The next few floors were a blur to everyone in the group as Liam essentially speed ran through the Spire trials one after the other. After he met with Lan Deming on the floor where humans were battling against a demon horde, he had picked up his pace further. Lan Deming had mentioned that he narrowly escaped with his life because of the trial completion and this was enough to know that their strategy was working.
Liam continued in this fashion blasting through one trial ground after another until the next reward and achievement chimed in.
[Ding! Congratulations! You have successfully crossed the first segment of the Spire]
[Ding! Congratulations! You have received the title 'Spire of Ascension First Segment Trial Taker']
Spire of Ascension First Segment Trial Taker: Gain 1% boost to all your attributes
This was exactly what Liam had been waiting for. If he simply continued to speed run through the trials then no one would gain anything or rather he would be the only one to gain something.
However, after the end of the first segment, the Spire rewarded a new title. The title was a 1% boost to attributes which was a significant bump in power. But along with it, there was also another reward. This was the main reason why Liam had run through the levels.
Liam looked at the piece of armor lying on the ground in front of him. He picked it up with a bright gleam in his eyes.
[Ding! Congratulations! You have received the Volantis White Armor]
Liam examined the armor closely. It was an exquisitely crafted metal armor, white in color. The armor felt surprisingly light in his hands, yet he could sense the immense durability and power it contained. It was an above average item but it was nowhere close to a legendary grade item. Yet many people who entered the Spire hoped to finish at least the first segment because of this very same item.
This was because Volantis White Armor was a soul armor!
Liam wondered if the black dragon sword in his hand would have any reaction because of this armor but the sword remained absolutely indifferent as if it couldn't care less.
Of course, the reward given by the Spire was not as good as the black dragon sword. But it was still an item that could make many big shots empty their wallets in the auction house. Even the weakest soul forged item was better than a normal item and with the right upgrades perhaps even a legendary grade item. Besides, these kinds of items were not easily obtainable. Only a guild that had a blacksmith capable of crafting soul items could enjoy privileges . And only a powerhouse capable of nurturing soul items can bring out their full strength.
With a grin, Liam equipped the armor without hesitation. It looked like the soul inside the armor was a beast-type soul as he heard a low growl when he bound it and equipped it.
Liam was completely awestruck. He was also a blacksmith but he was still not at the level of forging an item . He ran his hand over the metallic armor and wondered what it was made of. The description of the item only gave its stat bonus and there wasn't even a special effect mentioned.
This was understandable as right now the armor was at its lowest level. Its true power would shine when it was upgraded with the required materials. This was a tricky part as some amount of research was required to gauge what materials would be helpful and what could harm the soul armor.
In some way, it was almost like Liam had gained one additional tamed beast. Except that this tamed beast was in the form of a soul armor.
Liam also noted another thing. The Spire had rewarded him with an armor which meant that this was something he needed sorely at the moment.
In fact, it was mentioned in the information packets that all the items, techniques and miscellaneous rewards given out by the Spire were tailor-made to the trail takers.
And the thing that made Liam currently the most vulnerable was his soul which was supposed to be his strong point. This made him think if the armor had a component to strengthen his soul or perhaps something related to soul defense.
"Volantis…" Liam had no idea what that term meant. He needed to find out more about the armor when he got out of the Spire.
But for now, he had gained the first item from the first checkpoint of the Spire.
The rules of the Spire state that the Spire rewarded items would not be taken away no matter what floor the trial was on. This, of course, would be a good thing except for the fact that the trials henceforth would be even more difficult.
One step at a time. Liam let out a sigh. He would at least no longer feel naked without any armor. The five minute break he had to check out the reward ran out and the next second, he found himself in a dimly lit room.
Coincidentally, he really was naked this time around.
Liam found himself lying down on a silk bed with nothing except his armor on. Surrounding him were four succubi, dressed in enticing attire. Three of them pushed him down and the fourth one climbed on top of him with her mouth opened wide.
"My lord, please allow me to serve you."
Liam's eyes widened as he felt something soft and wet touch him down there. Without wasting any second, he immediately used both of his legs to push the woman away, at the same time somersaulting out of the bed.
The four succubi looked at him with confusion in their eyes.
"My lord… please forgive us if we were not up to your expectations…" One of the succubi walked forward and Liam immediately felt an immense pressure weighing down on him.