Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 664 Control and Choice (Happy National Day!)

—“Holy Wing Incarnation”!
In Asriel's eyes, he could already see Luo Xiu entering such a "radiant" state—as he had seen Luo Xiu in this state on the battlefield before, in which Luo Xiu's spiritual reactions would be greatly enhanced!
——Buzz!!!

The air was still filled with a scorching buzz—in Asriel's perception, the corrosive spirituality surging from the [Divine Spine Black Sword] was being washed away and faded away under the cleansing of Luo Xiu's extremely pure [Radiant] spirituality!

……

at this time.

As Luo Xiu had been constantly monitoring his own condition, his "resistance" attribute had jumped to 20,000 points after entering the "Holy Wing Avatar" state!
And this number is still increasing—with such a high "resistance" attribute, the spirituality of the Dark Grand Duke remaining in the [Divine Spine Black Sword] can no longer affect him and is gradually being expelled from himself!
If, before activating the "Holy Wing Avatar" state, his "resistance" attribute was just enough to contend with the dominating spirit within the [Divine Spine Black Sword], then after entering the "Holy Wing Avatar" state, Luo Xiu completely gained the upper hand.

now.

In Luo Xiu's hands—the broken sword of the "Divine Spine Black Sword"—then a violent tremor erupted, the intense tremor causing Luo Xiu's tiger's mouth to ache, almost causing the broken sword to slip from his grasp.

The black, broken sword was still struggling, trying to break free from Luo Xiu's grasp and escape his control—

But Luo Xiu gripped it even tighter, while simultaneously squeezing the already extremely unstable hilt. The spirituality of [Radiance] was flowing back into it, sweeping away all the uncontrolled and stubborn spirituality!
—Buzz!!!!

Until the third and final buzzing sound, which erupted violently amidst the tremors.

A surge of intense, black spiritual energy erupted from the Black Sword of the Divine Spine, and the fragments containing parts of the Black Sword were about to "escape" and dissipate.

But at the same time, a larger and more intense spiritual energy of radiance also erupted, catching up with the dark, substantial spiritual energy and forcing it back into the Black Spine Sword.

Crack——

Click, click, click!

The Divine Spine Black Sword emitted a final, faint tremor, and then ceased all struggle.

Its surface was now coated with a layer of dark golden light—the twisted cracks that had spread across the surface of the [Divine Spine Black Sword] had been filled, and the spiritual seal of [Radiance] had also filled the last gap that allowed it to escape.

That was the radiant golden barrier that Luo Xiu had already placed on the Divine Spine Black Sword. Although it was only a temporary and unstable barrier attached to it, it was enough to temporarily seal off the flow of dark spiritual energy within.

"..."

A subtle smile gradually appeared on Luo Xiu's lips.

His right hand clenched tightly, every inch of his palm pressing more firmly against the hilt of the Divine Spine Black Sword. He had temporarily subdued the Divine Spine Black Sword, and Luo Xiu knew that only by using the "Holy Wing Avatar" and for a period of time afterward could he subdue the Divine Spine Black Sword.

In other words, to truly be able to use this sword without being affected or isolated, one must first enter the "Holy Wing Avatar" state—but this is only temporary. Through continuous practice and by constantly adding the [Radiance] inscription to the Divine Spine Black Sword, truly mastering the sword's power and authority is only a matter of time.

Luo Xiu then slowly raised his sword.

……

"...!!"

In Asleil's eyes, he then saw Luo Xiu raise the [Divine Spine Black Sword], and it seemed that he had completely isolated himself from the sword's influence!
Even the chief of the "Sky Pillar Knights," Prince Lemonster, couldn't do it, but Luo Xiu accomplished it all by himself!
A radiant saint, yet he managed to wield supreme power!

"..."

This was something Asleil had never anticipated.

This led him to some unsettling associations and premonitions—he felt a sense of déjà vu, as if something similar had happened in the past at the "Supreme," and as if a "Radiant" saint had indirectly gained control of the "Supreme's" power through some means...

But Asleil was unwilling to think any deeper.

He had already sensed a certain danger, and he watched as Luo Xiu held and raised the [Divine Spine Black Sword]—from the broken blade of the sword, pale golden spiritual threads gradually emerged, the spirituality of [Radiance] already permeating the [Divine Spine Black Sword].

"I think I can barely manage it now."

Luo Xiu smiled and said to Asleil.

He gripped the broken, black sword and swung it around. As the dark blade sliced ​​through the air, it emitted a series of sharp, piercing "hissing" sounds, as if it were wailing.

From its initial struggle, the sword has now become compliant under the suppression of the [Radiance]'s spirituality. In Luo Xiu's hands, the [Divine Spine Black Sword] seems weightless, and he can wield it quite easily.

"..."

"...I saw it."

Asleil nodded somewhat hesitantly, responding in a slightly hoarse voice.

Since Luo Xiu has successfully mastered the power of the broken [Divine Spine Black Sword] without being affected by its backlash, control, or corruption, there is no reason for me to stop Luo Xiu from taking it away.

Although he knew that allowing a Saint of the seventh level of the [Radiant] Destiny—and an extremely dangerous Saint at that—to take away the sword might lead to even greater danger, Emperor Augustusville had not warned him or stopped Luo Xiu from doing so beforehand. Therefore, he had no right to overstep the Emperor's promise.

"You can take it with you."

Asriel stared intently at Luo Xiu, and after a long while, said in a low voice:

"However, I still want to remind you, for the last time—you are a Saint of [Radiance], and to take away such a 'divinely forged' quality weapon with a [Supreme] destiny, without being able to unleash its full power...why don't you choose the holy robe left behind by Saint Lelangen? That would be better for you."

"Or, you can continue your search. His Majesty's treasury contains many more precious artifacts; perhaps you'll find something even more appealing..."

"..."

“Thank you for your opinion, Lord Asrell.” Luo Xiu smiled and nodded in response to Asrell, “However, I am indeed more interested in this weapon. You can rest assured that I will try my best not to use it to do anything out of line.”

"..."

"Try your best" again... Asriel heard this word from Luo Xiu's mouth once more, and now he felt a chill run down his spine. However, he did see Luo Xiu's persistence and knew that no matter what was said now, Luo Xiu would probably choose the broken sword of the [Divine Spine Black Sword].

"……Ugh."

Asleil sighed.

"Ok."

……

Emperor Augustusville sent his "guide," the "Knight of the Heavenly Pillars," Asriel, who, on behalf of the emperor, agreed to let him take the [Divine Spine Black Sword]!

Luo Xiu was overjoyed. Among all the emperor's collections he had seen, this [Divine Spine Black Sword] was the most valuable. Moreover, Luo Xiu did not even want to continue browsing and let the [Divine Spine Black Sword] leave his sight. He always felt that as soon as he left this display, the [Divine Spine Black Sword] might disappear.

The Supreme One is capable of such a thing—no matter how proud Emperor Augustusville is, or what his purpose was in placing the Black Sword of the Divine Spine here, once the news that he can wield this sword spreads, the Supreme One might put the sword away the moment he leaves… This is possible.

To prevent the [Divine Spine Black Sword - Void Rift] from slipping away right under his nose, Luo Xiu's gaze never left the black broken sword for even a moment.

With Asreil's approval on behalf of the Emperor, the ownership of the [Divine Spine Black Sword - Void Rift] finally changed hands on the panel, and Luo Xiu could now see the complete panel of this jet-black broken sword.

【Equipment Name: Shattered Divine Spine Black Sword (Red Divine Forging+)】

[Equipment Type: One-Handed Sword/Two-Handed Sword/Extraordinary Weapon]

[Equipment Efficiency: Increases "Fire" attribute damage by 50%, "Fire" resistance penetration by 50%, "Physical" attribute damage by 50%, "Physical" resistance penetration by 50%, "Primal Wound" attribute damage by 30%, and grants 30% vulnerability to all attributes]

[Equipment Enhancement: Strength +623, Perception +582, Divinity +560, Resistance +545]

Equipment Requirements: [Supreme] Seventh level of Destiny, Strength 3217, Perception 3829, Divinity 4223, Resistance 5250

[Equipment Characteristics Overview]

【Divine Spine Shatter (Divine Forging Power/Inherent): When the wielder meets the equipment requirements, attacking with the "Shattered Divine Spine Black Sword" will deal an additional 30% of the original damage as "Primal Wound", 30% of the original damage as "Fire" attribute damage, and 30% of the original damage as "Physical" attribute damage to the target. It will also deal an additional 2x damage to shields. The shield damage type is full damage and is not affected by any damage reduction.

If the holder uses the Divine Spine Black Sword's inherent skill "Void Rift Slash" at the same time, the power effect of "Divine Spine Collapse" will be enhanced, dealing an additional 60% of the original damage as "Primal Wound", 60% of the original damage as "Fire" attribute damage, and 60% of the original damage as "Physical" attribute damage to the target, and also dealing an additional 5 times damage to the shield. This shield damage type is full damage and is not affected by any damage reduction.

Targets hit by this "Void Rift Slash" will have their healing effects reduced by 90%, and their maximum health and mana reduced by 50% (the maximum mana will not be lower than the target's current health and mana). Furthermore, the target will be afflicted with the unpurgable and unremovable "Divine Spine Collapse" status, lasting 120 minutes. During this state, the target's health and mana will continuously decrease, and skills below level 3 and authority below level II will be unusable. The target will also continuously receive random negative status effects until the "Divine Spine Collapse" status ends.

【空界裂斩（武器特性/固有）：当击杀足够目标、或自身处于特定状态时发动——消耗50％当前生命值、与50％当前法力值，向前方大范围轰出恐怖的崩裂之斩，造成5000％物理攻击+5000％法术攻击的“本源创伤”、5000％物理攻击+5000％法术攻击的“火焰”属性伤害、与5000％物理攻击+5000％法术攻击的“物理”属性伤害。

During the activation of "Void Rift Slash", all skill effects below level 5 and authority effects below level IV in the path will be destroyed or nullified (including those of the holder). "Void Rift Slash" will not be destroyed, blocked or nullified by any skill effects. When it hits the target, it triggers the additional effect of the divine authority "Divine Spine Collapse".

固有技能“空界裂斩”发动条件——每击杀20名“五重命途”、或击杀4名“六重命途”、或击杀1名“七重命途”入圣者，获得1次发动次数；进入单次战斗时间超过30分钟，获得1次发动次数；生命值首次跌落30％，获得1次发动次数；法力值首次跌落30％，获得1次发动次数。

The uses of "Sky Rift Slash" do not carry over to the next battle. A maximum of 2 uses of "Sky Rift Slash" can be accumulated in a single battle, with a maximum of 5 uses.

[Fragment of the Creation Artifact (Artifact): This is one of the fragments of the "Creation" artifact. Finding the remaining fragments of the "Divine Spine Black Sword - Rift of the Void" and fusing them with this artifact fragment will allow you to retrieve the lost power of the past.]

【…】

"..."

This is the complete stat panel for the [Divine Spine Black Sword]...

Even though it's just a broken sword, the terrifying power and suppressive force it displays are far beyond what "legendary" quality weapons, or even ordinary "divinely forged" quality weapons, can match.

As I knew before, the power of the [Divine Spine Black Sword] is to sever spirituality and cause the target to fall into a corresponding negative state. The black slash wave that the Dark Duke unleashed back then should now be his inherent skill "Void Rift Slash". However, the complete "Creation" quality must be able to achieve an even more powerful effect.

However, just as Asleil said, this weapon is a weapon of the [Supreme] Destiny. If Luo Xiu forcibly uses it with the [Radiant] Destiny, the weapon's strength that he can currently unleash is only about half of its normal strength.

This is even an ideal scenario—the ideal scenario where all of Luo Xiu's current attributes meet the requirements for using the weapon, except for the "Destiny" attribute. However, Luo Xiu already planned to reforge and modify it, and there are ways to change its Destiny requirement to [Radiance], so this is not an insurmountable problem.

“I can feel that I am gradually harmonizing it, making it resonate with me, and establishing a connection with it.”

Luo Xiu sheathed the Divine Spine Black Sword, looked at Asleil with a smile, and said:

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency Asrell."

"This is the best gift."

"Please also convey to His Majesty the Emperor that I have made my choice. I praise His Majesty the Emperor's generosity and thank His Majesty the Emperor for his gifts."

……

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(P.S. Happy National Day everyone!)

I also went out to play during the National Day holiday, traveling with my family. I squeezed in time to write during the break and tried not to take any leave!
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ovo~
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