Chapter 805

To begin with, Lin Yi's previous idea of "exploiting a bug" in the System had fallen through. The System's "Three Dimensions"—Strength, Speed, and Spirit—are akin to body cultivation in novels, which also incorporates mental energy. Energy, on the other hand, is similar to Daoist or magical cultivation; it uses pure energy while also accounting for mental power and physical attributes. The Three Dimensions are straightforward: adding points increases that specific stat, but does not improve overall strength. Energy is different; adding a point of energy also increases speed and mental power, though the boost is smaller than if points were added directly to the Three Dimensions. It represents an overall improvement in strength. The two paths are distinct. If Lin Yi needs comprehensive strength, he adds energy; if he needs a specific area to excel, he adds to the Three Dimensions. There is another benefit to increasing the Three Dimensions: Lin Yi’s physique changes along with them. To be blunt, his current muscle and bone density are already at a superhuman level, though there has never been any quantitative data to measure it. Even now, without using any energy or techniques, missiles would not be able to destroy him. At most, he would suffer some superficial wounds. Of course, Lin Yi estimates he still couldn't withstand a nuclear bomb; after all, the tens of millions of degrees of heat are not something his current low-level carbon-based biological form can resist.