence”, “Tough Body”, “Archery”, “Wudang Swordplay”, “Taiji Sword”.

“I had thought about this question before, whether skills could be fused, especially swordplay skills. If I learned multiple swordplays, could I fuse these swordplay skills into one to create a more advanced skill?”

“I didn’t expect that Mid-Level Mutants would even drop such a rare item as the low-level skill synthesis crystal.”

“But this is also a good thing.”

“So now the question is, should I use this item now, or wait until I have learned ten swordplays and raised them all to max level before using it?”

“Let me think… I killed many Low-Level Mutants, but they only dropped the three low-level skills: Agility, Violence, and Tough Body, as well as Skill Points.”

“Overall, Low-Level Mutants only have Agility-type, Strength-type, and Physique-type.”

“As for Mid-Level Mutants, although there are more types of mutations, they have only dropped seven skills so far: Assault, Heavy Slash, Pierce, Sweep, Scatter Shot, Penetrating Arrow, and Arc Arrow.”

“If Mid-Level Mutants can no longer drop new skills, will they then drop low-level skill synthesis crystals?”

“If so, that means I will have a large number of low-level skill synthesis crystals in the future.”

“Most likely that's the case, so I'll just use it directly.”

Thinking of this, Bai Xuan directly chose the three low-level skills: Agility, Violence, and Tough Body, and then used the low-level skill synthesis crystal.

As the grayish-white crystalline stone shattered, a grayish-white radiance directly surged into his body.

“Agility”, “Violence”, “Tough Body” begin to fuse.

Obtained skill “Balanced Body”.

Skill: Balanced Body LV10 (Max Level)

Effect: Strength, Agility, Physique increase by 50%. Your muscle strength, reaction speed, skin toughness, and muscle resilience increase by 100%. Your perception, explosiveness, and overall resilience increase by 150%.

“Crack! Crack!!!”

Strange noises came from his body; flesh, muscles, bones, limbs, every part of him… everything changed, as if an invisible force was performing a human modification surgery on Bai Xuan.

Pain, tearing, crushing…

Modification, regeneration, reshaping…

His body underwent a comprehensive optimization. The effects of Agility, Violence, and Tough Body were fused together and comprehensively enhanced.

And this,

Is the power of the skill Balanced Body!

This is a powerful skill that surpasses ordinary mid-level skills, comparable to high-level skills!