Chapter 339 - 114: Gem and Divine Skill, Comprehension Root Bone Defies Heaven Once Again! Time Needle!

It seems that in the future, when training in Catastrophe-level Contaminated Zones, we must grab everything we can get our hands on!

Xu Ran’s lips curled into a slight smile.

However, Zhu Yuheng’s tone changed:

"But, the difference in strength between Xiao Ran and me is terrifyingly large. To help Xiao Ran accelerate a year’s worth of cultivation, I would need to consume at least 100 years of his life, and I would need to consume 200 years of my life! The consumption is extremely unreasonable and unacceptable."

Zhu Yuheng shook her head.

Everyone fell silent.

The cost is so severe?

It seems this skill is of no use, right?

Should we comfort Zhu Yuheng a bit?

A few girls opened their mouths.

However, Zhu Yuheng did not feel discouraged: "Of course, this is only the early stage of the time manipulation skills. If I can absorb more Time Gems, or if my cultivation increases tenfold, then the lifespan consumed will be much less."

Zhu Yuheng’s gaze was resolute, and she smiled gently.

Xu Ran: "So at the current stage, what is the consumption level for hatching a Crystal Beast?"

Zhu Yuheng, without hesitation, answered Xu Ran’s inquiry; she had obviously thought about it for a long time: "Right now, to hatch a Crystal Beast Egg, I only need to consume 20 years of the Crystal Beast’s lifespan, and for myself, I also need to consume 10 years of lifespan!"

Upon hearing Zhu Yuheng’s words, Xu Ran quickly waved his hand: "The cost is too high. Don’t use such a price to hatch that dumb Crystal Beast for now. It’s not worth it!"

Not just not worth it.

It’s a total loss!

"Hmm... the cost is indeed unbearable..."

The cost of lifeforce is too serious... not only can she not bear it, but the other party cannot bear it either. Accelerating a year costs over 200 years of life, who would dare to use it?

Zhu Yuheng’s expression was melancholic.

Seeing this, Xu Ran patted Zhu Yuheng’s shoulder and softly comforted, "It’s okay, I can get more Time Gems, and I will definitely reduce the cost to the minimum. Once the cost is low, it becomes a Divine Skill."

Zhu Yuheng earnestly nodded: "I will also spend more time thinking, seeing if I can develop other uses. Not just for hatching Crystal Beasts and accelerating time!"

On hearing this.

Tiger Girl was eager to try: "I’ll help you think too! Three humble craftsmen, surpass Zhuge Liang!"

Saying so, she frowned seriously, striking a thinking pose, even suppressing her urge to drink Spring Spirit Milk.

"Let’s think about it too!"

Guan Xin, Tang Chichi, Ningshuang also joined in the thinking.

A group of people looking as if tackling a world-class problem.

...

Xu Ran couldn’t help but chuckle: "I have a question, if someone dies, is there a chance to reverse time to bring them back to life?"

Zhu Yuheng thought for a moment: "Theoretically possible, but my strength and lifespan do not allow it."

This is something that would defy the heavens and change fate.

It certainly wasn’t easy to accomplish.

Xu Ran smiled and shook his head: "I was just saying it casually. Being able to revive would be too heaven-defying."

"However, when a teammate is severely injured, reversing time should consume a lot less, right?"

Zhu Yuheng nodded seriously: "It would be a lot less. The cost of bringing the dead back is too much for me to bear.

Even wanting to reverse time to revive a small bird consumes all my lifespan.

But if the other party is not dead yet, the cost would be considerably less."

Everyone was thoughtful.

It must be said, bringing the dead back to life defies the heavens.

Guan Xin: "Healing injuries alone can be a trump card! There are some injuries I can’t heal, and that’s when you can step in."

Xu Ran shook his head: "You’re being a bit shallow. Treating injuries isn’t actually important... What’s really important is, reversing time can restore teammates to their peak state."

"For instance, if I’m fighting a strong opponent, and neither of us has the upper hand, and both of us end up exhausted from Qi Blood.

At that moment, if Xiao Yuheng performs a time reversal, turning the clock back an hour, I can then fight the weakened enemy once more in peak condition."

"With full strength against weakness, the outcome is obvious."

After hearing Xu Ran’s analysis.

Everyone was filled with respect.

"Right, right, this ability to return to peak state is amazing! And you only need to reverse one or two hours, minimizing consumption as much as possible!"

Tang Chichi couldn’t help but clapping her hands in praise: "Such a logical analysis! If used this way, Yuheng’s ability can instantly restore a teammate to peak state. It’s terrifying! This power can turn the tide on the battlefield!"

"Equivalent to a perfect recovery skill?"

"Yes it is!"

After hearing Xu Ran’s words, Tiger Girl’s golden eyes showed a glow of admiration: "Big Brother! When it comes to strategizing, I respect you as the strongest!"

Tang Chichi smiled knowingly: "No wonder you’re the captain, the brain of our team."

Ningshuang echoed: "Is this the Comprehension Root Bone? Near-invincible when developing capabilities. Initially, it seemed like a costly and mundane ability, but now it’s turning into a Divine Skill bit by bit!"

Amidst the compliments from the girls, Xu Ran remained determined, not losing sight: "Let’s think more... I feel there’s more room for development..."

Everyone was filled with respect.

Could there really be more?

Are people’s minds truly that different?

They watched Xu Ran intently.

Xu Ran pondered for a moment: "I think you can try to control this ability in a refined manner."

Tiger Girl was puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Zhu Yuheng, Tang Chichi, Ningshuang, and Guan Xin didn’t understand either...

Refined control?

How do you refine control?

Xu Ran explained patiently: "I’ll give an example. Xiao Yuheng’s ability doesn’t necessarily need to affect an entire entity. Is it possible to refine control of an area into a Time Needle?"

"This needle pierces into the enemy’s organs, accelerating the time of the enemy’s organs, causing them to age and lose function. This achieves a targeted explosion effect on the enemy."

Xu Ran explained eloquently.

Tiger Girl widened her eyes, mouth agape: "Big Brother, truly worthy of the Comprehension Root Bone! Such a unique idea! If we can use the new ability like this, it would be virtually invincible!"

Tang Chichi took a deep breath: "Captain, are you a god?"

Guan Xin, Ningshuang: "I also think the captain is a god!"

Zhu Yuheng’s blue eyes suddenly brightened, flickering with the light of contemplation following.

Unable to resist activating that power, to try and condense it into a Time Needle...

It’s exceedingly difficult, yet theoretically, it’s completely feasible.

Zhu Yuheng’s delicate face unable to hide an excited and joyous smile: "It can be done! Really can! Although the current cost is extremely high, and the Time Needle isn’t discreet or sharp enough, it’s feasible! Theoretically, it can reach the heights that Xiao Ran mentioned!"

Zhu Yuheng was overjoyed.

Had she finally acquired a trump card?

Seeing Zhu Yuheng’s excitement and joy.

Tiger Girl giggled proudly.

"Amazing, the Time Needle causes the enemy’s organs to age and decay, not just an output Divine Skill, but an auxiliary Divine Skill too. Combined with All Things Stagnation, as long as the penetration power of the Time Needle is terrifying enough, many enemies would fall for it, and it would be unstoppable!"

"It can even achieve cross-level battles!"

While thinking about battles.

Tiger Girl’s mental flow was noticeably smoother.

Zhu Yuheng’s eyes grew increasingly bright: "Little Liuli is right. All Things Stagnation and Time Needle... are a perfect match."

Ningshuang rigorously corrected: "More than just a perfect match? It’s a complete Divine Skill! So jealous. Yuheng, you’re going to be control plus output from now on. Tiger Girl is also control plus output. Our little team is so strong!"

Ningshuang couldn’t help but feel secretly delighted; the stronger her teammates, the stronger she became. After all, she was merely an amplification-type support.

The captain is unmatched, needless to say.

The sub-outputs are also of the control plus output type, which as a support, is unbelievably reassuring!

Everyone was filled with excitement, looking at Zhu Yuheng.

Zhu Yuheng felt a bit shy: "Thanks to Xiao Ran’s Comprehension Root Bone, who opened up my thoughts so quickly. The direction for my efforts is now clear!"

Xu Ran smiled warmly: "Actually, I think the most amazing thing is still your time acceleration..."

Zhu Yuheng was slightly surprised.

Tiger Girl, Tang Chichi, Guan Xin, and Ningshuang were equally shocked.

They turned their gaze towards Xu Ran, seeming to want to know why...