Chapter 1133

I was simply tangled up because of this hidden follow‑up trial, plus Shen Wang that old brat's situation, and then the stuff over at the Morning Star also confused me.

After I finished Fourth Rebirth at level 80, I should have gone back immediately to change equipment; the Skeleton Dragon Head has been sitting in the warehouse all this time.

But today the game time is about to end, so I'll deal with it when I log in tomorrow.

As soon as I equip the Skeleton Dragon Head, the stats will definitely jump a lot, because its attributes are just overpowered.

At least…

Su Sheng glanced at the purple level‑70 head he was wearing now.

Earth Dragon Helmet (Purple)

Defense: 480

Bonus: Constitution +250

Bonus: Strength +250

Bonus: HP +2500

Level: 70

……

It's just a plain 250‑point helmet; there really wasn't anything better before, so I ended up using it now.

Log out!

…

After logging out, Su Sheng, as usual, exchanged a few warm words with Huan Jie, then went to work.

Those two little girls indeed didn't reveal any news, so Su Sheng's workday remained carefree.

"Li Dahai, come with me."

At the Security Booth, Su Sheng waved at a uniformed guard nearby.

Xuan Yu Wu's mouth twitched; he somewhat regretted Li Dahai's identity.

Damn Li Dahai, nothing else has happened during this period, so Su Sheng's initially tense nerves have relaxed a bit.

In this situation, Su Sheng occasionally uses Li Dahai's identity to tease him.

Xuan Yu Wu is also quite helpless…

Another pleasant day, after returning home and the game time arriving, Su Sheng logged into the game straight away.

Back in the game, Su Sheng didn't rush to grind monsters; instead, he used a Return City Scroll.

Returning to the square of Huangcheng, looking at the magnificent Huangcheng, even after all this time Su Sheng still feels a deep, heartfelt awe.

What a massive megacity!

Su Sheng rode a Suanni straight to the warehouse, eagerly pulling out the Skeleton Dragon Head.

Skeleton Dragon Head (Red)

Skeleton Divine Dragon Set: 1/5

Defense: 1200

Bonus: Defense +800

Bonus: Defense +800

Bonus: HP +12000

Bonus: Constitution +800

Bonus: Divine Dragon Sight

Level: 80

Requirement: Fourth Rebirth class

Description: (omitted)

Divine Dragon Sight (Active): Divine Dragon Eye, truly shatters illusion.

Effect: Marks a target's location; attacks the mark with a 100% chance to cause a Weak Spot Attack.

Cooldown: 10 minutes

Without any hesitation, Su Sheng immediately equipped the Skeleton Dragon Head.

Stats surged instantly!

It's just the most basic defense boost, adding 2320 outright; with the Lion Stance's attack‑defense balance, that means attack also increased by 2320… and this is only the basics.

HP also jumped by 9500!

Additionally, Constitution rose by 550, which translates to 550 attack/defense and 5500 HP.

Furthermore, there's now a Divine Dragon Sight skill with a 10‑minute CD that can guarantee a Weak Spot Attack once, though it's unclear whether it works against monsters that lack a weak‑spot judgment.

Su Sheng has encountered such monsters before, but a test will reveal the answer; of course, he probably already has a notion, likely judging by the creatures' rank and stature.

If a monster's rank and stature don't exceed the Skeleton Dragon Head, it should work; but against terrifying beings like YiSiLanDiEr, the Divine Dragon Sight skill likely won't trigger.

Su Sheng checked his current stats.

Attack/Defense: 15943.

HP: 140870.

Pretty good, though in Su Sheng's view, having already reached Fourth Rebirth, attack/defense not breaking 20,000 feels a bit low.

But I'm on a defensive path, so weapon attack can't be added, which is a slight loss; overall, the defense I've stacked is still solid and can both endure and strike.

Next, Su Sheng admired the gear he was wearing.

Weapon: Divine Thunder Magic Light, Divine Artifact Three-colored Long Spear, originally just a level‑50 Three-colored Divine Artifact, upgraded with a Lu Ban Hammer to level 60.

This spear has accompanied me for a long time; its attributes are quite impressive for me, but the level is a bit low, and because of my unique path, I don't value the base stats, otherwise I might consider swapping it.

After all, that Demon God Lightning skill is still very potent, and effects like armor‑piercing Break Demon are especially useful.

Even Su Sheng was wondering when he could get a better weapon to replace it? Either way, he could keep upgrading with the Lu Ban hammer, but so far Su Sheng has only seen one of that item.

Shield: Victory Gai Ge, Divine Artifact three‑color shield, obtained from the global martial arts tournament lottery, also quite useful, a team battle Divine Artifact!!

Armor: Giant Elephant Battle Armor, Red Legend, also quite good, obtained from the Demon Siege initially.

Speaking of armor, Su Sheng glanced at the one he had pressed at the bottom of the cabin; back in Little Days Main City, after extreme operation, he instantly killed an NPC and dropped the Glory Vine Armor.

That is an 80‑level Fourth Rebirth epic equipment, also authenticated by the Dwarves; one is a 70‑level top‑tier Red Legend, the other is an 80‑level Fourth Rebirth epic. Compared to those, the Giant Elephant Battle Armor he currently wears suits him better. This 80‑level Glory Vine Armor leans toward output; besides HP, its added stats are all strength.

... Furthermore, the Giant Elephant Battle Armor's elephant passive is also very useful.

So Su Sheng had no intention of taking it off.

However, it could be considered; when the time comes to do that Huangcheng unique mission, lend it to Shen Wang… of course it's a loan, not a sale, and he'll have to get it back later.

After all, at this stage, equipment beyond 80‑level Fourth Rebirth is still very scarce, and plenty of people in his guild are waiting to use it… As for whether Shen Wang would embezzle it, there's nothing to worry about—a single Glory Vine Armor isn't worth causing a rift between the universe and his Yan Huang.

Helmet: Skeleton Dragon Head, 80‑level Red Legend, just equipped, nothing much to say.

Wristguards: Giant Power Wristguards, 65‑level orange epic, apparently also a gift from Qiancheng Lihua Luo; occasionally the giant power effect also proves useful.

Legguards: Xuan Wu Legguards, 65‑level orange epic, pure blood‑tank legguards, though there is also a set effect; a set can be exchanged at the Demon Suppression Office shop, but it currently has no exchange value.

Boots: Step Epidemic, 70‑level Red Legend, a pair that dropped not long ago, quite good; there's also a spare, the Cheetah war boots with an invisibility skill, which he always keeps in his backpack.

Accessories, necklace: Golden Dragon Fang pendant, 70‑level orange epic, the fake golden dragon body therein is also quite good; combined with his burst means, it can be used.

Two accessory slots: Demon Spirit pendant, 75‑level Red Legend, Poison Snake Fang, 65‑level purple.

Two rings: Mysterious Dao Ring (19/49), 80‑level Red Legend, Devil's Contract, Six‑Colored Divine Artifact!!

Although this Devil's Contract is merely a 55‑level Six‑Colored Divine Artifact, its base stats are quite good. Moreover, its core feature is a twenty percent increase in experience gain.

Besides, most of its other skills require sacrificing experience points as a cost, so Su Sheng hasn't used them much; after all, the item's value lies in the extra experience gain, and using experience to activate the added skills would be counterproductive.

At this stage, leveling up is enormously difficult… Of course, if he ever reached a dead‑end situation, Su Sheng wouldn't mind using it, but at present, the likelihood of a player forcing him to that extent is low.

This item was originally obtained from that Indian A San's hands; after Chen Guan got hold of it, he passed it to Su Sheng.

Having such a brother, what more is there to say? He's even willing to give away his Six‑Colored Divine Artifact.

To be honest, putting himself in the other's shoes, Su Sheng might not even have that kind of resolve.

Besides that, there is also a special piece of equipment that has accompanied Su Sheng all the way.

Special equipment: Glory Symbol (Demon), 50‑level orange epic, a cape.

This item is merely level 50, which is really too low for the current stage, and its base stat additions are somewhat behind.

However, the 30% attack‑defense boost from the Falling Demon Body is truly fantastic!

After this calculation, Su Sheng's gear—weapon, shield, five pieces of armor, five accessories, and one special slot—is truly extremely luxurious.

Except for that 65‑level Poison Snake Fang accessory ring, the rest all start at epic tier; although most are a bit lower level, their stats still suit Su Sheng well.

As for the Poison Snake Fang, the reason Su Sheng has been reluctant to part with it is that the Magic Snake's deadly poison skill—five‑second boss Forbidden Healing—is incredibly useful.

As long as he faces a non‑Demon Race unit boss, this skill is a god‑like boss‑killing technique, which is why Su Sheng has never taken it off.

When he previously obtained the Talulu Grand Master's hammer item, Su Sheng had considered using it on the Poison Snake Fang skill.

However, after comparison, the Falling Demon Body's benefit is higher than that of the Poison Snake Fang, so he plans to use it in the special slot.

As for the Poison Snake Fang, it would be best to obtain a second such hammer.

Lu Ban hammer, Talulu Grand Master's hammer…

These two items are both quite rare and also quite good; so far… Su Sheng hasn't seen a second one yet.

After somewhat narcissistically admiring his own stats and gear, Su Sheng went to resupply himself with potions and food.

Then he continued happily to run and do his hidden trial.

After changing the helmet equipment, his stats also increased significantly; although it was just one piece, the Skeleton Dragon Head's attributes far surpass those of the earth dragon helmet.

So, the increase is very obvious!

When facing those elite monsters near Huangcheng, Su Sheng's grinding speed also increased a notch.

Thus calculated, the time to complete this trial task will be shortened further.

The next two days passed peacefully.

Su Sheng's hidden trial mission is also nearly complete, while Li Wenwan, Huang Mingxin, and Xingchen are all at level 79.

They should reach level 80 in these two days; once they finish their job changes and the vanguard squad assembles, it'll be time to start the unique mission.

However… over these two days, that old brat Shen Wang would occasionally find time to come loiter in front of Su Sheng.

He always looks at Su Sheng with a resentful, little‑wife‑like expression.

In the end, left with no choice, Su Sheng threw the Glory Vine Armor to him and solemnly explained that he was lending it for a period of time.

Only then did Shen Wang grin happily and stop coming to bother Su Sheng about the mission.

Su Sheng wore a helpless expression…

And so, the fourth day!

Su Sheng looked at the mission board showing 988 completed missions, and he nodded in satisfaction.

It's not easy—just 12 left; today he should be able to see hope.

Su Sheng continued grinding monsters!

990!

995!

997!

999!

Ding~

Su Sheng jolted, a private chat message.

Su Sheng's expression grew gloomy as he opened the private chat.

"Mo Wen Chairman, save me!!"

?!?!

Seeing the person who sent him a Private Chat, Su Sheng was completely bewildered.

Lang Xing Tianxia!

At the tail end of Huaxia's former top ten guilds, the chairman of the Greedy Wolf Guild, ranked tenth, had some prior dealings, but lately they hadn't been in contact.

Immediately after, Lang Xing Tianxia sent another series of messages.

Only after looking through it once did Su Sheng learn what had happened.

Eagle Sauce Server, Kangaroo Domestic Server, Xiao Ri Zi Server!

Players from the three servers actually gathered in Xuanwu Main City, appearing not far from the Greedy Wolf Guild's base.

After being discovered by the Greedy Wolf Guild's players, the two sides immediately clashed.

But the opposing side had over 30,000 elite troops, and caught off guard, the Greedy Wolf Guild's base walls were breached.

Su Sheng couldn't help but feel doubtful: could it be that plunder mission? Or did they come through some other means? If it were a plunder mission, how could players from the three servers come together?

Moreover, Xuanwu Main City…

"Why don't you ask the Primordial Chaos side for help? Primordial Chaos is also in Xuanwu Main City—wait for me to come over, the daylilies will be cold!" Su Sheng couldn't help but retort.

In Xuanwu Main City, the two major guilds are Greedy Wolf and Primordial Chaos; besides that, there are many small guilds.

"The Primordial Chaos side has a group activity today, so they can't come for now, but Chu Ge and Zong Heng did come—though I feel they're still lacking a bit, the enemy came prepared."

"I didn't just think of Mo Wen Chairman in a moment of panic..." the Greedy Wolf Guild side appeared somewhat anxious.

Su Sheng pondered for a moment—should he help or not?

However, no matter what, it's still an external hostile invasion; although the attack wasn't on the Main City, but on the Greedy Wolf Guild's base.

But out of humanitarianism, helping is definitely necessary, but there's no need to mobilize all forces; furthermore… later I'll tell that old brat Shen Wang—being a combat maniac, he'll probably go too.

Immediately, Su Sheng opened a Private Chat to contact Chen Guan, while he himself locked onto the newly spawned elite monster.

At this point, his hidden trial mission lacked only one monster; even if the sky fell, he still had to complete the mission first.