125. Original Punk 7702
[Omega energy extracted from target]: [Sequence Fifty-Six•Remaining Moon]
[Rating]: Omega•Sequence (Ω, final Greek letter)
[Remaining Moon•Perception]: [Dexterity] and [Charisma] dual benefits.
"A Remaining Moon rises slowly, its clear beauty illuminating an ignored sky. Everything it lacks is a mockery and ridicule of this foolish world."
"You are like a distant echo, unified into a deep dark tone, vast like the night, yet luminous, fragrant, and vibrant."
"My friend, open your arms and present the jester's joke to this ugly world."
——[Origin Abyss Celestial]Solao.
Manifestation of Omega Energy:
Active activation - Your hands can operate on the contacted space and existence in some dimensional aspect, just like treating the world as a modeling and mapping software. However, whatever you do, 'Remaining Moon' must be released by your hands.
Passive state - Your identity information is dimensionally downgraded. As long as you wish, no mechanical equipment or magic can detect your true information.
"Let's play a game. The prize is the whole world."
[Range]: Limited to contact by hands.
Current development level: Perception level, Omega energy consumption rate at this level is - 110%;
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"Got it."
Li Aozi raised his foot, shook his neck, with two cold silver moonlights flashing in his empty head.
When he extracted Omega energy, he also took this kid's racial talent, and the panel added a [Beneficial Mutation] that enhances mutation projects by 5%.
[Worthy of being from an extraordinary family, innate transcendent talent, tsk tsk tsk.]
Though saying this feels somewhat unfair, in the same industry, enemies are inevitable.
"Ugh..."
Mozilan, on the ground, struggled to stand up. He extended his hand, pressing it against the earth, glaring hatefully at Li Aozi:
"Du Zexin! You bastard, my father won't let you get away with this!"
"Really?" Li Aozi shrugged. "Then take your time looking for me. I, Du Zexin, keep my name unchanged. Come at me anytime."
Saying this, he skillfully swung his hand, his whole body rippling with mosaic, distorting dimensional traces, and left nonchalantly.
Compared to the unfamiliar Omega energy [Calamity], he was far more familiar with [Remaining Moon]. This Omega energy didn't have particularly strong direct output capabilities, and its short range made it unsuitable for duels, but it was a formidable control skill in early to mid-game, extremely versatile.
At the same time, it also provided an invincible effect for all professions, second only to [Eerie]'s [Spirit Walk].
Another point, the dimensional manipulation effect of [Remaining Moon] could resonate with echo power, creating ripples in dimensional time and space. Though the range was short, combining it with AOE splash made it fairly impressive.
It was, in any case, better than [Bloodline].
With [Remaining Moon] in hand, Li Aozi decisively ran off, not wasting a second, tearing open dimensional ripples and teleporting directly to Faithkeep Village.
"Miss Yavanna, I'm back."
Li Aozi took off his hood, revealing his empty, rippling head, and entered Faithkeep Village, sweeping the area with his mental power.
[Tsk, ran off again.]
Li Aozi shook his head. Yavanna was still bothered about him revealing her identity and had always been apprehensive about meeting him.
Perhaps not breaking the ice would make things less awkward?
But hiding and concealing wasn't Li Aozi's style.
Li Aozi called out a few times, seeing no response from Yavanna. He shook his head and stopped worrying.
He wandered around, inspecting his small territory. Under the 007-like hard work of the players, Faithkeep Village had already reclaimed several hundred acres of good land, houses were lined up neatly, and two major guilds had established their own bases here. They were preparing two-story buildings, and although still at the foundation stage, players had begun to methodically plan their future lives.
Soon, a few players noticed Li Aozi's return, but there were too few of them to cause a commotion.
"Whoa! Li Aozi's back!"
"Oh no, our guild members all went goblin hunting."
"I just wanted to borrow [Natural Ignition], the furnace temperature is not high enough."
Li Aozi didn't mind the small experience points, earning what he could while checking out the environment of Faithkeep Village.
Compared to the previous wilderness, the construction efforts of the past month were remarkable, and now it could genuinely be called a simple village.
Brick kilns, coal kilns, blacksmith shops, leather workshops, and craft equipment workshops were all present. At that moment, players of the [Biochemist] profession were manipulating the biochemical pool left by Li Aozi, preparing to improve their biochemical weapons. Players who chose life professions stayed in the village, focusing on their work.
[Chef] players were responsible for cooking and drying food, making it into compressed rations for frontline fighters, ensuring both flavor and sufficient buffs.
[Blacksmith] players were the busiest, working almost non-stop repairing weapons from the front lines.
[Mechanic] players were rather unlucky since their weapons relied mostly on firearms. Once front-line ammo ran out, they had to go pick up the spent shells and bullets, return to the camp, modify fertilizer, handcraft bullets, reload, and act as the [Gunsmith] to add and modify weapon attachments.
Frankly speaking, it was a bit challenging for [Mechanic] players. They were more suited to industrial civilization, but in this backwater, even their mechanical expertise didn't carry as much significance as civil engineering.
However, there was no denying the players' imagination and creativity were impressive.
Under limited conditions, players categorized and organized materials obtained through hunting and gathering, and replicated weapons using local materials.
Bows and crossbows were the first products considered. Players fully embraced the concept of "taking from the enemy, using against the enemy." Using monster materials along with industrial knowledge from Azure Star, they crafted modern composite bows and high-pound crossbows from bone.
As for explosives, after joint research by [Biochemist] and [Chef] players, they decided to use a locally gathered crystal ore with strong energy as a substitute. After grinding it into shape, they created simple grenades and explosives — the ignition method was rudimentary, just stuffing a fuse and sugar in.
These crystal bombs were also modified into landmines and traps. The basic trigger trap involved digging a hole, placing the bomb inside, and having the fuse activate upon impact.
A more advanced version involved placing a goblin's head on top, throwing it into a goblin group. These creatures curiously bit into it, gathering around until they heard the 'BOOM,' enjoying the fruits of a day's labor.
To destroy the goblin nests, players didn't hold back — flooding, burning, burying, poisoning — all sorts of weapons sourced from the forest were used to kill creatures in the forest. It was truly the concept of "using native methods for native enemies."
Such primitive punk techniques were everywhere, letting Li Aozi fully experience the players' creativity.