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Chapter 508: Seventh-Rank Equipment
Chapter 508: Seventh-Rank Equipment (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi curiously examined the two metal boxes—one resembling a storage case, the other a rectangular prism. He pressed his palm against the black box first.
A red beam scanned over it, then shifted to green as the lock disengaged with a click. The lid popped open, revealing a gleaming black-gold armor set. Every polished section shimmered with a cold metallic luster, its obsidian-black surface etched with golden filigree that radiated regal elegance.
Removing his black-gold ceremonial robe, Lin Qi revealed his Sixth-Rank Combat Suit underneath. As he donned the armor, his silhouette thickened noticeably. The suit felt bulky—weighing at least a ton—but movement remained manageable. Without Blue Planet’s triple gravity to contend with, the weight posed little challenge.
Dean Liu chuckled approvingly. “Looks sharp! Reminds me of my youth. That black-gold set was practically made for you.” He gestured toward the Epsilon Alloy armor. “This alloy offers staggering defense. Wait—” He paused as Mu Hong nodded in agreement.
Lin Qi activated the second black box. Its lid lifted to reveal a black longspear vibrating with raw power. Golden runes coiled along its shaft, while the razor-sharp tip gleamed ominously.
“This seventh-rank longspear was custom-built for your physique and Awakened abilities,” explained Dean Liu. “Knowing your strength, we weighted it to 1,500 kilograms. Beyond its edge, it amplifies Steel Qi—your techniques will hit harder. Made from over a dozen rare metals, it’s worth 250 million Xia Kingdom Credits.”
Lin Qi channeled Vital Force into the weapon. The spear shuddered, thrumming like a struck tuning fork. As his Steel Qi surged through it, the weapon’s special properties activated—his energy expanded exponentially, enveloping the shaft in radiant golden waves. His Golden Emperor Spear Radiance blazed brighter, its power visibly enhanced.
After testing the gear, Lin Qi relocated to the Martial Arts Training Hall—a hundred-square-meter space half the size of his Xingxiu residence. With a sharp whistle, his spear slashed through air, its golden radiance exploding against the alloy wall in a storm of sparks. “The boosted output’s impressive,” he mused, noting the armor’s minimal hindrance while vastly improving his defense.
Later, after two hours of cultivation, he opened the War Base Companion app to order meals. The Nutritional Meal module lacked Grade 7 options, but his eyes lit upon listings for Grade 7, 8, and 9 Disaster Beast Flesh. At 1,000 kilograms per 1,000 Merit Points for Grade 8, he hesitated—10,000 Merit Points equaled one Xia Kingdom Credit? The pricing seemed absurdly cheap.
“Ahh, right,” he realized. With recent Grade 7 Disaster Beast outbreaks flooding the market, prices had plummeted. Using his Sss-Rank Genius privilege for a 1,000-point monthly credit, he ordered 1,000 kilograms of Grade 8 flesh. The system confirmed delivery within thirty minutes—typical War Base efficiency.
Reviewing Merit Point acquisition, he noted the steep scaling: Grade 7 beasts awarded 1,000-10,000 points, Grade 8 up to 100,000. “No wonder low-ranks struggle,” he thought. The taxation system—siphoning most earnings for weapons maintenance and base operations—made sense after considering the state subsidies funding his own Genius benefits.
The Exchange Module revealed exclusive treasures unavailable at Crimson Heaven Residence. Even his Life Water required Dean Liu’s intervention.
(End of Chapter)
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