Divine Brilliance
chapter-649

“What a good sword!”

Zong Shou’s eyes lit up. Although he didn’t know what kind of spiritual formation was within the sword or what kind of ability it had, its sharpness was enough to delight him.

What was surprising was that although it was an Intermediate Grade Magical Treasure, he could use it with his cultivation without any obstructions.

No weapon at his side had lasted over a year. Although he had a few reserves, they didn’t suit him.

The Green Dragon Hairpin Sword given to him by Tanqiu was good, but it still felt petty.

As for this sword, he loved it.

But where had it come from?

His spiritual sense was spread out to sense Hanfang and Ruolan.

However this sword just suddenly appeared from nowhere.

Had it been brought by a Common People Path senior? There was no way it had just been left here.

He looked at the sky, and then searched the sword’s body for a mark or name.

… This sword has no name? Then I will just call it Nameless!

Just as Zong Shou was ready to hang it at his waist, he felt the sword shake slightly.

He was slightly surprised. This Nameless Sword seemed to have a spirit. It seemed unhappy with the name Zong Shou had given it.

Moments later, it calmed back down.

Zong Shou’s eyes lit up. It was really an Artifact Spirit. He had really picked up a treasure.

As long as one was willing to spend money, one could create an Artifact Spirit. Even Celestial Artifacts and God Artifacts could be created.

Based on what he knew, all Celestial Artifacts had to have sentience. Most of them were developed from Magical Treasures.

There were many Celestial Artifacts in the world. However, no matter how good the Celestial Sword was, it couldn’t be compared to weapons one raised oneself.

Who knew which senior was so generous?

At this moment, Zong Shou didn’t know that at the same time within the Ancestral Temple of the Vast Habitat, a strange golden sword suddenly shone brightly, illuminating the entire room in purple and gold.

A moment later the light was retracted.

Then, the purple gold book above the sword changed. Its cover flew open and its pages were flipped incessantly.

One page suddenly moved forward. The book was opened from the 16th to the 15th pages, before it closed with a thump.

Hundreds of worlds away from the Cloud World, two women casually walking in the void frowned. They looked back towards the Cloud World.

Mysterious Life Golden Book?

Golden page shifting forwards, who had caused it?

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Zong Shou finally found his quarry within the Outer Region World River.

When Zong Shou rushed over, he saw Shi Ruolan holding a short knife, fighting a huge Golden Flame Wolf.

Intense flames hovered around its body, and it was also covered in golden spikes. Each strike from it was extremely quick and extremely dangerous.

It was only a grade-7 spirit beast. In Zong Shou’s eyes, it could be killed with a flick of the finger.

However, to Shi Ruolan, it was very dangerous. Her small body dodged and dove without rest, but each time she only barely avoided death. If she didn’t pay attention, her brain would be smashed, or her stomach cut right open.

Amazingly she was still able to retaliate. The short knife in her hands drew thin wounds on the body of the Golden Flame Wolf.

However, with its size, these blows were an itch at most.

Hanfang stood at the side, his cloud-like aura covering the area.

Originally, it would be difficult for him to see the scene, but with the Nine Tail Sky Fox blood and also the Illusionary Heart Mirror, this level of illusionary technique couldn’t hide anything from him.

Zong Shou’s heart jumped as he looked on. He stopped beside Hanfang and sighed.

“This is too cruel! Senior Brother, is this considered torture of a disciple?”

Hanfang frowned, and then laughed coldly. “The Snow Lion Race fight those beasts beneath the Cloud Ocean when they are twelve. Shi Ruolan is already fourteen! At this age, you were chased out by Lingyun Sect and left to die. Although my disciple can’t be on your level, I will not allow her to be weaker than others.”

Zong Shou thought to himself, How could we be similar? I have decades of experience from my last life!

Hanfang stood, watching the fight without even blinking. Just one look, and one knew how much importance he placed on her.

Hanfang said, “I am just joking! Junior Brother, don’t be angry. Without going through life and death battles, one’s martial path won’t be able to improve.”

Hearing these words, Zong Shou thought back to the past. In his last life, before he made some small improvements in his sword path, he spent his days killing and fighting. Following which he came to his senses, and said, “Why did Senior Brother call me back? Do you have anything good to give me?”

“Wishful thinking. Of course I called you back just for Ruolan!” Hanfang said, and then paused, before continuing, “You have something on your mind. Is it Huizhou?”

Naturally, everyone in the Cloud World knew about a matter as important as the Night Demons descending.

Zong Shou smiled and didn’t reply. Hanfang’s mind was really sharp.

“That Great Shang Emperor plans to wipe out the internal problems before focusing on the external. He wants to deal with the threats in the country and then the alien races. That Daoling Vast Habitat wants to keep its strength and is unwilling to help, and is actually preparing to leave Huizhou. Junior Brother, you need to be careful! Don’t get so deep in such that you can’t climb out. If you need help, just ask from the sect.”

Zong Shou shook his head. “How would I not know about their thoughts? This isn’t the stage to ask help from the sect. Isn’t it just some Night Demons? I am confident of my ability to clear them out with my sword!”

“What a thing to say, how domineering! As expected from my Common People Path First Seat! The head of the Cloud World Six Pinnacle Swords.”

Hanfang laughed. He knew that Zong Shou had other plans, and he didn’t bother trying to persuade him. His expression filled with melancholy. “Three months later, I will leave the Cloud World. This trip is unpredictable. You should bring this kid, Ruolan, away with you!”

Zong Shou was stunned, before he came back to his senses and bowed. “Junior Brother will congratulate Senior Brother early for reaching the Saint Realm!”

Hanfang shook his head when he heard that. “It is impossible to say whether or not I will fail or succeed!”

His words were filled with solemnity.

Zong Shou didn’t speak. It was the same case with Dragon Shadow a few months back.

Spirit Realm, Celestial Realm, God Realm, Saint Realm, each realm was a huge step for a cultivator who was about to reach the end of his lifespan.

He had never experienced such a thing, so he felt unable to judge and unable to comment.

Right as he was about to speak, his brow furrowed as he looked closely at the battle.

Shi Ruolan had been forced into a corner by the wolf, with no room to avoid its attacks.

However, her body now shot forward like an arrow, directly towards the throat of the wolf. Spiritual patterns appeared on her brow.

Her movements were swift, much faster than before. Her actions were really accurate, such that each bone and muscle was used precisely.

Like she had seen through the weaknesses of the Golden Flame Wolf, she easily sliced apart its claw strikes and then broke its energy at its weakest point. A shockingly bloody wound appeared at its neck.

Shi Ruolan was already a hundred feet away when blood began to spurt. As though the strike had used all of her energy, she could only half-kneel on the ground and pant.

The Golden Flame Wolf had suffered a lethal injury, but it was still alive. It was furious as it snapped at Shi Ruolan.

Zong Shou couldn’t take it anymore, and he flicked his finger. A sword-shaped energy bolt instantly blew the head and front of its body apart into dust.

Shi Ruolan had been calm, even at the sudden demise of the wolf, but when she turned and saw Zong Shou, her eyes lit up. She instantly pounced and hugged him.

Zong Shou laughed and patted her head. This little brat wasn’t the normal kind of small. He had left for several months, but she still hadn’t grown much taller.

She was already fourteen, but only reached his chest.

She lifted her head, eyes filled with joy and fear. “Brother Shou, do you not want me anymore?”

Her pupils were wet and filled with anticipation. Zong Shou felt like he was instantly slain by her gaze. He put the blame on himself. He was a beast, and couldn’t be forgiven.

This Ruolan was just too adorable.

“How is that possible? In the future, I will follow brother always, okay?”

He lifted her up and placed her on his shoulder. He then took out a sugar cube from his bag.

Only then did he remember that the brat wasn’t as ignorant as she had been when she first came out from beneath the Cloud Ocean.

He felt a little awkward. He then took out the Green Dragon Hairpin Sword, and stuck it into her hair. Only then did she smile.

Zong Shou turned and looked towards Hanfang with a questioning gaze.

Just now, that lethal blow from Ruolan was too weird!

“That was a natural ability of the Snow Lion Race—only the Emperor Race has it.”

Hanfang understood what he meant, and explained expressionlessly, “If she uses all her strength, in fifteen minutes her thinking and body reaction speed can increased by a hundred times! However, this is only one of the most simple bloodline abilities…”

Zong Shou was shocked as he looked at Shi Ruolan, who was playing with the hairpin.

Thinking and reaction speed increased by hundred times? What would happen?

It meant that anyone’s actions will he hundred times slower in her eyes!

Snow Lion of the Palm?

That Maniac Lion Snow Seal was actually so amazing?

This Ruolan was actually the same as him, Monster Race Emperor Blood.

And then, Hanfang frowned. “You told me to teach her the art of war because you wanted her to lead an army. I don’t think this brat has such a talent!”