Chapter 347: The Divine Blade Tower
Chapter 347: The Divine Blade Tower
Elder Sakura had gifted Li Wu fourteen sword techniques.
In just three days, Li Wu had mastered all of them, reaching the Proficiency level.
And he was holding back; otherwise, achieving Mastery wouldn't have been impossible.
As Li Wu's talent became evident, Elder Sakura's gaze grew increasingly fervent.
He became even more fond of Li Wu and brought all his unmarried, and even married, daughters to meet him, hoping to find a match.
Elder Sakura's intentions were clear!
Of course, the old man wasn't solely focused on this in the past few days. To be precise, this was just a minor task; most of his energy was dedicated to preparing a Sacred Artifact or a Summoned Beast for Li Wu.
Initially, Elder Sakura had planned to provide Li Wu with a Silver-grade Sacred Artifact.
However, after witnessing Li Wu's talent, Elder Sakura felt that a Silver-grade Sacred Artifact wouldn't do him justice.
Li Wu's talent deserved something better!
Gold!
Only a Gold-grade Sacred Artifact would befit Li Wu!
For the past three days, Elder Sakura had been working tirelessly to obtain a Gold-grade Sacred Artifact.
Although Summoned Beasts of the Sacred Artifact level were unique to Zone 11, they were still rare, and Gold-grade ones were even scarcer.
Elder Sakura, with his strength at the Lord level, couldn't easily access such artifacts. Even if he did, his resources wouldn't be sufficient.
After three days of effort, he had nothing to show for it.
In this situation, Elder Sakura began to feel the pressure.
Should he settle for a Silver-grade Sacred Artifact for Li Wu, or should he give it his all and get him a Gold-grade one?
In the end, the gambling blood of Zone 11 that flowed in Elder Sakura's veins overpowered his rationality.
Gritting his teeth and stamping his foot, he thought, "I'm all in! The future glory of the Sakura family rests on this!"
...
On the fourth night of Li Wu's stay at the City Lord's Mansion.
Li Wu was still practicing his sword techniques when Elder Sakura returned, looking haggard and exhausted from his trip.
As soon as he arrived, he sought out Li Wu.
Seeing Li Wu's unwavering dedication to his sword practice, his techniques hinting at a potential breakthrough to the Master level, Elder Sakura felt a surge of energy.
The weariness and exhaustion vanished, and he approached Li Wu with renewed vigor, grasping his hand firmly. "Light Lord, I've secured a Sacred Artifact for you!"
"What?"
Li Wu was taken aback, and Elder Sakura continued, "In three days, the Mystic Realm of the Divine Blade Tower will open, and I've managed to secure you a spot to enter."
Li Wu was still a bit confused.
After Elder Sakura's explanation, Li Wu learned that the so-called Divine Blade Tower Mystic Realm was one of the best Mystic Realms in Zone 11 for obtaining Sacred Artifacts.
It only opened once, accommodating only 64 people each time.
Upon entering the Mystic Realm, everyone's strength would be suppressed to an ordinary level.
Then, the Mystic Realm would subject the entrants to a series of trials. Failure could result in instant death, while success would grant Sacred Artifacts of varying grades based on the number of trials passed.
In simple terms, it was like farming for weapon copies in a dungeon.
However, given that only 64 people could enter this dungeon annually and Elder Sakura's haggard appearance, Li Wu understood that securing this spot for him must have required significant effort.
This gave Li Wu hope for establishing himself in Zone 11.
He had initially planned to leave Zone 11 due to unresolved identity issues, and as a Master-level outsider, he would have stood out like a sore thumb.
But with Elder Sakura's assistance, Li Wu suddenly realized that establishing himself in Zone 11 seemed possible!
With a Sacred Artifact, Li Wu could integrate into Zone 11 under the guise of a legitimate identity, harvesting resources to strengthen himself.
In that case, he might not have to leave at all!
This was undoubtedly good news for Li Wu, as the conditions in other zones might not be much better than Zone 11.
Therefore, this seemed like the optimal choice for Li Wu.
Li Wu turned his head and glanced at Sakura Hana, who was sitting on a long chair, hugging her sword, and had watched him practice the entire day, eventually falling asleep with a deep pout on her face. A sigh escaped her.
"If I, Li Wu, were to do this, wouldn't I be toying with a cute girl's emotions, becoming a scoundrel who takes advantage of others? What would be the difference between me and Lu HaiKong?"
With this thought, Li Wu straightened his back and firmed his gaze.
The Lu family does not produce scoundrels!!!
...
Two days later, outside the Sakura City Lord's Mansion.
Sakura Hana held Li Wu's hand, reluctant to let go, as she gave him instructions and farewell wishes.
"Light Lord, I've heard those people are fierce. Don't pick fights with them. If they start a brawl, just hide and stay safe."
"Also, here's an amulet I got for you, Light Lord. Please keep it safe and come back unharmed!"
"May your martial prowess flourish, and may you return safely!"
As Sakura Hana bowed deeply, Li Wu heaved a soft sigh and ruffled her hair.
"I'll be back soon!"
Adding in his heart, 'If possible.'
"Let's go, we don't have much time. We need to hurry to the Divine Blade Tower!"
Old Man Sakura, beaming with joy, watched as Li Wu and Sakura Hana bid each other a heartfelt farewell. Then, he grabbed Li Wu and hoisted him onto the back of a bull, a leader-level beast.
The two rode the bull at full speed towards the Divine Blade Tower, a journey of over a thousand kilometers from Sakura City. Without proper roads, even with the bull's swift pace, the trip would take almost a full day.
During this journey, Old Man Sakura shared a wealth of experiences with Li Wu.
Most of these so-called experiences had little to do with summoning skills; instead, they were life lessons on navigating the complex world of powerful factions. He taught Li Wu how to survive in the shadows of the mighty.
"I originally didn't plan to teach you these things, Light Lord. You don't need them. Given time, your future would be free from the influence of others.
But at the Divine Blade Tower, you will face many powerful individuals.
I'm sorry, but in that environment, I might not be able to protect you fully. That's why you need to understand these lessons!"
"Until you become truly powerful, humility and keeping a low profile are the best qualities.
They will help you avoid unnecessary troubles.
But sometimes, even with your best efforts to stay out of the spotlight, unavoidable troubles may find you. When that happens, you must seize the opportunity..."
...
In a 6-9-1-9-1-bar-1-look-1-wrong-version, Old Man Sakura was indeed treating Li Wu like a son, sharing his wisdom without reservation.
He taught Li Wu how to stay humble and avoid trouble, and how to handle problems smoothly.
If a problem couldn't be resolved, he also taught Li Wu how to respond.
These were, in Old Man Sakura's words, the petty tricks of the weak, but Li Wu found them fascinating.
No one had ever taught him these things before.
After all, from the moment he crossed over, Li Wu had been on a path of extraordinary luck.
In just a short period, he had become a significant figure in Zone 1, and he had a deadbeat dad backing him up.
While one could say he had been carried to success, Li Wu never felt like a small fry, nor did he possess the wisdom that came with such a background.
After listening to Old Man Sakura, Li Wu realized that these were not mere petty tricks but rather great wisdom.
If he had possessed this wisdom earlier, Li Wu thought, he wouldn't have been led around by various factions, eventually resorting to faking his death to escape.
So, Li Wu listened attentively, grateful for the old man's guidance.
Regardless of the reasons, the old man had been genuinely kind to him.
Riding the bull together for over a thousand miles, their bond gradually strengthened.
What started as an awkward relationship evolved into a harmonious one.
As their bond grew, the journey seemed to shorten. In just 17 hours, Li Wu and Old Man Sakura reached the Divine Blade Tower.
The entrance to the tower was already bustling with people when they arrived.
Li Wu took a quick glance around.
Most of them were middle-aged men with a few younger companions, each surrounded by a group of servants and maids.
The middle-aged men were mostly of Lord-level strength.
Even the servants were powerful, some of them at the leader or chief level.
It was clear that each group represented a faction, and Li Wu and Old Man Sakura's duo stood out as unique.
Upon their arrival, Old Man Sakura led Li Wu towards the crowd, bowing respectfully to the middle-aged leader.
"Greetings, Lord Ryugawa. We are indebted to you for your assistance this time."
As Li Wu followed suit and bowed, he discreetly checked the man's attributes.
---
Name: Ryugawa Fuku
Strength: Lord 3-Star
Summoned Beast: Demon Sword Sakura (Gold Grade) (Lord 3-Star Strength)
Skills: Ryugawa Fundamental Sword Technique (Master) Ryugawa Advanced Sword Technique (Master) Ryugawa Ultimate Sword Technique (Master)
Description: Your sword can slay a group with a single strike.
Summoner Talent: None
---
He seemed rather weak, but his aura was impressive. In response to Li Wu and Old Man Sakura, he gave a heavy-nosed grunt.
Unfazed by the awkwardness, Old Man Sakura led Li Wu to stand at the edge of Lord Ryugawa's group, maintaining a low profile.
Despite their efforts, they still attracted attention.
The two young men and the young woman in Lord Ryugawa's group fixed their gaze upon Li Wu.
They had heard that the Ryugawa family had sold a spot to a small clan this year, and they were curious about the kind of genius who would make a small clan pay such a high price.
At first glance, the two young men found Li Wu rather ordinary.
However, the young woman stared intently at Li Wu's half-covered face, her eyes filled with curiosity.
She seemed eager to know what kind of face was hidden beneath the mask.
Indeed, she wasn't the only one with such curiosity.
Li Wu couldn't help but feel exasperated.
Even with his face partially covered, so many people were still attracted to his appearance?
Sigh, his charm was just too irresistible!
(End of Chapter)
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