I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 676: Martial Emperor’s Shock! He Really Has This Power!

Naturally, the accounts detailed by Wu Jue Dian were the historical versions originating from Xiang Wu Star.

The acclaim bestowed upon Zhang Mi as a hero was intrinsically linked to a significant conflict at Cloud Abyss Fortress.

"Observe my lapse in memory, my mind isn't as sharp as it once was due to my advanced years. Your arrival, the three of you, has filled me with such excitement that I neglected the customary courtesies. My sincerest apologies, my apologies."

"Might I suggest we relocate to a more fitting venue, the Martial Emperor Hall, for a more in-depth discussion?"

Noticing the absence of any discernible discontent from Lin Yi and his companions, he gracefully snapped his fingers.

In an instant, the surrounding panorama underwent a profound metamorphosis.

Swiftly, the spatial coordinates for the quintet were dramatically altered.

As anticipated, the preeminent figure on Xiang Wu Star indeed commanded mastery over the spatial arts.

The opulent palace, resplendent with a dazzling array of colors, vividly testified to Wu Jue Dian's elevated standing and influence on Xiang Wu Star.

With a subtle gesture of his fingers, a distinguished and elegantly crafted table made of cedarwood materialized before them.

Another flick of his wrist, and a decanter of exquisite wine, accompanied by delicate crystal goblets, began to gracefully maneuver themselves.

"My earlier oversight was indeed regrettable; this vintage, while possessing a delightful flavor, carries a modest alcohol content, ensuring it poses no inconvenience to any of you, I trust?"

Having been transported to this location, partaking in the renowned wine of Xiang Wu Star was an opportunity not to be missed.

With the formidable Great Celestial Immortal Skill at his disposal, Lin Yi harbored no apprehension regarding any potential clandestine poisons within the offered libation.

"Junior Lin Yi presents Xiyue and Ao Shu. May I inquire, Senior, what specific purpose led you to specially summon us to this grand hall? Is there a matter you wish to deliberate upon, or perhaps a service we might render?"

Directness and sincerity are universally appreciated.

Wu Jue Dian responded with enthusiastic applause, clearly pleased by the pronouncement.

"Esteemed young friend Lin Yi, truly deserving of the title 'youthful hero' with your unrestrained valor, a spirit far more liberated than my own in days past. In that case, I shall likewise dispense with formalities."

Given that the advent of Spirit Crystals and skill point source crystals was an unprecedented phenomenon on Xiang Wu Star, any narrative provided by Wu Jue Dian concerning these artifacts was accepted as irrefutable fact.

The underlying intentions of the Shadow Devourer King were starkly evident to the inhabitants of Xiang Wu Star.

At regular intervals, typically every few days, incursions by shadow devourer entities into Cloud Abyss Fortress were orchestrated, leaving the defenders in a perpetual state of unease.

Yunzhou stands as one of the four paramount strategic territories within Xiang Wu Star.

The integrity of its defenses is directly correlated with the security of the entirety of Xiang Wu Star.

Should the shadow devourer legions manage to penetrate the Yunzhou defensive perimeter and execute clandestine assaults upon the populace of Xiang Wu Star, the ramifications would undoubtedly be catastrophic.

As their designation suggests, the shadow devourers subsist entirely on the shadows cast by living beings; the greater the volume of shadows consumed, the more formidable their inherent power becomes.

Their movements are characterized by an insidious stealth.

Being creatures intrinsically tied to shadow, they draw sustenance from these same shadows. They possess the uncanny ability to blend seamlessly into darkened environments, lying in wait until an unsuspecting target wanders within range, whereupon they initiate a swift and devastating assault.

They are akin to venomous serpents concealed beneath a carpet of fallen leaves, posing an extreme threat.

With the exception of the most accomplished cultivators of Xiang Wu Star, who can discern their presence through subtle shifts in ambient Qi, ordinary individuals, even those with quick reflexes, might manage a rudimentary response. Regrettably, such individuals are exceedingly rare.

These particularly troublesome adversaries are exclusively within the purview of the highly capable Dubhe Pavilion.

Adept practitioners who have undertaken the cultivation of the Dubhe Strange Scripture are endowed with an exceptionally acute sensitivity towards malevolent energies.

To articulate it more plainly, they possess the capacity to directly perceive the concealed intent to inflict harm harbored within an opponent's psyche, even preceding any overt action.

This peculiar faculty proves overwhelmingly effective against shadow devourer creatures, whose modus operandi involves concealment within shadows.

The potent perception of malevolence effectively neutralizes any stealth or cloaking capabilities employed by these shadow entities.

The robust physical conditioning achieved through the practice of the Dubhe Strange Scripture has, for a considerable period, solidified the Dubhe Pavilion's indispensable role in the defense of Xiang Wu Star.

"Ah, yet alas, even the tallest trees are susceptible to the wind's fury."

"My dear Niece Zhang Yun, Uncle Wu extends his profound regrets. During that critical period, I was immersed in a state of profound enlightenment, necessitating my prolonged withdrawal from seclusion. This inability to attend to the urgent matters at Cloud Abyss Fortress inadvertently provided the shadow devourer tribe the opportune moment to target your esteemed father and your fellow disciples."

"Much like a solitary tree standing prominently in a forest is inevitably buffeted by the wind, as the Martial Emperor, I ought to have foreseen this potential vulnerability much earlier. This lapse is entirely my culpability."

Wu Jue Dian's expression of sincere remorse brought forth tears from Zhang Yun, akin to delicate blossoms glistening under the soft moonlight.

For Zhang Yun at this juncture, no objective weighs heavier than the restoration of the Dubhe Pavilion to its former illustrious standing.

With the explicit endorsement of the Martial Emperor, the resurgence of the Dubhe Pavilion to its zenith is, in essence, an inevitability.

"These two Spirit Crystals were bestowed upon me by Zhang Mi just before his demise. He had meticulously deduced their nature as foreign artifacts and foreseen the profound changes they would bring to Xiang Wu Star, entrusting me to find them before he passed."

"For a full century, I scoured every inch of Xiang Wu Star, yet found nothing of the sort. Thus, my only recourse was to wait and to guard."

"I awaited the arrival of the young friend Lin Yi, and I guarded the people of Xiang Wu Star."

With a speech brimming with righteousness and passion, Ao Shu found himself unable to refrain from offering fervent applause.

Upon hearing this account, it becomes evident that the Martial Emperor is indeed an unparalleled guardian of his planet's inhabitants.

"If my deduction is accurate, you intend to utilize skill points to acquire a skill capable of countering the shadow devourers, correct?"

"But what skill could possibly inflict fatal damage upon shadow creatures? Could it be that the skill you wish to master is..."

Before Lin Yi could finish his question, Wu Jue Dian offered a solemn nod in his direction.

"You have surmised correctly, young friend Lin Yi. The skill I aspire to master is the Dubhe Strange Scripture!"

My heavens, what a truly exceptional genius!

What kind of extraordinary being was Zhang Yun’s father, Zhang Mi?

Despite originating from another world, Zhang Mi managed to deduce the functions of the Spirit Crystal and the skill point source crystal immediately upon receiving them. How astoundingly intelligent!

Without access to skill points, Zhang Mi was still capable of forcibly comprehending and mastering a portion of the Eight-Nine Mystical Skill, imparting it to his disciples—a testament to his prodigious talent.

His achievements even surpassed those of the mightiest on Xiang Wu Star, Wu Jue Dian!

"Since the Dubhe Pavilion's decline, the conflict at Cloud Abyss Fortress has escalated daily, and the warriors' morale has been in steady decline. The incursions by shadow creatures into our defenses have become increasingly frequent."

"I, as the Martial Emperor, alas..."

"Presently, I harbor no grand ambitions. My sole hope is that you, young friend, might lend your aid. Let us journey to Cloud Abyss Fortress together. By employing the same transformative force upon ourselves, we can establish a specialized array at the fortress, thereby sparing the citizens from the relentless harassment of the shadow devourer tribe."

"Wu Jue Dian offers his deepest gratitude to you, young friend."

With those words, Wu Jue Dian executed a ninety-degree bow towards Lin Yi.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Lin Yi arrived at his decision.

There is no reward without risk; without casting out a small stone, how can one hope to obtain a piece of jade and uncover the truth of the matter?

"The martial righteousness of the Martial Emperor is truly commendable! This junior has no grounds to refuse, indeed."

"However, I do have a unique gift to bestow upon the Senior Martial Emperor."

With that declaration, Lin Yi gently grasped the Martial Emperor’s hand.

In the very next instant, the Martial Emperor’s eyes widened to their fullest extent, his expression filled with sheer disbelief.

The skill point panel, which had consistently displayed '0', now indicated '20,000'!