The soaring sword light enveloped the little paper figure and the equally bewildered Su Ping.
Su Ping hadn't expected the commotion surrounding this sword inheritance to be so significant. It seemed that whether or not he avoided Dong Muyun made no difference.
Since that's the case, Su Ping simply chose to ignore Dong Muyun's murderous glare behind him, which seemed to have caught on.
After all, Su Ping himself hadn't expected that the senior who set up the inheritance would be so thorough that there wouldn't be any other resources in this secret realm.
Fortunately, the appearance of the sword's edge also attracted Dong Muyun.
Su Ping imagined that the inheritance would go to another place, but that did not happen.
Clearly, he overestimated the prestige of this so-called sword inheritance.
In his gaze, the sword light slowly faded, and a sword spirit of light and shadow slowly emerged from the towering giant sword.
"Our Lord's legacy has finally been activated, young man, congratulations!"
The voice was aged, but the illusory body and the words spoken clearly identified the other party.
Su Ping couldn't help but feel a little excited:
"Greetings, senior. May I ask who you are...?"
"I am one of my master's pet beasts, and also the last wisp of sword spirit left behind by my master in this secret realm! And my master is the General Who Conquers the West, stationed on the northwestern border of the Great Liang Dynasty: the Sword King of Fengdu!"
"The Sword King?!"
Su Ping was slightly taken aback. It seemed that this was indeed the inheritance secret realm of an emperor-level beast tamer.
Su Ping felt a little regretful; unfortunately, he was only an emperor-level being.
Seemingly sensing Su Ping's regret, this figure appeared slightly displeased:
"Young man, although my master is a King-level Beastmaster, he was once hailed as having the greatest chance of advancing to the Sword Saint, and he once killed a Saint-level ferocious beast."
Su Ping then quickly put on a shocked expression:
"So that's how it is. I was being presumptuous..."
After all, we're taking benefits from others for nothing, so we should still show them the respect they deserve.
"The Sword King of Fengdu?"
This sound wasn't just audible to Su Ping; Dong Muyun and Qin Erlong could also hear it at that moment.
The former, like Su Ping, is clearly not very good at history.
The latter thought for a moment and then remembered a name:
"Yu Liangqing, the Fengdu Sword King of the Liang Dynasty hundreds of years ago? The peak sword king who was said to be able to slay ghosts and gods with one sword? He did indeed kill a Saint-level Luo Sheng Ghost Mother, so he was a powerful peak Emperor-level beast tamer. I didn't expect that this secret realm was his place of inheritance."
Qin Erlong smacked his lips, then grinned:
"Tsk, this is too pathetic. The entire secret realm doesn't even have a single resource or a seed for its creation? Did Emperor Liang confiscate the property of this Fengdu Sword King before he died?"
Clearly, Qin Erlong wasn't the only one with this idea; Dong Muyun did too.
However, they soon found out why.
It seemed that Su Ping's previous attitude had displeased the remaining soul, so it stopped arguing and instead fulfilled the formula and its master's last wish, saying directly:
"Alright, my master has dedicated his life to studying the way of the sword and the way of the undead. His ace beast is the two stages of evolution of the Decaying Sword, which he created uniquely: the Longevity White Bone Sword, which is at the peak of the General level, and its corresponding King-level evolved form, the Extinction Yama Sword!"
Wow, that name sounds really impressive! Su Ping also showed a look of anticipation.
Although he has no interest in pets that are tools or implements for the time being, it's still pretty good to have obtained an emperor-level breeding method for free.
Unfortunately, the voice that met Su Ping's gaze then said:
"However, this secret method has already been offered to the Holy Lord of Glazed Glass by my lord, who promised not to pass it on to anyone else. So naturally, it cannot be passed on to you."
Su Ping's forehead creased with annoyance. If you're not going to spread this anymore, then why did you spend so much time building up the story?
"However, when we failed to advance to the Saint Realm and knew that the path to Sainthood was hopeless, our Lord had a new idea: to merge the sword system with the Path of the Undead in an attempt to create a new pet! And this is the only legacy left by our Lord!"
"oh?!"
Su Ping was taken aback and subconsciously glanced at the little paper figure.
So the little paper dolls were special pets created by them, and believe it or not, that's indeed the case.
Because the little paper doll is indeed a combination of the metal element and the undead element.
"I've already got it!"
He said with a smile.
However, the voice shook its head:
"No! There's only one last step!"
"Hmm? What steps?"
The voice paused, then seemed to become extremely excited:
"The sword spirit pet that the master wants to create is a sword with a pure undead body! That is, a true pet: 'Sword Soul'!"
Therefore, before his death, the master purchased two main resource materials and several auxiliary resource materials, and used the time before he died to create them!
These two materials are respectively the Saint-level resource 'Soul Seed' and the Saint-level resource 'Origin of Sword Intent'!
Su Ping's pupils contracted slightly.
Even Dong Muyun, who was not far away, gasped.
A grand gesture.
The higher the grade of a resource, the more unimaginable its value becomes.
Emperor-level resources are already unimaginably high-grade, but Holy Spirit-level resources...
Needless to say, most ordinary people have probably never even heard of the name of a Holy Spirit-level resource.
Including Su Ping.
Fortunately, this figure explained what these two resources, which had reached this level, were used for.
"Soul Seed, a necromancy-type Saint-level resource, can be used on the corpse of any powerful pet beast to revive it into a necromancy pet beast creature! Even if a Saint-level pet beast dies, it can be revived! And its level and strength will not change much."
I'm super?
Su Ping gasped.
The resources are indeed of the Holy Spirit level.
If there were countless soul seeds, killing holy spirit pets, wouldn't it be possible to quickly gather an unimaginable army of holy spirit-level pet undead?
If that were the case, it would be truly terrifying.
However, it's easy to imagine that this thing isn't so easy to obtain.
Seemingly satisfied with Su Ping's shock, the voice continued:
"The essence of sword intent can be applied to sword-type pets, not only greatly enhancing their comprehension of any sword-type skills, but also allowing them to learn the super-class sword-type pet exclusive skill: Sword Intent after reaching the peak of the general level!"
"General rank" is a term used during the Liang Dynasty, which, if converted to modern standards, would be equivalent to a commander-in-chief.
Su Ping blinked. Sure enough, resources and treasures that reach this level are starting to become abnormally powerful.
Super-level skill!
Even now, Su Ping doesn't know just how powerful the super-tier skills really are.
Vice President Liu had told him that even a monarch or emperor could not fully master a super-level skill, let alone a peak leader!
As for the key to it, Lao Liu kept it a secret and didn't say much.
But you can imagine how difficult it would be.
Right now, this thing is telling me that a Saint-level treasure can allow a sword-type pet to comprehend a super-level skill: Sword Intent when it is at the peak of the Commander level.
Clearly, Su Ping was already impatient after these two moves.
Seemingly sensing Su Ping's excitement, the figure smiled with satisfaction and said:
"That's right, this is how the Sword Soul was born! It was formed by using the purest Saint-level treasure, the 'Soul Seed,' as its body and the 'Original Sword Intent' to permeate its heart, thus creating a Sword Soul embryo unlike any other ever made!"
However, a pure soul cannot be preserved for long.
However, the master's lifespan was too short to wait until the day when a successor could be found and the successor could grow up. Therefore, the master used several auxiliary resources to send this condensed soul into the body of a decaying sword.
However, with their master's backup plan, these creatures and beasts bearing the sword soul mark can only level up, but cannot utilize the power of the sword soul. At most, they are affected, and their skill levels increase relatively quickly!
The sword soul imprint condensed by the sword soul will automatically enter the body of the next host after the 'host' dies.
"We await future generations who, with the ability to obtain the sword's soul, can form a contract with it, allowing it to grow and improve rapidly! Clearly, you, the lucky future generation, are that fortunate one!"
At first, Su Ping listened with great enthusiasm.
Wow, so my little paper doll has such a big background!
No wonder it's so special compared to ordinary origami figures.
It turns out that it was actually created by two Saint-level resource treasures together!
However, the more Su Ping listened, the more he felt something was amiss. Finally, he realized what was happening. He first walked to the little paper figure, making it hide behind him, and then asked:
"So, the final step you just mentioned is..."
The figure laughed:
"That's right, extracting the soul formed by the sword soul imprint from this host's body will create the true sword soul!"
Su Ping felt no joy or excitement at the prospect of a windfall; instead, he stared intently at that figure:
"Then, does the sword spirit that was extracted still retain the little paper doll's previous memories and intelligence?"
The figure clearly didn't notice the unusual tone in Su Ping's words, and chuckled:
"Hehe, possessing this low-level origami doll is merely a consciousness shaped by the origami doll itself and the influence of the sword soul mark. After the sword soul is stripped away, the lowly intelligence born from this inferior paper doll body naturally disappears."
However, as the Sword Soul's level increases, it will develop new intelligence and its combat power will not be affected by the lack of sentience.
Seemingly noticing Su Ping's appearance, the figure clearly realized something and continued:
"Of course, I can also see that the humble origami with this sword soul mark is your contracted pet. But don't worry, the essence of the sword soul that is drawn out is the same as the soul origin of this origami."
The connection at the soul level will not be affected by the death or destruction of this inferior paper doll's body; it will simply transform your contracted pet from a paper doll that was fortunate enough to receive the sword soul mark into a true sword soul!
Dong Muyun glanced at Su Ping; she already knew at this point that...
That brat was up to no good when he agreed to our cooperation; he'd already obtained the Sword Soul Mark long ago.
However, at this moment, Dong Muyun really didn't have the leisure to be resentful or prepare to make a scene; on the contrary, he was quite interested.
She could tell, of course, that Su Ping had a lot of affection for that little paper figure.
But what choice will Su Ping make at this point?
Dong Muyun asked herself honestly, if it were her, she probably wouldn't be able to resist such a temptation!
Two new pet beasts created by Saint-level beings!
A sword spirit that has never appeared before:
Sword of Souls!
Moreover, it has the effect of the sword intent origin. As long as you reach the peak of the leader, you will automatically learn the super-level skill 'sword intent'.
This demonstrates the terrifying potential of this sword spirit!
Who could resist such a temptation?
However, the instant his words fell, Su Ping spoke up directly:
"I'm sorry, neither you nor that Fengdu Sword King senior, I'm sorry, I don't want to accept such a legacy. I will not erase the little paper doll's intelligence in exchange for that so-called sword soul."
With a thought, Su Ping directly put the bewildered little paper figure into his beast-taming space.
Shocked.
The figure seemed completely unprepared for this answer, and even the remaining soul was stunned in place.
Ten seconds later, he slowly said:
"Young man, do you know what you're saying?"
Su Ping gave a wry smile:
"I'm sorry, senior. If I have the opportunity, I will collect the 'Soul Seed,' the 'Sword Intent Origin,' and the other materials. If possible, I will recreate a Sword Soul according to the Fengdu Sword King's wishes and nurture it as compensation..."
Before he could finish speaking, the voice became extremely furious and shrill, accompanied by the clanging sound of a sword:
"Ignorant brat, a mere insignificant elite beast tamer, how dare you speak so arrogantly? Can you afford to pay for it?!"
Su Ping felt as if his spirit had been scraped by a knife, and his body was suddenly sent flying.
However, at this moment, Su Ping thought of all the moments he had spent with the little paper doll over the past month.
It wasn't that the two sword souls forged from Saint-level resources weren't tempting, but the night before, under the little paper doll's excited gaze, he had promised to be its 'master' and help it become stronger!
How could he break his promise so quickly!
"Awoo!"
Old Sha's roar echoed, and the wolf pack instantly surrounded Su Ping. The terrifying giant sword was immediately entangled and wrapped by branches.
However, the terrifying tree branch that had been invincible before was instantly shattered and exploded under the roar of that figure!
A terrifying sword aura shot directly towards Su Ping!
Without even thinking, Su Ping crushed the special button that Qin Erlong had given him!
The next moment, an electromagnetic shield crackling with lightning blocked the terrifying sword blade that was slashing down from above.
The terrifying power of an emperor exploded, creating a huge crack in the entire secret realm!
Su Ping had no time to worry about these things. He activated the Pet Beast House talent, and the entire wolf pack was taken into the Beast Taming Space.
Then, carrying Lao Sha and Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang beside him, he disappeared into the shattered space.
Dong Muyun remained silent throughout, her gaze incredibly complex at that moment.
She never expected that Su Ping's final choice would be like this.
For a mere paper doll, he gave up a sword spirit with limitless potential? And almost lost his life in the process?
She wasn't particularly surprised that Qin Erlong would give Su Ping such a life-saving item.
Dong Muyun glanced at the remaining electromagnetic energy and the slowly crumbling secret realm space.
The secret realm shattered, and her power, which had been suppressed by the rules, slowly recovered.
This secret realm is clearly destined to vanish into nothingness.
At this moment, that illusory figure looked at her:
"Human woman of the future, go quickly and kill that lowly human, seize the Sword Soul, and I can also give you my master's legacy, including not only the Sword Soul but also the method of forging it, as well as some of my master's cultivation insights..."
Dong Muyun glanced at the thing and immediately scoffed:
"Who are you ordering around? A mere pet beast of an Emperor-level Beastmaster! Although my Dong family has declined, it was once a Mirror Saint family. I, Dong Muyun, am the eldest daughter of the Dong family. A soul in a secret realm on the verge of collapse, are you still putting on airs?"
"you..."
Before the voice could finish speaking, Dong Muyun laughed:
"Alright, hurry up and give it to me. As the pet beast of the Sword King of Fengdu, what you should do is ensure that the Sword King's legacy can be passed down, not be swayed by personal feelings!"
Clearly, upon hearing this, the figure atop the giant sword in this already crumbling secret realm fell silent, and then a small sword-shaped necklace pendant flew into Dong Muyun's hand.