Chapter 33: Luofu Sword Leader Jingli

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[You searched Vice-Commander Zuo Chao of the Chuihong Guard and found 1 signal flare, now added to your inventory.]

[You discovered 1 identity token for Vice-Commander Zuo Chao of the Chuihong Guard, now added to your inventory.]

[While searching a cabinet, you found a tube of Shelan ointment. The scent of the ointment brings you some comfort.]

[Your dizziness and disorientation symptoms have significantly reduced, shortening the restriction time to 5 minutes.]

[In the vase, you found fifty Cosmic Fragments.]

[You thoroughly searched the entire room but found nothing else.]

After scouring the room completely, the symptoms of dizziness and disorientation finally ended.

Su Jinyan approached the bodies of the "Chuihong Guard Vice-Commander" and the "Cloud Knight," cautiously casting First Aid on them.

[Please do not use healing combat skills on a mass of pixels.]

Su Jinyan couldn't help his reaction; it was just as he expected.

The mangled bodies, torn beyond recognition by the Quimuwolf, were irreparable and could no longer be possessed.

Fortunately, the system's narration had previously informed him that whenever his Cosmic Fragments reached 100, he could choose to purchase one of the following options:

[1. Spend 100 Cosmic Fragments to instantly respawn at your last checkpoint.]

[2. Spend 100 Cosmic Fragments to immediately reconstruct a body, restoring it to perfect condition.]

He decided to use the Cosmic Fragments for body reconstruction. With the amount currently saved, it was just enough to restore a single body to its perfect state.

[You have spent 100 Cosmic Fragments to select the option of reconstructing Guan Feng's body to perfect condition.]

The reason for choosing to reconstruct Cloud Knight Guan Feng's body was because it was a warrior-type frame and also had the highest synchronization rate with him.

In reality, the other body had a higher rank, and logically, he should have opted to reconstruct the Chuihong Guard. However, he couldn't afford the risk. If the Chuihong Guard couldn't equip the Coiled Dragon Spear, those 100 Cosmic Fragments would be wasted.

[Your synchronization rate with Guan Feng has increased by 10%. When the synchronization rate reaches 100%, you will have complete control over the body's actions.]

[Body: Cloud Knight - Guan Feng]

[Shell Level: 0]

[Shell Quality: Perfect]

[Synchronization Rate: 90%]

[Condition: Excellent]

[Talent: None]

[Skills: Jumping Slash, Parry, Uppercut, Full Moon Slash]

[You have chosen to possess the shell of Cloud Knight Guan Feng.]

[You equipped [Coiled Dragon Spear]. A surge of immense power flows into your body, making you feel stronger than ever before.]

[O Brave Fool, what is your next course of action?]

[Option 1: Push open the door and engage the Abundant Evil Creatures in a decisive battle.]

[Option 2: Retrieve the signal flare from your inventory and fire it into the sky for assistance.]

[Option 3: Cower inside the room, hiding until eternity's end.]

["Bang!"]

[You kick open the main entrance of the Red House, attracting the attention of the Abundant Evil Creatures with the loud noise.]

[The present you is unlike before; the formidable strength imbues you with unwavering confidence.]

[With disdainful arrogance, you gesture with a flick of your finger and sneer, "All of you, attack together."]

Outside, Fu Xuan silently records Su Jinyan's embarrassing display.

"Dreamwalking while flipping off this venerable one, expression scornful—seems his old affliction has resurfaced."

[Seeing your provocation, the Abundant Evil Creatures surge towards you like a tidal wave. Strangely, your overly inflated confidence suddenly turns to unease.]

[Fool, what will you do?]

[Option 1: Tiger's Desperate Ploy - Fall to Your Knees and Beg: Spare me, Grandfathers, I was just bluffing earlier. Please accept my humble submission.]

[Option 2: As Guan Feng, a current elite cloud rider of Luofu, surrender is not an option when facing monstrous foes. Stand firm, fight to the death!]

[You recall your fallen comrades, the fiery passion that drove you to enlist, and the grand words you left behind for your parents upon parting.]

["Hold fast to this oath: We, the cloud riders, shall shield the Xianzhou like clouds veiling the sky!"]

[With unwavering determination, you tighten your grip on the Coiled Dragon Spear, roar defiantly, and charge into the horde of evil creatures.]

[Devouring lightning coils around the spear tip, unleashing immense power that intimidates the swarm before you.]

[Would you spend fifty Cosmic Fragments to enter "Haptic Mode"?]

[In Haptic Mode, you can experience the sensation of combat realistically, doubling the gained battle experience.]

[Damage sustained will not affect your physical body.]

Without hesitation, Su Jinyan chose to enter "Haptic Mode."

Moments later, Su Jinyan opened his golden eyes and leaped upwards with unstoppable force, crashing heavily into the midst of evil creatures.

This strike pierced through stars themselves.

Before several Quimuwolves could react, they were crushed by the furious thrust of the spear, turning into mere pulp.

Yet swiftly, countless more Quimuwolves surged forward to attack.

A vicious grin curled at the corner of Su Jinyan's lips, his eyes gleaming with bloodlust as he charged recklessly through the horde. The countless agonized howls of dying Quimuwolves sounded like heavenly music to him, bringing immense satisfaction.

To avoid self-inflicted harm, there was a blind spot in his movements while wielding the Coiled Dragon Spear.

Cleverly exploiting this gap, fearless Quimuwolves lunged into it, inflicting new wounds on his flesh despite their imminent peril.

However, their fate invariably ended with Su Jinyan crushing their teeth and skulls between his palm-like hands, listening to their pitiful screams.

As his injuries worsened, Su Jinyan raised the Coiled Dragon Spear high, drawing essence from heaven and earth into himself.

"Merciful Medicine King!"

With eyes flashing murderous intent, Su Jinyan speared a Quimuwolf directly through its skull.

Instantaneously, an unimaginable sense of relief spread throughout his limbs, akin to consuming a ginseng fruit, healing his wounds rapidly.

In no time, he had slaughtered all the remaining Abundant Evil Creatures on the battlefield.

[Combat ended, tallying harvest.]

[You have gained a significant amount of combat experience. Your Shell's level has been upgraded to 2.]

[Obtained Everlasting Glory Branches x3, Everlasting Heavenly Splendor x20, added to inventory.]

[Current Cosmic Fragments: 350.]

[Inventory: Everlasting Heavenly Splendor x22, Everlasting Glory Branches x3, Signal Flare x1, Chuihong Guard Vice-Commander Token x1.]

[Current Area: Chapter of Abundance 1-1 cleared. Set Red House as respawn point?]

Su Jinyan sighed with relief and chose "yes."

Thanks to the foxfolk's Talent, which helped him acquire a hidden weapon, he finally managed to clear Chapter of Abundance 1-1.

Otherwise, continuing that battle might have dragged on endlessly, perhaps until eternity itself.

[Proceed immediately to 1-2?]

Wait, if I remember correctly, there should still be one signal flare left in the inventory, right?

Instead of rushing his choice, Su Jinyan retrieved the signal flare from his inventory and clicked to use it.

Maybe it could trigger a hidden storyline or easter egg for this area?

[Bang—]

[A piercing whistle sounded as the signal flare exploded in the sky, scattering a burst of fireworks.]

[You successfully transmitted a distress signal to survivors.]

[Perhaps other Cloud Knights or survivors, upon seeing the signal, will promptly rush to meet you.]

[Alternatively, it might attract other monsters instead. Do you wish to continue waiting here?]

Continue waiting.

[Bang, bang, bang...]

[The distant earth trembles, startling countless birds from the forest. By the sound, it seems something massive is approaching.]

[Two towering azure apes emerge from the woods, causing the ground to quake beneath their footsteps, rotten trees to snap, and forest birds to scatter in fright.]

[You recognize these distant apes as once being Abundance Sprites, Malefic Apes (Changyou), one of the many exotic beasts and rare avians bred by the immortal cultivators' extraordinary techniques. Now, they have fallen into becoming Abundant Evil Creatures.]

As Su Jinyan read the information panel for the azure apes, he couldn't help but wonder about one question:

Just how many exotic beasts and rare avians did those immortal cultivators originally breed?

Surely not all of them turned traitor, right?

Best to make a run for it—these two azure apes look seriously formidable; there's no way I can defeat them head-on.

This isn't cowardice, it's a strategic retreat.

[ROAR!]

[Detecting the scent of an intruder, the two azure apes cannot resist pounding their chests, emitting thunderous roars that echo across the land before swiftly charging towards you.]

[You fully understand that even with the Coiled Dragon Spear in hand, defeating both azure apes simultaneously is impossible.]

[But how can the Cloud Knights simply retreat?!]

[Behind you stand your comrades, steadfast warriors who refuse to abandon the fight until their final breath, dedicated to protecting their homeland.]

[They all fell to the hands of Abundance Remnants.]

["Honor this oath: As Cloud Riders, we shall shield Xianzhou like clouds veiling the sky!"]

Enough with the slogans—just f*cking retreat already.

Su Jinyan wanted to make a tactical withdrawal, but the retreat button had turned gray.

[Synchronization rate below 100%. Guan Feng rejects your command.]

As if his body were no longer under his control, he tightened his grip on the Coiled Dragon Spear, fueled by an intense hatred for the Abundance evil creatures. With a furious roar, he charged towards the azure apes.

[At the eleventh hour, a sweeping sword aura cleaves between you and the azure apes.]

[A silvery flash reminiscent of moonlight flickers momentarily.]

[In the next instant, both azure apes freeze mid-charge, suspended in mid-air.]

[Stunned, you gaze at the flawless lunar glow on the horizon, then slowly close your eyes, your consciousness slipping away.]

[The sound of tearing flesh echoes in your ears.]

[When you open your eyes again, the formidable azure apes have been decapitated and now lie lifeless on the ground.]

[The newcomer's serene beauty unfolds before you, her complexion naturally fair and smooth like snow-white jade, untouched by makeup.]

[Her features are exquisitely flawless, radiating a saintly yet aloof demeanor, akin to an ethereal white-haired fairy, untainted by worldly affairs.]

[In her hand, she wields a five-foot-long, immensely heavy black sword, its blade stained with blood and showing slight cracks.]

[Just moments ago, this very dark blade severed the bodies of those two evil creatures.]

[Standing before you is none other than Luofu's sword leader, one of the legendary High-Cloud Quintet, revered as 'Seamless Flying Light'—Jingliu herself.]

[Fool, what will you do?]

[Note: Your choice may influence Jingliu's attitude towards you and whether she grants you any rewards.]

[Option 1: Express your regret for a wandering half-life without finding a true master. If she does not forsake you, pledge allegiance by offering her the title of godmother.]

Option Two: Turn away without hesitation, leaving behind a high-caliber parting line to make Jingliu remember your silhouette.

Option Three: O Medicine King, with boundless compassion, grant me an invulnerable body, the courage to face a thousand foes, and strength unmatched by any multitude! Demoness, swiftly bow thy neck for execution!