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Chapter 195: Extraordinary Awakening, Special Combination of Bai Fu and Youlia [57k]

Regardless of strength or technology, the Tower of Secrets far surpasses the Star Network.

Therefore, the Tower of Secrets actually completed the translation of the signal sent to the players on Jin Gu Star earlier than the Star Network.

However, due to the Head Butler of the Tower of Secrets being busy with other matters over the past two days, the related discussion meetings were only officially convened after Bai Fu arrived at the Initial Gateway Subcommittee of the Initial Gateway Star Cluster.

Virtual space, beside a metal long table.

The Head Butler crossed his hands under his chin, smiling as he listened to the discussions of the attendees.

“Could this be a trap deliberately set by the Star Network, the Tide Civilization, and the Heavenly Eye Alliance?”

Like the rotating chairman of the Star Network, Klevier, the people of the Tower of Secrets immediately suspected it could be a trap, but unlike them, they did not feel afraid.

Danger?

Being danger themselves, they loved danger the most!

If it was a trap, they might use it to buy more time for their plans and deal a heavy blow to the Star Network and other forces.

If it wasn’t a trap, then this matter would be even more interesting.

“From the content of this rescue letter, Jin Gu Star should not be Bai Fu’s hometown, but there must be some connection between Jin Gu Star and her hometown. Otherwise, they wouldn’t know so much about Bai Fu’s affairs in the Sea Lion Galaxy System, let alone request help from her.”

“Interesting, does this mean that if we find Jin Gu Star, we can locate Bai Fu’s hometown?”

Revenge!

This word suddenly popped up in the minds of most of the members of the Tower of Secrets who attended the meeting.

After the battles at Heaven Lake Star and Star Tomb, Bai Fu had already made it onto the Tower of Secrets’ hit list.

At this moment, Lian Yedao, the senior research supervisor of the Tower of Secrets, lightly tapped the table with his index finger.

“Rather than seeking revenge against Bai Fu, I think we should pay more attention to those Undying Ones. There are Undying Ones on Jin Gu Star. If we can capture them and figure out why they don’t die…”

Sss—

A sharp intake of breath echoed through the conference room.

To be able to fully revive after death—that’s such an enticing ability, isn’t it?

After learning that players could resurrect, the Tower of Secrets held a discussion meeting to explore where this ability came from. During the meeting, they proposed three hypotheses:

Hypothesis One: Players’ abilities come from a cosmic treasure that can bring someone back to life.

There are many treasures in the Star Ocean. These treasures might have been created by a civilization, a special individual, or they may have naturally formed. They often possess extremely powerful functions.

Hypothesis Two: Players’ abilities originate from a special existence.

There are numerous unique races and individuals in the Star Ocean. Some demonic races have the ability to infinitely resurrect themselves.

Hypothesis Three: These players haven’t truly died.

Some high-dimensional beings do not send their true selves when descending into lower-dimensional worlds; instead, they send projections. The destruction of these projections doesn’t lead to the death of the true self. With just a bit of rest, or even without resting, they can send new projections back down.

Among these hypotheses, the first one had the most supporters because it seemed the most reasonable. The third hypothesis had the fewest supporters because if players were truly projections of high-dimensional beings, their strength would be too weak. How could beings capable of descending from high dimensions to low ones be so weak?

“In fact,” Lian Yedao continued as everyone gasped, “even if we cannot uncover the secret of the Undying Ones, as long as we can get them to join our Tower of Secrets, it will greatly aid our great cause. With such a group of Undying Ones, we won’t need to worry about many plans anymore, as they can always be revived after death.”

This proposal received high praise from the Head Butler.

“This idea is good. I believe we should probe the reality of Jin Gu Star.”

“I agree.”

“I agree as well.”

“If we can receive signals, Bai Fu should also be able to receive them. If she goes to Jin Gu Star before us…”

“Then we’ll send her off on her way there.”

The Head Butler spoke indifferently. He wouldn’t have taken Bai Fu seriously if it weren’t for the lost dissociative medication prototype.

He saw the [Night Mother] mentioned in the message, but his imagination wasn’t as strong as Manu’s, so he didn’t connect [Night Mother] with [Overlord].

In his view, Bai Fu was merely a slightly stronger S-class superpower compared to ordinary ones, considered an elite in star-level civilizations, but she was somewhat lacking in the crowded Tower of Secrets.

“The investigation of Jin Gu Star will be handled by…”

“Let me take care of it!” Before the Head Butler finished speaking, Tessia stood up excitedly from her corner. “I have experience dealing with Bai Fu!”

“Experience? Failed experience?”

A discordant voice sounded.

Tessia turned sharply and saw a man with white skin like he had been painted, and two fleshy horns growing from his head.

Her mind immediately flashed with relevant information—

Met, a psychic ability user, S+ rank, their relationship couldn’t be described as harmonious, at least they were at odds with each other.

Tessia’s expression darkened.

Met stood up, “Head Butler, let me investigate Jin Gu Star. I’m a psychic ability user, I’m better suited to handle those Undying Ones than Night Mother.”

The Head Butler nodded, “Then it’s yours. Get someone to calculate the position of Jin Gu Star as soon as possible. As for Tessia, I have another arrangement for you. Don’t involve yourself in this.”

Tessia wanted to say something but ended up sitting back down resentfully.

She was very angry, but she knew that with her strength, status, and relationships, she had no right to be angry in front of the Head Butler.

After the meeting, Tessia went to her gravity training room as usual.

After setting up hot water, removing her clothes, she stepped into the bathtub.

The swaying water, the warm flow, all of this slightly alleviated her frustration.

As she lay fully in the bathtub, Tessia closed her eyes.

She originally intended to relax, but as soon as she closed her eyes, the image of Bai Fu hugging her gently that day surfaced in her mind.

Bang!

Tessia’s right fist slammed into the water, sending splashes everywhere.

She took several deep breaths, calming down after a while. Then, she opened a virtual screen to distract herself and stop thinking about Bai Fu. However, as soon as she opened the news site for the Sea Lion Galaxy System, she saw Bai Fu’s name prominently displayed on the homepage.

[The Star Network Commonwealth’s Field Operations Department has officially established a strategic partnership with the Dark Moon Tide company founded by Bai Fu Saintess.]

Damn it, it’s Bai Fu again!

Tessia forcefully scrolled through the page. When it stopped, she looked closely—

[Famous bathroom fragrance brand Snowwave officially announced Bai Fu Saintess as their spokesperson.]

Snowwave?!

She quickly turned to look at the small shelf next to the bathtub. The brand of fragrances on the shelf was not Snowwave, what else could it be?

Tessia felt dizzy and almost fainted.

“Ah, ah, ah—”

Why is Bai Fu everywhere?

Tessia angrily shut off the virtual screen. She needed to vent today, otherwise, she would surely go crazy. Thinking this, she jumped out of the bathtub, and soon, the heavy breathing sounds filled the nearby gravity training room.

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On the first day back in the Star Ocean, Bai Fu gained a lot. She signed six contracts in a row, bringing in over 3 million credit points from the Star Network Commonwealth.

Immediately after receiving the bank transfer notification, she bought 200 spiritual crystals on the Star Treaty’s internal trading platform. Although these 200 crystals emptied her wallet, they brought significant improvements.

She first spent 60 crystals to level up both [Phenomenon Construction] and [Apostle Will] to Lv3, allowing her to control three upgradeable spiritual constructs. Since she currently had no suitable blueprints, she arbitrarily designated [Illusionary Fufu] as her third apostle.

Next, she spent 20 crystals to upgrade [Spiritual Construct – Fufu II] and [Spiritual Construct – Dark Authority] from Lv5 to Lv6.

Lv6 [Fufu II]’s attributes increased to Strength +75, Agility +120. The transparency function was further upgraded; not only could the clothing become transparent, but Bai Fu herself could also become invisible, providing optical camouflage effects. Though not entirely useless in the Star Ocean, it was still quite entertaining.

Lv6 [Dark Authority]’s bonus became a 35% increase in active spiritual skill effects, plus an additional 30 points of Inspiration. Furthermore, the physical attacks of the Dark Authority inherently carried all the effects of dark spiritual energy, significantly enhancing its power.

After upgrading, Bai Fu had 120 spiritual crystals left, which she gave to Youlia.

“Eat these.”

The previous 200 crystals had brought Youlia’s main profession total level to 72. After digesting these 120 crystals, Youlia would definitely break through to S-rank. Whether the True Essence Son template would awaken smoothly was uncertain.

Youlia took the spiritual crystals and ate them in front of Bai Fu.

Previously, she needed several minutes to digest one crystal, but now eating them was as easy as eating QQ candy, just toss them in.

This scene made Bai Fu raise her eyebrows.

Youlia’s teeth were too good. If Youlia bit her, she might easily bite through her bones.

She couldn’t help asking, “What does the spiritual crystal taste like?”

Youlia held up a crystal, “Want to try?”

“No, thanks.”

Bai Fu shook her head hastily, not wanting to eat stones.

An hour later, Youlia successfully ate all 120 crystals. Surprisingly, even after consuming so much, her stomach didn’t bulge. Initially, Bai Fu thought her stomach would swell like she was pregnant.

Just as Bai Fu was surprised, Youlia suddenly emitted a soft white light. Under the light, Bai Fu felt herself enter a warm embrace, all fatigue swept away.

She immediately threw a spiritual vision at Youlia.

[Name]: Youlia

[Template]: Special – True Essence Son (Awakened)

[Main Profession]: Apocalyptic Seer Lv11[+75], Defender Lv10

[Secondary Profession]: Doctor Lv7

[Health Points]: …

[Spiritual Energy]: …

[Qi]: …

[Attributes]: …

[Skills]: Control, Advanced Spiritual Specialization, True Essence Avatar Lv10, Void Grasp Lv7, True Essence Force Field Lv3, True Essence Realm Lv5, Blessing Heart Lv2, True Essence Incarnation…

[Talents]: True Essence Son, Good Fortune, Angel Halo, Spiritual Energy Spring…

[Affinity]: Indivisible (100)

[Danger Level]: Green

“Oh my!”

Seeing this panel instantly, Bai Fu couldn’t help but widen her eyes.

This data was too luxurious!

Compared to before consuming the spiritual crystals, Youlia’s Inspiration increased by 212 points, and other attributes improved by 30 to 100 points. In addition to basic attributes, her resistances also saw significant increases, especially spiritual resistance. After this upgrade, Youlia’s spiritual resistance rose from below Bai Fu’s to 10% higher than Bai Fu’s.

Is this the boost from the True Essence Son template?

Actually, the boost from the True Essence Son template was far greater than this.

Bai Fu roughly checked and found that the number of skills awakened by Youlia had increased by over ten.

Most of the new skills were damage and control types, but there were a few exceptions, and precisely these exceptional skills and talents were the most impressive.

[Blessing Heart]: Increases the effect of all blessing-type skills, core passive for spiritual support.

[True Essence Incarnation]: Transforms into a blessing spirit temporarily attached to a unit, greatly boosting the unit’s attributes and providing buffs such as rapid recovery, damage transfer, damage increase, speed increase, etc.

Bai Fu: “Isn’t this a Magic Cat from League of Legends? A pure top-tier support!”

In addition to these new skills, some of Youlia’s old skills also saw significant improvements. For example, Sacred Link previously provided only a 10-point attribute bonus to Bai Fu, but now this effect directly increased by 1.5 times, reaching 25 points.

However, compared to these skills, Bai Fu was most concerned about Youlia’s new talent [Spiritual Energy Spring].

[Spiritual Energy Spring]: After successfully absorbing the True Essence Pillar, you link to the Void Realm through an unknown method, increasing your spiritual energy regeneration speed by 1000%.

Bai Fu exclaimed in amazement.

Youlia’s spiritual energy regeneration speed was already much faster than most spiritual prayer mages. With this +1000% talent, she wouldn’t lack mana anymore.

Previously, she worried that Youlia’s mana bar wouldn’t meet her needs when her demands increased, but now, even if she went all out, using her best state to extract spiritual energy from Youlia, she couldn’t keep up with Youlia’s regeneration rate.

It was simply a reversal of fortune.

Previously, Youlia was thinking about how to satisfy her, but now it was reversed, she had to think about how to satisfy Youlia.

Hey, isn’t this Bai Fu? Weren’t you saying you wanted to drain me? Why are you so weak after half a day?

“This True Essence Pillar is too powerful. No wonder so many forces want to obtain it.”

Bai Fu couldn’t help but complain.

One must remember that the current Youlia is still not complete. Her [Spiritual Energy Spring] talent can continue to evolve, connecting directly to the Void Realm, making her spiritual energy inexhaustible.

“Cool!”

Bai Fu was impressed and excited.

Who wouldn’t love a perpetual machine with a 100 affinity towards them?

Let’s combine!

“Do you want to try my new abilities?”

While Bai Fu was pondering, Youlia invited her.

“Sure.”

Bai Fu immediately agreed.

To her surprise, Youlia pulled her directly into the laboratory.

If your new abilities can be used directly, what are you planning to do?

Bai Fu was bewildered.

Youlia explained, “First, do this and that, then… in order to…”

In short, they needed to conduct experiments.

Bai Fu: “…”

She had long suspected that Youlia could remotely replenish her mana, but since Youlia hadn’t mentioned it and the skill description didn’t clarify, she could only suspect. Now, Youlia’s actions revealed the truth.

Alright, so this is how you play. Thinking you’ve leveled up, you want to seek revenge?

Even though my mana bar isn’t as long as yours, my strength, agility, and constitution all surpass yours. Today, I’ll show you what it means to overestimate oneself!

The results of the experiment were delightful.

Including all bonuses, Bai Fu’s Inspiration skyrocketed to 1677 points, a 487-point increase. However, this state could only last for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the effect of Mind Blessing would disappear, leaving her Inspiration at 1439 points. This state could last for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, Youlia and her combination state would end, reducing her Inspiration by 100 points.

“Although 1677 points of Inspiration fall short of the Catastrophe Tier standard, it’s enough to compete with newly S+ ranked superpowers.”

Bai Fu was now full of confidence. She believed she could give Tessia a heavy punch if she caught her off guard.

Time to focus on the task at hand!

Bai Fu left the laboratory and found Green Mud. Unfortunately, the Star Treaty lacked the spiritual advancement knowledge she desired. The knowledge from Level 100 to Level 101 was no longer easily purchasable. She could only post a bounty on the transaction center and inquire with the Star Network.

“Unfortunately, we no longer have advanced spiritual knowledge at higher levels.” Manu shrugged.

That left her hoping the transaction center could help her contact the seller.

Bai Fu was helpless.

She planned to use the time while the Star Treaty’s professionals calculated the location of Jin Gu Star to do some quests with the players from Indigo Star and Source Star, boosting the reputation of the Dark Moon Tide Private Armed Forces Company and helping Scarlet Leaf improve her reputation with the Star Treaty.

Ding-ding-ding!

While Bai Fu was browsing the commission platform, she suddenly noticed a private message in her backend. She opened it and found that the sender was Eron from the Blessed Sect.

[I saw you logged in suddenly. Are you planning to take on a commission? I have a special commission here.]

[What kind of commission?]

[Attacking a hidden outpost of the Tower of Secrets]

“!”

Bai Fu’s eyes lit up instantly.

Attack the Tower of Secrets?

How could she miss out on this!

[Send me the details and rewards of the commission]

A few seconds later, Eron sent the message, and Bai Fu heard the game prompt.

[You have triggered the commission task [Eron’s Special Invitation]]

[Task Description: To obtain the True Essence Pillar, the Blessed Sect has planned a special operation targeting a hidden outpost of the Tower of Secrets. The Blessed Sect’s Saint is confident in your strength and wants to invite you to join the operation]

[Objective: Assist the Blessed Sect in breaching the hidden outpost of the Tower of Secrets]

[Reward: 5 million experience points, 200,000 credit points, 1 spiritual advancement knowledge]

Yes, one of the rewards offered by Eron was spiritual advancement knowledge!

Upon learning about the reward, Bai Fu immediately agreed without hesitation. Completing this task would leave her just one step away from triggering the class change task.

“Tell me the assembly point. I’ll bring the team over right away.”

After discussing with Eron, Bai Fu immediately led Scarlet Leaf, Anya, and thousands of players to the assembly point.

This time, she specially chose a smaller spacecraft, squeezing the players in. If Scarlet Leaf’s large spacecraft exploded during the operation, she would definitely be heartbroken.

A day later.

Initial Gateway Subcommittee, Wind Sail Port, the largest spaceport in the Tide Star System.

As soon as Bai Fu landed her spacecraft, she saw Herbert leading Tai Ergen and others disembarking from another spacecraft. She was stunned.

“Did you also accept the mission from the Blessed Sect?” Herbert smiled at Scarlet Leaf.

Bai Fu narrowed her eyes. She had sensed something was amiss earlier, and indeed it was.

Herbert intentionally accepted the same mission as them, aiming to overshadow her and Scarlet Leaf in this mission and eliminate Scarlet Leaf from the competition for the ministerial position?

Good plan.

Herbert’s plan might have worked initially. Scarlet Leaf couldn’t act freely due to her void transformation, and she had just recently ascended to S-rank.

But after the journey to Indigo Star, everything changed.

Scarlet Leaf’s condition stabilized, and Bai Fu was no longer the same as before. She was now—

Card Queen · Night Mother · Almost Perfect · Bai Fu!

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