paranoianovel Chapter 149 The Assessment is Approaching
Chapter 149 The Assessment is Approaching
Chapter 149 The Assessment is Approaching
The system explained it very clearly: only this power of the universe's origin can support the system in carrying out optimization tasks.
The reason is that all the creatures that were killed were life forms born from the primordial universe, and contained trace amounts of fragments of the "Origin of Life".
Whenever Chen Yuan ends a life, the system will quietly absorb the fragments of essence from the target's body, following the causal connection.
This is transformed into what is known as a "killing point".
However, such theft is subject to strict restrictions.
When Chen Yuan kills a target, the system establishes a causal connection, like setting up an energy transmission pipeline to absorb the opponent's essence fragments.
If the target's realm is higher than Chen Yuan's, the source fragments will naturally flow from higher to lower. If both are within the same realm, they will be parallel, and the system can absorb the other's source fragments with a little effort.
However, if the target level is too low, it's like trying to move from a low place to a high place, which is naturally impossible.
Unless the system forcibly absorbs it, such an abnormal operation is very likely to alert the original cosmic will.
If this near-theft is discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable.
This also explains why previously, killing beings of the same or higher realm could only yield killing points.
But now, Chen Yuan has another way.
Through the Holy Embryo Breathing, he can continuously draw energy from the origin of the universe, and the trace fragments of origin contained in this energy can also be converted into killing points by the system.
At his current level, he can absorb about 600 killing points per second, which adds up to 50 million killing points per day!
"Quite good." Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction: "Now we don't have to worry about not having enough kill points."
"However, now that we understand the true nature of the killing point, it's somewhat inappropriate to continue using that term."
"After all, killing won't be the only way to obtain this energy in the future."
Chen Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Since this optimized energy comes from fragments of the Great Dao of Origin, let's call it Origin Energy."
"Moreover, if it's 50 million per day, I can expect my future source energy to be considerable. In that case, let's change the unit of measurement."
"Let's set the ratio at 1 million to 1. One hundred million kill points equals one point of primal energy."
As soon as Chen Yuan had a thought, the content on the panel changed accordingly.
[Primal Energy: 107.13 (+0.51/day)]
"Yes, this looks much simpler; at least it's no longer a long string of numbers."
Chen Yuan was quite satisfied with the new display method.
In addition, there is one last piece of good news: the optimization of the "Fetal Breathing Cultivation Method"!
Indeed, as Chen Yuan successfully broke through to the Fetal Breathing Realm, the system obtained a considerable amount of information. The optimization section no longer displayed "[Attempting to create a task]", but instead showed "[Task created, optimization goal: Meditation Method - Origin Star Meditation, optimization requirements: a cultivation method suitable for the Fetal Breathing Realm]".
Elevate the mind and will, and the sacred embryo, abandoning universality and focusing on the host as the standard.
[Estimated energy consumption for this run: 0.007. Should we optimize?]
"0.007 units of primordial energy? That's equivalent to 700,000 kill points."
Chen Yuan stared at the numbers on the panel, lost in thought: "The system determines the quality based on the grade of the Meditation Technique. If the original price is 70 million, it's equivalent to a peak fourth-tier secret technique. No wonder the Meditation Technique has always shown 'Ultimate' quality."
According to Chen Yuan's classification, the so-called ultimate level is one that exceeds the current grade of the secret technique, and no matter how much it exceeds, it is still considered ultimate.
Therefore, Chen Yuan's meditation technique should truly be classified as a "Peak Domain Lord-level Secret Technique".
"However, based on past experience, each optimization of the mind cultivation method results in a qualitative leap."
"This amount of primordial energy is probably far from enough."
Chen Yuan recalled that the deep sleep he initially achieved through the "Five Hearts Towards Heaven" technique was based on Earth's standards and was considered an apprentice-level secret method.
Once optimized into a meditation method, it transformed into a top-tier secret technique at the domain lord level.
According to Chen Yuan's estimation, the next technique, Fetal Breathing, should be more than just a World Lord-level secret technique; it should at least become an Immortal-level secret technique.
So Chen Yuan didn't hesitate and immediately clicked "optimize".
As expected, with the warning appearing, the system requested an additional 3.75 units of primordial energy, which Chen Yuan agreed to without hesitation.
[Task established, estimated completion time: one year]
"As expected, the quality of the Fetal Breathing Technique has already exceeded the system's computing power limit." Chen Yuan had anticipated this and added two more rounds of primordial energy, shortening the optimization time to three months.
[Primal Energy - 11.27]
[Remaining Primal Energy: 92.1]
"That's fine then." Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction: "Three months is just enough to complete the assessment during the Qianwu branch's period, so it won't be a delay."
Subsequently, referring to the secret techniques in Shanghou's memory, he carried out a new round of optimization on the Soul-Shaking Cauldron and the Thousand Winds Secret Manual, which consumed another 1.47 units of primordial energy.
Now that he has a stable daily income of 0.5 units, Chen Yuan no longer needs to be as frugal as before.
With everything ready, Chen Yuan put away the system panel, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation: "Now, I can finally concentrate on cultivation."
What he was truly focused on was comprehending the laws of time.
Before this, Chen Yuan had searched desperately for a secret method of time but to no avail. Although he still did not have a ready-made secret method, the insights into the laws of time left by Shang Hou were nothing less than a top-notch cultivation guide for him.
This made it impossible for Chen Yuan, who had been yearning for it for so long, to resist. He immediately went into seclusion again and began studying the laws of time day and night.
Time flies, and more than two months have passed in the blink of an eye. There are only three days left until the official assessment of the Qianwu branch.
In the virtual universe of Ziyao Peak, inside Shi Lan's residence, with the assessment approaching, Shi Lan was preparing to test Chen Yuan's strength, something she hadn't done in a long time.
On the training field, Chen Yuan held a long sword, his figure moving like a phantom. The flowing sword light carried a dazzling rhythm, revealing an indescribable perfection.
Shi Lan stared at his student's figure, his mouth agape involuntarily, his face filled with shock.
After Chen Yuan finished performing his swordplay, he noticed Shi Lan's expression and stepped forward, saying, "Teacher?"
Hearing the students' calls, Shi Lan was jolted back to reality.
"The last time I tested your cultivation was about three years ago, wasn't it?" Shi Lan asked uncertainly.
"Yes, teacher, you're not mistaken." Chen Yuan nodded.
"So only three years have passed?" Shi Lan looked at the student with a complicated expression. "Your understanding of the laws has actually reached this level?"
It should be noted that three years ago, Chen Yuan had already demonstrated strength far exceeding that of other geniuses of his level.
That's why Shi Lan adopted a hands-off approach, offering only necessary guidance and never inquiring about the other's progress in mastering the laws.
If it weren't for the upcoming assessment, he wouldn't have suddenly decided to test this genius student's progress.
He was terrified when he saw what was happening.
Chen Yuan's current mastery of the laws has surpassed the level of most realm lords!
The laws of time, in particular, are so profound that even Shi Lan finds them somewhat incomprehensible.
That's for sure.
Leaving aside Chen Yuan's improvement over the previous two and a half years, just considering the three months after he obtained the Law Enlightenment of the Marquis of Shang, it was as if he was constantly comprehending the Purple Radiance Diagram.
These improvements are quite normal.
Hearing the teacher's exclamation, Chen Yuan subconsciously glanced at the panel, where he saw the following clearly displayed in the section on laws:
[The fundamental laws: Wind (42.3%), Time (9.17%)]