Chapter 1324

Su Xiao was certain that even some fourth-tier small adventure groups might not be able to produce nine gold weapons, let alone nine blade-type weapons.

Crossing from gold to legendary was a leap of two full grades. Su Xiao felt no heartache as Checking Zhan Long Shan devoured the nine gold weapons. Not to mention nine gold weapons, even nineteen uncrafted (reinforced, inlaid) gold weapons could not be exchanged for a legendary weapon.

This was not an equivalent exchange of value. Legendary equipment was too rare. Once legendary equipment was equipped, it could not be sold and could only be melted down, which made legendary equipment even rarer.

Checking Zhan Long Shan's blade value reached 91%. The nine famous swords had already turned into a pile of scrap metal. After hesitating for a moment, he took a short sword from his storage space. This was his secondary weapon, the Slaughter Short Sword. He had not used this sword for a long time.

After mastering 'Close Quarters Combat Mastery: lv. 40', Su Xiao's close-combat ability had seen a leap in improvement. The power of his side kick, even without activating Wood Spirit, completely surpassed the slashes of Slaughter.

Su Xiao let go of the Slaughter Short Sword in his hand. Slaughter was devoured by the ghostly light. With a rating of 390 points, it could not be ground down in a short time.

After a full few minutes, Slaughter finally shattered, and large pieces of crystal fragments floated toward Checking Zhan Long Shan.

Blade value 92%, 93%... 100%!

The moment it reached 100%, the gold light on Checking Zhan Long Shan became extremely rich, faintly revealing black.

Black and gold blended together. In the blinding light, Su Xiao faintly saw an orange thread flash and disappear.

All the light faded. Checking Zhan Long Shan lay flat on the test bench. The moonlight shone on the blade, reflecting a sharpness that seemed capable of cutting one's gaze.

Su Xiao gripped the hilt of Checking Zhan Long Shan and checked its attributes after the promotion.

Checking Zhan Long Shan (Blade Value 0%)

Origin: Shadow of Extermination

Quality: Legendary

Category: Long Sword

Durability: 124/124 (Increased by 19 points)

Attack Power: 183～273 (Increased by 41～56 points)

Equipment Requirement: Inheritor of the Shadow of Extermination

Supreme Blade Effect 1: Sharpness +51 (Increased by 20 points)

Supreme Blade Effect 2: Bloodthirsty Praise (Passive), when using Checking Zhan Long Shan to attack, 26% of the damage dealt is converted into healing to heal oneself (Increased by 10%).

Supreme Blade Effect 3: Dragon Shadow Flash (Active), when holding Checking Zhan Long Shan, one can break through space barriers to move a distance of 10 meters, freely choosing between 0 meters to 10 meters (Increased maximum movable distance by 4 meters).

Inlay Effect: 6～8 slots

Spirit Cat (Gold Gem): Ignores 16 points of enemy physical defense

Soul-Breaking Shadow Stone · Incomplete (Legendary Gem): Sharpness +28

Rating: 500 points (Legendary equipment rating is 400～530 points)

Introduction: Loss, meeting, fighting together, rebirth, growth, legend, 'Awakening'.

Price: Cannot be traded.

Checking Zhan Long Shan's reinforcement level was wiped to zero. This should be the price for crossing two grades in a row. Even so, a gold-quality +10 reinforced Checking Zhan Long Shan and a legendary 0-reinforcement Checking Zhan Long Shan were not the same concept of a weapon at all; the latter was far stronger than the former.

Su Xiao lightly swung the Checking Zhan Long Shan in his hand. The air seemed to be cut through by the sharp blade, emitting a faint whimpering sound.

Su Xiao's gaze turned to the test bench forged from special metal. Alchemy bombs exploding on this thing could only blast out a patch of gray-black, unable to crack even a single fissure.

He did not use Checking Zhan Long Shan to slash the test bench but instead tossed it into the air.

After Checking Zhan Long Shan spun a few times in mid-air, the tip of the blade pierced into the test bench. With a swish, the entire blade sank completely into the test bench, leaving only the hilt, as easily as piercing a piece of tofu.

If one used this thing to slash people, it would definitely be one 'part' per slash. Haki defense? Don't joke around; unless it's top-tier Haki, it simply cannot block the current Checking Zhan Long Shan.

If Su Xiao were to fight Doflamingo now, if the opponent used an arm wrapped in Armament Haki to block Checking Zhan Long Shan, it would definitely be cut off in one slash, with no room for negotiation.

The current Checking Zhan Long Shan was even sharper than most Supreme Grade swords. Holding the current Checking Zhan Long Shan, Su Xiao's combat power increased by at least 30%. The 4-meter increase in maximum penetration distance for Dragon Shadow Flash gave him more diverse ways to deal with enemies, and the 'Awakening' that newly appeared in Checking Zhan Long Shan's introduction was very intriguing.

Sheathing Checking Zhan Long Shan, Su Xiao was in a very good mood. He planned to leave Dressrosa early tomorrow morning. Even if he left openly now, Doflamingo could not stop him, but he did not intend to fall out with Doflamingo; he still needed to continue cooperating with him.

Su Xiao wanted to strive to reach the first half of the Grand Line within five days, which required the help of Doflamingo's forces. As for whether Doflamingo was willing to help, the answer was definitely yes.

Su Xiao's grudge with the Big Mom Pirates was too deep. Once the Big Mom Pirates caught their breath, they would definitely come to seek revenge on Su Xiao at the first opportunity, perhaps even using this as a pretext to slaughter members of the Donquixote Family.

Kaido only cared about artificial Devil Fruits. As long as Big Mom did not kill Doflamingo, Kaido would not make a move at all.

Because of this, when Su Xiao left Dressrosa, Doflamingo would not only not stop him but would instead help arrange a ship. He only wanted to obtain Apollo from Su Xiao, which did not require Su Xiao to stay in Dressrosa for long, as long as the two sides maintained a cooperative relationship.

When Su Xiao sought out Doflamingo, it was already one o'clock in the morning. The sleepy-eyed Doflamingo was immediately invigorated upon hearing that Su Xiao was leaving.

"When are you leaving?"

Doflamingo poured two glasses of red wine, the meaning clearly being to 'see off' Su Xiao. At this moment, Doflamingo's inner thoughts must have been: 'Leave quickly, if you need travel expenses just speak up, I'll give you cash if it's under 300 million Berries.'

"Tomorrow morning."

Su Xiao waved his hand to indicate he did not drink before bed.

"So urgent? Regarding the cooperation..."

Doflamingo asked the question he cared about most.

"Of course, it continues. You provide materials and famous swords, and I help you manufacture Apollo. My destination this time is the North Blue. Before I leave, give me a Den Den Mushi to contact you."

"North Blue."

Doflamingo was startled upon hearing this. He thought that Su Xiao was going to fight the Big Mom Pirates to the end; the Vinsmoke Family was in the North Blue.

Su Xiao, of course, would not go to the North Blue; he just did not want to reveal his own whereabouts.

Doflamingo took a Den Den Mushi from his bosom and tossed it to Su Xiao. After the two talked for a while, they returned to their respective rooms.

Lying on the bed, Su Xiao soon fell asleep.

About two hours later, Su Xiao's eyes suddenly opened. With a huff, he sat up and gave Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang's butt a kick.

"Xiang Bubu, stop sleeping."

Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang was kicked into a start, his dog face bewildered.

Su Xiao rolled off the bed. Amu, who was guarding at the door, was somewhat puzzled.

"The Donquixote Family... is retreating toward the underground port."

Hearing Su Xiao's words, Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang immediately blended into the environment and dashed out the window with a swoosh. A few seconds later, Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang sent a message in the adventure group channel.

"Master, run!"

Su Xiao's expression gradually turned gloomy. His first reaction was that he had been sold out by Doflamingo.

"Amu, charge straight into the sea in a moment."

Su Xiao grabbed Amu's horns with both hands. The muscles on his upper body bulged slightly. He took a deep breath and threw Amu toward the window with all his might.

Bang!

The glass window instantly exploded into powder. With Su Xiao's terrifying strength attribute of 92 points, Amu directly broke through layers of air waves, turning into a black shadow and flying toward the distance.

"Surrounded, 1000+ elites (to be confirmed), 4 dangerous, 1 extremely dangerous, 1 invincible, faction unknown, confirmed in 3 seconds at most."

Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang sent another message. Seeing this message, Su Xiao immediately thought that it was revenge from the Big Mom Pirates. The speed at which the Big Mom Pirates stabilized their territory was perhaps faster than expected.

Su Xiao slowly drew the long sword from his waist. Even if Big Mom arrived in person, he would not sit and wait for death. Even if he died here today, he would make Big Mom pay an unimaginable price.