Chapter 1040 - 507: The Hidden Manipulator (Part 3)

Chapter 1040: Chapter 507: The Hidden Manipulator (Part 3)

The Eye of Celestial Destiny struck, but we don’t know what weakening effect it will have on Valarg.

"Are you okay with this condition?"

The young girl examined Li Ang’s current promotion stance, the Dragon Transformation Promotion combined with Elemental Promotion, emanating powerful magic echoes from him. However, due to his physical change, Elaphia was more concerned about his condition.

"I’m okay, I’ll revert soon."

After Element Fusion, controlling it isn’t as easy as Dragon Transformation Promotion; one can only wait for the effect to dissipate naturally.

"Even though you’re constantly moving forward, if it’s harmful to your body, use it sparingly."

"Concerned about me?"

"Cough cough, hmph! You fool should take care of yourself and not rely on my reminders!"

Li Ang smiled, not revealing that actually, after replacing the Melting and Gathering Law with the Arcane Construction Law for protection, although he lost Decomposition Beam, he gained the Law Enforcer skill.

This is also a transformation skill, so theoretically, it can be triple-stacked, but he hasn’t tried it yet.

After the Earth Dragon Realm was lifted, the remains of the battlefield revealed the Wyrm Dragon’s corpse slowly sinking into the swamp, and the two Flying Airships that had retreated returned, while the third team that didn’t escape was busy treating injuries.

The Cloudwalkers Guild members were uninjured, but anxiously searching for A Xiang.

"Found! The leader is here!"

A member shouted, and Li Ang and the others flew to that swamp area, spotting A Xiang with one hand raised, floating motionlessly on the swamp.

As everyone approached, he slightly moved his face, appearing not too badly off.

"Leader, why are you—"

"Out of control! Completely out of control!"

A Xiang was visibly frustrated and self-reproachful, an expression Li Ang had never seen on him before.

After they pulled him from the swamp and cleaned him up, he explained why he hadn’t activated the domain to aid his side.

"I don’t know since when, but certain thoughts of mine seem to be affected."

The black-haired young man pointed near his temple with his index finger, slightly lowering his head, his gaze wandering over everyone present.

"Affected?" Elaphia asked, crossing her arms.

"Yes, I seem to overlook certain things while thinking, can’t recall some things, like there’s a fog covering them."

Li Ang recognized similar symptoms as brain fog, which makes patients suffer a lot, especially those who rely on mental work.

"Just earlier, when the dragon’s attack abruptly came, I wanted to react, but at that moment, I forgot what to do, and before I realized, I was struck by its magic."

A Xiang rolled up his sleeve, revealing skin looking like it was stung by a venomous insect, swollen, red, and oozing: "Earlier, I remained in paralysis."

The young man shook his head: "But the attack shock woke me up quite a bit, seemingly removing the influence."

"Who applied it, and what are their intentions?" a Cloudwalkers member asked.

"I have no clues now, but the objective seems to be this."

A Xiang patted his empty waist, "Bone-Deep Passion and Scorn" was missing.

"Leader, your sword—"

"That dragon stole it. It’s my fault."

A Xiang covered his forehead, let out a despondent sigh.

"Did Destiny Cold Wave also get stolen!" Lily immediately exclaimed.

"I have it."

Falo emerged from the back, taking a Giant Sword from his Dimension Backpack, and as the sword was drawn, the surrounding temperature dropped significantly.

The Giant Sword was nearly two meters long, not very wide considering it’s a Giant Sword standard. The whole sword was thick and heavy, but the faint icy blade made it exceptionally sharp, capable of crushing enemies with immense attack power.

[Destiny Cold Wave]

[Divine Artisan’s Five Swords are the only five remaining works of Master of Forging Ernest, each displaying extraordinary power and the master’s superb skill. "Destiny Cold Wave" was created during Ernest’s life’s lowest point. His family faced sudden upheaval, close relatives betrayed, and after their death, the devastated Ernest was mindless, acting like the living dead. This sword emerged unknowingly in his haziness, its icy blade freezing even the souls of enemies, showcasing the master’s refined craftsmanship; even by instinct, he could shape the chill of destiny.]

[Tier: Level 9]

[Category: Giant Sword]

[Energy Source: Everlasting Unmelting Ice]

[Attack Enhancement: Ice damage accumulates during attacks]

[Equipment Skills: Greatly increased attack power, Gale Shock, Unmelting Frost (Concept)]

[Formal Liberation: Frost-Scouring Flying Blade]

"When I heard the Dragon Lord’s roar, I hurriedly ... acquired it during the intense battle." Falo explained.

"Great news." Lily breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s fortunate it wasn’t taken by the dragon, though Falo’s quick decision was somehow inevitable.

The people present glanced at the sword briefly, then the conversation returned to the prior topic.

"Perhaps it’s Valarg influencing you?" Li Ang speculated.

He introduced the dragon and his thoughts to the Celestial Group members, thinking the dragon could release the Obedience Curse on Falo, meaning besides the Jade Dragon’s power, it also knows many strange curse techniques.

"It’s possible." Falo agreed, thinking it couldn’t be excluded, as the Dragon Lord seemed intent on using Destiny Cold Wave to attract other holders of the Divine Artisan’s Five Swords here.

And she realized for the first time that the Dragon Lord wants these swords too.

"But it’s escaped, how do we find it?" Lily added.

"It should still be in the Golden Country." Elaphia glanced at Li Ang: "This guy cast Weakening Technique on the dragon at the end; it should have crashed somewhere in this Secret Realm."

"If we get there in time, it should still be there. Overall, we should retrieve Bone-Deep Passion and Scorn first," Li Ang stated.

The negative effect of the Eye of Celestial Destiny shouldn’t be easily lifted by Valarg quickly.

"Then let’s head deeper." Suddenly, Sif chimed in.

"Professor Zelas, it’s dangerous here." A Xiang warned, raising his injured arm.

"Didn’t we win temporarily? That was really spectacular." said the young girl with golden-orange hair applauding.

Her flattery was obvious to all. Although it was intense earlier, it wasn’t particularly marvelous, since no one foresaw a powerful and eerily capable Demon Dragon lurking beneath.

Although the party obtained the fifth sword, losing the original one was nothing to celebrate.

Having realized he had hints of suggestion applied on him, A Xiang remained in a gloomy mood, not bothered to be polite with the commission-seeking "Professor Zelas Caleo," just turned away to discuss plans with the Sky Knights.

With Elaphia present, these matters weren’t his worry, so Li Ang retreated to the back, taking advantage of the inattention, began observing each person’s Spiritual Structure.

He felt this suggestion wasn’t easily cast, and starting with Spirituality might uncover evidence possibly revealing the caster’s background.

Having become a Spiritual Forger, Li Ang’s Spiritual Horizon was now much comprehensive. Before a plan was devised, he already found traces deep within A Xiang’s Spiritual Structure.

That structure differed greatly from the Power of Dragon; rather, it resembled... a Demon Curse?