Chapter 1163: Chapter 1163
1163: Chapter 1149: Starting Profession 1163: Chapter 1149: Starting Profession Unlike the past, Lu Ping’an’s life in the Exotic Realm began in an unusually tranquil manner.
He didn’t choose to start on the grand frontline, nor did he set foot in the war zone from the beginning, and he hadn’t initially pinpointed what to focus on for development….
When the team was caught in the eerie quiet zone, he was more or less losing money every day.
“If this continues, I’ll have to take public transit…
uh, this era doesn’t seem to have that meme yet, everyone mainly uses transit for travel…”
Lu led a peaceful life, drinking tea and chatting every day while watching others endure intense training, utterly leisurely.
“It seems that things are going smoother than expected; did I underestimate their racial values?
Or just purely underestimated their determination….”
Looking at those Long Hand Clansmen who trained so hard that they burst their blood vessels, Lu Ping’an couldn’t help but sigh at their excessive drive, to the point where they could carry away dozens each day.
If it weren’t for the strength of their medical team, people would die every day during training.
He didn’t ask about their tragic experiences, nor was he inclined to visit the frontline to see for himself.
He only briefly reviewed the reports and videos that were passed on before handing them off to others.
“Too tragic, I don’t want to see.
As long as I lock down the archenemy, that’s enough.
I can’t be bothered to empathize, lest it affect my judgment.”
How tragic is the frontline?
It’s probably really quite tragic.
Among the three great enemies, there’s no need to elaborate on the Abyssal Worm Swarm.
They can devour all biomass, and every mortal species serves as their nutrition, along with supplying the biomass of newborns.
The intelligence of these insect commanders is actually quite high, but communication with other species is incredibly poor.
On the one hand, they can’t be bothered to communicate, and on the other hand, even the dumbest mortal commanders wouldn’t trust any of their promises.
The other significant force, naturally, are the Fishmen—more precisely, the affiliated tribes of the Octopus Subordinate’s.
“Drinking tea, eating, beating Beastmen…
That’s the recent daily work of Lu Ping’an and his companions.
This matter has already caused an ecological disaster; one merely needs to move slightly in This World to come across heaps of Fishman Tribes.
Underwater, the barely formed Long Hand Javelin Throwers each picked up a crimson long spear and lifted their right hand, beginning to gather strength.
As the starving Fishman hordes charged in, each “harpoon,” “javelin” turned into underwater torpedoes, ignoring the obstruction of the waves, trailing streaks of blood and fish flesh clinging to them.
Those underwater javelins naturally brought about torrents and shockwaves.
Their power was exceptional, even beyond comprehension.
After completing the first round of shooting, they were quick to grab the second one without hesitation.
Seventy-six Long Arm Javelin Throwers were ready to carry out the second round of throwing with their left hand.
But this time, with strange ripples and cries, under the orders of the shamans in the tribe, the Fishmen chose to retreat.
Lu Ping’an didn’t give the command to pursue, the mere outcome was already beyond expectations….
“…Clean up the battlefield.”
Lu Ping’an even guessed that the Fishman Tribe was probably within a maximum 20-minute journey away, and also likely didn’t have much in the way of defenses…
but those creatures were essentially worthless, and the most likely thing to be gained after exterminating them would be garbage items like the “bones of the victims.”
“It seems like a great match.”
The Healers were examining the Javelin Throwers’ arms, checking their “Boiling status.”
“Long Arm Javelin Thrower” is the first-tier Profession that Lu Ping’an finally settled on…
Yes, just first-tier, not second-tier, a profession with high prerequisites but seemingly tailored for the Long Hand Clan.
Understanding Lu Ping’an’s needs, the Taboo Library took modules from the first-tier Gunner, second-tier Cliff Walker, second-tier Victorious Javelin Thrower, and first-tier Berserker professions to construct what would be a “1.5-tier Profession.”
It must be said that the Library exceeded Lu Ping’an’s expectations with its miraculous ability to customize modules with just points, an ability that even many deities might not possess.
The ritualistic requirement for advancing in this profession was “to throw a standard javelin over one hundred meters without any support”…
uh, a normal Human could probably go to the Olympics for that.
But for the Long Hand Clan, probably only a week of intensive training would suffice.
With the “Javelin Acceleration (Tamer series)” from the Javelin Thrower, the “Target Locking” from the Cliff Walker, the “Frenzy (Self-harm)” from the Berserker, and the standard “Mastery of Long Spear (Javelin)” from the Gunner, all these combined to form a formidable weapon capable of hurling terrifying javelins.
The actual strength of this device is hard to assess because even at just first-tier, the use of compound Professional Abilities, which includes a “second-tier” ability, means that one hit can cause severe injury, two hits can incapacitate, and three hits might necessitate looking for a coffin to lie in.
In fact, Lu could have designed it as a “second-tier Profession,” laying a foundation during the Gunner stage before moving into actual combat at the second tier.
However, upon strong insistence from the Long Hand Clan warriors led by “Lu,” Lu Ping’an decided on this near-suicidal Profession Module.
The reasoning is fairly simple: normally, it takes half a year to train a functioning first-tier, but with Lu Ping’an’s intervention, just weeks or even days might suffice.
But for a second-tier…
under normal circumstances, just starting out could take two to three years, with a need for talent, accumulation, and more.
But if only pursuing a first-tier Profession, solely chasing that explosive strike, even without Lu Ping’an’s help, they might be ready within a month.
“…everyone can learn…”
“Yes, we need it, second-tier would be too late.”
Clearly, those suffering on the front lines know their needs best.
One shot is all it takes, a shot that can pierce through Fishmen’s basic armor, a shot that can penetrate through Abyssal Worms’ steel hides, and a shot that can blast through Gray Dwarves’ lava armors.
In the end, Lu Ping’an revised his plan, setting the Long Arm Javelin Thrower as the starting point for the path.
But he also employed a special method, turning it into a “throwing series class” akin to a Gunner and not a mere Gunman…
this means that after successfully assuming the position, one can re-enlist as a first-tier Gunman to compensate for any weaknesses and add a bit of close combat ability.
The downside is that they couldn’t opt for corresponding “Gunners,” but considering their situation, this was not an issue at all and could be specifically trained if needed.
“Distribute ‘Strength Pills,’ ‘Blood Clotting Potions,’ and ‘Eagle’s Reflection Potions’ to everyone.
Take a strength pill before throwing, immediately take a blood clotting potion afterward, and use the support potion when extra range is needed…”
Meanwhile, the Magic Alchemists and Healers were preparing the requisite potions for the battle profession’s supplies.
“We can design the spears in two major categories, one with a spiral hook/ harpoon head for underwater throwing, and another standard land combat javelin….”
“How about we create two types of spear shafts with specialized spearheads tailored for specific needs, allowing for replacements?”
And Lu Ping’an’s forging team was busy creating weapons and equipment for them.
“It’s a shame that sea creatures in this world are easily enraged by the Fishmen; if not, they could easily capture dolphin-like Sea Beasts for riding, to make up for mobility…”
This is the Beast Tamer team, continuing to freeload and nag incessantly, annoying everyone.