Retribution Knight, Wufeng Greatsword!

The formal activation of the system's Q&A mechanism inexplicably put Long Haoyu at ease.

Faced with the choice between three types of Knights, he already had a rough judgment in mind.

The moment the system awakened, his talent had already been maxed out.

Long Haochen's yet-to-awaken Innate Internal Spiritual Power was currently 97, while his own Innate Internal Spiritual Power was as high as 100.

Whether it was a Retribution Knight, a Guardian Knight, or even a Dual Cultivation Knight, he had absolute confidence that he could master any of them and reach the very pinnacle.

But the existence of the Shadow Space, including the "perfect" Shadow Instructor identical to him at every stage...

It had already made the choice for him without him even realizing it.

"Although my cheap old man told Haochen that Dual Cultivation definitely had greater benefits, that can't be the basis for my judgment."

"System, I choose A."

Long Haoyu made his decision with easy confidence. Following his truest instincts, he was not affected by any outside factors whatsoever.

Even though his younger brother, Long Haochen, succeeded on the path of the Dual Cultivation Knight in the Original Work, that was not the true pinnacle.

To reach the true pinnacle, one still had to walk the path of the Retribution Knight and crush everything with absolute power.

Just like his little brother's future Blood Contract partner once it grew into its complete form.

Only absolute power could make it possible to slap the thing silly in one go.

As the ancients once said, studying medicine could not save the Holy Demon Continent.

Congratulations, Host, for completing your future plan!

Congratulations, Host, for choosing to become a Retribution Knight!

Based on the Host's choice, the cultivation space will match the Host with the most suitable training ground!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Thunderous explosions rang out within the Shadow Space.

Long Haoyu flashed far away, watching as the Shadow Space underwent earth-shaking changes.

A gigantic Hexagram Magic Array formed across the azure sky, while Stone Pillars burst from the ground and rose toward the heavens.

Very soon, two Stone Pillars appeared within the Shadow Space, one to his left and one to his right.

Each of the two Stone Pillars bore large, bold words.

Left Stone Pillar: Treat life and death lightly!

Right Stone Pillar: If you don't submit, then fight!

Afterward, Long Haoyu also clearly saw the words etched into the Stone Pillars behind those two.

Every Stone Pillar was engraved with principles that a Retribution Knight should possess, according to the system's judgment.

"This system has even more personality than I do!"

"Should I say that it really is worthy of being my system?"

Long Haoyu clicked his tongue in amazement. For a moment, he found that his system suited his tastes rather well.

He had chosen the path of the Retribution Knight precisely because he valued its killing nature.

So-called protection meant ensuring that teammates received immediate support when they encountered danger, allowing them to fight calmly and without panic.

But looking at it from another angle, if a sufficiently fierce Retribution Knight wiped out every enemy, that would still uphold the way of protection.

In fact, that was the best way of protection.

The best protection was making sure that one's teammates never had a chance to fall into danger.

The system's modifications to the Shadow Space suited his tastes perfectly.

Retribution Knight training ground modification complete!

It has been detected that the Host has obtained a Knight Greatsword through the Beginner Gift Pack. Awakening the Host's Retribution Knight greatsword!

"Greatsword Awakening? So this chewed-up-looking greatsword of mine really does have something extraordinary about it?"

Long Haoyu fell into thought as he lowered his head to look at the pitch-black greatsword in his hand.

Ever since he had received this greatsword from the Beginner Gift Pack, he had never figured out what it was actually for.

He was even afraid that bones would get stuck in its gaps if he used it to chop them. Any normal person would look at it with utter disdain.

But the system's sudden special prompt undoubtedly stirred up a great deal of curiosity within him.

Awakening successful!

Congratulations, Host, for obtaining your exclusive Retribution Knight greatsword—Wufeng Greatsword!

The pitch-black greatsword underwent the slightest change.

Long Haoyu noticed a subtle alteration in the bite-like notches on the greatsword.

Though it was not obvious, he had carefully wiped the greatsword every day for some time now, so he still spotted the difference.

"Does Awakening just repair a tiny bit of the damage?"

"This system does suit my tastes, but being so stingy doesn't seem like my style. And this weapon's aesthetic definitely isn't mine either."

"And if I remember correctly, Retribution Knights are supposed to wield two greatswords. Is the system planning to fob me off with just this one?"

Long Haoyu looked at the greatsword in his hand with some distaste, an indescribably strange feeling rising in his heart.

"Hello, Master. I'm Wufeng!"

All of a sudden, a crisp child's voice rang out beside Long Haoyu's ear.

The pitch-black greatsword changed, and a little fellow that looked just like a Black Dog Egg took shape from the blade.

It was the size of a palm. If not for its eyes and nose, it would have looked exactly like a Little Coal Ball at first glance.

"A Sword Spirit?"

"So this is what Awakening means?"

Long Haoyu was somewhat surprised. He remembered that the Light Hibiscus his younger brother received in the original work also possessed a Sword Spirit.

The greatsword he had received from the system's Beginner Gift Pack, which had neither looks, shape, nor power worth mentioning, actually had a Sword Spirit too.

"Yes, Master. I am the Sword Spirit of the Wufeng Greatsword, so my name is Wufeng as well."

The Black Coal Ball tilted its little head, blinked its eyes, and answered in a crisp voice.

Long Haoyu stared at the Black Coal Ball again and again. Only by relying on his exceptional eyesight did he notice the neck he had nearly overlooked, finally confirming that the Black Coal Ball really was tilting its head.

"If I remember correctly, any weapon with a Sword Spirit is an exceedingly rare treasure in this world."

"Little Coal Ball, you say you're a Sword Spirit. Does that mean this greatsword of mine called Wufeng can continuously grow stronger as my own strength increases?"

Long Haoyu lowered his voice as he asked. His sharp gaze focused on the Black Coal Ball, anticipating its answer.

"Wufeng can grow, and I will grow along with Wufeng. No matter what level of strength you reach, Master, I can become your best helper."

"Next, I will introduce Wufeng's specific abilities to you, Master."

The Black Coal Ball's voice remained as crisp as ever. Its tilted head straightened, and it took the initiative to fly over to Long Haoyu.

Its pitch-black little head pressed against Long Haoyu's forehead, and all the information about the Wufeng Greatsword was imprinted deep into his mind through that method.

Long Haoyu's eyes widened slightly as he carefully processed the introduction given to him by the Black Coal Ball.

System, I admit that I spoke a little too loudly just now.

You're not stingy. You're more generous than anyone!

And your aesthetic has absolutely no problems either!

Long Haoyu was somewhat unable to remain calm. His hand gripping the greatsword involuntarily tightened.

Through the information transmitted by the Black Coal Ball, he finally understood just how extraordinary the greatsword in his hand truly was.

Sure enough...

Anything produced by the system was bound to be top quality.

With such an exclusive Knight Greatsword in hand...

He, Long Haoyu, was a born Retribution Knight—one unlike any other in history.

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