Chapter 39: The Power Structure Shuffle and the Game of Power

Chapter 39: The Power Structure Shuffle and the Game of Power

There was no mistake, the Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core could increase the number of skill slots for metahumans.

No further explanation was needed; just the name alone revealed how precious this Super Crystal Core was.

According to the official Dahai statistics on metahumans, the average number of skill slots upon awakening was 2.15.

In other words, the vast majority of metahumans had only two skill slots, or even just one.

Less than 18% of metahumans had three skill slots initially.

Those with four slots were even rarer, accounting for only 5%.

As for five slots, they were as rare as a phoenix feather or a unicorn horn, with a probability of only one in ten thousand.

Indeed, Su Muyu was one of those rare lucky ones in a million.

Lu Heng had three initial skill slots, which was considered above average among the general population, but within the elite metahuman group, it was actually on the lower end.

Of course, Lu Heng had used up his luck by awakening with two initial talents.

When it came to rarity, the probability of having two talents was only one in a hundred thousand.

Moreover, even if a metahuman awakened with two talents, they might still possess a lifestyle talent or an insignificant one.

It was even rarer for both initial talents to be strong.

The number of skill slots a metahuman had directly determined how many skills they could master.

Each additional skill slot allowed them to surpass a large group of metahumans of the same rank.

Take Lu Heng, for example; if he could obtain a Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core, his number of skill slots would increase from three to four.

With one more skill, he would instantly leap from the 18% tier to the top 5% of the pyramid.

If a top-tier metahuman with five skill slots were to use it, they would become a formidable six-skill existence.

...

Although Lu Heng possessed dual talents, his number of skill slots was indeed considered low among the elite metahuman group.

Therefore, obtaining a Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core would significantly enhance his abilities.

"You found one of these Crystal Cores?" Lu Heng's interest was piqued upon hearing the name of this Super Crystal Core.

Su Muyu giggled and began reporting her reconnaissance findings:

"I saw that silver-haired guy, Lei Jinhao, talking to the chairman of the Gongteng Corporation, Gong Zhenteng.

"Their conversation wasn't going well, and they were almost arguing. I managed to get close and eavesdrop, and that's when I heard their dispute.

"Turns out, Lei Jinhao and Gong Zhenteng were previously in a cooperative relationship.

"Gong Zhenteng provided the funds, purchasing resources for Lei Jinhao's team, while Lei Jinhao helped the Gongteng Corporation deal with troublesome matters.

"In the beginning, Gong Zhenteng held the upper hand, but Lei Jinhao's metahuman team developed rapidly, and he had the intention to turn the tables.

"Recently, the Gongteng Corporation obtained a Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core, which Lei Jinhao wanted, but Gong Zhenteng was unwilling to give it to him.

"The two of them started arguing, and from their dispute, it seemed that Gong Zhenteng had also funded another metahuman team, which made Lei Jinhao very unhappy.

"Additionally, the Gong family also obtained something called a 'Fighter's Source Quality,' which Lei Jinhao also wanted. This guy really has a huge appetite.

"Gong Zhenteng refused to give the Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core but agreed to provide the Fighter's Source Quality on the condition that Lei Jinhao sign an additional agreement.

"The terms of that agreement were quite outrageous, and the two of them argued fiercely, almost coming to blows."

After hearing this, Lu Heng understood the situation.

In fact, this kind of scenario was quite common during the initial stages of the Deep Abyss Invasion.

When metahumans first appeared, their power was insufficient to alter the power structure.

Those who held wealth and power at the top had more resources and could cultivate powerful metahuman warriors.

During this phase, the original power holders at the top of the pyramid still controlled the authority.

However, as time passed, the combat strength of the top-tier metahumans grew increasingly powerful, and it became more challenging for the original power holders to control these elite warriors with money.

Eventually, the power structure slowly reversed as the combat strength of the top-tier metahumans rose.

Of course, this reversal is relative, as those who possess wealth and power are more likely to nurture powerful metahumans.

However, money can no longer directly grant authority; it needs to be transformed into superhuman powers, which can then be used to gain control.

It seems that the future "Gale Fist King" has gradually developed to a point where he is no longer under the control of his financial backers.

Naturally, the chaebols will not sit idly by.

So, Gong Zhenting fostered a second team of metahumans to counterbalance Lei Jinhao's team.

Gong Zhenting's intention in fostering the second team of metahumans was not to oppose Lei Jinhao directly.

His goal was to balance Lei Jinhao's growing ambition and make him a loyal dog who follows orders.

In fact, in the previous life, the Gong family did not just support two teams of metahumans; they also cultivated their own direct lineage of empowered individuals.

Gong Chusheng started with the A-rank skill, Shadow Clone, and with a large amount of resources, even with average talent, he became one of the top-ranked metahumans in the coastal region.

If the original situation had continued, the Gong family would have used this Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core on Gong Chusheng, the heir to the Gongteng Corporation.

However, in this life, Gong Chusheng has already been taken care of by Lu Heng.

It's unclear who the Gong family will give this Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core to.

...

Lei Jinhao's desire for this Super Crystal Core will likely involve some negotiations with the Gong family.

It remains to be seen what the two sides will eventually agree upon.

After Su Muyu finished reporting the intelligence she had gathered, she asked, "Do you want the Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core?"

"Of course I want it," Lu Heng couldn't help but roll his eyes.

All three skill slots are already occupied, so even if I get a powerful skill, I can't learn it.

If I can get this Super Crystal Core, it will be a significant boost.

"Then let me help you look for it and see where the Gong family hid the crystal core, okay?" Su Muyu knew how important this Super Crystal Core was to Lu Heng and wanted to help find it.

Lu Heng shook his head and said, "The Gong family isn't stupid; it won't be easy to find. Moreover, we have more important things to do right now, and we don't have time for this. We'll come back to it after obtaining the first-class job transformation."

At this stage, metahumans are not yet powerful enough to do as they please, and the might of hot weapons is too great. Even a single armed bodyguard with a gun can pose a threat to a metahuman.

"Okay," Su Muyu nodded in agreement, then asked, "What about the Fighter Essence? Is it related to job tiers?"

Lu Heng nodded, "Yes, Fighter is a first-class job. But having the job essence isn't enough; you still need to fight for it in a job essence competition to obtain the job tier."

"It's so difficult..." Su Muyu pursed her lips, feeling a bit nervous thinking about having to participate in a job essence competition in the future.

She pointed to the door and said, "Then I'll continue keeping an eye on the Gongteng Corporation."

"Don't worry, since you're here, help me out first," Lu Heng chuckled, closing the training room door.

Su Muyu pursed her lips and muttered, "What are we doing..."

She hadn't given up on finding the Super Crystal Core.

"The top priority is to obtain the first-class job transformation first. Help me practice body techniques," Lu Heng had a clear plan.

The job essence for the first-class job transformation has already appeared.

Lei Jinhao is very likely to obtain the Gong family's Fighter Essence.

Because in the previous life, the Gale Fist King's first-class job transformation was Fighter.

In other words, Lei Jinhao will soon acquire the Fighter combat job tier.

Moreover, Lei Jinhao is not Gong Zhenting's biological son. If he were a direct descendant of a higher-ranking power, the resources invested in him would be even greater.

Therefore, from now on, combat jobs will gradually emerge.

There will be a significant power gap between ordinary metahumans and job holders.

As such, Lu Heng must obtain that hidden job as soon as possible.

(End of Chapter)

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