Chapter 55: Frost Magic Shield Skill Book

"Oh my gosh… It can actually evolve an Elite-tier creature into a Boss-tier creature!"

Cao Xing was startled, and then a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.

Upgrading from Elite-tier to Boss-tier not only boosted all attributes but also allowed them to learn a new skill.

It was truly a qualitative leap!

Although using this [Boss-tier Soul] to upgrade tier carried a chance of failure, the probability of success was clearly much higher.

Once successful, Cao Xing would have two Boss-tier creatures on his hands!

Cao Xing looked around.

Assam, Andrew, and Sarah on the field all met the requirements to use this soul.

At the same time, these territory members could all see the miraculous power possessed by this soul.

It could allow them to complete a metamorphosis and advance to a higher level.

A look of desire appeared in everyone's eyes.

Even Sarah, who was usually cold and aloof, couldn't help but look at Cao Xing.

After thinking for a moment, Cao Xing threw the soul directly to Sarah.

Sarah caught it blankly, looking at Cao Xing in disbelief.

"Are you sure you want to give this to me?"

Cao Xing nodded calmly.

Obviously, among the three recruited creatures on the field, Sarah was the most suitable to use this soul. Once she became a Boss-tier, her already formidable combat strength would receive a massive boost.

"Use it. I hope you can become the strongest assassin and rebuild the glory of the Shadow Sanctuary."

Sarah's breathing quickened, her developing chest rising and falling heavily beneath her tight outfit.

After a moment, she nodded calmly, then turned her back, pretending not to care.

However, a system prompt appeared before Cao Xing's eyes.

[Due to your generous bestowal, you have moved territory member: Sarah Blade Dance. Loyalty has increased. Current loyalty: 91]

A smile played on the corner of Cao Xing's mouth.

Although Sarah pretended not to care, a strong sense of gratitude and acceptance toward Cao Xing had already risen in her heart.

Because loyalty would not lie.

A loyalty score of 91 was almost at the level of disregarding life and death.

When the time came, she would even be willing to lay down her life for Cao Xing.

At this moment, after receiving the cluster of soul, Sarah slapped it directly into her body.

A powerful aura rose from her body.

Cao Xing nodded.

The metamorphosis from Elite to Boss-tier would take some time.

Moreover, this soul essence also had a chance of failure, so Cao Xing wasn't sure if Sarah could successfully evolve into a Boss-tier creature.

Shaking his head, he began to examine the second purple item, which was the first-clear reward given by the system.

[Frost Shield Skill Book (Purple): Hidden skill of the Frost Mage. It is said to have originated from a certain Archlich]

[Skill Effect: Applies a Frost Shield around yourself or an allied unit, reducing damage taken by 20%.

Releases Frost Breath to nearby enemy units every second, dealing mental power * 1 freezing damage and reducing their movement speed and attack speed by 20%. The shield effect lasts for 60 seconds, with a cooldown of 120 seconds (can be toggled on or off)]

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"Holy crap!"

Cao Xing was startled once again.

The strength of this [Frost Shield] exceeded his expectations.

This was a powerful skill that integrated damage reduction, damage, and crowd control, and its effects were extremely potent!

If he had this skill back then, Dabai alone could have suppressed that Black-Robed Priest!

After all, 20% damage reduction and slow were no joke!

"As expected of a purple skill, it's so fierce!"

Cao Xing was overjoyed and clicked to learn it without hesitation.

Then, he cast the skill on himself.

[Cast [Frost Shield] skill successfully. Talent [Eternal Power] has taken effect. This skill has become permanent.]

Cao Xing instantly felt a ring of icy shield appear around his body. This ice shield seemed incredibly solid, and it exhaled a terrifying chill every second.

Cao Xing took a look; the maximum attack range of this chill was a one-meter area around himself.

It didn't seem like a large range, but there was no doubt that this was also area-of-effect damage.

A strong look of joy appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

"Excellent!"

This way, his subordinates' survivability and combat capability would both welcome an explosive increase.

Meanwhile, Sarah had also completed her metamorphosis.

A system prompt appeared.

[Your territory member: Sarah Blade Dance has completed her metamorphosis and advanced to a Boss-tier creature. All attributes have increased by 30%, and she has learned a new skill: Arc Flash]

Cao Xing's face lit up with joy. "Huh? It actually succeeded! It seems my luck isn't that bad after all!"

Then, he checked the attributes of Sarah's newly acquired skill.

[Arc Flash: Dashes forward a distance in an instant at extreme speed, dealing 110% slashing damage to enemies along the way]

"This skill is pretty good!"

"Not only does it have excellent mobility, but it also deals decent damage."

At this moment, Sarah was also very satisfied with her current state.

Looking at Cao Xing, she placed her Umbral Blade against her chest, bowed slightly, and said, "At your service, my Lord."

Cao Xing nodded and glanced at her attributes.

[Phantom Assassin: Sarah Blade Dance]

[Race: Dark Elf]

[Level: Level 20, 10,624/100,000 (Tier 2 Boss-tier Creature)]

[Detailed Attributes: Click to expand]

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Both her health and attack power had increased by a large margin.

If the current Sarah were to face off against that Black-Robed Assassin from earlier…

In a one-on-one scenario, it would absolutely be a one-sided crush by Sarah.

Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he announced, "Search the entire camp for supplies. We'll prepare to head back immediately."

Hearing this, the recruited creatures on the field all went into action.

Then, Cao Xing took Liu Muxue and opened the gates of the Marauders' camp.

They began to loot the rooms one by one.

Cao Xing put everything inside into his inventory in one fell swoop.

[Obtained Wood * 62, Obtained Stone * 23, Obtained Refined Iron * 7, Obtained Dry Cheese * 14, Obtained Salt * 13, Obtained Coins * 164.]

[Obtained Refined Iron * 6, Obtained Raw Meat * 7, Obtained Everuth Wine * 3, Obtained Vinegar * 7, Obtained Coins * 76]

[Obtained…]

Every house had some supplies in it.

Aside from those seasonings and food, Cao Xing also discovered two new items.

[Refined Iron (Blue): Finely forged metal, possessing high toughness.]

This stuff was actually steel, which could be used to mass-produce blue-quality armor.

[Everuth Wine: Restores 200 health upon consumption, but carries a 30% chance of causing the Drunk state]

(Produced by the Ruth Winery, deeply loved by nobles and knights.)

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Cao Xing put these two items away.

Spending about another ten minutes, Cao Xing and Liu Muxue finally finished looting everything in this camp.

They had gathered quite a bit of seasonings like vinegar, sugar, and olive oil.

Looking at the bottles and jars in his backpack, Cao Xing smiled. "A good harvest. We'll be able to eat seasoned food from now on."

Then, Cao Xing led Liu Muxue to the last room in this camp.

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