Chapter 785: Refining Weapons (1/2)
GDK 785: Refining Weapons
Sanguis, Bollands, and Gilbert practiced branches of demonic arts taught by Han Shuo. Gilbert practiced demonic arts that strengthens his soul much as a supplement to his cultivation of the energy of darkness. Although the darkness divine energy that Gilbert had was altered by his practice of demonic arts and his unique demonic body, he could use the divine weapons found in this universe just fine.
Bollands used to be a cultivator of fighting aura. He completely abandoned the cultivation of that energy after Han Shuo taught him the Godslaying Devil Path. He would place all his mind on practicing the demonic art Han Shuo bestowed upon him. Therefore, the regular weapons in this universe were no longer suitable for him. But fortunately for Bollands, Han Shuo had made him a decent flying sword that fitted him perfectly.
Sanguis’ situation was unlike that of Gilbert and Bollands’. Before meeting Han Shuo, though he tried, Sanguis could not cultivate in any energy. All along, Sanguis only cultivated Bloodgod Mantra that Han Shuo bestowed upon him. Being a Sanguis-bodied, Sanguis was able to make rapid progress in the cultivation.
It was because of the uniqueness of Bloodgod Mantra that Sanguis cultivated that Han Shuo couldn’t find or make a demonic weapon suitable for him. Han Shuo had gifted the Blood Seether to Sanguis long ago. However, as the Blood Seether was just a crude demonic weapon Han Shuo refined. Not only was Han Shuo limited by the materials accessible to him at that time, but the weapon also wasn’t made with Bloodgod Mantra in mind. Therefore, Sanguis always felt that the Blood Seether just isn’t right for him.
The demonic art that Sanguis cultivated was very unique. It was difficult to make a demonic weapon that suits him. Han Shuo had always wanted to refine a demonic weapon that was suitable for Sanguis but he could not find suitable materials.
But that was not the case anymore. The blood-red rock Han Shuo found under the stream was the perfect material!
“Master, what does this rock do?” asked Sanguis in a puzzled face. Though the color of the rock pleased his eyes, it doesn’t seem that special to him.
Suddenly, the divine guard who led Han Shuo and Sanguis to the tiny stream started acting strangely. His face was flushed and confused. He looked at Han Shuo and Sanguis and screamed, “My blood! Something’s wrong with my blood!”
Sanguis looked up and down at the divine guard with puzzled eyes. As though he had been wronged, he exclaimed, “I’m not doing anything to you!”
A big hand grabbed the divine guard and carried him into the air in an instant. When he was several hundred meters away from the stone, his face started returning to normal and he could breathe again. Han Shuo stopped and let him off. He commanded the divine guard, “Stay away from the area,” and returned to Sanguis.
“It wasn’t you. It’s it!” said Han Shuo as he pointed at the blood-red stone.
Sanguis was astonished. In disbelief, he asked, “How is that possible?!” While staring at the rock with his eyes wide open, Sanguis asked, “Why is it that I do not feel anything amiss with my blood?”
“You might be the only person in the world invulnerable to the stone,” replied Han Shuo smilingly.
Sanguis was amazed. He looked at the stone placed on the ground before him and then at Han Shuo before he asked, “But, Master, aren’t you doing just alright?”
“I’m also affected by the energy but it was bearable to my body. It isn't enough to make my blood move abnormally,” explained Han Shuo.
Sanguis finally knew what’s so unique about the rock before him. He gazed at the rock with a beautiful blood-red color. The more he looked at it, the more he liked the rock. He felt as though the rock is just like him.
“Place your hand on it and feel it. You will sense what’s so different about this rock other than its color,” instructed Han Shuo smilingly.
Sanguis have wanted to do so and he pressed a palm on the blood-red rock. As soon as he contacted the rock, an expression of joy and surprise appeared on his face. He turned to Han Shuo and excitedly said, “There is an energy in the rock, it is just like the energy in the Bloodessence Grass. Oh, wait, it’s not exactly the same - it is purer than that in the Bloodessence Grass!”
Han Shuo nodded and explained, “This rock is called a Blood Crystal. It is thanks to this Crystal that so many Bloodessence Grasses grew here. The Blood Crystal could attract and gather the blood energy of fallen creatures nearby. If this Blood Crystal wasn’t buried deep underground, any living thing with blood that wandered to the region will be affected by its energy the same way they would be affected by your Bloodgod Mantra. They will bleed profusely and could easily lose their lives to the Crystal.”
Sanguis’ astonishment was renewed after hearing Han Shuo’s explanation. He asked, “This is miraculous! But what can it do for me?”
“At the very least, it can amplify the power of your Bloodgod Mantra attacks and very likely increase your cultivation speed. I cannot list all of the benefits it will bring as I do not cultivate in Bloodgod Mantra. You will have to figure out the rest by yourself. But I’m certain that the Blood Crystal will be tremendously beneficial to you!” explained Han Shuo. Shortly after, Han Shuo asked, “Oh, yes, what kind of weapon do you want to make from the Crystal?”
“It’s rather large in size. What can it be turned into?” asked Sanguis excitedly.