Comprehensive network wizard, magic emperor.

Chapter 160 New Skills, New Goals

Lin Bo gently tapped the deeply mutated leg armor. The main part of this equipment is actually the inner layer of living vines, and the outer shell is just a derivative structure.

The equipment effect will grant two skills. The Lv3 charge is naturally an all-round improvement compared to the [Charge Lv1] given by the leg burst exoskeleton. The level 2 charge can be canceled midway, and at level 3, it can turn during the charge, greatly increasing flexibility.

The effect of the active skill [Explosive Stomp] is the same as that demonstrated by the boss monster Lost Treeman. After the legs are filled with high-pressure air, it can be ejected through the holes in the soles, creating a strong shock wave, which can be used for rapid maneuvers, including double jumps in the air, and enhance the power of knee strikes.

Although the outer wooden shell is light, it is stronger than steel. The precise structure can effectively reduce shock and resist pressure, and provides good buffering and protection when bearing heavy blows.

Lin Bo studied the outer shell structure of the leg armor through endoscopic tactile testing. The natural bioengineering design is still very instructive.

He is considering upgrading his Iron Form.

This piece of equipment is indeed quite heavy. When I often chanted the True Name of Steel in the past, the cursed power penetrated the armor and controlled its flight and movement. When I wore it, it felt as light as a feather and had a strong sense of support.

But now he mainly relies on whale fire and magic mushroom iron to fight the enemy. During the battle, he uses his own name and spirit to drive his body to fly. This iron shell weighing nearly 30 kilograms is very cumbersome. It not only slows down the flying speed, but also makes the muscles and bones sore.

Lin Bo planned to replace the Iron Form with a light, durable magical metal and then engrave it with runes to enchant it. This equipment could be upgraded at the same time as the Mage's Visage.

The reward for completing the game this time was a general skill book called "Double Blade Dance".

The item description indicates that this technique was created by a martial arts master who was also skilled in dancing. It was originally intended to be used as a warm-up before formal training. Later, it was supplemented by the inheritance of the martial arts school and revised by artificial intelligence calculations, summarizing a set of melee combat moves that are both beautiful and practical.

Lin Bo could hardly find a way to use the skill books that dropped from his previous maps, such as "War Cry", "Lance Techniques", and "Close Combat with a Gunlance".

This "Double Blade Dance" is not more suitable for his close combat system than the Frost Sky Mecha Fighting Technique, but Lin Bo is interested in its benefit of being able to exercise the body.

A strong body is conducive to a stable state of health. Now Lin Bo relies on taking vitality soups and whale oil potions to maintain his health. He is only in perfect condition for two or three hours a day and enjoys a double proficiency coefficient.

He took out the skill book, which was an A4-sized hardcover color-printed sword manual. It looked quite trendy. He opened the cover and saw that the catalog recorded the revised versions of the masters of the fighting school.

Lin Bo flipped through two pages, and the entire sword manual turned into a stream of light and merged into his palm. Two streams of sore heat spread from his arms, merged into his spine, went up to his brain, and down to his feet. All the muscles and bones in his body felt as if they were brushed by a steel brush.

The various key points and tricks of practicing swordsmanship emerged in my mind, including all the changes in routines, regular steps, and nutritional requirements during exercise.

Double Blade Dance: Lv1 (0/100) Entry-level swordsmanship, slightly improves physical activity and enhances flexibility

When the discomfort that filled his body subsided, Lin Bo shook his arms. His arms swung like whips, and the force flowed from his shoulders to his fingertips, cutting through the air and making a faint whimpering sound.

Perhaps because his physical foundation was so poor, the improvement brought by the entry-level skills was quite significant. If it were a warrior profession, a tough guy with arms that could run horses, the improvement brought by learning this sword technique would be minimal.

Lin Bo planned to set aside some time each day to practice the Double Blade Dance. This skill also required complete exhaustion before a proficiency check was triggered, so it wasn't something that could be improved casually.

I continued to check my backpack, and this time another fragment of knowledge fell out.

Blood Snake's Winding Traces (Red)

Type: Knowledge Fragment

Item Effect: Consuming this item allows you to break through the level limits of certain skills. When training skills related to physique (form transformation), your base proficiency will permanently increase by 1. This effect cannot be obtained repeatedly but can be stacked with other fragments of the same type.

Description: Comprehend the fragments to gain the secrets hidden within. Each attempt requires a contribution of 3000 Disaster Coins.

The blood snake snakes at the junction of soul and flesh, its body twists and turns, its thoughts transform, but its traces continue. ——Message from the title page

Lin Bo decided to keep the fragments well, thinking that it might be useful for upgrading the Mantra Transfiguration Technique.

He had two fragments in total, in addition to "Blood Snake", there was also "Glorious Sacrifice" which dropped when he brushed the [Sea Spirit Altar] not long ago.

The skills that currently require fragments are Scent of the Marrow and Black Snake Meditation. Lin Bo plans to exchange "Brilliant Sacrifice" for suitable fragments, and then purchase an additional one, so as to resolve the upgrade barriers of the two skills tonight.

He took out the last dropped item from his backpack. It looked like a flat, shiny silver suitcase. It was very thin and light, with the delicate feel of a high-end industrial product. There was a small logo of the Voyager Company printed in the corner.

[Nightmare] Company Year-End Bonus

Type: Affix Chest
Description: Open this item to receive a gift from the Voyager Corporation. Please note that the treasure chest has been corrupted by [Nightmare Aura] and has undergone an unknown transformation. Lin Bo had opened many treasure chests before, so he immediately unfastened the clasp of the suitcase. The chest opened, and a sinister purplish-black light rushed out, dissolving and dissipating the entire treasure chest with the intense light.

Ding--

[Network Tips: You have opened the Affix Treasure Box]

Rewards: 8000 Disaster Coins, Painted Greeting Card (Gray), Star Alliance Bank Check (Gray), Fallen Space Alloy Plate (Blue), Invitation Colorant (Red) x2, Nightmare's Death Ointment (Purple) x3

The items in the treasure chest weren't fixed. Disaster Coins were guaranteed to drop, though the specific amount was relatively random. He'd been lucky this time, and his total balance had already exceeded 30,000 Disaster Coins, making him a wealthy man once again.

The fallen space alloy plate is a piece of black-looking scrap iron. It is an alchemical metal, weighing 1.5 tons. It is quite large in size. While having a low density, it seems to have good hardness, and may be able to serve as a superior substitute for steel.

The Nightmare's Death Ointment is a temporary enchantment item that can allow most types of organisms to obtain the negative state of "sleep". Once they fall asleep, they need to undergo a death judgment, and if they fail, they will die immediately.

In addition to these valuable props, there are two Easter egg-like drops, a painted greeting card from the Voyager Company to outstanding employees and a large bank check.

The painted card was meticulously crafted, with gilded fonts and a faint floral scent. The recipient was clearly written as "Lighthouse Operator," as if he had truly become an employee of the Voyager Company.

Lin Bo shook his head and smiled.

There is also a reminder on the information board of the comprehensive network.

[First clear of the Infernal difficulty level [Out-of-Control Botanical Garden on a Distant Star], reaching the dungeon milestone]

[Achievement Title - "Interstellar Disaster Relief Expert" (Attention)]

Interstellar Disaster Relief Experts (Attention)

Wearing effect: When encountering an ambush, there is a higher probability of completing dodge, defense, and attack actions

Description: You buried a scandal at the Voyager Corporation. Although it was only a minor debt of the giant corporation, you still earned the gratitude of some senior staff. The death of the final experimental subject, the perfect Lost Tree, Xinya, was a relief for those who escaped the botanical garden.

Lin Bo put on the title. This kind of benefit that can increase the survival rate a little is never too much.

After counting all the gains, he contacted netizens.

[Lighthouse Guest]: Success! Your network skills are incredible.
[Picking up trash makes me happy]: (proud) (cold)

[Lighthouse Guest]: However, the files are basically encrypted, and there is a lot of missing information. I will have to spend time sorting it out.
[Picking up trash]: Send it to me, I love organizing information the most (bald head)

The sea-blue trade channel is opened.

Lin Bo shared the files he had collected and chatted with netizens.

The scientific and technological information they have compiled is valuable and can be sold on the Duolian Duoyi platform. They can choose to buy out the platform outright or choose to profit from it over the long term.

The specific value of disaster coins will need to be assessed after the content is finalized. Although it will definitely not sell for much, it is still an additional income.

Lin Bo decided to share the profits equally with netizens. This is a reasonable distribution plan. After all, both parties have made irreplaceable contributions.

[Picking up trash makes me happy]: Wow, so generous! I'll get started right away! Just wait!
The netizen went offline with full enthusiasm.

Lin Bo switched to the [Distant Star Botanical Garden] chat screen. His teammates had already shared their compiled guide for the ten-man affix dungeon in the public folder. All the online players were discussing it, expressing their heartfelt respect for all members of this team.

In the past, all the mage players in this channel were called Mage Brother. From today on, this title belongs exclusively to a player nicknamed "Lighthouse Man".

There are really too many descriptions related to the mage brother in the strategy suggestions. Teammates’ suggestions to newcomers for passing the level are, “Let the team leader burn down the botanical garden”, or “Just wait for the mage brother to kill the elite monster with one move”.

The reason for these obviously unorthodox claims is that during this run, my teammates were either rushing or fleeing through a sea of ​​fire, leaving them with no chance to properly engage the dungeon monsters, and the intelligence they collected was fragmented. With more runs, I'll be able to refine the guide bit by bit.

Lin Bo read the messages from netizens, laughed for a moment at the various funny comments, and then closed the chat interface. He still had a lot of things to do.

(End of this chapter)