Overlord: Welcoming the Birth of the King
Chapter 8: Comprehensive Level 2Lv, Passive: Slash Damage

'Learned "Rapid Slash," consuming 3 skill points.' 

Buzz— 

'Mid-level profession "Sword Saint" successfully appointed!' 

Tang Zheng looked at the information on the attribute panel, a hint of surprise and understanding appearing on his face: "As expected, the way of appointment in this other world differs from the game, but I can do it too." 

However! 

Tang Zheng lowered his head, his gaze flickering briefly. 

Directly obtaining a profession without the option of "whether to accept the appointment"? 

The conditions for the battle-related professions he currently mastered can be divided into two methods: 

① Touch the weapon equipment related to the profession to obtain it. 

Advantage: Basic professions are relatively easy to acquire. 

Disadvantage: Mid and high-level professions are comparatively difficult. 

② Indirectly acquire the related profession by learning skills through consuming skill points. 

Advantage: Greater flexibility; as long as there is a target and skill points, one can obtain professions by learning the skills from others. 

Disadvantage: Once the skill is learned, the profession is automatically obtained without an option to refuse, so caution is needed. 

Tang Zheng pondered the pros and cons of the two appointment conditions. Compared to the second method, having the general profession "Genius" greatly reduced the role of the first method. 

He looked back at the attribute panel. 

After obtaining "Sword Saint," his comprehensive level had already risen to 2Lv, and he gained three skill points. 

"This speed of level increase explains why some players in games can directly hold 100 professions," Tang Zheng muttered quietly. 

Simply by appointing different professions, one could level up, which even made Tang Zheng, who was usually steady, have a fleeting thought. 

"Still, gaining three skill points per level up remains unchanged." 

"From this perspective, theoretically, I could get up to 300 skill points. If I drop levels after dying and then level up again, could I repeatedly gain skill points?" 

This idea suddenly flashed through Tang Zheng’s mind. 

Of course, this wouldn't work in the "Overlord" game, but in this other world, Tang Zheng wondered if he could exploit a bug. 

He shook his head. 

For now, he suppressed the thought; it was not something to consider yet. 

Taking advantage of the attribute panel still being displayed, he spent 2 skill points to learn "Instant Reflex" and "Fourfold Light Slash"! 

The remaining 1 skill point, Tang Zheng planned to keep for emergencies. 

At this moment, his attribute panel showed brand-new changes. 

[Attribute Panel] 

Player: Tang Zheng 

Justice Value: 0 [Neutral] 

HP: 23 (1.7%)  MP: 13 (1%) 

Physical Attack: 23 (1.7%) 

Physical Defense: 13 (1%) 

Agility: 23 (1.7%) 

Magic Attack: 13 (1%) 

Magic Defense: 13 (1%) 

Comprehensive Resistance: 0 (0%) 

Special: 0 (0%) 

Total: 9.1% 

………… 

[Ability Panel] 

Innate Power: [Player] 

Comprehensive Level: 2Lv 

Experience Bar: 0/100 

Professions: 

Basic Profession: Genius 1Lv (Warrior) 

Mid-level Profession: Sword Saint 1Lv 

Skill Points: 1 

Passive Skills: Item Box, Slash Damage (1%) 

Active Skills: 

Warrior — Instant Reflex, Fourfold Light Slash, Rapid Slash 

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Tang Zheng quickly scanned the information on the attribute panel. 

Profession: "Sword Saint" 

Level: Mid-level profession 

Description: Using chopping weapons such as knives, swords, axes, claws increases "slash damage" enhancement, with a 1% increase per level, max 10%. 

(Note: Each level increases HP, Physical Attack, and Agility by 10 points.) 

…… 

Skill "Instant Reflex" 

Cost: None 

Description: After attacking, forces the body to return to the previous attack stance. 

…… 

Skill "Fourfold Light Slash" 

Cost: None 

Description: Executes four slashes simultaneously; attack power may disperse, and hit rate decreases. 

…… 

Skill "Rapid Slash" 

Cost: None 

Description: Profession skill — quickly launches a slash forward, dealing 110% physical damage (cooldown 10 seconds). 

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"Only HP, Physical Attack, and Agility increase? Indeed, the value trends differ among professions. Also, mid-level professions only provide a 10-point value increase; basic professions probably give much less." 

"Luckily, I have 'Genius,' so no need to worry about basic professions." 

"But mid-level professions actually provide a passive skill?" Tang Zheng looked at the newly added passive effect under "Passive Skills." 

Up to 10% slash damage! 

This passive is… ordinary, to say the least. 

Tang Zheng pondered slightly: "The most surprising part is the skills. The difference between otherworldly martial skills and profession skills is so clear." 

"Rapid Slash" has explicit damage and cooldown time. 

However, "Instant Reflex" and "Fourfold Light Slash" lack such details, only basic descriptions. 

"No wonder the Bone King cares more about martial skills; they're a completely different system from the warrior skills in 'Overlord'." 

Tang Zheng thought quietly. 

In the "YGGDRASIL" game, warrior skills and magic systems are somewhat separated. 

Magic chants mostly have no cooldown but consume mana, hence the saying "MP is the true lifeline of magic casters." 

Of course, high-level magic and skills also have cooldowns and requirements. 

Warrior skills do not consume mana, so they have cooldowns; some special skills even consume MP or have other restrictions. 

Otherworldly martial skills consume "concentration," but Tang Zheng's attribute panel did not display a concentration value, which he would need to study. 

Clatter! Clatter! 

Suddenly, people sitting in the audience stood up one after another, the sudden noise startling Tang Zheng. 

Immediately, Tang Zheng felt several figures beside him in the audience glaring in surprise at him, who was still sitting. 

"Ahem." 

Tang Zheng cleared his throat lightly, expressionless, and stood up with the others. 

Though he did not understand the situation, following the crowd was never wrong. 

Perhaps because of the sudden movement, Tang Zheng's body involuntarily leaned forward, almost falling. 

He quickly stretched out his hand and grabbed the shoulder of the person in front, stabilizing himself. 

The person sitting in front of Tang Zheng was a middle-aged man with brown hair and a full beard, giving off a fierce impression. Being suddenly grabbed on the shoulder, especially with noticeable force, made him feel like it was intentional. 

"What's the matter, kid?" The brown-haired man looked displeased, clenching his fist and turning to glare at Tang Zheng. 

"Uh, sorry, I was a bit careless just now." 

Tang Zheng’s face showed an apologetic expression as he withdrew his hand. 

"Hmph!" The brown-haired man glared at Tang Zheng fiercely, as if trying to memorize his face, seeming to plan to cause trouble later. 

Tang Zheng frowned slightly. 

He was currently following a low-profile principle and naturally did not want trouble nearby. 

The reason he almost lost balance earlier was that he had clearly felt his strength increase greatly, which was a bit uncomfortable. 

But it was only for a moment. 

Tang Zheng lightly clenched his fist, feeling the stronger power: "The increase in base stats completely reflects on the body. Even though it happened suddenly, it feels like I trained for a long time." 

He lifted his head. 

Tang Zheng’s gaze passed over the crowd and looked down at the arena. 

When he was just checking the attribute panel, Gejiefu and Brian had already left the arena. 

The reason everyone stood up now was that the nobles and royalty in the original tower stands had left first; the commoners naturally had to show respect. 

After understanding the reason, 

Tang Zheng simply stood with the surrounding people. Now was not the time to act differently. 

At least the nobles weren’t chatting or making noise. 

Tang Zheng glanced again at the round tower stands, feeling a bit regretful. 

He had originally hoped to see the Golden Princess, but with the round tower stands blocking the view, he couldn’t see anything. 

Standing like this, half an hour passed. 

Tang Zheng twitched the corner of his mouth and took a deep breath. 

Privileged classes really are annoying. 

As the nobles left in sequence, the solemn venue became noisy again. 

Most conversations were about the battle result between the Captain of the Warriors and Nail Clipper, with many expressing envy since both were invited to enter the royal palace regardless of the outcome. 

At this moment, the brown-haired man clenched his fist and turned around with a ferocious grin, preparing to severely deal with the black-haired youngster behind him. 

But behind him was already empty. 

"Damn! You ran so fast, don’t let me catch you!" The brown-haired man was stunned and cursed loudly.