Astral Apostle

   Chapter 14 The New Apostles

   The next day, Zhou Jing stayed in the rental house all day, combed through the process of traveling through the astral world, and got a clear concept.

  He divided the currently known process into four stages according to the sequence of the process—pinch, shuttle, cool down, and die.

  Pinch Man is to create the next astral apostle, and customize the body of the walking plane with various attributes by inheriting the slot for free or consuming astral points.

   During the shuttle phase, one’s own consciousness is thrown into the astral apostle, and he walks on the plane himself, with the assistance of training acceleration and achievement rewards.

During the    cooling stage, the consciousness returns to the main body, and the shuttle will cool down before the next shuttle. During this period, the astral apostle will automatically act in the placement mode.

The    shuttle and cooldown phases are interspersed with each other as the main link.

   The time in the main world and the astral world is passing, but due to the poor flow rate, one side is passing fast and the other is slow.

   So each time you shuttle, you can set the time spent on the main body, and convert it into the stay time of personally controlling the astral apostles.

  Because during the shuttle, the main body is also spending time, so the timing is generally not too long. Zhou Jing thinks it can be used to replace most of the sleep time.

   In this way, through the interaction of descent and placement, the career of the astral apostle is continuously extended, allowing it to operate in the plane for a longer time.

  If the astral apostle dies, then it will enter the final death stage, settle the career, and get the free inheritance slot.

   Inherit part of this apostle's practice results to the next apostle for free, and then go back to the initial pinching stage and repeat the process.

"As for the clearance, I haven't achieved it yet, and I still don't know the form. I'll have a look at it later... But according to the information I received, it should be similar to the death stage, but I don't need to re-pinch people, and I can continue to control the astral apostle activities for clearance. "

   Zhou Jing's eyes flickered as he sorted out the general situation.

   He glanced at the time. Twenty-four hours had passed, and the new astral apostle template had been generated.

   He exhaled and prepared for the shuttle.

"Enter!"

  …

  OM—

   Consciousness entered the shuttle preparation space, it was still the same galaxy, and the fluorescent panel was quietly suspended in the center.

   Zhou Jing raised his eyes and saw the content above.

  [New Astral Apostle Template has been generated (No. 002)]

  —

  [Current Template-Trait File]

  [Name: Jason Moore (subject to change)]

  [racial appearance: Terran (can be changed)]

  [identity: none]

  [Personality: Perseverance]

  [style: martial arts]

  [Stance: Neutral]

  [Pursuit: Strength]

  [Sync Difficulty Rating: Easy]

  [Life goals: [Become a senior alien hunter], [At least two alien blood enhancements], [hunt high-risk alien beasts]]

  [Apostle Constant Standard: 0/110]

  [Current Template-Ability File]

  [Attributes: Physical 5 (Tier 1), Resistance 4 (Tier 1), Perception 5 (Tier 1), Spirit 6 (Tier 1), Energy 0 (Tier 0)]

  [Qualifications: physical fitness-[green], resistance-[light green], swordsmanship-[light green]... (expand the detailed list)]

  [Talent: [Empty Slot] x1]

  [Free allocation points: 5]

  [Extraordinary Power System: [Empty Slot] x1]

  [Skills: [Tara Empire, Northern Dialect] Lv2, [Weapon Mastery-Hunting Knife] Lv1, [Weapon Mastery-Dagger] Lv1, [Wild Survival] Lv1]

  [auxiliary function: [empty slot] x1]

  [Rarity Rating: Mediocre]

  —

  [full template free reset times: 0]

  [Number of free resets for specified parameters: 2]

   Zhou Jing's eyes flashed, and he looked over the template parameters carefully.

   The clearance requirement of the second template is 30 points higher than the previous one, and the difficulty of completing the life goal has increased at a glance, but it seems to be still within the acceptable range.

   "By the way, this template doesn't seem to have talent?"

   Zhou Jing noticed this.

   He opened the Book of Records. Currently, the talent book only has the [Cleverness] of "Will Wood", and it takes 500 Astral Points to inherit the new template.

   There are currently 1477 Astral Points accumulated, and 500 points is not cheap. Zhou Jing simply gave the talent the first designated reset opportunity.

  [The current template talent is being reset... The reset is complete, the changes are as follows]

  [You get the talent [Toughness] (reduces the impact of injuries on actions)]

   "It seems that this is suitable for hard fighting... If you have this talent when you are attacked by the Earth Skeletons, you can probably escape on your own without Balon's rescue."

   Zhou Jing analyzed the effect, thought about it, and then threw the second designated reset to Qualification.

  [The current template qualification is being reset... The reset is completed, the changes are as follows]

  [resistance [light green] → [green], swordsmanship [light green] → [green], the rest of the results remain unchanged]

   "It's all growth, good luck."

   Zhou Jing is happy.

  Physical strength, resistance, swordsmanship... green, all green!

   There are three green items this time, and the qualifications are better than the last apostle.

   After using the two free reset opportunities, Zhou Jing took a look and found that he could continue to reset by spending astral points.

   But the specified reset needs 200 points once, the overall reset needs 1000 points once, and the cost is progressively increased, he currently has no intention of continuing to reset.

   Now that he has the Astral Point in stock, he can further pinch people. He is ready to test the degree of customization.

   "Let me see what kind of money pinch people take."

   Zhou Jing rubbed his hands excitedly.

   He operated it, and the panel popped up a message:

  [To improve the four parameters of the template's attributes, qualifications, talents, and skills, the astral points need to be converted into free allocation points, and the ratio is 100:1]

  [Add point limit for this template: 0/500]

  [Hint: The template adds a limit of points, which means the upper limit of the astral points that can be invested when the current template is converted to free allocation points]

  [The limit depends on the rarity of the template (basic limit), and the energy level of the astral shuttle (multiplier bonus)... The higher the two, the more astral energy enhancements can be received by the astral apostle generated by this template]

   "Is that so? Different rarities of Astral Apostles have different strength limits..."

   Zhou Jing scratched his head.

   It seems that the rarity of the template also means "capacity". Once you inject too many astral points, people will be full.

   The scope of this limit is only to use astral points to strengthen the four items of attributes, qualifications, talents, and skills, which is equivalent to the upper limit of a single template.

   The ability to select the "Recording Book", the characteristics and abilities used to replace the new template, are not affected by this limit, and there is no upper limit. It's just that with each inheritance or adjustment, the fee increases progressively.

   "The conversion limit for adding points depends on two factors. The rarity of the template depends on the face, and this astral shuttle energy level..."

   Zhou Jing's mind moved, and the corresponding entry popped up on the panel:

  [Astral Shuttle Energy Level]

  [Current: Lv1]

  [Upgrade to the next level, you need to invest 1000 astral points and 20 information state particles]

  [Hint: The astral shuttle energy level affects factors such as the initial strength of the astral apostle template, the conversion limit of free points of the template, the level of the transformable ability of the ontology…]

   "This thing..." Zhou Jing read it carefully and figured out its use.

   If the power of astral shuttle is regarded as a super power system, then the astral shuttle energy level is equivalent to the "realm" of this system, which is equal to the degree of development of this ability.

  The deeper the degree of development, the stronger the ability. Basically, some of the key factors of the astral shuttle are linked to the energy level of the astral shuttle, the initial strength of the template, the limit of template points, and so on.

   Like the point limit, the basic limit of the template rarity this time is 500 points. If the star shuttle energy level is increased to Lv2, then the multiplier is 2, and the actual conversion limit becomes 500x2=1000.

  If the astral shuttle energy level is Lv3, Lv4... or even Lv10, then the multiplication of the base amount will be more successful, and the room for adding more points will be wider, and you can invest more astral points.

   "Unfortunately, I haven't even seen a single hair of the information-state particle, so I definitely won't be able to upgrade, so I don't need to think about it for the time being."

  Since there is no other way, Zhou Jing just wrote it down and left it behind.

   He didn't hesitate, just spent the extra amount.

  [500 astral points have been converted, you get 5 free distribution points]

  [Current free allocation points: 10]

   Zhou Jing had already thought about the distribution, and this time he added all of them to his attributes.

   He has tried adding points for aptitude and talent, but it takes a lot of points to improve a little, and the same is true for skills, there is no attribute that is so immediate.

   Through the last experience, Zhou Jing discovered that when the initial strength of the template is low, improving the attributes can increase the survival guarantee and facilitate follow-up actions.

  "Will Wood" has proved that 9 points of physical strength is good, but he eventually died of toxins and injuries. It is estimated that the resistance is not high, so he decided to match the physical strength and resistance this time.

"The success rate of taking alien blood potions seems to be related to both. If you add all physical fitness, although it is close to the extraordinary level, it is still lower than Baron's 18 points. It is better to increase resistance to use alien blood potions. Prepare, that's the goal..."

   Zhou Jing thought about it and immediately started to operate.

  [Complete distribution of free points]

  [Physical 5→10, Resistance 4→9]

   "The last item is to consider loading an auxiliary function..."

   Zhou Jing pondered

   The achievement triggered by the death of "Will Wood" unlocked the auxiliary function bar, and also came with four basic auxiliary functions. Today, he has thought about several solutions.

  Re-read the template properties, and compared the assembly costs of each auxiliary function.

   Zhou Jing hesitated for a few seconds and finally made a decision.

  [500 astral points consumed]

  [[Follower function] has been filled in the auxiliary function column]

  [Currently available followers: [Untitled (primary)]]

  The four basic auxiliary functions have different assembly costs. Among them, [Character Level System (up to 10 levels)] is the most expensive, requiring 800 points. Each level gives 0~2 attribute points, which is equal to additional growth.

   Zhou Jing was originally torn about whether to choose this, but after thinking about it, he still felt that it was okay, there was one main reason.

   One is that the character upgrade function cannot be inherited. Even if the previous astral apostle reaches the full level, the next apostle still has to start from the first level, and the additional attribute points brought by this auxiliary function cannot be inherited.

   Although he wanted to clear the level as soon as possible, but after analysis, he felt that the second astral apostle should focus on development and have enough strength before trying to clear the level.

  Because this is only the second time to travel, and he is inexperienced, he thinks it is safe to do both. After trying to clear the customs, he thinks more about whether he can leave more "legacy".

   Therefore, it is not worthwhile to choose an auxiliary function that cannot be inherited... After all, 800 points are really expensive for him now.

   He checked it just now. In the map overview mode, the designated cost of placing Frostwood Village is 100 points, which is a necessary expense.

   Then spend another 800 points with the [Character Level System (up to 10 levels)], and I only have 77 points left in my hand, and I'm afraid I won't be able to accelerate my practice.

  【Follower Function】As long as 500 points, you can save 300 points to start the training acceleration.

   and this function is inheritable.

  【Follower Function】At present, there is only one empty slot, which is a primary follower template. The effect is that after entering the world, you can summon it and follow your actions.

   It doesn't matter if the follower dies unfortunately, each astral apostle has a chance to revive the follower. If it is used up, then let the next astral apostle install this function to reset the resurrection chance.

   And the followers can exercise by themselves, and the files will not be erased, the ability will still be retained when resurrected, and there is no need to start from scratch when assembling them to different astral apostles. It has a certain growth potential and is cost-effective.

what is this? It's the perfect cannon fodder... Assistant!

  The world of alien beasts is more dangerous, and the living environment is harsh. Compared with being a lone wolf, Zhou Jing felt that it was necessary to have a follower who would not complain no matter how he used it.

   In addition, the use of different blood medicines is dangerous, and a loyal follower must be willing to try the medicine for himself...

   Zhou Jing coughed and looked at the template of this junior follower, only the ability file.

   To be honest, the attributes of junior followers are a bit horrible.

  —Except for the [Energy] attribute, which is still 0, the other four items are the standard 5 points for ordinary people, but the aptitude is either gray or white, and I can't find the slightest bit of green, and there is no talent, and there is a prompt that the training acceleration function cannot be used.

Isn't   Jie just stupid? !

   "It seems that this is the limitation of the follower function. Although the training results of the follower will be retained and inherited, the problem is that the growth is slow..."

   Zhou Jing nodded secretly.

   But fortunately, this time he only wanted a tool person, and his requirements were not high.

  Astral Points can add points to followers, and the basic conversion limit is also 500. It also accepts the multiplier bonus of the Astral Shuttle energy level.

   However, Zhou Jing doesn't have any extra astral points for his followers, and he has to spend it himself.

   "This thing is really useless. I thought I saved a lot last time. It seems that it is only the level of subsistence allowance consumption."

   Zhou Jing muttered to himself.

   The shape and name of the follower template can be customized.

   Zhou Jing suppressed his urge to pinch his face, and set the appearance for this follower.

  Medium figure, with an ordinary public face... Steady, extremely soluble in the crowd!

The less conspicuous the   , the more convenient it is to do things.

   "As for the name of the follower... er, just call Ross."

   Zhou Jing thought of a popular name that conformed to the style of the alien world, and used it directly, without any special meaning.

   "It's almost enough to pinch people... Excluding the 100 points that will be consumed in the designated area, there are still 377 astral points left in the inventory, which can be used as mobile funds."

   Zhou Jing calmed down.

He entered the appearance adjustment interface and found that this time the apostle had thick eyebrows, big eyes, masculine and firmness, and half of his handsomeness, so he did not adjust more, but added a bird shape of the same style as "Will Wood" on the inside of his forearm. tattoo.

   Then, he changed the template name from "Jason Moore" to "Jason Wood" according to the plan he thought about during the day.

  [Astral Apostle template adjustment is over! ]

  [Enter the pre-launch stage! ]

  [Currently placed in the astral world: [World of Different Beasts] No. 001]

  [Astral Time Velocity Difference: 4.1~135.7]

  [The shuttle timing: 6 hours on the body (default)]

   "There is a slight change in the time flow rate difference... Well, this time I try to time it for eight hours."

   Zhou Jing's heart moved,

  [Change confirmation...The shuttle timing: body 8 hours]

  [Map overview mode enabled]

  [Please select the delivery mode, [Random area delivery] or [Specified area delivery]]

  The map interface is expanded, and it is different from the completely black appearance when you first shuttled. Now there are some black-shirted forest areas on the map, as well as the location of Frostwood Village, you can zoom and observe the details.

   Zhou Jing had already made a decision to operate.

  [Select [Specify Region Delivery]]

  [Designated location: Frost Kimura]

  [100 star boundary points are required to be placed in this area...consumed]

  [Start serving]

   scoff!

   A familiar voice sounded, and a streamer crack opened in the starry sky below.

   For the second time, Zhou Jing was already mentally prepared and was sucked in directly.

   After falling rapidly for an unknown time, a field finally appeared at the end of the fissure, zooming rapidly in the field of vision...

   (end of this chapter)