Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix
Chapter 1310 - 1310: Prideful Troll Path

The dark blue crystal circle also had three dark blue gems. Their effects were affected by wrath as well. The first gem used the power of wrath to make Rain recover more mana. The more pissed, the more mana he would recover. The second effect was of the gluttonous Aura. However, the effect changed a bit.

He would recover mana on the same amount of damage the enemy caused on him… that was quite something.

Finally, the third effect was to summon the doppelganger. However, the creature would only use the mana charged by the circlet and would automatically attack those that Rain saw as enemies.

"It is pretty good, but I didn't imagine that it would be like this," Rain thought.

The second circle was more stable with its effects. The first gem with the power of patience improved his mana regeneration speed by five hundred percent… as long as he kept his cool. The second gem didn't work that well with gluttony since their effects were opposite in many ways. Still, it was able to grant Rain twenty percent of the damage caused by the doppelganger back to Rain.

As for the doppelganger, it could follow orders, very specific orders, and it would only return after completing the orders, or they would die trying. The second option was the best for what Rain had in mind, but it wasn't a total solution.

"It is better than nothing, and I have to make these for everyone as well," Rain thought.

While Rain was making more of the circlets, he made two of his doppelgangers fight each other. It was a bit weird to have his field of vision split into three, but at least it was obvious that he was getting experience. Combat experience and real skill experience.

The skill Punch Mastery leveled up.

The skill Limit Breaker leveled up.

The skill Magic Boost leveled up.

The skill Meditation Mastery leveled up.

…

"Good, very good," Rain thought while smirking.

Rain worked nonstop, but even though the others took ten hours to return, Rain was still only able to make ten of those circlets. They didn't consume that much mana, but creating a relic with three effects gets tiresome after a while. When Rain received the giant golden golem core, he passed the circlets to the leaders of the squads.

"A little something that I made when I was bored," Rain said. "I think I should make these for everyone before I should continue with the cores. What do you think?"

As everyone checked the power of the circlets, a unanimous sense of awe and appreciation took over the area. The sheer power of the relics was undeniable, and their utility to speed up training and enhance abilities left everyone speechless.

The combination of the Doppelganger's Call, Gluttonous Aura, and Meditation Mastery manifested a synergistic effect that promised significant advancements for each one of them.

Everyone didn't hesitate to nod in agreement with Rain's proposal. The realization of the circlets' capabilities was met with a collective understanding of the profound impact they could have on individual and group growth. The prospect of accelerated training and increased strength fueled their determination to utilize these newfound tools to their fullest extent.

With unanimous approval, Rain set forth on the task of crafting these circlets for each member of the group. The anticipation and eagerness in the room were palpable as everyone eagerly awaited the transformation that these relics promised to bring to their training and combat capabilities.

"This is pretty elaborate. How come you made this when you were bored?" Terra asked. "Well, it is you we are talking about and do this all the time, but..."

"It is obvious when you act suspicious, but it is hard to ignore when you make those breakthroughs," Seara added. "They all happen before big things approach as well, so spill the beans."

"It depends, I will tell you some enigmas and if you solve them, then I will give you the answer that you want," Rain said. "First Enigma: who is more dazzling? Me or the sun?"

"... Let's go, we don't have time for this," Terra said after a long sigh.

Thanks to his nonsensical words, Rain managed to evade the questioning of Terra and Seara. Their puzzled expressions and the nature of his antics left them momentarily annoyed, providing Rain with the opportunity to divert the conversation and proceed with his tasks. The wives decided to let the matter rest for the time being.

However, Rain couldn't shake off the feeling of being a bit bothered by the unresolved questions lingering in the air. He knew that his wives would share the story with the rest of the group. In a way, it served as a distraction for the group, alleviating the tension and curiosity surrounding Rain's recent actions.

Despite the lingering discomfort, Rain acknowledged that this diversionary tactic was the most practical solution to the situation.

"The problem with the mind exhaustion is solved, but this one can't be solved…" Rain thought while he was seeing ten fields of vision in his eyes. "I hope that this won't damage my iris or something. All right, with this, I can… I should focus on improving the basics, so they should just punch each other like usual while using the same skills.."

Prideful Troll Path: The Prideful Troll Path is a formidable combat trajectory that capitalizes on the dual forces of pride and survival instincts, empowering the follower with enhanced resilience and strategic prowess. Strength and Vitality +50.

• Level 1: Arrogant Resilience - Bolsters the user's physical and mental endurance, increasing resistance to debuffs and external influences. True Damage + 10 per level.

• Level 5: Dominant Aura - Conjures an aura of dominance, diminishing enemies' combat effectiveness and instilling a sense of inferiority. -05 strength multiplied by the level of the skill.

• Level 10: Tenacious Vigor - Infuses the user with an enduring vitality, gradually restoring health over time and neutralizing negative status effects. Health Regenerations + 10 per level.