My Talent Skill Mutated

BZZZZ—!

After swallowing and absorbing two Level 1 Spirit Pearls, the Qi within him instantly broke through its limits, increasing by a full 0.1.

’This stuff really is fast, but it’s a bit expensive...’

Chen Yu opened his eyes and smacked his lips.

Spirit Pearls were incredibly effective, especially for increasing Qi. Coupled with the absorption boost from his Celestial Destiny Skill, the effect was remarkable.

But they were just a bit expensive...

A single Level 1 Spirit Pearl cost one hundred academic credits. Based on the credit-to-cash exchange rate, the market price was about 10,000 per pearl, possibly even more.

The average Martial Artist couldn’t afford to use them.

And these were just Level 1 Spirit Pearls.

Level 2 Spirit Pearls were ten times the price!

Cultivating with Spirit Pearls didn’t just increase one’s Qi; it could also enhance Spiritual Power.

Although the change wasn’t drastic, Chen Yu could still feel it clearly.

With steady accumulation, quantitative changes would eventually lead to a qualitative one.

Enhancing his Spiritual Power was also extremely important.

The cultivation of High-level Martial Artists involved training on a spiritual level.

Using Spirit Pearls as a supplement would make the process much smoother.

’Time to continue.’

Taking out another Spirit Pearl, Chen Yu resumed his cultivation.

He would strive to reach Level 4 Martial Artist within a month by using the Spirit Pearls.

With his Celestial Destiny Skill at the second stage, combined with the innate talent from his physical Evolution, he was highly confident he could reach Level 4 Martial Artist.

Although being a Level 4 Martial Artist was nothing special, reaching that level would cause his Qi to skyrocket, and the power of his Destructive Celestial Light would become even more immense.

Of course, with enough Qi, the epic-grade Destructive Celestial Light would become one of his trump card Skills.

Time passed in a flash.

「A month later.」

In a cultivation chamber within the Elite Student dorms of the Superpower Academy, Chen Yu sat cross-legged, a boundless surge of Qi roiling around him.

BOOM—!

A roar echoed from within his body as a powerful aura swept through the entire cultivation chamber.

Wisps of Qi spiraled around his body, and the immense pressure was so strong it seemed to compress the very air.

After a few moments, the aura gradually dissipated, and Chen Yu awoke from his meditative state.

’So this is the Qi of a Level 4...’

Chen Yu was very satisfied as he felt the vast ocean of Qi within his Dantian.

Within his vast Dantian, his Qi was like an ocean!

His Dantian was several times larger than that of an ordinary Martial Artist.

This was primarily due to the enhancements brought about by his physical Evolution.

As a Level 4 Martial Artist, his Qi reserves were comparable to those of a Level 5 Martial Artist.

Reaching Level 4 Martial Artist meant he had finally stepped into the mid-tier ranks.

Of course, compared to his true overall strength, his cultivation level was his weakest attribute.

For an Awakened, cultivation level was one thing, but their Superpower was another entirely.

It was perfectly normal for one’s actual combat strength to surpass one’s cultivation level.

After a month of arduous cultivation with Spirit Pearls, Chen Yu had finally broken through to Level 4.

The effect of the Spirit Pearls was astonishing; they had not let him down.

Of course, beyond the assistance from the Spirit Pearls, the more crucial factor was his Celestial Destiny Skill!

Having comprehended the third stage of his Celestial Destiny Skill, his cultivation speed had increased once again.

Without his Celestial Destiny Skill reaching the third stage, it would have been impossible for him to become a Level 4 Martial Artist so quickly.

By breaking through to Level 4, his strength had reached a new height.

However, compared to the power boosts gained from upgrading his Skills, this wasn’t a major leap.

This was mainly because his actual strength already far surpassed his cultivation level. At the top tiers of the Martial Artist path, the gap between each level was immense.

Without complementary Skills, making such a huge leap would be impossible.

’I have to go to the Capital City tomorrow... The competition between the Twelve Institutes should be spectacular.’

Chen Yu looked out the window, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

This time, the world ranking tournament for the Twelve Institutes was being held in the East Asia Capital City.

The Capital City was also the East Asia Imperial Capital Center.

It was a world-class bastion city, even ranked among the top ten.

The city’s defenses and offensive capabilities were all top-tier.

"Tianhai Yoou is requesting a video call. Accept?"

Just then, his Life Watch vibrated and displayed the prompt.

Chen Yu snapped out of his thoughts and tapped to accept the call.

"Teacher Tianhai, what’s going on?"

Chen Yu asked, looking at Tianhai Yoou on the virtual screen.

"Were you cultivating?" Tianhai Yoou asked, noticing Chen Yu was in a cultivation chamber.

Chen Yu: "I just finished. Is something wrong?"

"I’ll be at the entrance to your dorm in a moment. Come out. We’re going to see the Dean, since we leave tomorrow."

"Alright, no problem."

Chen Yu nodded. The call ended, and he stood up and left the cultivation chamber.

He returned to his room and changed his clothes. Just as he finished, Tianhai Yoou pulled up to the entrance in her car.

After stepping out of his room and getting into the car, Tianhai Yoou looked at Chen Yu and sensed a change in his aura. "You... you broke through?"

Chen Yu nodded. "I just broke through to Level 4."

There was no need to hide it. His cultivation level was the least impressive part of his arsenal.

His Skills were his real trump card!

A delighted expression appeared on Tianhai Yoou’s face. "That’s wonderful! It looks like your chances of placing in the finals are even better now."

"Nothing is set in stone yet," Chen Yu said calmly.

Tianhai Yoou smiled. "You really are a composed one."

"By the way, aside from seeing the Dean today, you’ll also be meeting the students from the other elite classes. You’re all a team, so you’ll need to help each other once you get to the Capital City."

Chen Yu nodded.

He already knew about this. The first-year grade had dozens of elite classes, and each one would send an outstanding student to participate in the competition.

Of course, there were a few exceptions. For instance, Chen Yu’s elite class wasn’t just sending him alone.

There was also Baili Qing!

An Ran wasn’t participating; by comparison, Baili Qing was stronger, possessing a dual A-rank talent.

It wasn’t realistic for an entire class to participate. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Being able to send two was already highly unusual.

Anyone who could participate in the tournament and make it to the subsequent rounds would receive a reward from the academy.