Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

Chapter 385: Chapter 203: Thought Overwrite_2

This is so much better than panel replacement. After all, that requires Chu Xiu to maintain it constantly, unable to relax even while sleeping and resting, which consumes a lot of energy and stamina, leaving him in a poor state.

Active use can significantly enhance the neglect effect, and combined with his Qi Concealing Technique, it can elevate his stealth abilities to an extremely perverse level.

This not only works against enemy detection but is also highly useful in actual combat, greatly enhancing his tactical flexibility.

Especially now that Chu Xiu also has the Knife of the Unjustly Dead, this Legendary Equipment, the two combined allow him to seamlessly switch to the Assassin Profession.

However, its price...

Chu Xiu can only say you get what you pay for.

”More than 2.7 million points, even if I take the first place in the rankings, it’s far from enough, probably not even enough for the top General Tier!”

”If I’m not mistaken, this should be a Blessing prepared for King Tier Gladiators.”

Although tempted, Chu Xiu can only aim lower and choose a talent that’s not as fitting.

At that moment, he suddenly thought, since the power of the Blessing comes from the Blood Pool, with its current focus on him, could he dare to bargain a little?

After pondering for a moment, Chu Xiu still tried to inquire with the Blood Attendant: ”I wonder if this Blessing can be cheaper, or exchanged in installments?”

He actually didn’t have much hope; this move was more of a probe to test his status in the Blood Pool’s eyes.

Surprisingly, the Blood Pool actually responded.

”You can exchange in stages.”

”Just exchanging for the Fierce Tier Blessing requires 119,875 points; afterwards, you can continue to upgrade on this foundation, and the total cost to upgrade to King Tier remains unchanged.”

”However, the God hopes you understand that its special attention to you requires a return; although the God understands your previous refusal to become a Blood Demon, it is not satisfied.”

”It hopes you can present a spectacular performance for it as soon as possible.”

Hearing this, Chu Xiu couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

119,875 points; if he gets to first place in the Fierce Tier rankings, he should gather enough!

Yet a slight concern remained in his heart. It seems the Blood Demon wants to develop him towards becoming a subordinate, which is something Chu Xiu is unwilling to accept.

It must be said that engaging with an upper-level Being is highly uncertain; while you might gain precious opportunities, there’s also the risk of catastrophic disaster. When a powerful being can erase you with a mere thought, its actions needn’t follow any logic and are beyond prediction.

Don’t be fooled by the Blood Pool’s current kindness to Chu Xiu; it might suddenly turn against him one day.

”Though I’ve reaped many benefits from the Blood Pool, my future development shouldn’t rely too heavily on it. It’s time to explore new worlds, broaden my development paths.”

”This way, there’ll always be some kind of retreat if any changes occur in the future.”

With his mind made up, Chu Xiu no longer hesitated and started matching.

With the Blood Demon Incarnation, Chu Xiu had ample confidence; even the number one in ranking could only be instantly defeated.

However, to Chu Xiu’s disappointment, he soon received notification from the Blood Attendant that the battle with the first rank would take place in two weeks.

He couldn’t wait two weeks; if the Investigation Bureau and the mastermind acted quickly, they might conduct checks on all survivors within the next couple of days.

Luckily, it seems the Blood Pool intended to see things through by offering him a thoughtful new option, allowing him to spend 30,000 points for a short-term Blessing valid for two weeks, which he could later convert to permanent points by making up the deficit.

Chu Xiu gladly accepted after expressing his gratitude.

In the next instant, a dark red light surged from the ancient book in the Blood Demon’s hand, enveloping Chu Xiu completely. The dark red coming from all directions was like soaking him in blood, yet the surrounding scent wasn’t pungent, nor was there a sticky feeling; rather, it gave him a sense of comfort as if in his mother’s embrace, allowing his mind and spirit to relax as never before.

Subsequently, a flood of knowledge and memories rushed into his mind, resembling the instinctual inheritance of a biological nature, allowing him to naturally learn the way to use this Blessing. Meanwhile, the power of the Blessing silently entered his body, merging with his physique.

This miraculous sensation made Chu Xiu marvel.

”Wow.”

In the instant the blood light faded, Chu Xiu had fully mastered this bestowed power, his aura rapidly retracting.

”With this SS-level talent, even at just the Fierce Tier, combined with my Qi Concealing Technique, not even the King Tier should be able to see through my disguise; even a Heroic Spirit would need careful observation to possibly notice anything amiss.”

With this thought, the heavy stone in Chu Xiu’s heart finally settled.

Activating his thoughts, he returned to Blue Star, lying onto his bed.

Finally, he could rest assuredly.

Once completely relaxed, he felt a heavy wave of fatigue flood over him.

This time, he no longer suppressed the exhaustion but allowed himself to fall into a deep rest.

....

Several minutes later.

”Squeak.”

The door to Chu Xiu’s room was gently pushed open, and Chu Xiu’s mother carefully peeked in, relieved to see Chu Xiu asleep on the bed with a deep breath.

”Finally back!”

A comforting smile emerged on her face as she quietly closed the door and withdrew.