This Character is Suspected of Cheating! [Unlimited Flow]

The curved blade trembled slightly. Under the moonlight, it flashed with a chilling cold glow.

Bo Jingshan held his breath. After pouring energy into it and dripping that drop of blood, he truly seemed to feel a connection with the curved blade. To others, it was a fierce weapon, but to him, it felt more like—

A companion.

The feeling was strange. The connection was faint and elusive. Aside from "companion," Bo Jingshan couldn't think of any other word to describe it.

Taking a deep breath, he slowly stretched out his hand.

Whoosh.

The curved blade fell into his grasp. It felt icy cold and extremely heavy, yet perfectly balanced.

Wanrenzhan couldn't judge the blade's combat power, but he knew one thing—

It was an extraordinarily ferocious weapon, more ferocious than any weapon he had ever seen.

—and it had been forged by He Yu.

Eugene and the others had long since become stunned, their eyes fixed on the blade.

It looked so terrifying.

Just how powerful was it?

[Bullet Screen: "...He Yu actually succeeded in forging it?"]

[Bullet Screen: "It looks like a high-grade piece of equipment! My god, as expected of He Yu. I told you he could do it! None of you believed me!"]

[Bullet Screen: "Who didn't believe him? Ahem, we just didn't say anything."]

[Bullet Screen: "Don't start mocking yet. Let's see how strong the blade is. Maybe it's just for show."]

Bo Jingshan also wanted to know.

Holding the curved blade, every cell in his body screamed for battle. His blood boiled, throwing his heartbeat out of rhythm as his fingers tightened around the hilt.

Buzz—

The blade vibrated.

It, too, couldn't wait to display its power.

He Yu stroked the vine wrapped around him.

"Try it."

Hearing that, Bo Jingshan held his breath. Gripping the curved blade tightly, he raised it toward an empty direction.

The cold moon hung high in the sky, and the blade reflected an icy light.

One slash.

Cleaving through thorns and obstacles, the blade light streaked like lightning, tearing apart the night.

The curved blade remained in Bo Jingshan's hand, but when he raised it and brought it down, the phantom of an enormous curved blade nearly split the heavens.

Within the darkness, a gigantic curved blade illuminated the night. Descending from above, it carried a terrifying momentum—

"If gods stand in the way, kill gods. If Buddhas stand in the way, kill Buddhas."

Rumble—

The wind and clouds changed violently!

As the blade light struck the ground, the previously barren plain shook as if struck by some colossal force. The earth trembled, pebbles scattered, and cracks spread along the point of impact!

The ground continued shaking like an earthquake. Even beneath Duan Yuchen and the others, the earth trembled violently, numbing their feet and pounding their hearts so hard they nearly lost their balance.

But none of them cared.

Their eyes were fixed firmly ahead.

The blade phantom vanished.

Before them, the earth had shattered into pieces.

Bo Jingshan still held the curved blade. It continued reflecting a faint cold light. The trembling gradually subsided, and only streams of sand continued sliding into the fissures.

Silence.

Absolute silence.

Only the howling wind remained.

Love Planet was cold at night, and after the change in wind and clouds, even the chilly breeze seemed colder.

Nobody could speak.

—This was a weapon forged by He Yu?

—Forged using that method they thought was sloppy and careless?

Duan Yuchen's eyes grew brighter and brighter. He suddenly turned toward He Yu, completely forgetting about the destroyed forging equipment.

Tools could always be remade.

But He Yu's forging technique was unique.

Bo Jingshan also looked at He Yu. Holding the blade, his voice was hoarse.

"Thank you."

He trusted He Yu, so he had willingly allowed him to forge the weapon.

No matter what He Yu had made, he would have accepted it calmly without blaming him.

Bo Jingshan knew He Yu wasn't someone who acted aimlessly, but he had never imagined—

He Yu would present him with such a tremendous gift.

A simple "thank you" couldn't express it.

He Yu didn't care much. His eyes remained on the curved blade, and he nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad. Use it well. Never let it leave your hand. Perhaps it will continue improving alongside your own strength."

The "strength" he referred to was obviously cultivation.

He Yu didn't think much of the combat power system, nor did he think highly of the equipment enhancement methods based on combat power.

It wasn't that strong equipment made strong people.

Strong people should make strong weapons.

This blade had been forged through another method.

As Bo Jingshan improved, it would improve alongside him.

An infinitely growing curved blade—

Was it really inferior to the Federation's so-called divine treasures?

Bo Jingshan nodded seriously.

"Can I give it a name?"

As he said "it," he gently stroked the curved blade. His usually calm eyes had never looked so gentle.

He Yu glanced at the sky.

The cold moon hung high overhead. Tonight's moon wasn't full. Instead, much of it was missing, making it resemble a curved blade hanging in the heavens.

In fact, He Yu had used tonight's moon as the reference when forging it.

"Broken Moon Curved Blade."

He gave it a name carrying the classical flavor of Blue Star.

Bo Jingshan murmured,

"Broken Moon... Curved Blade."

Then, suddenly, he smiled.

"I really like this name. Broken Moon, do you like it?"

The curved blade trembled softly.

Only then did the other seven finally manage to speak.

Siya impatiently asked,

"Bo Jingshan, what's the exact combat power value of this blade?"

In the Federation, everything was represented by combat power values.

Bo Jingshan answered:

"500."

According to the <Top Talent Show> system, its rating was five hundred.

Only Bo Jingshan and He Yu knew—

As Bo Jingshan improved, the blade would continue improving as well.

And that wasn't all.

Everyone: "!!!"

Gedai's breathing became hurried.

Was Bo Jingshan strong?

Very strong.

But there were people stronger than him.

Zhen Xing, Eugene, Wanrenzhan—even Gedai himself.

All of them surpassed Bo Jingshan. Zhen Xing and Eugene were probably already approaching SS-rank.

Gedai himself had long since reached S-rank. Bo Jingshan had been somewhat behind.

But now—

A single curved blade had elevated Bo Jingshan into SS-rank, directly placing him above everyone else.

Gedai's eyes reddened with jealousy.

The others were the same.

They almost wanted to snatch the blade from his hands.

Duan Yuchen rushed over in several strides and stopped before He Yu. His eyes shone brighter than ever.

"He Yu! He Yu! Tell me how you did it! How did you manipulate energy? What is energy?"

His eyes were full of desire.

"Teach me!"

He Yu glanced at him and silently took a step back.

"Figure it out yourself."

Then he yawned.

"I'm sleepy. Going to bed."

Turning around, He Yu prepared to sleep.

But he couldn't leave.

Looking down—

Eugene had wrapped himself around He Yu's leg and wailed,

"He Yu! Lord He! Forge equipment for me too!!"

"I'm begging you!!"

Everyone: "..."

Damn, this guy had no shame.

—but they all wanted to do the same.

"He Yuuuu~"

Eugene firmly believed that as long as his skin was thick enough, He Yu would prioritize him.

He hugged He Yu's thigh tightly and absolutely refused to let go.

Then—

Something suddenly struck his hands.

It hurt so much that he instinctively released them.

Immediately afterward, a withered vine seized him and raised him high into the air.

Eugene's eyes widened. His body hung sideways as he frantically looked around.

"Hey! Hey! Let me go!!"

The vine ignored him.

One withered vine held him aloft while another whipped forward.

Smack!

Like hitting a ball, Eugene was sent flying into the darkness.

Only his elongated scream remained.

"AAAAAH—"

Even the scream gradually disappeared.

Satisfied, the withered vines withdrew.

One returned to the Tree of Life.

The other settled beside He Yu.

He Yu casually stroked it. His expression remained calm, but his voice carried unmistakable affection.

"You."

Little Green trembled slightly.

Unable to control itself, the Tree of Life grew another branch.

Everyone: "..."

Seeing this, they swallowed everything they had intended to say.

Even Duan Yuchen swallowed hard and suppressed his urge to ask about forging techniques.

—This withered vine was far too violent.

—

Forging was impossible.

He Yu had already finished his experiment.

Right now, all he wanted was sleep.

Returning to the vines, he lay down upon them. They gently draped themselves over his body.

As He Yu closed his eyes, the vines also quieted down and entered a resting state.

The atmosphere was harmonious.

The Tree of Life continuously produced leaves, and its vitality had become much richer than it had been in the morning.

He Yu had fallen asleep.

The others exchanged glances but didn't dare disturb him.

Meanwhile, the Bullet Screen had exploded.

"HE YU ACTUALLY HAS THIS KIND OF FORGING ABILITY!!"

"My god! Is <Top Talent Show> really going to let such a genius die inside?"

"If He Yu were in the Federation, I'd definitely ask him to forge equipment for me!"

"Someone like this can't die in the competition. It would be too much of a waste."

"??? Since when could people leave after entering? Anyone other than the final winner dies. Why pity He Yu and not Duan Yuchen, Zhen Xing, Eugene, and the others?"

"Exactly! This year's contestants are full of geniuses. He Yu isn't dead yet, so why pity him?"

"Even if you want He Yu to come out, there's nothing you can do. Ever since many competitions ago, the organizers lost the ability to interfere."

...

From disgust...

To shock...

To admiration...

And now concern.

The audience's opinion of He Yu had changed layer after layer.

The more abilities He Yu revealed, the more curious they became, and the more they worried.

Someone like him—

Wouldn't it be a pity if he died inside?

But if he came out alive, that meant Zhen Xing, Eugene, Gedai, Siya, and countless other experts would die instead.

Every edition of <Top Talent Show> caused enormous waves. Whenever popular experts died, riots inevitably broke out, though Federation citizens had long grown accustomed to it.

The previous edition had experienced an accident, and this year's contestants were filled with geniuses, so the entire Federation was paying attention.

He Yu's livestream had remained firmly at the top.

The organizers and the Federation Royal Palace might not care about who lived or died.

But He Yu—

A person who seemed to possess abilities the Federation lacked—

Had always remained under observation and study.

After all, those sent to Blue Star had yet to obtain concrete information.

And now, besides those strange abilities, he had demonstrated forging.

Even the upper echelons of the Federation had begun to grow curious.

He Yu didn't know everything, but from the occasional Bullet Screen messages he could see, he had inferred much.

With his eyes closed, he slept.

His lowered eyelids concealed the coldness within.

—

Morning arrived.

He Yu opened his eyes and lazily stretched.

Beside him, the vines copied his movements, spreading their withered branches in an extremely...

Ridiculous manner.

He Yu laughed.

"Little Green."

Apparently realizing how silly it looked, the withered vine hurriedly withdrew its branches and said seriously,

"Your method really works. The vitality of the Tree of Life is continuously increasing, and my condition is improving."

One vine stood beside He Yu.

Although expressionless, it somehow looked very serious.

Unable to hold back any longer, He Yu curved his eyes and burst out laughing.

"Haha, Little Green, you're really adorable."

Little Green: "..."

Its voice remained solemn.

"Human, do not tease me with words."

The stern voice sounded fierce, as though it might explode with anger at any moment.

Qiong looked away and curled her lips.

If the Tree of Life wasn't continuously sprouting new leaves, perhaps that would have been more convincing.

The clouds dispersed.

Another beautiful day.

He Yu stroked the vine.

"I'm not teasing you. I'm telling the truth. If you don't like hearing it, I won't say it anymore."

Tilting his head, his brows furrowed slightly, looking somewhat aggrieved.

What kind of experience was it to see He Yu's pale, exquisite face crease with grievance?

[Bullet Screen: "DAMN! MY HEART IS MELTING!"]

Little Green froze.

He Yu supported himself on the vines and prepared to jump down.

But two vines wrapped around him and refused to let him move.

He Yu looked at them in confusion.

Little Green muttered,

"...It's not that I don't like hearing it."

"What?"

He Yu didn't seem to hear clearly.

Little Green roared,

"I SAID I DON'T DISLIKE IT! KEEP SAYING IT IN THE FUTURE!!"

Immediately afterward, the vines retreated and wrapped themselves around the Tree of Life.

Since entering their "couple relationship," this was the first time the vines had deliberately moved away from He Yu.

Embarrassed?

Not really.

Because the Tree of Life had suddenly grown two more branches.

He Yu clicked his tongue.

"Tsk tsk, Little Green, you're actually shy."

Boom—

Another branch exploded forth.

The abundant vitality even caused one tiny green leaf to sprout on the vine.

It looked very cute.

Seeing He Yu staring at it, the little leaf cautiously hid itself.

—His love wasn't that easy to obtain.

—This leaf was just an accident.

Definitely.

The "Heart Connected" buff was truly useful.

Now He Yu could basically understand everything Little Green was thinking.

Its thoughts were simple.

Very easy to read.

He Yu didn't bother arguing with the stubborn Little Green and jumped down.

Only then did he discover that all eight people were staring at him expectantly.

Bo Jingshan hugged the Broken Moon Curved Blade.

Zhen Xing looked curious.

Eugene's face was swollen and bruised.

Duan Yuchen's eyes were bloodshot.

Wanrenzhan looked sinister.

Gedai wore a complicated expression.

Siya and Qiong both seemed conflicted.

He Yu asked,

"What are all of you doing this early in the morning?"

Eugene hurried over with food.

Trying to smile only made his swollen face twist horribly.

Hissing in pain, he said,

"He Yu, I found some food on the way back. Eat a little."

He Yu: "..."

Typical behavior.

No courtesy without ulterior motives.

Duan Yuchen squeezed forward.

"He Yu! You promised to teach me forging! You have to keep your word!"

His eyes were bloodshot, obviously from researching all night, but they shone brightly with excitement.

—Yesterday he'd doubted He Yu.

He truly must have been blinded by his obsession with forging.

Had anything He Yu wanted ever failed?

Though embarrassed, Duan Yuchen could shamelessly endure anything for forging.

He Yu replied:

"I already taught you yesterday."

Duan Yuchen: "?"

—That was teaching?!

Throwing everything into the furnace and burning it?!

"I know the process. But afterward, you injected energy and forcibly fused everything together. How did you do that? I spent the entire night studying—"

He Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Only one night?"

Duan Yuchen: "??"

He Yu sneered.

"You only thought about it for one night. What's the use? Forging requires practice. Figure it out yourself. Spend a few more days studying first."

Duan Yuchen: "..."

Can't you just teach me directly?!

He felt wronged.

But he didn't dare complain.