Demacia fell into deep thought. If the monster in this game starts to run away when it sees the player, how will the player ever grow stronger? He had just died again to the Black Dragon and was now only level 23.
[Anchor: Check the forum for similar cases around Dongwu City.]
[Anchor: You mentioned Xiahou Sihao went to film. What about his military name? Can it be purchased? It seems very important.]
[Anchor: I want to watch Xiao Mo!]
The continuous gunfire snapped Demacia back to reality. He summoned two mice and flew back while simultaneously checking the forum. Players gained significant mobility after level 20; a bronze-level warrior could run at about 200 kilometers per hour, and magic users could learn to fly. Even alchemists could drive motorcycles, meaning players were everywhere in the field.
Rumor had it that a scenic party had ventured 30,000 kilometers outside the city and were lucky not to be killed. In their explorations, several players had encountered situations similar to Demacia's, forming a vast network leading to Dongwu City.
He continued searching for keywords and discovered that the four major border cities faced similar issues. However, in those areas, the inhabitants of the Ancient God Kingdom did not flee. A war between players and the Ancient God Kingdom was beginning, but it had yet to extend to the four major cities.
"The military horn is essential to that guy. I want to borrow it, but he won't let me. As for Xiao Mo, he hasn't been eating well lately. Didn't you see I summoned him just now without scaring him off? I might finally be coming of age—my brother's tough times could be ending soon."
Demacia responded to the chat, then pulled out his phone to draft a message. He muttered, "I wonder if the White Plague knows what's happening here. I feel like the war in the Middle East will be the toughest, and the guard doesn't seem to know what he's doing."
Looking up at the sky, he pondered, "When do you think the cat from the trailer will appear? Could it become a summoner?"
Despite the barrage of critical comments in the chat, Demacia remained unfazed. "People need fantasy! The monster is gone now; the second mouse will come out and continue the treasure hunt!"
With the arrival of a large bat, Demacia soared higher and ventured further.
Zero: [The Wonder Demacia sent a message: A large number of teleportation arrays from the Ancient God Kingdom appeared in the wild but vanished upon encountering the Wonder.]
Zero: [According to information released on the Alchemy Magic Network, the war may officially start within a month.]
Bai Epidemic, who was busy updating the beehive with super alloys, paused in surprise but quickly resumed his work. It was normal for wars to begin; the shift from 2.0 to 3.0 had seen constant conflict. When Dongwu City fell, the eastern border city became Chaoyang City, and battles in the north and south never ceased.
At that time, there were Night Roses and players in the Federation, besieged by the Ancient Gods. Now, nothing seemed to happen. The four legions of Dongwu City spent hundreds of millions each month—not for aesthetics, as Dongwu City had never feared war.
With a population exceeding 5 million, adventurers and extraordinary individuals flocked to the four major legions, and the masses were increasingly eager for conflict. Even the last two player wars had been criticized by the extraordinary citizens of Tobu City; after all, wars meant casualties, which opened vacancies in the legions.
Whether those entering the legions would die was inconsequential—the mortality rate among adventurers was comparable. The priority was securing a high-paying position.
Bai Epidemic explained to AI: [Look at the official information. 70% of the wonders are exaggerated, and 100% of statements with the word "shock" are inflated. Your resolution module needs an upgrade.]
Zero: [I can only analyze based on data.]
Bai Epidemic: [I'll upgrade it once I finish the beehive.]
As the beehive was completed, Bai Epidemic looked at his two apprentices. "Do you have any questions about the manufacturing process we just covered?"
Bato, a bit confused, replied, "I've recorded the steps from the lord of the city; I'll review them repeatedly."
Yue Fang's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. "Lord, could you teach me your alloy skills? I feel they're far superior to what I can currently produce."
Bai Epidemic glanced at his robotic arm, paused, and then nodded. "Yes, but your level is too low. In the future, you'll handle the work of compressing and extracting solar energy. I'll grant you access once you can create it."
He continued, "I'll give you a quota of 100,000 gold coins. With this, you can purchase materials to create whatever you want, and I'll ensure they're bought at 10% below market price. I guarantee that everything you make will be usable right away; however, how much funding you receive later depends on you."
Bato and Yue Fang's eyes lit up, and they eagerly agreed. This model resembled the growth system of ordinary alchemists, but typical alchemical creations were hard to sell. For instance, the Dawn Pharmacy, before Bai Epidemic became well-known, relied on elves to supply its products.
Bai Epidemic took a moment to organize most of his collected knowledge, classifying it in a corner of the room. "This contains all foundational knowledge of alchemy and a considerable portion of rare alchemical insights. You may review it freely—consider it a benefit."
As he spoke, Bai Epidemic sensed something. He retrieved two dawn badges from the demon dimension and tossed them to the apprentices. "I'm going to make bullets for energy guns now. You can choose to observe or study on your own."
As he spoke, his eyes turned scarlet, and nearby natural elements instinctively retreated. He extended his hand, summoning a dark scalpel. An overwhelming sharpness radiated around him, creating a resonant buzz.
He checked his panel:
*[Your Evil Blade has reached the gold level; you can select one special effect.]
[Your Evil Blade has reached the legendary level; you can select one special effect.]
[You have activated a special effect of the Blade of Extreme Evil.]
[Please choose one of the following effects:]
Scarlet Magic Blade: Damage dealt by the Evil Blade purifies the enemy's blood into energy, restoring your health based on their level.Extreme Sharpness: Increases sharpness by +50.Vajra Blade: Durability +300; once it reaches zero, it quickly repairs itself using stored energy.
Bai Epidemic contemplated these options. Each was appealing—blood-sucking, enhanced attack, or increased defense. Ultimately, he chose [Scarlet Magic Blade]. As a dark weapon, it complemented his dark specialty, [Extreme Evil Body], with no inherent weaknesses. This ability to recover health would synergize perfectly with his growing power.
After making his choice, the Blade of Evil transformed. Scarlet veins emerged along the once-pure black scalpel, giving it an ominous appearance.
He hesitated before selecting the final effect.
[You have activated a special effect of the Blade of Extreme Evil.]
[Choose one of the following effects:]
Bloody Summoning: Summon the souls slain by the Blade to assist in battle (max: 5 souls, cooldown: 30 days).Sharp and Break the Air: Increases sharpness by +80.Malicious Slashing (exclusive): When the target's health is below 10%, the next attack extracts malice, increasing the chance of a kill (cooldown: 30 days). Note: The more malice extracted, the higher the killing potential.
Bai Epidemic was taken aback but quickly chose the exclusive ability. For him, the potential for killing was paramount, and this ability perfectly matched his ambitions.
With the Blade of Evil now boasting luxurious attributes, he felt a sense of relief. His crisis had transformed into a source of power. If he could find a way to stratify souls, he might turn dark invasions into an upper limit for killing.
As he reviewed the impressive attributes of his weapon, he felt a mix of excitement and caution. The Blade of Evil was not merely a tool; it was a potential legend in its own right.
[Name: Blade of Evil]
[Quality: Legend]
[Durability: 480/480]
[Effect 1: Sharpness: 160]
[Effect 2: Armor Breaking: Ignores a percentage of enemy armor and endurance; effectiveness varies based on the weapon and opponent levels, minimum 10%.]
[Effect 3: Bloodthirsty Blade: All damage includes a high bleeding effect; enemies must expend significant energy to remove it, which scales with the Blade's growth.]
[Effect 4: Scarlet Magic Blade: Damage converts enemy blood into energy, restoring health based on enemy level.]
[Effect 5: Malicious Chopping (exclusive): When health is below 10%, the next attack extracts malice for a killing effect; cooldown: 30 days.]
[Growth: Absorbs blood, malice, and souls to grow. Current growth rate: 1%.]
[Requirements: Exclusive equipment.]
[Evaluation: Unparalleled growth speed. Caution advised; the Blade of Evil is not a sacred weapon. If your extreme evil cannot contain it, it may abandon you.]
[Price: Not for sale.]
(End of this chapter)