Xiao Zuiji’s mecha and sniper rifle were already miraculous enough, yet Ye Xingchen produced an even more exaggerated divine modified weapon.
You have to understand—this was Dog Egg’s exclusive domain!
The reason these two could be so formidable was that the Lingyan Pavilion had been upgraded to an enhanced version. Any disciple who entered would receive a special ability to strengthen themselves.
Simply put, it activated the mystery of written characters, entering a cheat-like transformation mode.
Xiao Zuiji specialized in defense, so his cheat mode was wearing steel battle armor equipped with an extremely penetrating sniper rifle.
Ye Xingchen specialized in attack, so his cheat mode transformed him into an unrivaled divine general, obtaining an attack-oriented divine modified Fangtian halberd.
Of course.
The two didn’t hesitate to activate their character mysteries because unfamiliar memories had flooded in earlier, teaching them how to use these abilities.
As for what Li Qingyang, Liu Wanshi, and the others’ cheat modes were, they could only be explored when truly activated, so no further introduction here.
Jun Changxiao hadn’t expected that upgrading the Lingyan Pavilion would grant such powerful special abilities to the resident disciples, and even less expected that despite not being present, he’d helped them resolve a major crisis!
Sexy Dog Egg, remote operation.
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
The mecha and battle armor gathered around Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji, who stood among the pile of demon beast corpses, gradually dissipated. The characters on their foreheads and back of hands gradually dimmed, then vanished into invisibility.
Demon King Zilin exclaimed in shock: “It’s you two!”
Ye Xingchen glared at him, then his whole body weakened and collapsed.
“Swish!”
Xiao Zuiji quickly caught him, smiling with difficulty: “Junior brother, we survived the danger.”
Having gone through another life-and-death trial together, their brotherhood had naturally deepened further.
“Let’s go!”
Demon King Zilin enveloped the three with demon energy and said seriously: “Leave this place!”
He had only temporarily blocked the large batch of ferocious beasts that had surged out—who knew if they’d launch a second attack? So the urgent matter was to leave quickly.
“Buzz!”
However, just as they left the Demon King Cave, Demon King Zilin discovered flowing light appearing on He Wudi’s right hand, gradually condensing into the character ‘door’. He asked in confusion: “What the heck is this?”
Xiao Zuiji, having been through this before, immediately realized that Junior Brother He was about to obtain a special ability like himself.
Ye Xingchen frowned.
These two guys both have their characters on the back of their right hands—why is my character printed on my forehead!
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Complex and unfamiliar memories flooded his consciousness, making He Wudi close his eyes. As they gradually merged, the shock in his heart grew increasingly strong.
I!
Actually have an ability that can make me instantly stronger!
At that moment, he truly understood why his two senior brothers had suddenly erupted—they must have obtained abilities just like himself!
But… why is it the character for ‘door’!
Could it be because he’d been in charge of opening and closing the sect gate for years? Or does this mean he’ll be inseparable from doors his whole life?
He Wudi, with the character ‘door’ imprinted on the back of his hand, not only became the ninth disciple to enter the Lingyan Pavilion, but his strength also improved. However, having just advanced to Martial Saint Great Circle, he didn’t break through in one leap.
“Junior Brother He.”
Xiao Zuiji smiled: “Congratulations!”
He Wudi scratched his head, giving him a look they both understood.
Standing nearby, unaware of the truth, Demon King Zilin collapsed: “What exactly is going on? Can someone tell me!”
…
Because two of the three—Ye Xingchen, Xiao Zuiji, and He Wudi—had activated cheat mode and one had forcibly performed advanced martial arts, all fell into absolute weakness. They could only find a nearby cave to temporarily reside in and recover.
Demon King Zilin acted as both nanny and bodyguard, serving them.
He mainly felt guilty—after all, if he hadn’t recklessly entered the depths, they wouldn’t have ended up in such a state.
Several days later.
As usual, Ah Zi went to the stream to fetch water. Just as he arrived, he discovered someone across the mountain wilderness staring at him in surprise, so he exclaimed: “Sect Leader, how are you here?”
Jun Changxiao collapsed: “I should be asking that!”
As it turned out, the Profound Stone mine vein marked on the map was near the Demon King Cave. Dog Egg brought Hua Meigui and others along the way, and by sheer coincidence encountered Demon King Zilin.
…
“Crackle pop.”
Under the black night inside the mountain cave, firewood burned wildly, illuminating the surroundings.
Demon King Zilin stood against the wall with his head lowered like a child who’d made a mistake.
The reason was simple—Jun Changxiao already knew about the trials the group had faced two days ago. After scolding him severely, he was now pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, brewing a second wave of remarks.
“Husband.”
Hua Meigui came over to mediate: “Things have already passed. Zuiji and Xingchen weathered the danger safely, so don’t blame Hall Master Zi too much. I believe he also felt terrible at the time.”
“Really terrible!” Demon King Zilin clutched his chest.
Jun Changxiao suppressed the words about to spill out and said flatly: “Next time you’re this reckless, go to the Discipline Hall for punishment yourself.”
“I guarantee there won’t be a next time!” Demon King Zilin quickly raised his palm.
Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes at him, then looked at Ye Xingchen and the other two: “How long until you fully recover?”
“Probably tomorrow.”
“After recovering, activate your abilities and show me.”
“…”
From what the three had told him, Jun Changxiao had already determined that the time period when Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji suddenly became stronger coincided with when he’d just upgraded the Lingyan Pavilion, so he was very curious about what special abilities they actually had!
…
The next day.
Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji stood in an open area, glanced at each other, then according to the memories, activated their character mysteries again. The characters for ‘attack’ and ‘shield’ appeared on their face and right hand respectively, and their whole bodies were enveloped by special energy.
“Tsk tsk.”
Jun Changxiao sat on a boulder, amazed: “A bit incredible.”
“Whoosh!”
A gust of wind blew. Xiao Zuiji transformed into a mecha warrior, holding a futuristic-looking sniper rifle while standing proudly. The aura of technology and money immediately permeated the surroundings.
“Holy crap!”
Jun Changxiao widened his eyes: “Is this a Gundam or Iron Man?”
“Whoosh!”
Ye Xingchen, transformed into an unrivaled divine general, strode out with large steps. The Fangtian halberd in his hand emanated a momentum that could sweep away a thousand armies.
“This is…”
Jun Changxiao exclaimed in shock: “Lu Bu?”
Wait!
The characters carved on the weapon actually read ‘Divine Modified Fangtian Halberd’!
The System said: “Disciples entering the Lingyan Pavilion are all those the host trusts most, so they’ve obtained items from the System Mall.”
“You mean.”
Jun Changxiao said: “After the Lingyan Pavilion upgraded, the mecha and battle armor these two wear, and the firearms and weapons, are all from the Mall?”
“Correct,” the System said.
“I see.”
Jun Changxiao understood, a smile appearing on his face.
Upgrading one sect function and allowing disciples to obtain Mall items was absolutely equivalent to saving a large amount of contribution points.
“Wudi!”
“Show your special ability!”
Standing to the side in distress, He Wudi said weakly: “Sect Leader, can we do this another day?”
“No,” Jun Changxiao said.
“…”
After a difficult choice, He Wudi stepped forward, then raised his right hand, displaying the character ‘door’.
“Door?”
Jun Changxiao said: “That does fit his identity as the disciple in charge of closing the gate.”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Special energy erupted, enveloping He Wudi.
When everything calmed down and everyone looked over together, they discovered that guy hadn’t changed at all. Instead, two doors about three to four meters high and one meter wide appeared behind him. The left was carved with ‘life’, the right with ‘death’, and each had a beast-face ring knocker.
“Pfft!”
Demon King Zilin couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Black and White Rakshasa remained expressionless—clearly they’d received professional training.