[Breakthrough Challenge: Count the honorees from the past, behold the present! Upon acceptance, you will undergo the Tier One trial arranged by civilization. Defeat the avatar of the first tier of predecessors to advance to Tier One.]
After reading the introduction, Lin Rui admired inwardly. This "Era of Civilization" really forces the successors to surpass their predecessors. To advance to Tier One, one must defeat the Tier One avatar of ancient figures while still at Tier Zero. To reach Tier Two, one has to defeat the Tier Two avatar of ancient figures while at Tier One.
But since he has the chance to embrace this world once again, Lin Rui has no intention of backing down. He plans to forge ahead against the current!
Before the breakthrough, Lin Rui inquired from the Tier One Knight Duncan beside him: "What are the main differences between Tier One and Tier Zero?"
"Reporting to Lord, there are two differences between Tier Zero and Tier One. The first is that Tier Zero attributes cannot break through twenty points. One must reach full level and then undergo a breakthrough challenge to exceed twenty points. The second is that upon advancing to Tier One, one receives a trait reward. Afterward, every advancement grants another trait."
"Do I have to be at full level to break through?" Lin Rui keenly noticed that his situation seemed somewhat special.
Lusen, who stood nearby, said, "Not necessarily. I’ve heard of those Legendary Powerhouses who attempted breakthroughs before hitting full level. It’s rumored that early breakthroughs come with especially rich rewards."
Lin Rui understood, realizing it was likely due to his Epic Trait: Revelation Sound that enabled him to meet the conditions for an early breakthrough. By passively accumulating attributes, he forced his Willpower to surpass twenty points.
This Epic Trait is indeed unreasonably powerful. While others gain three attribute points per level, he receives an additional one. The key is it also includes Luck and Soul, which cannot be directly assigned! This means each of his strength improvements is a third greater than others.
Speaking of which, his ability to break through so quickly is due to two traits. The first trait, Divine Favor, directly doubles all his basic attributes, and the second trait, Revelation Sound, forcefully breaks through attribute limits.
And the greatest reward for advancing to Tier One is also a trait.
Perhaps traits are the significant distinction of an Explorer’s strength.
With this in mind, Lin Rui decided to immediately draw the Epic Trait reward he hadn’t selected yet.
Epic Trait, it seems it can’t be bad regardless!
He opened the Attribute Panel and clicked Trait Draw.
[Ding, Epic Trait draw successful. The Explorer can select one of the following three traits to solidify as their own trait. (Strong attention: Please choose one carefully, as it cannot be changed once confirmed.)]
[Epic Trait: Fearless Brave: True heroes fear neither blood nor pain. When Life Value falls below 20%, Physique increases by 30%. When Life Value falls below 10%, Physique increases by 50%. When Life Value falls below 1%, forced life lock for 3 seconds. For 3 seconds, you are the Godslayer! Cooldown 12 hours.]
[Epic Trait: Natural Perception: You will perceive the natural symphony more distinctly, with each Meditation certainly increasing the Spiritual Energy limit! Nature’s will accompanies you; each Meditation has a 0.1% chance of +1 Willpower (passive point).]
[Epic Trait: Riding Jade Immortal: Spiritual Energy is the sovereign! Your Wisdom and Physique coordinate flawlessly, driving a body that undergoes Feathered Ascension. Wisdom will boost Life Value, and Physique will boost Spiritual Power Value. Immunity to instant death damage once; cooldown 12 hours. Before Life Value and Spiritual Energy Value simultaneously deplete, you are immune to slashing effects.]
Coach! I want them all!
Lin Rui gazed at the three shimmering golden traits, feeling his heart thumping violently. Even though he anticipated the Epic Traits would be immensely powerful, he didn’t expect this level of strength; it’s simply unreasonable.
The first one, no need to elaborate, it’s the standard setup for all world protagonists. The more they fight, the stronger they become, bloodied but turning the tide, countering formidable foes. The key point is, even the risk of death is covered by the system, enforcing a life lock for 3 seconds! If encountering a strong enemy, the protagonist can turn the tables and counterattack, confidently walking out from the smoke-laden battlefield, not worried about the aftermath. They aren’t just dashing for three seconds to collapse right after showing off.
Which gentle girl wouldn’t be smitten by such a cold, tough guy?
As for the second one, this is the Mage’s divine skill in the later stages! Whether one can transcend and become sacred depends on this Epic Trait. It’s fair to say that with this trait, the path of the Mage is destined to have more potential, achieving greater peaks.
So Lin Rui decisively chose the third one!
After all, a Mage who can’t melee with a sword to burst isn’t a qualified Summoner!
What’s the essence of a Mage? Naturally, it’s being both tough and hard-hitting!
Riding Jade Immortal, your body will become infused with Spiritual Power, Wisdom will enhance Life Value, and Physique will boost Spiritual Power Value. Immunity to instant death damage once every 12 hours, and before Life Value and Spiritual Power Value simultaneously deplete, won’t die. This is the standard setup for a tank Mage!
This means Lin Rui’s endurance will immediately increase nearly tenfold now. With Wisdom at 20 points and Physique at 9 points, his Life Value soared from 90 to 290, and his Spiritual Energy Value increased from 200 to 290.
But his Spiritual Energy Value can be used as Life Value. If an enemy depletes his Life Value, he won’t die immediately. The Spiritual Energy Value will substitute as Life Value, continuing to sustain enemy damage. Whether he drinks Red Medicine or Blue Medicine, it’s all about healing! Moreover, he can double heal!
Imagine an enemy suffering massive casualties, braving through a barrage of magic only to find out Lin Rui is tougher than they are. How despairing must that be.