The Wind Thunder Sword was highly compatible with Shen Hua, a practitioner of wind-aligned arts. Its ability to counter evil spirits and its sharp aura greatly appealed to him. Meanwhile, the Holy Shield's counterattack effect left Shen Hua astounded. At this moment, Shen Hua found it difficult to choose.
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However, the marketplace refreshed its offerings daily, and Shen Hua feared missing out on this opportunity. After a fierce internal debate, he ultimately chose the Wind Thunder Sword. This artifact best suited Shen Hua's combat style, able to harness the power of wind and thunder, which resonated with his techniques.
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While the attributes of the Holy Shield were impressive, its defensive nature didn't align with Shen Hua's combat style. Shen Hua wasn't the type to passively endure being besieged by opponents. As for the Thunderfall Axe, its lower price made Shen Hua somewhat suspicious; he believed in getting what he paid for.
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Moreover, the Wind Thunder Sword required 59 points of fortune, precisely the amount Shen Hua possessed after exchanging for his initial Golden Elixir. Could this be a meticulously tailored artifact from the system, designed to deplete Shen Hua's fortune entirely, leaving him with just a few points?
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After much consideration, Shen Hua finally selected and exchanged for the Wind Thunder Sword. The moment he clicked "exchange," the sword appeared in his hand. Shen Hua carefully examined the sword, noting its woven vine scabbard exuding vitality.
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Drawing the sword from its sheath, a sharp aura permeated the surroundings. While encased within the vine scabbard, the sword's sharpness remained contained. However, once unsheathed, its extraordinary nature was fully revealed.
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The slender, silver-white blade exuded a formidable aura, catching Shen Hua's attention. Satisfied, Shen Hua grasped the sword, causing it to tremble as if imbued with life. A faint consciousness emanated from the sword, startling Shen Hua.
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"Could this be a Sword Spirit?!" As artifacts endured, they developed a semblance of consciousness, which could eventually evolve into a Sword Spirit. A Sword Spirit imbued an artifact with numerous advantages, allowing it to act autonomously to protect its wielder and amplify its power through mental resonance.
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Shen Hua's heart fluttered at the prospect of a Sword Spirit within the Wind Thunder Sword. Though not fully developed, nurturing it could lead to remarkable benefits in the future.
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Filled with excitement, Shen Hua carefully examined the sword, discovering signs of consciousness. While it lacked a fully formed Sword Spirit, the presence of consciousness hinted at its potential. With diligent nurturing, the birth of a Sword Spirit seemed inevitable.
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Reflecting on his choice, Shen Hua placed the sword beside him and began meditating to heal his injuries. Though not severe, the injuries affected his internal organs, requiring careful attention.
The sky drizzled lightly, silver threads of rain gradually dyeing the earth black. Shen Yubin gasped for breath, urging his mana to its limits, desperately employing his escape techniques. Behind him, Shi Yan pursued relentlessly.
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"Stole my treasure and now you want to flee? Where do you think you can go?" Shi Yan roared.
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Shen Yubin didn't respond, only exerting his escape techniques with all his might. Despite being only at the Foundation Establishment stage, his talent in escape techniques was remarkable. Mastering a top-tier escape technique, the Wave-Treading Technique, his speed could rival that of Shi Yan, who was at the later stages of Foundation Establishment.
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However, his cultivation was ultimately inferior, and after a prolonged chase, Shen Yubin's mana began to wane. Meanwhile, Shi Yan, appearing still full of energy, continued the pursuit.
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"This is tough," Shen Yubin sighed inwardly. He glanced at the Foundation Establishment artifact in his hand, reluctant to let go. This artifact required substantial savings to acquire and he didn't know how long it would take to accumulate enough spiritual stones.
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But now that it was in his hands, he couldn't easily give it up.
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Ahead lay a desolate mountain. Shen Yubin decided to confront Shi Yan there. Accelerating once again, he headed straight for the mountain. Shi Yan panicked at Shen Yubin's continued ability to accelerate and hastily unleashed a large fireball spell.
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Shen Yubin twisted his body, skillfully dodging the attack. The fireball struck the mountain, creating a large crater. Shen Yubin rejoiced at the opportunity and decided to use the mountain terrain to confront Shi Yan. He dashed into the newly formed crater.
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As Shen Yubin entered the mountain's crater, he encountered another cultivator seated quietly inside. Shen Yubin's heart skipped a beat, feeling a cold sweat breaking out.
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The cultivator wore a black robe, tall and indifferent in demeanor. Beside him lay a sword, its scabbard entwined with green vines, radiating vitality. Shen Yubin found the sudden intrusion strange. He cautiously assessed the cultivator's cultivation level.
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"Strange, how can he be only at the Qi Refining stage?" Shen Yubin immediately realized his mistake. No, he must have encountered a formidable expert; Shen Yubin couldn't discern his cultivation level at all.
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"Elder, this junior Shen Yubin has offended you," Shen Yubin immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Shen Hua. Then he stood up nervously, keeping a close eye on the cave entrance.
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Shi Yan rushed into the cave entrance, filled with anger and killing intent. He scanned the cave and saw a Qi Refining cultivator seated inside, while Shen Yubin stared at him intently without attempting to flee.
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"What's this? Out of mana and can't run anymore, preparing to meet death?" Shi Yan sneered. "I've chased you for so long, now how do you want to die? You intruded into this senior's cave, why haven't you apologized yet?"
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Shi Yan glanced at Shen Hua, then at Shen Yubin, and smirked.
"Qi Refining cultivator, playing tricks? Then let's die together," Shi Yan declared. "Today, I will use your blood to refine my artifact."
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Shen Hua's lips curled slightly. This Shen Yubin was intriguing. Shen Hua, a Nascent Soul cultivator, concealed his cultivation with Shadowless Technique. Yet this Shen Yubin still managed to discern his strength and immediately bowed in apology upon arrival. He seemed quite special.
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Moreover, Shen Yubin made subtle moves, fearing the Foundation Establishment cultivator behind him would notice any clues and promptly stood up. He even attempted to instigate conflict between Shi Yan and Shen Hua, hoping to use Shen Hua to get out of trouble.
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Shen Hua immediately opened his interception system to see what made Shen Yubin so special. Maybe he could gain some destiny points.
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[Name: Shen Yubin]
[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment - Early Stage]
[Destiny Points: 30]
[Special Skill: Fortune Favoring, Misfortune Avoidance]
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Shen Hua raised an eyebrow. Although the destiny points weren't high, this Fortune Favoring, Misfortune Avoidance skill was quite sophisticated. No wonder he could sense my strength. My relationship with the Extreme Water Sect is currently strained. Having such a skill would be quite convenient.
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Shen Hua smiled, considering the situation. Meanwhile, Shi Yan remained oblivious to the impending danger. He still believed he held the advantage against a Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivator.
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"Better obediently accept your fate and spare yourself from suffering," Shi Yan taunted.
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Shen Hua smiled and stood up, grasping the Wind Thunder Sword beside him. A sense of oppression filled the air. When Shi Yan began to realize the situation wasn't as simple as he thought, Shen Hua had already drawn his sword. As the Wind Thunder Sword emerged from its scabbard, its sharp aura surged like a tidal wave, quickly enveloping the entire cave.
Shen Yubin, pricked by the sharpness of the sword intent, could hardly open his eyes. Shen Hua, with indifferent countenance, struck with a single sword. Shi Yan had no resistance whatsoever and was thoroughly cleaved into two pieces. Shen Yubin, standing aside, was somewhat bewildered. How, in the blink of an eye, had Shi Yan fallen to the ground in pieces? The figure before him was unexpectedly fierce.
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After swiftly disposing of the riffraff, Shen Hua shifted his gaze towards Shen Yubin. "Many thanks for the senior's life-saving grace. The junior shall never forget it!" Shen Yubin, under Shen Hua's indifferent gaze, felt a chill in his heart. He immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, his flattery exceptionally smooth.
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"Ahem," Shen Hua uttered faintly.
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"The senior is a great figure of righteousness, acting decisively like thunder, as swift and resolute as autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves, exterminating the evil path," Shen Yubin continued, his voice clear and forceful, his words obviously tailored for flattery.
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"Even if I make a thousand mistakes, flattering is not one of them. Perhaps such words might please the senior and bring some reward," Shen Yubin pondered.
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Shen Hua nodded expressionlessly. "I am a demonic cultivator."
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Shen Yubin's posture stiffened as he knelt on the ground, feeling a chill run down his spine. Who would have thought? This guy emitted no trace of black or demonic energy. Especially that sword in his hand—seemingly unremarkable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the scabbard exuded vibrant vitality. And when the sword was drawn, it was even more extraordinary, with its sharpness seemingly imbued with a power to restrain evil spirits. "You call yourself a demonic cultivator!"
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However, Shen Yubin quickly adjusted, organizing his thoughts in his mind. "There is no distinction between demonic cultivation and righteousness. In my view, regardless of appearance or intent, any action that benefits the people is righteous. This Shi Yan, usually committing numerous atrocities, using ordinary people's blood to refine artifacts, is an unforgivable evildoer. The senior's slaying of him makes you a great hero," Shen Yubin spoke clearly, though a hint of embarrassment lingered in his voice.
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