Various things are plentiful, some good and some bad. Spiritual Points are the currency used by Spiritualists for transactions, similar to money, the more the better.
The Blood Crystal Stone is a mineral unique to this world, with a drop rate so low it's astonishing. So far, even after opening hundreds of treasure chests, Ye Mingqiu has only managed to obtain four.
[Blood Crystal Stone]
Category: Mineral
Description: A mineral as red as blood, seemingly exuding a vibrant life force.
No one knows what this thing does, but it definitely doesn't seem like ordinary trash. Ye Mingqiu once obtained a necklace, the Blood Crystal Necklace, while opening a treasure chest.
The Blood Crystal Necklace is created from Blood Crystal Stones, and the stone content isn't very high. It is transformed into a usable state through certain techniques, granting the necklace the powerful ability to increase Life by 100 points.
Ye Mingqiu speculates that Blood Crystal Stones may be more valuable than the necklace, providing greater benefits if fully utilized.
However...
Gods exist in this world!
If nothing unexpected occurs, Blood Crystal Stones are for divine use, and mere mortals cannot harness their power.
Gods?
Ye Mingqiu exhaled slowly. Gods capable of subjugating humans must possess immense strength. Even with the suppression from the Spirit Realm's trials, they are beings he cannot confront, at least those malevolent gods are Dominator Level beings, surpassing Monarch Level entities.
The hierarchy of templates for Spirit Realm residents, ranked from weak to strong, is: Ordinary, Elite, Leader, Monarch, Dominator.
The ruler of a nation is a Monarch, succeeding Great Zhou with divine right, becoming Emperor. Ye Mingqiu believes gods are highly likely Dominator Level templates, truly invincible.
The depths of this world... are probably profound indeed!
[Riding Talent]
Category: Skill Book
Effect: Upon use, gain Level 1 Riding Talent directly. If current Riding Talent is Level 1 or higher, transform into increased riding experience.
Specialty Skill Book?
No need for sentiment, use directly, as specialties do not occupy the Skill Bar. Having more Specialties means more capabilities, who would mind having more Skills?
[Successfully Used]
[You have obtained Riding Talent (Level 1)]
Instantly, a flood of riding experience and memories surged into the mind. Ye Mingqiu felt dizzy and disoriented; the brain required time to process new memories. Skills must never be learned during battle; otherwise, significant weaknesses would be exposed. Only Skill Understanding could strengthen in combat.
Ye Mingqiu's Mental Attribute was high, yet due to various factors, he remained in a state of suppression and oppression. Upon realizing he was stronger, possessed power, and no longer needed to anesthetize himself, nor chase after certain things, the mental shackles naturally dissolved.
The sense of liberation after losing shackles let his Spiritual Power blossom, and the blossoming spirit naturally intertwined with combat instincts, effortlessly unleashing raging Killing Intent Fluctuation, culminating in the skill... Killing Intent Fluctuation.
Thus, the origin of Killing Intent Fluctuation.
[Bronze Wine Cup]
Tier: Tier One
Quality: Bronze Level
Category: Item
Special Effect: Drinking
Drinking: Consume the fine wine within the cup to increase Mental Attribute by 3 points, lasting one hour. After depletion of the wine, the Bronze Wine Cup requires 24 hours to accumulate anew.
An excellent item, effectively impactful in battle, yet undesirably useful in Hell Level dungeons... as Ye Mingqiu battles for several hours at a time, pre-drinking results in expired effects. Drinking while battling exposes weaknesses.
However, the item should be quite beneficial in real-world competitions, as preparation and pre-drinking are possible to enhance attributes.
Of course, if faced with strict competitions forbidding pre-battle amplification... consuming the wine post-start should suffice, as referees couldn't forbid the use of equipment. Though unique, the Bronze Wine Cup is indeed equipment usable in combat.
Nonetheless, few utilize such equipment, not due to poor effects but due to its astonishingly low drop rate, making ownership rare. Even Mages might not possess such equipment.
"Ah, if only I could swap my weapon," Ye Mingqiu sighed helplessly looking at his Bronze Battle Spear.
Unfortunately, the treasure chest failed to yield suitable long weapons. Ye Mingqiu could accept guns, spears, halberds, yet none appeared, only swords, axes, hammers, maces, even a Magic Staff emerged, but no suitable long weapon.
This is too unlucky, isn't it?
No choice, it's the way it is. Drawing cards off-target is common, have you heard of "Sky Thirty-One Rolls, Each Roll Bearing Cotton's Name"? Ye Mingqiu's situation mirrors that. Treasure chests lack guarantees; specified draws require special items he doesn't possess, unchangeable.
"Hah~"
Ye Mingqiu exhaled deeply; the night was long, enemies might seize the darkness, launching surprise attacks on the city.
He turned towards the city gate, the road strewn with limbs and remnants, broken weapons embedded in flesh. Chariot fragments broke horse legs, a black stallion twitching on the ground, emitting weak, miserable sounds.
Scattered warriors stood atop the city wall, saluting their victorious General, witnessing a miracle in war history, a miraculous feat against thousands. Yet his imposing aura discouraged close approach and interference.
"We held the city, we won."
Ye Mingqiu declared.
After brief tranquility, cheers gradually echoed across the battlefield, though mingled with cries. Too many comrades died in battle; physical and spiritual exhaustion drained their enthusiasm. Even celebration lacked strength.
If not for War Aura enhancements, if Ye Mingqiu hadn't faced frontline pressures, bearing overwhelming burdens, survival would have been impossible.
This mirrors war.
No right or wrong, only life and death, to kill enemies and survive, or die by enemies.
Ye Mingqiu led troops back to the city, the shattered gate incapable of defense, reduced to debris. Night sentries were necessary, ensuring unnoticed enemy incursions.
Moments later.
"Is this everyone?"
Ye Mingqiu inquired.
"That's everyone. Many escaped while you defended the city, and many died; remaining brothers are over a hundred," replied a one-armed Centurion.
"Understood."
Ye Mingqiu nodded, retrieving rations from Storage Space for distribution, saying, "Brothers, thank you for your hard work. Eat well, there might be battles tomorrow. Tonight, arrange sentries, groups of four, loudly alerting upon enemy attacks. I'll charge out to fight, do not fear..."