Chapter 1823: Paradise Arena

Su Xiao hung Zhan Long Shan at his waist and left his exclusive room.

Twenty minutes later, he stood before a magnificent building. Above its massive gate was a circular pattern, and on the stone path in front of the building were lines of messages.

"Becoming stronger is so intoxicating, and so is having your equipment shatter."

"I, a Third Tier, had my main weapon shatter. Rest in peace at age 32. So be it."

"Highest known reinforcement record: Gold-quality firearm (pistol) upgraded to +15. Its power completely crushes legendary-grade sniper cannons."

Every time he came to the Equipment Reinforcement Hall, Su Xiao felt like there was no turning back. This time, he had to upgrade three pieces of equipment: 【Devourer】 (Epic-grade sniper rifle), 【Killing Instinct】 (Epic-grade), and 【Fate Dominator】 (Legendary-grade).

Walking into the Equipment Reinforcement Hall, because a derived world had just ended, there were many contractors here. Passing through the crowd, Su Xiao arrived at an equipment reinforcement machine.

【Welcome to Equipment Reinforcement Machine No. 1443. Holder's Paradise Coins: 1,840,810 points.】

Following Su Xiao's operation, the machine's tray popped out. He placed 【Fate Dominator】 on it. The maximum reinforcement level this time was 10; beyond +10, the equipment had a chance to shatter. Su Xiao relied entirely on 【Fate Dominator】 to open treasure chests, so this equipment absolutely could not have any accidents.

【Equipment checking... Check complete. Fate Dominator (Legendary-grade) has no reinforcement level. To reinforce this equipment, each attempt requires 100,000 Paradise Coins.】

The reinforcement cost for 【Fate Dominator】 was very expensive—100,000 each time. If he couldn't reach +10 within 18 attempts, the losses would be unimaginable.

Su Xiao took a deep breath and began setting the reinforcement machine, configuring it to stop at +10. The machine began to run, roaring loudly. From time to time, electric sparks shot out from the gaps, the momentum startling.

Lighting a cigarette, Su Xiao began to wait. Ten minutes later, he glanced at the reinforcement log and closed it directly; it was too detrimental to his mood.

【Fate Dominator +1 success.】

【Fate Dominator +2 success.】

【Fate Dominator +8 success.】

Everything from +1 to +8 went smoothly, but after +8, the situation gradually turned unfavorable.

【Fate Dominator +9 failed, has dropped to +7.】

【Fate Dominator +8 success.】

【Fate Dominator +9 failed, has dropped to +7.】

After waiting for a full half-hour, the reinforcement machine finally stopped. Su Xiao had only 240,810 Paradise Coins left.

【Fate Dominator +10】

Quality: Legendary-grade

Durability: 84/90 (Increased by 10 points)

Equipment Effect 1: Fortune Plunder (Passive), no changes.

Hint: Fortune has been accumulated to 91.5%.

Equipment Effect 2: Power of Luck (Active), consumes one Soul Crystal (Fragment). 【Fate Dominator】 can convert soul power into fortune, temporarily increasing the holder's Luck attribute by 12 points (increased by 2 points). Effect lasts for 10 minutes.

Hint: Power of Luck (Active) cooldown is 2 natural days (reduced by 1 natural day).

Equipment Effect 3: Goddess of Luck's Blessing (Passive) / Goddess's Sob (Passive), this skill is not activated.

+5 Additional Effect: Fortune slightly increased during combat.

+8 Additional Effect: If Power of Luck (Active) is on cooldown, it can be forcibly used at 30 times the cost. If forcibly used again, the cost increases to 300 times, with a cap of 760 times.

+10 Additional Effect: Exempts negative effects caused by enemy Luck attributes below 25 points.

Rating: 530+

Introduction: A product of the combination of fate and luck. Is the Goddess of Luck smiling? Perhaps, but she might also be sobbing.

The Luck attribute bonus in the "European Emperor" state increased by 2 points, and the cooldown was reduced by one-third. Su Xiao was very satisfied with this result.

As for the reinforcement additional effects of 【Fate Dominator】, all three characteristics were very strong. Slightly increasing fortune during combat—needless to say, it was very practical.

Forcibly using Power of Luck (Active) was also not bad. One Soul Crystal (Large) could shatter into 93–106 Soul Crystals (Fragments). A single forced use was acceptable. If used forcibly again, it would cost 3 Soul Crystals (Large), and eventually reach 7.6 per use—a massive loss. Of course, once 【Fate Dominator】's cooldown recovered, the cost would reset to 1 Soul Crystal (Fragment) per use.

The +10 additional effect solved a major problem for Su Xiao. At the very least, he now had a means to deal with contractors who fought using Luck attributes.

Su Xiao took 【Devourer】 out of his storage space. Although he had no Paradise Coins left, reinforcing Epic-grade equipment didn't consume Paradise Coins, but rather Soul Crystals (Large).

【Equipment checking... Check complete. Devourer (Epic-grade) has no reinforcement level. To reinforce this equipment, each attempt requires Soul Crystal (Large) x1.】

Su Xiao still had 28 Soul Crystals (Large). As long as he wasn't too unlucky, reinforcing one piece of equipment was no problem, and he might even be able to reinforce 【Killing Instinct】 as well.

About an hour later, Su Xiao walked out of the Equipment Reinforcement Hall, his face expressionless. He decided to go to the arena.

In Su Xiao's current mood, the first few opponents would definitely not have a pleasant experience. Just now, while reinforcing 【Devourer】, he didn't know if the reinforcement machine had a problem or if his luck had been too good recently, leading to an overdraft. He had consumed a full 16 Soul Crystals (Large), yet 【Devourer】 only reached +4. One had to know, Su Xiao had consumed 30 Soul Crystal (Shards) at the time to forcibly activate the "European Emperor" state.

Arena, Fifth Tier competitor lounge.

【You have entered the arena. Please select a mode.】

【Arena Mode / Spectator Mode.】

【Spectator Mode: Can watch other competitors fight. Costs 1,000–12,000 Paradise Coins per hour. Can choose which match to watch.】

【Current ongoing matches: 16,754.】

【Arena match count has been refreshed. Detected that the Hunter has promoted to Fifth Tier.】

【Hint: Because the Hunter is entering the "Paradise Arena" for the first time, you must read the following regulations.】

1. The Paradise Arena is completely public. Competitors may not disclose their origins, ID numbers, equipment, etc., without authorization.

2. In the "Paradise Arena," the Hunter will be matched against contractors from other Paradises, such as Apocalypse Paradise, Sanctuary Paradise, etc.

3. The top ten in the Paradise Arena will receive unique rewards. Please ensure you strive for a higher ranking.

4. The "Strongest Hegemony" is only open to the top 50 in the Paradise Arena.

【The Hunter is Fifth Tier and will only be matched against Fifth Tier contractors, Hunters (Reincarnation Paradise), Arbiters (Reincarnation Paradise), Battle Angels (Apocalypse Paradise), Pioneers (Sanctuary Paradise), Punishing Knights (Death Paradise), etc.】

【Resetting Hunter's arena data...】

【Competitor: Su Xiao.】

【Status: Good.】

【Paradise Arena Ranking: 175,480th (Fifth Tier).】

【Winning Streak: 0.】

【Top Ten Honor Reward: Not obtained.】

Seeing the prompt from Reincarnation Paradise, Su Xiao was slightly surprised. After reaching the Fifth Tier, the arena mode changed completely. It was no longer just contractors from Reincarnation Paradise, but contractors from all known/unknown Paradises were here, all at least Fifth Tier. This place was known as the "Paradise Arena."

It could be said that in the Paradise Arena, one could encounter all kinds of enemies. ===== CHAPTER 1824 =====