CHAPTER 786: Throw A Cherry On Top

Sanguis began to play with his blood crystal broadsword. He felt as if the broadsword had become a part of him. Having an extension of himself in his hand felt amazing to Sanguis.

Han Shuo had removed all the impurities from the blood crystal and reshaped it into a broadsword. But since Han Shuo did not know the exact use of the Blood Crystal, that was all he could do. Sanguis would have to figure out the rest for himself.

"Even though I have formed the sword, you must find a way to bond with the weapon. The usual technique of dripping your blood into it probably won't work in this case. You'll have to figure that out for yourself," Han Shuo said to Sanguis after thinking for a moment.

"I don't have to, it's already a part of me," Sanguis replied excitedly. The broadsword then suddenly disappeared into Sanguis's body as he chuckled. A moment later, the broadsword reappeared from his chest and flew into his hand.

Being able to store a demonic weapon in his body meant that Sanguis had successfully linked his mind to the broadsword. Although Han Shuo had no idea how Sanguis managed to do this, he was very happy for Sanguis.

Han Shuo nodded and said, "Very good. You have truly become the master of the broadsword. You may give it a name. Make sure you learn and explore all its uses!" Han Shuo thought for a moment and continued, "Every precious demonic weapon has an infinite potential to evolve. Once a demonic weapon is improved to a certain level, a spirit will take shape. You should keep an eye on this. This broadsword is much more bizarre than Bolland's flying sword. I think it will most likely form a spirit of its own."

"Yes, Master. I will do as you say!" Sanguis manoeuvred his broadsword to twist around his body as he explored the uses of the weapon. He tried to create an even deeper connection with the broadsword using the Bloodgod Mantra.

Sanguis communicated relentlessly with the broadsword made from the blood crystal. He was so engrossed in the new weapon that he seemed to have forgotten that Han Shuo was beside him.

Standing not far away, Rose continued to stare at Han Shuo.

Han Shuo had noticed Rose's presence for a long time. After giving some instructions to Sanguis, he walked over to Rose with a faint smile and asked, "What is it?

Rose did not answer but continued to stare at Han Shuo. After a long time, Rose exhaled softly as if trying to get rid of the shock in her heart. She asked quietly, "So you also know how to refine weapons?"

Han Shuo half shrugged and replied, "Well, I'm just an amateur. It's nothing to write home about."

"From what I see, it's the exact opposite!" Rose exclaimed softly, "I have never seen or heard of anyone who can refine a weapon the way you just did. Your weapon smelting skill is miraculous. I'm pretty sure you're just as skilled at refining weapons as you are at refining medicine!"

Han Shuo was known as a brilliant pharmacist in the Darkness Dominion. Everyone who knew Han Shuo knew that he was extremely talented at refining medicine, but none of them knew that he was also talented at refining weapons. If Rose had not happened to catch Han Shuo in the act of refining a broadsword for Sanguis, even Rose might not have known.

It was only at this point that Rose realised that all of the wondrous divine weapons she had seen Han Shuo wielding had been made by Han Shuo himself. During their attack on Hushveil City, Rose had seen Han Shuo use various weapons of mass destruction against a large number of divine guards who were pursuing them. She had observed that these unique and deadly weapons were quite different from conventional divine weapons. She had wondered where Han Shuo had found such a strange but supreme craftsman to make all these weapons for him.

But finally, after accidentally witnessing what she saw that day, the question became clear to Rose.

<i >Being a gifted pharmacist has made Bryan reputable in the Darkness Dominion. If people learned that Bryan is also brilliantly talented in the arts of weapon refinement, it will surely shock the entire Elysium! thought Rose.

"It's not as miraculous as you imagined. It's just some simple and amateur techniques," with just one look at Rose, Han Shuo knew what was going on in her head. Han Shuo did not want people to know too much of his secrets and therefore said so to Rose.

Rose looked intently at Han Shuo. After a while, she put on a faint smile and demanded, "Well then, I hope you will make me a weapon too. A simple and crude one will do!"

Han Shuo stared at Rose for a moment in confusion before he replied, "The energy you cultivate is very different from mine. Even if I made a weapon for you, without understanding the energy that Sanguis and I cultivate, the weapon would be almost useless to you."

"It doesn't matter. I still want one. Any kind of weapon will do. Your weapon refining techniques are wonderful. I want to see you do it again!" Rose demanded persistently. She was determined to make Han Shuo refine a weapon for her despite his reluctance.

As Han Shuo's slave, Rose had been very cooperative and had served him well. Han Shuo was bad at refusing the requests of his allies, especially those who had been helpful to him. So, after a moment's thought, Han Shuo forced a smile and nodded.

"Fine, I will make you a weapon now. Hmm, all right, here, cut off a finger and fill this bottle up to the middle with your blood," Han Shuo instructed as he took out a glass container and handed it to Rose.

Rose was happy that Han Shuo had agreed to her request, but was confused by his instruction. She couldn't understand why Han Shuo needed her blood to make a weapon. However, she did not voice her doubts to Han Shuo but willingly followed his instructions.

A single strand of her silky silver hair pierced the skin of her delicate left forefinger. Drop by drop, guided by the strand of her hair, her blood fell into the glass jar. About two minutes later, the jar was half full of her red blood. She handed it to Han Shuo.

After taking the bottle of blood from Rose, Han Shuo began to refine the Pearls of Annihilation in front of her. He took out all sorts of rare and bizarre stones before baking them into reddish-brown balls under an intense flame. The resulting Pearls of Annihilation were about the size of an eyeball. They were shiny and slightly glimmering.

Rose's fresh blood was slowly poured into the pearls, drop by drop. A fiery red light shone from the centre of the pearls, as if a fire had been ignited inside the pearls. They looked like shiny pearls containing a blazing fire. They were striking and beautiful.

Just like Sanguis, Rose seemed very excited and happy when she received her weapons. When Han Shuo placed the Pearls of Annihilation in Rose's hand, she felt a very weak but real connection with them. This was surprising to her.

"Since you cultivate in an energy different from mine, and your blood has not been condensed by unique means, you will only have a weak connection with these Pearls. However, no matter how weak the connection is, you can still detonate the pearls remotely..." Han Shuo began to explain to Rose the method of using the Pearls of Annihilation as well as their powers.

Despite the weak connection, Rose could easily detonate her Pearls of Annihilation from several hundred metres away. If used correctly, the Pearls could even be a lifesaver in an emergency.

However, it seemed that Rose had no intention of putting the Pearls to practical use. It seemed that she had taken the Pearls of Annihilation as a magnificent piece of craftsmanship. Under Rose's demand, Han Shuo had no choice but to pierce the pearls with his demonic yuan and chain the pearls into a bracelet using the elastic veins of a magical beast.

Rose was very excited. She was constantly fiddling with the Pearl of Annihilation bracelet and looked very happy.

Han Shuo was torn between laughter and tears when he saw that Rose had taken the pearls as an ornament. He wasn't sure if Rose listened to his detailed explanation of how to use the Pearls. He thought, <i >Women's minds are indeed unfathomable. She is actually treating this destructive weapon as jewelry just because it looked pretty!

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Time passed hurried. Half a month went by. One after another, the participating companies from the other six Corps arrived at Soaring Cloud Mountain Range.

Naturally, those from the House of Sainte, as the ruler of the City of Shadows and the organizer of the event, will not be absent. Wallace, Andre, Carmelita, and others arrived at the Mountain Range.

Three of the Seven Divine Guard Corps belonged to the House of Kinson, House of Kisa, and House of Buller. As the competition could affect the interests of their family clans, members of those three large family clans also came to the Mountain Range as observers. They would usually hang around with their Fourth Corp, Sixth Corp, and Seventh Corp. The Soaring Cloud Mountain Range suddenly turned lively.

The Seventh Corps would stay in seven different regions around the Soaring Cloud Mountain Range for the duration of the competition. Wallace and Andre had divided and assigned these regions beforehand. The members and representatives of the great family clans, including Wallace, would stay in the central region of the mountain range. They were responsible for dealing with any accidents during the competition.

Those who had just arrived at the mountain range were astonished to see Han Shuo's company. A feeling of vigilance appeared on their faces after carefully assessing the Divine Guards of the Fifth Corps.

After being ground and tempered by the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation, the Divine Guards of the Fifth Corps have acquired a distinctly stern and solemn aura. From any angle, they do not look like a company of amateur recruits. The crowd, who had originally thought that the Fifth Corps was destined for last place, suddenly wasn't so sure.

Andre and Wallace sang praises in their heads. They admired Han Shuo even more. His ability to train the Divine Guards of the Fifth Corps to this level in such a short time was phenomenal. Even Wallace did not have the confidence to accomplish such an amazing feat.

"It looks like the Fifth Corps might not be the last!" said Wallace after turning to Andre who was standing next to him.

Andre nodded, smiling. Then, in a somewhat delighted manner, he suggested, "Elder brother, Carmelita is of marriageable age. Why don't we throw a cherry on top after the competition?"

Wallace stared blankly for a moment before asking, "What do you mean?"

"The House of Han is rapidly growing in influence and power. Bryan can even hurt Hofs of Hushveil City. If this trend continues, it is only a matter of time before their interests overlap with our House of Saints. Eventually, the House of Han may leave the City of Shadows. However, if Carmelita marries the boy, everything will be easily resolved! What do you think, brother?"

Wallace had not considered this possibility before. After hearing Andre's words, Wallace sank into deep thought.