In Chapter 136, Mainline Settlement: The World’s First Super Bai Fu Makes Her Debut [66k]
While everyone was busy contacting others about the death of the Truth Society President and the capture of Bernardo, Bai Fu pulled the weakened Youlia back a few steps, retreating behind the crowd, and began to tally the gains from this large-scale operation.
Firstly, there were the kill rewards.
After eliminating the Truth Society President, she earned 3.2 million experience points for her solo incursion into the main base, and an additional 1.2 million experience points from the decapitation mission, which was almost enough for her to level up twice more.
However, experience rewards were the least noteworthy aspect of this operation.
Bai Fu first opened the settlement interface for the [Watcher’s Lament] branch 2 [Guardian Angel] quest.
The task required saving Youlia, which was her primary goal during this adventure into the Truth Society’s main base.
To accomplish this, she had invested a great deal of time and effort. She had spent half a month crafting prayer cards, giving some to the players who went to attack the Truth Society with Su Li, while the rest were used up in this operation, making the cost significant.
She hoped the rewards would be generous.
Bai Fu expanded the settlement interface, revealing three total rewards.
1. 500,000 experience points.
2. Potential Stimulant Potion (Youlia Edition) * 3.
3. Random skill or talent from Youlia * 1.
Bai Fu looked through them one by one.
Experience points weren’t as important to her at the moment. After uncovering the Truth Society President’s true identity, she obtained a blank memory fragment from the quest reward, which allowed her to create a new instance in her faction, complementing her existing instance. This was sufficient for her to harvest another large amount of experience from players.
Seeing the second reward, she couldn’t control herself. She was familiar with the potential stimulant potion; the Truth Society President had used it to unlock his final phase. Using this potion permanently increased attributes.
“Good, good, good! It gave me three!”
Overjoyed, Bai Fu turned her head sharply, staring intently at Youlia with a burning gaze that was hard to conceal.
She had been craving Youlia’s skills just as much as Youlia craved her body, but had never found an opportunity to steal them. She had thought she could no longer learn Youlia’s skills, but now, the quest reward offered her a chance.
Damn, why only once? Once wouldn’t be enough.
She roughly calculated that she needed at least six opportunities to fully exploit Youlia.
Planner, where are you? Come save me!
Bai Fu was nearly frantic over not getting more, but at least she managed to open a path. With this initial experience, repeating the process would eventually yield some results.
This reward was too delicious, family!
Youlia didn’t understand what Bai Fu was thinking. She felt scorched by Bai Fu’s intense gaze, almost melting under its heat.
Isn’t this an eyesore? Isn’t it a bit too intense?
Youlia misunderstood.
Just as she was about to say something, Bai Fu suddenly turned back, smiling as she started drawing skills and talents.
Youlia: “…”
Bai Fu silently prayed, “My turn, draw card!”
[Drawing random skill or talent from Youlia…]
[Drawing complete]
[You acquired Youlia’s skill: Sky Burial]
Sky Burial was the wide-area skill Youlia possessed, upgradeable. At Lv1, it covered a radius of 10 meters, had a chance to stun targets, and caused (Inspiration * 1) base psychic damage upon hitting the target.
This basic damage boost was similar to Dark Burn, but Sky Burial dealt a single segment of damage and did not reduce attributes. However, it had a larger attack range and a shorter cooldown due to not needing temporary conversion to psychic energy, allowing for continuous use. The only restriction was that repeated use in quick succession would lead to an overheating state, extending the cooldown to 1 minute.
“Great stuff!”
Actually, Bai Fu wanted Youlia’s super force field more, which could reflect enemy attacks and even reduce damage if unable to reflect. For someone who focused on building strength, this skill was perfect.
But Sky Burial wasn’t bad either. With this skill, she filled a long-missing area of mass destruction, making her more like a world-class boss capable of wiping out players.
“At Lv1, the attack radius is 10 meters, with a casting distance of 30 meters. By Lv5, it increases to a 30-meter radius and a 50-meter casting distance. Plus, this skill can keep upgrading. It’s no wonder it’s Youlia’s skill; each level-up requires a lot of experience.”
Bai Fu was so eager to learn from Youlia that she was practically insane.
[Sis, give me another quest, please! I’m going crazy! Sis, I feel ants crawling all over me, hurry up!]
After settling [Guardian Angel], Bai Fu began to settle the quest [The Demise of the Truth Society] received in the Truth Society’s main base.
She contributed directly and indirectly to the destruction of the Truth Society, but unfortunately, most of the high-ranking members were not killed by her. Therefore, she didn’t gain much from [The Demise of the Truth Society], mainly gaining experience and items.
[Psychic Enhancement Potion (Youlia Edition)] * 5.
Using this potion temporarily increased 35 points of psychic energy for 5 minutes, which was quite effective.
Finally, Bai Fu focused on the plot quest [Unknown Truth] she had taken a long time ago.
Before this operation, her direct and indirect contributions to destroying the Truth Society had reached 22.61%. Now, this number had risen to 62.15%.
This number matched her expectations. After the Gene Progenitor and other major factions defeated the Truth Society’s main forces and killed the Truth Society President’s true form, the Truth Society was essentially on its last legs, reducing the contribution increase from killing the Truth Society President compared to normal circumstances.
Overall, she still profited. If she hadn’t revealed information to the Railway Guild and Gene Progenitor, helping them contain the Truth Society’s main forces, she wouldn’t have had a chance to kill the Truth Society President after disrupting the main base. Without killing the Truth Society President, the quest couldn’t be settled.
Her contribution could still increase further if Bai Fu participated in the encirclement of the remaining Truth Society forces, likely gaining a few more percentage points.
However, she wasn’t interested in those extra percentage points. Getting the rewards was the priority!
[Quest Evaluation: Legendary (You deeply participated in the plot, contributing the most dazzling performance at the end of the Truth Society, worthy of the title of the Moonlit Dancer!)]
A legendary evaluation deserved substantial rewards.
“12 million experience points!”
Wow!
Even Bai Fu, who ruthlessly exploited players for experience, was startled by such a large number. Adding her previous stored experience and another 1 million experience, she would be able to level up the Psychic Painter six times in one go, bringing her single-class level above that of the Truth Society President.
Unless there was a super-strong male hidden on the Source Star—
“I’m invincible!”
Bai Fu’s eyes sparkled.
After being invincible, she would face enemies from heaven.
“Calm down, let’s see the other rewards.”
Bai Fu continued reading. There were three more rewards: the title [Truth’s Burier], a self-selectable psychic weapon blueprint * 1, and a special item [Gene Optimization].
These were rare treasures.
[Truth’s Burier], as the unique S-rank title in the starter village, added 5% to all base stats, remaining relevant even in the late game.
The self-selectable psychic weapon blueprints mentioned referred to equipment used by psychic superhumans. While other professions could also use psychic weapons, they couldn’t achieve full effectiveness.
Three self-selectable psychic weapon blueprints were available:
1. [Misleading Cube]
2. [Custom Psychic Armor (Titan)]
3. [Dark Scepter]
Bai Fu glanced through them. The Misleading Cube was a control-type device, the Custom Psychic Armor (Titan) similar to her combat suit with higher bonuses, and the Dark Scepter was a weapon that could switch between ranged and melee modes.
After much deliberation, she chose the [Dark Scepter Blueprint]. The Misleading Cube offered low benefits, and the Psychic Armor wasn’t essential. She could use a mechanic-made combat suit instead. The Dark Scepter would replace her increasingly ineffective electric knife.
The electric knife could later be sold to players, and Bai Fu kept it for herself, barely used.
After storing the blueprint in her game journal, Bai Fu opened the detailed description of the Gene Optimization.
As the name suggested, using this item would optimize her genes, changing her race and template from human (Evolutionary Blood) to Starseeder after optimization.
According to the item description, Starseeders were a type of New Human. In the game’s setting, humans occupied vast regions of space, but different factions had distinct humans due to varying civilizations, cultures, and environments, leading to diverse evolutionary paths, possibly outnumbering insectoid branches.
Starseeders represented the most basic evolutionary path among many. They were a human race evolved by the ancestral lineage of the Cosmic Power Titan Industries after being forced into deep space by advanced alien civilizations. Starseeders lacked special talents but had better physical abilities, higher resistance, and were better suited for life in deep space.
This evolution benefited Bai Fu in every way.
In this world, evolution was an eternal theme, both individually and civilizational. Once halted, they could be eliminated by more advanced entities or civilizations.
Though the world’s rules weren’t as dark as the Dark Forest Theory, they weren’t much better. The background information mentioned the prevalence of cosmic triangle trade.
“Transforming into a Starseeder, does this count as experiencing the cosmic version early?”
Although intrigued by evolution, Bai Fu didn’t rush to use the Gene Optimization immediately. With many people nearby, using it recklessly could cause unforeseen accidents, leaving injured Youlia unable to protect her.
“Let’s go back to the Truth Society’s main base.”
Bai Fu carried Youlia.
Youlia was confused, “Why go back?”
“I left some things there that I need to retrieve.”
Bai Fu planned to use the potential stimulant potion and gene optimization in a less noticeable place within the main base. Additionally, she needed to retrieve many documents stolen by He Fu, which were still stored there.
Oh, right. The branch 2 of the main quest [Foolish Savior] required her to find and destroy the Psionic Primordial. She intended to check the main base to see if she could complete this task. Though the reward wasn’t high, every little bit counted.
Carrying Youlia, Bai Fu quickly crossed the battlefield.
Coleman and others were contacting their superiors, hesitating to act despite Bai Fu’s odd behavior.
Rather than being unable to do anything, they were afraid to act.
Bai Fu was too powerful, beyond their imagination. Just recalling the Truth Society President’s fate made them lose any rebellious thoughts.
Let the higher-ups think about what to do.
Coleman and others pretended they hadn’t seen Bai Fu after witnessing her battle with the Truth Society President.
…
When Bai Fu returned to the Truth Society’s main base, all major factions received a comprehensive battle report.
They had hoped Bai Fu would hold out longer to prevent the Truth Society from fleeing, but the outcome was shocking.
Bai Fu killed the unexpected reappearance of the Truth Society President, with most Truth Society leaders and superhumans choosing suicide, except for Bernardo. Meanwhile, the army sent to attack the main base was still a ways off.
“Their power…”
All factions’ members were agitated, unable to calm down.
For years, the Truth Society President had been a significant concern. Now, with the president likely dead, a new, unaffiliated figure emerged, far stronger than the president.
What was happening?
Many couldn’t sleep that night.
Each faction convened to discuss how to handle the post-war situation and Bai Fu.
Bai Fu was too unique. Her immense power was terrifying. Even if she was merely powerful, her ability to easily charm strange undeads made her a significant threat.
Discussion led factions to increase their vigilance towards Bai Fu, particularly the Former Republic and Gene Progenitor.
The Former Republic’s hostility towards Bai Fu stemmed from multiple factors, including conflicts with Beihim, player defections to Silent Courtyard, and concerns about obtaining unfavorable intelligence from the Truth Society.
The Gene Progenitor’s desire to eliminate Bai Fu stemmed from suspicions about her knowledge of their secrets.
“How could she have grown so powerful?”
At a meeting, General Pang Baton, a radical member, expressed particular urgency. He had ordered Bai Fu’s assassination in Bagalos Base and dispatched killers to attack Silent Courtyard, attempting to frame the Truth Society and escalate tensions with Bai Fu.
Unexpectedly, the killers were swiftly eliminated by Bai Fu. Their failure intensified the conflict between Bai Fu and the Truth Society, but inadvertently led to the Truth Society’s downfall.
Another member of the seven-person council frowned, “Logically, the Truth Society President should be dead. How did he reappear in the main base? However, this isn’t important now. Bai Fu killed the president; her condition must be poor. This is our chance.”
His proposal gained unanimous support.
“Notify the troops dispatched to the Truth Society’s main base.”
All sides sprang into action.
…
“Pity me, don’t kill me, I surrender!”
“I can negotiate, I can join the Fu Sect!”
Upon entering the Truth Society’s main base, the remaining members turned pale, fearing Bai Fu would instantly kill them like before.
Some surrendered immediately, mimicking players—
Bai Fu walked past them as if they weren’t there, shocking them.
Is this real?
Regardless, once Bai Fu left, they fled quickly, wishing they had more legs.
The commotion faded, and after a few minutes, Bai Fu caught a white-coated individual. Interrogating him, she found the location of the Psionic Primordial, destroyed it, and earned 500,000 experience points. Then, she retrieved intact documents from He Fu’s hiding spot.
“Good, nothing was damaged by the battle.”
These documents could be traded for money and to attract players!
Bai Fu placed the injured Youlia on a chair, peeked outside, confirmed no one was around, and quietly closed the door.
Thud.
The door closing made Youlia’s heart skip a beat.
Something’s wrong!
Bai Fu’s gaze earlier seemed off, and now she was being brought here. The two incidents combined suggested something.
“What do you want to…”
“Be quiet.”
“…”
That’s not appropriate.
Youlia said, “I think we should wait.”
Bai Fu pouted, “Time is short, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to business.”
Youlia’s eyes drooped slightly, “At least let me recover a bit.”
Bai Fu replied, “How much can you recover? Don’t talk, I’m in a hurry.”
“You’ve pushed me this far, I…”
Youlia kicked off one shoe, then saw Bai Fu pull out a potion bottle from her pocket and drink it.
Huh?
She widened her eyes, surprised. Bai Fu sat against the wall, biting her lip, showing mild pain.
Was this her business?
“Why did you take off your shoes?” Bai Fu was puzzled.
“… ” Youlia instantly reverted to her poker face, “I wanted to, it doesn’t smell, it doesn’t bother you.”
“Do as you wish.”
After drinking the potential stimulant potion, she felt a persistent mild sting for 10 minutes, but she endured it.
Ten minutes later, the pain vanished, replaced by a sense of tranquility akin to a sage.
[Potential activation complete, you receive attribute bonuses—
Strength +15, Agility +13, Constitution +7, Intelligence +9, Spirit +11, Inspiration +9]
“Whoa—”
Seeing this, Bai Fu couldn’t help but gasp. One bottle added 64 attribute points, explaining why the Truth Society valued Youlia so highly!
Unfortunately, the potion could only be used once, and a second use could harm her body severely. According to the instructions, there was even a chance of being assimilated by Youlia. The remaining two would be given to Anya and Elder Nissen.
Bai Fu took advantage of the momentum and claimed the Gene Optimization reward.
This transformation felt worse than the potential stimulant, likely because it started at the genetic level, affecting her from inside out, causing sharper pain. She almost groaned in agony.
“Are you okay?” Youlia’s face changed slightly.
Bai Fu waved her hand, “I’m fine.”
The pain from the transformation was more intense but lasted much shorter. Soon, she received new notifications.
[You completed gene optimization, your race changed to Starseeder]
[Race change complete, you receive attribute bonuses—
Strength +12, Agility +7, Constitution +6, Intelligence +9, Spirit +13, Inspiration +7]
Since her original potential was already well-developed, the attribute increase wasn’t significant.
But the greatest change from the race evolution was not the attribute bonuses but the increase in resistance and the conversion ratio of Constitution to Health Points. Now, 1 point of Constitution translated to 30 Health Points.
Awesome!
Without hesitation, Bai Fu began leveling up, investing a total of 18 million experience points, successfully elevating the Psychic Painter from Lv8 to Lv14.
Her data became—
[Health Points]: 5607/5607
[Psychic Energy]: 3865/4665
[Attributes]: Strength 65, Agility 106, Constitution 169, Intelligence 82, Spirit 93, Inspiration 309
Compared to when she arrived at the Truth Society’s main base, all statistics had soared.
Bai Fu felt clear-headed and her senses heightened. She could easily pinpoint Youlia without opening her eyes.
She clenched her right fist, feeling an urge to do something.
Turning around, she punched the adjacent wall, even without psychic energy, the punch pierced through effortlessly.
“Now I can fight two of my former selves!”
Bai Fu exhaled slowly, her eyes gleaming with joy. Next, she planned to devise a plan to send the Gene Progenitor’s old rivals on their way and find a method to leave the Source Star!
“Have you recovered?”
Youlia asked softly. Despite her weakness, her perception hadn’t dropped much. Just now, she noticed Bai Fu’s aura had significantly strengthened, a sign of a breakthrough.
Bai Fu smiled, “Almost. Besides my psychic energy not fully recovering, my prayer cards are depleted, and He Fu can’t summon again for a while. Overall, I’m fine and should be ready to handle any potential trouble.”
“You’re saying you haven’t recovered at all?”
Youlia was speechless.
A spiritual prayer mage without psychic energy couldn’t perform well. If she had psychic energy, she would have escaped the Truth Society long ago, without needing Bai Fu’s rescue.
“I’ll help fill the gaps.”
Youlia stood up, walking barefoot to Bai Fu.
“Don’t overthink it. To return safely to the Goli Desert, I need to ensure your strength is at its peak.”
Youlia stood up, Youlia threw a punch.
PS: I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I’ll update now.
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