Bab 233: Chapter 233: They Need a Little Help in Death
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In the silence of the night, a beam of fire rose from the pitch-black forest, tearing through the darkness with its brilliance.
Beside the blazing fire, two figures sat, a man and a woman. They were Niu Man and Xu You, who had been traveling with Zeng Yi.
Niu Man brought two rocks to use as stools. The night in the forest had grown colder, and they huddled around the campfire for warmth.
"Is it really safe for us to make a fire in the forest like this?" Xu You asked, her gaze fixated not on Niu Man, but on a large tree beside her. Clearly, she was not speaking to him.
On that tree, a figure sat on a branch, leaning against the trunk. With crossed arms resting on the back of his head, one foot swung gently beneath the branch. He seemed relaxed, giving off an air of laziness.
"There should be no problem. I've checked the surroundings, and there are no Spirit beasts that pose a threat to us. Besides, the Spirit beasts active during the day are mostly hundred-year-grade, and it's rare to encounter thousand-year-grade Spirit beasts. It means we're almost out of this Star Dou Forest. At most, by tomorrow afternoon, we should be able to leave this place." Zeng Yi said.
"Can the Spirit beasts here really threaten the two of you, Spirit Kings? Just releasing a bit of your aura should scare these little guys away." Xu You pondered. She realized that during the day, they hadn't even encountered a single thousand-year-grade Spirit beast, so they must be close to leaving the Star Dou Forest.
Zeng Yi sat on the tree, thinking about their imminent departure. His face showed a hint of joy.
This trip to the Star Dou Forest had been incredibly rewarding for him. Not only had he found a suitable Ten Thousand Year Spirit Sword Bamboo for himself and successfully advanced to Spirit Ancestor, but his Spirit power had also directly reached the level of Rank 42. Furthermore, he even obtained a surprise. He accidentally exploded a piece of equipment—a Spirit Bone.
After fusing with the Spirit Bone, his Spirit power had increased, almost reaching Rank 43. With just a few more months of cultivation, he would be able to break through to Rank 43.
Zeng Yi extended his left hand, his Spirit power circulating. Even in the dark, the palm was clearly visible with its jade-like appearance, exuding a faint halo, giving it a mysterious quality.
This reminded Zeng Yi of Tang San's extraordinary skill, the Mysterious Jade Hand. It was somewhat similar to what he was experiencing now. It also brought to mind a game character from his past life, making him sigh internally.
In the end, I still live as an ordinary man!
Although it may look somewhat strange, without using his Spirit power, his arm appeared no different from a normal one.
This was the result of fusing with the arm Bone of the Spirit Sword Bamboo.
The agony that Zeng Yi had endured during the fusion process was unbearable. It felt like his Bones were being crushed one by one before they were recast. The pain was indescribable.
However, the skills granted by the Spirit Bone were incredibly satisfying. One could even say the skill was tailor-made for him.
The skill bestowed upon Zeng Yi by the arm Bone of the Spirit Sword Bamboo was called Spirit Storage. As the name implied, this skill allowed him to store spiritual energy, also known as Spirit power.
Zeng Yi stored his daily cultivated Spirit power within this Spirit Bone, accumulating spiritual energy equivalent to 120% of his base Spirit power.
At first glance, this skill might not seem impressive, but when utilized, it provided an incredible experience.
To put it simply, Spirit power could be compared to a MP bar. Zeng Yi now had an extra MP bar compared to others.
This was simply amazing!
For others who possessed this skill, it might not mean much besides a slightly higher Spirit power and the ability to use more Spirit skills. But this skill allowed Zeng Yi to convert it into a powerful single strike.
The maximum power of the 2nd Spirit Skill [Sword of Selflessness: Extreme].
[Striving for Life from Death.]
Instantly burning all the Spirit power stored by this skill would grant a momentary multifold power increase.
Zeng Yi had used this technique in his battle against his Master, Sword Douluo. However, after using it, he had collapsed from exhaustion. But with this skill, even after some time had passed, he could still maintain his combat capabilities without feeling drained or falling unconscious as a result.
This was an ace up his sleeve for survival.
Feeling a little bored in the night breeze, Zeng Yi took out a slender Bamboo strip.
This Bamboo strip, or rather, a Bamboo Sword, was more appropriate. It measured about one meter long, with a width of three centimeters, and had a angled tip at the end. Zeng Yi hadn't carved any blade-like edges on it; the blade and the handle were connected, resembling a toy longSword.
Zeng Yi gently caressed the Bamboo Sword, feeling fondness for his creation. He had no intention of sharpening the edge of the Bamboo Sword; he thought it looked good that way, pleasing to the eye.
Thinking of something, Zeng Yi took out a small knife and carved a circle mark around twenty centimeters from the head of the Bamboo Sword, distinguishing the handle from the blade.
"Got it!" Zeng Yi's eyes brightened, and he engraved two characters on the handle.
Bamboo Cut!
This was the name he gave to the Sword, Bamboo Cut! It sounded very cool.
As the night wind blew, leaves began to fall.
Zeng Yi held Bamboo Cut and gently swung it. The fallen leaf was neatly sliced in half, falling to the ground.
Even though Bamboo Cut didn't have any blade edges, Zeng Yi could easily cut through whatever he desired.
This Bamboo Sword was made from the body of the Spirit Sword Bamboo, which, even without edges, was extremely tough due to its body being as hard as refined steel.
A blade without edges would be perfect for Yan Que, he thought. He would be meeting her soon, so it could serve as a gift.
Zeng Yi contemplated the use of such a Sword as a form of training. Holding such a blade without edges was futile without having achieved a certain Mastery of the Dao of the Sword, as it wouldn't even be able to cut through paper.
As Zeng Yi reminisced about Yan Que, another figure unexpectedly flashed through his mind.
I should also give Xiao Zhu a Bamboo Sword as a gift. Even though I haven't formally taken him as a disciple, she's like a half-disciple to me.
Thinking about Zhu Zhuqing's strong and tenacious demeanor, a faint smile curved upon Zeng Yi's lips.
A long time had passed, and as Zeng Yi sat on the tree, he continued to carve with his small knife. Suddenly, his hand paused, and his brow furrowed slightly as he sensed that something was amiss.
Someone was approaching them, and the aura felt somewhat familiar.
"Xu-jie, Niu-xiong, something's wrong!" Zeng Yi put away his tools and leaped down, landing steadily on the ground.
Upon hearing Zeng Yi's warning, Xu You and Niu Man, who had been drowsy, instantly snapped awake. They quickly stood up, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.
"Is it a Spirit beast attack, young Master?" Xu You asked.
Shaking his head, Zeng Yi responded, "No, it's people—two Spirit Masters. Moreover, they carry an unfriendly aura. Let's be prepared for battle."
"People? Why would anyone come looking for trouble with us?" Niu Man couldn't understand. They hadn't provoked anyone, so why would someone come to the Star Dou Forest to cause trouble?
"Maybe they're here seeking our help." Xu You suggested. She thought perhaps Spirit Masters had encountered danger and, finding others nearby, had come seeking aid.
Zeng Yi carefully sensed the flow of qi in the surroundings and realized the two individuals were getting closer. They were now less than a hundred meters away.
Furthermore, he could sense that disgusting, yet somewhat familiar aura.
"It seems someone indeed needs our help." Zeng Yi said, his right hand instinctively gripping Bamboo Cut.
"Because they need a little help in Death."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zeng Yi swung his Sword in a particular direction, releasing a fierce Sword qi. The space around him turned cold.
Boom!
A tree was cut in half at the waist, crashing down to the ground with a loud noise. This startled many sleeping forest birds, causing them to fly away in panic, flapping their wings in a hurried escape. Along with the rustling leaves, a few feathers fell to the ground.
In the illuminated area around the fallen tree, a figure appeared.
Looking at the figure, Zeng Yi smiled. "I was right, Yu Qi."
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