Dragon Clan: I am Lu Mingfei, the Intelligence Strategist, the God of Concepts!

Chapter 69 A Deal? Sword Drawn! Word of Power: Nine-Headed Serpent! (8K)

boom--

As the viaduct cracked, the entire Nibelungen seemed to tremble.

"I'll go provide backup!"

Lu Mingfei took the lead, ignoring the Dead Servants who were deeply shocked by Odin's death.

He leaped out.

Although this strike severed Odin and the viaduct, it also exhausted all of Chu Zihang's strength.

The young boy's body fell limply from mid-air, like a drifting feather.

Finally, he landed in Lu Mingfei's strong arms, his hands sinking slightly downwards to gently relieve the weight.

At this moment, Chu Zihang's eyes were closed, his back was covered with numerous wounds, his blood was blackened by steam, and he was in a coma. The Murasame in his hand had returned to its original state and appeared dull and lifeless.

A smile played on her lips, as if she were dreaming of something wonderful.

Perhaps it was his father, or perhaps it was that stormy night with 'Dandelion' all those years ago, but this time in the dream, the boy's choice was completely different.

“Senior brother, although the real Odin is still alive, killing this guy might help you find some peace and stop the pain you felt before…” Lu Mingfei murmured softly.

He wasn't sure whether the Odin Chu Zihang met on the overpass when he was fourteen was a god with a panel on his head, or the terrifyingly powerful Deadpool before him.

But undoubtedly...

By wielding this sword today, Chu Zihang is also cutting away his former cowardly self.

I believe that after my senior brother wakes up, his personality will change more or less... at least he won't be so cold anymore... maybe he can even give the girls an opportunity... hehe.

Lu Mingfei made this unfounded connection, knowing full well that it was somewhat inappropriate at the moment, but he still couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This is good too...

Ok?
what is this?
Lu Mingfei carried Chu Zihang on his back, but when he turned his head, he suddenly froze.

He saw 'Odin' lying on the ground.
An exclamation mark appeared on the top of its head, its glow as faint as a dying candle, like an old man on the verge of death...

Name: Olaf Zigurd

【Year……】

The character is deceased; intelligence gathering has been interrupted.

"Recovered from Deadpool mode? Is that even possible?" Lu Mingfei was stunned.

But it's not over yet.

The head, which was originally hidden beneath the iron mask but was exposed to the air when the mask shattered, weathered and corroded rapidly, like ancient silk that had just been unearthed.

It transformed from a white humanoid into a ghastly skeleton, its crystalline skull surface covered with numerous surgical marks and mysterious patterns resembling an alchemical matrix.

boom--

The skull shattered silently into powder, and the entire body, along with the mummy-like white cloth beneath the deep blue cloak, was gradually washed away by the waning rain.

In the blink of an eye, the Dead Odin had vanished into thin air, leaving only an unremarkable shell.

Watching this scene unfold so rapidly,
Lu Mingfei blinked.

"What a damn well-executed self-destruct sequence... Is this to prevent others from discovering Odin's secrets?"

No problem, I've noted down the name.

Another clue has been found. I'll tell my senior brother the good news when I get back.

“Retreat, retreat, retreat!”

Lu Mingfei no longer lingered on the horse carcass, which was also full of secrets, and carried Chu Zihang on his back, rushing towards the Rolls-Royce parked in the distance.

"Damn! Bro, something seems off!"

Old Tang said nervously.

At this moment, having lost Odin's command, the surrounding Dead Servants, after a brief moment of shock, seemed to go berserk.

They had been confined by Odin to the Nibelungen region by the sea for many years, and had been hungry and thirsty for far too long. But now that the restraints were gone, their bloodthirsty instincts were instantly activated!
Everything unfolded just like the little devil's script.

After Odin's death, they became a real threat!
'Roar--'

The Deadpools roared in anger and launched a frenzied attack on them.

Before Chu Zihang in his second bloodlust state, they were fragile lambs, but now that the powerful figure who could kill them with a flick of his wrist had fallen, they became ferocious wolves!

It tore into the mouthwatering fresh meat before it.

"Damn it! Old Tang, where did your domineering aura go?! Why isn't it working anymore!"

Lu Mingfei immediately cried out in alarm and dodged.

Even if he were carrying Chu Zihang on his back, it would be difficult for him to deal with these guys even if he were unarmed.

There were too many of them, dozens at a time, and even more Deadpools were closing in from a distance!
"Holy crap! I don't know either!"

Old Tang was equally disheveled, with a mournful face.

He was even more shocked than Lu Mingfei. His shock hadn't stopped all night. God knows how he managed to hold on until now while starving... He hadn't even had dinner yet!
"Damn it! Then go fight them!" "How am I supposed to fight them?!" "You know you're fucking strong, right?" "Strong my ass..."

Amidst the alternating shouts of the two, the undead servants, who could be called 'heroic spirits,' had already surrounded them. Countless pairs of golden eyes were clearly filled with fear, yet they also gave off a feeling of drooling desire.

"Damn it, what audacity!"

In a fit of anger, Lu Mingfei... got angry for a moment.

To be honest, if these Deadpools don't fall for Old Tang's tricks, it seems like there's really nothing we can do!

'Moo—'

A loud roar, like that of a bull, came from the direction of the Rolls-Royce.

crucial moment.

Zhou Minhao struck the 'Dragon-Slaying Platform' again!
As several oppressive auras overlapped, the movements of these pale figures finally froze for a moment.

"Come here quickly!" Zhou Minhao spat out a mouthful of blood and roared.

"Brothers are so loyal!" Old Tang was overjoyed.

They quickly broke through the encirclement with Lu Mingfei and rushed into the Rolls-Royce.

"Thanks, brother!" Lu Mingfei said.

"Come on."

Zhou Minhao's voice was weak.

Having repeatedly activated the power of the Dragon-Slaying Platform, his face was now ashen, looking as if he and Chu Zihang were about to fall into a coma at any moment.

'Om—'

Having prepared in advance, Su Jiannan pressed down on the accelerator.

The engine roared—but it was moving at a snail's pace!
The momentum from the previous battle surrounding this Rolls-Royce has finally picked up.

Although Su Jiannan's car was equipped with a bulletproof layer, the tires were still made of rubber and couldn't withstand the accidental discharge between Deadpool and the gun.

Two of the four tires are flat!

There was nothing that could be done about it. After all, if it weren't for the Rolls-Royce providing cover, given how difficult the battle had been, someone would probably have already died. In just half a minute, almost everyone, including Lu Mingfei, was injured. Nuonuo even tore her dress to make it easier to move around, and the two Chen brothers each lost an arm to prove their worth...

"It's over!" Everyone's hearts sank.

They had witnessed the speed of these monsters before; they could skate alongside you at 120 miles per hour.

And now they seem to have lost the elegance of ice skating...

"No, we have to get off the bus first!"

Zhou Minhao suddenly pushed open the car door, brandished the huge sword box in his hand, and jumped out of the car.

Lu Mingfei placed the unconscious Chu Zihang on a chair and then got off.

The situation is quite clear: sitting in the car is nothing but a slow death.

If we don't kill these monsters, they probably won't let us go... We might as well fight to the death!
But the problem is, how do I spell it?

Lu Mingfei was completely baffled.

I've personally experienced their strength before; they were still alive and kicking even after being shot three times with a gun pointed at their heads.

After all that fuss, they only suffered minor injuries; none of them died!

—My experience is still zero!
"I'm going to get scratched into dumpling filling in a minute!" Lu Mingfei couldn't help but groan inwardly.

You've already survived the King of Hell; it would be such a waste to be tormented to death by some little devil!

'boom--'

At that moment, Zhou Minhao's fists made an explosive sound, and the flames spread upwards from his fists until they covered his entire forearm, like a red-hot steel billet that had just come out of the furnace.

He closed in on Deadpool at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye, and threw a punch that sent a wave of heat ripples outwards.

This is his Word of Power, belonging to the same fire element, and combined with his family's martial arts, he's practically a god of war.

The Death Servant collapsed with a thud...

Then, stumbling and falling, he stood up again!
"Dude, you're using a knife! You brought a knife with you!"

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but cover his face, thinking to himself that this guy's 102 combat points and his senior brother's 130 combat points were completely different concepts! And he was supposed to be an A-level hybrid!
"Even if you were my buddy, you couldn't use it! The Dragon Slayer Platform isn't something I can use! Besides, it's a sword!"

Sweating profusely, Zhou Minhao threw another punch, forcing the approaching Deadpool back.

However, he ultimately adopted Lu Mingfei's suggestion and swung the ancient sword's chains, making them rustle loudly.

The brand-new scabbard slapped Deadpool across the face as he approached, sending him flying in a wide arc!

"Eh?"

Lu Mingfei also realized the problem at this point.

Logically speaking, this Dragon Slayer Platform is so famous that it should be an alchemical tool, so why isn't the information panel popping up? Could it be that it's being covered by that sword case?

However, it is clearly not the time to think about this issue now.

He simply reached into the carriage, retrieved the 'Murasame' sword again, and joined the battle.

In battles against dragons, weapons are absolutely crucial! Unless you possess an overwhelming advantage in strength, you simply cannot inflict damage with your bare hands, especially when outnumbered!

Swah——

The dim glint of the blade traced an arc in the air.

He slashed into the body of a Deadpool.

The blade emitted a dull scraping sound.

These Deadpools are completely different from the ones we encountered in the mine. Their bones are as hard as steel, and unless their heads are cut off on the spot, they will still struggle to pounce even if they are cut in two.

Only now did he realize that those monsters were just playing a trick on them!

If they had all rushed in, they would have all died long ago.

The fiery fist strikes again...

The two of them worked together and finally killed the first Deadpool!
"Damn it, you stole my kill!" Lu Mingfei roared in anguish.

"Damn it, what time is it and you still care about this!" Zhou Minhao's roar was even more heartbreaking than his own.

"Damn, this is crucial! Just listen to me, give me all the kills from now on!"

Zhou Minhao's face turned green.

Since his debut, he has never encountered anyone more bizarre than himself, but today he actually encountered two of them at once!

boom--

However, nothing more happened.

A Dead Servant crashed into his blind spot from the side. Lu Mingfei quickly parried with his sword, but felt a shock from his internal organs. He was sent flying through the air and rolled three or four times on the ground due to inertia.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Lu Mingfei couldn't help but grimace.

He was ultimately not a qualified soldier, and when he was caught off guard by the attack, the Murasame sword in his hand broke free.

Lu Mingfei was panting heavily, and his mouth tasted of rust.

At that moment, it was as if his soul had ascended to heaven, giving him a commanding view.

And in the crimson gaze.

Countless undead crawled up the cracks in the overpass. Only a small group actually gathered in front of Odin. No one knew how many undead had accumulated in Nibelungen. They seemed to be endless.

Lu Mingfei finally felt a sense of despair, a terrible feeling somewhere between fatigue and pain spreading throughout his body.

With such numbers, let alone them, even if Chu Zihang and Odin joined forces, they would probably only be devoured bit by bit until they died.

He wanted to slowly squat down, or simply lie still on the ground.

And so life drifts along with the current...

You've already tried your best, haven't you?

But that won't work.

You're a man now, you said it yourself, so you should die standing, not kneeling.
"I'm not having it!"

Lu Mingfei struggled to get up and discovered that the crimson in his vision was actually blood from his forehead.

During the roll, his head scraped a large patch of skin off the asphalt road, and blood gushed out, covering his eyes. However, under the influence of adrenaline, the pain was temporarily blocked by his body.

Just as I was about to raise my arm, a warm, damp handkerchief was handed to me from behind.

"Here, wipe it off first," the man said.

"Oh, thank you."

Lu Mingfei instinctively caught it, but suddenly froze.

Looking back, a boy in a smart suit, holding a small black umbrella, was kneeling down in front of him.

Devil Lu Mingze!
This guy actually showed up at the crucial moment!
"These aren't ordinary kids, they're Heroic Spirits... cough... do they need a little help, brother?"

Lu Mingze wore a smile on his face, but inwardly screamed, "Damn it, it's finally my turn!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lu Mingfei exclaimed, both surprised and delighted.

"Good brother! Don't worry about whether they're Heroic Spirits or Heroic Ones, just help me kill them! I know you're capable of it!"

“…Uh.” Lu Mingze’s smile was slightly awkward.

This was not the pace he had envisioned.

He never expected that Lu Mingfei would remain so optimistic and cheerful at this moment.

However... that "good brother" was quite pleasing to the ear.

"Um, is it acceptable to pay a small price?" Lu Mingze asked tentatively.

"Hey! We're all fucking buddies! Just say it!"

Lu Mingfei, like a bull, grabbed Lu Mingze's shoulder, his bloodied and ferocious face bearing a friendly smile.

"...1/4 of the soul."

pat-

"Where did this unlucky kid come from!" Lu Mingfei said with a look of disgust.

Lu Mingze stumbled from the push and awkwardly advised, "To be honest, small businesses aren't expensive, and the experience points I get from killing them will go to you. Don't treat it as a transaction, just think of it as a small... investment?"

"hiss--"

It must be said that Lu Mingze's words were indeed quite appealing.

These Deadpools are ridiculously powerful; each one probably has a lot of experience points. If you kill them all, you'll be able to reach level 100 in no time!

The price is merely a quarter of one's soul. It makes perfect sense that the devil feeds on souls.

Like the sacrifice strategy in games, where you pay a small price in the early stages and then reap huge rewards, it's a pretty popular way to play... But his intuition told him that this 1/4 of the soul wasn't so simple. It was like those gambling websites that opened a door and then pushed you step by step into the abyss, the real abyss.

Lu Mingfei looked around; time seemed to have stood still.

Like a dream.

The wind and rain seemed to have become sticky, and the shadows slowed down. Everything was like a slow-motion movie. The movements of the others were also slow, and their faces shone with despair.

Lu Mingfei wasn't the only one who realized the perilous situation.

The others also knew that death was imminent, and they fought with all their might in hopes of gaining a slim chance of survival.

The Chen brothers brandished their sledgehammers. Nuonuo reached for the Murasame sword, while Zhou Minhao, seemingly gritting his teeth, his expression a mixture of hesitation, determination, confidence, and bizarre ecstasy, pressed his hand against the scabbard of the Dragon-Slaying Platform...

Scabbard?

He believed that as long as the sword was completely pulled out, the situation could be turned around.
Become the hero who turns the tide?
"No need to look, he can't pull it out, and even if he could, he wouldn't pass the test."

Lu Mingze noticed his gaze and said with a smile.

“He can’t pull it out… what about me?” Lu Mingfei’s voice was low, as if he were talking to himself.

Lu Mingze's expression shifted slightly, and his voice became hesitant.

"you……"

“I can pull it out, right? I have S-grade bloodline, and he’s only A-grade,” Lu Mingfei said softly.

"Don't lie, you can't fool me."

“You can pull it out, but you still won’t pass the test. That test is really tough,” Lu Mingze said helplessly.

“Even within the Zhou family, countless people throughout history have lost their lives trying to pull out the Dragon-Slaying Platform. Only one member of the Zhou family has passed the test of the Dragon-Slaying Platform! The mortality rate is over 99%! This is not a weapon at all; they use it as a token!”

"I understand, but the power to make the deal rests with me, right?"

Lu Mingfei nodded and said decisively, "That's settled then. I'll go try to draw the sword. If it doesn't work, I'll come back to you for the trade! Is that alright?"

"That's possible... but you're agreeing to it so easily?"

Lu Mingze's expression was a mixture of surprise and joy, as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

"Of course! I've said it before, there are always things that come first, and I'm determined to win!"

Looking at the resolute and confident expression on Lu Mingfei's face,

Lu Mingze suddenly paused, then a bright smile spread across his face.

“I will wait for you,” he said.

pat-

With a crisp snap of the fingers, the world's flow returned to normal.

Lu Mingfei rushed towards Zhou Minhao like a bolt of lightning.

Watching his retreating figure, Lu Mingze stood quietly in place, his eyes shining like a pool of molten gold.

A barely perceptible whisper rose in the rain.

"It's so good... Brother, you're really back."

"Power is a fascinating thing. Once you've had power and influence, it's hard to turn back... But now that you're willing to actively seize it."

"So, the deal... heh, who cares?"

……

real world.

Beside the overpass.

Seeing Lu Mingfei rushing towards him,
"Brother! You've come at the perfect time!" Zhou Minhao exclaimed with delight.

"Help me hold them off! I need to endure the test of the Dragon-Slaying Platform and pay the price to unleash my sword! Let me, Zhou, perform a heroic rescue! Wahaha... Ouch! What are you doing!"

"You can not!"

Caught off guard, Zhou Minhao was knocked aside by Lu Mingfei, and the Dragon-Slaying Platform was taken away!

Lu Mingfei was unwilling to explain anything further to him.

The bloodline is too low; we can't communicate!
Zhou Minhao rubbed his chest, which was churning with blood and qi turmoil, and anger surged across his gentle and handsome face: "Don't go crazy, kid! You don't have the ability! Activating the Dragon Slaying Platform will cost you your life!"

As he spoke, he disregarded everything and charged forward again to seize the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

As a member of the Zhou family, it would be a disgrace for others to die before him at this critical juncture!

But it is already late.

bass--

Its silvery light shone as brightly as snow.

Lu Mingfei gathered his strength and drew the Dragon-Slaying Platform from its mysterious black sheath.

This ancient sword with a ring pommel was broken, with only half of the blade remaining... no, half is too much, only half a foot long.

But conceptually, it is still a complete alchemical sword.

The relevant information had already popped up in Lu Mingfei's field of vision.

Alchemy Tool: Dragon Slayer Platform

[Forger: Xia Hou Wenming]

[Brief Description: This is an ancient sword of extraordinary origin. The 'living spirit' contained within it is formed from the fusion of the souls of 12 next-generation species. Passing its test grants you the right to draw the sword, but failing the test will cost you your own soul.]

[Power: Spirit (0.2%), Fire (0.13%), Water (0.13%)]

[Comment: A wise person knows when to yield.]

"Holy crap! This knife even comes with a handle... wait! Why does it require sacrificing a soul?! Is this some kind of hard currency?!"

Upon reading the summary, Lu Mingfei's lips twitched.

"Why don't we just trade with Lu Mingze? At least we can keep three-quarters of the soul!"

Of course it was a joke. It's too late for him to let go now, and he has no intention of letting go!
The bronze chain on the sword hilt rose up like a python and instantly wrapped around his arm.

Immediately following was a powerful mental shock that struck Lu Mingfei's mind. A thunderous roar echoed in his mind, and his consciousness seemed to be sucked in.

When I came to my senses.

Lu Mingfei was lying on a vast, black sea, the sea breeze warm and gentle.

It's another dream, a dream of the mind.

Light shone down from the zenith, where only one star shone.

Immediately, it opened its eyes.

Those were a pair of crimson-gold eyes, with bright firelight around the edges, and intricate patterns swirling within the pupils.

The feeling of two people staring at each other silently is very strange. It's like encountering a tiger in the forest, but the tiger doesn't attack you. You stare at each other for a long time through the bushes until you figure out who is the prey and who is the hunter.

Immediately afterwards, countless tiny eyes, some large and some small, opened in the depths of the sky.

Lu Mingfei clearly sensed that among them were teenagers and old people; some had delicate and lively eyes like young girls, while others had long and charming eyes that exuded a hint of allure. Countless eyes formed a huge garland-like pattern, filling the entire sky, with even smaller eyes opening in the gaps.

They all stared at him.
No introduction is needed.

Lu Mingfei immediately recognized these as the people whose souls had been left behind after failing the test at the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

"Damn it... are they trying to intimidate me right off the bat?"

Lu Mingfei gritted his teeth, suppressing the fear in his heart.

I met those eyes without fear.

A tremendous sound suddenly echoed in the sky, as if millions of people were speaking in unison. This sound was mysterious and unpredictable, even more ancient than the language of the heroic spirits. Lu Mingfei felt inexplicably nervous.

Is this some kind of test being discussed?
Damn it... if I could understand it, wouldn't that mean I'd leaked the exam questions!

Until all the tiny eyes closed, leaving only the original star.

"What do you need?"

A voice descended from the sky.

The voice was clear and gentle, like that of a young man, yet it also carried a cold indifference born of a life well-lived.

"And they're being so polite..." Lu Mingfei replied without hesitation, "Power!"

After a long silence, Xingxing finally said, "Okay."

The next moment, it was as if a spark of fire fell from the depths of the stars, landing straight on the black sea, and the entire sea burst into flames.

The ocean and the flames are contradictory words, yet they play out in reality in this dreamlike world.

pain……

Sour and bitter...

Lu Mingfei felt as if he were being roasted on a charcoal fire, like a piece of pork belly that might still be oozing oil. But given his current physique, he shouldn't be in this state... Yet, a force was indeed surging and crashing through his body, pouring in and flowing out at the same time.

He wanted power, and he actually borrowed it.

"So direct?"

Question marks flashed through Lu Mingfei's mind, along with some disbelief. Something obtained too easily was bound to have problems... Speaking of which, if you borrowed the power directly, were you afraid I would change my mind and turn around to do business with the little devil?
What a great "use now, pay later" scheme!
He asked cautiously, "And the test?"

"..." Xingxing remained silent for a moment.

He added, “The price of activating the Dragon-Slaying Platform is to undergo final torture here. Those consciousnesses that fail the torture will be trapped on this sea, their sentence lasting until the day I also collapse.”

"So it was a question and answer session," Lu Mingfei realized.

That's not difficult at all... It's something anyone can do!

"But what does 'final interrogation' mean?" he asked again.

“The ultimate question is different for different people,” Xingxing said.

Lu Mingfei's eyes showed a solemn expression.

"You start."

"Then please listen to the question," said Xingxing.

"My question is, when the observer disappears, does the observed world also disappear?"

"Yes...yes..."

Lu Mingfei was stunned.

He stood there in complete silence.

What a load of rubbish! He can't even understand the question!
Ruined!
……

outside world.

Lu Mingfei seized the Dragon-Slaying Platform, drew his sword from its sheath, and then stood there dumbfounded.

Everything happened in just one second.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

"Zhou Minhao, are you a piece of trash?! The Dragon-Slaying Platform was stolen!" Nuonuo was dumbfounded.

As the eldest daughter of the Chen family, she had naturally heard about some of the secrets of the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

The biggest reason why the Zhou family dared to let their young members carry this sword in the martial arts world was that this sword was not something a normal person could use!

They aren't afraid of you stealing from them at all; on the contrary, you need to consider whether you will suffer bloody retaliation from the Zhou family afterward!
But Zhou Minhao's unreliability far exceeded her expectations!
"I thought he was here to protect me!" Zhou Minhao was on the verge of a breakdown.

According to Nuwa, the flow of time inside the Dragon-Slaying Platform is different from that in the real world.

It means that you either pass the test in a second and pull out the Dragon-Slaying Platform to use it immediately, or you die on the spot.

Lu Mingfei's current situation is clearly the latter!
He's been standing still for five seconds!

"That was too reckless!" Zhou Minhao gritted his teeth.

Lu Mingfei failed the test, so in the end, only he could go!

Why do this?
A life was wasted! And dying under the test of the Dragon-Slaying Platform is far more painful than an ordinary death!
However, he was about to reach out and touch the broken sword that had already been drawn from its sheath.

But they found nothing!
"Do not touch me."

Lu Mingfei silently opened his eyes, his cold body instantly becoming hot and boiling. Power surged through his body like a surging dragon, and his eyes shone with an unprecedented crimson-gold light, just like that star.

He had actually been awake for a while, but he was contemplating life.

"You...you!" Zhou Minhao looked as if he had seen a ghost.

Nono looked at him with the same incredulous expression.

This is……

Have you successfully passed the test at the Dragon-Slaying Platform?
"Forget it, I'll think about it when I get back." Lu Mingfei finally sighed.

"You guys stand back."

He gently raised the broken sword in his hand.

It fell gently again.

'Om—'

The broken part of the sword emitted a deep echo, like a dragon's roar.

In an instant, all the menacing death servants, or rather, heroic spirits, were forced to prostrate on the ground by the real dragon's roar and might. Some tried to escape backward, while others tried to fall off the overpass. Their movements were as stiff as broken wooden puppets!

Ridiculous!

Immediately.

Under the shocked gaze of everyone.

boom! ! ——

The torrential rain flowed wildly backwards, carrying with it the water accumulated on the bridge surface, forming towering columns of water!
It soared into the sky like an angry dragon!

One! Two! Three!
They instantly froze into ice, then instantly thawed, constantly rotating and coalescing, absorbing almost all the water elements in this Nibelungen region, as if they possessed some kind of spirituality, baring their fangs and claws behind Lu Mingfei's back!
Four! Five! Six!

Within this sword, eyes like stars whispered, conveying the truth about the dragon-shaped water column to Lu Mingfei's ears.

These are fragments of the ancient dragon's consciousness. In the primordial era, that evil dragon once roamed the treacherous waters of the Northern Barbarians, uttering sharp, infant-like cries. With each cry, the treacherous waters froze; with each second cry, they transformed into a raging river of fire...

This is a ferocious monster that exists in mythology. The Nine-Headed Serpent, which Emperor Yao sent Yi to eliminate, is actually an aggregation of twelve secondary species!

...Shichijo! Eight! Kujo!
Word of Power: Nine Infants!
Completely unleash your power!

This is a Word of Power that does not exist in the sequence list. It is both powerful and strange, and is in no way inferior to those super Words of Power that are ranked among the gods and are given the name of 'Primordial Manifestation'!
It possesses the authority of the White King, the King of the Ocean and Water, and the King of Bronze and Fire!

At this level, the power of words has broken down the boundary between reality and mythology, and fantastical things have been made tangible.

Nine water pillars, resembling azure dragons, ignited simultaneously, transforming into a power capable of destroying this world! This was the decree of authority carried within the Dragon Slaying Platform!

now,

It has been fully activated by Lu Mingfei!
He raised the gleaming, hot broken sword high in his hand, like a sharp blade that had just been forged and had not yet been tempered.

At this moment, he seemed like a supreme being who traversed mountains, rivers, lakes and seas in ancient times. A raging dragon roared around him, and all the 'heroic spirits' that his sword pointed at bowed down to such divine might.

Accept your fate!
hum-

The sword fell.

　Sorry for the long wait! I've finally cleared the beginner village. I won't be updating tonight; I'll save some drafts so I can set a regular update schedule later!

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