Chapter 748

A magical artifact crafted from an 'Iron-Blooded Knight' Beyonder characteristic? The Law of Beyonder Characteristic Convergence is really useful... The 'Fate Appropriator's' sensitivity to fate should have also made a contribution... Or, could it be the result of an arrangement? Lu Mian was first pleasantly surprised, then immediately suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from gifts.

Ms. 'Magician' seemed to have noticed his thoughts and smiled:

"I also don't know if this is a gift of fate; even if it is, it is a gift that meets our expectations, and it can be accepted completely."

Lu Mian nodded silently.

Beside him, 'Hanged Man' said steadily:

"No need to think too complicatedly; just be clear about two points:

"One, you currently have no ability to escape arrangements; sometimes, the resistance and rebellion you think you have might be the preset links, and Mr. 'Fool's' Angels cannot always have one by your side to provide you with shelter. Remember, accepting reality is not cowardice; being able to accept reality and persist in finding opportunities in such reality is a symbol of courage.

"Two, try to maximize the benefits brought by the gift of fate and strive to improve yourself. Of course, this doesn't mean giving up; instead, it tests your wisdom and determination even more. When you perceive danger, perceive unusual problems, remember, we will always stand with you. Remember, Mr. 'Fool' can definitely interfere with that person's arrangements, but you also know He hasn't awakened yet and cannot frequently provide you with protection; this can only be used at critical moments."

Lu Mian listened carefully and nodded slowly. He had actually thought about these words himself, but hearing them from someone else's mouth had a different feeling and persuasiveness.

'Hanged Man' thought for a moment and added:

"The thing to worry about most right now is that person wanting the 'Blood Emperor' to resurrect in you; you must be doubly careful if you encounter similar scenes later."

"I will remember, thank you, Mr. 'Hanged Man'." Lu Mian expressed his sincere thanks.

'Magician' then pulled the topic back on track:

"You can take out the harvested items; I'll help you look at the corresponding abilities and negative effects."

Lu Mian, having received permission and assurance, reached his hand into the "Traveler's Bag" and gripped the hilt of the iron-black large straight sword.

Suddenly, he felt the worries in his heart were like dark clouds in mid-air, scraped away by a terrifying gale, disappearing in an instant.

"What's there to fear about the gift of fate?

"What's there to fear about the arrangements of gods?

"Let them all die!

"Let them all die!"

At this moment, Lu Mian was full of courage, feeling that even if the "True Creator" descended before him right now, he would dare to slash the straight sword in his hand at Him!

He drew out the black straight sword, whose flames had extinguished but whose temperature was still scalding, and handed it to Ms. 'Magician.'

'Magician' looked at him, reached out to take it, and teased:

"How about calling this the 'Sword of Courage'?"

"'Sword of Courage'..." Lu Mian was stunned for a moment.

As the black straight sword left his palm and was gripped by Ms. 'Magician,' he shuddered violently.

"What was I thinking just now?

"I was just short of directly cursing that person's honorific name...

"How could I have had the thought that I could kill a god right now?"

Amidst lingering fear, Lu Mian cast his gaze toward the black straight sword in Ms. 'Magician's' hand.

Could it be its negative effect?

It can give people the courage to dare to kill a god?

Ms. 'Magician's' eyes flickered with starlight, and she stared for a moment:

"This sword can make the wielder full of courage, no longer defeated by fear, no longer stiff due to being afraid. If you were holding this sword just now, even if you would eventually still be 'conquered,' you would have been able to hold out a bit longer.

"It is very hard and sharp, able to block direct attacks at the demigod level, and can also make the defenses of many demigods obviously affected, even allowing you to launch a 'Reap' at the 'Iron-Blooded Knight' level, but this will consume a lot of spirituality, surpassing the 'Push Fate' ability, probably extracting nearly two-thirds of your spirituality at once.

"It will also help you bear damage, meaning even if you fail to successfully block a corresponding attack and suffer a fatal wound, it can help you bear half the damage, weakening the fatal wound to severe.

"Every strike will carry high-temperature flames, and according to your will, the flames can spread to the enemy's body through the contact of both weapons; at the same time, you can also make every strike produce a huge explosion.

"If it gets stained with the target's blood, or the target has been burned by its flames, then you can throw this sword toward the sky from five kilometers away; it will wrap in flames, like an animated cannonball, flying toward the target itself, locking onto the target itself, and then fall with a boom, creating a violent explosion. This can destroy everything within an ordinary square.

"Hmm, the maximum range is five kilometers, and also, it won't fly back itself; you need to go and retrieve it.

"There are two negative effects: one is that excessive courage belongs to a deadly poison; human fear and afraid emotions are one of the keys to why humans can survive to the current era. People who don't know fear and being afraid, only having courage, will inevitably lose judgment and analysis ability and die very quickly.

"Two is that it needs companions; you must prepare at least thirty ordinary straight swords and place it among them; only then can the seal be completed. Otherwise, in about a quarter of an hour, it will begin to attack everything around it indiscriminately, including you. Don't think about using the 'Blood Emperor's' residual aura to avoid or deter it, because this isn't that the sword has living characteristics; this belongs to a manifestation of destruction divinity.

"It will also constantly emit high temperatures, causing ordinary straight swords to gradually melt, so you need to replenish companions for it every once in a while. Similarly, for the wielder, this is a gradually strengthening burning injury, and you, as a 'Reaper,' can endure it longer.

"That's about it; if you don't mind, let's call it the 'Sword of Courage'."

Lu Mian nodded:

"Can the negative effect of being filled with courage just by carrying it be avoided through the 'Traveler's Bag'?"

"Yes." 'Magician' nodded gently.

Lu Mian thought for a moment and said:

"In the room where I found this sword, there were only armor, an altar, and two other items; why didn't it destroy those things?"

"That set of armor is its companion." 'Magician' had the answer long ago.

Lu Mian didn't ask again and pondered the use of the "Sword of Courage":

Must wait until the situation is analyzed clearly and a corresponding judgment is made before drawing the sword and rushing up...

This is not a commander's scepter, but a bugle for a charge...

Each use cannot exceed a quarter of an hour...

Lu Mian thought while reaching out to take the "Sword of Courage."

The next second, he felt there was no need to consider so much:

Fearing this, fearing that, will only lead to failure!

A person shouldn't have too many worries, being indecisive; just do it!

What's there to be afraid of?

Ms. 'Magician' reached into the void, took out dozens of straight swords with certain differences in style from somewhere, and let them fly toward Lu Mian on their own.

After putting the "Sword of Courage" among these straight swords and stuffing it back into the "Traveler's Bag," Lu Mian instantly woke up again.

He couldn't help but mock himself silently:

"'Ascetic's' ability doesn't work in this regard..."

Then, he took out that fair, delicate piece of leather and the semi-solid light yellow and red candle contained in a small transparent glass bottle.

Brilliant stars appeared in 'Magician's' eyes again, and she took those two items and looked at them for more than ten seconds.

"This is indeed the 'Despair Witch' potion formula, but the human skin carrying it comes from an ancient 'Despair Witch,' carrying strong viruses, bacteria, and fungi with mystical power, which will cause people who come into contact with it or gaze at it to gradually contract different diseases. If each contact and observation does not exceed ten seconds, one can recover on their own." Ms. 'Magician' briefly introduced the fair leather.

Her gaze then shifted toward that strange candle:

"This is a corpse oil candle, made by blending the corpse oil of an 'Iron-Blooded Knight' and a 'Despair Witch' with other things."

Corpse oil candle... and it's the corpse oil of two demigods... Although Lu Mian had seen quite a bit of the world, when he looked at the candle again, he still inevitably felt it was a bit eerie and terrifying.

"What is the use of this?" While he felt strange, he cared more about this question.

Ms. 'Magician' deliberated and said:

"After lighting it, use it in secret pact and meditation occasions; it should also be paired with a ritual, but the specific details and final effects are unclear. Hmm, you have the 'Blood Emperor's' residual aura; perhaps you can try it directly without a ritual."

Lu Mian didn't hesitate:

"Okay, I'll try it now."

With an Angel and a Saint watching, even if something goes wrong, they can save me; if I don't try now, should I wait until I'm alone to try?

'Magician' and 'Hanged Man' didn't stop him.

Lu Mian took the corpse oil candle contained in the transparent glass jar and sat cross-legged on the deck.

Pop, he rubbed out scorching white flames between his fingers and lit the black wick of the corpse oil candle.

Then, he closed his eyes, outlined the pattern, and began to meditate.

In the state of spreading tranquility, a wisp of dark fragrance entered his nose, making his bone marrow seem to itch a bit, about to gradually burn up.

Lu Mian didn't deliberately endure this feeling, only trying hard to maintain the state of meditation.

Don't know how long passed, a mist stained with a deep black luster suddenly appeared before his "eyes."

He felt as if he were in this mist, standing at the edge of a street where only the outlines could barely be seen.

Across the street, various buildings that weren't too high were looming, as if only shadows remained.

Ding-a-ling, something like a steam train drove over from the other end of the street; it had very few sections, only two, and no iconic chimney, and a strangely shaped bracket extended from the top, connecting to something in mid-air.

This... Similar scenes instantly emerged in Lu Mian's memory.

He had seen the same scene in Fourth Epoch Trier!

It brought about the appearance of the second layer of that special Mirror World.

ps: Last day to ask for double monthly tickets~

(End of chapter)