First to Break Ten Thousand!

"Huff... huff..."

On the battlefield, Su Wei, carrying a Power Sword that was riddled with wounds, was panting as she looked in the direction where Alex had disappeared.

The next moment, she turned around and looked at me. "What's your name?"

"I..."

I hesitated, unsure whether to call myself Shadow Chaser or Ding Han.

"Commander Su Wei, his name is Ding Han."

"Gun Like a Dragon," he said respectfully from the side.

"Um."

Su Wei nodded slowly. "Ding Han, I'll remember you! Xie Xie for today!"

"Yes, you're welcome..."

I nodded.

Then, a bell rang in my ears, signaling the completion of the battlefield mission.

[Congratulations on completing the battlefield mission "Rescue Su Wei" (Rank A)! Rewards: 1.8 million character experience, 1350 Reputation Value. Due to your outstanding performance in battle, you also receive an additional reward: "Resurrection Sacred Canon" (Rank S recovery item)!]

'Holy crap?'

I was slightly taken aback. A mere A-level mission actually rewarded me with a Resurrection Sacred Canon?!

Either you were lucky!

Or perhaps it was Su Wei's words that had the effect.

In this way, I now have three Resurrection Sacred Canon in my Dimensional Storage Space. That's great, three lives give me a real sense of security.

Shortly after, Su Wei and a group of commanders boarded a transport plane and took off from the battlefield.

We players continued to hide in the trenches, waiting for the battle to end. We waited until the afternoon. Although both sides had stopped attacking each other, we still hadn't received any news of a ceasefire.

So, they took out pickled fish and rice, and the group ate lunch in the trenches.

"Rustle..."

Amidst the sound of footsteps, Gun Like a Dragon approached with Xu Tian, Chaos Demon King, and others, laughing, "It smells delicious! Are you eating?"

"Um."

I asked, "Want some?"

"No, I just ate."

Gun Like a Dragon, sitting to the side, said, "News has come from the front; the high command on both sides is currently speaking, and the battle should be over soon."

"It's time to end this."

Xu Tian said sullenly, "The Fire Knight Legion, Alex, was almost killed on our position, and we have already taken most of the battlefield on Tidal Coast. If the Fire Knight Legion don't leave, they will soon be attacked from both sides by another Crimson Dragon Country Army that is coming to their aid. At that time, they won't be able to leave either."

Cai Cai nodded. "That makes sense. If I were Alex, I'd hurry up and get back to fix his Generation 4 Armor, lest I accidentally die."

Everyone burst into laughter.

The Chaos Demon King said, "To be honest, Alex's Generation 4 Armor is really enviable. The defense, the attack power... damn... if we players had a set of armor like that, we could dominate wherever we go."

"Really!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, while I checked my loot in my Dimensional Storage Space. Suddenly, I saw an orange power treasure chest and slapped my thigh. I'd forgotten! I'd forgotten to open the treasure chest that Commander Dunn of the Dark Tide dropped.

Open now!

A flash of white light dissipated, the treasure chest vanished, and in its place appeared a round, chubby battle helmet!

[Congratulations! You have successfully opened your [BOSS Ability Crystal] and obtained the item: [Commander's Helm] (Quality: Orange)!]

Orange helmet?!

I squinted, a slight joy rising in my heart. Soon, strands of data floated out from the helmet.

[Commander's Helm] (Quality: Orange)

Rank: Fourth Tier

Defense: 200

Strength: +40

Physical strength: +36

Specialty: Accuracy +60

Blessing: Fortitude—I, increases defense by 150 points.

Blessing: Mighty Strength - II, increases attack power by 300 points.

Blessing: Resilience, increases your Max Health by 3000 points.

Strength required: 700

This helmet is pretty good!

Increasing accuracy is a standard feature of helmets in Star Abyss; high-level helmets always increase accuracy, there's not much to say about that.

The toughness stat is quite common; high-level equipment has a chance of having it in over 50%, which isn't surprising. But what's most impressive about this helmet is that it actually has both the sturdiness and strength stats, each significantly increasing armor and attack power, making it definitely one of the top-tier pieces of equipment currently available.

"Snap!"

Immediately after equipping it, my Overall Combat Level reached a staggering 9000 points!

Previously, I had a lingering worry: I didn't receive the achievement reward when my Combat Power surpassed 5000 points. This meant that other players had reached 5000 combat power before me. So, will I be able to get the 10,000 Combat Power achievement?

It's hard to say...

As the saying goes, heroes are as numerous as carp crossing a river, and I am merely the protagonist of my own story.

Around 3 PM.

"The war is over!"

Gun Like a Dragon suddenly stood up and laughed, "I just received news that the Fire Knight Legion have completely retreated. Currently, the entire territory within a hundred kilometers of Creek City is under the control of the Crimson Dragon Country's army!"

"OK..."

One player breathed a sigh of relief, "Finally, I can go back to town, settle down with my wife and kids, and be a happy, fulfilled man!"

Everyone looked on with envy.

I glanced at the fat guy. "What are you envious of... you're the last person who should be envious."

"Cough cough..."

The fat man said, "I'm just going along with the occasion."

Ruolin smiled but didn't say anything.

Just then, a bell rang in my ears, signaling the end of the two-day battle!

[Congratulations! The great battle is over, and the Crimson Dragon Country has emerged victorious! You have achieved the Points ranking on the leaderboard in the Region Task "Final Battle: Fire Knight Legion" (S-class Main Quest), and have received the following rewards: 9.6 million character experience, 2500 Reputation Value, and 2 Charm Value, plus an additional reward: "Chain of the Fire Knight" (quality: orange)]

'What?'

I scratched my head. An orange necklace?

Overjoyed, he realized that both the necklace and ring were "rare" equipment, with a much lower drop rate than other equipment. However, these two pieces of equipment had a chance to come with critical hit and life steal effects. To maximize these two key attributes, he needed a high-level necklace and ring!

But it's unknown whether this necklace has perfect attributes.

So, with great excitement, I opened the Dimensional Storage Space, and there lay a shimmering orange necklace in the corner. The pendant was an exquisitely crafted knight riding a horse with a sword, surrounded by flames. This thing was incredibly well-made; it would definitely sell for a lot of money in a department store jewelry counter.

The next second, its attributes appeared outwards.

[Chain of the Fire Knight] (Quality: Orange)

Rank: Fourth Tier

Strength: +40

Agility: +38

Blessing: Critical Hit Chance +6%

Blessing: Lifesteal +6%

Blessing: Mighty Strength - II, increases attack power by 300 points.

Specialty: Oath of the Fire Knight, reduces damage from high-temperature attacks such as explosions and molten metal attacks by 35%.

Strength required: 800

Required Agility: 400

That feels so good!

Critical strike chance and lifesteal are both 6%, maxed out! The highest possible values for critical strike chance and lifesteal stats on orange-tier equipment are 6%!

In addition, it also comes with a "Mighty II" attribute, which is an extremely rare and powerful stat, and a Fire Knight's Oath feat that grants a 35% immunity to damage from high-temperature weapons!

Does this mean we'll no longer be afraid of attacks from flamethrowers, Thermobaric Round, Thermobaric Bomb, and the like?

Furthermore, the artillery fire and bombs in <Star Abyss> are all high-temperature weapons. This term may seem simple, but it is actually quite complex!

In short, obtaining this necklace has allowed me to take another big step on my path to acquiring all legendary gear!

Equip yourself!

With a "click," the Chain of the Dread Colossus was replaced with the previous equipment. Speaking of which...

This necklace has a 2% chance to petrify the opponent, but I've never triggered it in PvP or boss fights. It's only triggered a few times occasionally when killing mobs in melee combat, so the cost-effectiveness is just too low...

Pooh!

The moment he donned the Chain of the Fire Knight, his Overall Combat Level surged past ten thousand. At that very moment, an incredibly pleasant bell rang in his ears—

[Congratulations! Your Overall Combat Level has successfully surpassed 10,000 points. As you are the first player to break this mark, you receive the following rewards: Achievement +6, Charm Value +2, and an additional reward: Stardust Wall (SS-rank Skill Tome)!]

'Holy crap...'

Sure enough, I broke through the 10,000 Combat Power barrier, but the reward is too generous! I got an SS-rank skill book directly?!

Stardust Wall appears to be a defensive skill.

He quickly opened his Dimensional Storage Space and took it out. The moment he saw the detailed description, he was overjoyed once again.

[Stardust Wall] (SS-rank Skill Tome): Gathers elemental energy to form a powerful barrier to protect oneself. The barrier's resilience is related to one's own attack power. Consumes 10 Essence Points, lasts for 12 seconds, and has a 25-second cooldown. Required level: 40, Required class: Super Weapon Master.

Quite good, another hidden skill for a Super Weapon Master.

This is the second shield-type skill I've acquired, but it differs from Annihilation Rock Armor. Annihilation Rock Armor Damage Reduction upon activation, with the Damage Reduction effect gradually diminishing. Stardust Wall, on the other hand, is a shield that is lost once it's broken.

However, the shield, which is related to attack power, is a perfect fit for me!

The terrifying attack power after acquiring the orange Power Sword is no exaggeration... The Stardust Wall formed by it will be quite thick and difficult to break through, and you won't lose health until it's broken through.

That's an excellent skill!!

Click to upgrade to level 44!

Use the 1 skill point you just gained to learn Stardust Wall and level it up to 10, gaining 6 Strength points!

Looking at the character panel again, the attributes were indeed off the charts.

[Shadow Chaser] (Starry Sky Super Weapon - Sword Specialization - Tier 4)

Level: 44

Attack: 2609-3630

Defense: 1850

Life: 47600

Critical Hit: 14%

Bloodsucking: 20%

Damage Increase by 20%

Damage Reduction: 4%

Charisma:13

Yuanli: 150/150

Overall Combat Level: 10245

Potential Point Allocation: Strength 900 / Agility 491 / Spirit 195.2 / Stamina 261

Achievements: 48

Crimson Dragon Country Faction Reputation: Revered

With a base damage of 3600+, and after buffs from various skills and set effects, the true attack power can easily exceed 10,000. Add to that 14% critical strike chance, 20% lifesteal, and a robust armor of 1850, plus a Power Sword, and you can easily charge into a mob and hack away. I'm even thinking of finding a Spinal Butcher to test the melee effect right now!

I think I've gotten a little too cocky.