Weapon Selection (Thanks to reader 2022xxx8622 for the recommendation vote!)

The spacecraft flew swiftly, and a few hours later, Golden Horned Beast appeared in his own courtyard again.

Yan Chen stood beside him with his hands behind his back and asked, "What are your thoughts on that battle?"

Golden Horned Beast thought for a moment before answering, "I lack a weapon that suits me. My attack power isn't enough. Also, there's still a gap in my use and understanding of the Space Law. I need more practice."

"Mm, not bad. You can slowly digest the Space Law on your own afterward. Comprehension and practical application must keep cycling—it's bound to be a long process."

"As for weapons, you can think about what to choose."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Chen pulled out a pile of weapons from his spatial ring: sabers, spears, staffs, clubs, axes, polearms, hooks, forks... dozens of types floated densely through the air. They were all test pieces forged from the cheapest A-grade alloy, their surfaces gleaming with cold metallic light.

"Daggers, longswords, or long sabers? That depends on your preference. But I recommend a dagger or longsword. After all, what you excel at is the Space Law, which is suited for sneak attacks from behind rather than frontal clashes. Daggers are agile, longswords are balanced. Choose for yourself."

"The longer the weapon, the greater the advantage. But the shorter it is, the harder it is to use—especially daggers."

Golden Horned Beast pondered for a moment, then picked out a dagger and a longsword. "I'll try them first."

Yan Chen raised a hand and directly controlled the earth on the ground, shaping it into several humanoid targets. Their surfaces were compressed solid, carrying a yellowish-brown sheen.

Golden Horned Beast vanished instantly. Then, before he arrived, the dagger's tip appeared on a target. He kept disappearing and flashing into view, while daggers appeared from every angle around the target, slicing it into pieces.

Golden Horned Beast then switched to the longsword and began testing it again. The sword thrust straight ahead, swept sideways, and blocked attacks, moving broadly and freely, capable of both offense and defense.

Clearly, daggers were suited for sneak attacks, while longswords were suited for both sneak attacks and direct combat.

But only children had to choose.

"I'll learn them all. Is that okay?" Golden Horned Beast looked at Yan Chen.

A rare trace of a smile appeared on Yan Chen's face. "Of course. As long as you're willing to put in the effort."

After saying that, Yan Chen took out two more strange weapons and tossed them to Golden Horned Beast. "Inject your Spiritual Force into them. You can control and alter their shape, size, and weight. They're for testing what kind of weapon suits you best. Don't try using them to attack."

Golden Horned Beast controlled the weapons as they constantly changed form, finally adjusting them to a size and weight that suited him. Yan Chen glanced at the data, had Golden Horned Beast record it, then took the weapons back.

He put away the pile of test pieces and said seriously, "You still have your initial ten thousand Contribution Points, right?"

"I do."

"Then go to the marketplace and order a dagger and longsword. Use the dimensions and weight from the test just now. They'll be delivered soon, and they're very cheap. Even B9 Alloy only costs a few dozen Contribution Points."

"Also, search for a secret technique called 'Complete Guide to Common Weapon Use.' It's suitable for helping you quickly learn how to use weapons. Weapons are easy to pick up, and they'll noticeably improve your attack power in the short term."

"For the Space Law, you can choose a cultivation technique called 'Detailed Explanation of Space.' It was written by our Spacetime Nightmare Beast ancestor. It progresses from simple to profound and is very suitable for you."

He paused before adding, "It's fine if you can't afford the whole set. You can buy it separately. The first volume alone is enough for you to cultivate from Stellar level to Universe level. It only costs five thousand Contribution Points."

"Understood." Golden Horned Beast replied respectfully.

"Mm, that's about all I need to tell you. Add my contact information. If you have questions, send me a message. If it isn't urgent, wait until I come by. I'll visit once a month from now on. If you have questions, think them over yourself first. I'm leaving." With that, Yan Chen flickered several times and vanished before Golden Horned Beast's eyes.

Golden Horned Beast was still a little dazed. This teacher really had a decisive style, but he was indeed patient and meticulous. He had helped him greatly.

Returning to the stone house, Golden Horned Beast sat on a stone chair and activated the intelligent terminal.

Golden Horned Beast thought about it. He would first make the purchases his teacher had suggested. He quickly found the two secret techniques. The complete set of "Complete Guide to Common Weapon Use" only cost 500 Contribution Points. It focused more on technique and covered little about Laws, so the price was normal.

He also bought "Detailed Explanation of Space," and a physical copy would be delivered later.

Before long, the weapons and cultivation techniques arrived. Both the dagger and longsword had been chosen in pure black.

Golden Horned Beast picked up "Complete Guide to Common Weapon Use." It was his first time systematically learning weapon techniques. Previously, he had relied on instinct in battle, using only his body in a rather primitive way. Though his body was strong, weapons of the same level clearly possessed greater killing power.

He read while practicing in the courtyard, then found that he lacked targets. Shaping them from earth was too troublesome, and their quality was too poor, so he directly sent a message to Aunt Fox. Soon, a batch of targets made from A8-grade Alloy was delivered.

Golden Horned Beast continued practicing. His figure flickered in and out among the targets as the dagger and longsword took turns striking. New wounds continuously appeared all over the targets, and the crisp sound of slicing metal echoed through the courtyard.

After several days of continuous study, Golden Horned Beast had gained a certain grasp of the dagger and longsword. At the very least, he would no longer be flustered in battle.

He then began studying "Detailed Explanation of Space." Fortunately, his talent was extraordinary, and Yan Chen had previously explained some introductory concepts to him, so it was not too difficult to understand.

As he read, he gradually sank into contemplation again. After waking from it, he continued reading with insatiable hunger.

Half a month later, the intelligent system suddenly issued a notification: "Master, a battlefield mission has been received."

Golden Horned Beast woke from cultivation.

A mission? I've only been here for half a month, and there's already a mission? He opened the details and saw that he was required to gather at the F Area 328 War Room tomorrow for a week-long patrol mission. Refusal would deduct 10 Contribution Points, while completion would reward 20 Contribution Points.

Golden Horned Beast thought it over. Since the system dared to assign him this mission, the danger level probably was not high.

Besides, although he had gone out to battle once before, his teacher had led him then. He also wanted to see how normal missions were carried out and learn from them. After all, his teacher could not protect him forever.

Speaking of Contribution Points, he opened the battlefield records and found that the Contribution Points for the ten Qiu Shi Race experts he had killed earlier had already arrived. Based on their differing strengths, he had gained a total of 750 Contribution Points. That was far more than he had expected, and Golden Horned Beast felt a surge of joy.

He also checked the rules for accumulating Contribution Points. A Planetary level, first order was worth 1 point, and ninth order 9 points; a Stellar level, first order was worth 10 points, and ninth order 90 points; a Universe level, first order was worth 100 points, and ninth order 900 points; Sector Lord first order was worth 1,000 points, and ninth order 9,000 points; a World Lord first order was worth 10,000 points, and ninth order 90,000 points...

Furthermore, if a target was judged to be a genius—for example, a Stellar level cultivator with Universe level combat strength—the reward for killing them was multiplied tenfold. In other words, killing a Stellar level, first order genius was equivalent to killing a Universe level, first order cultivator, earning 100 points. But a genius's ability to preserve their life was far inferior to that of a true Universe level cultivator, so this meant earning the same Contribution Points at lower risk.

After reading it all, Golden Horned Beast understood.

He needed Contribution Points far too badly. The Void Beast avatar needed weapons and secret techniques. The Golden Horned Beast's true body needed all kinds of alloys to evolve. Comprehending the Space Law and Law of Gold required secret techniques. High-level weapons, battle armor, spacecraft, and natural treasures that could rapidly raise cultivation and genetic level—all of it required huge amounts of Contribution Points.

He had seen all of those things while browsing the treasure list before, but unfortunately, he had too few Contribution Points and could only look at them. Now that he had a way to earn them, he naturally could not let it pass.

"First, complete the mission and save up Contribution Points." Golden Horned Beast shut off the terminal, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.