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Chapter 451 [Zero-Hour Calculation] and the End of Zero Night
[Mid-hour Calculation]

Skill Category: Fusion Derivative Skills

Learning requirements:

1. Spirit attribute must be no less than 24 points, and maximum mana must be no less than 500 points.

2. Possess traits, skills, and talents that enhance perception, enabling precise manipulation of mental skills.

Passive buffs:

1. Significantly increases the intensity of the emitted mental energy and slightly improves the precision of manipulating mental energy.

2. Accurately assess the specific vitality of organisms with a certain level of life intensity within the perception range, and vaguely detect biological hostility.

(The following benefits require continuous practice to master due to a low level of skill proficiency.)
3. When actively perceiving, it increases the ability to perceive the surrounding things.

4. Slightly increase the ability to predict the movement trajectories of organisms and objects based on relevant knowledge.

Active Gain:

[Super Senses]

It can consume a certain amount of mana and mental energy to temporarily expand one's perception range and improve perception accuracy.

Zero-time-difference calculus

It requires a large amount of mana and mental energy to activate.

It can significantly improve perception accuracy and brain activity in a short period of time.

It automatically calculates and predicts everything around it based on the information it has gathered.

It can also automatically make the best response.
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Summary:
It can make the spiritual energy that emanates outwards, serving as a means of perceiving the outside world, more concealed and resilient.

This leads to the skill of gathering more information.

Users need to have the ability to precisely manipulate their mental energy.

Evaluation:

The response was not based on intuition or warning signs.

Rather, it is a prediction made based on experience and knowledge after gaining insight into things.
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He glanced at the one-time [strange item] called [Truth Returns to One] that Yigu Youtai had given him, and then used it to synthesize the [Zero-Time Calculation] from the four skills.

I noticed an entry that seemed to indicate an 'independent multiplier bonus': 'When actively perceiving, the user's perception of their surroundings is increased.'

He glanced again at the "constraints" on his body that he could use to patch up one problem by robbing another.

I examined the [Enhanced Perception] [Shangri-La Modified], [Demon Slayer], and [Transparent World Enhanced].

Inspired by the previously near-limit-breaking [Frozen Cloud].

After sensing that this skill would be more effective in his own hands than in others',

Fang Yi submitted the permission directly.

The next moment, I sensed the knowledge flooding into my mind.

After gently massaging my temples, I summarized and reviewed the knowledge related to the skills.

Fang Yi first took off the "Shangri-La Modified" from his waist and threw it on the bed.

Then [Zero-Time Calculation - Extrasensory Perception] was activated.

With 80 points of mana gone.

The mental energy that was originally somewhat out of control, when activated by [Frozen Cloud], was like particles moving randomly in the air.

With this skill, she was already as 'obedient' as a horse with reins on, completely at the man's command.

Through these solidified, tentacled features, the spiritual power of the house is extended.

Fang Yi was pleasantly surprised to find that this skill not only expanded his perception range by two-thirds.

The coverage area, which had enveloped the entire mansion, extended slightly to the streets outside the mansion.
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After establishing a 'control group' for the experiment.

Fang Yi then deactivated the skill, which could still be maintained for a while, and put the [Shangri-La Modified] [Imperial Arms] back on his waist.

[Zero-Time Calculation - Super Senses] has been activated again.

The next moment, 120 mana points were paid.

She sensed that her senses had become stronger after she put on the Imperial Arms.

After actively perceiving, it is amplified again by this skill.

The range of perception expanded again from the streets outside the mansion.

Having already crossed the street and covered the mansion across the street, they reported back to him the investigation result: "There is a person in that mansion, and the strength of their life force cannot be assessed."

Fang Yi smiled with satisfaction.

"As expected, although the consumption has increased."

"But the effect is also stronger; it truly is a noble 'independent multiplier buff' skill."

But he was not satisfied and instead used the [Binding] technique that he hadn't used in a long time.

To make this 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' skill work effectively...

It requires the skill itself to have a wide range of effects, and to have a certain amount of room to maneuver around multiple "walls".

This [Zero-Time Calculation] is another skill of his, besides [Frozen Cloud], that offers a lot of room for corruption.

"I hereby establish [binding]."

"When I activate [Zero-Time Calculation - Extrasensory Perception], I pay the price of [reducing the breadth of skill perception, allowing perception only in one direction].

"In exchange for the gain of [Enhanced Perception Accuracy]".
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The next second, with the payment of 120 mana points.

Fang Yi felt as if the world had become silent in his eyes.

This time, he even sensed things he hadn't been able to sense before.

On the tall trees beside this mansion, there was one that was rather unremarkable, like a sculpture.

The crows he hadn't noticed before.

Faced with his enhanced skills, Fang Yi was surprised to discover something he hadn't noticed before.

This crow's vitality is no less than that of an ordinary person.

It is far superior to the 'intelligent crow' in Fang Yi's hands.

It seems that, in addition to performing [physical modifications] on the two female swordsmen he would summon in the future, he was also imbuing them with special traits.

Perhaps we could try using these crows to perform a physical modification on our 'intelligent crow'.

But these will all be 'side quests' in the future.

The more important thing right now is to test this skill.

They then attempt to gain more benefits in the 'dungeon' while simultaneously uncovering the enemy who harbors ill intentions towards them.
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He skillfully channeled his spiritual energy into the mansion across the street.

This time, his somewhat 'narrow' perception led to a more accurate assessment.

[In the master bedroom of the mansion across the street, an adventurer with a constitution around 22 is lying on the bed, holding a wine glass, and snoring.]

Fang Yi, feeling satisfied, began to gradually withdraw his mental energy.

With the enhancements of [Binding] and [Perception Precision], Fang Yi had already discovered that after using the skill...

I have already mastered the 'skills' that are not displayed on the panel.

He can prevent his mental 'tentacles' from disappearing into thin air.

Instead, it can recycle mental energy to a certain extent.

This allows you to recover some mana and reduce the cost of using skills.

It's like pinching a slippery eel with your bare hands.

After gradually retracting the extended 'tentacles' back into the space around itself.

He sensed that this technique had restored about half of his mana when he activated the skill.

Fang Yi smiled with satisfaction.

In this dungeon raid, teammates will share the loot with the others.

Since we're going to share the profits, why not give some to the two female swordsmen who follow me?

And with this skill, combined with [Reconnaissance Lv2], he can further enhance his abilities.

In the upcoming 'dungeon', he will be like a 'prophet'.

This will ensure the safety of your two followers to the greatest extent possible.

He then took the two female swordsmen along for a "leveling-up" session, keeping the experience to himself.
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I glanced at the main god's number and saw that it cost 2000 old gold coins to summon two followers.

Fang Yi felt that tomorrow, the swordsman Vaughn would act as he had guessed.

After exploring some aspects of the "first 'dungeon'" and finding the type of people he envisioned who could gain additional benefits.

He can then take the two female swordsmen to dungeons to earn 'event tokens' [old gold coins].

For Miss Kanroji, he had prepared a 'collector's edition' of the [Royal Fist Temple Hundred Fists], [Body Manipulation], and an unused gauntlet-type [Imperial Arms]. With the added benefits of [Specialty] [Martial Arts Without Limits], [Collectible], and [Fox-Fur Crane Cloak]...

While Miss Ganlu Temple's boxing skills are improving, his Bajiquan can also be leveled up.

For Shinobu Kocho, there is a profession called "Plague Doctor" in the town.

The guild sells skill scrolls, and there are various instructors who teach knowledge.

This researcher can also receive some upgrades.

However, regarding Shinobu Kocho's upgrade, Fang Yi felt that he needed to consult with the veteran Corey.

I inquired about the situation at the sanatorium.

He also asked the other party to introduce him and Miss Shinobu to the high-ranking "Plague Doctor".

Fang Yi remembered that even the strongest person in that town, who had reached the combat power level of a Rank 2 veteran reincarnator, was [Silver Light Falling Blade - Woyin].

They held Heidi, the "Plague Doctor," in the highest esteem.

There must be a corresponding questline that can be explored on the other party.

After devising a plan for tomorrow to gather information about the 'dungeon,' explore the blacksmith's shop, and assign identities to the two female swordsmen.

I glanced out the window at the sky, which had brightened a bit.

The man closed his eyes and lay down on the bed.

After thinking for so long, he can finally take a short break.

The zeroth night in the [Derivative World] is drawing to a close.
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At the same time, in another small town.

Sitting in the guild lobby, I glanced at the man behind the counter, who was leisurely looking at the information sheet.

While waiting for the [Identity Plaque] to be completed, [Gu Qi] could only listlessly examine the notice board to the side.

I started studying the "Recruit Teammates" announcement, hoping to get some information.

However, after scanning one of the recruitment notices...

After catching a glimpse of the note above, which reads "[Beast Cave] This is not a bay area that can be explored in depth by this town. The rewards for this exploration are uncertain," I realized that the potential gains from this exploration are uncertain.

Realizing something was amiss, the woman sat down somewhat helplessly on an empty chair in the lobby.

She let out a small sigh.

"I knew it, nothing Miss asked me to do was easy."

"Even a simple delivery into the [Derivative World] has yielded so many creative twists!"
"Even as the first reincarnator to arrive in the town, I can't get any more 'preferential treatment'?"

Looking at the prompt on the space panel: "Please continue to upgrade your mercenary level to unlock the private messaging function."

The woman couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chest.

My breathing became rapid.

Beneath the white uniform, the already ample curve of her chest seemed to swell even more.

After sensing that no one else was around, the woman, who had been temporarily called in by her partner to 'work overtime,' began to complain quietly.

"Is the next thing you going to tell me that the man isn't in this town?"

"I need to keep going down into the 'dungeon' to level up, and then look for ways to get to other towns."

"Only then can I meet that man named Fang Yi!!!"

"Really."

The next moment, Gu Qi, who had almost gritted his teeth and whispered those words, suddenly stood up from his chair.

With a single gesture, the mechanical shield beneath the woman's feet flew up and attached itself to her hand.

After confirming that neither of its two horns had extended,

Gu Qi then looked warily toward the entrance of the guild.

She uttered her question to the man who appeared outside the door.

"Using your mental energy to try and eavesdrop on other people's complaints is not something a normal passerby should do!"
"You're very skilled at concealment; you just fooled me, sir with the flintlock pistol!"
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The man outside the door looked at the aggressive woman but ignored her questioning.

Instead, they went to the guild counter.

The man behind the counter looked at the man with great surprise and asked him questions.

"Instructor Disma? What brings you to the guild today?"

Before the robber could speak, the man behind the counter seemed to remember something.

He stood up, leaned closer to the robber, and gave a low reply.

"Your partner, Paladin Leonard, who accepted the quest to find the Prophet's message, still hasn't returned to complete the mission."

"I am afraid."

Hearing the same bad news as always, the robber frowned.

I subconsciously glanced at the curved counter next to me that displayed "Accept and Submit Tasks".

Seeing the robber's gaze, the man realized something and gave a bitter smile.

This served as a warning to the robbers.

"Including Leonard, who has reached the [Master lv4] level."

"The number of mercenaries who have fallen on this [Prophet]-related quest has reached twenty-seven."

He held up his fingers and did some calculations.

The man then uttered the remaining numbers.

"The quests related to the Prophet can be accepted from the very beginning when you are a [Hero lv2].

"So far, we have failed 37 times."

"Therefore, commissions related to the Prophet are no longer publicly announced and are now only available to mercenaries of the Champion level 5 or Legend level 6."

"Perhaps besides the captain of our town's guard, only Hamlet Town's [Silver Blade Slash - Woyin] and..."

It seems they were afraid of upsetting the robbers.

The man quickly stopped his long-winded explanation and offered a solution.

"Instructor Disma, if you wish to accept a mission..."

"I'm afraid I'll have to enter the [Elite] level 'dungeon' multiple times to accumulate enough [sharpening points]."

"Then recruit mercenaries who are also [level 4 masters] and try to complete a [champion level] dungeon to achieve the [champion level 5] certification."

The robber didn't say much, but silently noted down the number "thirty-seven times," which was the same as the number of times he had failed to win the grand prize.

She nodded to the man.

Then, she glanced at Gu Qi, who seemed to be deep in thought after learning the news.

She asked the man some very trivial questions.

"Are you making identity badges for the new employees?"

The man dawdling behind the counter looked a little embarrassed and tentatively asked a question.

"Is it someone you know? Or do you want to get to know that pretty lady?"

"Would you like to vouch for her? I can."

The robber reached out his hand.

"We're not acquaintances, and I don't plan to get to know her."

"But I need to talk to her, so..."

Without a moment's hesitation, the man behind the counter stamped the information form with the "Approved" seal.

He handed over the [identity badge] directly.

The robber grabbed the [identity badge] and threw it at [Gu Qi], who was looking at him with astonishment.

They succinctly expressed their purpose.

"I am not interested in you, nor do I have any intention of cooperating with you."

"In return for providing these conveniences, you must answer one question truthfully."

As he spoke, the bandit subconsciously touched the somewhat outdated pistol at his waist.

He uttered a question that Gu Qi could not understand.

"What does this Fang Yi you're talking about look like?"

Having heard the name of the robber from the woman, he decided to try his luck.

See if the Fang Yi they're talking about is your partner.

(End of this chapter)