Skill Details

"A standard skill is usually composed of several components: an Energy Module, a Control Module, a Rule Module, and a Form Module." Juehuo stated in the post: "Of course, these are just for standard, minor skills; there are also some special modules."

"For example, take a melee-type skill: Heavy Strike. This class of skill is typically composed of the following modules. Thank me, I'm giving you a skill template for free! You should know that even the simplest skill template costs 100 Game Points."

"The Energy Module for Heavy Strike is generally Stamina, Battle Qi, or Internal Energy. If you're a newcomer, just choose Stamina. After all, you basically don't have things like Battle Qi or Internal Energy; those require separate cultivation extraction skills. The role of the Energy Module: Stamina is to draw upon your stamina to serve as the energy to trigger the skill."

"Next is the Control Module. This module determines how you control the energy and the skill about to be triggered. For Heavy Strike, using physical movement is fine. Of course, you could also use verbal commands, if you don't mind having to speak before triggering the skill."

"You have the energy and the method of control; the next step is how to make that energy form a special ability. For Heavy Strike, it's actually just about adding extra force to your attack, so here you must use the Rule Module: Strength. Your stamina will pass through the rule and directly amplify your power."

"Finally, there is the Form Module. In the Heavy Strike skill, this module might seem unnecessary. Some people, greedy for a bargain, choose not to load a Form Module, only to find that their Heavy Strike isn't actually powerful. This is because the power converted through the Rule Module has no form; it is scattered. Therefore, a Form Module is actually necessary; it essentially condenses the power."

"After that comes the assembly of the skill. A skill isn't just about placing a few modules into the skill slot—if you do that, you'll blow yourself up! The links between modules require specific settings, which is equivalent to programming. Of course, the operation is simple; just use your consciousness. The assembly data for Heavy Strike is as follows: Stamina drain of 1 unit, triggered via a charging action, with a 0.3-second delay before injection into the Strength Rule Module, then injected into the Form Module. The Form Module can be anything; delay for 0.3-0.5 seconds before releasing. This timing depends on the individual. Within this interval, the longer the delay, the more condensed the power and the greater the force, but the activation is slower and easier to block or counter. The trade-off is up to you."

"Just a word of warning: it is best for newcomers to assemble their own skills rather than buying templates from others. Firstly, other people's skills are easily identified and countered. Secondly, it is detrimental to your future advancement. Also, it is best if your skills can complement your basic enhancements."

"So, that is the entire content of this post. Finally, a word of advice to all newcomers: cherish everything around you, for you never know when you might not see it again!"

The rest of the post was filled with a large number of replies, mostly expressing gratitude, while others asked for the detailed data of that Heavy Strike skill. Lu Li scrolled through it casually, felt it was meaningless, and exited the post. He continued browsing the forum and found that the paid posts all clearly stated their general content, most of which were things Lu Li couldn't understand. At this moment, Lu Li thought of the cultivation skills mentioned in Juehuo's post, so he searched for them and found a whole bunch:

Grass Three Meters High on Grave: "Internal Energy extraction skill template, composed based on the Ten Suns Divine Art, only needs about 300 modules! Come in to discuss details."

Please Call Me Bishop: "Light Magic cultivation template, suitable for newcomers, only ten modules needed! Post costs 500 Game Points."

Dead Pigeon Who Should Be Sent Razor Blades: "Cosmic Spamming Sutra, the supreme secret manual, those who know its value come in..."

Moon Shadow Yifeng: "Newcomer Mental Power extraction template, super simplified version, only needs three modules! Free to view!"

Lu Li narrowed his eyes. He had been scanning through, and even for newcomer-level cultivation skill templates, most required around ten modules, and these templates were ridiculously expensive. He hadn't expected to see a "fresh" one here that didn't even charge a fee. He glanced at the podium where the teacher was still lecturing on his "two problems," and thinking there was no harm in taking a look—he was killing time anyway—he clicked on it.

Upon entering, Lu Li first saw the skill template posted by the thread starter: "Rule Module: Soul + Rule Module: Tranquility + Rule Module: Extraction. The specific parameters are: Soul Module connects to Tranquility after 9 seconds. When using, you must cast aside distracting thoughts and silently count from 9 to 1 in your heart, then the soul will fall into a state of Tranquility. Please set it to begin extraction after 60 seconds; the extraction time should not exceed 10 seconds!"

"This skill is absolutely usable, as long as you can ensure absolute freedom from distracting thoughts when connecting to Tranquility. Please, just tell me the data after you use it! I will cooperate with any issues!" the thread starter, Yue Ying, wrote. However, the subsequent replies were all negative:

"Oh damn, maintaining a state of no distracting thoughts for nine seconds is basically impossible, right? Whoever uses this skill is asking for death. Is this some kind of social revenge?"

"The person above is right. There are no protective measures at all, just using rules to touch the soul directly. An ordinary person would probably become a vegetable or get stuck in the state of Tranquility and never come out."

"Let me provide some science: Mental Power extraction requires auxiliary measures at the very least, otherwise, nine times out of ten, it will damage the soul—resulting in idiocy at best, or death at worst."

"Thanks to the person above. I'm a newcomer, almost used it."

"Use it, use it! One less person in the world!"

In short, the subsequent replies were all like this, and what they said made a lot of sense. The skill lacked any safety measures or auxiliary extraction methods; essentially, whoever used it would die. Lu Li was quite interested, but unfortunately, he hadn't decided on his path yet. If he ended up being a melee type, then mental power would be useless to him.

Silently bookmarking the post, Lu Li exited the forum. The teacher on the podium saw that the sun was about to set and finally finished his "two problems." He picked up a stack of test papers and said, "Class representative, distribute these. Everyone finish them tonight, and I'll collect them tomorrow morning. I'll be going over them in class!"

"Oh god, the fourth one today! Spare me!" The high school senior dogs couldn't take it and wailed in agony, but the cruel teacher showed no mercy, wearing an expression that said, "The suffering of today is for your happiness tomorrow," and that the Great Yue Dynasty's "sea of questions" tactic was the best in the world.

When the class representative reached Lu Li, he hesitated for a moment before handing the paper to him. Then the teacher dismissed the class, and everyone headed home. Lu Li picked up the test paper, took one look at it, and, amidst the indifferent gazes of the crowd, tore it to shreds. He picked up his empty schoolbag and walked out of the classroom. He needed to go back early to carefully choose his enhancement direction and repair his left hand, which had a terrifyingly low level of flexibility...

(By the way, Xu Ming wanted to do this back in his student days, but he didn't have the guts. A special reminder to students reading this: study hard and make progress every day; do not imitate Lu Li. Just think about the look on your teacher's face when they lose their temper. [Recalling the fear of being dominated by a homeroom teacher, Xu Ming trembles...]. Additionally, I must thank Pang Dani for the red packet; I am truly grateful. However, sending red packets during the new book period isn't great for signing contracts. The sentiment is appreciated, and Xu Ming is very happy, but there's no need to send them. Thank you all for your support! Thank you!!! Also, today is 5/20, and Xu Ming is silently eating dog food, tears streaming down his face...)