The third option—a star artifact with 99% damage.
“Did I see that right?” Lu Yu took a deep breath, still in shock at seeing this choice.
All the rewards combined, the final option given to him was actually this.
A star artifact with 99% damage.
After a moment of surprise, Lu Yu fell into deep thought.
He opened the selection of star artifacts and saw not a complete one, but a sword tip less than two inches long.
Even on the tip of this two-inch-long sword, countless tiny cracks were densely distributed.
The tip of the sword seemed as if it could shatter at any moment.
“King-level skills, ‘Arts,’ and a fragment of this starry weapon’s blade tip.” Lu Yu’s fingers swept back and forth across the three options.
Including a star artifact damaged to such an extent as part of the reward, even surpassing the level of the King’s Sacred Armor in the reward hierarchy, is enough to illustrate the terrifying nature of this sword.
“Although it’s just a broken tip of a sword, I’ll choose you.”
A sharp gleam flashed in Lu Yu’s eyes as his finger selected the third option.
A small fragment of a sword tip fell from the empty void.
On the tip of the two-inch sword, it seemed as if a tiny starry river was coiling around it, emitting an aura of mystery.
Lu Yu gripped the sword’s tip in his palm, feeling as if his hand were about to break.
The tip of the sword was calm yet seemed like a ferocious beast capable of immense cruelty. Faint, almost imperceptible, it exuded an aura that sliced through everything around it.
“Click.”
Lu Yu’s palm was torn open with dozens of deep gashes, exposing the bone beneath. Even the dragon-like tendons on his palm were nearly severed.
“This star-forged weapon is terrifying. Even holding it like this, I can’t keep a grip on it?” After Lu Yu’s flesh tore open, the blade’s power surged forth like a bloodthirsty beast, its released energy becoming even sharper.
Lu Yu almost reflexively hurled the sword tip away.
The force at the tip of the sword, after splitting his palm, surged upward along his arm. An无形 (invisible) aura, like a serpent, sliced through the flesh and blood of his entire arm.
His bones were tougher than his flesh and blood. At this moment, both his golden arm bone and dragon-like tendons were covered with thousands of fine sword wounds.
Moreover, with the first breath, these sword wounds were doubling in severity, almost severing the arm completely.
“This, this is the Star Artifact?”
Lu Yu took a deep breath and spoke, his heart surging like turbulent waves.
He held a half-star artifact in his hand, believing that he had already gained a certain understanding of star artifacts.
But upon seeing the tip of the sword today, he finally understood just how terrifying a true Star-forged weapon could be.
Even such a small fragment of the sword tip was enough to overwhelm him.
Where is the complete Star Artifact?
Fortunately, the system provided him with this star artifact, along with some incomplete methods of control.
The star artifact is damaged, even the control methods are incomplete.
This method can precisely suppress the tip of the sword and temporarily control it.
After mastering the control method, Lu Yu finally had the time to carefully read the information about the broken sword tip that had entered his mind.
Even if it is ninety-nine percent damaged, this broken sword tip is still part of a star-forged weapon.
The name of this cosmic artifact is — Divine Edge!
The meaning of “Shen Feng” is extremely sharp, capable of cutting through any enemy and object.
Based on the control method Lu Yu currently possesses, the power of Shenfeng is limited.
However, Lu Yu possessed the Art of Tempering Weapons and the Star-Invoking Technique.
From this broken sword tip, Lu Yu could grasp the essence of sword-forging techniques and gained a deeper understanding of the application of Star-Calling Art.
He retracted the tip of his sword, signifying that the reward was now over.
Lu Yu was transported back to the Crimson Fire Land from the darkness.
The illusory figure was also drawn back into the vortex of the sky.
“End.”
After the illusory figure finally vanished into the vortex, the halos that had bound everyone disappeared as well.
The Snake Demon’s anger had not yet subsided, and the moment the aura dissipated, he lunged directly at Lu Yu.
Boom.
The two collided with each other, and Lu Yu was sent flying backward from the impact.
The snake demon’s body swayed as he gripped the ground with both hands and charged forward once again.
“Come then!” Lu Yu roared, pressing both hands on the ground and lunging forward fiercely.
Two figures collided mid-air, exchanging over a thousand blows in the span of a breath.
Neither side would give way to the other.
The third-stage mutation of the serpent demon was immensely powerful, repeatedly shattering Lu Yu’s body into pieces.
Lu Yu is reborn in the flames every time, his undying form driving the serpent demon into a frenzy.
In terms of strength, the Snake Demon is more powerful.
However, Lu Yu’s attack was not weak either.
The serpent demon was repeatedly pierced through its bony armor by the blade of slaughter, which then sliced into its flesh.
The six-headed dragon swooped down from midair, sending the snake demon reeling backward several times.
The bone dragon even managed to crush the monstrous mouth on the serpent demon’s shoulder once.
The more so, the more furious the serpent demon became.
Although Lu Yu was clearly not strong enough, he managed to injure him several times.
He couldn’t accept this outcome.
At this moment, Qin Hai on the other side sprang into action.
“Do you want to get involved too?”
The snake demon glared coldly at Qin Hai, its eyes burning with even more intense flames.
If it were only Lu Yu alone, he could kill him given some time.
It would be difficult if these two joined forces.
“He’s dead, and I gain nothing from it,” Qin Hai said, his hands clasped behind his back. After the final reward had been completed, an aura of hidden sharpness began to emanate from him; it seemed he had also accumulated rewards and ultimately exchanged them for a treasure.
“Good, very good. Humans, and even the Demon Race, you will all die sooner or later.” The snake demon gritted his teeth and finally chose to retreat.
Facing two opponents alone, even if one emerges victorious, the cost will be heavy.
But it will be different after fully absorbing the gains from this time.
The snake demon retreated, and Qin Hai gave Lu Yu a slight nod before also withdrawing.
The great battle was finally over.
But it’s still not peaceful here.
After all, it is the birthplace of the Fire King; no one really knows how many treasures are hidden there.
Some people even found a supreme stardust weapon once used by the Fire King right here.
That star weapon was tainted by fire, becoming an exceptional weapon with three attributes and two skills.
Lu Yu traveled across the Red Fire Land, attempting to draw the radiant energy from beneath the earth to complete the skills he had acquired.
After acquiring 80% of the unknown ability, Lu Yu finally learned the name of this skill.
The Will of the Fire King — a skill that turns everything in its path into a sea of flames.
The Fire King transformed himself into flames, more completely than Lu Yu.
Within the flames, the Fire King’s power grows even stronger.
This crimson fire land was not originally this vast.
After Fire King Cheng Wang claimed the throne, he transformed this place into a land of flames, continuously expanding and cultivating it until it became this vast expanse of fiery land.
Lu Yu even found the place where the Fire King had become king in his time.
There he remained motionless, trying to perceive the radiance.
In the end, the Fire King’s will reached ninety percent completion. The final ten percent had actually always been within Lu Yu.
Those few King-making Steles were inscribed by the Fire King himself at the moment of his ascension, after he comprehended the will of the Fire King and infused it into the steles.
But Lu Yu still couldn’t believe who would dare to shatter the complete King Cheng Stele into several pieces, questioning how anyone could have the audacity to destroy something left behind by the Fire King.
…
A few days had passed since the two-month deadline for the construction of the first domain.
Lu Yu finally returned to Fanggang City.
Some minor incidents occurred during the construction, which led to an extension of the final completion deadline.
When Lu Yu returns, it will still take at least ten days to complete the construction of the first domain.
A thirty-meter-high, fifteen-meter-thick city wall stands solemnly within Fanggang City, exuding an aura of majesty and even a sense of heaviness.
When Lu Yu stood beneath the wall and looked at the thick city wall, he himself felt a sense of powerlessness.
Innumerable Star Spirit stones fused together, shimmering like a crystal wall under the sunlight, resembling a perfect work of art.
Four round arches, each nearly twelve meters high and twenty meters wide, are embedded in the city wall like ancient gates.
Many people became excited upon seeing such city walls.
With Lu Yu’s troops and such city walls, if there were also powerful guards, this city might even be able to withstand the surging tide of beasts that came at the beginning of the apocalypse.
Many people are eagerly anticipating and hoping to witness a miracle.
Time passed day by day, and the moment when the final section of the city wall would be completed was drawing closer.
More and more people gathered in Fanggang City.
Constructing a city in two months, and it’s entirely built from Protoss crystals.
Nowadays, only Lu Yu has the financial capability to complete such a project.
This city is like an impregnable fortress, a stronghold that could never be breached. Yet right now, from Liu Xing’s mouth, some organizations have already caught wind of certain crucial information.
All factions sprang into action once again.
Now, as Lu Yu’s strength grows, Liu Xing, although not the smartest or most far-sighted businessman, is still…
But he is Lu Yu’s chief steward.
He was responsible for making and implementing some important decisions regarding Fanggang City.
Now, more than one hundred thousand warriors have declared their loyalty to Lu Yu, along with over three thousand technical personnel.
Many people were not here at the beginning.
With the construction of Fanggang City, many people have recognized the city’s future development potential.
In the near future, this city may become the safest city on the entire planet.
If you want to survive in this apocalypse, seeking the strongest protection is what truly matters.
Liu Xing’s message spread rapidly around the world.
When the leader of an American organization received the news, he inhaled sharply and said, “Once the city is built, fifty percent of the land inside will be leased out.”
“This Liu Xing definitely doesn’t possess such intelligence. However, this person spent years planning, and the scheme he designed is too perfect. His own intellect isn’t remarkable, but the talents he has recruited certainly possess the wisdom to propel Fanggang City to soar to new heights.”
“We must seize the next piece. Even if Lu Yu dies in battle, someone will take his place in the future. A city built with Star Spirit Ore, combined with Lu Yu’s current reputation, is destined to flourish.”
No organization dares to be negligent.
They began sending people to make contact with Liu Xing, hoping to obtain specific information.
But the reply received was — all details would be announced on the day the city walls were closed.
“Damn it, these bastards have even started marketing for the apocalypse,” someone muttered, furious enough to want to kill.
The city is closing in faster and faster.
Many people have already seen that only the last section of the city wall remains to be closed.
More people were rushing over; the ruins of Fanggang City were already crowded with a large crowd.
Even the senior technical staff who joined were looking forward to it.
When someone saw Lu Yu come to inquire about the progress of city construction, they couldn’t help but rub their hands together excitedly and said, “Mr. Lu, are you ready with the miracle?”
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