Since the upper limit has not yet been reached, Lin Feng naturally continued to strengthen. The result did not disappoint him.
Ding, you consumed 385540423680 points of cultivation, the 80-level Fierce Demon True Body Boss Treasure Chest (Epic) was amplified to the twenty-third level, and you gained +120 free attribute points.
Ding, you consumed 771080847360 points of cultivation, the 80-level Fierce Demon True Body Boss Treasure Chest (Epic) was amplified to the twenty-fourth level, and you gained +150 free attribute points.
The consumption for the last two amplifications has reached an extremely exaggerated level, involving hundreds of billions of cultivation points for each reinforcement. If Lin Feng had not possessed augmented cultivation treasures and high-level suppression bonuses before, he would have been unable to afford such expenditure. Fortunately, despite the immense cost, he finally reached his desired twenty-fourth level.
Ding, the 80-level Fierce Demon True Body Boss Treasure Chest (Epic) has been amplified to the twenty-fourth level, granting you six additional evolution choices. You can randomly improve the nine choices, eventually reducing them to three directions, from which you will select two, with a chance to obtain all results.
Lin Feng's eyebrows rose with interest. It was indeed powerful after reaching the twenty-fourth level. The upgrade from 8 choices to 5 at level twenty to 9 choices to 6 was as he expected. However, this improved selection option was quite intriguing, especially the chance to select all results, essentially obtaining all nine choices. But there was also a risk. For example, if the improved choices were all mediocre, it might be worse than the previous 9-choice-6 selection.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and then suddenly laughed. What was he hesitating about? Would he not be able to defeat stronger bosses in the future? Not to mention far-off enemies, there was already a powerful Human Immortal waiting for him outside. His rebirth in this life was destined to be a path against the heavens. What was there to fear? New choices, good or bad, he would try them all!
"Improve selection!" Lin Feng directly issued the command.
Your nine choices have been improved into three selection directions.
Choice 1 (SS): Free attribute points +5000.
Choice 2 (SS): All treasure chests opened via the "one-click open" method will receive an additional 100% harvest bonus.
Choice 3 (S): Receive 3 additional treasures.
After the improvement, the lowest grade is S, and there are even two SS-grade choices. If it were a normal selection, the attribute points would be around 1000, not this high. And there would certainly not be an option that grants a 100% harvest increase. It seemed that improving the selection was the right decision.
Lin Feng chose options 1 and 2 without hesitation. In the face of such a high amount of free attribute points and a permanent treasure chest bonus, even 30 treasures would be inferior to these two options, let alone just 3.
To his surprise, the system announced: "You have selected 1 and 2, and triggered the chance to obtain all selection results." The system's prompt filled him with great joy. "Excellent!" he exclaimed. Seizing this good fortune, he directly opened the treasure chest.
You have opened the [80-level Fierce Demon True Body Boss Treasure Chest (Epic) (Eight-fold Amplification)].
You have obtained 8172 free attribute points.
You have obtained Thousand Forms Incarnation (High-tier).
You have obtained Demonic Energy Concealment (High-tier).
You have obtained Hyper-Speed Flicker (Super-tier).
You have obtained Stealthy Stab (Super-tier).
You have obtained Frosty Gale Thorn (Mythical).
You have obtained Gloomy Void Armor (Mythical).
You have obtained 3 gold, 472 silver, and 128 copper.
Although this treasure chest did not yield many items, they were all solid and excellent. Not only did it drop all the martial arts techniques from the boss, but with the bonus from the treasure chest's quality, the two best items even surpassed their original quality: two super-tier martial arts techniques and two mythical-tier treasures! Lin Feng quickly scanned them. Unfortunately, neither of the two treasures possessed the "no level restriction" trait, so he couldn't equip them. While their attributes were powerful, they didn't quite fit his style. He could, however, keep them for the Yellow Turban Warriors.
With this, Lin Feng had prepared most of what he needed for reinforcement. Next, he would naturally convert his attributes and face his opponent.
"Convert to Immortal Power!"
Detected that you possess [Immortal Power Authority], instant conversion in progress.
You have gained 19 points of Immortal Power.
*Hoo!* Lin Feng took a deep breath. A total of 19 points of Immortal Power, plus what he had converted earlier, brought the total to 27 points. The Immortal Power consumed by the "Conjure Soldiers" technique had already been recovered during the few hours Lin Feng was unconscious in the real world. He was currently in a state of abundant 27 points of Immortal Power. Against players or bosses without Immortal Power enhancement, this translated to a 27% final damage bonus, 27% initial damage absorption, and a 27% final critical hit rate bonus, along with a 27% final evasion rate bonus. How powerful! Lin Feng truly wanted to shout, "Awesome!" Although he might still be somewhat inferior to an external Human Immortal, he was no longer completely defenseless.
Lin Feng stood up and bid farewell to the old man. "Elder, I'm going out now."
Seeing that Lin Feng intended to face the challenge alone, the old man looked surprised. "Aren't you bringing these warriors with you?" He could tell at a glance that the five Yellow Turban Warriors beside Lin Feng were extraordinary. He had been secretly impressed by them. He didn't expect Lin Feng to not even bring his helpers when facing a formidable enemy. Was this perhaps too overconfident?
Lin Feng shook his head. "They are still too weak at the moment. Sending them out would be sending them to their deaths. I'm enough on my own!" With that, under the old man's worried yet hopeful gaze, he walked out of the cave.
Outside the cave, the man waved his hand, looking somewhat impatient. He had initially been resistant to a task assigned to him, as the lower realm's air was polluted, and there were no good treasures. Furthermore, his status in the mortal realm was restricted, which was uncomfortable. However, after learning about the task, he discovered it was not only simple but also incredibly rewarding. The rewards casually mentioned by the Celestial Immortal made him agree immediately. It was a joke. As a Celestial being descending to the mortal realm, simply investigating the background of a mortal was incredibly easy. Although this so-called "otherworldly being" was said to possess innate talents and their strength increased far faster than ordinary mortals, no matter how strong they were, they were still mortals. The gap between mortals and Celestials was something that no talent could bridge. Just as earlier, another otherworldly being had been spying on him from a distance. He had merely waved his hand, and that being had died on the spot. The annoying ones behind them had met the same fate. These mortals were terrifyingly fragile. He was even worried that his target might be too weak, and he might accidentally kill him instantly. That would make completing the follow-up tasks troublesome.
As he was thinking, he suddenly heard movement from inside the cave. The main target had arrived! His spirits lifted. He was about to step forward to capture the person and investigate. However, after a glance, he looked somewhat suspicious. Based on the knowledge he had hastily learned before arriving, this was clearly a level 0 otherworldly being. Wasn't it said that otherworldly beings improved their strength rapidly? He had expected to encounter a supposed level 100 otherworldly being, one step away from becoming a Human Immortal, but what was this level 0? Could it be some kind of technique to mask detection? His was a super-tier detection technique; what technique could mask it? He couldn't figure it out. However, he didn't dwell on it. Even if you had some small tricks, they were like clouds in the face of absolute strength. His eyes narrowed, and a mysterious pressure was released towards Lin Feng. This was a natural suppression from their respective ranks. He was eager to see the other person panic.
Lin Feng walked out of the cave and immediately saw the enemy in front of him. Clad in white, his aura was indeed different from a mortal's. Moreover, his eyes conveyed a disdain for this dirty world. As the opponent's gaze fell upon him, Lin Feng felt his body sink, and then it returned to normal.
You have been subjected to the rank pressure of a Human Immortal. All your attributes are reduced by 50% for 1 minute.
Your Legend has exceeded 1000 points, granting you rank priority. The opponent's rank pressure has failed.
Lin Feng mused. He hadn't expected there to be such a thing as rank pressure. Fortunately, he had accomplished several highly influential deeds, giving him a high Legend score. Otherwise, with a 50% reduction in all attributes, how could he possibly fight? Of course, this also served as a reminder to Lin Feng. He should continue to focus on increasing his Legend score in the future. This Legend score not only enhanced his privileges but also had such a beneficial effect. Its utility was quite significant. Furthermore, today he had only encountered a Human Immortal. If he were to encounter an Earth Immortal or even a Heaven Immortal later, without this priority from his Legend score, he would be at the mercy of others.
He felt a sense of relief inwardly, but Lin Feng's expression remained calm. On the other side, the white-clothed man's anticipated scene did not occur. Faced with his pressure, the suspected level 0 otherworldly being remained unfazed. This puzzled him. Had the pressure failed to take effect? Shouldn't the opponent's attributes be halved, causing him to break out in a sweat and beg for mercy? He felt a surge of annoyance. "I am a dignified Immortal, and yet an otherworldly being dares to stand and look at me?" Just then, he saw Lin Feng's eyes narrow, as if preparing to investigate him. This made him scoff inwardly. "Truly audacious! Then let me show you. I fear my strength will blind your eyes!" He placed his hands on his chest, adopting an indifferent posture.
Lin Feng, however, was on high alert. Although the opponent's pressure had been exempted by his Legend score, he still did not dare to be careless. The opponent was, after all, a Human Immortal. Knowing your enemy and yourself would ensure victory in every battle. Seeing that the opponent showed no intention of attacking first, he cast a "Discernment" spell. "Let me see what you're made of."
[Ling Xu]
Level: Human Immortal (Lower Realm True Body)
Rank: Excellent Boss
Damage: 120600/241200
Health: 500000000/1000000000
Defense: 68000/136000
Martial Arts Techniques: Swift Flowing Stream Heart Method, Weak Point Break (???), Stealthy Kill (???)
*Hiss!* Seeing the opponent's stats, Lin Feng couldn't help but gasp. He contributed to the warming of the Eternal World again. This guy's stats were truly formidable! 240,000 damage, 130,000 defense, 1 billion health. Although in his lower realm true body state, his attributes were only half effective, it was still enough for Lin Feng to be on high alert. As for the martial arts techniques, although there were only three, they appeared to be one heart method and two output techniques. However, two of the techniques had their ranks hidden? Even the high-tier Discernment spell couldn't see their ranks, so they were at least minor divine abilities. Of course, they were unlikely to be higher-tier divine abilities. This was, after all, only an Excellent-tier Human Immortal. Lin Feng, considering everything, calmed himself. "There's a chance!" Since the opponent was so arrogant, Lin Feng decided not to hold back.
*Zheng!* The Scarlet Firmament Divine Sword was drawn. Sword, come!
*Swish!* *Swish!* Several sword lights flashed, enveloping Ling Xu, the Human Immortal. Lin Feng had expected the opponent to dodge. He intently watched the opponent's movements, ready to change his strategy at any moment. To his surprise, the opponent remained motionless, his eyes still conveying a sense of indifference. In a blink of an eye, Lin Feng's swords had struck. The result, however, was somewhat unexpected.
Ling Xu had been hit by several swords. Among them, there might have been a sword qi that made it difficult for him to move, or dealt over a million health damage. In fact, one sword qi dealt over 500 million damage. Although with his Immortal Power enhancement, the final damage was only a little over 100 million, it instantly depleted a large portion of his health, shocking him. And it infuriated him. "I'm actually being suppressed by a mortal?" He was almost uncontrollably angry. With concentrated effort, a faint glow emanated from his entire body. He, a Human Immortal, was about to unleash his fury. Under his full defense, Lin Feng's damage became even harder to break through. And when he switched from defense to offense, he slashed out with his saber, and the world itself seemed to freeze for a moment. He had decided not to hold back anymore. Even if he killed this mortal, he could still use his corpse to soul-search. The dignity of a Human Immortal must not be desecrated!
-3726500 (+3726500)!
The damage from this saber strike was astonishing. However, Lin Feng merely shifted his body and remained unharmed. He didn't even frown. It was as if he had only been bitten by a fly. Ling Xu's pupils contracted, and he was utterly bewildered. "What happened?" Although this saber strike was not his strongest move, it had a tenfold critical hit, yet it failed to instantly kill this mortal? What kind of martial art technique, or divine ability, was this? He shook his head. "Impossible! How could a mortal possess a divine ability?" This was probably some one-time defensive move; it wouldn't last long. Furthermore, he felt ashamed of his own panic. "You are a Human Immortal. How can you be flustered in the face of a mortal?" If one saber strike didn't kill him, then another!
Saber light flashed. Anger burned in his eyes. With an attack speed no less than Lin Feng's, he engaged Lin Feng in combat. Saber strike followed saber strike. Sword met saber, and attacks continued to clash. A tremendous tremor erupted from the spot. Inside the cave, the old man anxiously sensed the battle outside, with occasional gasps of surprise and moments of relief. As the battle intensified, his eyes gradually filled with hope. "It seems... there's a chance?"
Once Ling Xu entered combat, he fell into a frenzied attack speed. He wished he could vent all his accumulated frustration in one go, and dismember this mortal. But as the two fought for longer, he suddenly discovered a horrifying fact. Although the opponent's hit rate was low, his own health was slowly declining. Although his saber strikes were all bloody and appeared incredibly powerful, they seemed to be absorbed by the opponent's mysterious state. He had already swung his saber dozens of times, dealing tens of millions of damage. Yet, the opponent remained unscathed? Could this mysterious martial art technique of the opponent have no upper limit? As this thought arose, he immediately dismissed it. "How is that possible! Even divine abilities cannot withstand infinite damage. Perhaps the opponent is merely holding on, and just one more blow will finish him." His gaze suddenly turned cold. His saber swung slower, but his aura grew stronger. Just as Lin Feng felt a sense of unease and wanted to retreat, a blinding saber light instantly flared! This saber strike made the heavens and earth change color. The sky of Qingzhou seemed to tremble slightly. Ling Xu, the Human Immortal, had a look of exultation in his eyes. "Let's see how you dodge this!" For the sake of plot coherence and your enjoyment, a 5200-character chapter is presented. I implore your support, friends! If possible, please offer a gift, or click "request more updates" for a "power of love" contribution, letting the author see your presence. Otherwise, the author writes books for friends to read together. If no one is reading, my self-indulgence is meaningless.