Global Towers: Starting With The SSS-Rank Talent, God-Tier Extraction Chapter 2

Liu Yan meticulously examined the details and impacts of the Divine Extraction talent.

From the explanation, this ability allowed him to draw out elements from any item. Pulling attributes from a matching substance would grant him those very qualities.

Regarding the precise quantity of attributes he might gain or if additional benefits could emerge, Liu Yan would have to discover that through personal trials.

Yet, even based solely on the outlined features, this talent already appeared extraordinarily formidable.

The power to extract from everything ensured Liu Yan could steadily enhance every facet of himself, transforming him into a formidable all-around fighter!

His potential for advancement was utterly horrifying.

Right then, the nearby students buzzed with chatter about the prowess of their own awakened talents.

“Damn, awakening the lowest F-grade talent is bad enough, but why did it have to be [Increased Appetite]? Totally worthless!”

“Haha, mine’s a D-grade, [Endless Strength]. Not the best, but I’ll surely be a vital asset!”

“I only awakened an E-grade, [Improved Vision]. My sight really feels expanded several fold, so I’ll serve as your support from now on!”

“Mine is [Behemoth Strength]. My whole body surges with power, it’s incredible!” While saying this, the student stepped over to a nearby tree and delivered a solid punch.

The massive tree, requiring three people to encircle, shook violently from the impact.

A profound dent marked the bark where his fist connected.

“Whoa, big brother Yan, you’re insanely strong?!”

“Awesome, dude, you rock!”

“Big brother Yan, what’s your talent’s grade? I got a strength-based one too, but I don’t feel as mighty as you.”

“Big brother Yan, mind if I team up with you going forward? I’ll back you up.”

Amid the admiring cheers and jealous tones from the students around, Yan Yuanzhi swelled with immense pride, his expression beaming with delight.

Liu Yan glanced in that direction just then, feeling a touch of astonishment. That fellow’s power had surged to such heights post-awakening. Was this even humanly possible?

At once, Liu Yan grew somewhat intrigued. Just what rank did such an impressive talent hold?

“Rank? My [Behemoth Strength] is C-grade!” Yan Yuanzhi boasted, his face radiating smugness.

The students nearby erupted in waves of jealousy upon hearing this.

A C-grade talent guaranteed a spot in the core team, drawing heavy investment from the Federation and holding immense value!

Yet, Liu Yan inwardly chuckled to himself. A mere C-grade was nothing compared to this. With five full tiers separating it from his SSS-grade, the gap was like night and day.

If a C-grade already packed such punch, his SSS-grade must be far more devastating than he’d ever pictured!

Suddenly, a announcement blared from every wristband:

[Ascend to the second floor of the Tower in seven days, or face expulsion from the Tower!]

The alert stirred the students into action. Freshly awakened, they itched to test their new abilities and gauge their boosted strength.

In that instant, all were experimenting with and getting comfortable with their talents, gearing up for the journey ahead.

Witnessing this, Liu Yan decided to give his own talent a try.

He started with his gear.

Prior to entering the Tower, beyond the smart wristband, they’d received a basic set of equipment, all at the entry level.

[Federation Defense Equipment]

[Grade: F]

[Effect: Defense +10]

A sudden intuition struck Liu Yan—he could purge the impurities inside it.

Trusting that instinct, he activated his talent.

A faint white glow flickered across his palm. The gear remained unchanged visually, yet it gleamed brighter, emanating a renewed aura.

[Divine Extraction successfully removed the impurities. Congratulations on elevating the defense equipment to E-grade!]

Who would’ve thought purging impurities could refine his gear to a higher tier? Liu Yan felt a surge of quiet amazement.

In the Federation, only those with C-grade or superior talents merited rare E-grade gear.

Liu Yan hadn’t lifted a finger beyond triggering his talent to cleanse the flaws, and now he possessed this potent equipment effortlessly.

He attempted the talent once more, but nothing happened.

Evidently, upgrades had boundaries. Breaking those would require further experimentation.

Checking his wristband for the updated gear stats, Liu Yan noted:

[Federation Defense Equipment]

[Grade: E]

[Effect: Defense +50]

Back when it was F-grade, defense stood at a mere 10 points. Now, it had quintupled!

Liu Yan’s base vitality—his natural defense—was just 11.

Adding this E-grade piece boosted his defense sixfold.

Heading out with maxed defense felt incredibly secure!

By now, the students had familiarized themselves with their talents and were set to venture into level one of the Tower. They aimed to slay beasts there, gather resources, and grow stronger.

“I’ve heard the beasts in this realm are brutally fierce, so we need to stay super vigilant.”

“The protective white glow around us is dimming gradually. Beginner safeguard is nearly over.”

“Fingers crossed we all make it back in one piece.”

Overhearing the murmurs, Yan Yuanzhi smirked. He approached a sturdy tree and unleashed a palm strike.

“Creak... Boom!”

The robust trunk, needing two arms to span, crashed down from the blow!

The onlookers gaped in awe at the sight.

Grinning, Yan Yuanzhi declared, “Observe, now that I’ve attuned to my power, I’m even mightier. No need to fret, folks. With me here, those beasts pose no threat!”

“Truly, a C-grade talent packs a punch!”

“This sense of protection is overwhelming!”

“So that’s the might of a C-grade talent?”

“Big brother Yan, you’re a lifesaver!”

“...”

In a flash, the group’s tension eased away.

Witnessing Yan Yuanzhi’s dominance reassured them greatly.

Soon after, led by Yan Yuanzhi, the students embarked on their scouting mission.

At that point, Yan Yuanzhi had stepped up as the squad’s commander.

Shortly into their trek, a saber-toothed tiger emerged before them.

It resembled Blue Planet’s tigers in form, but dwarfed them in size, standing as tall as a human.

Its protruding fangs glinted coldly, instilling dread in all who saw.

“That’s a saber-toothed tiger, level one variety. It’s the entry-level foe on the Tower’s first floor!” one student warned.

Yan Yuanzhi, who’d felt a twinge of nerves, quickly steadied himself.

“Just level 1. How tough could it really be? Stay back and watch—I’ll handle this saber-toothed tiger solo!” With that, he charged ahead by himself.

“Right, merely level 1. Our big brother Yan’s unstoppable. What’s there to fear?”

“Brother Yan, smash it!”

“A puny level 1 beast, showing off like that?!”

The students hooted excitedly.

Liu Yan’s brow furrowed faintly. Though a level 1, the saber-toothed tiger seemed far from frail...

By then, Yan Yuanzhi had closed in on the beast. Channeling his full might, he swung a devastating punch.

But the saber-toothed tiger evaded with ease.

Then, its massive jaws gaped wide, and those razor fangs tore straight through Yan Yuanzhi’s torso. He collapsed lifeless to the ground...