Chapter 351: The Celestial Cloud Sword
Chapter 351: The Celestial Cloud Sword
Below the Divine Blade Tower, everyone gazed upon the figure atop the tower, resembling a deity. For a moment, no one could utter a single word.
No one had expected that someone would pass the final trial of the Divine Blade Tower, which hadn't been accomplished in over a hundred years.
Even the Sakura Hado, who had accompanied Li Wu to the tower, had not imagined this outcome.
In his opinion, Li Wu successfully clearing the eighth layer was already impressive, but he never anticipated Li Wu completing the entire tower.
The Divine Blade Tower's tenth layer held legendary artifacts, and now that Li Wu had conquered the entire tower, what kind of artifact would make all the artifacts within a hundred li surrender to it?
At this thought, everyone's gaze shifted to the longsword in Li Wu's hand, emanating an aura of royalty.
Li Wu slowly descended from the Divine Blade Tower, taking a few steps towards Elder Sakura, and politely addressed the old woman holding Elder Sakura captive.
"Could you please release him?" Li Wu asked.
"Yes!" came the response, but it was not from the old woman; it was from Princess Tsuki.
Her eyes gleaming, Princess Tsuki strode towards Li Wu, her gaze fixed on him. "But I have one condition!"
As she spoke, the boy who had just finished bandaging his injuries trembled.
He had guessed what Princess Tsuki desired.
Indeed, when Li Wu inquired about the condition, Princess Tsuki replied firmly, "I want you to be my husband!"
Upon hearing this, the boy's face turned pale.
Elder Sakura's face mirrored the boy's pallor.
What had he sacrificed for this moment? He had offered the Sakura family's wealth, even his own limbs, all for Li Wu and the Sakura family's future.
Now that Li Wu had passed the Divine Blade Tower, the Sakura family's future glory was within reach. But to have it taken away, his heartache was unimaginable.
At this moment, Elder Sakura dared not utter a single unnecessary word.
He could only cling to a sliver of hope, anticipating Li Wu's response.
Li Wu, however, looked at Princess Tsuki before him. She was haughty, but undeniably beautiful.
Nevertheless...
"You already have a husband, don't you?" Li Wu stated.
Without hesitation, Princess Tsuki strode to the boy, drew her longsword, and with a single stroke, beheaded him.
A mesmerizing spray of blood blossomed.
Princess Tsuki turned, her smile blooming amidst the blood, "Now I don't!"
This smile was breathtaking.
Li Wu grinned, "But now you do!"
Three minutes later, having passed the Divine Blade Tower, Li Wu displayed the inherited talent of the Li family—being a scoundrel.
Kicking the Sakura family aside, he followed Princess Tsuki, riding the giant beast away.
Leaving behind a genius who had conquered ten layers, a crowd of onlookers filled with envy, jealousy, and hate, and an Elder Sakura, who had lost everything, his complexion ashen, aged by twenty years.
Despite this, Elder Sakura held no deep grudge against Li Wu.
He understood.
Just as he had guided Li Wu, this was the wisdom of the weak.
Currently, Li Wu's actions were the most sensible choice.
Having passed the Divine Blade Tower, Li Wu obtained an artifact of legendary quality, becoming the first in Zone 11 to do so in over a century.
With this achievement came unimaginable benefits, but also unimaginable pressure, envy, and danger.
In such a state, the Sakura family could not protect him.
Remaining with the Sakura family would only bring them great peril.
For Li Wu, joining the Tsuki family was the best option.
If anyone was to blame, it was the Sakura family's weakness, unable to keep a true dragon within their home.
In the end, Elder Sakura departed, burdened with exhaustion and dejection.
He was yet to face his daughter...
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Li Wu, seated on the giant beast, caressed the longsword in his hand.
This sword was one of the rewards for clearing the Divine Blade Tower.
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Name: Celestial Cloud Sword
Power: 1 (Leader)
Quality: Epic
Attribute: Sacred Artifact
Status: Inducement (Kid, worship me, believe in me, and you will gain unimaginable power!)
Skills: (Sealed)
Ultimate Skill: Divine Sword Technique (Unmastered)
Talent: Sovereign of Artifacts (As the strongest artifact, it can manipulate and influence other artifacts. Before it, even the owners of weaker artifacts are powerless.)
??? (Sealed)
??? (Sealed)
Description: It seems to desire... No, it wants you to be its blade slave, its underling.
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The sword's quality was impressive, but Li Wu didn't like it.
This rebellious artifact, he decided, would be better used as material for equipment refinement.
Beyond the sword, Li Wu had other significant gains from the Divine Blade Tower.
One was in the realm of swordsmanship. After a day of intense focus, Li Wu developed his own set of killing sword techniques, which he named the 'Li Family Sword Techniques,' and successfully reached the Grandmaster level, significantly boosting his combat power.
Additionally, his strength increased. After a day of rigorous training, Li Wu's physical power reached the 3-Star Leader level.
Upon exiting the Divine Blade Tower, Li Wu discovered that his strength, along with that of the simpleton, had broken through again, directly reaching the 3-Star Lord level.
The benefits Li Wu gained from the Divine Blade Tower were astonishing. He could now easily defeat three of his previous selves.
However, with great rewards came great troubles.
Successfully clearing a dungeon that others had failed to conquer for over a century would undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire Zone 11.
In a 6-9-1-book-1-bar-1-look-1-wrong version!
Li Wu had essentially put himself in the spotlight.
This was why Li Wu chose to act like a scumbag and leave with Tsuki Akari. It wasn't that he genuinely wanted to be a jerk; it was because the Sakura Family couldn't protect him.
He couldn't run away, either, as the Sakura Family would be in danger if he did.
However, the situation with the Tsuki Clan was different.
According to Li Wu's understanding, Zone 11 currently had several dozen factions, with seven being the largest, and the Tsuki Clan was one of them.
They directly or indirectly controlled one-tenth of Zone 11, making them a dominant force in the region.
Tsuki Akari was the princess of the Tsuki Clan and the third in line to inherit the clan.
She had the ability to protect Li Wu.
Even if she couldn't protect him, Li Wu could still escape.
If he did, the Tsuki Clan wouldn't have any connection to him, and they wouldn't be in trouble.
Anyway, the Tsuki Clan didn't seem like good people.
Especially this Tsuki Princess, who would casually dismember people and take their lives, even going as far as killing her fiance without hesitation. She was a real piece of work, and Li Wu had no qualms about it.
However, Li Wu soon realized that he might have underestimated this Tsuki Princess.
"Light Lord, we're almost at the Tsuki Clan's residence, and there's something I want to clarify with you," the Tsuki Princess said as Li Wu held the Celestial Cloud Sword in his hand.
Her tone was no longer arrogant but instead calm and gentle, surprising Li Wu.
"Speak!" Li Wu demanded.
Tsuki Akari turned to look at Li Wu's eyes.
The arrogance on her face vanished, replaced by a dignified and gentle aura, like a Heian maiden.
Li Wu was completely stunned by her graceful and jade-like demeanor.
"That man earlier was recommended to the family by my uncle, but I never intended to marry him.
So, even without you, Light Lord, I wouldn't let him live.
Also, Light Lord, you know why you chose me, and I know why, too. I'm willing to support you and help you grow, even if you're worried about the Sakura Family's young lady. I can allow you to take her as a concubine and support the Sakura Family to restore their honor."
Li Wu was taken aback.
It was undeniable that this woman had shocked him in many ways.
Tsuki Akari bowed slightly, looking pitiful, and said, "I just want you to understand that we're not enemies.
I hope you won't treat me as an enemy.
I'm willing to do my best to help you grow and become the strongest in Zone 11!"
Indeed, the current Tsuki Akari was incredibly charming.
She shed her previous arrogant facade and exuded a Heian maiden-like aura, adding to her already impressive beauty, which was almost at the level of a 'Dudu Slimming' model.
On top of that, having such a girl pour her heart out to you was incredibly charming.
Fortunately, Li Wu had seen the world and wasn't easily swayed.
This move by Tsuki Akari even made Li Wu more cautious of her.
At the same time, her words made Li Wu realize that the situation with the Tsuki Clan, or what he would face by returning with Tsuki Akari, might be more complex than he had anticipated.
Indeed, as soon as Li Wu and his group arrived at the Tsuki Clan's residence, they were surrounded by a group of people led by a middle-aged man with a scar on his face.
They had clearly received news about what happened at the Divine Blade Tower and weren't surprised that the young man hadn't returned. They headed straight for Li Wu.
"Princess, we just received word that this person named Light Lord is an agent of the Zero Organization. Please let us take him away for investigation!"
As they spoke, countless guards surrounded them, ready to apprehend Li Wu.
At that moment, Tsuki Akari regained her arrogant posture.
"Who dares?"
Her eyes widened, like an angry lioness, as she fiercely protected Li Wu behind her. "Light Lord is not some agent! He's my husband! Whoever dares to touch him, I'll kill their entire family!"
(End of Chapter)
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