106: Task merging

“Random Stall” mission complete!

Your Superpower Aptitude has been raised to A-Rank!

“Gourmet Shock” mission complete!

Your A-Rank Superpower Aptitude has been raised to S-Rank!

Detected that you have simultaneously completed two complementary consecutive missions!

Do you wish to merge them into a special consecutive mission?

Han Fei, who was making chicken cutlet rice, suddenly heard the mission completion sound and was first overjoyed; his Superpower Aptitude had finally reached S-Rank.

However, this joy was fleeting, replaced by an incredulous astonishment.

“These two missions can be merged?”

“Then should I merge them?”

“Will the reward decrease after merging?”

Han Fei frowned slightly, his fingertips tapping the edge of the kitchen counter, his thoughts surging like a tide.

After some consideration, Han Fei still decided to merge them.

He still had the lingering effects of White God Good Luck Magic on him, so his luck should be good.

Since the option to merge this information appeared, it meant things should develop in a good direction.

“Merge!”

As he silently uttered the word, a flash of light swept through his mind, followed by a series of new mission messages.

The mission has been merged into the “Gourmet Stall” Special Consecutive Mission!

Various special gourmet-related missions will be randomly issued daily!

Rewards will be obtained upon mission completion!

Upon completion of all consecutive missions, the ultimate reward—Culinary Soul—will be obtained!

“Culinary Soul?!”

Han Fei's eyes widened, a monstrous wave surging in his heart, and an unprecedented fervent glow flickered in his eyes.

If a Culinary Heart was the mark of a five-star Gourmet Hunter.

Then a Culinary Soul was the stepping stone for a six-star Gourmet Hunter.

Only a five-star Gourmet Hunter who mastered a Culinary Soul could possibly cross the boundary between mortal and god and become a six-star Gourmet Hunter.

Six-star Gourmet Hunters were also known as Culinary Demigods; once they possessed a Divine Spark, they could become Incarnations of the Culinary God who governed all delicacies in the world, becoming an immortal and indestructible Incarnation of rules.

Of course, in this era, becoming a Culinary God was almost impossible.

Spirit Treasure treasure chests had long been extinct, and Divine Sparks were nowhere to be found.

Moreover, even with a Culinary Soul, becoming a six-star Gourmet Hunter was not an easy task.

Historically, over a hundred five-star Gourmet Hunters possessed a Culinary Soul, but ultimately only nine crossed the boundary between mortal and god to become Culinary Demigods.

Although Demigods were not True Gods and did not possess the characteristic of immortality, they did possess some characteristics of gods.

Mortal weapons struggled to pierce their skin.

The weak could not approach them in the slightest.

Weak beings who looked directly at them would instantly perish.

Long and extended lifespans.

Ageless appearance.

No need for food or drink.

No need for breathing... With these characteristics, even if Culinary Demigods stood still, killing them was not an easy feat.

“If I could become a Culinary Demigod...”

A hint of fantasy flashed through Han Fei's mind.

But he quickly reined in his thoughts, suppressing this unrealistic idea.

After all, that was a vision too distant and illusory; for him now, it was somewhat overly ambitious.

Looking at the crowd that was gradually gathering like an ocean before him, Han Fei spoke faintly, “That’s all for today.”

Though his voice was faint, it clearly cut through the noise and reached everyone's ears.

Then, without waiting for everyone to react, he had already darted through the dense crowd like a fish, his movements so agile that people could barely catch a glimpse of him.

Before long, he was sitting in the special car the Special Guard Team had prepared for him.

Leaning back in his seat, Han Fei's gaze swept through the half-open car window, once again scanning the entrance of the Gourmet Academy.

It was still a bustling scene, with people continuously surging in like iron filings attracted by a magnet.

“Is my chicken cutlet rice that alluring?” Han Fei chuckled softly.

After tasting his food, these students called their friends and summoned a large group of people.

In just a short while, three to four hundred people had been called.

Han Fei estimated that if he didn't leave soon, it was possible for one or two thousand people to show up.

After chuckling and shaking his head, Han Fei withdrew his gaze from the noisy crowd and looked towards the depths of the Gourmet Academy.

“Who exactly was that woman? Should I tell the Special Guard Team?”

Han Fei was a bit hesitant.

Even though he now possessed C-Rank strength, when facing that woman, an uncontrollable chill still surged within him.

This meant that the other party likely possessed B-Rank, or even A-Rank strength!

If he told the Special Guard Team about this, would it receive the attention it deserved? Han Fei wasn't sure.

If the Special Guard Team acted rashly, sending someone to investigate casually, alerting the other party, and letting them escape, then that would be troublesome.

“I won’t tell the Special Guard Team for now; I’ll wait a few days for Luna Fairy Spirit to return, then go investigate that guy,” Han Fei thought indifferently.

Even if Luna Fairy Spirit was less than a tenth of her Peak, she definitely possessed top A-Rank strength.

At that time, even if the other party noticed, they should still be able to forcibly apprehend her.

Of course, such things should naturally be avoided as much as possible.

After all, battles between A-Rank Experts were cataclysmic; a single strike could be compared to a meteor falling.

If Luna Fairy Spirit and the other party were to battle in Tianhe City, then this modern metropolis with tens of millions of people would likely be reduced to ruins in an instant.

Upon returning to his luxurious apartment, Han Fei immediately tried Cultivating his Cleaning Superpower.

In just an instant, Han Fei felt the immense changes brought about by his S-Rank Superpower Aptitude.

If the previous Cultivation speed was compared to a snail, then the current speed could definitely be likened to a sports car!

Han Fei had only Cultivated for a few seconds, yet its effect had already surpassed the sum of several previous days!

In other words, one second of Han Fei's current Cultivation was roughly equivalent to the effect of one or two days of arduous Cultivation before.

This efficiency, how could it be less than ten thousand times greater?!

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Some setting introductions:

1. Element Control Type

Fire System

Heavenly Fire

• Characteristics: Heavenly Fire possesses extremely high temperatures and powerful destructive power, capable of incinerating all matter and energy. It is the king among fire-element abilities, considered the purest and most powerful fire.

• Application: Cultivators can use Heavenly Fire for destructive attacks, burning away enemy defenses and weapons. In addition, Heavenly Fire can also destroy energy, depleting enemy energy shields and magic defenses.

• Weakness: Although Heavenly Fire is powerful, it is extremely difficult to control. Cultivators need strong willpower and control skills, otherwise, they may self-immolate.

Purifying Fire

• Characteristics: Purifying Fire has the ability to purify everything, capable of clearing toxins, filth, and evil Qi. It is not only effective in combat but can also be used for healing and auxiliary Cultivation.

• Application: Purifying Fire can be used to purify contaminated environments, treat poisoned companions, and also to purify the Soul, allowing Cultivators to reach a pure and flawless state. It has an irreplaceable role in the healing Domain.

• Weakness: Purifying Fire has relatively low attack power and is more suitable as an auxiliary ability. When facing strong enemies, Purifying Fire's lethality is limited.

Netherworld Fire

6. • Characteristics: Netherworld Fire is a mysterious and terrifying flame, capable of eroding and devouring the enemy's life force. It possesses extremely high corrosiveness and lethality; once it adheres, it is almost impossible to extinguish.

• Application: Netherworld Fire is suitable for powerful attacks and cursing enemies, plunging them into endless pain. It can erode enemy defenses, gradually weakening their life force until they are completely devoured.

• Weakness: Netherworld Fire requires extremely strong Mental Energy support; if the user's Mental Energy is insufficient, they may suffer backlash from the flame. In addition, Netherworld Fire is difficult to control and can easily harm allies.

Flame Heart Fire

• Characteristics: Flame Heart Fire possesses the ability to enhance strength and increase Cultivation speed. Cultivators can quickly improve their Cultivation and strength by absorbing the energy of Flame Heart Fire.

• Application: Flame Heart Fire can strengthen the Cultivator's physique, giving them strong resistance to blows and self-healing abilities. In combat, Cultivators can enhance their attack and defense through Flame Heart Fire.

• Weakness: The energy of Flame Heart Fire is too powerful, easily causing a burden on the Cultivator's body. Excessive absorption of Flame Heart Fire's energy may lead to physiological dysfunction or even collapse.

Ice Fire

• Characteristics: Ice Fire is an extremely special exotic fire, possessing both ice and fire attributes. Ice Fire can both incinerate everything and freeze all things.

• Application: After mastering Ice Fire, Cultivators can freely switch between the ice and fire attributes in combat, performing flexible and varied attacks and defenses. Ice Fire can cause great damage to enemies while freezing their actions.

• Weakness: Ice Fire's dual attributes make it highly dependent on the environment; its effect will be weakened in extremely hot or cold environments. Users need superb control skills to fully unleash the power of Ice Fire.

Starlight Fire

• Characteristics: Starlight Fire has the ability to summon the power of stars, which can be guided in combat for attacks. Starlight Fire not only possesses extremely high destructive power but can also affect the enemy's mind and Soul.

• Application: Cultivators can use Starlight Fire for long-range attacks, summoning the power of stars for powerful strikes. In addition, Starlight Fire can also be used to interfere with the enemy's mind, causing them to fall into confusion and fear.

• Weakness: The control of Starlight Fire requires precise timing and positioning; if the power of stars cannot be accurately guided, the attack effect will be greatly reduced. In addition, Starlight Fire's Mental Energy attack has limited effect on enemies with strong willpower.

Water System

Frost Control

• Characteristics: Frost Control can manipulate and generate ice and snow, with the ability to freeze and slow down enemies. Frost power can not only play a powerful role in combat but can also change the battlefield environment.

• Application: Cultivators can use Frost Control to freeze enemies, making their movements sluggish or completely frozen. In combat, frost can be used to form ice walls, defensive barriers, etc., protecting themselves and their companions.

• Weakness: Frost Control's effect will be weakened in high-temperature environments, making ice and snow difficult to generate and maintain. Users need a calm mind and precise control ability.

Water Flow Control

• Characteristics: Water Flow Control can manipulate water currents for attack and defense, possessing healing and purifying abilities. Water flow is soft yet firm, capable of both offense and defense, making it an extremely practical ability.

• Application: Cultivators can form water arrows, water whips, etc., through manipulating water currents for attacks, or form water shields, water screens for defense. In addition, water currents can also be used to heal companions' wounds and purify toxins in the environment.

• Weakness: Water Flow Control relies on water sources; it is difficult to deploy in dry or waterless environments. In addition, the power of water flow is relatively weak, and it may be difficult to cause effective damage against powerful enemies.

Mist Control

• Characteristics: Mist Control can create and manipulate mist, for invisibility and deception. Mist can obscure vision, making it difficult for enemies to detect the Cultivator's position and actions.

• Application: Cultivators can use mist for invisibility, for stealth and sneak attacks. Mist can also be used to deceive enemies, creating false illusions, causing enemies to fall into confusion and fear.

• Weakness: Mist Control is relatively sensitive to wind-element abilities; strong winds can quickly disperse the mist. In addition, mist has limited effect on enemies with strong perception abilities and cannot completely obscure their perception.

Tidal Control

• Characteristics: Tidal Control can utilize tidal power for large-scale attacks and defenses. Tidal power is strong and stable, capable of causing great destruction and defense.

• Application: Cultivators can guide tidal power to form giant waves for attacks, or form water walls for defense. Tides can also be used to change terrain, blocking enemy advance routes.

• Weakness: Tidal Control requires specific environments and terrains; it is difficult to deploy in inland or high mountain areas. In addition, although tidal power is strong, its speed is slow, making it difficult to deal with fast-moving enemies.

Earth System

Rock Control

• Characteristics: Rock Control can manipulate and generate rocks for attack and defense. Rocks are hard and heavy, possessing powerful destructive and defensive capabilities.

• Application: Cultivators can use rocks for various forms of attack, such as rock arrows, stone throwing, etc. Rocks can also be used to form defensive structures, such as stone walls, stone shields, etc., protecting themselves and their companions.

• Weakness: Rock Control's effect will be weakened in environments lacking rocks, such as deserts. In addition, the movement speed of rocks is slow, making it difficult to deal with flexible and fast enemies.

Earthquake

• Characteristics: Earthquake ability can trigger earthquakes, causing large-scale destruction. Earthquake power can destroy enemy buildings and positions, causing widespread chaos.

• Application: Cultivators can destroy enemy defensive structures by triggering earthquakes, causing enemies to fall into confusion and panic. Earthquakes can also be used to change terrain, blocking enemy attack routes.

• Weakness: Earthquake ability needs to be deployed in areas with frequent geological activity; its effect is limited in stable crustal environments. In addition, the destructive power of earthquakes is difficult to control, and it is easy to accidentally harm allies.

Metal Control

• Characteristics: Metal Control can manipulate and generate metal for attack and defense. Metal has good thermal conductivity and sturdiness, making it a very powerful combat tool.

• Application: Cultivators can use metal to form various weapons for attacks, such as metal arrows, metal whips, etc. Metal can also be used to form defensive equipment, such as metal shields, armor, etc., to resist enemy attacks.

• Weakness: Metal Control requires a large amount of metal resources; it is difficult to deploy in environments lacking metal. In addition, metal is heavy, and manipulating it consumes a lot of energy.

Mineral Generation

• Characteristics: Mineral Generation can generate and manipulate various minerals and gemstones. Minerals and gemstones not only have beautiful appearances but also possess special energy and effects.

• Application: Cultivators can use Mineral Generation to create various mineral weapons and equipment, such as mineral swords, mineral shields, etc. Gemstones can be used to enhance energy, casting special magic effects, such as healing, enhancement, etc.

• Weakness: Mineral Generation consumes a large amount of energy, and generating high-quality minerals and gemstones requires precise control and a lot of time. In addition, minerals and gemstones may lose their characteristics in extreme environments.