Zhou Yan took the Golden Armor-Piercing Spear into his hand. The spear was about two and a half meters long, appearing to be forged from gold, with strange patterns carved along its shaft.
As he swung the Golden Armor-Piercing Spear, the air exploded with sharp whistling sounds.
As the saying goes, an inch longer, an inch stronger; an inch shorter, an inch more dangerous.
Long weapons could typically unleash immense power.
Short weapons were lighter and more agile, but their danger level increased significantly once an opponent closed the distance.
"A good spear. (✧◡✧)"
Although he had never learned spear techniques, he knew the basic moves of blocking, parrying, and thrusting. After all, he had seen teachers demonstrate basic spear movements during his school days.
Of course, any technique needed to be honed through actual combat to unleash its full potential.
Zhou Yan put the weapon away. He primarily used swords himself, and the same applied to Diao Chan and Sun Shangxiang. He would reward this spear to someone suitable when the time came.
Although Jerry was a Gold-tier blacksmith, he only forged weapons and armor. He hadn't ventured into accessories, which meant his territory had a very limited supply of such items.
Moreover, accessories were not abundant in the entire novice trial. This was because accessories were predominantly used by females, with males only having pendants that could increase attributes.
Zhou Yan looked at the Golden Accessory Chest beside Diao Chan.
"Let's see what's inside," Zhou Yan said.
"Mhmm."
Diao Chan opened another chest. A golden light flashed again, and a gold-inlaid jade bracelet appeared before them.
"A bracelet, huh? The design is quite nice." Zhou Yan examined its attributes.
【Equipment: Spirit-Infused Bracelet】
【Quality: Gold】
【Durability: 120/120】
【Attribute 1: Adds 4% Spiritual Damage】
【Attribute 2: Adds 4% Spiritual Cultivation Speed】
【Attribute 3: Adds 4% Spiritual Recovery】
【Attribute 4: When encountering danger, it can actively release a shield with 500 defense】
【Equipment Requirement: Female, Martial Dao Tenth Heaven or above】
【Description: Crafted using gold-inlaid jade techniques, infused with four runic spells, it offers both offensive and defensive capabilities.】
This accessory was indeed special. While it didn't increase any attribute points directly, the added attributes were something regular equipment lacked. Naturally, this item was for Diao Chan.
"Let me put it on for you."
Zhou Yan took the Spirit-Infused Bracelet with one hand and gently took Diao Chan's fair, jade-like hand with the other, then put the bracelet on her.
"It looks really beautiful," Zhou Yan said.
"I think it looks beautiful too," Diao Chan said, admiring the bracelet on her wrist.
"I was talking about you," Zhou Yan replied.
Diao Chan: "(︶.̮︶✽)"
For the last item, a random skill book, he naturally hoped for a powerful skill.
As Diao Chan opened the skill book, a red, luminous skill book appeared.
Zhou Yan quickly checked the skill book's attributes.
【Item: Meteor Shower】
【Quality: S】
【Description: Summons a shower of meteors to launch a wide-range attack on enemies.】
This was a skill book for a mage, and it was a wide-range attack skill.
Mage and sorcerer-type professions could unleash immense power. This S-quality skill book was very good for him.
Although Zhen Mi was also a mage, she was water (ice) element. She couldn't learn fire-element skills at all, so this skill book was definitely for him to use.
His inheritor's professional trait allowed him to learn any skill without any requirements. This trait was absolutely game-breaking.
【Learning "S-rank Meteor Shower".】
The skill book in his hand turned into a beam of light and entered his body.
This skill required spiritual power to use, and his spiritual power was not low. Using this skill would be completely fine.
His repertoire of skills had increased once more.
"Chan'er, let's go to the [Bronze Sparrow Platform]."
With millions of soul coins in hand, he took Diao Chan to the [Bronze Sparrow Platform] to see if he could summon new heroes.
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -100, obtained 1-star Wood x10."
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -100, obtained 1-star Stone x50."
...
The beginner's ten consecutive draws didn't yield anything good, so he switched to intermediate ten consecutive draws.
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -500, Congratulations on obtaining equipment [Purple Scale Leather Armor]."
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -500, Congratulations on obtaining equipment [Swift Boots]."
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -500, Congratulations on obtaining skill [Triple Slash]."
...
His luck wasn't great. The only thing that brought him some comfort was the skill book "Triple Slash," which was B-rank.
With millions of soul coins in hand, he decided to use advanced summoning, with each summon costing 1000 soul coins.
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -1000, Congratulations on obtaining a Dancer."
A light shot out from the [Bronze Sparrow Platform] summoning altar, and a woman in Hanfu appeared. The woman bowed gracefully and said to Zhou Yan, "Greetings, Lord."
"Rise."
Zhou Yan looked at her attributes. Her other stats were similar, with her talent being S-rank Dance.
Her alluring figure was quite impressive.
[Bronze Sparrow Platform] Notification: "Soul Coins -1000, Congratulations on obtaining a Ferghana Horse."
Zhou Yan was surprised; he could even obtain mounts.
A beam of light shot out from the altar and landed on the ground, and a brown steed appeared before him.
The horse had a slender head, a high neck, long limbs, thin skin, and fine hair. Its gait was light and agile, looking exceptional at first glance.
The horse was already equipped with a full set of saddle, whip, and stirrups, giving it a majestic and impressive appearance.
【Name: Ferghana Horse (Renameable)】
【Quality: S】
【Level: 10】
【XP to Level Up: 1200 Soul Coins】
【Special: Endurance Boost, Speed Boost, Strength Boost】
【Description: Known as the Ferghana Horse for sweating blood, it is rare and can travel a thousand li a day. It is very precious and requires refined feed.】
"A fine horse," Diao Chan commented appreciatively upon seeing it.
"Indeed."
Zhou Yan stepped forward and stroked the Ferghana Horse. The horse seemed to know it was summoned by him and enjoyed his touch.
"Then you shall be my lord's mount for now." Zhou Yan had also taken a liking to the horse.
He now had a bold idea: in the future, he would definitely assemble a powerful cavalry force.
The thought of a troop composed of soldiers of S-rank or above, equipped with S-rank mounts, sent a thrill through him.
Such an army, even if it existed in the Lord world, would be extremely rare.
After all, S-rank soldiers and S-rank mounts were not common commodities; they required immense effort and wealth to assemble. Ordinary feed could not sustain such high-quality mounts.
But!
He had the Spirit Fields.
If refined feed was too poor, why not feed it spirit feed directly?
(Author: One more chapter coming shortly. There will be no update tonight at midnight, so don't wait up. Tomorrow's update will be the day after tomorrow.)