Chang'an City's Combat Power Soared! Dugu Bo's Shock!

"Mm, sigh..."

Ye Han nodded slightly and sighed helplessly.

"This Sky Screen has practically exposed all of Chang'an's foundations."

But compared to The Ultimate beyond the Ark Gate, these were merely a drop in the ocean.

Besides, not only had many things gone unmentioned, but some of what had been introduced was also inaccurate.

For instance, the descriptions of the mechanisms/Soul Tools, Zhong Kui, Minions, and Super Minions were wrong.

Zhong Kui was not a Soul Tool, but a guardian deity that had been born alongside his Ark Core Martial Soul.

Minions and Super Minions were not Soul Tools either, but summoned spirits created by his Ark Core Martial Soul skills.

The rest were fine. They were all reward mechanisms, while Dun Shan was the chief mechanism in charge of repairs.

As for whether the Heart of Dawn was a Super Divine Artifact, he did not know. He only knew that it was a split entity born alongside the Ark Core Martial Soul.

It contained one ten-millionth of the Ark Core Martial Soul's energy at its peak, and it was indeed the key to opening the Ark Gate.

There was no need to mention the Storm Army. Its energy consumption was too great; even the Heart of Dawn could barely sustain it. Forcing its activation would paralyze all of Chang'an.

The next moment, a golden pillar of light descended from the sky and landed precisely before Ye Han.

Then, the pillar split into five balls of light. Once their glow faded, five treasures appeared:

Two crystalline blue orbs, a golden holy shield, a red-gold staff, and a blue sacred blade!

Feeling the imposing aura they radiated, Shangguan Wan'er exclaimed in awe,

"What terrifying auras! Are these the five divine treasures among the rewards?"

As Ye Han nodded slightly, information on the five pieces of equipment flooded into his mind:

[Quasi-Divine Artifact "Primal Orb x2": Can be used to elevate and advance Quasi-Divine Artifacts, increasing their power and making up for their flaws, turning them into true Divine Artifacts!]

[Quasi-Divine Artifact "Guardian Glory": Passive · Guardian Aura Domain [All allied forces within an 800-meter radius gain a 10% increase in physical, magical, and mental defense]!]

[Divine Artifact "Blazing Dominance": Passive · Weakness Shield [When health falls below 50%, immediately removes all control and negative effects, while granting a shield equal to 50% of peak condition and increased movement speed for five seconds. Cooldown: sixty minutes]!]

[Divine Artifact "Blade of the Master": Permanently increases the user's attack power by 10%. Passive · Dark Curtain [Upon receiving any fatal damage, grants brief absolute invincibility and increases attack speed and movement speed by 15% for three seconds. Cooldown: sixty minutes]!]

Ye Han had long been thoroughly familiar with Honor of Kings equipment, yet even he could not help feeling delighted.

Blade of the Master was life-saving Divine Equipment. Back then, Meng Lei could not even steal the crystal without it.

There was even less need to mention Blazing Dominance. It was the life-saving Divine Equipment for mages in Season 40, an absolute must for fragile mages!

Moreover, the original attributes and functions of these pieces of equipment had improved considerably, especially the Primal Orb.

The Primal Orb in Honor of Kings could only advance designated equipment, but this one could advance all Quasi-Divine Artifacts.

In that case, could Guardian Glory, this support equipment for mid and roaming roles, be advanced into one of the four major support items?

Just then, another golden pillar of light descended from the Sky Screen and instantly enveloped Ye Han.

"The remaining rewards have arrived!"

Within the golden pillar, Ye Han felt a vast surge of energy rushing toward him.

His Ark Core Martial Soul emerged on its own, accompanied by nine soul rings.

Red, red, red, red, red, red, red, red, gold!

Though the first eight soul rings were all red, each of them was actually 990,000 years old.

With the reward increasing them by 50,000 years, every soul ring had surpassed the one-million-year mark.

Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Nine million-year soul rings!

When the pillar of light vanished, the rest of the rewards appeared in Ye Han's hands.

Three Tribulation Transcendence Pills and six 100,000-year soul bones perfectly compatible with Martial Souls!

Feeling the aura Ye Han now radiated, Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly bowed.

"Congratulations, City Lord, on receiving the Heaven-Sent Reward. Your strength must now be unrivaled beneath the heavens!"

Ye Han smiled faintly.

"This City Lord has improved, so naturally you will not be left without benefits."

Shangguan Wan'er froze, then quickly remembered something.

The City Lord had said that as long as his soul rings improved, then she and the other accompanying heroes would also...

Sure enough, the next moment—

"Buzz—"

Shangguan Wan'er's Martial Soul and appearance underwent an earth-shaking transformation.

Her features and figure became even more exquisite and graceful, while her long silver-white hair was tied into a high ponytail.

She wore a long robe dominated by gold on her upper body and tight black shorts below.

Her slender jade-like legs, paired with delicate black stockings, gave her an air of both sensuality and competence.

Her Martial Soul had evolved from the Super Martial Soul, Jinghong Pen, into the God Level Martial Soul—Yongzhen Pen!

Ye Han's eyes lit up. Wasn't this Shangguan Wan'er's epic skin, "Divine Artifact · Yongzhen Pen"?

(Ahem... Wrong one! The next image is the proper picture!)

Aside from her, the other heroes accompanying the Ark Core Martial Soul also began their own ascension and transformation.

The Great Wall squad stationed outside, Hua Mulan and Yun Ying who were sparring, Li Xin and Li Bai, and the rest.

Zhong Kui also underwent a corresponding transformation because all of the soul rings had risen to one million years.

Except for the absurdly overpowered Lao Da, Sikong Zhen...

"Thank you, City Lord. If not for you, how could Wan'er have improved so greatly?"

Shangguan Wan'er dropped to one knee, her voice trembling uncontrollably.

"We are family. No need for such formality."

Ye Han raised his hand slightly and used Soul Power to help her up from afar, placing a soul bone and a Divine Artifact into her hands.

"Wan'er, you have worked hard managing Chang'an City these past years. This soul bone is for you, to make up for the cultivation you have fallen behind on."

"And this Divine Artifact, Blazing Dominance, suits your attributes in every aspect. As an important figure in Chang'an, without sufficient strength, you need this for protection."

Shangguan Wan'er's heart trembled, and she hurriedly tried to refuse such precious gifts.

"No! I cannot accept this. A Divine Artifact is far too valu—"

Before she could finish, Ye Han raised a finger and pressed it against her red lips, interrupting her in a low voice.

"This is an order. Wan'er, are you trying to defy it?"

"Ah... Wan'er would not dare..."

Shangguan Wan'er's delicate body trembled, a faint blush spreading across her pretty face as she obediently accepted them.

"Thank you for your grace, City Lord. From now on, Wan'er will serve you even more wholeheartedly!"

Ye Han nodded in satisfaction, then asked,

"Mm. How do you think the remaining rewards in my hands should be handled and distributed?"

Shangguan Wan'er swept her gaze around, analyzed the matter, then respectfully answered one by one.

"The Great Wall Guard is Chang'an's first line of defense. The remaining five soul bones should be given to them to raise their overall strength!"

"The Blue Golem and Red Golem are both at the 400,000-year bottleneck. One Tribulation Transcendence Pill can be bestowed upon each to aid their breakthrough."

"As for what has not been mentioned, Wan'er suggests that City Lord keep it for your own use! Though Guardian Glory is extremely suitable for Dun Shan, it would be safer in your hands!"

Hearing this, Ye Han nodded in satisfaction.

"As expected of Wan'er. Your analysis is so thorough. We shall proceed as you said. Go."

As his words fell, he handed the seven items she had mentioned to her.

"Understood. Wan'er will see to it immediately!"

After receiving the rewards, Shangguan Wan'er stared at Ye Han dazedly for a moment before swiftly leaving.

"Why does Wan'er's gaze seem strange sometimes?"

Ye Han shook his head in confusion and raised his eyes toward the Sky Screen once more.

He wondered what the new ranking would be. It was rather exciting.

He was not particularly interested in the rewards. He mainly wanted to show off... and join the fun!

Meanwhile, the various major factions were still reeling from the shock of Chang'an City!

Heaven Dou City, Dugu Manor.

Not long after Dugu Bo returned home, before he had even settled into his seat, he saw the Sky Screen update with Chang'an City.

"Chang'an City! Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?!"

Those words exploded beside Dugu Bo's ears like thunder, and he sprang up from his chair.

So it had been taken by Chang'an! Could that expert who commanded Thunder be Ye Han?!