Chapter 106: Sacred Phenomenon
Chapter 106: Sacred Phenomenon
Young Master Yang, who had just been so arrogant, was now kneeling on the ground, sweating profusely, filled with terror and panic.
The sudden reversal of the situation left Zhou Xun stiff, his mind completely blank, unable to move for a long time.
To please this Young Master Yang, he had spent a fortune! After all, the Infantry Commandant was a powerful figure in Chang’an City who commanded a significant military force. Combined with the army’s elevated status, who wouldn’t be wary when meeting him?
He simply couldn’t figure out what kind of magic a mere token possessed, that it could frighten the son of a formidable commandant into such a state!
“Oh? It seems, although I might not have much face, this token carries quite a bit of weight…” Li Yi gave a faint, indifferent smile. “So, may I leave now?”
“Of course, of course!” Young Master Yang prostrated himself, not daring to lift his head at all.
“Let’s go.”
Pulling along Yan He, who was also dumbstruck, Li Yi cast a calm smile at Zhou Xun and left with light steps.
He couldn’t be bothered to get entangled further. At this moment, within his chest, a torrent of inspiration was waiting to be released.
Only after Li Yi walked far away did Young Master Yang dare to stand up, continuously wiping his sweat.
“Young Master Yang, you…” Zhou Xun quickly stepped forward.
Slap!
“You little brat, you dared to trick me? I’ll remember you!”
After a crisp slap, Young Master Yang gave him a venomous look, then hurried away like a frightened stray dog.
Zhou Xun wore a mournful expression, on the verge of tears. All the gifts and efforts he had offered over these days were completely wasted…
Watching the receding figure, he gritted his teeth and chased after him.
“Li Yi, dare to make a bet with me?” Zhou Xun had originally planned to use threats, but now he could only try a different approach: provocation.
“Bet on what?” Li Yi said coldly.
“I heard the Zhang Family also ordered a piece of Armed Equipment from you? Let’s bet on whose Dao Transformation Armament will be superior when the time comes!” Zhou Xun’s words carried a challenge as he pointed towards a tall building in the city center. “The loser will crawl three circles outside the Tingxue Pavilion!”
“Tingxue Pavilion?”
Li Yi’s expression changed. Tingxue Pavilion was the most famous pleasure house in the Dusk Capital. Crawling three circles there would surely ruin one’s reputation, making it impossible to hold one’s head high in Chang’an City again.
“Fine!” He thought for a moment, then gave a resolute smile.
“The Magic Contract is here,” Zhou Xun clearly had prepared in advance, taking out a scroll and leaving his mark first. “If you have the guts, sign it!”
“Afraid of you?” Li Yi didn’t hesitate either. After signing, he sneered, “Get lost! We’ll see the real skill in twenty days!”
“We’ll see!” Zhou Xun turned around. With his back to Li Yi, a triumphant, malicious smile spread across his face.
He had actually switched concepts. What he was about to present was not the “Strength of the Savage Bear,” but his master’s “Broken Cliff Water Curtain”!
Perhaps you do have some talent, but to think you could beat my master? That’s pure delusion!
After this, let’s see how you establish yourself in Chang’an City!
His gleeful expression naturally didn’t escape Li Yi’s notice.
“This Zhou Xun, nine times out of ten, wants to set up his own shop in Chang’an City,” Li Yi thought to himself, watching his retreating figure.
“Oh? What makes you say that?” Yan He was taken aback.
“Isn’t it obvious?” Li Yi’s eyes turned cold. “He can’t afford to offend Master Wu Yi, so he wants to step on us disciples to climb higher… What a clever scheme! It’s clear he likely had ill intentions from the start when he invited us to join.”
“Then why did you agree to the bet?” Yan He asked with concern. “He definitely has a backup plan.”
“People like him never give up until they achieve their goal! Instead of waiting for a hidden arrow from behind, it’s better to face things openly and directly!” Li Yi said with a smile.
Besides, I also need a little motivation…
He added silently in his heart.
…
“Revise the design? Now?”
“There are only twenty days left! Is there enough time?”
Li Yi’s decision caused widespread confusion.
“Don’t question me!”
Li Yi didn’t explain. Time was tight; every second had to be spent wisely.
Lowering his head, focusing intently, he began writing furiously.
The other three had thought it would be just a simple revision. They never expected Li Yi’s changes to be so bold and sweeping!
It was almost like tearing it down and rebuilding from scratch.
During this process, Li Yi grew increasingly somber, his demeanor becoming colder, like a lurking venomous snake!
His body occasionally swayed slightly; his movements were sometimes sharp, sometimes slow. His eyes also carried the sinister gaze of a snake, as if possessed by a serpent spirit, eerie and indescribable.
Li Yi had transformed himself into a Soaring Serpent dwelling in the deepest abyss!
No madness, no survival.
The serpent’s soul, the serpent’s essence, the serpent’s Conceptual Realm gradually merged into his body, flowed from his brush, and infused into the Profound Darkness Heart.
“The serpent’s winding form, its cold heart, its venomous intent, silent as a boulder yet explosive as wind and thunder.”
His mind seemed to connect with the spirit. In this state of madness, inspiration erupted in his mind like a volcano, flowing endlessly.
It wasn’t just about Dao Transformation Armament.
For instance, the serpent’s spiritual essence merged into the Snap. At the flick of a finger, it was utterly silent, but upon encountering an enemy, it would burst forth to startle gods!
But all such inspirations were set aside for later, to be savored carefully.
For now, he focused entirely on this “Profound Darkness Heart.”
The others couldn’t help but grumble inwardly, but after witnessing the transformation of the blueprint, all their resentment vanished.
“This version of the blueprint is far superior to the last one…”
As he spoke, Yao Shen felt a shiver of fear.
The previous blueprint had already left him stunned. He never thought it could be elevated further, and to such a great extent!
“Exactly, what’s better about it?” Zheng Boyun’s breathing grew heavy.
“It seems… more alive?” A woman’s intuition made Yan Qin more perceptive.
“Yes! Just like it’s living!” Yao Shen agreed.
The three exchanged glances, each seeing a faint tremor of excitement in the other’s eyes.
This “Profound Darkness Heart” was extraordinary, surpassing the mundane!
“Get to work, get to work!”
Li Yi’s shout snapped the three out of their daze.
“I won’t sleep!” Yao Shen gritted his teeth fiercely.
“Me too!” Zheng Boyun concurred.
“Ah, sleeping too little will wrinkle my skin…” Yan Qin said with a bitter face, though her gritted-teeth expression showed she was giving it her all!
After saying this, the three immediately got into the zone, working with feverish, fanatical energy.
In the following days, not just Li Yi, but everyone worked tirelessly, forgetting to eat and sleep.
Even the beauty-conscious Yan Qin developed dark circles under her eyes and became frighteningly irritable.
It wasn’t just the temptation of the ten thousand White Crystals driving them; it was the excitement and desire in their hearts.
They vaguely sensed that once this Dao Transformation Armament took shape, it would be earth-shattering!
In this atmosphere of cooperation, the intense, bustling work even made Li Yi enjoy it somewhat.
Not only did they not miss the deadline, they finished three days early!
Only the final stroke remained.
This Profound Darkness Heart had already taken initial form. A dark, mysterious aura coiled around it like an underworld serpent, unfathomable.
Above it floated a dense thundercloud, with lightning traces flowing, as if a storm was imminent.
This thundercloud was naturally generated, stirred into being by the Rule.
—Sacred Phenomenon!
This Sacred Phenomenon lingered persistently, far surpassing the Five-Tone Viscera!
Such an extraordinary phenomenon was enough proof that this Profound Darkness Heart was exceptional.
With only the final step left, everyone was filled with anticipation, their eyes shining.
“Alright, the final stroke!”
Just as he was about to place the stroke, a dark bolt of lightning descended from the thundercloud, instantly transforming into a brushstroke, completing that final mark!
Everyone’s gaze turned blank with shock.
Before they could react, a torrential downpour of deep black raindrops poured down!
Each raindrop carried an aura of the Yellow Springs, gradually seeping into the entire Armament, bit by bit vanishing.
Like rain cleansing an empty mountain, the entire Armed Equipment became clear, bright, pure, and mysteriously profound!
“That stroke?”
Li Yi observed carefully and suddenly noticed that the final stroke was slightly unstable, having a minor flaw.
“Wait, let’s see the effect first…”
Li Yi also found this anomaly hard to comprehend. Muttering to himself, he gathered Ancient Alligator Qi in his palm, preparing to activate the Armament.
At that moment, a serpentine phantom suddenly burst forth from the Profound Darkness Heart, shooting out and biting Li Yi’s palm!
Before he could withdraw his hand, the Ancient Alligator Qi was bitten, and a large amount of Mana permanently vanished.
“Huh?”
Instantly, the Ancient Alligator Qi’s ferocity erupted, morphing into the shape of a giant alligator, ready to counterattack!
Ancient Alligator Qi was domineering and greedy by nature; it only consumed others. Having suffered such a loss for the first time, it naturally sought revenge.
Li Yi’s eyes flickered. He clenched his hand, and the alligator form let out an unwilling roar before withdrawing.
Looking again, the unfinished stroke was now completely filled!
Gradually, an eerie underworld glow began to rise from the ground.
Under their feet, the River of the Underworld meandered, submerging their ankles. Only after a long while did it slowly dissipate.
“Have any of you seen such a Sacred Phenomenon before?”
Li Yi looked puzzled, glancing at the others.
The response was a forest of raised thumbs!
“You, kid, are simply a monster!” Yan He voiced what everyone was thinking.