High Above

The moment the scarlet spherical space emerged, whether it was the giant mire viper or a being outside the swamp, they all turned their eyes and looked in this direction in surprise.

And at this moment, all the splashing mud that originally came like cannonballs rotated in the space in a spiral trajectory, and finally gathered in front of Miles and crashed towards him!

Bang!

In an instant, Miles' entire body flew away. His body hit the tree behind him, smashing it into pieces, and then hit the ground with a roar, creating a hole several meters in size.

The earth trembled, but the giant viper opened its eyes wide.

Because it realized that its attack was not only deflected by these humans, but also... it didn't even kill the villain who looked quite fragile and had no aura of sublimation!

Smoke and dust rose from the pit, and Miles' somewhat embarrassed figure crawled out of it - the fine iron sword in his hand had been broken and broken, and his arm also showed an unnatural twist. It was obviously broken.

But he was still alive and well - it was just a broken bone, no permanent damage to the Terrans.

With the physical fitness of an ordinary person, he withstood a blow from a second-level monster!

Even with a casual blow, this defensive power is comparable to that of a city wall!

"Eh? Not dead? Make me worry!"

At this moment, an exclamation-like voice also came from outside the Black Swamp, and the Mire Viper did not have the energy to hit Miles again. Instead, it turned its head and looked outside the swamp, letting out a ferocious and high-pitched roar, vibrating Surrounding woods and swamps.

But what greeted the giant beast was a sword like a tidal wave.

For a moment, both Miles, other pioneers, and even the giant swamp viper saw a broad and mighty stream of light. This light was as blue as the sea, carrying a moist and surging atmosphere, and making the sound of rolling waves.

It's like a big tide rising on the sea level, pushing in slowly but being unstoppable.

The giant swamp viper's hair stood on end, its scales stood up. It roared wildly, and countless mud in the black swamp rolled up, forming a layer of constantly rotating mud tornado to protect itself in the center, and this tidal sword light was Impact on it.

For an instant, time froze here, and the blue light flow surged and trembled, seeming to be looking for weaknesses in the enemy's defense.

It was found.

So immediately after, the sword light was like a hot knife cutting through butter, easily cutting through the mud shield, and then traveled across half of the sky.

Being penetrated by the sword light, the giant marsh viper stood motionless on the spot. After a few seconds, it waited for the waves to dissipate and the blue mist to dissipate, before it suddenly fell down and made no sound.

The giant beast's aura was weakening, and it looked like it was seriously injured, and it no longer had the strength to fight.

"It's the ascendant from the Chongling Sect——"

There was an exclamation among the pioneers. The fisherman from before seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly said: "Yes, I remembered it. Some time ago, the person in charge said that in the recent period, the church will send out sublimators to help. We will clear out the beasts in the Black Swamp..."

"But they didn't say that this sublimated one is so powerful!"

As Miles gritted his teeth and set his own bones, he finally understood why the giant swamp viper suddenly appeared before, and why it just attacked them casually - because the giant viper sensed the aura of the ascendant outside the black swamp. , was forced out, and precisely because of this, it had no energy to target these little pioneers!

But more than anything, Miles was still surprised by the psychic energy he had just burst out.

Just now, Miles burst out with scarlet psychic energy that was far greater than the psychic energy he used to protect Cynthia in the past. He couldn't figure out why for a while.

It is impossible to say that the importance of these co-workers exceeds that of Cynthia in his heart. There is definitely a condition for his psychic ability to be activated, and what exactly is this condition...

"Is it unwillingness to see everyone die, or is it my desire to prevent others from being in danger?"

It's hard to explain, but Miles' instinct tells him that it's both, and they complement each other.

Ten seconds later, outside the Black Swamp, a figure came to the area where the pioneers were at extremely fast speeds.

Qingchao glanced at the giant swamp viper. The giant beast that was severely injured by his sword was not because of its poor strength, but because of its poor brains.

The special ability of the second level 'Tide Sword' of the 'Tide Messenger' is to directly damage the core internal organs through the strong kinetic energy transmission brought by the resonance of water mist, bypassing the enemy's defense.

If the giant viper used its own flesh and blood to defend itself, it might be possible to offset the damage from his sword with its source matter, which would result in minor injuries at most. But it had to use a shield to block it, which was still a fluid mud shield. The result was naturally the power of the mud itself. They are all attracted by the resonance of the Tidal Sword, which in turn hurts itself.

This technique of hunting cattle across mountains is even more powerful in the sea. The true form of the Tidebringer is famous precisely because when the Terran kingdoms faced a swarm of sea beasts landing more than five hundred years ago, the assembled troops It was not enough and almost failed to stop most of the enemies from building their nests. The first-generation Tidebringer rushed into the sea under the protection of many comrades, set off a tsunami and cut off the world line with a sword, blowing the clarion call for counterattack.

That sword chopped up a large swath of land and even the nests of sea beasts. Even the continental plate where Whale Song Cliff was located was displaced outward, forming the current large whirlpool area between the inner sea of ​​Whale Song Cliff and the Wandering Sea. And that person The starting point for the Tide Messenger is the Far Whirlpool Port, an important offshore port of the Absalom bloodline of the Flying Flame Kingdom.

Qingchao came here to help the pioneers eliminate the monsters in the Black Swamp area and avoid danger.

For this reason, he also specifically notified the gathering place and asked the land reclamators not to enter the Black Swamp today.

Who would have known that Miles and his party set out too early, and by the time his news reached them, they had already entered the swamp and could not be pulled back.

Not to mention, after he sensed it a little bit, he was shocked to find that these people were actually right next to the giant viper - the flat land where these people were standing was the top floor of the nest built by the giant viper!

They also didn’t want to think about what it meant when a piece of solid soil suddenly appeared in the middle of a large swamp. It's hard to say about other places. If you put it in the Baisen Mountains, an abnormal area that violates the surrounding environment, it must be the lair of Warcraft!

This group of people stepped on the heads of other monsters and made a fuss. That is to say, the giant viper endured the humiliation and didn't want to be found, so it didn't come out. Otherwise, it would have eaten these people in one bite!

But later, the giant viper discovered his arrival and had to take action and confront them, but even so, he gave them a blow out of anger.

Originally, Qingchao thought that this group of unlucky pioneers who were constantly on the verge of death would probably die here... But he never thought that among these pioneers, a psyker would actually appear!

"Your kid...is actually a psyker?"

The green-haired swordsman stepped on the water mist and landed next to Miles. He looked at the young man with interest, floated him up, used the source material to help stabilize his injury, and then sent Miles to the hospital. Going to his fellow workers: "It seems like you are manifesting psychic powers to protect other people. That's great!"

"Without you, even if I were here, all of you would probably be dead."

Of course, everyone knew that Miles saved their lives - they did not understand psychic powers, but they could still understand the process of the scarlet space focusing all attacks on Miles himself. This was obviously Miles. He used his own body to block the fatal blow for them.

Immediately, everyone started to greet me, leaving Miles speechless: "Don't, don't touch me! It hurts!"

Although his main injury was in his hand, in fact, during the activation of his spiritual power, the attacks he suffered were distributed throughout his body. The reason why his hand was broken was because his spiritual power was not strong enough. If his spiritual power could go further and be able to completely block the enemy's attack , then even after the fatal injuries are apportioned, they are probably equivalent to minor injuries all over the body.

This kind of spiritual power is enough to turn him into a perfect body with no fatal injuries and only "blood volume"!

Qingchao looked at this scene with a smile. He touched his chin and felt that he had gained a lot.

Killing the giant swamp viper is obviously his credit, but this credit is deserved. Since he has become the second level, he should replace Ian to do these things of eradicating the monsters - the real gain is the discovery Got a psyker!

For a lord like Ian, the presence of a psyker in the territory is a great achievement, and it will also be of great help in requesting assistance from the empire in the future, not to mention that psykers themselves are synonymous with sublimation and genius. Carefully cultivated and born with souls, it is not a problem for them to advance to the second level.

In particular, when this psyker used psychic powers before, he seemed to use some kind of sword skill to reverse the direction of the enemy's attack and reduce the damage to himself... Although his sword skill talent is not as good as his, it is enough!

"Let's go!"

Thinking of this, Qingchao didn't say much, but patted Miles on the shoulder, making him laugh when his face darkened, and poured some source of essence into him to help him regain his strength: "Let's get out of the Black Swamp first. Having said that, May I have your name?"

…

virtual realm.

When Ian was in the virtual realm with Adebert, studying the built-in functional structure of the 'Xiahui Collar Edition Artificial Soul' and matters related to writing its own functions (in simple terms, writing programs), he suddenly let out a soft sigh.

The young man raised his head and looked to the northwest: "There is a psychic reaction over there, and it is not weak. It is not a newly awakened person."

"Yeah. Besides, it smells very familiar..."

Adlbert also raised his head. The two of them have been working in the virtual realm for a long time. Programming artificial souls is not a big deal for experienced dead kings, but the functions that Ian requires for the new version of artificial souls It is much more than the dead king. Even if it cannot be realized at present, he still has to reserve a space interface, which makes things complicated.

Even with a genius like Adlbert and a prophetic deduction like Ian, they were only halfway to progress after so many days.

The most important thing is that they can't find a living artificial soul holder as a reference to observe the operating pattern of the artificial soul.

Both of them are dead kings, and the artificial souls in their bodies have solidified and cannot be used as a reference at all.

——It would be great if there was a living Grand Duke as an observer.

Both of them felt this way in their hearts, but they really couldn't find it, so they had to continue to repair and experiment on their own, constantly fixing bugs.

But just now, they sensed a familiar aura.

A trace...of psychic energy that has something to do with the Dead Lord.

"I'm going to check on the situation. Adlbert, please continue."

Ian and the Dead Lord researcher looked at each other, and then prepared to leave the virtual realm, but Adlbert quickly followed: "Wait a minute, it has something to do with the Dead Lord, I will definitely go too!"

So Qing Chao, who was reporting the news at the Black Swamp gathering place, was waiting for two people he didn't expect.

"Boss? Old shadow?"

The swordsman touched his head. He was a little surprised and confused: "Why are you all here? It shouldn't be a big deal, right?"

It's not that Qingchao underestimated the importance of psykers, but it wasn't to the point where a lord would run out the door himself - let alone Gu Ying, a cutting-edge researcher.

Although it was not clear at first, after Qingchao stayed in Xiahui Territory for a few weeks, he clearly understood that the seemingly gentle and honest white citizen (Adlbert's disguise) he had taken over from the Dragon Worship Cult Identity) is actually a genius whose research prowess is not inferior to that of his boss. He has personally witnessed the old shadow and Ian having heated discussions and even arguments about certain research projects. Although Ian wins more, he loses less, but this is One of the few times he could see Ian being convinced by another person's opinion!

As a full-time researcher and top alchemist, Gu Ying is at least at the T1 level below Ian in the Xiahui collar ecological chain!

These two heavyweights actually went directly to the Black Swamp for the news about Miles. Could it be that... this kid's potential is greater than he thought?

Or is his ability very rare?

It's both.

"You have accomplished a great feat this time, Qingchao!"

The silver-blue light in Ian's eyes shone. He looked at Miles who was resting in the room and being taken care of by the little orange-haired girl. He said in a hot tone: "I didn't expect that it took no effort at all to get here - actually let him get it." I once again found the last survivor of Azure City...a living artificial soul holder!"

"Besides, his psychic state is very amazing!"

Compared with Ian's excitement, Adalbert's emotions were very subtle, mixed with a kind of joy and self-blame: "The last survivors of Azure City...if you hadn't arrived in time, Qingchao, they would have died." In our territory.”

"If this is true, this is probably a mistake that I will never be able to forgive in my life...Thank you very much, Qingchao!"

Saying this, Adbot tightly held Qingchao's hand, which was bewildered, and his face was full of gratitude, which made the swordsman feel a little embarrassed: "Ah, is this... really so powerful?"

In fact, it is indeed that powerful.

Ian glanced at Miles and the several workers next to him. They all had lifeless faces, mixed with black and red, and they did not return to normal until he arrived.

If they follow the original trajectory, they are all going to die. God knows why they are so unlucky.

But because of the changes brought about by Ian, whether it was the advancement of Qingchao or the mountain people's raids on the Baisen Mountains, the Warcraft restrained themselves a lot, so they had the possibility of survival.

The prophet's changes in the surrounding environment and the general trend of the times are enough to change the fate of countless people.

But that's the problem. This kind of change can be good or bad. Even a prophet needs helpers to notice the subtle 'opportunities' - Qingchao seized this opportunity, noticed and protected it. Miles.

Miles himself never imagined that just by showing off his psychic powers, he could trigger his immediate boss's immediate boss's immediate boss's immediate boss's immediate boss - it sounds like stacks of armor, but in fact there are so many layers!

After all, above the person in charge of the gathering place, there is also the general person in charge, and above the general person in charge there is the Xiahui Ling Baisen Mountains Development Department, and the Baishen Mountains Development Department is directly managed by the lord... If it weren't for the physical inconvenience, I heard When he heard the news, Miles got out of bed and knelt down - he was not dead, so he didn't dare to lie in bed and wait for the lord to come.

But just when Miles was about to get out of bed, he saw Ian's face as he opened the door, and he was stunned.

These blue eyes...

"You, are you the one who gave me that box of supplies?"

Miles himself didn't even notice that he had knelt down, but he didn't feel anything at all. Those familiar blue eyes and the scene of the aircraft exploding later appeared in the young swordsman's dream from time to time. He was thinking about them all. , is the sublimated person who kindly gave him the materials dead, and does he still have a chance to express his gratitude to him... But because his own life is very difficult, he really doesn't have the energy to think too much, so he can only Give up.

But just recently, as he solved the problem of food, clothing, housing and transportation, Miles picked up this trouble.

Perhaps it is because of the obsession of psykers. Psychics are a group of people who are persistent and have abnormal thinking. He has always wanted to know the identity of the Ascended One and repay his kindness. After all, without that box of supplies, he and Cynthia would have died long ago.

"Yes. That's me."

There is no rule of kneeling in the Xiahui leader, but many people are still willing to kneel to Ian. Regarding this, Ian doesn't say much. Anyway, as long as they show loyalty to him, he doesn't mind the formality.

Staring at the purple-haired swordsman in front of him, Ian glanced at the little girl with light orange hair on one side, who was a little uneasy and confused. He smiled slightly, and an invisible force lifted the two of them up and let them sit side by side. On the bed: "Don't be so nervous. The last two survivors of Azure City, I didn't expect to see you here. It seems that we are really destined."

"After going round and round, you came to my territory. In a sense, it is because of you that I was able to advance to the second level so early. The flow of fate is really interesting."

The precognitive vision and the silver chip were activated at the same time, and Ian completely saw through Miles' current situation at this moment.

At this moment, the young swordsman's injuries have been basically controlled. The spiritual energy and the physical body are one. Awakening the spiritual energy will bring about the activation and sublimation of the physical aspect, which will improve physical strength, regeneration and even digestion ability. , just like when Ian awakened his precognitive vision, his physical fitness also improved in all aspects, reaching the most basic training requirements for sublimates.

For ordinary people, although Miles' injury is serious, it can be healed in a week or two as long as he is nursed back to health. This ability to evenly distribute injuries makes Ian's eyes shine. This strange sharing of damage, It can basically be regarded as another damage reduction 'structure'. Simply put, it is like digitizing everything about a person and turning all vitality into 'blood volume'.

As long as the blood volume does not drop to a certain level, it will not affect the combat effectiveness. The damage that could have cut off limbs will only make Miles bleed all over his body if he encounters Miles' psychic power. Although it looks scary, it will not Reduce combat effectiveness.

Moreover...the other party's spiritual energy is also very special when activated.

It is not just a model of the most important "directed defensive psychic energy" as a "shelter shield".

Miles' psychic ability is built with a part of his 'soul'.

In other words, Miles is also a 'little dead king'. The souls of many relatives or residents of Azure City remain in Miles and the little girl Cynthia, but they are not really dead kings. The power of the soul does not have the mark of the dead king, so when the power of the soul strengthens their body, it gradually makes their body become spiritual.

This is not a good thing for ordinary people... The holder of the ectoplasmic body has a soul and can perceive the outside world more keenly. But for a little girl without a soul, a half-step ectoplasmic body will As a result, you are insensitive to your own body's injuries and can easily cause various accidents.

Miles himself is a psyker. It's okay to say that since he has a prototype of a soul, his influence is not very great. However, his psionic energy is connected to some of the residents' souls. This certainly enhances the power of his psionic energy, even to the point where it is It can even resist attacks from second-level monsters, but it doesn't work well at all times.

This is not because it is ineffective, but if Miles wants to activate his abilities, he needs a firmer 'faith'.

Only a persistent belief that can not only affect yourself, but also affect the soul in your body can succeed!

"Interesting, very interesting!"

This special structure made Ian's eyes shine.

The natural 'amplification structure' composed of spiritual energy and foreign spiritual energy in Miles may be a gift from the souls of the Azure City to their only survivor. If this natural structure can be used in the 'spiritual machine core' in his plan, On the shelter system', the defense can be greatly enhanced.

Moreover, Miles' psychic powers are very similar to the 'Asylum Knights' he saw on the way to the spiritual disaster... If Ian was still thinking before, part of the Asylum Knights was the ability of his deceased king' Nether Armor', but the other part doesn't know what it is, then now, he understands that Miles is the prototype of the 'Asylum Knight'!

Miles' psychic powers,

The guidance of fate, or rather, Ian's actions along the way, led Miles to his territory.

This is not luck, but destiny!

Not to mention, Miles and Cynthia are the few remaining holders of Archduke Thorin’s artificial soul experiment!

This can just solve the problem he and Adebert encountered before... As long as the operation of the artificial souls in Miles and Cynthia's bodies is checked a few more times, the new version of the artificial soul can quickly escape from the initial laboratory stage. It has entered the clinical practical stage!

[Adlbert? 】

Ian looked at the Dead Lord. He wanted to discuss with him how to use some excuse to trick Miles into going to the laboratory... Well, with his current status, with an order, Miles would have to go in. The laboratory will also regard it as a reward. After all, there will be no problems with this kind of inspection.

Ian will even help him sort out the link structure between his psychic powers and the dead souls, so that his psychic powers can be used more smoothly.

But obviously, Adlbert is not thinking about the experiment now.

Ian noticed that his chief researcher was equally excited, but it was not him. He saw in Miles the much-needed 'inspiration' and 'prototype' for many future technologies.

This dead king researcher with too good morals was only excited because the other party was one of the few survivors in the Avak Territory.

"It's okay, you have arrived at Nanling, and there will be no more danger in the future!"

Adebert stepped forward. This researcher, who had a rather tender face and looked a little younger than Miles, held the hand of the confused Miles and sincerely promised: "This time, it will be the last time." ! Believe me, this place is definitely different from Avak Territory, it is a quiet and peaceful territory!"

"You and your sister will have a new future and a new life!"

Qingchao and Miles looked at each other. The two swordsmen had both hands clasped tightly by Adebert. They were stunned, but they also sensed the sincerity of the other swordsman, and the same emotions welled up in their hearts. idea.

"Ah this..."

"Is it really that powerful?"

And Ian sighed.

As a prophet, Ian is accustomed to making various decisions based on cold pros and cons and trends. He does not need to think about the difference between emotions and reality, because his emotions always tend to be consistent with reality.

If you think about it carefully, the reason why he is so utilitarian as a lord is probably to make up for the excess and abundant emotions of his subordinates.

But... that's not a bad thing.

After all, if you want to go to the high sky, let people spontaneously look up at the stars and long for the distance...

What is needed is obviously a smile, not sadness.

Terra 774, February 28, Qingchao killed the Mire Viper in the center of the Black Swamp.

On March 14, Terra 774, the experimental version of Xia Hui Ling’s artificial soul was freshly released.

The era has entered a new chapter.