Fate's Choice: Livestream at the Start Summoning Billions of Ravens

The temporary command center in the Taklamakan Desert.

On the huge main screen, satellite images and drone perspectives alternated, finally settling on the sandy area that had been soaked by rain and left two huge craters.

The battle is over.

However, the atmosphere inside the base was even more tense than during the battle.

"That lightning! We captured its peak energy, exceeding the total instantaneous power generation of the Three Gorges Dam! But it was... was split in two by a sword?"

"And those plants! Their growth rate exceeds the physical limits of cell division! DNA analysis shows that their gene chains underwent a super-rapid evolution on a million-year scale in the instant they were induced to grow!"

...

Various incredulous exclamations and reports rose and fell.

This command center, which brought together the nation's top minds, has now become a scene of massive worldview collapse.

In the heart of this chaos, Chen Jianguo and Zhang Ruoxu stood facing each other in silence.

Zhang Ruoxu looked at the scientists who were nearly out of control because their understanding had been overturned, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions.

This Taoist master, who had cultivated Taoism his entire life, has finally seen the light today.

Chen Jianguo's face was ashen. He took out a thermos from his pocket, unscrewed it, and silently took a sip of scalding hot goji berry tea.

After a long while, he put down his cup and gave the order in an unquestionable tone.

"Technical Team"

"exist!"

"All the imagery, environmental data, and energy readings acquired today will be encrypted at the highest level and listed as supplementary documents to 'File A-001'."

"yes!"

Chen Jianguo then turned to the experts whose faces were pale.

"Thank you for your hard work, professors."

"Next, I need each of you to submit a detailed report within 24 hours."

……

Thousands of miles away, in Rome, in a hotel suite.

Jiang Ming sat up straight on the soft sofa.

The "spectator screen" constructed by his soul in his mind slowly dissipated, and every detail of that earth-shattering battle in the desert was clearly imprinted in his mind.

"have equal shares?"

Jiang Ming shook his head to himself.

He knew very well that Mirror 1 was being suppressed from beginning to end.

Whether it was altering the celestial phenomena, summoning the Shadow Raven Legion, or causing the forest to grow, it all seemed grand and destructive, but Li Bai resolved them all with a light touch.

In fact, Li Bai only made two moves from beginning to end.

No, it wasn't even a combo; he just recited two lines of poetry.

"What a monster."

With a thought, Jiang Ming brought up the panel he had originally set up for Li Bai.

Lines of golden text appeared clearly before his eyes.

Understood, I'll add the [] mark to the existing settings for you:

[Follower: Li Bai (courtesy name Taibai)]

【Job Category: Saber】

[Region: China·Prosperous Tang Dynasty]

【Height: 183cm】

[Weight: 72kg]

[Ability Parameters]

[Strength: B]

Durability: C

Agility: A+

[Magic: A]

[Lucky: B]

[Noble Phantasm: A++]

【Inherent skills】

Magic Resistance: A

As the reincarnation of a sage, he has a natural resistance to magic. Unless it is the highest-level divine magic, it is difficult to harm him.

【Riding: B】

Although he prefers to travel on foot, he is also skilled at riding various mounts. In particular, he can "ride" his own poems and achieve short-distance flight when necessary.

【Immortal Demeanor: EX】

As a "Poet Immortal," he possesses a spiritual quality close to that of a true immortal, has extremely high resistance to mystical attacks, and can also sense the flow of magic around him.

Chinese Martial Arts (Sword): A+++

This ultimate martial art blends celestial swordsmanship with mortal swordsmanship. Every sword strike is imbued with poetry, and every move aligns with the Way of Heaven, achieving the supreme realm where "the sword is poetry, and poetry is the sword."

[Possessing Skills]

【Azure Lotus Sword Song: A】

Li Bai's unique swordsmanship incorporated the rhythm of poetry into his sword moves.

Reciting different verses will evoke different sword intents. For example, "The waterfall plunges three thousand feet" can be transformed into an unstoppable slash, while "Raise a cup to invite the bright moon" can form a defensive barrier. The power of swordsmanship is directly proportional to the emotional investment when reciting.

【The Wine Immortal: B】

A mysterious state experienced after drinking alcohol.

In this state, his senses become exceptionally sharp, enabling him to anticipate his opponent's next move.

At the same time, his swordsmanship will become more ethereal and unpredictable, as if he has already defeated his enemy invisibly while in a drunken stupor.

However, excessive drinking can impair judgment.

【Poetry and Sword Mastery: A】

When he recites the complete poem, supernatural phenomena occur.

The verses will materialize into words that fly through the air, each word containing magic that can attack enemies or aid allies.

At its peak, it could even temporarily change the "concept" of the battlefield, such as rewriting the concept of "battlefield" as "Shangri-La".

【Noble Phantasm】

[First Noble Phantasm: "Azure Lotus Sword Song - Drinking Alone Under the Moon"]

Grade: A+

[Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm]

[Scope: 1-50]

Maximum capture: 100 people

[Description: Reciting "Bring in the Wine" triggers a storm of sword energy. Every line of the poem transforms into deadly sword energy. When the final line, "Let us dispel the sorrows of ages past together," is unleashed, all enemies within range will suffer both mental and physical damage that ignores defense.]

Power increased by 50% while under the influence of alcohol.

[Second Noble Phantasm: "Lushan Ballad - A Waterfall Plunging Three Thousand Feet"]

[Grade: B++]

[Type: Anti-City Noble Phantasm]

[Scope: 1-99]

Maximum capture: 1000 people

[Description: The imagery of Lushan Waterfall is brought to life, summoning a torrent of water formed from pure sword energy.]

Not only does it possess powerful physical impact, but it also embodies a divine aura, like "the Milky Way falling from the ninth heaven," capable of washing away an enemy's magical defenses.

[Third Noble Phantasm (when True Name Released): "Venus - Venus' Descent"]

[Rank: EX]

[Type: Anti-World Noble Phantasm]

【Scope: ——】

[Maximum Strikes: ——]

[Description: Li Bai awakens his true power as the reincarnation of Venus.]

In a short period of time, he gained power close to that of a true immortal, with all his abilities upgraded to EX level, enabling him to use true immortal techniques rather than just sword energy.

However, it will cause a prolonged state of weakness after use.

Looking at the A+++ Chinese martial arts (sword) and the EX-rank anti-world Noble Phantasm, Jiang Ming understood perfectly well.

Although Mirror 1 possesses two super abilities, [Raven Summoning] and [Weathering With You], he is essentially a "mage," and more fatally, he has no practical combat experience.

In a true life-or-death struggle, Li Bai wouldn't even need to activate his Noble Phantasm. With his A+++ level swordsmanship, "Sword is Poetry," he could shatter all of Mirror 1's tricks along with Mirror 1 himself within ten moves.

Of course, if it were your own body, possessing even more overpowered abilities like [Unique Marble], [Mirror Doll], and [Artifact Creation], you could easily sweep through everything without any problems.

……

Desert base.

Jiang Ming's Mirror Image No. 1, which had transformed into a flock of crows, re-formed itself within the command center.

He nodded slightly to Chen Jianguo, his expression carrying just the right amount of weariness.

"Director Chen, I'm sorry you had to see this. It seems I still have a lot of room for improvement."

Chen Jianguo gave him a deep look and patted him on the shoulder.

"You've done a great job. Go and rest. We'll handle the rest."

"OK".

Jiang Ming, Mirror Image No. 1, responded and walked into the temporary rest room prepared for him amidst the complicated gazes of the Ninth Bureau members.

Not long after, Zhang Ruoxu and Li Bai boarded their return plane and left the desert that had witnessed the miracle.

As soon as they left, the gentle expression on Chen Jianguo's face vanished instantly.

"Everyone has it!"

"Convene a post-battle debriefing meeting immediately!"

After the debriefing meeting, the complete battle video was also transmitted to the highest levels of government in Kyoto through the highest level of encryption.

……

At an altitude of 10,000 meters, on the special plane returning to Longhu Mountain.

Looking at the surging sea of ​​clouds outside the window, Zhang Ruoxu's heart remained unsettled for a long time.

Is this the battle between immortals and gods?

He originally thought that as Li Bai's master, he was already standing on the threshold of this struggle.

Only today did he realize that the waters of this world are far deeper than he had imagined.

That official advisor, Jiang Ming, was actually an extraordinary individual with unfathomable strength.

Zhang Ruoxu was filled with curiosity, but he quickly suppressed it.

The other party is an official, and getting too involved would be of no benefit to the Taoist sect.

The less trouble, the better.

He turned his head and looked at Li Bai, who was resting with his eyes closed beside him.

"Taibai".

Li Bai opened his eyes.

Zhang Ruoxu carefully considered the words and asked a question.

"You didn't seem to give it your all in today's battle."

"If it were a life-or-death struggle, what are your chances of winning against that Consultant Jiang?"

Li Bai picked up the wine gourd at his waist, tilted his head back, and took a sip.

He didn't answer directly, but just looked at the clouds outside the window, a carefree smile playing on his lips.

After a moment, he uttered two words in a low voice.

"I win."