This is a cultivation game, but the operation is bad

"Our ancestor is truly amazing! We're only missing three phoenix feathers."

Jiang Liu's eyes lit up. He rubbed his hands together and looked at the summoning panel as if it were a treasure trove: "If the Supreme Summoning costs 5 million per summon and guarantees a Phoenix Feather, then it's a huge profit!"

A 10% probability!
No, it's 100% probability!
Give it your all for the third time!
"One more time! True Phoenix Old Deng, keep bursting!"

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

Golden rays of light tore through the sea of ​​clouds. This time, the light summoned was even more intense than before, and the temperature of the entire Phoenix Illusion suddenly rose, with the spiritual energy in the air almost ignited.

"Giggle!"

A phoenix cry resounded through the sky. Unlike the sharp cry of the previous true phoenix, this cry carried the chill of the underworld, yet it did not lose the nobility of the phoenix clan.

Jiang Liu looked up and saw a phoenix projection, as black as ink, slowly emerge. The edges of its wings were burning with ghostly blue flames, and its eyes were as cold as ice.

It's...it's the Black Phoenix?!
Where is my husband, Lao Deng?
Let's get my old Deng out!

The Netherworld Phoenix projection was clearly more aggressive than the previous True Phoenix projection. As soon as it appeared, it spread its wings, and the dark blue phoenix fire poured down on the river like a meteor shower. Wherever it passed, the sea of ​​clouds was frozen into black ice crystals.

"Do you think I, the Phoenix Sword Master, am afraid of you, Phoenix?"

Jiang Liu was not afraid at all, and a layer of golden phoenix fire shield condensed on his body.

[Skill: Phoenix Flame Undying Triggered, reduces damage taken by 50% and reflects 30% of fire damage]

Bang bang bang!
The azure phoenix fire crashed into the golden shield, unleashing a series of deafening roars. The golden flames on the shield not only did not extinguish but burned even brighter, the rebounding flames directly deflecting the Nether Phoenix's attack back the way it came.

"That's all the power you've got? It's not enough!"

Jiang Liu laughed loudly, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared behind the Netherworld Phoenix. He gripped the Hunling Tianyuan Sword tightly in his hand and raised his hand to unleash a fiery sword aura.

"Phoenix Fire Sword Technique! Slash!"

The crimson-gold sword energy, carrying an aura of earth-shattering destruction, slashed towards the wings of the Netherworld Phoenix.

A projection is just a projection; it easily crushed the Black Phoenix with a single, casual strike.

I spent 5 million spirit stones and still have to fight monsters? Doesn't that mean I wasted those spirit stones?
boom!
With a deafening roar, the projection of the Netherworld Phoenix was cleaved in two by the sword energy, turning into countless points of dark blue light and dissipating, leaving behind three feathers on the ground.

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Nether Phoenix Feather x1]

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Nether Phoenix Feather x1]

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Phoenix Feather x1]

"The third!"

Jiang Liu's eyes widened in amazement. He rushed over, picked up the phoenix feather, and grinned from ear to ear: "This black phoenix is ​​amazing! Just as generous as the real phoenix, Old Deng! More, more!"

After picking up the three feathers, he also took a look at the attributes of the three-legged golden crow feather and the netherworld phoenix feather.

【Three-Legged Golden Crow Feathers: Adds 30% true damage to wing items, up to 5 feathers】

【Phoenix Feathers: Adds 5% defense penetration to wing items, up to 5 feathers】

True damage? Defense penetration?
Jiang Liu glanced at the attributes, was initially delighted, then pursed his lips.

The attributes are good, but the bonuses are far too small.

Even with five Three-Legged Golden Crow feathers inlaid, the true damage is only 150%, and even with five Netherworld Phoenix feathers inlaid, the defense penetration is only 25%.

Are these attributes worthy of Celestial-grade materials?

I'm not good enough for you!

Adding extra attributes to the wings, I guess that counts as paying attention to detail, and paying attention to detail is expensive.

Jiang Liu couldn't help but sigh. No matter which game it is, once a character reaches the endgame, the difference between players lies in the details.

Whoever pays more attention to the details will be stronger.

These feathers that add attributes to wings are for adding detail; they don't add many attributes, but they can set you apart from other fully-farmed players, and that's where their value lies.

But the problem is, we haven't graduated yet!
Jiang Liu shook his head, put the feather material back into his backpack, and then continued with the Supreme Summoning.

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

This time, what was summoned was a phoenix projection covered in seven-colored light, its wings flowing with seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple, as dazzling as a rainbow—it was the Seven-Colored Phoenix!

The aura of the Seven-Colored Phoenix was even more noble than that of the previous Netherworld Phoenix. With the flapping of its wings, it scattered countless seven-colored light spots, which transformed into crystal-clear lotus flowers upon landing on the ground, filling the air with a faint fragrance.

"A seven-colored phoenix? That's quite a sight!"

Jiang Liu's eyes lit up: "I wonder if the Seven-Colored Phoenix is ​​for sale. If it is, I can get one as a mount."

The seven-colored phoenix was clearly not to be trifled with. As soon as it appeared, it let out a cry towards Jiang Liu, and the seven-colored rays of light instantly condensed into a huge pillar of light, shooting towards Jiang Liu.

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

The seven-colored phoenix projection shattered!

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Phoenix Feather x1]

[Obtained Special Material: Rainbow Feather x1]

"The fourth one! The fourth phoenix feather!"

Jiang Liu was so excited that he trembled all over. He rushed over and picked up the phoenix feather, tears welling up in his eyes.

10% drop rate!
Four phoenix feathers appeared in succession!

Family members, who understands this? I, Jiang Liu, have come to this!

The unlucky ones have turned their luck around!
He quickly picked up the two feathers, and then looked at the attributes of the Seven-Colored Glow Feather.

【Seven-Colored Glow Feathers: Contains the essence of the seven-colored phoenix's glow, adding the 【Glow Protection】 effect to wings, granting immunity to one death when receiving fatal damage and restoring 10% of health. Cooldown: 24 hours】

Holy crap! That's awesome!

Jiang Liu's eyes widened, his face filled with surprise and delight.

He thought this feather item would only add a little bit of attribute, but he didn't expect it to have such excellent attributes!
"Immune to lethal damage!"
God-tier term!

It's much more useful than those damage bonuses!

"So it wasn't the feather prop trash, it was the phoenix trash from before."

Jiang Liu muttered to himself, then turned his shining eyes back to the Supreme Summoning.

"There's only one left!"

"Supreme Summoning, summon me!"

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

Golden light erupted once more, this time more intense than all the previous summons combined, causing the entire Phoenix Illusion to tremble violently, as if it were about to collapse.

"Jie Jie Jie!"

An ancient and majestic cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth, carrying an ancient aura that made Jiang Liu's heart tremble.

"This is……"

Jiang Liu looked up and saw a phoenix, larger than any of the previous phoenix projections, slowly emerge. Its wings were an ancient, dark gold, covered with mysterious patterns, and its eyes were filled with the vicissitudes of time. On its head were four awe-inspiring characters.

"The Ancient Phoenix Ancestor!"

Jiang Liu's eyes widened, his heart pounding: "They've even used the Phoenix Ancestor's projection as a target, are they going to make me pay another copyright fee later?"

Although he was surprised by the appearance of such a powerful Phoenix Ancestor, he did not hesitate at all in taking action.

"Ten Directions Suppressing Fist!"

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

"Dragon-shaped sword energy!"

Phoenix Ancestor's projection shattered!

Successfully shot the bird!

A feather was left on the ground, and the appearance of this feather made Jiang Liu's expression stiffen slightly.

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Ancient Phoenix Ancestor Feather x1]

No phoenix feathers appeared!

Damn it, you, the dignified Phoenix Ancestor, didn't even drop a single Phoenix Feather for me?

You're nothing but a phoenix ancestor! You're not even as good as the other phoenixes!
"Oh no, could this be a sign of good luck?"

Jiang Liu's heart skipped a beat, and he silently comforted himself that it was normal for there to be a 10% chance of it not happening.

If it doesn't appear this time, it will definitely appear next time! Besides, didn't it even produce a feather?

He looked down at the attributes of the ancient phoenix ancestor's feathers.

[Ancient Phoenix Feather: Adds the [Phoenix Ancestor's Blessing] effect to wings, blocking all Phoenix-type skill damage. Each trigger costs 1000 million spirit stones, with a 1-hour cooldown.]

"Ten million for one trigger?!"

Jiang Liu stared at the attribute panel, his eyes wide open, almost throwing the feather in his hand away.

So this isn't a blessing, it's a money-devouring beast!

This Phoenix Ancestor is even stingier than the real Phoenix Ancestor. He charges per feather. Does he really think I'm one of your family members?
Despite the complaints, the feather still had to be put into the backpack; after all, it was a Celestial-grade material, and it couldn't just be thrown away.

"May the True Phoenix Elder bless us! This time, we're sure to get a phoenix feather!"

Jiang Liu prayed and clicked on the Supreme Summoning.

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

A phoenix projection, pure white in color, slowly emerged. Its wings were as pure as the first snow, but its eyes were dazzling gold. A faint halo surrounded its body, as if it were a celestial being descended to earth.

The moment the white phoenix appeared, before it could even cry out, Jiang Liu's sword had already arrived.

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

[Obtain Celestial-Rank Material: White Phoenix Feather x1]

[Obtain Celestial-Rank Material: White Phoenix Feather x1]

What the hell!

It hasn't come out yet!
Oh no, this is bad, something's not right.

Jiang Liu's face darkened slightly, all his previous joy vanished.

10% probability?
Could it be that they're going to reveal my true self?

He felt a little uneasy and picked up the white phoenix feather to examine it.

【White Phoenix Feathers: Adds 5% evasion rate to wing items, up to 5 feathers】

Another feather that increases evasion has appeared. There must be so many different kinds of phoenixes!
Jiang Liu carefully put away the white phoenix feathers and muttered to himself as he pointed to the Supreme Summoning.

"Please, brother, this is the last Phoenix Feather! Hurry up and give it to your little brother!"

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

[Obtained Celestial Rank Material: Rainbow Phoenix Feather x1]

【Phoenix Feather: Adds 5% critical hit rate to wing items】

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Thunder Phoenix Feather x1]

[Obtained Celestial-Rank Material: Thunder Phoenix Feather x1]

【Thunder Phoenix Feather: Adds a 15% lightning damage bonus to wing items, and each attack is accompanied by a lightning effect】

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

[Obtained Celestial Rank Material: Earth Phoenix Feather x1]

[Obtained Celestial Rank Material: Earth Phoenix Feather x1]

[Earth Phoenix Feather: Adds a 20% defense bonus to wing items, and triggers a shield equal to 10% of maximum health when attacked.]

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

[5 million spirit stones have been consumed; Supreme Summoning activated]

No! No! Still no!

After more than ten Supreme Summoning attempts, a whole bunch of random feathers appeared, but there was still no Phoenix Feather!

The last phoenix feather sealed his fate!

All the luck I had before has been given back!

"I refuse to believe that I can't extract this last phoenix feather!"

Jiang Liu, his face dark, gritted his teeth and continued to tap the Supreme Summoning with his trembling fingers.

But this time, the phoenix projection was not summoned.

[System Notification: You do not have enough spirit stones to perform a Supreme Summon]

Jiang Liu: “????”

"what?"

When the system notification popped up, Jiang Liu was clearly stunned, staring blankly at it as if he had seen something unbelievable.

Do I lack spirit stones?

What the hell are you talking about?!
I'm using the 0.1 discount client!
Do you know what a 0.1 discount means?

A 1% discount is one-tenth of the original price.

0.1% is one percent!

A Supreme Summon costs 500 million spirit stones, but with a 0.1 discount, it's only 5 million spirit stones.

I don't have 500 million spirit stones, are you kidding me?
"Could this client be bugged?"

Jiang Liu snapped out of his daze, grumbling as he opened his backpack and looked at the spirit stone section.

"I still have spirit stones."

"A seven-digit number: 1, 2, 3?"

"2694171 spirit stones?"

"Ok?"

This time, Jiang Liu was truly dumbfounded.

He looked at the spirit stone section of his backpack, rubbed his eyes, rubbed his eyes again and again, almost popping his eyeballs out, but he still only had seven figures of spirit stones left.

"Where are my spirit stones!?"

Jiang Liu instinctively cried out in surprise, his face filled with disbelief.

Where are my nearly two hundred million spirit stones?
What happened to them? They're all gone.
Damn it, they plotted to steal my spirit stones!
"Wait a minute, where are my spirit stones?"

Jiang Liu was stunned, staring intently at the spirit stones in his backpack.

Then, I began to recall.

Deep Sea Dragon Realm, Dragon Shop, Dragon Sword Master class change, skill upgrade, unlock secret realms, buy mining shovels, buy robots, buy energy cores, unlock mining area map.
Phoenix Domain of Flaming Mountain, Phoenix Shop, Job Change with Phoenix Sword Master, Slay Birds, Slay Birds, Slay Birds, Supreme Summoning, Supreme Summoning, Supreme Summoning
He thought about it carefully and calculated it again, his face gradually turning pale.

hiss.
It seems, perhaps, maybe, that I've really spent all of my nearly two hundred million spirit stones?
"0.1% off, and I've spent all my spirit stones?"

Jiang Liu was unable to express his feelings at that moment.

I want to laugh, but I can't.

I want to cry, but I can’t.

This was the first time he had spent all his spirit stones since the Nine-Layer Demon Realm map dropped a huge amount of them.

You're trying to trick me into spending money!
After spending several days spending money on in-game purchases, he finally realized what he had been doing all that time.

Fashion, buy!

Wings, buy them!

Title, buy it!

Bloodline, buy!
Hidden job change opportunity, buy it!

Map teleportation, buy!
Whether they're useful or not, I'm buying them all!
The attributes are increased significantly, but the cost is also substantial!
There were so many that even a 0.1% discount wouldn't be enough for him!

So much so that he ultimately perished on the Supreme Summoning!

"Damn it, my cheat program expired."

Jiang Liu was on the verge of tears; he had spent all his money, and hadn't even managed to shoot out the last phoenix feather.

How to do?
The only option left is to renew the subscription for the cheat software!
"Sigh, let's go fight monsters." (End of Chapter)