Chapter 4: Full Rating: World-Class Equipment (6000 Rating Points)

Chapter 4: Full Rating: World-Class Equipment (6000 Rating Points)

After Su Xiao finished dealing with the Mage Sage Seraphilia, he returned to the Reincarnation Paradise. The moment he stepped into his exclusive room, the familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind.

[Contractor 'Bai Ye' has returned to the Reincarnation Paradise.]
[Exclusive room is being allocated… Allocation complete.]
[Your current exclusive room is Level 6, with an area of 120 square meters, equipped with basic facilities.]

Su Xiao sat on the sofa, letting out a long breath. This battle was far more dangerous than he had anticipated. Although he had ultimately killed Seraphilia, the process was fraught with peril. If not for the timely activation of the Origin Stone: World, the outcome might have been very different.

He opened his personal interface and checked the battle log.

[You have killed: Mage Sage Seraphilia (Second Era: Alchemical Civilization).]
[You have gained: 3 True Attribute Points, 2 Golden Skill Points, 8 Paradise Coins × 10,000.]
[You have gained: Holy Spirit Chest × 1 (★★★★★).]
[You have gained: World Source × 15%.]
[Your Void Tree Reputation has increased by 1200 points.]

"Not bad rewards."

Su Xiao nodded slightly. The Holy Spirit Chest was already extremely valuable, and a five-star Holy Spirit Chest was even rarer. He decided to open it after finishing the other matters.

He then checked the equipment that had dropped from Seraphilia. Among the loot was a staff radiating a faint blue glow, its surface engraved with complex alchemical runes.

[You have gained: Seraphilia's Staff (World-Class Equipment).]
[Equipment Rating: World-Class]
[Equipment Requirements: Intelligence 300 points, Spirit 280 points, Alchemy Mastery Lv.80 or above.]
[Equipment Effect 1: Alchemy Amplification — Increases all alchemy-related skill effects by 45%.]
[Equipment Effect 2: Elemental Convergence — Reduces mana consumption of elemental spells by 30%, increases spell casting speed by 25%.]
[Equipment Effect 3: Sage's Blessing — When health drops below 30%, automatically activates a shield absorbing 5000 points of damage, cooldown 24 hours.]
[Equipment Effect 4: World Resonance — When equipped, increases World Source acquisition speed by 20%.]
[Equipment Rating: 6000 points (Full Rating).]
[Introduction: This staff carries the will of the last sage of the Alchemical Civilization. Its power is enough to shake the stars.]

"6000 rating points… Full rating World-Class equipment."

Su Xiao's eyes flickered slightly. This was the first time he had obtained a full-rated World-Class piece of equipment. Although he couldn't use it himself—his main combat style was close-quarters blade techniques, not alchemy or spells—this staff was undoubtedly a top-tier treasure. If sold, it could fetch an astronomical price.

However, Su Xiao wasn't in a hurry to sell it. He planned to first check the market conditions and see if any contractors from the Holy Light Paradise or Apocalypse Paradise were interested in buying. After all, World-Class equipment was extremely rare, and full-rated ones were even more so.

He put the staff away and continued checking the rest of the loot.

[You have gained: Alchemy Codex (Epic Grade Consumable).]
[Effect: After use, Alchemy Mastery increases by 3 levels (cannot exceed Lv.100).]
[You have gained: Soul Crystal (Large) × 5.]
[You have gained: Primordial Life Force × 3 units.]
[You have gained: Black Maple Tree Branch × 1.]

"The Alchemy Codex is a good thing, but I don't practice alchemy. I can give it to Bubuteni or sell it."

Su Xiao thought for a moment and decided to keep it for now. Bubuteni was a powerful ally, and giving him this codex could enhance his alchemy level, which would be beneficial for future cooperation.

After sorting through the loot, Su Xiao stood up and walked toward the Attribute Enhancement Hall. This battle had given him 3 True Attribute Points, which he needed to allocate promptly.

Entering the Attribute Enhancement Hall, Su Xiao sat in the enhancement pod and opened the attribute panel.

[Contractor: Su Xiao (Bai Ye)]
[Strength: 295]
[Agility: 298]
[Endurance: 290]
[Intelligence: 180]
[Spirit: 200]
[Perception: 210]
[Charm: 5]
[Luck: 18]
[Available True Attribute Points: 3]

"Strength, Agility, and Endurance are all approaching 300. Once they break through 300, I can attempt to unlock the second stage of the Extreme Realm."

Su Xiao pondered for a moment and decided to allocate the 3 True Attribute Points to Agility. Agility directly affected his attack speed and movement speed, which were crucial for his Blade Path combat style.

[True Attribute Points allocation complete. Agility: 298 → 301.]
[Your Agility attribute has broken through 300 points. You have gained: Agility Extreme Realm (Second Stage) — Increases movement speed by 12%, attack speed by 15%, and dodge rate by 8%.]

A warm current surged through his body, and Su Xiao felt his entire being become lighter. He clenched his fist, sensing the surging power within.

"Not bad, the effect is significant."

Su Xiao left the Attribute Enhancement Hall and headed toward the Skill Upgrade Hall. He had 2 Golden Skill Points to use, which could upgrade his core skills.

Entering the Skill Upgrade Pod, Su Xiao opened the skill list.

[Core Skills:]
[Blade Path: Azure Demon: Lv.82 (Technique Grandmaster)]
[Blade Path Sword: Time: Lv.76 (Technique Grandmaster)]
[Blade Path Sword: Extreme: Lv.79 (Technique Grandmaster)]
[Azure Steel Shadow Energy: Lv.90 (Passive Skill)]
[Shadow of Law Destruction: Lv.85 (Passive Skill)]

"Upgrade Blade Path: Azure Demon."

[Is it confirmed to use 1 Golden Skill Point to upgrade Blade Path: Azure Demon? Current level: Lv.82 → Lv.85.]
[Confirmed.]
[Upgrade in progress… Upgrade complete. Blade Path: Azure Demon: Lv.82 → Lv.85.]
[Skill Effect: When activated, increases blade damage by 185%, attack speed by 40%, and has a 25% chance to trigger 'Azure Demon Slash,' dealing additional true damage equal to 300% of attack power.]

"Upgrade Blade Path Sword: Time."

[Is it confirmed to use 1 Golden Skill Point to upgrade Blade Path Sword: Time? Current level: Lv.76 → Lv.80.]
[Confirmed.]
[Upgrade in progress… Upgrade complete. Blade Path Sword: Time: Lv.76 → Lv.80.]
[Skill Effect: When activated, slows time flow within a 10-meter radius by 50%, lasts 5 seconds, cooldown 120 seconds. When used against enemies, has a 30% chance to trigger 'Time Lock,' immobilizing the target for 2 seconds.]

"Both skills have been significantly enhanced."

Su Xiao nodded in satisfaction. The upgrade to Blade Path: Azure Demon increased its damage output, while Blade Path Sword: Time's control effect became even more formidable. In a battle between experts, a 2-second immobilization was often enough to decide the outcome.

After leaving the Skill Upgrade Hall, Su Xiao returned to his exclusive room and took out the Holy Spirit Chest.

The chest was made of a mysterious dark gold material, its surface engraved with complex runes that emitted a faint glow. Su Xiao placed his hand on the chest and gently pushed it open.

[You are opening: Holy Spirit Chest (★★★★★).]
[Opening in progress…]
[You have gained: Soul Severing Shadow Stone × 1.]
[You have gained: Contract Parchment × 1.]
[You have gained: Law-Destroying Skill Point × 3.]
[You have gained: Epic Chest × 1.]

"Soul Severing Shadow Stone? That's a rare material used to upgrade the 'Soul Severing Shadow' skill."

Su Xiao's eyes lit up. Soul Severing Shadow was a powerful skill he had obtained from the World of Paintings, capable of severing the enemy's soul connection, dealing massive true damage. However, upgrading this skill required the Soul Severing Shadow Stone, which was extremely rare. He had been searching for it for a long time without success.

He immediately used the Soul Severing Shadow Stone.

[Is it confirmed to use Soul Severing Shadow Stone to upgrade the skill 'Soul Severing Shadow'? Current level: Lv.65 → Lv.70.]
[Confirmed.]
[Upgrade in progress… Upgrade complete. Soul Severing Shadow: Lv.65 → Lv.70.]
[Skill Effect: When activated, severs the target's soul connection, dealing true damage equal to 500% of attack power + 10% of the target's maximum health. Cooldown: 180 seconds.]

"The damage has increased significantly, and it now deals damage based on the target's maximum health. Against high-health enemies, this skill will be even more lethal."

Su Xiao was very satisfied. He then checked the Contract Parchment.

[Contract Parchment (Special Item): Can be used to sign a contract with a powerful being from another world, gaining their assistance or power. The specific effect depends on the target of the contract.]

"This is a good item, but it requires careful selection of the contract target. If not chosen wisely, it could backfire."

Su Xiao put away the Contract Parchment and planned to study it carefully later.

Finally, he opened the Epic Chest.

[You are opening: Epic Chest.]
[Opening in progress…]
[You have gained: Black Maple Tree Yield × 3 units.]
[You have gained: Soul Crystal (Medium) × 10.]
[You have gained: Paradise Coins × 50,000.]

"The Black Maple Tree Yield is a good thing. It can be used to craft high-level potions or sold directly."

Su Xiao stored all the items. This trip had been incredibly fruitful. Not only had he killed the powerful Mage Sage Seraphilia, but he had also obtained a full-rated World-Class staff and various rare materials.

He sat on the sofa, closed his eyes, and began to review the battle. Seraphilia's strength was indeed formidable, especially her alchemy abilities, which were almost invincible. If not for the Origin Stone: World's special effect suppressing her alchemy power, the outcome might have been very different.

"The Second Era: Alchemical Civilization… It seems there are still many secrets hidden within this civilization."

Su Xiao murmured to himself. He had a feeling that the Alchemical Civilization was far from simple. Seraphilia was just one of its sages, and there might be even more powerful beings lurking in the shadows.

"I need to continue improving my strength. The enemies I'll face in the future will only become stronger."

Su Xiao stood up, ready to head to the Trade Market to see if there were any good items for sale. As he was about to leave, the communicator suddenly rang.

He picked it up and saw that it was a message from Mawen Hua'erzi.

"Bai Ye, I heard you killed Seraphilia? That's impressive! I have some news here that might interest you. Come to the Black Sail Merchant Guild, and we'll talk in detail."

Su Xiao raised an eyebrow. Mawen Hua'erzi was an old friend, and the information he provided was usually reliable. He put away the communicator and headed toward the Trade Market.

Along the way, Su Xiao passed through the bustling streets of the Reincarnation Paradise. Contractors from various worlds came and went, some trading items, others forming teams. The entire paradise was filled with a lively atmosphere.

Soon, Su Xiao arrived at the Black Sail Merchant Guild. This was a massive trading building with a luxurious interior, frequented by high-level contractors.

As soon as he entered, he saw Mawen Hua'erzi sitting in a corner booth, waving at him.

"Bai Ye, over here!"

Su Xiao walked over and sat down opposite him.

"What's the news?"

Mawen Hua'erzi lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I heard that a new war world is about to open, and this time the target is an ancient dragon kingdom. The rewards are said to be incredibly generous, but the danger is also extremely high. Are you interested?"

"Ancient dragon kingdom?"

Su Xiao's eyes flickered. Dragon kingdoms were usually rich in resources, but they were also extremely dangerous. Ancient dragons were powerful beings, and even Eighth Rank contractors had to be cautious.

"What's the specific situation?"

Mawen Hua'erzi took out a document and handed it to Su Xiao.

"This is the information I gathered. The ancient dragon kingdom is called 'Ancient Dragon Kingdom,' located in a remote corner of the Void. It's said that there are several World-Class treasures hidden there, but the dragons are incredibly powerful, and there are even rumors of a 'Dragon God' level existence."

"Dragon God?"

Su Xiao frowned. If there really was a Dragon God-level being, then this war world would be extremely dangerous.

"That's right, but it's just a rumor. No one has actually seen it. However, the rewards for this war world are indeed generous. Many top-tier contractors have already signed up. If you're interested, I can help you register."

Su Xiao pondered for a moment and nodded.

"Alright, help me register."

"Great! With you joining, this war world will be much more interesting."

Mawen Hua'erzi smiled and patted Su Xiao on the shoulder.

After leaving the Black Sail Merchant Guild, Su Xiao continued strolling through the Trade Market, looking for useful items.

Suddenly, he stopped in front of a stall. On the stall lay a pitch-black dagger, its surface engraved with strange runes that emitted a faint eerie glow.

"Boss, how much is this dagger?"

The stall owner was a middle-aged contractor who looked up at Su Xiao and said, "This is a Demon Clan artifact, priced at 80,000 Paradise Coins."

"Demon Clan artifact?"

Su Xiao picked up the dagger and examined it carefully. He could feel a faint demonic energy emanating from it, clearly not an ordinary item.

"Can I test it?"

"Go ahead."

Su Xiao infused a strand of Azure Steel Shadow Energy into the dagger. Suddenly, the dagger trembled violently, and the demonic energy on it surged, almost breaking free from his hand.

"Interesting."

Su Xiao's eyes lit up. This dagger actually resonated with his Azure Steel Shadow Energy, indicating that it was compatible with his power system.

"I'll take it."

He paid 80,000 Paradise Coins and put the dagger away.

After shopping around for a while longer, Su Xiao didn't find anything else that caught his interest. He returned to his exclusive room, ready to rest and prepare for the upcoming war world.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Su Xiao closed his eyes and began to meditate. His mind gradually calmed, and his perception spread outward, sensing the flow of energy around him.

Suddenly, he felt a strange fluctuation, as if something was calling out to him from the depths of the void.

Su Xiao opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

"This feeling… is the Origin Stone: World resonating?"

He took out the Origin Stone: World and saw it emitting a faint glow, as if responding to something.

"Could it be that there's something related to the Origin Stone in the Ancient Dragon Kingdom?"

Su Xiao fell into thought. The Origin Stone: World was one of his most important treasures, and if there was something related to it in the Ancient Dragon Kingdom, then this war world was definitely worth exploring.

"It seems I need to make thorough preparations."

Su Xiao stood up and headed toward the Equipment Enhancement Hall. He planned to strengthen his equipment to ensure he could handle any situation in the upcoming battle.

In the Equipment Enhancement Hall, Su Xiao took out his main weapon, Dragon-Slaying Flash, and placed it on the enhancement platform.

"Enhance Dragon-Slaying Flash to +13."

[Is it confirmed to enhance Dragon-Slaying Flash? Current enhancement level: +12. Enhancement cost: 50,000 Paradise Coins. Success rate: 45%.]
[Confirmed.]
[Enhancement in progress…]
[Enhancement failed. Dragon-Slaying Flash enhancement level remains unchanged. You have gained: Enhancement Luck Value +1.]

"Failed."

Su Xiao wasn't discouraged. Equipment enhancement failure was normal, especially at high levels where the success rate was low. He continued to enhance.

After five consecutive failures, on the sixth attempt, a golden light burst forth.

[Enhancement successful. Dragon-Slaying Flash enhancement level: +12 → +13.]
[Weapon Effect: Increases attack power by 35%, increases critical hit rate by 15%, and has a 10% chance to trigger 'Armor Break,' ignoring 50% of the target's defense.]

"Finally succeeded."

Su Xiao let out a sigh of relief. +13 Dragon-Slaying Flash was already considered top-tier equipment, and its power had significantly increased.

He then enhanced his other equipment, including the Black King Bracer and the Nether Bone Ring. Although not all enhancements succeeded, the overall improvement was still considerable.

After finishing the equipment enhancement, Su Xiao returned to his exclusive room and began to organize his backpack, preparing for the upcoming war world.

Time passed slowly. Three days later, Su Xiao received a notification from the Reincarnation Paradise.

[War World 'Ancient Dragon Kingdom' is about to open. Please proceed to the Teleportation Array within 30 minutes to enter the battlefield.]
[Number of participating contractors: 500.]
[War World difficulty: S-Class.]
[Main Mission: Defeat the Ancient Dragon King and obtain the World Core.]

"S-Class difficulty… It seems this war world is indeed dangerous."

Su Xiao took a deep breath, stood up, and walked out of the exclusive room.

Outside, the Teleportation Array was already crowded with contractors, all wearing serious expressions. Everyone knew that an S-Class war world meant extreme danger, but also enormous rewards.

Su Xiao walked into the Teleportation Array, and as a white light flashed, his figure disappeared from the spot.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a vast wilderness, with a massive dragon-shaped castle towering in the distance, exuding an ancient and oppressive aura.

"Ancient Dragon Kingdom… I'm here."

Su Xiao gripped the Dragon-Slaying Flash, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

This war world, he would make sure to gain something substantial.