Chapter 237: The Second Advanced Skill: Elemental Heart

Chapter 237: The Second Advanced Skill: Elemental Heart

The Five Elemental Hearts.

At this very moment, the five elemental hearts stood before Su Ping's eyes.

The Metal Heart, Wood Heart, Water Heart, Flame Heart, and Earth Heart.

In the ancient beastmasters' understanding, these five elements were one of the fundamental rules that made up the world,

and they were also the most common attributes of pet beasts.

The powers derived from the Five Elements gave rise to numerous types of pet beasts.

The Elemental Heart was a skill ability formed by having an extremely high adaptability and control over the corresponding elemental power.

And now, five different Elemental Hearts appeared on the same pet beast.

At the same time, this pet beast could also combine and become one.

What did this represent? Everyone knew, so at this time when they should have been having lunch, the three of them still showed no signs of leaving, their eyes fixed on the origami figure before them.

Since returning from the Magic Capital, nearly a month had passed after the New Year, and with only a few days left until the Lunar New Year's Eve,

a vice-presidential master breeder from the Dragon Nation Breeder Association, two provincial branch presidents, and a senior breeder had been researching tirelessly for this long.

Now, the first phase of their research had finally come to fruition.

"Master Zhu Hong, is there anything else we need to prepare for the advanced skill, Elemental Heart?"

Zhu Hong smiled and shook his head:

"The Elemental Heart is considered a very basic advanced skill, but it has immense potential. After all, elements have no fixed limitations. If possible, space, time, and even more can be considered elements.

Darkness, light, death, and life are also elements, and combining four Elemental Hearts is an advanced skill, as are six or eight."

"However, there's no doubt that the Elemental Heart's power increases with the strength of the elements it controls. The only challenge is how to cultivate these Elemental Hearts on a single pet beast. But the origami figure has perfectly solved this problem."

This was indeed a challenge, as most pet beasts couldn't control so many elements.

But the origami figure was different.

So, Su Ping suggested, "Let's start by observing my contracted pet beast."

The research on the origami figure was initially intended for Qian Yi's growth.

If the Five Elemental Hearts skill couldn't manifest on Qian Yi's body, then this cultivation would lose its greatest significance.

Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai didn't refuse and nodded in agreement.

"Qian Yi!"

At Su Ping's mental call, the little guy rushed over from his nearby sword training.

However, Qian Yi seemed to sense that something good was about to happen, and he was excited.

"These five, each as the core, transform and become Paper Swords!"

In an instant, five paper swords of the Five Elements transformed.

Even though they had seen this countless times in the past, they were still amazed by the sight.

The pet beast world was full of wonders, and such a magical pet beast had appeared.

The origami figure had transformed into five paper swords, each with its own attribute, and not only had the form changed, but the soul had also undergone a certain degree of assembly and splicing at this moment.

At the same time, Qian Yi seemed to react, and the five paper swords instantly flew towards his body.

The origami figure's innate skill, Paper Body Splicing, was something Qian Yi lacked.

But this didn't mean Qian Yi couldn't assemble and splice with the other origami figures; on the contrary, without Paper Body Splicing, he had the ability to control the paper body, which came from the transformation above.

This ability allowed Qian Yi to control any origami figure in most cases, and this transformation was even more abstract and magical than the origami figure's folding.

But control was control.

The most basic advanced skill, as described by Master Zhu Hong, was the Elemental Heart.

'Swish, Swish, Swish!'

In that instant, the five paper swords merged into Qian Yi's sword sheath.

They still took on the form of sword wings.

Qian Yi's fusion with the sword wasn't limited to when he wielded it.

Back then, in the trial tower of the Magic Capital Academy, if not for the constant supply of three swords, it would have been uncertain whether Qian Yi could have endured until he comprehended the Gale Cease Strike.

As long as Qian Yi controlled the origami figure, he could completely merge with the other origami figures, and their energy could intertwine with his.

Thinking of this, Su Ping's breath quickened.

Although the Elemental Heart's ability, in a sense, was far less rare and impressive than the Sun Core,

and it wasn't a super skill he had cultivated himself. Compared to the ultimate goal of the Five Elemental Cycle, the Elemental Heart was just an extra.

However, this was the first advanced skill that might appear on his soul-contracted pet beast.

At this moment, as the owner of the Little Origami, Su Ping couldn't help but be concerned.

Right now, Qian Yi also seemed to sense the changes and differences within himself.

The five swords, connected to their power, fused together, and Little Origami didn't react at all for a moment.

It seemed like he had discovered something extraordinary, and a drop of cautious sweat appeared on his forehead:

(￣ω￣;)



Then, after ten seconds, the sweat started to increase:

(;;;￣ω￣)



At the same time, a faint, colorful light shone from Qian Yi's body.

White, red, green, yellow, and blue—five colors began to respond to each other in this moment.

In just a few seconds, Qian Yi no longer seemed like a strange paper immortal swordsman, but instead, a banished immortal with colorful, flowing light.

Hmm... a paper-made banished immortal.

"Wow!"

However, this situation didn't last for long. Soon, a loud shout echoed.

Qian Yi's signature voice carried the excitement that the little guy didn't understand.

Because Qian Yi didn't know why the swords, which had only provided him with power before, would grant such immense strength at this moment.

This power made him more confident in the various sword techniques he had comprehended.

If it weren't for the fact that Master was still there, the system behavior.

Unexpected system modifications or unauthorized access.

No movement or changes.

Except for the colorful light on Qian Yi's body at this moment, the rest seemed no different.

Compared to when Lao Sha finally comprehended the Sun Core and almost gathered all the sunlight in the Magic Capital Academy, Qian Yi's body didn't seem to have any difference at all.

There was only that indescribable sense of sacredness.

Su Ping slowly exhaled and then looked at Little Origami's body. As the True Sight quietly activated, Qian Yi's changes were reflected in Su Ping's heart.

【Paper Immortal Swordsman (Contracted)】

【Attributes: Sword, Necromancer】

【Current Level: Elite Tenth Rank】

【Race Potential: Monarch First Rank】

【Skills: Super Element Core (Origami Skill - Beginner), Gale Cease Strike (Proficient), and more...】

As expected, within the vision of True Sight, the 'Super' character of the super-tier skill was exceptionally eye-catching.

Although the annotation afterward clearly showed that at this moment, Qian Yi's only super-tier skill was not cultivated through normal means, it wasn't far off.

Su Ping's heart stirred, and the second super-tier skill that appeared was once again reflected in his heart:

【Super Element Core (Origami Skill - Beginner): Mastery of various elements (gold, wood, water, fire, earth) allows for different power enhancements! However, since this is not a skill of the Paper Immortal Swordsman, the skill level cannot be increased through practice.

Element Absorption: A portion of all elements encompassed by the Element Core can be absorbed. Simultaneously, resistance to attacks of the same element is strengthened to a certain extent.

Element Enhancement: Freely summon and utilize elemental power. All skills requiring corresponding elemental energy have +50% release speed! Skill power +100%! Skill energy consumption -25%! Simultaneously, can enter a short-term elemental form.】

(Note: All enhancement effects of the Element Core are related to the number of encompassed Element Cores.)



A simple skill enhancement, yet incredibly powerful.

However, as Master Zhu Hong said, the Element Core's skill capabilities can allow a pet beast to remain in an elemental form, greatly ignoring physical attacks. But Little Origami's spliced Element Core can only enter the elemental form for a short time.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly similar effect in combat.

This also shows that the soul's paper body splicing isn't all-powerful.

Nevertheless, Su Ping was already satisfied.

Therefore, at this moment, it was indeed as he expected.

After witnessing this scene, the record of the Little Origami in the Ten Thousand Spirit Ledger in the depths of his soul was relit.

At the same time, a new record appeared in the log:

【Little Origami cultivated the super-tier skill 'Element Core', gaining 2000 Exclusive Record Experience Points and 300 Universal Experience Points!】

The two thousand points of exclusive experience from the Origami Man's diagram, coupled with the general experience, was equivalent to a full five hundred points of general experience.

To complete the enhancement of the external avatar's body, a total of three thousand points of experience was required. With the existing five hundred points, it was undoubtedly a significant step forward!

Although Su Ping was reluctant to divert the specialized experience from the Wolf Pet's diagram, if he really fell short later, he would have to convert it.

However, there was no need to rush at the moment. The cultivation of the external avatar had not yet reached that stage, and Su Ping could wait for Little Qing to break through the race's limit of the Sovereign Rank before taking action.

So,

As the little origami figure's soul fluctuated with reluctance, Su Ping instructed it to disassemble the five swords once again.

The fact that the assembly could be completed on Qian Yi's body had already satisfied Su Ping.

However, for Master Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai, Qian Yi's assembly was not important to them.

The Elemental Core, not to mention Master Zhu Hong, even Liu Fuhai had seen the Advanced Skill several times, and it no longer stirred their hearts.

Compared to the Elemental Core, what truly interested them was the existence of the Elemental Cycle.

Only the essence of that skill could attract the interest of a cultivation master like Zhu Hong.

As Master Zhu Hong had said before, the Sun Core previously had a certain chance to enter the Hall Rank as an Advanced Skill. The cultivation theory of the Elemental Cycle was no less impressive than the Sun Core.

At that time, if the Elemental Core could enter the Hall Rank, and they were the cultivators who cultivated it together, they would achieve the dream of all cultivators: to be enshrined in history! Moreover, it would be in one of the most important fields for cultivators.

No one could resist such temptation.

No one would give up such an achievement either.

So, as the little origami figure controlled the five origami figures with Elemental Cores, reassembling them into the Elemental Paper Diagram, the two old men, both well over a hundred years old, breathed a little heavier.

The Elemental Paper Diagram, still the same, the only difference was that the light that had enveloped the little origami figure Qian Yi now covered the Elemental Paper Diagram.

The light of the Elemental Core.

This time, Su Ping did not look at the Elemental Paper Diagram again but anxiously instructed Little Qian Yi, "Qian Yi, begin!"

Qian Yi, who was already familiar with the process, did not need to be told. The energy light of the fire element lit up.

On the energy detector beside them, the detection of this elemental power appeared:

'Fire Element Energy: 348!'

Even Su Ping, upon seeing this number, couldn't help but blink.

The origami figure that cultivated the Fire Core also reached the Elite Seventh Rank.

The same level as the experiment a few days ago.

However, if he remembered correctly, the energy displayed by those origami figures was only around 180, right?

Indeed, with the blessing of the Elemental Core, the energy burst was even more terrifying.

But after acquiring the Elemental Core, the power of the energy increased, and the absorption, transformation, and endurance also improved.

So, let's see how far the transformation limit could go this time. Su Ping exhaled slowly.

The familiar elemental cycle continued.

The first grand circulation was completed.

From the basic fire element, it was once again transformed through the rapid elemental cycle.

At the same time, after this first grand circulation, the energy fluctuation had already changed.

Fire Element Energy: 916!

Not much.

Even from another perspective, compared to the previous increase in percentage, it was slightly less.

It should be known that the previous experiment had a terrifying threefold increase, from 180 to around 540.

And this time, starting from 380 as the fire element energy, the endpoint of one grand circulation had an increase of less than threefold.

These details were meticulously recorded by Old Liu beside them.

At the same time, Su Ping spoke again, and the second grand circulation began.

1399, 1675, 1932, 2295, 2672!

Indeed, the increase in energy during the second grand circulation was far beyond the rest, and then gradually stabilized.

At this moment, everyone breathed a long sigh of relief.

Even Master Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai, at this moment, held their breath, causing their faces to turn slightly red.

However, in this experiment of the Elemental Cycle, this was undoubtedly a huge breakthrough!

Because after the number 2672 representing the power of fire appeared, it meant the completion of the second grand circulation.

From the previous energy fluctuation of 384 to the fiery energy of the second grand circulation, almost igniting the air, the temperature had increased nearly sevenfold.

The energy amplification was already quite exaggerated.

After all, this was already the energy level of a mid-tier Sovereign Rank, and only a relatively powerful Sovereign Rank pet beast could handle such intensity.

But both Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai could see that the Elemental Paper Diagram had not yet reached its limit at this moment.

After all, with so many experiments, they had gained some experience.

At this moment, the energy fluctuations on the Elemental Array were still not chaotic, indicating that it could continue!

"Continue!"

Su Ping gave the order.

The Elemental Paper Diagram continued to rotate in an orderly manner.

On the paper diagram, the radiant light became even more dazzling at this moment.

Su Ping finally gained a direct understanding of the effect of the Elemental Heart at this time.

Even after reaching the third Grand Circulation, which was estimated to be the threshold for integrating an Advanced Skill, as Master Zhu Hong had suggested, the diagram continued to operate smoothly.

3405, 3809, 4398, 4921...

The three of them had fiery eyes, full of anticipation.

According to this trend, compared to the initial energy value of over three hundred, a twenty-fold increase was not that impressive! This amplification had already surpassed the power boost of the Sun Core state and completely exceeded the instant boost of the Sun Core.

As for how long the Sun Core needed to accumulate energy to match the power of the three Grand Circulations of the Five Elements Cycle, it had not yet been tested.

But undoubtedly, this showed the terrifying potential of the Five Elements Cycle! It meant that once this Advanced Skill was unveiled, it might truly be ranked among the Hall Tier, becoming enshrined in history, admired, worshipped, and aspired to by countless breeders as the highest honor skill.

However, just as the three of them were intently watching the scene before them, a terrifying fluctuation appeared on the Elemental Paper Diagram, accompanied by a crisp 'crack' sound that they were all too familiar with.

Then, a dazzling white light exploded.

Master Zhu Hong reacted immediately, instantly enveloping the area with his psychic energy.

But this time, it was clearly different from the previous incident.

What did a feedback of five thousand energy points mean?

The energy blast was so powerful that even with Master Zhu Hong's psychic energy, they could only protect the origami figures from being blown away.

However, this explosive force was beyond their control.

And so, within the Wood Heart Breeding Base, from the absolute core of the Wood Heart, a loud sound reverberated throughout half of the base.

Along with this terrifying vibration, many people felt the ground slightly tremble.

This included Guan Lili and her father, Guan Qianshan, who were closest to the source.

As for Li Shu, he was currently lying in his room wearing a helmet, unaffected even if the sky were to fall.

But Guan Qianshan, having heard the commotion, quickly ran out of his office towards the source of the vibration.

What did he see? A scene of ruins.

This area used to be a guesthouse and resting area, and it was where President Liu and Master Zhu Hong stayed.

It was also the basement of the villa where the origami figure Qian Yi first watched movies.

But now, the small villa was gone, collapsed into ruins.

What shocked Guan Qianshan even more was that amidst the rubble, a yellowish dragon shook off the beams and walls on its head, then with another loud rumble, it flew up, scattering dust and debris.

Although Guan Qianshan was stunned by the sight of the Earth Dragon, he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Su Ping, though covered in dust and looking a bit disheveled, seemed unharmed.

But still, even if the little ancestor was extremely dissatisfied with this Necromancer Basement, why did he have to blow it up with such force?

(End of Chapter)

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