Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem

Chapter 82 - 77: Black Smoke Shaman and Sword of Justice!

After pondering for a moment, Cao Xing called Assam over.

Cao Xing said, “Knight Assam, are you ready to gain even stronger power?”

“Lord, what do you mean?”

Assam’s eyes were filled with confusion.

And at that moment, Cao Xing took out a soul orb exuding a frosty aura.

The essence of a Boss Level spirit emanating from the orb caught everyone’s attention.

“This…this is…a soul orb capable of elevating us to a higher level!”

His voice was filled with shock, clearly understanding the powerful force contained within this soul orb.

Cao Xing nodded, “Yes, now, use this soul orb to break through.”

After recovering from his initial surprise, Assam quelled the longing in his eyes.

He glanced at his comrades around him, then shook his head and said, “Honorable Lord, this soul orb is extremely precious. I don’t think I am qualified to have it.”

“Both Andrew and Renice are more suited to use this soul orb than I am.”

Hearing this, Andrew, Renice, and the others turned their heads, staring at the frosty orb in Cao Xing’s hand.

At the same time, they couldn’t help but admire Assam’s character, as he was willing to give such a transformational item to others.

He truly had the spirit of a knight!

However, Cao Xing shook his head.

While Assam was right in saying that helping Andrew and Renice to break through could provide Cao Xing with more support, Cao Xing had his own ideas.

Although Assam wasn’t the strongest under his command, he was definitely the most loyal and the most daring in battle.

For such a well-performing subordinate, it was natural to reward and nurture him.

Cao Xing said directly, “Knight Assam, you are one of my earliest followers. During this time, you have proven your humility and bravery.”

“Use it and gain stronger power to better aid me and our territory.”

At this moment, a trace of tears appeared in Assam’s resolute eyes.

He took the orb with trembling hands,

“Thank you for your trust, honorable Lord!”

“You are like the moon in the sky, guiding me through the night!”

[Your territory member Assam, moved by your generous act, has further increased in loyalty. Due to his full loyalty, a special effect is triggered: Deadly Loyalty.]

[Deadly Loyalty: Permanently maintains maximum loyalty and is immune to any effects of disloyalty.]

Seeing this system prompt, Cao Xing was taken aback.

So, it triggered a hidden effect?

With loyalty that would never decrease, it meant never having to worry about Assam’s betrayal.

It seemed not bad at all.

At this moment, Assam sat atop Frost Wolf without hesitation, embedding the soul orb into his body.

The others looked on with envy.

Cao Xing cleared his throat and formally proclaimed, “My warriors, those of you who have yet to break through, do not worry.”

“Our territory is developing gradually, and everyone will share in the resources. First Sarah, then Assam, next will be your turn.”

“Let us unite our strengths to build a prosperous territory!”

Once Cao Xing finished speaking, Andrew was the first to respond, “Honorable Lord, we believe in you. Under your guidance, we will surely build a great territory!”

Sarah and Renice, standing nearby, also nodded slightly.

They believed in Cao Xing because of their own experiences.

Even Sarah had been promoted from an elite level.

Then, a slew of system notifications appeared.

[Your territory member Andrew was moved by your words, loyalty increased, current loyalty: 95]

[Your territory member Sarah Blade Dance was moved by your words, loyalty increased, current loyalty: 93]

Aside from them,

Renice’s loyalty rose to 80, and the loyalty of two centaur warriors reached 70.

Cao Xing was exceedingly delighted within.

This motivational speech proved highly effective, significantly boosting everyone’s loyalty.

At that moment, Assam had just embedded the soul orb and was undergoing the transformation from elite to Boss level.

This would take some time, considering the soul orb might potentially fail.

With no high expectations for his luck value, Cao Xing prepared for the possibility of failure.

Cao Xing shook his head, then began examining a second item, which was a black necklace carved with a beast’s skull.

[Shaman Necklace (Purple)]

[Quality: Rare]

[Attached Attributes: Spirit +10, Agility +5]

[Attached Effect ①: Spirit Hand (Hit Rate +10%, Casting Speed increased by 20%)]

[Attached Effect ②: Magic Breaker (When attacked, ignores 10% of the enemy’s magic defense, with a 15% chance to ignore 80% of the enemy’s magic defense)]

(Item Description: A necklace with a shaman’s blessing, containing powerful magical waves. Be careful of being unprotected.)

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Cao Xing’s heart raced, “What powerful attributes, as expected of purple equipment!”

Obviously, this necklace was highly suitable for Cao Xing. A spirit increase of 10 alone could provide him over 30 points of attack power, and it could greatly enhance the recovery ability of the Ice Healing Skill.

The necklace’s two special effects could also significantly boost Cao Xing’s output.

He contentedly put it around his neck.

In an instant, a surge of power emerged, and Cao Xing could clearly feel his spiritual power greatly augmenting.

He glanced at his own attributes.

[Name: Cao Xing]

[Race: Blue Star Human Clan]

[Level: 8 Level 120/7000]

[Detailed Attributes: Click to view]

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“Great! My spiritual attribute reached 57 points! The Ice Healing Skill can heal 46 life points per second, and the Ice Armor Skill can provide an additional 34 points of armor, a tremendous boost!”

Furthermore, Cao Xing noticed that his attack power also exceeded 200.

This was already comparable to the attack power of a Second Order creature.

Among the survivors, this level of damage was considered highly exceptional.

A wave of [Ice Cone Skill], followed by an [Ice Ball Skill], could even instantly kill creatures of the same level.

At that moment, a blue book appeared in his hand.

[Ice Arrow Rain Skill Book (Blue)]

[Skill Effect: Gather frost power to target a fixed area, dealing 3~6 instances of ice arrow damage to all enemies in the area. Damage coefficient is 112%, with a cooldown of 180 seconds.]

[Click to learn]

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This is the skill the shaman used against him back then, and its attack power was quite exceptional.

If Cao Xing hadn’t evaded it quickly, he would have been defeated in one wave.

Unexpectedly, Cao Xing now possessed this skill as well.

He immediately clicked to learn it.

[Successfully learned skill: Ice Arrow Rain.]

“Whoa, finally, I have my first group attack skill. Now this is more like a mage!”

Cao Xing was extremely satisfied.

By now, the spoils from the Cave Dweller’s lair had been almost completely counted.

In his hand, there was one last reward, a recruitment scroll.

[Char Tribe Shaman Recruitment Scroll]

(Using this scroll, you can summon a powerful Char Tribe Shaman rated at 15th Level Boss level.)

Indeed, a Boss Level recruitment scroll.

Cao Xing’s eyes glinted.

This meant he could have a fourth Boss Level creature.

Provided Assam succeeded in his breakthrough.

And at that moment, as Assam sat astride Frost Wolf Winter, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from him.

A system prompt appeared.

[Your territory member Assam has completed the transformation, advanced to Boss Level, and all attributes increased by 30%, learned a new skill: Sword of Justice]

[Sword of Justice: Condenses a sword qi 5~10 meters long, causing four slash damages to a fan-shaped area in front. Each successful attack reduces the enemy’s armor by 10%, with an effect duration of 20 seconds and a cooldown of 120 seconds]

(Skill Introduction: In the name of justice, the keen edge cuts through all opposition.)

Seeing the skill description, Cao Xing’s gaze focused.

What a powerful skill!

This directly turned Assam’s attack into group damage.

Especially effective when facing multiple enemies in an onslaught, with extraordinary results!

Assam turned around and respectfully said, “Lord, I did not fail you. I have successfully transformed.”

Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction, “Well done, Knight Assam.”

Then he started examining Assam’s attributes.

[Frost Wolf Knight: Assam]

[Race: Human Clan]

[Level: 13 Level 1724/50000 (Second Order Boss Level Creature)]

[Detailed Attributes: Click to view]

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Cao Xing’s face again showed clear delight.

After advancing to a Boss Level creature, Assam’s overall attributes had significantly improved.

Of course, his life value was slightly lower than other Bosses.

But that was to be expected, as Assam was from the Human Clan, naturally not matching the life value growth of Druids or those beasts.

Moreover, with so many augmented states, Assam could even stand against a Boss Level 20 single-handedly without losing.

“Very good, if we continue developing like this, upgrading all of my recruited creatures to Boss Level is just around the corner!”

Cao Xing’s heart brimmed with anticipation.

As for that recruitment scroll, since they were on the road, Cao Xing decided to hold off until reaching their destination for summoning.

While on the journey, he would raise his magic wand, continuously refreshing the effects of [Ice Healing Skill] and [Ice Armor Skill] for each member.

Currently, his Ice Healing Skill could restore over 40 life points per second.

Judging by Assam and Andrew’s blood volume, it would only take two or three minutes to fully recover.

Their survivability significantly increased!

As the troop passed through [Troy Trade Road] and across those cliffs,

the coordinates indicated on the map drew ever closer.

Five minutes later, they emerged onto a forest path.

At this time, Cao Xing changed direction, leading the group directly into the left-side woods.

Because the direction shown in the coordinates was on the opposite side.

After a maze of twists and turns, they arrived at the foot of an unknown mountain.

“We’ve arrived.”

Cao Xing looked at the towering mountain before them and halted the troop.

Liu Muxue softly asked beside him, “Axing, is this the place?”

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