I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 166 - 110: The 2nd Transformation of the Blood Sword Dance, Off to the Decisive Battle
Shen Bai was already quite familiar with this phantasmal figure, so he remained completely unfazed.
The phantasm was currently in the middle of a bamboo grove.
Within the grove, every stalk of bamboo swayed in the wind.
As the bamboo swayed, the phantasm sat cross-legged on the ground, as Immovable as a mountain.
Then, a breeze swept through.
The breeze rustled through the bamboo, creating a sound like a melodious tune drifting through the mountains.
Just then, the phantasm finally moved.
Though it remained seated cross-legged, the phantasm’s right hand slowly began to rise.
As its hand rose, the gentle breeze swelled into a gale.
The bamboo leaves, torn loose by the gale, were caught in the wake of the phantasm’s rising hand and began to spin in the air.
Each leaf seemed to possess a Spirituality of its own, unleashing terrifying forms of Swordsmanship.
Each style of Swordsmanship seemed to have a mind of its own, entirely distinct from the rest.
The Sword Qi was still blood-red, but this time, each wisp was different, as if every strand of Sword Qi carried its own unique intent.
After a long moment, the leaves fluttered to the ground. The surroundings faded away, and everything returned to a state of tranquility, like the sky after a storm has passed.
The smoke transformed into a massive amount of Information that poured into Shen Bai’s mind.
Shen Bai opened his eyes. After completely absorbing the Information, the corners of his lips curved upward slightly.
’A multitude of swords, each one distinct.’
After undergoing its second evolution, the Blood Sword Dance had transformed into the Anti-Demon Blood Sword Dance.
This time, in addition to all its Attributes doubling, it had gained a new Spiritual Attribute.
This Attribute was a massive boost to Shen Bai’s combat prowess.
Spirituality allowed his Sword Qi to gain unique traits. This +16 Attribute meant Shen Bai’s Sword Qi could split into sixteen parts, each part executing different Sword Techniques of the Anti-Demon Blood Sword Dance.
In other words, it was like sixteen versions of Shen Bai wielding swords all at once.
A thought crossed Shen Bai’s mind.
The next moment, hundreds of strands of Sword Qi erupted from Cold Moon, filling the entire room.
The swarming Sword Qi automatically split into sixteen groups, each one able to execute different Sword Techniques from the Anti-Demon Blood Sword Dance.
’I’m... getting farther and farther from being human.’
Shen Bai retracted the Sword Qi, thinking, ’It seems I’ve broken through to the next level, too.’
Shen Bai could feel that his kidneys were now veiled in a layer of Golden Qi.
The Golden Qi covered their surface, shimmering like gold.
The Five Organ Realm was the process of suffusing the five viscera with Qi: the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.
Now, his kidneys had reached Perfection, and wisps of Golden Qi were beginning to surge toward his lungs.
’This is great. Joining the Observatory was definitely a smart move.’
Shen Bai stretched and swallowed a few pellets of Qi Blood Medicine.
’There are resources, anomalies to deal with, and knowledge to be gained.’
Shen Bai felt that he had already undergone many fundamental transformations.
’It’s about time. I need to make a trip to Lamp Lake.’
After recovering his Qi and blood, Shen Bai beckoned to his side.
MEOW!
Amber let out a cry and leaped into Shen Bai’s arms, nuzzling against him.
Shen Bai stroked his cat and chuckled. "Since the Upper Evil Sect can’t wait any longer, let’s send them on their way. Besides, the people down below must be getting lonely."
Carrying Cold Moon and holding Amber, Shen Bai ate a meal at an outdoor stall before heading toward the Observatory.
...
「The Observatory.」
When Shen Bai arrived, all the busy members of the Observatory turned their attention to him.
Seeing his leisurely air and thinking about his destination for the day, they felt a complicated mix of emotions.
If it were them heading to Lamp Lake alone, it would be impossible to remain so calm.
Shen Bai went to Landlord Long for Dianmao. After explaining the reason for his visit, he left for Elder Mu’s place before Landlord Long had a chance to tease him.
Finally, Shen Bai stopped by Liu Wufeng’s residence for a brief word before leaving the Observatory with his Longsword in hand.
Huang Guang and Kong Fang of the Ding Twenty-Third Division also walked with him for part of the way.
As for Qin Shuang, she accompanied him all the way to the city gates.
"If you’re outmatched, you have to escape as quickly as possible," Qin Shuang said.
Shen Bai patted Qin Shuang’s head. "Still don’t trust me?"
Qin Shuang looked thoughtful. "I trust you, I’m just worried you’ll pull some crazy stunt."
Back in Shengyun County, Shen Bai had pulled quite a few.
In fact, over the past few days, Qin Shuang’s blind faith in Shen Bai had resurfaced.
She was just afraid his personality would lead him to do something drastic.
Shen Bai shook his head. "This trip is for one reason only."
Qin Shuang paused. "What reason?"
Carrying his Longsword, Shen Bai walked farther and farther away.
His words drifted back through the air.
"To kill."
Qin Shuang froze on the spot.
She remained that way until a voice broke her out of her stupor.
"Tsk, tsk. That kid’s even better at posturing than I was in my youth."
Elder Mu stood with his hands tucked in his sleeves, his eyes gleaming. "Still, that was a damn good line. I’ll have to write it down and use it myself sometime."
Qin Shuang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
’So much for not being worried about Shen Bai,’ she thought. ’You, the mighty Sword King of Fenglin State, secretly followed him to the city gate.’
’The real question is, can either of you, the old and the young, ever act your age?’
...
Shen Bai was unaware of what transpired behind him; he was already on a swift horse, galloping toward Lamp Lake.
「Lamp Lake.」
It was a relatively well-known lake in Fenglin State.
It was so named because it was shaped like an oil lamp.
Of course, because of its great distance from the capital of Fenglin State, no one would visit except during holidays and festivals.
Shen Bai rode like the wind and arrived at Lamp Lake without incident.
A ring of trees encircled Lamp Lake.
It was mid-morning, the hour when the sun shone brightest.
But as Shen Bai stood outside the woods and looked ahead, his eyes narrowed.
In the woods not far ahead, a corpse was hanging from every tree.
