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Chapter 406 The Mutated Five Emperor Coins and the Evolved Blade of Light

The notification echoed in my ears, as if I had been lying in bed like a corpse for a long time, and finally turned over.

At the same time, it was sensed that the Five Emperors Coins at the waist had undergone a change.

Fang Yi then felt he needed to take some time to examine this "relic".

After studying this relic, it devoured the Book of Time, which it only knew by name and nothing else about.

Are there any new changes?

Fang Yi turned his gaze away from Zhang Yong, who had died along with the knife.

I raised my head slightly and looked around at the church, or rather, the barrier, which was basically nothing but sand and gravel after the fierce battle.

This place, which Zhang Yong had set up using some unknown means, was a barrier that allowed entry but not exit, restricting access to a radius of ten meters around the church, creating a sense of complete isolation from the world.

After being ravaged by Zhao Yun's [EX] [Noble Phantasm].

After another battle where Fang Yi and Zhang Yong, two masters of swordsmanship, clashed with all their might, even obliterating the Great Dao, they finally met their end.

The church that originally had only a little foundation and outer walls left.

The few remaining walls have been weathered for years and are now just 'decorative pieces' that can be broken and rubbed into powder with a touch.

The ground, completely devoid of moisture, was incredibly 'crispy'.

Fang Yi was standing on it when his feet began to sink at a visible speed, slowly being swallowed by the fine sand.

[Don't rush to check your loot. First, figure out how to get through this barrier and contact the others.]

Pull your feet out of the ground, which had been turned into fine gravel by Zhang Yong's knife skills and was beginning to sink.

Fang Yi glanced at Yi Gu You Tai, who was crouching on the ground to the side, seemingly searching for something in the church foundation.

However, before he could ask this 'cleaner', whose skill in [barrier magic] was not low, how to break the barrier, he was caught off guard.

He was interrupted by a gasp from Yuta Otsukoku.

"Mr. Yanfeng, I'm so glad you're alright!"

Fang Yi looked in the direction of the sound.

Then they saw Ekuku Yuta, who was kneeling on the ground, pull out an old man wearing the [Agent's Robe] from the sand that was already showing signs of weathering.

It was none other than Father Kotomine Risei, the 'mission issuer' of the [Sanctuary Church].

Fang Yi, recalling how he had previously triggered the "Leg Borrower" quest from the other party, had a sudden thought.

The church basically got a free ride on my labor, right?

Zhang Yong and Okada Izo are clearly the murderers who previously went on a killing spree at the church.

Based on this calculation, it's clear that the [Holy Church] still owes me several payments.

With this in mind, and considering that he was short on points, Fang Yi, thinking that even a small amount was still valuable, approached the old man who served as the supervisor of the Holy Grail War.

He planned to discuss the method of dispelling the barrier with Etotsu Yuta afterward.

See if you can trigger some more tasks to earn some points and rewards.
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But when he got closer, he discovered that his 'task issuing machine' was broken.

The old priest, who was pulled from the sand by Egoku Yuta, was healed by the Reversal Spell while sitting halfway on the ground.

Although the body has recovered.

However, judging from the unusually dry and emaciated hand that extended from under the [Actress's Robe], which resembled a piece of dry firewood devoid of any moisture, one could tell that it was a different story.

His physical condition was clearly not very good.

Looking at the other person's hands, Fang Yi felt a flicker of anticipation for the harvest.

[Zhang Yong's attack seemed like magic, but the one I countered with a single strike—was it really that powerful?]

I wonder if the gains from the [List of Respects] can be combined with the [Human Elixir Method] so I can copy the opponent's swordsmanship.

After suppressing the expectation of immediately seeing the results.

Fang Yi deliberately made some footsteps, then cleared his throat.

I'm preparing to have a conversation with Yigu Youtai to remove the barrier, and then try to get some more quests from the old man.

And when they saw Fang Yi, with a long sword at his waist, slowly approaching on the 'crisp' ground, they saw him.

The old priest sitting on the ground showed visible panic on his face.

The old man ripped the necklace off, raised the cross on it high, and shouted at Fang Yi in terror.

"Lord, oh Lord."

"Please, for your devout warrior who has fallen into hell, drive away this terrifying demon!"

Looking at the elderly man, who seemed quite mentally confused.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across the face of Yuta Otsukoshi, who was supporting the old man beside him.

After giving Fang Yi an apologetic look, he began to comfort the old man.

"Bishop Kotomine, is this hell?"
"The Mr. Fang Yi before you is the one who helped kill the enemy we could not defeat."

However, Etotsu's words clearly did not have the effect of comforting the spirit.

Kotomine Risei's eyes widened instantly, and the hand holding the cross began to wave wildly.

Like tree branches scattered and broken by a strong wind.

Fang Yi merely tilted his head to the side at such a madman.

Then, with a swift movement, his right hand was already pressed against the old man's forehead.

Through the trait [Soul Chasing Redemption], the [Reversal Technique - Enhancement], which has the effect of [Soothing the Spirit], is activated.

In just a moment, before Yi Gu You Tai could finish saying the second half of his sentence, "Mr. Fang Yi, the [Reversal Technique] is not possible,"...

Kotomine Risei tilted his head to the side and let out a loud snore, indicating that he was recovering.

Before the expression on Yuta's face could even complete the transition from bewilderment to confusion to shock...

Having resolved the problem, Fang Yi then asked a concise question.

"He can recover in two minutes."

How long will it take to set up the barrier?

Yi Gu You Tai closed his unconsciously wide-open mouth, glanced at the barrier that read "Enter only, exit not allowed," and quickly gave his answer.

"I can solve it in five minutes."

After saying that, the boy added, rather embarrassed.

"The barrier and the spellcaster's [tent] are similar in some ways, and it will take some time."

"Mr. Fang Yi, please go and rest first. I can break the barrier here and take care of Mr. Yan Feng as well."

Fang Yi nodded, then turned and walked to a corner, preparing to examine his findings.

Although theoretically, no one else should be able to see the Five Emperors Coins.

However, Fang Yi did not intend to show this relic, which was his last trump card, to anyone.

Even a relatively normal action like stroking his waist in mid-air is something he doesn't want to show to others.

If possible, he planned to take the secret of this "relic"—the one that made him the sole survivor of the martial arts school that had been reduced to ashes—into his coffin.
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In a corner within the barrier.

Fang Yi, who was sitting on the ground, took out a coat from his personal space and covered his legs with it. He then lowered his head and assumed a resting posture.

He then secretly took the Five Emperor Coins, which only he could see.

It utilizes the trait of "Unforgettable Memory" to bring about the effect of "Extensive Knowledge and Excellent Memory".

Fang Yi clearly remembers that this "relic" was only heated three times.

The first time he felt feverish was because of this "relic" that inexplicably came into his hands, which activated the "resurrection" that aged him by two years, allowing him to leave the martial arts gym alive.

The second time he felt a burning sensation was when he entered a dream from four hundred years ago, where the plot was theoretically fixed and there was no way to interact with or change it.

After completing the exchange with Yoriichi Tsugikuni, he mastered the [Breathing of the Sun].

The third time was when this [Relic] devoured the [Relic] called [Book of Time].

Looking at this string of "Five Emperor Coins," which stopped growing at the length of five copper coins after he gained 270 years of spare lifespan, he realized that it was a string of coins.

Fang Yi subconsciously summoned the panel and lightly touched the [Five Emperors Coins].

A quick glance revealed no introduction or reviews.

The Five Emperors Coins have no changes to their function.

Fang Yi then turned his attention to the words engraved on the copper coin.

He had already sensed something was amiss. The copper coins in his hand, which had previously existed for 500 years, had now manifested as five copper coins.

The five copper coins only bear the four characters "Long Live the Emperor".

Now, on the second copper coin, there are four characters that are somewhat blurry and different from the previous ones, faintly engraved.

Long live the Emperor!

As Fang Yi guessed and uttered four words in his mind, the description of "Five Emperors Coins" finally appeared.
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A damaged relic that is gradually regaining some of its functionality.

You need to continuously acquire high-value relics, artifacts, or special items related to time to accelerate recovery.
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Then, before Fang Yi could even complain, "I didn't even get to see the Book of Time before you ate it,"

The brief description that appeared then vanished as magically as bubbles blown from soapy water.

Only the slightly warm copper coin proved that what had just happened was not an illusion.

[A riddle teller, huh? A super long legendary equipment quest, right?]

[Will the next feature be time-related?]

Fang Yi put down the copper coins in his hand.

Regardless of how the Five Emperors Coins evolve, that's a matter for the future.

He is a person who lives in the moment.

After suppressing his complicated thoughts, he turned his attention to the qualities he had learned from Zhang Yong.

This trait requires 10000 points to solidify.

The spatial representation allows it to evolve the trait [Blade Light and Shadow] that it took from Chen Cheng.

Yes, pay 10000 points.

After decisively spending 10000 points, reducing his total points to 7000, he submitted a 'fixed' application.

Looking at the untouched traits on the panel.

Just as Fang Yi subconsciously pulled down the panel to check if he had been scammed...

The next second, Fang Yi's head 'exploded'.
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It took me ten seconds, like a skilled butcher dissecting an ox, to sort out the information that had been flooding my mind as if I had been cyberbullied.

After eliminating the dizziness that felt like eating moldy ham and undercooked bok choy.

With a thought, Fang Yi's evolved traits appeared before his eyes.

【Reflecting Blade, Swift Heart】

Special effects:

【Reflections Follow the Blade】

You are able to see through and analyze the principles of [sword-fighting] skills and techniques.

Your speed in learning [sword-related] skills and techniques has greatly increased.

You can use [Faction]-related rewards to convert certain eligible [Swordsmanship] skills into [Factions] that have a broad effect on [Swordsmanship] skills.

Your attack speed has been greatly increased.

When one's will is firm and one's spirit is high, one can project one's spirit and will onto the knife.

Further enhance the speed of sword strikes and the power of sword skills.
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[Resonance Blade]

You can gain a deeper understanding of the knife and gradually develop a resonance with it.

Once the resonance with the knife reaches a certain level.

If you use this sword to activate [swordsmanship] skills or techniques, you will receive additional buffs.

Using a sword with a high resonance level to fight and defeat enemies will increase the sword's spirituality.

Once spiritual needs are met to a certain extent, they will slowly settle into "spiritual traces".

Accumulating spiritual marks to a certain level allows for further enhancement of the sword's components.

You can also easily spot the knife's flaws.

They can also find ways to improve defects based on relevant knowledge and know the materials needed to improve the performance of the blade.
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Summary:
Having practiced with a knife for years and still able to resonate with it, your understanding of the knife is unparalleled.

Your knife strikes are faster than most people's.

When drawing the sword, one can also receive the blessing of will and spirit, breaking through the constraints of the physical body itself.

If one can grow and resonate with the sword.

You can then unleash unprecedented power through the long sword in your hand.

Evaluation:

Changing your weapon is a difficult choice for you, essentially equivalent to starting a new life.
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Having acquired the new trait, Fang Yi subconsciously touched the [Kukai Kiyomitsu] at his waist.

In an instant, he found the 'flaw' in the longsword marked with 'Resonance 87%'.

Apart from the need to lift the handle,

That dangerous, blood-sucking tooth that he added using the "Truth Forging - Completion" technique also needs to be 'optimized' away.

The former requires the fascia of a powerful creature, while the latter requires materials that better match the overall character of the knife, such as dragon teeth.

If these two deficiencies are remedied.

You can then find a craftsman to attempt a second forging of this longsword to upgrade it to a [Legendary] quality weapon.

However, this is clearly not something Fang Yi needs to consider right now.

With the addition of these new traits, any thought involving swordsmanship will be affected.

Fang Yi felt like someone who had been constipated for years had suddenly used an enema and felt much better.

Therefore, he simply recalled the sword technique used by his former enemy, which involved evaporating water vapor with a single strike, and felt that it was worth learning.

He then vaguely sensed the [Specialty] that had been working within it all along.

Fang Yi immediately turned his attention to the [Respect List] task.

After gaining the enemy's respect, there is a chance that this mission will unlock the enemy's ability to turn swordsmanship into magic [core ability].

With a thought, he summoned the [List of Respects] task panel and quickly received the following prompt.

[Due to the influence of the [List of Respects], you have gained the [Spiritual Essence Returns to the Edge] skill, which derives from the [Faction].]

Before Fang Yi could even examine the specific effects of this [Special Skill] which had degenerated from his [Special Ability], he was left to investigate.

He then heard a notification sound from the space.

You have slain a reincarnator from a different faction.

The quest you accepted, "A Competent Leader," has earned you a performance bonus, and you've gained one opportunity to advance your "Expertise."

[Due to the traits [Reflecting Blade's Swiftness] and [Module: Limit Breaker], you can consume this [Feat] advancement opportunity to convert [Spiritual Source Returns to the Edge] into a [Feat].]

Should it be converted?

If a conversion request is submitted, it will take two minutes to complete.

Fang Yi thought for a few seconds.

I glanced at one of the effects in [Spiritual Source Returns to the Edge]: [Use the residual magic power in the air to amplify the lethality of sword techniques].

Having vaguely learned some swordsmanship techniques from Zhang Yong during this battle, he naturally understood the power of this ability.

After glancing at the notification that there were 2 remaining hostile reincarnators.

He gave his answer without hesitation.

"Yes, use this opportunity."

Ten birds in the forest are worse than one in the hand.

More than the unknown, it's unclear when one will be able to acquire the [Specialty].

This proven power of the [Specialty] can more consistently enhance his combat capabilities.

Let him snowball even bigger in this highly profitable "assessment task".

Zhang Yong has used all his 'trump cards' in this battle; he needs to update his 'trump card pool'.

After submitting the conversion request, Fang Yi turned his attention to the [Relics] [Deceased's Scrolls].

If nothing unexpected happens, this relic, which is closely related to the deceased, will also give him some gold coins related to Zhang Yong's swordsmanship.

Let him verify some of his ideas about his knife skills.

(End of this chapter)