As a fusion of two damage-reduction skills, enhanced with Magic Sand for balance, Scorching Gilded Shell's boost was quite noticeable.
All-type damage reduction was far more valuable than mere physical damage reduction.
In terms of numbers, Scorching Counter-damage had not improved much. It was basically the counter-damage value Molten Gold Armor had gained upon reaching level 7.
But mechanically, Scorching Gilded Shell was far stronger than Molten Gold Armor. Although fixed damage reduction and Scorching Counter-damage had both been part of Molten Gold Armor's skill description, Scorching Gilded Shell represented an all-around mechanical enhancement.
The special effects of Space Profound Truth, Mountain Shattering Mystery, and Red Lotus Profound Truth had been integrated into the skill itself, effectively granting Scorching Gilded Shell the strength of three additional level 4/7 special effects.
Just now, Prince Rosergal had taken a wave of Scorching Counter-damage, spewing out a huge mist of blood and nearly suffering grave injuries! It contained the power of Mountain Shattering Mystery and Red Lotus Profound Truth.
Prince Rosergal tore a fish-scale-shaped amulet from his waist. Its luster had already dimmed, and it now resembled an ordinary fish scale, weathering away into grains of sand.
"I never thought a mere Composite Profound Truth Skill could reach such a level. If I hadn't had an accessory to save my life, I would have been seriously injured on the spot and left at your mercy."
Prince Rosergal stared at Bai Pu's Scorching Gilded Shell and said through gritted teeth, "The fixed damage reduction on your skill is extremely high. It happens to counter my fighting style perfectly! Steel Heart, I acknowledge your strength. In a direct fight, it really would be difficult for me to break through your defenses...
"But this is Sea Race territory!"
Bai Pu felt no joy whatsoever. Instead, his