An invasion from the Abyss? I, a demonic cultivator, laughed.

Chapter 179 Legendary Items of the King Rank
With the help of one King-level, ten General-level, and the massive amount of experience provided by 300,000 Abyss creatures, Chu Xiu leveled up to the maximum level in one go!
In addition, a large number of equipment and items were also discovered!
40,000 Karma Points, five [Perfect] items, twenty-eight [Treasured] items, and ninety-one [Excellent] items, all of which are of the General rank!
There's even a "legend" about it!!!
Corrosion of a miniature nuclear-powered furnace

[Current Rank: Unlucky]

[True Rank: King]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Effect 1: After fusion, it can be used as a power source, increasing Strength by 600 and Energy Level by 1150.]

[Effect 2: Can generate a close-fitting protective shield on the surface, providing +85 protection and significantly improving impact absorption]

[Effect 3: After fusion, multiple power levels can be activated to provide additional strength and energy recovery speed bonuses. The higher the level, the greater the bonus, but the greater the stress on the body. Up to four levels can be activated, granting a maximum strength of +1200, protection of +135, and energy recovery speed of +8/s.]

[Dissimilarity deviation rate: 8.95% (may increase slightly with grade level)]

[Evaluation: This is a dedicated power source created by the god "Titan Machine" for his "Titan" series of war machines. It provides immense power, but also places a tremendous burden on them. Only the incredibly strong Titan can withstand it.]

[After being corrupted, it can be equipped on non-mechanical creations, but this will bring about a large amount of "alienation".]

[Note 1: Different organisms exhibit different rates of alienation deviation; the more "mechanical" or "corrupt" traits an organism possesses, the lower its rate of alienation deviation.]

[Note 2: The higher the deviation rate, the lower the attribute bonus obtained from fusion.]

It's actually a legendary item whose true rank has reached the King level!
Looking at the attributes of this legendary item, even Chu Xiu, who already possessed several legendary items, couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock.

Simply equipping it grants 600 Strength, 85 Defense, and 1150 Energy! It also unlocks higher tiers, providing even more attribute bonuses!
At its peak, it can increase strength by a full 1800 points! That's equivalent to directly gaining the strength attribute of a high-ranking general!
Not to mention it can also generate a protective shield and increase energy by an absurdly high amount.

Is this some kind of high-tier equipment?

"As expected, even though they are both of the [Legendary] rank, their attributes are worlds apart," Chu Xiu couldn't help but sigh.

He discovered that, generally speaking, a [Legendary] of a higher true rank would perform better than a [Legendary] of a lower true rank, even if it was at a lower rank.

The [Corrupted Miniature Nuclear Furnace] before him was actually of the King rank, and its attributes were significantly better than Chu Xiu's other [Legendary] equipment.

"Of course, such amazing attributes are not without their price."

Chu Xiu shifted his gaze to the back of the panel and frowned slightly.

The first thing to do is naturally to switch to a higher setting, which increases the stress on the body and will definitely subject you to additional negative effects.

However, for Chu Xiu, whose physique was close to 2500 points, he believed that this pressure was nothing.

The problem lies in the [dissimilarity deviation rate].

An 8.95% deviation rate is extremely alarming. This is similar to genetic similarity; humans and apes differ by only a fraction of a percent, but in reality, they are worlds apart.

Furthermore, excessively high levels of alienation can reduce the effectiveness of items.

"If I'm not mistaken, that colonel gained such amazing physical strength and defensive capabilities because he fused with this corrupted artifact."

"His true form should be just an ordinary low-level king."

As can be seen, after the colonel fused with this item, he possessed a physique of over five thousand and an extremely abnormal defensive attribute. Before Chu Xiu used the Judgment Demon Blade, he couldn't even break through his defenses. Even the True Demon Blade, which consumed all of the Golden Embryo's essence, could hardly seriously injure him. In the end, it was only after absorbing a large amount of life energy that Chu Xiu was able to kill him.

This strength far surpasses that of a typical King-level expert.

"However, the negative effects are also obvious."

"The colonel's reaction speed and agility have both declined, and his mental state seems to be worse than that of an ordinary corrupted awakener."

"Furthermore, I have never seen him activate any other gears. This powerful effect has simply disappeared, and the basic attribute bonuses also seem to have decreased."

If a player at the Fierce Rank can gain a power boost of 600 points, then at the King Rank, it's guaranteed to increase tenfold to 6000 points.

However, the colonel's performance was far from the effect of the item; Chu Xiu estimated that it only increased by 2000 to 3000 points.

"And the colonel is still a corrupted being, with a lower degree of corruption deviation than me, yet the fusion effect is still so poor."

Thinking of this, Chu Xiu couldn't help but grind his teeth.

Although alienation is not necessarily all negative, generally speaking, the greater the deviation, the higher the probability of it being negative. Chu Xiu never believed in his own character, and he had never won anything related to gambling.

Forcibly fusing this item would most likely result in more harm than good, and could even lead to immediate death.

This made Chu Xiu very upset.

He is now like someone with a mountain of treasure in front of him, yet unable to take even a fraction of it.

After a long while, Chu Xiu sighed softly, feeling relieved.

It's common to find unsuitable equipment and items in the Abyss, so there's nothing strange about it. Otherwise, there wouldn't be trading institutions. One of the advantages of Awakened Ones is that they can exchange and trade with Awakened Ones from other worlds, each getting what they need.

And to be honest, the effect of this equipment is really too overpowered. It has attribute bonuses comparable to high-level generals at the fierce rank. If it doesn't have any negative effects, it would be among the top items, not just legendary, but even mythical.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiu calmed down.

But just as he was packing up to leave, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and looked at the colonel's body lying quietly in the large pit he had cleaved.

and many more.

Could we refine the colonel's corpse into a corpse refiner and then fuse it with this item?
This idea may seem far-fetched at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it seems to be quite feasible!
First of all, the items in the Abyss are all extra drops, and the main body does not disappear. Just like when he fought the Silver Knight before, the Silver Knight's armor dropped, but the armor on the Silver Knight was still there.

Chu Xiu didn't understand the principle behind it either; it was probably the allure of the Abyss after it was "datafied."

In other words, the colonel at this moment has already fused with the [Corrupted Miniature Nuclear Furnace] once, so the mutation deviation rate of fusion again will definitely be much smaller. Even if Chu Xiu guessed wrong, the colonel, as a guaranteed corrupted creature, also has a large number of [Corruption] traits, so the mutation deviation rate will definitely be much lower than his.

and
Chu Xiu thought of the records about iron-clad corpses in the Corpse Refining Manual.

The essence of the [mechanical] characteristic is actually [metal], which is the biggest difference between it and ordinary living beings.

Iron-clad corpses enhance their physical strength by fusing large amounts of high-grade metals!

If Chu Xiu can refine the colonel into an iron-clad corpse, the degree of mutation deviation will definitely be further reduced!
Even more importantly, Chu Xiu is able to use [Fused Plasma Extract].

This item was originally designed to fuse creatures and equipment. Chu Xiu still has two left. If he uses them, it will definitely increase the completeness of the fusion!
Imagine how terrifying the already terrifying colonel would become after being refined into a King-level Ironclad Corpse and then fused with the complete power of this [Legendary] equipment.
Chu Xiu simply couldn't believe it!

"Isn't this just being invincible?"

"Even an S-rank King-level 9 Awakener might not be a match for him!"

Of course, during the process of refining the Iron-Clad Corpse, the Colonel's original structure and characteristics will definitely be altered, and it's hard to say how much will ultimately be preserved; Chu Xiu's ideal situation is impossible to achieve.

Even if he only fused 50% of the power, as long as the negative buffs weren't too severe, it would be enough for Chu Xiu to be invincible at the King level.

"It's not impossible for my base attributes to exceed 10,000 by then!" Thinking of this, Chu Xiu couldn't help but get excited.

However, while this method is feasible, it also presents many difficulties.

The first step is to refine the colonel into a King-level Ironclad Corpse. It's important to know that the power of a corpse is definitely significantly reduced compared to its life. Although the resurrected corpses of the Baron and the Blood Angel have the potential to become General-level refined corpses, if they are refined directly, the highest they can achieve is the 9th level of the Ferocious Rank. Chu Xiu has invested a lot of flesh and blood in the refinement, but he still hasn't reached the General Rank.

He didn't even dare to imagine how much flesh and blood would be needed to create a King-level corpse!
Secondly, he doesn't have enough [Fused Plasma Extract]. Although he still has two of them, they are only at the Warrior rank, so their effect is too poor.

To reduce the deviation during the fusion process, he needs to go back and see if the artificial intelligence in the shelter has developed a higher-level [fusion plasma extract] or can inject a dozen or so at once.

Of course, you can also solve the problem at its source, such as asking the Boundless Blood Pool for help at the Blood Arena. After all, the power of the [Fused Plasma Extract] originally came from the pollution of the Boundless Blood Pool, so the main body must have a solution.

Compared to the potentially huge gains, Chu Xiu believed that this effort was worthwhile.

Of course, it would be even better if he could find and control a War Titan directly, but Chu Xiu didn't think he would be that lucky.

With his mind made up, he raised his hand to collect all the equipment and items, and then planned to return to slowly refine the life souls and flesh he had gained this time, while also checking the newly unlocked inheritance.

But just then, a rumbling sound came from the ground, clearly indicating that a new batch of corrupted creatures was heading this way.

Although he had been thinking a lot, given Chu Xiu's reaction speed, only a few seconds had actually passed.

"They really won't give up."

However, Chu Xiu had almost exhausted all his magical power at this moment and did not intend to continue fighting. If he continued to fight, he would only be able to rely on the ghost army to fight head-on, which would not only be inefficient in killing, but also risk his own life.

If the calamity also harbors a colonel-level elite combatant, he might actually be caught off guard and forced to hand over his life-saving trump card, the [Primordial Bloodline]. In that case, he would have gained a sesame seed but lost a watermelon.

Without further thought, Chu Xiu returned along the road he had come from. The Calamity had left behind a number of elite corrupt soldiers to block the road, but since Chu Xiu had wiped out all the high-level combatants with a single strike, they were quickly cleared out by the ghost army. Not only did they not hinder him for long, but they also added a considerable amount of resources to Chu Xiu's forces.

Roars echoed behind him, shaking the entire cave. With Chu Xiu's extraordinary perception, he could clearly sense that not only his passage but also more than a dozen nearby passages were in turmoil, with countless corrupted creatures running rampant. Their numbers definitely exceeded one hundred thousand, including many elite ferocious beasts! They were attacking Chu Xiu from all directions!

It was clear that the calamity underground had become completely inflamed.

It's like a gambler who's lost desperately and is making a last-ditch effort.

However, Chu Xiu could understand. Anyone would be furious if they paid such a high price and gained nothing.

Moreover, although Chu Xiu actually still had many trump cards, in the eyes of the underground calamity at this moment, he should have been at his last gasp after unleashing that earth-shattering strike, and it was unwilling to let go of such a good opportunity!

Unfortunately, Chu Xiu, who had made ample preparations, naturally wouldn't give it any more opportunities.

After passing through a hole, dozens of rune pillars suddenly rose from the ground, crackling with electricity and forming a dense electric net!

As bolts of lightning shot out, the corrupted creatures in the entire passage were instantly turned into charred corpses!

However, Chu Xiu had anticipated this and had Su Jinyu set up an array behind him to cover his retreat.

After recovering half of her talent, this woman's combat power increased dramatically. She had also made preparations long in advance. Although she was still overwhelmed by the endless tide of corrupted creatures, she still killed nearly ten thousand corrupted creatures before the rune pillar was destroyed.

This brief delay was enough for Chu Xiu to calmly escape the encirclement of the corrupted creatures and retreat to the defensive outpost in the rear.

The movement of the corrupted creatures quickly attracted the attention of the Awakened Ones defending the stronghold, and the final battle was detonated ahead of schedule.

Shells rained down on the cave entrance, each capable of pulverizing hundreds of corrupted creatures. Despite the surprise attack, the well-prepared Awakened Ones easily kept all the corrupted creatures outside their stronghold. The terrifying firepower ensured that any number of attacking creatures became cannon fodder without a doubt.

This made Chu Xiu smile faintly.

It can be said that everything is currently under his control.

Without further thought, Chu Xiu moved, intending to retreat first and leave the rest of the battle to others.

However, just as he was about to leave the stronghold, his eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at a woman near the cannons behind him, a look of surprise in his eyes.

The woman was wearing a gray vest, had short, neat hair, and her exposed arms were a healthy tan. She had striking features, but a long, narrow scar on her face marred her beauty, making her look less delicate and more rugged and fierce.

At this moment, six mechanical arms extended from its back, manipulating a rapid-fire grenade launcher with the dexterity of human hands, attacking the charging corrupted creatures.

"It turned out to be her."

Guan Ke.

This woman was an old acquaintance of Chu Xiu's; she was among the first awakened individuals Chu Xiu encountered after entering the Abyss. At the time, Chu Xiu had paid special attention to her because of her advanced [Mechanic (A)] class.

Chu Xiu was not surprised that Guan Ke would appear here. Mechanics are a profession well-suited for legion warfare, and with the abundance of modern weapons here, the power of this profession can be maximized.

If a fully equipped King-rank Mechanic were to arrive, he could probably suppress the calamity single-handedly. The next level up, the Heroic Spirit rank [Mechanical Lord (S)], would be able to destroy a country single-handedly. There are only a handful of such terrifying beings in the entire world. In terms of large-scale battles, even SS or SSS-rank classes of the same rank would be no match for him!
If this girl isn't stupid, she'll definitely join the fight.

To Chu Xiu's surprise, she also passed the Ferocious Rank Trial and reached the Ferocious Rank, catching up with the progress of geniuses like Zhang Qingshan.

You should know that when I last saw this woman, she was several levels behind the top tier of geniuses. Although she had also advanced to the warrior rank, her performance was not outstanding. I didn't expect her to catch up in just a few days.

However, Chu Xiu suddenly remembered that when he first met Guan Ke, he had scanned her with his Ghostly Eyes. In addition to being an A-level mechanic, she also had a mysterious and unknown S-level talent, which made Chu Xiu pay special attention to her at the time.

With an A-level profession and S-level talent, one is guaranteed to be a genius at the level of the Seven Knights.

However, this woman, like a cunning old fox, kept her strength hidden, staying within Shen Zhuo's small group. After that, she disappeared without a trace, showing no further signs of activity. It also seemed that she did not join any other organizations, which is why Chu Xiu stopped paying attention to her.

"Then there's only one reason left: her S-rank talent is extremely precious, and like me, she's afraid of exposing it, which is why she's hiding her strength."

"It's not surprising that he has an extremely fast leveling speed thanks to his powerful talent."

Talents are not necessarily better the higher their rank. It also depends on how well they match the profession and their specific effects. Even among S-rank talents, there are differences.

Even a C-rank talent like the Summoner's Damage Sharing is more valuable than many A-rank talents, while the S-rank Damage Sharing is priceless and attracts countless people to fight over it every time it appears!

The most commonly sold items in Yuancheng are those with the [Damage Sharing] talent. It can be said that professions with this talent usually choose to conceal it.

"It seems this woman is not as simple as I thought."

"I just don't know what kind of talent she has that she has kept so secret." Chu Xiu stroked his chin with some curiosity.

However, Chu Xiu didn't think too much about it. So what if someone has high talent? Could they possibly be more talented than him?

Chu Xiu hadn't paid any attention to this woman when he was weak, so he certainly wouldn't now. He paused briefly, then moved and continued rushing outwards.

A few minutes later, he was completely off the mountain.

Next, Chu Xiu found a safe place, spread his divine sense to keep watch, and began to slowly refine the soul and flesh.

While refining the artifact, he eagerly examined the newly unlocked inheritance.

(End of this chapter)