Chapter 322: Heart of the Ocean, Waves Roaring!
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[Heart of the Ocean] (Legendary Item)
[Effect 1: Roaring Waves (Active Skill)]
• Creates an ocean domain within a 500-yard radius. During this period, the bearer can break down into water molecules, merge with water, and flow along with it. In this molecular state, the bearer cannot attack or be targeted. The ocean domain lasts for 60 seconds, consumes 10% of max mana, and has a cooldown time of 12 hours.
[Effect 2: Movement speed of enemies within the ocean domain is reduced by 50%. The bearer's movement speed in water is increased by 100%, damage dealt is increased by 100%, and damage received is reduced by 60%. This effect applies to all water bodies, not just the ocean domain created by Heart of the Ocean.]
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There's no denying it—this item is ridiculously powerful.
But at the same time, it's undeniably situational.
Its abilities rely entirely on skills, unlike most items that passively provide continuous benefits.
This Roaring Waves skill, while overpowered, comes with a 12-hour cooldown—a cooldown so long it makes you question life itself.
In other words, this item can only function for 1 minute every 12 hours.
Without the skill, doesn't the Heart of the Ocean essentially become a worthless chunk of scrap?
A third-class professional can carry up to three items. Mythical-class professions are granted two additional slots.
As it happened, Zhang Yue was already carrying five items, leaving no extra space.
So, he decided to toss the Heart of the Ocean into his storage space to gather dust. He planned to bring it out when needed, use its skill, then swap it back out.
At that moment, Zhang Yue suddenly seemed to realize something.
"Wait a second..."
"This item's skill..."
Zhang Yue carefully analyzed the Roaring Waves skill and suddenly had a bold idea.
However, to implement it, he'd need the right opportunity.
Thus, Zhang Yue temporarily stored the Heart of the Ocean in his inventory.
———
Time moved to 11:30 a.m.
Zhang Yue didn't rush to challenge the world boss. Instead, he logged off in the city.
After all, food comes before everything.
He joined his fellow comrades from the Heavens Hall for lunch.
During the meal, Wu Haotian teased, "Boss, your speed is insane. We can't even see your taillights anymore!"
Lin Tian couldn't help but agree. "We're giving it our all, but it's still impossible to keep up with you..."
"It's been ages since I last saw the guild master in the otherworld! If not for seeing you in real life, I would've thought you were gone."
Zhang Yue asked, "Which world are you guys up to now?"
Ouyang Ling'er, holding a fork in her left hand and chopsticks in her right, replied, "We're halfway through the 12th world!"
Zhang Yue was somewhat surprised. "That fast?"
Li Yue giggled. "It's all thanks to the energy you gave us, guild master."
That was true.
Due to the Demon Contract's ability to transfer energy points, members of the Heavens Hall essentially enjoyed unlimited energy buffs alongside Zhang Yue.
Their equipment was all top-tier gold grade.
Their skills were max-leveled, ranging from S to SS rank.
In various worlds, where hidden opportunities and missions consumed massive energy—ones ordinary professionals wouldn't dare touch—they simply splurged energy points, securing the highest rewards.
For example, the golden wings in the 10th world and the golden talisman in the 11th world required immense energy to grind. Even elite guilds like Dragon Soar, Wealth, and Demon Emperor couldn't afford it.
Additionally, hidden realms directly offered golden tokens, granting them the best resources.
As a result, the Heavens Hall was better developed than rival guilds such as Empire, Dragon Clan, and Wealth.
At this moment, Li Yue cautiously added, "Um, guild master... We've hit level 70 now, and unlocking SS-ranked skills, along with advanced equipment refining, consumes even more energy points. The ones you gave us before are running a bit low... Could you... give us some more? Not much, just 3 billion should do!"
"Does this even sound human? 3 billion isn't much?" Yi Yeqing exclaimed in disbelief. "Saying that could scare newbies to death!"
Zhang Yue, however, didn't hesitate and replied instantly, "No problem. After lunch, log in and collect 10 billion each. If it's not enough, let me know."
Realizing it was time for payouts, Zhang Yue continued, "Also, send your bank details to Ouyang Ling'er later. I'll transfer your salaries."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces were filled with shock, spelled in two characters:(What the—)
"Thank you, boss! May your future be boundless and your firstborn be octuplets."
Simultaneously, Ouyang Ling'er was officially promoted to guild treasurer.
She was already adept at managing guild equipment, selling items, and handling funds before handing them over to Zhang Yue.
Zhang Yue trusted her capabilities completely.
Currently, the guild had 45 members.
Zhang Yue transferred 5 million to Ouyang Ling'er: "Distribute 100,000 to each member. As treasurer, you'll get an extra 100,000. The remaining 400,000 goes to the guild account."
"SLAP!"
Warrior Night Owl suddenly smacked One Night Stand across the face, leaving a loud sound.
One Night Stand exclaimed, "What the hell? Why'd you hit me?"
"100 billion energy plus a 100k salary... I'm checking if I'm dreaming!"
"Why the hell didn't you hit yourself?"
"Because hitting myself hurts!"
One Night Stand rolled up his sleeves. "Let me teach you why the flowers bloom red!"
While the Heavens Hall members were joking around, Zhang Yue said, "From now on, if you encounter invaders from the Eastern Nation in the otherworld, inform me immediately."
Thinking Zhang Yue was concerned about their safety, Overlord Blade replied, "Don't worry, we can handle ourselves. Do your thing; no need to worry about us."
Luo Chen added, "We've already dealt with East invaders three times before—zero casualties each time, and we even killed quite a few of them."
Since Zhang Yue had previously killed thousands of them, the East didn't dare cause major disturbances.
Sending a few dozen to a hundred assassins each time was indeed no threat to Luo Chen and Overlord Blade.
However, Zhang Yue didn't explain much. "Just let me know when you encounter them. I have my reasons."
———
After lunch, the Heavens Hall members logged back in.
Zhang Yue entered the World 13. His first move was to initiate the world boss challenge.
[Ding~ Welcome to the World 13 Boss Challenge Zone. Please defeat the world boss: [Abyss Overlord · Zero]]
Goodness!
The name of this boss was unmatched!
"Fighting myself?"
Looking up at the massive dark dragon floating in the sky, Zhang Yue muttered, "Alright then, I'll show you how ruthless I am—even to myself!"
With that, Zhang Yue summoned Thirty-Six Winged Armageddon Black Dragon
Although the boss was also level 80, 13 stars, like the Abyss Lord of the Endless Abyss, this one lacked the 200% damage boost and 70% damage reduction buffs of the Abyss. Zhang Yue could deal full damage.
In such a fight, even a minor summon could easily handle the boss.
Since this was an aerial battle, ground-based creatures like Phantom Predators and Purgatory Skeleton Kings had little room to shine.
Initially, the Abyss Overlord was disdainful of this "insignificant" human.
Until...
ROAR—
The Thirty-Six Winged Armageddon Black Dragon tore through space, materializing midair.
One was as massive as a mountain, the other as light as a feather.
The contrast between them was like comparing a child to an adult.
The entire body of the Abyss Overlord trembled under the enormous shadows of the Thirty-Six Winged Armageddon Black Dragon..
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