One can only say that it truly lives up to being Chen Xu’s natal talent for so long. From its development as the 【996 talent】 to the 【007 talent】, and now reaching the unique-tier to become an existence that masters Dao principles, the talent is still putting in work.
It actually recruited the Dao principles he mastered and turned them into new talents.
If Chen Xu mastered more Dao principles, wouldn't he be able to add even more talents?
A single 【007 talent】 was already so broken; if there were a few more, wouldn't he just take off?
Chen Xu was immediately moved. Originally, the unique-tier was the highest known realm, and the only remaining way to grow stronger was to master more Dao principles.
Yet, while mastering Dao principles, he could also gain an extra talent. This was simply strength upon strength.
Next, Chen Xu began to examine the two newly acquired talents to see what special skills these "new employees," transformed from the 【Undead Dao】 and the 【World Dao】, possessed.
【Talent: Off-Duty】
【Can briefly transfer a skill, trait, equipment, talent, limb, realm, or even Dao rhyme from one creature under your command to another for their use.
Warm reminder: Although borrowed items must be returned, the insights gained during use will not disappear.
(Damn, why is Old Li working overtime again? I swear I see him every time I work late. He’s so competitive!
What overtime? This is just Old Li’s normal shift.
Huh? Normal shift? Are you kidding me? Today is a rest day.
Who’s kidding? This is Old Li’s "Off-Duty" shift. He’s shifted all his rest days to the future so he can take them all at once when he’s 60.
What? Isn't that just called retirement?
Is your brain fried? Or have you worked so much overtime you’ve gone stupid? Retiring at 60—what kind of pipe dream are you living in?)】
“Transferring one creature's things to another?”
Chen Xu was greatly shocked. This talent transformed from the 【Undead Dao】 really had something to it.
If 【Off-Duty】 could only transfer skills, equipment, or limbs, it would only be considered a very ordinary talent.
Used well, it might produce unexpected effects in battle.
For instance, transferring Kunpeng’s ability to devour all things to Bone Guard One, who charged at the front lines, could instantly eliminate a large number of enemies. The devouring ability could then convert the consumed enemies into pure energy to replenish stamina.
Or, transferring Bone Guard Two’s soul-sealing ability to Sindragosa; one Frost Breath would freeze both body and soul.
Of course, these were just some applications of 【Off-Duty】 in combat.
In Chen Xu’s view, the most critical function of 【Off-Duty】 was borrowing Dao rhyme.
The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao; Dao rhyme was the key to breaking through to the eternal-tier and the key to becoming a Dao Lord.
【Off-Duty】 could even transfer Dao rhyme. Even if the borrowed Dao rhyme couldn't let one break through directly, at least one could personally experience the Dao rhyme during that borrowed time.
Directly comprehending high-tier Dao rhyme at a lower realm would aid the path of advancement to the eternal-tier in the future.
Normally, those who could achieve such a feat were either from a Dao Lord’s faction where the Dao Lord personally acted to perform a Dao rhyme empowerment for a genius seedling...
Or by consuming rare treasures or pills that allowed one to comprehend Dao rhyme.
But regardless of the method, these were often priceless and unavailable on the market. They weren't even circulated externally, only passed down within a few Dao Lord-tier factions.
Therefore, the value of the 【Off-Duty】 talent was immeasurable.
Among Chen Xu’s many subordinates—Kunpeng, Sindragosa, Zhenyuan, Patchwerk—every one of them was a seed with infinite potential. Not to mention the Star Lords.
As long as they were given enough time, they would eventually step into the eternal-tier. At that time, Chen Xu could transfer their Dao rhyme over for comprehension.
In this way, his speed of comprehending Dao rhyme would be much faster. Moreover, he could take multiple approaches and comprehend several Dao principles simultaneously.
“Right, there’s also the incarnation.”
A flash of inspiration suddenly struck Chen Xu as he remembered his incarnation that had been constantly devouring necrotic aura in the Land of the Undead.
That incarnation was full of good things. It could transfer its limbs to Kunpeng and the others to help them break through to the eternal-tier.
Chen Xu acted on his thoughts immediately. He snapped his fingers and summoned Kunpeng before him.
“Woo?”
Without waiting for Kunpeng to ask, Chen Xu directly activated 【Off-Duty】 and transferred the Exquisite Heart from his incarnation to Kunpeng.
Instantly, Kunpeng’s eyes went blank, but they soon shone with a different light.
At this moment, Kunpeng’s eyes were full of spiritual light, something Chen Xu had never seen before.
Kunpeng’s already vast aura suddenly began to surge.
It was unclear what path Kunpeng had comprehended, but a sphere resembling a black hole appeared in its mouth. A terrifying suction force pulled at everything within the Undead Dao Court.
The waters of the Inverted Sea poured down, and the snow mountains of the Everfrost Divine Court were uprooted.
Furthermore, whether intentional or not, the suction force was particularly strong on the Whispering Tree.
This poor undead teacher's root system kept burrowing downward, even using the branches above as roots to stab into the soil to resist that terrifying suction.
Such a commotion forced Chen Xu to mobilize his authority to set up a barrier, blocking physical objects from approaching Kunpeng and allowing only necrotic aura to pass through.
Before long, a fluctuation familiar to Chen Xu emanated.
“The eternal-tier... just like that?”
Chen Xu also sighed with emotion. As expected of the Exquisite Heart—the seven-apertured heart. When one aperture is opened, all are opened. I do not go to see the Dao; the Dao comes to see me.
Normal advancement would last a long time. Chen Xu set up a barrier and sent Xuan Zhong to keep watch, then turned to look at the other talent.
【Talent: On Duty】
【Choose an initiated Dao principle (eternal-tier) to bind. For bound Dao principles, reduce all types of consumption during Dao principle comprehension (including resources and time).
(Guest, our place has many rules. Our employees are not allowed to work long-term overtime.
If I let him finish the work without paying him, then it doesn’t count as overtime, hahaha!)】
“Woohoo! We’re taking off!”
The two talents were actually a set. 【Off-Duty】 was responsible for letting Chen Xu quickly learn Dao principles and reach the eternal-tier level—the introductory level.
Then 【On Duty】 was responsible for the subsequent improvement, carrying him all the way to the Dao Lord stage.
One cooked the meal, and the other fed it into his mouth. It was simply service for an infant.
With these two talents, never mind Chen Xu—even a leader who only handled tea and meetings could achieve the Dao Lord rank without any pain.
One could only say that the 【007 talent】 was truly Chen Xu’s favorite talent. It helped him through the early development stage, and now that he had just achieved the unique-tier, it gave him such a huge surprise.
Compared to these two talents, the remaining changes to the Undead Dao Court seemed quite lackluster.
【Undead Dao Court (Unique): The private territory of the Lord of the Undead. You have mastered everything. Now, no one can threaten you, and no one dares to covet your territory.
Carry the Undead Dao Court and travel through the myriad worlds of the universe to announce the return of the undead to the world!
All special areas within the Undead Dao Court that produce units can receive the Lord of the Undead’s talent bonuses. (Old)
External creatures within the Undead Dao Court can also receive talent bonuses by signing a soul contract with the Lord of the Undead. (Old)
The Undead Dao Court can reflect the Dao principles the Lord of the Undead has mastered. When there are enough Dao principles, a new world will be opened.
(The Dao produced the One; the One produced the Two; the Two produced the Three; the Three produced all things.)】
From the summoning space that came with being a Necromancer to the Undead Dao Court with the hope of opening a world, the change was massive—comparable to a complete transformation with makeup and filters.
But Chen Xu was already the Lord of the Undead and already held a world in his hands. This opportunity to open a world wasn't very tempting to him.
It was better than nothing.
After organizing his gains, Chen Xu turned his gaze toward Blue Star.
Ever since learning of the Hell crisis, Chen Xu had no free time. First, he frantically cleared dungeons, then he began the competition for the Lord of the Undead.
Today, all his efforts had been rewarded. All kinds of power were gathered in his body, like wearing silken robes and a top scholar's hat.
Next, he naturally had to return to his old home to share some of the joy with his old friends.
Of course, Chen Xu wasn't a vain person. Going back to show off wasn't the main purpose—it only accounted for about 49.99%.
The remaining 50.01% was to return to Blue Star and find the source of the calamity.
Lothar, that Calamity Dragon, indeed had some skill. After becoming the Lord of the Undead, Chen Xu hadn't been able to directly break the web of calamity; he could only clearly perceive the direction of the calamity.
And that was Blue Star.
...
Akhan Dynasty, Royal Court.
Blood was splattered across this magnificent building. The dense corrupting power could even interfere with spellcasting.
A fallen councilor, draped in tattered councilor robes, looked down from above at the Akhan Queen lying on the ground.
“Oh, Your Majesty, why look at me with such eyes? As a mage, you should discard those worldly notions and use everything you have to pursue the truth of magic.”
“Pah!” The Queen used her last ounce of strength to raise her head and look at the fallen councilor. “Degenerating into a filthy, disgusting demon that constantly leaks foul-smelling fluid—is this the truth you pursue?”
Hearing this, the fallen councilor didn't get angry but instead let out a burst of laughter.
“Hahaha! Yes, this is the truth I pursue. A strong physical body allows my soul to operate at a high load at all times. This beauty is so...”
“Sigh, never mind. No matter how much I say, it’s better to let you experience it for yourself, right, Your Majesty?”
The fallen councilor leaned down, his demonized left hand grabbing the Queen’s head, constantly pouring those foul-smelling fluids and corrupting power into her body.
“No, no! ~~~”
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