358: The Resurrection of the Forbidden Weapon of the Gods

Li Nanyin looked up, and above the night sky, a towering figure appeared, indistinct but immensely grand, with a Martial Skill Aura that could shake the heavens and earth, inspiring only awe and reverence.

"It's the Principal!"

"The Principal is here too!"

The instructors and students exclaimed in surprise.

The professors also bowed their heads, their expressions respectful.

Jiang Yuan looked up, his eyes narrowed, guessing the identity of the newcomer.

The current Principal of Kunlun Academy, Hong Tian.

He had already reached the Quasi-King Rank fifty years ago, belonging to a generation of highly renowned hegemons.

It was only because of an old injury from a battle with the Abyss in his early years that he stopped there, unable to forcefully Break through the shackles and reach the King Realm, which still causes many people to sigh with regret even now.

Otherwise, he would likely have become one of the Nine Kings of Great Xia long ago.

Although he failed to enter the King Realm, in the Quasi-King Domain, he was absolutely among the top tier, considered one of the strongest below the Kings.

It was also due to his presence that Kunlun Academy was able to reach its current height.

Many Martial Skill battle techniques, such as "Nine Heaven-Shaking Hands" and "Hongwu Collapsing Fist," were created by him, demonstrating his extraordinary talent in the Martial Skill Domain.

At the same time, he was also Cao Xi, Professor's teacher.

"It's just a legendary Rank equipment. Kunlun Academy accepts this wager."

Hong Tian said, raising his right hand, and a bright moon appeared in his palm.

To be precise, it was a radiant, crescent-like ball of light, with a mirror suspended inside, appearing extremely gentle yet exuding a powerful and terrifying Aura, as if a single beam of moonlight could pierce through the sky.

"If you win, this item is yours to take."

Jiang Yuan smiled upon hearing this, saying, "Principal Hong is generous. Then I won't be polite."

"You say that as if you're sure to win..."

Bai Mo emerged from the pit, clutching his injured left arm.

The old man was still indignant,

"Since it's a wager, you should at least put up your own stake. You're not trying to get something for nothing, are you..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

A flash of black and red light appeared in Jiang Yuan's hand, and the [Heavenly Curse Blood Banner] materialized. He propped it with one hand, and terrifying blood-red curse power surged out from the banner, like a rushing sea of blood, causing the surrounding instructors' faces to change dramatically.

Even in its dormant state, the power of this legendary Rank killer weapon was still something that the fourth, fifth, and even third Rank students present could not withstand.

Some people were instantly terrified by the Evil Qi and slumped to the ground, while most others turned pale, their hands and feet cold.

"Is this enough?"

Jiang Yuan put away the [Heavenly Curse Blood Banner], and the instructors around him, including Qin Longyao, immediately felt a release of pressure from their shoulders.

Bai Mo had nothing to say.

Hong Tian spoke again, his voice calm and unruffled,

"Guests from afar are welcome. Professor Jiang and everyone from Shenwu Academy are free to look around."

After speaking, he left.

"I look forward to tomorrow's duel."

Cao Xi, Professor smiled and said this to Jiang Yuan, then turned and left as well.

After the professors had departed.

Qin Longyao looked at Jiang Yuan, lowering her voice, "Are you really going to fight?"

"Why wouldn't I take a legendary Rank equipment that's being offered?"

...You're truly confident. Professor Cao isn't that easy to deal with. No one has ever seen him use his full power until now."

"That's just like me." Jiang Yuan stretched, his tone casual, "I hope he can entertain me a little."

"..."

"It's getting late. I'm heading back too. See you tomorrow." Jiang Yuan yawned.

Before Qin Longyao could react, he had vanished from his spot without any warning.

...

Back at his residence.

Jiang Yuan soaked in the large spiritual liquid hot spring, taking out the two treasures he had acquired tonight.

[Star-Devouring Insect] (Mutated) (Egg) (Legendary) (Pending Hatching).

[Mysterious Bronze-Green Withered Vine] (Unknown Origin) (Divine Metal Forged)...

"Master, what is this? I feel a rich life essence. Is it food for Lan Lan?"

The Void Nether Divine Fish, Lan Lan, swam around Jiang Yuan, curiously looking at the [Mutated Star-Devouring Insect Egg] in his hand.

After becoming a seventh Rank Divine Beast, it had gained the ability to speak human words, its voice as tender as a three-year-old child.

"This isn't for you to eat. This is a Star-Devouring Insect Egg, your future little brother. Once it reaches its complete form, it will possess power comparable to a King."

"Little brother...?" Lan Lan tilted its head.

Jiang Yuan chuckled, "To be precise, it's the third brother. There's also a Ghost Mask Burial Immortal Flower."

The Ghost Mask Burial Immortal Flower swayed slightly, conveying a sense of dissatisfaction, as if saying it was the boss.

And the Star-Devouring Insect Egg, sensing the divine Aura from the Void Nether Divine Fish and the Ghost Mask Burial Immortal Flower, instinctively trembled, as if in fear.

"It still needs some time to hatch. Let's just make a contract first..."

Jiang Yuan squeezed out a drop of blood onto the egg, then used the same contract method he used for the Ghost Mask Burial Immortal Flower, turning it into his third fierce pet.

After doing all this.

Jiang Yuan put away the Star-Devouring Insect Egg and turned his gaze to the bronze-green withered vine, his eyes shimmering.

"This item is extraordinary!"

"It involves a Divine Spirit Forbidden Artifact."

"It's probably related to ancient times, incredibly old."

"It's a pity its spirituality is completely lost. I wonder if using the [Hand of Miracles] can trigger a miracle to restore it..."

Jiang Yuan tentatively used the [Hand of Miracles], attempting to revive it like the Ghost Mask Burial Immortal Flower, but this time, no miracle occurred.

It seemed to be blocked by a higher Rank of power...

That power seemed to originate from beyond the Divine Spirits...

Jiang Yuan's heart trembled.

It wasn't that the [Hand of Miracles] failed, but that the power he could currently wield was unable to shake or affect something of that Rank.

Buzz!

The bronze-green withered vine shook, emitting a faint green glow, then turned into countless bronze flakes, decaying and withering away.

A scene suddenly flashed in Jiang Yuan's mind.

An ancient Blue Star, a mountain spanning the starry sky, bronze-green vines on its peak, growing a gourd, and a Daoist sitting cross-legged beneath the vines. In the distant Universe, a Dragon thousands of miles long soared, and a blurry figure with twelve wings stood on the Moon, looking directly at Blue Star, facing the Daoist from afar.

Next to him was a newly planted lightning willow tree...

This fleeting image vanished.

"That was..."

Before Jiang Yuan could ponder in surprise, the Divine Spirit Forbidden Artifact, the [blade of blind foolishness], within him suddenly trembled, shot out from his body, and absorbed all the scattered bronze flakes.

A mysterious rune appeared on the gray blade shrouded in mist.

Jiang Yuan's Soul was connected to it, and he immediately realized what had happened, a look of pleasant surprise in his eyes.

The [blade of blind foolishness] has absorbed a large amount of Divine Metal material, restoring part of its power, enough to unleash a full strike!!!

A full strike from a Divine Spirit Forbidden Artifact.

Even a Demigod would find it hard to parry, right?