10: 2nd floor tower skill book

"Hmph! Who's afraid of whom! You just wait and see!" The members of the Three Seven Gang left dejectedly.

Lin Fei didn't bother with them anymore and turned to walk towards the stairs leading to the second floor.

The design of the Node Tower was quite unique; one didn't take an elevator from the first floor to the second, but rather had to ascend a wide, spiraling stone staircase.

On the walls on both sides of the staircase, some blurry murals began to appear, seemingly depicting ancient scenes of war or sacrifice, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to the atmosphere.

Stepping onto the last step, the scene before his eyes suddenly opened up.

The space on the second floor of the Node Tower was just as vast, but far more solemn.

Gone were the noisy shops and crowded people of the first floor; it was much quieter here.

In the center of the hall stood several massive stone pillars carved with intricate patterns, supporting the towering dome.

Soft light cascaded down from the dome, illuminating the surroundings.

A few people stood sparsely along the walls of the hall.

Seeing Lin Fei walk up, they all cast curious and appraising glances at him.

These people looked much calmer and more powerful than the players encountered on the first floor, with different auras faintly emanating from them.

Some wore simple, ancient-style robes and had an extraordinary bearing, looking like practitioners from a martial arts school.

Others wore leather outfits with guns and ammunition hanging from their waist pouches, their eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

There was also a woman with a hot figure carrying a long saber on her back.

Clearly, these people had some skills before entering the trial, and they had all completed the first floor's trial tasks more easily.

They looked Lin Fei over a few times, seemingly surprised by his youth, but they showed no hostility; on the contrary, a few of them nodded at him in a friendly manner.

Being able to pass the first floor trial and arrive here was proof of strength and luck in itself, worthy of basic respect.

Lin Fei also nodded politely in response, then began to observe the environment of the second floor.

He quickly discovered that the shops on the second floor were completely different from those on the first.

There were no dazzling array of weapon shops or genetic potion workshops here.

Instead, there were several bookstores.

The plaques read things like Traditional Martial Arts Hall, Modern Boxing, Future Combat Techniques, Karate, and Muay Thai Gym.

Clearly, the second floor provided skills from the "Low Martial" System.

Lin Fei's heart stirred, and he walked straight towards the bookstore with the Traditional Martial Arts plaque.

Pushing open the glass door, a scent of old books immediately greeted him.

The interior of the bookstore was not large, with rows of bookshelves neatly arranged, and the books placed on them emitting a faint fluorescent glow.

Upon touching them, information about the books immediately appeared in his mind.

【Military Piercing Explosive Fist (White Common Rank): Instantly erupt with power, dealing piercing damage to a single target.

Price: 50,000 killing coins.

Learning Requirement: Skill Point x1.】

【Inch Punch (White Common Rank): Focus all strength within a square inch, erupting at close range with astonishing power.

Price: 80,000 killing coins.

Learning Requirement: Skill Point x1,

Prerequisite: Basic Fist Techniques lv3.】

【Whirlwind Flying Kick (Green Rare Rank): Leap into the air, rotate, and execute continuous kicks, dealing area-of-effect damage to surrounding enemies.

Price: 150,000 killing coins.

Learning Requirement: Skill Point x1,

Prerequisite: Basic Leg Techniques lv5, Vitality > 15.】

【Golden Bell Shield (Green Rare Rank): Channel internal energy to protect the body, significantly increasing physical defense for a short time.

Price: 200,000 killing coins.

Learning Requirement: Skill Point x1,

Prerequisite: Vitality > 30.】

"These Cultivation Techniques all have prerequisites, but what are Basic Fist Techniques and Leg Techniques?"

As curiosity arose in Lin Fei's heart, he discovered that a new detailed page had appeared in his personal panel.

Especially on the skill page.

【Basic Skill Proficiency Classification:

lv1 Beginner (Grasp the essentials of basic movements, familiarize with basics.)

lv2 Proficient (Learn routines, master basic skills and techniques)

lv3 Minor Achievement (Master basic routines, and learn higher-level routines.)

lv4 Mastery (Form a personal style and possess a certain level of combat capability)

lv5 Major Achievement (Able to use flexibly and skillfully in actual combat)

lv6 Superb (Extremely high attainment)

lv7 Peak (Completely mastered to Perfection, and possess a certain level of innovation ability)

lv8 Grandmaster (Transcend the routines themselves, giving birth to one's own Concept)

lv9 Immortal Legend (Create and interpret, belonging to one's own school)

lv10 Myth (Technique reaches the divine)】

【Basic Fist Techniques lv0 (Not yet initiated; need to find any basic fist technique book to learn and apply, which can increase proficiency and Breakthrough in Fist Technique Rank.)】

Lin Fei looked at these dazzling martial arts skills, his eyes brightening.

These skills clearly had more growth potential than simple firearms or genetic potions!

He browsed carefully, looking for a skill suitable for himself.

He now had 350,000 killing coins and one precious skill point, so he had to choose carefully.

Finally, his gaze fell upon a slightly thick, cyan-colored book.

【Monument Breaking Hand (Green Rare Rank): Condense strength into the palm,fierce and domineering, can break monuments and split stones.

Deals heavy damage to the target and has a certain chance to cause a 'Armor Break' effect.

Price: 150,000 killing coins.

Learning Requirement: Skill Point x1.

Prerequisite: Vitality > 20.】

"Monument Breaking Hand! Sounds powerful enough!" Lin Fei nodded.

This skill also has an armor-breaking effect, which is very practical.

And the prerequisite of Vitality > 20 is a piece of cake for him; his current Vitality is 10,000+!

"I'll choose this one!"

Lin Fei unhesitatingly spent 150,000 killing coins to purchase the 【Monument Breaking Hand】 scroll.

【Consume 1 Skill Point to learn the skill 'Monument Breaking Hand'?】

【Current Proficiency: lv1】

"Yes!"

As Lin Fei confirmed with his mind, the scroll in his hand turned into a cyan light and instantly merged into the center of his eyebrows!

It was just like adding points in a game.

In an instant, Lin Fei mastered this skill and could release it with a single thought.

Besides that, Lin Fei also grasped the way to practice this skill and raise its level.

"As long as I keep using the skill, I can increase its proficiency level."

"Whoa!"

He subconsciously raised his right hand, fingers together, palm slightly concave, and a formless strength condensed and compressed in his palm.

The air seemed to become viscous because of this!

He had a strong urge to find a boar to test the power of this Monument Breaking Hand!

Just then, System information appeared in his mind again.

An interface similar to a talent tree slowly unfolded.

Located at the bottom of the skill tree was the 【Monument Breaking Hand】 icon he had just learned.

And above the 【Monument Breaking Hand】 icon, several different branching paths extended, connecting to some gray, unlocked icons.

【Branch 1: Hidden Energy Burst.

Prerequisite: Fuse Hidden Energy Talent Rune Stone or master Hidden Energy Talent.

Effect: When using Monument Breaking Hand to attack, there is a chance to trigger Hidden Energy, causing additional internal injury and concussion effects to the target.】

【Branch 2: Shattering Jade and Breaking Gold.

Prerequisite: Monument Breaking Hand proficiency reaches 'lv5'.

Effect: Increase the armor-breaking effect of Monument Breaking Hand, dealing higher penetrating damage to defensive targets.】

【Branch 3: Blazing Fire Rock Collapse.

Prerequisite: Master 【Flame Affinity】 Talent.

Master 【Force Penetration】 Talent.

Effect: Monument Breaking Hand gains fire damage and has a chance to cause a 'Collapse Burning' status.】

"Holy crap! You can play like this?" Lin Fei looked at this skill tree, his eyes wide.

Isn't this just like those roguelike games?!

A basic skill can evolve into various different effects and routes by fusing different rune stones, talents, or increasing proficiency!

This replayability is too high!

Lin Fei felt as if he had discovered a new continent, his heart filled with the desire to explore and excitement.

Originally, his understanding of this killing world was still at the level of killing monsters, leveling up, and exploding gear.

Now it seems, the depth and complexity of this world far exceed his imagination!

Skill combinations, talent matching, rune stone embedding...

The possibilities contained within are simply endless!

"But the world I've explored isn't big enough yet. I guess the higher I go, the more likely I'll encounter rune stones," Lin Fei thought to himself.

He put away his excitement and took another look at the Traditional Martial Arts bookstore.

Besides skill books.

It seemed to also sell some basic Cultivation Techniques and attribute-enhancing Medicinal Pills.

They could bypass long periods of hard training, directly raising some basic skills to a very high level.

But the price was extremely expensive. Just the 【Basic Fist Technique Secret Medicine】, which could raise Basic Fist Techniques to lv5, cost a full 2,000,000 killing coins.

As for the 【Skill Secret Medicine】 that could directly upgrade skills like Monument Breaking Hand, the price was as high as 5,000,000.

Although it could skip long periods of hard training, the price was just too high.

The female Martial Artist carrying the saber and her companion also walked into this Traditional Martial Arts room.

"There are secret medicines here that can directly raise skill Ranks, able to directly raise a skill to lv5; this is too good."

"Whoa!" After seeing the price, the female Martial Artist was a bit dumbfounded.

"Forget it, I don't like green potions; they look like snot." The female Martial Artist rolled her eyes.

"You're right, if it were red, I would have considered it. If you're not buying, then I won't either." Her companion also nodded.

"Since everyone isn't buying, then I won't either."

Lin Fei naturally also dismissed the idea of buying.

"Great minds think alike." The female Martial Artist said to Lin Fei with a smile.

Only the guide responsible for selling potions on the second floor looked at everyone with an expression of slightly rolled-up eyes.