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Chapter 96 The Central Continent Full-Body Armor Plan [Fifth Update]

Zhan Lan did not fully understand Fang Ge's meaning.

Perhaps among those present, only Chu Xuan could grasp some of the true meaning from mere glimpses.

"Just replace it."

Zhan Lan connected with the main god, which also cost her only A-level side quest.

This was also an ordinary exchange.

There was no ascension to heaven, no pillar of light.

The Yamata no Orochi, which was initially only a C-rank... or rather, the Brahma Cobra, transformed into a lifelike tattoo, silently wrapping around Zhan Lan's forearm.

Do you like this?

She playfully showed Fang Ge her fair, smooth forearm, gently swaying it to demonstrate the change.

—I might be more interested in something more interesting.

Fang Ge conveyed her affection through the chain of hearts, while Zhan Lan feigned shyness and concealed her little pet.

Every bite and sip is ordained by Heaven.

It possesses immense power, high energy efficiency, and the ability to harness multiple elements...

It's impossible for the Yamata no Orochi to have all the good things in the world.

Humans are good at wisdom but not at strength, while demons are good at strength but not at wisdom.

These summoned creatures have almost no intelligence. Even when they evolve to the highest level, they are no different from ordinary small animals. Because of this, they are extremely afraid of attacks from spirits.

At the same time, each attack basically requires the operator to spend a lot of mental energy to operate, and the action also consumes a lot of energy. After fighting for a period of time, it is necessary to rest.

Fang Ge doesn't care about these things; it's fully worth the price and can play a crucial role in the Zhongzhou team's energy cycle system.

Moreover, these shortcomings are actually an advantage for the Zhongzhou team and for Zhan Lan, who excels in precise mental control.

"It's my turn, right?"

Zheng Zha looked at the little snake, but didn't think much of it.

Its energy was laughably weak; Zheng Zha thought it would take this little snake half a day to eat a person.

Fang Ge and Zhan Lan's A-level exchanges were both done quietly, which surprised Zheng Zha.

Of course, Zheng Zha still trusted the captain's established prestige and his sharp eye.

He began to suspect that the A-grade items might have been secretly poisoned by the God.

In some ways, he was right.

More than 80% of A-grade and S-grade enhancements are upgradable, as they are not outstanding at the beginning.

Fang Ge placed her elbows on the round table and supported her chin with both hands.

Looking at Zheng Zha, who was sitting on the sidelines, with a scrutinizing gaze, he said:
"You have two B-level side quests and two C-level side quests... From your personal perspective, I would suggest you exchange for B-level Super Divine Water and B-level Earth Core Tempering Lotion."

As a white-collar manager, Zheng Zha certainly knew what to say at this moment.

His first question was, "What about from the team's perspective?"

—They're quite sensible...

"I suggest you redeem [Possessed by Evil Spirits]."

[Possessed by Evil Spirits - Control Armor, from *Akame ga Kill!*. An Imperial Armor crafted from the ferocious dragon-like dangerous species "Tyrande." It places an immense burden on the wearer; ordinary people will die upon wearing it. It comprehensively enhances the user's physical attributes and possesses a special ability called "Invisibility." It gradually alters its structure to become more compatible with the user. Requires 2 B-rank side quests and 8000 reward points.]

This is a full suit of armor, and it comes with an accessory weapon called the Redback Shrike!

Normally, it exists in the form of a short sword, while the armor itself is stored in another dimension. When used, it instantly covers the entire body, achieving a defense without any blind spots.

Due to its significant side effects, it is considered to have a relatively high amplification rate among BB-grade equipment.

As the compatibility with the user gradually increases, the armor and spear will gradually change their structure, and eventually they can even merge with the user's flesh and blood, transforming into a humanoid dragon that is half a step into the fourth tier!
At that time, it will be no less than a regular A-level enhancement.

Zheng Zha's physical abilities are already at the BB level, so controlling him is naturally not a problem.

The moment Zheng Zha saw the armor's description, he felt that it was equipment tailor-made for him.

He's handsome and cool, and he can even fly... But one question lingers in Zheng Zha's mind.

"What does this armor have to do with the team?"

"Of course, and it's very important."

Fang Ge calmly said, "【Haunted by Evil Spirits】is an armor made using living dragon-shaped dangerous species. In a sense, this armor is not dead, but still a kind of living being."

"...So what?" Zheng Zha scratched his head.

Fang Ge did not answer directly, but slowly explained: "Since it is a living organism, a symbiote can attach itself. With a symbiote as a medium, your compatibility with the armor will be further improved."

Symbiotes continuously learn the host's traits and transmit these traits to the next host.

Even being possessed by evil spirits is no exception.

"But what does that have to do with the team?"

"I know you're in a hurry! But don't rush!"

Fang Ge glared at him impatiently.
"With just one sample, Chu Xuan can use alchemy to analyze its mysteries and structure, which is much more intuitive than blueprints."

"We can't find any dangerous species, but there were plenty of monsters in the last horror movie!"

Fang Ge couldn't wait to put on the [Flame King Dragon]... Of course, they were no match for the Flame King Dragon right now.

But if we take a step back and think about it the worst, wouldn't it be wonderful to bully high-level Tier 3 monsters like the Qilin and the Deviljho and turn them into armor?

Moreover, even though the corpses of the Heavenly Returning Dragon and the Chaos Black Erosion Dragon, along with the Dragon Jade, are dead, they might still be able to be used to make a decent set of armor!
Furthermore, the Yamata no Orochi has been said to possess a treasured sword, the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, since ancient times!
If we swallow these armors into the mouths of snake heads of the corresponding attributes and nurture them with A-grade energy, we might be able to take them to the next level!
Chu Xuan silently noted all of this down. He knew he would be very busy for the next period of time.

"That sounds pretty good..."

Zheng Zha suddenly remembered the golden lion.

After returning, he deliberately looked up the setting book and found that the creature he had encountered couldn't even transform and couldn't be considered an adult at all.

The legendary Furious Golden Lion... what kind of being is it? It can't be weaker than that flawed Celestial Dragon, can it?

However, to surpass "Possessed by Demons," perhaps an even more powerful Elder Dragon monster would be needed as material...

"What about my two C-level side quests?"

"Exchange for the vampire skill [Crimson Flame], and the manual for [Zhu Rong Xiang]." Fang Ge didn't think too much about it.

[Vampire Spell - Crimson Flame: This spell uses vampire energy to condense a layer of crimson flame outside the body. It possesses adhesive properties and extremely high temperature. Upon contact with matter, it clings to its surface like a leech, continuously burning it until it turns to ash. Requires 1 C-rank side quest, reward 2000 points.]

Crimson Flame is a legendary vampire spell that appeared in the original work. Zheng Zha was able to accomplish the feat of single-handedly killing the giant serpent thanks to this powerful skill. However, according to an analysis by a forum expert, this skill actually benefits from the power of blood energy.

Blood energy naturally possesses extremely strong anti-spirit attacks; Red Flame is merely one aspect of it—the skill of using blood energy to ignite flames, which is why it's sold so cheaply.

In any case, aside from explosions and destruction, Zheng Zha isn't really good at using blood energy. Learning the Red Flame skill will greatly help his control over it.

[The Zhurong Form of the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Techniques is one of the twelve body-training techniques created based on the twelve ancestral witches. It is characterized by fire and intensity, and is known for its strength. It requires no technique and doesn't even use energy; every movement is accompanied by flames, and every strike possesses immense power. Strengthening it requires one A-level side quest, rewarding 8000 points. Exchanging only the manual requires one C-level side quest, rewarding 800 points.]

Zheng Zha also unlocked the third-stage gene lock. From this stage onwards, his brain domain continued to develop, and his comprehension and talent far surpassed that of ordinary people, reaching the level of a martial arts prodigy.

Moreover, in the previous cycle of reincarnation, the location of Fang Ge's decisive battle with Tianhuilong was a dormant volcano.

If one can delve deeper into the earth and absorb both the energy of the ley lines and the heat of the magma, and given that Zheng Zha has learned the Red Flame technique and gained control over fire, then cultivating the Zhu Rong form will be much easier.

Qiang Liangxiang's cultivation has actually reached a bottleneck. It would be better for the two to corroborate each other in order to reach a higher level.

Zheng Zha was very satisfied with Fang Ge's suggestions.

He had been eyeing the Crimson Flame for a long time, wanting to exchange for it ever since his first return to the Main God Space, and now he finally got his wish.

After exchanging the scroll, he arrogantly tore it open and learned the skill. He then wrapped the flames around the short sword formed from the demon's possession and had a great time playing with it.

Ignoring Zheng Zha's actions, Fang Ge temporarily ignored Chu Xuan and focused her attention on Ming Yanwei.

"You have one D-rank side quest, right?"

"Mm." Ming Yanwei nodded slightly, appearing quite calm.

"Go back to reality and settle everything you want to settle. Your exchange... will depend on the outcome of this trip."

(End of this chapter)