The data on the panel most clearly shows just how significant Lancelot's improvement has been.
Energy, physique, and spirit—all three attributes—exceeded 61 points, and each Attribute Talent was awakened.
[Perception Annihilation] and [Superpowered Flesh] are just average, not bad, but not particularly good either.
The former facilitates Concealment ambushes, while the latter increases health and survivability.
However, the [Electromagnetic Field] Attribute Talent made Lancelot ecstatic.
Simply put, this talent is a Nascent Domain.
Because it's an innate ability, its release speed can be described as instantaneous.
Within this area, Lancelot's combat power will be greatly enhanced, while the enemy's will be weakened accordingly.
Furthermore, Lancelot also possesses the martial arts secret technique [Qi Web]. If [Qi Web] and [Electromagnetic Field] are combined, the effect will be absolutely phenomenal.
What struck Lancelot as odd was that the [Robust Physique] Attribute Talent, which was derived after reaching 31 points in the Charm attribute, actually increased the opposite sex's attraction to him. For Lancelot, this attribute was truly indescribable.
You could call him useless, but he did have some use. However, he couldn't think of any occasion where his talent could be put to good use, so he simply stopped caring about it and preferred to ignore it.
Besides their Attribute Talent, their two newly awakened Ability Energy are equally powerful.
The effect of [Breath of Vitality] is very simple; it simply increases vitality. At its maximum level of 16, once fully developed, it can increase Lancelot's health by 3200 points, which is quite considerable.
[Wellspring of Nature] is Ability Energy awakened by consuming an Immortal- quality potion. Theoretically, its highest development level is 32. It should be noted that the lower limit for Legendary abilities is 31. In other words, Wellspring of Nature has already entered the realm of Legendary Ability Energy.
Based on the evaluation of Ability Energy potential, it is already considered to be at the S- level.
Wellspring of Nature is an active type of Ability Energy that Lancelot needs to actively activate. It restores health and increases durability by absorbing natural elements, with wood-attribute natural elements being the most effective.
Overall, Lancelot was fairly satisfied with his Attribute Talent and the two newly awakened Ability Energy. What surprised him most were the talents [Intermediate Lightning Affinity] and [Elementary Electromagnetic Control]. The former was an evolution of [Junior Lightning Affinity], while the latter was a completely new talent.
Logically speaking, when [Electrified Cells] are raised to their limit, they should only form [Junior Lightning Affinity], but Lancelot's situation is clearly different.
After thinking it over, he concluded that he must have undergone two awakenings simultaneously, which loosened his genetic chain. In addition, the Ability Energy he awakened were all geared towards improving the essence of life, which led to a benign mutation in his physique. Not only did his affinity for lightning increase significantly, but he also mastered the divine skill of [Elementary Electromagnetic Control].
Furthermore, after advancing to the high-level Transcendent Rank, the conversion ratio between his physique and life points increased again, reaching a point where every 1 point of physique could increase life points by a full 45 points. Combined with other talents that increase health, Lancelot's total life points have now exceeded 6,000, making him incredibly durable.
"All of these factors combined have allowed my maximum combat power level to directly skip the lower and middle levels of the Tier Eight and Tier Nine ranks, reaching the Upper Tier Nine. If I were to fight that Peak Tier Nine Kaila People again, the outcome would be uncertain!" Lancelot clenched his fist, his eyes surging with intense lightning.
Combat power level corresponds to combat strength, but this is not absolute.
It's not that having a higher combat power level guarantees victory.
Otherwise, Transcendent could simply compare their own stats; there would be no need for combat.
Many factors influence combat, including environment, status, and system counters.
Lancelot is most skilled at Energy Manipulation and is highly agile. He is especially adept at kiting enemies and is best at dealing with clumsy opponents.
The previous Peak Tier Nine Kaila People was actually countered by Lancelot. It was only because the rank suppression was too severe that he was powerless to fight back, since breaking magic with brute force is the most unsolvable method.
But things are different now. With his agility, Lancelot is confident that he has a more than 40% chance of taking down that guy in another fight.
Having completed his advancement and feeling the surging energy within him, Lancelot really wanted to find someone to fight.
His first thought was the Holy Sword Stairway.
But after thinking about it for a moment, he gave up.
There's no other reason than that the impact is too great.
Once I reach the level that only the Ninth-Rank Transcendent can achieve, the Holy Sword Academy, and even the Alliance, will be shaken.
At that time, praise will come in droves, but danger will also lurk in the shadows.
"Let's play it safe for now. We don't need any extra credits for the time being, and if things get really bad, we can always borrow some! Once we break through to the Legendary level and have some basic self-defense capabilities, it's not too late to be more high-profile!"
After pondering to himself, Lancelot first ate a large amount of nutrient paste to dispel his hunger before picking up his things and leaving the Totem World.
It took him half a day to advance this time.
After returning home, I took a shower and had a good night's sleep, only to be woken up by the vibration from my communicator.
"Who is it?" Lancelot answered the phone, still half asleep.
Mona, hearing Lancelot's slightly sleepy voice on the other end of the phone, chuckled softly, "Still not up?"
"I was a little tired, so I slept a bit longer." Lancelot rubbed his eyes, sat up straight, and the thin blanket slipped down from his neck, revealing his perfectly sculpted muscles.
"I've already contacted the teacher, you can just go directly there." Mona's voice was still as gentle and soothing as water.
Upon hearing this, Lancelot instantly snapped back to reality.
Insect Witch Saila.
Aside from Dean Urta, the Holy Sword Academy is the most mysterious institution.
Some say she's more terrifying than the devil, while others think she's just a kind old lady. Opinions vary, and these diverse opinions undoubtedly deepen Saila's mystique.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Mona, Lancelot jumped out of bed, dressed himself, and followed the address Mona had given him to a secluded little building.
Despite the bright sunshine and the lack of any shade, the environment here felt strangely gloomy. It wasn't the kind of gloomy that was dirty or creepy, but rather a unique kind of coolness that gradually calmed a restless mind.
Taking a deep breath, Lancelot tiptoed to the door of the small building and gently knocked.
The other party was not only a big shot in the academy, but also Mona's elder; otherwise, Lancelot wouldn't have been nervous.
As for why he was nervous meeting Mona's elders, Lancelot hadn't figured it out yet, or rather, he wasn't even aware of it.
Creak!
Soon, the slightly worn wooden door opened from the inside, and to Lancelot's surprise, what stood before him was not Lady Saila, but a huge, green, fat worm.
This insect wasn't disgusting at all; it looked like it was carved from a single piece of jade. Two antennae hung down from its forehead, and its eyes were large and bright, yet unusually deep, like a wise old man who had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
"Hello!" Lancelot bowed slightly.
The green fat worm's antennae twitched, a gesture similar to a human nodding, signaling, "Follow me!"
An aged and hoarse voice came through, speaking the Astral Common.
"Your name is Lancelot, right?" the green fat worm asked.
"Yes, Lancelot Terra."
"Uerniwa, that's my name!"
"Hello, Mr. Uerniwa!" Lancelot greeted him again.
"Don't be shy, Saila and I are both quite easygoing. You're Mona's friend, which means you're our junior." Uerniwa was surprisingly kind.
Lancelot seemed thoughtful. Judging from the tone of this person's voice, he and the Insect Witch Saila did not seem to have a master-servant relationship.
Following Uerniwa, Lancelot entered a room on the second floor.
"Wow, it's huge!" Lancelot exclaimed in surprise at the sight before him.
Following his gaze, one could see lush trees and flowers arranged in a pleasing, orderly fashion. On each plant, various kinds of insects and creatures lived—butterflies, bees, worms... you name it.
The area of this space, even by visual estimation, is over a thousand square kilometers.
Another dimension!
Lancelot realized this instantly.
"Heh, the kid Mona's taken a liking to, come here."
Under a large, canopy-covered tree in the distance, a beautiful woman with white hair, but who looked like a young woman, was busy with something.
She wore a fitted black dress, her figure was slender and graceful, and her movements were gentle and slow, giving people a comfortable feeling. This temperament was exactly the same as Mona's.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Saila Excellency Sera." Lancelot bowed slightly, showing his respect to the elder.
"You should learn from Zyra, don't be so reserved," Saila said. "When she first came here, she was like a little monkey, she made a complete mess of my garden."
"Zyra is quite active." Lancelot scratched his head, not surprised at all by Saila's words; that was indeed something Zyra was capable of doing.
"You came to see me, probably because of these little guys, right?" Saila raised her hand, her fingertips seemingly empty, but in reality, there was a Molecular Aggregation Insect there.
Lancelot was not at all surprised that his predecessor had been able to discover the Molecular Aggregation Insect.
Regardless of the opponent's strength being at least at the Epic level, the nickname "Insect Witch" alone carries enough authority.
So Lancelot told Saila his thoughts.
"Insect King's blood? It does have a certain probability of improving the quality of these little guys, but it's not enough."
Hearing this, Lancelot breathed a sigh of relief. Clearly, this Ms. Saila had a way to improve the quality of the Molecular Aggregation Insect.
"If you were to help, you certainly could, right?" Lancelot delivered a very natural compliment.
However, Ms. Saila was clearly unmoved by this, her expression remaining unchanged.
"I can help you elevate these little guys to the Immortal," Lady Saila said with a smile, looking at Lancelot. "And there's no charge. Do you know why?"
Lancelot knew, of course, but he shook his head.
"Because you're Mona's friend, friends should help each other, right?"
"Of course," Lancelot replied without hesitation, his tone resolute.
Saila nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, give me the Insect King and its blood. Come back in three days to collect them."
"OK!"
Lancelot nodded slightly, then with a thought, his forehead split open, and a beetle resembling blood crystal crawled out.
As Lancelot's life rank increased, the insect king, which was closely connected to him, also gained tremendous benefits.
So much so that when Saila saw the Insect King, she was quite surprised and held it in her palm, stroking it with obvious affection.
Strangely, the irritable insect king didn't reject Saila's touch at all, like a cat being petted comfortably.
"Uerniwa, take this child to eat," Saila called out to the emerald worm that was about to lie down and rest.
Uerniwa's eyes clearly showed helplessness, but he still strode over to Lancelot's side.
The person and the insect left the room, went down to the first floor, opened the door, and another alternate dimension appeared.
"Why are there so many alternate dimensions here?" Lancelot asked curiously.
"It's because of a kind of insect that can expel spatial bubbles," Uerniwa explained.
"You mean the Kainisi Clan?"
Lancelot recalled a kind of insect-like life form, resembling a crab in appearance, predominantly silver-white, capable of delving into deeper levels of metaspace, collecting spatial fragments and weaving them together to create various alternate dimensions.
However, as far as he knew, the Kainisi Clan were extremely rare and very difficult to raise in captivity. It was truly remarkable that Ms. Saila could tame such a Rare species.
On the other side, Lancelot's question surprised Uerniwa. He turned his upper body, an expression of appreciation appearing in his aged and deep eyes. "Your knowledge is quite extensive."
"I've only heard of it occasionally," Lancelot said modestly.
In reality, his knowledge base could easily surpass that of Uerniwa, but there's no need for that; respecting the elderly and caring for the young is his consistent principle.
Uerniwa walked slowly, and Lancelot did not urge him on. Instead, he walked along, taking in the environment of this alternate dimension.
There are many fruit trees, and some fist-sized, purplish-yellow bees.
We've arrived!
A gigantic beehive stood before us, hundreds of meters high, large enough for a person to Containment through.
Lancelot already knew what he was going to eat for this meal.
One hour later.
Carrying a jar of Rare honey, at least three stars in quality, Lancelot walked out of the cabin with satisfaction, waved goodbye to Uerniwa, and returned to the villa.
Buzz!!
The communicator vibrated, the call connected, and a hearty laugh echoed out.
Lancelot recognized the voice.
Beaufort, Vice President of the Student Council and a member of the Innovation Department.
He still owes this person a favor.
"It seems that this time, senior intends for me to repay a favor," Lancelot thought to himself.
As he had predicted, one of the Lancelot Beaufort fill that position.
"Reconnaissance and sniping positions?"
"That's right, junior, I've seen all your information on Planet Golden Bridge, you're definitely capable of the job," Beaufort said with a smile.
In reality, Lancelot's current strength does not meet Beaufort's expectations, but what can be done when his potential is so great?
Beaufort knew he had to build a good relationship with this junior while he was still weak.
One of the fastest ways to build friendly relations is to fight side by side on the battlefield.
"As long as we've worked together on missions, there's a good chance that Lancelot will stay in the team once he reaches the Tier Nine," Beaufort thought to himself.
Unbeknownst to him, Lancelot had already received an invitation from the Swordbearer Unit and had even reached the Upper Tier Nine in terms of combat strength.
"Okay, I agree. When will the next operation begin?"
"In half a month." Beaufort perked up and quickly replied, gripping the communicator even tighter.
"Okay, see you in two weeks!"