Legendary Broken Player - VRMMORPG-Chapter 690 - Astral Aegis of Unity

[Astral Aegis of Unity Blueprint]

[Grade: Unique ~ Unique]

[A crafting blueprint for a one-time-use legendary shield capable of creating a massive dome-shaped barrier to neutralize catastrophic threats. The shield channels the caster’s energy, reinforced by contributions from allies, to sustain and mitigate damage until the threat is eliminated.]

[Titanium Bars x2

Moonstones x1

Monster Soul Stones x10 (Any grade, additional stones enhance effectiveness)]

[Master Blacksmith.]

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Broken shared the blueprint description with the group, and for the first time in a while, they felt a glimmer of hope. Fortunately, the item grade was limited to Unique, meaning no matter how it was crafted, the final result would always be of Unique quality—a relief given their limited time.

They quickly shuffled into the cramped space at the back of the carriage. Some of the team moved to the front to make room, while Broken began preparing the materials.

He laid out all the Soul Stones he had:

[Epic - Emberclaw Soul Stone Lv. 215]

[Common - Spider Goblin Monster Soul Stone Lv. 215]

[Rare - Shadow Wolf Monster Soul Stone Lv. 218]

[Rare - Stone Goblin Monster Soul Stone Lv. 205]

[Common - Spider Goblin Monster Soul Stone Lv. 199]

[Elite - Shadow Wolf Monster Soul Stone Lv. 219]

[...]

In total, there were 13 Soul Stones on the anvil, each emitting a radiant, multicolored glow. The collection included 1 Epic, 10 Rare, and 2 Common stones.

Without saying a word, RememberMe stepped forward and began adding to the pile. One by one, he placed 39 Soul Stones onto the anvil: 20 Common, 15 Rare, and 4 Elite.

"Damn, that’s a fortune," Forev muttered, her voice tinged with awe.

"Money can be earned again," RememberMe replied nonchalantly.

Next, PussyCat stepped up, pulling out 23 Soul Stones from her inventory. She added 15 Common and 8 Rare stones to the growing pile.

Forev sighed, shaking her head apologetically. "Sorry, Broken. I’m not as rich as those two."

Before anyone could respond, Frostedge stepped forward, opening his inventory. As he began placing Soul Stones onto the anvil, the pile grew larger and larger until a total of 52 Soul Stones gleamed before them: 20 Rare, 20 Elite, and 12 Epic.

The others stared in stunned silence.

RememberMe quickly grabbed Frostedge’s arm. "No, don’t use them all. You need those Soul Stones—at least save the Epic-grade ones."

"That’s easily 1.2 million USD in value," Freya added.

"It’s fine. Soul Stones can be farmed again," Frostedge replied calmly.

Freya chimed in. "Frostedge, seriously, you need those for your build. Don’t throw them all away."

PussyCat smirked, adding her own twist. "How about this? I’ll sponsor you with a new EV and a Home Bus. Interested?"

Frostedge hesitated. "We can’t hold back. Any hesitation and we’ll fail," he said firmly.

"How about I cover half the Soul Stones you’re contributing, Frostedge?" RememberMe offered.

"Seriously, I don’t mind doing this," Frostedge replied again.

"Can I proceed with this?" Broken interjected.

"Freya?" RememberMe turned to her.

Freya sighed. "Sorry. I don’t collect things like these."

The room fell silent as everyone awaited Frostedge’s decision.

Freya added, "Frostedge is already contributing about 50% of the total cost, especially if you factor in the price of Broken’s titanium bars and moonstones in the materials."

RememberMe chimed in again, "Seriously, money isn’t an issue—if the problem is just money!"

PussyCat nodded. "Exactly. We can cover all of it if needed."

"I’m fine with whatever happens. At least we’re giving it a shot," Frostedge said with a calm but resolute tone.

Broken nodded. "I’ll repay you in whatever way I can later," he promised.

Frostedge gave a slight bow, acknowledging Broken’s words.

Without wasting any more time, Broken began adding the remaining materials into the crafting interface. This would be his first time using the auto-crafting feature, and even he felt a hint of nervousness.

[Astral Aegis of Unity Blueprint has been consumed.]

[You have gained 100% knowledge of the blueprint.]

[Materials have been consumed.]

[Crafting process initiated.]

The interface displayed the crafting progress:

[1%]

[…]

[45%]

Everyone watched anxiously. The sheer value of the materials poured into the crafting process was staggering. If this didn’t succeed, the loss would be catastrophic.

Freya smirked and quipped, "An item crafted with materials worth over two million USD. No pressure."

[99%]

[100%]

A moment of stillness, then—

[Crafting process is complete!]

[You have successfully crafted a Unique-grade Astral Aegis of Unity Device (One-Time Use).]

Broken held the item in his hands—a small, jet-black shield adorned with a dazzling array of multicolored gems. Each gem emitted a faint, mesmerizing glow, as if pulsing with latent energy.

Without delay, he inspected the item’s description and shared the details with the group.

[Astral Aegis of Unity Device (One-Time Use)]

[Grade: Unique]

[Health +50000

Defense +500

Constitution +200

Stamina +200]

[Durability: 100/100]

[Weight: 339]

[A legendary shield that creates a massive dome to protect against catastrophic threats. The dome absorbs damage using the caster’s energy, strengthened by allies who channel their resources. It disperses the threat and vanishes after use.]

[Skills:]

[Dome of Aetherial Unity (Active):

Generates a vast, radiant dome-shaped barrier centered on the caster, with its apex aligned to the caster’s current height.

The dome absorbs and mitigates damage from large-scale threats, redirecting it to the caster and nearby allies while continuously draining Health, Mana, and Stamina.

Duration: Persists until the threat is neutralized or the caster’s resources are fully depleted.]

[Combined Strength (Conditional Passive):

Allies within the dome can raise their hand to channel their Health, Mana, and Stamina, bolstering the dome’s strength.

This collective energy reinforces the barrier’s durability and accelerates its ability to neutralize the threat.]

[Resonance Amplification (Conditional Passive):

Distributes the sustained damage of the dome across nearby allies within the barrier who actively support it. This shared burden ensures the barrier’s longevity, with the combined energy mitigating and dismantling the incoming threat.

Support Bonuses: Allies contributing resources gain:

- Damage Mitigation (20%) to reduce strain on their own health.

- Skill Amplification (15%) for all abilities used within the dome to strengthen offensive and defensive efforts.]

The item was everything they had hoped for and more. As Broken read its description, he realized it exceeded expectations. The Astral Aegis of Unity had exceptional bonus stats: Health +50,000, Defense +500, Constitution +200, Stamina +200.

In addition, it came with a powerful active skill: Dome of Aetherial Unity.

Freya examined the description carefully. "Judging by the details, you’ll need to activate this at a high altitude, Broken, so the dome can cover the entire capital city and its outskirts."

Broken nodded. "I can use Polly for that."

"But," Frostedge interjected, "if something happens to Polly, I might have an alternative. You can borrow my sword. It can float high enough, though the higher it goes, the slower it moves. Considering you just need to stay stationary to absorb the damage, it might work as a backup."

"Thanks," Broken said sincerely.

They continued analyzing the item’s capabilities.

"Combined Strength," RememberMe read aloud. "Damn, everyone inside the dome can raise their hands to share their resources with you? This reminds me of something epic from anime… haha!"

Forev kicked him in the shin. "Not the time for jokes, idiot."

They moved on to the next skill: Resonance Amplification.

Freya explained, "This item will grant you a significant health boost, Broken. However, if the damage surpasses even that, there’s a chance you won’t be able to endure it all. The third skill could make a difference, though. If others fly close to you and use their abilities—whether to heal you, fortify your defense, or provide other support—it will enhance the dome’s effect and improve your chances of survival."

Broken nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, that could work. Let’s give it a shot."

The group exchanged determined looks, their gaze shifting toward the enormous magic circle in the distance. Part of the massive meteor was already emerging, its shadow casting an ominous pall over the battlefield. Time was running out.

"The next question is…" Freya began, her tone measured. "Everyone on the battlefield won’t be able to contribute fully if they’re still occupied holding off and fighting the demons."

PussyCat chimed in, "But the demons will also be affected by the meteor’s impact. Can’t they just work with us to neutralize it?"

The group turned to PussyCat, her idea so unexpected that it momentarily caught everyone’s attention. It was unconventional but intriguing.

Freya, however, shook her head. "We can’t gamble on that," she said firmly.

"Agreed," Frostedge added without hesitation.

Forev crossed her arms. "Then any ideas on how to kill a lot of demons in a short amount of time?"