Alone and Infinite

So there was a hidden explosive force hidden within that vibrant life, as if just a spark could ignite this place and turn it into a raging inferno that could burn everything.

Aowu and Heitan didn't think much of it. Aowu was fine, but Heitan, being a cat, was full of curiosity.

I wanted to check out every stall I passed.

"Meow!"

Black Charcoal suddenly stopped and raised its claws at Li Xia.

I went over to take a look, and yes, it really was needed. I rubbed the charcoal-colored head.

Comfortable trousers

[Grade: Blue (Tier 2)]

[Origin: Employee No. 9522]

[Durability: 50/50]

[Defense Tier: 2 (Second Tier)]

[Biomaterials: capable of absorbing energy for self-repair]

[Energy Tuning: Through tuning, it becomes unaffected by the wearer's energy (fire, lightning, frost, etc.)]

[Introduction: Still worried that your skills will burn your clothes? The Tuning Series, the best choice for adventure—Employee No. 9552]

Moreover, this stall mainly sells bottoms, including shoes, all of which have the attribute of energy tuning.

Long before entering the world of Lord of the Rings, Li Xia had purchased a pair of green-quality trousers.

It is indeed very comfortable, but it cannot withstand high temperatures.

So after acquiring the Smaug Scales, I bought heat-resistant pants that were said to withstand 1300 degrees Celsius of heat.

Indeed, it's quite impressive; all his clothes were burned to ashes, but his pants remained intact.

Unfortunately, it was reduced to dust by Dragon Strike's [Destruction Beam].

So I really need a new pair of pants.

These comfortable trousers are actually quite ordinary; their defense tier is average, and they don't offer any bonus attributes.

But it suits Li Xia perfectly.

How much would you charge for these pants?

The stall owner immediately grinned and held up five fingers:

"Five thousand! Blue quality, five thousand for one piece, you won't regret it!"

The normal market price for blue-quality equipment is around four to five thousand.

Weapons will have a premium price; it's normal for top-tier weapons to cost over 10,000.

But to spend five thousand on these pants is pure rip-off.

Li Xia, stroking his chin, suddenly said:

"Two thousand and five!"

"Hey bro, are you trying to haggle like you're buying clothes?"

The stall owner's smile froze on his face.

"This price is definitely not right. Do you think we should add a little more?"

Got it, it's almost hit the bottom price, just a little below it.

"Two thousand seven"

The stall owner hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

Skill Enhancement Facility No. 666

Please select the skills you wish to improve.

1.【八九玄功】LV2初窥门径（2000点、时空铜币*2，1点功勋值兑换1个月经验灌注）

2.【技之尽头】LV3略有小成（是否支付1500点数，时空铜币*1，兑换6个月的技能灌注）

3【周天】LV4驾轻就熟（是否支付1000点数，时空铜币*1，兑换1年的技能灌注）

4. [Sharpshooter] LV4 Proficient (Exchange for 1 year of skill infusion)

5. [Ban/Ban] rank15

6. [Flying Technique] LV4 Proficient (Exchangeable for 1 year of skill infusion)

7. [Hole-hole wave] rank15

8. [General Driving] rank5

Li Xia stared at the pale blue panel floating in front of him, lost in thought.

My current skill system is roughly like this; the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts are the foundation and support.

Without the support of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, this system can only be described as moderately strong.

The power of [The Ultimate Skill] gradually begins to emerge. It is extremely inclusive, encompassing techniques that one has come to understand, such as the slashing technique [Clang].

They were all incorporated into the [End of Skill] system. At first, the Afterimage Fist could stand alone as a skill, but it didn't last long and was also incorporated into the End of Skill.

The remaining skills.

We've been investing resources in [Sharpshooter], but the problem is we haven't encountered a good bow yet.

Monster Hunter World does have bows, but those bows are specially designed to better suit the needs of hunting.

The bow Li Xia wanted was the kind that didn't need arrows, but could generate energy arrows.

We'll just have to wait and see.

Resources for the [Sharpshooter] class can be paused, and level 4 is more than enough. Many ranged apostles who mainly use archery don't even have level 4 infused main skills yet.

Similar to [Sharpshooter] is [Seal/Ban], but I haven't used it yet, mainly because I haven't encountered any space-type enemies.

I reckon I should be able to encounter them once I reach Tier 3. Spatial skills aren't common, and it's indeed difficult to have such skills at lower tiers.

【Hole Wave】is still useful; it was originally intended as a mid-range attack method to supplement the main attack.

Even with the energy slash of [Ring] now available, the status of [Dongdong Wave] remains unshakable.

For example, the fastest [Sound Flash] is a high-speed slash with a speed of over 200 meters per second.

It is still not as fast as the Hole Wave, and theoretically the Hole Wave is also Li Xia's strongest burst method.

Just like the battle with Dragon Strike General, in the end he relied on inserting his arm into his eye socket to unleash the full power of his internal Hole Wave.

Otherwise, they might not be able to outlast the Dragon Strike General.

After strengthening my attributes, I currently have 440 True Qi points. If I unleash them all, I can deal nearly 20,000 energy damage!

After some thought, I decisively invested all three Time-Space Coins I had into [The End of Skill].

This skill encompasses a lot, and the necessity to improve it is increasing.

Of course, the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts are more important, but there's also the free enhancement.

"Awoo! Protect me!"

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

Chapter 192 Fighting between left and right

[You have spent 4500 points and 3 Time Coins to exchange for 18 months of skill infusion.]

[You begin to cultivate the ultimate skill]

In the first month, you practiced all the moves you had learned from scratch, reviewing them to gain new insights.

In the second month, you practiced the martial arts techniques you had learned again and again, each battle still vivid in your mind.

In the third month, you decide to incorporate random weather, wanting to experience the different effects of different environments.

[Fourth Month: Swinging the sword three thousand times in a torrential downpour, the steam rising from the blade condenses and does not dissipate. The "Auspicious Dragon" state is activated, increasing cultivation efficiency this month.]

[Fifth month: You continue practicing the basic routines, but each punch and each movement becomes increasingly slower.]

[Month 10: First punches, then kicks, then grappling; integrating weapons and internal martial arts! Your understanding of force is becoming increasingly clear.]

[Twelfth Month: You stop throwing punches and start sitting quietly and reminiscing]

[Thirteenth month: You begin to simulate and recall each battle, imagining the enemies you once defeated appearing before you once more.]

[The Fourteenth Month: You defeat your former enemies time and time again, but you're not satisfied. In terms of skill, they're too weak.]

[Fifteenth Month: You suddenly have a whimsical idea and start imagining yourself fighting against yourself. You become very enthusiastic and engrossed in it.]

[Sixteenth month: Executioner's abnormal state detected, diagnosis: Schizophrenia - now fixed]

[Seventeenth Month: You are still shaken and dare not imagine it anymore; instead, your left and right hands begin to fight each other.]

[Eighteenth Month: Embracing all rivers, reaching the pinnacle of skill, my body is unrestrained, the path of martial arts is boundless!]

[Result of this infusion: Mastery of Skill LV4]

"call--"

Li Xia slowly opened his eyes, the memories he had accumulated over the past year and a half floating and sinking in his mind.

I looked at my hands with lingering fear. They seemed to have a mind of their own, restless and eager to fight.

No, Li Xia never expected that infusing a skill could cause schizophrenia.

The main reason was the several dangerous battles I experienced. The opponents were indeed strong, but to be honest, I was still on the path of striving for higher, faster, and stronger results.

The moves are extremely simple, with no fancy moves or unnecessary actions.

Is it useful? Of course, it's quite useful, but it just doesn't feel right to fight against an opponent simulated in your mind.

So he simply imagined himself in his mind.

Aside from this minor incident, the overall training effect was quite good.

[Mastery of Skill] LV4 (Proficient)

[Skill Type: Skill-based Passive Ability]

效果1：在战斗时提升30-80%发力上限，30-60%闪避。

效果2：在战斗时有50%的几率触发劲，使本次攻击伤害阶位+1，本次伤害提高40%-60%

Effect 3: Consumes True Qi to create realistic afterimages, confusing enemies.

Ming: Depending on the length of the charging time, it unleashes a slash with varying power and speed.

[Introduction: Only in the most barren land can the most beautiful flowers of skill bloom, and now this flower has acquired exquisite green leaves.]

It's alright. The panel can only display so many bonuses, but the actual bonuses are far more than that.

For example, one becomes more proficient in various skills and abilities, making previously awkward transitions smoother and reducing flaws, and so on.

I closed the panel and started selecting rank skills.

[You have chosen to upgrade your Cave Wave skill. Your current rank is 15. Do you wish to spend 2000 points to upgrade it by one level?]

Choose! Improve!

[Dongdong Wave has been upgraded to rank 16]

【.】

[Dongdong Wave has been upgraded to rank 20]

[Do you wish to continue upgrading by consuming 3000 points + 1 merit point?]

Wow, that's already 3000 points per level?

He's only level 20. If he waits until level 30, his first hit will be worth at least 5,000.

[Dongdongbo rank20]

[Skill Cost: 10 True Qi - ? ? ?]