Wind God Venti, Where the Heart Wills, the Arrow Will Reach

Greed grew wildly in Tang San's heart like weeds.

But a sliver of reason still remained.

"Two supreme divine artifacts..."

Tang San frowned slightly.

If there were only the Skyward Harp, he would have a hundred percent certainty of seizing it.

But now, there was an additional Elegy for the End.

If that Venti were to wield both, one hand for slaughter and the other for augmentation, the combat power unleashed would truly be troublesome.

If he were to capsize in the gutter, not only would the dignity of his dual god positions be lost, but Martial Soul Hall would also have a good laugh at his expense.

The hall fell into a brief, dead silence.

Just then, a somewhat abrupt voice broke the stillness.

"Um..."

Oscar scratched his head, looking at the two divine bows—one cyan and one blue—on the Sky Curtain, and muttered in confusion:

"These bows are indeed powerful, but Venti is only one person, right?"

"He doesn't have three heads and six arms."

"It takes two hands to draw one bow; he can't exactly grow four hands to fight with two bows at the same time, can he?"

This sentence was like a thunderbolt, instantly splitting the fog in Tang San's mind.

Tang San turned his head sharply, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

That's right!

What is the greatest weakness of an archer?

It is the inability to multitask!

No matter how powerful a divine artifact is, the user only has one pair of hands.

If Venti uses the Skyward Harp to attack, he cannot use the Elegy for the End for augmentation.

If he uses the Elegy for the End for support, his attack power will be greatly diminished.

As long as he is fast enough to launch a thunderous strike during the gap when Venti switches artifacts...

"Xiao Ao, you're right."

Tang San stood up, the oppressive aura on his body instantly dissipating, replaced by an unprecedented confidence and sharpness.

"Speed is the essence of war."

"Divine artifacts may be strong, but it depends on who is wielding them."

"Since he can't use them both, we'll go help him."

These words were spoken with righteous conviction.

Since the opponent's flaw had been identified, there was no need for any further hesitation.

He was going to Godwind City, no matter what!

Just as Tang San made up his mind, the Sky Curtain above the firmament shook once more.

Vast golden light poured down like a waterfall, illuminating the entire Douluo Continent.

That was the reward for the holder of the second place on the Golden Ranking.

Since the Elegy for the End had already been rated as a supreme divine artifact by the Golden Ranking and did not require quality sublimation like the Skyward Harp, the rules of the Golden Ranking changed accordingly.

[Reward for the holder: Arrow of the End!]

[Quality: Supreme divine artifact!]

[Description: An arrow condensed from the pure laws of wind, a matching divine object for the Elegy for the End.

When the two are combined, there is no need to draw the string; wherever the mind goes, the arrow shall strike! Furthermore, the augmentation effect of the divine artifact will be doubled on its original basis!]

Watching the deep cyan arrow slowly materialize on the Sky Curtain, soul masters across the entire continent were rendered speechless once again.

The effect doubled?

It was already infinite energy and super speed for everyone; if it doubled again, wouldn't they just take flight?

Moreover, "wherever the mind goes, the arrow shall strike"—this was a divine skill tailor-made to compensate for an archer's lack of melee capability!

Godwind City, back garden.

Venti raised his hand, and the deep cyan arrow descending from the sky landed lightly in his palm.

The arrow was light, lacking the metallic weight one might imagine; instead, it felt like a solidified wisp of wind.

"Interesting."

Venti twirled the arrow nimbly between his fingers, a playful smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"This saves me the trouble of making arrows."

He casually tossed the arrow onto a nearby stone table, producing a crisp "ding," as if discarding a common twig.

Just then, hurried footsteps approached.

Bai Chenxiang strode into the backyard, her expression a mix of nervousness and unconcealed astonishment.

"Teacher!"

"Outside the city... someone from outside the city has arrived."

Bai Chenxiang steadied her breathing and continued:

"It's someone from the Star Dou Forest, claiming to be Bi Ji, here to visit you on behalf of the soul beast race."

"Bi Ji?"

Venti blinked and took a bite of the apple on the table.

The name was not unfamiliar to him.

Fourth on the list of Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, the Emerald Swan, the most powerful healing soul beast.

"Since she's a guest, there's no reason to make her stand out in the wind."

Venti waved his hand, saying casually:

"Go and invite her in."

"Oh, and remember to have her use the main gate. Don't let her try to climb over the wall like that Old Poison."

Bai Chenxiang couldn't help but chuckle, responded, and turned to leave.

Outside Godwind City.

Bi Ji stood quietly before the city gate.

She wore a long, emerald green dress, its layers like blooming petals.

Her long, dark green hair cascaded down her back, her skin as fair as snow, her features delicate and beautiful, exuding an incredibly gentle, life-filled, and unique charm.

Especially her slender legs, peeking out from beneath the hem of her skirt, possessed a breathtaking beauty.

At this moment, this powerful beast from the Star Dou Forest was filled with trepidation.

She looked up at the golden light that had just dissipated from the Sky Curtain, then at the seemingly peaceful city before her.

Too strong.

Two consecutive Supreme Divine Artifacts, and even terrifying rewards that could double the power of divine artifacts.

This Wind God, Venti, was truly unfathomable.

"Master was right, we must not make an enemy of such a person."

Bi Ji took a deep breath, calming her slightly erratic heartbeat.

She carried the hopes of the entire soul beast race on this visit, and she could not afford any mistakes.

Before long, the city gate opened.

Bai Chenxiang emerged. Though appearing somewhat immature compared to Bi Ji's mature and graceful demeanor, as a disciple of Godwind City, she was neither servile nor overbearing.

"Senior Bi Ji, my master invites you."

Bi Ji nodded slightly, a polite and gentle smile gracing her lips.

"Thank you for your trouble."

Following behind Bai Chenxiang, Bi Ji entered the City Lord Mansion and arrived at the inner courtyard.

She had expected to meet an elder with white hair, imposing authority, or a terrifying aura.

But when she saw the youth sitting by the stone table, legs crossed, enthusiastically biting into an apple, she was stunned.

Too young.

Not just outwardly young, but more importantly, his aura.

Pure.

Extremely pure.

In Bi Ji's perception, the youth before her seemed to exist outside of this world, or perhaps he was this world.

He sat there, like the freest wind, without any impurities, without any sense of oppression.

This temperament held a fatal attraction for the Emerald Swan, who was naturally close to nature.

Bi Ji gazed at Venti, and for a moment, she was lost in thought, a faint blush involuntarily rising on her cheeks.

"What?"

"Is there something on my face?"