Chapter 623: Chapter 623
In the past two days, Du You has sorted out the items he harvested last time.
Although the length of his last journey to the Other World was short, the drop rate was quite high during the Snow Emperor’s trial. Therefore, he was able to obtain many items. Du You sold several items that only reached the green tier.
This time, it was another wave of gain, and he earned quite a few Crystal Coins. But what frustrated Du You was that he also had to spend a lot.
After a few days of investigation, Du You learned about the most crucial information for third-tier colonists. This essential information was not anything secret; it was publicly available information that all Colonists could see.
First, it was about the concept of star-level promotion. Precisely speaking, every time there is a significant promotion, it’s possible to increase the star level under some conditions, but this applies when the general star level is low.
When the star level reaches a certain level, the requirements become more complicated. Du You specifically looked into the possibility of advancement from 8 stars to 9 stars. Surprisingly, information about this was indeed available on the Magic Network.
As for the legendary 10-star level, it is generally believed not to exist on the Magic Network. If Du You himself were not one, he would also think it does not exist. Generally speaking, the highest star level most people agree upon is nine.
And to upgrade to nine stars, there are conditions. The first condition is that it must occur during a significant tier upgrade, at the moment of qualitative change. Only then would there be a possible change in the star level.
Under normal circumstances, there are only two opportunities for this qualitative change. One is when moving up from the third tier to the fourth, and the other occasion is when advancing from the sixth tier to the seventh tier, which is why such information exists on the Magic Network.
The second condition is that one must already be at the 8-star level. If one’s star level has not reached 8 stars, or if the 8-star level is not satisfactory, there won’t be an opportunity.
The two sisters, naturally being at the 8-star level and having completed a task to a very high degree last time, easily fulfill this requirement.
Just the second condition alone excludes most people, indicating how difficult it would be to upgrade to the 9-star level.
The third condition is that in the next upgrade, one must complete an advanced task to a much higher degree than an 8-star task.
For ordinary people, this is tantamount to seeking death. But for Du You, this is a must-complete task. If it’s not completed, his star level would decrease, so there shouldn’t be a problem with this task.
The biggest issue for him alone lies in the fourth condition. The fourth condition requires a Celestial Star Bottle to seal an Alien Beast Soul. During the final tier upgrade, external forces will be used to forcibly break the limit.
Since the 9-star level generally does not exist among professionals, this method must be used.
Apart from the most potent ancestor in legend, who was a 9-star level from birth for an unknown reason, later 9-star levels were achieved through self-promotion. Even so, there aren’t many who reach the 9-star level in the entire world.
Every one of them is an elite among elites. It could be said that both luck and strength are indispensable for this transition, otherwise it’s impossible.
The Celestial Star Bottles are rare, making them hard to buy. And not just any Alien Beast Soul can be sealed. First and foremost, the Alien Beast must be from Earth.
Alien Beasts from the Other World, even if they meet the requirements, are absolutely inapplicable.
Secondly, the Alien Beast must be of the same tier as oneself, and must reach the 9-star level. An Alien Beast reaching the 9-star level is equivalent to a professional with 9-star combat power, not a true 9-star level.
Only professionals have star levels; other creatures do not. But creatures equivalent to the 9-star level have a unique soul and lineage compared to ordinary creatures. They belong to a special species. Only a deviation can break one’s limit, reshape one’s star level, and enable one to break through to the strength of the 9-star level.
Though Du You doesn’t need this, the two sisters do.
In the end, Du You had no choice but to post a purchase request in the auction house. Of course, there were many purchase requests, and Celestial Star Bottles have always been very popular goods. Du You wasn’t sure if he would get the opportunity to buy one.
It seemed possible for him to acquire it through the academy. As Du You was looking into it, he handed in a large number of task items and Crystal Coins, earning him a lot of academic points. Despite this, Du You wasn’t confident he could snag the Celestial Star Bottle in time.
Aside from this, there was another piece of crucial information for third-tier colonists, which was about their own skills.
Du You finally understood the purpose of the Skill Hall. The so-called Skill Hall is designed to enhance the evolution of one’s own skills. Every tier upgrade for Colonists after becoming one means that their skills cannot be directly upgraded.
It’s not that you could upgrade simply through having enough Crystal Coins. For instance, when one’s skills reach level 30, apart from the advanced skills that can be elevated through cultivation, the rest could only remain at level 30.
To continue improving, one must rely on the help of the Skill Hall. Only the skills developed in the Skill Hall through special evolution can break limits and achieve higher upgrades.
It is said that after reaching the fourth tier, one would attract the attention of the Other World, and professionals themselves would face more restrictions. Only the skills specially evolved in the Skill Hall can break these restrictions and fully unleash their power. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝓷𝓮𝓽
This is why most elites belong to major forces, and why owning territory is the basis for establishing an independent organization.
All of this comes down to the Skill Hall. Without the Skill Hall, once reaching the third-tier limit, there would be no further opportunity for progress. This opportunity forces professionals to join a force.
"No wonder it’s considered one of the three most important structures in any territory. Now it seems as if the Skill Hall is probably the most critical structure for individual professionals," Du You suddenly felt disappointed.
His disappointment came from the fact that he had the blueprint of the Lord’s Mansion last time but did not receive one for the Skill Hall.
If he couldn’t acquire the blueprint for the Skill Hall before reaching the pinnacle of being a colonist, he’d have to ask others for assistance when he wanted to continue progressing. Would those people easily let him use their Skill Hall? The answer was no.
He hadn’t expected there to be so many troubles. What troubled Du You the most was that after reaching level 30 and passing the trial, even his level could not be instantly upgraded because it involves a qualitative change. To upgrade his level, he first needs to advance his professional rank.