Chapter 944: Crafting a Legendary Quality Set
Chapter 944: Crafting a Legendary Quality Set
As Su Yu gathered the materials, he didn't just show off; he also explained the characteristics of each material and the effects they would achieve to Bilwis. He had done his homework thoroughly for this set of equipment.
The reason he chose all legendary-quality materials was that he wanted to create a legendary-quality set in one go! Crafting a legendary-quality set not only improved the equipment's attributes and added more powerful skills but also saved a significant amount of Psychic Coins.
He had once calculated that upgrading an eighth-tier plain equipment to an eighth-tier legendary would cost around 150 billion Psychic Coins. Upgrading an entire set of plain equipment to legendary quality, including rings, necklaces, accessories, and weapons, would cost at least 1.8 trillion Psychic Coins, not including the manufacturing costs of the plain equipment. Even with his unparalleled wealth (thanks to interdimensional trade), 1.8 trillion was still a massive sum.
So, he decided to bring the best materials and see if Bilwis could craft the set directly to legendary quality, saving him a lot of money.
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Bilwis listened attentively to Su Yu's explanations.
Not only did she listen, but she also took notes on the key points Su Yu mentioned on her drawing board. During the discussion, she would occasionally interject with her own insights and engage in discussions with Su Yu.
Su Yu's overall strategy for crafting the equipment was to create a set that enhanced spatial abilities, maximizing the power of his spatial spells. After all, he had chosen the path of spatial magic when he ascended to the divine realm.
Besides the basic "Divine Cloth," most of the materials Su Yu had gathered were spatial in nature, ensuring that the entire set would achieve maximum effect.
Bilwis understood Su Yu's intentions very well. She sketched the designs of each piece of equipment on her drawing board, asking Su Yu about the desired appearance and the skills each part should have.
Su Yu didn't care much about the appearance of the equipment, as long as it didn't look ugly. His main focus was on the practicality of the equipment, and ensuring that each piece complemented the others.
For example, the "Robe" and "Pants" would primarily enhance spatial abilities, the "Shoes" would improve mobility, the "Gloves" would increase casting speed, and the "Hat" would boost burst output...
Sharan, who had been observing the entire time, didn't remain idle. Although her tailoring skills were not as advanced as Bilwis's, she was still a master tailor and had a deeper understanding of human anatomy and the profession of a spatial mage.
She contributed a lot, offering many suggestions. With the combined efforts of the three, the plan for Su Yu's equipment continued to improve, gradually moving towards the best possible outcome.
...
This discussion lasted for over three days. After three days of refinement, Su Yu's equipment plan was finally taking shape!
However, Bilwis wasn't entirely satisfied with the plan in front of her. The reason was simple: the final set might not reach legendary quality and could end up being only epic.
Of course, the materials Su Yu provided were the best, with each type being the optimal choice. However, Bilwis's own skill level had some limitations. Even as a divine craftsman, she couldn't guarantee a 100% success rate for crafting a legendary set, with a 40% chance of it being epic.
Bilwis didn't hide her concerns and directly shared them with Su Yu.
Upon learning that the set might not be guaranteed to be legendary, Su Yu frowned. If the set ended up being epic, he would have to spend a large amount of Psychic Coins to upgrade it. Upgrading an epic set to legendary would cost more Psychic Coins than upgrading a plain set to fine, rare, and then epic combined.
In other words, if the final set turned out to be epic, he might as well have crafted a plain set and upgraded it himself.
He asked, somewhat reluctantly, "Is there any way to increase the probability of crafting a legendary set? Preferably something that ensures a 100% success rate?"
Bilwis shook her head, "A 100% success rate is impossible."
However, she added, "But I have a method that can increase the probability of crafting a legendary set to 99%!"
"Really? What method?" Su Yu's eyes lit up.
"Here's what I need..." Bilwis paused and continued, "I need two new materials. The first is the down from the neck of a Starbird, at least seventh-tier, about 3 kilograms. The second is the core of a Mirage Worm King."
"Getting these materials is a bit of a challenge."
Belvis looked at Su Yu sheepishly. "How about you try your luck with a 60% chance?"
Before Su Yu could respond, Sharin's eyes lit up suddenly!
"Starbird's down from its neck? The core of the Mirage Worm King? What a brilliant combination! Why didn't I think of that!"
She turned to Su Yu excitedly. "Counter, the down from the Starbird's neck can neutralize the spatial instability created by this set of Spatial Gear. The core of the Mirage Worm King can bind the chaotic spatial forces even more effectively..."
Sharin continued to explain the uses of these materials and their benefits when used in equipment.
However, Su Yu wasn't paying much attention to her words. Instead, he furrowed his brow, contemplating whether he should go through the trouble of obtaining these materials.
These materials were no ordinary items.
For instance, the core of the Mirage Worm King, a seventh-rank core, was invaluable, especially considering the Mirage Worms were a rare species.
The Mirage Worms were the species that opened the Mirage Arena for players in the main plane. The four Mercenary Camps Su Yu had acquired were rewards from the Mirage Arena.
From this, it was clear how important the Mirage Worm species was to the game.
Obtaining a Mirage Worm King's core was extremely difficult!
Thinking about this, Su Yu considered taking a step back and gambling with a 60% chance.
After all, a 60% chance for a legendary outcome was worth the risk.
But just then, Belvis turned to him, her expression serious. "Counter, do you know how to use the god-tier Spatial Magic, 'Spatial Collapse'?"
'Spatial Collapse' was the signature move that spatial mages could learn after reaching the god tier. It could collapse a region of over a thousand cubic meters into a single point.
Su Yu knew about this spell, and he had already collected its spellbook. However, due to his recent advancement, he hadn't had the time to learn it yet.
He shook his head. "I'm still learning, but I haven't mastered it yet. I can't use it at the moment."
"Whether you can use it or not doesn't matter," Belvis said seriously. "If you can obtain these two materials, I can add a 'Spatial Collapse' with a long cooldown to your suit. You can save it for a critical moment."
"!!!" Su Yu's pupils contracted sharply.
Add a 'Spatial Collapse'?!
This was the top-tier spatial spell! If the suit could have this skill attached, it would be considered a top-notch legendary set!
'Spatial Collapse' was a powerful area-of-effect spell. Given Su Yu's current strength, it would deal devastating damage to all cultivators at or below the sixth rank, essentially insta-killing them on contact.
However, seventh-rank cultivators could barely break free from the spatial constraints and avoid the spell's damage.
If Su Yu could cast two 'Spatial Collapse' spells in quick succession, any seventh-rank cultivator below the peak would have no chance of escaping. Only a peak seventh-rank cultivator would have a slim chance of survival.
So, this was the Additional Skill Su Yu had been dreaming of!
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Sharin, who was standing nearby, stroked her chin thoughtfully. "Indeed, using the down from the Starbird King's neck to construct a perfect energy channel could add a top-tier spell to the entire suit..."
Su Yu didn't pay much attention to what Sharin was saying, but he quickly turned to Belvis. "Alright, I'll do my best to obtain these materials! However, I will need your help from the Void Realm. With just my own strength and the help of the human race in the main plane, it will be very difficult to get these materials, so I need your assistance!"
"Alright, I'll have my sister help you," Belvis nodded without hesitation. "For the sake of Ankdel's heart."
...
With that, Su Yu pulled the plump, well-fed Chenxing from the pond in the back and set out on his journey to find the materials once again.
Meanwhile, on Scrul Planet, in the capital of Makaton Kingdom.
In a dark basement in the northwest corner of the capital, the sixth-rank cultivator, Rambo, sat on a tattered bed, breathing heavily and looking pale.
His forehead, chest, abdomen, arms, and thighs were wrapped in layers of green bandages.
These green bandages were personally made by Emperor Zhu of the Hongwu Dynasty, capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing broken bones, with an astonishing recovery effect.
However, the injuries Lanbo suffered were far more severe.
Despite being wrapped in bandages, the blood still seeped through the gaps, unstoppable.
These wounds were inflicted by the assassins of "Flare," the direct assassination organization of Emperor Manina of the Sun Empire. After Lanbo exposed the United Government's lies and sought refuge in the Kingdom of Maradon, the assassinations by "Flare" never ceased.
In the past three months, he had been targeted 52 times, averaging one every two days.
To evade the assassins, Emperor Hongwu had provided him with numerous hiding places.
But it seemed as though "Flare" had planted a mark inside his body, allowing them to find him no matter where he went. Emperor Hongwu couldn't always keep him by his side, so the assassinations continued unabated.
Currently, more than a dozen "Imperial Guards" were lurking around the basement where Lanbo was staying. Each of these powerful individuals had a serious expression, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
But Lanbo knew that the assassins would keep coming, and they wouldn't stop until he was dead. He had to remain utterly vigilant at all times.
"Ah! When will this nightmare end?" Lanbo looked up at the ceiling of the basement, feeling that his life had lost all its light.
Back then, he had been lured by Empress Plante using a hallucinogen, and their relationship became unclear and complicated. What was once a peaceful life was now clouded with darkness.
Empress Plante had used the hallucinogen to "contact" at least dozens of males, yet only he was the one suffering while the others remained unscathed. He felt the unfairness of fate.
...
While Lanbo was lost in his thoughts, his phone suddenly vibrated.
He was taken aback at first.
But he quickly realized who was calling.
Currently, his phone had only one number, and that was the number of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of Maradon.
He quickly picked up the phone and put it to his ear. "Hello, Your Majesty, what can I do for you?"
However, Emperor Hongwu didn't speak immediately. The line was silent for several seconds.
Just as Lanbo began to wonder if there was no signal, Emperor Hongwu's voice came through the phone. "Lanbo, I will transfer a call to you shortly, but don't get too excited. Avoid revealing your presence to the assassins."
"Transfer a call? Who is it?" Lanbo was puzzled. This was the first time Emperor Hongwu had asked him to contact someone else.
"It's your brother, Lanchi," Emperor Hongwu replied. "But remember, don't get too excited, understood?"
"Lanchi?!" Lanbo's heart was shaken to its core!
It was actually his brother Lanchi?
How could his brother Lanchi contact him through Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang?
If Emperor Manina of the Sun Empire found out... Lanbo didn't even want to think about it.
But fortunately, he had heeded Emperor Hongwu's warning and managed to suppress his excitement, preventing his presence from being revealed.
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As Lanbo was still reeling from the news, the call connected.
His brother Lanchi's long-missed voice came through the phone. "Brother, are you okay?"
Lanchi's voice was low and filled with emotion.
"I'm fine, I'm still holding on..." Lanbo didn't know what to say. There were a thousand words in his heart, but they stuck in his throat.
His emotions were so intense that many of his previously healed wounds reopened. Blood flowed from them, turning him into a blood-soaked figure.
"Brother, I heard from King Maradon that you've been targeted by Flare's assassins over 50 times and are severely injured. Is that true?" Lanchi asked from the other end.
"..." Lanbo was silent, unsure how to respond.
Specifically, he didn't want to burden his brother with the details of his current dire situation.
Hearing his brother's silence, Lanchi didn't press further.
But he knew very well the methods of Emperor Manina and could imagine the state his brother was in.
The thought of his brother suffering repeated assassinations in a foreign land made his heart bleed.
"Brother, promise me, you must hold on for three more months!" Lanchi said softly into the phone.
"You... what do you mean?" Lanbo was a bit confused by his words.
"I mean, you must hold on for three more months!" Lanchi said more firmly. "In three months, I will free you from this suffering. Please, stay alive!"
(End of Chapter)
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