As the name suggests, innate talents refer to the supernatural and extraordinary powers people possess naturally.
Generally speaking, a normal person's evolutionary path in this post-apocalyptic era can be roughly divided into several stages.
First, reach the limits of human body through extreme training to achieve the peak condition. Then, break through the genetic lock and delve into the realm of exploring human body mysteries.
After breaking through the genetic lock, there are generally five genetic chains, namely the Power Chain, Reflex Chain, Toughness Chain, Pivot Chain, and Will Chain.
Everyone's potential, talents, and postnatal training directions are different, so the development levels of these five major chains of genes are also varied, with some stronger and some weaker.
Moreover, when any one gene chain is developed to a level above five, or when all gene chains have been developed by a total of ten levels, there will be some special reaction, forming their own unique extraordinary power. Such power is called the element, and these people are considered as those strong in elements.
Taking Judith as an example, she is an advanced demon hunter who has activated a level 4 hub chain and is only one step away from the element. At the same time, besides the four levels of developed hub chain, she has also developed two levels of will chain and one level of toughness chain, with a total development level reaching seven.
Eileen has gone a step further. Although she has also only developed seven levels of chains, she has five levels of will chain, which allows her to step into the realm of strong people in elements ahead of Judith.
It is worth mentioning that although they are at the same development level, it is clear that the deeper a single chain goes, the higher the difficulty of development will be. At the same time, the in-depth development of a single chain will also precipitate elements more prematurely.
Of course, multi-dimensional development, although it displays elements more slowly, also has its advantages. For example, it is easier to produce composite elements, and it can also make up for shortcomings. Just like a pure hub chain evolutionist, although their mental strength is powerful, they can drive quite powerful mental skills, but their body will be vulnerable, which is a very fatal weakness.
Erin and Judith both belong to the evolutionists who deeply develop a single chain and supplement their shortcomings with other chains. This is also the most commonly used evolution method among people now, which takes into account characteristics, will not be mediocre, and also makes every effort to make up for weaknesses. As for the specific gene chain development level ratio, that depends on personal choice.
Looking at the path of human evolution, it is not difficult to see that it is only when reaching the elemental stage that special abilities would manifest. Before that, although some pivotal chains and will chains master skills that can achieve extraordinary power levels, they are still considered "skills" and have an essential difference from elemental forces.
The characteristics of elemental forces mainly lie in three aspects: invincibility in learning, personal exclusivity, and highly distinctive features.
Inborn abilities, on the other hand, are powers highly similar to elements. Although their magnitude significantly differs, the intrinsic differences are not large. For an evolver, possessing an in-born ability is like having a weakened version of elemental powers beforehand, indicating how valuable they are.
It's not necessarily true that those with innate special abilities always have greater potential than those without. Overall, the difference between the two is like that of emeralds and emerald ore. The former, regardless of quality or value, can always be shaped; the latter requires carving and refining, which might turn out to be an emerald, but is most likely useless wood.
Both Li Wei's Sharingan and his Demon Hand resemble innate special abilities, while his mastered skill, Steel Slash, seems more like a technique.
Understanding these differences, Li Wei roughly knew why Ai Lin was so excited.
It is rare to have an innate special ability, and even rarer for him to possess two.
Not only Ai Lin, but after the battle, many people also emerged from around Li Wei's house, all the onlooking spectators were excited.
These are the hunters from the 17th District Branch, gathered together, whispering to each other at a distance, saying almost the same things.
"Zhang Zongming is done for this time."
"The training quota must be settled for Li Wei, right?"
"It seems that our 17th District Branch is also going to produce a genius that will shock the other branches!"
"Dual innate talents, this is simply too powerful and too rare."
...
The so-called winner takes all and the vanquished are but bandits, is reflected so obviously at this moment.
Like a multitude of stars supporting the moon, Li Wei is constantly receiving congratulations.
And Zhang Zongming, who has a broken arm?
No one pays attention to him anymore.
Through the gaps in the crowd, Li Wei saw Zhang Zongming holding his broken arm and spear, staggering step by step towards the distance, his figure lonely and desolate.
What could he say? Only a sigh.
Li Wei thought of himself again; how could he be considered a genius? Which genius couldn't even break through the limits of tempering after injecting a C-level gene liquid?
As for the so-called dual-talent abilities, while others were amazed, he still knew the truth - of course, this was not some innate talent but rather a power granted by the Book of All Laws.
But precisely because of this, he had to work even harder. With such a formidable tool as the Book of All Laws, his innate talent had already been minimize potential obstacles. He must also pay enough sweat and even blood to truly go far on this endless evolutionary path.
...
With Zhang Zongming's loss, there are no more doubts about the training spot in the Branch of the 17th Street, and it must belong to Li Wei.
However, the training won't start for another three months, so there is no need to rush.
After dealing with Zhang Zongming, Li Wei did nothing at home and took two days off to rest well.
Then, he was called away by Eileen.
Arriving at the "Wild Delight" tavern, Li Wei met Eileen.
"What brings you to me?" Li Wei leaned half on the bar counter and asked.
Eileen said, "There's a job. I intend to assign it to you."
Li Wei became vigilant swiftly and asked, "What kind of job? Speak clearly. If it's too problematic, I won't take it."
He still felt bitter about the previous time Eileen tricked him into dealing with vampires. Who knows if she would trap him again?
Seeing Li Wei's expression, Eileen smiled and said, "This job is actually caused by yourself."
"Hmm?"
"It's about Yasha."
This is indeed a job caused by himself, but Li Wei still had some doubts: "Is it about sending her to Was Lake Town? It's too risky, isn't it?"
"No, not to Was Lake Town," Eileen reassured Li Wei, which really put his mind at ease.
Go to Walu Town, which is to leave Westdom City.
In this era, leaving big cities is a thing that can be described as nine deaths and one survival.
Westdom is a super metropolis built in the new era. Such a huge city with a population of over 30 million is the main gathering of humans in this age.
Such super cities are extremely large in scale. Taking Westdom as an example, the entire city seems like a huge hollow cylindrical shape, divided into upper and lower districts.
Lower districts are established on the ground and surrounded by high walls, covering the sky above with the upper districts. The safety issue is not big, but it is hard to see sunlight all day, making it difficult for plants to survive. They have to rely on artificial light sources for lighting. As for the upper districts, they stand above the ground by a hundred meters in the sky, basking in the sunshine. The environment is superior and there is no security risk.
If we take a metaphor, the upper district, which houses less than ten percent of the population, is in fact the true heart of the city. Finance, business, trade, entertainment... that is what makes up a modern city.
As for the lower district? It is filthy, has poor environmental conditions, the people work hard and get exhausted, the social environment is chaotic beyond control, and the crime rate is dreadful. Various factories are established here, producing basic goods to be consumed.
But no matter what the upper and lower districts are like, at least they are within a super-metropolis. There's no need to worry about hordes of monsters invading the city, nor about lethal radiation or germs. Without saying anything else, at least personal safety is guaranteed as a basic right.
Things are completely different in the wilderness. Out there, the areas are essentially taken over by monsters, lethal radiation, and germs.