"Ding!"
System Announcement: Congratulations to player [Bai Yi] for successfully killing [Long Chen] (Immortal-grade Boss), obtaining the first kill reward for an Immortal-grade Boss. Since this player completed the kill solo, the reward is doubled, granting: Level +10, Charm +16, Reputation +100000, Gold Coins +5,000,000, Golden Mullet Coins +200, and an additional reward: [Sky-Opening Axe] (Immortal Grade, Top Tier)!
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"Damn..."
Lin Zhao frowned, a look of apology on his face. "Xingchen, I really didn't expect this solo kill..."
"Alas."
Shen Xingchen sighed. "I did. The worst outcome was this. Honestly, I was just a tool from beginning to end, pretending to be pitiful with the Boss, dealing no damage. I should have cast a fireball when the Boss was about to die."
"It's okay. If there's anything good later, if you like it, I'll compensate you with it all!"
"You promise?"
"Absolutely."
"That's good then!"
Thus, the two of them looked at the Boss's drops together. Since it was the server-wide first kill of an Immortal-grade Boss, and it was solo-killed by a player with over 100 Charm like Lin Zhao, the rewards were bound to be exceptionally generous. In theory, it should even guarantee the server's first Immortal artifact, unless Lin Zhao was incredibly unlucky.
Lin Zhao checked the attributes of the dropped items one by one. A gleaming piece of armor, Heavenly Grade, he passed over. Then a long sword, Ghostly Divine Grade, not bad. He could give it to Ding Chi or Da Jun later, or even Luo Man. After that, a glowing skill book caught Lin Zhao's eye. Everyone had seen Long Chen's skills; each one was incredibly powerful and impressive. The skill book dropped by Long Chen was something to look forward to.
He picked up the skill book and brushed his hand over it, the detailed description appearing before him—
[Fragment of the Blazing Heavenly Prison] (Immortal Grade ★★★): Summons a flame-elemental sword-dao heavenly prison, engulfing all opponents in front and refining them to ashes. This skill book is a damaged fragment and cannot be learned. However, it can be refined into a strand of sword intent within the Spiritual Ruins. With a stroke of luck, one might comprehend an ancient sword technique.
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"So mystical."
Shen Xingchen smiled slightly. "What's it for?"
"Very useful."
Lin Zhao understood perfectly. This thing was a supreme treasure. When Old Daoist Wang gave him a fragment of a green gourd, he created a devastating skill like "One Sword to Slay Immortals." If the fragment of the Blazing Heavenly Prison was akin to the green gourd fragment, and the fragment itself was already Immortal Grade Three Stars, then the skill created from it would undoubtedly be exceptional.
"It's mine. I'm a sword cultivator," Lin Zhao said with a smile.
"Mhm, okay!"
Shen Xingchen nodded with a smile.
With a clang, Lin Zhao picked up a long spear radiating rainbow light from the ground. He frowned. The color of this equipment was vastly different from previous equipment, clearly indicating a rare drop. He brushed his hand over it, and the spear's attributes floated before their eyes, stunning both Lin Zhao and Shen Xingchen—
[Wind-Riding Spear] (Immortal Artifact)
Attack: 12050-17500
Strength: +285
Stamina: +282
Agility: +280
Spirit Power: +275
Special Effect: Lifesteal +30%
Special Effect: Knight Class Skill Damage Increased by 115%
Special Effect: Damage Increase, User's Attack Damage +150%
Special Effect: Armor Penetration, Ignores 75% of Target's Defense
Special Effect: Deals 75% splash damage to targets within 8 yards of the target.
Special Effect: Wind-Riding, Converts 5% of damage dealt into a shield for the user.
Additional: Increases user's attack power by 145%.
Additional: Increases user's defense by 143%.
Lore: The Wind-Riding Spear, a supreme treasure of ancient times, rumored to be the weapon of the God of Wind. After its fall during the chaotic war of the gods, the Wind-Riding Spear vanished from mortal knowledge. Now that the Wind-Riding Spear has reappeared, it is bound to stir up immense turmoil.
Requires Strength: 5500
Requires Stamina: 5500
Requires Level: No Level Restriction
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"This is a bit too overpowered..."
Shen Xingchen's lips parted slightly. "What are you going to do with this Wind-Riding Spear?"
"Sell it."
Lin Zhao said. "After we make money, we split it fifty-fifty?"
"Deal!"
Shen Xingchen smiled and nodded. Indeed, since it was equipment dropped through their cooperation, giving it to either of them wouldn't be ideal. It was better to sell it for money, especially when Crimson Moon Transport was in need of funds, the value obtained from the Wind-Riding Spear would be even more significant.
Lin Zhao continued to look. From a pile of gold coins, he picked up a magic artifact, a bronze divine tree, resembling some ancient sacrificial treasure. He brushed his hand over it, and its attributes were quite impressive—
[Bronze Divine Tree] (Immortal Grade, Middle Tier)
Strength: +600
Stamina: +600
Agility: +600
Spirit Power: +600
Special Effect: After refining, greatly immunizes the owner to negative effects such as confusion, berserk, stun, and silence.
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"A good item."
Lin Zhao smiled slightly. "Do you want it?"
"No, sell it for money."
"Alright!"
Lin Zhao put the Bronze Divine Tree into his inventory and continued to inspect. The next treasure was a large bronze bell, also a magic artifact, filled with an ancient aura—
[Chaos Bell] (Immortal Grade, Middle Tier)
Strength: +600
Stamina: +600
Agility: +600
Spirit Power: +600
Special Effect: Generates chaotic energy, with a chance to miss attacks when the owner is attacked.
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"That's it."
Shen Xingchen said. "I'll take this Chaos Bell. Consider it my reward for being a tool."
"Okay."
Lin Zhao smiled and nodded. Shen Xingchen had discerning eyes; this Chaos Bell was indeed more suitable for her. After all, Shen Xingchen already possessed the Qiankun Xuanhuo Tower, making her attack power unparalleled among mages in the server. With the Chaos Bell further enhancing her survivability, it would be nearly impossible to kill Shen Xingchen.
After throwing the Chaos Bell to Shen Xingchen, Lin Zhao continued his inspection. The first Immortal-grade Boss, Long Chen, had dropped far too many good items. Besides the previous ones, there was also a guaranteed magic artifact drop—
[Seven Treasures Glazed Tree] (Immortal Grade, Top Tier)
Strength: +1000
Stamina: +1000
Agility: +1000
Spirit Power: +1000
Special Effect: Greatly reduces the damage taken by the owner.
Special Effect: Recovers 10% of the owner's health per second.
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An absolute supreme treasure, on par with the Golden Armor of Immortality and the Qiankun Xuanhuo Tower!
"What should we do? Sell it?" Shen Xingchen asked.
"Selling it feels a bit of a waste."
Lin Zhao frowned. "The cost-effectiveness of this item is too high. Whoever buys it will definitely become an incredibly powerful tank player."
Shen Xingchen's dimples deepened as she smiled. "Never mind, let's give it to A Yan. It's perfect. We farmed this together, so giving it to A Yan is only reasonable."
"Alright then."
Lin Zhao didn't dither. He nodded with a smile and threw the Seven Treasures Glazed Tree into his inventory.
"Wait a minute."
Shen Xingchen said. "Don't you have that reward called the Sky-Opening Axe? Let me see it, I won't say anything."
"Hahaha, okay..."
Lin Zhao took out the golden axe rewarded by the system from his inventory. He brushed his hand over it. This offensive magic artifact was indeed vastly different from other magic artifacts—
[Sky-Opening Axe] (Immortal Grade, Top Tier)
Strength: +1000
Stamina: +1000
Agility: +1000
Spirit Power: +1000
Special Effect: After refining, can be used as a magic artifact to launch fierce offensives.
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The shorter the descriptive text, the more potent the item might be!
Shen Xingchen pursed her lips. "Okay, okay. Now you're even more invincible. This item needs mid-refining, right?"
"Yes, mid-refining is essential."
Lin Zhao said with ambition in his smile. "I just broke through earlier, so I gained three additional mid-refining slots in my Spiritual Ruins. This Sky-Opening Axe came at just the right time. After mid-refining, we'll see its power."
"Mhm."
Shen Xingchen covered her mouth and yawned. "Alright, are you going to sleep?"
"Yes, I'm going to sleep."
Lin Zhao said. "Let's sleep until the afternoon before getting up. No need to wake up too early."
"Mhm."
Thus, Lin Zhao tidied everything up, logged off, and he and Shen Xingchen returned to their respective rooms, took a shower, and went to sleep.
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Two-thirty in the afternoon.
Lin Zhao slowly woke up, unable to sleep. He had something on his mind; he was too eager to log in and mid-refine the Sky-Opening Axe. Moreover, the fragment of the Blazing Heavenly Prison skill also needed to be refined as soon as possible. If he could create a new sword technique from the Blazing Heavenly Prison, it would be even more perfect. As a Great Sword Immortal of the Tenth Realm, it wouldn't suffice to only have "One Sword to Slay Immortals" as his signature move.
He sent a message to Shen Xingchen: "Wake up?"
"Soon, I'm up."
So, Lin Zhao got up, washed himself, and as he went out, Shen Xingchen was also coming down from upstairs. They sat side-by-side on the sofa with a simultaneous sigh: "Comfortable..."
In the kitchen, Wang Ju was reheating the dishes they had left from lunch. Shortly after, they devoured the meal and then logged in together, agreeing to meet at the Grand Temple in Baidi City.
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In the afternoon, the sunlight in Baidi City felt exceptionally lazy.
Lin Zhao, clad in exquisite armor, strode into the Grand Temple and sat down on a long bench. Shortly after, two stunning women entered: Shen Xingchen and Leng Yan.
"You're here?"
Lin Zhao took out the Seven Treasures Glazed Tree and tossed it to Leng Yan without hesitation.
"Mmm..."
Leng Yan cradled the supreme treasure and smiled. "Such a good item, and you're just giving it to me?"
"Mhm."
Lin Zhao said. "Xingchen and I spent six hours farming this. You're the closest to both of us, so who else would I give it to?"
Leng Yan smiled. "Then I won't refuse!"
Lin Zhao waved his hand and smiled. "Alright, alright. I'll go list some items for auction, and then I'll head back to the Snow Region Heavenly Pool to get busy."
"Mhm mhm."
Arriving at the auction house, the moment Lin Zhao submitted the Bronze Divine Tree, it triggered the system's public auction. Immediately, bells chimed throughout the main city—
"Ding!"
System Announcement: All players, please note that an open auction will be held at the Baidi City Auction House tomorrow afternoon at 14:00!
"Ding!"
System Announcement: The supreme treasure [Wind-Riding Spear] (Immortal Artifact) will be the grand finale item at this auction!
"Ding!"
System Announcement: The supreme treasure [Bronze Divine Tree] (Immortal Grade, Middle Tier) will be an important item at this auction!
"Ding!"
System Announcement: The supreme treasure [Heavenly Reversal Armor] (Immortal Grade, Lower Tier) will be an important item at this auction!
"Ding!"
System Announcement: The supreme treasure [Divine Ruins Shield] (Saint Artifact) will be an important item at this auction!