Chapter 76: Accumulated Results
Su Xiao examined the attributes of the eight blade-type weapons. No issues, all were max-rated. Originally, among them was a [Ganglu Cavalry Sword (Holy Spirit Rank)]. After consulting Su Xiao, No. 6 Shadow swapped it for a longsword named [Lost Miracle], a max-rated Holy Spirit Rank long blade.
With a confidentiality contract in place, Su Xiao wasn't worried about No. 6 Shadow disclosing the transaction details. The other party's willingness to help replace a long blade for free clearly indicated a desire for long-term cooperation. Dragon-Slaying Flash would gain more Edge Value by devouring blade-type weapons.
Su Xiao placed Dragon-Slaying Flash on the low table and activated the Supreme Blade ability. A mass of black radiance appeared in his hand, swirling like a vortex.
The black radiance spread out, enveloping all eight Holy Spirit Rank long blades.
Crack, crack, crack~
Friction sounds came from the eight Holy Spirit Rank long blades wrapped in the black radiance. These weapons were being crushed. As the process continued, crystalline fragments drifted out from within the black radiance, gradually merging into Dragon-Slaying Flash.
Dragon-Slaying Flash emitted a faint humming sound. As more and more crystalline fragments merged into it, Dragon-Slaying Flash was enveloped in golden light. Within this light, a black speck could faintly be seen—this was the birth of Immortal Rank transcendence.
A series of crisp sounds came. All eight max-rated Holy Spirit Rank long blades were ruined. Some had simply snapped, others were mottled with rust as if buried in soil for years, their hilts decayed and dilapidated.
Upgrading Dragon-Slaying Flash wasn't something achieved overnight; it required a transformation process. Su Xiao estimated it would take about ten-plus hours to complete.
Su Xiao stood up and left. Exiting his Exclusive Room, he didn't head straight to the Attribute Enhancement Hall. Instead, he went to the Equipment Enhancement Hall, intending to first check the recent price of [Refined Immortal Stone].
Stopping before the doors of the Equipment Enhancement Hall, he noticed numerous messages on the stone slabs beneath his feet. Among them was one he hadn't been able to see before, which read:
'Reference price for Refined Immortal Stone: 617 Soul Coins per piece. Unlimited purchase at 610 Soul Coins per piece. Those interested in buying/selling can contact Contractor ID 1955521.'
Several nearby stone slabs also had purchase notices for [Refined Immortal Stone], mostly offering unlimited purchase at 610 Soul Coins per piece. This was the recent price for [Refined Immortal Stone].
Entering the Enhancement Hall, the clamor of voices reached his ears. Some Contractors were laughing wildly, while others walked toward the main exit with gloomy expressions.
Su Xiao went to a corner where a row of stalls was set up. The rental fees for these stalls were astonishingly high.
Su Xiao casually found a stall displaying 17 [Refined Immortal Stones], along with other auxiliary ores and crystals that boosted enhancement success rates. The improvement rates ranged from 0.5% to 1.2%, all usable for enhancements below +8, but not cost-effective.
The success rate for Immortal Rank enhancement +1 was around 96.825%, a probability calculated by some divine being. The success rate for +5 and above dropped below 67%, and for +10 and above, it plummeted to single digits, at most not exceeding 5%. Truly thrilling and nerve-wracking.
After a brief survey, Su Xiao left the Enhancement Hall. From this preliminary understanding, he already knew how difficult it would be to enhance the Immortal Rank Dragon-Slaying Flash.
The stronger the equipment, the harder it was to upgrade—this was common knowledge. Su Xiao had obtained a lot of resources this time. He felt quite confident about enhancing Dragon-Slaying Flash to +8, unless he was particularly unlucky.
Leaving the Equipment Enhancement Hall, a few minutes later Su Xiao entered the Attribute Enhancement Hall.
[Welcome to use High-Grade Enhancement Pod No. 119.]
[Hunter can distribute True Attribute Points: 51 points.]
[Detected that the Hunter can break through the 200-point barriers for True Strength, True Agility, True Stamina, and True Intelligence. Break through now? Yes/No.]
The pod door locked behind him. Su Xiao chose to break through the attribute barriers. He sat cross-legged on the floor and took a deep breath.
Contrary to what Su Xiao had imagined, breaking through the 200-point attribute barrier was gentler than he expected, or rather, smoother. It felt as if his consistent development of four attributes had made his body more balanced and powerful.
A surge of energy entered Su Xiao's body. First, he felt an extreme coldness inside him, then his blood seemed to turn into magma, surging through his body, breaking through layer after layer of barriers.
Boom!
A roar sounded in Su Xiao's ears. He opened his eyes. A feeling of breaking free from a "shell" appeared throughout his body. This sensation vanished in an instant, wonderful and intoxicating.
Su Xiao sensed his body. His physical attributes hadn't changed at all. The previous restrictions that had always existed were gone, replaced by a feeling of exhilaration.
[True Strength, True Agility, True Stamina, and True Intelligence have broken through the 200-point barrier and have become the Hunter's four main attributes.]
Su Xiao had a full 51 True Attribute Points. His distribution was: Strength +13, Agility +13, Stamina +13, Intelligence +12. It could be said that this was the largest physical enhancement he had ever undergone, as he had 21 unused True Attribute Points from the previous world, all spent now.
The Attribute Enhancement Pod operated. Su Xiao's skin turned red all over. Sweat evaporated into wisps of white steam rising upward. He felt his muscles, bones, organs, and more continuously growing stronger, with some subtle changes difficult to perceive.
An hour later, the enhancement ended. Su Xiao was somewhat dehydrated. He took out several bottles of water and downed three large bottles in succession before the burning sensation in his chest subsided.
Su Xiao stood up. He rolled his neck and pressed one hand against the metal wall beside him.
[Warning: Hunter is attempting to damage infrastructure. 760 Paradise Coins have been deducted.]
Su Xiao withdrew his hand. His body had suddenly become too strong. Even he needed some time to adapt—basically within three hours, fully adapting to his current physique within twelve hours.
Su Xiao checked his personal information.
Name: Su Xiao (Hunter)
Level: LV.73 (Eighth Rank)
Health: 100% (This attribute cannot be fully datafied; changes based on injury severity)
Mana: 32160
True Strength: 212
True Agility: 212
True Stamina: 212
True Intelligence: 211
Charm: -2
Luck: 32
Soul Strength: 440
Willpower: Temporarily unavailable for viewing.
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[Prompt: The Hunter's main attributes have reached 200 points, and these are bare-equipment True Attributes reaching 200 points!]
[Detected that the Hunter has four main attributes: Strength, Agility, Stamina, and Intelligence. All four main attributes have reached 200 points. Please select the 200-point main attribute reward.]
[True Strength attribute has reached bare-equipment 200 points. The Hunter may choose one of the following rewards.]
A. Overlord: True Strength +15 points.
B. Strength·Piercing Slaughter (Rare Reward): When fighting with bare fists, attacks will deal True Strength attribute × 2.3 piercing damage (487 points), with a certain probability of causing the enemy's life force to wither, immediately dealing 10% of the enemy's maximum health as withering damage.
Prompt: Trigger probability depends on the hit location. Hitting the heart has the highest trigger probability.
Prompt: If the enemy is a powerful unit like Overlord Rank or Lord Rank, the maximum health percentage damage will be reduced to 5% to 7%.
Prompt: If the gap in strength with the enemy is too large, the life force withering effect cannot be triggered.
C. Dominance (Rare Reward): For every 3 points of True Strength attribute gained, an additional 1 point of True Stamina attribute will be granted.
D. Imperishable Shadow (Rare Reward): Derived from the Hunter's own "Spirit Shadow Constitution" ability. Due to the resonance between the Hunter's Mana and body after fusion, Mana and Health form a good cycle. Every time the Hunter consumes 10% of Mana, a life force activation will occur, greatly accelerating the recovery speed of the Hunter's own life force. Over the subsequent 5 seconds, gradually recover 10% of the Hunter's own Health.
Prompt: This recovery process consumes body cell energy. The total body cell energy is determined by the True Stamina attribute and can be replenished through daily eating, absorbing biological energy, etc. Consuming this energy has no harmful side effects. If consumed in large amounts, it will lead to fatigue.
Prompt: Due to the Hunter's repeated absorption of powerful beings' essences, your body cell energy reserve is extremely vast.