Chapter 12: So You Are Going To Drop A Random Sword Technique?
Despite her dislike, the effect of this pill was indeed very good. Ming Zhaoshuang immediately sat cross-legged, circulating her spiritual energy to heal her injuries.
She soon discovered that there was another stream of power within her body, emitting a faint green light. It was circulating through her meridians, rapidly helping her repair deadened muscle fibers and damaged meridians.
That power was very gentle and light, yet far more potent than the power of the pill, cleansing her body like a spring of spiritual energy.
Her body was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
This is…
Ming Zhaoshuang frowned, finally sensing the source of this power—the System.
“I’m a System, what’s wrong with me cheating a little,” the System said smugly to her.
“You should be happy. With me around, no matter how severely you’re injured, even if you lose an arm or a leg, or your head or your tail, as long as you have a breath left, I can heal you.”
Ming Zhaoshuang sighed, “Isn’t this cheat a bit too powerful?”
The System said, “Who says this cheat is too powerful? This cheat is too small. Back when I dominated the cultivation world, let alone people on the verge of death, even those with only bones left and a wisp of residual soul, I could bring them back to life and reincarnate. Now I can only heal you. Alas, it’s a waste of talent, a waste of talent.”
Ming Zhaoshuang retorted, “Then you’re really amazing.”
It was truly strange that even a string of code could dominate the cultivation world.
The System snorted, seeming extremely pleased:
“In the cultivation world, the higher the danger, the greater the opportunity. Only by constantly courting death can one constantly break through. Host, with me, you can rest assured. As long as you don’t die, go all out.”
Ming Zhaoshuang naturally understood this principle, so she softly agreed.
The System continued, “However, Host, your fighting ability is too poor. You just keep slashing with your sword. Fighting like you, let alone in the late Foundation Establishment stage, even in the late Golden Core stage, you wouldn’t be able to defeat Fei Changxiu. It’s a good thing he was letting you win, otherwise, you wouldn’t have been able to fight him for so long.”
Seeing Ming Zhaoshuang remain silent, the System’s voice gradually weakened. Just as it was about to disappear, Ming Zhaoshuang spoke again:
“Continue the review.”
She could review a lost game ten or eight times, let alone a lost battle.
“Host, if I were you, with my strength at the mid Foundation Establishment stage, I could make him unable to cope.”
Immediately, two figures appeared in Ming Zhaoshuang’s sea of consciousness. One radiated golden light and had facial features very similar to Fei Changxiu, while the other radiated silver-gray light and had facial features very similar to Ming Zhaoshuang.
The two figures fought and fought in Ming Zhaoshuang’s mind, one attacking and the other countering.
It could be seen that the strength of the golden figure far surpassed that of the silver-gray figure. However, the silver-gray figure, relying on cunning sword moves, agile footwork, and excellent spells, managed to unload the golden figure’s strength. Not only did he break through the golden figure’s attack, but he also firmly suppressed him and fought back.
Yet, the silver-gray figure didn’t decisively defeat the golden figure, as if a cat were playing with a mouse, pressing down then releasing, it was quite amusing.
Ming Zhaoshuang stared at the two figures, unmoving.
She could naturally see that the golden figure was using the Ao Tian Sect’s basic sword technique, while the silver-gray figure’s sword technique was exquisite, making it impossible to fathom or see through.
When the silver-gray figure grew tired of playing, the System finally withdrew the two figures and asked:
“Host, do you understand now?”
Ming Zhaoshuang said, “Indeed, it’s formidable. So, are you going to randomly drop a sword technique?”
System: “…”
She had indeed learned her lesson, knowing to ask for it proactively.
However, was it the kind of System that casually gave away peerless cultivation techniques to others?
The System coughed lightly and said, “This is not a random drop item; you can only obtain it after completing a mission.”
Ming Zhaoshuang immediately said, “What mission? Rescuing Shen Liqian? She’s currently the only romantic interest around the Male Protagonist.”
The System said, “As long as you save Shen Liqian, I will drop the most powerful and awesome sword technique in this world. At that time, it will be unparalleled not only in the lower cultivation world but even in the upper cultivation world.”
Hearing the System’s guarantee, a flicker of joy crossed Ming Zhaoshuang’s lips.
Honestly, at first, she hadn’t intended to save Shen Liqian. After all, she had inexplicably shot an arrow at her for some worthless man; anyone would be angry.
However, after spending these few days together, she found that this girl Shen Liqian was not only understanding but also gentle and kind, showing respect to everyone ingrained in her bones. She was simply too likable.
It would be too much of a pity for such a woman to like Qin Feilong due to the plot.
The System continued, “Also, Host, when fighting with others, don’t be stubborn. Since you have an Innate Ice Spirit Root, your ‘ice’ attribute must be at its extreme. Therefore, you can kill him with ice element spells. I dare say that at the same level, no one’s spells can have more suppression than an Innate Spirit Root.”
Ming Zhaoshuang fell into thought.
The System continued, “Host, you can also cultivate other things. I have peerless secret manuals for the five masters of ‘Pill, Artifact, Charm, Music.’ Especially Beast Taming, I am incredibly strong and incredibly powerful. If you learn from me, the System guarantees you can command tens of thousands of spiritual beasts and become the number one Beast Tamer in the cultivation world.”
An unusual feeling arose in Ming Zhaoshuang’s heart. After pondering for a moment, she said:
“Forget it. Beast taming is ultimately an external factor. Having one or two favorites is enough; raising too many would hinder my own cultivation.”
Although she was lively, she did not like crowds.
Ming Zhaoshuang didn’t dislike small animals, but if she were to deal with a group of spiritual beasts every day, she truly didn’t have that patience.
Moreover, as everyone knows, among the five masters of ‘Pill, Artifact, Charm, Music,’ Beast Tamers have the least connection to cultivation. Her main goal was to improve her cultivation.
Therefore, the only options left were “Pill, Artifact, Charm, Music.”
However, Ming Zhaoshuang also knew that this world seemed to follow a principle where one could only specialize in one path. Just like Shen Liqian, she specialized as a musician, so although her cultivation was very high, she was not very skilled in combat.
As for Fei Changxiu and Ming Chenxing, they both specialized in the Sword Dao and were skilled in combat, but when facing other Dao arts, they had no talent.
Of course, except for the Male Protagonist—he is not only a Sword Cultivator but also possesses the Innate Spiritually Connected Sacred Body, holding the dual identities of an Artificer and a Talisman Master.
Therefore, despite his years of being a waste, while his cultivation was lacking, the other two aspects advanced by leaps and bounds. He is now a renowned Artificer and Talisman Master listed on the Jade Tower rankings. However, others are unaware of this identity, which will be used later to prove them wrong.
It was a pity that the original owner had long ago tested and found that this body had no talent for cultivating other aspects, which led to her choosing to be a sole Sword Cultivator.
Ming Zhaoshuang said, “I can try others in the future.”
If it truly wasn’t suitable, then there was no need to force it.
With the System’s help in maintaining her body, Ming Zhaoshuang could also allocate some time to study the basics of soul power cultivation.
