"Impressive."

Qin Tian's lips slightly curved. Unlike other Talents, the [Formless Martial Arts] doesn't offer attribute or numerical boosts, but its impact on combat strength is equally significant.

From now on, he was not only a genius in swordsmanship but also an all-rounder in martial arts.

Besides the two Talents mentioned above, there was another Talent that was quite interesting.

This was a green Talent, called [Weapon Blessing], which could temporarily enhance the quality of weapons.

Qin Tian invested 200,000 Evolution Points into this Talent, successfully evolving it to purple.

[Name] Master of Arms (Purple)

[Type] Active Talent

[Introduction] You possess a peculiar ability to break any weapon's limits, temporarily manifesting or permanently enhancing its potential performance.

1. [Divine Weapon Blessing] (Temporary Enhancement): Uses the power of the Master of Arms to strengthen a weapon, temporarily boosting its basic properties by 50% and temporarily awakening one or more of the four enchanting powers: Sharpness, Blood Sucking, Demon Breaking, and Overload.

2. [Spirit Awakening] (Permanent Enhancement): Continuously uses the power of the Master of Arms to nurture weapons, permanently boosting their basic properties by 200%-300%, permanently awakening all four enchanting powers, and having a certain chance to awaken a weapon's spirituality, thereby granting it special abilities.

"Whoa, this Talent is awesome too~"

An excited gleam appeared in Qin Tian's eyes.

A temporary enhancement could boost weapon attributes and awaken one to four enchanting powers for himself and his surrounding teammates.

A permanent enhancement not only boosts attributes permanently and awakens all enchanting powers but also facilitates the awakening of a weapon's spirituality.

You know, the [Soul of the Gun God] Talent allows firearms to awaken the gun spirit and spirituality, and now with [Master of Arms], the path to the Shadowstrike Sniper Rifle's spirituality awakening seems even smoother.

Of course, the Black Frost Blade also greatly benefits, whether in terms of attribute enhancement or the awakening of the four enchanting powers, representing a qualitative leap for a cold weapon.

Swoosh

Black Frost and Shadowstrike appeared in his left and right hands as the power of the Master of Arms slowly flowed into them.

Swoosh—

The Black Frost and Shadowstrike simultaneously appeared in his hands with the power of the Master of Arms slowly flowing in like a gentle stream.

The blade of the Black Frost began to emit a dark blue halo, as if moonlight flowed across the metal surface, forming intricate ice crystal patterns at the blade's edge that flickered slightly with each breath, as if inhaling and exhaling Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Qin Tian could feel that this battle sword was undergoing a slow yet profound transformation—its material was reconfiguring, and the edged molecular structure was becoming denser, but true evolution would take time to settle.

The response in Shadowstrike was equally noticeable.

The grooves on the gun's body pulsed like veins, the barrel warmed slightly, and faint mechanical restructuring sounds came from within. These changes appeared and disappeared intermittently, clearly not yet fully stable.

Most amazing was that Qin Tian could vaguely sense a slight "yearning" from the firearm—a sign of spirituality beginning to bud.

"It looks like it will need over a week of nurturing to complete the final evolution..."

Qin Tian gently caressed the two weapons, able to clearly sense the state of their "growth."

The cold aura of the Black Frost Blade became more contained, while the spirit wave of Shadowstrike's gun spirit ebbed and flowed like an infant's heartbeat.

This change was subtle but indeed happening.

He focused his mind and activated [Divine Weapon Blessing].

Hum—

The Black Frost Blade was instantly covered with a layer of blood-red flowing light, the cold aura at its edge surged threefold; meanwhile, a mass of blue energy coalesced at the muzzle of Shadowstrike, the barrel warming when the bullets were chambered.

This was the effect of the temporary enhancement, astonishing yet merely an appetizer compared to the imminent permanent evolution.

"Interesting."

Qin Tian's lips slightly curved, the feeling of nurturing made him filled with anticipation.

He could almost see what these two weapons would look like in a brand-new form in his hands a week later.

Apart from these three Talents, the remaining Talents were temporarily stored in the recycle bin. Perhaps one of them might play a huge role in some unnoticed future scenario.

...

One day later

The spaceship arrived at Hundred Springs Star

The first space base of the 27th Army on Hundred Springs Star floated in the deep Star Sea, like a giant diamond. Its superalloy armor reflected a cold light under the starlight.

Three layers of ring-shaped defensive belts surrounded the base, each densely packed with pulse laser cannons and ion torpedo launch silos, forming impenetrable barriers, always vigilant against potential threats in the cosmos.

Within the base, various battleships were stationed, exuding authority.

The "Canglan-class" battleship quietly docked; its massive body resembled a moving fortress, its photon sails spread like a giant whale's fin, exuding a powerful aura. A "Xuanjia-class" cruiser parked beside it, mechanical arms unfalteringly resupplying its ammunition, silver-white warheads lined up in its delivery tubes, like a poised sword blade, braced for action.

Also, "Falcon-class" small warships were neatly arranged, and the mini-cruise missiles mounted under their wings were as sharp as wasp stingers, ready to launch.

These warships combined with the majestic base painted a picture of power and authority, demonstrating the sheer strength of the 27th Army in the Li Yue Star Zone.

Through the porthole, Qin Tian observed the space base, a hint of contemplation rising in his heart.

For this operation against the Hundred Hunt Star Thieves, the 27th Army only dispatched fifteen Shadow Blade destroyers as main forces, led by six formidable figures including Luo Sen, but given the 27th Army's prowess, even without High Tier Spiritualists participating, just these ships at the first base were enough to eradicate the Hundred Hunt Star Thieves.

In the face of such a mighty Space Fleet, a Tier Seven and two Tier Six Spiritualists were simply insufficient.

Inside the space base, Qin Tian transferred to a small spacecraft, finally landing smoothly at the ground port.

The hatch opened, and they filed out one by one.

Following them, the Blood Demon was escorted off by two guards clad in heavy mecha, with specially designed metal shackles tightly locking his wrists, ankles, and neck.

The surface of the shackles was covered with dark red runes that subtly squirmed as if alive, emitting a faint halo, with each flicker inhibiting any surging Spiritual Energy within him, leaving him too weak to even lift a finger.

The lower half of his face was concealed by an almost black steel mask, the edges of which adhered to his skin, shiny with rigid metallic luster, revealing only tightly shut eyes and a tuft of disheveled black hair on his forehead.

Possibly due to the suppressive power of the runes, he was in a deep slumber, his body limp against the guard without any sign of struggle.

"Qin Tian, I will personally escort the Blood Demon to the secret base, waiting for the Dongfang Family to handover," Luo Sen said to Qin Tian with a smile, "You can explore Hundred Springs Star for a few days; Yan Qing will arrive soon, and you can bill all expenses to me."

"Yes, thank you, sir!"

Qin Tian saluted.

After being cooped up in the spaceship for over a month, he longed to return to land for a proper rest.

Arriving on a strange, fascinating planet, naturally, he wanted to experience the local customs and practices.

Qin Tian first researched the situation on Hundred Springs Star.

The ecological environment of Hundred Springs Star was extremely unique, rich in mineral and crystal resources underground, varied in types and astonishingly abundant, some of which were key materials for manufacturing high-end weapons and energy equipment, holding immense strategic value throughout the Li Yue Star Zone.

However, the planet's climate was exceedingly harsh, with daytime surface temperatures soaring to seventy or eighty degrees Celsius and ultraviolet intensity far exceeding human tolerance, plunging to tens of degrees below zero during nightfall. Such dramatic temperature fluctuations rendered ordinary structures incapable of withstanding.

Additionally, the occasional global magnetic storms disrupted the normal functioning of electronic devices, making this place unsuitable for prolonged human habitation.

Therefore, the planet was mainly under the control of the 27th Army, with only military bases and resource extraction zones established, and cities built in some relatively stable areas. Robust protective shields encased city perimeters, shielding them from extreme weather and magnetic storms.

Yet, this planet had its uniqueness—its pervasive hot springs.

These hot springs varied in size and shape, some being ordinary hot springs with warm water that alleviates fatigue, while others being Spiritual Springs which, deeply rooted underground, continuously absorbed the surrounding minerals and the energy within crystals. The spring water was rich in Spiritual Energy, making it an excellent place for Spiritualists to cultivate. Many Spiritualists would specifically apply to come to Hundred Springs Star just to cultivate in the Spiritual Springs and enhance their strength.

"Spiritual Springs~"

Qin Tian stroked his chin, a glint of insight flickering in his eyes.

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