Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 677 Loyalty Never Wins
[Hidden Mission: Kill Zhang Shanfu, Zhong Sheng, the Great Sage's Protector, the accompanying deities, and destroy the Painted Skin Demons within 1 hour]

[Trial Difficulty: A (Hero)]

[Trial Reward: Paradise Points x 10000, Attribute Points +4]

[Trial Failed: Paradise Points -20000, Random Attribute -1, Forced Return]

Chu Danqing felt that Zhang Shanfu's XP system might need to be formatted.

Several 'beautiful women' emerged from the shadows, dressed in revealing and transparent clothing.

If someone didn't know the situation, they would naturally think that Zhang Shanfu was a good person, and that he really shared the bran with everyone.

Those in the know, however, were quite different; their expressions began to betray their unease.

You, a dignified marquis and the emperor's brother-in-law, actually entertained them with ghosts. They are, after all, well-known figures in Lianzhou.

But considering the other party's identity, the group, who had intended to lash out, could only hold back.

Chu Danqing remained silent upon witnessing this scene.

Judging from his expert-level leadership, Zhang Shanfu was not playing a trick on these people.

But Zhang Shanfu really thought so.

This also explains why he wasn't afraid at all when he abducted so many women.

They don't play at all; they're just collectors.

"Gentlemen, what do you think?" Zhang Shanfu began with a smile, but before he could finish speaking, a blood-red shadow swept over.

Before anyone could react, his upper body was reduced to minced meat.

Everything happened so suddenly and swiftly that everyone screamed when they saw it.

"presumptuous!"

The oppressive aura emanated from the gods, and a deity clad in golden armor and wielding two steel whips charged forth.

The golden light and the blood shadow clashed.

However, it was clear to anyone with eyes that the blood shadow was actually suppressing the golden light.

This means that this unknown blood-red deity has surpassed the Loyal and Protective Great Sage brought by Zhang Shanfu.

This incident terrified everyone present.

Only those of equal power to Zhang Shanfu could accomplish this.

"Roar!"

Before they could think any further, a huge white tiger roared and leaped into the group of painted-skin demons.

In no time at all, the painted-skin demons were all killed or wounded, leaving only a pile of broken skins on the ground.

Upon seeing this, the invited group turned and fled without hesitation.

Now that things have come to this, the newcomers must be after our lives. If we don't run now, we're just waiting to die.

Unfortunately, it's too late for them to leave now.

After the enormous white tiger, as big as a small mountain, slaughtered all the painted-skin demons, it set its sights on them.

Even with the protection of the gods in the Green Sprout Garden, he could not escape death.

Even these gods were no match for it, and all of them were reduced to ashes under the white tiger's sharp claws.

"Tsk, A-level difficulty missions are completely out of my league," Chu Danqing muttered.

As the apostles acquire professional equipment, the difficulty of the tasks they can handle gradually increases, and their average settlement rating also begins to rise.

Previously, the vast majority of apostles' evaluations were probably D to C, but now they should be able to get D to B.

Grade A is no longer out of reach.

Of course, this is not just about increased strength, but also about increased experience and knowledge.

After all, there aren't many brainless apostles who can reach the third rank.

Even if they didn't, they would have mastered it in such a long time, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to reach level 3.

Even in the most peaceful paradise, there's still a failure rate for trial missions, and a death rate in the trial world.

This is even more evident among top apostles like Chu Danqing.

Chu Danqing estimated that as long as they didn't encounter a Fei Hong similar to the previous trial world or face a trial world of a higher level, Da Bao and his team would be able to solve the vast majority of tasks.

For missions of SS difficulty or lower, there's probably no need to bring allies.

In just two minutes, everyone present—humans, gods, and demons in disguise—died.

[Mission Completed, You Gain: Paradise Points x 10000, Attribute Points +4]

The mission reward arrived, and Da Bao returned carrying a Brilliant-grade treasure chest.

The "Brilliant" level is reasonable, considering it's only at the A-level difficulty.

The Glorious Class will only be released after the S-Class is released.

After Chu Danqing obtained the document, he immediately notified Long Xiangluanyi and the others to resolve the matter as soon as possible, as he had already finished on his end.

Once it's finished, notify him to come and meet you.

This function didn't exist before, but now that Wancheng Kingdom is his companion equipment, it naturally exists.

If it weren't for the great distance, Chu Danqing could have brought them back to Wancheng Kingdom from afar.

"However, the harvest this time should be quite substantial." Chu Danqing's gaze fell on the dazzling treasure chest.

The reason why Da Bao killed the monsters slowly was not because Zhong Sheng was so powerful in protecting the Great Sage, but because he wanted to save them for the last treasure chest.

Otherwise, it would have taken at most a minute, instead of dragging on for two minutes before he died.

The most valuable treasure chests appearing on the field are those of Zhang Shanfu and Zhong Sheng, who protect the Great Sage.

The other guests included the Painted Skin Ghost, whom Chu Danqing wasn't particularly keen on taking. Since Zhang Shanfu was the first to die, the only option was the Treasure Chest of Zhong Sheng's Protection of the Great Sage.

After finishing these tasks, Chu Danqing glanced at the list again and muttered, "There are still a few managers left."

"Da Wang, let the white tiger kill it. Anyway, its huge size has already given it away."

After Chu Danqing finished speaking, Wan Chengguo immediately and excitedly replied, "Yes, Master!"

The enormous white tiger swept away the remaining people with overwhelming force.

After doing all this, Chu Danqing rode a dark cloud and took Da Bao and Da Wang to relieve Long Xiang Luan Yi.

I'll definitely choose dark clouds for tonight; the five-colored auspicious clouds are too eye-catching.

As for the woman named Meng Bier, Chu Danqing did not go to find her, nor did he even check whether she was alive or dead.

Doing so would actually harm the other party.

If he kills Zhang Shanfu and then contacts her again, it will inevitably implicate her.

If I'm alive, I'll definitely be able to get back on my own.

There's no point in searching for someone who's already dead.

Chu Danqing didn't even know the other person; she would definitely have to ask around to find her.

Such inquiries will inevitably leave traces.

On the way to meet Long Xiangluanyi and the others, Chu Danqing casually opened the treasure chest.

[You have opened: Treasure Chest (Brilliant), and obtained: Loyalty and Victory Covenant, Triumphant Horn Protecting the Great Sage, Incense and Golden Body Ashes (Loyalty and Victory Protecting the Great Sage), Paradise Points ×3700]
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【Loyalty and Victory Holy Covenant】

[Type: Item/Relic]

[Durability: 10/10]

【Quality: Brilliant】

【Effect 1: Consumes 1 point of durability to grant all friendly units within 1000 meters the Loyalty buff (Defense +50%) for 24 hours. This effect cannot be stacked.】

[Effect 2: Consumes 1 point of durability to grant a friendly unit the Blessing of the Great Sage, making them immune to one fatal attack for 30 seconds. Cooldown: 7 natural days. Cannot be stacked.]

[Effect 3: Consumes 1 point of durability. In faction battles, defense battles, and other campaign environments, increases the health regeneration speed of all friendly units within 1 kilometer by 100% for 1 hour. This effect cannot be stacked.]
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The Triumphant Horn Protecting the Great Sage

[Type: consumables]

【Quality: Brilliant】

[Effect: Sound the horn to summon the phantom of the Great Sage, who is loyal and protectorate him. The Great Sage's phantom will last for 30 seconds, during which all enemy units' attack power is reduced by 30%, and all friendly units gain a protective status (all damage taken is absorbed by the Great Sage's phantom). The Great Sage's phantom has 500% of the summoner's defense, and when destroyed, it will explode, dealing divine damage equal to 1000% of the summoner's defense to all enemies on the field.]
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[Incense and ashes from the golden statue (Loyal and Victorious protect the Great Sage)]

[Type: Material]

【Quality: Brilliant】

【Effect 1: When forging armor, it will always grant the Loyal and Valiant Guardian trait (restoring the health of nearby friendly units after a successful block)】

[Effect 2: When used as a core ingredient in elixir refining, it can be used to make the Loyal Victory Golden Pill (defense increases by 1000% for 24 hours after consumption)]

[Effect 3: Carved into an amulet, granting the wearer a divine blessing (immunity to one fatal attack)]

[Effect 4: Can be used as material to draw magic circles, barriers, etc., providing additional effects to magic circles, barriers, etc. (friendly units within the barrier recover 5% of their maximum health per second)]
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"The quality is quite good." Chu Danqing looked at the three items that had been opened.

As the intelligence reports suggest, these deities are indeed a major producer of items, consumables, and materials.

The props are a bit lacking, as they consume durability, but the effects are quite good.

In some ways, it is much better than equipment of the same quality.

"Let's keep it for now and see if the cat wants it. If it does, we'll give it to him." Chu Danqing stored it in her storage space.

The Goddess of Cats is also a god, and Zhongsheng protecting the Great Sage is also a god; perhaps they have something in common.

As for the Cat Goddess not wanting it, then let's see if anyone else wants it. If no one wants it, Chu Danqing will just sell it.

Although it's only of Brilliant quality, it's still worth exchanging some points.

The main issue is that, compared to equipment, the upper and lower limits of the value of these three categories have always been very different.

If it's a strategic-level item, even money can't guarantee you can buy it.

However, for this type of conventional product, unless the effect is exceptionally amazing, it won't fetch a high price.

Take, for example, the triumphant horn that protected the Great Sage.

This consumable is quite good, but it's a bit abstract.

Summon the phantom of Zhong Sheng protecting the Great Sage to absorb damage for all friendly units.

Before the duration is even used up, the phantom will die.

Therefore, you don't need to read the previous description at all; just look at the divine damage that is 1000% of the defense.

This means that the person who uses this consumable item needs to be an apostle with high defense.

If it were someone like Chu Danqing, they wouldn't be able to unleash the full power of this consumable item.

Its greatest feature is its ability to convert defense into damage output.

Its unexpected effect allows tank-type and meat shield-type apostles to play a crucial role in turning the tide of battle at critical moments.

Finally, when these frontline apostles can't hold out, use Zhong Sheng to protect the Great Sage and absorb the damage.

The least valuable item here is probably the Loyal Victory Covenant, an item that consumes durability, truly at the bottom of the value hierarchy.

A perfectly good item has been turned into a consumable item that can only be used 10 times.

If Chu Danqing were to sell these three items, the Loyal Victory Holy Contract would only be an add-on.

Otherwise, no one would buy it if it were sold separately.

"Hopefully, they won't release any more of these devalued items." Chu Danqing sighed. "But Xiong Jinglue will probably want this thing."

(End of this chapter)