56: Chapter 55: Level 90 right after job change? Are you even human?

At six in the morning, a layer of fine sword marks had been added to the floor of the training room.

Lin Mo sheathed his platinum longsword and glanced at his status panel.

[Life Spring — Level 258]

[Effect: All attributes +258, permanently increases maximum health by 25,800 points, restores 1% of maximum health per second.]

All night long, he had repeatedly slashed his arm with the sword. With Three Spirits Symbiosis triggering a 3-hit combo, every activation poured 1.2 million experience points into Life Spring.

While training Life Spring, he was also training Magic Armor.

And while training Magic Armor, he was also training Berserk!

Because his experience gain had increased tenfold, Berserk's leveling speed had also soared like a rocket.

After a whole night...

Magic Armor reached Level 51.

Compared to before, the leveling wasn't considered fast; after all, Magic Armor was a higher tier compared to the previous Block.

The experience required was correspondingly higher.

Furthermore, no one was helping Lin Mo grind; he could only rely on manual effort and auto-grinding.

Berserk, however, had reached Level 622!

[Berserk (Level 622): Upon activation, gain 330.5% Tenacity and 330.5% Physical Lifesteal; Strength and Speed are increased by 360.5%.]

[Consumption: Consumes 10% health per second, down to a minimum of 1 health point.]

After reaching Level 622, Lin Mo discovered that the Berserk skill seemed to have undergone even more changes.

The most obvious change was that previously, when Berserk Intent was triggered, only a thin layer of red light appeared on his body.

But now, after activating Berserk Intent, a layer of blood-colored aura surged over the surface of Lin Mo's body.

Moreover, as the level increased, this blood-colored aura became more and more abundant.

Because of this, Lin Mo suspected the skill could continue to evolve further.

It was just that no one had ever reached that level before, which was why there were no records of it.

"Knock, knock, knock."

There was a knock at the door.

Qin Lan pushed the door open and entered, with Shen Yuntang following behind her.

The two of them glanced at the dense sword marks on the training room floor, then looked at Lin Mo's perfectly intact arm.

Neither of them asked anything.

"The Alliance gave this to you."

Qin Lan took a wooden box out of her spatial ring and opened it; inside, ten fist-sized transparent crystals were neatly arranged.

A rich, milky-white luster swirled within each one.

"These are Tier 1 Experience Crystals. They can only be used after the First Class Advancement. Each person can use a maximum of ten, and each provides 500,000 experience points."

Shen Yuntang explained, "Since your current status is that of a core member of the Alliance, you enjoy the benefits of a core member."

Ten crystals, 500,000 experience each.

For an ordinary First Class Advancement professional, it would take at least half a month to grind out 500,000 experience.

Ten crystals were equivalent to saving five months of leveling time.

It was enough to take a Level 30 professional to Level 40.

As expected of the Alliance, they were quite generous.

But for Lin Mo—

Five hundred thousand experience wasn't just a simple five hundred thousand!

This was two hundred billion experience!!!

Lin Mo reached out and picked up the first Experience Crystal. Without any hesitation, he crushed it directly.

"Wait!" Qin Lan shouted subconsciously. "At least make some preparations to absorb it—"

Before she could finish her sentence...

Vroom!

A burst of blinding golden light erupted from within Lin Mo's body.

[Experience +200,000,000,000]

[Level Up: 31... 32... 33... Level 90!]

The numbers on his retina flickered frantically.

His experience multiplier had reached an absurd 1,000,000 times!

One million times! Can you even imagine that?

Lin Mo looked at his panel and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

[Lin Mo]

[Level: 90] (Experience Maxed)

[Current Experience Multiplier: 1,000,000x!]

[Talent: Magic Armor (Level 51)]

[Damage Absorbed: 109,350 points, Extra Attack Power: 510 points]

[Skills:]

[Parry (Level 312, Damage Reduction 331%, Reflection 160.5%)]

[Berserk: Level 622 + Advent of the Berserk God]

[Double Jump: Can jump once more in mid-air by using leverage.]

[Whirlwind Slash: Spin your weapon to deal continuous strikes to the enemy.]

[Life Spring: Level 258 (Restores 1% of max health per second)]

[HP: 37,480]

[MP: 11,680]

[Strength: 2,568]

[Stamina: 1,168]

[Spirit: 1,168]

[Speed: 1,168]

These were just his base attributes, not counting skill bonuses.

If both Berserk and Berserk Intent states were factored in, it would be:

HP: 60,840

MP: 35,040

Strength: 35,478

Stamina: 3,504

Spirit: 3,504

Speed: 16,137

A full 35,000 points of Strength!!

Absolutely ridiculous.

Although he hadn't become some super-powered mechanic-based freak, in terms of raw stats...

Lin Mo dared to say he would never be inferior to anyone in his life!

Moreover, Lin Mo noticed he had learned two new skills.

[Double Jump (Level 1): Can jump once more in mid-air by using leverage. (Every level increases jump speed by 2%)]

[Consumption: 10 Mana]

[Cooldown: None]

[Whirlwind Slash (Level 1): Spin the weapon at high speed to deal continuous strikes to the enemy.]

[Damage Coefficient: Each strike deals 80% Attack Power as physical damage. Every level adds 5% to the damage coefficient]

[Consumption: 100 Mana]

[Cooldown: 5 seconds]

Still plain and simple Blank Slate Warrior skills.

But Lin Mo finally had a damage skill in the practical sense!

This was also a huge breakthrough.

Seeing this, Qin Lan's voice got stuck in her throat.

Shen Yuntang's smile froze on her face.

The light faded away.

[Current Level: LV.90]

Lin Mo stretched his neck and turned to look at the two of them.

These two were already stunned into numbness.

Qin Lan's mouth was wide open, unable to close it no matter what.

Shen Yuntang's expression was no longer gentle; her eyes were bulging, and her lips were trembling slightly.

"You..." Shen Yuntang took a deep breath, "Used just one crystal to go from Level 30 to Level 90?"

"Yeah."

"There are nine left. I don't know what to do with them; it's really quite frustrating."

Lin Mo spread his hands helplessly.

The training room was silent for a full five seconds.

Qin Lan ignored the showboating Lin Mo and slowly turned to look at Shen Yuntang.

Shen Yuntang also looked at Qin Lan.

The eyes of both conveyed the same message—just what kind of multiplier did this kid's hidden talent have?

"Alright, now I want to do my Second Class Advancement."

Lin Mo put the empty box back on the table.

Pfft!

Qin Lan almost spat out her saliva!

Shen Yuntang: "..."

"No."

Shen Yuntang was the first to snap back to her senses and shook her head.

"Second Advancement professionals are the backbone of the Alliance's combat power. According to regulations, you must pass the Alliance's comprehensive ability assessment and obtain a Second Advancement Qualification Certificate before your class change can be approved."

"What assessment?"

"Combat, survival, and ideological character."

Shen Yuntang's tone regained its steadiness.

"However, since it's you, we can speed up the process."

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.

"How fast?"

"Two months."

"Too slow."

Shen Yuntang glanced at him and said helplessly:

"Any faster and you'd have to apply to the Alliance Leader. The fastest I can get you your Second Advancement is within two months."

"Besides, the Alliance Leader is very busy these days; you'd better wait a couple of days before looking for him."

Hearing this, Lin Mo stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"Go report to Tianfu University first."

Qin Lan spoke up to break the silence.

"Your enrollment procedures are already done. You can prepare for the assessment while attending school."

She paused and added, "Xiao Li came out of the dungeon last night; she should be at school now."

Lin Mo's movements stiffened for a moment.

"Let's go."

—

Tianfu University.

The highest institution of learning in the Core City, situated atop an independent mountain range in the northeast corner of the urban area.

Coming out of the teleportation array at the foot of the mountain and following the bluestone steps upward, one could see a massive complex of buildings constructed along the mountainside.

Lin Mo followed Qin Lan for less than two hundred meters before stopping in his tracks.

On the campus gate plaza ahead, at least three or four hundred people had gathered in a dense crowd.

Banners, slogans, and megaphones—everything was there.

"Defend Goddess Xiao Li's pure image!"

"Down with the freeloading Lin Mo! Give Xiao Li back her freedom!"

"Mythical Grade geniuses don't need dead weight!"

Lin Mo: "..."

Qin Lan's face darkened.

"What is going on with these people?"

Shen Yuntang walked up from behind, glanced at the banners, and sighed.

"Su Xiaoli has been enrolled for nearly a week and is already the most watched freshman at Tianfu University."

"Her Fan Club was established three days ago, and it's said to have over six hundred members already."

Lin Mo scanned the crowd, and his gaze suddenly fixed on something.

In the third row of the crowd, a girl with twin tails was holding up a sign that read 'Go Xiao Li, you deserve better.'

She was holding it up very hard, her expression earnest.

That girl... isn't that Lin Yao?

Lin Mo walked over and tapped her on the shoulder.

Lin Yao turned around.

Their eyes met.

The air froze for two seconds.

"Ah!"

Lin Yao's sign dropped to the ground, and she bounced back two steps, her face instantly turning the color of pig liver.

"Lin... Lin... Mmph?"

Lin Mo covered her mouth and dragged her aside like a dead dog.

"You, you, you, why are you here?!"

"I'm here to report for enrollment."

Lin Mo looked at the sign on the ground, then looked at her.

"What are you doing?"

Lin Yao's eyes darted around, and she stammered for a good while.

"That... actually... I'm a fan of Xiao Li... I've been following her since the first day she came to Tianfu..."

"Actually... actually I didn't want to come today, but I was dragged here by my friends—"

She scratched her head and gave an awkward smile.

"So, are you really Xiao Li's friend?"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.

"Maybe... perhaps... I've seen her a few times from a distance..."

Lin Yao's voice grew quieter and quieter until it was completely inaudible.

Lin Mo looked at her and smiled with relief.

So, the fact that she risked her life to help him yesterday wasn't the act of a friend.

It was the act of a die-hard fan.

Surprisingly reasonable... at least it was more normal than risking one's life for friendship or something like that.

Since that's the case... Lin Mo wore a mischievous grin.

"Lin Yao, you wouldn't want Xiao Li to hate you, would you?"

"You... what do you want to do?"

Lin Yao's lips trembled, and she covered her chest with both hands.

Lin Mo glanced at the blocked school entrance.

Lin Yao hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, and said,

"Follow me, there's a small path to the west that we can use to bypass them."

The two of them quietly slipped away from the crowd and walked along a narrow, tree-shaded path toward the side gate of the campus.

Qin Lan didn't follow.

She leaned against a stone pillar near the teleportation array, arms crossed over her chest.

She wouldn't interfere in such matters.

After walking along the narrow path for less than three minutes, Lin Yao's pace slowed down.

Under the shade of the trees ahead, seven or eight people were leaning against the wall, waiting lazily.

The leader was a boy wearing gold-rimmed glasses, with a Tianfu University Freshman Association badge pinned to his school uniform.

Seeing the figures of Lin Yao and Lin Mo, he pushed up his glasses and curled his lips into a smirk.

"As expected."

The several people behind him all stood up straight at once.

"Senior Lin Yao, we knew you would bring him this way."

Lin Yao's face suddenly turned pale:

"Junior Shen, how did you..."

"You started speaking up for Lin Mo in the fan group the day before yesterday."

Shen Caizi's tone was gentle, and his smile was refined,

"I could guess what a traitor like you would do with my toes."

His gaze passed over Lin Yao and landed on Lin Mo.

He scanned him from top to bottom.

The smile in the depths of his eyes became subtle.

"Hidden talent, first in the Patrol Hunting, but a Blank Slate Warrior."

He recited Lin Mo's public data and shook his head,

"I admit you have some skill, but you're still not good enough for Xiao Li."

"I was also the first place in the Patrol Hunting, and I possess a Monarch-tier Class and a Mythical Grade talent."

He raised his hand.

He released a powerful professional aura!

Level 9!!

A glittering golden level appeared above his head, and along with that disdainful look, he was full of pretension!!