Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 636: New Dominator Entries

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Previously on Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard”...
After gaining the ability to borrow the power of the Purple-Veined Nine-Leaf Grass, Su Qian was tasked by Su Yuan to test whether Scavengers would attack Nothingness Spiritual Plants. Su Qian discovered that low-level Scavengers did not attack the spiritual plants when they were alone. However, they would attack if the Scavenger perceived them as a threat or prey. Su Yuan used this loophole to conceal his Life-bound Chaos and other important locations. Meanwhile, Li Shanchang successfully ascended to Chaos Dominator, only to find himself trapped within an enormous ancient tree.

With the unique spiritual plant identified, Su Yuan retrieved his [True Name Jade Disc] once more. The Chaos Fame Points upon it had considerably increased. The recent salvation of Black Flame City had proven immensely beneficial, causing his Fame Points to surge dramatically. Having rescued the city from impending doom, the millions of inhabitants had collectively bestowed upon him a vast quantity of Chaos Fame Points, averaging over a hundred million per person. The accumulation of Fame Points had since stabilized, reaching two Kalpa units, which was sufficient for another Dominator Trait draw. He had previously acquired [Dominator of Artifacts] and [Dominator of Will], and now sought a third. The prior draw for [Dominator of Artifacts] cost ten trillion; the cost for this third trait remained unknown.

"Draw the third Dominator Trait!"

Instantly, one hundred trillion Chaos Fame Points vanished. Three lines of text materialized before him:

[Slaughter Dominator]: Comprehend the core of all slaughter, defining its ultimate mysteries.

[Time Dominator]: Grasp the essence of all time, establishing the laws and order of Nothingness time.

[Gloom Dominator]: Perceive all gloom, defining its fundamental nature and modes of expression.

These initial options failed to impress Su Yuan. He proceeded to expend another hundred trillion Chaos Fame Points for a new set of traits, but still remained unsatisfied. After refreshing the options seven consecutive times, a trait finally caught his attention.

[Life Dominator]: Master the essence of all life, defining its forms and fundamental mysteries.

"This is the one!"

Su Yuan promptly selected this trait. Upon confirmation, [Life Dominator] was integrated into the [True Name Jade Disc]. Immediately, Su Yuan's command over life reached an apex. He felt as though he had ascended to the pinnacle of existence, naturally wielding supreme authority over all life. While Chaos Dominators themselves, possessing their own will, existed beyond trait influence unless captured and marked, Su Yuan suddenly perceived that he had acquired dominion over tens of thousands of "lives" on the Dominator level. These were the Dominator Artifacts he had previously forged! Prior to obtaining the [Life Dominator] trait, these artifacts were not considered Dominator-level life forms. However, with his newfound ability to define life, they now qualified. Each Dominator Artifact he personally crafted now possessed inherent life attributes. Astonishingly, these Dominator Artifacts began manifesting "True Name Stars" within Su Yuan's being! Each True Name Star transformed into a source of his True Name Power, solidifying his existence.

"This works too?" Su Yuan marveled, taken aback. He sensed the interconnectedness and synergy between the traits. If this principle held true, did forging more potent Dominator Artifacts mean his own strength would grow accordingly? Especially since ultimate control would always remain with him, even if others utilized the artifacts he created. The prospect of confronting an enemy wielding a Dominator Artifact forged by him was intriguing. This effect was unexpectedly potent! Su Yuan grinned with satisfaction. Yet, his initial mastery of this trait wasn't solely tied to Dominator Artifacts. With a mental command, he produced a Nothingness Spiritual Plant. As he focused on it, the plant, previously unaware, instinctively bowed before him, as if acknowledging him as its sovereign. Su Yuan gestured, and a stream of spiritual light enveloped the plant. Its nascent consciousness underwent a rapid transformation, as if reborn, its spiritual intelligence skyrocketing to the Dominator level, granting it mastery over its own power. In a flash, before Su Yuan, the spiritual plant morphed into a young maiden, who bowed gracefully, proclaiming, "Meng Kui pays her respects to Master!"

Su Yuan regarded her with understanding. "You have now become a Chaos Dominator by following the body-refining path?"

"Master, my body contains a nascent Chaos. I am now capable of pursuing either the body-refining or the life-bound path!" Meng Kui replied.

"What is your current strength?"

"Master, I have naturally comprehended the Great Dao of Chaos Heavenly Thunder. My current realm and strength have reached the thirty-sixth tier!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan nodded in acknowledgment. This was an enlightenment technique specific to the Void version! By employing the [Life Dominator] trait, he enabled the Void Spiritual Plant to undergo a transformation from a mere plant to a living entity. Given the sufficiently high essence of the Void Spiritual Plant, it directly evolved into a Chaos Dominator, now under Su Yuan's command. Regrettably, the foundation of a Chaos Dominator born from such a spiritual plant was exceedingly fragile. Making breakthroughs to higher realms would prove exceptionally arduous if it relied solely on its own power. However, utilizing them as subordinates or attendants presented an excellent strategic option.

"From this moment onward, you shall serve as my maidservant!" Su Yuan declared nonchalantly.

"Meng Kui expresses her gratitude, Master!"

A wave of joy washed over Meng Kui. Having been enlightened by her Master, she instantly grasped countless profound principles. Among them, she intuitively understood that remaining by Master's side represented the most advantageous path forward. Consequently, the very instant she gained sentience, she addressed Su Yuan as Master, harboring a deep desire to stay close to him. Having originated from Su Yuan's enlightenment, she felt an almost paternal connection to him, fostering a profound attachment.

Meanwhile, Su Yuan found himself engrossed in contemplation: "This presents yet another avenue for augmenting my power. Should I acquire exceptionally high-quality Void Spiritual Plants, I could directly transform them into formidable experts. It is a shame that the acquisition of such spiritual plants comes at an exorbitant cost." Su Yuan then proceeded to access the Merit Points Mall. The sheer abundance of treasures displayed within was truly breathtaking, enough to make anyone's mouth water. The Void Spiritual Plants of the highest caliber available could even benefit Chaos Dominators who had surpassed the ninety-tier mark. Did this not imply the existence of ninety-plus tier Void Spiritual Plants? If he could enlighten those, he would instantly gain an expert exceeding the ninety-tier level to serve as his protector. Alas, the price was indeed terrifying. While browsing, Su Yuan noticed a feature that allowed users to establish small shops on this platform. The Merit Points Mall boasted an incredibly potent function, enabling ultra-long-distance transmission among members of the Chaos Alliance. This capability was remarkably formidable, not significantly different from his own [World Traveler] ability. He could engage in trade with everyone within the Chaos Alliance. However, on this particular platform, fulfilling custom orders from others using Merit Points necessitated considerable ability, credibility, and reputation. Su Yuan's current inclination was to open a shop. Artifact forging not only possessed the potential to create Dominator-level lifeforms but could also generate income and bolster his renown, effectively accomplishing multiple objectives simultaneously. His initial apprehension regarding conspicuousness within the Merit Points Mall had completely dissipated. Thus, he promptly launched an online establishment, christening it the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop. The establishment of a shop required a registered address, so he simply utilized the existing signboard of the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop. A newly inaugurated shop, naturally, possessed no standing or popularity, finding itself positioned at the very bottom rung of all available small shops.