Infinite Gods Reign Supreme

Chapter 118: The Mini Eight Trigrams Furnace... and the Green Lantern Ring
She had better truly have no regrets.

Si Ming shook his head. His original idea of ​​practicing the Five Emperor Dragons' combat power and getting used to this super summon was put aside. There was still plenty of time. Today was only the third day. In any case, the approximate energy level had been confirmed, so the rest could be dealt with later.

The summoning space opened silently, transforming into a gaping black maw that swallowed the enormous dragon body, which was a hundred meters tall. Si Ming returned to his seat and then tilted his head slightly.

Two spoils of war were spat out from the crack.

It was a scarlet broadsword and the Bell Hunter's Iron Thorn Shield. No one knows how the main god determined the spoils, but after the Bell Hunter's remains exploded, these two wondrous items smoothly arrived at the main god's plaza with Siming's return.

The sword was thrown in front of Luo Yinglong—it was easily grasped by the eight-colored true energy.

"this is?"

"It's a flying sword."

"Huh?" Luo Yinglong nearly jumped up. He looked at his own 'Zhanlu', then at the large, clearly Western-style weapon that could probably yield ten 'Zhanlu's after being melted down, and a tangible question mark popped out of his eye sockets. "This thing... is a flying sword?"

“You’ll see once you try it.” Si Ming waved his hand. “Also, this weapon has special properties. It can directly break through slightly weaker energy layers and ignore physical armor, directly causing damage to the target’s interior… I don’t know what the principle behind it is, and I’m not used to using it, but it should be just right for you.”

The explanation was very effective.

Luo Yinglong, who had been indifferent, suddenly had a gleam in his eyes. He eagerly poured his eight-colored true energy into the broadsword. The next moment, a scarlet aura surged on the blade, and the massive and imposing weapon was suddenly raised as Luo Yinglong casually made a sword gesture.

So fast.

Faster than Salamander!
A crimson aura enveloped the sword, easily breaking the sound barrier without triggering a sonic boom. The limitations of air resistance were completely eliminated by the characteristics of this broadsword. Combined with the amplification from the Shu Mountain Sword Control Technique, it was like adding wings to a tiger for Luo Yinglong.

"What a fine sword!" Luo Yinglong exclaimed loudly. He even leaped onto the sword, his body rapidly soaring and swirling in mid-air. Covering distances of hundreds or even thousands of meters took only a moment.

Does this sword have a name?

“You can take one yourself,” Simin said, spreading his hands and pointing to Valentina. “Or…”

"Help me, Valentina!" Luo Yinglong immediately jumped up. And what followed, naturally, was the time to identify the name of the external force.

It's so convenient.

Si Ming nodded, then placed the Iron Thorn Shield in Liselle's hands.

"Here you go, Liesel. It can also be activated by injecting energy, and unlike that sword, this shield can also reflect damage when it deploys a full-coverage protective barrier."

"Huh?" Liesel instinctively caught it, its heavy weight almost making her fall—the basic attribute issue was indeed a big problem. But once she freed one hand to hold the Vast Sky Scepter, she was able to use her telekinesis to hold the solid tower shield, which might weigh several hundred kilograms. "Okay, okay."

It took her several seconds to figure out how to deploy the heavy shield. Despite being an intelligence operative, her movements resembled those of a spearman—she gripped the Vast Sky Scepter so tightly that the long staff resembled a short spear. A crimson spherical protective shield quietly unfolded as she channeled her Ripple Qi. It was a remarkably comprehensive defensive setup.

"Amazing..." she exclaimed softly.

Siming and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with helplessness—it was clear that Liesel had indeed been relying on her mental powers for too long, rendering her practically useless in close combat. Despite possessing remarkably refined Ripple Qi cultivation, she couldn't even internalize it, displaying it instinctively in her daily activities like walking, sitting, or lying down…

Wait, something's not right.

Si Ming frowned slightly. He remembered that Liesel had single-handedly farmed nearly 20,000 reward points in the Dragon War world, thus escaping the fate of a team defeat. But why...?

“This shield seems to be around B-grade strength,” Yu Zhiwei suddenly interjected, interrupting his thoughts. “Plus the Vast Sky Scepter, it’s a perfect combination of offense and defense. Liesel should be able to gain considerable self-preservation capabilities, which would restore our team’s mobility to normal.”

She gazed at the milky-white figure, a smile playing on her lips—though the strange appearance she perceived couldn't fully represent a person's nature. But based on her understanding, Mew was a Pokémon that was intelligent, cunning, and particularly fond of acting cute.

"Huh?" Liesel's ears twitched slightly. She seemed to sense something and straightened up. "Yes! I'll try my best not to hold everyone back! Leave everything related to mental strength to me."

“There’s no need to push yourself too hard.” Si Ming waved his hand, shaking off the previous thought—after all, the first generation of reincarnators, especially the mental power users, were all rather weak. Liesel’s performance, however, was already among the better ones.

"Eyes are very delicate, and information is also very important. If you need anything, remember to speak up immediately. I believe everyone will be happy to offer some help."

"Yes!" Liesel gently clenched her little fist. "I'll do my best, Mr. Simin!"

That should do the trick.

Si Ming slightly turned his gaze, and Luo Yinglong over there also received Valentina's answer—the broadsword seemed to be called the 'Execution Sword,' and it seemed to contain some unique combat techniques within its blade.

Si Ming slightly raised his eyes.

He reconnected with the main god, and when he searched for the keyword 'Execution Sword,' tens of thousands of results appeared in one go. Clearly, the total number of entries for locating the target was still insufficient. Perhaps Valentina's external imagery power would have some different effects after it grew further. Meanwhile, Luo Yinglong couldn't wait to throw the useless Salamander… Zhanlu Sword back into his storage space, carrying the Execution Sword, which was obviously more suitable as a flying sword, on his back. He raised two fingers, gave Siming a salute, and offered a cheerful reply.

"Thanks, Captain. Looks like I don't need to rush to upgrade my weapon. Hmm, then I can buy something else..."

A radiant light descended. The item Luo Yinglong had purchased had a rather unique external structure. It looked like a small, octagonal prism box with sharp angles. At its core, however, was a structure resembling the interlocking yin and yang, like a Tai Chi symbol.

this is……

"...The Eight Trigrams Furnace!?" Valentina was the first to react.

It wasn't one of the few proper Chinese people present, but Valentina from Argentina, who was very good at playing rhythm games with bullet hell effects.

—【Mini Eight Trigrams Furnace—derived from the 'Touhou Project', a delicate magical artifact made of crimson gold. It can be infused with energy and transformed into light and fire as needed. It excels in alchemy, weapon crafting, and array formation. Of course, the user can also choose to directly point the furnace opening at a target for the purest and most violent firepower output.】

—【Purchasing this item requires completing 2 B-rank side quests and earning 10000 reward points.】

Si Ming frowned.

Si Ming looked up.

"I never expected that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would also be a car enthusiast..."

"Uh? Che Wan? What's that?" Luo Yinglong tilted his head. "I just can't afford a proper AA-grade Bagua Furnace, so I'll use this BB-grade mini version as a temporary substitute. I think I'm quite versatile, and I've recently become quite interested in the alchemy techniques of Mount Shu... Captain, what were you talking about just now?"

Si Ming waved his hand.

"nothing."

He forgot that the current 'real world' was only in 07, and the Touhou Project was at the height of its popularity. It was still quite far from being so outdated that it could only be mocked as a 'Touhou spy'—a sense of pathos that was out of step with the current era suddenly welled up in his heart, only to be casually erased by him.

"I remember this thing had a lot of firepower, so it seems to be quite effective in attacking strongholds."

“That’s right.” Luo Yinglong raised his chin. “A stove always needs to be able to burn firewood.”

Si Ming then turned his gaze away.

Almaria seemed to still be lost in her own reverie. Jacob, meanwhile, was in a state of communion with the supreme god. He looked at Song Tian, ​​and the swordsman who had always walked the path of purity nodded slightly.

"I have reached the Grandmaster level," he said, his words concise yet informative. "Next, I will purchase some elixirs and cultivation manuals for reference. Perhaps soon, I will advance even further."

"What? You've broken through too?" Luo Yinglong turned his head sharply, then smiled broadly. "Looks like I bought my Eight Trigrams Furnace at just the right time. I think it won't be long before I can refine a finished pill. How about it, Song Tian, ​​how about investing in my pill-refining material warehouse?"

Song Tian glanced at him.

"Thank you."

Luo Yinglong burst into laughter, looking as if he had won a great victory.

So……

“Hmm…” Valentina frowned slightly, then relaxed. Everyone was watching her, and she gave a somewhat helpless reply. “I’ll probably save up some money first. I’m still a little short on the side quests, but I should have enough in the next round.”

"What are you planning to buy, Wana?" Yu Zhiwei asked, resting her chin on her hand. "Maybe I can be of some help."

“No need for that,” Valentina waved her hand. But she still gave an honest answer.

“It’s a green light ring,” she said. “Although there are some prerequisites, I can ignore them. Besides, I only need two C-rank side quests. Maybe in a few days, when I go back to the Dragon War, I’ll be able to get it.”

That was indeed her plan.

but--

"How about we go all out and buy an AA-grade lamp ring?"

Almaria, who was lost in her own world, suddenly snapped out of it and began to speak.

"Perfect timing. I didn't do much in the last round, but I have a bunch of side quests to complete, so it's like I'm getting something for nothing."

(End of this chapter)