Chapter 949: Chapter 500: Passing the Torch, Certain Victory for Humanity (Part 2)
The "Truth" bestowed upon him a "Divine Strike," with a conversion efficiency infinitely close to perfection.
"Book!" Rod immediately asked, "What is the conversion limit?"
The Book of Knowledge was silent for a moment, then reported a string of numbers: "27.18."
Rod’s heart trembled as he clenched his fist tightly.
times!
I am invincible!
No wonder the Book of Knowledge said this star is the most suitable for me!
A strike with 27 times power!
When I activate "Giant God Power," in the "Red War God" state, using "Divine Strike," what monster’s crown won’t be overturned?
Even without activating "Red War God," in a normal state, using "Bloody Tears" to enhance Spiritual Energy, and "Star Shuttle" to forge a Star Sword, the strike’s power is still extraordinary.
The only issue is that "Divine Strike" requires a warm-up before use, and consumes a considerable amount of a Flower of Humanity.
Moreover, it cannot be used continuously, as each use’s excessive Spiritual Energy conversion efficiency causes the Spirit to be in a "Spiritual Overheat" state, requiring 10-18 seconds before it can be used again.
The more it is used, the slower the cooling, and once reaching a "Complete Overheat" state, a longer cooldown is needed.
To utilize this Great Star well requires very strong skills.
In this brief moment, a new combat strategy around its use has already emerged in Rod’s mind.
But now there isn’t time to think deeply, as Rod’s mind moved, he left the Soul Wilderness.
When he re-entered the Dream Realm at that moment, the heat within his soul had already risen, as more potent Spiritual Energy surged in his body, making his blood boil and pulse race.
Good!
Rod clenched his fist, once again filled with confidence, the fear and frustration brought by the Black Fog Demon gradually faded away.
I will eventually destroy you!
Turning to look at the Obelisk, he saw another star had appeared on the face of his soul.
In a very short time, he had ignited two stars in succession, achieving a qualitative leap in strength.
The Book of Knowledge exclaimed joyfully, "Master! We have passed the most dangerous hurdle! We succeeded! We finally ignited two Great Stars! We’ve finally stepped onto this stage! From now on, the restrictions on your growth will be much less, and I’ve finally reached a familiar domain, no longer like an idiot... cough cough, I mean I can finally play a bigger role."
Rod shot it a glance, "Book, I hope this is the last time you say you’ve gotten smarter."
The Book of Knowledge snorted, "Master, you really underestimate me. I only appeared slightly dimwitted because I wasn’t familiar with your weak state due to my soul’s incompleteness."
Rod paid it no mind. He understood this book well now, arrogant, boastful, unreliable, unsure how the original owner tamed it.
But having spent so long with it, he knew how to handle it—just ignore it when it’s stubborn.
Rod turned to the top of the Obelisk, where the numbers refreshed once more:
Soul Strength: 10782000
Soul Stars: 13
Humanity: 22.61 million
Divinity: 1225
Soul Without Spirit: 1 billion
Inside the Obelisk: None
Soul Altars: 19 Great Souls
Spirituality: 310,000
Source Energy: 37
Storage: 990,000 portions of Soul Residue, 25 Flowers of Humanity, 411 various Soul Trait Blocks, 10 Nightmare Materials, etc.
Special Items: 7 Guardians of Darkness, 1 Twisted Balance, 1 Stone of Chaos, 1 Rebirth Flesh
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Rod was delighted, his Soul Strength finally exceeded ten million.
Besides the Main Star Priest’s blessing, which added 2 million Soul Strength (and directly helped him ascend), the rest of the 8.78 million Soul Strength came entirely from stars.
Among those, the quantified Great Star "Giant God Power" provided a staggering 5.2 million Soul Strength.
The remaining 3.58 million Soul Strength was contributed by the other 12 stars.
This shows the strength of a Great Star is entirely transformative.
Especially a Great Star after quantification.
If more Great Stars can be ignited, Rod believes his Soul Strength will soon surpass tiers, reaching the capacity to bear the "Ashen Throne."
This is also Rod’s unique trait.
His growth reaches directly to the soul’s essence, without a hint of superficiality, not just floating on the surface of Spiritual Energy alone.
With this in mind, Rod asked, "Book, what is the next star to ignite?"
The Book of Knowledge immediately became serene, seeming much more reliable now. After pondering for a moment, it said.
"There are three Great Stars to choose from."
"I believe ’Glutton’ is more suitable for the master, igniting it requires 30 Soul Firewood, 1 King’s Soul, 9 billion Soul Without Spirit, and a Strong Source."
Rod nodded, remembering its requirements in his heart.
Among these requirements, the King’s Soul is the most critical.
Having acquired "Truth" and "Giant God Power," he already believes he can participate in the highest-level hunts in the Royal City.
Given his current Destructive Power, he could certainly have the "Dark Devourer" cause enough erosion to seize souls.
As long as he can defeat another King Level Monster, the remaining conditions will not pose any problems for him.
Soul Firewood can directly equate to 300 points of Divinity, which is no pressure for him now.
billion Soul Without Spirit seems a lot, but it is only a matter of time.
Sacrificing one "Great Soul" can yield hundreds of millions of souls.