Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 470 - 343: Explosive Talent Growth, the Defying Effect of Profession Expertise

Chapter 470: Chapter 343: Explosive Talent Growth, the Defying Effect of Profession Expertise

During her Apprentice Stage, Su Xinyan’s absorption rate of Nether Amber reached nearly eighty percent, a figure that is quite astonishing even among all Apprentice Tier Professionals.

As Fang Zhou understood it, Meng Hongzhuang’s absorption rate of the Evergreen Fruit also approached eighty percent.

In contrast, Liu Diewu, Yue Lingyun, and Zhang Wu only managed to absorb about fifty to sixty percent of the Evergreen Fruit.

This was, in a way, a reflection of a Professional’s innate talent for their respective Profession.

Since the attribute panel could help him consume Soul Power for perfect absorption, Fang Zhou naturally wouldn’t hesitate at such a crucial moment.

He unhesitatingly chose to begin the absorption.

As soon as he confirmed the command, his Soul Power decreased by 100 points.

Soon after, Fang Zhou fell into a deep state of Meditation.

He experienced an unprecedentedly wondrous sensation. The feeling was like that of an infant being nurtured by the prenatal energy in its mother’s womb—completely languid and immensely comfortable.

The energy from the Nether Amber seemed to instantly penetrate every cell in his body, nourishing them thoroughly and inducing a beneficial mutation.

He felt his Spiritual Power becoming more solid. What was already highly refined power underwent another purification, further solidifying its foundation.

This meant that when he cast Undead Attribute Skills in the future, the cost would be slightly lower, and the power of the skills would be slightly enhanced.

In his Meditation, Fang Zhou could clearly feel the energy from the Nether Amber merging with his Spiritual Power.

The icy torrent seemed to transform into countless fine threads that flowed through his meridians, continuously nourishing his spiritual world.

He felt as if he could perceive the subtle balance between life and Death, along with the mysteries of their endless cycle.

About ten minutes later, Fang Zhou abruptly awoke from a state of chaos.

He opened his eyes to find Su Xinyan’s coolly beautiful face had drawn close, her gaze intently fixed on his eyes and brow.

His sudden movement startled the female instructor.

Su Xinyan took a step back. Fang Zhou immediately extended a strong arm, gently wrapping it around her waist to keep her from falling. He pulled her into his embrace and lightly brushed his lips against hers.

With a hint of playful indignation, Su Xinyan pushed him away. "How did it go, Fang Zhou?" she asked, full of curiosity. "What was your absorption rate?"

Fang Zhou closed his eyes to check his senses. Finding no trace of the Nether Amber left in his body, he said with some hesitation, "I think it might have been one hundred percent. I’m not entirely sure."

Upon hearing Fang Zhou’s words, Su Xinyan showed no surprise.

She wriggled free from his embrace with a look that said, ’I knew it.’ "I figured as much," she said. "Your talent is far superior to mine. If I could achieve an eighty percent absorption rate with the Nether Amber, it’s not surprising at all that you reached one hundred percent. So, how do you feel after absorbing it?"

Fang Zhou stood up and stretched his body slightly.

He could feel his abundant and vibrant Spiritual Power, and with a mere thought, he easily mobilized the ambient Undead Attribute Energy from the world around him.

With a flick of his will, a faint gray light gathered at his fingertips, quickly coalescing into a Skeleton Flying Spear.

Feeling the Energy Fluctuations from the Skeleton Flying Spear in his hand, Fang Zhou turned to Su Xinyan and said, "I feel that using Undead Mage Skills now costs at least thirty percent less, and their power has increased by at least thirty percent as well. As for the improvements to my aptitude, affinity, and Cultivation speed from the Nether Amber, I’ll need to do more tests to get a clear answer."

Although Su Xinyan had mentally prepared herself, she couldn’t help but look envious. "Indeed, the principle of this world is that the strong get stronger. According to the current understanding of the pioneers among us Professionals, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures like the Nether Amber and Evergreen Fruit act as amplifiers for aptitude and affinity. The higher your base aptitude and the stronger your Energy Affinity, the greater the boost you receive from these treasures. Seeing it in you proves this point. What’s more, the enhancements these Heavenly and Earthly Treasures provide to a Professional are not only comprehensive but also permanent.

"From now on, whether you’re at the Black Iron, Bronze, or even higher tiers, you must strive to find the corresponding Undead Attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. Only by doing so can you enhance your aptitude to its absolute limit at each stage. This gives you a greater chance of climbing to higher realms. Your foundation is the one thing you cannot afford to neglect."

Fang Zhou nodded and sighed softly. "Absorbing this Nether Amber has made me thoroughly understand the importance of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures for Professionals. I’d love to find a corresponding treasure to absorb at every stage, but being an Undead Mage is just too difficult. Think about it—a single piece of Nether Amber for the Apprentice Stage was something you couldn’t acquire, the top ten military academies had none in stock, and even a Glory Champion like Major General Ning Danxin had no way of getting one. We only managed to get this one in the end by going through the Longxia Federation’s military channels.

"If the Apprentice Stage is already this challenging, I have no idea where I’m supposed to find Heavenly and Earthly Treasures for the Black Iron, Bronze, or even Silver Tiers."

There was a hint of helplessness in Fang Zhou’s tone.