Azure Scepter

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[Paladin lv16→lv17]

[Based on your main profession upgrade, you have gained 2 skill points]

The transmigrator's eyes lit up. He immediately found the special feats granted to him by the legendary feats, and then without hesitation chose two feats from the demigod lich.

[Specialty Point - 1]

[You have acquired the feat "Deadly Verdict"]

[Deadly Verdict: You are the master of arcane magic. Before your magical torrent, all existence is equal—three times a day, you can make all spells you cast for the next 6 seconds ignore spell immunity and gain 80 spell resistance penetration.]

This is one of the core specializations of the demigod lich.

Generally speaking, most powerful beings have extremely high spell resistance and are immune to a large number of spells.

For example, if you cast Death Finger on the water sprite Fusada, firstly, Death Finger will have difficulty penetrating the water sprite's natural spell resistance, and even if it does penetrate the water sprite's spell resistance, the spell's instant-death effect will not work on her.

Therefore, in high-level battles, spellcasters are mainly responsible for controlling the field with spells and strengthening their teammates. When attacking high-intensity single enemies, the damage output of a spellcaster is far inferior to that of a pure melee class like a warrior, barbarian, or paladin.

However, the demigod lich is a complete exception because of his "Death Sentence" feat—Trill once used this feat to instantly kill a legendary warrior with a full set of magic resistance gear with a single Finger of Death.

[Specialty Point - 1]

[You have acquired the feat "Soul-Devouring Frost"]

[Soul-Eating Frost: The winds of death transform into a soul-devouring chill—three times per day, you infuse pure death winds into your spells and attacks. For the next 6 seconds, all your attacks and spells will cause enemies to make a high-difficulty Fortitude save based on your Intelligence attribute. If the save fails, the enemy will be blinded and take an additional 2d8 + 8 points of frost damage per legendary level, while also being afflicted with Cold and Negative Energy Vulnerability.]

Vulnerability means that you will take an additional 50 damage. For example, if the frost damage that used to be 10 points will now deal 15 points of damage to someone affected by Vulnerability.

This is a pure burst damage specialty, and Trier chose it primarily because this terrifying spell can be stacked with Holy Slash.

[Paladin lv17→lv18]

[Based on your primary class upgrade, you have gained additional Holy Oath spells]

Trier glanced briefly at the Holy Oath spell before looking away.

Paladins have poor spellcasting abilities, and can only cast a very limited number of 5th-level spells at most. Most of these spells are unremarkable and there's not much to say about them. However, there is one spell that is particularly noteworthy: the Vengeance Paladin's exclusive slashing spell, "Vengeful Slash".

In short, the effect of Vengeful Heavy Slash is to enhance the next slash, dealing an additional 5d8 points of field damage. Furthermore, if it successfully hits an enemy, the heavy attack multiplier is increased from 3x damage to 3.5x damage...

Normally, paladins have an extremely limited number of 5th-circle spell slots, so using this slashing spell is extremely risky—if it misses, the paladin will not be able to cast a second Vengeance Slash. Therefore, this spell can only be used as a last resort when all other options are desperate.

But now, Trir possesses the terrifying legendary feat of "Spellcaster"—his fifth-circle spell slots are now overflowing...

It is worth mentioning that all slashing spells can be stacked with Holy Slash and Soul Frost.

Trier smiled and looked at the next line of information.

[Paladin lv18→lv19]

[Based on your main class advancement, you have acquired the feat "Master of the Holy Slash"]

[Master of the Holy Slash: The flame of justice burns eternally in the hearts of all who seek righteousness. From this moment on, in addition to your daily Holy Slash attempts, you can convert your spell slots (including Holy Oath spells and other spells) into Holy Slash (legendary spells cannot be converted), dealing 1d8 * 1d8 * the number of spell slots used for damage. When facing the evil faction, it deals an additional 1d8 damage; this damage can critically strike.]

Generally speaking, a paladin with this feat would not be able to possess 9th-level spells, but due to his exceptional legendary feat, Trier has 9th-level spell slots.

In other words, Trier can use the Holy Slash, which is transformed from a 9th-level spell!

Moreover, this terrifying 9-ring Holy Slash can be stacked with slashing spells, Soul Devouring Frost, and the massive mental damage from the ancient weapon "Lightless"!

Theoretically speaking, if Trier hits and strikes his opponent, he could theoretically deal over 500 points of damage in one hit!

This is an extremely outrageous number.

In the game "Azure Scepter", a mature dragon typically has around 450 health points.

In other words, if Trier had put Aurelius into a state of terror and then struck him with a powerful sword, he could have cleaved Aurelius into mincemeat in an instant.

When Trill was a mage, he always mocked barbarians who relied on cleavers, but when he saw the exaggerated theoretical damage he had inflicted, he fell completely silent.

Great strength can create miracles!

Even when Trier was at the peak of his demigod lich power, he couldn't withstand a single sword strike from me now!

This sword strike will not only shatter his divine shield and health bar, but will also leave him owing several bars of health due to the overflowing damage...

Putting himself in her shoes, the time traveler felt that even Lorraine wouldn't be able to withstand a single sword strike from him.

Trier took a deep breath and looked at the ultimate move of the Vengeful Oath Paladin.

[Avenger Angel]

P.S.: After some thought, I still think it's not good to have 2000 words per chapter. It would be better to go back to 3000 words.

Chapter 232 A Bumper Harvest (Part Two)

Trier lowered his eyes and looked at the ultimate move that the Vow of Vengeance paladin could only obtain at level 20.

[Paladin lv19→lv20]

[Based on your main class upgrade, you have gained the supernatural ability "Avenging Angel"]

[Avenging Angel: Revenge is the last stand of the weak against the bullying of the strong; revenge is the greatest justice! Through long practice, you have become a true champion of justice. From this moment on, you can transform into the Avenging Angel at any time to eradicate injustice in the world.]

[In this state, your movement speed is greatly increased, and you can fly; you gain all the elemental resistances of an angel; and any damage you take against evil beings will restore your health and stamina. If you slay an evil being, you will gain an additional 2 points, up to a maximum of 6 points, of Strength and Charisma; also, evil enemies within your aura's influence area will be instantly engulfed by your holy flames if their health is below 11 points—this skill cannot be used simultaneously with the spells "Domain of Decay" or "Higher Domain of Decay".]

"This effect is basically equivalent to the ultimate enhanced version of the Higher Realm of Decay," Trier thought. "And the art style isn't as eerie as the Higher Realm of Decay."

He couldn't help but recall the scene from a few weeks ago when he unleashed the High Domain of Decay.

—Fragments of souls devoured by the Realm of Decay, bound by the black and red winds of death, screamed as they were twisted into a cloak woven from souls, each skull on the cloak emitting a chilling scream.

Edith was terrified when she saw herself...

"It definitely looks more normal when I'm an angel," Trier thought to himself.

"Transforming into a flying angel also makes me incredibly mobile. In short, this ultimate move is extremely useful."

The transmigrator took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to transform into a vengeful angel and try it out right now. He then threw all 110 skill points he gained from the upgrade into [Orco Cross Sword Technique].

—[Your swordsmanship skill has reached 450 points. You have gained the personal background feat "Sword Weapons (Sword Saint)".]

[Swords (Sword Saint): A sword is more than just a bladed iron; it is an extension of your mind and body. Your talent and effort far surpass those of ordinary people. Through bloody and lengthy battles and training, you have reached a profound level of mastery over the sword that is beyond the comprehension of most.]

“That’s right, it took me a full two months to become a Sword Saint,” Trier thought to himself. “That was really difficult.”

[When wielding weapons including but not limited to daggers, short swords, long swords, half-swords, and two-handed greatswords, you will almost never miss, and every strike will be exceptionally lethal (you gain an additional 5 points of hit chance and damage bonus when wielding swords); at the same time, while you are wielding a sword, anyone around you must make a Will save or be affected by an effect similar to Dragon's Might.]

Trier slightly drew his longsword "Lightless," its blade humming, the cold blade reflecting his own face.

The noisy commotion outside stopped. In an instant, a chilling, oppressive feeling swept through the entire military camp, as if an invisible sword was held to everyone's neck at the same time. The thick, rusty smell of blood filled everyone's nostrils.

Trier flicked his wrist and sheathed the sword.

The invisible threat dissipated like mist. At that moment, both the knights and the temporarily recruited auxiliary soldiers breathed a long sigh of relief, and heavy breathing echoed throughout the camp that stretched for several kilometers.

Under the torchlight of the camp, Sir Lawrence, with his bald head, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Only then did he realize that his back was soaked with cold sweat.

“They’ve stopped shouting,” his attendant said, his voice trembling. “Should we continue to suppress the riots as ordered by Lord Trier?”

The knight shook his head stiffly.

“Sword Saint…” He looked at the tent in the center of the camp with a complicated expression. His fingers unconsciously rested on the hilt of his sword. The next moment, he seemed to deflate and released his fingers, then let out a long sigh.

Trier nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the last line of the information panel.

Because he destroyed the collective dream realm, he gained an extremely outrageous divine power feat...

[Changing Reality: Powerful deity, your language is the law of the world, your will is the direction of the world—when you use divine power to shape reality, you consume only half of the usual divine power.]

[WARNING: You do not yet possess divinity and divine power; this ability is disabled.]

"This skill will be very useful after I become a god, but unfortunately it's useless right now."

Trier shook his head, glancing past the lackluster specialty and at his experience points.

Even after leveling up 5 times, he still had 30 experience points left!

If he has a suitable legendary class, he can even advance another legendary level.

"My combat power is already extremely overpowered. As long as I acquire another godhood, I can rank in the top ten in the entire prime material plane. Before the Azure Law shatters and the saints descend to earth, I can basically walk sideways."

Trier silently made his plans.

"I should choose a more powerful legendary class; the Planeswalker is a good choice."

Planeswalkers are not an advancement of mages; on the contrary, this strange profession is a manifestation of some kind of cosmic essence. They can travel freely between different planes and recreate their experiences with their minds and "sparks"—it is said that Planeswalkers who live long enough can even contend with gods.

Before the transmigration, there was only one casual elf player who, by a very coincidental circumstance, was promoted to a Planeswalker.

This guy loves to travel and share his travel experiences, but he's not good at fighting and doesn't like to fight. However, the only time he ever took action, he directly overthrew a slave empire that had ruled an entire sub-plane.

According to Trier's analysis, this casual player's strength is no weaker than that of most gods with minor divine power.

Using planes as the card table and living beings as the cards in one's hand—this is a true reflection of the Travelers' journey.

While Planeswalkers are powerful, they have a fatal flaw: how to become a Planeswalker remains a mystery to this day—even Trier doesn't know how.

"If only I could meet a Planeswalker," Trier thought. "Never mind, I'll stop thinking about that for now."

With this thought in mind, he turned his head to look at Noe in the corner.

As he ascended to Legendary status, Noi, as the spirit bound to him, also ascended.

She was already just one step away from becoming a legend; the only reason she hadn't reached that level in the past was because Trier, as her ruler, hadn't become a legend herself.

But now, the shackles have been removed.

Noi turned her head slightly, exuding an indescribable ethereal and otherworldly aura, even faintly possessing a kind of divine radiance.

A warm, holy light descended from her side, its pure white radiance striking her dark priest's robes. It then scattered through her silver hair, creating a dazzling halo like that of an angel. Beneath the layers of light, the nun's face was serene, her crimson eyes gentle and focused. She tilted her head slightly, the faint blue veins on her slender neck barely visible.

To be fair, Noy looked like a saint descended from heaven.

However, Trier knew very well that the other person's saintly and serene demeanor was all an act...

Through the telepathic connection, she could clearly sense the tremor, joy, and subtle unease in Noe's heart.

Trier took a deep breath, vaguely guessing that the other party had advanced to the legendary level.

In gaming terms, Noy's legendary advancement should be "Successor" or "High Priest".

This is an extremely special legendary advancement for priests. Priests who choose this advancement must choose to serve a powerful being, firmly uphold its doctrines, and then walk the path to divinity with a mortal body. When this path comes to an end, the successor will gain divinity and may even be promoted by the powerful being, directly becoming a god.

Of course, this path is impassable before the Azure Laws are shattered; at most, one can only attain divinity.

But in any case, this is a very powerful legendary profession.

Although Noi is an orthodox priest of the Radiant Church, as a bound spirit, she can only choose to serve herself.

The time traveler shook his head and turned to look at the map.

The well-made map was covered with arrows and symbols of various colors.

He turned his gaze to one of the glaring red crosses.

Fort Aureno.

A few days ago, the Aureno Fortress, which was originally positioned to support Beaver Town, suddenly fell. A powerful undead army conquered it, nearly half of the defenders perished, and the rest fled in panic to Beaver Town.

Trier knew that the undead army capable of breaching Aureno Fortress was not to be underestimated, but at this moment, he felt neither worried nor nervous. On the contrary, he was now filled with anticipation for the battle.

"First, I'll use a Holy Slash to cleave the city wall, then another Holy Slash to sweep away the skeleton array, and then another Holy Slash to smash the castle towers..." the transmigrator imagined. "Now, with my nine-ringed Holy Slash, I can destroy an entire array in one strike. Melee combat with cold weapons is so much more satisfying than using magic..."

He subconsciously smiled.

However, just as he was lost in his fantasy, Noi suddenly spoke.

"Master, is this a token of love from Edith? Things are progressing very quickly."

The moment Noi opened her mouth, that angelic, holy, and solemn feeling vanished completely.

Trier blinked and looked down at the amber necklace at the center of the magic circle.

At this moment, the amber on the necklace is riddled with cracks, and the spiderweb-like fissures, like the veins of an old tree, have crawled all over the once perfectly smooth necklace...

Trier silently turned around, bent down and picked up Edith's token of love.

[Item Name: Frozen Dream (Shattered)]

He couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Edith's token of love had broken less than three hours after she gave it to him...

Although it still provides a full 18 attribute bonuses and can still be used to communicate with the water sprite, its design is rather terrible.

The newly crowned legendary priest frowned slightly, feigning concern, but her voice remained extremely affected: "It's broken, master. This was our token of love!"