Chapter 553: Chapter 262: Two Epic Skills, Going to School?

The second Evolutionary Path offered a functional upgrade. First, it enhanced the skill’s knockback effect and added a special property that also disrupted the opponent’s Magic Power circulation.

Previously, while the knockback effect could temporarily prevent an opponent from retaliating, their Qi and Blood and Magic Power circulation remained normal. They could use the knockback duration to prepare a skill and launch a powerful counterattack the moment the effect ended.

However, with the added effect of disrupting their Qi and Blood and Magic Power circulation, even after the knockback ended and the opponent began to fight back, they wouldn’t be able to launch a proper offensive right away. This could be said to further increase his margin for error.

After some thought, Lin Mo chose Evolutionary Path 1.

’Although the effects of Evolutionary Path 2 are tempting, I prefer the feeling of overwhelming opponents with raw stats rather than relying on complex maneuvers.’

His other skill, Spiral Wind Vortex, was already a high level, so it was no surprise when he raised it straight to the max.

"Skill [Spiral Wind Vortex] Level 5 (180/180) upgraded!"

"Current Skill: [Spiral Wind Vortex] Level 6 (300/300)"

"Skill [Spiral Wind Vortex] Level 6 (300/300) upgraded!"

"Current Skill: [Spiral Wind Vortex] Level 7 (Max)"

"Obtained Basic Attribute Points: Magic Power +3, Spirit +2!"

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"Automatically evolved into a New Skill—Gale Domain!"

"Skill Comprehension [Gale Domain]! Obtained Basic Attribute Points: Magic Power +4, Spirit +1!"

[Gale Domain] Level 1 (0/20): Consume Magic Power to resonate with the Wind Element, forming a powerful Gale Domain. Continuously inflicts Wind Element damage on enemies within its range and creates a pulling effect toward the domain’s center. Targets inside the Gale Domain take an additional 20% damage from Ice, Fire, Wind, and Thunder Elements.

Much like Spiral Wind Vortex, it was a comprehensive skill that integrated damage, control, and utility.

It dealt damage, provided control, and boosted other damage—extremely useful.

After reviewing the Skill Effect, Lin Mo got straight to the point and began choosing its Evolutionary Direction.

Please select an Evolutionary Direction—

Evolutionary Path 1: Powerful Pull I: Increases Gale Domain’s pulling power by 35%!

Evolutionary Path 2: Vulnerability I: Targets within the Gale Domain take an additional 30% damage from all Elements and physical attacks!

Both Evolutionary Paths were utility-focused. One enhanced the skill’s control effect, while the other further strengthened its vulnerability effect. It not only covered elements other than the original four—Ice, Fire, Wind, and Thunder—but also extended to physical damage, such as the damage from his lifesteal skills, which would now also benefit from the vulnerability debuff.

Without a doubt, and without any hesitation, Lin Mo directly chose Evolutionary Path 2.

For someone like him, who could now combine the skills of a Mage and a Warrior, the value of this vulnerability effect was self-evident. It was like getting two for the price of one...

This mission had been extremely fruitful. Not only had he successfully advanced to the Elite Level and obtained the special Demon Swordsman Profession, but he had also acquired two Epic Skills at once, drastically increasing his power.

Even for someone like him, who leveled at an extraordinary rate, this journey represented lightning-fast progress.

’My progress as a Warrior and Mage has been significant, but I need to address the shortcomings in my other Professions and Attributes as soon as possible.’

’Especially my Knight Profession. While my Mage and Warrior Professions are already at Level 11, my Knight Profession is still stuck at Level 4. It’s far too low. For the time being, I have to make leveling it my highest priority.’

’After all, I’m pursuing all-around strength, not to be a glass cannon who only deals damage and dies instantly the moment an enemy gets in my face.’

’Besides, the Holy Knight Profession is still waiting for me to unlock it. After going through the Demon Swordsman advancement and receiving an insane Attribute Amplification, I’m looking forward to other special Professions even more.’

While Lin Mo was reviewing his gains from the lower levels of the Giant Stone Mine, Flora, at the same time, was lost in thought.

She suddenly had her Horned Eagle lower its altitude, then jumped from its back and landed on Lin Mo’s carriage.

Lin Mo lifted the carriage curtain and asked, "Is something wrong?"

"Actually, there is something I’d like to discuss with you..."

Flora said as she entered the carriage.

"You must already know. It’s highly likely that Duke Morin was behind this incident."

Lin Mo nodded. "That corpse should provide some pretty solid evidence, right?"

"That’s true... but these kinds of cases are never resolved quickly. And Duke Morin is no fool. During the ensuing struggle, he will do everything he can to distance himself from that person. In the end, even if he can’t avoid responsibility entirely, the most we can do is make him bleed a little. It will be very difficult to bring him down completely."

Lin Mo nodded. "To put it bluntly, if we want to completely bring down the Morin Clan, we first have to dismantle their control over the Kingdom’s market. We have to make the Morin Clan lose their unique position of controlling the lifeblood of the Kingdom’s Alchemy Market. Otherwise, unless he commits a crime like treason that threatens the Royal Family’s rule, the King won’t deliver a fatal blow."

After all, the interests of the Morin Clan are, to some extent, tied to the interests of the Kingdom and the Royal Family.

Flora gave him a somewhat surprised look. "You see things quite clearly..."

’I really don’t know him well enough,’ she realized. ’Not only is he exceptionally talented and powerful, but he also possesses a surprisingly keen understanding of power and politics.’

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