Chapter 360 - Choosing a Sacred Object
Only Gods could use Rank 5 and 6 Sacred Objects. They weren't usually sold online, and even if they were, their effects were bad. Jing Jing absolutely did not want those kinds of Sacred Objects.
The truly good Sacred Objects were kept in the vaults of various factions or sold in small quantities in shops for VIPs. Thankfully, there was one such shop within the Blood Coliseum that sold a variety of Sacred Objects, and it was rumored that they even had some Rank 8 ones in their inventory.
The trio went to the shop to try their luck, hoping to find a suitable Rank 6 Sacred Object. An attendant greeted them warmly as soon as they walked in.
“Welcome, esteemed guests. Is there something you require from us?”
Han Wu was stunned to sense the Divine Essence from the attendant. He realized all the attendants were Demigods! A shop that had Demigods as attendants was definitely a high-ranking one with valuable items. We have a very good chance of finding something here, he thought.
“We’re here to purchase some Rank 6 Sacred Objects, if you have any on sale. If not, we’ll take Rank 5 ones too,” Qin Shuang responded politely. She had also sensed the attendant’s power level, realizing they were in the same rank.
The attendant smiled. “To think you three are so powerful at such a young age! It is an honor to serve such talented guests here! Please, follow me.”
The trio followed the attendant further into the shop. Using his authority, he handed each of them a list of Rank 5 and 6 Sacred Objects. They were surprised by the shop’s diverse selection, which included some 239 Rank 6 Sacred Objects and 19,847 Rank 5 Sacred Objects, each with a different effect.
Han Wu used the Filter option and typed in “Self-Detonation.” Even though he had been finding ways to reinforce his locusts, their average strength was still weaker than other life forms of the same rank. He had decided to focus on improving their Self-Detonation skill, as it was what allowed them to fight on somewhat equal grounds with other talented races.
Han Wu slowly went through the list of Sacred Objects that could amplify the effects of Self-Detonation. After a lengthy search, he found just one Rank 6 Sacred Object that fit his criteria: Nuclear Detonation[1].
The Sacred Object, once equipped, would allow his core race to learn the Nuclear Detonation skill. Upon detonation, the locusts would release highly radioactive materials into their surroundings, causing any nearby life forms to mutate.
Even though the Sacred Object was terrifyingly powerful, it had very severe side effects. After a brief internal struggle, Han Wu chose not to buy it, despite its power. He sighed in regret and crossed it off the list.
He had hoped to find a Rank 6 Sacred Object instead of a Rank 5 one, as there was a significant difference in power between the ranks. Nevertheless, he decided to continue his search through the list of Rank 5 Sacred Objects.
There were quite a lot of Rank 5 Sacred Objects related to Self-Detonation. Most were elemental, such as Fiery Detonation, Magma Detonation, Icy Detonation, and Lightning Detonation, so Han Wu quickly eliminated them.
It was common for Gods to train their units to be resistant to elemental damage. It was also a known fact, from research and countless observations, that most units belonging to them were already resistant to fire.
Han Wu ignored all the elemental detonation Sacred Objects and instead searched for an unusual one that could bypass the elemental resistance of most units. After a long search, he finally found one.
[Rank 5 Sacred Object: Void Speck. When equipped to the Core, it grants the user’s core race the Void Detonation skill.]
[Void Detonation: Upon detonation, a crack in space proportional to the energy of the user is formed, which proceeds to absorb all matter in its vicinity.]
Han Wu could already imagine the Sacred Object in action. Each detonating locust would form a crack in space, and the suction would rip the surviving enemy units apart. The edges of a crack in space were much sharper than Divine weapons and were second only to God weapons.
The thought of how easily he could eviscerate his opponent’s units with the Sacred Object made Han Wu smile. He excitedly purchased the Sacred Object, already looking forward to upgrading it with Sources in his divine realm. He had a very high chance of upgrading it to Rank 6 but was unsure how many Sources he would need.
Regardless, he was satisfied with his new Sacred Object. He then glanced over at Qin Shuang and Jing Jing to see how they were doing.
Qin Shuang, though still a Demigod, was already close to ascension. It was the perfect time to browse through Rank 5 and 6 Sacred Objects. Her core race, the Lightning Sparrows, had a high affinity for lightning, so she was looking for Sacred Objects that either stored or released lightning.
Since lightning was a relatively common attribute, there were many Sacred Objects related to it. Qin Shuang was currently considering purchasing the Rank 6 Bottle of Plasma Sacred Object.
[Rank 6 Sacred Object: Bottle of Plasma. When equipped to the Core, it grants the user’s core race the Plasma Body skill.]
[Plasma Body: Temporarily turns the user’s body into plasma, which increases their outgoing lightning damage and renders them immune to physical damage.]
The Sacred Object was an incredible fit for her Lightning Sparrows, but since it was so powerful, it naturally came with a high price tag. It cost 100 Divine Essence, which was enough to nurture an excellent Demigod!
Qin Shuang hesitated, considering her family’s financial situation. Though they were rich thanks to her grandfather, a God, their wealth had its limits. She couldn’t take too much money, as her family still needed to nurture other children. It was impossible for them to spend so much to buy a Rank 6 Sacred Object just for her.
Qin Shuang shook her head in disappointment. However, just as she was about to close the interface, Han Wu stopped her. “She’ll take this one. Please bring it to us,” he said to the attendant, gesturing to the Bottle of Plasma.
Qin Shuang tried to stop him. “Are you insane? That costs 100 Divine Essence!” she exclaimed in disbelief.
Han Wu looked at her with a serious expression. “I’ll gladly pay six times more, so long as you like it.”
The large number of units he had in his divine realm was the source of his confidence. These units not only improved his combat capabilities but also generated a significant amount of Faith Points for him.
Having accumulated numerous Faith Points for a long time, he now had 826 Divine Essence in his account, making him one of the richest Gods out there. Purchasing a Sacred Object that cost 100 Divine Essence for a loved one was nothing to him.
Qin Shuang blushed and nodded shyly. She moved close and whispered in his ear, “I will pay you back. If not with Divine Essence, then I am willing to pay with my body and lifelong companionship[2].”
Han Wu was stunned, his eyes wide. A slight blush spread across his face as his heart began to race. He thought to himself, When did she get so good at flirting?
After buying the Sacred Object, he cleared his throat awkwardly and turned to Jing Jing. Her Level 13 Core could equip two Rank 6 Sacred Objects, but she had already chosen her first one and was hesitating on the second, so Han Wu decided to lend a hand.
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