Chapter 95 The Abyssal Blade devours
"Tonny, how's it going over there? What level are you guys now?" Eric asked.
"We're having a blast leveling up in this secret location. So far, no one has come to compete for monster kills with us. Everyone is already at level 5 or higher, and we've collected a considerable amount of wolf meat and wolf hides. Our backpacks are completely full, so we're planning to head back and clear them out," Tonny said excitedly. In a short time, farming the forest wolf den had dropped four pieces of level 5 Bronze Equipment, including a level 5 Bronze Level staff, which significantly boosted his spell damage.
"Your bags are full already? You guys are really efficient," Eric said with mild surprise. A stack of wolf meat was a hundred pieces, and Tonny and the others had bought large bags before. He didn't expect them to fill up so quickly. That's a lot of wolf meat. If they gave it to Violet Mistflow to make high-end dishes, it would be worth a lot of money.
"Great, give all the wolf meat to a female Priest named Violet Mistflow and mention my name. Then, take a short break, buy some mana and health potions, and wait for me in the trade area," Eric suggested that since there wasn't enough time for traveling, they should take a short break and rest.
"Eric, are we going to run a dungeon with Ice Goddess?" Tonny asked excitedly, guessing the plan.
"Make sure to get plenty of rest. You'll need to be on high alert once we enter the dungeon." Eric nodded and then hung up the call.
Tonny almost jumped with excitement. He had thought Eric wouldn't take them along because of their lack of skill, which would make them a laughingstock. But since Eric didn't mind, they had no reason to refuse.
Tonny was now looking forward to it. Having the opportunity to run a dungeon with Ice Goddess, despite it being embarrassing, was still a great honor. They could proudly say they had teamed up with Ice Goddess and ran a dungeon together.
In the Ruins of the White Sands, Hammerstone Village, Mayor Blackbeard warmly welcomed Eric as he walked in.
"Kai Blackthorn, you're finally here! The iced juice you sold me last time was fantastic. Everyone in our village is hooked on it. We can't go a day without having a glass before bed," Blackbeard joked.
"Honorable Mayor Blackbeard, is this the Heart of the Titan you wanted?" Eric smiled and presented the Heart of the Titan.
Blackbeard was taken aback when he laid eyes on the metallic gray orb.
The shape, color, and texture were exactly like the legendary Heart of the Titan."Yes, this is indeed the Heart of the Titan, just as described in ancient books. I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime. Kai Blackthorn, I never imagined you were such an incredible adventurer. You've restored the honor of the Dusktide Ironforge Dwellers. On behalf of all Dusktide Ironforge Dwellers, I extend our deepest gratitude to you," Blackbeard said emotionally, taking the Heart of the Titan and thanking Eric profusely.
System: [Completed unique quest "Fortress of Steel Shells," rewarded with an Obsidian Iron Insignia, a letter of introduction from Blackbeard, an advanced Grimoire of Arcana, 100,000 experience points, and Hammerstone Village reputation elevated to Revered.]Eric's eyes widened at the heap of rewards, raising his level to 6 73%. This leveling speed surpassed even the most hardcore grinders.
Eric wasn't too concerned about the experience points; the other rewards were far more valuable.
The quest rewards exceeded Eric's expectations. A Heart of the Titan with no energy could elevate a third-rate guild to a second-rate one. This Heart of the Titan still had a quarter of its energy, and the rewards were unexpectedly generous.
In his previous life, the player who completed this quest received far less: only a letter of introduction, a mid-level Grimoire of Arcana, and a reputation elevated to Revered. There was no Obsidian Iron Insignia.
The Obsidian Iron Insignia, Adamantite level, was a unique item restricted to Kai Blackthorn. It was the highest honor of the Dusktide Ironforge Dwellers. Wearing it increased the forging success rate by 5%, had a 10% chance to add an extra point to proficiency, and a 1% chance to enhance the attributes of forged items.
Eric was stunned by the description. The Obsidian Iron Insignia was a forging artifact, far superior to any forging talent. The 1% attribute enhancement meant that out of a hundred forged items, one would have enhanced attributes. If Eric forged three to four hundred items daily, he could get three to four items with improved attributes.
In gaming, the quality of equipment mattered. Even a slight increase in player attributes, when accumulated across all equipment, could give a significant advantage in both PvP and dungeon runs.
Although the enhancement magnitude was unknown, even a slight attribute boost would increase the price by several times. If the enhancement was significant, the price could skyrocket.
The Obsidian Iron Insignia was a pleasant surprise. Eric's primary objective was to obtain the Grimoire of Arcana and the letter of introduction, both of which were crucial for a guild's advancement, particularly the advanced Grimoire of Arcana.
Forging wasn't just about making equipment; it could also produce items like Armor Scales of the Ancients, Gemstone Clasp of Power, and Alchemical Wand of Transmutation. Armor Scales of the Ancients was in high demand and widely used.
Typically, Armor Scales of the Ancients could enhance chest armor attributes, like increasing defense or other stats, depending on the quality and level of the scales. The Grimoire of Arcana from Blackbeard was an enhanced version of Armor Scales of the Ancients, unique and unmatched.
In his previous life, a player earned a fortune with this, elevating a third-rate guild to a second-rate one, thanks to Armor Scales of the Ancients.
As for Blackbeard's introduction letter, it would only be useful in Silvervale City, not now. However, achieving a Revered reputation with Hammerstone Village granted Eric the opportunity to purchase personal-bound Bronze Level and even Dark Iron Level weapons and equipment at a discounted price. Regular players at level 10 could afford them, making it the best place to acquire Dark Iron Equipment. Many players liked to grind reputation here, aiming to get a full set of level 10 Dark Iron Equipment, considered high-end gear.
But reaching a Revered reputation was tough. Getting a full set of level 10 Dark Iron Level reputation gear was nearly impossible.
Even though top players wouldn't wear it, Eric had other plans, like upgrading his Demonic Weapon Abyssal Blade. The Demonic Weapon needed to devour weapons to level up. The better the devoured weapon's material, the more attributes it could gain, making it a nurtured weapon. It had the potential to rival, or even surpass, weapons of the Epic Level.
If nurtured well, the Demonic Weapon's attributes could exceed those of Epic Level weapons, though it required many rare items and posed significant risks. This is why players had a love-hate relationship with Demonic Weapons.
To enhance Abyssal Blade's attributes, Eric bought eleven level 5 Dark Iron Weapons instead of one level 5 Dark Iron Weapon and ten level 5 Bronze Level Weapons from the weapon shop.He was eager to witness the extent of improvement that the Abyssal Blade would bring.
Eric then opened the Abyssal Blade's upgrade system panel and let it devour the weapons.
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