Chapter 5: The Uncrowned King (Title)

Grade: ★★★★★★★
Title Effect: Uncrowned (Passive) — When subjected to an enemy judgment, if this judgment is passed, all of your attributes will be temporarily increased by 10 points, and over the next 15 seconds, you will recover 7% of your maximum health per second. During this period, damage taken is reduced by 50% (this damage reduction has priority).
Note: The all-attribute increase will last for 200 seconds.
Description: Defeated? Just an illusion.
Price: 3,150 World Reputation Points.
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The unlocked items were not many, but each one was very tempting. The Aura-type ability was a must-have, as were the two Technique-type scrolls. As for the [Hunter's Trial], if there were enough World Reputation Points left over, it could be considered for exchange.
The final [Uncrowned King] title, judging by its effects, was extremely powerful. Unfortunately, this kind of powerful title was not suitable for Su Xiao. He could bypass most judgments; if the judgments were bypassed, the title effect of [Uncrowned King] would never trigger. 'Bypassing' and 'Passing a Judgment' were two different concepts.
However, the [Dream Chaser] title was not inferior to [Uncrowned King]. If [War Lord] were upgraded to a six-star title, and then [Dream Chaser] were used to upgrade it to a seven-star title, [War Lord] would become exceptionally formidable.
If Su Xiao wanted to exchange for all the items he needed, he would need at least 6,972 World Reputation Points.
For this reason, the subsequent three God Hunter Relics became even more important. Moreover, the Dark Prison faction also needed these items. Once Su Xiao obtained too many Hunter Relics, the Dark Prison faction would likely act rashly out of desperation. That was exactly the outcome Su Xiao wanted to see.
When the enemy was not angry enough, they would not reveal their weaknesses. What he needed to do was first make the enemy angry, then locate the 'Fusion Root' and ultimately destroy it.
Su Xiao examined several items in the World Reputation Store and decided to first exchange for [Watch Guild Secret Records: Extreme] to enhance his own combat power.
[You have consumed 1,270 World Reputation Points.]
[You have obtained Watch Guild Secret Records: Extreme (Basic Skill Scroll · Melee Branch).]
A scroll with a strong sense of the era appeared in Su Xiao's hand. He had Amu guard the door, Baha guard the window, and Bubu Wang scout the surroundings. Then, Su Xiao used the scroll in his hand.
The scroll shattered in Su Xiao's hand, and a surge of energy entered his body. Aches and pains spread throughout his body, while a large number of images and insights related to melee combat appeared in his mind. It felt as if he had experienced many life-and-death battles in a short period of time.
[Due to the Hunter's existing ability, Blade Grandmaster, having reached Lv.51, this Melee Grandmaster upgrade will receive a boost.]
[Due to the Hunter's Soul Strength being far above 200 points, this Melee Grandmaster upgrade will receive a boost.]
[Melee Grandmaster has been upgraded to Lv.45.]
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[Melee Grandmaster has been upgraded to Lv.49.]
[Melee Grandmaster: Lv.49 (Passive Skill)]
Skill Effect: During melee combat, kick attack power increased by 648% (increased by 40%), neural reflex speed +114% (increased by 15%), dynamic vision +114% (increased by 15%), melee techniques and reaction capabilities greatly enhanced.
Initial Additional Ability: Physical defense increased by 25%...
Lv.10 Ultimate Ability: Power Penetration · Kick Technique Basic Enhancement (Passive)...
Lv.20 Ultimate Ability: Power Penetration · Kick Technique First Enhancement (Passive)...
Lv.30 Ultimate Ability: Power Penetration · Kick Technique Second Enhancement (Passive)...
Lv.40 Ultimate Ability: Power Penetration · Kick Technique Third Enhancement (Passive)...
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Su Xiao opened his eyes. He hadn't expected to directly raise Melee Grandmaster to Lv.49, only 2 levels below Blade Grandmaster.
He had noticed long ago that his Melee Grandmaster ability improved very quickly, and each time it was easy to upgrade. He always used various 'Basic Technique Scrolls' or 'Trial-type Items' to enhance Melee Grandmaster, never using Soul Crystals.
Based on his own changes, Su Xiao sensed that the reason Melee Grandmaster improved so rapidly was due to Blade Grandmaster. To a large extent, the Lv.51 Blade Grandmaster was driving the improvement of Melee Grandmaster, as the combat styles of the two abilities were completely aligned.
Moreover, Su Xiao's Melee Grandmaster was quite special. Unlike Sha, who developed it in a balanced way, he only used straight kicks and side kicks, with no other techniques at all.
Su Xiao checked the time. It was now 4 PM, and there was still some time before 7 PM. He decided to take a short nap.
Time passed quickly. When the sky was completely dark, Su Xiao, Bubu Wang, Amu, and Baha walked out of the hotel. As soon as they left the hotel, they dispersed and headed in different directions.
On a bell tower a few hundred meters away, the night wind stirred a white robe. Eyun stood at the very tip of the bell tower, watching Su Xiao on the distant street. A smile curled beneath her hood.
"Stay close to him. He will lead us to the Hunter Relics."
The moment Eyun's voice faded, twelve figures clinging to the bell tower disappeared into the night.