Su Ming was currently feeling the changes within himself.
After absorbing the Abyssal energy from the Six-Clawed Bat, his body underwent a mutation, as if some bloodline had awakened, turning him into a monster.
Hearing Long Yuxue's words, he turned his head and grinned.
That grin startled Long Yuxue badly.
"Y-you, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. This energy is quite novel. It's similar to Spirit Masters with special bloodlines activating their heritage. My power has seen an all-around enhancement."
Su Ming carefully assessed, giving a rough percentage.
"About a one percent increase."
Long Yuxue was stunned.
What?
One percent of what?
Although the Six-Clawed Bat only possessed Spirit Emperor-level power, it wasn't weak.
Its power could only enhance you by one percent?
That's too exaggerated, isn't it?
Su Ming knew what Long Yuxue was thinking.
The Six-Clawed Bat's Abyssal energy provided a very limited enhancement for him due to losses. Reaching one percent wasn't because the bat's total Spirit Emperor power added one percent to him.
To be precise, the portion of Su Ming's strength that increased exceeded the Six-Clawed Bat's total power.
This involved a degree of qualitative change.
If it were a stronger Abyssal creature, this qualitative foundation would still be present.
It was equivalent to absorbing and mastering Abyssal energy coming with a guaranteed bonus.
Of course, ordinary Spirit Masters couldn't use it.
Su Ming experienced the Abyssal energy for a while. After Long Yuxue calmed down, he expelled this energy from his body, returning to his normal appearance.
"Y-y-y-you, are you even human?"
Long Yuxue was so agitated she was stumbling over her words.
She stared at Su Ming as if looking at a monster.
A human Spirit Master could fuse with Abyssal energy and then expel it freely from their body?
"Let's go. I want to try more Abyssal creatures."
Long Yuxue was supposed to lead the way, luring enemies to create difficulty for Su Ming. Unexpectedly, Su Ming now walked ahead, moving so fast Long Yuxue couldn't keep up.
Six-Clawed Bat, Demon Charm, Ba'an.
One type of Abyssal creature after another was 'experienced' by Su Ming.
Among them, Ba'an provided the most noticeable enhancement, as it was renowned for its physical prowess.
Based on Su Ming's observation, Ba'an possessed a trace of dragon-type bloodline—perhaps not from the Dragon God lineage. In Su Ming's understanding, this creature was a variant of some dragon-blooded being after being invaded by Abyssal energy. When Su Ming absorbed the Abyssal energy from a dead Ba'an, he simultaneously fused with a portion of its dragon-blood characteristics.
"The Abyss... its corrosive nature is truly powerful."
Ba'an's enhancement for him was substantial, a full ten percent.
One must remember that Su Ming's base strength was immense!
Even without using Battle Armor or Spirit Skill enhancements, his power approached that of a Super Douluo.
"It's a pity there are no Titled Douluo-level Abyssal creatures here. If it were a Titled-level Ba'an, capturing the Abyssal energy after its death should enhance my power by over fifty percent. That would be a significant boost."
Su Ming's words left Long Yuxue speechless.
"You'd better not delve too deeply into this direction. Abyssal energy is more terrifying than you imagine. Within the Abyss, higher-ranking beings have absolute control over lower-ranking ones. Once you absorb Abyssal energy, being suppressed by a higher-level creature would have dire consequences."
Regarding Long Yuxue's warning, Su Ming indicated he had heard it.
"Your reminder is good, but I still need to research it. Otherwise, my coming to the Abyss would be meaningless."
Su Ming's statement sparked imagination.
Long Yuxue couldn't help but wonder: Did Su Ming come specifically to research how to thoroughly digest and devour Abyssal energy?
She couldn't help but grow excited.
Because the Blood God Legion suffered heavy losses every year, the biggest reason being the lack of parity.
Each time war broke out, Douluo Planet invariably lost vast amounts of Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, while the Abyss's energy fully returned.
On Douluo's battlefield, Abyssal creatures could unleash their full power, devastating the world. On the Abyss's battlefield, Spirit Masters couldn't even use their most crucial Spirit Power.
If Su Ming could truly develop a method to utilize Abyssal energy, then the Blood God Legion—
Her fantasy was interrupted by Su Ming.
"Hmm, to make a breakthrough, a Titled Douluo-level Abyssal creature probably won't be enough either. I need to figure out how to devour an Abyssal Sage King. That would be safer, considering it's a level 70 bottleneck."
Long Yuxue: ???
"Wait, what level are you?"
"Sixty-nine."
Su Ming answered naturally.
"Your performance just now didn't seem like level sixty-nine." Long Yuxue felt her worldview was being impacted.
The image of Su Ming pummeling and blasting the Ba'an with a few punches and kicks was too explosive. She had thought Su Ming was a Super Douluo who looked young.
But he's only a Spirit Emperor?
Long Yuxue didn't know how she emerged from the assessment.
She just muddled through, ordered by Su Ming to help settle his assessment points and apply for his admission to the Blood God Camp.
After completing everything, Long Yuxue remained in a daze.
Su Ming didn't pay attention to Long Yuxue. After being assigned a dormitory, he stayed alone, recalling the sensations of absorbing Abyssal energy, summarizing its characteristics, and preparing to formally absorb and devour this power.
Abyss?
Douluo?
Mortal enemies?
It's fine; we're all one family.
Sooner or later, Su Ming would devour the entire Abyss.
He didn't know how much energy achieving Divine King required, but the Abyss was undoubtedly the purest energy source he could find.
So pure that the entire plane was composed of energy!
As for higher-ranking suppressing lower-ranking, that didn't exist for Su Ming either.
For instance, he already had a mature draft in mind, clear on how to devour Abyssal energy.
First, the 'ingredients' needed washing. Abyssal energy was too high-grade; ordinary water wouldn't do. Su Ming planned to rinse it in the River of Time.
Second, just like enjoying the tonic meals Mu Ye often prepared—devour heartily and digest the washed Abyssal energy.
Simple and direct.
When eating became dull, Su Ming would consider researching different 'recipes.'
But for now, he could only consume it raw.
"This rank settlement is taking too long. Speaking of which, before any bans are imposed, should I use forging to accumulate a batch of military merit? In case the military merit from the newcomer assessment isn't enough for promotion to Lieutenant General, I could supplement it promptly."
Su Ming wouldn't be as reckless as Tang Wulin.
He went straight for big clients.
"Custom Three-Word Battle Armor!"
When Long Yuxue was summoned by Su Ming, she was still bewildered. Hearing that Su Ming had free time and was prepared to do forging, taking only one order, and only for custom Three-Word Battle Armor, she jolted awake.
"What are you planning?"
"Watch your wording. Although my rank hasn't been finalized yet, it's basically certain I'll be your superior." Su Ming showed displeasure, urging Long Yuxue to compose herself.
"Don't make a fuss. My abilities are recognized throughout the Federation. The Blood God Legion is also connected to the network. Let the people in the Blood God Camp check; they'll know if I have the qualifications to custom-forge Three-Word Battle Armor."
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