Chapter 413
Leaving the Snow Elf, Capital City, William arrived at Dawn Fortress a short while later. He found Annie, engaged in some light contact, and discreetly made his exit.
Once the little princess had calmed down, her face flushed slightly. She wondered what had come over William. Could it be the mating season or something?
Of course, she had no idea about the prince's true thoughts; otherwise, her brain might have malfunctioned from embarrassment.
You're overthinking it; I'm not even an adult yet.
Next, William wasn't sure if he had borrowed some of the European's luck, but he immediately initiated the 15 draws.
[Ding]
[Ding]
The tones chimed repeatedly.
[Ding: You can randomly allocate 10 Points to increase your strength attribute.]
[Ding: You can randomly allocate 10 Points to increase your physical strength attribute.]
[Ding: …]
In an instant, the prompts filled his attributes.
The first 13 prompts added 40 Points to his strength, 30 Points to his physical strength, 40 Points to his agility, and 20 Points to his intelligence. In total, William had gained 130 additional attributes.
Upon seeing this, William didn't expect any more luck.
Indeed, it seemed that he couldn't borrow European Battle Energy.
Not even smoking could alter his fate.
Furthermore, acquiring equipment through these draws would likely leave him even less satisfied. Legendary Rank equipment and Epic Rank Equipment might be a boon for other players, but for a prince worth millions, permanent Attribute Points were far more valuable.
Yet, the last two rewards offered a glimmer of hope, possibly thanks to his Lucky Value of 1.
[Ding: You have randomly acquired the skill 'Nightmare Curse.']
[Ding: You have randomly acquired the skill 'Soul Avatar.']
"Two skills," the prince murmured, swallowing nervously. He wasn't sure about the effects of Nightmare Curse, but he had heard of the Soul Avatar skill.
However, the next prompt surprised him.
[Ding]
[Ding: 'Soul Avatar' will be integrated with your passive skill 'Holy Spirit Blessing.' After successful integration, this skill will become an active skill.]
[Ding: The fusion success rate is 70%. Failure will result in the loss of both skills.]
[Ding: Yes or No]
"Yes!"
"Why hesitate? Holy Spirit Blessing has appeared twice in three versions. Even if it's lost, it's not a big deal. As for Soul Avatar, it might be useful if given to a magician, but it won't be particularly effective in my hands. Let's go ahead with the merge."
[Ding]
[Merging…]
[Merging…]
[Ding]
[Ding: This skill has been successfully fused. You have gained a new skill called 'Avatar of the Holy Spirit.']
A satisfied smile crossed William's face as he examined the skill information. Was it luck? Perhaps his numerous draws had finally paid off.
[Avatar of the Holy Spirit - Active]
[Level
1 ]
[Skill Description: You can summon an invincible Holy Spirit with attributes and attack power twice that of your own. You can control it to engage in combat as you normally would.]
[Duration: 30 seconds]
[Cooldown: 3 hours]
"Unbelievable," William muttered, scratching his head in disbelief. The skill of the Holy Spirit Avatar was truly remarkable.
The Holy Spirit was not only invincible but also boasted attributes and attack power twice as strong as William's own. It seemed like a lot, especially since the Holy Spirit inherited the sharpness and attack power of Thunder God's left hand. The damage it could inflict was equivalent to the strength of William's own Thunder God's left hand.
Taking a deep breath, William couldn't contain his excitement. "Invincible and capable of digging holes… or using Thunder God's left hand. Maybe I should give him another ring?"
With a bit of control, William equipped the Holy Spirit with another space ring, an action that filled him with anticipation.
A simple experiment ensued.
The results delighted William, and his broad grin revealed two rows of gleaming white teeth.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud.
After 30 seconds, the Holy Spirit disappeared, and the space ring fell to the ground. William noted a minor flaw, the Holy Spirit's duration was somewhat limited.
"But now that I have some experience, let's level up, my friend. Level 45 sounds about right," William declared with enthusiasm.
[Ding: Continued as he expended millions of Experience Points. Within seconds, the Holy Spirit Avatar skill reached the maximum level for a Master, Level 45. The skill description remained unchanged, for invincibility couldn't be improved any further.]
However, invincibility itself was already extraordinary. It served as an impenetrable meat shield, capable of enduring prolonged attacks. Moreover, William could even equip the Holy Spirit, extending its use.
With the enhanced duration of 5 minutes and a reduced cooldown of 1 hour, William couldn't help but chuckle. "What can't you do in five minutes?" he mused. "For some, it's enough time to disarm a bomb, ride a go-kart, play a couple of games, or earn a fortune in Longmen coins. As for me, it's enough time to loot a treasure trove!"
The key lay in the Holy Spirit's invincibility, rendering it immune to control skills, a characteristic not to be underestimated.
Such god-tier skills were undoubtedly rare.
Although controlling the Holy Spirit had its limitations, William found the advantages far outweighed the drawbacks. Even though enemies could potentially track him based on the Holy Spirit's location, it was still a safer alternative to taking unnecessary risks.
"Now, with the Holy Spirit Avatar, can I revisit the Orc Fortress?" William pondered, a plan forming in his mind. Since he had previously depleted an Orc Fortress's inventory, it was now heavily patrolled by formidable experts. William, however, lacked the strength to contend with multiple high-level Professionals simultaneously.
But with the Holy Spirit Avatar, he could remain hidden in a secure location, while the avatar retrieved the desired items. It was no longer a risk; it was a calculated operation.
"Stealing? Ridiculous. I'm the Dawn Lord, the Prince of the Black Leaf Elves, and the Legendary Lord. Do I look like someone who engages in petty theft?" William smirked. "Let the epic and Legendary powerhouses come at me. I'm not afraid of an empty-handed fight. If they have the guts, let them challenge me. If I cry out in pain, I'll admit defeat."
After all, the Holy Spirit was invincible, making control skills ineffective against it. Such god-like skills were rare indeed.
Though the Holy Spirit Avatar had its limitations, it was still a much safer option.
William contemplated the Level 45 skill and thought aloud, "I wonder what will happen when I reach the epic level. If I can summon a second Holy Spirit, that would be fantastic. I could send one to collect items while the other guards me."
After some time, William turned his attention to the "Nightmare Curse" skill.
"This is the skill that was forced upon me during that battle with those individuals," he recalled. "Seems like a handy skill for locking down enemies. No wonder I couldn't escape it."
William decided not to upgrade it just yet. When he reached the epic level, he could maximize the skill's potential, adding another control skill to his arsenal.
…
William concluded his activities in that location, but the players were buzzing with excitement.
Why?
Was it because William had single-handedly defeated an entire army, securing victory?
No.
Upon his arrival at the Dawn Fortress, a profound change swept through the surroundings. Every player within a one-million-meter radius of him received a pair of extraordinary halo buffs.
Within the fortress, there were now over 200000 players and seasoned Professionals. These individuals collectively granted William a remarkable 20% bonus to his four-dimensional attributes. The denizens of Dawn City also enjoyed a 5% feedback attribute from William's own four-dimensional attributes. Although it was based on his naked attributes, excluding any blood bonuses, the cumulative four-dimensional attributes that could be reciprocated amounted to approximately 100 Points.
The players were ecstatic, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. What's more, they were blessed with a second aura, granting them a Health Point recovery rate of Plus 300 Points per second. In short, this aura was nothing short of miraculous for Intermediate Level players. The caveat was that they had to remain within one million meters of William to reap these benefits.
Conversations erupted on the Dawn City forum when news of the two halo buffs broke. Players throughout the Huaxia region were electrified with excitement. Loyalty to their existing factions and empty glory seemed futile in comparison to the allure of Prince William's aura.
It didn't take long for players from foreign continents to feel a pang of jealousy. Reports and complaints poured in, and even the Universe Nation resorted to a massive in-game petition to have William, an NPC, eliminated. The sheer scale of this endeavor was mind-boggling.
Regrettably, the game's development team remained unyielding, allowing William's strength to soar unchecked. He was a force to be reckoned with, a mighty presence that seemed unstoppable.
As time marched on, by the conclusion of version 3.0, a staggering 200000 players on the Legendary Continent had attained high-level status. William harbored aspirations of ascending to the epic stage, but he had something monumental planned before that.
It all began at the inception of version 3.0 with a tantalizing question: "Who is the true Chosen Son?"