Mythical Era: I Can Upgrade Everything

Chapter 68 Controlling the Earth

Unlike the power core of one-star monsters, two-star monsters seem to have undergone a transformation due to their level of life, and their power core has also changed, with an appearance similar to their abilities.

Having finally obtained another power core, Chen Mo did not hesitate and swallowed the fox power core in a few bites.

[Gained Ability: Earth Control (White)]

A strange power surged within his body, which Chen Mo quickly grasped.

For some inexplicable reason, he felt a faint connection between himself and the ground beneath his feet.

However, now was not the time for experiments, so Chen Mo casually extinguished the still raging fire.

Bespectacled man and fat man, having regained their senses, also noticed the paper figures supporting them.

Looking at the somewhat eerie appearance of the paper figures, even though they knew these paper figures might be the means by which the person who saved them had done so, they still couldn't help but shudder.

Before witnessing extraordinary power, they always had various expectations for the fantastical world of the extraordinary.

But when true supernatural power appeared before them, and they saw its almost terrifying display, the two felt no excitement or curiosity, but rather fear immediately arose within them.

Chen Mo withdrew the spirituality of the paper figures, then retrieved them one by one from the ground, along with the crossbow.

This was the first practical application of the paper doll, and it performed very well.

"My idea is correct. The paper doll is weak, but it can perform well when paired with upgraded items."

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As Chen Mo was thinking, he saw a figure appear in front of him.

He looked over expressionlessly and recognized the person as the girl among the three young people.

At this moment, facing Chen Mo's gaze, Li Xintong suddenly felt as if she were being stared at by some kind of ferocious beast.

Suppressing her fear, she stammered, "Y-hello, are you a superhuman?"

"My brother seemed to have been searching for information related to the supernatural, and he's been missing for over a month now —"

"Do you know when he'll be back? My parents and I are very worried about him—"

Seeing Li Xintong's expression, Chen Mo immediately toned down his imposing manner, and her expression softened considerably.

Judging from Li Xintong's words, her brother has probably entered the Void Realm and hasn't returned for over a month. That can only mean—

Faced with Li Xintong's hopeful expression, Chen Mo could only say tactfully, "Your brother may have become a true superhuman, but after becoming a superhuman, he will enter a special place."

"Generally speaking, once you enter that area, you can leave in about half a day."

Upon hearing this, Li Xintong was struck dumb, frozen in place.

In fact, she and her parents had long suspected this, but they had been clinging to illusions and unwilling to face the truth.

At this moment, Li Xintong tried her best to suppress her emotions. Her eyes were red and her voice trembled as she thanked Chen Mo. Then, as if she had lost her soul, she staggered to the side.

Chen Mo sighed inwardly.

  

The Void Realm can indeed grant people extraordinary power, but not everyone is so lucky.

At this moment, Meng Yan had also arrived beside the three young men, scolding them angrily.

He really didn't expect that in such a dangerous place, where the mountain road had already been blocked, someone would still dare to risk coming in from other places!

They're really courting death!

After saying goodbye to Meng Yan, Chen Mo quickly left.

Meng Yan also realized that Chen Mo seemed to have other things to do, so he did not accompany him.

Arriving at a relatively secluded spot, Chen Mo closed his eyes and tested his earth manipulation abilities.

Then he suddenly raised his hand, and as his strength waned, a sharp thorn appeared in front of him!

The earth spikes are about half a meter long. Although they are made of soil, they are much harder than ordinary soil.

Chen Mo then aimed at a tree trunk next to him and slightly raised his hand.

With a "poof," the spikes that appeared out of nowhere pierced the tree trunk, creating a hole!

It's quite powerful.

Thinking it over, Chen Mo had a thought, and earth elements condensed in front of him, quickly forming an earthen wall that was nearly one meter long and wide.

I tested the earthen wall's defense, and it's not bad; it can block a couple of two-star level attacks.

Finally, Chen Mo conjured an earth elemental armor around his body.

The earth-yellow earth elemental armor tightly enveloped him. Chen Mo moved his body and found no adverse effects.

"From this perspective, the ability to control earth is quite comprehensive. It can be used as a means of attack, as well as a means of defense. Earth walls can even prevent enemies from escaping."

However, while Earth Control is relatively comprehensive, it is ultimately not as good as other abilities that specialize in these two areas, whether in terms of attack or defense.

This is when his talent comes into play.

Looking at the evolution points on the panel, I have 1220 points after killing Tanuki, which is enough to upgrade Earth Control to Lv10.

Chen Mo chose to upgrade directly.

Upgrade successful! Soil Control (White) has been successfully upgraded to Soil Control Lv1 (White).

Please select enhancement:

1. Earth element condensation speed +10%

2. Control range +1 meter 3. Earth element creation hardness +10%

Chen Mo carefully examined the three enhancements.

The increased speed at which earth elements are condensed allows him to create earth elemental artifacts such as spikes and armor much faster.

He's not very skilled yet; the condensation speed is about one second.

As for the second enhancement, with the increased control range, Chen Mo can also condense earth element creations in more distant places.

The third enhancement is an increase in the hardness of earth-elemental creations, which is also a good enhancement.

With increased hardness, the defensive capabilities of earth elemental armor and earth walls will also be enhanced, and earth spikes will be less likely to be destroyed. In fact, harder earth spikes will also slightly increase their power.

After much deliberation, Chen Mo ultimately chose the third enhancement.

He then upgraded his Earth Control to Lv5.

[A special node has been reached, please select an entry:]

1. Swamp (White): Turns a small patch of land into a swamp. Creatures that enter the swamp will be trapped in it, and the swamp will last for a period of time.

2. Spike Jungle (White): Consumes a large amount of stamina to instantly generate several enhanced spikes around the user.

3. Rock Armor (White): Greatly enhances the defensive capabilities of earth elemental armor and transforms it into rock armor.

Of these three terms, "mud swamp" is a good restriction term because it can trap enemies.

Spike Jungle is an area-of-effect attack term, and enhanced spikes are more lethal than ordinary spikes.

The rock armor will further enhance Chen Mo's defensive capabilities.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Mo decided to eliminate the quagmire first.

This ability isn't of much help to him right now.

As for the Spike Jungle and the Rock Armor, Chen Mo ultimately chose the Rock Armor.

Now, with his copper skin and iron bones, energy cocoon, and rock armor forming a triple defense, it will be very difficult for a mid-level two-star creature to break through his defenses and hurt him!

After that, when facing two-star intermediate creatures, Chen Mo could attack without any scruples!

After making his selection, Chen Mo upgraded Earth Control to Lv10.