Chapter 295: Chapter 27: Accumulated Strength (4th Update, Extra Monthly Ticket)
"We’ve chatted for quite a while, and it’s time to get down to business."
Marvin Hwaltz floated in front of Su Xiao.
"You’re lucky. Unlike us Shadows of Annihilation Law, born in chaotic times, you have a terrifyingly powerful backing. So, get stronger and make those mages recall their former fears, those quivering wretches hiding in the Mage Towers."
Marvin Hwaltz laughed heartily.
"Let me ask you, what’s the most important thing to kill a mage?"
Marvin Hwaltz looked at Su Xiao seriously.
"Speed?"
"No, it’s survivability. Without toughness, you’ll eventually be besieged to death. Your current attack ability greatly exceeds your survivability; this direction of development is incorrect. However, this issue will soon be resolved."
Marvin Hwaltz touched Su Xiao’s forehead with a finger, causing the blue light on his body to dim a bit.
"I am your Enlightenment Master, essentially your legitimate teacher. You don’t need to call me master; just remember one thing: if a mage dares to be arrogant in front of you, charge forward and chop them down. When you ask if they dare to be arrogant again, make sure to step on their face when asking. If they say they won’t be arrogant again, then sever their head."
Su Xiao raised an eyebrow, about to speak when he suddenly felt the power of teleportation emerge.
"Remember, balance is important. Don’t let your body’s qualities have too large a discrepancy."
Marvin Hwaltz’s voice echoed in his ear as Su Xiao was teleported back to his exclusive room.
In the dilapidated great hall, Marvin Hwaltz looked around.
"This place... has too many memories. It’s best to awaken you here. Oh, I forgot to tell him that enlightenment is painful."
Marvin Hwaltz sighed deeply but suddenly smiled slightly.
"I wonder how many soul stones this student of mine used, his soul is incredibly powerful. He doesn’t treat those luxurious items as food, does he? Ah~, having strong backing is great."
Marvin Hwaltz watched the direction where Su Xiao left.
"The Shadow of Annihilation Law is not as simple as you might think. Your talent surpasses mine, perhaps you’ll have even a one percent chance to inherit that power, the ability to destroy all worlds!"
Marvin Hwaltz’s figure gradually disappeared, the dilapidated great hall returned to silence.
This great hall, located in the void, was once glorious, considered taboo by countless generations of mages. If there were more Shadows of Annihilation Law, it would be the mages being annihilated.
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Su Xiao returned to his exclusive room, and as soon as his consciousness recovered, he noticed the mana within him starting to riot.
"This is..."
Before Su Xiao could understand what was happening, a heart-piercing pain shot through every part of his body, causing him to collapse instantly, his body shaking uncontrollably.
His extremely pure mana began merging into his blood, muscles, and bones.
Realizing Su Xiao’s abnormal state, Bubute Ni, who was gnawing on a sofa, quickly ran over, anxiously circling Su Xiao.
The pain blurred Su Xiao’s consciousness, and he nearly went into shock.
He had never endured such intense pain, the kind that penetrates to the bone. To the cells.
Half an hour later, Su Xiao lay weakly on the ground, his clothes soaked with sweat.
"What kind of ability is this, to be so painful."
Su Xiao gasped for breath, as the acute pain within quickly subsided, while he immediately noticed something unusual: an incredible change had occurred within his body. A pleasant sensation emerged; his body seemed greatly strengthened in some aspect.
Carefully sensing his body, Su Xiao discovered the clue. Previously, his mana stored in his brain was nowhere to be found. The mana had merged into various parts of his body.
Most of it was in his blood, but also in his muscles and bones.
Attempting to mobilize mana, Su Xiao was astonished to find it much easier, several times more effortless than retrieving mana from his brain, and significantly quicker.
Su Xiao drew out the Dragon Slash, activating Blue Steel Shadow instantly without any delay, as if it had become a natural reflex of his body.
Su Xiao checked his skill list. He wanted to see what exactly he had awakened.
Skill Six
Spirit Shadow Physique Lv.MAX (Passive)
Skill Effect 1: ’Spirit Shadow Physique’ is the core physique of the Shadow of Annihilation Law. It disperses the mana stored in the brain throughout the body, fusing with it. Due to the extraordinary purity of the mana, perfect fusion with the body is achieved. This is the exclusive ability of the Shadow of Annihilation Law.
Skill Effect 2: The pure mana merges with the body to produce a magical resonance, creating a harmonious cycle between mana and life value, significantly enhancing life value to 30% of the maximum mana value.
Note: Current mana value 753 points, enhancing life value by 226 points. As the maximum limit of mana increases, life value simultaneously increases.
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Su Xiao understood Marvin Hwaltz’s earlier point, surviving is crucial. Merely having attack abilities isn’t enough.
Seeing the effect of ’Spirit Shadow Physique’, Su Xiao was thrilled. The higher the mana, the greater the life value, as his mana was already blended with his blood and so forth.
Furthermore, this ability will continue to grow. The higher Su Xiao’s mana, the more life value he will possess, making him tougher and no longer fragile.
Every increase of 100 mana points equates to an increase of 3 to 4 stamina attribute derived life value.
Su Xiao roughly comprehended why Reincarnation Paradise initially considered the Shadow of Annihilation Law the most suitable profession for him.
Not because Blue Steel Shadow consumes a lot of mana; in truth, Su Xiao’s mana is idle most of the time, and increasing mana doesn’t noticeably enhance his power.
But now it’s different; mana has completely blended into his body, boosting mana equates to enhancing survivability.
Though the Shadow of Annihilation Law shows strength initially, the later stages become increasingly suitable for Su Xiao.
Inspecting the skills of the Shadow of Annihilation Law, Su Xiao was even more convinced of this idea.
Skill One: Blue Steel Shadow Lv.9.
Skill Two: Sword Technique Master Lv.10.
Skill Three: Absolute Demon Physique Lv.MAX.
Skill Four: Heart’s Eye Lv.10 (Harmonizes with Shadow of Annihilation Law ability.)
Skill Five: Supreme Blade Lv.MAX.
Skill Six: Spirit Shadow Physique Lv.MAX.
Special Skill: Meditation of Heart Lv.1.
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Su Xiao had seven skills, with only two active skills, only Blue Steel Shadow being utilized during combat. The others enhance his body.
He doesn’t have flashy skills, but every strike carries these passive skills.
Rather than learning external skills, Su Xiao is more interested in enhancing his body, making his development method stronger in later stages. Every strike can rival an enemy’s skill.
Even now, Su Xiao’s strikes are significantly more powerful than those of Contractors of the same level. Perhaps one strike can match the grand move of others, showcasing the benefits of stacking passive skills.
Su Xiao intends to continue on this path. One person with a blade is sufficient. No flashy ability surpasses slicing off an opponent’s head with a single stroke.
Su Xiao’s development becomes more comprehensive due to circumstances; he is a Lone Ranger, requiring certain abilities to be strong.
Attack power, survivability, speed, and to some extent long-range ability.
Aside from not providing aid in healing, Su Xiao is known for both offense and defense, having no fear in solo combat. He understands ’solo combat’ as a group of people versus him alone.
Mastering Spirit Shadow Physique, Su Xiao eagerly anticipates the subsequent skills of the Shadow of Annihilation Law.
To continue learning the Shadow of Annihilation Law’s abilities, three main attributes need to reach 50 points, along with 10 Soul Crystals (Medium).
This requirement is terrifying, but the strength of ’Spirit Shadow Physique’ is evident, increasing Su Xiao’s anticipation of the Shadow of Annihilation Law’s next skill.
With skill enhancement complete, Su Xiao currently feels powerful, having grown significantly stronger. Facing Ace again, he has a high chance of victory. While claiming dominance might be an exaggeration, Ace is certainly no match for him.
Su Xiao took out a skill scroll, [Spirit Blast]: Purple scroll, with a rating as high as 120.
He cannot learn this skill, so he plans to sell it, then use Paradise coins to enhance his equipment.
This scroll will undoubtedly set the trade market ablaze, fetching a high price is absolutely assured.
PS: (Monthly ticket requested at the start of the month, the monthly ticket list is quite bloody)