Chapter 3: Submit this item to Reincarnation Paradise, gaining 785 Golden Skill Points.
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As Su Xiao expected, the material composing the "Golden Statue" was "Golden Force," a supreme source matter on par with "Primordial Source Matter," but with much broader applicability.
Su Xiao attempted to inquire whether further damaging this item would affect its value. The answer he received was that the item was already severely damaged, and its current value came solely from its constituent materials. As long as no material changes occurred, there would be no depreciation.
After weighing and assessing its quality, Su Xiao made a diagonal slash, cutting off a portion of the [Golden Sculpture]. He then sent a message to Shenfu, informing him that his thirty percent share was located in an alternate space at a fixed coordinate near the Lake of Corruption, secured by Baha to ensure it wouldn't be lost.
As for meeting Shenfu in person, that was currently impossible. Shenfu was locked in an intense struggle with Soul Master, Haotao, and Aoluola. Furthermore, the detection device Bubu Wang had previously left near the Elf Lake remotely detected the figure of the Archbishop of the Abyss.
This was truly a narrow encounter. Not only that, but the petite female powerhouse beside the Archbishop of the Abyss looked very much like a Demon Scythe. Moreover, this Demon Scythe gave Su Xiao a feeling of vague familiarity, along with an instinctive sense that he wanted nothing to do with her.
It wasn't that Su Xiao disliked Demon Scythes, or even that it had anything to do with her identity as one. Seeing this Demon Scythe, the features around her eyes and brows, and that indescribable aura, gave him a faint sense of recognition. Yet he was certain he had never seen this Demon Scythe before.
A particularly malicious character surfaced in Su Xiao's mind: Green Gillian. The last time they met, she had promised to tell him a secret about the Black Maple Tree after he advanced to Supreme Rank. However, after Su Xiao advanced and contacted Green Gillian, he had yet to receive a response.
Su Xiao wasn't worried about this. Given Green Gillian's vile personality, it was entirely possible she would reply: 'Once you reach Supreme Rank, you'll realize how precious the Black Maple Tree really is.' The most malicious female Law Destroyer in history didn't earn that reputation for nothing.
[You have submitted the "Golden Sculpture (Nearly Complete)" to Reincarnation Paradise.]
[You have gained 550 Golden Skill Points.]
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Seeing this, Su Xiao also submitted the [Golden Statue Fragments × 2 Pieces] he had obtained earlier.
[You have gained 6 Golden Skill Points.]
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A total of 556 Golden Skill Points were now in hand. With such an outrageous number of Golden Skill Points, Su Xiao was confident that by upgrading the "Demon Spirit Awakening" ability, he could stuff the Blade Demon Spirit until it was full. If so, the "Primordial Life Force" obtained by absorbing "Demon Spirit Source Matter" in the future could increase Su Xiao's health by 100,000 points and his Abyss Resistance by 2 points.
That's right, Su Xiao called the "Permanent Enhancement Energy" converted by the "Demon Devouring Constitution" the "Primordial Life Force." More precisely, it was the "Primordial Life Force" that had been purified and filtered through his own Devouring Core, perfectly attuned to himself.
Returning to the Lord's Train, Su Xiao had Bubu Wang start the train. As the train began to move, an idea became increasingly persistent in his mind: how to get a "Skill Upgrade Pod" installed on the Lord's Train.
He could even temporarily move the "Awakening Stele" onto the Lord's Train.
If he could accomplish this in the near future, Su Xiao could use the "Golden Skill Points" to "stuff" the Blade Demon Spirit full. Then, every time he killed an Abyss Descendant afterward, he would gain a significant amount of "Demon Spirit Source Matter," which would translate into a massive increase in his own health.
Su Xiao was certain that, even looking across the entire Star Realm, there was no easier Abyss Descendant to deal with than the current Dukain Family. This guy had been beaten too badly by the Ancestral Law Destroyers. To some extent, this was an unintentional fortune left behind by the Ancestral Law Destroyers for Su Xiao after he advanced to Supreme Rank.
And this time, it was the opportunity to gain a massive amount of "Demon Spirit Source Matter" and break through the 10 million point mark for "Base Health."
Permanently installing a "Skill Upgrade Pod" on the Lord's Train? First, rule that out. It was impossible. Not to mention the terrifying cost of moving a "Skill Upgrade Pod" onto the Lord's Train, the high-tier certification environment required for it to start and operate was the truly astonishing resource drain.
The reason he could pick up a "Skill Upgrade Pod" for use in the previous world progress was that the Dawn Ruins and several connected worlds had a certification environment equivalent to the highest tier within the Paradise. This allowed the salvaged "Skill Upgrade Pod" to start smoothly. Even so, he had to pay certain startup and certification fees during its use.
Assuming the certification environment judgment in the previous world progress was +50,000 to 80,000, the current certification tier was probably around +2 to 3. To normally start a "Skill Upgrade Pod," at least a 2000+ certification environment judgment was required.
Su Xiao estimated that the certification environment inside Reincarnation Paradise was likely far higher than +80,000. That's why, every time he returned to his Exclusive Room in Reincarnation Paradise, he felt completely safe from the inside out.
Since permanently installing a "Skill Upgrade Pod" on the Lord's Train was impossible, he would temporarily get one. Su Xiao activated [Void Tree Vault Application Authority II (20% Off)] and applied to the Void Tree for a permission-type item certified by the Void Tree that would allow temporary use of a "Skill Upgrade Pod."
[This authority is currently located in the vault. You need to pay 6,300 ounces of Space-Time Power to complete this equipment exchange (due to the "Vault Application Authority II" used, you actually need to pay 5,040 ounces of Space-Time Power).]
Checking the obtained permission item, it was a "Skill Upgrade Pod" certified by the Void Tree that could be summoned, with a usage limit of 12 hours. The good news was that there was no need to worry about related certification or startup costs; during this period, he could just use it.
The 12-hour usage limit clearly didn't meet Su Xiao's expectations, but he still chose to exchange for it. After all, this was the Void Tree's "Skill Upgrade Pod," and there was room for "negotiation" on the usage duration.
[Void Tree Vault Application Authority II (20% Off)] was consumed, along with an [Elemental Treasure] paid by Su Xiao. In the Void Tree's judgment, this was clearly the same hard currency as [Space-Time Stone Fragments], and it even gave change.
[You have gained Space-Time Stone Fragments × 96 Pieces.]
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Just after paying the fee, a "Skill Upgrade Pod" was teleported into the Lord's Train. However, this "Skill Upgrade Pod" was somewhat different from Reincarnation Paradise's, but fortunately, its functions were the same.
Su Xiao attempted to send an application to Reincarnation Paradise to teleport the "Awakening Stele" located in his Exclusive Room to this world. After paying the Lv.3 additional imprint authority, the teleportation began. Soon, the "Awakening Stele" was also placed in the bedroom of the Lord's Train's rear carriage. It was fortunate that the Lord's Train had enough space.
This time, Su Xiao not only planned to use the "Golden Skill Points" but also to refine the 150 Law-Destroying Skill Points he currently possessed, using them to upgrade Azure Steel Shadow. However, upgrading it only once felt like a waste. It would be best if he could fill the [Primordial Container] one more time.
For obtaining temporary permissions, he would definitely call Kaisa. Su Xiao took out a Soul Coin.
Ding~
The Soul Coin flew up, and after falling a certain distance, it was caught by a hand that appeared out of thin air.
"My dear friend, what good fortune brings you to Kaisa?"
Inside the Pantheon near the Lake of Corruption, due to the burning of the blood energy embers, the divine corpses there had been completely consumed. Embers drifted in the air. At the temple entrance, Xilin, who had been checking her Apocalypse Paradise reward notifications with a very happy mood, suddenly felt her mood turn sour.
The reason was that both this Hunter and the Arbiter appeared in her line of sight at the same time, and she was likely to be the next unlucky one.
But Xilin was overthinking this time. Su Xiao took out his existing 8,400 [Space-Time Stone Fragments], one [Abyss Treasure], and one [Elemental Treasure], totaling 100,000 ounces of Space-Time Power in value.
"My dear friend, Kaisa is in no hurry to collect the debt. Besides, we agreed it could be repaid within three world progresses."
Kaisa smiled with immense joy, being polite with his words but moving with exceptional speed when collecting the items.
Earlier, when advancing to Supreme Rank, he had urgently needed Space-Time Power. Kaisa had lent him 80,000 ounces, with 25% interest. It seemed high, but considering that Su Xiao might die during the Supreme Rank advancement, die in the next mission world, or die in the siege by Arcane Eternal Star, the interest wasn't that high.
"Extend the rental duration of this 'Skill Upgrade Pod'."
Hearing Su Xiao's words, Kaisa showed a hint of hesitation in his eyes, but still asked, "How much longer?"
"At least double."
"Well~"
Kaisa scratched his head and said, "That's very hard to do."
Kaisa's answer made Su Xiao frown in thought. It wasn't because of what Kaisa said about it being very hard to do, but because he was recalling the 'Kaisa Formula.'
Not hard to do = Relatively simple.
Hard to do = Some difficulty.
Very hard to do = Quite difficult.
Extremely hard to do = Need to add money.
Can't do it = This can be done, but the consequences are hard to bear.
This absolutely can't be done = Although this can be done, the subsequent backlash is exceptionally severe.
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Weighing the pros and cons, it was worth the risk. Su Xiao made an offer:
"20 ounces."
"My dear friend, this is extending the rental of a 'Skill Upgrade Pod'."
"40."
"No, no, no. At least 40,000 ounces of Space-Time Power."
"500."
"Deal."
As Kaisa spoke, he raised his hand to indicate payment. Su Xiao took out 50 [Space-Time Stone Fragments].
Kaisa's efficiency was unprecedented this time. Almost at the same time Su Xiao traded him the [Space-Time Stone Fragments], Kaisa took out a badge certified by the Void Tree and pressed it onto the "Skill Upgrade Pod."
[Prompt: [Arbiter's Glory] × 2 has been used. This badge is a permission-type item awarded by the Void Tree to outstanding Arbiters, possessing strong adaptability. The current characteristic selected corresponds to the usage limit of this "Skill Upgrade Pod." The usage limit of this "Skill Upgrade Pod" has been increased to 48 hours.]
Everything was settled. Su Xiao walked into the "Skill Upgrade Pod."
Hum~
The "Skill Upgrade Pod" activated. Su Xiao looked at his current 556 Golden Skill Points. He was going to test the limits of the "Demon Spirit Awakening" ability.