Considering the critical role the F-Purple [Feathered Serpent's Indigenous Hunting Bow] played during the battle against the USS squad, Luo Jie prioritized its enhancement. The complementary F-Purple skill [Silent Shot] received similar attention.
Feathered Serpent's Indigenous Hunting Bow
Type: Short Bow
Rarity: F (Purple)
Level: MAX
Power: 80
Skill 1: Hidden String (Passive) – Automatically conceals and accumulates killing intent when drawn.
Skill 2: Killing Intent Arrow (Passive) – Converts accumulated killing intent into True Damage, up to 300% of weapon power.
Description: A warrior's bow blessed by the Feathered Serpent, reserved only for the tribe's finest hunters.
Silent Shot
Type: General Ranged Weapon Skill
Rarity: F (Purple)
Level: MAX
Effect: While stationary, significantly increases ranged weapon accuracy. Guarantees a critical hit on stationary targets.
Description: A sniper is the Reaper, silently harvesting lives.
The enhanced [Feathered Serpent's Indigenous Hunting Bow] now boasted a base power of 80, finally mitigating its previous weakness. More importantly, the True Damage multiplier from Skill 2, [Killing Intent Arrow], surged from 200% to 300% of weapon power. This meant, under ideal conditions, a single shot could inflict at least 320 points of damage. Combined with the armor-piercing [Kabane Black Feather Arrows], its destructive potential rivaled a full-power strike from an E-Gold weapon and skill combo.
While [Silent Shot] didn't boost raw damage, its accuracy bonus was like painting a target with the Reaper's mark. If fortune smiled and triggered a critical hit for double damage? The results promised to be devastatingly satisfying.
His once substantial stockpile of over 70,000 points dwindled to a mere 14,700. After careful deliberation, Luo Jie invested these final points into his sole piece of armor: the [USS Combat Exoskeleton - Prototype Type 1]. Strengthening his two E-Gold weapons to max level demanded a staggering 100,000 points each – a single enhancement here would yield negligible results. Bolstering his defenses was the smarter tactical choice.
USS Combat Exoskeleton - Prototype Type 1
Type: Armor
Rarity: F (Purple)
Level: MAX
Durability: 160
Skill 1: Bulletproof (Passive) – Negates an additional 100 points of firearm damage. If remaining damage is less than the armor's base durability, reduces kinetic impact by 80%.
Skill 2: Antidote (Passive) – Automatically deploys a gas mask upon detecting hazardous concentrations of biological or chemical toxins.
Description: An Umbrella Corporation prototype combat suit developed for USS close-quarters specialists. Utilizes unique bio-materials to maximize protection without sacrificing mobility.
The maxed-out [USS Combat Exoskeleton - Prototype Type 1] finally unleashed the full potential of Skill 1, [Bulletproof]: 100 points of firearm damage negation plus 160 points of base armor durability. Against standard F-rank pistols and assault rifles, Luo Jie was now virtually immune – only sniper rifles or heavy machine guns posed a credible ballistic threat.
With the last 4,700 points, Luo Jie spent 1,500 to max out the [Red M92F Pistol], boosting its power from 50 to 100. While its firepower seemed insignificant now, the pistol's utility for mid-range engagements and sheer flexibility remained unmatched by his other weapons. Upgrading this F-Green sidearm plugged a minor tactical gap.
One regret lingered: his primary weapon, the E-Gold katana [Venomous Sword - Fugu], remained unenhanced. The thought of the 100,000 points needed for max level was pure agony. However, the two E-Purple weapon-specific skills he'd shrewdly acquired at bargain prices offered significant consolation.
Simply possessing the designated weapon [Venomous Sword - Fugu] triggered a remarkable transformation in these previously underwhelming skills:
Secret Technique: Whirlwind Severance
Type: Sword Art
Rarity: E (Purple)
Level: 1
Effect: Unleashes a blade of cutting wind, dealing moderate Wind-elemental damage. Inflicts "Gale Shackles" based on target's Constitution: reduces Speed and deals minor continuous Wind damage for the duration. Max range: 10 meters.
Description: The signature technique of the Wind Sword Saint, Haohmaru. Prerequisite for the ultimate [Heavenly Tyrant Sky-Sundering Slash].
Secret Technique: Steel-Severing Thrust
Type: Sword Art
Rarity: E (Purple)
Level: 1
Effect: Executes a swift dash followed by a devastating tiger-pounce strike. +50% Movement Speed, -50% Attack Speed for 1 second. Deals massive Wind-elemental slashing damage. Chance to destroy struck objects.
Description: The signature technique of the Wind Sword Saint, Haohmaru. Prerequisite for the ultimate [Heavenly Tyrant Desolate Slash].
A faint smile touched Luo Jie's lips as he reviewed the transformed skills. This was the power level befitting true E-Purple skills. Their effects clearly formed a devastating combo: First, [Secret Technique: Whirlwind Severance] to cripple the enemy's mobility and inflict lingering damage. Then, follow up with the slower but overwhelmingly powerful [Secret Technique: Steel-Severing Thrust] for the finishing blow. Executed right, this sequence could obliterate an opponent instantly or leave them critically wounded and disarmed – effectively neutralizing them for the rest of the instance. The catch? This power hinged entirely on wielding the designated [Venomous Sword - Fugu]. Without it, these skills were merely average E-Blue tier.
"Seems I'm still missing stamina recovery items..." Luo Jie mused, rubbing his chin. His [USS Field Medic Kit] covered wound treatment adequately. Stamina potions, however, served a different purpose entirely – restoring energy to combat fatigue and maintain peak performance, unlike medkits focused on preventing death from injury.
Yes, his [Death Refabrication] ability offered a full reset upon resurrection. But not every instance was a desolate wasteland like Dead Rising. This mission involved teamwork; avoiding all player and NPC eyes was impossible. If he dared execute a public [Death Refabrication], putting a bullet in his own head for all to see? He could guarantee fame within the global player community within three real-world days. And that fame would bring relentless, coordinated hunting parties in every future instance.
Ordinary people are not guilty, but possessing a treasure becomes their crime. His [Homo Renatus] bloodline was simply too powerful, too bug-like. No player could tolerate such an unfair "cheater" in their instance, regardless of personal history. The world might be unfair, but possessing an advantage this glaring painted an inescapable target on his back.