109: Contaminated Heroic Spirit Pages

“Contaminated Pages of the Heroic Spirits”

“Type: Fragment of a Civilization Wonder”

“Level: One”

“Effect: Sign a sacred contract with a heroic spirit to protect the Holy Spirit Master’s people. (Current number of heroic spirits that can be contracted: 1/5)”

“Contracted Heroic Spirit: Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess.”

“Holy Spirit Master: Lu Yang.”

Lu Yang hadn't expected that the black parchment Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess had taken out was also a Civilization Wonder.

Although it was a fragment of a Civilization Wonder, it was still a Civilization Wonder.

Its effect was not like the complete Civilization Wonder, the golden pickaxe, which possessed racial effects, but it was still quite unique.

It could sign a heroic spirit contract with a willing individual.

The heroic spirit would obey the will of the Holy Spirit Master and unconditionally follow his commands.

And now, that heroic spirit was Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess.

The Holy Spirit Master was Lu Yang.

As long as Lu Yang wished, he could command Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess to do anything, and she would willingly complete it.

For the heroic spirit, serving the Holy Spirit Master was the most sacred mission.

Judging from the residual information on the Contaminated Pages of the Heroic Spirits, after Wu Mazi was killed by Lu Yang, Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess's will to survive passively signed a contract with the Pages of the Heroic Spirits to become its heroic spirit, in order to live.

Then, the Pages of the Heroic Spirits sent her to the Eternal Night Zone.

Of course, at that time, the Pages of the Heroic Spirits had another name: the Ghost Contract Military Talisman.

The holder could use the Contaminated Pages of the Heroic Spirits, or the Ghost Contract Military Talisman, to transform living people into ghost soldiers.

The team of ghost soldiers that triggered the Regional Cleanup Great Escape instance came into being this way.

At that time, Wu Mazi was the master of the Ghost Contract Military Talisman, a status equivalent to Lu Yang's current Holy Spirit Master.

However, a Military Talisman Master and a Holy Spirit Master were not comparable, and heroic spirits and ghost soldiers/generals were also different.

After the Pages of the Heroic Spirits were cleansed by the Golden Civilization Fire, the ghostly aura on Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess had been completely swept away.

Although her face was still smudged, it inexplicably gained a touch of sacredness.

More importantly, a heroic spirit could become an independent Train Captain and develop, unlike Zhuang Zao and his kind, who appeared to be Train Captains but had no possibility of independent development.

They could not stray too far from Wu Mazi.

After Wu Mazi's death, Liu Hei Pang and the ghost soldiers who were originally still alive naturally vanished into thin air.

That's why the Regional Cleanup Great Escape instance was deemed completely over.

The greatest function of the Pages of the Heroic Spirits was to allow the Holy Spirit Master to acquire a team of the most loyal followers.

There would never be any possibility of betrayal.

Because once a heroic spirit became a Train Captain, they would gain an exclusive vehicle component: the “Heroic Spirit Sanctuary.”

The “Heroic Spirit Sanctuary” was different from ordinary mechanical train vehicle components; it leaned more towards the psionic side.

Its level would grow along with the vehicle's level and could not be upgraded independently.

It could transform warriors with the highest loyalty to the heroic spirit and the vehicle into special troop types—Heroic Spirit Warriors and Heroic Spirit Archers.

A Level One Heroic Spirit Sanctuary had 100 troop transformation slots: 80 Heroic Spirit Warriors and 20 Heroic Spirit Archers.

According to the information carried by the Contaminated Pages of the Heroic Spirits, Heroic Spirit Warriors and Heroic Spirit Archers were somewhat similar to the professionals Old Ode had once mentioned, capable of using an energy called 'Holy Energy,' which possessed both offensive and healing effects.

However, their level cap was limited by the vehicle's level.

The combat power of a single Heroic Spirit Warrior would probably only reach that of a Level One veteran professional, as described by Old Ode, after rigorous training when the vehicle reached Level Three.

But even so, the combat power of the most ordinary Heroic Spirit Warrior should not be underestimated.

Because they could imbue their weapons with Holy Energy, even the most common flintlock rifle, when imbued with Holy Energy, could have its power and range increased by more than 50%, and they naturally countered the bizarre.

This demonstrated the power of Civilization Wonders.

The Contaminated Pages of the Heroic Spirits was clearly different from resource-type Civilization Wonders like the golden pickaxe and the golden scales; it belonged to another branch—a troop-type Civilization Wonder.

Similarly, after acquiring a heroic spirit, the Holy Spirit Master Lu Yang could also construct an exclusive vehicle component, the “Holy Spirit Sanctuary.”

The Holy Spirit Sanctuary could cultivate Holy Spirit Warriors and Holy Spirit Archers, who were more advanced than those from the Heroic Spirit Sanctuary, but the difficulty was also much higher.

To become Holy Spirit Warriors and Holy Spirit Archers, the transformed individual's innate physical quality and mental strength had to be much higher than that of ordinary people.

In many cases, only the most outstanding Heroic Spirit Warriors and Heroic Spirit Archers led by the Holy Spirit Master's heroic spirits could successfully advance to Holy Spirit Warriors and Holy Spirit Archers.

It was a very clear advancement path.

After Lu Yang used the Golden Civilization Fire to cleanse the ghostly aura and contamination from the Contaminated Pages of the Heroic Spirits, Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess's gaze towards Lu Yang was distinctly different, filled with respect and adoration, as if she could sacrifice everything for him at any moment.

Under these circumstances, Lu Yang naturally would no longer have her escorted. Instead, after a brief explanation, he instructed the Train Police Officers to continue their defensive duties, simultaneously arranged for the Kobolds to mine, and then brought Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess to the Train Captain's carriage himself.

Here, Lu Yang arranged for the Yun Qiqi sisters to take her to wash up first, and then eat something.

The biggest difference between a heroic spirit and a bizarre entity was that humanity outweighed bizarreness.

After the Ghost Contract Military Talisman was restored to the Pages of the Heroic Spirits, Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess reverted to her human side.

Otherwise, she would not have been able to become an independent Train Captain.

After about half a day, Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess, freshly washed and tidied, returned to the Train Captain's carriage.

She was now very different from when Lu Yang first saw her at the Train Assembly.

Her originally somewhat dark skin had become fair and translucent, like fine mutton-fat jade. At some point, an extremely fine, naturally formed golden vertical line appeared on her forehead. As she gracefully moved, the golden line flowed like water ripples, emitting a faint glow, like an all-seeing eye that pierced the soul.

That was the special ability bestowed upon a heroic spirit by the Pages of the Heroic Spirits after becoming a contracted heroic spirit—the Eye of Insight.

It could read the most subtle soul fluctuations deep within the heart of the person she faced.

Whether it was joy or malice, confusion or determination.

However, in front of Lu Yang, her faintly golden pupils always showed focus, gentleness, obedience, and trust.

She would slightly bow her head, listening to Lu Yang's instructions, a posture that was both like the most loyal knight facing their king and carried a subtle, almost imperceptible attachment of wishing to offer everything.

“Greetings, Great Holy Spirit Master.”

Coming before Lu Yang, she curtsied slightly, performing an ancient and elegant etiquette.

Her voice was mellow like aged fine wine, with a perfectly modulated husky magnetism, and her final syllables lifted slightly, captivating the heart. As the natural smile on her lips deepened, the Train Captain's carriage was instantly imbued with a vibrant, enchanting allure.

Even the accompanying sisters, Yun Qiqi and Yun Chuchu, couldn't help but be moved by it.

Of course, it had no effect on Lu Yang.

Because this was another special ability belonging to heroic spirits—Divine Infection.

It could more easily gain others' goodwill through every action.

People with lower mental strength than Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess could easily have their hearts and minds captured by her.

They would be eager to give everything for her.

Just like Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess's feelings for Lu Yang at this moment.

As long as Lu Yang gave the order, even if it meant death, Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess would not bat an eyelid.

Lu Yang waved his hand and said, “From now on, on the Tinder, there's no need to be so restrained.”

“You are my contracted heroic spirit, willing to offer me everything, and I will naturally protect you.”

“Your loyalty is your greatest shield.”

“Rest well these next few days. In a few days, I will send you out to continue being the Train Captain of the Ghost Princess. Only then can you exert your maximum effect.”

“And provide me with the greatest support when I need help, serving me.”

“Yes, Great Holy Spirit Master.” Rui Ran, Train Captain of Ghost Princess did not ask why.

She merely responded respectfully.

In the hearts of heroic spirits, every word from the Holy Spirit Master was a sacred decree. There was no need to ponder its right or wrong, no need to question its feasibility; all they had to do was one thing: complete it without compromise.

Even if it meant death!!!