Chapter 1221 - 601: Abyssal Stream - Xingji and Shattered Tide Anchor Shin_2

Introduction:

Crafted from powerful demon materials and rare metals, this sturdy armor has been immersed in the ocean of the "Sekola" Divine Country of the Giant Shark for years, granting the wearer a profound intimidation effect against the deity’s followers.

Note:

"Bite, using the enemy’s blood as fuel."

——Berserk Beast, Blood and Flesh Furnace Survivor, Shiyin

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Obviously, Xia Nan has bet correctly.

More than half a month ago, the half-elf artisan Celeane had warned him that the weapon of the Blood Skin Shark Beast, the Blood Stone Anchor, might undergo some unknown transformation for better or worse due to its long stay in the Sha Hua Fishman Main God Divine Kingdom, affecting the equipment forged from it as the main material.

Thanks to the attribute panel Golden Finger feature, even if negative effects occurred, he would be able to see through them without being kept in the dark.

At that time, Xia Nan didn’t hesitate too much and decisively continued the customization plan.

And just yesterday, after rounds of meticulous crafting processes, when he truly saw this excellent piece of equipment at the counter of the half-elf tailor shop, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The information on the attribute panel clearly informed him that the cold steel infused with divine aura didn’t negatively affect the equipment product but instead added a targeted intimidation effect entry.

It’s a pity that now he is about to leave the Southern Islands, where the appearance frequency of demons like sharks and fish-people will sharply decrease. Otherwise, this effect would certainly play a significant role in battles.

From the inner lining to the outer armor, Xia Nan stands in front of the mirror, carefully putting on the equipment.

After rounds of testing and customization, everything from weight, fit, to even the thickened inner lining connected to the outer armor at several joints, is just right.

Wearing such a set of equipment, Xia Nan doesn’t feel any discomfort and instead feels a strong sense of security due to the dual-layered defense over his skin.

Compared to River Valley Town’s Rock Hammer Barn, the sea elf half-blood artisan Celeane of Pearl Spinning has different strengths in equipment making, with neither being superior or inferior.

However, their styles are completely different.

The former, perhaps due to the location of the shop near a demon gathering place in the adventure town, makes equipment more focused on practicality, with simplicity and efficiency as priorities.

The latter, on the other hand, caters to high-level professionals and town nobility, focusing more on the wearer’s experience when making equipment.

Measuring various bodily data is just the basic step. The perfectionist nature of the half-elf even led him to discuss the thickness of shoulder armor, with differences less than a centimeter, with Xia Nan for several rounds.

Before completing the main body of the equipment, they also had detailed discussions on the armor design and color, providing Xia Nan with five whole scenario options for the most basic outer armor color selection.

After such a comprehensive process, perhaps the process is particularly cumbersome, requiring multiple rounds of discussions between the "tavern-tailor shop" daily to discuss details.

But on the other hand, it also ensures that the final product fully meets Xia Nan’s requirements and aesthetics, both in specific effects and appearance color.

Satisfaction beyond satisfaction.

And worth mentioning within this context.

Remembering previously, Celeane asked Xia Nan if he would spend a long time in the Southern Islands afterward.

Upon receiving a negative answer, it was visible.

The original Abyssal Stream armor with two effects suitable for underwater combat has been entirely abandoned.

In its place are two more versatile effects more suited to Xia Nan’s combat style.

Furthermore, due to the replacement of metal materials and the use of special materials of the Blood Skin Shark Beast, a higher existence than ordinary shark beasts.

The repaired and improved armor has seen enhancements in "Durability," "Flame Resistance," and "Physical Resistance."

Overall, although Abyssal Stream - Xingji armor is still classified as "Rare (Blue)" in the attribute panel’s Quality Level.

It is undoubtedly among the highest tier of Blue Equipment.

Just a little short of "Rare (Purple)", another special effect could cross the threshold between quality levels.

Standing in place and tiptoeing, feeling the unique texture of metal armor outside the tight inner lining.

Xia Nan turned around, his gaze directed underneath the hanger.

There, two slightly curved iron plates showing arcs, of the same deep silver color and material as the outer armor, were leaning diagonally against the wall.

The styling and upper body differ, but both are forged with "Blood Stone Anchor’s" metal materials, with almost identical colors, looking like an extension of the armor set.

The leg guard is designed in a three-section stacked shape, tapering gradually from top to bottom, with each layer’s edges slightly upturned, resembling silver-white fish scales made of metal.

And because of its stacked design, it gives the leg guard considerable flexibility, allowing knee bending for power or explosive leg movements without any hindrance, assisting the transmission of force from the legs to upwards.

Introduced by the young official Orixi from the Governor Mansion is equally reliable.

Within more than half a month, replacing the already scrapped "Bone Binding Iron Leg," a newly forged leg guard has been completed.

Due to the relatively simple process itself and the craftsman being less of a perfectionist compared to Celeane, Xia Nan received the product earlier than the armor by a few days.

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Shattered Tide Anchor Shin

Type: Leg Guards

Level: Good (Green)

Effects:

1. +50% Durability;

2. When the wearer’s moving speed exceeds 20 meters/second, Energy Consumption decreases by 25%;

3. After a preparation action, the wearer’s next shin kick attack will gain a damage bonus (Strength Attribute affects).

Introduction:

When you focus on the energy consumption reduction effect of this equipment, perhaps... removing these metal plates from your legs might consume even less energy.

Note:

"This is a whip kick... *slap*!

This is a sweep kick... *swish*!

This is a shin kick... *boom*!

Got it?"

——Self-proclaimed King of Sweep, Top Eight of the Fifty-seventh Close Combat Tournament of Blue Steel City, Grim

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Apart from the somewhat abstract introduction and note on the attribute panel, these leg guards’ attributes are actually pretty good.

Like the "Bone Binding Iron Leg," both are Green Equipment, yet they provide 20% higher durability, evidently becoming more solid.

The original effects of "Balance bonus when about to fall" and "Chance to intimidate beasts with a Challenge Level not exceeding ’1’" were incredibly useful a year ago.

But with the gradual enhancement of Xia Nan’s strength, demons with a Challenge Level not exceeding "1" are not dangerous to him regardless of quantity.

The other effect has been replaced by the "Tidal Shaping" specialty.

Rendering "Bone Binding Iron Leg" almost a purely White Board Equipment.

The current "Shattered Tide Anchor Shin" is different.

Offering considerable leg defense while the speed-based energy consumption reduction effect is custom-tailored for Xia Nan.

After all, the main component of his energy consumption in combat comes from Teeth Hunting’s high-frequency release.

The speed requirement of twenty meters per second is easily met and indicates that wearing this leg guard in future use of Teeth Hunting reduces energy consumption to only three-fourths of the original.

There’s a substantial boost to combat endurance.

The final shin kick enhancement effect may be a bit niche, but it can’t be guaranteed when it will come in handy.

After all, not long ago he was in a predicament where both main weapons were detached, needing to fight barehanded.

Having more output options in extreme situations is always beneficial.

Securely fastening the leg guards to his calves, the curvature of the iron plate perfectly fits the calf shins.

Xia Nan put on the rest of the equipment as well, walked around the room casually to slightly adjust to the weight on him.

Then he picked up the already prepared light luggage by the door, turned around to push open the door, and headed towards the tavern lobby downstairs.

The commissioned forging of equipment is complete, and he has no reason to linger.

Today is the day Xia Nan leaves Suo Yu Bay.