Global Composite Master: Compositing an Undead Army from the Start Chapter 857 - 416: Spending Money Like Water! (Double-Length) (Part 2)

Plenty of first-tier low-level teleportation items remain available in the marketplace, making it easy to acquire eight such pieces.

Yet, unlike the more prevalent attack and defense artifacts, these utility items cost a whole level more.

First-tier low-level teleportation treasures can fetch up to 500 cosmic source crystals each.

Such a steep price leaves Chen Mo utterly dumbfounded. Purchasing eight would drain 4000 cosmic source crystals from his reserves.

While sticking to first-tier low-level ones would satisfy Tumi’s demands with just the 1000 cosmic source crystals pulled from the guild.

Chen Mo, however, strives for excellence, posing a formidable hurdle.

As a newcomer unfamiliar with the Sea of Cosmos’s perils, he opts for the utmost prudence in his preparations.

Thus, clenching his jaw, he shells out a whopping 4000 cosmic source crystals for eight first-tier low-level teleportation treasures.

Following the composition process, the needed auxiliary materials shift accordingly.

Upgrading first-tier high-level teleportation treasures to first-tier top-level requires a Transfer Stone as the auxiliary component.

This material is available on the market; per Heavenly Dao’s details, it serves as a key ingredient for crafting first-tier top-level teleportation treasures.

Luckily, its cost isn’t excessively high—merely double that of the Chaos Stone he recently bought for composing offensive and defensive cosmic treasures.

Nevertheless, when tallied with prior expenses, the total outlay remains quite substantial.

In the end, Chen Mo forks over 5000 cosmic source crystals to finalize this teleportation cosmic treasure.

[Shrinking Ruler·First-tier Cosmic Treasure]

[Treasure Type]: Teleportation

[Treasure Grade]: First-tier

[Secret Treasure Source Energy]: 0/100 (Replenishing the Secret Treasure Source Energy can improve the Treasure Grade)

[Treasure Introduction]: A unique artifact inscribed with diverse coordinate runes, enabling instant relocation upon activation.

[Treasure Attributes]: Equipping this treasure boosts the user’s Origin Life Force by 500 points and Cosmic Origin Energy by 1000 points.

[Treasure Ability]:

〖Ability One·Shrinking Territory〗: Designate a location; upon activation of this treasure, following a 3-second charge, teleport straight to the marked spot. Note: This cannot cross zones.

〖Ability Two·Inch Advance〗: Trigger this item for spatial jumps within a 500-meter radius around the user, with a 1-second activation period.

The boosts from this teleportation treasure stay straightforward, mainly amplifying life and energy values without bolstering offense or defense.

Yet, its capabilities shine brightly, particularly the shrinking feature. Though zone-crossing is impossible, placing a mark right at Sea of Cosmos entry ensures safe return to the gateway from any spot on the first layer during mishaps.

Swiftly evading dangers.

With the teleportation treasure secured, Chen Mo’s remaining cosmic source crystals total 3400.

At this stage, the count of active treasures on Chen Mo hits the maximum allowed.

To expand the slots for effective treasures, venturing into the Sea of Cosmos to claim rewards becomes essential.

Chen Mo has no qualms about it; possessing five top-tier first-tier cosmic treasures already marks him as elite.

In comparison, his Emperor Bell and outer incarnation—both cosmic treasures—offer percentage-based enhancements, far outpacing the other trio.

He wonders if this stems from some Heavenly Dao favoritism or similar boon.

At least, after browsing local stalls, not a single first-tier cosmic treasure with percentage attribute boosts appeared.

Chen Mo’s assumption holds true: Only attributes validated by Heavenly Dao during conversion to cosmic treasures gain percentage enhancements at the first-tier.

Such items are indeed rare gems.

His exceptional feats from the lower realm, propelling him to the second layer of the Tower of Eternity, yielded just these two Heavenly Dao-approved pieces.

Highlighting their exceptional scarcity.

With treasures in order, Chen Mo shifts attention to cosmic secret methods.

Though the Emperor Bell includes a premier first-tier cosmic secret method.

Stocking additional cosmic secret methods proves advantageous.

Presently, Chen Mo can master up to three first-tier cosmic secret methods.

Accounting for the Emperor Bell’s built-in one, two more first-tier cosmic secret methods would provide solid backup.

Regrettably, first-tier cosmic secret methods command premium prices.

Even the cheapest first-tier low-level variant demands 500 cosmic source crystals.

Limited to 3400 cosmic source crystals, acquiring extras for composition proves challenging.

After deliberation, Chen Mo buys six volumes, then composes three first-tier intermediate cosmic secret methods.

This setup grants him three first-tier intermediate cosmic secret methods alongside one first-tier top-level.

Vastly improving his tactical flexibility.

Resolved, Chen Mo submits the orders.

Having expended 3000 cosmic source crystals, he now holds three first-tier intermediate cosmic secret methods.

[Macro Technique·First-tier Intermediate Cosmic Secret Method]: Passive effect; mastering this secret method enables automatic sensing of all within a 5000-meter vicinity, though concealed entities evade detection.

[Source Light Mirror·First-tier Intermediate Cosmic Secret Method]: Drains 100 points of cosmic origin energy to erect a source light mirror that auto-shields against incoming assaults, vanishing after absorbing three hits.

This technique appears solid yet handles only singular attack phases, faltering against barrage types.

[Source Tracking Technique·First-tier Intermediate Cosmic Secret Method]: Expends 100 points of cosmic energy to heal 100 points of origin life force on any chosen target.

For a first-tier cosmic secret method, its potency falls short.

Essentially, no secret method amplifies via personal attribute bonuses.

Effects remain fixed as per the method’s inherent power.

Still, these defensive tools offer more security than going without.

With gear and techniques prepared, Chen Mo allocates the leftover 400 cosmic source crystals to medicines.

Medicinal items come at modest rates.

Potions restoring origin life force and cosmic origin energy cost 10 cosmic source crystals apiece.

Though each yields a modest 100-point recovery, they serve adequately.

Stocking 20 portions covers basic sustainment; for heavier demands, Chen Mo can employ Composing Ability to merge and amplify their potency.

Preparations complete, Chen Mo reaches out to Sun Wu.

“Brother Sun Wu, I’m all set. Shall we dive into the Sea of Cosmos today?”

“Sounds good. Rendezvous at entrance three.”

These coastline entrances denote the gateways to the Sea of Cosmos, numbering ten in total.

The Ten Guild Alliances oversee them all.

Choosing the same entrance clusters starting positions closely within the Sea of Cosmos.

Divergent entrances scatter participants widely; without delving deep, encounters prove rare.

Hence, factions needn’t fear novices facing ambushes on the first layer.

Daily rivalries aside, first-layer meetings are infrequent, let alone clashes.

Should meetings occur, it’s often rookies crossing paths—unknown strengths deter bold moves, leading to mutual avoidance.

Thus, the guild skips specific warnings for Chen Mo regarding first-layer safety.

Dangers are minimal barring reckless challenges to lord-grade Source Beasts.

Agreement sealed with Sun Wu, Chen Mo proceeds directly to the third coastline entrance.

The area buzzes with energy, as a prime Sea of Cosmos access point draws constant traffic; some even hawk wares on-site, erecting stalls close by.