Chapter 656: Chapter 383: Essence Absorption, Holy Sword Revelation
Crunch, crunch, crunch!
That night, inside a wooden hut outside the Holy City.
[+1 Metal Essence!]
[+1 Metal Essence!]
[+1 Metal Essence!]
One piece of obsidian after another quickly shattered, losing all Metal Essence.
The deep black color rapidly turned grey, leaving only a pile of debris.
Until finally, all the obsidian obtained through trades was completely obliterated.
The Steel Bone progress was frozen, Chen Feng stopped activating his Talent, and looked at the panel in front of him.
[Steel Bone LV6: 16/100]
"As expected."
His gaze flashed; since he had already anticipated this in the Realm of the Dead, Chen Feng was not surprised by the increased difficulty of the Steel Bone.
Not exactly disappointed, he just thought it was a pity about the situation he heard from Adams at the end of the trade.
There indeed used to be an obsidian vein.
It’s rumored that during the time of the Ancient Tado Empire, a certain alchemy technique blended many precious materials to enhance their quality, resulting in the creation of this.
But later, as the Ancient Tado Empire fell, this corresponding technology became lost.
After years of excavation, the vein was long gone.
Even in the Holy City, this is one of the strategic resources, mostly obtained from ancient remnants.
It’s usually only given to warriors at least of the Fourth Rank to craft weapons, and is reclaimed and remelted after their death.
"However, could the Ancient Tado Empire in these rumors..."
"Indeed be the legacy of the Ancient Tado Civilization?"
Chen Feng frowned; during the trade, he specifically inquired about the past of the Holy City and more secrets of this world.
But unfortunately, he couldn’t confirm whether Adams was hiding something or if he genuinely didn’t know, thus learning very little.
The only thing he could confirm was that the prince of the Holy City likely continued the noble bloodline of the Ancient Tado Empire.
It was also thanks to his ancestor’s power that the Holy City was successfully discovered, becoming the last Holy Land of humanity on the Snake Spirit Continent.
Deep in thought, Chen Feng ultimately suppressed the urge to delve deeper.
During this time, he glanced at the snake pattern mark in his palm, and the Snake Spirit Power inside was depleting at a decent speed.
That strong feeling of rejection from the Snake Spirit Secret Realm and the cold malice watching him still existed, seemingly from the Winged Serpent King or even a stronger Snake God.
Fortunately, he had slain Chu Dingkun in the Nido Royal Capital before, storing enough to support him through some transactions.
"However..."
"This time I wasn’t ambushed by the Snake God Temple?"
A bit puzzled, Chen Feng thought of the circumstances when he entered the Snake Spirit Secret Realm this time.
The green wasteland around was empty, unlike before when he was ambushed by the Snake God Temple.
He suspected it was because the three main tribes had been wiped out by him, making the Snake-men aware that without an angel’s descent, ambushes were useless.
The thought passed, and he shook his head.
He finally looked down at the four bottles of Holy Spirit Essence on the table, which were his target items for this trip.
Without hesitation, he quickly consumed them all.
A powerful surge of warmth sank into his lower abdomen, as if a boundless life force comparable to the Origin of Life.
Though a single effect might not compare, together they were barely equivalent.
Instantly, Chen Feng sat cross-legged on the wooden bed, closing his eyes.
The Holy Awakening Method’s principles began to operate, transforming one thread after another of this warmth into nourishment, constantly nurturing the ball of red-gold flame in his Dantian.
In the blink of an eye.
[Holy Awakening Method: Sixth Order (25%...26%...27%...)]
.....
"These two items are indeed somewhat magical."
At the peak of the Holy City, inside the palace.
The bright candlelight seemed like Holy Light, Carrie temporarily replaced Yan Lei to guard the walls, allowing him to return to the rear.
"These gloves can spread disease and can be handed over to the Thorny Army to use against those Snake-man Tribes to create chaos."
"And this curved saber can cleave through Fifth Rank wind blades; it can be used by your Falcon Legion..."
The burly Yan Lei sat on a stone seat, his large shadow blocking the light, as he picked up the blood-colored gloves and silver curved saber in turn.
With a somewhat surprising expression, although these were only Fifth Order items, their effects were more powerful than weapons made from obsidian.
"Each of these items has its own usage cost, not suitable for frequent use by one person."
However, shaking his head, Adams indicated they should be used with caution.
He attempted to use the Power of the Holy Sword to cleanse it at its source, but unfortunately, he couldn’t remove the corresponding defects and costs.
It seemed almost like a rule-level influence, hard to shake.
"No matter, at that time, just treat it as a trump card for the major military forces."
"By rotating their use, we can also lessen the corresponding costs."
Yan Lei laughed heartily, remaining optimistic.
Adams had no objections, as this was indeed the best solution.
Since continuous use by the same person was hard to bear, rotating use was a way to share the burden and reduce the negative effects.
"Carrie shares the same thought."
"Since there are no objections, you should take them to the wall later and hand them over to the respective legion commanders."
As the two discussed, footsteps sounded from outside the palace.
Adams paused, and Yan Lei reacted as well.
They soon saw a young man with grey-white hair seated on a green vine palanquin, being escorted by several silver-armored warriors of the Falcon Legion.
"Your Highness!"
Yan Lei exclaimed in delight, and Adams also breathed a sigh of relief.
The Holy Sword’s convulsions were too unusual, and he had been worried something might go wrong.
Fortunately....
"I’m fine."
With a gentle smile, the grey-white-haired youth spoke softly.
Though still somewhat weak, his face pale, his eyes gleamed brightly, resembling the starry night sky outside.
Then, several silver-armored warriors sent him to the throne, and Adams took the opportunity to inform him of the day’s events.
"Oh? That gentleman has come..."
Upon learning of the situation after waking up, the white-haired youth’s eyes flickered with some surprise.
He then received the blood-colored gloves and silver curved saber, looking at them curiously one after another.
"How interesting they look."
"It feels like there’s some kind of rule blessing."
He nodded gently, a flash of golden light seemed to appear in his eyes, and a wisp of golden pattern on his brow faintly stirred.
Seeing this, Adams fell silent for a moment and exchanged a glance with Yan Lei.
Finally, he stepped forward to ask about the entire Holy City, including the question they three Legion Commanders were puzzled and concerned about.
"Your Highness... Do you know why the Holy Sword went berserk?"
Yan Lei also displayed a curious expression, as the oscillation of the Holy Sword on that day was too abnormal, almost alarming the entire Holy City.
Also, because of this, the other party fell into a slumber, nearly shaking the army’s morale.
"This matter..."
The smile waned, and the white-haired youth put down the transcendent item in his hand.
"The angel under the Snake God intervened with the world’s rules, and an incarnation is about to descend."
"The Holy Sword was thus startled, and it gave a revelation..."
After speaking, Yan Lei’s expression turned grave.
No wonder.
This was very close to what they had speculated before.
At the same time, it also brought about an unspeakable pressure.
The weakest Snake-man Angel is of the level of an Upper-Rank Envoy.
An incarnation of such existence, no matter how weakened by rules, could easily kill any Saint.
Instantly, burdened with concerns, Yan Lei proposed discussing countermeasures.
The white-haired youth on the throne occasionally nodded or shook his head.
It seemed ordinary, but Adams quietly frowned, glancing at the respected Highness from the corner of his eye.
A flicker of doubt passed, wondering why something felt amiss.
The Holy Sword occasionally provided revelations, but the instances causing slumber were exceptionally rare.
Is what His Highness said... really everything?
....
Whoosh!!
Early the next morning, a giant Flying Eagle Beast took off from the palace atop the Holy City, heading to the gathering camp.
A bulky figure leaped down, shaking the ground like a small mountain, and headed toward the wooden house.
Perception detected the approach of the visitor, and Chen Feng retracted his gaze, looking at the panel in front of him.
[Holy Awakening Method: Sixth Order (50%)+]
"Not bad."
Silently nodding, Chen Feng looked at his palm.
A wisp of red gold flame rose, its color slightly deeper than usual.
The effect of four portions of Holy Spirit Essence is roughly equivalent to one Origin of Life.
If he could trade twice more, the effect would be self-evident.
"However, it seems the Holy Spirit Essence of the Holy City also comes from the ancient legacy of the Ancient Tado Empire."
"Thousands of years of consumption, without the corresponding alchemy technology, might have left not much remaining..."
Chen Feng thought about the conversation with the two Legion Commanders yesterday; although it was just a few words, he discerned that the Holy City’s situation was not very optimistic.
Thousands of years of consumption are enough to render many precious resources part of history.
Moreover, only by killing a Saint can one obtain a portion of essence, whose scarcity speaks for itself.
For this, he specifically asked Molly privately for some insight.
Below the three Legion Commanders, only a few Commander Level figures had the fortune to take the Holy Spirit Essence to improve their chance of breaking through the Fifth Order.
As thoughts flashed by, the tremor on the ground just subsided.
The light through the gap in the wooden house was blocked, and Chen Feng already knew who had come, stepping forward to open the door.
"Mr. Feng Chen."
"Yanlei Commander."
Chen Feng nodded, the bulky figure of the person opposite blocking most of the view.
However.
He lowered his gaze, looking at the silver item in their hand.
"The Power of the Holy Sword?"
"That’s right, His Highness awoke last night, so borrowing the power of the Holy Sword went very smoothly."
Yan Lei nodded and said, but his expression was a bit more solemn than before.
Chen Feng pondered, taking over the silver short blade.
It was the dagger that had previously used up the Power of the Holy Sword, which he retrieved from the Black Dream Space yesterday to serve as a new vessel for the Holy Sword’s power.
"Hmm?"
Soon, he took over the silver short blade.
His gaze passed over its intricate patterns, lingering in the golden light hidden within the sheath.
Chen Feng squinted, noticing something amiss.
The intense repulsion from the Snake Spirit Secret Realm still existed, but the cold malice watching was significantly reduced.
The previous effect of the Power of the Holy Sword had this aspect, but it was severely weakened later due to the Snake God’s projection.
And now?
"His Highness informed last night, the Holy Sword once gave him a revelation that a Snake-man Angel’s incarnation will descend."
"So this time, the Power of the Holy Sword was actively blessed by His Highness, strengthening some of the divine power."
Seeing his confusion, Yan Lei took the initiative to explain.
No wonder.
Chen Feng was relieved, then slightly raised an eyebrow.
An angel incarnation?
"The specific angel is not known, but every angel incarnation possesses a certain mighty power."
"Please, Mr. Feng Chen, be extremely careful on this journey."
Yan Lei solemnly reminded, also mentioning some key points.
Chen Feng nodded, secretly taking note.
Subsequently, Molly and Oron, along with others, approached, while other elite warriors were ready and waiting.
After finishing the preparations, Chen Feng finally left the camp wooden house.
Whoosh!!
The vanished Holy Shield Giant appeared again, descending from the sky, stirring up a massive gust.
Yet, just as it was about to land, it stopped its fall, hovering half a meter above the ground.
Many eyes turned, and Chen Feng leaped up, standing on its shoulder and back.
Finally, he surveyed all around, exchanging looks with other elite warriors.
Chen Feng nodded gently, and the gigantic statue spread its wings and took to the sky.
"Then, let’s depart."