Upon first using the Combat Skills, the overwhelming power left Bu quite satisfied. He focused and opened the attribute panel, looking at the Skill Interface.
“Fist and Foot Mastery (Passive) Level: Beginner Level 1. Skill Effect: Increases combat power by 5% when using fist and foot attacks. Mastery: Thoroughly Understood.
Furious Cloud Palm (Active) Level: Beginner Level 1. Skill Effect: Increases personal attack power by 30%, consuming 1 Energy Point per minute of use. Mastery: Thoroughly Understood.
Dragon Step (Active) Level: Beginner Level 1. Skill Effect: Increases personal movement speed by 30% and evasion rate by 30%, consuming 1 Energy Point per minute of use. Mastery: Thoroughly Understood.”
With these three skills, Bu's combat power surged significantly. Through discussions with Locke, he had come to understand the levels of skill mastery.
Individuals with less Mental Power typically remain at the beginner stage after learning a skill. However, through repeated use and familiarity, they can elevate their skills to a basic level of understanding.
Beyond these two levels, there are seven more stages, ranked from low to high as follows: Slightly Accomplished, Proficient, Thoroughly Understood, Mastered, Outstanding, Transcendent, and finally the peak level of Returning to Simplicity.
The total mastery levels consist of nine tiers, known as the Nine Layers in the Martial Arts Realm.
With each increase in mastery level, the power of the skill becomes greater.
Only the creator of a skill can reach the pinnacle of the ninth layer. No other practitioners, regardless of their innate talent or terrifying Mental Power, can achieve the ninth layer of Returning to Simplicity.
A low-level Combat Skill at Level 1 could yield astonishing effects if someone were to master it to the ninth layer, allowing them to directly contend with Intermediate Combat Skills.
Bu possessed sufficient Mental Power; however, upon first learning, his mastery level had already reached the fifth layer. When used, its power was indeed impressive.
As for advancing beyond the fifth layer, Bu had no clear idea. He only vaguely felt that perhaps long-term use of a particular skill and gaining insights during battles might allow him to break through to higher mastery stages.
Collecting his thoughts, Bu decided not to dwell on it further. The Qualification Challenge was set to officially begin tomorrow. He pondered as he walked back to his room and gazed at a pile of clothes on the wardrobe.
This is the set of Amplification Equipment that Warren Earl purchased from Thorned Heart, which a butler delivered to Bu according to the count's instructions this afternoon.
The entire set consists of three pieces: a top, pants, and shoes. Hearing that this complete set is worth over sixty Silver Kall, it can be considered luxurious. No wonder Old Guy was so furious and only agreed to lend it to Bu temporarily.
Walking over to the wardrobe, Bu picked up the top and examined it closely.
This top is a fitted short garment made from the tense and elastic hide of a magical beast, making it very suitable for martial artists, allowing them to execute their movements without reservation.
The garment is entirely purple-black in color, looking exceptionally splendid. It feels smooth to the touch, and mysterious alchemical runes are enchanted on its surface.
"Purple Cloud Leopard Armor
Type: Clothing Armor
Required Equipment Level: Level 1 (Unique)
Attributes: Strength + Agility + Constitution + Enchanted Attribute: Amplification - Self Energy Recovery Speed +50%.
Material: Excellent
Weight: 90 grams
Description: A decent piece of equipment; wearing it may make you stronger."
Bu Xin was delighted; this top enhances three basic attributes and also has an Amplification property, although the enchanted attribute seems somewhat lackluster.
After placing the top back in the wardrobe, Bu picked up the similarly colored leggings and shoes and focused on them.
"Azure Cloud Leopard Leggings
Type: Clothing Armor
Required Equipment Level: Level 1 (Unique)
Attributes: Strength + Agility + Constitution + Enchanted Attribute: Amplification - Self Movement Speed +5%.
Material: Excellent
Weight: 864 grams
Description: A decent piece of equipment; wearing it may make you stronger."
"Azure Cloud Leopard Footwear
Type: Clothing Armor
Required Equipment Level: Level 1 (Unique)
Attributes: Strength +1, Agility +1, Constitution +1 + Enchanted Attribute: Amplification - Self Evasion Rate +5%.
Material: Excellent
Weight: 11 grams
Description: A decent piece of equipment; wearing it may make you stronger."
After reviewing the entire Amplification Equipment set, Bu's eyes sparkled. This trio is simply a powerful tool for home travel or combat; with such formidable Amplification effects, wearing them would surely boost his strength significantly.
Without hesitation, Bu swiftly tore off his subpar protective cloak. He stripped down completely, even tossing aside his handmade Serpent Scale Armor.
Locke stood behind him, staring blankly at Bu prancing around in the nude. He sighed inwardly about the loss of dignity.
With swift movements, he quickly donned the entire set of Amplification Equipment. At this moment, the satisfaction in his heart felt as if he had transformed into a powerful hero, feeling great and formidable!
Fully dressed, his appearance was indeed striking. Clad in a dark purple samurai outfit, with a face as sharp as a blade, his narrow eyes sparkled like stars. His long black hair flowed freely down his back, and his tall stature stood proudly like a spear, exuding an imposing aura.
He approached the full-length mirror in the room and scrutinized himself, narcissistically marveling at his reflection: "Ah, mirror, oh mirror, I am always amazed to find that I have become even more handsome. What if one day I become so handsome that I don't even recognize myself? Mirror, do you still recognize me?"
"..." Locke was left speechless, feeling a chill run down his spine. He was deeply impressed by the shamelessness of his master; if his skin were any thicker, the mirror might just come to life and commit suicide.
After a brief moment of playful self-indulgence, he focused and opened his personal attribute panel for a closer look.
"Character: Vampire
Faction: Dark
Strength: 9 (4+5)
Agility: 7 (8+9)
Constitution: (7+5)
Spirit: 14
Energy: 0/0
Occupation: None
Faith: None
Level: Level
Experience Points: 0/4000
Physical Condition: Normal 100%
Racial Gift (Not Activated): Level 1 Baron Bloodline Transformation."
Terrifying! Powerful! Impressive! This was his first impression.
Indeed, equipment was the key to strength.
In his previous life playing games, he had always envied players who flaunted their luxurious gear; they were armed to the teeth.
Unexpectedly, after crossing over, he could also indulge in such luxury. With this extravagant outfit, he felt confident enough to challenge even an Intermediate-level powerhouse.
Step is currently praising Warren Earl, calling him a good person, a really good person. It would be even better if he could directly gift this set of Amplification Equipment to himself; he would be immensely grateful.
"No way, absolutely not. Since this equipment is already on me, it belongs to me now. There's no reason to return it; that's impossible!"
Step's mood was unpredictable, looking as if he was gritting his teeth. Locke beside him looked confused, wondering if Step was having a fit.
"Locke, how is this equipment? Is it powerful?" Step suddenly rushed to Locke's side, gripping his hand tightly and asking eagerly. His distressed expression made Locke shiver involuntarily.
"It's good, very good, very powerful." Locke nodded instinctively but then tried to pull his hand away, only to find Step gripping it even tighter, which left him feeling quite frustrated.
"Since it's so good, I won't return it to Warren Earl. You need to come up with a foolproof plan for me." As if he had just succeeded in a scheme, Step suddenly released Locke's hand and grinned mischievously.
"...this..." Locke felt both amused and exasperated.
"Hehe, this task is entrusted to you. Make sure Warren Earl takes a big loss and has to swallow his broken teeth."
Bu Wei laughed as he patted Locke's shoulder, looking as if he trusted him completely.
"Actually, Master, we don't need to worry too much about this Amplification Equipment. Although it is indeed very powerful and luxurious," Locke pondered for a moment before speaking to Step.
"Oh? Why is that?" Bu Wei raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked curiously.
"While this equipment is valuable, for the powerful Holy Light Academy, it's at most comparable to the standard uniforms they distribute to their students.
Moreover, during this student Qualification Challenge, the Holy Light Academy has also issued many prizes. If the Master can achieve a top ten result in the Qualification Challenge of Crook Duchy, there will be a chance to obtain these prizes."
Locke calmly said, as if he was quite familiar with the Qualification Challenge.
"A powerful Amplification Gear like this is almost on par with the standard uniform of the Holy Light Academy? And there are many prizes?" Step's face turned red, his eyes sparkling, and he was practically drooling.
Locke felt a bit embarrassed; his master was truly out of touch. He continued, "According to what I've heard, those who place in the top ten of the Qualification Challenge will be rewarded with a Fine Grade Amplification Equipment, limited to clothing and armor types.
Those who secure a spot in the top three will receive an additional Excellence Level Amplification Equipment, with no restrictions on type, though most people tend to choose weapons."
"Excellence Level?" Step was going crazy; this was Exquisite Amplification Equipment! The luxury level was simply extreme. For such a top-tier piece of Amplification equipment, it was likely that the competitors for the top ten would fight tooth and nail.
"Master, achieving first place in the Qualification Challenge will earn you two pieces of Excellence Level equipment." Seeing Step's somewhat frenzied expression, Locke shook his head with a wry smile and added fuel to the fire.
Sure enough, this revelation left Step speechless.
When calculated, if he secured first place, he would receive three pieces of Excellence Level Amplification Equipment and one Fine Grade Amplification Equipment—truly devilish gear.
If he could claim first place and gather all these Amplification Equipment, wouldn't he be invincible below the Intermediate level?
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