Using the MC system to pretend spiritual revival

Chapter 199 The Twenty-Seven Mysterious Spiritual Pivots (1+1)

The empty rooftop.

At this moment, a faint pillar of wind was gathering.

Carrying some fallen leaves and smoke, a funnel-shaped gust of wind vaguely formed and swirled around the top of the tall building.

But against the backdrop of the sky, even if the traffic and pedestrians on the ground look up, they will not notice these things.

Unless, of course, it's someone who's been watching closely.

"Report! Report! An unusual phenomenon has suddenly appeared on the roof of the Dingfeng Building, which is under Level 3 surveillance! Wind is forming... and it's rapidly increasing in intensity!!"

A slightly tense and hurried tone, but with the speaker trying to keep their voice down, came from a residential building in the distance.

At that moment, a concealed binoculars was set up facing the window of the top-floor room of the building, looking out the window.

The young man who leaned closer had cold sweat trickling down his temples.

at this time.

He was staring intently at the changes on the camera lens while continuously reporting message after message into the communicator pressed against his ear.

This was his job: to monitor the movements of certain key individuals within the department from a distance, in order to protect them.

In reality, these tasks are carried out by ordinary people, so it is unknown whether they are more for protection or surveillance.

Furthermore, the three levels of attention refer to distance, privacy, and limited reporting.

In the past, I could only vaguely see the top floor, where there were always figures moving around.

Compared to my other colleagues, this is an exceptionally comfortable job.

But today the situation has suddenly changed.

At a time of heightened tension in the city, a stranger suddenly appeared on the rooftop across the street, and under his watchful eye, a large-scale phenomenon quickly unfolded, shocking him.

The scale of it was expanding at a visible rate almost every second.

Keep in mind that his apartment building was only one block away from that building.

If anything really changes, I'm afraid I won't be able to escape it either.

But considering the agreement they had signed, they could only grit their teeth and persevere.

While breaking out in a cold sweat in terror, he reported everything he had seen through the dedicated channel.

"...The wind...the wind seems to have stopped, no! No! That's not right, it's still there..."

"...Dark clouds are starting to gather...This is completely illogical, there isn't a single cloud in the sky!"

"Damn! Dark clouds have formed, and lightning is starting to flash..."

"Whoosh~ Stop, it's stopped. The affected area is estimated to be within a hundred meters. It's clearly an anomaly, and some pedestrians have already noticed the unusual phenomenon..."

Upon seeing the gradually rising column of wind and the thick thunderclouds that suddenly gathered in the sky, the expansion ceased.

The young man also breathed a sigh of relief.

However, as he turned the camera in other directions, he noticed that a crowd had begun to gather on the sidewalk below.

Startled, I quickly put down the camera and picked up a suitcase-like piece of equipment.

After a quick adjustment, I hurriedly pressed the red button on top.

And with this action.

Soon, a commotion erupted among the pedestrians downstairs who were trying to photograph this rare celestial phenomenon with their mobile phones.

"Huh? What's going on? Why is the screen distorted? This damn phone, I've only had it for less than half a month!"

"Yours won't work, it has to be an iPhone. Look at mine... the camera... ugh, I just swiped it and... the screen went scrambled, damn it!!"

"Mine too!"

"Could it be that the magnetic field from the lightning in that dark cloud was too strong, interfering with the electronic devices?"

"Isn't it going to be struck by lightning? Quick, let's go..."

"..."

As the signal interference took effect, the crowd that had been gathering gradually dispersed.

The young man, who had been keeping a close eye on the situation downstairs, wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew~ thank goodness... I was lucky enough to save my salary..."

Just as he relaxed and turned his camera back to the top floor of the building across the street, preparing to continue monitoring the strange phenomenon...

Suddenly, the communicator pressed against my ear buzzed.

This startled him, but soon a familiar voice came through the communicator.

"...This is the information command center. I have received your report. The measures were timely, the information was useful, and you did a good job."

"The bureau has already dispatched personnel from the information department to evacuate people and dispel rumors. Someone will be here to replace you soon."

"Given your performance this time, I'll award you a D-level merit, plus a 10% bonus. You can collect it from the logistics department later."

As soon as he finished speaking, the command center on the other end seemed to be very busy, and before he could reply, they unilaterally hung up the communication.

The young man, who had been stunned for a while, came to his senses after hearing the busy tone in the channel.

"...That's it?"

"...Wait! Merit and bonuses?!"

Finally realizing what was happening, he quickly raised his hand to cover his mouth, but he still couldn't suppress the excitement in his eyes.

It's important to know that the bonus is secondary.

Merit points can be exchanged for extraordinary items within the game. If I save them up for a few more years, I can exchange them for a new cultivation technique!

The more I thought about it, the more excited I became, but thankfully I remembered that I was wearing a communicator that was always connected and transmitting data, so I didn't dare to get too carried away.

Suppressing his emotions, he went to the window again, keeping a close eye on the situation on the top floor of the building across the street.

And at this time.

The rooftop of the building has calmed down.

Although the whirlwind surrounding the rooftop is still there, this small area of ​​the rooftop is now as calm as the eye of a tornado.

At this moment, Lu Xiaoxue had already run back to the pavilion and was looking at the wooden platform from afar.

A sudden downpour had begun a few minutes earlier, but looking out into the distance, the sky outside the windbreak was cloudless.

But when Lu Xiaoxue looked up, she only saw thick, inky clouds.

Blinding bolts of lightning darted through the area like dragons, causing me to shudder and shrink back in fear.

And then, on the wooden platform.

Despite the torrential rain, Lü Gu and Li Qingfeng remained unmoved.

Because both of them possessed Steve's physique, when the rain fell on them, it was as if they were being kept out by something invisible.

The rainwater flowed down smoothly, yet remained dry.

The magic circle formed by the red stone dust and red stone torches on the ground became even more dazzling and conspicuous after the thunderclouds shrouded the sunlight, shining brightly red.

Li Qingfeng, who was sitting cross-legged in the center of the formation, could naturally hear this commotion.

However, at this moment, he was fully engaged in the foundation-building technique newly taught by his master, and dared not slack off in the slightest at such a critical juncture.

But the raindrops that drenched me and the rumbling thunder reached my ears.

I couldn't help but recall the descriptions of tribulations by lightning in the ancient Taoist texts I had read, and I couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

I had already witnessed the terror of the lightning tribulation when I used the protective talisman given to me by my master during the battle against the armored zombies in the forbidden area.

I just wonder if the tribulation lightning for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage is just as terrifying.

Although I felt a little uneasy, I wasn't too worried.

He believed that since his master had set up the formation and was watching from the side, there would definitely be no problems.

I don’t know how long it took.

With my eyes closed, the torrential rain poured down, creating a scene that was both noisy and deathly silent.

Just as Li Qingfeng was feeling nervous, he heard a reassuring voice ring out in his mind through the rain.

"Qingfeng, get ready, the tribulation lightning is coming."

Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but feel a tightness in his heart. He quickly composed himself, no longer daring to think wildly, and focused all his energy on circulating his cultivation technique.

And that was the very next moment after the words were spoken.

"boom--!!"

Amidst a deafening roar of thunder, lightning instantly descended from the distant heavens to the ground.

Lu Xiaoxue, who was watching from a distance, covered her mouth nervously.

Li Qingfeng, who was sitting cross-legged, was instantly enveloped by a thick pillar of lightning, making him completely invisible.

The blinding white light momentarily dazzled her.

But Lu Xiaoxue, still worried, didn't look away. Since she couldn't do anything to help, she could only cheer him on silently in her heart.

And at the same time.

The interior of lightning.

Li Qingfeng felt a white light flash in his vision, followed by a deafening roar of thunder and lightning that exploded in his ears.

In an instant, I felt countless energies pouring into my entire body from the top of my head, rushing wildly through my meridians.

Strangely, after gritting my teeth and waiting for a moment, I did not feel the pain I had imagined. Instead, I felt a strange sensation coming from inside and outside my body.

At the very moment the lightning struck him, he, who had been observing his internal energy center, quickly noticed the changes in his body.

The originally wisp of free energy is now rapidly stabilizing, separating and arranging itself from the original ten energy clusters, and quietly suspending itself.

As more and more thunder roared, the blinding lightning pierced through Yan Liang's mind, turning his head into a bright white, and the wisp of energy was rapidly growing stronger.

With the help of these lightning bolts, they reached a certain stage in almost a few breaths.

Foundation Establishment Stage 1! Success!

Everything happened so fast and easily that Li Qingfeng, who should have been excited, felt a sense of unreality.

However, the lingering white lightning in his vision quickly made him clear his mind and focus on his inner self.

They waited a few more breaths.

Only after the thunder and lightning in his ears, and even the heavy rain that was pouring down on him, began to subside, did he dare to tentatively open his eyes slightly.

The moment it came into view.

Then, under the drizzling rain, her master, dressed in a flowing white Taoist robe, stood before her, smiling gently and nodding slightly.

A tremor ran through him; he felt that no joy of breakthrough could compare to the happiness he felt from his master's affirmation.

Then, he remembered the strange feeling of being struck by lightning and looked up curiously.

Then I saw a thundercloud, a hundred meters in diameter, rapidly dissipating overhead, and the torrential rain stopped as I looked up.

And as Li Qingfeng looked up, the reason why he felt no pain despite being struck by lightning was also found.

At that moment, three feet above his head, a small and exquisite emerald green stove appeared to be floating.

At this moment, streaks of silvery-white lightning still danced above, and through the gaps in the furnace's openwork, one could see a ball of flame rising and burning.

The flashing lightning, upon encountering the flames, was refined into a liquid-like substance that fell and dripped onto his head.

As the last wisp of lightning entered his body, he felt a sudden swelling throughout his body.

As his magical power improved once again, he realized that it wasn't that the lightning tribulation was harmless to his body, but rather that his master had secretly intervened.

He actually refined his first tribulation lightning, using it to help him improve his cultivation.

"this……!"

"Thank you, Master, for helping your disciple refine the lightning tribulation!"

Li Qingfeng, who was already sitting cross-legged on the prayer mat, was so moved that he changed his posture and bowed deeply.

Looking back on his days of wandering, he was taken in by his current master, who gave him a stutter during a time of great famine, and he has lived peacefully to this day, and has also passed on his cultivation techniques.

They always put me first; such a great kindness is truly impossible to repay in a hundred lifetimes!
"Hehe~ No need for formalities, please get up quickly~"

"Now that you, Qingfeng, have successfully established your foundation with the help of the tribulation lightning, why don't you try it out and feel the changes within yourself?"

Seeing how excited the kid was, Lü Gu guessed that he was probably very anxious and wanted to try it out as soon as possible.

So I just pointed it out directly.

At this moment, the wind and rain subsided, and Lu Xiaoxue jogged over again, her eyes sparkling.

The sight of the other person's entire body being enveloped in lightning had truly made her hold her breath. However, now that she heard from the immortal that he had successfully established his foundation, she felt relieved and stared at Li Qingfeng with anticipation in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Li Qingfeng looked somewhat embarrassed after Lü Gu directly pointed out his thoughts.

But he still nimbly got up, and with a light step, his figure left a trail of afterimages as he instantly leaped out of the array's range.

Then, at a speed imperceptible to ordinary people, he arrived at the pavilion in a few steps.

He scooped up the righteous sword wrapped in cloth and pulled it out, then twirled it in mid-air.

With his amazing adaptability and solid swordsmanship, he was adapting quickly, even though his body hadn't changed for very long.

He carried his sword, his steps were nimble, and his sword moves changed one after another.

The gleaming blade reflects the sunlight overhead, sometimes appearing like a silver river cascading from the heavens, impenetrable; at other times, like willows swaying under the moon, ever-changing.

Meanwhile, the sword techniques and body movements became increasingly faster.

Gradually, the figure dressed in a plain Taoist robe became indistinct as he moved about.

Only the sword light refracted the sunlight, leaving bright streaks in the eyes that formed dazzling shadows in mid-air.

This dazzling scene, far beyond what ordinary people could imagine, left Lu Xiaoxue, who was now somewhat knowledgeable in the Special Forces Bureau, starry-eyed.

Lu Gu, who noticed her expression, felt that this girl was comparable to the celebrity fanatics he had met in his previous life.

However, watching the young man darting back and forth in the open space, his sword flashing like falling stars, one couldn't help but click one's tongue in amazement.

It seems this kid has really mastered something.

Speed ​​is secondary. Right now, Lu Gu can easily give himself a speed potion buff of several hundred or several thousand levels and run at the speed of sound with his fingers.

But being fast and able to leave neat and beautiful traces in mid-air using sword light and afterimages is a bit difficult.

And it was at the top of this rooftop, amidst the admiration of the two spectators, that Li Qingfeng's swordplay gradually came to an end.

Finally, as the sword light stopped, the boy, whose outline was almost impossible to see, also came to a stop.

"Huh——~"

Li Qingfeng raised the sword, took a deep breath with his eyes closed, and then suddenly opened them.

A sharp light flashed, whether it was a reflection from the sword blade or a pupil bursting out, it was hard to tell.

next moment.

After finishing his sword dance, Li Qingfeng dropped his serious expression and revealed a look of delighted surprise.

Having practiced this set of sword techniques for so long, I've completely adapted to the surge in my body's abilities.

Without further ado, he sheathed his sword and, in a blur, appeared before Lü Gu, who was still standing on the wooden platform watching.

He bowed deeply.

"Master! Your disciple has adapted to the changes within myself! I feel several times stronger, and I am confident that I could defeat ten times my former self!"

At this moment, his tone was firm and resolute, and his whole being seemed to exude heroic spirit.

Seeing this, Lü Gu couldn't help but nod in approval. This was the same demeanor he had when he was following him around on the mountain.

When he first came looking for him, he noticed that his disciple had become much more silent and withdrawn after leaving the mountain.

It seems that most of them spent ten years in the mountains, which didn't cure their social anxiety and autism, but they also seem to have lost their ability to interact with people.

In front of me, she hasn't changed at all.

As he pondered this, Lü Gu's gaze sharpened, and he activated his access perspective.

Instantly, various status bars identical to those in the game appeared on Li Qingfeng's body as he bowed in greeting.

Li Qingfeng.

Health: 20.25/20.25
(one-quarter)

Satiety level: 10/20
Buff:

Speed ​​Lv2
Resistance lv1
equipment:

Iron Helmet, Durability Lv255, Experience Repair Lv1, Protection Lv1, Blast Protection Lv1, Fire Protection Lv1, Projectile Protection Lv1.

Iron breastplate, durable...

A set of equipment with stats that would be considered pretty good even in Minecraft is right before your eyes.

This set of equipment enchantments is considered luxurious even in the early stages of survival mode.

However, it contains a lot of personal bias from Lü Gu Jia.

The original plan for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was to have a full set of iron armor with durability and experience repair to prevent it from breaking, plus any permanent buff.

As for the other enchantments mentioned above, they were originally intended to only protect against projectiles.

Its purpose is to further reduce the damage of modern weapons to superhumans.

Overall, adjustments will be made slightly according to different cultivation systems and focuses.

But it’s not that bad.

Li Qingfeng's panel is a deluxe, enhanced version.

Thinking about his disciple in the future, he wondered if he might become one of those once-in-a-century geniuses in cultivation novels.

If I were to organize a Heaven and Earth Trial or something later, it would be even more in line with the formula.

As I pondered, my thoughts drifted away once again.

When he came to his senses, Lü Gu found that his stubborn disciple was still bowing slightly.

Lu Xiaoxue, standing to the side, looked at herself with a conflicted expression.

Only then did I realize that I had been daydreaming again.

He quickly flicked his sleeve, took out a few items he had prepared in advance from his backpack, cleared his throat, and spoke in a consistent tone.

"Ahem... Qingfeng, your master has already prepared the magic weapons you will need later for your foundation building."

"I never expected you to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage so quickly. Perfect, I'll leave it all to you today..."

The words fell.

Meeting the curious gaze that looked up.

Lu Gu then displayed two objects in his hands that appeared to be cut from jade, crystal clear, and shimmering with a faint mist.

An exceptionally fine longsword, and a long, dark object about the size of a palm.

The longsword goes without saying.

It floats in your hand, swaying and reflecting the sunlight, looking like a work of art made of some kind of gemstone.

The blade gleamed with a sharp, cold light, and the spine of the sword was engraved with cranes, mountains, clouds, rain, and the Milky Way.

Overall, it is similar in length to the righteous sword that Li Qingfeng is holding at this moment.

However, one is simple and understated, while the other is gorgeous and dazzling; they are completely different styles.

"This sword is named Qingyun. It was carved and forged using ten-thousand-year-old cloud essence and contains the sharpness of the wind from the peak of a ten-thousand-year-old mountain."

"With a wave of the hand, it can generate wind pressure; when close, it is incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through iron and metal; when retreating, it can create a gale to repel hordes of enemies."

"This will perfectly complement Qingfeng's weakness of having plenty of offensive skills but lacking in magic."

"This sword was forged by your grandmaster when he was comprehending the Dao at the mountaintop. Since there was no suitable person to use it, I kept it for him."

"It just so happens that your name is similar to this sword, Qingfeng, and you are also a sword cultivator, so it's perfect for you to use it."

As he spoke, he pushed the sword, and it floated towards Li Qingfeng, where it was respectfully caught by him with both hands.

When he suppressed his excitement, controlled his gaze, and instead of looking at the ornate sword in his hand, he looked up at his master.

Then I heard my master continue his narration in that ethereal, otherworldly tone.

"Qingfeng, you must have noticed that the righteous sword you often use was damaged and broken back then."

"Fortunately, the foundation was not destroyed, so I took the opportunity to refine it, and the quality was improved a lot."

"Using two swords now would be quite inconvenient. Fortunately, I acquired a treasure in my younger days, but I haven't had any use for it. Now I'll give it to you as well."

As he spoke, Lü Gu raised his right hand, and the small, dark, long object floating in his palm expanded in the wind.

To the astonishment of the two, it finally transformed into a dark-colored box nearly two meters long and a hand's width thick.

Under the sunlight, you can see dark patterns of the same color, like auspicious clouds, but there are no gaps in the whole.

Li Qingfeng looked on, having some guesses in his mind, but unable to make a judgment, and could only look at his master with a puzzled expression.

Noticing their gazes, Lü Gu smiled slightly and patted the long black box floating in front of him.

"Snap—~"

With a clear sound, the long, dark box instantly split into two pieces, upper and lower.

The inside of the box was a chaotic mess, with wisps of mist swirling around it. Even under direct sunlight, its appearance remained obscured, making it seem exceptionally mysterious.

At this point, Lü Gu finally spoke up to explain again.

"I thought you liked the mechanical sword box you made before, and I figured you would like this kind of magic weapon too."

"This box is a relatively rare spatial magic item, but it can only collect swords, so I have never used it."

"It is called the Twenty-Seven Mysterious Spirit Pivot, which contains twenty-seven layers of small spaces that can store twenty-seven sword blades."

"When needed, the blade can be summoned instantly with just a thought. It was once a treasure coveted by many young sword cultivators, and it is just right to give it to you now."

After saying that, he gave it another push, and the sizable Twenty-Seven Mystic Spirit Pivots floated up again and flew towards Li Qingfeng, where he caught it around the waist.

However, there was no other way. At this moment, Li Qingfeng held the Righteous Path Sword in his right hand and the newly bestowed Azure Cloud Sword in his left.

He could only spread his arms wide and hug the rather large new sword box directly to his chest, looking extremely disheveled and comical.

However, at this moment, his face was full of joy and excitement, not caring at all about making a fool of himself in front of his master.

Seeing this, Lü Gu on the stage smiled.

However, as a caring master, he naturally had considered this matter.

Seeing that the two were looking at him, Lü Gu reached into his sleeve again.

Then, he took out a small pouch, about the size of a palm, embroidered with many exquisite patterns, which looked like some kind of sachet or money bag.

"Looking at you like this, take this. It's a magic item I made for you before, called a storage bag. It's an essential item for traveling in the martial world."

"However, due to the recent revival of spiritual energy in the world and the limited availability of materials, it is only a basic storage bag that can only hold one item at a time, but it should be sufficient for most purposes."

As the bag slowly floated over, Li Qingfeng quickly followed suit and patted the dark-colored Twenty-Seven Mysterious Spirit Pivot in his arms.

"Snap—~"

Then, the long, narrow, dark box was suddenly split in two.

Looking at the swirling mist, Li Qingfeng tentatively brought the two sword blades in his hands closer.

next moment.

"Shut up! Shut up!"

The moment the two sword blades touched the box again, they transformed into two streaks of light and disappeared into the misty fog.

This sudden change caused his eyes to widen in surprise and disbelief.

However, he still remembered the new storage bag his master had sent and didn't linger.

He quickly closed the box, freeing up one hand, and grabbed the storage bag that floated in front of him.

Upon first handling the small bag, one immediately felt its smooth and warm texture, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary product.

At this moment, Li Qingfeng's mind was filled with his master's explanation of the storage bag.

With a quick glance, he opened the bag and tried to stuff a corner of the huge sword box in his arms into it.

"Whoosh—~"

After a barely perceptible buzzing sound, I suddenly felt my arms go empty.

Then, the bag containing the items automatically sealed and fell back into the palm of the hand.

Li Qingfeng blinked in disbelief, then subconsciously weighed it in his hand, only to find that its weight hadn't changed at all.

At this moment, when she looked up at Lü Gu on the stage, her eyes were filled with admiration, just like Lu Xiaoxue's.

I can't help but think of the Special Operations Bureau, and all those magical artifacts they collected from all over the country.

Compared to what my master gave me now, it was just a bunch of junk that should be thrown into a box!

Looking at that figure against the sunlight, her robes and frost-white hair floated ethereally.

The powerful impression of his master in his heart became increasingly lofty and solid.

(End of this chapter)