Chapter 3: Bidding Authority
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The latter two options likely have long cycles but high overall returns. The problem is, the current situation in the Void is like a powder keg. Coupled with the Star Realm getting closer and closer to the Abyss's invasion, it's the ultra-late game. Choosing options that require a long time for high returns is obviously not stable.
[You have selected the Weapon Enhancement Authority.]
[With this authority, you can enhance any weapon of any quality to +15.]
Seeing this prompt, Su Xiao knew that after returning to Reincarnation Paradise this time, he might not only be able to raise Dragon-Slaying Flash to the full rating of 30,000 points and let it devour [Finality], but also enhance this Reincarnation-level weapon to +15. The resources saved were by no means trivial, because enhancing a Reincarnation-level Dragon-Slaying Flash required [Primordial Cores].
The number of [Primordial Cores] consumed from +1 to +10 was manageable, but starting from +11, the nightmare truly began. If one's luck was bad enough, the number of [Primordial Cores] needed to force it to +15 was a terrifying bottomless pit.
He arrived inside the Skill Upgrade Pod and activated the [Honor Store].
[You have paid 10x Reincarnation Medals.]
[You have obtained 10x Primordial Source Matter.]
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[You have submitted the Main Mission: Peak Destiny (Third Ring).]
[You have obtained 25x Reincarnation Medals.]
[The final Real Phase Main Mission of this world has been triggered.]
[Main Mission: Supreme Supremacy.]
Difficulty Level: Lv.105.
Mission Briefing: Obtain the [Heart of the Abyss] and the [Eye of the Elements].
Hint: You have currently obtained the [Heart of the Abyss].
Mission Time Limit: 10 Natural Days.
Mission Reward: 50x Reincarnation Medals.
Mission Penalty: None.
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Closing the mission list, Su Xiao took out 100 [Primordial Cores] and ten portions of [Primordial Source Matter].
[To increase the Heaven Edge Shadow Slash ability by 10 levels, you need to consume 800,000 ounces of Space-Time Power, 100x Primordial Cores, and ten portions of Primordial Source Matter.]
From Lv.80 to Lv.100, the upgrade cost for [Heaven Edge Shadow Slash] didn't increase incrementally, which seemed like good news. However, after Lv.100, a single upgrade cost 100,000 ounces of Space-Time Power, indicating that this would also be a massive consumer of Space-Time Power in the future.
All the [Primordial Cores] and [Primordial Source Matter] shattered, along with a massive consumption of Space-Time Power. Su Xiao felt his perspective suddenly change. From sitting cross-legged inside the Skill Upgrade Pod on the Lord's Train, he was now hovering high above, overlooking the entire Soul Lake.
Boom!
An invisible, colossal entity leaped out from the Soul Lake. The next moment, Su Xiao's perspective shifted from overlooking to experiencing it firsthand. He stood in mid-air, a Soul Blade appearing in his hand, and slashed down once.
Clang!
The next second, his eyes snapped open. He stood up and quickly walked out of the train.
With a thunderous roar, the Soul Water that had just been slashed tens of thousands of meters into the air crashed back down violently. This completely confirmed to him that every time he had upgraded his Blade Dao ability along the way, it wasn't a mere illusion, but a personal experience. Although there had always been evidence in the past, such as residual scene marks on his clothes or physical sensations, seeing the aftermath with his own eyes was the first time.
[Heaven Edge Shadow Slash ability has been upgraded to Lv.98.]
[Heaven Edge Shadow Slash, Lv.98 (Extreme Realm Technique · Passive)]
Basic Effect: Comprehensive intensity of all technique abilities increased by 461% (increased by 30%).
Skill Effect: Extreme Blade (Exclusive Passive): This characteristic is the "Foundation of Moves" for the current technique ability. All technique move abilities you use with your long blade will have their comprehensive power determined based on this ability...
Current Extreme Blade · Foundation Strength: 355 points.
Extreme Realm Effect 1: Heaven Edge Shadow Slash (Extreme Realm · Exclusive Passive), your Blade Dao technique abilities will no longer be confined to past Blade Dao moves...
Extreme Realm Effect 2: State of No-Self (Extreme Realm · Exclusive Passive), enter the "State of No-Self," temporarily forgetting all past Blade Dao moves, retaining only the single Blade Dao move currently being used, thereby elevating it to its peak.
Current Limit of State of No-Self Enhancement: 7.5 times move power.
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Su Xiao's enhancement was not over yet. Returning to the Skill Upgrade Pod, he began to master the nine types of [Supreme Passives] he had purchased this time. Next was to upgrade them all to X. He was already very familiar with this process.
A few hours later, the nine newly added [Supreme Passives] in the skill list were all consumed. A vast amount of [Star Realm Primordial Power] surged forth. After absorbing all the [Star Realm Primordial Power], Su Xiao, feeling somewhat unsatisfied, opened his eyes.
[All your Supreme Main Attributes are permanently increased by 12 points.]
[Your Technique Potential Upper Limit +55.]
[Your Abyss Resistance +5 points.]
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The enhancement wasn't completed immediately after absorption but gradually increased. This was the power of the [Primordial Constitution]. A few hours later, Su Xiao checked his own information.
Life Core: 17/17 (Human race's unique high-quantity Life Core talent).
Supreme Strength: 1046 points.
Supreme Agility: 1046 points.
Supreme Stamina: 1046 points.
Supreme Intelligence: 1046 points.
True Luck Attribute: -1 point.
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Good news: all Supreme Main Attributes have broken the 1000-point mark. Bad news: the True Luck Attribute has finally gone negative. He must immediately strengthen the sealing of the [Fate Gold Coin] upon return and give this guy some special "attention."
Checking the remaining Space-Time Power, there were 20,703 ounces left. It seemed there was a reason why no one had simultaneously developed the Extreme Realm system and Technique Grandmaster, becoming an [Extreme Realm Grandmaster]. The resource consumption was so immense that even Su Xiao, who owned a Black Maple Tree, was starting to struggle.
This made him consider whether to increase his income channels, such as... the Merchant Alliance? If the Void truly fell into a massive chaotic war, and the Merchant Alliance planned to sit on the sidelines, that was fine. Who wanted to be dragged into disputes?
But if the Merchant Alliance, while sitting on the sidelines, also planned to reap the benefits from the conflict between Su Xiao and Arcane Eternal Star, then Su Xiao would have to contact Kaisa.
Su Xiao would handle killing the strong members of the Merchant Alliance, while Kaisa would loot their treasuries one by one, each doing what they were best at, and finally splitting the profits fifty-fifty. That would be excellent.
Just then, a prompt appeared.
[Your all Supreme Attributes have reached 1000 points! You will obtain the key Extreme Realm Passive for the Extreme Realm system.]
[You have mastered Extreme Realm Ascension (Passive). You gain the following benefits.]