The Strongest Talent Tree

Chapter 302: Chapter 299: Poisonous Chain

The Demon Pattern framework looked like a Ruyi scepter. Its main body was formed by a Dark Core and several basic Demon Patterns spliced together. This structure then extended in one direction, ending in an [Entangle] Demon Pattern and two [Reinforce] Demon Patterns to strengthen the framework.

With this framework, the effect was simple and clear. To put it bluntly, it was designed to project a chain to entangle a target.

"How many pathways does a structure like this have?" Feng Hao asked intently.

Zhang Meng said with a faint smile, "Exactly 980 pathways. No more, no less."

"Then let’s do it," Feng Hao said, slapping his thigh. "By the way, are you sure about these connection points?"

Zhang Meng chuckled. "This is what we Magic Pattern Masters study. Of course there’s no problem. However, the study of Demon Patterns is vast and profound, and my own skills are limited. So the connections in this framework aren’t perfect. It might be a bit lacking in its cooldown and have higher consumption."

"As long as it works. Cooldown and consumption aren’t an issue," Feng Hao said with a nonchalant smile. He immediately sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to carefully sketch out the framework in his Sea of Consciousness according to Zhang Meng’s design.

To be honest, a Secret Technique’s cooldown and consumption were no big deal for him, especially the consumption, which he could basically ignore.

In the boundless, gray Sea of Consciousness, his Divine Sense slowly condensed, then began to sketch out one golden line after another. They twisted and intersected, gradually converging to form complete Demon Pattern designs.

He had to admit, the research Magic Pattern Masters conducted on Demon Patterns was truly impressive. Take his current situation: following Zhang Meng’s framework to connect everything in one go was remarkably smooth.

If he had tried to connect them himself, he probably would have failed dozens of times on just the first two Demon Patterns.

He didn’t know how much time had passed, but when he opened his eyes again, it was already evening. The complex framework in his Sea of Consciousness had taken shape and was swiftly branded onto the main trunk of his Genetic Tree.

"Little fella, time to refine you."

Feng Hao wasted no words, directly shattering the crystal vial and releasing the Deceitful Poison Chain Soul.

A dark-green chain coiled around Feng Hao like a small snake, nimble and lively, as if it might flee at any moment.

Feng Hao naturally saw through the Deceitful Poison Chain Soul’s intentions. The corner of his mouth lifted as he swiftly enveloped it with his Divine Sense and dragged it into his Sea of Consciousness.

Compared to the Dark Moon Soul, the Deceitful Poison Chain Soul was clearly far more rebellious. Feng Hao had to expend a great deal of effort to seal it within the Secret Technique Mark. Only after more than a full hour of refining did the Deceitful Poison Chain Soul seem to accept its fate and quiet down.

’What a rebellious little thing. From now on, you should learn from the little Moon Soul next door and stop always thinking about escaping.’

Feng Hao chuckled, cursing it under his breath a few times, then summoned the game panel. Information on the new Secret Technique leaped into view:

[Poisonous Chain]

Secret Skill Soul: Deceitful Poison Chain Soul

Proficiency: 18

Magic Power Cost: 60

Effect: Releases a poisonous chain that entangles the target, dealing 118% Dark Core damage and 180 poison damage per second.

Trait: Poison Eater (Can absorb toxins to add a certain poison effect)

Attack Range: 10 meters (Each additional meter costs 1 Magic Power).

Mark Cooldown: 30 seconds

Channeling Time: 1.2 seconds

"Not bad, not bad. It’s about what I expected," Feng Hao nodded in satisfaction.

Beside him, Zhang Meng put on an expression that begged for praise and said with a cheeky grin, "Try it out, see how it handles."

"Alright," Feng Hao chuckled and nodded, his gaze locking onto Zhang Meng with a mischievous smile. "How about you experience it for yourself?"

"No, no, no! I’m really afraid of pain!" Zhang Meng immediately panicked.

"What’s there to be afraid of? It doesn’t even do that much damage," Feng Hao said with a playful smile and activated [Poisonous Chain].

The next moment, amidst Zhang Meng’s panicked screams, a dark-green chain wrapped around Feng Hao’s hand, then shot toward Zhang Meng, trussing him up like a dumpling in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Meng’s face was deathly pale. He writhed his chubby body, struggling frantically. Under the detection of his Crystal Eye, damage numbers of "180" floated up from his head every second.

"Enough, enough! Boss, let me go!" Zhang Meng wailed.

Feng Hao chuckled, casually retracting the Poisonous Chain. He nodded in satisfaction. "Haha, you did well, kid. You deserve some praise."

"Hehe, as long as the Boss is satisfied," Zhang Meng said with a sycophantic smile.

"I’ll come to you again when I need a Secret Technique structured," Feng Hao said with a laugh.

Zhang Meng’s expression stiffened as he nodded. "No problem, just as long as you don’t use me for target practice."

"Heh," Feng Hao smiled faintly and patted his shoulder, handing him three Blood Essence Pills. "These are Blood Essence Pills I just developed. They can increase Qi Blood by 8,000 points. You can only take one at most. Give the other two to Tu Xiaoshan and Li Mufeng."

"Eight thousand points of Qi Blood? For real?" Zhang Meng asked, stunned and suspicious.

"What? Are you questioning my pill-refining skills?" Feng Hao retorted, displeased.

Zhang Meng snapped back to reality and hurriedly accepted the Blood Essence Pills, saying with a fawning smile, "You’re right. Boss, you can even refine Experience Pills, so a pill like this must be a piece of cake for you."

"Glad you know it." Feng Hao rolled his eyes in annoyance, then took out a bottle of Fourth Rank Life Creation Pills. "Here, these are fifteen Life Creation Pills. Go back and split them with the others."

"Uh, what’s a Life Creation Pill?" Zhang Meng asked, confused.

"It’s an Experience Pill."

"Did you change the name?" Zhang Meng nodded in understanding. "Nice, nice. This name is way more impressive than the old one."

"Alright, Yaoyao will be back soon. If there’s nothing else, you should head back."

"Okay, okay. See you, Boss." Zhang Meng knew Feng Hao’s temperament, so after a simple wave goodbye, he left, his chubby body moving away.

After seeing Zhang Meng off, Feng Hao began to practice his new Secret Technique. In the process, he surprisingly discovered another use for it.

Besides its original restraining effect, the [Poisonous Chain] could also function as a grappling hook.

For example, by wrapping the chain around the roof beams, he could easily pull himself up. This discovery delighted him.

For an Assassin, this ability to scale walls and rooftops was simply perfect.

Moreover, before he reached level 100, this effect could compensate for many of his mobility shortcomings.

He hadn’t been practicing for long when Xi Yueyao rushed back in a flurry. The moment she entered, her face fell, and she pointed at Feng Hao, cursing, "You damn pill seller, you better explain yourself!"

"Explain what?" Feng Hao asked, looking stunned.

"Playing dumb? Keep it up!" Xi Yueyao pouted, saying huffily, "Confess! In the year I was gone, were you flirting with Yao Ying from the literature department?"

"..." Feng Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "You believe a rumor like that? Don’t you know what kind of person I am?"

"Really?" Xi Yueyao asked, half-convinced.

"It’s the absolute truth," Feng Hao nodded. "She just worked here as a clerk for a few days."

Xi Yueyao pouted her little lips and looked up. "Is that so? Then did you... ’get on the train’ with her?"

"No, absolutely not," Feng Hao said, pinching her nose in exasperation. "You silly girl, a ’train’ isn’t something you just casually ’get on.’ You can’t be so blunt in the future."

"Why not?" Xi Yueyao asked, confused.

"Well... how do I put this?" Feng Hao’s expression was conflicted.

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