Chapter 204 – New Skill Unlocked, the “Brand New Version” of Crow Dreamscape!

A vast and empty room, with towering arched floor-to-ceiling windows wide open.

The evening breeze blew in from outside, gently stirring the mist-like curtains.

There was no moon, but the starlight was dazzling.

The night was cool as water.

Lu Yuan sat on an enormous chair towering over five meters high and three meters wide, forged from countless black iron spears. His eyelids drooped slightly, as if he were in a light sleep.

He wore a solid black protective suit made to the Yellow Bear specifications, with the Golden Bear emblem printed on the left side of his chest.

His figure seemed to merge with the Iron Throne behind him and the heavy night, giving an impression of grandeur, mystery, and depth.

[Profession: Martial Artist lv10 (10344/51200)]

[Attribute Points: 2]

[Skill Points: 4]

[Spear Bearer (Extraordinary) lv1 (0/100)]

[Basic Professional Skills: to be unlocked]

Before the Ultimate Blood Battle began, Lu Yuan had already mobilized all Red Bears, White Bears, and Yellow Bear members below White Bear level in the vicinity of Chiming City to stand by outside the battle site.

This was one of the reasons he had been so unabashedly confident from the moment he stepped into Mosa’s venue.

If it were an evil deity sect like the Crow Deity sect, he might have been a bit more cautious.

But Mosa…

Mosa was far too easy to manipulate.

The reason Mosa could exist openly in Xia State was the leverage they had to surrender to official powers.

Within the borders of Xia State, they must play by Xia State’s rules.

Lu Yuan’s Golden Bear identity was his greatest shield.

Therefore, he was not worried at all about causing trouble in the Ultimate Blood Battle that he couldn’t handle.

To the Red Bears and White Bears under his command, this Ultimate Blood Battle was just a whimsical game of the esteemed Golden Bear Lord, Lu Yuan.

And indeed, this was the truth.

This time, Lu Yuan had quite a blast.

In total, his [Martial Artist] panel earned over 20,000 professional experience points.

His [Martial Artist] level rose to lv10, and he gained one attribute point and one skill point as rewards.

So far, Lu Yuan had accumulated a considerable number of attribute points and skill points.

Especially the skill points, which were just enough to use on the newly unlocked extraordinary profession.

[Spear Bearer (Extraordinary) lv1 (0/100)]

Originally, Lu Yuan had intended to gain Mosa’s unique Divine Blood through the Bloody Battle, to attempt to unlock a new profession.

However, the sudden appearance of the Silver Spear Bearer, with its mysterious will, unexpectedly unlocked the new profession associated with Mosa early, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

The spear now lay quietly in front of Lu Yuan.

It looked as if it was entirely forged from pure silver, nearly two meters in length and less than four centimeters in diameter.

The spear shaft was densely engraved with intricate patterns, exuding a mysterious aura that flowed along its surface. Even in the night, it shimmered with an enchanting silver light.

It appeared magnificently elegant.

Symbolizing some form of supreme authority.

Yet, it was also highly practical.

Lu Yuan had tested it. Even after amplifying his explosive Strength to nearly fifty tons, this seemingly ornamental pure silver spear was still able to withstand it.

“It’s more durable than most superalloys.

It’s likely crafted from some kind of extraordinary material. If I have time, perhaps I should learn some cold weapon combat techniques to fully bring out the value of this extraordinary weapon…”

Lu Yuan thought, but he didn’t dwell on it further. Instead, he turned his attention back to the [Spear Bearer (Extraordinary)] panel.

This was the second extraordinary panel Lu Yuan had unlocked. Although his heart was still full of anticipation, he was no longer as excited as he had been when he first unlocked [Death Messenger (Extraordinary)].

The panel displayed three skill nodes waiting to be unlocked.

Each skill node represented a “blind box”; 1 skill point per attempt, with surprises hidden beneath.

Before selecting which skill to unlock first, Lu Yuan contemplated.

“As long as I unlock Rage King’s skill, which enhances powerful recovery and vitality through burning blood and Qi, I’ll stop there. I’ll save the remaining skill points for later when there’s a surplus…”

Many skills on Lu Yuan’s other professional panels were awaiting upgrades.

The super killer move—[Thousand Crows Salute the Moon], the core of the third profession [Undefeated Instinct], and the primary skill of the upcoming [Death Messenger (Extraordinary)]…

All these required skill points for enhancement and activation.

Although Lu Yuan didn’t know what the three skills of [Spear Bearer (Extraordinary)] were exactly, he understood that they were just basic skills. Compared to the higher-level skills that needed upgrading, these new skills wouldn’t significantly impact his overall strength.

Therefore, he decided to hold off on these for now.

Having witnessed Rage King’s secret technique, “Blood-burning Body,” during their battle, Lu Yuan understood its substantial benefit to his pure martial artist system.

It was the only skill he truly anticipated.

“Let’s hit the jackpot on the first try! Come on, first try jackpot!”

Rubbing his hands together, Lu Yuan randomly chose one of the three skills waiting to be unlocked.

The next second, a message prompt appeared—

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the basic professional skill [Hunting Perception] for [Spear Bearer (Extraordinary)]!]

[Hunting Perception lv1 (0/100)]

Lu Yuan sighed but quickly gathered himself and attempted skill activation.

Level 1 [Hunting Perception]: activate!

The moment the skill activated, Lu Yuan felt his blood flow speed increase, causing a slight warmth in his body.

His mind filled with rolling mist, as if something was about to emerge from it.

After experiencing this sensation carefully, Lu Yuan stopped the skill and appeared thoughtful.

“It seems I need to select a target first for the skill to fully activate. It’s like some kind of extraordinary tracking technique…

I’ll need to test it to see its exact effect.”

At present, this skill didn’t seem very useful to Lu Yuan.

He rarely needed to track anyone down.

Moreover, as a Yellow Bear, he had numerous methods available for tracking someone…

“A skill point used for a skill that barely boosts my overall strength — total waste. What now? Should I give it another shot?”

Watching his remaining 3 skill points, Lu Yuan’s eyes sparkled with contemplation.

Anyone with ill luck often thinks about giving it another try, and Lu Yuan was no different.

After a brief moment of indecision, he decided to give it another shot.

“If worst comes to worst, I’ll use the skill points prepared for the first core of [Death Messenger (Extraordinary)]. Anyway, it will still take some time to level up my [Eye of Doom] to lv3.”

Thinking this, Lu Yuan hesitated briefly between the remaining two skills, then randomly chose one to unlock.

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the basic professional skill [Unyielding Will] for [Spear Bearer (Extraordinary)]!]

“Damn it!”

Lu Yuan almost cursed out loud.

“Seriously, not a single skill I actually want?!”

Resting his head on his hands on the table, Lu Yuan took a couple of seconds to accept his hidden role as “perpetually unlucky,” before calming down to test the new skill.

Level 1 [Unyielding Will]: activate!

The moment the skill activated, fragments of memory scenes appeared in Lu Yuan’s mind.

These scenes were filled with an ancient and desolate aura.

He seemed to hear the long, deep sound of a horn, with ancient tribal banners fluttering wildly in the wind…

Countless scenes of spearmen fighting passed before his eyes like a turbid river carrying silt.

An inexplicable surge of battle intent rose from the depths of his heart.

His will soared, his desire to fight was stronger than ever, and his mental state reached an unprecedented peak.

“Boom!”

A burst of invisible power erupted from Lu Yuan.

It was so powerful that it sent the white sheer curtains on the large floor-to-ceiling windows behind him flying.

In Lu Yuan’s perception, he saw a gigantic white crane appear above his head.

It was his Spirit Crane True Intent!

It had activated on its own.

Moreover, Lu Yuan noticed that at this moment, the Spirit Crane True Intent was about 30% stronger than in its usual state!

“Wow, this skill can actually enhance True Intent directly?!”

Lu Yuan was stunned, feeling like he had stumbled upon a treasure.

The importance of True Intent to a martial artist couldn’t be overstated.

The stronger the True Intent, the greater the power boost to martial arts moves.

The [Unyielding Will] skill from [Spear Bearer (Extraordinary)] granted the user immense battle intent and unwavering fighting spirit, which in some way strengthened his mental power, thereby indirectly enhancing the Effect of his True Intent.

“This is practically a god-tier skill! And it’s only at lv1, boosting the Effect by 30%. What if it’s at lv2, lv3, lv4, or even max level lv5? Wouldn’t it increase several times over?!”

Lu Yuan pondered in amazement.

However, as he continued to activate [Unyielding Will], he quickly noticed its negative effects.

The ancient and chaotic battle scenes in his mind became increasingly vivid and numerous, and an indistinct silhouette gradually emerged within these images.

“Is that the consciousness projection of the Deity of Combat and Hunting worshiped by the Mosa Sect?”

Lu Yuan immediately connected this to the Crow Dreamscape he often experienced.

Rather than feeling worried, his eyes lit up with excitement.

“An evil deity’s projection is a curse for others, potentially leading to their consciousness being assimilated and turning them into the evil deity’s puppets…

But I’m different. The professional panel eliminates this hidden danger, as evidenced by the Crow Dreamscape.

One Crow Dreamscape helped me comprehend two super killer moves in succession.

And now, there’s an evil deity projection from the Mosa Sect…”

Lu Yuan’s heart raced with anticipation.

He hadn’t forgotten his extraordinary martial arts creation, which inherently required substantial support from evil deity consciousness projections.

While others saw the evil deity projection as a nightmarish curse, for him, it was the best nourishment, something he couldn’t wish for more.

“I’ll wait until the consciousness projection of the Deity of Combat and Hunting becomes clearer, then I’ll figure out how to integrate it with my martial arts to trigger a fascinating chemical reaction. It might just lead to another super killer move…”

Lu Yuan thought, his eyes twinkling.

The powerful Effect of [Unyielding Will] had wiped away much of his frustration from not unlocking the desired skills in his previous attempts.

With one skill left to unlock, Lu Yuan was hesitant to use more skill points.

Worried he might give in to the urge and draw the last one on a whim, Lu Yuan decided to spend the last two skill points he had been saving for a long time.

Level 1 [Super Killer Move—Thousand Crows Salute the Moon]: upgrade!

Level 2!

The moment the skill upgraded, Lu Yuan’s head buzzed with a loud hum.

It felt as though he had been instantly transported back to the familiar Crow Dreamscape.

He stood at the banks of the Styx, with blooming Red Spider Lilies underfoot.

The graceful Woman in Black Dress stood quietly in the river, her back facing him.

She extended a hand, paler than moonlight, and gently touched the water surface beside her.

In an instant…

The vast waters of the Styx silently boiled, transforming into countless black crows that flapped their wings and soared into the sky.

These crows quickly obscured the night sky, turning the dreamscape into a pitch-black void.

Suddenly, a spot of pristine white bloomed, a giant full moon reappeared in the sky.

Then, inexplicably, the full moon flickered.

“Swish—”

The once radiant full moon audaciously morphed into a Scarlet crow’s eye.

The black pupils in the center began to shift downward, as if it were quietly watching Lu Yuan…

Lu Yuan abruptly opened his eyes, tearing out of the “new version” of the Crow Dreamscape.

He suddenly realized his mental power felt significantly stronger.

Pulling up the panel for a check.

His intelligence points, initially at 20 after a limit break, had now risen to 21!

“I used to think that needing two skill points to upgrade a super killer move skill was a bit of a rip-off. Now, it seems like I’ve hit the jackpot…”

Lu Yuan murmured softly, then immediately attempted to activate the newly upgraded lv2 [Super Killer Move—Thousand Crows Salute the Moon].

At the moment of skill activation.

Centered on Lu Yuan, the entire air in the spacious room distorted, the tranquil night sky began to boil.

He slowly raised his right hand.

Clenching his fist.

At the moment when his fingers closed together.

Lu Yuan saw…

It seemed as if he had grasped a ball of “light”!