SWDnovel Chapter 45, Rank 2
Chapter 45, Rank 2
The main room of the old house.
Jiang Yuan sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the magic core in his palm.
[Extractable mana energy detected - Extract mana energy?]
"yes!"
An invisible force surged, and the energy within the magic core was rapidly extracted.
Fine dust began to fall from the outer edge of the magic core, and the entire core rapidly shrank.
A few breaths later, the magic core, which was originally the size of a walnut, was reduced to tiny ash barely visible to the naked eye.
[Level: 16→19]
[Magic Power: 12/190]
[Source Quality: 17.1]
[Abilities: Gate to Realms, ???, Universal Knowledge, Eagle Eye, Penetrating Shot, --]
The final "—" power suddenly burst forth with unprecedented brilliance, the light twisting and turning as if changing characters, about to break free from its shell.
After glancing at it a few times, Jiang Yuan's gaze quickly locked onto a brand new attribute panel.
Source quality?
Jiang Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.
He vaguely understood where the other part of the magical power had gone.
It was condensed into this so-called "source substance".
In fact, the numbers displayed on the magic power chart are not very meaningful to him.
他5级时，提升等级需要50点魔能；到了10级和16级，这个需求分别变成了100点和160点。
However, as his level increases, the amount of magical energy he absorbs from low-level magic cores continues to decrease.
This means that the 1 point of magic power displayed on his panel at level 16 actually contains far more energy than the 1 point of magic power at level 5.
That's why he chose to use the fourth-tier magic core first.
Because the amount of magic energy obtained from extracting a low-level magic core is always the same, and it will not be reduced as the user becomes stronger.
However, as his power level increased, the energy of a first-tier magic core became like a drop of water falling into the ocean, causing little to no ripple.
Now, he first uses fourth-tier magic cores until he is "satisfied," and then goes back to fill the remaining small gap with lower-tier magic cores. This is the most cost-effective way to use them.
"Fortunately, as my level increases, I can extract more magic cores each day, which can fill up some of my inventory."
Jiang Yuan calmed himself down and then focused his attention on the [Gate of Realms] ability on the panel.
A line of small, fluorescent blue text then popped up:
[Gateway to Realms: A portal constructed using ? ? ?]
[Note: The starting anchor point is fixed; the ending coordinates are updated in real time with each return. Increased power will unlock new features for the Realm Gate.]
[Feature: Adds a second endpoint anchor point and can temporarily consume source material to reset cooldown time.]
"Second endpoint anchor point! Reset cooldown!" Jiang Yuan was overjoyed.
This means that if he travels to the other hemisphere of Earth, he can set up a portal there.
When he returns to the old house and opens the portal again, he will be able to choose between entering another world and going to the other hemisphere!
Jiang Yuan's gaze lingered on the "Source Material" column for a few more seconds.
This is clearly a higher-level and more powerful force than magic.
The energy levels involved in the interdimensional portals are unimaginably high.
Jiang Yuan knew very well that with his limited strength, there was no way he could open such a door.
But he actually did it.
The cost is merely a half-day cooldown period.
No, it's now even shorter, down to six hours.
Even more terrifying is that this so-called "source matter" can completely erase the six-hour cooldown period.
What immense power… Jiang Yuan took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in his heart, and picked up another fourth-tier magic core.
Gazing at the dazzling magic core in his palm, a familiar line of fluorescent blue text popped up once more:
[Extractable magical energy detected - Extract?]
"I can still extract the fourth tier!" Jiang Yuan felt relieved, which meant that his third ability was secure.
As he confirmed it with his mind, the demonic core in his palm dissipated rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Jiang Yuan thought he was already used to the feeling of power surging into his body and constantly strengthening himself, but in the next instant, his whole body suddenly froze, and he involuntarily fell onto the bed.
This impact was far more intense than any before.
Intense pain surged through him like a tidal wave, and he involuntarily curled up into a ball.
As if undergoing some kind of leap to a higher level of life, blackish-gray impurities began to be expelled from the surface of his body.
The whole process lasted a full half minute.
Once the pain subsided, Jiang Yuan seemed like a completely different person.
All the exposed skin was covered with a layer of black mud-like substance, making him look exactly like a little black man.
Upon closer inspection, it was grayish-black grime expelled from the body.
Jiang Yuan, who had been curled up, recovered and let out a comfortable sigh.
But then he smelled an indescribable stench.
"This is..." He sprang up, leaping several meters away and landing instantly at the doorway.
He strode to the large vat under the eaves of the courtyard, quickly took off his clothes, scooped up some cold water, and poured it over his head.
"Awesome!" Jiang Yuan let out a heartfelt sigh.
He felt that this change in his body was even greater than the transformation he experienced when he first reached level 5, recovering from a sub-healthy state to a healthy physique.
Now, he has taken another giant leap forward on top of a body that already exceeds the limits of human potential.
The most significant improvement was in the five senses.
He had never felt the world so clear, so vibrant.
After taking a relaxing shower, Jiang Yuan returned to his room, changed into a new T-shirt and trousers, and stood in front of the full-length mirror.
The mirror reflected a handsome young man with fair and delicate skin and a calm and reserved gaze.
His experiences during this period have given him an air of effortless confidence that is not found in ordinary people.
"Let's see what level he's at, and he's got new abilities..."
[Name: Gangwon]
Occupation: None
[Abilities: Gate to Realms, ???, Universal Knowledge, Eagle Eye, Judgment of All Things]
[Level: 19→21]
[Magic Power: 9/210]
[Source quality: 17.1 → 21]
"As expected, these changes are caused by entering the second tier... the Judgment of All Things?"
Jiang Yuan's gaze locked onto the newly appeared name, and a fluorescent blue panel popped up.
At the same time, an innate instinct surged into his mind, as natural as opening his eyes and breathing, and he instantly gained some understanding of this ability.
[The Verdict of All Things: Everything has its possibilities, and a certain specific possibility can be made to almost certainty to occur.]
[Note: The amount of source matter consumed depends on the individual's strength and the time and probability of its occurrence. The further back in time the event occurs, the weaker the individual's strength, and the lower the probability of its occurrence, the more source matter will be consumed.]
"Hiss—" Jiang Yuan took a long breath.
If his understanding and intuition are correct, wouldn't this be a kind of "wish fulfillment"?
What exactly lies behind that mysterious finger bone...?
Jiang Yuan already knew from the records of the Frostclaw tribe that each god possessed his own unique authority.
That moon goddess is in charge of the night, secrecy, pursuit, and coded language...
Jiang Yuan did not fully understand the specific meaning of these concepts.
But look at himself.
First, he awakened the ability related to "space"—the [Gate of Boundaries]—and then he gained the [Comprehensive Knowledge of All Things], which should be categorized under the realm of "knowledge".
And now this "Judgment of All Things"...
Could it be the creator god? Jiang Yuan thought to himself with a self-deprecating laugh.
He shook his head, his eyes regaining their resolve.
Regardless, this ability undoubtedly has enormous potential for imagination.
"How do I use this ability?"
Jiang Yuan frowned and began to ponder.