My career has infinite upgrades.

SS-rank skill!

A look of surprise appeared on Gu Qing's face.

SS rank corresponds to legendary rank, and their skill effects are very strong.

Without any hesitation, Gu Qing eagerly began to examine the effects of the Netherworld Soul Armor.

【Netherworld Soul Armor】

[Rank: SS (Legendary)]

[Effect 1: Consumes 10% of current mental energy to summon Netherworld Soul Power to cover the entire body, forming a continuous Netherworld Soul Armor that negates damage equivalent to 300% of maximum mental energy.]

[Effect 2: When wearing the Netherworld Armor, there is a 40% chance to trigger "Ghost Transformation" when receiving a physical attack, rendering the attack ineffective (but ineffective against Light/Holy physical damage).]

[Effect 3 (Not Activated): Soul Resonance: For each enslaved unit, the Netherworld Armor's defense increases by 1%.]

【Effect 4 (Not Activated): Soul Replenishment: During the duration of the Netherworld Soul Armor, each enemy killed absorbs their soul power, restoring the Netherworld Soul Armor's damage reduction (maximum 50% restored per battle); if the Netherworld Soul Armor is broken, a Netherworld Shockwave is triggered, instantly knocking back surrounding enemies and inflicting a fear effect.】

[Effect 5 (Not Activated): Can be actively detonated to merge all the power of the Netherworld Armor into oneself, instantly restoring 25% of maximum health. Detonation still triggers a Netherworld Shockwave, knocking back surrounding enemies and causing a fear effect. The Netherworld Armor will enter a 60-minute cooldown after being destroyed or detonated.]

【Characteristic: Growth Potential: The Netherworld Armor can absorb the soul power of killed enemies. Absorbing enough soul power will unlock effects three, four, and five.】

[(0/10000) Effect 3 can be enabled.]

"hiss!"

Gu Qing gasped, then a look of ecstatic joy spread across her face.

This Netherworld Armor is truly worthy of being an SS-rank skill; it's absolutely overpowered.

However, Gu Qing felt that the Heavenly Talisman had an effect that made this Netherworld Soul Armor a top-tier item even among SS-rank armor.

Although there are only two effects so far, it is still terrifying.

Effect 1: Consumes mental energy to condense a Netherworld Armor that covers the entire body, resisting damage equal to 300% of maximum mental energy!

One point of spirit attribute is equivalent to 10 points of spirit power, which is a pretty good value.

Especially as you level up, the effect becomes terrifying.

The second effect is even more outrageous: when attacked by physical attacks, there is a 40% chance to trigger Netherworld Transformation, which directly grants immunity to attacks.

Although it is ineffective against light and holy physical damage, it is still quite overpowered, given that the probability is a full 40%.

The remaining three effects, though not yet activated, are all incredibly powerful.

In particular, the third effect increases the defense of the Netherworld Armor by 1% for each enslaved unit present.

With one hundred undead guards, I can double the defensive power of the Netherworld Armor.

Of course, this is after it's turned on.

As his professional rank improves, Gu Qing is confident that he can raise the upper limit of the undead, at which point the enhancement effect of the Netherworld Soul Armor will be even greater.

With this Netherworld Soul Armor, Gu Qing's defense will be greatly enhanced, allowing him to be more aggressive in future battles and improve his survivability.

Cecilia and Melissant came over after washing the dishes, and their expressions changed slightly when they looked at Gu Qing.

Melissant's eyes gleamed slightly: "Master, your aura has changed, your soul fluctuations are deeper, and you are more attractive."

Cecilia pressed herself against him, wrapping her arms around Gu Qing's neck, her voice soft and sweet: "Master's essence has become stronger again. We'll help you stabilize it tonight."

Gu Qing pushed Cecilia away: "Don't give me that. No one is allowed in bed with you tonight."

After a period of intense combat, Gu Qing just wants to get some rest tonight.

The two women pouted and had no choice but to return to the contract space.

Gu Qing slept very comfortably and didn't wake up until noon the next day.

Just then, my phone vibrated.

Gu Qing picked it up and saw that it was Zhong Mengyun.

With a slight frown, Gu Qing thought for a moment, then answered the phone.

"Gu Qing, I am Zhong Mengyun."

Zhong Mengyun's voice sounded somewhat hurried.

Gu Qing asked directly, "What's the matter?"

Zhong Mengyun's voice came quickly: "Congratulations on becoming the top scorer in the country. I've booked a private room at the Linhua Hotel tonight and would like to invite you to dinner."

Gu Qing decisively refused: "No need, I'm going to Jinling Academy to register soon and need to prepare some things."

Zhong Mengyun hurriedly said, "Actually, it's not just me, it's also Teacher Li Tieshan. Let's have a meal with Teacher Li together."

Gu Qing remained silent for a moment. He was indeed too lazy to go to the dinner party hosted by Zhong Mengyun, but he had to give face to Li Tieshan since he was also there.

This would allow the Zhong family to take care of Li Tieshan, which would be a piece of cake for Zhong Mengyun.

"Okay! Send me the address."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Qing did not choose to go out of the city to hunt and level up.

After the Bright Moon Squad was killed, the Holy See of Light will definitely send out an investigation team, so there is no need to create unnecessary trouble at this time.

Gu Qing stayed in the rented room, researching spiritual cuisine.

Therefore, Gu Qing went out and bought a lot of monster meat and some spiritual materials.

Compared to the material cost of making talismans, the material cost of making spiritual food is relatively low.

This time, Gu Qing bought a complete spine of a level 20 gold-grade monster called "Ironback Bear," as well as several spiritual herbs to strengthen the body's foundation.

After returning to her rented apartment, Gu Qing immediately went into the kitchen.

The spine of the Ironback Bear is as hard as iron, and it cannot be split open with an ordinary kitchen knife.

Gu Qing clenched his right hand and summoned the Black Bone Scythe. The blade flashed, and he split the bear bone into several even pieces, which he then threw into the large pot.

Then add the medicinal herbs, add water, and light the fire.

Once the water boiled, Gu Qing seized the opportunity and activated the "Spiritual Food Extraction" skill.

A soft white light covered the surface of Gu Qing's palm.

Gu Qing held his hand above the iron pot in the air, and his spiritual energy probed into the pot along the white light.

Gu Qing could clearly sense that the violent demonic energy inside the bear bone was trying to break free of its restraints and was violently clashing with the gentle medicinal power in the spiritual herbs.

The key to Ling Shan Extraction is to remove these conflicting factors and allow different energies to blend perfectly.

Gu Qing began to try, but in the first two attempts, due to insufficient micro-management of mental energy output, the soup in the pot turned black instantly and emitted a pungent burnt smell.

It failed outright!

"Again." Gu Qing took a deep breath, poured out the waste soup, and added the ingredients again.

This time, Gu Qing controlled his mental power as if peeling away layers of silk, precisely removing the frenzied attributes from the bear's bones.

White light danced and swirled in the boiling water, and the broth gradually lost its turbidity, turning into a rich, milky white.

An extremely strong, exotic fragrance wafted out from the cracks and into the living room.

Cecilia and Melissant, who were watching TV on the sofa, turned their heads at the same time, staring at the kitchen and swallowing hard.

A pleasant notification sound rang in my ears.

[Ding! Successfully prepared the special spiritual dish 'Bear Bone and Herb Soup'. Spiritual Cuisine Master's Simplification Experience +1.]