[You have gained [Reflection - Thorns]!]
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A tingling, electric-like sensation coursed through Han Xiao's body, instantly invigorating him. He stretched out his arms, feeling his body become stronger, and pounded his chest twice with his fists, producing two deep, muffled thuds.
"I'm getting further and further down the path of becoming a meat shield." Han Xiao was in a good mood and very satisfied with this gain.
This is the second template specialization he acquired. True damage ignores defense reduction and deals direct damage based on the target's defense. For example, if an attack theoretically deals 100 damage, the actual damage will be reduced by the target's defense. However, true damage ignores defense and deals 100 damage directly.
With this expertise, my life is more secure, and I'm starting to look more and more like a boss.
After organizing his attribute panel and leveling up [Magnetic Ring Mechanic] to the maximum level, he still had 125 million experience points left. He immediately leveled up the two newly acquired skills [Mechanical Continuation] and [Counter-Strike Thorns] to the maximum level, spending another 13 million experience points and gaining 2 potential points in the process—the more the better.
Both abilities are very useful. Mechanical Continuation goes without saying, its effect is comparable to Viagra for machines. [Counter-Strike Thorns] can be used as a powerful defensive skill to offset some of the damage when encountering too strong an attack.
[Magnetic Ring Mechanic] has reached the maximum level, and new job change requirements have been introduced.
[Job Change Requirements: Total Level 80, Intelligence over 400 points, and mastery of 5 Advanced Knowledge Mechanic Class]
"As expected." Han Xiao's eyes flashed.
The job advancement requirements for certain stages of the main profession are fixed. Currently, there are four stages of the Mechanic profession: Mechanic Novice, Mechanic Apprentice, Trainee Mechanic, and Magnetic Ring Mechanic. All Mechanic Class players have the same job advancement requirements in the Magnetic Ring.
Only by acquiring sufficient Advanced Knowledge and possessing high enough intelligence can one unlock the next stage.
"My Intelligence attribute is 321 points, and my Freedom attribute is 40 points. I'm still 39 points short of the requirement, so I need to find a secondary profession and level up to 80 while I'm at it."
Even with almost all his points allocated to Intelligence, he still couldn't meet the requirements for job advancement, while unsuspecting Mechanic players who randomly allocated their points were forced to look for more secondary professions.
Version 2.0 has a level cap of 90. The higher the level, the more experience is needed to upgrade secondary professions. Therefore, if you don't meet the requirements for job advancement for a long time, you'll have to invest more resources. If secondary professions take up too much of your total level, your combat power will...
In the past, some players didn't meet the requirements to change jobs until they reached level 80 or higher, and their main job only leveled up a few times before reaching the version cap... Unsurprisingly, the PvP arena was the place these players hated the most.
Han Xiao threw all forty points of free attribute into Intelligence, and pondered, "I also need to find a secondary profession. My strength is already beyond the current version, so there's no need to rush to level up. Hmm... it would be best to find a rare secondary profession, so I'll have more free attribute points and complete the job change requirement with the fewest levels..."
He wasn't worried about Advanced Knowledge; his growth rate exceeded the version's speed, which was why it seemed difficult for him to Advanced Knowledge. He figured he'd get his hands on it sooner or later.
"Hey, Black Phantom, can I have my weapon back?"
Someone called him from behind, Havalen walked over and asked.
He was the mech warrior who used the power warhammer, which was still in Han Xiao's possession and had not been returned to him.
Han Xiao turned around and said righteously, "Oh, I checked it before. Your weapon has a serious malfunction. I'll fix it and return it to you."
The subtext is: Okay, I'll return the blueprints to you after I've thoroughly understood them.
Havalen looked suspicious. "Is there a problem? It was working fine when I used it."
"In battle, injuries are always inevitable."
"Uh, this is Terilous Military Industry. The higher-ups instructed me not to leak it..." Havalen said awkwardly. Han Xiao was a mechanic, and he was very worried.
Han Xiao said righteously, "You're wrong. Do I look like that kind of person? We're teammates now."
He wasn't guilty at all. Teammates are meant to be used and sold; otherwise, what's the difference between them and salted fish?
Havalen hesitated for a few seconds, then reluctantly sat back down.
He didn't trust Han Xiao at all, yet this guy was now far superior to everyone else present...
Forget it, I can't afford to mess with them.
The experts from the Six Nations were busy reporting Han Xiao's breakthrough to their superiors. The leaders of each kingdom took this very seriously, but Han Xiao only glanced at it and ignored it. It was better for the Six Nations to know his strength and demonstrate his power, so as to prevent some people from having ulterior motives.
Bennett and a few others were whispering around a car nearby. He walked over and saw them busily removing tires, so he asked, "What are you doing?"
Bennett said irritably, "Did you notice? We're fixing a tire."
Han Xiao squinted, "I'm wearing glasses. Are you kidding me?"
The two men glared at each other. Hannes, exasperated, explained, "This tire looks damaged. There are parts in the trunk. You're a mechanic, can you help fix it?"
"You should have said so earlier." Han Xiao rolled up his sleeves, took out parts, and started repairing them with a clanging sound. Several people stood behind him, hands on hips, watching like a group of onlookers.
After he finished fixing it, Hannes put the tire back on. At that moment Bennett gave Han Xiao a wink and walked to a quiet spot to the side. Han Xiao scratched his head and followed helplessly.
Those who seek revenge have arrived.
Bennett stopped only after getting away from the convoy, and Han Xiao also stopped walking.
Bennett turned and glared at him, then snorted, "Explain yourself."
He was naturally referring to Han Xiao's deception of him by concealing his identity, which had left him resentful.
Han Xiao chuckled upon hearing this; the tone sounded just like that of a wronged little wife...
"An unpleasant past, huh? A lack of self-awareness, huh? Suffering a lot, huh?" Recalling being fooled, Bennett was furious. "Why didn't you just say you were an alien?"
Han Xiao opened his mouth, but was speechless.
You probably guessed right...
He was as thick-skinned as a city wall, letting Bennett complain as he pleased, at most humming twice to show he was still listening. Seeing that Han Xiao was unmoved, Bennett sighed helplessly and said, "Forget it, let's just let this matter rest."
Han Xiao was a friend, a contributor to the Dark Net, and had helped him advance the Sanctuary Plan. Bennett trusted him both personally and professionally, so this was just a small matter; he could forgive him. Moreover, deep down, Bennett admired Han Xiao's deeds.
Bennett coughed twice, clenched his fist, and whispered, "How... how did you break through the limit?"
As superhumans, everyone yearns for higher levels of power. Bennett wanted to ask Han Xiao for his insights and learn some advanced experience. Bennett had no reservations about Han Xiao's strength surpassing his own. He wasn't a narrow-minded person, and trusting people was his principle. Besides, Han Xiao was his friend. Although he often tricked him, he was indeed a reliable and good helper.
Han Xiao thought for a moment, then said seriously, "As the old saying goes, 'External training focuses on muscles, bones, and skin, while internal training focuses on breath.' First, you need to cultivate your energy in your dantian... Do you know what the dantian is? Well, it's the bladder. At first, you might experience some leakage at the dantian. Don't panic, this is normal for beginners. When you can suppress your energy without letting it leak out, you'll reach the pinnacle of skill. At that point, breaking through bottlenecks will be a piece of cake."
"... You're kidding me again, aren't you?" Bennett was shocked, unsure whether to utter his usual grumbling.
You're incorrigible! Do you think I'm that easy to fool?!
Suddenly, the two fell silent and looked to the side. A figure walked over—it was Hannes.
Hannes glanced at the two men and said in a deep voice, "I have something to tell you... I may know the leader's background."
The two were greatly surprised, and their expressions became serious.
Bennett pondered, "His strength is on par with mine. Such a person couldn't be an unknown nobody, yet I have absolutely no recollection of him. It's indeed very strange."
Han Xiao asked curiously, "Just who is he?"
Hannes: "Black Phantom... Oh, let's just call you Han Xiao. Do you remember the task we entrusted to you?"
Han Xiao nodded. The hidden main storyline Grade A quest [New Era--Origin] seemed to aim to uncover the secret history buried in the old era of Planet Aquamarine. He split the quest into parts and assigned them to professional players. The first part of the quest had been completed, but the settlement had not yet been completed.
Unexpectedly, the leader's identity was connected to the hidden main storyline, which piqued Han Xiao's interest.