Limit

2024-08-10

Chapter 404 (The Limit)

Although these Noble Phantasms are not of legendary quality, they are still quite useful in terms of their attributes and effects.

Especially the Last One Legendary Combination Module. At first, Luo Jun thought it was a Legendary Treasure Item based on the name, but it turned out to be an auxiliary item that could fuse two epics into a legendary one.

However, having this is equivalent to being able to DIY a Legendary Treasure Item to a certain extent, which is quite powerful.

In that short time, everyone else had also finished checking their earnings, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.

Amidst their joy, everyone's faces still held a hint of doubt. Ma Lei looked at Li Xiuzhen and asked, "Now can you tell us how you won?"

Upon hearing this question, Li Xiuzhen and Xu Li both looked at Luo Jun, seemingly asking him whether they should answer.

Luo Jun glanced at them, knowing he couldn't hide it any longer; even if they didn't say anything here, they would spread the news when they got back. So he smiled frankly and admitted, "I did it."

"You did it?" The defenders didn't quite understand what that meant.

"You mean your projection did it?" Wang Yifan glanced at the timetable on the wall. "A map should only show Green Dot and red dots, how can you be sure it was your projection?"

"It wasn't a projection..." Xu Li's voice trembled slightly, "It was him, he went over there..."

"Themselves?" The others were astonished. "They can actually do something like that!"

"A world-traveling treasure!" Zheng Yunshan realized. As a seasoned expert from the official faction, he had obviously seen this kind of treasure before.

"Ordinary Space Teleportation artifacts can only be used within the same world. To travel between different worlds, a more advanced artifact is needed. This kind of world-traveling artifact, even if it's a consumable, is at least of legendary grade! And it's the rarest kind!"

The others were even more surprised upon hearing this. Ma Lei looked at Luo Jun and said, "So this explains how you were able to appear in [Utopia] so quietly before."

The true form of "Night," along with its three projections, is indeed a powerful force. But even so, there are seven people on the other side, including one true Peak being!

And he's not just any ordinary Peak! According to Li Xiuzhen, Zhuge Lang possesses the power of the Mystic Faction. Decades ago, when he was only at the Heart Condensation Realm High Stage, he was already a figure that many Peak experts feared. Now, after being corrupted and reaching the Peak, his strength has increased by leaps and bounds. Among Peak experts, he is definitely one of the top-ranked masters!

The fact that "Night" could wipe out such an enemy is enough to demonstrate his strength!

The awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd made Luo Jun feel both pleased and somewhat uncomfortable. As they spoke, Aishiliya returned to the station with his Noble Phantasms. Luo Jun retrieved these treasures and, before anyone could ask any more questions, initiated the return process, leaving the mission world.

Space Distortion, and Luo Jun returned to his dormitory. After four rounds of attack and defense, more than four hours had passed in the Main World. It was now evening. Luo Jun looked around the room but couldn't find Ailongtan, so he tried to contact him using the Dominator's Necklace.

"Great Master, please forgive the noise here..." Ailongtan's respectful voice echoed in my mind, "Shortly after you left, I was invited by your friend to attend a concert, which is currently at its climax. May I ask what your orders are?"

"That's alright then, have fun..." Since it was rare for this ancient mummy, who was thousands of years old, to experience modern entertainment, Luo Jun didn't want to spoil his fun. So he turned off the communication, drew the curtains, and began to examine the newly acquired treasure.

First was the Projection Ring. It was completely black and had no gemstones set in it. Luo Jun wore it on the index finger of his left hand, and it didn't look particularly eye-catching.

As for his abilities, since there was no one else present, he could only try to activate them on himself.

Soon, a projection appeared behind him, and the moment it appeared, it launched an attack!

Luo Jun was not in a hurry to eliminate it, but instead used his superior Root Bone attributes to suppress it and carefully examined it.

As described, the projection possesses twice the Innate Potential and twenty points of spirituality, while also inheriting the Foundation Establishment realm, which also doubles the amplification, but it seems to only reach the seventh level.

Luo Jun himself was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm, so this projection had little ability. Moreover, because his Qi was far inferior, he couldn't even use his Gathering Origin Protective Qi. He was only equivalent to a slightly stronger Heart Refining Realm Martial Combat Faction, and couldn't cause any trouble.

However, if it were someone else, especially Cultivators known for their powerful and unpredictable abilities, such as Zhuge Lang or Lao Miao Miao, then this projection would be quite formidable. It would use its abilities without regard to the cost, and even if it couldn't kill the original body, it could still weaken it.

Having learned enough, the projection reached its time limit and dissipated in front of Luo Jun. As for the other energy-reducing function, Luo Jun didn't really need it, as it would be difficult for him to run out of energy.

As for the second protective item, it really surprised Luo Jun when it was taken out.

These are underwear, and they're red underwear!

So that's what "Zodiac Year" means in the notes?

Although the design is a bit awkward, the special effect is really great. The function of changing the appearance is basically the same as the Bottom Line shorts. As for the second protection effect, it can make you immune to death and provide temporary invincibility. Moreover, it is passively triggered, which is simply a life-saving skill!

From this perspective, special effects are far superior to Bottom Line shorts. One prevents accidental exposure, while the other ensures survival. They are incomparable!

Hmm? What if we combine these two?

Thinking of this, Luo Jun took out the Legendary Combination Module, and a scan showed that the two pairs of underwear could indeed be fused together.

This would be great if it could be fused together, but Luo Jun wasn't in a hurry to use it. Instead, he put away the fusion module and took out the last piece of the Assassin's Cloak.

This Noble Phantasm is quite large; it's a full-body cloak with a hood that completely covers the body when draped over it. Combined with the Midnight Mask, it certainly has a mysterious air about it.

As for the special effects, he tried it out, and the effect after going invisible was basically the same as the assassination provided in the mission, except that the Breakthrough Strike was changed from five times the damage to a deadly poison.

Luo Jun thought for a moment, then summoned a soldier and a Jackal Warrior, and tried to attack them separately with the Breakthrough Strike.

Experiments showed that the so-called deadly poison was fatal to ordinary soldiers, but it was less effective against monsters like the Jackal Warrior. After being poisoned, they only experienced obvious weakness and pain, and it took them quite a while to collapse and fall unconscious before finally dying.

As for the more powerful Ancient War Guardian, Luo Jun couldn't summon them, so he brought out Aishiliya and experimented with her.

Aishiliya said she could feel significant pain in her wounds, dizziness, and nausea, but no further symptoms. Moreover, as her vital energy circulated, the toxins quickly subsided.

So it seems this poison is only effective against weak opponents; against stronger ones, it's far less effective than dealing five times the damage.

However, there was still a pleasant surprise: the stealth effect provided by the Assassin's Cloak seemed to have no time limit. The Cooldown Time was calculated from the moment the stealth was broken. Although an hour was a bit long, the thought of being able to stealth without restriction was quite exciting.

After putting away the Assassin's Cloak, Luo Jun picked up the combination module again.

Theoretically, this thing can merge two epics into one legend. Luo Jun has quite a few epics, but almost none of the same type. After scanning them with the module, he found that two pairs of underwear were indeed the most suitable.

Should we fuse them directly, or wait until we obtain a new epic item?

Anyway, it's just a legend, there's no need to overthink it. Besides, it's not good to wear two pairs of underwear at once. Both special effects are pretty good, so let's just merge them!

With that in mind, Luo Jun checked that the doors and windows were tightly closed, then set aside his Bottom Line and protective measures, and used the combined module...

As it was activated, the Noble Phantasm transformed into a beam of light that enveloped the two pairs of shorts. A moment later, a golden light shone, and after the light subsided, a simple new pair of shorts appeared before Luo Jun.

Name: Limit

Grade: Legendary Description: Legendary underpants formed by the fusion of two Epic Treasure Item; only the powerful are worthy of wearing them!

Function 1: Close-Fitting Garment: This treasure cannot be lost or destroyed, can change shape, automatically clean itself, and stay clean and dry at all times.

Function Two: Protection: When equipped with this Noble Phantasm, it can block one fatal attack and grant five seconds of invincibility afterward. This effect has a seven-day Cooldown Time.

Function 3: Tighten Core: When activated, this Noble Phantasm will stabilize the wearer's core, unleash potential, and allow them to briefly unleash power beyond their Limit. The effect lasts for one minute, and activation consumes 100 breaths of energy. It can be used once a day.

Note: You don't need to wear this on the outside to become Superhero.

This new Noble Phantasm has three special effects. The first two are basically replicas of the effects of Protection and Bottom Line, but the third effect gave me, Luo Jun, a pleasant surprise.

A chance to push your Limit once a day...

Luo Jun put on the Limit Shorts and tried out the ability. The moment he activated it, he felt the shorts change shape, extending upwards and tightly gripping his waist and abdomen. Then, a magical power entered his body, his heart began to pound, his blood and vital energy circulated faster, his face turned red, and the protective energy on his body surface was unconsciously activated!

Not good!

Luo Jun was startled and immediately focused his mind, regulating his Inner Breath to stabilize the protective aura on his body...

Huff... Luo Jun could feel that his muscle strength and Protective Qi Strength had both increased by about double. This sudden increase nearly caused his internal energy to go out of control, almost destroying the entire dormitory...

This is a significant improvement, much stronger than Luo Jun anticipated... This state is incredibly powerful. Although it can only be activated for one minute each day, using it at crucial moments is enough to turn the tide of battle.

Overall, the harvest was quite good, and Luo Jun was quite satisfied. After tidying up the room briefly, suddenly, his ears perked up as he heard footsteps at the door...

Who is it?

Luo Jun didn't dare to move. The dormitory door was locked. Normally, everyone else should be outside watching the concert, and there shouldn't be anyone inside.

The man lingered at the door for a few steps, seemingly listening to the sounds inside. After a few seconds, footsteps sounded again and faded into the distance.

Because the curtains were drawn, Luo Jun couldn't tell who was outside. He could only vaguely tell from the Blur shadow outside the window that the person had already left.

Although there was no one outside, Luo Jun did not dare to make any rash moves. He sat quietly on the bed inside the house, waiting for Ailongtan to return.

Why does it feel like I'm a fake? Luo Jun thought to himself, Five Hearts Facing Heaven and began cultivating his vital energy.

The Sun Family Old House in SanChuan City.

The door to the South Bedroom on the first floor was tightly closed, with a sign hanging on it that read, "On duty, do not disturb."

With a click, the lock turned, and then the bedroom door opened, and the elderly Li Xiuzhen came out.

"Hey? Grandmother, you're out?" In the living room, a popular historical drama was playing on TV. A girl drinking milk tea looked at her in surprise, her long, straight, white legs curled up on the sofa under her hot pants.

"Xiao Wei, you've secretly ordered takeout again!"

If Luo Jun were here, he would definitely recognize this girl as Sun Xiaowei, who had worked with him on a mission a few months ago, and who later became "Night's" number one fan on the forum— Wei Zhentian.

Seeing her Grandmother's stern face, Sun Xiaowei playfully stuck out her tongue. "I didn't expect you to come out so quickly..."

"By the way, Grandmother, what kind of mission was it this time? Was it dangerous? How was the result?" Sun Xiaowei paused the TV, and Milk Tea secretly hid behind her, trying to change the subject.

Mentioning the mission, Li Xiuzhen sighed, "It was a rare mission involving fighting against the Polluter; four teammates died..."

"Fighting the Polluter?" Sun Xiaowei exclaimed in surprise, then her face fell. "Tier A Mission are so dangerous... I don't even want to level up anymore. I'll just stay at Tier B for the rest of my life..."

"You've already reached the Heart Refining Realm. Aside from Chaos Mission, there are very few opportunities to accumulate practical combat experience. If you don't advance, it will be difficult for you to continue becoming stronger."

"Don't you want to stand by your hero anymore?"

Hearing her Grandmother say this, Sun Xiaowei sighed, "But since that time, I haven't had any contact with him again... He's too amazing. The forums all analyze that he's already Peak Level expert, and he's so mysterious. I might never see him again in this lifetime..."

"Not necessarily," Li Xiuzhen smiled slightly. "One of my teammates this time is a boy wearing a mask."

Sun Xiaowei's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Grandmother, you met Ye? He's your teammate too?"

Li Xiuzhen smiled and nodded, sitting down next to Sun Xiaowei. She reached out and patted her beloved granddaughter's head, saying, "He's an outstanding young man, even more capable than I imagined. My granddaughter has excellent taste."

"Right!" Sun Xiaowei proudly raised her chin, as if praising herself, but then she fell silent. "But the stronger he becomes, the bigger the gap between us grows..."

"Not necessarily." Li Xiuzhen smiled. "From my observation, Ye should be a powerful Martial Combat Faction. Martial Combat Faction have extremely high Protective Qi Strength, but their methods of fighting are too simplistic. They usually need the assistance of Creation Faction with diverse abilities!"

"Really?" Sun Xiaowei exclaimed excitedly.

"Of course." Li Xiuzhen nodded. "But for a master of that level, assisting him definitely requires a top-notch Creation Faction, and you are still far from that level. If you want to stand by his side, you need to work twice as hard!"

"Okay!" Sun Xiaowei nodded. "I will try my best."

Looking at her granddaughter who had regained her spirits, Li Xiuzhen smiled and nodded. But she knew in her heart that Ye was no ordinary expert; his strength was simply beyond reason. Although he had mainly displayed Martial Combat Faction abilities, no one could say for sure what his true skills were... Not to mention Xiao Wei now, even she herself might not be qualified to fight alongside him.

But it's better to cheer up than to be depressed.

"Oh, right, Grandmother!" Sun Xiaowei suddenly looked at Li Xiuzhen: "Tell me all about the mission, I'm going to get my computer. I need to post on the forum right away and spread the word about Ye's power!"

"You're quite attentive," Li Xiuzhen shook her head, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Of course! Grandmother, you don't know, there's already Fan Club for Night on the forum, and I'm the leader!"

"Providing team members with firsthand materials is the team leader's responsibility!"

(End of this chapter)