Chapter 887 - 429: Renewed Promise (Part 2)
Two stages of pursuit damage belong to simple yet powerful abilities, vastly surpassing some of the flashy Tier Eight equipment. If it were on the market, those in the Celestial Group would definitely spare no expense to snatch it.
Zoe couldn’t see the panel, but she could feel the power on the sword, already impatient with excitement.
Wrapping the hilt with a non-slip layer, the excited Zoe immediately took it, the ever-hot sword causing her palm to tremble, yet she firmly held it.
With the adjustment of the Light of the Star Soul, she quickly adapted to the sword’s heat.
However, even though her musculature from horizontal training gave her far greater monster strength compared to her peers, this Starfire Battle Sword, close to the size of a Giant Sword, still made her arm sink.
She stabilized the Long Sword with both hands and swung it simply twice.
The Magic Furnace was extinguished, the forging room dimmed, and Li Ang and Zoe didn’t expect that with a simple swing, the room instantly flashed with firelight, and two arcs of flame flickered, igniting the shelf beside them and a piece of stone on the ground.
"Ah, I’m sorry, Li Ang."
Zoe placed the Starfire Battle Sword on the table, switched to the Ice Wolf Form, and released frost to try to put out the fire.
But the frost disappeared as soon as it reached the flame.
"Normal water and ice can’t put out this fire. It’s a conceptual flame produced by the Purest Star Crystal," said Li Ang.
He didn’t blame Zoe. Who could have thought that even before the sword was properly used, it would have such extraordinary power?
Common conceptual skills are realized by compressing or simplifying the Innate Barrier, essentially embodying the power of a strong figure. Even Treasure Artifacts are crafted by artisans adding Innate Barriers to them.
But Level 9 materials, including the conceptual properties contained in the Dragon Factor, all have abilities inherent to them. They are of the same rank as the Innate Barrier, but obviously achieved through higher-level power.
The flame before them is such a case.
Although some things were damaged, it also conveyed good news.
Li Ang unfolded the prototype of the Earth Dragon Realm on his hand, not needing to fully deploy it, and extinguished the flame upon contact.
On the other hand, he used a bit of Decompression Light Wave, dissolving the flames through the reverse Power of Law.
If confronted directly, even normal Tier Eight defenses would likely struggle to withstand this fire. Even if sturdy, they would be worn down gradually.
After tidying up the room and talking to Zoe about the sword’s power, she gradually felt at ease in Li Ang’s words, immersed in the joyous mood of admiring the weapon.
The two walked toward the Monster Breeding Ground.
That space now resembled a park, occasionally attracting members of the Star Flower Travel Corps to go there, though apart from Farina and Anna, everyone else unconsciously dared not approach the Dragon Nest in the center of the Wilderness Area.
As they entered, they happened to encounter Othella returning from the Volcanic Area. She smiled timidly at the two and quickly floated back to the ship.
The Forest Area, Aquatic Area, Wilderness Area, Cloud Mist Area, and Volcanic Area are currently the five clearly established regions. Other terrains exist as prototypes, but Li Ang hasn’t allowed the breeding ground to expand for now.
The Aquatic Area is a habitat somewhat similar to Mengze Island, as no monsters are bred, it’s just a simple small wetland.
The Cloud Mist Area resembles Satus Island, being a region of several small Floating Islands. Unlike the real Nebis, these islands have land formed by the breeding ground underneath, not the deadly Bloody Red Land.
On each small Floating Island are small grasslands, forests, and mountains, but it’s mostly the constantly changing wind and clouds. This area is primarily suitable for sky-type monsters; these small islands serve as their hunting and nesting grounds.
No one comes here, making it a good place for testing techniques or for solitude.
Walking across the grassland of the central transition area, the two came to the edge of the Cloud Mist Area.
Now, Zoe no longer needs Li Ang’s help and can effortlessly fly to a small Floating Island on her own.
She didn’t use the Celestial Maiden Stance but directly used fire control, imitating the Star Flame Frenzy, relying on the Fire Ring to propel her jump.
The young girl still loves quick action, not fond of the leisurely and floating nature of the Celestial Maiden Form.
Zoe trailed a flame tail and landed on a deserted Floating Island. Li Ang also flew over, and before he arrived, the young girl had already transformed.
Like a member of the Horned Race, the young girl effortlessly lifted the Starfire Battle Sword with one hand, her Light of the Star Soul activating the Weapon and Armor, causing extraordinary phenomena.
The chest and leg parts of the Armor of War Misfortune were simple Soft Armor, while the metallic parts were on the hands, feet, and shoulders. But after she transformed, it naturally produced Heavy Armor in a bronze color similar to what Hedaya would have. Previously, in Star Soul Form, the reshaping would often hide the original Equipment, like the Dragon God and Star Soul Illusion.
While the protection remained, the equipment’s effectiveness could not be fully exerted.
However, this set of Equipment was specifically for the Star Soul Form.
A flash of gemstone flame on the girl’s chest caused the stars to flicker, and the forming Bronze Heavy Armor did not appear; instead, it attached to the Armor of War Misfortune, beginning to enhance them.
Originally, the metal parts of the Armor of War Misfortune resembled burned Black Silver Metal Armor, nothing conspicuous, but the emerging Molten Mountain Behemoth Armor formed chains, winding around the girl’s exotic tanned body, tightly binding her.
These chains seemed to fix and protect simultaneously.
In an instant, she truly appeared like a Flame War God bringing war destruction.
This was part of the Set Effect [War Calamity Martial Soldier].
Soon after, the Starfire Battle Sword also changed.
Molten lava flowed from the engraved grooves on the simple sword body, converging around the blade, enlarging its silhouette, and the entire sword entered a burning state, ready at any moment to strike at the enemy.
The lava flowed into Zoe’s palm, forming a chain of flame that wrapped around her Hand Armor.
With power from the same source, Zoe, in Flaming Bull Form, the Giant Sword, and Heavy Armor merged into one.
"Ha!"
The young girl shouted, shaking her wrist.
Her first move wasn’t slashing but swinging the Starfire Battle Sword with the flame chain.
The Sharp Blade directly shattered a large stone in the distance. Zoe swung her wrist, the chain with the Sharp Blade slicing through the ground, leaving a burning scorched mark.
She vibrated her wrist and the Giant Sword returned to her hand.
Li Ang didn’t instruct her, just watched as she continued to accumulate power, her whole body entering a state flickering with the embrace of star flames.
It was that Secret Technique again.
This time, she didn’t need to hold the Warhammer shaped by power, as the power through the Long Sword could be controlled slightly, allowing for more destruction instead.
The young girl danced with the Giant Sword, disorganized Blades of Fire shooting everywhere, rapidly turning the wasteland into a sea of flame.
She leapt and dashed like a bouncing Fireball, causing explosions wherever she went.
Star Flame Frenzy not only allowed concentrating power for a destructive strike but also enabled such a superhuman frenzy attack state.
Li Ang nodded approvingly.
After the turmoil, the young girl reverted her transformation, laid spread-eagle unceremoniously.
"Phew, phew, so tired!"
She beamed, her eyes shining like stars, looking straight at Li Ang.
"But, I am so happy!"
As he approached, the young girl immediately sat up, holding his hand.
"Now, can I help Li Ang?"
Li Ang was slightly taken aback. Up until now, she still thought of that earliest promise.
"Of course, you could long since," he smiled.
The young girl sprang to her feet, seemingly with endless energy, effortlessly hugging him and hanging onto him.
"Hey, hold me."
"Okay."
These days, watching all sorts of "strange creatures" and Dragons bothering Li Ang, Zoe hadn’t been happy for a while.
This was her spot.
Even though she hadn’t said a word, her body movements conveyed the message unmistakably.
"A bit dirty... Ow!"
Li Ang had just said half a sentence when the young girl bit his neck.
It wasn’t very hard, but in her anger, she didn’t let go.
Zoe pounded his shoulder with her small fist: "You always say I’m dirty! Always say I smell! Even though now I’m very clean, changing clothes and shoes! Before, weren’t you happy eating-"
"Alright, alright, I wasn’t saying that."
Li Ang grabbed her hand; if she kept hitting, it would be hard to control flight.
On the cloud-misted Floating Island, there were also those wild grass-surrounded, crystal-clear outdoor pools.
He picked one, swiftly descended, and tossed her in it.
"I mean, the Flaming Bull Form and Secret Technique will leave a lot of scorch marks."
Immersed in water, the dust on her face washed off, revealing Zoe’s fresh, lovely face once more.
The wet Soft Armor outlined a youthful vitality but gradually showcased alluring curves.
"Oh."
She tossed the Armor of War Misfortune to the shore, sneakily glancing at Li Ang’s reaction, and began folding her Soft Armor to remove it as well.
Li Ang chuckled as he watched her, took off his Long Robe, and also entered the water.
The young girl instantly blushed and shrank into the water.