Chapter 226: A Comrade Forgotten by the World, The Super Arena, Is This Cat For Sale? (4K)

Chapter 226: A Comrade Forgotten by the World, The Super Arena, Is This Cat For Sale? (4K)



[GOD-542·Forgotten Colossus].

This was an extraordinarily unique Divine Relic. While nearly every Divine Relic could be considered unique, the Forgotten Colossus stood out even among them.

The reason was simple—it was one of the few Divine Relics whose abilities remained unknown to humans.

And the reason for this was equally straightforward: it had been 'forgotten.'

According to the Divine Relic database, GOD-542, in ancient times, possessed some sort of ability. However, after using that ability, it not only lost the power but was also forgotten by everyone. Even its original name was lost, along with all records and mentions of it, whether written on paper or stored digitally.

It was as if the world had activated some sort of repair program, automatically correcting and filling in any gaps related to the relic. Evidence of this was the disappearance of its original Divine Relic serial number ranking. There were no gaps between GOD-001 and GOD-541.

If it was so seamless, then why was the Forgotten Colossus identified as a 'forgotten' relic and not a 'newly discovered' one? The database had this to say:

[...On the battlefield of ■■■■, facing ■■■'s newly discovered relic, countless warriors suddenly reached out, all pointing at the ancient sword buried in the ground. In unison, they exclaimed, "It has come, it has existed, it was my old friend, our comrade in arms."]



[...Afterwards, all the warriors forgot the words they had just spoken. That scene may have been the warriors' final act of defiance against some sort of 'corrective force,' or perhaps it was just a collective prank... Regardless, the only record of GOD-542's suspected existence is this one, penned by me.]



Xue Jing reached out and gently stroked the ancient blade of the Forgotten Colossus.

The colossal sword, larger than a door, was adorned with subtle rust and nicks.

Its edge was not sharp at all, quite blunt, to be honest. Technically speaking, it couldn't be called a sword but rather a large iron block that resembled one.

The sword was two meters and thirty centimeters long, with a hilt width of nearly forty centimeters and a handle length of about fifty centimeters. The entire sword gave off the feeling of a veteran general, old but still formidable, exuding a dangerous aura of authority.

"Weighing over two thousand kilograms, this thing is obviously overkill for cutting people. If it had a purpose, it must have been created to slay non-human beings." Xue Jing marveled.

The Forgotten Colossus had no discernible ability, but it possessed all five of the traits common to Divine Relics, which was why it was still classified as one.

It had transferability, reappearing intact even if shattered, and it even had a unique side effect.

This side effect was rather peculiar.

When a person wielded the Forgotten Colossus, their jumping height would be reduced by half.

In simpler terms, if someone could originally jump fifty meters high, they would only be able to jump twenty-five meters while holding the sword.

This reduction in height was solely related to jumping height and had nothing to do with other factors like strength, gravity, or air resistance.

Seeing Xue Jing's obvious fascination with the sword, Ning Yuantai scratched his head in confusion. "Who even sent this?"

"It doesn't really matter... This thing is too heavy. Even for you, it would be difficult to use it effectively now."

"Hard to say..." Xue Jing replied with a sound of agreement.

With one hand, he brandished the giant sword to the side.

"Hoo—"

A loud gust of wind howled, causing Ning Yuantai's hair to dance wildly behind him as if trying to escape his scalp. The skin on his face rippled with the passing breeze, and his eyes narrowed slightly from the force of the wind.

"Wow—if I got hit by that, it wouldn't be a joke." Ning Yuantai took a sharp breath, impressed.

Xue Jing felt the weight of the sword as he swung it with one hand. It was the first time since he started practicing martial arts that he had felt challenged by a weapon's weight.

Ideally, a weapon's weight should be maintained at around one-hundredth of the user's maximum strength for them to wield it with complete control and flexibility.

But the weight of this giant sword was already close to one-seventh of his baseline strength.

This was equivalent to an ordinary person holding a forty-catty weight. With this weight, one would be happy just to be able to swing it, and there would even be a risk of wrist dislocation if held with one hand.

Thanks to his ability to channel his qi to enhance his strength and his exceptionally robust physique, Xue Jing was not your average person. So, could he use this giant sword? Yes, he certainly could.

This level of weight was beyond his perfect control, and he would undoubtedly expose many flaws in the process of using it.

In a one-sided battle, it wouldn't matter as much; a sweep of the blade would force weaker opponents to retreat, and any flaws would be inconsequential when facing overwhelming might. However, when facing an opponent of the same caliber, these flaws could prove fatal.

So, what was the intention of the 'benefactor' who gave him this giant sword? Was it a gift to foster a connection, knowing his interest in Divine Relics? Or was there some hidden message? Xue Jing's eyes narrowed in thought.

[Divinity Absorption Complete]



[Divinities Held: 893]



At that moment, a prompt popped up on the panel, which Xue Jing closed before shaking his head.

Ah, forget it. Regardless, it's good to have obtained a Divine Relic, and such an unusual weapon will surely benefit his path of mastering all weapons. He might as well give it a try.

Xue Jing lifted the giant sword, hoisted it onto his shoulder, and turned to Ning Yuantai, casually asking, "Yuantai, I'm going to a competition at noon. Want to come with me?"

Ning Yuantai immediately nodded. "Of course! I accepted a mission to be your dedicated guide... Even without that, I wouldn't want to miss one of your matches, Brother Xue!"

Xue Jing nodded and smiled. "That's great. Then I'll trouble you to be my driver for a bit... With this thing, it's not very convenient to take a taxi or the train."

"No problem. It's an honor to be your driver," Ning Yuantai said, patting his chest.

...

At noon, they arrived at the Zhigao Base.

In the living room of the building, Cat looked at the giant sword on Xue Jing's shoulder, which almost touched the ceiling, and said with a twitch of her lips, "Be careful not to scratch the door frame when you go out."

"Don't worry, I won't," Xue Jing smiled.

"This thing is so inconvenient to carry. Are you going to bring it to the competition? How will you put it in the car later?" Cat asked, puzzled.

Xue Jing thought for a moment. "Maybe a small cargo van? Or we could tie it to the roof of the car."

He was starting to get a headache.

Usually, when it came to cold weapons, people tended to prefer swords or daggers over spears, not just because they looked cooler and were a matter of personal preference, but also because spears were extremely inconvenient to carry.

And now, he had a door-sized sword that was even more troublesome than a nine-foot-long spear...

"It would be great if the Green Cube could be used as storage space."

Xue Jing thought to himself.

He carefully placed the Forgotten Colossus on the nearby sofa, and the heavy, aged sword immediately sank deep into the cushions, causing the sofa to creak under the weight.

Then, Xue Jing took out a small, emerald-green cube from his coat pocket, which emitted a faint green light.

Since the Green Cube could only hold 'living things' and not even clothes or other inanimate objects, Xue Jing hadn't figured out a good use for it yet.

However, the space inside the cube was quite peculiar; it was like being underwater, allowing free movement in all directions, but with the added benefit of being able to breathe, and it felt rather comfortable.

Occasionally, he would open it to relax and practice his swimming.

Xue Jing fiddled with the cube, turning it up, down, left, and right about twenty times before tossing it into the air.

Immediately, the cube stopped in mid-air and transformed into a green light vortex, spinning like a sci-fi wormhole.

"Let's give it a try..."

Xue Jing picked up the Forgotten Colossus from the sofa and attempted to place it into the green light vortex.

He didn't have high hopes, but he figured that since Divine Relics were different from ordinary objects, perhaps it might work... After all, it wouldn't hurt to try.

But then, he paused, surprised.

The Forgotten Colossus slid halfway into the green light vortex without any resistance.

"Hmm?"

Xue Jing's eyebrows rose, and he quickly pushed the rest of the sword into the vortex.

Even as the hilt completely disappeared into the vortex, nothing unusual happened.

"It actually worked?" he wondered aloud.

Xue Jing reached into the vortex and slowly pulled the giant sword back out.

For some reason, a powerful German BGM seemed to ring in his ears...

Shaking his head, Xue Jing took out the Love Token from his pocket and threw it at the green light vortex.

The Love Token bounced off the vortex as if it had hit a wall, creating only a slight ripple on its surface.

"Miss Wen," Xue Jing said to Cat.

"Understood," Cat nodded, leaping into the air and turning gracefully. She brought the platinum tail ring on her tail closer to the vortex.

However, just like with the Love Token, the Cat Tail Ring was gently deflected when it made contact with the green light vortex.

Xue Jing's pupils contracted slightly as he witnessed this.

"It's not because it's not a Divine Relic... But because of this sword itself.

"Is it... alive?" Xue Jing asked, looking at the giant sword in his hand with a pensive expression.

...

Outside the villa, a large, formidable-looking black SUV slowly came to a stop. Ning Yuantai jumped out of the driver's seat and approached the entrance, where Xue Jing stood with a black cat perched on his shoulder.

"Brother Xue, why aren't you bringing the Forgotten Colossus?" Ning Yuantai asked, puzzled by the absence of the weighty sword.

Assuming he would have to transport the heavy sword, Ning Yuantai had specifically arranged for this military vehicle. After all, an ordinary car wouldn't be able to bear its weight.

"I have it with me," Xue Jing replied, his expression inscrutable as he took out the Green Cube and showed it to Ning Yuantai.

"Huh?" Ning Yuantai was taken aback.

"Wait, is that the Green Cube?"

Ning Yuantai scratched his head, confused. "How is that possible? I thought the Green Cube could only hold living things. How did the Forgotten Colossus get in there?"

"I don't understand it either," Xue Jing shook his head. "The only explanation I can think of is that the Green Cube identified it as a 'living thing.'"

Ning Yuantai stroked his chin. "This is a significant discovery. There are quite a few scholars researching and exploring the Forgotten Colossus' past. This information would be a huge breakthrough for them!"

Xue Jing waved his hand dismissively. "That's for the scholars to figure out. Let's go to the 'Super Arena.'"

"Sure!" Ning Yuantai nodded eagerly.

As they got into the car, the engine roared like a monster, and the SUV headed toward the base's exit.

...

In the B9 District of Yuan City stood the Super Arena, a massive comprehensive stadium capable of accommodating over two hundred thousand spectators. It was one of the landmark buildings of Yuan City.

This open-air arena, without a ceiling, resembled an enormous bowl when viewed from above. And at noon, a faint, barely visible light blue transparent membrane enveloped the entire structure.

Outside the arena's entrance, the square was packed with people, their numbers resembling a dense swarm of ants.

Even as people entered the arena at a rapid pace, they were instantly replaced by new arrivals, maintaining the overwhelming crowd.

"Hmm? Quite a crowd," Xue Jing remarked as he glanced through the car window at the sea of people in the square, dense enough to trigger claustrophobia.

"The U19 is held in a different metropolitan area every year. It's probably been seven or eight years since the Fifth Metropolitan Area was last chosen," Ning Yuantai explained as he drove.

"Although people in the inner ring usually have plenty of entertainment options, the excitement for a long-awaited competition like this is still high. Plus, there are a few unexpected celebrity participants, so ticket sales have been excellent. I heard they almost sold out of the 200,000 tickets," he added.

"Oh?" Xue Jing asked casually, "Which celebrities?"

Ning Yuantai thought for a moment. "People like Wei Junwu from the Phoenix Flow, Yukari Suzukaze from the Far East, and Song Nanxing from the Heaven Shaker Sect..."

"Most importantly, there's Zhou Yinglin, disciple of 'Eternal Military Master' Wu Xuancandle."

"Since you've been living in the outer ring, you might not be aware, but he's extremely famous in the First Metropolitan Area. He's incredibly popular, with a massive fan base."

"Out of the nearly 200,000 tickets, I'd estimate that three to five thousand people are here specifically for him."

Xue Jing nodded. "I see."

Ning Yuantai continued, winking as he spoke, "Also, I'm sure many people came to see you, Brother Xue."

"Oh?" Xue Jing questioned, curious.

"Yes, although the inner ring mostly uses the Super Net, which is heavily isolated from the Old Net, so your reputation might not be as widespread here... but you still have your 'family.'"

"The number of people coming from the outer ring to visit Yuan City these days has increased by several thousand compared to usual. I estimate that a significant portion of them are your fans."

As they chatted, the car pulled into a parking spot and came to a stop. After turning off the engine, Ning Yuantai opened the back door, and Xue Jing stepped out, waiting for Ning Yuantai to join him. His gaze rested on the light blue membrane above the arena, pondering its purpose.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Hey, brother, is this cat for sale?" A hand reached out, aiming for the cat on Xue Jing's shoulder.

...

(By the way, the 'free' label on the book isn't actually free. It's a mark for the Qidian Summer Event Blind Box Book Library. It's like a draw where you can get one book for free for ten days if you check in for ten days or something... So, you didn't waste your money. It's just that the UI design is a bit misleading.)

(End of Chapter)

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