Kieran decided to go for the basic skills.
Just like what Starbeck said, everything evolved from the foundation, even a skyscraper was built with a sturdy foundation, that's why it was so tall.
The basic skills might seem normal but they were the prerequisites for advanced and high rank skills, and they also restricted the usage of certain items and equipment.
Of course, the main reason why Kieran made the decision was that he wasn't lacking in absolute offensive means.
He acknowledged Starbeck's ideal but he wouldn't disagree with Lawless's opinion either.
The best offense was the best defense!
With his two hearts as the core, the Dawn Force, the Plague Force, the Demon Force, the Original Sin Force, and the Saint Thorn Force, along with various offensive methods, it was enough for him to face most of the problems.
After the decision was made, Kieran started a new round of strengthening.
[Tracking is categorized as a special skill …]
[Leveling requirements remain unchanged!]
[Tracking (Musou → Transcendence) costs 60000 Points and 2 Golden Skill Points, Yes/No?]
"Yes."
[Name: Tracking (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Intuition]
[Skill Type: Ancillary]
[Effects: You can track the target you want by observing all kinds of traces left behind!]
[Special Effect: Transcendence Trace Check (As long as the trace exists, it won't escape your eyes)]
[Transcendence: Insightful Eye (Slight chance of locating the target's weakness when tracking sight is used)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisite: Intuition A]
[Remark: You can not only clearly sense the existence of the special, you can also locate the traces they left behind!]
…
[Tracking leveled up, related attributes leveled up …]
[Intuition SSS → SSS +]
…
"Insightful Eye?"
Kieran was surprised.
He never thought [Tracking] would have an attack-oriented Transcendence option after reaching Transcendence. In Kieran's estimation, it should still be a support-oriented Transcendence option.
However, an attack-oriented Transcendence option suited Kieran's taste better.
Even more so, the Transcendence level [Tracking] increased his Intuition by 1.
With a pleasant surprise, Kieran started to level up his basic skills.
[Sharp Weapon, Dagger], [Sharp Weapon, Bow], [Evading], [Greatsword Block], and [Firearm Weapon, Explosion] to Transcendence had cost a total of 200000 Points and 5 Golden Skill Points.
[Sharp Weapon, Dagger] and [Sharp Weapon, Bow] cost 35000 Points and 1 Golden Skill Point respectively.
[Evasion] cost 40000 Points and 1 Golden Skill Point.
[Greatsword Block] costs 60000 Points and 1 Gold Skill Point.
[Firearm Weapon Explosion] 30000 Points and 1 Golden Skill Point.
The effects of his skills were greatly improved after he became a Transcendent —
[Name: Sharp Weapon, Dagger (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]
[Skill Type: Attack]
[Effect: When you use the dagger, you will send chills down people's spines. Increase damage by 80%]
Special Effect: Transcendent Cut (30% chance of activating Tendon Break)
[Transcendence: Silent Attack (When you attack with the dagger, the sound becomes inaudible)]
[Consumption: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Strength C, Agility C +, Constitution C +]
[Remarks: Your dagger is not only sharp, it's lethal!]
...
[Name: Sharp Weapon, Bow (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Intuition]
[Skill Type: Attack]
[Effect: Your arrows are like the scythe of the Grim Reaper, Increase damage by 80%]
[Special Effect: Transcendence Reload (When you reload the arrow, Agility + 5)]
[Transcendence: Arrow of Will (Your Strong I Spirit rank grants an extra + 1 attack authentication to your arrows)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Strength C +, Agility C +, Intuition B-]
[Remarks: You are a master archer!]
...
[Name: Evading (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Agility]
[Skill Type: Ancillary]
[Effect: You are invincible with Dodge and Leap, Increase Evasion by 80%]
[Special Effect: Transcendence Nimble Steps: Your steps allow your body to be more nimble, Increase Evasion by 60%]
[Transcendence: Ignore Weight (When your weight is less than a third of your body weight, you can choose to ignore it. If it is more than half, it won't affect your Evasion. Even if you have reached your maximum weight, your Evasion will still have 80% of your usual Evasion)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Agility B-]
[Remarks: Your attacks are too slow, you can't even hit my shadow.]
...
[Name: Greatsword Block (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]
[Skill Type: Defense]
[Effect: Your sword is stronger than your shield, Increase 80% Defense]
[Special Effect: Transcendence Extra Block (Since you are familiar with the structure of the two-handed sword, when you block, Increase 60% Defense)]
[Transcendence: Iron Wall (Every time you block, your own defense will increase by 1 (Only yourself, not including equipment, but can accumulate)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Strength C +, Agility C +, Constitution B-]
[Remarks: You are like an iron wall when you wield the two-handed sword!]
...
[Name: Firearm Weapon, Explosion (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility]
[Skill Type: Offensive]
[Effects: You know how to use your self-made explosives, detonators, hand grenades and other weapons, Increase 80% Damage]
[Special Effect: Transcendence Throw (You have astonishing skills in throwing, able to throw the explosives at your enemy's feet in a more ingenious manner)]
[Transcendence: Lock-On (Targets within a 30-meter radius, not only can you throw the explosives closer to the target, but it's also silent)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Agility C-, Intuition C-]
[Remarks: Explosion is art!]
...
Compared to the special skill [Tracking], the basic skills obviously didn't have the ability to level up Kieran's attributes again.
However, the skill itself and the Transcendence options were enough to increase Kieran's strength once more.
When the infusion of skills started to fade, Kieran continued to level up the other two skills.
Grand Master level [Sharp Weapon, Dual Wield] to Transcendence level, cost 80000 Points and 2 Golden Skill Points.
Master level [Sharp Weapon, Special Heavy Arms] to Transcendence level, cost 90000 Points, 15 Skill Points and 1 Golden Skill Point.
[Name: Sharp Weapon, Dual Wield (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]
[Skill Type: Offensive]
[Effects: When you wield two heavy weapons, you are the butcher of the battlefield, Stamina consumption + 90%]
[Special Effect: Compensating for Agility (Years of practice have allowed you to compensate for your speed and nimbleness, when using two heavy weapons, Agility + 2.0)]
[Transcendence: Overlay (When you use two heavy weapons to attack a single enemy, + 3 Strength authentication)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Sharp Weapon, Heavy Arms (Grand Master)]
[Remarks: The fiercer the attack, the more stamina consumption, so you have to kill all the enemies in front of you as soon as possible!]
...
[Name: Sharp Weapon, Special Heavy Arms (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]
[Skill Type: Offensive]
[Effects: No matter how unpopular the Special Heavy Arms are, you can wield them like an extension of your arm, Increases damage by 80%]
[Special Effect: Extra Boost (When using Special Heavy Arms, + 4 Strength)]
[Transcendence: Crush (After any direct contact, the target will have to undergo a Strength authentication with you, if the target fails, they will suffer a Crush Damage based on the difference in Strength, plus extra damage)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Sharp Weapon, Heavy Arms (Grand Master)]
[Remarks: Only know the basics of how to use it!]
...
After another round of balancing his knowledge and body, Kieran looked at his Points and Skill Points tab.
[Points: 105000; Skill Points: 77; Golden Skill Points: 1; Golden Attribute Points: 12]
...
The remaining Points, Skill Points and Golden Skill Points were enough for Kieran to upgrade the [Sharp Weapon, Special Sword] to the same Transcendence rank.
As for the remaining Golden Attribute Points, Kieran didn't plan to save them up since he was about to enter the title dungeon.
He wanted to convert all of them into his strength, so he could use them against powerful enemies.
As for the attributes?
Spirit!
There was no doubt about it.
It wasn't just because Kieran's strongest attribute was Spirit, it was also because as the dungeon entries increased, Kieran realized the enemies he encountered were more and more adept at Spirit attacks, just like those Gods. Without a powerful Spirit attribute, a simple pressure from the Gods would render him powerless.
Unless he gave up on his unique way of exploring dungeon worlds, he would need a powerful Spirit attribute to support him.
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit ZZZ + → V- (Not Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit V- → V (Not Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit V → V + (Not Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit V + → VV- (Not Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit VV- → VV (Not Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit VV → VV + (Newly Entered II Rating)]
...
After consuming 6 Golden Attribute Points in a row, Kieran's Spirit had smoothly entered II rank.
Instantly, his mind became clearer and calmer.
He looked at the Origin Force in his body with a clearer gaze. He saw the blood flowing out from his heart with Dawn Force, slowly modifying his organs, muscles, and bones. Following the flow of Dawn Force, on Kieran's bones, the runes from Basic skills to Transcendence were shining brightly as well.
His palms, soles, and more parts of his body were lit up.
Although before the vast darkness and chaos, the light was blurry and small, Kieran believed as time went by, he would be able to expel the darkness and chaos from his body.
After a deep breath, Kieran continued.
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit VV + → VVV- (Newly Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit VVV- → VVV (Newly Entered II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit VVV → VVV + (Strong II Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit VVV + → G- (Not Entered III Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit G- → G (Not Entered III Rating)]
[Using Golden Attribute Points …]
[Spirit G → G + (Not Entered III Rating)]
...
Another 6 Golden Attribute Points. Although his Spirit hadn't officially entered III rank yet, Kieran knew with his talents, skills, and items, it would be enough for him to reach III rank.
This time around, the drastic increase in Spirit allowed Kieran to "see" his body more clearly.
Especially the darkness and chaos in his brain.
Other than the already dangerous premonition, there was an extra sense of disgust and heaviness.
It felt like a mountain was pressing down on his head.
It also felt like shackles locking his body down.
Kieran twisted his neck uncomfortably and exited the state.
Starbeck beside him served the tea that he had prepared for a long time.
Kieran thanked Starbeck and drank the tea in one gulp.
[Consumed condensed tea, certain probability of triggering attribute: Mind Calming]
[Mind Calming: Easier to recover from fatigue and confusion, 12 hours duration.]
...
The appearance of [Mind Calming] allowed Kieran to quickly get rid of the discomfort from before.
"The tea is not bad."
Kieran praised.
It wasn't a fake greeting, it was from the bottom of his heart.
The sincerity was caught by Starbeck's sharp senses, he couldn't help but show a smile.
"Why isn't mine here?"
Lawless walked over with the [Sharp Weapon, Special Sword] skill book and glanced over the teacup in Kieran's hand before looking at Starbeck.
Starbeck quickly hid behind Kieran.
Naturally, there wouldn't be any tea.
"I got it from bartering, I still have some Points left."
Lawless muttered under his breath before he completed the trade with Kieran.
A [Sharp Weapon, Special Sword] skill book and Kieran Kieran Points.
After receiving the skill book, Kieran chose to learn it and leveled it up to Transcendence, spending a total of 900000 Points, 26 Skill Points and 1 Golden Skill Point.
[Name: Sharp Weapon, Special Sword (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]
[Skill Type: Offensive]
[Effects: Not only are you skilled in wielding soft swords, double-headed swords and other special swords, but you also have an extraordinary understanding of them, increased damage by 80%]
[Special Effect: Soft Sword Pro (When using soft sword, extra 60% damage)]
[Transcendence: Twisting Finger (The soft sword in your hand can twist and turn according to your will, launching surprising attacks and has Lvl 2 Armor Penetration)]
[Consume: Stamina]
[Prerequisite: Strength E, Agility C +]
[Remark: The soft sword is like a venomous snake and you are the best snake tamer]
...
Souuu!
Almost silently, [Burwell's Slaughter] weaved a net of swords in the space before Kieran. Unlike common swords that crisscrossed each other, this net of swords was more bizarre and ever-changing, not only did it have horizontal slashes, but it also had stabs from different angles.
The most astonishing part was that the stabs didn't even require any strength from the arm, all it needed was a shake of the wrist to complete the attack.
"Worth it!"
Kieran commented after sheathing his sword.
He then glanced over the Points and Skill Points tab.
His Golden Skill Points and Attribute Points were depleted but he had 30000 Points and 51 Skill Points.
Other than keeping some essential points, Kieran exchanged the rest for all kinds of recovery, healing and targeted potions.
After tidying up his equipment and items, he looked at Starbeck.
"Are you ready?"
Kieran asked.
"Em."
Starbeck nodded.
Both of them then vanished at the same time.
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