Chapter 10 - Advancement Knowledge, Specialties, and Skills!

Chapter 10: Advancement Knowledge, Specialties, and Skills! [The learning progress of “General Outline of Enchanting Materials” is 10%].[You gain the specialty low-level mental toughness from professional knowledge: +3 Will Determination].

With the acquisition of advanced knowledge, Zhao Xing soon reaped the rewards. Gaining a substantial amount of knowledge in an instant granted him a specialty: Low-Level Mental Toughness. The added effect of will determination could enhance his resistance when facing certain illusionary effects. This specialty operated passively, automatically triggering as needed.

Different from skills, expertise would be broken through and advanced in the future, not acquired through skills, and its source varied.

Time passed slowly, and Zhao Xing’s mental and physical strength continuously fluctuated between decline and replenishment, oscillating between light fatigue and normal values. Career advancement, much like retreat and breakthrough, was not an overnight affair. While it might be less troublesome for main battle professions, auxiliary occupations faced a different challenge.

The knowledge stored in the general outline of enchanting materials was vast, similar to the expansive sky. Advancing to the elementary level might be straightforward for some soldiers, requiring little time to learn techniques, form muscle memory, and genetically modify the body. However, auxiliary professions posed a different set of challenges. Retaining such a wealth of knowledge was no easy feat.

Amidst his concentration on the material, Zhao Xing entertained a fleeting thought about potential future baldness. Most support job bosses depicted on TV were elderly men. Would becoming stronger offset the potential baldness? Would it be as daunting as it seemed? The thought quickly dissipated as he refocused on organizing professional knowledge.

Soon, Zhao Xing realized the joy of exploring the professional knowledge tree. The transition from ignorance to knowledge provided a satisfying sense of accomplishment.

[The learning progress of “General Outline of Enchanting Materials” is 30%].[You gain the specialty: High Concentration – 10% increase in learning and enchanting speed].

With the acquisition of “High Concentration,” Zhao Xing felt his knowledge sorting speed accelerate, making the process more manageable. The “Hat of the Scholar” played a crucial role in this achievement, doubling the recovery speed of his physical and mental strength during the learning state.

Time seemed to slip away unnoticed as he entered a ‘mind flow’ state. Contrary to the common belief that advancing knowledge was tedious and painful, Zhao Xing found the experience rather refreshing and enjoyable. He couldn’t fathom why others would perceive it differently.

Unbeknownst to him, his luxurious equipment, especially the meticulously chosen “Hat of the Scholar” by Principal Yang Tianming, significantly contributed to his smooth advancement. Level 10 king-grade equipment held a value comparable, if not superior, to level 30 equipment. Rich individuals were willing to invest heavily in such equipment to expedite the career paths of their descendants. With the abundance of magic potions, the Hat of the Scholar, paired with these potions, could fetch a substantial sum if sold on the market. The Education Department’s purchase price was considerably lower, benefiting from the vast material reserves and cost advantages of a nation.

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[The learning progress of “General Outline of Enchanting Materials” is 60%].[You gain special element perception from professional knowledge: the perception of magic materials is increased by 10%.].

Obtaining this practical specialty marked another achievement for Zhao Xing. Given the current dungeons’ tendency to produce more materials than equipment, the increased ability to perceive magic materials was highly valuable. Unlike equipment, many materials did not provide clear indications of their function or quality, offering only subtle hints through their names. This uncharted territory was left for exploration, falling within the domain of auxiliary occupations.

Disassemblers often used simple and crude methods to identify materials, breaking them apart to inspect. This approach, however, was frowned upon by more sophisticated enchanters who believed it destroyed the internal elemental structure. Element perception, on the other hand, offered a more refined method. Without compromising the material’s structure, one could discern its purpose and applications and fully exploit its properties. This translated into a higher four-dimensional attribute bonus when using the same enchanting material—a feat not easily achieved through the main career tree but rather through continuous expansion of the occupation branch skills. Zhao Xing’s current wave of progress proved to be quite fortunate. seaʀᴄh thё NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

[The learning progress of “General Outline of Enchanting Materials” is 80%].[You gain the specialty Life Fluctuations from professional knowledge: the effect on life-type enchantment increases by 5%.].

Another low-level specialty was acquired, albeit one that was less popular. Focused on life-type enchantment, this specialty fell under the category of [Living Enchantment]. Living enchantment dealt with professions like mechanical warriors, where the physical body was weak, and machinery played a vital role. For enchanters, this meant considering not only the attributes or skills of prosthetics but also the integration of flesh and blood. The specialty of life fluctuations had broad adaptability, extending to areas like enchanting pets of beast masters categorized as [Lava-like life]. While useful, it was considered unpopular due to the prerequisites and specific skills required for effective use.

After a considerable amount of time had passed, the learning progress of “General Outline of Material Enchanting” finally reached 100%. Zhao Xing opened his eyes suddenly.

[The learning progress of “General Outline of Enchanting Materials” is 100%].[You have become a junior enchanter!].[The career knowledge tree has been opened!].[You have comprehended ‘Elementary Attribute Enchanting’].[You comprehend the ‘Elementary Material Enchantment’].[You comprehend simple spiritual cultivation and simple material transformation! Simple material fusion!].[You comprehend the primary material identification technique.].

A surge of heat spread throughout his body, clearing his mind. Alongside these skills and expertise, there were additional reminders that demanded attention.

[Knowledge advancement is completed, your strength +1, physical strength +3, speed +1, mental strength +20 points.].[You gain 10 free attribute points!].

“The advanced stage has been completed,” Zhao Xing reflected, a hint of dissatisfaction evident. With the Hat of the Scholar’s blessing, the process had been neither tiresome nor boring. On the contrary, he found himself eager to delve into the ocean of knowledge once again. However, Guan Ya had been patiently waiting, and he couldn’t keep her waiting any longer.

“Zhao Xing, are you awake?” Guan Ya inquired as he opened his eyes, approaching him. “How do you feel? Is there any discomfort?”

“Sister Ya, I’m fine,” Zhao Xing reassured her with a slight smile. “I’m already a junior enchanter.”

“Ah, so fast?” Guan Ya exclaimed. “I thought it would take you a whole day to finish it, but I didn’t expect it only took four hours.”

“But that’s fine. Don’t worry if it’s okay. You didn’t move for four hours, and you frowned and smiled sometimes. I was afraid that you would go crazy.”

“Uh, four hours so long?” Zhao Xing was shocked. Though not overly extended, it was longer than usual for many people. The luxurious configuration he enjoyed had enabled him to persist.

As for Guan Ya’s failure to manage facial expressions, it was likely a result of his state during knowledge sorting.

“Quickly, let me see your panel,” Guan Ya requested. “I’ll report it.”

“Okay,” Zhao Xing nodded with a smile, presenting his panel.