Chapter 2: Elemental Secret Treasures (16 Pieces)
After leaving the Attribute Enhancement Hall, Su Xiao went straight to the Equipment Enhancement Hall. This was a vast space filled with various enhancement devices, and the air was thick with the smell of metal and energy fluctuations.
"Bai Ye, you're here."
A familiar voice came from the side. Su Xiao turned to see Mawen Hua'erzi walking over, holding a long sword that shimmered with a faint blue light.
"Mm, I need to upgrade some equipment."
Su Xiao nodded in greeting. Mawen Hua'erzi was a veteran contractor he had worked with before, known for his skill in equipment enhancement.
"Need a hand? I've got some free time."
Mawen Hua'erzi smiled, his eyes showing a hint of anticipation. He knew Su Xiao's strength and was curious to see what kind of equipment he would be enhancing.
"No need, I'll handle it myself."
Su Xiao declined politely. He preferred to keep his equipment details private, even from trusted allies.
Walking deeper into the hall, Su Xiao found an empty enhancement pod. This was a cylindrical device about three meters tall, its surface covered with complex runes and energy conduits. He placed his hand on the identification panel, and a mechanical voice sounded.
"Identity confirmed. Contractor Su Xiao. Welcome to the Equipment Enhancement Hall."
The pod's hatch opened with a hiss, revealing an interior lined with soft cushioning and numerous energy nodes. Su Xiao stepped inside, and the hatch closed behind him.
"Please select enhancement mode: Standard, Risk, or Custom."
"Custom mode."
Su Xiao's voice was calm. He had already planned the enhancement sequence.
"Custom mode activated. Please place the equipment to be enhanced."
Su Xiao took out a storage crystal from his inventory, and with a thought, sixteen items floated out, each radiating a faint elemental aura. These were the Elemental Secret Treasures he had collected over the past few months, each one a rare artifact containing pure elemental power.
"Scanning... Detected sixteen Elemental Secret Treasures. Quality: Epic to Legendary. Elemental types: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Light, and Dark."
The mechanical voice paused, as if processing the data.
"Recommendation: Use these treasures as enhancement materials for equipment of corresponding elemental affinity. Success rate: 72.3%."
"Proceed."
Su Xiao took out his main weapon, the Dragon-Slaying Flash. This long sword was already at the Holy Spirit rank, but he wanted to push it further. The Elemental Secret Treasures would provide the necessary energy to break through its current limits.
"Equipment detected: Dragon-Slaying Flash. Current rank: Holy Spirit. Enhancement target: Immortal rank. Estimated success rate: 58.9%. Warning: Failure may result in equipment degradation."
"Begin."
Su Xiao's tone was firm. He had prepared for this moment, gathering enough resources to mitigate the risk.
The enhancement pod hummed to life, and the sixteen Elemental Secret Treasures began to orbit around the Dragon-Slaying Flash, their elemental energies intertwining and merging. The sword's blade started to glow, absorbing the power like a hungry beast.
Inside the pod, Su Xiao could feel the intense energy fluctuations. His body, tempered by countless battles, could withstand the pressure, but even so, he had to focus to maintain control.
"Energy absorption at 30%... 50%... 80%..."
The mechanical voice counted down, and Su Xiao's grip on the sword tightened. This was the critical moment.
"100%. Enhancement commencing."
A blinding light filled the pod, and Su Xiao felt a surge of power flowing through the Dragon-Slashing Flash. The sword's blade began to change, its surface becoming smoother and more reflective, like a mirror that could cut through reality itself.
"Enhancement successful. Dragon-Slashing Flash upgraded to Immortal rank. New ability unlocked: Elemental Resonance."
Su Xiao let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. The enhancement had succeeded, and the sword felt more alive than ever, humming with elemental energy.
He stepped out of the pod, the Dragon-Slashing Flash in hand. The sword's blade now had a faint, ever-changing glow, reflecting the colors of the sixteen elements that had been used to enhance it.
"Not bad."
Su Xiao nodded in satisfaction. This was just the first step. He still had other equipment to upgrade, and the Elemental Secret Treasures were only the beginning of his preparations for the upcoming battles.
As he left the Equipment Enhancement Hall, he couldn't help but think about the future. The Abyss was stirring, and the forces of chaos were gathering. He needed to be ready, no matter the cost.
The path of a Law Destroyer was never easy, but Su Xiao was determined to walk it to the end.