I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 251: Chapter 248: Netherworld Ghost Contract, Soul Sealing Seal

Aftermath of the battle

Qin Tian released the Life Domain, aiding everyone in Quick Recovery of strength; meanwhile, he silently absorbed the rewards from slaying the "Ghost," including talents and memories.

First was the talent

The "Ghost" brought him a deep purple Talent Light Sphere.

[Name] Netherworld Ghost Contract (Purple)

[Type] Composite Talent

[Introduction] The supreme authority of the Netherworld Royal Family, using bloodline as the guide to command all souls. The bearer achieves a dual existence in spiritual and physical forms, remaining in the netherworld even if the physical body is obliterated, mastering reincarnation and achieving immortality, possessing the following abilities:

1. Resonance of Ten Thousand Souls: Innately possesses affinity and deterrence towards all soul bodies, can forge Ghost Contracts with soul bodies, instantly grasping their abilities and weaknesses. The loyalty of controlled soul bodies is elevated to 100%, synchronizing to share the host’s combat experience and perceptual vision, forming a multidimensional collaborative combat network.

2. Netherworld Ghost Cave: During bloodline awakening, opens an exclusive space "Netherworld Ghost Cave" deep within the Spiritual Sea, drawing contracted soul bodies into it. The time flow within the cave forms a hundredfold difference from reality; soul bodies undergo slow transformation growth here. Infusing mental energy accelerates cultivation progress; devoured soul bodies transform directly into cultivation resources, aiding subordinate ghosts to breakthrough the boundaries of their realms.

3. Soul Shedding Immortal: When the host’s physical body suffers fatal damage, the soul will automatically detach from the body, existing as a complete soul form. Retains the control over Netherworld Ghost Cave, and gains the "Voidification" ability for immunity against physical attacks, while consuming soul energy to temporarily condense a physical form, releasing devastating soul attacks.

"Netherworld Ghost Contract, tsk tsk, this forces me further down the path of the Summoner~"

Qin Tian couldn’t help but sigh, realizing he had now mastered several dominator-type talents.

[Spiritual Wisdom Divine Authority] for absolute control over the Insect Race.

[Sovereign of the Verdant Wilds] for advanced mastery of Spirit Plants

[Celestial Guardian Bloodline] for strong affinity with Spirit Beasts

[Netherworld Ghost Contract] for intimidation and leadership over Ghost Souls

Each talent had its unique traits, and the advantages of [Netherworld Ghost Contract] were particularly prominent.

Firstly, the Netherworld Ghost Cave is equivalent to a Personal Beast Taming Space, capable of introducing soul bodies into it, where mental energy acceleration enables the growth of soul bodies.

Secondly, Soul Shedding Immortal allows survival in spirit form when the physical body collapses, akin to an extra half-life.

The "Ghost" examiner did not become a spirit body because the Celestial Punishment Divine Thunder precisely countered various soul bodies, directly shattering the soul; of course, even if he became a spirit body, he couldn’t evade eventual demise.

Thinking this way, the limitations of Soul Shedding Immortal were quite significant, given that if the physical body is shattered, how can the soul body easily escape?

Unless—your name is Elder Yao.

But no matter what, the talent of [Netherworld Ghost Contract] is still very formidable, especially when paired with the Soul Sealing Seal from the "Ghost" and the [Ghost King Secret Scripture] from his memories, maximizing the potential of this talent.

The Soul Sealing Seal is the black square seal, a rare Spiritual Artifact capable of suppressing soul bodies, amplifying them, and crushing them into mental energy.

[Ghost King Secret Scripture] is a Silver Level secret scripture, comprising soul capture, ghost cultivation, ghost control, and using ghosts to strengthen oneself among other aspects, essentially customized for the [Netherworld Ghost Contract] cultivation technique.

Apart from the talent light sphere, killing the "Ghost" also yielded 150,000 Evolution Points and parts of the "Ghost’s" memories.

From the memories, Qin Tian learned of the "Ghost’s" origins and some information about the Blood Demon Cult.

The "Ghost’s" real name was Liao Wan’an, who joined the Blood Demon Cult 30 years ago, surviving among various Spiritualist experimentations, successfully inheriting a Silver Level bloodline.

Liao Wan’an was a core member of the Blood Demon Cult in the Azure Wood Star Realm; his task this time was to infiltrate the talent battle, publicly kill contestants, disrupt the talent battle, and bring all the talents’ blood back to the Blood Demon Cult.

"The Blood Demon Cult, truly despicable!"

Qin Tian’s gaze chilled; from the memories, he "saw" the Blood Demon Cult’s myriad atrocities and brutal experiments, which, while outwardly proclaiming to fight the Empire’s unfairness and overthrow the bloodline rulers for more rights for ordinary people, in truth, it never treated ordinary people as human.

Unfortunately, although the "Ghost" was a Tier Six Nine Stars powerhouse, he did not manage to enter the core upper echelons of the Blood Demon Cult within the Azure Wood Star Realm, oblivious to the location of the main lair.

But the memories still contained much crucial information that could indeed inflict severe damage on the Blood Demon Cult if used properly.

"Zhuge Yu."

At this moment, Wu Ziyan turned to Zhuge Yu and asked:

"How do we escape this ghostly place now?"

For a moment, everyone turned their gaze towards Zhuge Yu.

Zhuge Yu was silent for a while, then said: "The layer of Purple Crystal Wall above originates from a spell—Purple Crystal Exile, created by the Tier Nine powerhouse Sakre of the Blood Demon Cult. Next, we will be exiled with this city within the void currents, and the exit coordinates have long been set by Sakre."

What!!!

Upon hearing this, everyone’s post-crisis relief instantaneously felt like being doused with cold water.

The exit was predetermined by the Blood Demon Cult, implying everyone was heading directly into danger.

"Zhuge Yu, is there any other way for us to leave first?" Yue Shenghe asked.

Zhuge Yu shook his head: "Outside is the void currents; with our strength, stepping into the currents would see us instantly torn to shreds by the Power of Space."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt even heavier, almost despairing.

Having barely killed a formidable enemy, yet now only able to stand and await doom.

Crack crack crack

However, before everyone’s emotions began to ferment, there came an odd sound from the Purple Crystal Wall overhead, web-like cracks appeared.

What is happening!!!

Seeing this scene, including Zhuge Yu, everyone showed an expression of shock.

Is the Purple Crystal Wall about to shatter?

Qin Tian’s brow twitched; he knew what was happening, Jie La had absorbed the massive energy within the Purple Crystal Wall and continued absorbing, causing the wall to prematurely crumble, unable to maintain its integrity in the void currents.

Once the Purple Crystal Wall can’t withstand the void currents, all present will perish, including himself.

He could only gamble now.

Qin Tian’s eyes narrowed, mentally communicating with Jie La:

"Jie La, retract your branches first."

Soon, dozens of vines flew from afar, merging into Jie La’s main form.

Abundant energy surged within Jie La, conveying a feeling of reluctance.

Qin Tian twitched at the corners of his mouth: you glutton.

Whoosh~

The Black Gate opened; behind it, the violent space currents made Qin Tian immediately close the Black Gate.

This is...

Everyone stunned watched Qin Tian.

The Gate of Space, Black Crow unexpectedly also mastered the Power of Space in the form of the Gate!

Continue!

Qin Tian reopened the Black Gate, still the fierce lethal space currents behind.

He didn’t stop, opening the Black Gate again and again.

By this time, everyone realized what Qin Tian intended to do.

"Go for it! Black Crow!"

"Our survival depends entirely on you." "Please, you must succeed."

Everyone stared intently at Qin Tian, eyes filled with anticipation and desire for life.

Crack crack crack

Cracks gradually increased overhead, even small pieces of Purple Crystal falling off.

Everyone grew increasingly tense, as if their hearts were clenched in a fist, their bodies subtly trembling.

Black Crow, we beg of you!

Whoosh~

The Black Gate opened; this time, it wasn’t the space currents behind but a pitch-black starry sky.

"Quickly!" Qin Tian yelled, the Black Gate abruptly enlarging.

The geniuses hesitated not even half a second, directly charging into the Black Gate.

The Black Gate shook unstably; Qin Tian swiftly stepped into it.

Boom!!!

Next moment, the Purple Crystal Wall shattered, the entire city instantly engulfed by space currents.