Enhancing a martial arts talent once, there is no doubt that this is an extremely domineering effect!
It's equivalent to Fang Yuan enhancing his reputation level once!
Tsk, tsk, no wonder this is a treasure locked away in the deepest vaults of the Jianghai Palace.
But soon, Fang Yuan discovered that there was a line of small text at the end of the introduction to the Creation Pill: [Only applicable to the first enhancement].
Ah, so... does this mean that something like [The Fourth Calamity], which has already been enhanced once, can no longer be enhanced?
It has limitations... But for Fang Yuan, it's still not a problem, since he doesn't have just one martial talent, does he?!
"I'll take this." Fang Yuan decisively took the Creation Pill into his hand and continued to check the other items.
[Nine-turn Reviving Elixir]: Revive the dead, restore the flesh and bones. After taking it, it can fully heal any physical injuries.
Tsk, tsk, this pill has a full healing effect... but Fang Yuan already has [The Fourth Calamity], so he skipped it.
[Withered Tree Breathing Technique]: Completely conceal your breath, reduce your presence, and it can also be used to feign death. When used, your breath stops, and your heart stops beating, indistinguishable from death.
This description... is this technique something like the Emperor of the Sea, Guo Hai?
A life-saving technique with great potential, it's typical for those who like to play the "pretend to be weak" strategy. However, it's useless to him. But, well, he could still copy the "Good Person Sutra" into his own records.
A smile appeared on Fang Yuan's face as he held it in his hand and was about to flip through it, when a deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out by his ear:
"Do you wish to choose this martial technique?"
Fang Yuan's hand froze mid-air, there was no one around, yet someone had managed to speak to him without him noticing...
Fang Yuan immediately understood who it was. The old Sixth, Chong Wu Hou, must be watching him from somewhere...
Well, this was Jianghai Palace's most important secret chamber. It must be personally monitored by Chong Wu Hou.
Recalling the way the other had used his spiritual sense to kill the Crocodile Demon from miles away, Fang Yuan instantly became much more obedient. "No, I was just casually flipping through."
"No, you have a photographic memory." The voice spoke again, "Once you flip it open, it means you've chosen it. It cannot be undone."
Fang Yuan: "..."
Seeing that his idea of freeloading had been exposed, Fang Yuan silently placed the book back.
So Chong Wu Hou actually knew he had a photographic memory? It must have been that graphite who told him.
Sigh, how careless, I should have been more low-key back when I was in the Young Heroes Camp.
Fang Yuan felt a bit down and shifted his gaze from the "Withered Tree Technique" to continue scanning. He then saw a jade stone, the size of a washbasin, clear and translucent:
"Bi Xiao River Jiao Demon Egg, capable of hatching its offspring."
Fang Yuan raised an eyebrow. This was actually a Jiao Dragon egg, and according to the description, it had been fertilized and could give birth!
If he had Lin Jing's martial talent, he might consider taking this to indulge in a little Pokémon fantasy.
Otherwise, raising a demon would be beyond his ability, and he didn't want to waste time on it. Making egg fried rice from it would be too wasteful.
He skipped it.
Fang Yuan then turned his attention to the most eye-catching item in the room: the giant sword.
Actually, the techniques he practiced, "Slash" and "Ziyang Thunder Blade", didn't require any weapons.
But for some reason, this sword looked like the kind and beautiful senior, the playful junior... in other words, it was very tempting.
Furthermore, Fang Yuan noticed a detail. The sword was locked by several iron chains, floating in midair, its shape quite peculiar.
This sword, unlike the other items, didn't have any introduction.
Just then, Chong Wu Hou spoke up, so Fang Yuan decided to ask: "Sir, what's the situation with this sword?"
Chong Wu Hou quickly explained:
"This sword is called [Heavy Earth], also known as [Earth Sword]. As the saying goes, 'A heavy sword has no edge, great skill is not needed.' It is not sharp, nor does it possess any killing powers, but it is extremely heavy and hard."
"In addition to this, it has the ability to protect the soul. If you encounter an attack targeting the soul, having this sword will ensure your soul remains safe."
Fang Yuan had not yet encountered anyone who could perform such attacks, but upon thinking about it, he realized that he didn't have any defenses in this area.
However, he was unsure how [The Fourth Calamity] would handle a soul attack.
"Then why is it locked in mid-air?" Fang Yuan asked again.
"Because this sword has a flaw: it enters the earth."
"Enters the earth?"
"Yes, once it touches the ground, it will disappear as if a fish has been returned to the sea, vanishing from your sight."
"With your level of skill, it will be as difficult as reaching the heavens to capture it again."
Hearing this, Fang Yuan's heart stirred. The sword was so mysterious?
As everyone knows, the more mysterious something is, the more powerful it is.
Fang Yuan immediately became more interested, just like a boy seeing a new toy and wanting to try it out.
And swords have a natural appeal to men. In his past life, even if he saw a straight branch by the roadside, he would pick it up and play with it.
"I've explained both the pros and cons to you. The choice is yours. If you lose it, I won't be responsible for retrieving it," Chong Wu Hou added.
"I'll take it!" Fang Yuan decisively said. He decided to treat himself to a big toy.
"Good." Chong Wu Hou replied. "You've chosen two items, and Qin Hai told me you also want a [Qi Awakening Method]."
As Chong Wu Hou spoke, a martial arts manual suddenly flew from the opposite bookshelf and landed in Fang Yuan's hands.
"Qi Awakening Method: [Heavenly Thunder Devouring the Sun Scripture]."
"This is the top Qi Awakening method of Jianghai Palace, and it's the same one I practice," Chong Wu Hou's voice continued.
Looking at the technique in his hands, after a brief surprise, a smile appeared on Fang Yuan's face.
The breathing technique is thunder-based, and the Qi Awakening method is also thunder-based?!
The connection is inexplicable! It seems that he's going to race down the Thunder Dao and never look back!
"Thank you, Sir Chong Wu Hou. I'll take it," Fang Yuan said.
"Good."
With Chong Wu Hou's permission, Fang Yuan flipped open the Qi Awakening method and quickly recorded it into the "Good Person Sutra."
Now, Fang Yuan held a vast amount of good deeds, had obtained a powerful Qi Awakening method, and with [Virtue to Conquer People] and [Slash] ready to be upgraded...
He couldn't even imagine how terrifying his combat power would be after all this hard training!
Oh right, the Earth Sword!
Fang Yuan extended his hand and gripped the sword hilt, pulling hard!
Crack!
The chains snapped, and Fang Yuan effortlessly held it in his hand. Even with his strength, he could feel how heavy the sword was.
And just as Fang Yuan touched the sword, a surge of emotion suddenly stirred inside him!
It was the sword's own emotion.
It felt as though it had been trapped for so long, and now it was breaking free. It was excited, it was joyful!
This thing is alive? Or does the sword have a spirit?
At this moment, Fang Yuan was both shocked and thrilled. He had certainly found a treasure, hadn't he?
But why didn't Chong Wu Hou mention the sword's spirit earlier?
More emotions surged from the sword. Fang Yuan immediately understood—it was calling for him to put it down.
"Heh, what are you thinking about?"
Fang Yuan smirked and slung the sword over his shoulder. He wasn't going to let go of the treasure he had finally gotten!
"Master Shimo, I've made my choice," he said as he walked out of the secret chamber.
Shimo glanced at the giant sword on Fang Yuan's shoulder in surprise but didn't say anything, just nodded.
"Good."
Fang Yuan followed Shimo back to the Young Heroes Camp, and when the young heroes saw him return, they were all stunned.
Originally, Fang Yuan had been seen as a terrifying demon king in their eyes, but now this demon king had somehow brought back a mighty and imposing giant sword.
The combination of these two created an overwhelming sense of intimidation!
They didn't even need to fight him; just looking at his appearance and stance, they could tell he was unbelievably strong!