Xiao Gao's creation, "The Startling Dream," is another story altogether.
As the "Sword," Li Lin's interference finally began after he left the world he manifested.
The [Wand Appearance] component, a feature that seems to have been abandoned by Basil, has actually been fully realized by spending gems.
The newly added talents and their corresponding mana bars have all been incorporated into the system created by Basil.
The talents corresponding to each wand, and the deviation and influence on himself caused by the excessively powerful mana bar, are no longer effective for him now.
With the recycling of the [Update] component.
The newly added Wand Appearances, including [Gear Adventure], [Beyond the Void Realm], [Frozen Abyss], [Playing Chess Black and White], [Candlelight Shining Light], and [All Imprisoned], have also been materialized by the Basil Flower Gem.
"You're the one."
A jet-black magic wand, shimmering with a ghostly blue magical light, appeared before the power.
[Seven Inches, Pain, Shadow of the Heart, Forbidden Combination]
[Sacrifice Self into Shadow]
Use Body as Prison
[Imprisoned in Eternal Suffering]
[Constant Pain]
The Immortal Shadow Body
Like its length, its information interface is also very brief.
It also doesn't have any descriptive terms like "Strength +10%" like other Wand Appearance.
The function is very simple.
It grants the holder an immortal body, but also an ever-present and inescapable emptiness and suffering.
Because their own physical body is a prison, they are not affected by any restrictive means, and the shadow-transformed body can escape from any predicament.
There is no cooldown for Shadow Transformation; the constant pain results in an immortal body that can exist in shadow forever.
Very powerful.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a forbidden work.
However, its side effects can only be offset by the Shadow of Obsidian, which is hailed as a miracle and whose core Source of Negative Emotions.
Now, it will serve as the sole vessel for that sword.
This is nothing extraordinary.
The Sword: One was originally housed in nothing more than an ordinary Porcelain Vase.
A girl's despair alerted Li Lin's manifestation, which led to the creation of that Peerless Sword.
The sky-blue color on the surface of the porcelain sword gradually turned into a deep blue.
The calm and composed expressions on the two girls' faces were immediately shattered.
It's not just the porcelain sword that has changed.
Instead
In the era they are currently experiencing, swords do not exist.
This world of martial arts certainly has fine swords and skilled swordsmen, but none of them are swords that can be included in missions, even though they are Sword Slave of the "Hongyan".
"This era does not belong to the sword."
"It doesn't belong to any swordsman either."
Two identical, porcelain-doll-like faces showed a rare hint of sorrow.
"Our coordinates have shifted?"
"A new target doesn't necessarily have to be a sword; the blood of a peerless warrior can do just as well?"
The two seemed to have received information from the porcelain sword that shimmered with a ghostly blue light, and both looked towards the depths of the sea and sky.
They were unaware that they were actually disobeying the Porcelain Sword's orders.
Porcelain Sword only wanted to exist as a sword, but the purpose of this mission was to transform him into a human.
Between the sea and the sky.
A finely crafted three-masted sailing ship is drifting on the blue water.
The pristine white sails, the slender hull, and the sturdy, smooth wood give it a sense of stability, speed, and elegance.
But right now, Li Hongxiu and the other two, standing on the deck that was brighter than a mirror, did not feel at all secure.
It's not just because Chu Liuxiang, the owner of this ship, isn't here.
Also because of the two women who suddenly appeared on the ship.
It wasn't just that the forty-nine traps inside the cabin, which could render someone defenseless in an instant, failed to work.
Even with Li Hongxiu's extensive knowledge and excellent memory, she couldn't recognize the two's backgrounds. Song Tian'er's hidden weapon, which was even better than Chu Liuxiang's, missed its target. Su Rongrong's wisdom, medical skills, and unfathomable martial arts were all defeated.
Instead, seeing the porcelain swords at the waists of these two women gave me a sense of Chu Liuxiang, as if I were seeing Chu Liuxiang, who had become an indispensable part of their lives.
It's as if Chu Liuxiang encountered legendary gods and monsters, and accidentally offended them, resulting in his transformation into this form.
"Sail."
"In that direction."
The two women said.
"Dinner's ready." Song Tian'er, a charming and playful young woman with a light brown oval face and a pair of large, clear black and white eyes, approached.
She had two long, glossy black braids and wore a loose, pale yellow dress.
The dress wasn't actually very big, but it accentuated her petite and delicate figure.
Her ever-present sweet smile, like her culinary skills, is irresistible.
But now.
The enticing aroma of the food, its impeccable color, aroma, and taste, and even the woman herself, failed to hold the two women's attention for even a moment.
It was as if she were a wisp of air.
But it turns out she wasn't invisible.
"We don't need to eat."
"Thanks."
Their distant and indifferent words proved that they had indeed noticed Song Tian'er and the delicious food she had cooked.
"What are your names?" Li Hongxiu asked.
She wore a loose-fitting dress as vibrant as fire, and despite spending most of her time on the ship, she possessed flawless, jade-white skin.
She has always been knowledgeable and has a great memory. She knows all the masters and martial arts of all schools and sects in the world, and she remembers their deeds and experiences very clearly.
It can even be detailed down to each person's background, family history, personality flaws, and the specific day, hour, and circumstances under which they acted.
Therefore, she never asks who the visitors are.
But today, she made an exception.
"Amber."
"Die Wu".
The two answered.
Su Rongrong noticed something was wrong when she heard "your two names."
Her question was really offensive to Amber and Die Wu.
Especially for Die Wu.
As the nominal adopted daughter of the Old Man Liushui life of constant suffering, her life seemed to be much better than that of Zhuo Donglai, who was also suffering greatly.
But from the very beginning, she was a gift, a gift tailor-made for Zhu Meng.
But what's most noteworthy about Su Rongrong isn't her ethereal, otherworldly face.
Rather, it was her Superman affability and the tenderness that emanated from every tone of her voice that made her questions seem so reasonable.
"I was adopted by another adoptive father until Amber found me."
The Die Wu was unusual, as it spoke first to the amber.
"We will not harm you." Amber glanced at Su Rongrong. "We are simply looking for a target, a target worthy of our master's sword."
"Our destination is Bat Island."
"Bat Island?" The three girls' hearts trembled at those three words.
They all knew that this was the purpose of Chu Liuxiang's trip.
Gold-Consuming Demon Cave located in the East China Sea.
In the martial arts world, no one knows its location, and no one knows what it looks like.
It is said that there is an endless supply of fine wine, countless beautiful sights, and a multitude of stunningly beautiful women.
But what people really crave are the products themselves.
These goods are not rare treasures, but secrets.
Rather, it's the secrets that everyone who comes to the island wants to know—secrets that are either extremely valuable or of great importance.
This secret is a unique skill that powerful families have never revealed in the past thousand years, and it is also a shameful secret that the islanders keep hidden for their entire lives, believing that only they know it.
Bat Island never disappoints its customers, and its goods are sold only once and never to another person.
And they will always keep their customers' secrets; no one else will ever know what a customer buys there.
However, only those connected to the secret are allowed to go to the island.
"Do you know where Bat Island is?" Li Hongxiu pressed.
Even she only knew of its existence.
Every visitor to Bat Island neither dares nor would dare to reveal its existence.
The experience on Bat Island was enough for every guest to realize that the owner of Bat Island was an extremely powerful person, and only the legendary Azure Dragon Society could accomplish all of this.
Those who inexplicably lose their tongues or are blinded in the martial arts world serve as a warning to them.
"Of course. Yuan Suiyun is the owner of Bat Island," Amber said.
She came from an era a hundred years in the future.
What is considered secret in this day and age will become obvious to even young children on the street as time goes by.
"Wuzheng Villa, Yuan Dongyuan?" Li Hongxiu was almost Shang-Chi.
Three hundred years ago, Yuan Qinggu built the Wuzheng Villa west of Taiyuan. However, the name "Wuzheng" was not chosen by him, but was a congratulatory title from the heroes of the martial arts world.
That is because at that time, there was no one in the world who could rival him in terms of even a single day's worth of advantage.
Since then, many famous heroes have emerged from the Wuzheng faction, and they have accomplished countless earth-shattering and remarkable feats in the martial arts world!
Even today.
When it comes to the number one family in the martial arts world, most people in the martial arts world will only think of the Guanzhong Yuan Clan.
The current owner of the manor Yuan Dongyuan, is a man of simple tastes who rarely appears in the martial arts world and has never fought with anyone.
But with just a word from him, any conflict in the martial arts world, no matter how great, can be resolved instantly.
Even Xue Yiren, the "Blood Robe Man," a murderous scoundrel, dared not challenge him at "Wuzheng Villa" when he was at his most ruthless and troublesome.
Yuan Suiyun was the youngest son born when Yuan Dongyuan was fifty years old.
His character, his talent, and his martial arts skills are all considered top-notch by every senior in the martial arts world.
The only regret is that he went blind when he was three years old due to a high fever.
However, this is merely a minor flaw that does not detract from the overall excellence.
How could such a person, and why, establish such a den of iniquity?
"We need to hurry." Su Rongrong's usually gentle smile froze.
Even when Chu Liuxiang faced Shi Guanyin before, Xue Yiren had never been this flustered.
Wuzheng Villa, a behemoth that had stood firm in the martial arts world, had now become Chu Liuxiang's enemy.
"Hmm." Song Tian'er had already walked towards the sail. She no longer had that sweet, innocent smile, but was as taut as the sail.
Perhaps it was because they were in a very anxious mood.
The three women noticed that the sailboat was sailing extremely fast today.
But soon, Su Rongrong realized that it was because of the two women wearing silver robes.
They were like the daughters of the Dragon King who could summon clouds and rain. Wherever their gaze fell, the water would automatically recede, transforming into a strange force that made the boat turn when it shouldn't and accelerate when it should.
Considering the way they appeared, this thought grew stronger.
After realizing that he didn't need to make any effort, the boat would head to Bat Island at top speed.
Su Rongrong sat down near the two of them, her glistening feet lying on the deck.
Could you tell me about Bat Island?
Amber remained silent.
Die Wu spoke, her words revealing a rare hint of anger, "A den of demons where no light is allowed, no fire-starting devices are permitted, and everything is kept in complete darkness. The food is cold. There are no bats. But there are blind men, just like the bats, without eyes."
"No, it's not that they don't have eyes."
"Their eyes were sewn up, so well that it was as if the area where their eyes were from birth was a flat piece of skin."
Amber grasped Die Wu's hand in return.
She knew why Die Wu was angry.
Besides its secrets, Bat Island is best known for its fine wines and beautiful women.
The breeding method for Die Wu originated from Bat Island.
She was lucky, because there would never be another Bat Island where the Bat Prince would take her eyes off him.
"How ridiculous," Die Wu continued.
"Even though it was dark and you couldn't see their faces, the high-class prostitutes they chose were still beauties, with perfect faces, scents, and figures."
"They were also deprived of the right to see the world."
"They are not orphans; they once had families and saw the world."
"But because of his outstanding face, he lost his sight permanently and could only stay in his own cave, serving any stranger who appeared in it."
"That's right. Yuan Suiyun is used to being perfect in everything he does. Even in a small corner that doesn't matter, he will still strive for perfection."
Upon hearing Die Wu's words, Su Rongrong and the other two became extremely angry.
They were also orphans.
If it weren't for Chu Liuxiang, they might have been one of the blind girls that Die Wu mentioned.
They are related, and both are from prominent and influential families.
Even Su Rongrong's cousin is a disciple of the mysterious [Shenshui Palace].
But they are all very far apart.
In this world, it's hard for an orphan girl, no matter how beautiful, to avoid misfortune.
"It's all over now." Su Rongrong grasped Die Wu's hand, and Die Wu's hand trembled, but she did not pull away.
She knew that Su Rongrong had misunderstood.
They mistakenly believed she had escaped from that infamous cave on Bat Island.
In fact, she was very lucky.
The only man she ever served was Zhu Meng, the Lion Hall.
And she was very lucky; her sister, a fellow female, found her, along with her owner.
From that moment on, she was no longer an ordinary person.
Rather, she is the Sword Slave of the great [Hongyan] sword.
"We've arrived," Amber's words broke the silence on the ship.
They followed Amber's gaze.
It's called an island, but it's more like a barren rocky mountain, with no flowers, no trees, no grass, no Beast, and no life.
Even the stones were a deathly gray, cold and devoid of any life.
The island was surrounded by 'corpses'—ships that had run aground.
The surging waves and numerous reefs make it impossible for any ship, no matter how light or sturdy, to dock at the shore.
The entire island is like a giant whale with its mouth wide open, swallowing all visitors.
"This is Bat Island? It's in the center of an ocean current vortex, covered in reefs, devoid of any life, greenery, or water." Su Rongrong exclaimed in surprise, "No wonder no one has ever been able to find it. During the day, even if someone sees it, no one will, no one dares to anchor in this godforsaken place. And at night, no one can survive either."
"Where are they?" Song Tian'er asked, looking at Die Wu.
"Inside the cave, they're in a cave in the rocky mountain." Die Wu stood up.
The same goes for amber; they both 'saw' their target.