249: Chapter 249 Cosmic-Level Synthesis Expert? Two Activated Terms Simultaneously!

The affixes had been elevated to their limits, and the effective range of the Domain had increased to an astonishing 50,000%.

The exact area of its reach was still difficult to calculate.

But after Zhang Jian casually asked around, he discovered that everyone who had bound a living Sword Puppet was affected by the range.

Even President Li Husheng, who was extremely far away in Ta City of Long Province, was affected.

He excitedly said that thanks to the Domain's bonus, his Sword Puppet was now terrifyingly powerful!

Just as it seemed the effects of this affix had reached their limit, Zhang Jian discovered something.

There was actually a prompt indicating it could still be improved.

The duration of continuous effect was sufficient, but what the hell was a "complete star core"?

Could it be that thing needed to achieve a Breakthrough to the Transcendence Realm?

Just as this thought crossed his mind, the voice of the Will of the Heavenly Dao echoed in his heart.

"You are correct."

Having received confirmation, Zhang Jian felt somewhat helpless instead.

That kind of treasure could be considered a strategic resource.

Using it to improve the quality of an affix probably wasn't worth it.

Besides, at the moment, there was simply no way to obtain such a thing.

He thought of the synthesis protection voucher that had dropped in the Dungeon earlier, and his heart suddenly stirred.

Could it be...

The Will of the Heavenly Dao fell silent for a moment before sending a message.

Aside from the spontaneous condensation of a planet, or the condensation of a body after death in the Transcendence Realm, a complete star core can also be synthesized by consuming star core fragments.

However, the synthesis probability is very low.

It is a method of last resort.

As for the specific consumption quantity and the degree of probability, the Will of the Heavenly Dao indicated that it wasn't entirely sure either and that Zhang Jian would need to explore it himself.

This actually piqued his interest.

Since no one knows, then I will figure it out myself!

He opened his backpack.

He took out the synthesis protection voucher and, at the same time, took out all of his star core fragments.

He carefully brought the two together.

The moment they made contact, a cold yet grand-sounding voice rang out in Zhang Jian's heart.

"star core fragments detected that comply with Universe synthesis rules; synthesis is valid. You may adopt the following methods to perform the corresponding synthesis:"

"Consume 100 star core fragments for natural synthesis; initial success probability: 2%."

"You may add no more than 1 [synthesis protection voucher]."

"Consume 1000 star core fragments for natural synthesis; initial success probability: 10%."

"You may add no more than 2 [synthesis protection vouchers]."

"Do you wish to proceed with synthesis?"

Zhang Jian's eyes lit up.

It really can be synthesized?

However, this probability is a bit too exaggerated.

Even if he used the synthesis protection voucher, there was only a maximum of 30% chance of success.

His 2000-plus star core fragments simply couldn't withstand such expenditure.

If he was unlucky, it was possible he would lose everything.

Zhang Jian frowned, feeling somewhat shaken.

Besides, was there any difference between the star cores synthesized by these two methods?

He decided to try it out.

He first chose the 100-fragment synthesis method.

He did not use a [synthesis protection voucher].

After confirming with his thoughts, the star core fragments in his hand suddenly decreased by a portion, and the weight was noticeably lighter.

Then, there was no then...

It failed!

Zhang Jian's heart sank.

Although he had anticipated it, he was still somewhat disappointed.

He counted them up and found that the total amount of star core fragments had become 1966.

This number made him pause in surprise.

That's not right!

He remembered that the remaining star core fragments were 2498.

If one synthesis failed, consuming 100 fragments, there should still be 2398 left.

This number was not right.

Why were only 60 consumed?

Zhang Jian suddenly remembered something and opened his panel.

[Heavenly Dao Reduction] (Dao-Grade) (+2)

You have received the attention and protection of the Will of the Heavenly Dao; when you use star core fragments, the requirement is reduced by 20% (+20%).

To improve the affix effect, you still need to: use star core fragments 69/100 times.

Zhang Jian's gaze rested on the last line.

Use star core fragments 69/100 times.

The corners of his mouth finally couldn't help but curl up.

This affix could actually produce an effect on synthesizing star core fragments?

The original consumption of 100 fragments had directly become 60!

In that case, he had saved a huge amount of resources!

He couldn't help himself and immediately proceeded with another synthesis.

The light in his hand dimmed a little more.

The synthesis failed again.

It made Zhang Jian sigh; 2% was indeed low enough.

Unless one was super lucky, it was almost impossible to succeed.

But with this synthesis, the affix had leveled up!

[Heavenly Dao Reduction] (Dao-Grade) (+3)

You have received the attention and protection of the Will of the Heavenly Dao; when you use star core fragments, the requirement is reduced by 20% (+30%).

To improve the affix effect, you still need to: use star core fragments 29/1000 times.

Zhang Jian was excited.

Now, if he synthesized again, the consumption would only be half of before!

He couldn't wait to continue the operation.

The star core fragments in his hand kept decreasing.

Consumed 50, failed.

Consumed 50, failed!

Consumed 50, failed!!

Consumed 50, failed!!!

After failing four consecutive times, Zhang Jian's expression looked a bit ugly.

Was his luck really that bad?

Could it be he had to use the synthesis voucher?

But after coming out of a Dungeon, even with the massive drops boosted by the affix, he had only managed to get one.

If he used it now, wouldn't it be a bit of a waste?

He thought about it and still couldn't bear to use it.

In his heart, he was planning that even if he had to use it, it should be used when reaching the 1000th synthesis.

He adjusted his mood and continued the synthesis.

Failed!

Failed!

Failed!

The helplessness in Zhang Jian's heart was almost tangible.

He couldn't help but shout out loud.

"Big Brother, let me succeed just once!"

As soon as his voice fell, while the star core fragments in his hand were consumed, a glimmer of light faintly flashed before his eyes.

Zhang Jian was overjoyed.

Did it succeed?

But beside the star core fragments, there was nothing.

It was clearly a failure after all.

Zhang Jian's eyes narrowed, and only then did he see what the light from earlier was.

"You have synthesized star core fragments 10 consecutive times; [King of Affixes] effect activated, you have obtained the exclusive affix [Universe-Grade Synthesis Expert]."

"You have failed to synthesize star core fragments 10 consecutive times; [King of Affixes] effect activated, you have obtained the achievement affix [Luck Turns Around]."

Zhang Jian's eyes were stunned.

Although the beginnings of the two prompts were very similar and looked the same at a glance, he almost thought that [King of Affixes] had been triggered once and repeated twice.

Looking at the end, he could see the difference.

One was an exclusive affix, triggered by consecutive synthesis.

The other was an achievement affix, triggered by 10 consecutive failures.

A feeling of unreality rose in Zhang Jian's heart.

He actually obtained two affixes at once?