Bearing the blue sky

Chapter 100 "When you reach the summit, you'll see all the mountains below" (New book available, please subscribe)

The seed of the fungus god returned to Zhu Ge's mind, but it had no consciousness; instead, it became something like an object.

Just like the formation that Zhu Ge understood.

Now, the Seed of the Fungus God has settled in the valley, and the entire valley is under the control of the Seed of the Fungus God.

In Zhu Ge's perception, he could manipulate the flowers, trees, water, and air in the valley!

If he wanted, he could even directly kill Liu Jianjian and Zhu Sisi from the soul level.

"The Fungus God Annihilation Array is yours. From now on, you only need to touch the Fungus God in your mind to control this array and protect you in the valley."

The True Lord of Annihilation said with a smug look, "This is what we swordsmen are like: handsome and all-around capable."

As he spoke, he glanced intentionally or unintentionally at Zhu Ge's side, which meant he was looking at the Lantern-Carrying True Lord.

However, the Lantern-Carrying True Lord was clearly too lazy to pay attention to him and remained silent.

"By the way, this fungus god is quite promising. If it develops sentience in the future, your wisdom should be of great use to it," True Lord Annihilation reminded Zhu Ge.

"Understood!" Zhu Ge nodded, then exited that almost omnipotent state, feeling a sense of emptiness in his body.

I'm hungry!

"Haha, finally, take out that Star-Picking Silver," said the Annihilation True Lord.

That piece of silver-colored peony, which was originally meant to be plucked from the sky, was never put into the grass bowl; it was always held in the hand.

Now, when he opened his hand, the Star-Picking Silver was revealed.

"Light the lantern, light the lantern, hurry up and forge a weapon! Make a stick prototype!" the True Lord of Annihilation called softly.

"What the hell are you calling?" Lord Lantern replied irritably.

However, a lantern still appeared in the void, from which a spark emerged and touched the star-picking silver in the singer's hand.

The next moment, the Star-Picking Silver instantly transformed into something like mercury.

A tiny piece of Star-Picking Silver spread out in the air like water, and was then burned by flames into a long stick.

Zhu Ge didn't know what kind of divine object the Star-Picking Silver was, but she was still surprised to see this situation.

"By the way, Hunmie, what exactly is this True Level?" Zhu Ge asked curiously. "But if it's knowledge that's not suitable for my level, it's fine if you don't tell me."

"It's alright, I'll tell you," the Annihilation True Monarch laughed. "The Spirit level corresponds to the idea that all things have a spirit. Anything with even a little spiritual energy can potentially become a Spirit level item."

"Above this is the Yuan level, where all things return to one, the Primordial Infant. Yuan level artifacts are like infants, capable of growth and possessing boundless power."

"Above that, there are the Power Level, the Grand Level, and then the True Level! But these things are indeed quite far from you; you'll gradually learn their uses later."

At this point, the True Lord of Annihilation paused.

Zhu Ge immediately understood: "My God! There are so many levels! This is amazing! But I will never forget that Minmie gave me, his older brother, something so good and precious!"

"I'm still quite surprised, brother. Even for a powerful figure as handsome and unparalleled as you, obtaining a true-grade treasure must not be easy. You must have had a tough time."

"Hahaha, not bad, not bad." The Annihilation True Monarch smiled broadly. "Consider this my little gift to my elder brother, hahaha!"

"Alright, the staff blank is finished!" said the Lantern-Carrying True Lord. "I can't listen to this anymore, Zhu Ge, you mustn't let this idiot lead you astray!"

"Go away, go away, once it's refined, you'll lose your usefulness. Get out of here, get out of here." The Annihilation True Monarch waved his hand, then said to Zhu Ge in a friendly tone, "This stick was refined by the Lantern, so no one in Yunjiang should be able to see its true nature. Just treat it as a Yuan-level treasure."

"The Star-Picking Silver has many effects and endless uses. You will gradually come to understand it yourself. Infuse it with your martial arts spirit and your will to create a staff that is uniquely your own."

"By the way, the Star-Picking Silver is very tolerant. If you encounter any special objects, as long as this stick is willing to 'eat' them, you can just let it 'eat' them."

The True Lord of Annihilation patiently explained how to use the Star-Picking Silver.

Star-Picking Silver!

Listening to the words of the Annihilation True Lord, Zhu Ge could vaguely guess the characteristics of this Star-Picking Silver.

It's similar to the feeling of "the ocean embraces all rivers, and its greatness lies in its capacity to tolerate."

This stick can devour anything that is suitable and then evolve into some form.

For example, if you swallow a fire stone, the stick will become a stick with fire damage.

And if used by Zhuge for a long time, the stick will become more suitable for Zhuge's use.

For example, if Zhu Ge is skilled in Confucian and Taoist attacks, then the staff will become more suitable for Confucian and Taoist literary energy; if he is skilled in martial arts, then it will be martial arts blood energy, and so on.

"In short, the Star-Picking Silver used by each person will eventually evolve into a form suitable for its owner. I'm also looking forward to seeing what this stick will become in the future."

The True Lord of Oblivion concluded, then looked at Zhu Ge with a smile.

"Truly a divine object!" Zhu Ge exclaimed sincerely.

There is no strongest, only the most suitable!

Metals like Star Silver are incredibly rare and precious!

"If you have the opportunity in the future, you can cultivate the path of immortality," True Lord Annihilation suggested. "The path of immortality allows you to refine your natal artifact. When a person and an artifact unite, their power is boundless."

Zhu Ge nodded: "Understood, thank you!"

He didn't even think about seeking cultivation techniques for immortality.

After all, his focus is now on martial arts, and he doesn't have time for anything else.

And just as he thought from the beginning—don't be a greedy person!

Otherwise, the benefactors who were originally helping you may very well leave you.

"Haha, we're brothers, no need for thanks," True Monarch Annihilation smiled faintly. "Now that I've solved your weapon problem, the rest is up to you."

As he spoke, the Annihilation True Monarch looked into the distance, his expression suddenly becoming profound, as unfathomable as the sky: "Everything of my human race depends on ourselves."

"They came into this world naked, without sharp teeth or claws, without fur or hooves, yet they rule the world, their purpose being nothing more than struggle."

"You have to fight for everything yourself."

Seeing the figure of the Annihilation True Lord slowly disappearing, Zhu Ge's expression changed, and he couldn't help but say, "Brother, I have gained a lot from meeting you and the Lantern-Carrying True Lord today, so I will present you with a poem."

Upon hearing this, the True Lord of Annihilation looked over in surprise, and the phantom of the True Lord of Lanterns also appeared in mid-air.

As Zhu Ge watched the two True Lords about to depart, boundless pride surged within him: "How majestic is Mount Tai! Its verdant peaks stretch endlessly across Qi and Lu. Nature has bestowed upon it divine beauty, dividing day and night with its presence."

"My heart swells with the rising clouds, my eyes follow the returning birds. I will surely climb to the summit, and survey all the mountains below!"

As he recited the last line, a surge of heroic spirit welled up within Zhu Ge.

This is what a man should do!

The encounter with the Annihilation True Lord and the Lantern True Lord deeply moved Zhu Ge.

Among the human race, many still travel the world, trying to save the collapsing empire.

It's not completely rotten yet!

And his wish is that, just as the poet Du Fu described, one day he will finally reach the summit of Mount Tai and look down upon all the other mountains in the world.

"When I reach the summit, all the mountains below appear small." What a beautiful poem!

"Sigh, it feels like we're about to have another lunatic—"