Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

After organizing his gains, Wen Yu had another brief conversation with the Almighty Demon Vine.

Wen Yu was mainly trying to ascertain the subsequent arrangements and plans, but the Almighty Demon Vine remained tight-lipped.

Having no good solution for this, Wen Yu simply teased the little Soul Beast a bit, then set up several warning lines around the loft before climbing onto the large wooden bed and quickly falling into a deep sleep.

「An uneventful night passed.」

…

Early the next morning, just as Wen Yu was eating the breakfast served by the skeleton Maid, Mo Xuan arrived with Tang Haofei at Wen Yu’s small loft once more.

”Young Master, our friend from another world says he has something to discuss with you.”

Wen Yu nodded at Mo Xuan while swallowing a fruit similar to a strawberry.

”I understand. You may leave.”

After Mo Xuan withdrew, Wen Yu finally turned his gaze to Tang Haofei.

”Did you bring the item?”

His first question was about the item. Tang Haofei offered no comment, simply retrieving a glowing white skill scroll from his space ring.

Seeing this, Wen Yu’s eyebrows rose.

The military’s efficiency was quite good. Considering only Tang Haofei was on the fifth level, for a skill scroll from the outside world to be ’promptly’ delivered into his hands was impressive. The action seemed simple, but it was actually fraught with countless obstacles—this was especially true given the drastic changes in the Heavenly Palace.

He marveled at the military’s efficiency for a moment before quickly dismissing the thought. Looking at the skill scroll before him, a smile touched Wen Yu’s lips, and he immediately reached out.

However, Tang Haofei swiftly withdrew his hand, and Wen Yu’s grasp met only air.

”Wen Yu~~”

Old Tang called Wen Yu’s name in a peculiar tone, looking directly into Wen Yu’s eyes.

”You’ve really lucked out this time. I’m not just talking about your current status, but also this scroll.”

After speaking, Tang Haofei deliberately waved the skill scroll in his hand.

”Just a short while ago—well, not long after you left the Yanjing Assembly Site—we obtained this from a Super Treasure Land on the seabed, a discovery made alongside the Sea King Tribe.”

”It’s an Esoteric Level item, light-based, and it complements your Skill System remarkably well!”

Hearing Tang Haofei’s words, Wen Yu frowned.

”It complements my Skill System?”

Tang Haofei merely pursed his lips and said nothing more.

This, however, made Wen Yu feel conflicted.

When he had temporarily taken over Tang Haofei’s duties at the Yanjing Assembly Site, Wen Yu had used the Soul Battlefield more than once on the Yanjing battlefield. Consequently, it was a very simple task for the Yanjing Assembly Site to determine Wen Yu’s skill level and general effects! In other words, the military’s Strategic Command Center might have a clearer understanding of Wen Yu’s current skills and future skill combinations than Wen Yu himself!

The phrase ”complements your Skill System” was quite intriguing.

Seeing Wen Yu’s conflicted expression, Old Tang gave a knowing chuckle.

”Just prepare yourself a little. As for the price… ahem, take a look first, and then you can name your price!”

Judging from Tang Haofei’s demeanor, Old Tang’s confidence in this skill was evidently quite high.

…

As Wen Yu took the skill scroll from Tang Haofei, a notification instantly flashed through his mind.

Photosynthetic Spirit Motifs (Species-specific Esoteric Level, Passive Skill): This skill consists of two parts: Photosynthesis and Spirit Runes.

Photosynthesis: As a prerequisite and foundation for carbon-based life, photosynthesis itself holds immense research value. In the Ancient Tree World, a powerful expert of old once conducted detailed research into the essence of photosynthesis and developed this very ability!

Once mastered, the host, regardless of its life form, will passively utilize photosynthesis. When the host is exposed to the light of a star, it will passively absorb light-based energy from it and store this energy to generate Spirit Runes!

Spirit Runes: The study of light-based energy is a major topic in any world. However, its most widespread application lies in its potent restorative effects. Spirit Runes, condensed from pure light-attribute energy, possess the formidable power to revive the dead and regenerate flesh.

Once photosynthesis generates Spirit Runes, they will be concealed on the host’s body surface. There is no limit to the number of Spirit Runes that can be generated. When the host is injured, they can actively trigger the Spirit Runes’ effect. Each consumed Spirit Rune will completely restore the host from any injuries, both physical and Soul, returning the body to its optimal condition.

Note: Spirit Runes can only affect the host itself!

Wen Yu carefully read the straightforward description three times. He then put down the skill scroll, narrowed his eyes, and began to calculate fervently in his mind.

The military’s sincerity this time was truly substantial…

Judging from the skill description of Photosynthetic Spirit Motifs, this could be considered a very extreme skill—it possessed neither Lethality nor Limit Breaking Abilities. However, its potent Recovery Ability undeniably justified its status as an Esoteric Level skill!

A brief moment of reflection was enough for Wen Yu to imagine the terrifying potential of this skill—one merely needed to bask in the sun to absorb energy, which would then be converted into Spirit Runes. What were Spirit Runes? According to the skill description, Spirit Runes were life itself! As long as one wasn’t dead, activating a Spirit Rune was akin to gaining an extra life. Moreover, there was no limit to the number of Spirit Runes. The number of extra lives one could obtain depended entirely on the amount of time spent basking in the sun!

And also…

When Wen Yu read the line, ”any of the host’s injuries (including physical and Soul) will be completely healed,” he instantly understood that the military had truly come prepared this time.

Spirit Runes were very likely to be effective in the Soul Battlefield!

…

”Well? How is it?” Tang Haofei asked with a grin, seeing Wen Yu squinting and deep in calculation.

”I asked for a light-type skill. Is this skill considered light-based?”

This was merely a small bargaining tactic on Wen Yu’s part; from the skill’s explanation, it was undoubtedly a light-based skill.

”How could it not be! The military’s Academy of Sciences has been researching it for who knows how long. Strictly speaking, it should be considered a light-based skill with a slight Spirit-based attribute. You’re planning to follow the Soul Skills path in the future, aren’t you?”

”Also, let me remind you: if you want this skill, you must meet the military’s requirements. If you don’t want it, I have another SSS-Class light-type skill here. Whether you want the Photosynthetic Spirit Motifs or not, we’ll proceed as discussed yesterday!”

Gazing at the Photosynthetic Spirit Motifs skill scroll lying close by, then at Tang Haofei’s confident, unperturbed expression, Wen Yu suddenly realized, It looks like I’m going to have to bleed for this one.