Chapter 813
Crazy Improvement, Efficiency Soars!
backyard.
*Pfft*
The sound of snow being crushed could be heard.
Jiang Ning slowly stepped into the dark backyard.
It was only the hour of Yin (3-5 AM), but he was already unable to sleep.
Having accumulated a million energy points, causing such a dramatic change to his stats, how could he possibly sleep?
Upon arriving in the backyard, he glanced at his control panel once more.
Apart from the changes in the Source section, everything else is displayed the same as before.
But he understood that the display on the panel was entirely up to him, and could present the state of himself that he wanted to see.
The so-called panel is a manifestation of the primordial essence, most suitable for him to manifest in a way he can understand.
His eyes slowly swept over the various sections of the panel before he closed it.
"Since I have no desire to sleep, I'll continue my cultivation!"
"Having obtained this good fortune does not mean I can rest easy! I still understand the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime."
"Moreover, the previous owners of this Primordial Foundation all died unnatural deaths, which is why it was destined to fall into my hands."
His mind was racing, and he understood.
next moment.
He activated the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique once again.
That powerful force surged through his body, tempering his skin, flesh, and bones along its path.
Each tempering session made him feel that his physique was slightly stronger than the previous moment.
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points +145]
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points +147]
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points +151]
【.】
As time goes by.
The progress of the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique is constantly increasing.
The sky gradually changed from pitch black to bluish-gray.
cuckoo-
His stomach pounded like a drum, hunger eroding his will.
He opened his eyes.
More than an hour has passed since then.
Before dawn, the world seemed to have fallen into a dark, gloomy void.
call--
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.
Then a lotus flower appeared in his hand.
He swallowed the lotus flower in his hand in just a few bites, like a cow chewing a peony.
next moment.
The lotus flower that had fallen into his abdomen was rapidly refined by his body, transforming into waves of warmth that flowed around him.
[Source point +0.1]
A strange light flashed in his eyes as he looked at the prompt that appeared before him.
This kind of prompt has never been given before.
Previously, it would only appear on the panel the next day.
At this moment, however, the prompt appeared directly in front of him.
[Source Point]: 103.2
He then opened the panel and looked at the source point column.
Compared to before, the digits after the decimal point have changed.
Convert according to the same proportion.
A source point of 0.1 is equivalent to one thousand source energy points.
A thought crossed his mind, and his gaze fell on the remaining lotus stem in his hand.
He then bit off sections of the lotus stem and swallowed them.
In the blink of an eye, he had eaten the entire valuable lotus flower, and the hunger in his stomach had lessened slightly.
He then took out another lotus flower.
While most people buy rare and precious medicinal herbs one by one, he buys them by the box, so the quantity of the same kind of rare and precious medicinal herbs is often not odd.
He chewed the lotus flower a few times and swallowed it.
The lotus flower was being refined inside his belly.
[Source point +0.1]
The familiar prompt reappeared before him.
"Not bad, not bad!" He nodded in satisfaction.
One plant is roughly equivalent to one thousand energy points.
For him, the efficiency of growth was not low.
And now that he can see feedback in a timely manner, he is even more motivated.
He then took out the remaining rare and precious materials and swallowed them.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Their energy and spirit have returned to their peak state, their bodies are full of blood and energy, and they are full of vitality.
[Source Point]: 103.8
Compared to before, the accumulation of source points has increased by 0.6.
It may not seem like much, but he understood that if calculated based on the previous source energy, it would amount to six thousand points.
"I wonder if the source point has any other function?" He looked at this section on the panel and muttered to himself.
The source energy points have undergone a transformation, and in his view, there should be some changes.
As he pondered this, he glanced at the panel, his mind stirring with a strange emotion.
next moment.
The prompt reappeared in front of him.
[Would you like to consume 0.1 Source Points to increase the rank of Photographic Memory?]
His eyes narrowed instantly upon seeing this unfamiliar notification.
"0.1, photographic memory?"
He pondered this in his mind, his gaze fixed on this characteristic.
[Photographic memory (spoken)]: Those with extraordinary memories cannot forget what they have seen.
His gaze swept over the item, and he made no decision without hesitation.
[Consumes 0.1 Source Points, Immortal Memory (White) → Immortal Memory (Light Green)]
【Unforgettable (light green)】: One cannot forget what one has seen.
"The effect hasn't changed much!" he muttered to himself, looking at the display on the panel.
[Would you like to consume 0.2 Source Points to increase the rank of Photographic Memory?]
A strange light flashed in his eyes as he looked at the prompt in front of him.
"It can be improved further, and 0.2 isn't too expensive!"
The thought flashed through his mind, and he no longer hesitated.
The next moment, he felt a sudden clarity in his mind.
[Consumes 0.2 Source Points, Immortal Memory (Light Green) → Immortal Memory (Dark Green)]
【Unforgettable (Dark Green)】: One cannot forget what one has seen.
Jiang Ning: "."
Looking at the unchanged message on the panel, he was speechless.
The same amount of energy points that were invested previously remained unchanged, but the photographic memory trait did not change.
"That's a bit of a waste," he thought to himself, shaking his head.
[Would you like to consume 1 Source Point to upgrade the rank of Photographic Memory?]
Upon seeing the prompt again, he immediately thought no.
The source value of 1 is not a small number, not the trivial matters of the past.
That's equivalent to the previous 10,000 energy points.
Based on his previous experience, it would cost about 1,000 taels of gold to increase his energy points by 10,000.
But the ability to remember everything he sees is now a very common trait in his eyes.
No matter how much you upgrade his rank, the main effect is to make him exceptionally skilled, achieving a photographic memory.
Further improvements are completely not worthwhile.
"Now I understand the effect of Source Energy Points transforming into Source Points! It allows me to actively invest Source Points, thereby increasing my attribute level!" He nodded to himself.
This discovery was crucial for him.
For him, the characteristics derived from various techniques can be either useful or impractical.
By actively investing in source points to upgrade the attribute level, he no longer needs to rely solely on luck or worry about randomness.
Important features, promising features, and the investment of energy resources can lead to a level upgrade.
"That's a good thing! With the amount of Source Points I've accumulated, I can increase my strength again in a short time. But this will also make the shortage of Source Points bigger."
Thinking about all the problems, he shook his head.
He didn't want to think too much about it. He only knew one thing: as his strength increased, collecting rare and precious materials became easier and easier, and improving his Origin Points also became easier and easier.
In the future, a large amount of wealth and cultivation materials will continue to be sent to his residence.
He composed himself and looked at the panel again.
With a new feature, he will definitely try to figure it out.
However, he felt it was not worthwhile to continue investing his resources in developing photographic memory.
Improving one's memory by looking at things doesn't bring about any real change.
His eyes swept across the panel quickly, instantly locking onto a particular trait.
[Would you like to consume 1 Source Point to upgrade the Rank of Outstanding Comprehension (Dark Green)?]
Jiang Ning's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the prompt in front of him.
"Exceptional comprehension."
He pondered to himself that this trait was one of the traits he needed most right now.
Whether it's cultivating techniques, comprehending supernatural powers, or gaining insights into the rules of heaven and earth, all require enlightenment.
The higher one's comprehension, the more efficient one's cultivation will be.
This is extremely important to him.
"It's worth spending 1 Source Point to upgrade the rank of Outstanding Comprehension!"
The thought flashed through his mind, and he no longer hesitated.
The next moment, he felt a sudden clarity in his mind, as if something had been unlocked, and his thinking became more efficient.
[Consumes 1 Source Point, Excellent Comprehension (Dark Green) → Excellent Comprehension (Light Blue)]
【Exceptional Comprehension (Light Blue)】: Possesses extraordinary comprehension and the ability to draw inferences from one instance to another.
Looking at the changes on the panel, he nodded in satisfaction.
"Exceptional comprehension, able to draw inferences from one instance to another."
He could feel that, compared to before, his thinking had become more agile, and even his perception of his surroundings was more acute.
Everything in the world seemed much clearer to him.
"very good!"
He was secretly delighted.
With this improvement in his trait, his cultivation efficiency will also increase accordingly.
Thinking about this.
He immediately closed his eyes and began to practice the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique.
As that powerful force circulated within his body, his vital energy began to be depleted.
After a while.
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points +158]
When he saw the first prompt appear, he immediately opened his eyes, his gaze bright and filled with joy.
"Just as I expected!!"
"The improvement in my comprehension has also increased the efficiency of my Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique training!"
He muttered to himself, his gaze returning to the panel.
"In that case, let's continue!!"
At that moment, he was filled with emotion.
The improvement in efficiency had a profound impact on him.
The faster he achieves a breakthrough, the faster his strength will improve.
This will allow one to reach the Great Perfection of Unity in a faster way.
[Would you like to consume 2 Source Points to increase the rank of Outstanding Comprehension (light blue)?]
Seeing the increased energy expenditure, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
Two source points, converted to the previous source energy points, would be equivalent to 2 points.
This is exactly what is needed for the second breakthrough of the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique.
The breakthrough in the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique brought about more than just derivative characteristics.
More importantly, once the technique itself broke through its limits, it greatly enhanced his strength.
For example, the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique, which he mastered during his second breakthrough, increased his physical strength and power by about 25%.
In comparison, simply upgrading the attribute level is clearly not cost-effective.
Then, his gaze fell on the "Source Point" column.
[Source Point]: 102.5
"My reserves are quite sufficient, and the improvement in my comprehension can affect the efficiency of my cultivation in all aspects. This investment is worthwhile!"
The thought went through his mind, and he no longer hesitated.
next moment.
He felt a refreshing coolness in his head, and the feeling of elevation he had just experienced resurfaced in his mind.
Compared to the last time, the feeling was much more pronounced this time.
[Consumes 2 Source Points, Excellent Comprehension (Light Blue) → Excellent Comprehension (Dark Blue)]
【Exceptional Comprehension (Deep Blue)】: Possesses exceptional comprehension, one in a million.
"The explanation has changed again!" He looked at the message appearing on the panel, his gaze slightly narrowed.
"Then let's try the cultivation efficiency of the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique again!" Another thought flashed through his mind.
He immediately closed his eyes and began to practice the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique.
After a moment
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points +177]
"There's been an improvement!!"
Upon seeing the notification, he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze becoming even brighter.
Compared to before, the efficiency of cultivation has increased by nearly 30%.
This means that, considering only the Black Dragon Devouring Whale technique, he can save 30% of his time later on thanks to his improved comprehension.
"If that's the case, then let's continue!!" He was filled with excitement and full of enthusiasm.
As the saying goes, sharpening your axe won't delay your woodcutting.
Now, consuming some of his accumulated source points to improve his cultivation efficiency is, in his view, a very worthwhile investment.
It's definitely worth it.
[Would you like to consume 10 Source Points to upgrade the Rank of Outstanding Comprehension (Deep Blue)?]
"Consumption has increased again!"
His gaze darkened as he looked at the notification that appeared before him.
10 source points, that's equivalent to one-tenth of his accumulated points.
"Is it worth it?" This question immediately came to his mind.
“Worth it!!” His gaze immediately hardened.
Then a thought suddenly occurred to him.
A familiar feeling welled up in his heart once again.
This time it was much stronger than the previous two times.
[Consumes 10 Source Points, Excellent Comprehension (Dark Blue) → Excellent Comprehension (Light Purple)]
【Exceptional Comprehension (Light Purple)】: Possesses extraordinary comprehension, one in a million.
"The description has changed again!" he thought to himself.
But I also felt sorry for her.
Source point 10, that's one-tenth of his accumulated points.
"Let's try again and see how much the efficiency has increased!" The thought flashed through his mind, and he once again activated the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique.
After a moment
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points +203]
"Not bad!!" Seeing the substantial improvement in efficiency, he felt no remorse at all.
Despite the high costs and investment, the feedback did not disappoint him at all.
The improvement in efficiency was too obvious for him because of the three consecutive breakthroughs.
With such characteristics as support, he felt that the breakthrough of the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique would save him at least two days.
"And this isn't even my limit!!"
He clenched his fist as he looked at the panel.
[Would you like to consume 20 Source Points to upgrade the Rank of Outstanding Comprehension (Light Purple)?]
"As expected, this will consume 20 source points, which is equivalent to a quarter of my savings."
Then he looked at the source point column.
[Source Point]: 90.5
In less than an hour, he had consumed more than a dozen Origin Points.
And if this continues, the real bulk of the expenses will come from what follows.
An investment of 20 source points would cause his reserves to plummet to the 70s.
"But in this way, my efficiency in cultivation and practice will be enhanced and improved in all aspects."
A variety of thoughts intertwined in his mind.
Having discovered the wonder of the source point after the transformation, he understood that this consumption was indispensable.
Investing source points into upgrading characteristics may seem like a low-cost-performance strategy, but it's a direction he can choose.
Practicality often outweighs the benefits of higher-grade features.
The improvement in his comprehension level nearly doubled the efficiency of his Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique.
This effect is irreplaceable by any other characteristic. (End of Chapter)