The Saintess's True Face, Cultivation at Ten Times the Speed

Shen Xing was amazed.

He hadn't seen the attributes of other S-rank talents before and assumed they were all about the same.

But now it seems that 'Life-Sacrifice Evolution' is far inferior to these S-level talents.

This is not to say that its capabilities are insufficient, but rather that the cost of using it is too high, and ordinary people simply cannot afford it.

While other S-rank and above talents also come at a cost, none are as extreme as the Life-Sacrifice Evolution.

"This SS-rank 'Sloth' actually allows you to set goals in your mind, and the talent will help you find the fastest way to achieve them."

"And there's no chance of failure."

What does this mean?

It's like even if you're thinking about becoming a god, this talent can help you find a shortcut—it's simply incredible!

"Of course... as mentioned above, these shortcuts often come with a price."

The bigger the goal, the greater the price to be paid.

"For example, if you say you want to become a god, this talent might lead you to a dangerous place where there is a legacy left by a deity."

"As long as you accept its power, you can break through to godhood on the spot."

"But in reality, the one who left behind this legacy might be an evil god whose purpose is to possess your body."

"In that case, you have indeed become a god, but your consciousness has long since dissipated."

As a young person of the new century, having read thousands of novels and watched thousands of short films in his daily life, Shen Xing quickly figured out the pitfalls.

Therefore, this talent can only be used to achieve some short-term goals, while one must also be wary of the hidden pitfalls.

However, if you want it to help you achieve some grand goals, the price is not something that ordinary people can afford.

For example, the previous holder of the [Sloth] talent was killed by Shen Xing, who paid the price with his life.

"The [Pride] talent is also quite interesting; it actually grows stronger through continuous battles and can even enhance the combat power of all troop types."

"Moreover, the side effects are minimal. As long as you can maintain victory, you can possess combat power far exceeding that of others of the same level."

Of course, saying the cost is small only means it's relative to [Sloth] and [Life-Sacrifice Evolution].

In fact, this talent is also a huge pitfall.

No one can guarantee that they will be invincible, not even Shen Xing dared to say that he could keep winning.

If you fail even once, not only will all your attribute boosts disappear, but your strength will also continue to decline, and your mindset will be greatly affected.

No one can tolerate suddenly falling from a high position; the sense of loss is simply unbearable for most people.

If we cannot defeat the enemy and wash away the shame, we will never recover.

"It seems that Lachlan's desperate attempts to kill me earlier were partly due to this talent."

"After all, he lost to me once, and then he suffered defeat after defeat."

"I reckon he probably couldn't sleep at all during that time, and my image was all over his dreams."

"But now it's all good, he can finally get a good night's sleep forever."

Shen Xing thought about it with a smile, and he had almost completely understood the abilities and side effects of these two talents.

Overall, as an S-rank talent, it is still very powerful.

If we can harness its power for our own purposes, and be mindful of the potential side effects, it can be a tremendous boon to our territory.

Unfortunately, each lord can only possess one innate talent.

Unless Shen Xing is willing to give up [Life-Sacrifice Evolution] and fuse with the Seven Deadly Sins.

But clearly, this is impossible.

"Let's put it away for now and see if we can use it later."

"If all else fails, we'll just sell it."

"This kind of talent, capable of transforming the entire territory, would surely attract many lords willing to pay a huge price to acquire."

Shen Xing made up his mind and put the two crystals into his backpack.

At this point, all the loot from the Spiral Labyrinth has been examined.

Next, as long as we continue to develop step by step and consume these resources, the strength of the territory will increase dramatically.

Then he could punch the Weideng Royal City and kick the Mushroom Kingdom.

Shen Xing thought with satisfaction, then turned around, preparing to return to the Lotus Pond to absorb the Soul Stone.

Before we had gone far, a clear, ethereal voice reached our ears.

"Lord Shen Xing, please wait."

Turning my head, I immediately saw a stunningly beautiful figure walking towards me.

Chapter 250: The Saintess's True Appearance, Tenfold Speed Cultivation (7400)

"Lord Shen Xing, please wait."

Hearing the call, Shen Xing turned around and saw a stunningly beautiful figure walking towards him.

She was wearing a white gauze dress, a white veil on her head, and a veil covering her face.

Although her face was not visible, the sacred aura she exuded was enough to captivate anyone's attention.

It was that Blood Origin Saintess.

Speaking of which, Shen Xing was able to obtain so many resources in the maze this time thanks to this person.

Without the 'Mysterious Compass' she gave me, I wouldn't have been able to move freely inside, nor would I have been able to find the birthplaces of the other lords of the three great kingdoms.

"Lord Shen Xing, may you be well." The Saintess approached and gave a slight bow.

"Good day, Miss Yiweishi." Shen Xing asked with a smile, "How have you been recovering lately?"

"It's alright," Yiweishi replied softly, her voice full of gratitude. "Thanks to your shelter, I got through the most dangerous period and have almost fully recovered now."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xing smiled and said, "That's good. Now that you can walk around, try to get out of bed and move around more."

"By the way, I happen to have some free time now. How about I show you around the territory and let you get familiar with the environment?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Yiweishi smiled and shook her head, saying, "There's no need to trouble you. I've already toured your territory these past few days, accompanied by Miss Leina."

She paused, then said with a touch of emotion, "To be honest... this is the first time I've ever seen such a wondrous territory."

"There are so many incredible things here, including those legendary ancient trees."

"Even the generals in your territory are far more powerful than I imagined."

In the past few days, she has witnessed too many amazing things in this territory.

Besides the Golden Ancient Tree, she also saw a mushroom that looked like a giant dragon and was constantly absorbing its fortune.

And a huge, mysterious pond containing its own private space.

Today, she was awakened by waves of powerful auras, including even more powerful Master Rank experts than herself.

Her experiences over just a few days almost completely changed her understanding of the world.

"Miss Yiweishi is too kind," Shen Xing said with a smile. "My territory is still in its early stages; these are nothing to me."

Yiweishi glanced at him, but didn't continue the topic. She said softly, "Lord Shen Xing, I've come here to say goodbye."

Shen Xing's expression shifted slightly. "Are you leaving?"

"Yes." She nodded gently. "Two days ago, I contacted my family and they know I'm recovering from my injury."

"They were originally going to come and pick me up, but your territory has too many secrets, and I was worried it would cause you trouble."

"Now that I have regained some of my strength, I am prepared to go and join them myself."

Shen Xing nodded in realization, thinking to himself that this woman was quite thoughtful.

Fearing that it would expose the secrets of his territory, he prevented the Blood Origin Cult from coming to his aid.

This also suggests that she doesn't quite trust the other members of the cult.

After all, it's still too incredible that the Golden Ancient Tree appeared in human territory.

Even if Shen Xing saved their Saintess, there's no guarantee that these fanatical cultists won't have some wicked ideas after seeing the ancient tree.

"I see. Then I won't keep Miss Yiweishi any longer. Reuniting with family is the most important thing."

Shen Xing still smiled and said, "You're welcome to come back anytime you have time."

Yiweishi nodded solemnly, "Alright, if I have the chance in the future, I will definitely come to your territory again to repay your life-saving grace!"

Shen Xing noticed that when she said this, there was a hint of determination and reluctance in her tone, as if she were going to carry out some kind of suicidal mission.

Before he could think any further, the Saintess had already turned around and walked out of the territory.

At this moment, Shen Xing spoke up again, "Miss Yiweishi, please wait a moment."

"The Blackwing Plains are treacherous, and monsters roam freely."

"You're a woman traveling alone in such a dangerous place without any protection. Take some things with you before you go."

To Yiweishi's astonishment, he took out a large quantity of supplies, including 'Moonlight Wheat Bread', 'Moonfire Fried Meat', and 'Moon Well Water', from his backpack.

Then he packed it in a bag, pushed the wheelchair forward, and handed it over. "These aren't anything valuable, but it's better to be prepared, you never know when we might need them on the road."

The Blood Origin Saintess glanced at the package he was carrying, then at the man in the wheelchair, completely bewildered.

A moment later, a warm feeling welled up inside her, along with an emotion she had never experienced before.

Before she knew it, her eyes welled up with tears, and her vision blurred.

"Miss Yiweishi, what's wrong?"

Shen Xing's deep voice pulled her back to reality.

The Blood Origin Saintess quickly wiped her eyes and said in a slightly trembling voice, "N-nothing... it's nothing..."

"That's good." Shen Xing still had a peaceful smile on her face, and handed the package closer. "Please accept these things. They're not worth much, but they're a token of my appreciation."

Yiweishi slowly extended her right hand, trembling as she took the package.

I don't know why, even though she had only lived in this territory for a few days.

But at this moment, a strong sense of reluctance welled up in my heart.

She took a deep breath and put the package away. "Thank you, Lord Shen Xing. I am very fortunate to have come to this territory, and I am also very fortunate to have met you."

[Due to your words and actions: Yiweishi Starmoon's favorability has greatly increased]

[Current Affection Level: 45 (Trust)]

Shen Xing looked at the prompt in front of him, his expression unchanged, and still smiled, "I'm very fortunate to have met Miss Yiweishi."

"It's getting late, let me see you out."