I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 654: The Conditions for Breaking Shackles

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Jiang Ya and Zhang Shan received a crucial item from the principal. Meanwhile, Lin Yi brought Xiyue to an Antarctic ice cave to help her absorb a Five-Element Spirit Crystal and enhance her strength, guiding her through the painful process.

With Lin Yi's declaration, the five elements commenced their assault on Xiyue.

This time, deprived of the Law's defense, the elements breached Xiyue’s defenses effortlessly, wreaking havoc within her body unchecked.

"Hmm..."

Xiyue, eyes sealed shut, couldn't help but grimace.

The internal onslaught of the rampaging elements, or perhaps Lin Yi's preceding words, seemed to impose a significant strain on her physique.

It was difficult to articulate, but every utterance from Lin Yi, though stated with apparent seriousness, collectively imparted a peculiar sensation.

Unsurprisingly, the destructive forces of fire and lightning, once inside Xiyue, imposed a considerable burden upon her.

Her meridians and flesh began to fracture under the assault of these exceptionally destructive elements.

Crimson blood soon trickled from the corners of her alluring lips.

"This is merely the preamble. Refrain from employing your Law to counter them. Your present objective is to preserve your body's integrity as much as possible, allowing it to gradually acclimate to their presence."

To endure their torment prior to mastering the elements' power?

It struck one as analogous to the adage of bearing the weight before earning the crown.

Not everyone possessed the advantage of an 'Immortal Fruit' bystander, bestowing near-limitless recovery, akin to Lin Yi’s seemingly unlocked game mechanics.

For Xiyue, this presented a formidable undertaking.

Initially, accommodating their presence posed little difficulty for Xiyue.

The might of a solitary element was limited.

Even if Xiyue allowed them to ravage her from within, the damage inflicted by any single element would remain contained.

After all, Xiyue was a genuine high-ranking War God.

Xiyue’s Lifebound Law facilitated bodily repairs at a pace exceeding any single element’s destructive capacity.

Through a continuous cycle of destruction and restoration, Xiyue’s body gradually adapted to the presence of the five individual elements.

However, before Xiyue could establish trust or allocate her Source Power to them, the five elements commenced their disruptive actions.

The Wind and Water Elements abruptly coalesced, unleashing a potent chill deep within Xiyue.

In that instant, Xiyue felt utterly immobilized.

Even the Source Power and Law circulating within her felt somewhat beyond her command.

Observing Xiyue’s bewildered state, Lin Yi swiftly offered a reminder.

"What troubles you? Is your consciousness beginning to waver? Maintain your spirit, endeavor to utilize other elements to counteract them. The five elements mutually enhance and suppress one another; employ them judiciously."

Prompted once more by Lin Yi, Xiyue’s focus immediately sharpened. She channeled her control over the individual elements, augmented by her Law, not only dispelling the internal freezing but also mending her physical form.

The destructive potential of the Ice Element was relatively moderate.

After all, it comprised the fusion of two elements lacking extreme destructive capabilities. While its power surpassed its constituents, it still fell short of completely overwhelming Xiyue.

This held true until the more potent elements began their fusion.

Indeed, precisely as anticipated.

Xiyue's physique could withstand the impact of two fused elements but faltered against the rate of erosion following the fusion of three.

Consider, for instance, the Dust Element.

Possessing formidable destructive and annihilating capabilities, it could easily carve a significant breach in Xiyue’s body.

Only when Xiyue reached her limit, her Law nearly depleted and her consciousness blurring, did Lin Yi finally intervene.

The potent Creation Law flowed into her, aiding in the repair of Xiyue’s internal injuries.

Concurrently, Source Power and Law were continuously imbued into Xiyue’s system.

Thus, after ten full days had elapsed externally, Xiyue had perfectly assimilated the five elements, integrating them entirely into her Source Power.

Concurrently, Xiyue, adhering to her unique proportions, successfully condensed her own distinctive element – Meteor Shine.

It must be stated, following ten days of rigorous trial, Xiyue’s strength experienced a comprehensive augmentation.

Having never endured such severity before, Xiyue remained unaware of her absolute limits.

This intensive training expedition within the Antarctic ice cave not only bestowed new proficiencies but also significantly honed her willpower.

Upon their emergence from the Antarctic ice cave, the pair immediately set their course for the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Realms.

The developmental progress on Ancient Ape Star was an unstoppable tide.

During the conflict on Elemental Star, Ancient Ape Star sustained grievous damage.

The majority of their powerful figures had participated in this engagement and met their demise on Elemental Star.

Their inherent strength already inferior to Blue Star's, the loss of so many vital individuals meant that even without Lin Yi's personal intervention, the Blue Star Professional Alliance easily subjugated Ancient Ape Star.

Ancient Ape Star still possessed valuable resources ripe for exploitation.

Prior to Lin Yi’s solitary retreat into the Antarctic ice cave, he had imparted his insights to Xu Sheng.

Blue Star, Insect Hive Star, Elemental Star, and Ancient Ape Star collectively represented distinct yet critical reservoirs of power.

The creatures inhabiting Insect Hive Star are not particularly intelligent and struggle with comprehension, yet the planet itself is brimming with abundant resources.

Humans, unlike insects, do not possess an exaggerated reproductive speed.

However, the immense resources found on Insect Hive Star are sufficient to sustain the development of Blue Star for countless generations.

Acquiring resources is synonymous with obtaining the power of 'Life.'

Meanwhile, Blue Star itself represents the power of 'Wisdom.'

When considering the four celestial bodies in conjunction, is there any other planet inhabited by life forms whose intelligence rivals that of humans?

Despite not having physically formidable bodies, humans have managed to establish a strong presence on their home planet through their sharp intellect.

Should they succeed in conquering Blue Star, humanity can then acquire the power of 'Wisdom.'

As for Elemental Star, its situation is even more straightforward.

The beings on this planet can only be described as the ultimate creation of divine artistry, their very existence a testament to supreme craftsmanship.

Even in the absence of any biological structure, the life forms of Elemental Star are capable of survival; conquering them means securing the power of 'Nature.'

Ancient Ape Star, on the other hand, embodies the power of 'Body.'

Following the demise of Set and the subsequent retrieval of his memories through the Touch of Reincarnation, a profound secret concerning the Ancient Ape Race was brought to light.

Originally, the Ancient Ape Race consisted of simple, ape-like creatures. Their remarkably robust physiques are a direct result of an eternally flowing Body Tempering Milk Vein.

This particular vein's existence was known only to the successive leaders of Ancient Ape Star throughout history.

Through the consumption of this unique Body Tempering Milk Vein, the Ancient Ape Race gradually enhanced their physical strength.

Consequently, by conquering Ancient Ape Star, one could seamlessly obtain the power associated with 'Body.'

When the powers of 'Life,' 'Wisdom,' 'Body,' and 'Nature' are unified on a single planet, that planet is empowered to transcend the limitations of its current plane and ascend to the next level.

After relaying information about the Body Tempering Milk Vein to Xu Sheng, he promptly orchestrated the Blue Star Professional Alliance to commence mining operations on Ancient Ape Star.

Adhering to the principle of sustainable development, Xu Sheng personally led the expedition to survey the area. He collaborated with numerous geological specialists from Blue Star to study the Body Tempering Milk Vein's distribution on Ancient Ape Star, subsequently formulating a well-considered extraction strategy.