318: Upgrading Items

It's just that...

This demon locking mirror isn't very useful to Xiao Shi.

The Demonic Body Clone formed by Xiao Shi is fundamentally different from the Demonic Body Clones of other Martial Demon Realm Experts.

Because Xiao Shi formed the Demonic Body Clone from the Life Soul within an Evil Energy User.

Therefore, he can not only control the Demonic Body Clone but also sense its exact location at any time.

He can even share its vision without the Demonic Body Clone being aware.

It can be said that his control over the Demonic Body Clone far surpasses that of the "demon-locking mirror."

Thus, this item isn't of much use to him.

He already possesses the ability to sense his Demonic Body Clone.

"However, I can use it to win over those Martial Demon Realm martial artists on East Island..." Xiao Shi thought to himself.

What bothered him was that, given the value of this item, if he were to directly give it to a Martial Demon Realm martial artist, he felt it would be a bit of a loss...

"Or I could do this..."

"First, put this item into the [Purple Treasure Plate] to convert it into value points, and then use those value points to exchange for two lower-value Martial Demon Grade treasures in the Myriad Treasure Pagoda..."

Xiao Shi mused that with the value of the "demon-locking mirror," he could likely exchange it for two ordinary Martial Demon Grade treasures.

After all, when winning over these East Island martial artists, the number of treasures is more important than their quality.

Therefore, exchanging one high-quality, high-value treasure for two ordinary-quality, ordinary-value treasures would definitely be a gain.

It's certainly better to win over two people with one treasure than just one.

However, Xiao Shi wasn't in a hurry to exchange it.

He planned to examine all ten treasures dropped this time before taking action.

Immediately.

He looked at the seventh item dropped this time.

[Name: Sleeper's Orb]

[Type: Orb]

[Grade: Martial Soul Grade]

[Description: An orb refined by extracting the bloodline of the Dream Demon clan, possessing the Dream Demon clan's bloodline divine ability: Sleep.]

[Note 1: Activating the Sleeper's Orb will cause all living beings within a 500-meter radius of the Sleeper's Orb to fall into a deep sleep.]

[Note 2: Ineffective against beings above the Martial Demon Realm.]

[Note 3: Beings in a deep sleep will remain asleep for ten minutes, during which no means can awaken them from their sleep.]

[Note 4: Beings in a deep sleep will automatically be immune to all attacks.]

...Xiao Shi looked at the orb in his hand.

This was a red orb about the size of a fist.

On the surface of the orb, there was a blurry human face, no, it should be a demonic face, protruding.

The effect of this orb was very special.

It could make people around it fall into a deep sleep.

And in the sleep state, they couldn't be awakened; they had to sleep for ten minutes before automatically waking up from their slumber.

The most peculiar thing... was that in the sleep state, they would be immune to all attacks!

"In other words..."

"This orb cannot be used for offense or killing enemies."

Xiao Shi had originally thought that with the orb's effect...

As long as the enemy fell into a deep sleep...

He could attack freely.

This would make it very easy to kill them.

But he didn't expect that when in a deep sleep, they would automatically be immune to all attacks received.

Then this item could only be used for escape.

For example, if he encountered an expert he couldn't defeat, he could choose to throw this orb, causing the opponent to fall into a deep sleep, and then make his escape.

However, it's important to note.

This orb is ineffective against experts above the Martial Demon Realm.

It could, however, be used to deal with Martial Demon Realm Experts in the second stage.

Xiao Shi knew that with his current strength, he was definitely not an opponent for a second-stage Martial Demon Realm Expert.

After all, a second-stage Martial Demon Realm Expert has already integrated a Demonic Body Clone, and their strength is completely incomparable to that of a first-stage Martial Demon Realm Expert.

With this [Sleeper's Orb], perhaps he could be bolder in hunting sea beasts in this sea area.

Even if he encountered a second-stage Martial Demon Realm sea beast, he could use this [Sleeper's Orb] to save his life.

Xiao Shi was quite satisfied with this item.

Next was the eighth item.

[Name: Martial Demon System Compendium]

[Type: Record List]

[Grade: Martial Soul Grade]

[Description: This is a list recorded by a Martial Demon Realm Expert after organizing the many systems of the Martial Demon Realm.]

[Note: This list records various different Martial Demon Realm systems, but only provides a general introduction to these systems, not their specific formation methods.]

...Xiao Shi's heart stirred.

This [Martial Demon System Compendium] was exactly what he needed right now!

This item was quite similar to the [bloodline manual] he had exchanged for in the Myriad Treasure Pagoda earlier.

The [bloodline manual] primarily recorded numerous body-refining bloodlines.

And this [Martial Demon System Compendium] recorded various Martial Demon Realm systems.

Even though the records...

Did not contain the specific formation methods of these Martial Demon Realm systems.

However, Xiao Shi could gain some insights and inspiration by understanding these Martial Demon Realm systems.

This would greatly help him construct his own Martial Demon Realm system.

It could be said that this item held significant meaning for Xiao Shi.

Xiao Shi resisted the urge to read it immediately.

He continued to examine the next item.

[Name: ring of lucky sacrifice]

[Type: Sacrifice Bracelet]

[Grade: Martial Soul Grade]

[Description: A mysterious item from a special era. Its origin is mysterious, and no one knows its specific history to this day. It can perform two types of sacrifices.]

[Note 1: Ill-fortune Sacrifice, sacrificing one's own luck will cause one's luck to become extremely poor for a period of time, but through the sacrifice of luck, one can gain improvements in many aspects such as strength, cultivation, and lifespan.]

[Note 2: Lucky Sacrifice, one can sacrifice one's own strength, cultivation, lifespan, etc., in exchange for an increase in luck.]

[Note 3: Both types of sacrifices have time limits, the specific time depends on the "thing" being sacrificed.]

[Note 4: This item can only be sacrificed a total of three times, after which it will disappear.]

...The moment he saw the information about this item.

Xiao Shi's eyes lit up.

What he desired most now was an item that could bring an increase in luck.

However, this item required sacrifice to gain an increase in luck.

Of course.

One could also choose to sacrifice luck in exchange for an increase in strength, cultivation, lifespan, and other aspects.

Under normal circumstances.

Xiao Shi would naturally not sacrifice luck.

After all, he deeply understood the benefits of increased luck.

Even if his own strength was insufficient.

As long as his luck was sufficient, he could turn misfortune into good fortune.

Just like before, when he was in the Demigod Land sealing the eye of imperial judgment, even though his own strength was insufficient to deal with the crisis in that Demigod Land, he was able to successfully bring out the eye of imperial judgment through powerful luck.

"Then..."

"If I want to increase my luck next, I can perform a Lucky Sacrifice through this item."

Xiao Shi felt that in terms of sacrifice.

He could choose to sacrifice lifespan.

The lifespan of every Martial Demon Realm Expert is already extremely long, so even sacrificing a portion of his lifespan would not have much impact on Xiao Shi.

As long as he breaks through to the next realm.

His lifespan would immediately receive a huge increase.

Besides that.

In the Myriad Treasure Pagoda, there were also some items that could increase lifespan.

Through these items.

Xiao Shi could also replenish the lifespan he lost through sacrifice.

He felt that when he cultivated the Demon Sealing Art later, he could perform a sacrifice to gain an increase in luck, ensuring that he could successfully cultivate the Demon Sealing Art.

Most importantly... with this [ring of lucky sacrifice], he wouldn't need to use the eternal realm-following alchemy furnace to refine a luck elixir.

Given that the eternal realm-following alchemy furnace can only be used once per realm.

Each use of the eternal realm-following alchemy furnace needs to be carefully considered.

"There's still one last item."

Xiao Shi took a deep breath.

He focused his gaze on this last item.

[Name: Item Upgrade Scroll]

[Type: Scroll]

[Grade: Martial Demon Grade]

[Description: You can select an item below Martial Demon Grade, record it into the scroll, and the scroll will automatically modify, improve, and enhance the item, upgrading it to a Martial Demon Grade item.]

[Note: This scroll has only one use.]

...Xiao Shi's heart pounded.

This was yet another excellent item.

With this scroll.

He could choose an item from his many possessions and upgrade it to Martial Demon Grade.

And in Xiao Shi's heart.

He already had the most suitable choice.

"Using this [Item Upgrade Scroll] to upgrade the [Soul Plate] is undoubtedly the most suitable!"

The [Soul Plate], as a Martial Soul Grade item, was only effective against soul attacks.

This was invincible during the Martial Soul Realm.

But upon reaching the Martial Demon Realm, facing the attacks of those Martial Demon Realm Experts, its effect became very small.

After all, the attacks of Martial Demon Realm Experts are not only soul-based attacks.

With the complete integration of body and soul.

If it's only effective against soul attacks, this item would undoubtedly be somewhat of a chicken rib (useless).

It was very necessary to upgrade it.

Thinking of this.

Xiao Shi didn't hesitate at all.

He decisively used the [Item Upgrade Scroll] to upgrade the [Soul Plate].

Shhh!

When he took the [Soul Plate] out of his soul and placed it on the scroll.

The entire scroll immediately enveloped the [Soul Plate].

This caused the entire [Soul Plate] to emit brilliant and dreamy starlight, originating from tiny star particles as small as ants. The star particles were sometimes calm, sometimes moving, constantly gathering and merging into the [Soul Plate].

This prompted the entire [Soul Plate] to receive an unprecedented upgrade.

It directly leaped from Martial Soul Grade to Martial Demon Grade.

Xiao Shi immediately looked at the [Soul Plate].

Information about the upgraded [Soul Plate] quickly appeared in his vision.

[Name: Soul Plate]

[Type: Dial]

[Grade: Martial Demon Grade]

[Description: It was an item of the Martial Soul Realm 'invented' by a great power of an ancient era during a sudden whim. Subsequently, under the enhancement of the Item Upgrade Scroll, it was directly upgraded from the Martial Soul Realm to the Martial Demon Realm. Integrate it into your soul to use this item.]

[Note 1: The Soul Plate has a total of five areas, corresponding to attack, defense, detection, use, and amplification, respectively.]

[Note 2: When attacked, the target's attack can be rotated within the Soul Plate, and the target's attack will be altered according to the area the pointer corresponds to.]

[Note 3: The Soul Plate can be used a maximum of five times per day.]

[Note 4: In addition to being usable on a target, it can also be used on oneself.]

[Note 5: You can freely select the area the Soul Plate's pointer points to, without needing to rotate clockwise, but the same area can only be pointed to once per day.]

[Note 6: If the pointer points to the same area, an additional three-fold amplification will be obtained.]

..."As expected, upgrading the [Soul Plate] was the most suitable choice!"

Xiao Shi was extremely satisfied with the upgraded [Soul Plate].

Originally, the [Soul Plate] was only effective against soul-based attacks.

But now, the [Soul Plate] is effective against all attacks.

It is no longer just targeting soul power.

Besides that.

On the five areas of the Soul Plate, it no longer needed the pointer to rotate clockwise as it did before, where the pointer always pointed to a fixed area.

Now, Xiao Shi could completely choose the area to point to according to his own will.

The only restriction was that the same area could only be pointed to once per day.

It couldn't point to the same area multiple times.

It could be said that after this item was upgraded, Xiao Shi could now completely use it to deal with those Martial Demon Realm Experts.

No longer just targeting Martial Soul Realm martial artists.

Overall.

All ten Martial Demon Grade items dropped this time were very good.

On one hand, items of the Martial Demon Realm generally aren't bad; even a very ordinary Martial Demon Grade item possesses impressive functions.

On the other hand, Xiao Shi and the Demonic Body Clone had good luck, and these ten Martial Demon Grade items were generally of higher quality.

Xiao Shi primarily intended to use these ten items for himself.

For items to win over those East Island Martial Demon Realm martial artists, he still needed to continue killing more Martial Demon Realm sea beasts.

If they were high-quality items, he definitely wouldn't give them away.

If he could use them himself, he would keep them.

If he couldn't use them, he would exchange them for lower-grade Martial Demon Realm items in the Myriad Treasure Pagoda.

At this moment, after completing the upgrade of the [Soul Plate].

Xiao Shi then proceeded to open the [Martial Demon System Compendium] and began to carefully examine the various Martial Demon Realm systems recorded in the [Martial Demon System Compendium].

Although the Martial Demon Realm systems recorded in this [Martial Demon System Compendium] were not as complete as the bloodlines recorded in the [bloodline manual], it still recorded most of the Martial Demon Realm systems.

Under Xiao Shi's careful examination.

He suddenly gained a much better understanding of the many Martial Demon Realm systems.

From this, he discovered... the Martial Demon Realm systems were even more numerous than he had previously imagined!