Am I a god-tier talent in all my professions?

Chapter 173 The Mysterious Fortune Teller

Half of the month of death and destruction has passed.

Back in Knoroya these past few days, Lu Cang felt a great sense of security.

It seems that staying in one place for too long can really lead to an unconscious dependence.

Of course, it's also highly likely that it's because he stole all of Ruijia's treasure.

And it's impossible to stay in an unfamiliar wilderness.

Upon careful consideration, the safest place in the world for me right now is Knolloa.

“Iz”.

Lu Cang arrived at Iz's office.

"You came."

Iz saw Lu Cang and smiled.

"Kumironi has been avoiding us a bit these past few days."

"Well...it's inevitable."

Kumiloni's moral standards are higher than most people's.

If Izzy can be considered neutral and benevolent, she won't kill indiscriminately and usually abides by the law, but when she encounters something that truly interests her, she often doesn't care much about the law.

If she were in a secluded corner where no one would notice, Izzy wouldn't care much about things like the law.

According to Izzy, "Rules are made by people, and the rules set by people are not the truth of the world. Whether to abide by them or not is just a matter of people. Those laws and rules are for the people, but I am not a citizen of their country, so I have no obligation to abide by them."

"If the rules they set are the ultimate truth, then I might consider whether or not to follow them."

As expected of Izparut.

They can justify breaking the law with a clear conscience.

Lu Cang's thinking was also very simple; he knew that what he was doing was stealing, and also robbing.

But if you convince yourself after a mental struggle, then go for it.

Once you've done something, you won't regret it, even if it was a mistake.

Besides, there's no such thing as clear-cut right or wrong in this world; it's just a matter of perspective, position, strength, and ability...

However, Kumiloni's personality is very traditional, lawful good.

They abide by the law in most cases and are also keen to help most people in need.

Thinking of his friend who emptied the temple and the treasury of another church, Kumiloni was torn between his conscience and his conscience.

While other churches were suppressed, the Church of Life actually benefited, which made Kumiloni's feelings even more complicated.

"If we show this to Kumiloni, she might feel better."

"This is?"

Lu Cang accepted a letter.

"I've been studying the banned books I brought back these past few days."

"I found it in the crevices of the book pages."

"King Ruijia actually has a close relationship with the Church of Death. He is the one who secretly cultivates cultists and constantly supplies fresh blood to the Church of Death."

"Kumironi would feel much better if he knew."

There's actually this kind of relationship...

In the five days since his return, Lu Cang has been studying the magic and combat techniques brought back by various churches. In addition, he has been researching the dungeon generation mechanism of the "Source of Calamity". He has also been interrogating talking monster prisoners of war with Yuna to gather information about the lair, and trying to set up restrictions in his own mansion.

I really don't have time to research the Church of Death.

Although he became the leader, he stopped managing any of the sect's affairs after taking office.

"it is good."

"Should I go find Kumiloni now?"

"There's no need to rush. I've already sent a message to her."

With a flick of her finger, Izzy moved a chair to the opposite side of her desk.

Lu Cang sat down in the chair.

"How well have you mastered those spells?" Izparut asked.

Lu Cang replied, "I have mastered everything that I can learn right now."

"Then, what about your second source magic?"

Lu Cang's lips twitched slightly: "Still thinking about it."

"Don't slack off in comprehending the second source magic."

"Although your magical talent is not as good as mine, as long as you work hard, the second source won't be too difficult for you."

Lu Cang: "Yes, I will."

I feel like I'm being pressured to do homework.

After that, with a casual flick of Izzy's wrist, stacks of books appeared on the open ground to the side.

"You should be able to access the knowledge in these books."

"I've already checked it, and there are no problems."

"There are still some left, such as this book 'Forbidden Origins,' which you should be able to read after you reach the level 5 mage."

"I've already taken care of everything else you brought back."

Iz handed over a bracelet.

Lu Cang scanned the inside of the bracelet with his senses; it contained all the treasures he had brought back that day.

"I took a few things that interested me, the rest are yours."

"However, these things are ultimately just external things."

"When you reach my level, you'll find that these things aren't actually that important."

Lu Cang nodded: "Yes, I've got it, Master Iz."

"Go ahead, I still need to continue studying these books..."

As Izzy opened the forbidden source, Lu Cang saw a distortion and filth spreading from the book just from the opening.

It's a distortion that's clearly visible to the naked eye.

No wonder I can't watch it now.

……

After leaving Izzy's office, Lu Cang returned to the mansion.

Now, Lu Cang's residence is surrounded by numerous restrictions.

Lu Cang applied what he learned, and he was able to learn all the broken restrictions himself.

What's missing is the corresponding materials.

In the past few days, Lu Cang has also been purchasing materials everywhere and decorating his residence inside and out.

Within the boundaries of his palace, there are now maze formations, killing formations, detection formations, entry-prohibition formations, perception-isolation formations, and spatial sealing formations...

Even if Lu Cang doesn't take action himself.

Anyone who steps inside will be trapped and killed even with only a level 5 restriction.

Even a level 6 adventurer would find it difficult to escape in the short term.

As for why they couldn't kill level 6 adventurers...

These are the only materials available on the market, and setting up an array is far more difficult than breaking it. Lu Cang doesn't have the profession of an array setter, so it's already quite remarkable that he was able to do this without any part-time jobs.

"A bow of eternally frozen extreme cold, a spear that penetrates to the bone and freezes to the core."

Lu Cang couldn't draw a bow; he could only wield a spear.

In the basement, spears were swung, leaving a trail of frost in the air.

This weapon...

It should be comparable to a weapon made from materials of the same level as a Tier 6 Sunken-level monster.

No, it needs to be even stronger.

Boots of Light.

A pair of combat boots flowing with countless golden light patterns.

It greatly enhances all explosive speeds, allowing one to move like a stream of light in a short period of time.

After putting on these shoes, my explosive speed increased even more.

Lu Cang's figure flashed instantly.

In just a moment, they went from the basement to the outside.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Cang arrived at the White Pagoda—

Crack!

In the blink of an eye, Lu Cang had already arrived on the city wall.

The speed that bursts forth in an instant can cover a distance of two hundred kilometers.

Unlike normal people who gradually increase their speed, wearing these shoes will cause your speed to start at a maximum burst speed and then gradually decrease.

After about a second, it will only be half of the burst speed, becoming the normal speed.

But even so...

Lu Cang looked at the vast wilderness behind him.

It can travel thousands of kilometers in a single second.

That speed is insane.

Previously, Lu Cang's maximum speed was probably only a burst of 100 kilometers per second. If he wanted to maintain that speed, it would slow down considerably.

Wearing these shoes increases speed tenfold.

Moreover, the time it can maintain the highest burst speed is actually longer than before.

The adjustment period between the first outbreak and the second outbreak is also shorter.

"The things in the church are indeed all good."

Now that we've arrived in the wild...

Let's test it in the field...

Lu Cang scanned his surroundings with his senses, then casually pulled out a scroll and dozens of nails.

This is a portable array diagram that Lu Cang asked an array master to help imprint.

While Lu Cang couldn't reveal some of the more powerful restrictions, he could sell some mid- to low-level restrictions to array masters and ask them to help him make some preparations in advance.

With the array diagrams provided by the array master, setting up the restrictions requires far less preparation.

The array diagram was imprinted on the ground, converging into a massive magic circle. This was a ritualistic restriction. Lu Cang then scattered nails, driving them into various corners of the magic circle.

The hemispherical light shield expanded.

This place has been concealed, and perception has been blocked.

From the outside, Lu Cang is not visible.

Lu Cang took out a flag.

Shining on the flag of victory.

It was also a treasure brought from the Church of Light. Lu Cang raised the banner, and the banner emitted a broad light.

Lu Cang felt as if he had received a divine blessing.

All the magic and combat skills I unleash will possess the attribute of holy light, and the holy light will also have a slight healing effect, promoting the self-recovery of injuries...

This is a group bonus.

A dagger appeared in Lu Cang's hand, and he slashed his arm with force.

All he saw was a faint holy light following the path of his dagger.

The injury has fully recovered.

It looked as if he was using a laser scalpel to stitch up his own wound.

In fact, Lu Cang's recovery speed was already very fast thanks to the "Ten Thousand Battles Body" buff.

The only difference is that previously, it would instantly begin to heal after being cut by the knife.

He was already recovering while he was still drawing the sword. Lu Cang felt that with this blessing, even if the enemy cut him in half at the waist, his severed body would probably have already healed by the time they were only halfway through the cut...

The area covered by the flag's bonus should be the area illuminated by the flag's light.

If Rega were to launch a war, the impact of this flag would be unimaginable.

However, once I have this item in my hands, I feel it's a bit difficult to unleash its full potential in team battles.

No, not necessarily.

With a thought, Lu Cang summoned one Rank 6 Monarch-level undead after another from the Netherworld.

As the light shone, a faint holy light appeared on each of the dead.

Furthermore, under the blessing of this holy light.

Their original weakness to being harmed by light and holy elements has been eliminated.

"It actually works..."

"Moreover, it did not have any negative effects."

Lu Cang sensed each of his undead; they only received buffs and were not weakened by any holy light.

The extent of the enhancement is based on the individual's own strength.

Perhaps 20% to 30%?
It's still quite vague, since everyone's fighting style is different, and the amplification brought by the Holy Light is also different, so there's really no way to generalize.

But Lu Cang estimated that, on average, each individual's strength should increase by about 20%, which shouldn't be a problem.

More importantly, after overcoming the weaknesses of weak light and weak holy light, the disadvantages of undead creatures are almost eliminated.

"These are all really good stuff..."

Previously, in order to sever her connection with divination, Izzy had not allowed herself to try these things.

Lu Cang is only now truly realizing its power.

Also, the majestic and radiant armor.

This is a simple and unadorned defensive piece of equipment; it has nothing special about it except for its extremely strong defensive capabilities.

If I had to point out something special about it, it would be... that it's very bright.

Once you put it on, you'll feel like you're radiating light; it's an undeniable glow.

It's probably best not to wear it normally... it's too eye-catching.

The Staff of Ultimate Light and Purity is an extremely pure light-based staff that greatly amplifies all light-based magic.

It is comparable to the Staff of the Void Ring, but only amplifies the light element.

If I only need to cast light magic in the future, I can use this staff to do so.

I never imagined that a church could possess so many items comparable to the Staff of the Ethereal Ring. Iz was absolutely right.

The church's foundation is far more substantial than that of the so-called kingdom.

The Church is a colossal organization that spans the entire world, while the Kingdom of Ruijia is merely a kingdom on the continent of Ruilun.

Therefore, even if an individual's situation allows them to break the restrictions, it's best not to provoke the church.

Don't take their things.

"But, as long as I'm here, there won't be any problems."

This is what Izparut said.

The remaining weapon, the Holy Light Sword, was also a simple and unadorned light-based weapon. It was extremely light, and with a gentle slash, a bright sword light would emerge from the blade.

Moreover, Lu Cang felt as if the weapon was carrying him when he used it.

Using the "Sword-Slaying Style" to unleash combat techniques, he unleashed three consecutive attacks in an instant.

Following muscle memory, the sword technique was already completed just as I was about to use it.

So fast……

Swish!
"Sword-Slaying Style - Second Form, Third Form, Fourth Form, Fifth Form"

Lu Cang unleashed four sword techniques in an instant!

Dozens of sword lights were seen slashing out with the sword technique, heading towards the distance!

It carved a long ravine into the earth.

The sword light finally disappeared when they reached a distance of about 300 meters.

Wow, so fast! So strong!
Not a single piece of junk was found; they were all surprisingly good pieces of equipment.

As for the items brought out by the Dark Church, they were given to Leng Qingying.

A pair of daggers, and a dark, close-fitting light garment.

Actually, Lu Cang also really wanted that dress that could blend into the darkness, but since he had promised it to her, he had given it to her.

It's not completely unusable; I can just borrow it from Leng Qingying when I need it.

However, this makes it less convenient than being able to use and take it whenever needed.

"This bow... I have absolutely no idea how to shoot an arrow."

"Luluwei should like it, and it's perfect timing to bring her along next time there's an event like this."

Luluwei has excellent scouting skills, coupled with her profession as an observer.

Its counter-surveillance capabilities should also be very strong.

Just then, Lu Cang also wanted Luluwei to help him find out if Loren had any other hidden restrictions.

However, taking advantage of Loren isn't a good idea either.

Lu Cang also had some feelings for Loren, after all, it was the first country he lived in after arriving in this other world, and it had treated him well.

Lu Cang is not the kind of person who is purely kind.

Rather, Lu Cang would do anything that could make him stronger and better, as long as he could convince himself otherwise.

Using death cultists to forge storage bracelets in order to win the War God Cup, considering poisoning Luluwei, stealing the church's secret treasures... it's all for his own benefit.

Lu Cang knew very well what he wanted to do, but he still needed a reason that could convince himself.

It's neither an attempt to excuse my actions nor a pretense of pure goodness.

What's done is done, and the facts won't change because of any attempts to justify them.

Lu Cang believes that if you can't even find a reason to convince yourself to do something, it means that the matter has crossed the moral line, and then you absolutely cannot do it.

Therefore, a reason is necessary; at the very least, one must convince oneself.

Otherwise, with no restraint and a loss of humanity, one becomes no different from a monster...

"This bow is for Luluwei."

"Give this kitchen knife to Obades; he'll probably like it."

"Hmm... I can use everything else myself."

Then I'll keep them all for myself for now.

……

Return to Knoloa.

The ice chef's knife was given to Obades, who was very happy and said he would do his best to protect him.

As for the bow... Luluwei doesn't know where it is now.

He's not home either.

We'll look for it later.

After thinking for a while, Lu Cang decided to go to the White Tower to find Yuna.

I plan to invite Yuna to help me decipher those forbidden books by Rega. Reading them together would be much more effective.

Yuna is also about to be promoted to Level 3 Scholar.

Perhaps it was also because she had been fed so much knowledge that normal people couldn't access, and Yuna herself had a wealth of knowledge.

Her thirst for knowledge has already been demonstrated.

It depends on whether she intends to specialize in a particular field or to acquire broader knowledge...

Cultivating a deep knowledge base and developing broad knowledge are two very different directions.

Lu Cang went up the steps of the White Pagoda.

Upon reaching the third floor, they saw a very familiar figure.

Short, light purple hair.

He looked like he hadn't woken up yet.

He lazily propped his cheek up with his hand, his fingers twitching as he turned the pages of the book.

"I am also a scholar, so it shouldn't be surprising here."

Paris divined the answer to the question she wanted to ask: What are you doing here?

She closed the book and looked at Lu Cang with a lazy gaze.

"Recently, the Kingdom of Ruijia and the church there seem to be searching for me everywhere..."

"Do you think you have any leads, Chief Lu Cang?"

　The last two chapters will be a little later today, but I'll still have 2 words today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)