Renzo decided to examine the loot from Gorthok and Sethrix more closely.
He selected the following items:
- Scale of Gorthok
- Beast Core of Gorthok (+100 Strength) when absorbed
- Snake Poisonous Fang (Sethrix)
- Scale of Sethrix
- Beast Core of Sethrix (receive 70% Poison attribute) when absorbed
As he selected the last item, Renzo received a notification.
"Notification: Crafting and Upgrade Materials Acquired," ECHO announced. "You now have the necessary materials to craft and upgrade your Shadowstrike Scythe."
Renzo walked over to the crafting table, eager to upgrade his Shadowstrike Scythe.
He decided to combine the Beast Core of Sethrix, the Scales of Gorthok and Sethrix, and the Snake Poisonous Fang to create a powerful upgrade.
"Combining materials...," ECHO announced. "Upgrade successful."
Renzo's Shadowstrike Scythe now had a new, menacing appearance.
Shadowstrike Scythe (Level 4)
- Name: Venomstrike Scythe
- Appearance: The scythe's blade was now a dark, venomous green, with intricate, snake-like patterns etched into the metal. The handle was wrapped in a black, scaly material that seemed to shift and writhe like a living thing.
- Damage: +30%
- Critical Hit: +15%
- Poison Damage: +100%
- Strength Requirement: 20
Renzo's eyes widened as he gazed upon his upgraded scythe.
System Interface:
_System Stats_
- HP: 200/200
- EXP: 300/600
- Level: 5
- Strength: 6
- Agility: 6
- Intelligence: 6
- Endurance: 4
- Luck: 6
- Energy: 700.∞
"Warning: Your Strength stat is too low to wield the Venomstrike Scythe effectively," ECHO announced.
Renzo had 20 Status Points available. He decided to add all 20 points to his Strength stat.
System Interface:
_System Stats_
- HP: 200/200
- EXP: 300/600
- Level: 5
- Strength: 26
- Agility: 6
- Intelligence: 6
- Endurance: 4
- Luck: 6
- Energy: 700.∞
_Skills_
- Stealth: +6
- Assassination: +3
- Status Scanner: +3
_Status Points Available:_ 0
_Skill Points Available:_ 40
Renzo's Strength stat had increased, and he now met the Strength requirement to wield the Venomstrike Scythe.
Renzo's eyes widened as he read the quest description. The Lost Temple of the Moon Goddess was said to contain ancient treasures and powerful artifacts.
"Quest Details:
Objective: Explore the Lost Temple of the Moon Goddess and retrieve the legendary Moon Goddess's Tear.
Difficulty: Level 5 and above
Reward: Moon Goddess's Tear, +1000 EXP, and a random artifact"
Renzo's heart racing with excitement. He had to take on this quest.
"Accepting Quest: 'The Lost Temple of the Moon Goddess'," ECHO announced.
Renzo felt a surge of determination. He was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
Renzo pulled out Kahos and fed it the Gorthok Beast Core. Suddenly, a bright light enveloped Kahos.
"Evolution Initiated," ECHO announced. "Evolution Process: 4 days."
Renzo waited patiently for the evolution process to begin. Meanwhile, he decided to absorb the Unknown Fruit.
As soon as he consumed the fruit, Renzo felt an immense amount of pain. His vision blurred, and his body trembled.
"Converting Unknown Fruit's energy...," ECHO announced.
The pain subsided, and Renzo's vision cleared. He checked his system interface:
_System Stats_
- HP: 200/200
- EXP: 20000/20000
- Level: 5
- Strength: 26
- Agility: 6
- Intelligence: 6
- Endurance: 4
- Luck: 6
- Energy: 100000.∞
_Skills_
- Stealth: +6
- Assassination: +3
- Status Scanner: +3
_Status Points Available:_ 10000
_Skill Points Available:_ 10040
"Notification: Unknown Fruit's energy converted to EXP, Energy Points, and Status Points," ECHO announced.
Renzo's eyes widened as he gazed at his system interface. He had gained an enormous amount of EXP, Energy Points, and Status Points.Here is the combined continuation of Chapter 9:
Chapter 9: Upgrading the Shadowstrike Scythe
"Leveling Up...," ECHO announced.
Renzo's EXP was converted into level upgrades.
_System Stats_
- HP: 1000/1000
- EXP: 0/20000
- Level: 20
- Strength: 29
- Agility: 9
- Intelligence: 9
- Endurance: 7
- Luck: 9
- Energy: 100000.∞
_Skills_
- Stealth: +6
- Assassination: +3
- Status Scanner: +3
_Status Points Available:_ 10000
_Skill Points Available:_ 10040
"Notification: Level Up Successful," ECHO announced. "You have gained +800 HP, +3 stat points on each stat, and increased your level to 20."
Renzo felt a surge of power and energy. He was now much stronger than before.
As he checked his system interface, Renzo noticed that Kahos' evolution process was still ongoing.
"Evolution Process: 3 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes remaining," ECHO announced.
Renzo smiled, eager to see Kahos' new form.
New Interface: _Bloodline Tree_
"Bloodline Tree Unlocked," ECHO announced. "You can now explore and upgrade your Bloodline, unlocking new abilities and enhancements."
Renzo decided to visit the Store to purchase a new Bloodline.
He browsed through the Store's Bloodline section and found a few options.
_Ancient Fire Elemental Bloodline_: +70% Fire Damage, +100% Fire Resistance (Cost: 10000 energy Points)
_Ancient Ice Elemental Bloodline_: +70% Ice Damage, +100% Ice Resistance (Cost: 10000 energy Points)
_Ancient Lightning Elemental Bloodline_: +70% Lightning Damage, +100% Lightning Resistance (Cost: 10000 energy Points)