Chapter 2966

Because "Equipment Fusion" and "Overload" are a golden combination.

Extremely, extremely strong.

If the elven archers had Overload, they could wear ultra-heavy armor.

Then with Equipment Fusion, they could turn the armor's durability into their own health, and the armor's defense into their body's defense.

This is practically a qualitative leap.

The elven female archers could stand their ground and exchange fire under the enemy's rain of arrows.

They'd also never have to fear melee ambushes again.

Even if a werewolf closed in, the elven women could take several heavy blows and then pull back.

However…

Su Qin was destined to fight alongside him later.

If that were the case, Tang Ruan's Jade Clan wouldn't let any enemy get close.

If an enemy did close in, the Silk Clan's extremely strong healing ability could also play a huge role.

Even if the Jade Clan and Silk Clan both failed to stop the werewolves from killing the elven women, the elven women still had Bone-Gathering Rebirth and could all resurrect afterward, so it was actually fine.

But the most important thing was, time was limited right now.

There were too many elven women; there was simply no way to make that much ultra-heavy armor.

Quality armor hadn't even been widely available among the Taoyuan female soldiers yet, so there really was no spare capacity to craft it for the elves.

Moreover, what they were currently using was still all steel armor and steel weapons.

If there were time, they should actually be developing Nine Springs armor and Nine Springs weapons instead.

Then forget it.

These two genes weren't weak—Zhao Chi's productivity just wasn't enough, so he had to abandon them all.

A little regrettable.

Later, once he had more time, he could add them for the elves.

But later he could have Yao Feng look for leather armor blueprints; leather armor took very little time to make—longer than fashion armor, sure, but far shorter than metal armor.

If possible, he'd have some super-modified leather armor made for the elves.

These two super-strong genes were reluctantly cut.

Next was "Silver Moon Transformation."

Cut.

Silver Moon Transformation was also very strong—it could add a 100% enhancement to a branched attribute.

Especially for high-tier elves, the boost was enormous.

If Zhao Chi used it, the boost would be even heaven-defying.

Unfortunately, most of the elves were still low tier.

And it only lasted 10 minutes.

Forget it.

Hopefully later, once Silver Moon Transformation was enhanced, its duration could be extended—for now, he could only give it up.

Left were "Dark Affinity" and "Brute Force."

Dark Affinity could pair with the just-mentioned Night Vision gene—during night combat, all attributes +1. Simply invincible.

But it had zero effect during daytime combat.

The limitation was fairly large.

Set aside for now.

Brute Force could add 1 point of Strength, on the same tier as the elves' "Agility" gene.

Solid base attribute.

But it just didn't feel as good as a practical special gene.

Leave it pending for now.

Su Qin's elves' innate "Vigilance" could be dropped, but "Tree Affinity" and "Tree Sanctuary" were worth considering.

Tree Sanctuary was actually quite good—as long as they were in a forest, it reduced the distance at which enemies could spot them.

That was extremely useful for ambushes, defense, and fleeing.

But it was more of a passive type.

"Tree Affinity" was more well-rounded—usable for offense or defense, and from an offensive standpoint, better than Tree Sanctuary.

Worth considering.

All in all, there were 8 worth considering.

Namely:

"Night Vision," "Enhanced Dynamic Vision," "Dark Affinity," "Leap," "Brute Force," "Agility," "Tree Affinity," "Tree Sanctuary."

How the hell are there still 8?

Isn't it 4 out of 12?

After all that work, he only cut 4?

Zhao Chi suddenly felt a bit helpless.

The Taoyuan Clan's genes were just too good…

Even the 4 he cut were extremely strong. Be decisive—keep cutting.

"Brute Force" and "Agility"—cut.

Base attributes were indeed solid, the foundation of everything.

But compared to other special-ability genes, this one can still be given up.

"Darkness Affinity" — discarded.

Although it pairs extremely well with Night Vision, it can't take effect during the day after all, and most battles are fought during the day, so forget it.

"Tree Shelter" — also discarded.

With the elves having resurrection, there's no fear of being wiped out, and compared to other genes this one really doesn't have an advantage.

So only four remain: "Night Vision," "Enhanced Dynamic Vision," "Leap," and "Tree Affinity."

Hmm…

Forget it, add "Darkness Affinity" back in too.

This time the World-Breaker Coalition is going to take the offensive, and there's a good chance of a night raid.

For instance, people like Shangguan Ting who use the Blood Clan, or some lords who use Night Demons or dark races, definitely won't pass up the chance for a night raid.

When that happens, Zhao Chi can also join in.

Moreover, Zhao Chi's Shadow Crown comes with a skill that can bring darkness for 10 minutes, and within those 10 minutes the elves can also erupt in an instant burst.

Works.

Then just spend one more Gene Expansion Stone.

There are still 5 left anyway, and the elves will be his sub-race from now on — used by his own people, so it's not a loss.

That's settled!

Zhao Chi activated the Race Expansion Stone once more.

Light emerged.

Fuyao's snow-white, lustrous body reflected the light dazzlingly.

But Fuyao was acting a little strange.

Her face was terribly flushed, and she was slightly panting.

Seeing Zhao Chi pause for the moment, she couldn't help saying: "Zhao Chi, this elixir's effect is really strong, I was thinking…"

"Hold on."

No time to mind her — hurry and set it up.

Fuyao: "…"

【Talent settings complete, please give final confirmation】

Good.

Let me look it over again.

【Race】 Elf

【Talent】 Fearless