From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 39 Power Structure Reshuffle and Games

"There's no mistake, a 'Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core' can increase the number of Skill Slots for Superpower Users."

No need for much explanation, just by hearing the name, one would know how precious such a Super Crystal Core is.

According to statistics compiled by the Da Xia officials, the average Initial Talent for awakened Superpower Users is 2.15 Skill Slots.

This means the majority of Superpower Users have only two and even just one Skill Slot.

Those with an Initial Talent of three Skill Slots constitute less than 18%.

Even fewer reach four Slots, only 5%.

To achieve five Skill Slots is as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, with a mere one in ten thousand probability.

Right, Su Muyu is one such rare lucky individual.

Lu Heng's Initial Talent conferred him three Skill Slots, which is above average in the general population but considered low among top Superpower Users.

Of course, Lu Heng was lucky with his two Initial Talents when he awoke.

Considering rarity, the probability of double Talents occurring is only one in a hundred thousand.

Moreover, even for those Superpower Users with double Talents, there's a possibility of awakening with life-oriented or even useless Talents.

The instances of both Initial Talents being strong are even rarer.

Because the number of Skill Slots a Superpower User has directly dictates how many Skills they can master.

With an additional Skill Slot, one could surpass a large group of peers.

Take Lu Heng, for example, if he could obtain a 'Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core', his number of Skill Slots would increase from three to four.

By learning one more Skill, he would instantly leap from the 18% stratum to the top of the 5% pyramid.

If used by a Superpower User with five Skill Slots, they would become a formidable entity with six Skills.

...

Although Lu Heng has double Talents, his number of Skill Slots is indeed considered low among the top Superpower Users.

Therefore, obtaining a 'Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core' would be a significant enhancement.

"Did you discover this kind of Crystal Core?" Lu Heng's interest was piqued upon hearing the name of this Super Crystal Core.

Su Muyu giggled and began to report her scouting results:

"I saw that silver-haired Lei Jinhao, he was discussing matters with Gong ZhenTeng, the chairman of Gongteng Group.

"They didn't seem to get along, nearly breaking into an argument. I managed to sneak closer to eavesdrop, and then heard the content of their quarrel.

"It turns out, Lei Jinhao had previously collaborated with Gong ZhenTeng.

"Gong ZhenTeng provided funds for Lei Jinhao's team to purchase resources, and in return, Lei Jinhao dealt with troublesome matters for Gongteng Group.

"In the beginning, Gong ZhenTeng had the upper hand, but Lei Jinhao's Superpower User team developed rapidly and hinted at taking over control.

"Not long ago, Gongteng Group acquired a 'Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core', which Lei Jinhao wanted, but Gong ZhenTeng was reluctant to part with.

"The two quarreled, and based on the content of their argument, it seemed that Gong ZhenTeng had also funded another Superpower User team, which greatly annoyed Lei Jinhao.

"Moreover, the Gong Family got something called 'Fighting Artist Essence', which Lei Jinhao also wanted. That man has quite the appetite.

"Gong ZhenTeng refused to give the 'Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core' but agreed to part with the 'Fighting Artist Essence', provided that Lei Jinhao signed an additional agreement.

"The terms of that agreement were rather outrageous, and the two argued vehemently, almost coming to blows."

Lu Heng got the gist of the situation upon hearing this.

Actually.

Such circumstances were quite common early on during the Abyss Descent.

When Superpower Users first emerged, their Strength wasn't sufficient to change the power structure.

Those who already held wealth and power had more resources and could cultivate strong Superpower Soldiers.

At this stage, the groups already at the pyramid's peak controlled the reigns of power.

However, as time went on and top Superpower Users grew stronger, it became increasingly difficult for the former elites to control these powerful top-tier individuals with money alone.

In the end, the power structure began to reverse as the combat power of the top superpower users increased, albeit slowly.

Of course, this reversal was relative, since the class that controlled wealth and power could more easily cultivate powerful superpower users.

It was only that money could no longer directly grant authority; it needed to be converted into extraordinary strength, which would then be leveraged to acquire authority.

It seemed that this future "Storm Boxing King" had gradually developed to a point where he could not be controlled by any financial backers.

Of course, the consortium would not sit idly by.

Therefore, Gong ZhenTeng had fostered a second team of superpower users to counterbalance Lei Jinhao's team.

Of course, Gong ZhenTeng's fostering of the second superpower user team was not intended to make enemies of Lei Jinhao.

His goal was to balance Lei Jinhao's growing ambitions, making him a dog who obeys orders.

In fact,

In the past life, the Gong Family had fostered not just two teams of superpower users but also cultivated superpower users from their own direct lineage.

Gong Chusheng started off with an A-level skill "Shadow Clone," and with a wealth of resources poured into him, even with his mediocre talent, he eventually became one of the top superpower soldiers in the Coastal region.

If things had progressed as before, the Gong Family would have used this "Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core" on Gong Chusheng, the crown prince of the Gongteng Group.

It was just that, in this life, Gong Chusheng had already been choked off by Lu Heng.

It was unclear who in the Gong Family would get to use this "Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core."

...

Lei Jinhao desired this Super Crystal Core and would definitely have a tug-of-war with the Gong Family for a while.

It would depend on what the two parties finally agreed upon.

After reporting the scouted information, Su Muyu turned and asked, "Do you want the 'Skill Slot Expansion Crystal Core'?"

"That's a no-brainer, of course I want it." Lu Heng couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Now that all three skill slots were occupied, even if he acquired some powerful skill, he would be unable to learn it.

If he could obtain this super crystal core, the improvement would be significant.

"Then I'll help you look for it and see where the Gong Family has hidden the crystal core, okay?" Su Muyu knew how important this super crystal core was to Lu Heng, so she wanted to help him find it.

Lu Heng shook his head and said, "The Gong Family isn't stupid; it won't be so easy to find. Besides, we have more important things to do right now and no time to worry about this. We'll come back to it after achieving our First Transition."

Moreover, at this stage, superpower users were far from being able to do whatever they wanted; the power of firearms was too great, and any armed bodyguard could pose a threat to a superpower user.

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"Okay."

Su Muyu nodded in agreement, then asked, "Alright. And about that 'Fighting Artist Essence,' is it related to Class?"

Lu Heng nodded, "Yes, a Fighter is a First Transition Class. However, just having the Professional Source Material isn't enough; you also have to fight in the Source Material Struggle to achieve a Class."

"That sounds difficult..." Su Muyu pursed her lips, feeling a bit nervous about the idea of having to participate in the Source Material Struggle herself in the future.

She pointed to the door and said, "Then I'll continue watching the Gongteng Group."

"Don't rush off, you're already here, help me with something first." Lu Heng chuckled, closing the door of the training room.

Su Muyu pursed her lips and mumbled, "What are we doing..."

She still hadn't given up the idea of finding the Super Crystal Core.

"The priority is to acquire the First Transition Class, so train movement techniques with me," Lu Heng had a clear plan in mind.

The Source Material for a First Transition Class had already appeared.

Lei Jinhao would likely get the Gong Family's share of "Fighting Artist Essence."

Because in the past life, the "Storm Boxing King's" First Transition Class was indeed a Fighter.

This meant that before long, Lei Jinhao would achieve the combat profession of Fighter.

Moreover, Lei Jinhao wasn't even Gong ZhenTeng's biological son; if those direct-line superpower users of the upper class and major powers were considered, the resources invested in them would only be even more substantial.

Hence, from now on, combat professions would emerge one after another.

Between ordinary superpower users and professionals, there would be a chasm-like difference in combat power.

That's why Lu Heng needed to quickly obtain that hidden profession.