Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

[Abyss Wish Top]

Origin: Any world invaded by the Abyss

Quality: Epic (Set)
Category: Tops

Durability: 200/200
Equipment Requirements: Priest class, 100 points of true stamina, 100 points of true intelligence, Abyss Legacy.

Equipment effect: Each time a healing skill is cast, there is a 30% chance to trigger an additional effect, restoring 20% ​​of the target's maximum health and removing one negative status effect.

Rating: 689
Brief introduction: Originally the Divine Elegy set, the essence of the equipment has changed after being tainted by the power of the abyss multiple times.

Set Bonus 1: Abyss Lord (Passive): True Intelligence +4, Abyss Power cap +2000 points, damage dealt to all Abyss creatures increased by 20%, and automatically recovers 1% of maximum health per second after entering combat.

Set Effect 2: Abyss Prayer (Active): The user ascends to a height of 100 meters and enters an invincible state, forming a blessing barrier with a range of 1500 meters. The barrier has no defensive effect.
All friendly targets within the barrier immediately recover 1500 health points and gain Abyss Protection, reducing damage taken by 30%.

During the duration of the barrier, it restores 5% of maximum health per second, increases movement speed by 50%, increases all defenses by 40, and increases strength, agility, stamina, and intelligence by 10 or true strength, true agility, true stamina, and true intelligence by 2.

Tip: The blessing barrier lasts for 60 seconds.

Note: After the skill ends, the user will enter a state of deep weakness, unable to move but recovering 5% of maximum health and Abyss Power per second for 120 seconds.

Note: Abyss Wish (Active) can only be used once per world.

Price: Not for sale.

Although the Abyss Prayer Set has been upgraded to Epic, the equipment's attributes have not changed significantly. The most significant change is the Ascension effect within the set bonus.

Originally, this item could only be used a maximum of three times per person. However, after Reed upgraded the Abyss Wish set to Epic rank, this limitation on the number of times it could be used by an individual was completely removed.

However, a world can only be used once. After all, the Ascension Set is three major levels lower than the current Abyss Prayer Set, which is a harsh restriction for light gold quality equipment. This will no longer be a problem when it reaches the Epic level.

In fact, another major benefit of this upgrade for Lin Yi was the significant enhancement of the Abyss Prayer Set's base defense.

It should be noted that for some non-armor types of armor, their base defense and other attributes are often not clearly displayed on the equipment panel.

However, this does not mean that such equipment is completely without protective capabilities. If a legendary priest's robe is actually less effective in defense than a low-level green quality armor, this situation is obviously illogical.

The fundamental reason is that the quality of equipment itself represents the upper limit of its potential. The upper limit of the values ​​of various attributes of a low-level piece of equipment has already been defined by its quality.

If it truly possesses powerful attributes comparable to high-level equipment, its grade will naturally not remain at the low-level.

"I doubt anyone but you can use this equipment." After inspecting the equipment crafted by Owo, Reed harshly reprimanded him before returning to Lin Yi's side, his tone tinged with helplessness and admonition.

When Reed was upgrading, he discovered that the abyssal power contained in this equipment was a bit too outrageous. Normally, the Abyssal Prayer Set should have been upgraded to Abyssal-grade equipment long ago, but because it was certified by the Paradise of Reincarnation, the essence of the Abyssal Prayer Set has never changed.

This huge misalignment between its essence and power is precisely what leads to its current bizarre characteristics—it appears harmless on the surface, but its inner abyssal power is more dangerous than many genuine abyssal equipment.

The consequences would be unimaginable if an ordinary person came into contact with or attempted to use it.

This is like a hedgehog covered in sharp quills—a safe barrier for itself, but if anyone dares to touch it rashly, they will be pricked and wounded all over.

"That's fine, I'm not planning on changing this set of equipment anyway."

"Luckily, your outfit is relatively easy to repair. If it were like Bai Ye's long leather coat, I'm afraid I'd have to pay out of my own pocket and beg you to get a new set." Reed couldn't help but laugh as he said this. To be honest, Su Xiao's long leather coat, which he got from Dark Raven Star, wasn't particularly difficult to repair, but it had been repaired far too many times.

Compared to Lin Yi, Su Xiao's fighting style can be described as bold and unrestrained. Every time he returns, his signature long trench coat is almost in tatters. If it weren't for Reed's high level of craftsmanship, this pile of "rags" would probably have been scrapped long ago.

In comparison, the difficulty of repairing Lin Yi's set, which mainly consisted of priest robes, was worlds apart.

If the needlework is skillful enough, and the tear is carefully located and reinforced, the repair will be much smoother.

Unlike the long trench coat, Reed racked his brains every time he tried to repair that tattered garment. Just finding top-quality leather that matched its original quality and texture was a huge challenge.

Over the years, this blacksmith, who was famous for his blacksmithing skills, has now quietly surpassed his original profession of tailoring in terms of expertise.

"By the way, judging by your momentum, you're not far from breaking through to the sixth rank, right? Don't forget to take care of that second awakening of your talent." After handing the equipment to Lin Yi, Reed said this and then continued forging.

Lin Yi nodded upon hearing Reed's words.

Lin Yi had never forgotten about the second awakening of his talent. However, he had tried to start the mission before. At that time, the Reincarnation Paradise only gave Lin Yi one sentence: if Lin Yi was prepared to awaken at the current stage, his mortality rate would only be 99.91%.

Looking at the near-death "99.91%" on the screen, Lin Yi's lips twitched involuntarily.

With such a "touching" success rate, he naturally chose to give up without hesitation.

Now that Lin Yi is about to advance to the sixth rank, the probability of him dying should not be that high.

Shortly after returning to his private room, Lin Yi's stay time reached its limit, and he was thrown back into the real world by the Paradise of Reincarnation.

After returning to the real world, Lin Yi took Su Xiao and Fatty Ma to the beach to go fishing.

On a yacht, a gentle sea breeze carries the aroma of grilled meat and the salty, fishy smell unique to the ocean.

The burly man, played by Amu, meticulously flipped the steaks on the grill, the grease dripping onto the charcoal fire, making an enticing sizzling sound.

Bubuwang lay comfortably on the recliner, its ears twitching slightly in the breeze.

Baha spread its wings freely in the clear blue sky, letting out joyful cries, enjoying a carefree life that is hard to find in the derivative world.

"Cousin, the meat is almost done grilling, come and eat!" Xiaoling's voice was as refreshing as the sea breeze. She was wearing a bright bikini, sitting in the shade on the deck, her smile radiant.

Since Lin Yi and Su Xiao helped her finally get rid of that persistent swindler, she seemed much more relaxed, had a more open-minded view of relationships, and enjoyed her life more.

Fatty Ma was chatting with Lin Yi and Su Xiao by the railing when he heard his cousin's call. His face lit up with a smile: "Okay! Coming right away."

He turned to look at Lin Yi and Su Xiao, "Come on, let's go try it! The fish probably won't bite at this hour, no need to rush."

Lin Yi nodded with a smile, while Su Xiao remained expressionless, her gaze sweeping across the sea as if confirming something.

Xiaoling looked at the three people walking over, her gaze lingering on Su Xiao's cold face for a second longer before quickly looking away as if she had been burned.

Her heart raced slightly, making Xiaoling secretly despise her own pathetic reaction.

Privately, Xiaoling secretly asked Fatty Ma if Su Xiao had a boyfriend, which nearly scared him to death. Fatty Ma's face turned pale, and he pleaded earnestly, "My dear sister! Why did you have to ask him? Is he the kind of person you can date? You didn't see how he kills people, it's like a bloody mess. When he's in a frenzy, even his own people stay away. You're so delicate, if you go up to him, I'm afraid you won't be able to withstand one chop from his blade! Our family isn't short of money, we could support you for ten lifetimes. Wouldn't it be better for us to find a normal person and live a peaceful life?"

Although it was a bit of an exaggeration, Xiaoling understood that Fatty Ma was doing it for her own good. The aura of Su Xiao that made her feel unapproachable and ruthless was indeed something she couldn't handle.

"Forget it, just treat it as admiring the scenery, a 'scenery' of top male model caliber." Xiaoling comforted herself in her heart, trying to adjust her mindset back to that of a pure fan watching their idol—even though she knew there was no possibility between the two of them, she still couldn't help being attracted to him.

After everyone sat down, Amu handed over a large plate of roasted meat: "The meat is delicious."

Xiaoling caught a glimpse of her girlfriends sitting under a parasol not far away. Their eyes were shining like searchlights, their gazes fixed on Lin Yi and Su Xiao. They were whispering to each other, their cheeks flushed, their excitement palpable.

Xiaoling felt a bit of a headache; she knew her infatuated best friends' personalities all too well.

"Um...you guys eat first, I'm going to talk to them for a bit." Xiaoling quickly got up and walked towards her girlfriends, trying to manage the "risk" before things got out of control.

After becoming a high-level contractor, the body continuously evolves and approaches perfection through repeated attribute enhancements and life level upgrades.

Skin blemishes and minor body imperfections will be naturally "repaired" or concealed by the strengthening of one's constitution.

Lin Yi was originally gentle and handsome, but now he has gained an even more profound temperament.

Su Xiao's face was originally cold and striking, and after it matured, its destructive power on ordinary girls was like a nuclear bomb.

Of course, this is all on the condition that Su Xiao doesn't draw his sword. Once Su Xiao draws his sword, even the most infatuated girl will be paralyzed on the ground, unable to move.

This has nothing to do with romance; it's purely an almost instinctive attraction stemming from differences in our levels of life.

As Xiaoling approached the area under the parasols where her group of girlfriends were, before she could even speak to "take control," a girl with dazzling blonde hair and a hot figure grabbed Xiaoling and pulled her tightly into her arms.

"Xiaoling! Quickly confess! Hand over the phone numbers, WeChat IDs... all the contact information of those two handsome guys!" The blonde girl's eyes shone like searchlights, her voice low but unable to hide her excitement. "My bestie, my happiness for the rest of my life depends on you! That cool, handsome guy in the trench coat is my type, and that guy in the white robe is for your Xiaomei!"

Another close friend, with impeccable makeup, immediately sidled up, her eyes glued to Su Xiao: "Yeah, yeah, yeah! Lingling, you've got such amazing resources and you're keeping them to yourself? We treat you like a sister! Quick, send me your WeChat! I'll treat you to a month's worth of lavish meals!"

The other girls also joined in the "attack," chattering away:
"Lingling, your cousin is amazing! What kind of incredible friends does he have?"

"Did that handsome guy look this way just now? What type does he like?"

Xiaoling was being strangled so tightly she could barely breathe. Listening to her best friends' increasingly outrageous "plans" and "allocations," her face turned red with anxiety. She struggled desperately, crying out, "Ouch! Let go! Let go! I can't breathe! Stop it! It's not what you think!"

Xiaoling finally managed to break free from the blonde girl's "weapon," her hair disheveled. Hands on her hips, she lowered her voice with a serious expression: "Wake up, all of you! Listen to me!"

Xiaoling took a deep breath and decided to unleash her cousin's enhanced "horror story": "You absolutely mustn't get your hands on those two! Someone could die! I'm not kidding!"

Seeing her serious expression, her girlfriends toned down their infatuation a little, but the anticipation and excitement in their eyes were no less, clearly interpreting "it could lead to someone's death" as some kind of exciting "domineering CEO" script.

"Wow? That's exciting!" The blonde girl's eyes lit up even more, and she leaned forward. "A rich young master or a mafia prince?"

"Um, it should be even more terrifying than this kind of identity." Xiaoling struggled to organize her thoughts, her eyes filled with lingering fear and awe. She lowered her voice, almost whispering, "Do you remember the 'major earthquake' that caused such a stir in Guangming City a while ago? The one where the higher-ups suddenly parachuted in, arrested a lot of people, and completely reshuffled the leadership?"

The group of girlfriends were all taken aback. The major reshuffle of the top leadership in Guangming City had caused a huge stir, and it had been on the news for several days. Of course, they knew about it.

"I remember, what's wrong? Wasn't corruption supposed to be serious?" her well-dressed best friend asked, puzzled.

"Corruption?" Xiaoling gave a "you're too naive" look, lowering her voice even further with the nervousness of sharing a shocking secret. "That's just a pretext! The real reason... is what my cousin told me himself... it's because those clueless guys accidentally offended... that person."

She cautiously gestured in Lin Yi's direction with her eyes.

According to her cousin, it was because those guys were arrested that very day that everything went smoothly for them.

Keep in mind that this is a high-ranking leader of a city. Even if he had committed a crime, he wouldn't have been arrested so quickly. It can only mean that there are even bigger forces involved behind the scenes.

The group of girlfriends gasped instantly. The friend with the perfect makeup wobbled in her drink cup, unaware that a few drops of liquid had splashed onto the back of her hand.

The top brass of Guangming City… were all wiped out simply because they offended that handsome, seemingly gentle man in a robe?! What kind of background and power must that person have?!
They were not naive young girls; their families had some background or experience, and they knew what it meant to have the power to change the core of a city's power overnight.

That's a level that ordinary wealth or underworld power can reach; it's a level where real big shots stand in the clouds and manipulate the rules!
The group of girlfriends fell completely silent. The girls, who had been chattering excitedly just moments before, now had pale faces. The infatuation and fantasies in their eyes had been completely crushed, leaving only deep awe and an indescribable sense of alienation.

The way the group looked at Lin Yi and Su Xiao was filled with caution, as if they were looking at some untouchable and incomprehensible taboo beings.

As Xiaoling's best friends, they may be playful and mischievous, but their level of understanding is far beyond that of ordinary infatuated girls.

Those beings capable of wielding such immense, even terrifying, energy are simply from a different world than them.

The trope of "a domineering CEO falls in love with me after a one-night stand" in novels seems incredibly ridiculous and naive in the face of reality.

They've seen far too much in the school, a place that seems like an ivory tower but is actually a microcosm of society.

Those "predecessors" who relied on their youth and beauty, thinking they could rise to the top by climbing the social ladder.

A certain department's most beautiful girl was "kept hidden away" by a powerful figure, enjoying immense fame and fortune. She was chauffeured around in luxury cars, adorned in designer brands, and walked with an air of superiority on campus, wanting everyone to know who was behind her and basking in the envious or jealous glances.

But what was the outcome?
Without exception.

Once the novelty wears off and you get tired of it, it's like throwing away an old piece of clothing.

The promised cars, houses, and resources? They're nothing but illusions.

Those once-glorious senior students eventually returned to school in disgrace or disappeared quietly, leaving behind only a mess and fodder for gossip.

The so-called "smooth rise to prominence" is nothing more than a short-lived and illusory bubble. Once burst, all that remains is a deeper quagmire and a more tarnished reputation.

Reality is far crueler than fiction; the gap between social classes and power cannot be easily bridged by appearances or so-called "love."

Those who truly wield immense power operate the game in a way that ordinary girls can't even begin to grasp.

"I really envy you, Xiaoling, for being able to know these big shots," the blonde girl said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, with a hint of bitterness and longing in her voice. "If you ever become successful, don't forget your sisters! If you become rich and powerful, don't forget us!"

Lingling's meticulously made-up best friend also joined in, her eyes gleaming: "That's right! Lingling, you're our only hope of breaking into 'high society'! If you ever have any good opportunities to help us out, like... introducing us to some reliable rich second-generation guys would be great!"

She quickly shifted the focus from the unattainable "legend" back to the more down-to-earth "reality".

It's clear that Xiaoling's close friends are all quite reliable and haven't done anything too embarrassing for her. (End of Chapter)