Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 331 The Last Loot

This is not that sword.

Wu Chen's gaze swept across the surface of the sword, and he immediately noticed some subtle differences on the blade—the specifications, length, and decorative patterns. The Black Night Greatsword that Hera was holding was different from the one used by the Night King.

Update it, make it narrower, sharper, and more ornate.

This is not the sword that Budkiming used.

This is the greatsword of night that Hera used in her rapid descent from the sky.

Now, Hera held the sword and presented it to Wu Chen.

Wu Chen accepted the sword—without a moment's hesitation. The moment he grasped the double-wielding weapon in his hands, a deep blue light spread from the blade throughout his body. And the divine power that once belonged to the outer deity of the night, then stripped away, seized, and purified by Hera, began to spread along the edge of the blade.

This is Hera's sword.

The power of this sword has already surpassed that of its original form—something pent-up is gathering within its blade, ready to be unleashed at the slightest trigger. And that invisible trigger is clearly the combat technique inscribed on this sword of night.

A name suddenly appeared in Wu Chen's mind.

—The Ten Directions Extinction Slash.

This didn't seem like Hera's taste in names, but it must be the Night King's sword capable of tearing the world apart. Wu Chen wielded it lightly, and as he adjusted to the feel, he sensed a distant memory surfacing from the depths of his mind.

He knew the border area, he knew the Elden Ring.

He also knew that in this borderland, a place teeming with demons and monsters, there existed an ancient tradition in a magical kingdom called Kalia—every Kalia queen would present her partner with a moonsword that symbolized her own magical path and philosophy.

There was a subtle sense of déjà vu; if Hera hadn't planned to go to the borderlands, Wu Chen would never have made this connection. However, this thought was fleeting, since according to the full set of rules, before the Queen gifted her husband the Moonlight Greatsword, her partner would have placed a vow ring on her finger.

—I never gave Hera a ring.

—She shouldn't just suddenly do this...

His gaze shifted almost imperceptibly. His eyes swept over the witch's ten fingers, so slender and smooth—for some reason, he suddenly recalled the moment Hera was reborn. And at that time, he had clearly seen everything he should and shouldn't have seen.

My heartbeat quickened slightly.

He felt that it should be considered a reward for the victor—of course, it wasn't entirely inappropriate to use the term 'spoils of war' to describe what he had seen.

“…A very fine sword.” Wu Chen sheathed the Black Night Greatsword. He ended all the nonsensical thoughts in his mind and nodded his thanks to the witch before him. “Thank you, I like it very much.”

My breathing suddenly quickened a little.

Hera, who had been at a safe distance to talk to him, had somehow moved closer. The witch's breathing became exceptionally clear at that moment, and her fragrant scent wafted to Wu Chen's nose.

"I'm glad you like it." Her originally gentle gaze suddenly seemed to sharpen. "However, I gave this gift hoping for a return gift."

“…” Wu Chen pursed his lips slightly.

"what do you want?"

“Your name,” she replied cheerfully.

"……what?"

"I want to know your other name." The witch's lips curled into an increasingly cheerful smile.

Wu Chen blinked.

He didn't quite understand what was going on, nor did he want to activate magic at this moment, transforming himself into a special individual capable of effectively dealing with the current situation. He only knew that the name Dust already held equal, or even surpassed, weight in his own concept of existence. And once his form-transformation magic was fully unleashed, his name would lose its meaning. Anyone could be anyone, and naturally, he could use any name. Curses and location magic would lose their effectiveness.

and so……

—What's the point of this?

He doesn't understand.

But that didn't stop him from responding.

This souvenir, originating from Earth, had long since lost its value as he had fulfilled his childhood obsession. But at least for now, its declaration can indeed serve as a return gift.

“Wu Chen,” he pronounced the name. The corresponding spelling also transformed into discernible information on the tip of his tongue.

“Wu Chen,” Hera repeated the name.

She suddenly raised her hand, and the formed characters transformed into magical energy emanating from her lips. The next moment, Wu Chen's name became a shimmering ring wrapped around one of her fingers.

What's this?
His thoughts faltered. An obvious possibility kept forming in Wu Chen's mind, and it seemed unbelievable because of its incomprehensibility.

“You know what, Wu Chen?” The witch tilted her head and looked at him, blinking gently. “While gathering intelligence on the borderlands, I happened to acquire a lot of knowledge from Kalia. So, I know what I’m doing.”

"And what's even more interesting is that you also happen to know the meaning behind my actions."

Wu Chen took a silent breath. He truly hadn't expected Hera to have such an interest.

"...Senior, you're doing something very dangerous."

"Dangerous? I don't think so." Hera examined her hand, now adorned with the ring, her slender fist loosening slightly before clenching again. "I didn't sense any resistance from you, I didn't even sense your composure. And as the victor, don't you think you deserve some spoils?"

she says.

"There are gains and losses; you get what you pay for. And what you lack, you must take back with your own hands—isn't this your fundamental principle, your philosophy? Or is it..."

"You actually prefer the type of thing that you can just eat and eat yourself?"

I can't bear it anymore.

Wu Chen thought.

He felt he was now standing on a very serious dividing line. If he retreated here, the magnitude of this defeat would be far greater than losing his life to a demon god.

So……

Breathe.

"Actually, I was looking forward to a challenge. After all, it's a very valuable gain, and it's always more enjoyable to enjoy it after going through a tough battle."

"Oh?" He saw Hera raise her hand, adopting a posture of resistance and defense.

You mean...like this?

well.

Wu Chen nodded.

Next, he will unleash 1.2 million points of determination and fighting power.

(End of this chapter)