A series of notifications materialized before Broken, following the global announcement that flashed across his vision about his big achievement to completing a Trial Domain with a
magnificent speed.
[You have completed the Elemental Labyrinth Trial Domain of Water Labyrinth with an extraordinary score.]
[Congratulations! You have achieved an incredible feat; as a reward, you receive 20 stat points!]
[As a result, you have earned a high affinity with the basic element of water!]
“Oh! But isn’t my affinity with the water element already high?”
[Your affinity with the water element was already high, so the reward will be substituted with something of similar value.]
[Analyzing to determine the best suitable reward…]
[You will gain a water elemental skill.]
[You have now acquired the Conditional Passive Skill: Underwater Breath.]
[Underwater Breath (Conditional Passive Skill) Lv. 1]
[This magical power allows you to explore the ocean depths like never before! But be cautious – when your natural Stamina is depleted, you won’t be able to keep up with the fish and could end up stuck in the silt.]
[Level 1: When your stamina drops below 30%, your swimming speed will dramatically
decrease by up to 70%. So, if you’re planning an underwater adventure, make sure to stock up on snacks!]
“Wow!” Broken exclaimed, awe-struck by the reward he had just received.
An Underwater Breath? Now he could swim underwater without worrying about running out of stamina and dying! Damn, this is an incredible skill.
With this newfound ability, he immediately began to contemplate the myriad of things he could do with underwater exploration. He knew Yunatea was vast and realized there could be an even larger world beneath the ocean’s surface.
But, getting such an amazing skill from a short Trial Domain was absolutely astonishing.
He quickly set aside his amazement and focused on the other rewards he could obtain. There were three treasure chests before him, and he only had one key.
He attempted to lift the treasure chests, but it was futile. He chuckled at his own effort. Now, he had to decide which chest to use the key on: the first, second, or third.
Could there be a chance the reward would be a dud? No way. This was a Trial Domain, and these were rewards for him. Surely, the chests couldn’t be empty, right? But why were there three chests? Why not just one, so he could easily take the reward and go?
He sighed and finally chose the middle chest. Inserting the key, he unlocked it, and the key vanished. As the lid opened, a bright blue light immediately spilled out, causing him to squint as the dazzling light pierced the dim room.
It was a fold of fabric, with a beautiful blue pattern that shimmered like sunlight reflecting off the water’s surface. He reached out and touched the soft material, feeling the gentle flow of water imbued in it. He carefully took the fabric and, as it unfolded, he realized it was a cape.
And what left him even more astonished was reading the description on the cape.
[Flowing Tide Cape]
[Grade: Legendary]
[Strength +35
Agility +35
Intelligence +35
Constitution +35
Stamina +35]
[Durability: 100/100]
[Weight: 270]
[A cape with an impressive blue hue and a dynamic design, resembling a fierce tide crashing onto the shore. It’s the perfect accessory for anyone aiming to feel one with the sea!
With this cape, its owner can control the flow of water with a mere wave of their hand- imagine having your own personal ocean at your command! Whether you wish to conjure a raging tsunami or a gentle ripple, the Flowing Tide Cape makes it all possible.
So, strap on your cape and get ready to make a splash!]
[Skills:]
[Water Domain: The user can create a dome-shaped water domain, adjustable in size. This domain will slow down anyone within it to a snail’s pace, reducing their movement speed by 30%. Not to worry, though-the user retains full control over the water elements within the domain, allowing them to manipulate the water as if it were their personal playground.
Duration: Unlimited with 2 seconds cooldown.
Stamina Usage: This ability consumes a significant amount of stamina.]
[User Restriction: The Aquatic Conqueror]
Broken held his breath, awestruck by the stats and skills of the cape. It was undeniably a Legendary-grade item. The stats alone were mind-blowing, adding 35 points to all basic attributes—a boost equivalent to gaining 17 levels under normal circumstances. The sheer improvement was almost beyond belief.
If he could enchant the cape and upgrade it to its highest potential, the value of these stats would increase even more.
The skills it offered were just as impressive. It was the Water Domain. Anyone trapped in this domain would suffer a movement speed reduction of up to 30%, making him the undisputed executor within his domain, easily able to take down his enemies as they struggled to move. Moreover, the skill granted him control over any water elements within the domain. He imagined various scenarios where he could use this ability to his advantage.
On top of that, Water Domain’s cooldown was just 2 seconds and the duration was unlimited! Although the skill consumed a considerable amount of stamina, which means he couldn’t maintain it indefinitely, the brief cooldown meant he could toggle the skill on and off during battles to control the momentum against his opponents.
Truly, this was a terrifyingly powerful ability!
Broken swiftly donned the cape, feeling an instant boost in his stats from the +35 to all basic attributes that it brought. For now, he had no other cape options suitable for battle. The only other one he owned was the Slumdon cape, which wasn’t designed for combat. So, he decided to use this one as his primary battle cape.
The fabric clung to his body, flowing down his back like a stream of water. It seemed to be woven from liquid itself, truly remarkable. Broken felt the cool, supple texture of the material. He walked around, noting how the ocean-blue color of the cape perfectly complemented his Invincible Paragon armor.
Curious about the Water Domain skill, his gaze shifted to the puddles left by the splashing water from the Aquatic Creatures that had tried to ambush him. He needed to test the skill
immediately.
[Water Domain (Conditional Active Skill)]
The ends of the cape rippled like water cascading to the floor, quickly forming a dome-shaped barrier that enclosed him.
Broken studied the new skill with interest; this was his first Domain Skill. He realized he could control the domain’s shape with his thoughts. Experimenting, he expanded it to see its maximum size, discovering it could span the area of roughly half a basketball court.
Too small? No, it was perfect, especially for dealing with close-range fighters. Now, he needed to test his control over the water elements. He felt like an avatar wielding water power. Closing his eyes, he focused, letting his imagination guide him as he envisioned manipulating the water on the floor. With a flick of his hands, the water around him began to swirl and surge, forming two towering walls of liquid.
He gestured again, and the walls of water crashed into each other with a tremendous force. The collision sent a shower of glimmering droplets into the air, sparkling like twinkling diamonds in the light.
“It seems I need more practice to fully master this Water Domain skill,” he mused aloud.
His attention then shifted to the other treasure chests in the room. A sly smile appeared on his
lips as he pulled out his pickaxe.
“Time to loot,” he said, grinning.