CHAPTER 710: CHAPTER 429: THE OPEN PLOT

"This one, then."

Lu Heng finally saw a satisfactory skill name in the list of B-level skills: [Source Energy Battle Armor].

To be honest, Lu Heng was very familiar with this skill because he had acquired it in his previous life and upgraded it to a high level.

Therefore, Lu Heng knew the subsequent upgrade path of this skill and had a complete plan in mind.

Of course, the skills upgraded with [Divine Evolution] are not necessarily unique and have a degree of randomness.

In other words, the same B-level skill may result in two different A-level skills when upgraded.

However, this difference is relative.

Even if the skills upgraded aren’t exactly the same, the differences won’t be too significant.

This is because the skill upgrade won’t change the skill’s inherent nature; for example, a Thunder Attribute skill upgrade will inevitably carry the Thunder Attribute.

The randomness of skill upgrades is not entirely random but is within a certain range.

[Source Energy Battle Armor] is a conventional defense skill, exactly what Lu Heng needed. It also has great upgrade potential, so there’s no need to hesitate, just choose this one.

Qi Jinhui leaned over, glanced at the skill name, and without needing to closely examine the attributes, nodded in agreement: "This crystal core is fine, just submit a report, and the Crystal Core Storage will send it over."

As he spoke, he took out a Skill Crystal Core application form, wrote down the crystal core name, and placed it in front of Lu Heng, explaining: "No other procedures are needed, just a signature is enough. Since this requires the Crystal Core Storage to release it, the procedures need to be followed."

For someone of Lu Heng’s current standing, getting a B-level skill would only require a word, but army discipline is strict, and everything must go through the proper channels.

Lu Heng signed his name, and Qi Jinhui handed the application form to the orderly behind him, whispering: "Just wait there, and deliver it directly once it’s out."

The orderly nodded in agreement and quickly went to handle the task.

After selecting the Skill Crystal Core, the next step was to look at the Fourth Transition Source Material.

B-level skills can be used freely, but Fourth Transition Source Material is a different story.

At this point in time, humans have obtained no more than a handful of Fourth Transition Source Materials, and everyone’s eyes are on these few pieces, so they can only be exchanged for resources of equivalent level.

Qi Jinhui opened a confidential file and displayed it for Lu Heng and the other three to see: "Currently, our war zone has three pieces of Fourth Transition Source Material available for exchange, two within our war zone, and one in another zone. Once you confirm which one you want, the commander will find a way to coordinate."

The notebook screen displayed the names of the three Fourth Transition Source Materials.

The first is [Magic Shield Guard], a defense-type class suitable for superpower users on a defensive strengthening path.

Seeing this Source Material, Lu Heng was very interested because this class is strong and quite rare, specializing in countering magic defensing classes.

If there were a Defender in the team, Lu Heng would like to take this Source Material.

Unfortunately, among the four in the team, there was no dedicated defensive-type superpower user.

Not even a close-combat superpower user other than Lu Heng himself, who already has [Judgement Blade], making it impossible to switch to [Magic Shield Guard].

Even though this class couldn’t be used, Lu Heng still pointed at the screen and asked, "Has this Source Material been assigned to someone?"

Qi Jinhui considered for a moment before answering: "The war zone is currently researching, and a list of suitable candidates for this Source Material has been summarized. The final decision has not been made. If you want it, you can take it first."

Lu Heng didn’t need it himself but offered some advice: "Cao Lixiong, from Dragon Power’s Special Forces, is on a defensive path and suits this class.

"Of course, I’m just giving a suggestion; you can decide on the allocation among yourselves.

"No matter who you assign it to, once the warrior gets the class, bring him to see me."

Qi Jinhui instantly realized that it must be a good thing and agreed with a smile: "Then I’ll thank Mr. Lu on behalf of this yet unclear warrior."

Lu Heng continued to look further down.

The second Fourth Transition Source Material is [Promoter].

Judging by its name alone, the role of this Fourth Transition Source Material is not easily apparent.

Lu Heng, however, knew the role of this class. A quick glance at the Source Material data showed it matched his memory.

[Promoter] is a very special class with no class abilities of its own but can promote a lower-class rank to Fourth Transition.

From First Transition to Fourth Transition, the higher the sequence, the stronger the class ability.

Of course, there are considerable differences between classes.

Each class has its area of expertise.

Therefore, there are times when a First Transition class may not be inferior to a Second Transition class.

Overall, though, higher-sequence classes are stronger than lower-sequence classes.

The actual value of [Promoter] depends on which class is being promoted.

In simple terms, it’s like an upgrade button for low-sequence classes; if the original low-sequence class’s combat power isn’t strong, then the upgrade will have limited improvements.

Additionally, this presents an issue.

When a superpower user obtains a Fourth Transition class, they generally have First, Second, Third, and Fourth Transition classes, a total of four class abilities.

If the Fourth Transition class is [Promoter], and the First Transition class is promoted to Fourth Transition, the superpower user would only have Second Transition, Third Transition, and Fourth Transition, three class skills.

In essence, one class skill is lost.

Thus, the value of this class Source Material is somewhat subtle, and used improperly, it directly results in one less class skill.