222: Chapter 221 Golden Entry Transmission

After eliminating these traits one by one, Qin Changsheng's gaze turned to the Golden Trait, Mana Absorption.

The Golden Trait, Mana Absorption, could drain one percent of an enemy's Mana during each Exchange.

During this Exchange Conference, Hu Nan had used this trait to defeat Shen Bing.

If he were to strengthen this Golden Trait, his Speed in draining an enemy's Mana would increase significantly.

"Strengthen the Golden Trait, Mana Absorption!" Qin Changsheng did not hesitate at all.

In an instant, the originally pale Golden Trait erupted with a dazzling golden light, and a Pressure far exceeding that of ordinary Golden Traits quietly spread out.

This strengthening process lasted only a few breaths, yet it felt as if it had undergone the tempering of Heaven and Earth. The original Golden Trait underwent a complete transformation, with faint Heavenly Dao patterns swirling around it.

[Ding, congratulations on successfully upgrading the Golden Trait, Mana Absorption, to a Heavenly Dao Trait.]

[Mana Absorption, Heavenly Dao Trait]

[Characteristic 1: Absorption, every round of engagement with an opponent allows for the silent extraction of two percent of the opponent's Mana/Qi/demonic power. There are no traces, making it difficult for the opponent to detect, and the extraction effect can stack infinitely until the opponent's Mana is exhausted.]

[Characteristic 2: Incarnation Synchronization — All of the host's Incarnations (including Hu Nan and Wang Cheng) can unconditionally synchronize and obtain all the characteristic effects of "Mana Absorption." No additional nourishment is required; the trait's ability triggers automatically when the Incarnation attacks, and the effect is completely identical to that of the host's main body.]

[Characteristic 3: Mana Feedback — The extracted enemy Mana can be autonomously converted into one's own pure and flawless Qi, and can also rapidly replenish one's own consumption.]

[Characteristic 4: Suppression — When Mana Absorption is triggered, the opponent cannot use Medicinal Pills or any Magic Treasure to restore Mana.]

Compared to the previous Golden Trait, the Heavenly Dao-level Mana Absorption not only retained the core extraction ability but also doubled the extraction Speed.

It could even prevent the opponent from restoring Mana.

From now on, whether in arena sparring or Secret Realm exploration, he had an additional invincible trump card.

Now, he only needed to engage an enemy for fifty rounds to completely drain their Mana.

If he added the assistance of Hu Nan and Wang Cheng, he would only need a dozen or so rounds to drain the opponent dry.

Then, he could easily defeat the opponent.

...

The days of Cultivation passed very quickly. In the blink of an eye, a full year had quietly slipped away.

During this year, Qin Changsheng remained deep within that secluded courtyard in the Heavenly Sword Sect, staying behind closed doors and cultivating diligently. He had not participated in any Sect affairs, nor had he set foot in the bustling heart of the Sect, completely immersing himself in his own world of Cultivation.

Every day, apart from absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to refine his Physical Body and stabilize his Cultivation, he would repeatedly ponder the usage methods of the Heavenly Dao Trait, integrating the various characteristics and exclusive features of [Mana Absorption]. From the initial stiff activation to the current ease of use and mastery, his application of the trait had stepped onto a brand-new level. Even if he encountered an opponent slightly stronger than himself, he could maintain the upper hand by relying on the power of the trait.

There are no shortcuts in Cultivation. Qin Changsheng endured the loneliness of solitude and resisted the disturbances of the outside world, solidifying his Foundation step by step. Although his strength did not have an earth-shattering surge, he had gained a very solid, small-scale improvement. His aura became increasingly restrained and deep; while he appeared no different from an ordinary Cultivator, his true Foundation was far deeper than it had been a year ago.

His Divine Sense strength also improved accordingly; even from hundreds of miles away, he could clearly perceive the surrounding Qi fluctuations.

Meanwhile, the Incarnations Qin Changsheng had placed outside were also acting according to their established plans, without the slightest slack.

Wang Cheng remained stationed in the designated Spirit Stone Mine, burying his head in mining day after day.

In the full year, thanks to his unremitting efforts, Wang Cheng successfully accumulated over 400,000 Spirit Stones for Qin Changsheng, which was a substantial resource of Spirit Stones.

On the other side, Hu Nan, acting on Qin Changsheng's orders, left the Heavenly Sword Sect and traveled all over the Southern Region, searching for the whereabouts of the heavenly dao fragment.

He walked through deep mountains and dense forests, stepped over the ruins of ancient cities, visited hidden Cultivators, and investigated various ancient relics, not letting go of any trace that might be related to the heavenly dao fragment.

However, the heavenly dao fragment was a rare treasure containing the Origin of Heaven and Earth. It was something that could be met but not sought, far rarer than ordinary Heaven And Earth Treasure, and its tracks were hard to find. Even though Hu Nan acted cautiously and searched over a very wide range, after a full year of rushing about, he still had nothing to show for it.

[Name: Qin Changsheng]

[Lifespan: 36 / + ∞]

[Cultivation: eighth level of Foundation Establishment (51000 / 140000)]

[Cultivation Technique: Five Elements Spirit Gathering Technique (Perfection)]

[Vajra Body Refining Art: Perfection]

[Spell: Fire Snake Technique (Perfection), Fire Shield Technique (Perfection)]

[Gale Sword Technique: Perfection]

[Sword Flight Technique: Perfection]

[Movement Technique: Wind Chasing Lightning Technique, Perfection]

[Lifebound Treasure: Dragon Abyss Sword * 10]

[Spiritual Root: Top-grade Five Spirit Roots]

[trait Extraction Count: 1]

[traits: Storage Space, Immortality, Substitute Death, Breath Concealment, Exchange, Sword Heart Clarity, Sharing, Fire Spells, Rebirth, Repair, Instant Spellcasting, Body Refining, Speed, Teleportation, Disease]

[Heavenly Dao Trait: Cultivation, External Incarnation, Intelligence, Divine Sense, Source of Mana, Mana Absorption]

The improvement of Spells and the acquisition of Spirit Stones were not what Qin Changsheng was looking forward to most.

What Qin Changsheng was looking forward to most was that today was the start of a new year.

Qin Changsheng could extract a new Golden Trait again.

"Start extracting traits!" Qin Changsheng said.

As Qin Changsheng's voice fell, the golden light on the attribute panel surged.

In the next instant, a more condensed, pure golden beam of light rose from the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.

A brand-new Golden Trait slowly condensed and took shape. Without any delay, it appeared directly before Qin Changsheng's eyes.

The golden light dissipated, and the words of the trait appeared clearly:

[Teleportation: Golden Trait]

[1: Characteristic, can rely on intent to activate the trait's ability, achieving Teleportation to the location of the Teleportation Stone regardless of distance.]

[Regardless of where the host is, even if it is thousands of miles away, isolated by a Restriction, or inside a Secret Realm or dangerous place, as long as the trait is activated, one can instantly teleport to the designated location where the Teleportation Stone was buried in advance. Coming and going freely without being restricted by terrain, Restrictions, or distance, the Teleportation process has no spatial fluctuations and will not be detected by others. It can be used three times a day.]

At the same time, three archaic stones the size of a palm, entirely ink-jade in color, appeared out of thin air on the stone table in front of Qin Changsheng. The surface of the stones was engraved with fine spatial patterns, swirling with faint spatial fluctuations.

After seeing the trait's ability clearly, a hint of joy finally appeared in Qin Changsheng's eyes.

Previously, when snatching treasures in the Lin family, Qin Changsheng could only teleport to the location of Wang Cheng or Hu Nan.

He could not escape Lin Zhentian's pursuit at all.

If he had possessed the Golden Trait, Teleportation, at that time, Qin Changsheng could have easily teleported to a specific location, thereby avoiding the pursuit.

Moreover, with this trait, after successfully snatching treasures in the future, Qin Changsheng could teleport away directly.

There was no need to wait at all.

He could return directly to a safe area.

Looking at the Teleportation Stones before him, Qin Changsheng also fell into deep thought.

This highly functional trait was an important source of confidence on his Cultivation path. The placement location must be thorough; it needed to be foolproof while also maximizing convenience.

His gaze first fell upon the courtyard beneath him.

This courtyard was located in a secluded area on the edge of the Heavenly Sword Sect, far from the noise of the Sect. Aside from the occasional passing Outer Sect Disciple, almost no one set foot here, and its concealment was excellent.

Placing the first Teleportation Stone here could not be more appropriate.

This place was not only his residence but was also protected by a Formation.

The Teleportation Stone was buried under the main hall in the courtyard. Even if someone accidentally intruded, it would be extremely difficult to discover an inconspicuous stone. This could ensure that he could safely return from afar at any time without arousing the suspicion of others; it could be called the safest Foundation base.

After deciding on the first location, Qin Changsheng's thoughts gradually drifted away, and his gaze turned toward the distant North.