286: Chapter 286 An Unexpected Joy! Is Failure to Transcendence the Norm?

Holding the exchanged star core, Zhang Jian examined it carefully.

The 6-star star core looked no different from a 5-star one on the outside.

It just had one extra star.

Its internal attributes were naturally higher than a 5-star one, but not to an absurd degree.

At the very least, the 5-star star cores Zhang Jian manufactured using the bonuses from his affixes were not inferior to it, and perhaps even slightly better.

But in synthesis, this was an indispensable Materials.

After a moment of reflection, Zhang Jian began his first synthesis using the [Eternal Divine Gift].

Over ten thousand star core fragments floated before him.

Even a pile of 100 3-star star cores formed a large mass.

Ten 6-star star cores were even more valuable.

With everything ready, he began chanting the guidance words for the synthesis.

A magnificent synthesis light slowly overflowed from Zhang Jian's palm.

It instantly wrapped around the mountain-like pile of Materials along his outstretched arm.

The ten thousand fine star core fragments seemed to be pulled by invisible threads, rustling as they spun and layered themselves over the 3-star star cores below.

Then, they steadily supported the ten 6-star star cores lying quietly at the core position.

Zhang Jian felt excited, but he continued steadily.

Until the very last word of the guidance was chanted.

Zhang Jian's fingertips trembled slightly, and the Formation before him suddenly lit up.

The star core fragments rushed into the 3-star star cores like a swarm of bees returning to their nest, then flowed along the energy veins bit by bit into the 6-star star core at the very center.

The originally calm flow of energy suddenly surged, and Zhang Jian couldn't help but clench his fists, beads of sweat seeping from his temples.

Even though the process of obtaining these resources wasn't arduous, it was only through the bonuses of several major affixes and long-term accumulation that he had painstakingly saved them up.

Elsewhere, this would be enough for hundreds of cultivators whose bodies had reached their limits to attempt a Breakthrough.

If given to people with deep foundations like Wang Fei or Xuan Jizi, they would likely succeed in their Breakthrough.

If Zhang Jian were willing, these resources could completely manufacture a dozen or so powerful Transcendence Realm experts for Water Blue Planet instantly.

Allowing Water Blue Planet to leap into becoming a free civilization planet!

But right now, it was merely for a single star core synthesis.

If it failed, the loss would be significant.

In the self-forming Formation, energy intertwined, and light converged.

The 10% guaranteed synthesis probability was like a flickering light, making his heart restless.

At this moment, the several major synthesis affixes Zhang Jian possessed were like visitors from beyond the heavens, transforming into several rays of light of different colors and forms, pouring into it.

[Cosmic Synthesis Expert].

[Gift of Courage].

The Formation suddenly boiled over.

The energy that was originally merging slowly suddenly accelerated.

A dazzling light shot into the sky.

As the outermost layer of the light membrane slowly contracted, the outlines of the ten 6-star star cores gradually blurred, finally merging into a fist-sized, dark golden crystal floating quietly in mid-air.

On the surface of that crystal, the small star patterns representing its grade did not appear immediately.

Instead, it was like it was sleeping, with only subtle energy ripples spreading through the air, pressing down until the air in the entire synthesis room seemed to solidify.

Zhang Jian held his breath and reached out to gently touch this star core.

The moment his fingertips touched it, seven brilliant silver lights exploded from within the star core, like the blooming of fireworks.

The walls of the entire synthesis room were illuminated by this silver light. On the surface of the dark golden crystal, seven neatly arranged silver stars slowly emerged, each flowing with a warm luster, and the energy fluctuations contained within were on a completely different level than the previous 6-star star cores.

"Did it succeed?" Zhang Jian murmured, almost unable to believe his eyes. Although with the help of the affixes, the probability of success was already very high.

But there was still a possibility of failure.

And under this synthesis method, even if there was a possibility of synthesizing a 9-star one, in most cases, it was possible for Advanced star cores or even ordinary star cores to appear.

He had originally prepared for the high probability of a loss.

Yet he didn't expect that he would successfully condense a 7-star star core on his very first attempt.

Holding this dazzling treasure, Zhang Jian couldn't put it down.

When his mind immersed itself to understand its specific attributes, shocking joy exploded in Zhang Jian's eyes!

"My Lord, another one failed."

Drew lowered his head to report, his face full of shame.

"What a waste!"

Blood Shadow's tone wasn't too harsh, but these words still made Drew's face look even worse.

During this period, following Blood Shadow's instructions, he had taken the star cores exchanged from Wang Fei and set about letting his subordinates attempt to break through to the Transcendence Realm.

But after five people had tried in succession, not a single one had succeeded.

Forget about seeing a glimmer of hope at the final hurdle; not even one could fully absorb the star core.

Without exception, they would fail directly after absorbing one-third or half of it.

At best, they were seriously injured and comatose; at worst, they exploded and died.

Drew was at the scene every time, and even now, just thinking about that bloody scene made him feel nauseous.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask.

"My Lord, didn't you say that the basic abilities of our planet's Professionals are not bad, and they are fully capable of breaking through to the Transcendence Realm? This failure rate is a bit too high..."

Blood Shadow narrowed his eyes.

"Are you questioning me?"

Drew was startled and hurriedly denied it.

"I wouldn't dare!"

"I just feel, is there any point to this kind of attempt?"

"Should we have higher-grade star cores, or have people with stronger basic strength try, would it be easier to succeed?"

Blood Shadow shook his head.

"Logically speaking, once your Professionals reach the conventional Ninth-stage Planet Level, they already have hope for Transcendence."

"Moreover, the increase in the total attribute point limit you mentioned further increases the probability."

"The five experimenters before, even though there were no conditions to allow them to reach the limit base using star core fragments, the difference wasn't too great."

Drew blinked, thoughtful.

"My Lord, do you mean they were just unlucky?"

Blood Shadow snorted coldly, his eyes full of mockery.

"Unlucky?"

"Do you think the Transcendence Realm is like cabbage that everyone can reach?"

"Even in medium-scale planets, cultivators who use ordinary star cores to break through have a 20% to 30% chance of success, which is already quite good."

"Even for big families, descendants of the immortal, or sons of Prodigies, they need at least an Advanced star core to break through without damaging their Origin Qi."

"We are trying to get a batch of Transcendence Realm experts first; what is the loss of a few ordinary star cores and the death of a few mediocre people?"

As he spoke, he seemed to notice a trace of retreat in Drew's eyes, and his tone became a little gentler.

"Of course, as my direct subordinate, your treatment is naturally different."

"Once we synthesize Advanced star cores later, I will let you max out your foundation, and I will personally act as your Protector."

Drew was overjoyed and knelt down in a hurry.

The worry and doubt from just a moment ago vanished instantly.

"Thank you, My Lord! This subordinate will serve you to the death!"