"My overall combat power assessment has reached Tier 3, so fast~"
Lu Chen stared at his attribute panel, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
With his current strength, even facing a peak Tier 3 monster, he had enough confidence to win.
According to Li Xinyi, the combat power of that ghost ship was roughly around Tier 3.
He could completely handle it!
But Lu Chen didn't dare to be careless.
He knew deeply that every battle required full effort to ensure he was in peak condition.
Because this wasn't a game, there was no chance to start over.
Once he capsized in the ditch, it would be eternal damnation.
After careful consideration, Lu Chen decisively invested the two evolution points he obtained into the Bone Spur Mutation talent.
【Ding, consuming evolution points * 2, Bone Spur Mutation (D-Level) is evolving...】
【Bone Spur Mutation has successfully evolved into - White Bone Control (C-Level)】
"It's done!"
Lu Chen's heart filled with joy.
At this moment, besides Plant Affinity and Flame Control, he had successfully obtained his third C-Level talent!
Recalling the Awakening ceremony held within the protective shield back then,
In the entire beginner area's first high school, there were only two C-Level talent holders.
Now, Lu Chen alone possessed three C-Level talents; the strength of his power was evident!
"White Bone Control, the name of this talent now feels a bit like the Undead Talent."
Lu Chen's body trembled.
Instantly, eight pale, jade-like bone limbs broke out from his back, their sharp tips flashing with a cold light.
"These eight limbs are equivalent to adding eight arms for me, and what's more..."
With a thought, Lu Chen's bone limbs exerted force, steadily supporting him.
"It can also let me climb cliffs like a spider, not bad!"
"However, a C-Level talent, its potential shouldn't be just this, right?"
"Let's try if I can release it externally."
As Lu Chen's thoughts flowed, a bone spear exuding chilling cold suddenly condensed into shape before his eyes.
"Go!"
Lu Chen let out a low murmur, and the bone spear immediately cut through the sky, disappearing into the horizon.
"It really works; the power of this bone spear is comparable to a large-caliber sniper rifle!"
However, Lu Chen's thoughts continued to wander.
"If I can manipulate white bones externally, can I summon skeletons like Undead mages in novels?"
After all, White Bone Control is an Undead Talent, so it's reasonable to be able to summon an Undead skeleton.
"Clack, clack, clack~"
A pile of white bones quickly stacked up in front of Lu Chen, finally forming a hideous-looking skeleton that stood before him.
However, as soon as Lu Chen's mental power relaxed slightly,
The skeleton instantly collapsed, turning into a pile of broken bones on the ground.
"No, this skeleton is just a frame of bones, without soul or spirit, it has no combat power."
Lu Chen shook his head but wasn't discouraged.
After all, the current White Bone Control is only C-Level.
In the future, it will continue to evolve to B-Level, A-Level, and even S-Rank.
By then, perhaps with just a gentle wave, he could summon an endless tide of Undead, sweeping across the world!
...
"Brother Yang, are you really planning to trade the body of this saw-toothed ray beast for that bone strengthening grass?"
Zhou Yu's brows were tightly furrowed, his words full of confusion.
"The reason Lu Chen is so strong is definitely related to the bodies he obtained."
"If this ray beast body is given to him, he will definitely become stronger. On the contrary, the bone strengthening grass we get will only increase constitution by 1 point, which is insignificant and basically useless."
According to the information obtained by Yang Zimo and the other three,
Wherever Lu Chen passed, all the bodies were in a mummified state, looking as if all their essence had been absorbed.
Yang Zimo looked at Long Haoran and Li Ming.
"What are your opinions?"
Long Haoran folded his arms across his chest, his expression calm: "Old Yang, you make the decision, I'll follow you."
Li Ming also nodded, expressing agreement.
"Okay, then I'll talk about my thoughts."
Yang Zimo looked around at the three of them, finally fixing his gaze on Zhou Yu, his tone steady and profound.
"Although we are competitors with Lu Chen, in the end, we are all citizens of Divine Xia."
"Zhou Yu, have you ever considered whether we Shen Xia are the only ones in this vast ocean world?"
Zhou Yu hesitated to speak, clearly having a guess in his mind.
"Yes, as you thought, other countries on Blue Star have likely come here as well."
Yang Zimo continued, his eyes revealing deep insight.
"Even without the threat from other countries, we are bound to encounter the native creatures here. Future conflicts are almost inevitable."
"For Divine Xia to have produced a genius like Lu Chen is a blessing for us, and even more so for Divine Xia."
"Trading with him is undoubtedly a win-win choice for both of us."
"Our perspective needs to be longer-term; we cannot just focus on immediate gains and losses. Moreover, I always feel that this ghost ship that suddenly appeared is not simple, and Lu Chen's action this time might not go smoothly."
"If this fierce beast body can help him, it can be considered a small contribution from us to Divine Xia."
"After all, the significance of the existence of a super expert for a country and a nation is something we all know clearly."
After hearing Yang Zimo's words, Zhou Yu lowered his head in shame, a blush spreading across his face.
He realized his previous thoughts were too narrow-minded, paling in comparison to Yang Zimo's foresight.
"Brother Yang, you're right. I was too fixated on winning and losing."
He honestly admitted his mistake.
Yang Zimo smiled and patted Zhou Yu's shoulder, his tone bold and unrestrained.
"Hahaha, having a competitive spirit is a good thing, but that doesn't prevent us from achieving a win-win with Lu Chen. We must also continue to work hard and strive to surpass him soon!"
"Okay!"
...
Lu Chen wasn't idle while traveling.
He had Little dumpling reinforce all the equipment he might need later, such as the Intermediate Beginner Wooden Boat, granite battle axe, and Whale Hunting Ballista.
【Ding, Yang Zimo exchanged Saw-Toothed Ray Beast (Tier 2) body * 1 for bone strengthening grass * 1】
"Huh?"
Lu Chen raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise welling up in his heart.
"Someone actually traded a Tier 2 body?"
He hadn't held out much hope for this initially, as Tier 2 sea beasts were not only powerful, but those with talents were even harder to provoke.
"Yang Zimo..."
Lu Chen's mind recalled the resolute man in a police uniform.
"So he's the number one expert in the beginner area, no wonder."
At this point, Lu Chen saw that
Previously, there were also two people who used two Tier 1 sea beast bodies to exchange for water sources from him.
He just hadn't paid attention because he was too busy before.
Subsequently, Lu Chen extracted the three sea beast bodies from the trading space.
"Boom!"
The enormous body of the saw-toothed ray beast immediately slammed heavily onto the wooden boat.
"Goochie!"
Little dumpling was so scared it instantly bristled - showing its tiny teeth and opening its eight small tentacles.
Seeing this, Lu Chen quickly picked up Little dumpling.
"Don't be scared, I summoned it."