Alpha Reborn!

Then there were special-type cultivators whose soul plates possessed two types of effects or effects that couldn't be categorized under any other category. The best example of this was Lirian, whose soul plate added a cost reduction and camouflaging effect to all his skills and even his soul energy. When a normal person casts a defensive ability like an energy barrier, their barrier would be visible, and most of their energy would be used up, but Lirian's barrier wouldn't be visible to the naked eye, and the cost of creating a barrier was also cheaper compared to others.

Moreover, soul plates not only provided special effects to one's skills, abilities, or techniques but also had skill sockets where skill crystals, items holding great powers, could be inserted. Soul plates had the ability to draw out the power of soul crystals, making them extremely valuable.

It should also be mentioned that every soul plate had only one skill slot when it was awakened. However, the number of skill slots typically increases when a cultivator ascends to the next realm of cultivation. For instance, the soul plate of a cultivator in the Soul Manifestation realm would only have one skill slot, but the soul plate of a cultivator in the Soul Fusion Realm would have two skill slots!

Lastly, some talented cultivators awaken soul plates that came equipped with a skill crystal.

Seraphine was one such lucky soul!

The type of soul plate that Evan would be awakening tomorrow was something that most people in the Frost Clan looked down upon.

Because of its existence, the elders and minor families would try to force Magnus to strip Evan of his position as the Crown Prince of Frost.

Evan thought: It is a heavy burden to bear, but it's my destiny to face it head-on. I've already got countermeasures in place for those cunning old foxes, but I'll have to give it my everything to make sure they don't outsmart me. It won't be easy, but with determination and hard work, I can make it work. After all, nothing worth having comes easy, right?

They made their way back to the manor situated at the heart of the expansive Frost Clan's land. Evan was greeted by a eunuch who assisted him in cleaning his face and hands while a maid served him his favorite tea and biscuit. The sun had already set, and it was now the time of day when he could indulge in his love for food like a true gourmet.

"I need to be alone now. Everyone, except for Havelock, please leave," Evan commanded after he was served his desired treats.

He was usually this polite. For the past decade, there had only been a few instances when he spoke rudely, but after the recent events, he had changed, no longer showing respect to those who didn't deserve it.

"Your wish is my command, Your Highness," the eunuch replied, and everyone except Seraphine left the grand living area.

Evan relished in the taste of his tea and biscuit, dipping the biscuit into the tea before savoring it. He didn't bother inviting his Head Eunuch to join him, as he didn't want to share the pleasure of his high-quality tea and imported biscuit with his enemy.

He could feel her cold gaze on him, but he ignored it.

While Evan relished in his treats, his mind wandered to his recent gains.

Out of the rewards from the two quests, Evan knew he had to save the Skill Upgrade Card for the Blade Master skill crystal. These cards were rare and unique as they could upgrade not just skills but also skill crystals. Skill points, on the other hand, were only effective for upgrading skills.

The second reward was the "Phantom Shadow Step" technique. In the game, it was impossible for players to learn an ability manually, but this wasn't a game; it was real life. Evan realized that he could learn skills if he dedicated enough effort to it.

Therefore, despite the option to use his skill points to learn the "Phantom Shadow Step" technique, Evan opted against it. The first level of any technique was the easiest to learn, and Evan believed that if he could learn it through hard work, then there was no need to waste his valuable skill points.

"If I push myself today, I can reach the entry level of the Phantom Shadow Step," Evan contemplated. "But I'm already exhausted from my recent battles, and the fatigue is starting to catch up to me. I think I need Seraphine's assistance. Her skills would do wonders for me and allow me to perform at my full capacity. Originally, I wanted to get even with her, but now that I need her help, I can only let the matter rest."

Evan knew the Phantom Shadow Step like the back of his hand. It was divided into four levels: Entry, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each level was more challenging than the last, and mastering all four would make him a true force to be reckoned with.

To start, he had to pay one skill point to learn the Entry level. Once he mastered it, he could move on to the Intermediate level, which required the same cost. The same went for the Advanced and Expert levels, which would also cost one skill point each. However, each level had different prerequisites, meaning Evan needed to master each level in turn.

But he had a plan.

It was to upgrade the Phantom Shadow Step technique after reaching the Entry level. This would allow him to reach the highest mastery level of the technique using the points he had, giving him a major boost in his fighting capabilities.

Evan thought: I need to start training straight away.

"Havelock, bring out your Celo and follow me," commanded Evan as he made his way out of the manor.

Seraphine obliged, following after him after summoning a Celo from her spatial ring. She didn't know where he wanted to go, but as his slave, she could only give in to his wishes, despite not wanting to.