Samsara Space: They're all begging me to heal them one more time.

Having resolved the equipment issue, Zhang Yuan looked at the remaining 19451 reward points on the panel (22851 - 3400 to buy a chest armor).

"Next comes the final and most important enhancement." Zhang Yuan stood up, his golden fox-head mask reflecting a cold and rational luster under the light.

He opened the skill enhancement panel and pointed to the two core skills currently displayed as Lv.5—[Honor Blessing] and [Holy Hammer].

"The skill cap for C-rank has been raised to Lv.10." Zhang Yuan frowned slightly as he looked at the upgrade preview on the panel.

"But this consumption...is causing inflation to be too severe."

The low-level skills of Rank E and Rank D only require a few hundred reward points to upgrade, and the maximum level is only 5. Upgrading to the maximum level only requires a total of 3000 reward points, which is still within Zhang Yuan's affordability.

But once you reach C-rank and above, every skill upgrade after level 5 becomes a money-devouring behemoth.

Lv.5→ Lv.6: 1500 points + 1 D-rank side quests

Lv.6→ Lv.7: 2000 points + 1 D-rank side quests

Lv.7→ Lv.8: 2500 points + 2 D-rank side quests

Lv.8→Lv.9: 3000 points + 1 C-rank side quest

Especially the upgrade from Lv.9 to Lv.10, which consumes a terrifying 3000 points + 2 C-level side quests!

It's important to understand that on this cruel train of the heavens, an ordinary C-rank veteran, even if they fight tooth and nail in a C-rank difficulty mission, will only receive an average of 4000 to 6000 reward points and one C-rank side quest.

To upgrade a core skill from Lv.5 to Lv.10, an ordinary reincarnator often needs to accumulate experience over 3 to 4 worlds, during which time they dare not change any equipment, only purchase the minimum supplies, and live an ascetic life, which is barely enough to cover the costs of skill upgrades.

This is why the core skills of most Silver Sequence Reincarnators often remain at the Lv.6 or Lv.7 watershed, and their secondary skills are only at a barely usable level of Lv.3 or Lv.4.

Of course, once that insurmountable barrier is crossed, the returns will also increase exponentially.

The max-level C-rank skill brings not only a numerical improvement, but also a qualitative change in its mechanism.

For example, the [Holy Hammer] skill, according to the skill effect preview, will unlock the "Soul Penetration" trait at max level, ignoring 40% of the enemy's magic resistance. When facing a high-defense boss, this is equivalent to directly increasing final damage by more than 50%.

This is why there can be such a vast difference between even C-rank powerhouses—one is a farmer wielding a wooden stick, the other a fully armed knight. Although both are C-rank, the latter can effortlessly slaughter the former.

This kind of "double dimensional reduction attack" achieved by throwing money at the problem is the most authentic violent aesthetics in the world of the All-Heavens Train.

So-called strongmen are always monsters built with massive amounts of resources.

"Yeah, it takes an ordinary person a fortune to level up even once." Zhang Yuan looked at the staggering list of expenses, but a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"But I'm not an ordinary person." Without further hesitation, Zhang Yuan began to add points like crazy.

"System, enhance! Target—Lv.9!"

Not only [Honor Blessing], but also the equally important core damage skill – [Holy Hammer].

If you're going to be strong, be strong in two ways!

[Round 1: Blessing of Honor]

Lv.5 → Lv.6!

Lv.6 → Lv.7!

Lv.7 → Lv.8!

Lv.8 → Lv.9! (Single item cost: 9000 points + 4D + 1C)

[Round Two: The Hammer of the Holy Spirit]

Same consumption as above.

[Total Cost]: 18000 reward points + 8 D-rank side quests + 2 C-rank side quests!

As two thick beams of light poured into his body, Zhang Yuan's account balance instantly plummeted, leaving him with only a pitiful 1451 points, 6 D-level branches, and 1 C-level branch.

Back to before liberation overnight.

But looking at the two skills displayed as Lv.9 on the panel, Zhang Yuan took a deep breath and placed his hands on the fox-head armor on his body.

"Now is the time to reap the rewards."

"Activation—Holy Spirit Infusion!"

Om-!

The golden light sealed inside the fashion item burst forth instantly, transforming into two pure torrents of knowledge that rushed into Zhang Yuan's mind.

Originally stuck at Lv.9 because the expensive "toll" hadn't been paid, the skill bar broke through the barrier with unstoppable force under the impetus of this divine power!

[Honor Blessing Lv.9 → Lv.10!]

[Holy Hammer Lv.9 → Lv.10!]

"Successfully got it for free."

Zhang Yuan clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within his body.

This move saved him a whopping 6000 points and 4 C-level side quests!

"It's not over yet."

Two coins burning with golden flames appeared in Zhang Yuan's hand—[Golden Achievement Points].

"Since we've reached the limits of mortals, then... let's surpass them."

He pressed the two coins onto the two max-level skills respectively.

boom!!!

A suffocating, sacred storm erupted inside.

On the left is pure white light representing "protection and blessing"; on the right is golden lightning representing "judgment and destruction".

The two forces intertwined and sublimated within Zhang Yuan's body, eventually transforming into two dark gold runes symbolizing "divine authority".

【Honor Blessing - Covenant (Lv.MAX)】

New entry added at Lv.10: [Divine Grace]

Effect: In addition to the existing bonuses, it increases the target's all attributes by an additional 20%.

[Awakening the Golden Keyword - The Everlasting Covenant]

[Spirit-Flesh Resonance]: The values ​​of all buffs (Strength, Intelligence, Physical/Magical Attack Power Bonus) will be dynamically locked to your corresponding attribute (Constitution/Spirit) in real-time. The stronger you are, the stronger the buffs will be.

[Unbreakable Blessing]: This buff is granted law-level priority. It cannot be dispelled, stolen, copied, or overwritten in any way (it can only be canceled by you or disappear upon the target's death). Even in any negative environment such as silence, curse, or attribute weakening, this buff remains in effect.

【Holy Hammer - Judgment (Lv.MAX)】

New entry for Lv.10: [Divine Punishment Domain]

Effect: While in this state, your basic attacks will transform into a large-area fan-shaped light wave, dealing damage to all enemies within the fan-shaped area in front of you. The explosion/affect area of ​​all [Judgment] skills is increased by an additional 50%.

[Awakening the Golden Affix - Divine Penetration]

While in the [Holy Hammer] state, all your magical attacks (including basic attacks and abilities) will ignore 40% of the enemy's magic resistance. This effect is a rule-based penetration, taking precedence over most resistance buffs.

"One strike shatters armor, two strikes inflict true damage." Zhang Yuan casually swung his hand, and a massive warhammer, formed from pure holy light and covered in dark gold runes, appeared in his grasp. Its heavy, oppressive aura seemed capable of shattering space itself. "Now, who dares to call me a support?"

Looking at the remaining balance of just over 1000 points, although the emptiness of "going back to square one" made Zhang Yuan feel a little heartache, the power within his body that was enough to shake the rules instantly filled his heart with an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

"Zeroing out assets is not bankruptcy, but rather preparation for the next round of even more aggressive expansion."

"Only when you've spent all your money will you be motivated to earn more."

Zhang Yuan dispelled the light hammer in his hand, turned around, and the golden fox head mask reflected an awe-inspiring luster under the lights of the guild hall.

"Let's go, everyone."

"Go tell those natives in the C rank..."

"Their new boss has arrived."