[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Apocalypse, I Alone Severed Eternity",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2312449,4518,"Chapter 67: Bai He Sword Art: Divine Revelation","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>(PS: Some say I update slowly; here I must explain—I’ve published for 26 days and updated 190,000 words, averaging 7,300 words per day, surpassing most authors on Qidian.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hum!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long sword vibrated at high frequency, transforming magic power into wind-type spiritual energy that gathered upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It endowed the sword with unmatched sharpness, capable of effortlessly shredding enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the sixth technique of the Sword Decree—the most difficult of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind-type spiritual energy it uses originates from the mutual generation of wood and fire, possessing wood’s resilience and fire’s explosive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon striking, it pierces the target while tearing open wounds, inflicting severe erosion damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name “Shredding” is fitting indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi spent three days and finally perfected the Shredding technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have mastered the sixth technique of the Sword Decree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Sword Decree (Perfected)】: These are foundational sword forms compiled by the ancestors of the Heavenly Sword Sect; even so, they possess extraordinary power. You may expend appropriate magic power to deal 1D6 to 5D6 elemental damage. (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Sword Decree perfected, Fang Shi now turned to cultivating the “Sword Art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Sword Art” records nine distinct sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Sword Decree, Sword Art resembles the Five Animal Exercises, mimicking the spiritual energy flow of celestial birds and exotic beasts through sword movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, during cultivation, one also naturally refines spiritual energy into magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It unifies combat, practice, and nourishment into one method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first is Bai He Sword Art, simulating the white crane dancing in the air, primarily training the arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique transforms spiritual energy into wind-type energy, perfectly bridging the final technique of the Sword Decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi stood on one foot, holding a sword, moving like flowing clouds and running water as he swung it left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped and advanced, he resembled a white crane spreading its wings; the lingering sword shadows were like feathers on the crane’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radiating a beautiful yet deadly aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the first move of Bai He Sword Art: White Crane Spreads Its Wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Fang Shi lunged forward and leapt, arms outstretched like a white crane gliding through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long sword in his hand spun through the air, stirred by spiritual energy into a vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It drew in surrounding dust and sliced through anything approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the second move: White Crane Dances in the Air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by Burning the Zither to Cook the Crane, Crane Standing Among Chickens, Wind Whistling Like Cranes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As each technique was performed, spiritual energy around him was drawn into Fang Shi’s body and gradually refined into magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another world, deep within the Firefeather God Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly Firefeather man in a white robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stood before a female Firefeather deity statue, praying devoutly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed endlessly through the empty hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the hall’s walls were carved exquisite murals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recording the history of the Firefeathers—from their origin in the Phoenix’s flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To being enslaved by the Giant race, then engineering their escape from the Giant realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To settling in the Fire Elemental Plane, building nests, clashing with the Smoke Elemental Prince, and battling a slumbering primordial dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long series of historical events, they finally settled in this other world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a grand epic, steeped in profound historical weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sealed stone door inside the temple opened, and a Firefeather man clad in silver-blue armor entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was immensely tall—three meters high, a giant among Firefeathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly Firefeather looked like a child beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the towering Firefeather dared not show disrespect to the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Archbishop, you summoned me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly Firefeather ceased his prayer and spoke slowly: “Our Lord has sent a divine decree: eight-tenths of our people must be dispatched to the Promised Land.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering Firefeather was stunned: “What has happened? Even the previous three-tenths were all our tribe’s able-bodied warriors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now eight-tenths? Does that mean even the children must fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly Firefeather said sternly: “Correct. Our Lord has revealed a vision: unless we commit fully, the Firefeather clan faces annihilation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering Firefeather exclaimed in shock: “How is that possible? The Promised Land was merely barren wasteland before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No primal force, no spiritual vitality—how could it hold such immense power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly Firefeather said gravely: “Our Lord does not err.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Archbishop, this is too reckless. If we lose, the remaining clan members cannot survive in this world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly Firefeather snorted angrily: “Lu Xiusi, you overstep. Go confess to our Lord yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiusi said nothing, bowed his head like a child who had misbehaved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt before the statue, forehead pressed to the ground, hands covering his face, humbly speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancheng, Logistics Department Warehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was filled with people—men, women, young, old—all mixed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like precise machines, each performed their assigned tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some carried, sorted, or categorized supplies; others processed the corpses of firewing birds brought from the front lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone worked tirelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had found a few banners preserved from before the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hung high on the warehouse walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most bore messages like “Ensure Full Support” or similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inspiring everyone to work together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in some worlds, the high-ranking priests and druids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strained to cast spells like Water Creation, Repair, and Food Purification without slack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even without magical power, they rose to contribute their physical strength to other tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the attribute panel compensated for deficiencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a child who once had no strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or an elderly person with osteoporosis, trembling with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gained enhanced physical ability and could still contribute their share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Zeng, how’s the supply preparation going?” said the young man who had delivered the crossbow cart to Qian Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Zeng rapidly recorded data in his notebook, not looking up: “Fine. Completed the assigned task.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man frowned: “I don’t think so. Certain steel grades are extremely scarce—the Magic Research Institute has already complained.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Zeng wrote as he spoke: “There’s nothing we can do. These materials have little use and low production. Finding any at all is lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And with these terrible roads, transporting everything by manpower is nearly impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man chuckled: “Then, Director Zeng, have you found any potassium nitrate or similar materials?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Zeng finally looked up, eyeing the young man warily: “What do you want those for? Those are components of gunpowder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Due to rule changes, gunpowder’s instability has increased drastically—it either decomposes outright or explodes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible to use. Even holding it without explosion is lucky. Worst of all is when it fails to detonate during use.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thus, aside from minimal stockpiles, nearly all have been scrapped.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what little remains? All belongs to the Research Institute—your Engineering Department took every last share.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Logistics Department official, Director Zeng had seen countless such battles over resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the apocalypse, such disputes were common—how much more so now, in an age of scarcity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man pleaded immediately: “Old Zeng, give me some. I have a big use for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. There’s none to spare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Zeng, you’re my brother-in-law! If you keep this up, I’ll tell my sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Zeng replied firmly: “Public duty is public duty, personal ties are personal ties. No negotiation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how desperately the young man begged, Director Zeng remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the young man sighed: “Alright, Old Zeng, you win.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he left without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Zeng found it odd—this wasn’t like the young man’s usual behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t dwell on it; there was too much work to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Zeng, Director Zeng—your brother-in-law had someone pick up a batch of potassium nitrate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A junior Logistics employee ran up and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!” Director Zeng was shocked. “How did you approve that? Didn’t even ask me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The junior employee exclaimed: “I saw they had the Director’s approval slip, and your brother-in-law was chatting with you—I assumed you knew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm telling you this only to go through the motions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Zhuguan was furious inside—this approval slip had to be fake; otherwise, why would his brother-in-law act so strangely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You did the right thing; going through the procedure is correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you made a mistake—the order of the procedure cannot be reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, I'm going straight to the minister to report this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1384,"2026-06-20T12:43:33.559Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b2672070e7cf66067899108ed9045910193292218c1bb5339a3ed97a07c8bbac","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-68","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-66",109,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-cover.jpg"]