Chapter 97: Heart of Guang Ming (Seeking Subscriptions)
"The Heart of Guang Ming?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Rui scoffed to himself. Where did this 'Heart of Guang Ming' come from?
He was merely reluctant to part with his Level 4 Blood Blade Ji and the Major Battle Spirit.
And now, the situation in Silver Moon County had become irredeemable.
Even if he somehow succeeded, only a small portion of the thirty thousand residents could be saved.
Next, Li Qiufeng handed him a large stack of talismans, totaling over four hundred fifty, along with a small flying sword, two feet long.
Lin Rui found that the quality of these talismans was very high, much better than the Flash Thunder Talismans and Blazing Fire Talismans he had drawn himself.
But what surprised him even more was the small flying sword that glinted silver and was dazzlingly white.
He held the flying sword in his hand and looked at it in amazement, "Is this a Level 4 flying sword?"
Although the sword was small, only two feet long and two fingers wide, it contained an astonishing amount of thunder and fire elemental power.
"This is the 'Little Guang Ming Holy Sword' that I personally forged. Its power is quite decent, and its elemental attributes are very suitable for an arrest officer."
Li Qiufeng explained with a slight smile, speaking very rapidly, "Yesterday, I saw Officer Lin fighting that Thousand Silks Demon using flying needles. Hence, you must be able to use this flying sword as well, which is much more powerful than the needles. Perhaps it could grant you a bit more of a chance."
Lin Rui was indeed now capable of controlling a flying sword.
Back at Base Nine, when he had just exchanged for the 'Lightning Extreme Divine Pillar', Sword Control felt a bit forced and he had to rely on an intelligent flying sword.
But now, he had exchanged several other Pillars, including the Spirit Nourishing Pillar and the True Source Pillar, which were cultivation techniques specifically for enhancing spiritual power, and he had even advanced the 'Lightning Extreme Divine Pillar' to Great Grandmaster level, significantly increasing his spiritual power and control over electromagnetic forces.
His current limit state could simultaneously control thirty-five flying needles, managing this two-foot flying sword would be no problem at all.
Moreover, the spiritual nature of this Level 4 flying sword was extremely strong.
Li Qiufeng continued, "Additionally, after Officer Lin enters the cave, I can try to buy Silver Moon County's people half a moment more time, I assure you, I'll keep my word!"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Li Qiufeng once again with astonished expressions.
Especially Zhang Tianchang, whose eyes brightened and sparkled with several flashes of brilliance, "Really?"
Half a moment's time could be used to accomplish many things.
Li Qiufeng's face was serious, and her expression was extremely solemn as she locked eyes with Zhang Tianchang, "Truly, I stake my life on it, I will keep my word."
Priest Du also silently took out a stack of talismans from his sleeve at this time.
His family's inventory was even more extensive than Li Qiufeng's, totaling over five hundred talismans. Priest Du, with a solemn expression containing sincere well wishes, said, "I hope Officer Lin achieves immediate success! And—"
He then solemnly took out a vermilion-colored pouch, "This is something my master asked me to pass on to Officer Lin before he left last night. Officer Lin may use it as he deems appropriate after going down."
Priest Du had initially not wanted to hand this item over to Lin Rui as he thought it was too significant, but he had adapted to the situation and changed his mind.
He speculated that Lin Rui's chances of returning were slim.
Initially, Lin Rui did not pay much attention, casually holding the pouch in his hand. But in just a moment, his pupils contracted, and he wondered if that object could possibly be in the pouch?
—This was something many variant practitioners in the Federation longed for in their dreams, especially those in the Earth Federation's national security system who wished to get their hands on it.
Feeling odd, he nodded to Priest Du and immediately leaped, plunging into the pit below.
Time was limited, and they could not delay any longer.
Just as Lin Rui jumped down, he called out to the spirit ring in his mind.
"Spirit ring, help me enhance the Purple Lightning Blade to Great Grandmaster level!"
Notice: To elevate the Purple Lightning Blade to Great Grandmaster realm, 2000 Soul Power points are required;
Under the influence of a mystical force, Lin Rui's thoughts began to operate at high speed. Various thoughts and inspirations continuously emerged in his mind, as if an explosion had occurred in his brain, unleashing a vast amount of information.
"Spirit ring, help me enhance both the Spirit Nurturing Stake and the True Source Stake to Great Grandmaster level!"
Notice: To elevate the Spirit Nurturing Stake to Great Grandmaster realm, 1000 Soul Power points are required; to elevate the True Source Stake to Great Grandmaster realm, 1000 Soul Power points are required.
To his delight, after elevating both the Magic Control Divine Technique and the True Source Stake to Great Grandmaster realm, Lin Rui's mind 'thought' of a method that could slightly enhance the power of 'Sword Control'.
Up next, a fierce battle is inevitable, and a substantial investment is necessary; otherwise, once the fight starts, there will be no chance to invest.
After this exchange, Lin Rui was left with 5479 Soul Power points, yet he could no longer acquire skills that would directly enhance his combat abilities.
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At this moment, he had reached the bottom of the deep pit and saw four three-realm demons looking up from below. They all opened their mouths wide as if waiting for Lin Rui to fall right in.
A glint flashed in Lin Rui's eyes, and a silver flying sword by his side briefly shimmered, piercing directly through the brow of one of the three-realm demons. The powerful thunderous flames contained in the 'Little Guang Ming Holy Sword' instantly incinerated the demon's brain and spine.
Lin Rui couldn't help but slightly curve his lips upward at this scene.
The power of the 'Little Guang Ming Holy Sword' was indeed remarkable; he speculated that his spiritual power rating had likely surpassed 650!
Simultaneously, Zhang Tianchang also leaped down from the cave's roof.
A moment ago, he was breathing fiery hot air, his body burning fiercely, but as he leaped down, Zhang Tianchang's body temperature returned to normal.
This was because Zhang Tianchang had directly slit his wrist, letting blood drip out and using this method to release the fiery heat from his body.
Following Zhang Tianchang, Wang Sen also jumped into the pit, a bitter smile on his face.
It was he who had led Lin Rui into this pit in Yinyue County, and he had made quite a sum thanks to Rui.
Since Rui was determined to look into the pit, how could he just stand by and watch?
Following Wang Sen, the ice method practicing arrest officer Ximen Shou, with Cao Jun and the other three arrest officers also fiercely bit their teeth and jumped in one after another.
They, like Zhang Tianchang, slit open a wound on their bodies, using bloodletting as a method to release heat, and they each also took a tranquility and focus pill.
Given their situation, they couldn't possibly sit idly above ground, even if it meant risking their lives, even if they could contribute only a meager effort, they had to fight.
The priest watched this scene and was slightly moved.
However, he soon turned around and headed towards Gui Xu Town.
He was a retainer of Zhuang Mingyue, and his most pressing task was to find his lord and learn of Zhuang Mingyue's whereabouts and safety, rather than descending into a deadly battle with these doomed people.
"These six are all heroes with brave hearts, each possessing a heart of light!" Li Qiufeng said emotionally, "The world is fraught with mistrials and the demon dust dulls; countless ordeals and diseases rapidly develop; thus, what joy is there in living, and what pain in dying?
There must be sacred lightning, shining holiness, promoting good and eradicating evil, cleansing my frail body, enlightening my clear mind, and awakening my bright nature—"
She chanted the hymn of the Church of Guang Ming while her body unexpectedly ascended into the air, holding the Divine Thunder Fire in her hands, which began to emit intense light, and Li Qiufeng's entire body also began to burn with white flames.
In that instant, the purple light covering the sky was distorted by a strange force, converging towards the Divine Thunder Fire in Li Qiufeng's hands.
The priest immediately turned his head back, looking at Li Qiufeng in surprise.
He had not expected the demonic cult priest to use this method to delay the spontaneous combustion of the town's citizens.
But was it worth it for her to do so?