I STACK ATTRIBUTES IN THE APOCALYPSE -MyOwnEdit-

The reason Gods were Gods was their overwhelming, unmatched power. Far superior to the Ancient Realm, they were in a league of their own.

With the Heaven Ascension Stairs as the sole path to godhood, the Holy Tower became the most precious and rare resource in the Black Mist Zone.

Clans that has a God managing it was the hallmark of a major clan. Having an exclusive Holy Tower was the benchmark for top-tier status.

Huo Sheng had asked his questions. Velo had provided his answers.

A brief silence fell as the room's occupants absorbed the information.

Then, Huo Sheng took a deep breath. "We'll take all of these Origin Power Skills."

"In return, your Spirit Clan members can select a piece of territory near the Nanxiang gathering place."

He smiled. "We should interact more in the future. As newcomers, we need the Spirit Clan to enlighten us about the Black Mist Zone."

Velo smiled back. "For small matters, we will certainly help. We simply hope that in the future, when you achieve greatness, Mr. Lu will remember this small assistance from our Spirit Clan."

Contemporary Era tribulation transcenders were a ticking time bomb.

The nature of the Heaven Ascension Stairs meant they were destined for countless trials and tribulations. Betting on them was unwise—compared to befriending them, it was better to seize their qualifications and strive for a better future.

Previously, due to the Spirit Clan's weakness, even with qualifications, they could hardly complete the climb—let alone reach the Holy Tower. Thus, Velo initially chose to befriend contemporary tribulation transcenders, hoping for a chance at ascension.

It was a gamble, with slim odds of success.

However, upon seeing Lu Ming, Velo changed his strategy. A once-in-a-millennium genius, a diligent Scroll King, and a contemporary tribulation transcender...

This was worth a considerable wager!

Frankly, Velo was no longer interested in the entire Nanxiang group. He was solely focused on Lu Ming.

After the negotiations concluded, Velo departed, followed by Bai Tianyu.

Lu Ming and Huo Sheng were left alone in the room.

Huo Sheng sighed deeply, his shoulders slumping. "What should we do..."

Mortal Realm, Physique Realm, Spirit Realm, Source Realm, Ancient Realm. Five realms below the Divine Spirit Realm.

Huo Sheng didn't know the strength of a Spirit Realm creature, but he was certain that Lu Ming was no match for one.

However, the contemporary major clans all had the protection of Gods. Now, due to their inherent identity, humans had become prey in the eyes of these powerful factions.

The situation was dire, and Huo Sheng had never felt so powerless.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Lu Ming approach the table and pick up the bag of Origin Power Skills. Huo Sheng smiled bitterly.

"Aren't you worried?" he asked.

Lu Ming shrugged. "What's the use of worrying?"

Huo Sheng opened his mouth to respond but found himself at a loss for words.

Indeed, what was the use of worrying? Lu Ming had never been one to fret over things he couldn't control. Many things were beyond their power to change, even with worry. There was no solution.

It was better to focus on self-improvement, to be prepared for the unexpected.

Different personalities led to different decisions. Lu Ming could remain carefree, but Huo Sheng couldn't share his nonchalance.

After a moment of thought, Huo Sheng spoke. "I need to talk to Velo again. Brother Lu, you can carry on with your own matters."

Lu Ming nodded and left the room with the Origin Power Skills, heading home.

Velo's words had undeniably affected him. He was flustered and apprehensive.

So, Lu Ming sought solace in cultivation, using it to numb his anxieties and bolster his strength. He couldn't predict the future, but he knew that every additional attribute point he earned today increased his chances of survival tomorrow.

At home, the diverse array of Origin Power Skills lifted Lu Ming's spirits. After careful consideration, he chose the following as his training focus:

• Origin Power Armor: A native Origin Power Skill that significantly enhanced defense. The encounter with Yamamoto Yuichiro's Destructive Death Ray had made Lu Ming prioritize self-protection.

• Soldier Transformation Technique: Another native skill, simple but widespread due to its practicality. This skill allowed Lu Ming to adapt his form to different combat situations.

• Gale Saber: A powerful saber Origin Power Skill, adding a new dimension to Lu Ming's offensive capabilities.

• Great Dragon Spear: A formidable spear Origin Power Skill, further expanding his combat arsenal.

• Apocalypse: A mysterious and potentially devastating skill, hinting at a hidden power within Lu Ming.

• Staff Origin Power Skill: A skill focused on staff combat, broadening Lu Ming's weapon proficiency.

• Atomic Sword Technique: A sword-based Origin Power Skill, adding another layer to his offensive versatility.

• Sword Origin Power Skill: Enhancing Lu Ming's mastery of sword techniques and further increasing his combat options.

• Feather Space Technique: A skill with unknown applications, potentially related to spatial manipulation.

• Flight Origin Power Skill: Granting Lu Ming the ability to fly, a significant advantage in mobility and tactical positioning.

• Spiritual Energy Rain: A long-range attack Origin Power Skill, providing Lu Ming with a ranged offensive option.

Origin Power Skills, in reality, prized quality over quantity. Using them required consuming Origin Power and physical stamina, and they also took time to execute.

In actual combat, one usually relied on a single, well-honed killer move. Success or failure often hinged on that one decisive strike—which is why offensive Origin Power Skills were best when perfected.

However, for someone like Lu Ming, who cultivated Origin Power Skills to increase his attributes, the situation was different. The more skills he mastered, the greater his potential for growth.

After selecting the Origin Power Skills, Lu Ming wasn't in a hurry to start training. Instead, he opened his attribute panel first.

Name: Lu Ming
Level: Mortal Realm, Level 2
Transcendent Ability: Body Self-Limitation (Status; Self-Limitation State)
Attributes:
* Strength: 16,508.2
* Physique: 16,508.1
* Agility: 16,517.2
* Free Attribute Points: 5,408
Skills: (Omitted)
Basic Stance: (Omitted)
Origin Power Skills:
* Basic Breathing Technique (Proficient) (263/1000)
* Explosive Fist (Perfect)
* Knight Body Forging Technique (Master) (790/10,000)

This was Lu Ming's current status. Ever since he obtained the Knight Body Forging Technique, his daily practice routine revolved around it.

This resulted in hardly any improvement in Lu Ming's proficiency in other skills. However, it also caused Lu Ming's attributes to increase rapidly, averaging 100 points per day!

Picking up the Origin Power Armor inheritance orb, Lu Ming infused it with Origin Power. Soon, his thoughts drifted, and he found himself in the orb's inner space. It was the same experience as when he learned the Knight Body Forging Technique.

After a few seconds, Lu Ming snapped back to reality, having already learned the usage techniques of the Origin Power Armor from the orb.

With a thought, faint beams of light flickered across his body—a phenomenon arising from the resonance of the Origin Power within his cells with the Origin Power in the surrounding air.

Following a specific breathing rhythm, the Origin Power within Lu Ming's body acted like a magnet, rapidly attracting Origin Power from the air. The two merged on the surface of his body, gradually forming a close-fitting armor that emitted a gentle glow.

Opening his attribute panel, a new skill caught Lu Ming's eye.

Origin Power Armor (Entry) (1/100): The most fundamental Origin Power Protection Skill. You have a preliminary mastery of the Origin Power Armor. All your attributes +30, free attribute points +30!