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Chapter 259: Shadow Awakening · Sage's Book
Chapter 259: Shadow Awakening · Sage's Book
A massive shadow resembled a giant cocoon, covered in crimson patterns and emanating an evil aura, along with a divine pressure.
"I think a normal shadow cocoon formed during the Shadow Transformation stage shouldn't be this big, right?"
Qin Muye said with a hint of helplessness. Although this wasn't the first time he had seen it, it still looked incredibly strange. His shadow cocoon was as vast as a mountain range.
He had integrated the enormous ancient shadow beast, which had reached the Shadow Transformation stage, into the cocoon. He also added his crimson, hellish, and Titan powers.
Then, after the shadow cocoon was born, he obtained a fourth power, named Shadow.
This was the feedback from his shadow.
Under normal circumstances, such feedback wouldn't exist because the power would be channeled into the Shadow Realm. However, Qin Muye had directly modified the underlying code, so his shadow belonged to him, not the Shadow Realm.
Thus, he gained a fourth power, although it was not yet complete and had to wait until the shadow cocoon hatched completely.
Once it hatched and awakened successfully, Qin Muye had a premonition that he might gain an additional lord talent related to shadows.
The shadow cocoon began to contract wildly, and Qin Muye knew the time had come.
In the blink of an eye, the massive shadow cocoon shrank by more than half, then instantly transformed back into a shadow. Qin Muye could feel the secrets within.
【You have gained a lord talent: Tide of Shadows】
【Tide of Shadows: Shadow element rank +6, domain shadow element adaptability +6】
"???" Qin Muye was utterly confused. Why +6? Normally, shouldn't it be +1?
Qin Muye felt the shadow power integrating into his body, quickly merging into one. He suddenly understood that this power had been forcibly pulled to the same level as the other three already fused powers. Otherwise, it wouldn't be called fusion but rather absorption.
Additionally, he gained Expert Shadow Mastery and Expert Shadow Understanding.
Qin Muye pulled out a book from the shadow, which was the form his shadow took after awakening.
The book looked like an ordinary magic book, unremarkable in appearance.
Currently, it had three functions. The first was the normal shadow gear, allowing him to transform like other shadow users, with increased attributes after transformation.
The second was a core skill, the Wish Spell. Whatever Qin Muye said could be realized, though it was limited by the scale. Generally, he needed to pay with magic power to make it happen, and it was also influenced by his rank.
The third was the personal server function of the magical network. With this, Qin Muye was equivalent to having a powerful server.
Additionally, there were some minor abilities. For instance, after loading the shadow gear, he could transform into his Titan form without worrying about clothing, and his size could increase. Especially after integrating the ancient shadow beast, his Titan form could double in size.
Although it still couldn't match the real Titan or the ancient shadow beast, it could grow over time.
Moreover, in its magic book form, it could be used for recording. It looked like a magic book but functioned like a smart computer. More precisely, the magical network had materialized the shadow into a book.
"Let's try transforming and see how this works."
The magic book on his hand emitted magic power. It was a bit slow, but that was normal for the first time. He would get used to it with practice.
A crystalline armor resembling a magic robe covered his body, the hood covering most of his face. He touched his face and found a strange mask.
The main color scheme was a mix of red and black, looking somewhat peculiar.
It was both like a robe and armor, but it mainly gave off an antagonist vibe.
"How did this get so twisted? I'm a well-rounded scholar who embodies benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness. How did the style change so much?"
Feeling the enhancements on his body, he discovered that it wasn't just the attributes. There was also a shadow ability.
Generally, each shadow gear had one ability, and each shadow user would choose shadow techniques to train or materials to cultivate based on this ability.
Qin Muye was the same. He initially thought his shadow ability was the Wish Spell's ability to bring words to life, but it wasn't.
After loading the shadow gear, the true abilities were finally revealed.
【Sage's Book (Rank 1): All lord talents +1, all lord skills +1, all lord bloodlines +1】
This was classified as a temporary skill, meaning it only activated when Qin Muye loaded the shadow gear; otherwise, it wouldn't be present.
It might seem weak at first glance, but the effects were anything but. All of his talents received a significant boost, akin to a major upgrade, and his skills were elevated by one level. His mastery and understanding of the Crimson, Hell, and Shadow elements reached the Master level, while the others were also enhanced by one level.
This was just the initial shadow ability, and it could be cultivated further.
For weaker individuals, this ability might not be very useful, but for someone like Qin Muye, it could be considered a divine skill.
"Out of nowhere, my strength has increased significantly. This is incredible."
"Moreover, it seems this can also be used as a skin, right?"
Qin Muye discovered that his Crimson robe and the Dragon King's divine power equipment were directly covered by the shadow gear, eliminating the bulky appearance as if they had been seamlessly integrated.
"The only downside is that it's too conspicuous; otherwise, it would be perfect."
His shadow gear had an antagonist-like appearance, with an evil and rebellious aura that reminded Qin Muye of Hades.
In other words, without strength, one would easily be beaten.
"However, cultivating this thing is probably going to be a challenge. It's indeed difficult to handle."
The Sage's Book was not an ordinary shadow gear, so it couldn't be cultivated using conventional methods. Moreover, upgrading the shadow ability of the shadow gear was no easy task.
For most people, the primary focus was on increasing attributes, and the enhancement of shadow abilities was quite complicated.
Qin Muye didn't lack attributes; he wanted to enhance his shadow ability.
At Rank 1, it already provided a +1 boost, and he didn't have high expectations. A +2 at Rank 2 and a +3 at Rank 3 would be sufficient, as this ability was already incredibly powerful.
"There are book-type shadows, and there are quite a few, but most seem to focus on auxiliary functions, and the related shadow techniques are similar."
Shadow techniques were a form of energy manipulation, similar to magic. Qin Muye didn't plan to delve deeply into them, as he had better options.
By integrating the Aladdin's Lamp, he could use the Wish Spell to directly manifest his desires. Additionally, the magic network could be used to load the corresponding shadow technique operation mode to release skills.
"Fly!"
Qin Muye spoke, and the command was reinterpreted by the intelligent magic network, then input into the Sage's Book, causing him to rise into the air.
"Great, the effect is excellent."
The magic network and the Sage's Book were in perfect sync with his will, allowing him to achieve such results with a single word.
Under normal circumstances, a complete sentence would be required, such as "I want to fly," otherwise, the conditions wouldn't be sufficient, and the result might be distorted.
This was the purpose of the genie, to correct the wishes of the wisher to prevent distortion.
Qin Muye used the intelligent magic network to recompile complete and logically correct conditions, which was far more effective than a genie.
More importantly, it could operate autonomously. For example, if Qin Muye was severely injured, the Sage's Book would automatically wish for healing, or if someone ambushed him, it would automatically wish for protection. However, it would require drawing on Qin Muye's magic power, but with his magic power source, this was not a significant issue.
It could also judge through his will and various situations whether to execute the Wish Spell, or to release the corresponding Wish Spell in advance, or to determine whether to release the corresponding magic or shadow technique through the magic network itself.
Even if Qin Muye wished for something problematic or impossible, the system could forcibly interrupt the Wish Spell if issues arose during its activation.
"From today on, I'm a master of verbal attacks, relying on talking to kill."
"Teleport!"
The next second, Qin Muye appeared on a preconceived flat ground.
"Destroying a divine artifact, this is a huge profit, not a loss at all." Qin Muye thought happily. Moreover, the genie itself was a potential hazard, as the genie did not recognize a master. Whoever possessed the Aladdin's Lamp became the genie's master.
(End of Chapter)
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