Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: 203 Spirit Tools (1/2)
Chapter 203: 203 Spirit Tools
Translator: 549690339
“You’ve lost!”
Gu Yang’s words struck Lin Ruo Xi like a heavy hammer, causing him to cough up another mouthful of blood.
“Such remarkable Heavenly Inquiry Nine Knives!”
He squeezed these words out through gritted teeth, turned around and flew into the sky, his back figure looking utterly defeated.
The Heavenly Pivot Sword remained on the spot and slowly flew towards Gu Yang.
This was the stake between them. Lin Ruo Xi had lost, and the Heavenly Pivot Sword now belonged to Gu Yang.
Gu Yang seized the Heavenly Pivot Sword. It trembled slightly in his grip, as if trying to escape from his hand and follow its master.
This kind of spirit was incomparable to the Long Autumn Sword of Princess Chang, but it was far superior to the two swords Chasing Light and Shadow Chaser gifted by the Empress.
At least it was worth several units of energy.
He suddenly realized that this was a great way to get rich.
More importantly, there wasn’t much risk involved.
Lin Ruo Xi, despite being at a higher realm, lost to him. He would be too embarrassed to complaint to his family and ask the strong members of his family to stand up for him.
Even if he had no shame, the Lin family couldn’t afford such a disgrace.
Gu Yang returned to his carriage and, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, turned it around and left gracefully.
In the martial academy, an instructor murmured, “The Heavenly Inquiry Nine Knives, as expected, lives up to its reputation!”
They could all see that Gu Yang’s attack was a perfect counter to Lin Ruo Xi’s Seven Stars Solar Eclipse, hence Lin Ruo Xi’s resounding defeat.
However, the man with a bulbous red nose disagreed, “No matter how powerful the saber technique, it all comes down to the individual. In my opinion, in terms of true essence and saber technique, Gu Yang surpasses Lin Ruo Xi. Isn’t his victory expected?”
The others were left speechless.
They could not disagree with this point. They just instinctively thought that Lin Ruo Xi, being at a higher realm, would have lost because of the reputation of the Heavenly Inquiry Nine Knives.
They had a hard time accepting that Gu Yang, at the second tier of the Golden Body realm, could outclass Lin Ruo Xi at the third tier in every aspect. It entirely went against their understanding.
An instructor couldn’t help but ask, “Headmaster, why is Gu Yang’s strength so abnormal? Is it just because he has the divine beast’s bloodline?”
The headmaster replied, “If I’m not mistaken, he possesses several secret techniques.”
He didn’t elaborate on which ones.
The instructors naturally didn’t dare to ask further, but they couldn’t help but feel curious. They really wanted to invite Gu Yang to the academy and learn from him.
However, knowing that Gu Yang had once saved the dean of the literature academy and had an unusual relationship with them, they didn’t think he would be interested in the martial academy.
“This is the target you’ve set for me? Are you hoping for my quick death?”
At the entrance, Jiao Shumo watched the departing carriage in a gloomy mood, speaking in a voice only he could hear.
In his mind, a cold voice emerged, “This man possesses an unusually substantial original source, far surpassing an ordinary Golden Body Realm. If you can swallow him, you will certainly break through to the Mana Realm.”
Jiao Shumo sneered, “Do you think you can defeat him?”
“As long as I can find the other half of my body, I can recover thirty percent of my power. Killing him would be as easy as flipping my hand.”
“I’ve heard enough of that. Didn’t you say that once we reached Divine City, you could sense the location of your other half? Where is it now?”
“I’ve sensed it. It’s over there.”
“Over there?”
Jiao Shumo looked in the direction indicated, without hesitation, whipped his horse around and galloped off.
In the carriage, Gu Yang was examining the Heavenly Pivot Sword in his hand.
The sword was full of character and resisted his true essence. He was unable to infuse his true essence into it, and naturally couldn’t obtain the sword technique inheritance contained within.
Seeing this, Xi Huang couldn’t help saying, “Father, this is a Spirit Tool. You must gradually erase the previous owner’s imprint before you can fully utilize it.”
“So, there are ranks among magical weapons.”
Gu Yang felt that he had learned something new. Before, no one had ever explained the different levels of Godly Weapons to him.
After speaking, he couldn’t help but worry that asking such a basic question could make her suspicious of his identity.
Soon, he found that he was overthinking. Xi Huang showed no reaction and patiently explained, “The most common are Magical Tools, like my Qingping Sword. It doesn’t require refining and anyone who obtains it can use it. Its full power can be unleashed at the Golden Body Realm.”
“Above Magical Tools are Spirit Tools. They contain a spirit that recognizes its master once refined and is wholly loyal. If you want it to recognize a new master, you need to erase the previous master’s imprint first. Otherwise, it won’t work.”