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Chapter 605 The Secret Technique of Limb Reattachment, The Evil Dragon Pearl
After defeating the Abyss King, Xiao Jie's gaze swept over the row of loot. As a level 58 world boss, the loot was indeed generous. He ignored the purple equipment that would be considered top-tier by ordinary players and focused on four items radiating an orange aura.

Ordinary equipment is no longer of much significance to him, but legendary treasures dropped by world bosses still have some value, especially since they may contain ascension items, so he must carefully examine them.

The first item was a lifelike, crimson dragon head! Its eyes were slightly closed, and its mouth was gently open, as if it were merely asleep. The broken part of its neck showed no signs of drying out; instead, faint steam rose from it. Upon picking it up, the item's information appeared:

【Crimson Dragon Crown (Helmet/Legendary)】

Head defense +44.

Fire resistance +36.

Equipment Effect 1: Dragon Breath. When activated, it commands the dragon's head to unleash a torrent of scorching dragon breath in a fan-shaped area in front of it, lasting 5 seconds and dealing massive continuous fire damage to enemies within the area. Cooldown: 5 minutes. The direction of the breath can be slightly adjusted during the cast.

Equipment Effect 2: Dragon's Bite. Commands a dragon to violently bite a single target, dealing 284 physical bite damage. If the target is medium or smaller, the target will be flung away after the bite, inflicting a brief stun effect. Cooldown: 30 seconds.

Item Description: A head from an unknown crimson dragon. Even separated from its body, the dragon's essence and boundless resentment within it retain astonishing vitality. Worn on the head, its indomitable dragon spirit will drive the head to attack relentlessly, until death. Dragonfire lingers in its throat, dragon might condenses in its eyes; it is both a supreme weapon and an eternal prison. Is it fate? Or destiny? Even the noble dragon cannot escape becoming a weapon.

This thing was truly bizarre. Xiao Jie weighed the crimson dragon head in his hand, which seemed to still be breathing slowly. Beneath its tightly closed eyes, a scarlet light seemed to be flowing. He then looked at the neck cavity that was constantly oozing warm, moist air. The size was just right to accommodate the head, but the thought of stuffing his head into this still slightly writhing flesh cavity made Xiao Jie immediately dismiss the idea.

"Ordinary players might think it's cool from behind a screen, but to actually put a live dragon head on your head in this 'real' world..." Xiao Jie shook his head. That kind of mental fortitude is probably not something everyone possesses. He put away the eerie dragon head crown; perhaps he could give it away later, or use it to scare people.

The second item was a scroll with a unique texture that subtly exuded the might of a dragon. The material resembled leather but was not leather, and it had fine scale patterns.

【Dragon Skin Scroll: The Secret Art of Limb Reattachment (Secret Scroll/Legend)】

Use: Enables you to learn a unique skill—the secret art of limb repositioning.

Learning requirements: Comprehension 33, Physical Fitness 99.

Item Description: A scroll tanned from dragon hide, inscribed with ancient demonic script the forbidden art known as "The Secret Technique of Limb Extension." King Mingyuan, torn between hatred and covetousness towards the dragon race, painstakingly invented this technique, aiming to seize and fuse the limbs and abilities of other powerful demons to extend his own body, hoping to complete himself and transform into a true "perfect dragon." However, as the master of a demonic being, he ultimately failed to take the step of betraying his own race and completing the final dragon transformation.

"Huh? So that's how those two extra dragon heads came about." Xiao Jie suddenly realized. He had thought it was some kind of profound demonic transformation or evolutionary power, but he hadn't expected it to be this almost "scientific" limb grafting. Although this secret technique felt sinister, it's always good to have more skills, and it might come in handy in certain situations. He met the learning requirements, so he didn't hesitate any longer. He opened the scroll, and as his gaze swept over it, the scroll transformed into a stream of light and entered his brow. A wealth of knowledge about limb separation, bloodline connection, and energy guidance instantly flooded into his mind.

The third item was a pearl about the size of a goose egg, with a dark color and interwoven and swirling energy patterns of different colors on its surface. It was warm to the touch and seemed to contain surging life force and chaotic demonic power inside.

【The Evil Dragon Pearl (Dragon Core/Accessory/Legendary Treasure)】

Strength+11
Constitution +12.

Endurance +13.

Equipment Effect 1: Wrath of the Evil Dragon. When activated, increases your Strength by 50 and the damage of all melee skills by 50% for 60 seconds. Cooldown: 10 minutes.

Equipment Effect 2: Bloodline Resonance. (Passive) If the wearer possesses a dragon-related bloodline or skill, the effects of all dragon-related skills are increased by 25%.

Uses: Can be used as a core material for refining medium-grade and higher quality magic weapons.

Item Description: A strange dragon pearl nurtured within the body of the King of the Abyss, fusing various dragon bloodlines and demonic powers that it devoured and grafted. Although not born of a pure-blooded true dragon, it possesses the power of many dragons and the aura of countless demons, thus achieving its extraordinary nature. This is a unique creation born from the combined effects of the powerful inclusiveness of dragon bloodlines and the twisted fusion of demonic forces.

This item is a pretty good piece of equipment for Xiao Jie, especially after he transforms. The Wrath of the Evil Dragon can greatly increase melee damage and boost all of his melee skills in his transformed state.

Furthermore, the bloodline resonance greatly enhances the White Dragon Dharma Image, so Xiao Jie didn't hesitate to put it on his body.

The last item was the scarlet pearl he had forcibly extracted from the body of the Abyss King. It was still pulsating slightly in Xiao Jie's hand, emitting an eerie and ominous light. It seemed as if viscous blood was flowing inside, and holding it in his hand, he could clearly feel a life rhythm, sometimes contracting and sometimes slightly expanding, like a sleeping heart.

【Demon Star Blood Core (???)】

Equipment Effect 1: Blood Drain. When you kill a biological enemy, you will automatically extract a trace of life essence from its remains, converting it into "Blood Essence" which is stored in your Blood Core. The stronger the creature, the more Blood Essence it provides.

Equipment Effect 2: Limb Evolution. Consuming 1000 Blood Essence Points triggers a limb evolution. This randomly strengthens or alters a specific limb part of the user (such as an arm, eye, or wing), potentially granting new attack methods, sensory abilities, or means of movement. (Warning: Limb evolution is irreversible and may result in permanent, uncontrollable changes to appearance, accompanied by unknown risks.)
Equipment Effect 3: Life Evolution. Consumes 5000 Blood Essence Points to trigger a leap in life level. Randomly grants the user a powerful biological talent or trait. (Warning: Life Evolution will profoundly alter the user's life form, posing an extremely high risk. Physical appearance will undergo significant and permanent changes, and it may even affect the mind.)
Current blood source value: 125/5000.

Equipment Effect 4: Demon Star Sensing. Holding this blood core will result in the "Demon Star" continuously sensing and marking you. An invisible connection exists between you and the "Demon Star."

Item Description: An artifact originating from the mysterious "Demon Star," bestowing upon its monstrous subjects the core power of its essence. It guides the wielder down a path of continuous "evolution" through devouring and fusion, said to culminate in transcending the limits of mortal life and unlocking the secrets of "ascension." This is both a shortcut to power and a path to monstrous existence. This is the ultimate goal relentlessly pursued by the demon race, and also the root of their tragedy.

"Ascension?" Xiao Jie's gaze lingered on those two words in the item description, and a thought struck him. "Could this thing be some kind of alternative ascension item?" But upon closer inspection of its effects, he noticed that the evolution was random and it would distort the object's shape, which immediately diminished his interest.

"It's not hard to imagine that this kind of 'evolution' based on the power of the demon star will most likely result in a change in appearance that is ferocious, distorted, and inhuman. It's absolutely impossible for it to make you handsome." Xiao Jie curled his lips. "If ordinary players who pursue ultimate power and don't care about their appearance get their hands on it, they might be willing to gamble their looks and sanity for a chance, and maybe they can really evolve some heaven-defying ability. But for me, it's simply a useless thing."

However, the item category of this blood core was displayed as "???", exactly the same as the way his immortal's blood volume was displayed, which made him ponder. "An immortal's blood volume cannot be digitized by the system, so it shows a question mark. This demon star blood core is the same... Could it be that the 'demon star' that gave this blood core is also similar in essence to an immortal, or at least an existence that the system cannot fully digitize?" This discovery made him even more curious about the origin of the "demon star".

Carefully putting away the Demon Star Blood Core, Xiao Jie tallied his spoils, feeling quite pleased. A legendary helmet (though he didn't want to wear it), a forbidden secret technique, a rare dragon ball, and an unknown artifact seemingly connected to the origin of the "Demon Star." The world boss's drops certainly lived up to expectations.

"Next target!" Without hesitation, Xiao Jie opened the map again, his gaze sweeping over the remaining six menacing icons. He didn't make a special selection; following the principle of proximity, he quickly locked onto the one closest to the Abyss King's lair—the Ferocious Fang Killer.

"Fierce Fang Killer of Heaven... That's quite a domineering name." Xiao Jie remembered the official website's introduction: this guy was the leader of the Buck Fang clan, a pure physical prodigy.

Unlike the Abyss King, who occupied the city, the lair of the Fiend Fang Killer was located deep within a primeval forest called the "Howling Wind Forest." Xiao Jie arrived on a cloud and looked down upon the vast forest, with ancient trees reaching for the sky. However, amidst this verdant landscape, one area stood out starkly—large swathes of trees lay fallen and broken in a radial pattern, as if repeatedly trampled and rammed by some colossal creature. Scattered in the forest clearings were countless enormous, gnawed, and cleanly gnawed animal skeletons, and the air was thick with a pungent, savage stench.

In the gaps of the forest canopy, one can also see many ferocious monsters wandering around. They should all be minions under the command of the Fiend Fang Killer. There is no need to search carefully. The pervasive demonic aura and the traces of violent destruction of the forest are like lighthouses in the darkness, clearly guiding the target to its location.

Xiao Jie concealed his aura, hiding among the clouds, pondering whether to use the Yang Flame Heavenly Fire of the Golden Crow Dharma Form or try out his newly acquired Giant Kun Dharma Form. Suddenly, a thought stirred within him, and he let out a soft "Eh." "There's actually another 'fellow traveler'?"

His keen senses detected three auras hidden behind a thick cloud in the lower part of the sky.

Immortal Technique - Heavenly Eye!
His eyes flashed, his gaze piercing through the clouds, and he immediately saw the appearance of the three people.

One of them, with a tiger's head and a human body, was burly and surrounded by a faint demonic wind. Xiao Jie had met him once before—Old Cat of No Character (Great Sorcerer), level 44.

The second person was a muscular, gleaming bald monk, shirtless and wearing red shorts—One-Punch Man (King Kong) Level 45.

The last person was an old acquaintance—the Divine Calculator Demon (Great Immortal Sorcerer), level 43.

"What are these three up to, lurking around here so suspiciously?" Xiao Jie wondered. "Are they also after Fierce Fang Killer?" If so, he had to admire their audacity. He had personally witnessed the strength of world bosses; they were far beyond the capabilities of ordinary player teams. Even someone as strong as him now would need some effort to solo one. Where did these three "ordinary" players get such confidence?
With a thought, he cast an invisibility spell, his figure blending seamlessly with the surrounding light, and silently drifted towards the location of the three. The three were completely unaware of the arrival of an immortal beside them, still talking in hushed tones.

"Don't worry, you two." It was the tasteless old cat who spoke. "I've studied the data. This Fierce Fang Killer is the easiest of the seven bosses... well, at least for our team, we have the highest probability of success. When I went to the Demon Star Tower to meet with the Demon, I paid special attention to this guy. He's a pure physical boss with almost no magical abilities. As long as the three of us coordinate well, we definitely have a chance to take him down!"

“I don’t object to that,” One-Punch Man said. “However, before we take action, shouldn’t we first discuss the distribution of the spoils to avoid damaging our relationship later?”

The Divine Calculator Heavenly Demon smiled slightly, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air: "Brother One-Punch, let's not beat around the bush. The final strike is crucial, concerning a vast amount of merit for saving the world. Your 'Vajra Subduing Demon Force' has the strongest explosive power, making you the most suitable to seize this final blow. Don't tell us you didn't intend to."

If you ask me, the glory belongs to you, and the losses are ours to keep. How about that?

One-Punch Man rubbed his bald head and chuckled, "I do want the merit points, but you can't leave me with absolutely nothing from the world boss's loot, can you?"

"What a joke!" The tasteless old cat scoffed. "Isn't a spot as a disciple of an immortal far more valuable than one or two legendary pieces of equipment? Besides, this Fierce Fang Killer is a poor physical damage dealer; the chance of him dropping an ascension item is extremely slim. Furthermore, the drop will be shared between the two of us, while the opportunity to become a disciple of an immortal is yours alone. What more could you ask for?"

"That's not how it works. A disciple of an immortal is still not an immortal. Qingfeng and Mingyue were disciples of immortals too, but they haven't become immortals in all these years. The ascension items are more valuable..."

The three were arguing and at a stalemate when suddenly a strange voice broke in, its tone relaxed and natural, as if it were one of them:
"I think it's better to do this: give the final blow to the monk and let him climb the rankings. You two can discuss and divide the orange gear and materials dropped by the BOSS. As for the monk, give him a few pieces of purple gear with suitable stats, so that the trip wasn't in vain. This way of distribution is more reasonable."

"That's something to consider..." One-Punch Man nodded subconsciously. Purple gear wasn't as good as orange gear, but it was better than nothing. But then he suddenly realized something, his voice abruptly stopping as he turned in horror to look at the source of the sound. "Wait! Who's speaking?"

The three of them were instantly terrified, as if facing a formidable enemy!
As a great sorcerer, the tasteless old cat possesses naturally keen senses, capable of detecting even the slightest energy fluctuations and life force. The divine strategist, a great immortal sorcerer, has extraordinary spiritual perception, with his spiritual energy forming a domain that allows him to perceive all anomalies in his surroundings. One-Punch Man, as the Vajra Venerable, has honed his physical body to the extreme, possessing keen hearing and eyesight, able to clearly detect every falling leaf and flower within a hundred meters.

However, the opponent was able to get so close without any warning, and none of the three of them noticed beforehand! What kind of terrifying stealth ability is this?

The three stood back to back, instantly entering battle mode, warily scanning the surrounding sea of ​​clouds.

However, nothing happened; it was as if the words just spoken were merely an illusion.

But this is obviously impossible; it's impossible for three people to experience hallucinations at the same time.

The Divine Calculator looked at the surrounding sky and floating clouds, his expression changing several times. Suddenly, he cupped his hands towards the empty space and said with a smile, "Since Brother Suifeng has already arrived, why not show yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Old Cat and One-Punch Man's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately realized that who else could possess such unpredictable and mysterious abilities besides the newly promoted player Immortal "Hidden Moon Follows the Wind"?

"Hahaha!" Amidst the clear laughter, Xiao Jie's figure gradually appeared before the three of them, his form deepening. He still stood on auspicious clouds, his position slightly higher than theirs, looking down at them with a playful smile. "Brother Tianmo truly lives up to his name of 'Divine Calculator,' your reaction is indeed very quick."

The Divine Calculator Demon hurriedly forced a smile, adopting an extremely humble posture: "Brother Suifeng, you flatter me. It's just a little bit of cleverness."

"Who the hell is your little brother?" Xiao Jie's smile vanished abruptly, his tone turning icy cold. An invisible divine aura emanated from him, causing the surrounding clouds to freeze.

At this moment, the light on the three people's computer screens could be seen to dim instantly, and a debuff called "[Immortal Might Awess]" appeared above their heads.

[Celestial Might Intimidates Spirits: Your spiritual consciousness is under pressure; there is a 25% chance that your spells will fail.]

"You think you're worthy to call me brother? You tricked me back then in the Ten Deadly Formations. It just so happens that we've run into each other today, so let's settle things once and for all."

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point! The tasteless old cat and One-Punch Man felt a chill run from the soles of their feet straight to the top of their heads.

After several seconds, One-Punch Man suddenly jolted awake, chuckled awkwardly, and tried to ease the tension: "Um... Heavenly Demon, since this is a personal matter between you and the Immortal, it's not appropriate for us to get involved. We'll take our leave now..."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Old Cat, the Unscrupulous One, quickly echoed, nodding vigorously. "You guys take your time, we two brothers won't bother you!" Faced with an immortal who could crush them with a flick of his wrist, they couldn't muster any thought of resistance. As core members of the Pantheon, having followed the Celestial Venerable, they understood better than ordinary players the chasm of strength between immortals and mortals. They might be among the top mortals, but in front of a true immortal, they had absolutely no chance of winning.

Selling out teammates to ensure safety is the only option at this moment.

"Did I give you permission to leave?" Xiao Jie sneered, his voice not loud, but it exploded in the ears of the three like thunder. "Back then, your Pantheon not only repeatedly opposed my Dragon Soaring Guild in the game, but some of you even tried to harm our guild members in real life, and even dared to impersonate me to commit evil and ruin my reputation! Do you think you can escape this debt?"

His gaze, like a cold blade, slowly swept over the tasteless old cat and One-Punch Man. The two instantly turned ashen-faced, inwardly crying out, "Oh no!" Their feet felt like lead, and they dared not move an inch further.

"My lord, please understand! That...that was all done by 'Weiyang' on her own initiative, it really has nothing to do with us!" One-Punch Man hurriedly explained.

"Whether it matters or not is not up to you to decide, but up to me." Xiao Jie's voice carried an unquestionable authority. He looked at the three top-tier beings in front of him, who were unattainable in the eyes of ordinary players, with a leisurely air, like a cat playing with mice. "Now, give me a reason not to kill you. Remember, each of you only has one chance."

If you answer well, I might consider letting you off the hook; if you don't—hehe.

That final, wicked laugh made the three of them inwardly cry out in despair, and they quickly began to think of a solution.

(End of this chapter)