I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 692: The Gold-Rush Surge in Antarctica’s Ice Cavern

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Zhou Heyu, inspired by Lin Yi's methods, decides to dedicate himself to self-improvement, leaving his alliance duties behind. Meanwhile, Lin Yi discusses the limited nature of the Spirit Awakening Stone and their diminishing supply with Xu Sheng, who then summons other War Gods, hoping to acquire more skill points.

Skill points are a resource where a considerable quantity is absolutely necessary for the enhancement of a War God.

To achieve a significant boost in power, only two methods are available:

Firstly, incorporating an entirely new skill set into the Forbidden Curse Layer, which will dramatically amplify one's combat effectiveness.

Secondly, advancing a current Forbidden Curse to the Ancient Forbidden Curse Level. Although this approach offers a less substantial increase in overall abilities compared to acquiring a new Forbidden Curse, it significantly boosts explosive output.

For seasoned professionals, the higher their cultivation level becomes, the rarer skill points get.

Therefore, it is entirely understandable why War God professionals are actively seeking to acquire skill points from Lin Yi.

As skill points became increasingly scarce, professionals from various nations inflated the prices to astronomical levels merely to gain eligibility for purchase, leaving Xu Sheng with no opportunity to intervene.

"Mr. Xu, there truly can’t be any more available, how about two million Xia coins for each skill point? Since the Dragon God War God has returned, could you perhaps speak a good word for me? Once my strength is enhanced, I will certainly express my gratitude properly."

The clamorous bidding continued for approximately five minutes until a War God from Camel Country proposed an astonishing price, which finally brought the others to a state of quietude.

"Mr. Xu, why are you hesitating? I am the crown prince of Camel Country. You might not place much faith in our combat capabilities, but surely, you cannot doubt the financial might of Camel Country?"

"I will ensure this sum is delivered immediately to the Dragon God War God’s residence, and as a gesture of appreciation, I will offer you a personal reward, Mr. Xu. What do you say?"

The valuation of a single skill point soaring to two million Xia coins was an outcome Xu Sheng had genuinely not anticipated.

If one were to disregard the threat of foreign creature invasions, possessing these funds and distributing them judiciously could effectively resolve numerous societal welfare issues.

Contemplating this, Xu Sheng experienced a moment of hesitation.

He was aware that Camel Country possessed immense wealth and had amassed considerable fortunes, so leveraging them appropriately did not seem like a poor decision.

However, a lingering sense of unease persisted within him; after all, how much was he essentially swindling them for this time?

"Two million Xia coins? Isn't that excessively steep?"

While Xu Sheng was deliberating on his response, three individuals gracefully descended before the formidable members of the Blue Star Professional Alliance.

"How about this, Mr. Xu? You could simply set the price at one million Xia coins per skill point. This way, it would be far more straightforward for accounting purposes."

The entire venue's atmosphere instantly became vibrant upon witnessing Lin Yi's personal arrival.

War Gods from diverse nations eagerly vied to engage in transactions with Lin Yi, each desperately hoping he would consent to sell his skill points to them.

The affluent crown prince of Camel Country did not hesitate to hand over his stored Spirit Crystals directly to Lin Yi.

He then beamed, addressing Lin Yi:

"Lord Dragon God, your generosity is truly immense. If the price is not too low for your liking, I will purchase as many as I possibly can, and I assure you, I will not be parsimonious."

Lin Yi, seeking a diversion from idleness, pondered for a brief moment before accepting the Spirit Crystals presented by the Camel Country crown prince, subsequently bestowing upon him a generous 20,000 skill points.

Initially, this crown prince was overcome with elation, convinced he had secured a profitable deal, and he gestured animatedly.

Yet, it was not long before the joyful expression on his face completely vanished.

The collective strengthening of Blue Star is a matter of paramount importance.

To facilitate this, Xu Sheng had meticulously organized a seminar to educate the War Gods from various nations on the critical function of the Spirit Awakening Stone.

Following the conclusion of Xu Sheng's informative lecture, every single War God in attendance departed from the conference with beaming smiles.

With the successful establishment of an inner court, the sole method of acquiring skills through skill point allocation was no longer the only option.

In essence, provided one possessed sufficient diligence and a commendable level of talent, skills below the Forbidden Curse Layer could be attained with relative ease.

The entire venue erupted in joyous celebration, with everyone animatedly expressing their delight, save for the crown prince of Camel Country, whose countenance was a mixture of complexity and profound sadness.

Not long prior, he had expended a vast fortune to acquire skill points from Lin Yi, and now, they appeared to have lost their value; what exactly was transpiring?

Wasn't Lin Yi the very Dragon God War God who had heroically saved Blue Star? How could he have deceived him in such a manner?

While he was immersed in his dejection, Lin Yi returned his card to him.

"See? The leader advised you against purchasing them, yet you didn't heed the warning. You bought them, and now you're feeling displeased."

The scarcity of Spirit Awakening Stones rendered it most appropriate for the War Gods to be the recipients of the inaugural distribution of inner court capabilities.

The reactions of everyone present mirrored those of Zhou Heyu.

After all, this was a capability that had the potential to completely supersede the necessity of skill points.

Given sufficient time, individuals could continuously augment all facets of their power.

In that very moment, the contents of the Antarctic Ice Cave underwent a monumental upgrade.

Access to the Antarctic Ice Cave was granted to those with sufficient merit points. Previously, professionals on Blue Star solely relied on skill points for advancement. However, training alone was now an option, and the unique time-flow environment within the Antarctic Ice Cave allowed for maximized effects akin to the inner court. Thanks to the Spirit Awakening Stone, War God professionals, upon confirming their internal view was functioning normally, hastily departed the venue under various pretenses, wary of their intentions being discovered. They then hurried towards the Antarctic Ice Cave. Practicing endlessly within the inner court, even challenging Forbidden Curses could, in time, be mastered and added to their skill sets. Such a golden opportunity could not be missed!

"By the way, Lin Yi, I've taken care of the matter you entrusted me with; I already found someone to cleanse the dark forces from her. It's a shame this girl's power is a bit lacking, otherwise, she could have been quite a considerable help to you," Xu Sheng mentioned the issue concerning Zhang Yun after everyone else had departed.

Bringing individuals from other dimensions to Blue Star was not a new endeavor for Lin Yi. It was merely unfortunate that the girl brought back this time was significantly less potent when compared to Xiyue from the previous occasion. Lin Yi could only offer a helpless shrug in response to this observation.

Given Lin Yi's strained relationship with Xiang Wuxing and Wu Juedian, it was uncertain how dire Zhang Yun's suffering might have been had she not been taken away. Despite Zhang Yun's limited capabilities, she had shown exceptional kindness towards Lin Yi's disciple. It was precisely for this reason that Lin Yi could not simply abandon her.

"Don't underestimate this girl's potential," Lin Yi stated. The Dubhe Strange Scripture, a proprietary skill of the Dubhe Pavilion, was passed down to this unfortunate girl as their final legacy. While it was acceptable for oneself to learn it, disseminating it without Zhang Yun's consent would be a profound lapse in character. Consequently, Lin Yi put forth his proposal to establish a specialized learning department: the Xia Dubhe Pavilion.

The entirety of the Dubhe Pavilion, situated amidst picturesque mountains and flowing rivers, exuded an aura of misty allure, filled with the melodies of birdsong and the delicate fragrance of blossoms, bestowing a sense of otherworldly beauty. Every element of this serene landscape was meticulously brought to life by the Xia High-speed Engineering Team, based on Lin Yi's vision of Ciyun Peak. Finding her unique place on Blue Star is precisely what Zhang Yun needs most at this juncture.