The Sister of Condemnation Advances, a Gift from the Higher-Ups! (Continued)
"Not only can I use a portion of my Pride talent without any cost, but I've also awakened a series of skills such as [Fall of Pride] and [Eye of Pride]."
"In addition, I can increase the attributes of the entire territory by winning battles, up to a maximum increase of 100%."
After listening to her explanation, Shen Xing nodded in understanding.
So it seems the Condemnation Nun Order weren't lying to her.
After severing the power of Original Sin, one not only gains greater strength and awakens new skills, but also continues to utilize a portion of their innate power.
Of course, the effect will be somewhat weakened.
For example, the [Pride] Original Sin can increase attributes by up to 300%, but in Xu Jiayi's hands, it can only increase them by a maximum of 100%.
However, the original [Pride] had significant side effects, while she could gain an amplification here without any cost.
Moreover, they can continue to use their [Gluttony] talent, so it's safe to say they're guaranteed to make a profit.
"Not bad, not bad." Shen Xing nodded approvingly, then asked, "Can you continue to sever other 'Original Sin'?"
"Of course," Xu Jiayi nodded. "My profession allows me to advance continuously by severing my Original Sin, and each time it significantly increases my strength."
"However, my current level is not high enough. I need to reach the Tier Four before I can continue to sever other Original Sin."
Shen Xing nodded in realization. "That's good. It seems you've found your own path to advancement."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiayi's eyes also showed a look of emotion.
She felt she was incredibly lucky; she awakened the [Gluttony] talent as soon as she entered the Land of Mist.
Later, she encountered members of the Condemnation Nun Order, who brought her into their organization, thus helping her find a way to suppress the power of Original Sin within her.
Otherwise, I'd probably be consumed by the terrifying side effects of Gluttony by now, instead of using it for its own Gluttony.
She didn't tell Shen Xing, Qin Lang, or the others about these things, and silently endured them all along.
Now, Shen Xing has helped her obtain two more Original Sin Talent Crystal, allowing her to directly complete her Metamorphosis.
Otherwise, she wouldn't stand a chance against Lachlan and Conrad on her own, and at this point she would have been devoured by them.
A moment later, Xu Jiayi suddenly looked up and asked somewhat shyly, "By the way, Shen Xing, what do you think of my outfit...?"
"It's fine, what's wrong?" Shen Xing replied subconsciously.
The tall, slender girl glanced at him, then lowered her head and asked softly, "I mean, does this look good on me?"
Shen Xing was taken aback when he heard the question.
He then looked up and carefully examined her.
Xu Jiayi is about 1.73 meters tall, and with her over-the-knee boots, she is almost 1.8 meters tall. She has a slender and tall figure.
The black slit maxi skirt revealed thighs covered in black stockings, showcasing the graceful curves of her upper body.
And this back—fair, smooth, and like porcelain—it would be a shame not to get cupping done.
"It looks great, but it's quite different from your previous style."
Shen Xing replied honestly, then added, "Of course, this suits you very well too; it's sexy and beautiful."
Upon hearing this assessment, Xu Jiayi gripped the sickle tighter and lowered her head even further.
After a moment, she took a deep breath and, as if summoning her courage, raised her head. "Shen Xing..."
Before he could finish speaking...
"Ding-dong!"
A crisp doorbell rang in the living room, accompanied by several powerful auras.
Xu Jiayi's expression changed slightly, and she swallowed back the words she was about to say, quickly switching back to her original attire.
As the gray mist rose, she transformed back into a tall, slender girl in a blue dress, her face bare.
Shen Xing glanced at her and said, "Don't be nervous. These auras outside the door are quite familiar; they should be from the Anomaly Handling Bureau."
"Mm." Xu Jiayi nodded.
Then, Shen Xing turned on his phone and glanced at the surveillance footage, just in case.
Sure enough, several familiar figures were standing outside the courtyard.
Besides Zhang Yu, who was dressed in a suit and had a robust build, there was also Elder Wang, who was using a cane, the mature and sexy Jiang Rong, and Zhou Zheng was wearing a trench coat, among others.
"Director, Elder Wang, what brings you here?" he said to the monitor.
"Of course I'm here to see our hero from Jiangcheng," Zhang Yu said with a smile. "You little rascal, you really did something that caused a global sensation without making a sound."
After several encounters, they had become quite familiar with each other, so they didn't need to be as polite as before.
Jiang Rong said from the side, "Shen Xing, quickly open the door and let us in. We've brought you a big gift this time!"
"Alright, please come in."
Shen Xing remotely opened the courtyard gate using his mobile phone.
Several figures filed in and quickly entered the living room.
As soon as they entered, they saw Xu Jiayi sitting on the opposite sofa and paused for a moment in surprise.
Then, as if he understood something, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"Please, everyone, have a seat." Shen Xing also sat up from the sofa, changing from a relaxed, reclining posture to a sitting position.
Everyone nodded and found a seat.
Xu Jiayi then walked to the water dispenser, took out disposable cups, and made a cup of hot tea for everyone.
A moment later, Zhang Yu cut to the chase. "Shen Xing, you probably know why I came to see you this time."
"You've taken first place on the Two Worlds Leaderboard, greatly boosting the morale of the entire nation and making an outstanding contribution to social stability."
"The people from Tianmen City called specifically to invite you to say a few words on television, and to commend you in front of the whole country."
Shen Xing was taken aback for a moment, then quickly shook his head and said, "Why make such a big fuss? I don't have time to go."
"Besides, I only reached the top temporarily; I might be surpassed by the Red Sand World soon."
"Hehe, I knew you didn't have time, so I already refused on your behalf," Zhang Yu said with a laugh.
"That's good." Shen Xing breathed a slight sigh of relief.
At this point, Zhang Yu continued, "Of course, I can skip the TV interview, but I still need to accept the award."
"I heard they're ordering some kind of medal for you."
"Goodness, even medals?" Shen Xing looked incredulous. "Was that really necessary?"
"Of course it's necessary." Zhang Yu's expression turned serious as he explained, "You don't yet know the significant international impact your victory will have."
"Many countries are now getting restless, and their attitudes towards Heavenly Star Nation have undergone a significant change."
"Including some cases that were previously bogged down in international courts, large-scale resolutions began to be passed today."
"And those Elite from the Heavenly Star Nation who died in the last Spiral Labyrinth, the three major powers also made compensation today."
"All of this is because you won first place. Do you think it was necessary?"
Elder Wang nodded in agreement, "Yes, because of your ranking, the international situation on the entire Blue Star has been directly changed."
"You'll definitely need to receive some honors and awards."
Shen Xing was silent for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Alright, but the medal-awarding ceremony will be skipped."
"No problem, I'll talk to them."
Zhang Yu smiled and nodded, then continued, "Besides that, there's something else they want me to ask you."
Do you have some special method to quickly accumulate a large number of points?
"If you have it, could you share it? Heavenly Star Nation is willing to pay a huge price to purchase this intelligence."
"Of course, it's fine if you don't want to talk about it; it's your freedom."
A brief silence fell over the hall, and everyone else looked at the young man with expectant expressions.
Shen Xing wasn't surprised; he had already guessed that he would ask this question during his visit.
"Chief, as you probably guessed, my method is to directly charge into the blood mist and wipe out monsters on a large scale."
"However, I possess a special ability that allows me to move within the blood mist, something others likely cannot replicate."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in understanding.
Zhang Yu nodded slightly. "Just as we guessed, you must have some means to resist the invasion of the blood mist."
"Yes," Elder Wang nodded with a sigh, then said jokingly, "I originally thought we could have our Heavenly Star experts dominate the top 100, but now it seems hopeless."
Everyone smiled slightly; they did not doubt Shen Xing's words.
And even if what he said was false, he had no ulterior motives.
After all, these are other people's secrets and methods; whether he is willing to share them or not is his own business.
"Besides the two things mentioned above, we have a third reason for coming to see you."
Zhang Yu's expression turned serious. "Last time you helped me break through to the Grandmaster, Tianmen City promised to give you a treasure of considerable value, and it has just been delivered."
"Moreover, it's an extraordinary treasure, one that even we Grandmaster are extremely envious of."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xing couldn't help but feel a little curious.
What's this thing that's so mysterious, even Grandmaster Rank experts want to possess it?
At this point, Zhang Yu changed the subject again. "But before that, someone wants to see you, and that thing is on her too."
"Someone else wants to see me?" Shen Xing was taken aback. "Is it that strange young man from last time?"
"No," Zhang Yu shook his head, "It's someone else, someone you've met before."
Shen Xing was even more puzzled upon hearing this.
But he nodded and said, "Alright, let's meet them then."
"Okay." Zhang Yu nodded, then looked towards the door. "Senior, please come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful aura descended from the sky and landed in the front yard.
Immediately afterwards, the living room door was pushed open, and a mature woman dressed in a light blue outfit, exuding a capable and efficient demeanor, walked in.
His weathered face bore a kind smile as he walked towards them with firm steps.
When Shen Xing saw this figure, surprise couldn't help but show in his eyes.
Just as Zhang Yu said, he had met her before—the female lord of Heavenly Star Nation, Shi Lan, who was on that small overseas island last time.
The lord of Heavenly Star Nation who was captured and subjected to inhuman torture by Conrad and others in the maze was her child.
After learning that her child had died, the female lord went into a killing frenzy and even self-destructed her Crown Rank unit.
In that battle, she alone killed four or five Master Rank experts from three major countries.
However, Shi Lan did not appear as crazy as she had been that day; instead, she seemed quite calm.
She glanced at everyone, her gaze settling on the young man, and smiled: