Chapter 21: The Three Great Talents Upgrade to Level 2!

As the Death Knights instantly swept through the Demon Wolf Forest, the players caught within the woods erupted into excitement.

“Wow! How did that Trickster summon so many creatures?”

“Wait a minute! That Death Knight looks familiar... Could that Trickster be the protagonist from that ten-second video pushing the Black Iron-level boss on Douyin?”

“Let me check that Douyin video again... Damn, it really is him!”

“The Douyin superstar with three million likes is standing right in front of me! I’m so excited I’m spinning around in place!”

After completing the mission, Lu Ming disbanded the team, summoned his Death Knights, and left the Demon Wolf Forest.

The two assassin men stationed outside the woods immediately straightened up to make way for Lu Ming. Facing the roaring army of Death Knights rushing past them, they widened their eyes and dared not make a sound.

Riding on Lu Ming’s aura, Qing Yan also strode past the two men with her head held high.

Once out of the crowd’s sight, Qing Yan quickened her pace to catch up with Lu Ming.

“Hey there, big brother, let’s add each other as friends! I can introduce you to some money-making opportunities!”

Without turning his head, Lu Ming coldly replied, “No need.”

Having been betrayed by Ye Ling’er, Lu Ming no longer trusted anyone easily, especially women.

Qing Yan pouted in place. “Hmph! What a fool!”

Upon returning to Moonfall Town, Lu Ming received a message from Lin Youwei.

“Ye Chen is about to reach level 8!”

Faster than Lu Ming had expected.

He quickly made his way to the Hall of Professions to submit the quest.

Suddenly, a beam of colorful light descended from the sky, enveloping Lu Ming.

Following that, a series of pleasant prompts rang in his ears.

[ Ding~ Congratulations on completing your second job change. Level cap increased to 20. Attribute growth improved. Skill slot +1! ]

[ Ding~ Congratulations on upgrading your account talent “Soul Slash” to Lv2! ]

[ Ding~ Congratulations on upgrading your account talent “Comprehensive Amplification” to Lv2! ]

[ Ding~ Congratulations on upgrading your account talent “Rebirth from Ashes” to Lv2! ]

In the Abyssal Professions, all classes shared identical attribute growth in their first job change.

For example: 1 Strength = 1 Physical Attack; 1 Agility = 1 Speed; 1 Spirit = 10 Mana + 0.1 Mana Regen per second...

After the second job change, attribute growth improves differently based on the profession’s characteristics.

For Lu Ming’s current class, the Trickster, the second job growth boosts are:

1 Strength = 1.3 Physical Attack

1 Agility = 1.1 Speed

1 Spirit = 15 Mana + 0.15 Mana Regen per second

1 Endurance = 1.2 Armor + 1.1 Magic Resistance

1 Constitution = 13 Health + 1.3 Health Regen per second

Additionally, each level-up boosts attribute increments from 10 Mana + 20 Health to 15 Mana + 25 Health.

Unlocking the Trickster’s class trait: Every 5 Spirit grants an additional 1 Physical Attack!

Having completed the second job change, Lu Ming glanced at his status panel.

[ Player ID: Nether ] (Lv10, Second Job Trickster)

[ Account Rating: Ten Star ]

[ Strength: 26 ]

[ Agility: 19 ]

[ Spirit: 37 ]

[ Endurance: 46 ]

[ Constitution: 30 ]

[ Physical Attack: 104 ]

[ Armor: 90 ]

[ Magic Resistance: 79 ]

[ Speed: 50.9 ]

[ Mana: 655 ]

[ Health: 1160 ]

[ Gold: 0g 35s 32c ]

[ Experience: 25245/30000 ]

[ Skills: Reconnaissance (F rank), War Stomp (F rank), Life Fortress (F rank) ]

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For Lu Ming, the greatest upgrade was his account’s three major talents!

The first talent, Soul Slash, at Lv1 allowed him to kill enemies to refine soul power, consuming 1 soul point each time to summon a rank-1 Death Knight, with a maximum summon count of his level times 10.

Now at Lv2, he consumes 10 soul points to summon a rank-2 Death General, with a maximum summon count of his level times 20!

The second talent, Comprehensive Amplification, at Lv1 boosted all skill effects by 10 times; now at Lv2, all skill effects are increased by 20 times!

The third talent, Rebirth from Ashes, at Lv1 sacrificed the weakest Death Knight to resurrect the player upon death; at Lv2, the player gains 1 second of invincibility after revival!

Lu Ming couldn’t help but gasp.

These three talents were already overpowered at Lv1.

Now, this strength... How could anyone else even compete?

Elated, Lu Ming opened his summoning panel.

He found that from continuous monster kills and refining, he had accumulated as much as 2009 soul points!

So, he tested the waters by consuming 10 soul points to summon one rank-2 Death General.

Suddenly, a three-meter-high silver vortex materialized in front of him.

“Whoa! Even the spatial portal has leveled up!”

The next second, a Death Knight emerged from the vortex.

Rank-1 Death Knights wore black armor and wielded iron swords. Though imposing, they always had a somewhat cheap feel when looked at for long.

But this rank-2 Death General stepping out now donned dazzling silver armor, and even the sword gleamed with a silver blade!

Its aura visibly multiplied, exuding the bearing of a mighty general!

At this moment, Lu Ming’s undead had truly evolved from “soldier” to “general”!

Cool!

Absolutely stunning!

Looking at the panel of the rank-2 Death General, it was far stronger than a rank-1 Death Knight and even possessed an active skill!

[ Death General ] (Rank 2, Lv10)

[ Master: Nether ]

[ Strength: 21 ] (Growth 1.5)

[ Agility: 28 ] (Growth 1.3)

[ Spirit: 10 ] (Growth 11)

[ Constitution: 10 ] (Growth 18)

[ Endurance: 10 ] (Growth 1.4, 1.2)

[ Physical Attack: 32 ]

[ Armor: 14 ]

[ Magic Resistance: 12 ]

[ Speed: 36.4 ]

[ Mana: 210 ]

[ Health: 410 ]

[ Skill: Soul Shatter (F rank, Lv10) - Targets one enemy within 50 yards, marks their soul, and within 3 seconds can unleash a one-time instant kill attack dealing 120% Physical Attack + 72 damage; cooldown 9 seconds, mana cost 17 ]

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Because summoned creatures cannot equip gear, even rank-2 Death Generals had average base stats.

But under Lu Ming’s 20-fold amplification and formation enhancement, they were invincible war gods!

At Lv2 Soul Slash, the maximum summon count was level times 20, meaning 200 undead.

Lu Ming then consumed 990 soul points to summon 99 rank-2 Death Generals at once!

He also discovered that rank-1 Death Knights could consume 9 soul points to upgrade into rank-2 Death Generals.

So, he used another 900 soul points to upgrade 100 rank-1 Death Knights.

On the field, a total of 200 Death Generals knelt on one knee in submission to Lu Ming.

For the first time, Lu Ming felt the power of being supreme.

He recalled all the Death Generals back into the summoning space.

Just then, Ye Chen sent Lu Ming a message on WeChat: “I’m level 8 now. Meet me at the entrance of Blood Red Forbidden Zone. I’ll take you on a dungeon run.”

“Finally, this moment has come!”

Reading Ye Chen’s message, the anger and hatred buried deep within Lu Ming surged up uncontrollably, ready to explode.

“Ye Chen, I’m coming for your life!”