The Devil’s Cage

The newly appeared [Fire Shower] did not alter Kieran’s original plan, which was to raise Spirit to the maximum limit of Strong IV rank.

Although [Fire Shower] resonated with Devil Force before, he didn’t forget everything that happened when he first accepted the devil’s heart, especially after he witnessed the horrifying puppet of blood and flesh, which jolted his memory fresh.

If the resonated Origin Force were Dawn Force, Kieran would not hesitate to level up the skill.

But when it resonated with Devil Force, Kieran still might level it up, just that he had to maintain it within his controllable range, at least he wouldn’t level it up before his Constitution reached a certain peak.

So, the consideration determined what Kieran wanted to level up next.

[Using 3 Golden Attribute Points, 3 Golden Skill Points…]

[Spirit PP → PP+ (New IV)]

[Using 3 Golden Attribute Points, 3 Golden Skill Points…]

[Spirit PP+ → PPP- (IV)]

….

[Using Golden Attribute Points…]

[Constitution ZZZ- → ZZZ (Strong I)]

[Using Golden Attribute Points…]

[Constitution ZZZ → ZZZ+ (Strong I)]

…

The instant power up of Spirit and Constitution did not cause any discomfort to Kieran, as he was already used to the leveling up process and adapted to his new condition with a few breaths.

A glance at the clearer darkness and chaos in his body later, Kieran turned to his skill tabs.

He still has 180K Points, 60 Skill Points and 1 Golden Skill Point, so his choices were limited.

The Points and Skill Points might seem to be many, but only the Golden Skill Points could truly provide Kieran with realistic enhancement.

After going through his skills, Kieran ultimately landed his attention on [Sword Skill, Rising Dragon], because coincidentally, it required 1 Golden Skill Point from Master to Pro.

[Sword Skill, Rising Dragon, Master to Pro requires 80,000 Points, 1 Golden Skill Point. Yes/No?]

“Yes.”

[Name: Sword Skill, Rising Dragon (Pro)]

[Related Attribute: Strength, Constitution]

[Skill Type: Offense]

[Effect: Swing the sword upwards to perform a ferocious uppercut. When attacking, +120% attack in slashing power; consumes 220 Stamina; cooldown of 2.5 minutes]

[Special Effect: Extra Power (Slashes gain extra 40% Strength)]

[Consume: Stamina]

[Prerequisite: Sharp Weapon, Heavy Arms (Master of Two-handed Sword) Strength B+]

[Remark: This is one of the secret advance skills of Dragon Sect.]

…

Looking at his remaining 100K Points and 60 Skill Points, Kieran did some calculations in his heart before opening the message tab to Lawless.

2567: I need to refill some high-tier potions.

Lawless: Leave it to me.

…

Without further inquiries, Lawless went to preparing.

Kieran never had to worry about Lawless, and Lawless never let Kieran down with his results.

[Name: High Healing Potion]

[Type: Potion]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: Instantly recovers 500 Hp and regenerates 50 HP per second for the next 5 seconds.

[Prerequisite: None]

[Able to bring out of the dungeon: Yes]

[Remark: This is a potion crafted from potionology. It has magical powers and will save your life at critical moments!]

…

[Name: High Calming Potion]

[Type: Potion]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: Maintain a stable mind for 120 seconds]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Able to bring out of the dungeon: Yes]

[Remark: It can increase your resistance against Fear and other negative buffs, but not total immunity!]

……

Lawless: High Healing Potion, 10K per tube, High Calming Potion, 6K per tube, friend price.

2567: High Healing Potion, 5; High Calming Potion, 5.

…

Although Kieran had other ways of replenishing his HP and resisting Fear effect, he didn’t mind adding more protection.

After the deal with Lawless, Gunsmith Stagner contacted him.

[Name: Penetration Rounds]

[Type: Ammunition]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: Able to easily pierce through Strong level defense, effectively damage Powerful defense and has extra effect against armored entity.]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Remark: This is a special made bullet of general use by Gunsmith Stagner.]

…

[Name: Burst Rounds]

[Type: Rocket]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: When hit, causes an extra 15-meter radius Powerful explosion; has extra effect against non-protected targets.]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Remark: These are special made rocket rounds of general use by Gunsmith Stagner]

…

While Stagner was still sending screenshots, Kieran interrupted him.

2567: I think you misunderstood me. When I said I wanted to win a small scale war, I didn’t mean I wanted cheap quality products.

Stagner: Bullets and rockets are consumables.

2567: Consumables, too, have quality goods.

…..

Stagner went silent for about two seconds at Kieran’s request. He then continued to send over screenshots, but this time around, the bullets and rocker rounds had an obvious quality leap.

[Name: High Burst Rounds]

[Type: Ammunition]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: When hit, triggers a Powerful attack explosion at target]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Remark: This is Gunsmith Stagner’s special made quality ammunitions]

…

[Name: Incendiary Rounds]

[Type: Rocket]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: When hit, creates an extra 10-meter radius of Powerful burn attacks; has extra effect against non-protected targets.]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Remark: This is Gunsmith Stagner’s special made rocket rounds.]

…

[Name: Frost Rounds]

[Type: Rocket]

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: When hit, creates an extra 10-meter radius of Powerful frost attacks; has extra effect against non-protected targets.]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Remark: This is Gunsmith Stagner’s special made rocket rounds.]

……

Looking at the new screenshots, Kieran nodded because the ammunitions and rockets matched his request.

However, he still asked out of instinct.

2567: Are there bullets or rockets of higher rarity?

Stagner: Advanced Rank?

2567: Advanced Rank!

…

Two more seconds of silence later, a new screenshot was sent over.

[Name: Secondary Uranium Bullets]

[Type: Ammunition

[Rarity: Excellent]

[Attribute: When hit, cause a rank I damage to target and an extra rank II special damage. (Warning: when using these type of bullets, your firearm will suffer destructive damage)]

[Prerequisite: None]

[Remark: One of Gunsmith Stagner’s masterpieces.]

…

“[Secondary Uranium Bullets]? As expected, firearms are the true path for a newbie. A bullet like this can maybe take out most of the so-called veterans.”

Kieran squinted his eyes at the bullet and commented in his heart.

He didn’t choose to buy it though.

Rank II damage might not be anything to him now, and to damage a single item in exchange for damage, the stingy ghost in his soul could not accept it.

Stagner, however, was baffled by Kieran’s rejection.

Stagner: Why?

2567: I don’t like to damage my own firearms.

Stagner: …

Stagner: 20% discount on all purchase today.

…..

Obviously, Stagner had misunderstood Kieran’s meaning, but Kieran didn’t make himself clear. He calculated the products before adding two more [Frost Rounds].

After the purchasing, Kieran continued to the final preparation for the dungeon entry.