I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 249: Level 5

[Host: Zhang Yuan]

[Realm: Tier Four (True Qi)]

[Divine Nest: Level 4 (1%)]

[Host: Level 4 Black Giant Ant (1%)/16 times Strength]

[Host: Level 4 Jade Mantis (1%)/Basic Saber Technique Profound Communication]

[Host: Level 4 Golden Grasshopper (1%)/16 times Agility]

[Host: Level 4 White Dragon Loach (16%)/Basic Water Profound Communication]

[Host: Level 4 Red-eyed Crow (1%)/Basic Profound Spirit]

[Qi Blood: 147/962]

[Source Material: 3307]

Gazing at the just summoned panel of the Divine Nest, Zhang Yuan fell into deep contemplation.

The battle with Nanli’s Jing Clan brought him over three thousand Source Material points.

Since the awakening of the Divine Nest, Zhang Yuan had never been this "wealthy" before!

In fact, if it weren’t for his caution and not fully letting loose, the amount of Source Material he could have harvested would have been even more.

It’s worth noting that more than two hundred Jing Clan samurai perished at Zhang Yuan’s hands.

A large portion of them were "wasted."

Of course, Zhang Yuan had no reason to regret it.

The current problem is, with so much Source Material, which host should be upgraded?

Zhang Yuan’s gaze swiftly scanned over the panel list.

Then he poured 1000 points into the Divine Nest’s core.

Currently, the Divine Nest and all five hosts are Level 4, and the emerging nest rooms after its upgrade remain empty.

No new extraordinary genetic body to fill.

In this situation, it would be logical to prioritize upgrading the hosts.

But if a host upgrades to Level 5 while the Divine Nest remains at Level 4, problems will surely arise.

Even at the current Level 4 state, Zhang Yuan faintly sensed the Divine Nest’s constraints on the hosts.

Hence, upgrading the Divine Nest first is essential!

This requires little consideration.

The real assessment lies with the five hosts.

Zhang Yuan first ruled out the Black Giant Ant and Golden Grasshopper.

Their current sixteenfold ability amplification had become excessive for him.

Unless his own cultivation breaks through to Tier Five, there’s no need to consider upgrading them further.

As for the Jade Mantis, White Dragon Loach, and Red-eyed Crow.

Based on Zhang Yuan’s experience, the remaining Source Material is clearly insufficient to upgrade all three.

Getting two to Level 5 is already challenging!

He seriously weighed the prospects and allocated another 1000 Source Material points to the Jade Mantis.

As for the remaining 1300 points, he decided to keep them in reserve.

If the Divine Nest requires more, it goes to the Divine Nest; if the Jade Mantis needs it, it goes to the Jade Mantis.

Whether Divine Nest or host, after level rising, the required Source Material doubles.

Conversely, the points gained from sacrificing prey decrease.

Opportunities like gaining so much Source Material from this battle are truly scarce!

Zhang Yuan even had the sense that the Divine Nest preferred him to engage in transcendence rather than sacrifices for acquiring Source Material.

Closing the panel, he shut his eyes and introspected his Qi Sea Dantian.

A martial artist breaking through Tier Four opens up the Sea of Qi and refines True Qi, naturally deriving a thread of True Knowledge.

True Knowledge can enhance the five senses and introspect one’s own being.

Whether in battle or cultivation, it is immensely useful!

Zhang Yuan "saw" within his Dantian, a Blood Dragon incessantly chasing a pearl, swimming back and forth in the Sea of Qi, exuding an unspeakable sense of harmonious balance.

This "Blood Dragon" is none other than the Red Blood Divine Saber.

And the pearl it chases is the concentrated form of the Loach Pearl.

Why this scenario occurs, Zhang Yuan honestly doesn’t understand himself.

Even though this scene unfolds within his Qi Sea Dantian.

Clearly, some connection or bond has formed between the Red Blood Saber and the Loach Pearl.

Previously, when Zhang Yuan utilized the Divine Treasure Technique to wield this divine weapon against the Gu Python, the Loach Pearl was also taken out.

The result was a single strike securing victory!

The Loach Pearl roamed the Qi Sea, continuously absorbing Innate True Qi, and emitted shining brilliance.

The Red Blood Saber pursued it, inhaling and exhaling Treasure Qi. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

As if orchestrating clouds and rain.

Extremely wondrous!

Zhang Yuan did not interfere, excluding distracting thoughts, and silently mobilized his Dantian True Qi.

He quickly entered a state of ego-free cultivation.

In the days that followed, Zhang Yuan secluded himself in his residence on Great Chen Island for practice.

Until half a month later, the Divine Nest ascended to Level 5!

The time taken for the Divine Nest’s progression from Level 4 to Level 5, consuming fifteen days, was somewhat unexpected for him.

What rendered Zhang Yuan speechless was.

For this upgrade, he invested a total of 1800 Source Material!

Comparatively, it was several times more than advancing from Level 3 to Level 4!

Luckily, the Jade Mantis required fewer upgrade points and evolved faster, completing its evolution ahead of the Divine Nest.

Earlier, Zhang Yuan thought of distributing any extra Source Material to the White Dragon Loach or Red-eyed Crow.

The reality proved this to be wishful thinking!

Unsurprisingly, the Level 5 Jade Mantis endowed Zhang Yuan with the extraordinary ability of "Intermediate Sword Technique Profound Communication."

And the Level 5 Divine Nest presented him with a big surprise.

Zhang Yuan expected that after upgrading, another new nest room would be added.

However, this was not the case.

The Level 5 Divine Nest evolved a new ability.

It allowed Zhang Yuan to designate a host as "Queen," resembling a queen bee or ant!

As for the role and capability of the "Queen Host."

Zhang Yuan currently remained in the dark, as the Divine Nest did not convey more information to him.

Presumably, the information would surface upon complete designation!

This piqued Zhang Yuan’s immense curiosity in the "Queen Host," yet he hesitated to lightly designate any host.

Because once "Queen" is confirmed, it cannot be re-designated.

The only way to alter it is through destruction.

But destroying the "Queen Host" would severely damage the Divine Nest!

Because of the "Queen Host’s" unique nature, Zhang Yuan hesitated repeatedly and ultimately decided to defer its use.

Instinctively, he felt that the "Queen Host" would have a pivotal role in the Divine Nest’s future development.

A frivolous choice now may be deeply regretted later!

Nonetheless, temporarily setting aside the Level 5 Divine Nest’s new ability didn’t mean this upgrade was for naught.

Zhang Yuan’s perception enhanced once more, as did his ability to control and maneuver the five hosts.

These were the most direct benefits.

He was quite satisfied and decided to take some relaxation.

So, half a month after returning to Great Chen Island, Zhang Yuan left home for the first time, intending to take a walk through the market.

But as he took just a dozen steps,

he saw a bounty notice pasted on his courtyard wall!

And the portrait drawn on this bounty notice was clearly of Zhang Yuan during his previous time on Nanli Island.

Though not a perfect likeness, it was at least seventy to eighty percent similar.

The painting technique was exquisite, the figure was vividly detailed!

If Zhang Yuan hadn’t disguised himself, he would undoubtedly be recognized in the streets at a glance.

At that point, Zhang Yuan would probably have to go on the run once more.

Because the bounty’s reward reached ten thousand taels of gold!

Ten thousand taels of gold...

To be honest, Zhang Yuan was tempted to sell himself.