Chapter 349
Once Chaos Item reaches the Chaos Grade level (level 6), it will be bound to the user, so you can no longer borrow it back and forth to do fancy things like this time.
The senior student played a decisive role.
"It's already powerful enough, let's not upgrade it for now. Anyway, we don't have enough upgrade points. Maybe we can get some good stuff when we go to the Borderlands this time."
But with the mentality of "I'm rich now", Yuki directly spent 6 enhancement points to upgrade the Quiet Dew to the Arcane Grade level (level 5). This item originated from Under the Crimson Moon. Whether it is useful or not is another matter. He has developed an attachment to it.
[Chaos Item: Quiet Dew (Arcane Grade Level)]
[Promotes absolute calmness in the user, eliminating negative states such as mania, anger, and fear. 300ml capacity, 1-hour cooling time.]
[Side effect: May cause excessive calmness, affecting athletic and cognitive abilities]
[Description: Appropriate calmness can help one find a way out; excessive calmness can turn one into a statue.]
It's an ordinary item, the kind of common item that doesn't sell for many points in the Borderlands, and most players don't even bother to upgrade it.
There are plenty of items that can remove debuffs, and consumable items are even cheaper.
"It's because this thing has special meaning to me." Yuki shook the crystal bottle, which had swelled to the size of a cola can, and a look of reminiscence appeared on his face.
Without this, the Tyrant would have killed himself long ago. Besides, this was a newbie perk for the senior student, witnessing a rather embarrassing past.
It's a pity Hayasaka lost his axe, otherwise I would have kept it until now.
Yuki was a sentimental person; it took him a while to pat his cheeks. The special makeup only had one use—
Characteristic.
This thing doesn't have a high profile, but it's always used in crucial situations. Yuki used to think it was just like having an extra disposable item, and there was no guarantee that it would be useful. Anyway, he would just draw one in a formulaic way.
But this time it was different; the special features finally revealed their true value.
"The Lost Ones can suppress the faction talents of Mena Ryougi, but they cannot suppress its unique characteristics. Without it, half of them would have to die to escape the tomb."
When Yuki pulled out 'Sadist' during his last comeback, he had already planned several ways to use it, and when the time came, he didn't hesitate to use it.
Invest 4 specialization points to upgrade 'The Vestment of the Unknown' to LV4.
[The Vestment of the Unknown LV4: One memory slot, draws a positive Mystic Code, can add 2 keywords, cooldown: one return/quest cycle.]
Hmm, this is indeed a qualitative change. We can finally control this feature. The cooldown period has been almost halved. We can draw once each time we enter a dungeon and once each time we return.
Yuki stroked his chin. The reason he didn't like using special abilities was because they were too random and required setting up multiple plans around the Mystic Codes well in advance. Now, by adding keywords, he could draw Mystic Codes based on his needs.
For example, in a puzzle-solving instance, the character can be given a keyword like 'detective' instead of passively using combat-related features.
"Aside from the long cooldown time, it's actually not bad."
Yuki's goal was clear: since his specialization was support-oriented, it wasn't advisable to invest too many points in him. He was also puzzled; he already had the epic achievement, and all that remained was to push his score to the Limit —was it really that simple?
So he glanced at his player panel.
Player: Yuki (Dungeons experienced: Bloodthirsty Red Moon, Demon Hospital, the Bystander Is Blind, Calamity of Blood, Global Insect Calamity, Wizard's Tower)
Faction: None
Achievements: Insect Race Cleaner, Slayer
Epic Achievement: The War-Ender
Physical Strength: LV8
Storage space: 16 cubic meters
My Ego Trait: Unknowner's Mystic Code (LV.4), one memory slot, draws a positive Mystic Code, can add 2 keywords, cooldown: one dungeon cycle.
Equipment: Hunter's Double-Barreled Blunderbuss (Arcane Grade), Phantom Twin Blades (Transcendental Grade), Bloodblade (Arcane Grade)
Items: Quiet Dew (Arcane Grade Level), Olden Golden Pen, Witch God's Soul Crystal
Special items: Hyperspace Fax Machine, Soul Crystal, Defense Force Equipment, Electronic Spores
Alienated Grade Items: Night Furnace Domain (Chaos Grade): Death Staff (Transcendental Grade), Hunter's Trapping Net (Arcane Grade), Demonbreaker (Arcane Grade), Universe in the Sleeve (Slots: Blood Spirit Illusion, Corpse Mountain Maze); Duplication Cube (Arcane Grade)
Bloodline Object: Asura Blood Pool
Transcendental Grade Skills: Vitality Shift (Master), Reinforcement Magecraft (Master), Demon Man Secret Technique
Bloodline Skills:
[Bloodline Skill: Demon Possession (LV5)]
Devil's Vision: Possesses Transcendental Grade vision, observing all soul matter.
Regenerative Tail: Consumes soul energy to rapidly repair the injured body.
Demon Heart (Full): Transforms the soul into energy, serving as the energy core to supply the entire body.
Blood-Burning Heart: Burns soul energy to increase energy efficiency; the more damage received, the more intensely it burns.
Insect Demon Armor: Excellent physical and energy-based defense; can freely change its appearance; and can evolve in a targeted manner based on samples obtained from attacks.
[Bloodline Skill: Soul Infection (LV1)]
Enhancement Points: 1
Specialization points: 12
Points: 80
Overall rating: Monster (IV)
His abilities are becoming increasingly comprehensive, and he's very close to achieving 'epic' status. The remaining progress is less than 30%, but isn't this too simplistic and crude?
Yuki looked at the panel and felt that something was wrong. Epic achievements were hard to obtain, and everything should have been a natural progression after the shackles were removed.
Physical attributes, bloodline skills, Transcendental Grade skills, Chaos Item, and even Ego Trait —as long as you keep pouring points into these things, you'll eventually max out your Monster IV rating.
"There must be some trick to it, otherwise wouldn't the pay-to-win approach to obtaining epic achievements be invincible? They could advance to epic status so quickly."
"It's alright. This time I'll get to meet two epic-level players. They can share their experience with me. I'll ask them first."
The upgrade speed was fast, but it had to be this fast. The 'Wizard's Tower' was more like a turning point, revealing a large number of secrets.
Aside from the Lost Ones, this kind of information, which can bring endless imagination, has also updated the main theme of 'exploration,' simply because the biggest secret that has troubled Yuki has been answered:
I might be the reincarnation or possession of some powerful figure.
The rapid heartbeat is obvious, which rules out the possibility that the elderly man was carrying it with him.
"I know nothing about this big shot. Judging from his behavior, he should be an enemy of the Reincarnation Game, and very strong, strong enough to frighten even the Witch God."
Many clues come together, such as when Khorne said "My champion" when leaving "Calamity of Blood," which must have been referring to Taiyi, and then the Judge, no, the game, also wants to eliminate Taiyi.
Powerful, cruel, and ruthless, feared by the Reincarnation Game, and associated with the Thorny Rose, they may be their pioneers.
Yuki sketched a portrait of the person in his mind, and gradually some outlines appeared, his expression becoming increasingly gloomy.
He did not vent his anger, shout, or complain.
Only children do these meaningless things; reliable adults, when faced with problems, think about how to solve them.
Rebirth or possession?
Yuki calmed down and began to doubt whether her own consciousness was still independent. The most terrifying thing about this kind of big shot is the silent replacement; by the time you realize it, you've already become a different person.
Judging from the fact that he Khorne champion, I can tell he was extremely bloodthirsty. I'm alright; I haven't indiscriminately killed anyone, and I have no desire to chop people into pieces. More importantly, this kind of old monster—
Yuki turned around, suddenly opened the door and rushed out. Outside was the living room, where Mai Sakurajima, wearing an apron, was cooking.
Her hair was wet, clearly she had just taken a shower, and she was wearing a white dress and black over-the-knee stockings, leaving just a few centimeters of cleavage visible through the hem of her dress.
Mai Sakurajima heard the noise but didn't turn around.
"Hayasaka and the others are taking a bath. I'll cook one more dish and then we'll eat. Hey, what are you doing!?"
"Don't move, it's an experiment."
The man suddenly hugged her waist from behind, buried his head in her hair, and ran his fingers along her delicate stockings.
Mai Sakurajima shuddered, nearly dropping the pot. Her fair face flushed instantly, but she obediently stood still, leaning back slightly, and ended up not touching anything.
After Yuki the sneak attack, he grabbed his Black Sword and ran back to the management office in the blink of an eye, leaving Mai Sakurajima standing there stiffly, stomping her foot angrily after a long while.
"Are you a pig-headed lunatic?!"
I'm certain, I am still me, and I haven't been affected by any unknown influence.
Yuki returned to the management office, head down, looking at the mysterious bulge in his pants, and finally let out a long sigh of relief.
He knew nothing about 'Taiyi', but he was certain that this powerful figure, whom even an epic-level Witch God feared, the champion Khorne of, was definitely not the pig-headed boy.
"Phew, that's good. If I'm not even interested in black stockings now, it's time to leave my seniors."
The title of "Champion of Khorne" is no good; it represents an uncontrollable killing demon built from countless corpses.
So that's how it is. All the strange occurrences originated from you.
Yuki's expression was complicated. He had suffered a lot because of Taiyi, but he had also benefited from Taiyi. In summary, the advantages and disadvantages were equal.
This is both a danger and an opportunity.
He recalled the strange events that occurred when he unlocked his special ability under the Crimson Moon, the option to 'untrack' after returning, and the permissions he gained when he arrived at the Outpost.
Because Taiyi exists, the Reincarnation Game did not directly interfere except at key points, and because it acted as a privileged dog, it gained a significant advantage within the Thorny Rose.
"So you're really not going to come out and see me, and judge whether I've done a good job or not?"
Yuki looked at the shattered starry sky, offering no reply or glance, and after a long while, could only offer a self-deprecating smile.
The mystery that has been troubling us for so long has finally been solved, just like the main storyline has been updated. Instead of complaining, we should think about how to solve it.
First, I must maintain absolute secrecy regarding my identity. This 'Taiyi' has too many enemies; I certainly can't handle them all.
Second, we need to understand what 'Taiyi' is. Only by achieving 'knowing oneself' can we formulate a plan. In particular, we need to understand whether it is 'rebirth' or 'possession,' as the two are worlds apart.
Third, how to deal with the Judge's pursuit? They've already set their sights on me. Judging from their strength, the Judge are almost at the top of the dungeon's difficulty level, yet they don't do the main quests.
These three questions can lead to countless directions, like a tangled mess that can leave anyone completely bewildered. Fortunately, Yuki is used to solving difficult problems.
There's no need to panic. Judging from the information revealed by the two Judge, they also don't know what state 'Taiyi' is in. Because I'm too weak, they are more inclined to believe that I am just one of the fragments.
Then there are the returning players: War Orphans and Valhalla know that the Judge are tracking me, but they don't know the name 'Taiyi'. The Demon Extermination Squad, because they are with me, knows even less.
The key point is that they are all very smart, and for their own safety, they won't look for the reasons.
"There's still time. The most urgent task now is to complete the first step. Only by concealing our identities can we have a chance to do the rest. Fortunately, the loopholes aren't too big."
There are priorities, but Yuki didn't immediately go to find Shinomiya Oko. Because of Taiyi's suffering, he naturally wanted to make good use of Taiyi's legacy.
Yuki looked at the Black Sword in his hand. If there was anything directly related to 'Taiyi', this longsword sealed by stone would definitely be the first thing on the list.
If you don't come out and explain, I'll have to find my own way. Avoiding the problem will never solve it.
There's no trick to this Black Sword; the only way to break the seal is by increasing power and using brute force.
Just as he was about to experiment with Soul Infection, Yuki immediately activated the Night Furnace, planted the Black Sword, which was covered in rubble, into the ground, took off his clothes to reveal his strong muscles, spat twice into his palm, and turned the Bloodblade into a large hammer.
Let's hammer!
Chapter Two: I'll Grant You a Whole Corpse
"What on earth is that idiot up to? He hasn't come out yet."
The sky outside the window had darkened, and the food on the table was starting to get cold. Five girls sat around the room, each with a different expression, but they all looked towards the door every now and then.
"He must have something important to do." Hayasaka Ai rested her chin on her hand, seemingly languid but extremely serious. "This matter concerns his future, and it concerns the Destiny of all of us."
Everyone nodded almost imperceptibly, especially Hayasaka Ai and Mai Sakurajima. They had realized that Yuki's identity was questionable since the Crimson Moon, and the 'Wizard's Tower' had finally unveiled its final mystery.
No one was stupid; they all realized the secret about Yuki. Thinking of this, Mai Sakurajima bit her lip.
She didn't know Taiyi; she only knew about the pig-headed boy Yuki Sorajima.
"By the way, do you guys think he's changed at all?"
Having spent so long in the Reincarnation Game, they naturally knew about Transcendental Grade abilities such as possession, rebirth, and possession. Everyone was slightly taken aback, then looked in unison at Shiina Hiyori, as this was her area of expertise.
"Senior, didn't you say Mr. Yuki was alright? I think he's realized it himself." The silver-haired girl closed the book she had just taken from the dungeon, and seeing Mai Sakurajima's face turn red, quickly changed the subject:
"There have been some changes, though. Mr. Yuki seems to be getting smarter and more professional."
These words made everyone's expressions tense. Having spent so much time with Yuki, they knew he was very good at making plans, but the kind of manipulation he displayed in 'The Wizard's Tower' was simply too overpowered.