fifth form

Chapter 3073 Style Change
"Not enough magic power!"

"My vital energy and blood are insufficient!"

Passively activating the levitation ability of the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus will continuously consume Qi and blood and mana, while resisting the erosion of magic and replenishing the body requires even more.

As long as one has enough Qi and blood and enough magical power, this ability to eliminate evil can be used to resist the erosion of magic.

A single piece of old spiritual silk jade lotus root can almost become the foundation for a top-level cultivator, just like the legendary story of Lei Zhenzi accidentally eating a celestial apricot, which gave him a solid foundation for achieving physical sainthood.

If we were to point out any drawbacks, it would be that exerting this defensive ability requires the depletion of vital energy and mana, amounting to approximately 1.5 to 2 times the amount of damage inflicted by an opponent's attack.

Moreover, this kind of defense is aimed at the erosion of magical power, and cannot defend against physical blows from martial arts.

Having figured out the situation in his body, even the new emperor felt a bit anxious, but Rong Tianding, knowing that once the bet was placed, there was no going back, remained relatively calm.

"This ability is suitable for trading injury for death, deciding the outcome with the fastest speed. But once the game becomes a war of attrition, this physical characteristic of ours will lead to defeat!"

The new emperor was extremely skilled in endurance warfare. He did not expect that after only a little over a month of entering the Realm of Sovereignty, he would be transformed into a short-term fighter, and his combat style would need to be completely changed.

Only by changing his style can he utilize this physical advantage instead of ignoring his strengths.

"It's a bit too difficult for me to trade injury for death!"

Zhang Xuezhou was somewhat embarrassed.

His survival skills in cultivation involve either attrition or running away; he has always used delaying tactics to solve problems.

The new emperor possesses top-tier, first-class swordsmanship, which allows him to adapt appropriately, but he cannot perfectly match it.

This also includes Rong Tianding, who uses spirit creatures to fight. Both Rong Tianding and Zhang Xuezhou have a "survival" style. The use of spirit silk and jade lotus root to eliminate the power of magic is not very strong for them. It can only be regarded as an insurance policy to prevent being attacked by magic.

"It's good that you can use it to cure diseases," the new emperor comforted him. "After all, you didn't expect any effects other than curing diseases!"

"This makes me feel like I've entered a treasure mountain and left empty-handed!"

Zhang Xuezhou sighed.

Although he was the one who obtained the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root, and the new emperor was the one who shared it, it was not a good thing that he received more than the other party.

Zhang Xuezhou could only be thankful that the effects of the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus in his body were mostly used to counteract the power of Locking Yang, which made his effects appear similar to those of the new emperor and others.

Zhang Xuezhou, who had examined Huo Qubing's wounds, was well aware of the differences between his own body and those of Huo Qubing and others.

If the effects achieved by Huo Qubing and others were similar to those of a tender lotus root, then what he consumed in large quantities was like an old lotus root.

Only when the side effects of the suoyang gradually subside will the spiritual silk and jade lotus root accumulated in his body show their proper effects.

Of course, Zhang Xuezhou was not sure if the effects on him would necessarily be good in the future, but as long as there was Suoyang to counteract it, Zhang Xuezhou had nothing to worry about.

The current effect of giving the new emperor some advantages is quite good, at least according to Zhang Xuezhou's psychological analysis.

"As long as it plays its role, there is no regret," the new emperor said.

"If it weren't for my own health needs, this lotus root could have helped many people," Zhang Xuezhou said regretfully.

"How is this possible?" The new emperor shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Even we find the transformation somewhat difficult. If other cultivators were to obtain such a wonderful use, I'm afraid it would be more harmful than beneficial!"

For example, the new emperor had previously considered getting Wei Qing a piece of Ling Si Yu lotus root, but Wei Qing was actually not suitable to take it.

As a commander who has been training his troops to lead the army, if Wei Qing leads his troops to charge and kill one or two opponents, depleting their health and then fleeing for their lives, it will cause the army's morale to plummet, leading to a rout.

Making good use of this ability is not an easy task, and there are very few people who are suited to it.

"Show me what other strange and unusual things you have next time," the new emperor said. "We'll study them together!"

The new emperor felt that Zhang Xuezhou was doing quite well following the Buddhist monk, and that there were even older lotus roots left after the tender ones were gone.

The unexpected combination of the Crimson Sky Sword and the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root produced a variety of wonderful effects, and Huo Qubing's intervention played a pivotal role, allowing everyone to benefit. Looking at the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root that everyone had devoured, the new emperor touched his stomach, wondering when the two hard pieces of lotus root inside would be fully digested, and whether digestion would make his physical characteristics even stronger. He couldn't help but glance at Zhang Xuezhou's abdomen as well.

"Master Li once gave me a short sword. This short sword hardens when it comes into contact with water and softens when it comes into contact with hard objects. Would you like to take a look?"

Zhang Xuezhou did not answer the question about the cultivation factors that enabled him to consume large quantities of Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root, but instead pointed to the Fish Intestine Sword soaking in the water tank.

If a suitable replacement is available, Zhang Xuezhou would not mind exchanging the Fish Intestine Sword, just as he had exchanged the Deer-Slaying Knife with Li Guang years ago.

The new emperor was not one to seize by trickery or force; he was quite willing to exchange some good things for himself.

But Zhang Xuezhou's little idea was quickly shattered.

"I'm not suited to using short swords!"

The new emperor glanced at the fish intestine sword that he had taken out of the water tank.

This sword is ancient and simple, and the cold glint that inadvertently appears on the blade proves that it is no ordinary sword.

A thin and slender blade is very sharp, but it is also easily broken.

The uncontrollability of a sharp weapon is an unstable factor.

If one relies on such divine weapons, one could lose their life in the event of an unexpected turn of events.

Only those who survive can become legends. Thousands of years ago, there was only the legend of Emperor Gaozu. The new emperor clearly did not want to gamble with his life.

He waved his hand and quickly found an excuse to refuse.

"Could I borrow this short sword?"

A head popped out of the window of a second-floor room in the distance. Wei Shao'er couldn't hold back her envy; she was clearly extremely envious of the Fish Intestine Sword.

"Borrowing is not permitted!"

"That's okay too!"

Zhang Xuezhou replied, and Wei Shao'er did a somersault and jumped down from the second floor, catching the wet short sword.

"Can this sword stab you?" Wei Shao'er asked.

"I'm starting to think I don't want to borrow the sword anymore!"

Zhang Xuezhou spoke softly, and Wei Shao'er, who was always outspoken, immediately chuckled. After taking a few quick steps, she lightly leaped back to the side room on the second floor where she was stationed.

"The temperaments of the young girl and Zifu are completely different!"

The sick Wei Shao'er and the recovered Wei Shao'er are completely different.

The new emperor shook his head.

He said he wouldn't care about etiquette when he was out, and he really didn't. Whether Wei Shao'er was eavesdropping on something while taking care of Huo Qubing, or Wei Shao'er came flying in to take the sword, none of that mattered.

On the contrary, knowing that Zhang Xuezhou had detoxified and cured Wei Shao'er's illness, he was quite interested in what Zhang Xuezhou had given Wei Shao'er.

The social circle is only so big, and Wei Zifu and Wei Shao'er are so close that the news couldn't be kept secret even if they wanted to.

“She’s even more energetic than Xiao Huo after she jumps around,” Zhang Xuezhou said.

"The sick child is a good boy. He is very obedient and doesn't cause any trouble!"

The new emperor offered his rebuttal, revealing that his understanding of Huo Qubing was clearly different from Zhang Xuezhou's.

After several rounds of back-and-forth arguing and a casual inquiry, the new emperor learned that the pills Wei Shao'er had taken were the same ones Zhang Xuezhou had used at the Pingyang Marquis's residence, and that Zhang Xuezhou was currently researching such pills and attempting to refine another batch.

Upon hearing that Zhang Xuezhou wanted to obtain large quantities of medicine for mass alchemy and was trying to invite him to join his team, the new emperor's interest in asking questions immediately waned, and he began to evade the question.