Chapter 241
The girl in the white dress nodded, then turned and walked out of the territory.
They took a few Light Spirit with them and disappeared into the mist.
After Xia Wanyin left, Shen Xing withdrew his gaze and took a deep breath.
"Next, let's see how many resources I've acquired this time, and then check out the other loot."
He opened the backpack interface and did some calculations.
After distributing the basic resources, I still have 160,000 Soul Stone, 550 Greater Soul Stone, 115 Kingdom Gold Coin, 622 Elite Soul, and 21 Boss One Star Soul.
In addition, there are three Expert Rank advancement materials, one Overlord Rank Soul, and one [Heart of Gold and Stone].
And four rewards you will receive upon completing the task.
"There are so many good things, let's check them one by one."
Shen Xing took a deep breath and took out the soul that was about the size of a head and glowed with a pale golden light.
[The Overlord Rank Soul of the Golden Stone Giant]
[Type: Advanced Item]
[Effect: Can advance a ★★★ Boss unit to Overlord Rank creature, greatly increasing its attributes and awakening its exclusive domain, or can increase the star rating of Overlord Rank creature.]
The probabilities are: 25% (Boss → Overlord ★), 20% (Overlord ★ → Overlord ★★), 15% (Overlord ★★ → Overlord ★★★)
[Additional Effect: If used by Earth or Earth-type units, the success rate will be increased by 10%, and there is a certain probability of activating the exclusive talent.]
The probability of Boss advancing to the level of Overlord is only 25%, less than 30%.
"No wonder even Master Rank soldiers struggle to cultivate an Overlord Rank unit. The low success rate is one factor, but the more crucial reason is that souls of this caliber are extremely difficult to obtain."
Shen Xing sighed, his thoughts shifting slightly. "However, I remember Xu Jiayi seems to have a Stone Golem unit, and one of them even broke through to the Tier Two."
"Should we give her this Overlord Soul?"
After a moment's thought, Shen Xing shook his head. "Forget it, this thing requires at least level 29, which is the maximum level of Tier Three, to use."
"By the time Xu Jiayi uses it, who knows when it will be?"
"Let's exchange it for resources first to improve our own strength, and then think of other ways to help her improve later."
He put the soul into his backpack and moved on to the next item.
This time, it is a special heart that looks as if it were carved from gold and stone, with patterns on its surface.
[Heart of Gold and Stone]
[Quality: Gold]
[Item Description: The energy source of the Golden Stone Giant. Although it has lost most of its power, it still contains extremely pure Power of the Earth.]
[Item Effect: Can be used by Earth or Earth-type units, increasing their Constitution by 50% and granting a certain probability of awakening skills such as 'Golden Body', 'Earth's Protection', and 'Rock Form'.]
(Note: "Thump! Thump thump!"—The heart, silent for ten thousand years, beats again at this moment.)
"Hmm? It can increase constitution by 50%, and there's a certain chance of awakening a skill?"
"This is good stuff!"
Shen Xing lit up. For some earth-type troops, this thing was even as valuable as an Overlord Rank Soul.
"Give it to Xu Jiayi later. It's perfect since this thing doesn't have a level requirement, and it can immediately upgrade her Stone Giant."
This isn't Shen Xing being biased, only thinking about Xu Jiayi and not Qin Lang.
Since the final boss is the Golden Stone Giant, the loot it drops is bound to be related to earth-type units.
As for Qin Lang, we'll give him something suitable later.
Shen Xing smiled and then continued to examine the other spoils of war.
Next was a scroll that gleamed with silver light.
Just by holding it in your hand, you can feel the profound and sacred aura it exudes.
I glanced at the attributes.
[Guardian Recruitment Scroll]
[Order: Tier Two]
[Effect: Using this scroll will randomly summon a level 19 Guardian with the potential to be Boss (★).]
"Guardians... that is, front-line tank units?"
"It just so happens that the front lines of my territory are all warriors and knights, now I finally have some proper meat shields!"
Shen Xing thought about it happily and immediately decided to use the scroll.
"Splash..."
As he clicked 'Use', the scroll in his hand transformed into specks of starlight and vanished into thin air.
Immediately afterwards, a silver light suddenly shone through the misty Firmament.
Light came from the other side, carrying a sacred and solemn aura.
Faintly, Shen Xing heard a weathered voice.
"I've wasted too much time, spending it in chaos... in pain..."
"We have witnessed too many terrible tragedies, too much blood shed on this cursed land..."
"I even... watched her die right before my eyes... and was powerless to stop it..."
"Now... evil has descended once more upon this cursed land, and even more people are displaced."
"The time has come. I must take up the mace and the shield, and let the silver light shine upon this land once more!"
The resounding oath was deafening, as if someone were striking a shield with a blunt instrument, reaching the very depths of one's soul.
As the light faded, a tall figure, nearly 1.9 meters tall with gray hair, strode out.
He appeared old, his face weathered, and his armor covered in cracks, making him seem utterly incapable of fighting.
Shen Xing did not show the slightest disrespect because of the other person's age and attire.
Because he sensed a special power emanating from this old man.
This force is inexplicable and indescribable.
If I had to describe it, it would be faith, an unwavering faith!
He had only ever seen this unwavering conviction in Hellscream.
"Greetings, young lord. It is my pleasure to receive your summons."
The elderly man with gray hair smiled and stepped forward, greeting him politely.
Shen Xing smiled politely, "Welcome. I'm very fortunate to have summoned such a wise guardian as you."
The old man glanced at him with some surprise, then said in a deep voice, "You are more humble and more special than I imagined..."
"I'm not referring to your body, but rather... a special power inherent within you."
Shen Xing calmly replied, "That's not surprising. We all have a past we'd rather not talk about with others, and that past has become our driving force."
The old man was stunned for a moment, then gradually came to his senses. "You're right, we both have a past that we'd rather not talk about."
"It was painful, but it was precisely this pain that kept me going."
With a genuine smile on his face, he walked to the wheelchair and extended his calloused hand. "Tirion Fordring of the Silver Hand, from now on, will protect your safety with the Holy Light."
Shen Xing also extended his right hand. "Lord, Shen Xing, welcome to the team, Mr. Fordring."
At that moment, their hands touched, and a silver light burst forth, as if some ancient contract had been made.
Chapter 166: Hatching the Shadow Dragon, Unveiling the Dragon Clan's Secret Treasure!
After they shook hands, the elderly knight politely stepped back, displaying his gentlemanly demeanor.
Shen Xing then opened the other party's attribute panel and took a look.
[Tirion Fordring]
[Class: Silver Knight]
[Level: 19]
[Potential: Boss ★]
[Attributes: Strength 1345, Spirit 1449, Agility 1174, Constitution 1534]
[Skill:
1. Silver Divine Shield (Condenses the power of Holy Light to form a Silver Divine Shield, capable of withstanding a large number of attacks).
Alternatively, infuse the shield with Holy Light to increase its defense and durability. (Cooldown: 60 seconds)
2. Shield Block (Enter defensive stance, reducing physical damage taken from the front by 50% and magical damage taken by 40%)
3. Shield Bash (Swing your shield and strike the enemy in front of you, stunning them briefly and removing one buff from the target. Cooldown: 10 seconds)
4. Hammer of Justice (Summons a hammer of Holy Light to strike the target, stunning a single enemy for 1-4 seconds; cooldown: 45 seconds)
5. Holy Counterattack (Converts 30% of the damage received into Holy Light, which detonates after 5 seconds, dealing full damage to all enemies in the area in front.)
6. Silver Protection (Grants Silver Shield to one friendly unit, blocking any one attack for 15 seconds. Cooldown: 30 seconds)
Leader Rank skills:
1. Bane of Evil (Increases damage dealt to undead, demons, and shadow creatures by 50%, and has a chance to trigger the 'Purification' effect on attack, dispelling all buffs on the target)
2. Lay on Hands (Summons Holy Light to infuse a friendly unit, restoring a large amount of damage and removing all negative status effects. Cooldown: 85 seconds)
[Talent: Devotion Aura (Grants all friendly units within 500 meters an additional 20% armor and 20% abnormal status resistance)]
Silver Will (Immune to mind control effects such as fear, charm, and mind control.)
(Note: "Rally up, Argent Crusade! The time to uphold justice has come!")
"This... this... this..."
Shen Xing stared at the magnificent attribute panel, completely stunned.
All I can say is that he truly lives up to his reputation as Leader Rank guardian.
He's incredibly versatile, combining healing, control, Purification, and defense all in one!
In particular, his talent [Devotion Aura] has an amplification range of 500 meters, which is comparable to the bonus of a hero skill.
This guardian, though an old man, is a superhuman old man.