The enormous energy contained in the "Star Tears" was being released continuously.
The value of the Star Power surged rapidly.
In the blink of an eye, the Star Power had broken through 2000 points and was increasing even faster, immediately surpassing 2100 points, 2300 points...
Ji Xinghuo had never experienced such a rapid surge in Star Power; he felt his body could barely handle it, with a faint ache all over and a sensation as if he was about to burst.
Not even life evolution was this exaggerated.
He experienced pain and pleasure simultaneously, realizing, "At least a Super Mutant is needed to use the ’Star Tears’, and a Star Gland is necessary to convert its energy."
If it were another Super Mutant, even if they could use "Star Tears", their body couldn’t withstand this furious energy infusion and would need to absorb it in multiple phases.
But for him, it was relatively easy.
Ji Xinghuo watched as the Star Power climbed higher and higher. The Magnetic Spirit Star Core was like a bottomless pit; no matter how much Ether Energy was fed into it, it could instantly convert and absorb it into Star Power, then release it to circulate within his body, further strengthening his physique.
However, the increase from this strengthening wasn’t very noticeable anymore.
A Mutant’s physical constitution sees the most significant and quickest improvement in the first three evolutionary leaps. With each evolution, the physique would be tremendously enhanced.
After evolving to a Super Mutant, strength growth relies mainly on cultivating Star Power, and it’s hard to achieve any qualitative leap in physical constitution. At this stage, Mutants’ physical strength speed has almost reached the limit of ordinary flesh and blood.
To go further, one must rely on breaking through with an Ability.
Ji Xinghuo wasn’t too worried about this.
His physical constitution was already stronger than that of most Legendary Mutants. Even amongst strength-oriented Legendary Mutants, few could surpass him, and some might even be inferior.
Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood, Rotating Magnetic Field, Holy Scale Armor—these three Abilities continued to upgrade, breaking through limits.
The light from the "Star Tears" in his hand gradually dimmed, and Ji Xinghuo also felt that the energy output was weakening, and the increase in Star Power was slowing down.
At this point, the Star Power had already broken through 3000 points!
He continued to absorb for a while, until the last drop of energy, and the "Star Tears" completely lost their brilliant glow, turning into a plain, transparent stone.
[Star Power: 3181/3181]
"That feels amazing!"
Ji Xinghuo looked at the value displayed on the interface, feeling indescribably exhilarated.
In less than ten minutes, his Star Power had surged by nearly 1200 points, equivalent to two and a half Star Realm months of arduous cultivation, or about seven months on Earth!
More than 3000 points of Star Power, already higher than most Super Mutants approaching the Legendary threshold.
Ji Xinghuo did not know how much Star Power other Mutants had, but often interacting with Super Mutants allowed him to make some estimates.
He guessed that typical Super Mutants, when just promoted, have a Star Power that starts around 1000 points, but the upper limit varies greatly, mostly around 3000 points. Some could break through to 3500 points, and those with great talents and Abilities might even reach 4000 points, though they are very rare.
"If only I could have two more ’Star Tears’." Ji Xinghuo looked at the dim stone in his hand, quite expectant.
Each person can use "Star Tears" three times.
But they cannot be used consecutively.
From Fourth Rank to Sixth Rank, one can absorb a "Star Tear" after each evolutionary leap. If used to maximum potential, a total of 3000 to 4500 points of Star Power can be obtained, along with three chances to merge with an Alien Species.
The higher the Rank, the rarer and harder-to-find the compatible expansion wonders are.
Most of the legendary and Heavenly Kings on Earth haven’t managed to obtain enough "Star Tears"—money can’t buy them, and they’re simply hard to come by.
Ji Xinghuo also had no assurance that he could be so lucky to encounter the phenomenon of "Star Tears" twice more.
However, he could consider trading with Red Emperor Blood Crystals.
"Now my strength..." Ji Xinghuo stood up, feeling the expanding Star Power inside him and a few potent high-level Abilities, "among Super Mutants on Earth, probably nobody could stand against me. Even in the Star Realm and the entire Milky Way, I should be considered among the top."
He was brimming with confidence, even feeling ready to confront and triumph over any not particularly outstanding Legendary fighters face to face!
"I can still merge with two more Alien Species."
Ji Xinghuo hadn’t forgotten; he took out the Spiritual Ability Species from the Dimension Stomach.
A white Alien Species the size of a fingertip appeared in his palm, resembling a pearl but soft and emitting a faint glow.
Ji Xinghuo stared at the small orb in his hand, the type of Alien Species that all Mutants dreamt of obtaining.
Any Mutacy’s occupation could be compatible with Spiritual Energy.
Spiritual Energy also has a dedicated professional template called "Spiritual Power Stringer," specializing in the cultivation of Spiritual Energy, one of the most powerful occupations.
The Magnetic Field Madman’s template also includes Spiritual Energy.
The Electric Field Stringer even uses it as a core.
"I’ll merge immediately." Ji Xinghuo didn’t want to delay any longer, holding the Spiritual Ability Species up in front of him, intensely focused on the white orb.
The fusion method of the Spiritual Ability Species is very special and rare, called "Spiritual Absorption."
It seemed to have its own consciousness, establishing a spiritual connection with the Species would automatically integrate it into the Mutant’s brain, becoming entirely one with it.
Ji Xinghuo’s consciousness concentrated on the Species, his mind emptied, and gradually, as if he forgot about the external world and himself, he entered a state of oblivion. In that instant, the Species at his fingertips virtually erased itself, rapidly virtualizing, and eventually disappearing completely.
But in Ji Xinghuo’s electromagnetic induction, a wave of energy spread out, like an invisible ripple, flowing into his brow.