162: Chapter 162 New Talent, the Ever-Changing Archangel

Talent Sequence 10, He Yushui's [Beast Taming].

[Quality: Excellent Grade (Growable)]

[Effect 1: Universal Affinity. You are naturally born with an extremely strong affinity for ordinary animals, allowing you to more easily control and tame various rare and exotic beasts.]

[Effect 2: Absolute Loyalty. Exotic beasts successfully tamed by you will show Absolute Loyalty, absolute obedience, and will never betray you.]

[Effect 3: Beast Taming Space. An independent sub-space is opened within the body, providing a place for beast pets to rest, recover from injuries, and even slowly evolve.]

[Effect 4: Spirit Food Crafting. You automatically master dozens of crafting recipes for pet spirit food, which can effectively enhance the life level and potential of beast pets.]

"This is a perfect match for the profession."

A smile appeared on Li Taiping's face.

The intelligence clearly stated that this Mofeng Mountain and Sea is a paradise for Mountain Sea Giant Beasts, where everything can be domesticated.

He Yushui's Talent was practically tailor-made for this sea area.

One could imagine that while others were still scratching their heads over how to deal with those powerful exotic beasts, he would already be driving swarms of behemoths to sweep through everything.

"When those monsters appear, I'll let Yushui show off her skills."

Li Taiping made the arrangements in his mind.

The last one was Shen Lianer's Talent, [Replication].

[Talent: Replication (Excellent Grade · Growable)]

[Effect: At the current level, an absolute replication can be performed once on any Excellent Grade item or below. (Simply put, one becomes two.)]

This Talent was simple and crude, but the effect was outstanding.

It reduced the threshold for Su Mei's treasure basin to initiate infinite duplication from 36 units directly down to 18.

It greatly improved efficiency, and its role was irreplaceable, especially when dealing with rare materials.

For example, the [excellent grade item upgrade scroll].

"Speaking of which, that girl Lian'er really doesn't have much of a presence."

Li Taiping couldn't help but smile as the image of that quiet girl, whose catchphrase was "Really, I'm so silly," surfaced in his mind.

Every girl on the ship had her own characteristics, except for her, who was like a glass of plain water, yet indispensable.

After reviewing all the old Crew Members' Talents, Li Taiping withdrew his thoughts and turned his gaze toward the three brand-new Talents he had just recently acquired.

His breathing became slightly rapid.

Talent Sequence 12: Tuan Xiaoying's [Metamorphosis].

[Quality: Excellent Grade (Growable)]

[Effect: You can transform into any creature you have come into contact with, perfectly mimicking its life origin, aura, behavioral habits, and even memories.]

"Hiss... this is a bit impressive."

Li Taiping gasped.

This Talent was different from the Monkey Talisman that Yu Tong might unlock in the future. The Monkey Talisman provided the Seventy-Two Transformations, but it only changed the appearance.

But Tuan Xiaoying's [Metamorphosis] was a complete imitation from the inside out, from the soul's origin to behavioral habits!

This was simply the ultimate top-tier spy skill!

As long as he came into contact with the target, he could transform into their likeness, infiltrate any place, obtain any intelligence, and even replace them!

"This Little Girl looks harmless, but her Talent is quite insidious."

Li Taiping rubbed his chin, forming a new assessment of that baby-faced, well-endowed Dumpling Lolita.

He continued reading.

Talent Sequence 13: Song Yunque's [Archangel].

[Quality: Excellent Grade (Growable)]

[Effect: You can transform into an Archangel form, gaining holy attribute bonuses, and possessing powerful group healing and purification abilities.]

"Archangel?"

The image of Song Yunque's impossibly beautiful mixed-race face, paired with a pair of pure white wings, looking holy and noble, immediately appeared in Li Taiping's mind.

"Mhm, this is good. This is eye candy."

He nodded with satisfaction.

Although group healing wasn't a particularly high demand for him since he had the Horse Talisman...

...the value of this Talent didn't lie in combat at all!

At the thought that he could also transform into the form of an Archangel...

Li Taiping's cheek couldn't help but twitch.

A grown man with a pair of white wings on his back, radiating holy light... the image was too much; he didn't dare think about it.

"Forget it, forget it. This Talent is better left for appreciation; I won't use it myself, it's too embarrassing."

He shook his head, tossing the impractical thought out of his mind.

The last one was Jing He's Talent.

Talent Sequence 14: Jing He's [Weather].

[Quality: Excellent Grade (Growable)]

[Effect: You can control Weather changes within a certain range and are immune to the negative effects brought by most harsh environments.]

"Environmental adaptation plus Weather control..."

Li Taiping's gaze sharpened.

This Talent seemed unremarkable, but its strategic significance was extremely immense.

Small-scale control could be used for combat, summoning lightning, or creating thick fog.

Large-scale control could even change the course of a war.

Furthermore, immunity to harsh environmental effects meant that whether in sweltering heat or bitter cold, he could maintain his peak combat state.

"These three new Talents are each more practical than the last."

Li Taiping let out a long breath, feeling his entire body brimming with power.

Fourteen powerful Talent sequences, each with its own use, covering almost all aspects including combat, survival, logistics, intelligence, and infiltration.

He was now a mobile, fully armed war fortress!

"In this world, what else can stop me?"

A surge of unprecedented pride and ambition surged in his chest.

Immediately afterward, a thought quietly enveloped his heart.

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