263: Chapter 263: Another new entry! The all-around power of advanced star cores!

The birth of a new affix added a touch of anticipation to the tedious and repetitive synthesis process.

Unknowingly,

Zhang Jian's synthesis speed became faster and faster.

Improving this affix only required synthesizing items of the current highest quality.

Every time a 3-star star core was synthesized, it represented one step forward in progress.

When the second 3-star star core was synthesized, the affix underwent its first upgrade.

After the upgrade, it now allowed the user to enjoy triple the effect of [Helping Others].

After the fourth one was synthesized, the affix upgraded again.

Zhang Jian felt increasingly motivated.

The fifth one.

The sixth one...

Day blurred into night, yet Zhang Jian remained tireless.

It wasn't until his hands were empty that he snapped back to his senses.

The 30,000-plus star core fragments he had taken out were all completely synthesized.

Only the 10,000 fragments reserved in his backpack for emergencies remained.

The final results were extremely gratifying.

A total of 3,080 syntheses.

Although his luck was only average, producing 31 3-star star cores,

it was just enough to raise [Excessive Creation] to the +5 level.

Synthesized items could now enjoy seven times the effect of [Helping Others].

The attributes of the most recent 3-star star core had become as follows:

Star Power Range increased by 3% (+3.15%)

Star Power Limit increased by 10% (+10.5%)

Star Power Recovery Speed increased by 20% (+21%)

Relying on the added effects of the affix, the bonus values had even surpassed the original values.

Zhang Jian was greatly satisfied.

However, having so many 3-star star cores actually caused him some worry.

Should he save them for when he makes a Breakthrough to the Transcendence Realm in the future?

He vaguely felt that this was not his limit.

Fortunately, the Will of the Heavenly Dao helped him solve this problem.

The other party vowed that as long as Zhang Jian provided 10 3-star star cores, it would open another new planet-level Dungeon.

For the sake of efficiency, Zhang Jian agreed to the request.

The Will of the Heavenly Dao joyfully took the star cores away.

After the corresponding rules took effect,

the Universe energy near the Water Blue Planet was rapidly drawn in, converging toward the interior of the planet.

However, the destination this time was not within the borders of Huaxia.

Instead, it was atop the highest peak of the Water Blue Planet, Mount Jumu.

This time seemed a bit different from before; the Will of the Heavenly Dao didn't even have time to respond to Zhang Jian's inquiries.

Seeing the other party was busy, Zhang Jian simply began trying to use the remaining star core fragments for [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis].

Holding a full 1,000 star core fragments in his hands, Zhang Jian used his will to carefully bring them together.

Countless rays of mysterious light burst forth instantly.

It seemed as if a powerful force from beyond the heavens suddenly appeared.

The star core fragments in his hand shook slightly.

A portion of them abruptly disappeared.

"You have consumed 1,000 (-900) star core fragments. You have performed one [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis]."

"Unfortunately, this synthesis has failed."

Where the star core fragments had vanished, a faint gray mist appeared.

It seemed to speak of this failure.

Zhang Jian did not lose heart.

Instead, he was overjoyed.

The [Cosmic Synthesis Expert] affix and the [Heavenly Dao Reduction] affix were also effective for [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis]!

This meant he only needed 100 star core fragments for a chance to synthesize an Advanced star core.

A very good deal!

Since he still had enough star core fragments on hand, Zhang Jian chose to continue.

Another 100 star core fragments disappeared.

Under Zhang Jian's expectant gaze, the gray mist appeared once more.

He was somewhat surprised.

Another failure?

[Cosmic Synthesis Expert] provided an additional 40% success rate bonus.

Two consecutive failures could be considered poor luck.

He steadied his mind before continuing.

Fortunately, the third attempt was finally successful.

But what appeared was merely a 1-star star core.

Zhang Jian shook his head.

His luck was a bit bad.

He had synthesized the lowest grade directly.

Adjusting his mood, he started again.

Fourth time, failure.

Fifth time, success, 1-star.

Sixth time, success, 1-star.

Seventh time, failure.

Zhang Jian was stunned.

How was this drop rate any different from ordinary synthesis?

He refused to believe it.

Eighth time, failure.

Ninth time, failure.

Tenth time, success, 1-star.

Zhang Jian blinked.

This wasn't just 'no different' from ordinary synthesis.

This was simply unluckier than ordinary synthesis!

Just as he was feeling disappointed and ready to give up on the [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis] method,

a golden light quietly flashed across his eyes.

"You have used [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis] to perform ten consecutive syntheses without any assistance. Your poverty is shocking, and your persistence is moving. The effect of [King of Affixes] has been activated. You have obtained the achievement affix [Gift of Courage]."

[Gift of Courage] (Transcendent Grade)

You dare to waste star core fragments as if they were trash.

You tirelessly pursue an impossible hope.

You fail repeatedly, yet never give up.

Your extraordinary courage has gained the notice of the Universe's Will.

When you do not use a synthesis furnace, synthesis protection voucher, or other amplification methods, and only use natural synthesis via [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis] to synthesize star core fragments, the success rate is increased by an additional 5%.

[This affix can stack with the effect of [Cosmic Synthesis Expert]]

To increase affix effect: Use natural synthesis 0/1 time

Under these conditions, when synthesis is successful, the chance of a high-quality star core appearing is increased by 100% based on the original rate.

To increase affix effect: Successfully use natural synthesis 0/1 time

Zhang Jian's eyes lit up instantly.

A new affix!

And it had two effects at once!

The description, however, made him between laughter and tears.

Big brother, I'm not wasting star core fragments. I only dare to synthesize like this because the consumption is only one-tenth of the original.

Furthermore,

I'm not pursuing an impossible hope; there's a 40% base success rate.

Rather than a Gift of Courage, it's more like a lucky stroke.

Regardless,

the effect of the new affix seemed very good.

After Zhang Jian performed another 11 consecutive syntheses, it upgraded several times in succession.

After the success rate increased twice, it reached 5% (+10%).

Adding the 40% from [Cosmic Synthesis Expert], that was a 55% chance.

Plus the 10% initial chance inherent to [Heaven-Chosen Synthesis],

the final success rate was as high as 65%!

This was more than double the 30% success rate achieved even when using an Advanced synthesis furnace with a maxed-out synthesis protection voucher!

The other effect didn't follow the 1-time, 10-time progress increments of the success rate.

Instead, it used a doubling progression of 1, 2, and 4 times.

Crossing three levels in total, the effect became: the chance of a high-quality star core appearing increased by 100% (+300%) based on the original rate.

With a cumulative four-fold increase in probability, things immediately became different.