Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 158, Section 157: Berserk Mode! Jade Dew Stone Marrow!

bang——

The two dark figures suddenly separated!

Ling Xiao staggered a couple of steps after landing, but managed to regain his balance.

The Snow Wolf King was sent flying backwards in a sorry state, tumbling several times before finally managing to get back up.

The two sides barely managed to draw.

However, Ling Xiao was completely unharmed, and there was no sign of his breathing being disordered.

The Snow Wolf King's once smooth fur was now quite disheveled, and several wounds of varying depths appeared on its chest and forelegs.

The blood droplets were frozen by the cold air as soon as they seeped out, so they did not show any signs of dripping or rolling down.

In this confrontation, Ling Xiao ultimately prevailed.

Seeing that Ling Xiao did not immediately pursue them, the Wolf King slightly arched his back, his icy gaze fixed on this damned human.

It moved its legs lightly, cautiously approaching the spring.

After just one lick, the wolf king raised its head.

The wounds on his body healed quickly, and even the scars formed tiny scabs that fell off.

A moment of effort.

Although the wolf king's aura had not yet returned to its full strength, there was no trace of the injury he had sustained just moments before.

"This is good stuff..."

Although Ling Xiao had already discovered information about the spring through the Eye of Secrets, concrete examples were still needed to be convincing.

Nothing beats the direct demonstration of effect, no matter how the words are expressed.

The wolf king was menacing, and its domain once again pressed in this direction, clearly having been thoroughly enraged by its previous defeat.

ka ka ka-

On the ground, white frost was spreading towards Lingxiao.

As the wolf king stomped the ground again, an even larger [Ice Rift] exploded with even greater force!

"die!!"

The wolf king, who had just taken off, was instantly shut down by this emotionless pronouncement.

Fortunately, the Frozen Heart helped it break free from its restraints. However, during this brief hesitation, Ling Xiao had already leaped high into the air and was on his way to slash down with his sword!

boom--

The storm that was hastily released was too "minimalist".

Even though Ling Xiao was in a hurry and didn't have time to gather his strength, he still managed to smoothly cut it into countless shards of ice!

Then the knife fell!

It struck the wolf king's hardest skull!

Click!

A sharp crack was followed by a furious howl!

The shock wave erupted from the point of contact!

Ling Xiao could force his way through, but didn't want to get hurt in the process.

So he used the aftershock to flip himself onto the ground, and the crimson aura protected him firmly like flower petals enveloping a flower stamen.

This was the first time the Snow Wolf King had suffered such an injury; even after being blocked by multiple defenses, its head was still damaged.

This is a real threat to its life!

The bottom of the cave.

A sudden gust of cold wind brought with it a biting howl.

A ferocious beast, its entire body covered in ice crystals and its fur bristling with icy spikes, stepped out into Ling Xiao's field of vision, exuding a chilling aura.

The Snow Wolf King went berserk.

All talents activated!

All skills are ready to be unleashed!

It stomped its foot.

With a loud "thud!"

The ground cracked open, and long, icy spikes emerged from them, far more rapidly than the previous minor skirmishes.

And in front of it.

two……

Do not!

Three!

Three full ice storms condensed and took shape!

There was no rush to stimulate it.

As they floated and expanded, the three ice storms devoured each other and merged into a huge storm mass!

The power it contained was so great that even Lingxiao, who was far away, could clearly sense it.

"So they're finally getting serious...?"

Since the opponent is fighting for their life, he naturally has to show that he takes it seriously.

So...

"Witness now... the ultimate talent tree created by combining my many talents!"

Ling Xiao's whisper was drowned out by the increasingly violent wind, but his eyes lit up.

[Derivative Talents] Although they all rely on killing and plundering, they also have different sources.

Considering both quality and potential, the best can be divided into three categories:

For example, innate talents from other survivors, such as [Radiant Sunburst] and [Potion Prodigy];

There are also limited talents from rare monsters, such as [King's Bloodline] and [Blazing Domain];

Finally, there are special talents from special monsters like the Tyrant, such as [Endless Fury] and [Slaughter Frenzy].

The effect is undoubtedly powerful, but there are hidden problems.

But after removing the contamination with Ember of Light, they can be used safely.

Don't be fooled by the fact that all these talents have gone to Ling Xiao.

In practical applications, it is somewhat restrictive.

For example, [Royal Bloodline].

There are no obvious side effects, but it makes people unconsciously want to be an "emperor" and want everyone they see to bow down to them.

Is that correct?

That seems to fit the talent profile quite well.

But what era are we living in?

Ling Xiao was not interested in becoming emperor, nor did he want his mind to be subtly changed, so he could only maintain an attitude of not giving up but not using it too much.

There's no shortage of job openings right now, what's lacking is outstanding talent.

He could never use this, but just in case, he should keep it in his talent bar.

Others' innate talents inherit the original upper limit, and have virtually no side effects.

It can be described as the most worry-free option.

But people always crave stability, so things that are already quite perfect are not suitable for experimentation.

Therefore, in his rare moments of leisure, he primarily focused on the third type of talent.

Endless rage, carnage, execution pronouncements, and exhilarating pain.

These four.

Through Ling Xiao's exploration, a particularly strong but also very strange combat mode was born.

In short: activate all four talents simultaneously, and consciously open your mind, while retaining only a rational bottom line as insurance.

Ling Xiao calls it "Berserk Mode".

Although this approach doesn't improve his attributes or other aspects, it will make his combat more "violent"!

to be honest.

It means devoting the vast majority of one's brain capacity to calculating the details of the battle, without considering any causes and consequences, and without caring about personal injury!

Since there is a "painful pleasure" in combat, getting injured doesn't frighten him; on the contrary, it excites him even more!

There's also the "legacy" as a safety net.

As long as you're not dead, you can't die.

In his normal state, Ling Xiao rarely encounters life-threatening situations.

Activating berserk mode is less about risking your life and more about simply enjoying the battle!

So...

Ling Xiao revealed a relieved smile that he had suppressed for a long time.

"Berserk...Activate!!!"

The power that a person can exert is far from the upper limit of the body.

Even if one is extraordinary, this implicit limitation still exists.

However, at this moment, the invisible shackles on Ling Xiao's body were broken!

It was as if an endless power was surging within him!

Perhaps feeling uncomfortable wielding a knife, even when facing monsters of a higher level than himself, Ling Xiao casually tossed the Iron Heart Blade into the hard rock wall.

Clench your hands, and concentrated spiritual energy burns fiercely in your fists!

Facing the storm that had already swirled and enveloped half of the underground cave, he punched forward, crashing straight into it!

Dodge with lightning speed!

At this moment, it became a dash attack!

The heavy storm couldn't penetrate the protective aura on his body. In less than a second, Ling Xiao suddenly appeared in front of the Wolf King.

In those astonished, icy blue wolf eyes, a fist enveloped in a crimson aura suddenly enlarged!

bang——

Ling Xiao's punch sent the enormous monster flying backward!

The wolf king's body was covered in ice spikes that burst open, because the figure defied the rules and continued to charge!

Keep charging!

This put a huge burden on his body, but Ling Xiao ignored it and kept throwing punches!

The simple and brutal offensive gradually weakened the ferocious wolf king.

There's always another mountain higher than the one before you.

Faced with overwhelming power, even the fiercest monster will feel fear.

The wolf king was afraid.

Lingxiao was unarmed, and its attacks were intimidating, but with its tenacious vitality, it could hold out for a while.

But the pain emanating from his entire body made the wolf king feel fear.

It ignited a brewing storm, temporarily slowing down Ling Xiao's attack.

Then he hurriedly rushed to the spring and dipped his mouth into the water, swallowing large gulps.

Seeing this situation.

Lingxiao, who had broken through the storm, stopped in his tracks.

My hands are itching to move, so I'll give it a try.

But the wolf king was pulling a dirty trick right in front of him?

That would be pointless.

I'm too lazy to "play" anymore.

Ling Xiao stretched out his left hand and clenched it tightly under the Snow Wolf King's watchful yet puzzled gaze.

In an instant!

The wolf king's instincts are giving a warning; he's howling!

But it can withstand ordinary attacks head-on; how could it possibly evade a slash from another dimension?

chap——

A crisp yet dull cracking sound rang out, and the wolf king's bristling body stiffened.

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On that enormous wolf's head, both ferocity and fear remained.

However, before it could even roar, the sudden dimensional slash severed the wolf king's neck.

As a hidden final boss, the Snow Wolf King's strength is beyond doubt.

If others come, they might not even be able to escape.

But who made it encounter the survivor Ling Xiao?

Besides, it's a mutant...

If it's a strange species with unpredictable methods or a corrupted species with its own evil buff, it might be able to withstand a couple more hits.

Mutant...

I've seen it all before, it's all the same...

[Congratulations on successfully defeating the 'Mutant - Snow Wolf King'!]

[Your experience level has reached the upgrade requirement!]

[Level upgraded to LV25! +1 free attribute point!]

[Talent plundering in progress... Current success rate 84.2%...]

[Plunder successful! Talent - [Icy Veins (Normal)] equipped!]

"Tsk...not very lucky...if only I could get another domain..."

……

"Holy crap! Quick, quick, Brother Xiao has killed another BOSS!"

"Should we bet? I bet Brother Xiao will get another kill against someone of a higher level!"

"Gamblers will die! Besides, didn't Brother Xiao kill a boss he wasn't level above? You're a scoundrel who digs a pit and then tricks people into falling into it!"

The hunting team members, having received the message, rushed down excitedly.

Even though it was expected.

But seeing the Snow Wolf King's swift and decisive death, and feeling the lingering power it still possessed, they had even more faith in Ling Xiao's strength.

The reason Ling Xiao didn't go up was because there were truly valuable things at the bottom of the cave.

That spring water.

[Geothermal spring water (containing jadeite stalactites)]

Judging from the fact that the Snow Wolf King guards this place and never moves, and that the first thing it drinks after being injured is this spring water, this thing is extraordinary (duh)!

The reason for its extraordinary nature is mostly not the geothermal spring, but the jade dew and stalactites mixed in with it.

Ling Xiao walked closer to take a look.

There is a precedent of the Wolf King drinking it directly, plus more detailed information from the Eye of the Secret.

He didn't have any reservations, scooped up a handful and took a small sip.

As the warm liquid slid into my stomach, a feeling of warmth arose and spread, leaving no trace as it passed, and finally dissipating into nothingness after flowing through my whole body.

But how sharp are Ling Xiao's perceptions?

Not only are changes in the external environment inevitable, but changes inside the body are also affected.

He was certain that with just that small bite, his body had undergone a slight enhancement.

You should know that Ling Xiao's physique has now reached 42 points!

The fact that this thing can enhance him speaks volumes about its effectiveness!

Even if it's extremely small, how much would you have to drink to make the attribute jump to "1"?

But there are no conditions for using this thing!

Anyone can drink it; even if someone is unconscious, you can pry open their mouth and pour it in, and it will still work.

It's just a problem that this spring water is naturally occurring and can't be taken with me...

But as Ling Xiao's senses extended into the water, he discovered a pleasant surprise.

It was a cluster of strangely shaped boulders, and the closer you got, the higher the concentration of jade stalactites became.

He had a guess in his mind.

However, Ling Xiao knew he wasn't a professional, so he immediately called over the technicians, including Iron Hammer Sister, who were still outside, and asked them to take a look as well.

……

"This is definitely a treasure that originated from this stone!"

Hammer Girl tasted the spring water and, after a brief recollection, excitedly exclaimed, "But! We need to pump the water first!"

They possessed extraordinary abilities.

For tasks like pumping water, which normally require a water pump, Ling Xiao simply waved his hand.

As the water level dropped, revealing the strange boulder that had been submerged in the spring, everyone simultaneously unleashed their [Eye of Appraisal].

Ling Xiao's [Eye of Secrets] was naturally not to be outdone.

【Gyokuroshi (Fine): It is slowly formed from gyokuroshi marrow of exceptional quality after it comes into contact with water. Once completely encapsulated, the outermost layer will continuously grow and fall off, and the fragments will dissolve in water, turning into gyokuroshi emulsion】

"Holy crap! This is a huge windfall!"

People nearby stared in astonishment, and Ling Xiao was equally thrilled.

This is a true treasure of nature!

Moreover, the appearance of jadeite and jadeite is just a superficial phenomenon. According to the description, even if the jadeite is mined, as long as the jadeite marrow inside is still there, it can "grow" again!

Think about it from another perspective:

As long as they don't drain the pond to catch all the fish, they can grind all the gems into pieces and take them wherever they go. They can just throw them into a water source and it will be like a portable spring!

As for the fact that it's freezing cold and water sources are hard to find in the wild?

Don't forget...

The guild building previously awarded – [Mana Fountain]!

Isn't this a ready-made water source?

The [Fountain of Magic], which already possesses the ability to restore spiritual power, is further enhanced by this [Jade Dew Stone].

The effect...

A true mobile fountain!

"Okay, okay!!"

Even the usually calm and collected Ling Xiao couldn't help but laugh heartily at the thought of this possibility.

None of the other members were surprised.

Because they laughed even louder!

Double happiness!

……

……

"Old Sun, this wolf meat doesn't taste good!"

"Get out! Did I let you eat it?"

The chef was leading a three-person cooking team, busy preparing dinner for hundreds of people. He only had time to talk; otherwise, he would definitely kick those two bastards.

"We had carefully selected and prepared the best meat for you to grill, but you insisted on trying the wolf meat! That's feed for the cattle!"

"Huh?! Why didn't you say so earlier!"

"I didn't say that?! Who was it that listened and then mocked me for making up lies and lying?!"

"I'm really... "

As night fell, the convoy simply stopped outside the cave.

The news that there were gems at the bottom was kept secret, so everyone was very happy.

Preparations were in full swing at the camp, while professionals were busy excavating inside the crypt.

Guild relocation.

The Magic Fountain has not been rebuilt since it was demolished.

Today I finally had the opportunity to rebuild it at the bottom of the cave and soak the [Jade Dew Stone] overnight to test its effects.

Ling Xiao, who finally had some free time, finally had a chance to look at his own harvest!

I washed my hands with the spring water I had drawn.

His eyes lit up as he looked at the bounty jar dropped by the Snow Wolf King boss...

[LV25: Sky-Splitter Scout [Owl]]

【Talent: Gluttony [Innate] (Ember Radiance, Bloodline Refinement, Blazing Sun, Encapsulating Life, Controlling the Soul, Magical Prodigy, Northern Star Blade, Shadow of the Fighting Spirit, King's Bloodline, Blazing Domain, Azure Wave Domain, Shadow Stealth, Endless Fury, Carnival of Slaughter, Execution Declaration, Painful Pleasure, Cold Breathing, Calm and Calm, Earth Tremor, Flowing Ice Veins, Cold Activity, Goosebump Warning, Frost Protection, Frosty Heart, Harmless Transformation), Spatial Resonance, Grinding Teeth and Sucking Blood (Excellent)】

【Class: [Sky Scout], Hidden ([Monster Hunter, [Dragon Slayer Beowulf])】

[Titles: Seven Deadly Sins, Veteran Investigator, Fortress Guardian, Fearless Vanguard (Excellent), King Killer, Aquatic Creature Killer (Good), Exceptional Swimmer, Competent Survivor (Normal)]

[Status: Legacy, Duchess Emilia's Dream Curse, Tracing the Origins (Deep Royal Family), Sinner, Strange Balance, Comical Tricks, Magical Hands and Feet, Unyielding Will, Fire Affinity, Temperature Sensitive]

【Attribute: Free attribute points (2)】

【肉体[力量27/敏捷30/体质42]——体力值[970/970]】

【魂灵[灵性28/感知30/精神44]——灵力值[990/990]】

Skills: Gale Shadowless Sword Technique, Overlord Blade Three Styles, Eye of the Secret, Wind and Fire Frenzy, Hundred Beast Blood Refining Body Tempering Technique, Extreme Cold Spear...

[Equipment: Emilia's Oath Ring, Radiant Emblem, Deep Sea Ritual Book, Morning Dew, Chain of Blood Frenzy...]

(End of this chapter)