ch63- Gear Ascension

When *Belosbane* reached R+9 level, its area damage skill now covered a 30-meter radius and dealt an impressive 1,300 points of damage. Against Belos monsters, the damage tripled, delivering nearly 4,000 points, more than enough to instantly eliminate most enemies. 

As Alex infused the final red SR-grade gem, his luck surged once again, skyrocketing the equipment nine levels in one go, just one short of the SR+9 max. This left Ethan, the shopkeeper, utterly speechless, and Alex nearly dropped to his knees in disbelief at *Belosbane's* powerful skillset. 

This set, priced so low in the current event, had its value drastically underestimated. Any wealthy player overlooking this equipment would regret it immensely! However, even those who purchased it would have to upgrade it to its highest potential to realize its true power.

Ethan had mentioned that SR-tier gems came in five different colors, each corresponding to a different attribute, and the effects varied based on the gem used. Even if someone managed to upgrade *Belosbane* as Alex did, they'd still need multiple SR-grade gems for further enhancement.

At this point, Alex considered *Belosbane* one of his most powerful pieces of equipment, rivaling only the *Dragonscale Wings*. But the wings were strictly for flight, with no offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, *Belosbane* at SR+8 offered a deadly area attack of 2,300 damage within 90 meters. When fully charged, it could launch a 10,000-meter shot dealing a mind-blowing 200,000 damage!

The sheer thought of unleashing such an apocalyptic attack thrilled Alex. A blast of that magnitude could even wipe him out! The range alone—10 kilometers—felt like wielding a futuristic doomsday cannon. Imagining everything within that radius being obliterated by a single strike was exhilarating.

However, achieving maximum damage required 100 seconds of uninterrupted charging, which wasn't practical in most battles since no one would allow Alex that much time to prepare.

Once all his gear was upgraded, Alex donned the *Strongman Set* and *Belosbane*. In terms of design, the game developers had impeccable taste.

The *Strongman Blade* was a sword over a meter long, with a blade three fingers wide and a sharp, slightly curved point. Its light-blue surface gleamed like a calm lake. The *Strongman Armor* was a fitted full-body suit, sleek and futuristic compared to the heavy, ancient armors of old. Made from unknown materials and crafted with techniques beyond modern technology, it was both functional and stylish.

However, the armor didn't cover his entire body—primarily protecting the joints and torso, while leaving the arms, thighs, and other areas exposed. The color scheme was a mix of pale blue, gray, black, and deep blue, giving the whole set a cohesive, sophisticated look.

The *Strongman Shield* had an even more sci-fi and magical aesthetic. When not in use, it rested on Alex's back. Deployed, it expanded from a meter-long, half-meter-wide shield into a massive three-meter-tall, one-and-a-half-meter-wide barrier. The most remarkable feature was its telekinetic control—Alex could manipulate it within a two-meter radius, allowing for effortless, omnidirectional defense. 

It took some getting used to, but once mastered, this control method was incredibly convenient. The shield's darker color palette added to its imposing appearance.

Pleased with his purchases, Alex decided to splurge on more items. However, upon realizing the *Dragonscale Wings* had already sold out, and even tomorrow's discounted *Dragon's Fang* had already moved over 1,000 units, he acted quickly. He spent 1.5 million merit points and 10 million credits to buy the remaining pieces of the *Dragon God Set*, including the *Dragon's Fang* and *Dragon's Scales*. 

Paying the full price, rather than waiting for discounts, cost Alex an extra 1 million credits. Even though it hurt to spend that much in one go, it was worth securing the powerful set before it sold out entirely.

The *Dragon God Set*, worth a staggering 30 million credits, boasted god-tier stats and special effects that left Alex highly satisfied.

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**Dragon God Gear Set:**

**Dragon's Fang (R-tier):** A spear infused with immense power, dealing 200% additional damage with a 10% life-steal effect.

**Dragon's Scales (R-tier):** A mighty dragon-scale armor with A-grade defense. 

- *Dragon's Strength*: Increases the wearer's stamina by 50%. 

- *Dragon's Shield*: Consumes 50% energy to summon a powerful shield. 

 - Effect: Absolute defense against one attack or blocks damage equal to the wearer's total HP. Duration: 30 seconds. Cooldown: 180 minutes.

**Dragon's Heart (R-tier):** A pendant housing the power of the Dragon God. 

- Increases wearer's mental and perception attributes by 50%. 

- Negates all mental attacks from enemies with lower mental stats than the wearer. 

- Ignores all concealment effects from enemies with lower perception stats.

**Dragon's Might (R-tier):** With the full *Dragon God Set* equipped, you embody the Dragon God's presence. 

- Set effects increased by 100%, energy consumption reduced by 50%, cooldowns reduced by 50%, and a *Dragon God Aura* boosts stamina, energy, and all attributes by 30%. 

- *Dragon's Pressure*: Reduces all attributes of enemies within 100 meters who have lower potential, bloodline, or mental stats by 10%. 

- *Dragon's Body*: Negates one fatal blow. Cooldown: 7 days. 

- *Dragon's Soul*: After taking lethal damage, preserves 1 HP for 10 seconds. Cooldown: 30 days.

**Dragon's Flame (Advanced):** Represents the wrath of the Dragon God's death breath. 

- *Burning Strike*: Attacks deal 20% burn damage, stacking with each hit. 

- *Explosive Flame*: In a 3-meter radius, deals 1% of the attack's damage and lowers the enemy's defense by 10%. Stackable. Cooldown: 20 seconds. 

- *Dragon Breath*: Consumes 10% energy to deal 150 points or 120% attack damage to enemies within a 10-meter range (whichever is higher). Cooldown: 180 seconds.

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The *Dragon God Set* was simply overwhelming in its power, with effects that made Alex feel invincible. Each piece amplified his abilities, ensuring that no enemy would stand a chance against him.

Having secured the complete set, Alex felt more confident than ever, ready to face any challenge that came his way.