Ordinary formcast models could only be used three times, which meant that one could reach the Melder realm. For example, the students of the Great Yu Empire only had three formcast models. Only some precious formcast models could be used four times to reach the Limiteer realm. As for the five formcast models that could allow one to reach the Explorer realm, they were extremely precious and could not be bought even if one wanted to. They were not something that a Hunter could casually create as they consumed a lot of resources.
Above the five formcast models, there was a sixth formcast model. Once that was completed, one could reach the Hunter realm. This formcast model was only rumored to be created by some terrifying powerhouse, and it consumed a lot of resources. The Great Yu Empire's Emperor, Undying Yushan, was only a Hunter.
Generally speaking, many cultivators would not be able to obtain another formcast model after three formcasts, and they could only cultivate step by step. Some of the more outstanding cultivators could reach the Explorer realm, but that was the limit. Very few could complete six formcasts, and such people only existed in legends. Even the Astral Combat Academy did not have one, as those who could complete six formcasts had already surpassed the Cruiser realm and reached the peak, which meant that they would become Hunters.
There was a huge difference between those in the same realm and those without. Every formcast model was a complete transformation, and not only did it change one's body, but it also allowed one to comprehend the might of the powerhouse who had created the formcast model. This was quite precious, as the stronger one was, the deeper one's comprehension would be. This was why many terrifying powerhouses were not willing to create formcast models. Not only was the consumption too great, but there was also the possibility of others spying on them.
The formcast model in Lu Yin's hands could allow him to undergo four formcasts, allowing him to reach the Limiteer realm. However, if he upgraded it, he could undergo five formcasts. What kind of concept was that?
It would surpass countless people of the same generation. Even in the Astral Combat Academy, there were not many powerhouses who could become Explorers with five formcasts. This was different from slowly cultivating to become an Explorer, just like the difference between a formcast model cultivator and a wandering soldier.
Lu Yin truly admired the senior who had invented the formcast model, as it had changed the once lifeless cultivation environment. In the past, even those with great innate gifts had to spend a lot of time cultivating. Now, with the advent of formcast models, countless extremely talented youths could easily rise up and surpass the older generation. The Ten Arbiters were the most obvious examples of this. With their combined strength, the power of the universe had shifted to the younger generation, which was unimaginably terrifying.
Lu Yin shook off his chaotic thoughts and stared at the two screens. He took a deep breath and slowly placed the formcast model on the upper layer. as long as the model fell into the lower layer, the upgrade would be complete.
Lu Yin stared at the formcast model anxiously, almost wanting to make a move. However, the formcast model did not change at all. He suddenly thought of something. "No way, this also requires star energy?"
Lu Yin had the urge to vomit blood, but he still took out a hundred cubes of star crystals and threw them at the light screen. The light screen absorbed the crystals, and the formcast model moved down just a tiny bit. It was just a tiny bit, and it was almost impossible to see clearly.
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Once more than ten thousand star crystals were absorbed by the screen, the formcast model dropped by a small amount. Just a small amount.
He estimated that the formcast model would require about 300,000 star crystals to upgrade to the next layer. He looked up and sighed. How ruthless! Upgrading the formcast model required 300,000 star crystals, and he only had 260,000 star crystals left on him. It wasn't enough.
. Helpless. Lu Yin put the formcast model away and watched the screens disappear. He shook his head with a bitter smile. He could only wait until he had enough crystals. Fortunately, the formcast model had changed a little. He just needed to roll three pips to continue. It wasn't a loss.
A quintuple formcast model was extremely precious. Only the major powers had it, and Lu Yin knew that it would be difficult for him to obtain it. Now that he had a way, he would upgrade it even if it cost him money. Of course, the quintuple formcast model wasn't the most important thing, but the sixth. How many sixfold formcast models were there in the universe?
He didn't know. Nobody did, but they were definitely very few. Even the Blaze Realm might not have them. Lu Yin saw hope.
"I wonder if six is the limit?"
Lu Yin suddenly thought of something, and his eyes burned with passion. But he quickly hid his thoughts and decided not to think about it for now. If there really was a quintuple formcast model, then it would be fun. It would probably shock the universe.
After experimenting with tens of thousands of crystals, Lu Yin realized that he was getting better at spending money.
He didn't expect to roll three pips, so he only hoped to roll four pips and activate the eight stars as soon as possible. This would increase the speed at which he absorbed star energy and increase the power of his Sirius Palm. He guessed that the power of his Sirius Palm would surpass that of his Nine Stacks Ninefold Shockwave Palm. He didn't know how powerful it would be if he added battle force to it, but he was looking forward to it.
He rolled the die again and rolled a pip. An exquisite ring fell out with a thump. The material was ordinary, but the craftsmanship amazed even Lu Yin. The translucent metal seemed to have a life of its own. It was a pity that it looked good, but it was useless. Still, the craftsmanship alone made it seem very expensive.
On his third try, he rolled a pip. What a waste. He realized that the most wasteful thing right now wasn't a pip, a pip, or even a pip, but a pip. It was a pip that could be used to borrow his innate gift, but he had wasted it every time he rolled the die in a deserted place. This couldn't be allowed. "I have to be careful in the future. This is a point that can be used to borrow innate gifts. I can't waste it."
There was one last chance left. Rolling five times would cause him to faint, so rolling four times was just right.
He stared blankly as the die slowly stopped spinning and finally showed a pip — a pip.
Lu Yin knew that his luck was especially good today, as he had rolled both pips and pips.
Very soon, the scene before him changed, and he appeared in the grayish-white Time Stop Space. He habitually increased the gravity to sixty times, but it was too low. He took out some star crystals and increased the gravity again until it reached a hundred times the normal gravity. This was a hundred times the normal gravity, which was the limit that only Limiteers could withstand. From this, it could be inferred that Lu Yin's physical strength had already surpassed that of most Limiteers, but this was still not his limit.
Lu Yin didn't know how his physical body had become so terrifying all of a sudden, and it was constantly growing stronger. Since he couldn't figure it out, he didn't think too much about it. He maintained the gravity at a hundred times and took out a thousand star crystals to increase the time limit to a month. He wanted to stay in this space for a month, and he had to activate his eighth star.
At the same time, a spacecraft appeared at Astral-10's space station. The insignia indicated that it was from the Innerverse, and there was a strange image engraved on the outside of the spacecraft: two palms that covered a planet.
Xia Luo's eyes lit up when he saw the image; it was the symbol of the Lockbreaker Society.
Lockbreakers enjoyed special privileges in the universe, and with these privileges came restrictions. The Lockbreaker Society had been born with the goal of gathering Lockbreakers to explore the limits of their profession, but everyone knew that the society also existed to restrict Lockbreakers. If a Lockbreaker committed evil, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Many ancient artifacts that had been sealed for so long already had disastrous effects, and if a Lockbreaker unlocked them, it would lead to a natural disaster. This was not allowed, so the Lockbreaker Society was supported by many parties to ensure its legitimacy and status.
A few days ago, the Trialmaster had sent a request to the Lockbreaker Society on Xia Luo's behalf. The purpose of this request was for Xia Luo to join the Lockbreaker Society because he was qualified.
The hatch opened, and Xia Luo stepped forward.
The first to disembark was a group of cultivators. These were soldiers who were directly affiliated with the Lockbreaker Society, and each of them had the strength of a Melder or even a Limiteer.
Behind them was a middle-aged man in grey robes with a stern expression. He saw Xia Luo and slowly walked down from the spacecraft.
A beautiful young girl walked out from behind the middle-aged man. She was quite young and looked about the same age as Lu Yin, but her eyes were raised so high that they almost touched the ceiling. She looked very arrogant.
Xia Luo smiled and walked forward, bowing to the grey-robed man. "Xia Luo from Astral-10 greets Master Wusheng."
The middle-aged man nodded and looked at Xia Luo. He then nodded in satisfaction. "You're the person that Elder Tan told me about?"
Xia Luo smiled. "Yes, I am."
Wusheng grunted. "Let's go and meet Elder Tan first."
"Master, this way please." Xia Luo gestured and nodded politely at the young girl before leading the way.
The young girl looked at Xia Luo curiously. Her name was Liu Ji, and her original plan had been to take her to Astral-6 to participate in the entrance exam. However, halfway through, they had suddenly changed their plans and come here to take the Lockbreaker exam for an Astral-10 student. She had always been curious. Astral-10?
Wasn't that the academy that had been banished?
There were actually students who could join the Lockbreaker Society?
She could not understand.
The moment she saw Xia Luo, Liu Ji instinctively had a good impression of him. However, she was not confident that he would be able to pass the Lockbreaker Society's entrance exam. She was well aware of how difficult the Lockbreaker Society's entrance exam was. Even a genius like her, who had been born in the society since she was a child, had to take the exam many times before passing. What did this person have?
Following Xia Luo, the three of them arrived at the trial zone entrance through a transmission device. Coincidentally, a man was preparing to leave, and the three of them bumped into Hui Daynight.
Hui Daynight only glanced at the three of them before ignoring them and stepping into the transmission device to leave.
Wusheng was astonished. "He's from the Daynight clan?
Someone from the Daynight clan actually joined Astral-10? "
Xia Luo smiled. "His name is Hui Daynight, and he's indeed from the Daynight clan. He's not bad."
Liu Ji raised an eyebrow. He's not bad?
How could she tell?
That guy was obviously arrogant, and he was even more arrogant than she was. He did not even greet Master Wusheng when he saw him. Even the elders of the Daynight clan would not dare to be so rude.
To Xia Luo, as long as they were not enemies, they were not bad people. At least, that was what he believed.
The Trialmaster was still the same as before. He sat there half-dead, looking as if he had lost his mind.
When he saw the Trialmaster, the middle-aged man, Wusheng, straightened his face and immediately stepped forward. "Elder Tan, Student Wusheng greets you."
Surprise flashed through Xia Luo's eyes, and Liu Ji's mouth fell open.
Master Wusheng was actually so respectful to this old man. This was Master Wusheng, a Perceptive Intermediate Lockbreaker who was extremely close to becoming a Boundless Advanced Lockbreaker. He was only one step away from becoming a Boundless Advanced Lockbreaker. Even the powerful clans of the Innerverse had to treat him with respect, so why would he be so respectful to a mere Astral-10 mentor?