Plum Blossom Spear

The confusion on Lin Hai's face did not last long. He soon figured it out.

If the magical patterns on Gwen's staff could change its shape, then the "spear" the Ancient One had mentioned must use the same or similar spatial magic patterns.

The Ancient One saw his expression shift from bafflement to understanding and knew he had worked it out. "It seems you understand. Yes, I inscribed spatial magic patterns on this spear that allow it to change shape."

Then she added, "But Gwen's staff was made from relatively conventional magical materials. The material itself is highly compatible with energy and easy to shape, so I could inscribe three stable sets of magical patterns with different functions, giving it defensive, stealth, and shape-changing abilities."

"This spear, on the other hand, was originally the Demon God Pluto's personal weapon. Its material was imbued with the power of darkness and death. Although I have completely purged and purified that energy, I cannot entirely remove the material's inherent limitations."

"As a result, it cannot properly accommodate the White Magic energy patterns used by Kamar-Taj." A trace of regret entered the Ancient One's voice.

"So aside from using the properties of spatial magic to inscribe shape-changing patterns, I added no other magical patterns. It is now simply a sturdy, sharp melee weapon that can change size."

Lin Hai was a little disappointed by the explanation, but the Ancient One's next words immediately captured his attention.

"I know your primary martial art is Tai Chi from Huaxia." Her sudden turn to his martial arts surprised him, but it intrigued him even more.

"I have lived a long time," The Ancient One continued, "and in my spare time, I have learned a little about Tai Chi's principles. 'Embracing and drawing from diverse traditions' could be