Chapter 3041: Amulet Gloves

Returning to the inn, Su Xiao discovered that Benny had already categorized the various items into two groups: those that could be taken out of this world and those that could not.

Su Xiao stood before a wooden table and stored the various items on it into his storage space.

【You have obtained Soul Crystal (Complete) x46.】

Given the influence of the Kodo School, these soul crystal reserves were quite low. However, considering that crystal grease was formed by crushing a large number of soul crystals, mixing them into more impure soul stones, and finally adding the divine flesh and blood of the Mother Goddess, it was normal for the Kodo School to have only this amount of soul crystal reserves.

Su Xiao had just asked Bishop Noah about the secret of crystal grease, and Bishop Noah had no longer continued to conceal it.

So-called crystal grease was actually a mixture of soul energy, divine flesh and blood, and life force crystals. The soul energy was extracted after crushing soul crystals, and the divine flesh and blood were provided by the Mother Goddess. Because of this, the Mother Goddess had her body severed dozens of times, constantly regenerating; it was something she did voluntarily.

The final component, life force crystals, was a relic from the previous civilization, discovered by the Kodo School. Originally vast in quantity, there was little left now, and it was treasured by the Kodo School.

It was precisely because of the inclusion of life force crystals that the soul energy and divine flesh and blood were perfectly combined, making it impossible to sense the independent existence of the two.

What truly prevented corruption was mainly the divine flesh and blood; the life force crystals could cause the divine flesh and blood to undergo a qualitative change, turning it into a substance similar to body fat but with the properties of a mineral.

The effect of crystal grease was actually limited, effective only in low-corruption areas, but it remained very useful.

Su Xiao put away the soul crystals. Compared to soul crystals, he had obtained more gems.

【You have obtained Love's Soothe (Immortal-grade gem, 1337 rating): After being socketed into accessory-type equipment: Real Charm attribute +5 points; when determining charm-type control abilities, judgment correction +10 points; control duration increased by 16%.】

【You have obtained Heart of Steel (Immortal-grade gem, Rare, 1420 rating): After being socketed into defensive-type equipment, the equipment's defense grade +1.】

【You have obtained Purgatory Eye (Immortal-grade gem, 1026 rating): After being socketed into a weapon, the fire-type damage dealt will carry an internal burning effect, thereby reducing the healing effects received by the enemy.】

Three Immortal-grade gems were in hand. Besides these three, there were also seven Holy Spirit-grade gems and 15 Epic-grade gems.

【You have obtained God Bone x1 (Holy Spirit-grade).】

【You have obtained Strength Amulet x1 (Pending identification).】

【You have obtained Defense Amulet x1 (Pending identification).】

【You have obtained Heroic Amulet x1 (Pending identification).】

【You have obtained Howling Amulet x1 (Pending identification).】

【You have obtained Pride Amulet x1 (Pending identification).】

【You have obtained Amulet Gloves (Special equipment, bone gloves): This equipment initially has no attributes. It can socket up to five amulets. At most one effect derived from an amulet can be activated at a time. Amulet effects can be switched during combat.】

【There are a total of sixteen amulets: Strength, Defense, Heroic, Howling, Pride, Rebirth, Hive, Life, Sacrifice, Blood Surge, Metal, Abyss of Despair, Blade Maiden, Grave Keeper, Phantom Fire, and Bai Yin Heart (the strongest amulet).】

Su Xiao picked up the Amulet Gloves. Although they were made of bone, they did not appear bulky when worn. There were five slots of varying sizes on the back of the hand, and a circular wheel in the center with a pointer.

The user could control the rotation of this wheel. Whichever amulet the pointer, which contained extraordinary energy, pointed to would be activated, and conversely, the other amulets would temporarily remain dormant.

This equipment was highly functional, but for Su Xiao, there were few times he could use it. He held his blade in his right hand and wore the Black King Armguard on his left.

As for wearing the Amulet Gloves on the hand holding the blade, spare the equipment. Currently, when Su Xiao clashed with enemies of the same tier, the massive recoil force brought about would cause the gloves to shatter, even if they were Immortal-grade. Unlike the armguard, which was defensive, the gloves were functional and relatively fragile.

The Black King Armguard must never be removed; it granted immunity to the near-death state, which was far more powerful than the Amulet Gloves.

Even so, the value of the Amulet Gloves was very high. This item had no wearing requirements, and there was no binding effect after wearing it; anyone could use it, even if the person was a First-Tier Qiyuezhe.

Su Xiao suspected that if a First-Tier Qiyuezhe obtained this item and was given just one amulet, killing their way from the first tier to the third tier would be no problem, unless the user was too stupid.

Out of the 16 amulets, Su Xiao had not obtained the most powerful one, the Bai Yin Heart Amulet, which spoke volumes.

The Amulet Gloves were manufactured by the Kodo School, consuming many resources, and they were abandoned only after discovering that this item could not deal with Ancient Gods.

Logically, the Amulet Gloves were still there, and of the 16 amulets, at least 10 or more should have been preserved. Currently, Su Xiao had only obtained 5.

This indicated one thing: before Su Xiao went to the Kodo School's supply depot, Bishop Noah had someone remove some of the supplies in advance, probably about half. The skin of an old fox was not so easy to peel, but Su Xiao had also left a backup plan.

Putting away all the items obtained, Su Xiao checked the 【Space Rift】 and 【Soul Cut】 gems in his storage space. Two Immortal-grade gems suitable for Checking Zhan Long Shan had been obtained; only the last one was missing.

Regarding the Apocalypse Paradise, the Kodo School, and the trade between Gem Street and the Insect Kingdom, Su Xiao had used all these channels, but he was still one gem short. He had two final means: the Ouroboros Slate and the 【Prison Rice】.

【Prison Rice: This item can be used at any location except within Reincarnation Paradise. When used, scattering this rice on the ground will attract a "Luck Monkey." After the "Luck Monkey" eats all the Prison Rice, it will be willing to help you complete one task.】

【Hint: The Luck Monkey is an extremely special energy creature. It is very mischievous and lacks patience, but it can accomplish certain things that are absolutely impossible to do.】

Do not underestimate the 【Prison Rice】. If Su Xiao sold this item to Reincarnation Paradise, he could obtain 1 Paradise Coin and permanently increase his Luck attribute by 2 points. From the selling price, one could judge what a miraculous existence the "Luck Monkey" was.

Obtaining the final Immortal-grade gem through the "Luck Monkey" was actually equivalent to trading with 【Prison Rice】. The source of the gem was not limited to this world; the "Luck Monkey" would likely be able to reach other worlds and steal an Immortal-grade gem.

Unless absolutely necessary, Su Xiao was somewhat reluctant to use the 【Prison Rice】. He decided to try the Ouroboros Slate first. Back in the Dream World, he had used 【Dark Redemption】 to summon the Ouroboros Slate.

Taking the Ouroboros Slate out of his storage space, the slate had just appeared and was about to turn into a stone ring to slip onto Baha's leg.

"I'll f*ck your wood!"

Baha was scared half to death. It had been educated by the Ouroboros Slate and held a deep sense of awe for this thing.

"Snake Slate, help me find an Immortal-grade gem similar to these two gems."

Su Xiao held the 【Space Rift】 and 【Soul Cut】 gems between his fingertips. The Ouroboros Slate floated in mid-air, and a moment later, a line of text appeared on it.

"The thing you want is right before your eyes."

A prophecy appeared on the Ouroboros Slate—no, this should be considered a reminder.

"Speak human language."

"My existence is not human."

"You have one more chance, Snake Slate. I want to know, Reincarnation Paradise..."

Before Su Xiao finished speaking, the handwriting on the Ouroboros Slate changed.

"White Town, Blacksmith, the inside of the furnace is inlaid with 137 gems."

"You go and take them?"

"I would be smashed by the Blacksmith's hammer, and my existence would be completely erased."

The Ouroboros Slate's tier was indeed high, but compared to the Demon Blacksmith, it was not enough.

The Ouroboros Slate's prophecy made Baha feel very unhappy. It said: "Slate, aren't you just farting? You also know the Demon Blacksmith can't be provoked? Let us pick gems from his furnace? You must have lost your mind."

"Feathered livestock, your wisdom is insufficient to understand my prophecy."

"Don't struggle anymore. You can't kill us. Hurry up and say where we can find the Immortal-grade gem we need."

Baha had an expression of seeing through everything; in reality, that was exactly the case.

All along, the Ouroboros Slate had wanted to control its holder, making the holder obey its every word. Unfortunately, after Su Xiao became its holder, he arranged it clearly and thoroughly. Most of the time, it was locked in the storage space, and when occasionally released, it was to ask questions that could trick it into shattering.

"What you desire is located at the Extreme West."

Another useless prophecy appeared on the Ouroboros Slate. The meaning of "Extreme West" was easy to understand—it was in the west. And then?

"Help me get the Immortal-grade gem, what do you want to obtain?"

Su Xiao guessed a possibility: the Ouroboros Slate had changed its strategy, not thinking about tricking him to death, but wanting to grow itself and then escape his control.

This time, asking so many questions, the Ouroboros Slate did not increase its recovery value. There was a big problem here, and the Ouroboros Slate no longer prophesied danger.

This thing was a double-edged sword. If you didn't give it a chance to grow, it wouldn't bring you any help; but if you let it grow excessively, it might exceed your control and escape. The growth speed of such existences was unreasonable. After reaching certain conditions, the danger level would suddenly increase by a large margin.

"The Container's Mask."

Seeing the words on the Ouroboros Slate, Su Xiao confirmed his previous conjecture.

"Can do."

"Tomorrow, White Town. Immortal gem."

The Ouroboros Slate fell to the ground and gradually merged into it. The deal was reached. The Ouroboros Slate wanted the Container's mask as a reward, and in exchange, it would get the Immortal-grade gem Su Xiao needed.

The third gem was settled. Su Xiao could actually have broken the seal long ago. As long as he brought the Goddess Shataye back to White Town, first cut the soul chains, and then kill the King of Light, he could break the seal.

The reason Su Xiao had not done so temporarily was that he wanted to socket three Immortal-grade gems into Checking Zhan Long Shan first. In this way, his chances of winning against the Ancient God would be higher.

Currently, the things that needed to be handled were basically all handled. It was time to return to White Town.

Su Xiao went down to the first floor of the inn and began to set up the teleportation array. Seeing the array gradually being drawn on the ground, Yueling, who was enjoying breakfast nearby, sat stiffly. The food in her mouth suddenly didn't taste good; she seemed to hear her stomach wailing.

Goddess Shataye and the Old Knight both stood up and walked out of the inn without a word. Before long, the two returned.

"Everyone, get on the car, let's go!"

Baha's expression was calm, as were Bubu Wang and Amu. From now on, such teleportations would be frequent. Although the Demon race's teleportation was bumpy, it was safe. Since it couldn't be stabilized, it was better to just get used to this teleportation feeling.

Boom!

The teleportation array activated. A large hole suddenly appeared on the ceiling of the inn, and a piece of the roof flew up, rotating and landing on the street. Passersby exclaimed in surprise.

Light and shadow flickered before Su Xiao's eyes. When the tearing sensation around him disappeared, he was already located in his residence in White Town.

The Old Knight lay on the ground, motionless. Goddess Shataye supported herself against the wall with one hand, while Yueling knelt on the ground, her face solemn; she was negotiating with her stomach.

"Ugh~"

The negotiation failed; the breakfast Yueling had just eaten left her.

Su Xiao lit a cigarette, dragged a chair, and sat beside the empty street, then waited for the Ouroboros Slate to return. As for Wusan, the whole team was autistic; the occupation of the Dream World might fail.

Su Xiao would not go looking for his blood energy projection. There were specialties in every field; he hadn't invested resources in this area. Plus, he couldn't enjoy Wusan's spirit world immortality ability. Once he went in and died there, the loss would outweigh the gain.

The occupation of the Dream World was not mandatory; it was just for convenience.

【Hint: The Deep Dive Team has successfully lifted the time-stagnation phenomenon in the Dream World.】

【Reincarnation Paradise has notarized the Dream World.】

Seeing this hint, Su Xiao was somewhat surprised. Wusan had made people look at him with new eyes this time. He had been complaining about being autistic before, but now he had actually succeeded.

Wusan and his two teammates, after dying 1159 times in the Dream World, discovered all the patterns of the blood energy projection. After continuous spatial movements, the blood energy projection's perception range would briefly shrink rapidly.

The 7th spatial movement, the 16th spatial movement, the 27th spatial movement, the 39th spatial movement...

Every time this happened, the blood energy projection's perception range would shrink. As long as one stood still, they would be ignored by the blood energy projection, and then they would wait for the blood energy projection to continue moving.

The blood energy projection never walked. In the spirit world, the blood energy projection did not have the "ability" to walk; it could only move spatially to search and hunt.

What Wusan and the others had to do was take this opportunity to move towards the Mist Zone. Every time, not to mention taking a step, even moving their feet forward a few centimeters was a good progress.

Thinking that was the end of it? Not at all. The blood energy projection also had "inevitability of death." It wasn't that the blood energy projection was inevitably dead, but that Wusan and the others would inevitably die after using the following abilities. The blood energy projection would instantly appear behind them and behead them with one slash. This was inevitable, impossible to defend against, and impossible to avoid.

Unavailable abilities included: Charm-type abilities, control-type abilities, tank-type abilities, soul abilities, technique-type abilities, and buff-type abilities, totaling 12 types of abilities.

Besides these, there was one more point: one must never make eye contact with the blood energy projection, or one would die instantly.

When moving, do not face the blood energy projection, otherwise, the blood energy projection would instantly appear in front of you and pierce your head with one slash.

There were a total of 42 such inevitable death characteristics. The little detective was crying.

The funny thing was, every time Wusan and the others died, they had to leave a node in the spirit world to facilitate the next entry. Wusan built the spirit nodes into the shape of tombstones to warn himself that even if he wouldn't really die, he had to be vigilant.

If you went into the spirit world to look, you could see graves all the way from the Cathedral to the Mist Zone. The secret there was in the mist. Breaking the Dream Clock that stopped at 6 o'clock there would lift the time-stagnation phenomenon of the Dream World.

What made Wusan sad was that in the end, they still couldn't disperse the blood energy projection. The method of dispersal was actually very simple: after entering there, you would see a blade. Use that blade to slash the blood energy projection three times. Blood energy projection = unlimited spatial movement + spatial penetration + master instinct + devour spirit + dark hole + blood energy aggregation.

The fact that the blood energy projection wasn't dispersed also meant that perhaps others would enter this spirit world to suffer in the future.

【Hint: The Deep Dive Team has returned to Reincarnation Paradise.】

【Because Reincarnation Paradise has notarized the Dream World, you have obtained the following rewards.】

【You have obtained 10% World Source.】

【You have obtained Dream Clock Fragment - Small Piece (item unique to this world).】

【Notarization scope is being forcibly seized...】

【Seized area: The Last Green Land.】

【Blocked by Holy Light Paradise, correcting...】

【The Last Green Land has completed notarization.】

【Seized area: Waste City - Sentry Light.】

【Blocked by Holy Light Paradise and Apocalypse Paradise, correcting again...】

【Waste City - Sentry Light has completed notarization.】

【Seized area: Dank City.】

【Blocked by Apocalypse Paradise, correcting...】

【Dank City has completed notarization.】

【Seized area: White Town.】

【Blocked by Holy Light Paradise and Apocalypse Paradise.】

【Notarization failed.】

【Secondary forced notarization in progress...】

In the sky, dark clouds formed a vortex, and streaks of blood-colored lightning flashed within the vortex. Su Xiao looked up. It lasted for about ten minutes before the dark cloud vortex and blood-colored lightning dissipated.

【White Town has completed notarization.】

【Associated area notarization in progress... Notarization complete.】

【Current notarizing parties of this world: Reincarnation Paradise, Apocalypse Paradise, Holy Light Paradise.】

【Notarized area scope: Reincarnation Paradise (40.75%), Apocalypse Paradise (30.25%), Holy Light Paradise (29%).】

【Warning: The Hunter has been heavily marked/recorded by Apocalypse Paradise and listed as an ultra-high-risk unit.】 ===== CHAPTER 3042 =====