I Have Infinite Skill Points

The next day, the head of the Tianjian Bureau delivered two boxes to Wang Lan. One contained two hundred Soul Beads, and the other contained ten mid-grade Soul Beads.

Ming Baiye verbally refused, but his actions told a different story. Besides, as Wang Lan said, Soul Beads are like diamonds—luxurious and tremendously valuable when sold in a jewelry store. But they're worthless at the diamond mines.

After all, diamonds are just carbon. The world is abundant in diamond reserves, and synthetic ones can be as large as needed, so they have almost no real value.

With so many Exotic Beasts in Different Dimensional Spaces, if Soul Beads ever became scarce, the crisis of the human race would be resolved.

Upon receiving the Soul Beads, Wang Lan grasped a mid-grade Soul Bead in his hand as Star Power surged around him, channeling a mass of green spiritual power into it.

This was Wang Lan's trump card. The Soul Beads contained Star Power, a mysterious form of energy. Wang Lan engraved his spiritual power within the Soul Bead, and as long as he activated his spiritual power, the hidden spiritual power would emit a spiritual fluctuation after twenty-four hours.

Coupled with the use of the Star Power within the Soul Bead as energy, the spiritual power would spread like radio waves.

Wang Lan had already set up the radio frequency on the computer with Xiao Ai's help. With the radio signal, he could pinpoint the exact location of the Soul Bead.

Beheading Plan? It'd be more apt to call it the Trojan Horse Plan.

Imprinting spiritual power into ten mid-grade Soul Beads and over ten standard ones was a vast undertaking for Wang Lan. Compared to this task, a new application for Spiritual Engraving that Wang Lan had discovered was perfected over these days.

TAP TAP TAP—

"Come in!" Professor Zheng Gong continued writing furiously, head bowed, without looking up as he spoke.

"Teacher, you're busy, I see."

Hearing Wang Lan's voice, Zheng Gong stopped writing and looked up. "Wang Lan? What a rare visitor. If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you've come to see me privately, right? What's up, encountered any difficulties with your studies?"

The usually stern Professor Zheng actually made a stiff joke when it came to Wang Lan. Not that the joke was at all funny.

As the most talented student he had found so far in the field of Spirit Engraving, Zheng Gong wished he could whip Wang Lan day and night to study, to delve into it—that within a year Wang Lan could become a ninth-level Spiritual Engraving Master.

But... Wang Lan clearly had more interest in Star Martial Toxins than in Spirit Engraving.

He even seized every opportunity to run off to the medical department.

This made Zheng Gong very angry, feeling that Wang Lan was losing his purpose in trivial pursuits. However, upon learning that Wang Lan had actually developed a vaccine for Star Martial Toxins, Zheng Gong could only heave a long sigh and walk away.

For many days, he hadn't urged Wang Lan to focus on his Spirit Engraving studies.

Previously, when Wang Lan said he wanted to be a traditional Star Martial Warrior and had no interest in researching Spiritual Engraving, Zheng Gong had sternly reprimanded him. But now, he had no reason, no right to scold him anymore.

The contribution of Spiritual Engraving to the nation was undeniable. A ninth-level Spiritual Engraving Master could double—even triple—a country's Star Martial Skill reserves within twenty years. A single such master could benefit the entire nation. What reason would one have not to strive for this their entire life?

But... why can some people's talents be so all-encompassing?

Previously, Zheng Gong thought Wang Lan's greatest talent lay in Spiritual Engraving.

Now he realized he was wrong, terribly wrong. In the field of medical Star Martial Arts, Wang Lan's talent eclipsed Spiritual Engraving by streets.

Isn't the vaccine for Star Martial Toxins important? Compared to the preventative Spiritual Engraving, the invention of the vaccine is the true service to the state and the people for centuries to come.

Compared to this great deed, Zheng Gong truly had no face to say that Wang Lan should focus on Spiritual Engraving.

To see such a fine specimen of jade that could not be fully sculpted by my own hand... It is regrettable, lamentable.

It was exactly because Zheng Gong had not been as pressing as before that Wang Lan hadn't attended Spiritual Engraving class in five days.

Wang Lan's visit was indeed unexpected for Zheng Gong.

"Teacher, please stop teasing your student. I'm here to ask for your guidance on a problem."

"Go ahead."

"Teacher, you've said that Star Martial Skills must be performed by Star Martial Warriors, haven't you? If a Star Martial Warrior lacks Mage talent, can they still use powerful Mage-type Star Martial Skills?"

"Theoretically, it's not practical. Even if one pushes themselves to their limits in training, it's not worth the cost. If you lack the talent in that area, then it's better to improve in the areas you're good at. Wait a minute, I'm not a tactics teacher. Why are you asking me this question?"

"Then... if one lacks a certain attribute talent, can they still use Star Martial Skills of that attribute?"

"That shouldn't be possible. Even at the Galaxy Stage, one needs to cultivate a second attribute talent before they can use Star Martial Skills related to it. This is common knowledge in high school. What are you getting at? I have an odd feeling about this."

"Teacher, could you spare some time for me? Please come with me."

From beginning to end, Wang Lan's expression was very serious, which made Zheng Gong even more curious about what Wang Lan was up to.

Following Wang Lan to the academy's training ground, they found it sparsely populated during class time—only a few individuals were there.

Wang Lan pulled out a Soul Bead and held it in his hand. "Teacher, this is a fire-aligned Soul Bead. I've imprinted the method for using Flame Sword into it, and then integrated my spiritual power as a primer."

Listening to Wang Lan's explanation, Zheng Gong's brow furrowed. It seemed like he was on the verge of understanding something, but he couldn't quite grasp the fleeting insight.

Suddenly, Wang Lan threw the Soul Bead in his hand and with his fingers upright in front of his chest, he shouted, "Hah!"

Instantly, a wave of Star Energy Fluctuation came forth, and the tossed Soul Bead shattered, transforming into a Flame Flying Knife that shot off into the distance.

BOOM—

An explosion erupted in the sky, and a visible shockwave swept outwards. On the training ground, several students who were practicing stopped and looked towards Wang Lan curiously. Since they hadn't seen what Wang Lan had done leading up to it, they weren't particularly struck by the event.

But Professor Zheng Gong had seen it all; he had watched Wang Lan's every move from start to finish.

Professor Zheng could understand each of Wang Lan's actions, but when these actions were put together, he didn't understand anymore.

At this moment, Professor Zheng's eyes were wide open, his mouth agape, and his head tilted back.

Even though the aftereffects in the sky had long dissipated, Professor Zheng was still unable to snap back to reality.

What have I seen?

A Soul Bead performing a Star Martial Skill?

I knew that Soul Beads could store Star Martial Skills for people to learn; that's what I teach. But a Soul Bead releasing a Star Martial Skill? Why have I never seen it before?

A dream? It must be a dream... Haha, haha...

Professor Zheng gently bit the tip of his tongue. It was painful.

Instantly, Zheng Gong's expression began to transform, gradually becoming exceptionally fierce.

With a flash, he took a step and appeared in front of Wang Lan.

In that instant, Wang Lan was shocked. Worthy of being a teacher at the Star Martial Academy in Modu City! Such speed!

I originally guessed Professor Zheng would be the least capable fighter among all the teachers. Now I know I was wrong.

Truly living up to its reputation! This devilish school, where even the old janitor is a Sweeping Monk-like figure!

"Wang Lan, how did you do it?" His collar was grabbed by Professor Zheng, who lifted him up to face him.

"How did you do it?"

"Teacher, can you put me down first?"

"While I was practicing Spirit Engraving of Star Martial Skills, I suddenly had a stroke of inspiration. I thought, since we can imprint Star Martial Skills into Soul Beads, why can't we activate them using the Soul Beads? Because of the Star Power contained within, a Soul Bead can be imprinted with spiritual power. But when absorbing a Star Martial Skill from the Soul Bead, doesn't that Star Power just go to waste? Moreover, the conditions for activating a Star Martial Skill are the control of Star Power by spiritual power, and the use of Star Power to execute the Star Martial Skill. To break it down, there are three conditions: spiritual power, Star Power, and the activation of the Star Martial Skill. And these steps, we can all fulfill them when we imprint the Star Martial Skill. So, on a whim, I tried to see if I could use a Soul Bead to trigger a Star Martial Skill. It's like… a hand grenade."

"You... you're a fucking genius!" Professor Zheng yelled, but he bitterly smiled and shook his head. "This idea had occurred to others before, but upon injecting the spiritual power required to release the Star Martial Skill into the Soul Bead, the Star Martial Skill within the Soul Bead was immediately activated. Because of this experiment, hundreds of Spirit Engraving Masters have died. After that, it was determined that using Soul Beads to activate Star Martial Skills was unworkable and the idea was abandoned. You're the first one to succeed."

"The reason they activated immediately was the lack of a prerequisite: an enveloping layer of a non-attributed Star Martial Skill. This is like the fuse of a bomb. If a grenade lacks a fuse and you ignite the gunpowder directly, it's bound to explode instantly. First, we need to wrap the Star Power within the Soul Bead with a non-attributed Star Martial Skill, and then imprint the spiritual consciousness that initiates the Star Power on the outside. And this enveloping layer of non-attributed Star Power must be mixed with spiritual power. Thus, by activating the spiritual power, this mass of non-attributed Star Power will melt away through Star Power dissipation, and then the triggering spiritual power on the outside and the attributed Star Power inside the Soul Bead will merge to release the Star Martial Skill."

Listening to Wang Lan's explanation, a flash of enlightenment crossed Professor Zheng's mind. In an instant, such a sudden and refreshing understanding filled his brain.

Why didn't it occur to me... Why didn't any of us think of this... Such a simple method... Why didn't we think of this...

Professor Zheng mumbled to himself in a daze. After a long while, he finally looked at Wang Lan with a face full of relief.

"Wang Lan, your creativity is a divine work... I even wonder if you were sent by Lady Hou Tu to save humanity. Do you know, the method you came up with, how much will it enhance the power of Star Martial Warriors? This isn't a mere doubling or tripling of power. It will be... an enhancement by tenfold, even a hundredfold! Imagine, using Soul Beads as grenades! Once humanity masters this technique, think of how many lives of low-ranking Star Martial Warriors can be saved! This method must be named after you. Once it becomes known, your name will be immortalized! Hahaha… Worthy of being my student!"

"You flatter me, Teacher. I'm just... just someone who indulges in wild fancy."

Wang Lan was indeed a little embarrassed because this technique was not his own idea. It was an ability derived from his Spiritual Engraving upgrading to Gold II after allocating points.

There are no useless Star Martial Skills in the world, only people who do not know how to use them. Even Spiritual Engraving, a serendipitous discovery, will change the entire world.

"Come on, let's go back and write down the detailed steps. Once it's reported, you're guaranteed an Outstanding Contribution Medal. With this contribution, forget about the Duanmu Family. As long as you don't betray your country or harm society, who would dare to lay a finger on you? The Star Martial Warriors of the world will grind him into dust!"

"Wait, Teacher, class is about to start."

"Screw class."

"No, I mean, that's your class!"

"We're skipping class! This old man is skipping class too! Hahaha... You rascals have skipped so many of mine, so I'll skip one too."