"Well... at least it evolved!"
Bai Ye sighed. Although this Dao technique evolution felt a bit like a rip-off, evolution was definitely a good thing. He could look forward to the next evolution. However, according to the pattern, the next tier of Dao technique evolution would only be unlocked after both the Earth and Water spells had completed their first evolution.
As for the Spirit Gathering value…
Spirit Gathering (0/2000)
It had become two thousand!
The Spirit Gathering value on the Spirit Gathering Plate would continuously increase. The evolution of the Five Spirit Spells would become increasingly difficult, but that was only natural. He couldn't rush it.
Thinking this, Bai Ye casually waved his hand, and the light screen before him disappeared. He intended to explore further when suddenly…
"Where did you come from? Why are you in the Jura Great Forest?"
A voice suddenly sounded from behind Bai Ye.
"Huh?"
Bai Ye couldn't help but turn his head. Immediately, a figure leaped out from the forest, soared over Bai Ye's head, and then landed.
She was at least 1.7 meters tall, dressed in a black and purple women's suit, with long, purplish-pink hair. A single, obsidian-like horn protruded from her forehead, and her beautiful face carried a stern expression that hinted at a cold, aloof, and mature beauty. Then…
Bai Ye's gaze drifted towards her chest. The fitted suit was almost bursting at the seams, and the expanse of white made Bai Ye feel dizzy.
"So big!"
Bai Ye blurted out involuntarily.
Almost instantly, a vein on the woman's forehead bulged, and she reached out to the side.
A giant broadsword instantly appeared in the woman's hand.
The broadsword was almost as tall as the woman and had a width equivalent to two of her arms placed together. The hilt was wrapped in a circle of white fur.
Wielding the sword, the woman held it horizontally and said, "Pervert, die!"
As she spoke, the woman leaped forward and swung her sword down at Bai Ye.
Feeling the rushing wind, Bai Ye snapped back to his senses and quickly leaped backward.
*Boom!*
The massive broadsword struck the ground, instantly emitting a deafening roar as the earth shattered.
Bai Ye wiped away a bead of cold sweat. Judging by the position and angle of the broadsword's strike, it had been aimed directly at his nether regions.
"I just looked a couple of times, and you want to kill me?"
Bai Ye muttered, then suddenly reached out, opened his sword box, and unleashed his Seven-Colored Rainbow towards the woman.
*Clang, clang, clang!*
The woman was fierce, swinging her broadsword and sweeping it around, deflecting the seven flying swords one after another.
But in that instant…
Bai Ye took out a Dao talisman and waved it forward.
"Startling Thunder Flash!"
*Boom!*
A thunderclap suddenly echoed from the sky, followed by a bolt of lightning that descended from above, striking the woman fiercely.
"Ah!"
The woman let out a startled cry and retreated rapidly. Her body appeared slightly charred, and currents of electricity coursed through her.
"Hmm?" Bai Ye was taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise, "A demon-attribute creature?"
The power of Startling Thunder Flash shouldn't have been this great, but in reality, Bai Ye found that the attack's effect was much better than he had expected. The reason was that the Black Order uniform's effect had been activated.
Exorcism (When facing creatures with demon attributes, all attacks are increased by 10%.)
Was this woman a creature with demon attributes?
Bai Ye pondered this as he put on the Predator's bio-mask and began scanning.
Biological scan initiated…
Biological scan completed…
Ziyuan (Oni) (Healthy) (Evolving): An Oni evolved from the Great Oni tribe after receiving a bestowed name.
Strength: 88
Speed: 92
Stamina: ??
Spirit: ??
Intelligence: ??
Weakness Detection: ??
Possessions: ??
Magic: Qi Dou Fa
Abilities: Super Regeneration??, Oni Transformation????, Magic Sense??
Resistances: Status Abnormalities Nullified, Pain Nullified
Bai Ye glanced at the scanned information. He had initially thought that with her Western-style suit, she might be a Chosen One, but it turned out she was a native.
Meanwhile…
While Bai Ye was scanning, Ziyuan had already attacked again, swinging her sword down at Bai Ye.
Bai Ye looked up and casually drew his Frost Sword.
*Clang!*
A clear ringing sound echoed.
Ziyuan's strength was 88. Bai Ye had currently lost his ability to enhance his physique. However, Bai Ye's original stats showed a Strength of 82, which, combined with the 5 points gained from Spirit Gathering on the Five Spirit Plate, brought his Strength up to 87. So, it seemed like they were evenly matched?
No, Bai Ye also had the 15 points of enhancement from the Black Order uniform.
Bai Ye's Strength attribute was still over a hundred!
After the clear clash, Ziyuan's broadsword was instantly knocked aside, and she herself was sent flying back by Bai Ye's sword.
Then…
"Seven-Colored Sword Qi!"
Seven-Colored Sword Qi (Generates seven-colored sword qi by agitating seven swords. Seven strikes at a time. Requires a 10-second interval between uses.)
As Bai Ye formed a hand seal with his sword technique, the seven flying swords began to tremble, emitting a humming sound as they hung suspended in the air. Then…
Seven-colored sword qi suddenly appeared and blasted towards Ziyuan.
*Boom, boom, boom!*
The ground continuously shattered, rocks flew everywhere, and dust filled the sky. The ground made "crackling" sounds, and countless cracks appeared, spreading outwards.
Then…
*Boom!*
A colossal roar sounded again. A section of the ground suddenly collapsed, sinking by at least half a meter.
After a moment, as the dust settled.
Ziyuan stood in the huge pit, driving her broadsword into the ground for support, panting heavily.
Don't underestimate the Black Order uniform's effect of increasing attack power against creatures with demon attributes. While a 10% increase in attack power might not seem like much, it was an additional attack. If Ziyuan, as an Oni, truly had a demon attribute, she would be countered by this additional 10% attack.
Therefore, in terms of physical attributes, Bai Ye had a slight advantage, and in terms of attack, he could counter her.
Bai Ye couldn't figure out how he could lose.
However, since she wasn't a Chosen One but a native, Bai Ye had no intention of a fight to the death. Killing her wouldn't bring any benefits, and it might even cause trouble if he didn't get any Godstone fragments.
With this thought, Bai Ye decisively displayed his "gentlemanly demeanor."
"I think this is a misunderstanding," Bai Ye said, spreading his hands. "I have no ill intentions, and we have no reason to fight…"
"Shut up!"
Before Bai Ye could finish speaking, Ziyuan angrily interrupted him. Then, Ziyuan forcefully pushed off the ground with her legs and leaped out of the pit, charging at Bai Ye again.