After reviewing this information, Lex's first impression was practicality.
Besides 'Forced Slumber' which could be used in actual combat, his other abilities were also very practical.
'Dream Intrusion', 'Spirit Communication', and 'Dream Divination' could all be used to gather intelligence.
For Lex, these three abilities were even better than 'Forced Slumber'.
With this ring, Lex would no longer need to rely on a Seer; he could communicate with spirits and perform Dream Divination himself, allowing him to quickly obtain information.
Of course, he believed there was still a difference compared to a true Seer, as divination was not the strong suit of the Sleepless pathway.
But he couldn't possibly carry a Seer around with him everywhere.
As for the negative effects, they were entirely acceptable, so Lex decided not to strengthen or sealed artifact this ring.
He saved the dimensional crystal to strengthen ''Devil May Cry''.
He had originally planned to only strengthen ''Devil May Cry'' when he had over a thousand dimensional crystal, but he would arrive in Bayam this evening, and he was about to confront the Blood Admiral.
Lex no longer had time to wait.
Although he didn't think he would personally engage the Blood Admiral, as a Hunter, being fully prepared was a basic quality.
As an item of the Sun pathway, ''Devil May Cry'' could restrain a Wraith like the Blood Admiral; theoretically, the item was sufficient for now.
However, the Watcher had said that the Blood Admiral might have a demigod protecting him, so Lex hoped to elevate ''Devil May Cry'' to the next level to increase his chances of victory.
He picked up ''Devil May Cry'', with its pure white and sacred scabbard, and sent a strong intention to the Mysterious Book: I want to strengthen this item!
Text immediately appeared on the page: Strengthening this item requires 498 dimensional crystal. Do you wish to strengthen it?
Hisssss
Although Lex was mentally prepared, he still gasped when he saw the number.
A consumption of nearly five hundred dimensional crystal!
This could create a Sequence 5 mystical item!
One should know that creating the staff of resentment consumed roughly the same amount.
He hadn't expected strengthening a Sequence 5 item would require nearly five hundred crystals.
Lex adjusted his breathing, feeling a pang of pain for the first time, but still gritted his teeth: "Strengthen!"
This time, the pages of the Mysterious Book glowed with an unbearable Light, a strong radiance like the midday sun, carrying a hint of sacredness.
The Light blinded Lex, but he could feel it spreading through him to ''Devil May Cry'' in his hand.
The katana vibrated violently in Lex's hand, and he suddenly felt a wave of heat, though his palm didn't feel scorching.
He suddenly realized this was a spiritual heat.
He was like a traveler in a desert, with the scorching sun overhead; in the blink of an eye, beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on Lex's forehead.
Fortunately, a few seconds later, the Light gradually dimmed, retracting into the katana.
Some text appeared on the page.
'Strengthening complete.'
'The item has gained new abilities, including 'Solar Flare', 'Holy Armor', 'Holy Oath', and 'Light of Fire'.'
'Solar Flare': A Sequence 4 ability of the Sun pathway.
It can summon a pure orb of light entangled with countless sacred flames, causing immense damage to all creatures in a large area belonging to the fields of filth, corruption, or undeath, and can directly destroy them.
'Holy Armor': A Sequence 4 ability of the Sun pathway.
It can summon a tide-like golden Light, condensing into an armor of light covering the body.
It can grant immunity to 'possession' and weaken the damage caused by abilities from the fields of filth, corruption, or undeath.
'Holy Oath': A Sequence 7 ability of the Sun pathway.
By silently chanting the corresponding ancient hermes words, it can temporarily increase strength, agility, flame damage, or sacred damage for oneself or one's weapon.
'Light of Fire': A Sequence 7 ability of the Sun pathway.
It will summon golden, illusory flames that can spread densely, purifying undead creatures within the flame's range and causing a certain amount of damage to other types of targets.
After reading this information, Lex had only one thought: Very strong!
He had originally thought he could only strengthen one Sequence 4 ability, but he hadn't expected to gain both 'Solar Flare' and 'Holy Armor'.
The former for offense, the latter for defense.
One attack, one defense, very comprehensive!
In addition, two Sequence 7 abilities were included.
Although the power of Light of Fire was not as good as Sacred Light, and far inferior to Solar Flare, it was perfect for clearing low-level undead spirits.
Otherwise, using Sacred Light against low-level undead would feel like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
As for 'Holy Oath', it could temporarily boost oneself or a weapon, making it a buff skill.
Among them, increasing flame damage also applied to the Pyromaniac's abilities, which suited Lex very well.
Despite spending nearly five hundred dimensional crystal in one go, the improvement it brought was immense.
With the strengthened ''Devil May Cry'', Lex now had the capital to hunt Beyonder from the Demon pathway or Prisoner pathway in the future!
Since Richard was still on the ship, Lex didn't spend any more time looking at the messages on the Mysterious Book, so as not to let the 'Spectator' detect anything.
He ended the summoning.
He rested briefly, and at 8 o'clock, he left his room and called the doctor to dine together; they were 'good friends' now!
In the restaurant, Lex pushed a prepared envelope to the doctor: "Here are 500 pound.
After we disembark, we'll separate immediately.
Give me a personal item, something ordinary is fine, or even hair."
"When I need to contact you, I can find you through it."
I now have 'Midnight Dream', and I can perform 'Dream Divination'.
With a target's personal item, finding their location shouldn't be difficult, unless the other party has anti-divination items or abilities, which the doctor clearly doesn't.
Lex felt good.
The Pyromaniac's abilities were too straightforward, lacking a sense of mystery, which always made him feel they weren't grand enough.
Now it's better.
With ''Devil May Cry'' and 'Midnight Dream', Lex felt a bit like a mysterious powerhouse.
The doctor didn't ask Lex what he was going to do; he directly pulled off a few strands of hair, fully demonstrating his trust in Lex with his actions.
After all, in this world, things from one's body like hair and blood could be used for many purposes.
For example, performing powerful curses.
Lex carefully put away the doctor's hair.
At this moment, his spiritual intuition was triggered, and he saw someone sit down beside him.
Richard.
He was wearing a formal suit today, gently stroking his handsome mustache, and looked at Lex with a bright smile, saying: "Duke, I hope you haven't forgotten my reward."
Lex took out the money he had prepared for him earlier, also in an envelope, and placed the envelope in front of Richard: "Of course not."
Richard opened the envelope, took a look, then inhaled the scent of ink, making a sound of poverty: "This is the first time I've seen so many pound!"