Chapter 645: The One-Time Divine Weapon
Chapter 645: The One-Time Divine Weapon
After capturing Zhang Jiao, Li HaiKong spent two days in Julu, then took a day and a night to return to Handan, and stayed there for another two days and a night, making it a total of six days before he returned to Northern Enclosure.
This time frame held no particular significance for Li HaiKong, but by the time he reached Northern Enclosure, the good news from Julu had already reached Luoyang.
The first to receive this intelligence, including He Jin, breathed a sigh of relief. This rebellion, which began in early April and had lasted until almost December, sweeping across eight states, was finally crushed in Julu.
They then presented this good news to the higher-ups and spread the word. Under official promotion, the news quickly spread throughout Luoyang City. From the now-slimmer Han Lingdi at the top to the commoners and peddlers in Luoyang City, everyone was smiling.
However, the joy of the upper echelons was for their own stability, as they could now continue to enjoy their secure reign. The lower classes were simply happy to have escaped the ravages of war and to be able to continue their meager lives.
Amidst the joy and laughter in Luoyang, a silent undercurrent stirred among the city's elite.
Everyone knew that the war was over, and it was time to assess achievements. Some plotted to promote certain individuals, while others schemed to prevent others from rising.
On Li HaiKong's side, it was Zhang Lang who was planning to give him a boost. Li HaiKong's performance on the Yellow Turban battlefield was outstanding, almost overshadowing everyone else. While this inevitably attracted jealousy, it was a matter of great pride for Zhang Lang.
After all, Li HaiKong was on the same path as Zhang Lang. As Zhang Lang basked in the glory, Li HaiKong naturally shared in the limelight. This period was arguably the most glorious time in the life of this eunuch.
People called him a member of the Eunuch Party, accused him of forming cliques and deceiving the emperor, and said he deserved to die. But now, his people were the most outstanding on the Yellow Turban battlefield, with remarkable achievements. In contrast, what about those loyal officials like Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun? Weren't they from generations of loyal families? Weren't they renowned generals of the Han Dynasty? Yet, they were nearly annihilated by the Yellow Turbans and needed to be rescued by the Eunuch Party.
Thanks to Li HaiKong, Zhang Lang was beaming with pride during this time. Even his usually delicate voice, due to physiological issues, became more resonant. Before Han Lingdi, he couldn't stop talking about Li HaiKong.
With Zhang Lang constantly praising Li HaiKong in Han Lingdi's ear, the emperor grew fond of this Bingzhou Governor who, according to Zhang Lang, had single-handedly turned the tide of the entire war.
Li HaiKong hadn't anticipated this, as he was still planning to bring Dong Zhuo into the mix to share the burden. But here, Zhang Lang was eagerly drawing fire towards himself.
It wasn't Li HaiKong's fault for miscalculating. How could he have known that Zhang Lang, who initially wasn't very supportive and only helped after being threatened by Li HaiKong, would now be so enthusiastic about Li HaiKong's outstanding performance on the Yellow Turban battlefield?
As Zhang Lang eagerly promoted Li HaiKong, there were others in Luoyang doing the same, but with different intentions. They were planning to erase Li HaiKong's achievements, or at least ensure he didn't rise within the Eunuch Party.
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Li HaiKong was unaware of the situation in Luoyang, nor did he care about it. At least, not at this moment. He had laid his plans and deployed his forces; there was nothing more he could do. So, he happily accepted the rewards for his efforts in the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
The second wave of rewards came from Zhang Jiao's "Yellow Turban's Last Stand" mission. Of course, Li HaiKong had already opened the treasure chest within, leaving him with three mission rewards and a random one-time divine weapon.
Li HaiKong had received mission rewards before and had a general idea of what they were. However, he wasn't clear about the purpose of these one-time divine weapons, which had been marked with question marks until Li HaiKong completed the mission. This item might be the most valuable one, and following the habit of saving the best for last, Li HaiKong began to claim his three mission rewards.
[You have successfully obtained a mission reward: Randomly enhance the quality level of two domain buildings.]
[You have successfully obtained a mission reward: Obtain a special item, the Martial Soul Stele.]
[You have successfully obtained a mission reward: Obtain a special item, a Unit Level-Up Talisman.]
Li HaiKong claimed all the mission rewards at once. The first one was straightforward, enhancing the quality level of buildings. Li HaiKong understood that this quality level enhancement should apply regardless of whether the building had been upgraded before, making it quite exciting. However, he knew that this reward was actually quite ordinary.
Li HaiKong had two domains, the Flame Mountain Fortress and the Northern Enclosure City, each with numerous buildings. Randomly enhancing two might not yield much, especially if it didn't apply to crucial structures like arrow towers. So, Li HaiKong immediately claimed this reward.
You successfully used a random building quality upgrade reward, and the building levels of the {Mountain Camp Pasture} {Flowing Camp} under your command have been improved.
Kong Li HaiKong's luck today is surprisingly good, as these buildings have been directly upgraded to this level. Although the benefits are not as significant as those from the {Domain Dungeon} or the {Hall of Spirits} {Temple of Shen Nong}, they are still quite impressive.
However, these two buildings are located in the Flame Mountain Fortress, and Kong Li HaiKong cannot check them immediately. Therefore, he shifts his attention to the other two task rewards he has received.
The remaining two task rewards are both items, perhaps equipment, but they are special items. Kong Li HaiKong examines their attributes and finds their effects surprisingly excellent!
Martial Soul Monument
Item Type: Special/Domain Item
Item Effect: Place it in the Assembly Hall to amplify the martial arts training speed of domain soldiers and generals, gradually enhancing the martial talent of domain members.
Usage: Place to activate.
Unit Level-Up Talisman
Item Type: Mysterious/Military Item
Item Effect: After use, directly increase the level of a data NPC unit (1 person).
Cooldown: 1 day
The attributes of these two items are straightforward. One enhances the overall military strength of the domain, but it is a slow process, and the specific effect is not entirely clear. The other is simple and direct, and it is a permanent item, but it can only upgrade one person per day, which is a bit awkward.
With the Unit Level-Up Talisman, Kong Li HaiKong can continuously create the high-level units he desires, such as the Mountain Camp Guards or the Blood Bath Knights, or even more powerful units. However, he can only produce 365 units in a year, and it would take at least two to three years to form a thousand-strong legion.
The process is relatively long, and it can only be used to upgrade data NPC soldiers. Kong Li HaiKong is a bit surprised by this clear distinction, as it is the first time he has encountered such a restriction in an item.
Although it takes time, the effect of this item is undoubtedly significant. It just requires time to settle, and Kong Li HaiKong will have the time to let this item mature after the Yellow Turban Rebellion ends.
Kong Li HaiKong checks the version and finds no errors.
He plays with these two items for a moment and then puts them away, preparing to receive the last reward of this task series.
The last reward, although left for last, still puzzles Kong Li HaiKong as to its nature.
If it were just a divine weapon, Kong Li HaiKong could understand it as something more powerful than legendary equipment. But a one-time divine weapon confuses him, and he wants to see what this so-called one-time divine weapon is.
You have successfully obtained a one-time divine weapon. The divine weapon has been issued!
Kong Li HaiKong selects confirmation, and a system prompt appears, but he cannot see where the one-time divine weapon is.
As Kong Li HaiKong wonders, a colorful spiral of light appears before him, and from within it, a long crimson sword extends.
Unbeknownst to Kong Li HaiKong, the moment this sword appears, all swords within a radius of several dozen li begin to resonate, from legendary-level treasure swords to rusted and broken blades, emitting a low hum that no one can understand.
At this moment, the crimson sword in front of Kong Li HaiKong only extends halfway, points towards him, and then slowly retracts.
The entire process lasts for three minutes, during which Kong Li HaiKong is unable to move. He doesn't feel any pressure or oppressive force; he is simply immobilized. Only when the crimson sword disappears does Kong Li HaiKong recover.
As Kong Li HaiKong regains his senses, he notices a one-inch-long, crimson, miniature sword appearing not far from him, seemingly out of nowhere.
"Is this is the so-called one-time divine weapon?
Kong Li HaiKong is taken aback, then focuses his gaze on the sword, and its attributes appear before him.
Crimson Heaven Sword (One-Time)
Divine Weapon Owner: Kong Li HaiKong
Divine Weapon Effect: Divine Power, ???
Divine Power Effect: After use, increase the owner's martial prowess by 10 points for three hours, with no side effects.
Another Crimson Heaven Sword, Kong Li HaiKong already has a replica, and now he receives a one-time version. Interestingly, the effect of this one-time divine weapon far surpasses that of the replica. Just knowing that it increases martial prowess by 10 points is enough to push Kong Li HaiKong's martial prowess past 100, not to mention the additional effect of no side effects and the three question marks after the Divine Power.
This divine weapon is definitely worthy of being Kong Li HaiKong's secret treasure, and it is no wonder he saved it for last...
(End of Chapter)
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