『Feat Selection』
Tang Zheng's spirit lifted. What truly caught his attention about the Totem Avatar skill was the extended selection it offered.
As the totem tattoo on his arm completed, the value of the "Physical Defense" attribute on his Attribute Table increased by 50 points.
"The Forest Sage Hamsuke's totem, so it increases the basic attribute of physical defense. That is indeed the domain it excels in."
Tang Zheng glanced at the changes in the Attribute Table.
He had already researched it while dealing with the large number of beasts and Demon Creatures in the Ogre Gu's area. The attribute increase range was between "10-50" points.
Forest Sage Hamsuke was, after all, a Demon Creature of level 30 or so, so the increased attribute value was within expectations.
Shaman Instructor was, after all, only a mid-tier class. The real focus of this Class Skill was on the extended selection it offered.
In Tang Zheng's view, the increased basic attributes were more like compensating for the class's passive disadvantage of having no amplification whatsoever.
Totem Activation was the usage method of Fighting Demon Jie Luo.
Tang Zheng's initial goal was indeed this. For him, amplification skills were cost-effective, whether in the early, mid, or late stages.
However! When he discovered that this skill had another way to choose, he changed his mind.
"Feat Selection!"
Tang Zheng's eyes focused slightly as he silently chanted in his heart.
Buzz—
The information on the Attribute Table began to rapidly display the Feat abilities possessed by Forest Sage Hamsuke.
『Choose one of the following abilities to fix. Once selected, it cannot be changed. Please choose an ability that is compatible with your race, class, and characteristics, otherwise, there will be weakening or unusable phenomena: ①: Alertness ②: Agile Body ③: Night Vision ④: Blindness ⑤: Jungle Acceleration ... ①②: Tenacity ①③: Flesh Armament Please make a choice』
Tang Zheng couldn't help but be stunned as he looked at the series of Feat abilities. He originally thought there would only be a few options, but he didn't expect there to be so many.
This Feat Acquisition ability seemed to be more versatile than he had imagined.
Tang Zheng pondered slightly.
There wasn't much information about the specific details of the Shaman system in the YGGDRASIL game, but according to the descriptions of the Shaman system in various games in his previous life.
This class system was similar to the Druid class system, both of which could use some of the abilities of beasts or Demon Creatures.
Tang Zheng scanned through these abilities one by one, and when he saw the last option, Flesh Armament, his pupils dilated slightly.
"It can even choose this ability?" Tang Zheng was a little surprised.
The Forest Sage Hamsuke's somewhat exaggerated defensive ability was partly due to the characteristics of its race, and partly due to the innate passive Flesh Armament.
This ability was a skill in the YGGDRASIL game.
Among the Floor Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Cocytus's conspicuous light blue, armor-like exoskeleton was Flesh Armament.
In addition to Cocytus, Shalltear, Demiurge, and others also possessed the ability of Flesh Armament.
The biggest advantage of this skill was that the strength of the Flesh Armament changed with the user's own stats. In other words, the higher the user's level, the higher the level of the Flesh Armament.
Since the Flesh Armament was part of the body itself, it could be restored with healing Magic even if it was damaged.
But the disadvantages were also obvious.
The parts with Flesh Armament could not be equipped with gear, so Shalltear, Demiurge, and others only underwent partial Flesh Armament.
At the same time, no matter how high the strength of the Flesh Armament was, it would normally only be at the level of Legendary-grade equipment, unless a large amount of data crystals and other precious materials were added, it might barely reach the strength of Divine-grade.
"If I remember correctly, this ability should only be usable by some Demi-human or Heteromorphic races."
Tang Zheng recalled the information about the skill: "What would happen if I chose it?"
The inability to equip gear on the Flesh Armament parts was indeed a major drawback, but the problem was, he didn't have any equipment at the moment.
Furthermore.
Due to the characteristics of the 'Cursed Knight', ordinary equipment is of little use in his hands and will soon be corroded and destroyed.
Wouldn't mind giving it a try.
At most, it would just ruin a Totem Tattoo, which could also serve as a reference.
"Select Flesh Armament!"
Buzz—
The Attribute Table vibrated slightly.
'Flesh Armament' has been selected...
The skill has a low compatibility rate with the user... Weakening has occurred.
...
Skill: Flesh Armament → Degraded Flesh Armament
Consumption: None (Passive) → 10% HP (Active)
Description: Can choose partial Flesh Armament or full Flesh Armament. The Flesh Armament part cannot use equipment. The defense value is equal to the user's own defense value superimposed.
↓
Degraded · Description: This skill has been changed to an active skill. After use, you can choose partial Flesh Armament or full Flesh Armament. The Flesh Armament part cannot use equipment. The defense value is equal to half of the user's own defense value.
...
"Degraded skill, it can be like this." Tang Zheng's expression was a little strange.
Could this be a degradation phenomenon unique to another world? Passive becomes active! This was the first time Tang Zheng had seen such a situation. Once the 'Flesh Armament' skill was learned, it was similar to being passive in the game, and there was no way to remove it.
But the degraded Flesh Armament in front of him had actually become an active skill, which meant that it could be removed on its own.
In addition!
This consumption is also a bit scary, 10% HP, which is a pure percentage consumption.
"In that case, full Flesh Armament is obviously more suitable!"
Tang Zheng's expression was solemn, and he let out a low shout: "Flesh Armament!"
[HP:233→209]
Whoosh! A stream of mist-like energy suddenly spewed out from Tang Zheng's pores, enveloping Tang Zheng's entire body.
In the blink of an eye! This energy quickly solidified, turning into a set of bright gray full body armor similar to the color of fingernails, even the head was wrapped in a helmet, completely covering Tang Zheng's figure.
The sunlight in the air shone down.
The bright gray full body armor reflected slightly, emitting a subtle metallic luster.
Clack! Clack! Tang Zheng raised his arm, and the joints of the armor on his body rubbed against each other, making a slight sound.
Through the helmet's vision, Tang Zheng could clearly see the bright gray armor on his body, which was very light.
If he hadn't clearly seen that he was wearing a layer of full body armor, Tang Zheng would have thought he was just wearing a slightly thicker piece of clothing.
"Item Appraisal!" Tang Zheng.
...
Degraded Flesh Armament · Full Body Armor
Level: Lower (11～20)
Durability: 138
Physical Defense: 84
Magic Defense: 54
Effect: None
Description: None
...
"Physical Defense and Magic Defense are half of their own attributes, and Durability is the sum of the two attributes."
Tang Zheng looked at the armor attributes and quickly analyzed what these values represented.
"Remove!"
Tang Zheng recited silently in his heart.
The light gray full-body armor flashed, then transformed back into white energy mist and surged back into his body.
Tang Zheng's figure reappeared, standing in place and pondering for a moment: "Flesh Armament!"
He activated the skill again.
Tang Zheng's left arm was covered by a layer of light gray bone-like material.
This time, he performed a localized Flesh Armament. Seeing that the consumption was still 10% HP, the corner of Tang Zheng's mouth twitched.
Using the Magic of 'Item Appraisal' again, Tang Zheng discovered that the attributes of the localized Flesh Armament were the same as those of the full-body armor, without any change.
"The same consumption, localization has absolutely no cost-effectiveness."
He dispelled it again.
Looking at his arm returning to normal, Tang Zheng's expression became increasingly strange as he muttered to himself, "How does it feel like the Degraded Flesh Armament is more useful than the non-degraded Flesh Armament?"
However!
The defensive ability of the Degraded Flesh Armament is indeed not high.
In any case, the 'Totem Avatar' skill and the unique degradation phenomenon of this world allowed Tang Zheng to see more possibilities.
Coming back to his senses.
Tang Zheng walked to the corpse of Forest Sage Hamsuke, reached out and touched it. The huge corpse instantly disappeared, stored in the Item Box.
'Flight'! A flash of Mana light.
Tang Zheng soared into the air, flying towards the sky, returning to Ogre Gu's territory.
With the death of Forest Sage Hamsuke.
Having lost the rule of this dominator, the great forest in the southern region began to become chaotic, but soon.
Magic Serpent Naga, carrying a large number of subordinates, began to enter the great forest in the southern region. Under the suppression of Magic Serpent Naga, the chaotic jungle returned to order.
At the same time, a large number of powerful beasts and Demon Creatures began to be transported to the Forest Fissure.
In just one month, the drastic changes in the Tove Great Forest did not affect the outer areas of the forest at all. On the contrary, with the disappearance of some powerful Demon Creatures, the living environment of ordinary beasts and Demon Creatures suddenly improved.
Ten days later.
Forest Fissure.
Magic Serpent Naga bent over, standing respectfully at the entrance of the cave.
"Lord, the powerful beasts and Demon Creatures in the depths of the forest have been almost cleared." Magic Serpent Naga's hoarse and respectful voice sounded.
After speaking.
The corner of Magic Serpent Naga's eye glanced towards a direction outside the cave, a hint of Fear flashing in his eyes.
That was Ogre Gu.
However, his current appearance was completely different from before. His originally strong body had shrunk a lot, and even his aura had weakened a lot.
More importantly! Blood was constantly flowing from his body, falling into the wooden barrel below.
Magic Serpent Naga swallowed. He felt that if it weren't for Ogre Gu's powerful regeneration ability, he would have died countless times just from the blood loss.
"If that's the case, then let's call it a temporary end."
Tang Zheng walked out of the cave, holding a wooden barrel in his hand, and looked at Magic Serpent Naga with a smile, "By the way, Lord Rulalus, how about you also donate some blood?"
Seeing the half-person-high wooden barrel.
Magic Serpent Naga's whole body softened, his tone carrying a hint of crying, "Lord, Lord, I don't have the regeneration ability of an Ogre."
Tang Zheng was stunned, reaching out to scratch his hair, "Sorry, I forgot about that. I'll get you a smaller one."
Magic Serpent Naga's body stiffened.
One chapter for today.
-----------
This high quality machine translation is powered by: https:// randomtranslator.com/
To read the full translation, as well as more than 180+ fanfic and original translations or request new translations, check out: https:// randomtranslator.com/
You can also join the RandomTranslator community on Discord to connect with other readers: https:// discord.gg/NSWvfN7vua
-----------