At the Palace, The jade-white steps gleamed under the light, Dragon pillars and phoenix motifs graced the surroundings, Imbuing the place with an air of nobility and celestial purity.
On the steps, A young girl danced with joy, Testing her newly acquired abilities by forming and casting various magical seals.
"Look, Master! I can learn new spells now!"
"This feels like an upgraded version of my old techniques—it's so much more powerful!"
"Oh, so the Sacred Power Seal is actually part of the Divine Power Seal!"
"Wow! Three Immortal Ropes at once!"
The little girl hopped around, her youthful excitement bursting forth as she continued to chatter.
Her delicate, rosy face lit up with wonder. She muttered endlessly, her tone filled with curiosity and delight.
Lucian massaged his temples, a faint sense of guilt rising in his heart.
"Are these little girls really on par with the Immortal Qin Ruishi? Did I underestimate them?"
Shaking his head, Lucian decided to ignore her rambling and brought out his final treasure.
[Five Elements Illusion Array]
The set contained five miniature flags and a central array core.
[Five Elements Illusion Array]
Type: Formation
Grade: Golden Legendary
Level: 20
Effects:
Five Element Illusion Array
Profound Metal Slaughter Array
Profound Wood Entrapment Array
Profound Water Drowning Array
Profound Fire Incineration Array
Profound Earth Suppression Array
Consumption: 10 Void Crystals/Hour (Normal State)
Restrictions: Requires Lord Level 10
Description: The power of the five elements converges, unleashing heaven-shaking might!
A 20th-level golden legendary formation for just 1 Legendary Point? A bargain!
This array brought together the five elements, Complete with flags, a core, and an imperial-grade protective barrier!
Thanks to the digitized mechanics, Lucian didn't even need to study the ancient arts—it was ready to use.
Holding the flags in his hand, Lucian nodded in satisfaction.
"Only 10 Void Crystals per hour under normal operation? Not bad."
The real consumption would occur when the array activated in battle, But under regular conditions, maintaining the formation was manageable.
"Go!"
Lucian threw the five flags into the air. They transformed into beams of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.
In an instant, the flags vanished from sight.
He held the array core in his hand, sensing the formation's presence.
Interestingly, thanks to his [Minor World],
He didn't need to manually add Void Crystals—the array automatically drew power from the stored reserves.
"So, the [Minor World] has this feature too?"
Lucian's eyes lit up in surprise. But upon reflection, it made sense.
After all, the [Minor World] was derived from cultivation sects—this level of synergy was expected.
"Alert: The [Five Elements Illusion Array] is now active. Estimated consumption: 10 Void Crystals per hour. Please ensure sufficient reserves, or the array will deactivate."
Lucian dismissed the notification.
He had over a thousand Void Crystals in his [Minor World],
Leftovers from the later stages of the Rookie Trial when resources were abundant.
"Wait! I still need to open the boss chest and claim my 30-day rewards!"
Lucian slapped his forehead.
Yesterday, he had been too preoccupied with Lin Daiyu's antics to focus on his rewards.
"Well, now's the perfect time to take care of it."
But opening chests? That was Jia Yingchun's specialty!
At [Mingjing Lake]
Lucian found Jia Yingchun lounging in the lake, basking in its refreshing waters.
The serene beauty rested amidst the tranquil waves, Her elegance reminiscent of a serene orchid in bloom.
Unlike Lin Daiyu and Qin Keqing,
Jia Yingchun exuded a quiet grace. Her gentle demeanor made her presence less conspicuous but no less striking.
Her delicate features carried a tranquil charm, Her fair skin gleamed in the clear waters, and her graceful figure blended harmoniously with the pristine surroundings.
Lucian stood at the lake's edge, captivated by her beauty.
Suddenly, Zhao Xiaocao tugged at his sleeve, her voice filled with childlike innocence.
"Master, I want to play in the lake too!"
"Go ahead!"
Lucian smiled, ruffling the girl's hair.
With a cheer, she shed her outerwear and waded into the water, splashing about joyfully.
"Master, come join me!"
Though nearly grown, her playful antics were as pure as a child's.
Lucian chuckled and declined, watching as she laughed and frolicked like a little fish.
The commotion eventually roused Jia Yingchun.
She turned her head, spotting Lucian at the shore.
"Master!"
Her cheeks flushed red, and she quickly straightened herself, Submerging her body so only her head remained visible amidst the rippling water.
The lake's clarity left no room for modesty, and Jia Yingchun soon realized the futility of her attempt.
Her beautiful eyes filled with embarrassment. Hugging her arms to herself, she swam ashore.
Reaching for her robe, she draped it hastily over her body.
"Master… Yingchun was rude."
"Not at all."
Lucian's gaze lingered for a moment, captivated by her elegance.
The scene was akin to a lotus emerging from crystal-clear waters,
Her beauty far surpassing that of any flower.
However, Lucian quickly reined in his thoughts, remembering the task at hand.
He retrieved the [Slaughter Chest of Nine Absolutes – Chen Hao] and handed it to her.
Recognizing the chest, Jia Yingchun knew what to do.
With delicate fingers, she opened the treasure.
Light burst forth as the chest disintegrated into dust,
Revealing its prize—a skill manual!
"Could it be!?"
Lucian's eyes lit up with excitement.
The most unforgettable aspect of that boss fight?
Chen Hao's blade techniques.
"I have nine blades…"
The memory of his chilling declaration still sent shivers down Lucian's spine.
"That line was so domineering, so ruthless… so incredibly cool!"
Heart racing, Lucian eagerly opened the manual.
The title confirmed his hopes...
[Nine Unique Blades]!