Chapter 979: Chapter 487: Abyssal Stream
What caught Xia Nan’s eye was a complete set of half-body defensive armor consisting of a snug inner layer and an outer armor.
From the Shark Beast, the granular, rugged, and tough shark skin was completely stripped off and, after special modification, transformed into tight-fitting underwear with a deep-sea steel grey and mysterious hue;
The originally highly resilient tendons of the demon were skillfully wrapped in a spiral pattern at the junctions of the shark skin, like deep blue lines, adding more durability and flexibility to the lining.
The outer armor is composed of pale bone plates connected with grey-blue metal, seemingly primitive and wild, yet it is carefully designed. Each piece fits the skin, presenting a smooth, streamlined shape;
The chest structure differs from the entire protective piece of the Plate Chain Composite Armor. Instead, it is tightly interlaced with pieces of grey-blue metal and Shark Beast bone plates, possessing a strong sense of layering while maximizing the defensive properties of these two different materials to the fullest;
The center of the chest is slightly concave downwards, with a dynamic whirlpool pattern engraved on the surface—not simply decorative, Xia Nan can feel the turbulent magic particles at the core of the whirlpool, and the moist water vapor in the air originates from there.
It might be because Shark Beast materials are "abundant and satisfying," coupled with Xia Nan’s ample funds allowing the armor to be crafted to its fullest potential.
This whole set of equipment even features additional shoulder pads on both sides, where the fierce sharp fins of the Shark Beast are entirely retained, akin to two reversed scimitars extending upwards from the grey-blue steel shoulder armor.
Though not necessarily practical in combat, the visual effect is impressively enhanced.
Meanwhile, Xia Nan’s seemingly careful examination of the armor was also a gaze into the virtual attribute panel that emerged before him.
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[Abyssal Stream]
Type: Armor (Set)
Level: Rare (Blue)
Effects:
1. +75% Durability;
2. +25% Flame Resistance;
3. +10% Blunt Strike Resistance;
4. +10% Slicing Damage Resistance;
5. +10% Piercing Damage Resistance;
6. +15% Movement Speed (Underwater);
7. -20% Energy Consumption (Underwater);
8. [Marine Creature]: The wearer can extract oxygen from seawater, significantly extending underwater breathing time and slightly reducing the impact of water pressure on the body;
9. [Bloodthirsty Instinct]: The predatory instinct of the sea makes you extremely sensitive to blood; when the wearer is in an underwater environment, perception ability towards injured enemies is enhanced.
Introduction:
An armor set crafted from the flesh and material of the Marine Shark Beast and special metals, the excellent Blacksmith combined the strengths of these two materials to the fullest—boasting impressive defensive attributes even on land... But you’re going into the water, aren’t you?
Note:
"I see the fin, it’s right below! Swim! Swim fast..."
—— Silver Strait swimming record holder, Flying Fish Robinson
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One must admit.
Even though Xia Nan fully participated in the preliminary planning process of this equipment and mentally envisioned its potential appearance and special effects,
he still could not help but secretly gasp when he saw this armor named [Abyssal Stream] with those nine full entries on the attribute panel.
"+75% Durability" goes without saying, almost a necessary attribute for enchanted equipment, reflecting its durability level.
A point of reference is that the [Beheading Longsword], which was relentlessly used from when he just transmigrated to this world until becoming a professional, only had a durability attribute of +50%.
Using the possibly one and only [Melted Ash Silver Ingot] from the Residual Fire Secret Realm as the main material, supplemented with the expensive material Yangli Iron Plating Powder, forged by the skilful Blacksmith Barn, the quality level of the [Ash Fall] Straight Sword fell between "Rare (Blue)" and "Rare (Purple)," and its durability bonus was only 100%.
The 75% durability increase of [Abyssal Stream] is already enough to demonstrate its inherent resilience and defensive properties.
Next is its 25% flame resistance.
This point is also easy to understand, as the armor itself is made primarily from deep-sea Shark Beast materials, having a certain flame resistance capability is only natural.
However, Xia Nan thought that, after activating [Embers Resonance] and entering the residual fire state, his flame resistance would already be significantly increased. With the additional flame resistance provided by [Abyssal Stream], the two effects combined, coupled with his physical fitness, he might be effectively immune to ordinary flame burns, looking forward to the scenarios he could achieve in the future.
Moreover, 3, 4, and 5 are straightforward as well, "Blunt Strike," "Slicing," and "Piercing," to sum it up — it almost directly boosts Xia Nan’s physical defense ability by 10%.
This greatly improves his margin of error when facing strong enemies in combat.
As a comparison, if during the previous battle against that malformed Shark Beast he was wearing the [Abyssal Stream] instead of the temporarily purchased Plate Chain Composite Armor from the Grocery Store, he might have been able to withstand a blow due to the armor’s defense capability, further wearing out the enemy, which would increase the odds upon activating [Embers Resonance].
Lastly, the special effects in lines 6, 7, 8, and 9 almost supplement Xia Nan’s current shortcomings during his adventures in the Southern Islands.
Initially, when he had just arrived at Suo Yu Bay, lacking experience and not being skilled in underwater combat, he always avoided falling into the water, trying to keep enemies on the shore, unwilling to jump into the sea even when shooting crossbow arrows from the deck.
