Chapter 923: Chapter 923
The time spent idle was not truly idle; Du You and the two sisters could take advantage of the Skill Hall to discuss the evolution of new skills. With the academy not yet coming over, it was the most free period they had.
Earlier, Du You had submitted his Astrologer’s Secret Book to the Skill Hall, coupled with his Star Guardian skill. Because of the high compatibility, it took less than three days for this skill to evolve.
Star Guardian: Summons 1024 magic power stars to orbit the body, providing protection, lasting 1-10 seconds. During the duration, the magic power stars can be actively shot outwards, creating an attack effect. (Level 33, 10 stars)
"The number of stars has doubled, and the duration range is broader. Now there’s also an active attack effect."
Previously, this skill only had a passive attack effect. Although it was very powerful, Du You had to get close to use it, but now it was different; the skill had become an active attack, capable of shooting stars in all directions.
As for how far it could attack, Du You had not tested it, as this skill did not differentiate between friends and foes. If he were to try it here, it would definitely harm other people and buildings, so he could only summon and rotate them around himself.
A mass of black stars spun rapidly around Du You, making him look like a black vortex, emanating a very strange sensation. "This attack power has increased at least tenfold from before."
Without precise measurements, Du You could only estimate that the skill had become more flexible, although it wasn’t often used.
So, he put the skill away for now and began evolving the next one. The second skill to evolve was the Flame Battle Flag, along with Lin Yushi’s Blood Rage Aura.
This time around, since they hadn’t actively searched for advanced materials, they hadn’t acquired many. Furthermore, many skills had already evolved, making it difficult to find compatible pairs.
In addition to Du You’s three advanced materials, only Lin Yushi had such an item. However, this was an aura evolution, which, after evolving, would definitely greatly help in enhancing their overall strength.
Another three days later, the new skill was evolved.
Blood Rage Aura: All allies within the aura’s range slightly increase their own attack and defense when attacked, with the increase being up to double their own. If not attacked for 5 seconds, the Blood Rage effect disappears. (Level 33, 9 stars)
"There’s no change in the attack and defense boost, but the continuous time without being attacked has increased; now it’s five seconds."
Lin Yucha pointed at the skill’s description and said, "You missed a point. Previously, only the attack increased when hit, but now defense is also improved, which indirectly enhances our survival ability."
"Really? I didn’t notice that." Lin Yushi was indeed a bit careless at times.
Du You and Lin Yucha exchanged a glance and smiled, shaking their heads. Then, the evolution of the third skill began.
This time, Du You placed into the Skill Hall the black heart he had traded for, not knowing exactly what it was, but sure that it was the right material for his evolution, and also an aura skill.
It took four days, but Du You’s new skill was finally evolved.
Dark Aura: Enhances the strength, agility, stamina, and magic power of all Dark Creatures comprehensively, increasing each attribute by 3% per level. Increases Dark Creatures’ resistance to the Light Attribute by level +4, not exceeding their own tier. (Level 33, 10 stars)
This skill provided substantial improvement; it was the costliest evolution of the three so far. With a 3% increase at each level, the 33-level upgrade meant an enhancement of 99%, effectively a doubling in power—most aura skills didn’t offer such extensive improvement.
Most importantly, it now added resistance against the Light Attribute. Dark Creatures once subtly suppressed by the Light Attribute need not worry anymore; instead, they could counter the opposition.
It’s a shame that his Xiaozi wasn’t so fortunate to benefit from this aura boost. Even though Xiaozi’s own strength was substantial, it still remained at a disadvantage against Summoned Beasts enhanced by the aura.
Overall, Xiaozi’s strength was comparable to those that received the aura boost, perhaps even weaker in some respects. There wasn’t much to be done; Xiaozi simply lacked enough abilities. If only it had skills to enhance itself.
As the evolution of this skill was underway, the academy’s materials finally arrived. They were brought over using a type of flying airship Du You had never seen before, and it was unclear how the academy had managed to make it.
The delivery person dropped off the items without a word and left, showing no inclination to chat with Du You. Clearly, they were loyal elite members trained by the academy, not merely simple students.
Du You didn’t mind and had his subordinates transfer the materials back, then began the advancement of the Arrow Tower, determined to complete the usage of this batch of materials as soon as possible.
For himself, Du You took out the Inheritance Fire Seed to evolve his final skill. The material was top-notch and highly compatible.
As a result, the evolution of the entire skill took four days, and Du You’s Crystal Coins shrank significantly once again. Yet the three of them didn’t care at all; what mattered to them was the ultimate power of the skill.
Soul Devouring Demon Flame: Passive, causes all Dark Magic spells to gain the Soul Devouring Demon Flame effect. The Demon Flame carries a burning effect, with the firepower increasing 3% per level and providing soul defense. (Level 33, 10 stars)
When the skill appeared, all three of their eyes lit up. The description seemed simple, but the power was formidable. A 99% enhancement meant that every Dark Magic spell would now include the Soul Devouring Demon Flame effect. This was akin to increasing Du You’s Dark Magic attack power by almost half, adding another layer of attack. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹~𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮~𝚗𝚎𝚝
The key point was that the attacks now included a burning effect, capable of doing continuous damage—that was truly terrifying.
Especially when dealing with large creatures and Magical Beasts, this burn could potentially double the final damage.
What Du You couldn’t understand was the soul defense capability. How did the flames provide defense? But it didn’t matter that he couldn’t comprehend it; as long as the ability truly offered defense, that was all that mattered.
Coupled with his own Spiritual Shield, Du You believed that he could handle any spiritual attacks more comfortably in the future.