Temperature
Lu Heng held the Awakening Potion in his palm, his fingertips pressed firmly against the cold animal hide seal.
The pale blue liquid inside the tube swayed gently, and his heart was pounding with anxiety and trepidation.
This is something that can truly change your destiny.
The only reward they received after surviving a perilous and dangerous journey through a forbidden zone was...
Random Talent, unpredictable fortune. If he gambles right, his survival level in the wasteland will leap forward; if he gambles wrong, he will have wasted this once-in-a-lifetime, heaven-defying opportunity.
Anticipation, trepidation, resentment, and tension—all these emotions clung tightly to my heart, making it hard to breathe.
After much hesitation, Lu Heng made up his mind.
I took the gamble.
He tore open the seal, tilted his head back, and swallowed the entire vial of Awakening Potion in one gulp.
The medicine was slightly cool and slid down my throat into my abdomen. At first, there was no unusual sensation.
Just two seconds.
An overwhelming, excruciating pain suddenly pierced through my entire body.
It's not just localized pain; it's as if every bone, every inch of flesh, and every internal organ is being torn apart, burned, and crushed simultaneously from head to toe. It's as if the entire body is being forcibly dismantled, reshaped, and shattered to start over.
Lu Heng tensed up instantly, his jaw clenched so tightly that a muffled groan was stuck in his throat.
Waves of excruciating pain washed over his nerves, and cold sweat poured out, instantly soaking his clothes. The pain made him curl up, his consciousness repeatedly wavering and on the verge of blacking out. He could only rely on his fierce will to survive to endure this transformative torment.
After a long period of torment, the excruciating pain that swept through my entire body finally subsided slowly, gradually withdrawing from my limbs and bones.
The Survival Bracelet on my wrist suddenly lit up with a blue light.
[Congratulations to the survivor, Talent awakening complete.]
[Talent: Temperature Control]
Users need to explore and discover the effects of the abilities themselves.
Lu Heng gasped for breath, his chest heaving violently, his whole body aching and weak, his back soaked with cold, damp sweat.
The moment he saw the Talent, his pupils contracted sharply, and an overwhelming joy exploded in his heart!
Temperature Control!
It's not a useless physical enhancement, nor is it a limiting hunting skill!
Cold, heat, ice, fire, extreme cold, scorching heat—all the temperature variations in the world are encompassed within it!
What does this mean?
This means that from today onwards, he has completely transcended the level of ordinary survivors.
The extreme cold and blizzards of winter are no longer deadly, and the scorching heat is no longer his natural enemy. In the future, whether it is fighting against alien beasts, extreme weather, or complex terrain, he will have an extra layer of incredible power that no one else will ever have!
All the pain, anxiety, and pressure of gambling just now have transformed into something utterly worthwhile!
A surge of ecstasy rushed through Lu Heng's head, his chest burning, and he could barely contain the excitement surging within him.
But just a few seconds later, the lone wolf's survival instincts, honed over years of experience, forced him to suppress his boiling emotions.
The initial euphoria gradually subsided, replaced by profound reflection.
He has exceptional Talent and an absurdly high skill ceiling.
But the most terrifying thing about this wasteland is never the alien beasts or natural disasters, but those bizarre beings that defy physics and rules.
Temperature Control can combat flesh and blood creatures, and even natural phenomena.
But is it actually effective against those invisible and unsolvable rules and mysteries?
No one gave him an answer, and there was no systematic explanation.
Beneath the immense joy, a heavy layer of concern quietly settled in.
Even with the potential risks, this was still the greatest opportunity of his life.
They made a fortune.
Lu Heng took a long time to calm his turbulent mind, and his breathing gradually became steady.
He reached out and picked up the Summoning Order from the side.
As he ran his fingertips over the plain white token, recalling the description of the Wristband, the apprehension he had just suppressed rose again.
You can recruit two companions to form a team and take on World Mission.
The entire introduction is devoid of any constraints, penalties, or restrictions on cooperation.
Is it possible to harm teammates?
Will I be punished if my teammates betray me, launch a sneak attack, stab me in the back, or steal my resources?
Are there any risks of being tied together after forming a team?
Completely blank.
Lu Heng's gaze darkened.
The human heart is the most treacherous place in the wasteland. You can fight against alien beasts, but you can never truly understand the human heart.
Teaming up without rules and checks and balances is like running naked in an adventure, essentially planting two time bombs next to you that could explode at any moment.
Absolutely do not touch it.
He simply put the Summoning Order aside, completely abandoning the idea of using it.
Their gaze finally settled on the Bone Demon Crafting Scroll.
His Storage Space still contained a large amount of materials from the Bronze Tier alien beasts he had previously hunted.
Lu Heng's mind raced.
With a flash of light and shadow, a pile of hard white bones fell down. The thick and solid spine of the Swamp Giant Python and the light and sharp wing and Bronze bones of the Giant Plume Eagle were neatly laid out.
He stared at the skeleton before him, completely uncertain of what to do.
I don't know if the alien skeletons will be compatible with the scrolls, I don't know if there will be enough material, and I don't know how strong the assembled creation will be.
There were no hints, no tutorials; you had to figure it out yourself through trial and error.
Without further hesitation, Lu Heng picked up the scroll and activated it directly.
The scroll instantly rippled with a strange, colorful halo, gentle yet carrying an eerie creative power, instantly enveloping and covering all the bones.
Suspension, displacement, interlocking, splicing.
The clicking sounds of bones snapping together were incessant.
The Giant Plume Eagle's skeletal wings are outstretched and well-formed, its talons sharp and solid, exuding extremely strong piercing and killing power; the Swamp Giant Python's spine connects layer upon layer, forming a thick and long snake tail, coiled powerfully.
The heterogeneous skeletons were forcibly fused and spliced together, and in just a few seconds, a complete skeletal creation was formed on the ground.
Half eagle, half snake, a bizarre composition.
Looking at this haphazardly pieced-together deformed skeleton, images from novels from his previous life flashed through Lu Heng's mind.
The scenes of the Lich King indiscriminately piecing together broken bones, forcibly creating objects, and assembling deformed skeletal experimental subjects were exactly the same as those before my eyes.
Cold, lifeless, and devoid of vitality, yet possessing a fully functional body capable of combat.
He immediately raised his wrist to examine it.
[Bone Demon]
Grade: Bronze Tier
It possesses high-altitude flight capabilities, formidable close-combat strength, and a well-rounded balance in both offense and defense.
Self-healing property: If the body is not completely pulverized, it can continuously repair injuries and replenish combat power by replenishing the bones of alien beasts and energy essence.
After reviewing all the attributes, Lu Heng stared at the skeletal monster standing silently before him.
Its bony wings drooped slightly, and its snake tail lightly touched the ground. It was silent, yet it exuded a cold and intimidating sense of oppression.
Bronze Tier combatant capable of flying, fighting, and self-healing, with no weaknesses!
At this moment, Lu Heng was filled with nothing but shock.
Absolutely terrifying!