dognovel Chapter 456 is seriously addictive!
Chapter 456 is seriously addictive!
Chen You stared at the "anti-explosion talisman" on the interface, his eyes twitching violently twice.
A thousand gold coins? That's not fair, it's downright rip-off.
"Hill." Chen You took a deep breath and pulled the Jade Emperor Sword out of the enhancement slot. "What's the highest level this broken system can enhance?"
Hill smoothed his sideburns, his face still displaying an impeccable professional smile: "Theoretically, there is no upper limit to the enhancement level."
"But the highest level of system availability at present is +99."
"+99?" Chen You laughed angrily, pointing at the anvil icon. "Do you think I'm new to playing games?"
"With this decreasing success rate mechanism, let alone +99, getting even +20 would be a miracle."
"Tell me the truth, what's the highest enhancement level among the top players in the entire server right now?"
Hill tapped lightly on the countertop with his fingertips, bringing up a semi-transparent data panel.
"As of now, the player with the highest enhancement level across the entire server is Thalos, the guild leader of Titan Temple."
"His main weapon is upgraded to +13."
Chen You was stunned.
Thalos, the number one powerhouse on the leaderboard.
Even a guild leader who controls top-tier resources in a region, despite using all the resources of the entire guild, can only reach a maximum of +13?
Is your system set to +99 for Pangu to create the world?
Chen You's mind was racing.
This enhancement system is an absolute trap.
More importantly, his greatest reliance is not on the equipment stats in the game, but on his real-world cultivation level.
The spiritual power cultivated through the Nine Revolutions Primordial Chaos Technique is etched into one's very bones.
The gold coins spent on this enhancement system only increase the attack power shown on the equipment panel.
Once back in reality, whether the +99 on the Jade Emperor Sword will actually have any effect remains to be seen.
He doesn't intend to fight to the death in this bottomless pit.
However, the new player protection period is about to end.
More than twenty hours later, the top-ranked players on the leaderboard could beat him up every time they wanted to see him.
To gain a foothold here, you definitely need to strengthen yourself.
"Let's test the waters with weapons first."
Chen You made up his mind and put the Jade Emperor Sword back into the enhancement slot.
He had accumulated a lot of enhancement stones in his bag through various events, monster battles, and lotteries.
I still have over 100,000 gold coins; a small upgrade should be enough.
"Enhancement +1." Chen You clicked the button.
A flash of fire appeared on the anvil, followed by a crisp sound of hammering.
[Ding! Enhancement successful. Jade Emperor Sword's current enhancement level: +1.]
Attack power +1%
Chen You remained unmoved, given the 100% success rate.
Keep going.
[Ding! Enhancement successful. Jade Emperor Sword's current enhancement level: +2.]
[Ding! Enhancement successful. Jade Emperor Sword's current enhancement level: +3.]
……
[Ding! Enhancement successful. Jade Emperor Sword's current enhancement level: +5.]
Five times in a row.
The surface of the Jade Emperor Sword now has a faint sheen, making the originally simple blade appear even sharper.
Chen You raised an eyebrow. "That simple?"
The success rate for going from +2 to +5 is 90%, and it's all done on the first try.
"Isn't this practically free?" He hovered his finger over the button.
[Upgrading to +6 requires: 100 Gold Coins, 16 Upgrade Stones.]
Success rate: 80%
80% probability.
This is no different from being a sure thing.
He pressed the button decisively.
A blinding red light suddenly burst from the anvil.
A crisp "snap" sounded.
The screen instantly turned gray.
[Ding! Enhancement failed.]
[The Jade Emperor Sword's enhancement level has decreased; current level: +4.]
Chen You's smile froze.
He stared at the glaring "+4" for a full three seconds.
"You dropped a level?" Chen You looked up at Hill abruptly. "An 80% success rate, and you made me drop a level?"
Hill shrugged, his tone flat: "It's a matter of probability, boss."
"An 80% success rate means a 20% failure rate. Who can predict luck?"
As she spoke, she magically pulled a glittering golden talisman from under the counter and pushed it in front of Chen You.
"Anti-explosion talisman, one thousand gold coins."
"Just apply it, and you won't lose levels or break your equipment if you fail to enhance it. Buy peace of mind, buy a guarantee."
Chen You stared at the talisman, his teeth grinding together.
It's a trick!
It's all a scam!
They'll give you a taste of sweetness first, making you feel relaxed. Once you lower your guard, they'll knock you back to reality with a single blow, and then naturally sell you insurance.
"Buy it!" Chen You gritted his teeth.
He still had tens of thousands of gold coins in his bag, and he wouldn't be able to swallow his anger until he upgraded the sword to +10 today.
Purchase 10 Explosion-Proof Charms for 10000 Gold.
It's +4 now, so don't use the anti-explosion rune yet.
Press the enhancement button again.
[Ding! Enhancement successful. Jade Emperor Sword's current enhancement level: +5.]
Back to +5.
Place the explosion-proof charm and continue upgrading to +6.
[Ding! Enhancement failed. The explosion-proof talisman has taken effect; the enhancement level remains unchanged.]
Chen You's eyelids twitched.
Order again.
[Ding! Enhancement failed. Explosion-proof talisman activated...]
Three failures in a row!
Chen You's breathing became heavy.
An 80% success rate, broken three times in a row? Did your gym teacher teach you this probability theory?
"You've secretly altered the probabilities in this system, haven't you?" Chen You slapped the counter.
Hill pointed to the ceiling: "The system operates under the highest rules, ensuring absolute fairness and impartiality."
"Boss, you need to stay calm. The biggest taboo in this area is getting carried away."
Chen You took two deep breaths, closed his eyes, and pressed his finger hard on the button.
[Ding! Enhancement successful. Jade Emperor Sword's current enhancement level: +6.]
It's finally done.
Chen You wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He continued reading.
[Upgrading to +7 requires: 100 Gold Coins, 32 Upgrade Stones.]
Success rate: 60%
The success rate plummeted.
For the next ten minutes, the monotonous sound of hammering echoed through the lobby of the Supreme Building.
The flames flickered alternately.
Chen You's face went from rosy to ashen, and then back to bright red.
He clicked "+6" four times to upgrade to "+7".
He clicked +7 to +8 eleven times.
Every click sends hundreds or thousands of gold coins flying into the water.
The anti-explosion talismans were used up like waste paper.
Chen You stopped enhancing the Jade Emperor Sword when it reached +8.
He glanced at the interface.
[Upgrading to +9 requires: 100 Gold Coins, 128 Upgrade Stones.]
Success rate: 30%
30%.
The probability is less than one-third.
Chen You's hand hovered in mid-air, his fingertips trembling slightly.
He suddenly understood why even a big shot like Thalos could only keep his weapon at +13.
This is not a game for humans.
This is a money shredder.
"Boss, shall we continue?" Hill handed over a cup of hot tea at the opportune moment, his tone revealing a hint of amusement at watching the spectacle.
Chen You stared at the 30% figure, the trusting looks in Zhang Yunhai and Li Guoan's eyes flashing through his mind.
The country is supporting him.
He can't back down.
"Continue." Chen You's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were bloodshot.
Place the enhancement stone and explosion-proof charm inside.
He didn't look at the screen, but turned his head to look at the streets of Cangxing City outside the hall.
Tap with your finger.
"bite--"
A crisp notification sound rang out.
Unlike any other time, this time the sound had an ethereal metallic vibrato.