Balrog suit

In a few breaths' time, the bronze-tier donkey underwent a remarkable transformation, exuding a domineering and majestic aura.

"Ding!~"

System notification: Your mount [Donkey] has mutated, with a significant increase in aptitude, successfully advancing to the Dark Gold-tier BOSS mount [Blue Scale Beast]!

"Dad, using your blood to enhance the potential of a donkey seems like an extravagant use!" Jia Jiajia couldn't bear to watch.

Why is her dad so generous to this guy?

I admit that the potential of the Dark Swordsman is not to be underestimated, but aren't we Qilins not bad either...

Jia Ye retracted his palm, and the wound healed at a visible speed until it disappeared, then smiled, "You adventurers from another world, I can't unconditionally give you benefits. How about considering this as a reward for killing a thousand Flame Demons?"

"Okay, no problem." Jiang Han agreed without hesitation.

Only someone kicked in the head by a donkey would refuse!

With such a huge benefit, killing a thousand Flame Demons was a piece of cake. Besides, he was already planning to farm Flame Demon equipment, killing two birds with one stone!

"Ding!~"

System notification: You have received the mission [Kill Flame Demons] (Difficulty: B)!

[Kill Flame Demons] (Difficulty: B)

Introduction: Killing Flame Demons can earn you a precious Dark Gold-tier mount. Please grant me such benefits.

Mission requirements: Kill one thousand Flame Demons

Current progress: 0/1000

Mission reward: Permanently obtain the right to use the Dark Gold-tier mount [Blue Scale Beast]!

...

"Ding!~"

System notification: The loyalty of your mount [Blue Scale Beast] has increased to 100 points!

Mounts indeed have the concept of loyalty, as Jiang Han had read in the official website guide.

Below 60 points, both mounts and pets have the possibility of fleeing. Initially, Jiang Han's donkey had a loyalty of 60 points, just ordinary.

Above 80 points, you can freely control the mount, and it won't betray you.

As for 100 points, it's very rare. Unless there are accidents, it's almost considered sworn loyalty.

It seems this donkey has some conscience!

Jiang Han knew very well that the donkey understood it got a trace of Qilin bloodline because of its owner. Hence, loyalty was unconditionally maxed out.

"I shall take my leave."

Jia Ye calmly said, "The inevitable confrontation between light and darkness is upon us. I... look forward to your performance."

After that, he left with his daughter, leaving Jiang Han to level up alone in the Flame Demon mountain range.

"You wait for me; next time, I'll make you cry!"

Before leaving, Jia Jiajia didn't forget to utter a threat.

Hearing this, Jiang Han chuckled, "My mount, work hard to become stronger. We'll go on adventures together in the future."

"You!"

Jia Jiajia ground her silver teeth, feeling so angry she wished she could bite him to death.

...

Seeing off the two, Jiang Han decisively opened the details of the Blue Scale Beast—

[Blue Scale Beast] (Mature Stage)

Tier: Dark Gold-tier BOSS mount

Level: 50

Movement Speed: 120%

Attack: 30%

Life: 50%

Effect: Tenacity +30%

Special Skill: [Walking on Even Ground]

Introduction: A common donkey, under fortuitous circumstances, mutated into a unique creature with a trace of Water Qilin bloodline. Astonishing speed, coupled with the endurance of a donkey, truly rare.

...

Impressive!

Looking at the mount's details, Jiang Han was secretly amazed.

A 120% movement speed bonus, six times more than the donkey. Moreover, the transformed Blue Scale Beast not only increased movement speed but also provided decent attribute bonuses.

Mounting the Blue Scale Beast, Jiang Han's attack and life skyrocketed, ensuring efficiency and safety in farming Flame Demons.

However, it wasn't early, and after killing a few hundred Flame Demons, Jiang Han decided to go offline for a late-night snack and then sleep.

Fortunately, before going offline, he also looted a pair of Flame Demon Leggings—

[Flame Demon Leggings] (Dark Gold-tier)

Defense: 220-250

Life: 15,000

Effect: Defense +40%

Required Level: 60

Introduction: Brief

Set Effect: ???

...

In the following two days, Jiang Han focused on farming Flame Demon equipment.

The drop rates in "Eternal" were truly touching. It took a whole day and a half, not only smoothly completing the task given by Jia Ye but also reaching level 59. However, he still hadn't collected the full Flame Demon set; he was one pair of boots short.

You must know that he had War Stomp, allowing him to AoE farm Flame Demons, an efficiency that others couldn't match.

Of course, it wasn't just one piece for other sets, especially the initially dropped Flame Demon Bracers, which seemed to have a particularly high probability, dropping three pieces.

"Swoosh!"

On the second night, accompanied by golden light, Jiang Han reached level 60. When he felt like vomiting at the sight of Flame Demons, he finally dropped a pair of boots, almost on the verge of tears—

[Flame Demon Boots] (Dark Gold-tier)

Defense: 180-200

Life: 10,000

Effect: Movement Speed +35%

Required Level: 59

Introduction: Brief

Set Effect: ???

...

Although it was a set of equipment, the level requirements varied. Until level 60, he could finally equip all the Flame Demon set pieces except the Flame Demon Armor and Flame Demon Blade. His attributes soared, giving him more confidence in completing hidden plot missions—

[Dark Dominator: Yi Jianghanshui] (Golden-tier BOSS)

Level: 60

Life: 1,545,600

Attack: 9,477-10,368

Defense: 5,115-5,512

Prestige: 102,300

Luck: 2

Introduction: When the judgment of light arrives, the evil Dark Swordsman will undoubtedly be the first to face it.

...

Equipping the Flame Demon four-piece set, Jiang Han also gained the additional attributes of the set—

Two-piece set: +20% Life

Four-piece set: +20% Attack, +20% Defense

He had checked the effects of the full six-piece Flame Demon set, which granted a skill called "Flame Demon Possession," boosting all attributes by 10% within one minute. Although the cooldown was an hour, the power was considerable. Unfortunately, both the weapon and armor were far inferior to the Bloodsucking Sword and Dark Armor, making it not worth switching.

"My attack broke ten thousand!" Jiang Han was in a great mood.

With such attributes, participating in the World Martial Arts Tournament was akin to a father playing with his son.

In addition, he was a bit concerned about the introduction.

It seemed that as his strength increased, the introduction would occasionally change. The current introduction, upon careful consideration, had a somewhat ominous meaning of impending disaster.

"Speaking of which, Jia

 Jiajia's dad mentioned that I'm entwined with an ominous aura, and disasters will occur in the near future..."

Jiang Han vaguely felt that this was part of the "plot."

In the introduction to the hidden side plot, there was also a sentence, "Obstructing the descent of gods will be judged." He couldn't help but connect the two.

"I must be cautious and not overlook any crucial information." Jiang Han dismissed distracting thoughts and decided to find a crucial NPC to ask and increase the chances of completing the mission.

However, just as he was about to embark on the return journey, the system notification sounded in his ears again—

"Ding!~"

System notification: Your strength has entered a new level, reaching the standard of a Dark Gold-tier BOSS, and your title has changed!

"Ding!~"

System notification: Your title [Dark Dominator] has advanced to [Dark Prelude]!