Chapter 661 - 478: Strawman Emerges, Part 2
Chapter 661 - 478: Strawman Emerges, Part 2
Actually, the changes aren’t much; there are only two places in total.
Firstly, the first one, [Slug Weed] has surprisingly completed the final step of its upgrade, transforming from A+ to S grade.
Although there’s only half a rank difference between A+ and S grade, in reality it’s the largest gap among all half ranks, a true world of difference.
[LV3 Slug Weed (S)]: Execute a massively enhanced (↑↑↑) attack, during which actions slow down (slightly)
Originally, the [Slug Weed] skill was already quite powerful.
If it undergoes further enhancement, Li Pu isn’t sure to what extent it will continue to grow.
Another crucial point is that the slowdown side effect has diminished from slowing down to slightly slowing down.
In his understanding, the degree of slightly slowing down should be similar to daily gestures, not exactly fast, but not slow either, at least 100 times better than the slow-motion seen in movies before.
But the actual effects, can only be obtained through practice.
As for the second change, it’s that the scarecrow, due to long saturation in Kung Fu Spring, has acquired a new inherent ability.
[Taichi]: Scarecrow’s energy cap increases, and it can obtain reverse energy
What is reverse energy, this is actually easy to understand.
Besides the balance system, each of the six other systems owns their respective opposing reverse systems.
Berserk Wisdom
Breaking Steadfastness
Hearing Wind Chasing Wind
It means after acquiring the [Taichi] inherent ability, the current scarecrow will obtain hearing wind energy, whether stationary or moving.
Originally, under achieved conditions, the energy recovery speed would be fastest in hearing wind or chasing wind systems, exceeding even balance and wisdom.
Now it’s indirectly equivalent to the scarecrow achieving recovery conditions at any time, it’s an upgraded version of balance or wisdom.
Coupled with the increased energy cap, it’s believed that even without rooting, it can wield [Godzilla Power], and still maintain mobility.
The combat style becomes more comprehensive, it’s a significant enhancement.
Leaving it here for nearly a month hasn’t been a waste.
After viewing the scarecrow’s changes, Li Pu relocated it to a quiet open space and began enhancing and transforming it.
[Herb!]
When seeing the familiar giant bathtub being placed, the scarecrow cheered.
transformations, this is the number of expected transformations Li Pu planned today.
The suitable materials in his hand are only enough for 3 rounds.
It includes the large batch of golden trees given by Li Fan, enough for 2 rounds.
As the scarecrow’s strength grows, the need for golden trees during transformation has increased.
Previously it only required 1~2 batches to saturate, now it requires 5~7 batches to saturate.
Then there’s the jade grass harvested last time from Kung Fu Camel Cliff, which has now become extinct since Kung Fu Cliff has probably been destroyed by the Cannon Beast.
After a long 30-hour process, the scarecrow has been transformed anew.
Scarecrow: 0 (13) Turns LV30, Hearing Wind
Strength: 2758, F
Attribute: 10 Wood
Abilities: [Gratitude] [Water Film] [Forgetfulness] [Dragon Drive] [Weeds] [Taichi]
Skills: [LV3 Slug Weed (S)] [LV5 Wrap (B→A)] [LV3 Willpower (A)] [LV3 Small Fireball (B→A)] [LV1 Godzilla Power (S)]
Artifacts: [Five Element Ring (S)] [Kingdom of Fire (S)] [Ironbone (A)] (?)
Due to updated skills and artifacts, as well as the two batches of golden trees, the strength value has exaggeratedly increased.
Originally, it felt like in the next transformation, Bobo and Ugly Little Wolf would catch up.
Now it’s directly become more than double their strength.
The feedback from this strength increase made Li Pu feel very comfortable.
He can confidently say even if he simultaneously proceeded with the 4th or 5th contract, there would be no problem.
Due to the last transformation with jade grass, thanks to its compatibility with jade [Wrap], this skill directly upgraded a grade, a substantial gain indeed.
Also, the related item [Fire City Fire] obtained from the ogre in City of Eternal Fire, allowed [Small Fireball] to upgrade by a grade too.
During this, Li Pu managed to exploit a minor BUG.
Ordinarily, a summoned beast can only equip two artifacts.
With [Five Element Ring] + [Kingdom of Fire] combination, the scarecrow’s slots are already occupied.
Yet [Ironbone] is still retained, hidden within its right grass fist.
Since the main characteristic of an artifact is being sturdy, this BUG-exploiting method still preserves most of its function.
Not a true sense of an equipment, just lost its fluidity and transformation characteristic.
Doing it this way makes it equivalent to the scarecrow having 2.5 artifacts, which isn’t bad.
After completing the scarecrow’s enhancements, Li Pu lingered for one more day here.
To wait for Wu Guinan and Long Ren to complete absorbing the Kung Fu Spring effects, then he needs to rush back to school for the monthly exam.
Based on observations in the past few days, the Cannon Beasts indeed showed no intention of launching an attack.
And the monthly exam points are pretty important for Li Pu; he must go.
But currently, all directions are surrounded by Cannon Beast armies; to leave, they must break through again.
Compared to breaking in from outside, breaking out seems more challenging since the armies are constantly guarding the Kung Fu Spring direction.
For better cover to help Li Pu and the others leave, Round Penguin dispatched two assistants.
Its own son, Kung Fu Eagle.
And Kung Fu Panda’s daughter, Kung Fuyuan.
Both possess rather unique abilities, allowing easy passage through the Cannon Beast army defenses.
Just at dawn, the two Kung Fu beasts accompanied Li Pu and others to the camp entrance.
"Cripple Bro... are you really going to break through this way?"
Kung Fu Eagle hasn’t slept well since hearing they would break through head-on yesterday.
According to its idea, they should pick a spot where defenses are relatively weak, then either themselves or Kung Fuyuan acts as bait, diverting most of the guarding Cannon Beasts through flight or underground penetration, before Li Pu and team break out.
Just charging at them this way feels reckless.
Without possessing Kung Fu King level skills, surely one would hit a dead end.
"Yeah, it’s more time-efficient."
To this, Li Pu just nodded.
Actually, they don’t need breakout assistants; it was Round Penguin’s forced arrangement.
Moreover, for unknown reasons, both Wu Guinan and Long Ren welcomed this arrangement fully.
Anyhow, today’s breakout will definitely happen, no doubt about it.
He has another goal, to see what kind of combat power the brand-new scarecrow can exhibit.
"But bringing along such a thing, can you really save time?"
At this moment, the chunky Kung Fuyuan voiced its concerns too.
Including it and Kung Fu Eagle, along with Wu Guinan and Long Ren, even Li Pu, were all standing on Rolling Turtle’s back.
The only exception was the scarecrow.
A large stone chair, unclear where it was moved from, was under its bottom, striking a sitting position.
Taking such cumbersome stuff for a breakout, isn’t this a joke?
"It should... be okay."
To this, Li Pu wasn’t entirely confident either.
This [Kingdom of Fire] artifact was just recently given to the scarecrow.
The specific effects it has, how much the scarecrow can utilize them, remain unknown.
But an S-grade artifact surely can’t be too mediocre, right?
"Let’s go, let’s set off."
So he waved his hand, announcing the start of the breakout.
[Herb!!!]
Scarecrow: The king has arrived, charge!!!
As soon as the words dropped, the waiting scarecrow shouted out.
Bang!
Then the surface of the [Kingdom of Fire] ignited in roaring flames, instantly creating an imposing heat wave.
Swish!
A streak of red light shot straight forward.
Kung Fu Eagle: "...Did something just rush out?"
Kung Fuyuan: "Um... the scarecrow seems to be missing."
Wu Guinan: "Cowabunga."
Long Ren: "Cowabunga."
Li Pu: "Uh."
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