A Change of Style

"Not enough Law Power!"

"My Qi and Blood isn't enough!"

Passively activating the levitation ability of the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus will continuously consume Qi and Blood and blood and Law Power, while resisting the erosion of Technique Method and replenishing the body requires even more.

As long as one has enough Qi and Blood and blood and enough Law Power, this ability to eliminate evil can be used to resist the erosion of Technique Method.

A single piece of old spiritual silk jade lotus root can almost become the foundation for a top-tier cultivator, much like the legendary story of Leizhenzi accidentally eating a celestial apricot, which gave him a solid foundation for achieving physical sainthood.

If we were to point out any drawbacks, it would be that exerting this defensive ability requires the depletion of one's Qi and Blood and Law Power, amounting to approximately 1.5 to 2 times the damage inflicted by an opponent's attack.

Moreover, this defense is only effective against the erosion of Technique Method power, and cannot defend against physical attacks from martial arts.

Having understood the situation within his body, even the new emperor felt somewhat anxious, while Rong Tianding remained relatively calm, knowing that once a bet was placed, there was no going back.

"This ability is suitable for trading injury for death, deciding the outcome with the fastest speed. But once the game becomes a war of attrition, this physical characteristic of ours will lead to defeat!"

The new emperor was extremely skilled in endurance warfare. He never expected that after only a little over a month of entering the Sole Self Realm, he would be transformed into a short-term fighter, requiring a complete overhaul of his combat style.

Only by changing his style can he utilize this physical advantage instead of ignoring his strengths.

"It's too difficult for me to trade injury for death!"

Zhang Xuezhou was somewhat embarrassed.

His survival skills in cultivation involve either attrition or escape; he has always used delaying tactics to solve problems.

The new emperor possesses top-tier, first-class swordsmanship, which allows him to adapt appropriately, but he cannot perfectly match it.

This also includes Rong Tianding, who uses spirit creatures in battle. Both Rong Tianding and Zhang Xuezhou have a "survival" style. The use of spirit silk and jade lotus root to eliminate the power of Technique Method is not very strong for them. It can only be regarded as a kind of insurance to prevent being attacked by Technique Method.

"It's good enough that you can use it to cure illnesses," the new emperor comforted him. "After all, you didn't expect any effects other than curing illnesses!"

"This leaves me with a sense of regret, like entering a treasure mountain and leaving empty-handed!"

Zhang Xuezhou sighed.

Although he was the one who obtained the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root, and the new emperor was the one who shared it, it was not a good thing that he received more than the other party.

Zhang Xuezhou could only be thankful that the effects of the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus in his body were mostly used to counteract the power of Locking Yang, which resulted in his effects appearing similar to those of the new emperor and others.

Zhang Xuezhou, who had examined Huo Qubing's wounds, was well aware of the differences between his own body and those of Huo Qubing and others.

If the effects achieved by Huo Qubing and others were similar to those of a tender lotus root, then what he consumed in large quantities was like an old lotus root.

Only when the side effects of the suoyang (a type of herbal medicine) subside will the spiritual silk and jade lotus root accumulated in his body show their proper effects.

Of course, Zhang Xuezhou wasn't sure if the effects on him would necessarily be good in the future, but as long as there was Suoyang to counteract it, Zhang Xuezhou had nothing to worry about.

The current effect of giving the new emperor some advantages is quite good, at least according to Zhang Xuezhou's psychological analysis.

"As long as it plays its role, there are no shortcomings," the new emperor declared.

"If it weren't for my own health needs, this lotus root could have helped many people," Zhang Xuezhou said regretfully.

"How is this possible?" The new emperor shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Even we find the transformation somewhat difficult. If other cultivators were to obtain such a wondrous use, I'm afraid it would be more harmful than beneficial!"

For example, the new emperor had previously considered getting Wei Qing a piece of spirit silk jade lotus root, but Wei Qing was actually not suitable to take it.

As a commander who has been training his troops to lead the army, if Wei Qing leads his troops to charge and kill one or two opponents, depleting their Qi and Blood and then having to flee for their lives, it will cause the army's morale to plummet, leading to a rout.

Making good use of this ability is not an easy task, and there are very few people who are suited to it.

"Show me what other strange and unusual things you have next time," the new emperor said. "We'll study them together!"

The new emperor felt that Zhang Xuezhou doing quite well following the Buddha Son Shigong, and that there were even older lotus roots left after the tender ones were gone.

The unexpected combination of the Red Empyrean Sword and the Spirit Silk Jade Lotus produced a variety of wonderful uses, and Huo Qubing's intervention played a pivotal role, which enabled everyone to benefit.

As the new emperor looked at the cleanly devoured Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root, he touched his own stomach, wondering when the two hard pieces of lotus root inside would be fully digested, and whether digestion would make his physical characteristics even stronger. He couldn't help but glance at Zhang Xuezhou's abdomen as well.

"Master Li once gave me a short sword. This sword hardens when it comes into contact with water and softens when it comes into contact with hard objects. Would you like to take a look?"

Zhang Xuezhou did not answer the question about the cultivation factors that enabled him to consume large quantities of Spirit Silk Jade Lotus Root, but instead pointed to the Fish Intestine Sword soaking in the water tank.

If a suitable replacement is available, Zhang Xuezhou would not mind exchanging the Fish Intestine Sword, just as he had exchanged the Deer-Slaying Blade with Li Guang years ago.

The new emperor was not one to seize by trickery or force; he was quite willing to exchange some good things for himself.

But Zhang Xuezhou's little idea was quickly shattered.

"I'm not suited to using short swords!"

The new emperor glanced at the fish-gut sword that had been taken from the water vat.

This sword is ancient and simple, and the cold glint that inadvertently appears on its blade proves that it is no ordinary sword.

A thin and slender blade is very sharp, but it is also easily broken.

The uncontrollability of a sharp weapon is an unstable factor.

If one relies on such divine weapons, one could lose their life in the event of an unforeseen event.

Only those who survive can become legends. Thousands of years ago, only Emperor Gaozu was a legend. The new emperor clearly did not want to gamble with his life.

He waved his hand, quickly finding an excuse to refuse.

"Could I borrow this short sword?"

A head popped out of the window of a second-floor room in the distance. Wei Shao'er couldn't hold back any longer; she was clearly extremely envious of the Fish Intestine Sword.

"Borrowing only, no return!"

"That's okay too!"

Zhang Xuezhou replied, and Wei Shao'er did a somersault and jumped down from the second floor, catching the wet short sword.

"Can this sword stab you?" Wei Shao'er asked.

"I'm starting to think I don't want to borrow the sword anymore!"

Zhang Xuezhou spoke slowly, and Wei Shao'er, who was always outspoken, immediately laughed it off. After taking a few quick steps, she lightly leaped back to the side room on the second floor where she was stationed.

"The temperaments of the young boy and Zifu are completely different!"

The sick Wei Shao'er and the recovered Wei Shao'er are completely different.

The new emperor shook his head.

He said he wouldn't care about etiquette when he was out, and he really didn't. Whether Wei Shao'er was eavesdropping on something while taking care of Huo Qubing, or Wei Shao'er came flying in to take the sword, none of that mattered.

On the contrary, knowing that Zhang Xuezhou had detoxified and cured Wei Shao'er's illness, he was quite interested in what Zhang Xuezhou had given Wei Shao'er.

The social circle is only so big, and Wei Zifu and Wei Shao'er are so close that the news couldn't be kept secret even if they wanted to.

"She's even more energetic than Xiao Huo after jumping around," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"The sick child is a good boy; he's very obedient and doesn't cause any trouble!"

The new emperor offered his rebuttal; his understanding of Huo Qubing clearly differed from Zhang Xuezhou's.

After several rounds of back-and-forth arguing and a casual inquiry, the new emperor learned that the pills Wei Shao'er had taken were the same ones Zhang Xuezhou had used at the Pingyang Marquis's residence, and that Zhang Xuezhou was currently researching such pills and attempting to refine another batch.

Upon hearing that Zhang Xuezhou wanted to obtain large quantities of medicine for mass alchemy and was trying to invite him to join his team, the new emperor's interest in asking questions immediately waned, and he began to evade the question.