Chapter 154: One-Line Lightning Sword! The Sword King's Secret Legacy!

Chapter 154: One-Line Lightning Sword! The Sword King's Secret Legacy!

[Attack with Thunder and Gold Attributes, Skill Type: Sharp Weapon Attack (Origami Man), Pet Beast Level: Elite Rank 1, Estimated Skill Level: Perfect, Skill Attack Power: 139]



139!

Inside the lab, even though Su Ping had prepared himself, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise at this moment.

This attack power is already comparable to the Sand Wolf after consuming the Wolf Heart and the Energy Restoration Potion.

In other words, the power of this skill has reached the peak of the Elite Stage.

However, this is merely the combined might of four Elite Rank 1 Origami Men.

Indeed, after completing its evolution, Origami Man·Thunder, upon reassembling, becomes an Elite Rank 1.

But when combined into the Paper Sword·Thunder, its level increases to Elite Rank 3.

If this sword is held by Qian Yi, the power of the strike it unleashes will be infinitely close to the Elite Peak!

The power unleashed by the Origami Man's folding and assembly surpasses the constraints of its own realm level.

[One-Line Lightning Sword (Proficient): Combines the explosive power of Thunder with the sharpness of the sword, capable of unleashing the greatest killing power and burst speed in an instant! One of the sword techniques created by Qian Yi, belonging to his 'Black Ace' series of sword techniques!]



Indeed, when the little Origami Man grasped the Thunder Sword, the One-Line Lightning Sword, which he had practiced for a whole week, finally reached perfection.

The only thing that made Su Ping a bit uncomfortable was that this skill, completely created by the little Origami Man, was not listed as a special skill for any other pet beast in his knowledge. It seemed that even the description of the True Eye had changed due to the little Origami Man's will.

Damn this 'Black Ace' series of sword techniques! However, Su Ping suddenly remembered that the last time the little Origami Man Qian Yi entered the Three Sword Flow state, it was the same.

Could this little guy be planning to categorize all the sword techniques he comprehends using playing cards?

It's fine when there's no one around, but Su Ping couldn't help but break into a cold sweat at the thought of the little Origami Man transforming into a big playing card face during future pet beast battles on the arena.

What if he uses that playing card face to say some weird things? As if imagining a certain scene, Su Ping's toes had already started digging into the ground.

At this moment, he deeply regretted why he had ever thought of showing the little Origami Man any wuxia movies or teaching him about the coolness and loneliness of sword masters.

But it was clear from the little Origami Man's intoxicated expression and his upward gaze at the sky that it was too late.

It was too late! Just like raising a child, if they aren't educated well when they're young, no matter how much effort is spent later on, it's difficult to change them.

Regret filled his heart! However, amidst Su Ping's indignant and resentful gaze, suddenly, a light shone upon the intoxicated little Origami Man.

But this light only appeared for an instant before disappearing.

Su Ping was taken aback, blinking his eyes.

If it weren't for the fact that he had been working tirelessly these past few days, and last night, he had stayed up all night due to the Origami Man's evolution, Qian Yi's sword technique comprehension, and the resulting lack of sleep, then the light that just flashed...

Was that the light of evolution?

He had seen that light of evolution the night before. However, compared to the Origami Man's direct evolution, Qian Yi's body only flashed once before disappearing.

This represented that Su Ping's guess was correct.

The evolution of a mutated pet beast cannot be judged by the normal evolution standards of regular pet beasts.

High risk, high reward.

Old Liu's words still echoed in his ears.

Because for mutated pet beasts, they cannot attempt evolution using the original race's evolution method.

They can only rely on their own cultivation knowledge to try.

After the little Origami Man followed Su Ping's level and broke through, comprehending this mutated sword body,

Su Ping could confirm.

The little Origami Man's evolution should be related to 'Paper Body Control' and 'Sword Body'.

However, what Su Ping didn't expect was that the clues would appear so soon? Indeed, that was definitely the light of evolution! In the knowledge of cultivators, there are explanations for such situations.

This means that the pet beast has already met some of the conditions for evolution, its energy has reached its peak, and it is extremely close to evolving. Therefore, in some cases, the light of evolution will unconsciously appear on its body.

But because some conditions have not yet been met, it cannot complete the final evolution.

In the end, Old Liu, when he finally accumulated his strength, and those other Thousand Wood Wolves, in the last stage of cultivation, their bodies would occasionally flash with the light of evolution! So, after the little Origami Man comprehended the One-Line Lightning Sword, allowing the mutated 'Sword Body' to reach the Proficient level, it could be considered to have completed some of the evolution.

Reaching the brink of evolution?

Then, what else does the little Origami Man's evolution require?

Is it the energy of evolution? Or is it the comprehension of other sword techniques? Su Ping didn't know, he only knew that from his perspective, it seemed that there were only these two possibilities.

The comprehension of sword techniques could continue.

The accumulated energy of evolution could be used to enhance resources!

Undoubtedly, Su Ping's companion beast seemed to have finally touched the edge of evolution.

The significance of this was self-evident.

The biggest difference was that Su Ping might no longer be just a breeder but also a beast tamer with true combat power!

Thinking of this, Su Ping looked over at the little guy who was still reveling in his own world.

"Qian Yi, the comprehension of sword techniques is for dealing with various possible combat situations. The One-Line Lightning Sword is just the beginning, but it's definitely not the end! Are you ready for the second sword technique?"

"Wow!"

The little paper man was full of confidence.

Obviously, during the process of comprehending the One-Line Lightning Sword, the little paper man not only gained a deeper understanding of himself but also of the sword in his hand.

Some unachievable energy conversions could be completely executed through the sword.

After all, the Wood Heart didn't have much, but there were plenty of swords.

The number of paper puppets assembled into sword shapes was also considerable.

So, the little paper man patted his chest.

As long as there were swords and his 'master' could create them, he wouldn't have any problems.

However, the One-Line Lightning Sword, the first sword technique, was just a test for Su Ping, but in a short time, he really couldn't think of any other sword techniques to create.

So, as the owner, Su Ping decisively returned this authority to the little paper man.

"Qian Yi! A true swordsman also needs to create his own sword techniques! Do you understand?!"

(O_o)



"Wow! (Create my own?)"

Qian Yi blinked and then nodded firmly:

"Wow! (I understand!)"

...

Qian Yi returned to the Undead Room and started practicing what he called 'creating his own sword techniques,' while Su Ping also began his preparations.

From Elite to Overlord-level resources of the Undead and Gold types, three of each level and grade were prepared. To prevent any special circumstances, Su Ping even exchanged an Undead Monarch-level resource from the Legion:

'Frozen Soul Flame'

This was a precaution.

In addition, Su Ping looked at the Fengdu Sword King's legacy once again.

Initially, this was given to him by Dong Muyun after he was blasted out of the secret realm, and Dong Muyun received it as a gift.

From the outside, it appeared to be a sword-shaped pendant.

In reality, there was a small space inside.

And within this small space was the knowledge legacy of the Fengdu Sword King.

Su Ping had occasionally glanced at this legacy before, but only during his free time.

Due to the material issue, the legacy books of the Sword King were made of sheepskin, which was quite troublesome.

So, the reading progress was not fast.

However, in recent days, due to the little paper man's connection with swords, Su Ping had been reading carefully.

This time, he found it hard to stop.

This was normal, after all, this was the handwritten notes of an ancient beast tamer who had reached the Emperor Pinnacle level.

It contained the entire heart and soul of an Emperor Pinnacle-level beast tamer. If it were simple, it would be a disservice.

In the ancient beast taming era, the idea of revering the past was not advisable.

The development of companion beasts was ever-changing, and modern beast tamers were not necessarily stronger than their ancient counterparts, but they were also not weaker.

Therefore, the legacy notes of the Fengdu Sword King had parts that Su Ping acknowledged, and parts that he did not.

After all, these were experiences and records of breeding and sword cultivation.

However, they lacked the most crucial part! The secret realm spirit had mentioned:

The true secret cultivation methods of the two swords by the Fengdu Sword King, the ordinary decaying sword evolving to the Overlord Pinnacle-level Eternal Bone Sword, and the Emperor-level Annihilating Hell Sword, had both been offered to the Jade Saint Master.

They would never be passed on to others again.

Without the secret cultivation methods, this legacy naturally only held reference value and significance.

Su Ping read it all at once, and at this moment, his understanding and cognition of sword cultivation underwent a tremendous transformation.

Although he didn't have any sword-type companion beasts and had no intention of contracting one, he had the little paper man and Qian Yi now! This time, the little paper man's evolution and combination into the so-called 'Paper Sword of Lightning' form made Su Ping realize just how enormous the little paper man's evolution potential was! So, could he use the cultivation methods of sword-type companion beasts to cultivate and combine the sword with the little paper man?

It seemed highly possible!

The little paper man was too versatile! If it were just assembled into a sword shape, it could be cultivated according to corresponding body parts.

Using sword cultivation methods to cultivate the little paper man.

Unfortunately, although Su Ping now had a wealth of theoretical knowledge, he lacked a genuine sword cultivation method to try indirectly.

As Su Ping picked up the parchment, he was about to put it back into the cabinet.

However, Su Ping's eyebrows soon furrowed.

The last page of this parchment book was blank.

Su Ping was perplexed as to why the Fengdu Sword King would leave a blank last page.

Nonetheless, Su Ping respected the Sword King.

Even though he had parted ways with his inherited Sword Spirit on bad terms, Su Ping still respected the Sword King and made up his mind to try fulfilling the Sword King's final wish if given the opportunity in the future.

But when Su Ping touched the last page again, his eyebrows furrowed.

Not only did the last page feel harder, but it also seemed heavier when lifted.

Su Ping's eyes showed a hint of strangeness.

Did these ancient Beast Masters like to play such little tricks?

So, was the 'Secret Transmission' hidden within this last page supposed to be soaked in water, heated by fire, or subjected to some other method?

Su Ping didn't try any of these methods.

Instead, he directly took the page to the lab, and within an instant, the superconducting sound wave detector analyzed the material of the parchment.

Su Ping shook his head and then looked at the analysis results:

[Firefly Parchment, Thick Parchment Double Layer Packaging, Requires Peeling Off the Top Layer and Placing it Under Fluorescent or Ultraviolet Light to Reveal the Hidden Text.]



As expected!

This is the power of technology!

Su Ping followed the instructions.

A separate parchment letter appeared in Su Ping's hand.

Under the ultraviolet light, the text inside was clearly reflected:

[Longevity White Bone Sword Cultivation Method: ...]



[Annihilating Hell Sword Cultivation Method: ...]



Su Ping smiled.

As expected!

Even when facing death, the Sword King still spoke of vows?

Never to be passed on?

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It's known that this was the cultivation method personally researched by the Fengdu Sword King. If the Liuli Saint Master hadn't continued the inheritance or encountered any accidents, his life's work might have been completely lost in history.

It's evident that no one could accept such an outcome.

Therefore, in the end, the Fengdu Sword King left behind some tricks, which was indeed understandable.

This detail was probably unknown even to the Secret Realm Sword Spirit.

However, besides the cultivation methods for the two special swords, there was also a genuine last will left by the Fengdu Sword King:

[This is the culmination of my life's work, unwilling to let it drift aimlessly. If a fated person encounters it, pass it on! I die without regrets.]



[The Sword Soul is my final obsession during my twilight years. Whether it succeeds or fails, I have no regrets.]



[Specially passing on the inheritance to the Ten Tomb Sword Seal, hoping that future generations will not forget my name, Fengdu Sword King Yu Liangqing!]



[Alas, ultimately unable to step into the Holy Realm, prolong life, and once again slay the Ten Tomb ghosts and gods... What a pity.]



Looking at the Fengdu Sword King's final words, Su Ping couldn't help but shake his head in helplessness.

Even as a Beast Master at the Emperor level, there would still be a day when he would turn to dust.

It was unknown what realm a Beast Master had to reach to truly achieve longevity. Su Ping didn't know, and he was too lazy to think about it.

Instead, he focused on the words left by the Fengdu Sword King.

Ten Tomb Sword Seal?

Su Ping took the sword-shaped pendant hanging around his neck.

Could this broken thing even have a name?

Wasn't it just an ordinary spatial item?

In modern society, spatial items weren't considered rare.

There were even companies specializing in producing them.

Among the products that could be produced by spatial pets, spatial rings had the widest range of applications.

Could this item be rare in ancient times?

Su Ping scratched his head.

Moreover, what about the 'slaying the Ten Tomb ghosts and gods' mentioned in the final words?

Connecting the dots, the answer wasn't hard to guess.

Probably a few hundred years ago, during the Liang Dynasty, there was a place called the Ten Tomb, where there were many Undead-type Vicious Beasts.

Similar to the human-restricted zones remaining today, the Vicious Beast-occupied areas had a strange resemblance. However, in recent years, there had been no news about them, indicating they were likely eradicated.

The Ten Tomb Sword Seal was probably a resource produced in that place.

Su Ping had picked up this sword-shaped pendant because he found it aesthetically pleasing, and it was also a spatial equipment, so he wore it.

Su Ping shook his head, too lazy to think further.

Compared to this so-called Ten Tomb, Su Ping was more interested in the cultivation methods for the two special swords.

Longevity White Bone Sword.

The evolved form of the 'Decaying Sword', an Elite-level potential Beast Gear.

Among the Undead-type Beasts, it was at least an Elite-level Skeleton Warrior, cultivated with a series of resources to reach the peak of the Commander level.

Su Ping was no longer the Su Ping from before; such an evolved form was relatively ordinary in his eyes.

The final potential for evolution only raised its rank by one major realm.

If not for the subsequent two-stage evolution, which directly elevated the Annihilating Hell Sword to the Emperor level peak, Su Ping might have glanced at it and then forgotten about it.

Annihilating Hell Sword.

This Evolutionary Form is truly fascinating.

A tool-type Companion Beast that can directly slay Undead-type and deals immense damage to Undead Spirit-type, is extremely rare.

Therefore, upon discovering this Evolution and Breeding method, Su Ping is still very interested.

And the Evolution of the Annihilating Hell Sword is also intriguing.

There's no need to elaborate on the numerous Evolution steps and required resources.

However, the final Evolution has an extremely special requirement.

It requires the slaying of a certain number of Undead-type Companion Beasts, and even the slaying of Sovereign-stage Undead Companion Beasts!

Evolution requires slaughter,

Undoubtedly, this once again gave Su Ping a sense of broadening his horizons.

In the Beast Tamer's world, all sorts of possibilities exist for Companion Beast Evolution.

Including the Origami Man's Paper Body Assembly.

If not for the Tome of Ten Thousand Spirits, who would have thought that an Origami Man without any signs of Evolution could evolve in such a manner?

Perhaps the Slaughter Evolution of the Eternal Bone Sword is also like this.

The only unknown is how Fengdu Sword King Yu Liangqing, the one from the beginning, managed to achieve such a cross-stage kill? Just thinking about it, Su Ping could envision a scene and image of fiery passion in his mind.

Unfortunately, just as this image appeared, it was shattered by the final words of the Evolution method for the Annihilating Hell Sword:

[It is suggested to first raise other Companion Beasts to the Sovereign stage, or to ask a Sovereign Beast Tamer to capture a Sovereign-level Undead Beast, and then slay it with the Eternal Bone Sword.]



Damn, it's so realistic, but it's really not romantic at all! Su Ping couldn't help but complain.

However, at this moment, the ever-active Tome of Ten Thousand Spirits suddenly showed some activity.

It wasn't on any corresponding catalog, but a message appeared in Su Ping's heart:

[Obtain the 'Decaying Sword' Evolutionary Form and the 'Eternal Bone Sword' Second Evolutionary Form breeding method.]



[The 'Decaying Sword' catalog has not been activated, and the breeding method cannot be further perfected without experience!]



Hmm?

Su Ping frowned slightly, shaking his head in resignation.

The catalog hasn't been lit up, and there's no experience to further enhance the breeding method.

This is indeed a reasonable situation.

However, just as Su Ping was about to filter out this message, the catalog for the Origami Man lit up on the Tome of Ten Thousand Spirits:

[Sensing the special Evolutionary Form of the 'Eternal Bone Sword' and the Second Evolutionary Form of the 'Annihilating Hell Sword', the Evolution method is related to the Paper Sword form of the Origami Man.]



[You can consume the experience points of the Origami Man catalog to evolve this form. Each attempt consumes 100 experience points from the Origami Man activities. The success rate increases after each failure.]



[Your research can also speed up the success rate.]



Su Ping scratched his head.

Does the Tome of Ten Thousand Spirits have this effect?

However, it must be said that the Paper Sword form of the Origami Man and this type of sword tool Companion Beast indeed have a similar effect.

If that's the case, why not give it a try?

Su Ping is not a perfectionist.

Why waste time on research when you can use the Tome of Ten Thousand Spirits to cheat? Isn't that having bubbles in your brain?

Why not research some directions that the Tome of Ten Thousand Spirits can't cheat on?

So, Su Ping licked the corner of his mouth.

100 experience points don't seem like much, do they?

He glanced again at the Origami Man's catalog experience: LV2 (1451/2000)



With over a thousand experience points, compared to the Lynx Wolf, the level increase of the Origami Man's catalog isn't that urgent.

The LV3 Spirit Vision isn't that important for the Origami Man.

Because controlling the Origami Man doesn't require a wide field of vision, Qian Yi is in charge.

So, why not give it a try?

Let's try it!

Su Ping directly moved his thoughts:

[Consume 100 experience points from the Origami Man catalog, attempt failed. Next attempt has a chance of success!]



[Consume 100 experience points from the Origami Man catalog, attempt failed. Next attempt has a chance of success!]



[Consume 100 experience points from the Origami Man catalog, attempt failed. Next attempt has a chance of success!]



[...]



Su Ping's eyes turned red.

With over a thousand experience points, he ended up using only a little over two hundred.

Then, he finally realized.

Damn, is this even humanly possible?

Why does this path seem so familiar?

Gacha?

Or gambling?

At this moment, after the realization that the Riddle Man must die, Su Ping gained another new life insight:

Gambling dogs deserve to die!

He let out a long sigh and walked out the door.

The sunlight outside was so blinding,

It even made him feel a bit dazed.

Fortunately, at this moment, a phone call rang, diverting Su Ping's attention from his heartache.

It was Dong Muchun's call.

Su Ping picked up, and Dong Muchun's voice came from the receiver:

"Su Ping! Come to the main entrance of the Cloud Corporation, I've brought you the big toy you've been longing for!"

In an instant, Su Ping's eyes lit up.

Can he finally regain his face in front of Su An Yong?

(End of Chapter)

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