novellhall Chapter 94 Battle Continuation and Level 8
Chapter 94 Battle Continuation and Level 8
Chapter 96 Battle Continuation and Level 8
Of course, the skills Lu Qingfeng mentioned were the two abilities he had recently acquired: Armor Shattering and Frenzy, which later became Battle Will and Armor-Piercing Force.
Now, it's time to improve these two abilities, since increasing damage and breaking through enemy defenses in prolonged battles are both very important to him.
As for which one to improve first —
Lu Qingfeng pondered for a moment, then focused his mind on the [Armor-Piercing Force].
Need I say more? Its armor-piercing ability is definitely the priority!
The damage calculation rules of the comprehensive network and all of Lu Qingfeng's current damage bonus systems calculate the final damage, and armor penetration can significantly increase the final damage.
Therefore, it is easy to know which one to choose.
With the injection of 7 attribute points, the skill tree on the panel emitted a faint glow.
The upgrade is already underway!
【破甲劲力LV3→LV4（消耗技能点：3+4=7）】
Remaining skill points: 12 → 5
"Buzz—"
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A strange force, sharp as a needle and refined as a drill, arose from the dantian and traveled along the meridians to the limbs and bones.
"Ah~"
Don't get me wrong, it's not that Lu Qingfeng is experiencing pleasure, but rather that this new and peculiar energy is truly coursing through his body, causing a tingling and numb sensation.
As expected of the qualitative leap of IV4, it has indeed added some powerful ingredients. Unlike the previous experience, this new force has an added characteristic of [Erosion].
No longer content with simply penetrating defenses, they began to attempt to dismantle the opponent's armor at the structural level.
[Armor-piercing power increased to LV4]
[Effect changed:]
Armor penetration effect increased by 40% (from 15%).
[Attacks also inflict an "Armor Erosion" effect]
Each attack has a 15% chance to permanently reduce the target's physical/energy armor by 3%.
This effect is cumulative, with a maximum reduction of 30%: the probability is halved for units of leader level or higher, with a maximum reduction of 15%.
[Due to the relevant judgment level, if the judgment fails, the probability of this special effect taking effect is 0]
[When the erosion effect is triggered, it will briefly disrupt the target's energy flow, preventing them from actively activating protective skills for 0.5 seconds.]
"Permanently reducing armor—although the reduction isn't huge, any ability that permanently reduces armor is disgusting. Plus, it can interrupt protective skills. Wouldn't getting hit by that mean you'd either die or get seriously injured?"
Lu Qingfeng gasped, already mentally devising insidious ways to use it: "To deal with highly defended targets or in a protracted battle, this effect is like a dull knife cutting flesh, the more you fight, the more it hurts."
After completing the upgrade of his armor-piercing power, Lu Qingfeng didn't stop, preparing to check what upgrade points to use. Wait, something's not right.
He opened the skill tree, reviewed it repeatedly to confirm, and sure enough, he hadn't misread it.
On the skill tree, the Battle Spirit icon prominently displays a green label with a -1.
What do you mean? Are you going to try to be mysterious and label yourself like Fatty Chicken?
[Skill Tree Hint: Profound Resonance! Your synergy with Battle Spirit has been greatly enhanced!]
[From this point on, each upgrade to Battle Spirit will require fewer resources (Skill Points - 1)].
Is this for real? Lu Qingfeng stopped his urge to see other skills; this was it.
"Let me calculate. If we reduce the cost by a little each level, 2+3 will be just enough. Let's go!"
In an instant, the 5 skill points were refined by the skill book, and an even greener light shone from the skill tree.
【战意LV3→LV4（消耗技能点：2+3=5）】
Remaining skill points: 5 → 0
The moment the upgrade was confirmed, the fighting spirit within Lu Qingfeng, accumulated from countless life-or-death battles, suddenly surged!
[Battle Spirit Upgraded to LV4]
[Effect under change —!]
[In combat, each successful attack increases the user's damage by 5%, stacking up to 8 times.]
A new passive effect, "Battle Continuation," has been added in version 4.
During combat, stamina consumption is reduced by 10%.
When health is below 30%, stamina recovery speed is increased by 50%.
Each stack of Battle Spirit provides an additional 2% damage reduction (up to 10%).
"Reduced resource consumption, accelerated recovery when near death, and a slight damage reduction —"
Lu Qingfeng clenched his fist, feeling the fighting spirit surging rhythmically within him like the tides. His combat ability had reached a new level.
"Wow, Guo Yi is really amazing. In the future, when we encounter really tough opponents, we can slowly grind them down."
Skill points are now completely used up; they were hard-earned but spent as quickly as water.
After adding skill points, Lu Qingfeng did not rush to leave the Echoing World. Instead, he sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, and carefully comprehended the overall changes brought about by the improvement of these three abilities.
About half an hour later, Lu Qingfeng opened his eyes, his gaze shining brightly like stars.
Is there nothing else that can be improved? He checked the network panel again, looking for any possible omissions, however minor.
That's it. Lu Qingfeng has reached the end of his road at this stage. All that's left is to forge a new path.
He brought up the job panel and looked at the huge experience pool that had accumulated to over two million, as well as the enormous amount of experience required to level up, just like the huge amount of experience points.
[You have reached the peak of your current life era. Experience penalty assessment in progress. Current experience penalty multiplier: 5768%!]
If we don't rise now, when will we? If we let it settle down any longer, it won't rise at all!
[Do you want to upgrade your current job level?]
"yes!"
[Martial Artist Level Increased: 7 → 8!]
[Experience Points Consumed: 1,800,000]
[Remaining Experience Points: 17,000]
You have reached level 8!
[Job Level Upgrade: Warrior Iv8!]
[Network notification: You have received a professional baptism, and your base vitality (maximum health, base saving throws, etc.) has been increased]
Your Qi and blood have received a massive boost!
Based on your career and growth path, you will receive the following benefits:
Your maximum health is permanently increased by 25%, and your maximum stamina is permanently increased by 20%.
[All skill level caps are unlocked, with a maximum upgrade level of LV10]
You have gained 1 free attribute points!
[Based on your growth path and the characteristics of this baptism, your skill tree is evolving ———]
[You have acquired the skill: Heart of Conquest Lv1!]
boom-!!!
Dramatic changes erupted within Lu Qingfeng's body!
The transition from level 7 to level 8 represents a clear "qualitative threshold" in the realm of life.
With his total Qi and blood volume increasing by nearly 50%, his circulation speed is faster and his quality is more condensed. Lu Qingfeng's current total Qi and blood volume can now be completely regarded as that of a ferocious beast of the same size.
Bone and muscle density increases again, and muscle fibers twist and recombine like steel wires, resulting in the familiar improvement in defense.
The five internal organs resonate like thunder, drawing in the sparse energy of heaven and earth with each breath.
Even more significant is the spiritual transformation.
As one's consciousness expands and one's thoughts become like a net, the amount of information that can be processed simultaneously increases dramatically.
The control over the body is so subtle, down to the cellular level, that it can even vaguely sense the airflow and temperature within a radius of ten thousand meters.
Subtle changes in energy.