Chapter 54: Essence Points
Chapter 54: Essence Points
Karl picked up the thin sword from the ground and slowly walked back to Dana and the others, signaling them to bandage their wounds.
Thanks to the blonde man treating them as a sustainable 'healing potion', he did not kill them.
Although they were battered and bruised, their injuries were not fatal.
"Uncle."
Dana's eyes turned red, filled with both the grief of losing her companions and the self-blame for being powerless against a formidable enemy:
"It's our incompetence. Not only did we fail to help, but we also became a burden to you, Uncle."
If it weren't for them, Karl would have undoubtedly had an easier time dealing with the situation.
"Never mind."
Karl shook his head:
"Take care of Hausman's body, let's head back to Rakka Market. For the next few days... let's not take any risks."
"The Black City is very dangerous."
He looked at the group and spoke in a low voice:
"We can't relax just because things have been smooth lately. We might encounter experts like this again in the future."
"Yes."
The three of them nodded, agreeing in silence.
Everyone was injured, even Karl, but the journey back was uneventful, and they arrived safely.
...
The Shard of Divinity.
"Clang..."
Karl threw down his weapon and walked towards the area where the potions were stored.
Hmm...
"Hey!"
A sudden sensation made him turn around abruptly.
The thin sword on the ground began to tremble, and strands of red energy drifted out of it.
No!
It should be absorbing!
The Shard of Divinity was absorbing something from within the sword.
To facilitate potion making and meditation, Karl had placed many items here, but this was the first time something like this had happened.
As the Lord of the Shard of Divinity, Karl suddenly realized something and waved his hand to summon his data panel.
Name: Karl (Lord of the Shard of Divinity)
Constitution: 0.92
Psychic Energy: 1.55
Essence: 0.7
Occupation: Knight Attendant, Apprentice Wizard
Everything else was normal, and due to the consumption of beast meat and potions, his constitution and psychic energy had steadily increased.
The essence, which had always been at 0, suddenly changed to 0.7, and related information appeared in his mind.
"Essence, the root of all things, the essence of all forms."
Karl muttered, his eyes shining:
"As long as there's essence, I can consume it to increase my strength. Isn't this like gaining points?"
"Then..."
"With 0.7 essence, how much can I increase my constitution and psychic energy?"
As the thought crossed his mind, a warm stream of energy flowed into his body, and the constitution value on the data panel changed from 0.92 to 0.93.
The essence, on the other hand, decreased by 0.01.
"A one-to-one ratio?"
Karl's eyes flickered, and a chill rose in his mind. His psychic energy also increased directly from 1.55 to 1.6.
The essence, however, decreased by 0.1.
"Two to one?"
"Is psychic energy more special than constitution?"
Karl frowned, paused briefly, and then looked at the constitution column.
"Boom!"
The warm stream of energy instantly turned into a raging torrent, causing his flesh, bones, blood, and even his very soul to boil.
Constitution: 1!
This was the threshold for becoming a formal knight.
But the stream of energy didn't stop there, and his physical attributes continued to strengthen.
Constitution: 1.1!
Essence: 0.32
"It seems that psychic energy isn't more special, but when the value is below one, the essence increases at a one-to-one ratio."
"Once the value exceeds one, it requires two units of essence to increase by one point."
Karl nodded and continued:
"What a pity!"
"Most of the essence was absorbed by the Shard of Divinity, and only a small portion was allocated to me."
Indeed.
Most of the essence contained within the thin sword was devoured by the Shard of Divinity, leaving Karl with only a small portion to utilize.
After absorbing the essence, the Shard of Divinity also underwent some changes.
It grew larger!
The original area of the Shard of Divinity was about thirty to forty square meters.
The space wasn't small, but after Karl filled it with various items, it became a bit cramped.
Today, the area has expanded by five to six square units, and at first glance, it indeed looks much more spacious.
Back to reality.
"What a pleasant surprise!"
Without the support of absolute rationality, Karl couldn't hide his excitement. His heart raced, his face flushed, and he kept clenching and unclenching his fists, feeling the power within him at this moment.
1.1,
Except for the lack of a condensed life seed, his current physical constitution alone could rival that of a knight.
The improvement in constitution also made his originally severe injuries seem insignificant.
"Don't get too excited."
Taking a deep breath, he calmed his agitated emotions:
"Knights not only have strong constitutions, but they also possess more advanced martial arts techniques, some of which can even release battle aura."
"Compared to formal knights, I'm still far from being a match."
"However..."
"Condensing a life seed should be easier."
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Among the breathing techniques, there is a method to condense a life seed. As long as one's constitution is sufficient, they can attempt to break through.
According to Karl's speculation, a constitution of 0.9 would meet the minimum requirement.
However, the breakthrough may succeed or fail naturally. The lower the constitution, the higher the chance of failure; conversely, the stronger the constitution, the greater the success rate.
Constitution 1.1,
is definitely much higher than 0.9.
Most knight attendants would rely on life elixirs to break through, and Karl didn't plan to make an exception.
After all, if the breakthrough fails, the aftermath is extremely severe.
Using a life elixir not only increases the success rate of the breakthrough but also ensures survival in case of failure. Why not do it?
Karl steadied himself, lifting the thin sword in his hand.
This was a sword similar to a Western rapier from his previous life, with a blade as thick as a chopstick and a sharp, slender tip.
Without the essence enhancement, it looked no different from before.
"Tsk!"
Karl's hand trembled slightly, and he stabbed the thin sword into the body of a nearby rat used for experimentation, easily piercing through it.
"The sharpness is unchanged, but..."
"It can't absorb blood anymore!"
Karl shook his head in disappointment as he sheathed the sword.
In the hands of the blonde man, this thin sword could heal its own wounds by consuming the blood of others.
Nowadays,
it had lost this wondrous ability.
"Umm..."
"I can make a staff and hide this sword inside. It'll definitely catch people off guard."
Karl put down the thin sword, picked up the broadsword covered in scales and wounds, and winced at the sight of it.
This family heirloom had already reached its limit.
"It's time to reforge it."
Pit Two.
As more miners were deployed, the shadow energy shrouding the City of Forgotten Souls gradually weakened, and the blurry city became clearer.
Commander Hal looked down at the city below, his eyes narrowing slightly.
For some unknown reason,
as they got closer to the City of Forgotten Souls, a sense of crisis grew within him, becoming increasingly apparent.
Could it be...
that something terrifying lurked within?
Hal clenched his fists, and his face suddenly turned solemn.
"The City of Forgotten Souls holds the secrets of the gods. Since we've encountered it, we must enter and take a look no matter what."
"Commander."
At this moment, Lieutenant Bernard rushed over from behind, his face filled with joy:
"We found several secret passages leading to the City of Forgotten Souls beneath Pit Three, probably left by our predecessors."
"Oh!"
Hal raised an eyebrow:
"Have people entered the City of Forgotten Souls before?"
"This..." Bernard paused, then shook his head:
"I'm not sure, but those secret passages aren't very safe. There are traps, and guardian golems patrol them."
"Send someone in to scout the way." Hal ordered:
"When will the slaves arrive?"
"Soon." Bernard replied:
"Lady Butterfly has bought enough people, and they're on their way. If all goes well, they should be here in seven or eight days."
"Tell her to hurry." Hal said:
"The news..."
"...won't stay hidden for long."
"Yes, Commander." Bernard acknowledged.
(End of Chapter)
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