After putting on the Brilliant Garment, Lufeng saw a significant increase in all attributes, especially health, which rose by over three thousand. Additionally, he had not yet used the level 2 Red Crystal rewarded by Peng Huaiyu. This mission offered the most generous rewards before level 90. Lufeng couldn't help but check the level 2 Red Crystal:
【Red Crystal】 (Wisdom Gem)
Gem Level: 2
Description: A red crystal that can be embedded in offensive equipment (weapons, Wrist Guard, rings, amulets, Necklace, Hidden Weapon, Martial Soul, Dragon Pattern). Once used, it cannot be embedded with the same type of gem again.
Embedding: Fire Attack +15
When it comes to attribute stones, one must not embed them carelessly. Nowadays, without bound stones, they can be circulated and used. If you choose incorrectly, you can still sell them, but if you embed them randomly, it becomes a disaster—not only wasting high-level embedding symbols but also failing to serve any purpose.
However, there are various opinions on choosing Attribute Stones. Some spendthrifts opt for a four-attribute build, which is simply a waste of money and achieves no real effect.
It is well-known that the Top Ten Sects have mutual strengths and weaknesses, much like the Bagua. Different sects with equivalent attributes do not have a true first place under the same expert gameplay. Therefore, in pursuit of this balance, players can only compete with stones and equipment. In Asking Heaven, it is even about 'competing with one's father'; not only must the equipment be good, but the skills must also be sharp, reflecting various abilities from real life!
Considering all factors, Lufeng believes that players who choose other sects' attribute paths are foolish. Those who pursue a four-attribute path, aside from Heavenly Dragon, are just showing off. There was once an Emei player who chose a four-attribute build; it was quite ostentatious. As for stones that resist four attributes, all Top Ten Sects can choose to resist all four attributes; the higher the better, though it varies by individual. For instance, during the Martial Arts Tournament, when Aunt Wang faced opponents with collective fire resistance, she was defeated due to that—this remains a lifelong regret for her. Thus, there is no absolute answer regarding which stones to use; players can select resistance stones based on their enemies and specific targets.
To play a game well, one must deeply understand it; otherwise, instead of playing the game, you become played by it. From the moment he entered Asking Heaven, Lufeng grasped the full picture of the game.
Choosing a sect means understanding its attribute growth:
Shaolin is only suitable for the Mystic Attack route; the only attribute stone they can choose is the Yellow Crystal. All sects' attribute resistances (ice resistance, fire resistance, Xuan Kang, poison resistance) vary by individual.
Ming Jiao is suitable for the Fire Attack route, choosing Red Crystal.
Beggar's Sect is suitable for both Fire Attack and Poison Attack, but Fire Attack Beggar's Sect is very rare. Its sect skills are more suited for Poison Attack, so generally, there are only poisonous Beggar's Sect, choosing Green Crystal. If a fire Beggar's Sect appears, it must be an oddity!
Wudang is suitable for Ice Attack and Mystic Attack. Generally, regarding Dungeon, players will choose Xuanwu Island, selecting Yellow Crystal, because the monsters in Swallow Dungeon have strong ice resistance, making Ice Wudang ineffective.
Emei, like Wudang, is also suitable for Ice Attack and Mystic Attack. Conversely, Emei is more suited for the Ice Attack route, choosing Blue Crystal.
Starry Lodge, as anyone who has seen Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils knows, uses poison. Without a doubt, it follows the Poison Attack route, choosing Green Crystal.
Tianshan, true to its name, is like an ice cellar, naturally following the Ice Attack route, choosing Blue Crystal.
Xiaoyao is suitable for both Fire Attack and Poison Attack. For players dual cultivating in Lufeng, both attributes need to grow simultaneously, giving players with lower fire and poison resistance a greater chance of winning.
Murong, like Shaolin, is only suitable for Mystic Attack. Players attacking other stones are either foolish or pretentious. As for the Heavenly Dragon, a sect that can choose all four attributes is not something ordinary players can afford; it doesn't matter what you choose.
Regarding attributes, Qin Shou has always been quite conflicted. After receiving the level 2 Yellow Crystal reward, he finally couldn't help but ask Lufeng: "Boss, I've always had a question I wanted to ask you. What exactly are Xuan Kang and Reduction of Xuan Resistance? I only know they relate to Mystic Attack, but I have no clue about resistance. Please enlighten me!"
Lufeng couldn't help but chuckle: "Who are we to each other? There's no need for guidance; we learn together! As far as I know, Xuan Kang pertains to Mystic Attack! If you pay attention to others' data, you'll notice how much is marked under Mystic Attack. And Mystic Attack takes effect without using skills; it works directly through basic attacks. Therefore, Xuan Kang directly counters or 'negates' the opponent's Mystic Attack. The attack acts as an additional form of damage that comes from wearing corresponding equipment with Mystic Attack or manually attacking stones! So monsters cannot have it! Since monsters don't have Mystic Attack, then Xuan Kang doesn't work against them because it's unnecessary. On the other hand, Reduction of Xuan Resistance directly reduces the opponent's Xuan Kang. For example, if I have a Mystic Attack and you have a Xuan Kang, then if I have a Reduction of Xuan Resistance, your Xuan Kang weakens or even gets negated; my hits hurt you more and cause more damage!"
"So does that mean that Reduction of Xuan Resistance is even stronger?" asked Qin Shou.
Lufeng shook his head: "Not necessarily; they complement each other! Both Xuan Kang and Reduction of Xuan Resistance are meant for combat. It depends on what attribute the opponent attacks with. If the opponent uses a Mystic Attack, you should counter with this kind of resistance. Therefore, there’s no fixed choice for resistance among the sects; attribute attacks are fixed. Each sect should develop according to its suitable attribute attack. As for the peculiar case of the Heavenly Dragon, it belongs to a moderate sect. Its greatest feature is that its stamina growth is very high, making the Heavenly Dragon relatively resilient. However, it is also the most expensive; if you can't equip all four gems, don't play as a Heavenly Dragon. Generally speaking, attribute gems focus on single attribute gems. As for equipment, if you have money, try to choose gear that supports four attribute attacks; being able to withstand group fights isn't bad at all. Thus, the Heavenly Dragon is most suitable for group battles with four attribute attacks and four types of resistance; relatively speaking, they all grow in balance."
Qin Shou was a bit frustrated: "What you said really makes me feel conflicted!"
"Well, at least you didn't choose Wudang, otherwise you'd be even more conflicted," Lufeng smiled slightly. "Wudang is arguably the most controversial among the Heavenly Dragon Ten Professions, and it has the most paths. There's Blood Wudang (full Stamina points), Lightfooted Wudang (full Mobility), Ling Wudang (full Spirit), and Qi Wudang, along with many 'Blood Qi' Wudang paths explored by various experts (like jay, Consort X). There are also 'Blood Qi Resistance' Wudang! With so many paths, you'll probably be even more frustrated!"
"So~" Qin Shou nodded repeatedly, "For the sake of my first Shaolin advancement, I want to be the thickest-blooded Blood Cow!"
After listening to Lufeng's explanation, Qiu Han immediately said, "So according to you, those players who don't follow the rules, like those taking the three-path route in Wudang or the four-attribute route in Emei, are all considered Brother B?"
"Hehe~" Lufeng chuckled lightly but did not directly answer Qiu Han.
Understanding attributes was essential, and soon Lufeng and the others confirmed their respective attribute paths. Lufeng chose to dual cultivate Fire Poison, Murong Xiaoxiao focused on ice attacks for Emei, Wang Xiaojing specialized in poison attacks for Beggar's Sect, and Gaochao Mingjiao went for fire attacks. As for Qin Shou, he opted for mystic attacks in Shaolin, while Qiu Han focused on ice attacks in Tianshan. The specifics of resistance would depend on the situation; naturally, equipment would prioritize attack, while resistance would serve as defense. With high attack power, the choice of resistance would become more flexible.
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