Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 171 Borrowing a Sword
The Institute of Mist Warfare.

This organization is not far from the Association of Mental Abilities.

At this moment, in a workshop covering an area of ​​several thousand square meters, a man in his forties from the Misty Research Institute was disassembling and refining Ji Fuyou's Dragon Blood Sword.

Several hours later, the man came out.

XCMG.

The staff member who brought Ji Fuyou stood up, his expression showing a hint of respect.

This engineer, named Xu Lian, is a top-level technician in the Federation. His skills are so advanced that it would be an exaggeration to say that he can build an aircraft carrier by hand, but for some special parts, even machinery cannot compare to him.

With the advent of the extraordinary era, spiritual and physical source crystals not only greatly enhance the physical and mental abilities of cultivators, but also improve their physical condition and prolong their lives.

Many people speculate that martial artists who reach the master level can extend their lifespan by one or two decades.

This is also why the third speaker, who is already 67, looks like someone in their 50s.

The XCMG engineer in front of me is similar; he is over sixty years old, but his spirit is no less than that of middle-aged people in their forties.

His own mental strength value has exceeded 25, but he rarely participates in the Mist Operation, spending most of his time and energy on converting Mist materials into divine weapons.

The S-class weapons, inner armor, and body armor that are now openly sold by the Spiritual Ability Association are almost all thanks to his contributions.

He is currently working on the Asura Stone and the Demon-Suppressing Iron.

Once these two materials can be mastered, weapons made from Shura Stone and Demon-Suppressing Iron will be mass-produced, just like the original Horse-Slaying Sword and Wind-Soaring Sword.

By then, each person will be equipped with a Shura Blade and a Shura Axe. Even a high-level martial artist with a physique stat of around 20 points can rely on their armor and weapons to fight against monsters like the Fertile Warriors with a physique stat of over 30 points.

"It's been extracted."

As Xu Lian spoke, he carefully took out a piece of red liquid that looked to be only the size of his little finger.

"Is this the drop of dragon's blood?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat surprised.

"Correct."

As Xu Lian spoke, he also sighed with emotion: "It's truly incredible that a small amount of blood can possess such immense power."

The same applies to Ji Fuyou.

The Dragon Blood Sword was ultimately a weapon guarded by Fertile Crescent.

The guards of Fengwo were tall and strong, and their preferred weapons were naturally unsuitable for Ji Fuyou.

So, the day after the celebration banquet, he went to the Misty Research Institute and asked Xu Gong, who was in charge of refining and forging divine weapons, to help him extract dragon blood and recast a suitable weapon with it.

But right now...

"What are your thoughts? Will you incorporate this extracted dragon blood into weapons, or forge it into something else?"

Xu Lian asked.

What does XCMG mean?

"Let's make it into a ring."

Xu Lian pondered and said, "Your spiritual power is already able to withstand the dragon's will in the dragon blood even before it has materialized. Once your spiritual power materializes, the dragon's will will have almost no effect on you. Wearing this ornament made of dragon blood will not affect your ability to use other divine weapons."

He glanced at Ji Fuyou: "At least it won't affect your use of the Wuji Sword."

"Then I'll have to trouble Mr. Xu."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"No need, I'll just charge you 1 contribution points."

Xu Lian spoke very directly, and then said, "Come and pick it up tomorrow."

"it is good."

Ji Fuyou agreed.

Xu Lian turned and left.

After taking a few steps, he gave Ji Fuyou a strange look: "It's rare for someone from your hunter system to give me such precious materials to forge."

Ji Fuyou was puzzled.

But Xu Lian had already left, so he didn't think much of it.

The Dragon Blood Sword has been melted down, but a melee weapon is still needed.

"Speaking of close combat... maintaining the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, wielding the Limitless Sword, and fighting against the Dragon's Will... the mental strain is truly immense..."

Ji Fuyou felt that his combat system was very chaotic.

Either focus on physical strength and close-quarters combat.

Either focus on long-range, psychological warfare.

Alternatively, support, external objects, or beast taming styles are also acceptable.

Right now he……

Innate Armor-Piercing Sword Qi, Heavenly Demon Disintegration, Overlord's True Form, Sword Control Technique...

Somewhat out of place.

"If I want to specialize in the mental power system, then my next skill selection should focus on learning the Limitless Sword Intent. If I want to specialize in the melee system, then I should choose the Indestructible Vajra Body..."

As Ji Fuyou pondered, he thought of Xiao Juechen.

This Sword Saint Xiao cultivates both physical and spiritual strength.

Physical fitness score of 40 or above.

Spiritual focus for 30 minutes or more.

However, he cultivates his spirit in order to better utilize his close-combat abilities.

Cultivating sword control techniques is to make one's sword faster; cultivating innate armor-piercing sword energy is to tear apart the opponent's defenses; cultivating the energy-locking technique is to seal off the enemy's energy in close combat...

Compared to Xiao Jiansheng, Zuo Chunqiu and Gu Qing represent two other extremes.

A master of martial arts.

A dedicated spirit.

Even if Gu Qing passed on the Dao of Sword Intent, it was for the purpose of better controlling and wielding the sword.

"So, should I follow the example of Zuo Chunqiu, Xiao Juechen, or Gu Qing?"

Ji Fuyou's thoughts drifted.

But involuntarily, he thought of that peerless swordsman who could cleave the heavens and the abyss with his sword.

Which path did he specialize in?
A single sword strike tore through the void. This is something no martial artist could accomplish.

But he soared into the void, his sword slicing through the heavens, unlike someone who wields a sword to cleave the sky.

therefore……

"It's a combination of skills, but not a random combination!"

Ji Fuyou reached out, and the Wuji Sword landed in his hand.

too small.

This kind of weapon is only suitable for commanding troops to kill enemies.

He thought of Zuo Chunqiu's weapon.

He was using a heavy mace, known as the Dragon-Slaying Mace!

It is made from a material called Judgment Divine Iron!
This divine iron is extremely heavy and possesses the power of high-frequency resonance!

It has an extremely terrifying killing effect when penetrating armor and when dealing with life forms with high defense.

With the advantage of his Dragon-Suppressing Mace, Zuo Chunqiu was so powerful that even gods and ghosts would be afraid of him; almost no one could withstand a single blow from his mace.

Xiao Juechen's weapon was the Dragon Bone Sword, which was made of dragon bone and was 1.5 meters long.

It is said that it also contains an astonishing dragon's will, and one must have a spirit and physique of 35 to subdue it.

Subduing the dragon's will greatly enhances the power of the Dragon Bone Sword, allowing it to deal up to 28 points of damage and gain 5% spiritual affinity.

And if the will of the dragon cannot be subdued...

This dragon bone sword is more harmful than useful in the hands of ordinary people.

The rest is Gu Qing.

The sword is named Blood Drinker.

A slender flying sword.

Its lethality is only 14 points, which is less than that of the Wuji Sword. Its spiritual compatibility is also only comparable to that of the Wuji Sword made of Wuji Xuanjing. However, the flying sword has a spirit and is said to be able to track automatically. Almost no one can dodge or block the shooting of this flying sword!

"Given the characteristics of the Wuji Sword, I should have followed the same path as Gu Qing and Gu Yinbing, but..."

Ji Fuyou pondered for a long time, and finally felt that Xiao Juechen's path was more in line with the style of that peerless swordsman who cleaved the heavens and abysses with his sword.

therefore……

"Future skill combinations will focus on these aspects. All skills related to mental abilities are designed to enhance the effectiveness of direct combat. Limited mental energy is only used to amplify that strongest burst of power in close combat..."

Ji Fuyou pondered for a moment.

Therefore, learn the Vajra Body first, and then consider the Limitless Sword Intent.

But then he frowned.

Take this route...

Wouldn't a deflection field be unsuitable?

This skill is more defensive.

Furthermore, he possesses the true form of a hegemon, the ability to deflect force fields, and has learned the Vajra Indestructible Body...

Ji Fuyou's expression was somewhat strange.

What kind of school of thought is this?
Defensive strategy?
Turtle style?
Or is it relying on its superior defense to charge around recklessly?
Just as Ji Fuyou was contemplating returning the next day, a voice came from behind.

"Mr. Ji, please wait."

But then a man who looked to be in his late twenties, with an elegant demeanor, strode over.

Two other people were following behind him.

Ji Fuyou looked at him, puzzled.

"Xia Feng greets Captain Ji."

The man smiled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Xia Feng?

The name stirred something in Ji Fuyou's heart.

Among the younger generation in the entire Central Plains, there are four outstanding individuals, known as the Four Heroes of the Central Plains.

He Qilin and Gu Yinbing were two of them.

The other two are Xia Feng, son of Xia Zheng, the director of the Mist War Research Institute, and Zhao Wuyai, son of Zhao Changkong, who is known as the Federation's number one martial saint.

Because they didn't understand the depth of the trial grounds behind the Heavenly Ranking, the two of them, out of caution, did not sign up to go to the trial grounds.

The person before him called himself Xia Feng, and the spiritual energy emanating from him was in no way inferior to that of He Qilin or Gu Yinbing…

"Dean Xia Zheng's son?"

Ji Fuyou said something.

"Xia Zheng is my father."

Xia Feng nodded slightly and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Captain Ji displayed great prowess in the trial grounds, which I greatly admire. I only regret that I was too busy clearing out the strange beasts of Bibo Lake at the time to pay attention. Otherwise, I would definitely have fought alongside Captain Ji to defeat the Fengwo Sect Master."

"There will be an opportunity in the future."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"I'm afraid I won't make it to the Trial Grounds. This is such a precious opportunity; once it's gone, it's gone forever."

Xia Feng looked regretful: "The only thing I can do next is to put in my utmost effort and energy in clearing out the fog so that I can catch up with He Qilin and Gu Yinbing. Otherwise, it won't be long before I'm afraid I'll be left behind by them, or even by you, the top talents on the Heavenly Ranking, Captain Ji."

"Young Master Xia is too modest. The gains from the mist may not be inferior to those from the trials. As long as Young Master Xia is willing to work hard, I believe you will soon return from the mist with a full harvest. If you are lucky, you may even obtain some red spiritual source crystals or red inheritance crystals. It will not be difficult for you to rise to the top."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"Haha, it seems Captain Ji also approves of my plan to focus my time and energy on the fog?"

As Xia Feng spoke, he laughed and said, "To be honest, the reason I missed the opportunity to register for the Heavenly Ranking and participate in the Trial Grounds this time was because I discovered a monster that appeared to be a Commander-level monster in Bibo Lake!"

He straightened up slightly and said, "Although commander-level monsters are very powerful, they are also very rare. Moreover, once you kill such a monster, you can often obtain red source crystals. If you are lucky, you can even obtain red spirit source crystals. If you have such source crystals, it is equivalent to directly entering the master level for us."

Ji Fuyou looked at him and said, "Young Master Xia, please speak freely."

"Hehe, Captain Ji is indeed a straightforward person."

Xia Feng said solemnly, "To be honest, the beast roams the water, making close combat extremely disadvantageous. We must use swords to assassinate it to ensure success. Therefore, I would like to invite Captain Ji to join us in entering Bibo Lake to besiege that commander-level beast!"

(End of this chapter)