Chapter 75 Locals

First of all, the biggest gain is the progress bar.

On the watch, the 1 o'clock mark is completely filled with brilliant gold.

It’s not just full, it’s full to the point of overflowing!
Originally, thanks to Ji Jue's crazy hard work, the progress had reached more than 70% in just one month. But now, after digesting the experience pack of the furnace in one breath, the progress bar has completely burst.

If Ji Jue didn't have the matrix and the blessing of Supreme Being, he would have advanced by now.

Fortunately, reality is not a shitty card-drawing game, and the extra "experience points" are not wasted - all the insights and changes have been completely integrated with Ji Jue's abilities and soul.

There is no rule that you must reach level 1 after reaching level 2. In fact, if the Chosen One has a choice when they are at a low level, they will often increase their accumulation as much as possible, and will not choose to advance until their abilities can no longer be improved.

Enhance your own values ​​to the greatest extent.

This is also something that Professor Ye and Sister Wen have reminded me countless times. Every advantage and strength in the inspiration stage will grow and amplify exponentially in the transformation, rebirth and transcendence stages.

There is a reason why wild chosen ones are not taken seriously by big organizations these days.

There is a lack of guidance, matrix, various assistance and support, and even theoretical guidance. At the starting line, sometimes being too fast means lack of strength. When the enemy becomes a combination of mechanical and numerical monsters, the Chosen One who has overdrawn his potential can only suffer a loss with hatred.

However, Ji Jue’s current condition...is no longer a problem of lack of foundation.

Instead, the furnace was filled with a large experience spell and was about to burst!
He ate so much that he became a 300-pound fat man.

I can hardly walk anymore.

To use an analogy, it's like when the engine of a car you're used to driving is suddenly replaced with that of an airplane. If you're not careful, the power of the exoskeleton will be too strong, and you'll become somewhat out of control.

The solution is simple.

Just advance one level and it's done.

But the problem is back to the beginning... If you want to advance, you must seek the matrix and then obtain the blessing. Otherwise, if you click the wrong skill tree, who knows what random skills will appear.

But the matrix [Non-Attack] is still missing.

What is more important than the growth of the experience bar is the many sensations and records that the essence of the furnace brings him, including the memories and experiences of the furnace himself.

If the previous resonance was an introductory lesson for him, then the massive records brought by the essence are real practical experience.

So that...

——Fluid Alchemy, a complete introduction!
His understanding of the Twelve Supreme Virtues has surpassed what it was before by who knows how many times. Not only that, he has also made considerable progress in the four major elements of alchemy: ascension, purification, transmutation, and harmony.

This is where the real treasure lies.

From today on, Ji Jue is the official inheritor of fluid alchemy, which is known as the last of ancient alchemy!

If the beginning of the Cataclysm Era is used as the standard for division, the alchemy of the Ashes can also be divided into ancient and modern. Compared with modern alchemy, which has been completely standardized and independent, the craftsmen in ancient times did not have so many rules and requirements.

There wasn't even a separate division for alchemy.

It, along with the formula of entropy, the contract of Tianyuan, the divination and precognition of ether, the ritual of ascension... and other universal abilities circulated among the Shangshan faction, are all classified as mysteries.

The craftsmen at that time also had strong personal characteristics, but also had different troubles.

Just from the perspective of means, it's a mess.

When performing alchemy, he used human blood, souls, and all kinds of other things for sacrifice, and used all kinds of methods that Ji Jue couldn't think of no matter how hard he tried...

Don't ask me what the principle is. If you ask, it means you don't know and it's not important.

According to Professor Ye, the primitive alchemy was like a group of people walking into an elevator. Some laughed up to the sky, some knelt down and kowtowed, some urinated everywhere, and some did nothing. In this way, everyone went up in a daze, and as for why, everyone thought it was related to what they did.

But the irony of this question is that when you think about it afterwards, no one knows who pressed the elevator button...

I thought, if I walked four steps backwards after entering the bathroom, shouted "Shenlan", said "Don't look down on the poor young man", or shouted "love and bond", then the matter would be settled.

Each one is more weird than the other.

Apart from having a common rough system, the underlying logic is completely different from the modern alchemical system, and in some cases, it is even contrary to it.

But this does not mean that they have no merits. On the contrary, sometimes, after giving up some convenience and popularity, the enhancements they obtain are far beyond the imagination of modern craftsmen.

At the end of the Eternal Empire, before the Cataclysm Era, the fluid alchemy was born, which had the advantages of both. At that time, the theory of alchemy was similar to that of modern times, but it lacked the integration of several saints. At the same time, it also inherited the strong characteristics of classical alchemy.

After abandoning the two major elements of ascension and harmony, Fluid Alchemy's achievements in purification are unparalleled in the world.

His unique skill is to integrate the appearance and essence of an object - and then enhance the strength and function of the appearance through the enhancement of the essence.

Even if it is just an ordinary iron blade when it is just produced, as long as the user takes good care of it, communicates with it with his own spiritual essence day by day, and nurtures spirituality, it will be able to grow into a famous sword with unparalleled sharpness.

And this is just the basics. Under the hands of the sage Mercury, all works are as natural as if they were created by nature, without any traces of chiseling or processing. They are incredibly concealed and have multiple forms and functions.

It can be said that it was mercury that single-handedly raised fluid alchemy to its current heights.

What Ji Jue has learned and mastered now are just a few basic circuits and structural ideas that she created. He is far from being a true master like Professor Ye.

But even so, it is enough.

"Hahahaha, from today on, please call me - Squidward!!!"

In the mobile workshop of the Ghost Ball, Ji Jue excitedly spread his arms in front of the furnace, and then four mercury limbs that had been processed by alchemy extended from his back.

Like a deep sea monster.

Limp, squirming, wriggling, floating feebly in the air.

It doesn't look like a strong arm, but more like a tentacle... squirming~
This is the first achievement after Ji Jue learned fluid alchemy!
One glance at the thimble, garbage.

Xiao An stretched out his hand and poked it, and a section broke into two halves and fell to the ground. It flapped and squirmed like a dying fish, and returned to Ji Jue's back.

"So weak."

The ignorant kid made such a sharp comment, and then Ji Jue, who was angry and embarrassed, refuted it, saying that ugly things are also cute, that being this long is already amazing, and that durability is the most important thing, etc., and there was a happy atmosphere. Good news, I learned it, bad news, there is still a long way to go before it can be officially applied.

Fluid alchemy naturally has unique strengths in dealing with liquid types. For example, the name "mercury" comes from her superb application of liquid mercury.

Ji Jue naturally followed suit and imitated her.

Unfortunately, with his current whiteboard rookie's control and attainments, he had no way to support the operation of such a complex tool, and it was basically just a showpiece. On the contrary, after the four wires became one, it became much more sensitive, and at least it could help him carry a tool and a bag.

In short, toys.

The real application and results were, on the contrary, another pile of things he made casually…in the box on the backpack next to him, there were densely packed bullets.

After all the holes are opened inside the bullet, it is filled with specially treated mercury.

It is pre-engraved with the emblems of Ruins and Masses to enhance its durability and destructive power. At the same time, depending on the situation, it can be replaced with warheads made of special materials engraved with other Supreme Good to achieve different effects.

Through fluid alchemy, the entire bullet is strengthened and upgraded. After using mercury as a carrier, Xiao An does not need to recharge it temporarily. It can be strengthened with Jian Ming's matrix in advance and saved. It can be activated at any time when needed.

This solved the problem of Ji Jue's insufficient attack power and difficulty in breaking through the defense after encountering the turtle shell. Just with this move, Ji Jue's trip was not in vain.

But what about the matrix?
【Non-aggression】

Professor Ye, the strategy you gave me is useless. The version has changed so many times.

From the time we entered the Rift until now, we have found a lot of clues and have almost figured out the mystery of the collapse of the Pillar of Heaven and the destruction of the Eternal Empire, but in the end, there is not even a trace of Fei Gong.

Am I going to be stuck at this level?
Ji Jue felt a little nauseous when he thought that he might return empty-handed or have no way back and would have to spend the rest of his life in this rift world.

But just as he was thinking, the ghost ball suddenly made a sound.

[Don't just stand there, kid.]

It said: [Someone is coming! ]

In the void, light outlined the scene outside - just outside the ruined safe house where they were temporarily stationed, several furtive shadows were poking their heads over here.

Looking around curiously, with vigilant eyes.

He was holding a heavy and huge weapon in his hand, which looked like some kind of firearm, but it was something that the outside world had never seen before.

The main thing is that their faces... all show some signs of alienation and fragmentation, like wild beasts or mutated limbs, and the one leading them in the front...

It was the 'local' who was once let go by Ji Jue.

Ji Jue was slightly stunned for a moment.

Is this the aftereffect of not removing the roots?

But while the two were alert and preparing, the middle-aged man hesitated for a long time, actually left his companions, walked towards this side, circled the ruins, and couldn't find the entrance to the workshop. The courage he had mustered seemed to dissipate.

Sit down on the ground.

It was as if he was waiting for them to appear.

Xiao An stood up with the help of crutches, but was held down by Ji Jue.

"They may not come to fight." He said, "I'll go and take a look."

After making protective preparations, he pushed open the door.

It was as if he appeared out of nowhere. Not only was the middle-aged man at the door startled, but even the people in the distance seemed to be terrified. They raised their weapons and trembled with fear.

"what's up?"

Ji Jue looked at the man curiously: "I don't think I have ever done any local TV business? How come the TV fees are all received here?"

"..."

The alienated man hesitated for a moment and said, "Outsider, please follow me."

He said, "The Prophet wants to see you."

This time, it was Ji Jue's turn to be silent.

Not to mention the other party's invitation, just the weird and mysterious word "prophet" made him feel inexplicably uneasy and alert.

He turned around and looked at Xiao An who was concentrating behind the door.

Shake his head slowly.

"I'm sorry, I've been a bit busy lately and don't have the time to participate in the team-building activities of your local and vibrant club..." He said, "Forget about the meeting."

The man was stunned for a moment, and the sounds coming out of his mouth became rapid, like a human voice mixed with the call of some insect, as if he was anxious. After a long time, Ji Jue could make out what he was saying.

"The prophet said she knew where Feigong was."

"..."

Ji Jue froze in place.

After a long time, he turned around and glanced at Xiao An. After hesitating and thinking for a long time, he finally sighed silently.

"lead the way."

　I took a day off yesterday and was on the road, but I finally got home.

　　But the bad news is... Bai Ze is positive. This is the first time in a few years that he is positive. I don't have any symptoms yet, but I don't know if I will be infected next, but I feel that I am probably on the way.

　　If I lose my mind and write something wrong these two days, please use your big ears to wake me up in time.

　　Also, the rewards from the previous activities will need to be delayed for a while, after all, the operations officer himself has entered a state where he can no longer take care of himself...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)