As for the latter, it was the use of combat techniques said to be inherited from the Mythical Epoch—also known as the First Epoch—specifically, the emulation of the Dragon Clan's manipulation of a force called "Qi" for battle!

As for Demon Swordsmen, Magic Archers, and Magic Gunners, those were considered non-mainstream.

Before understanding the other side of the world, Luo Yan had always regarded "Qi" as a special energy existing within the human body.

However, after listening to Youyou's explanation, he gained a new understanding of this power he had never mastered.

Be it "Qi," the power of the elements, or any other Extraordinary Power... in essence, they were all the same thing!

It had no concrete shape and, under normal circumstances, couldn't be observed, yet it truly existed on this planet and even within this universe!

It wasn't just there.

It could sense and respond to the spiritual energy emitted by "conscious entities" and manifest it into observable "matter."

Initially, people simply used it to create a bunch of fire, pray for a drop of sweet dew, or pick an apple from a tree.

Later on, as people yearned for more, they gradually tried to gather everyone's "spiritual power" to create deities and then use the deities to regulate and focus the use of Extraordinary Power.

Rather than each person imagining drops of rain in different shapes, it was better to gather everyone's strength for a hearty downpour.

And after assembling everyone's power, people slowly began to realize that the might within their grasp could do more than just bring rain or burn down a city.

If they wished, they could bring the sun down to earth in the name of a deity, prevent the moon from rising, ensure good people reincarnated into good families, turn humans into the likeness of beasts, or even gain immortality—

Even, perhaps, to continue writing the laws that the Creator had left unfinished!

"Aaaaah!"

Having finally completed his accumulation of power, Jack took a step forward and fiercely swung the blade in his hand.

An invisible blade was released along the edge of the sword, slashing toward Bond with the momentum to sever all.

Just as Luo Yan had anticipated.

It was neither the shockwave of an explosion nor some kind of released compressed gas!

But purely a transcendent force known as "Qi!"

Or to be precise, a power system created by the Dragon God's deity called "Dragon Roaming Order!"

Even with the buffs applied by Luo Yan, Bond nearly depleted all his strength to take the hit, and his steel greatsword now bore a mark as thick as an index finger!

Luo Yan marveled inwardly, never having expected that this seemingly cowardly man would have such strength?

What Luo Yan didn't know was that at this very moment, Jack was even more astounded, even shocked.

Although he wasn't an unparalleled master, after all, he had been at the bronze level for many years.

In his memory, there was no peer who could withstand this "slashing" move!

Most people would either back jump to create distance, watching him chop the floor, or simply not give him the chance to use the move, or thrust a few sword blows to force him to abandon accumulating power.

Could it be...

This Undead Mage's summoned zombie also had the strength of refined steel?!

How terrifying must the power of this Undead Mage be?!

Jack's head buzzed.

He was a rough man with little culture, who had only mingled in the Underground Street of Thunder City, and his understanding of Undead Magic was limited to what he heard from his card-buddies boasting.

"Not bad... passable."

Planting the greatsword in the ground, Luo Yan, who was controlling Bond, gave an unexcited comment with an expressionless face, and then continued.

"What is this move called?"

"We usually call it 'slashing.'" Breathing heavily, Jack cautiously glanced at the greatsword and nervously said, "Sorry... can I compensate you with another one?"

Such a big steel greatsword wasn't cheap.

With a quarter of his profits gone, Jack felt a pang of pain and could only comfort himself that it was an investment in goodwill.

By comparison,

being messed with by an Undead Mage was more dreadful.

Luo Yan didn't refuse either, controlling Bond to nod silently before continuing.

"How do you use this move? Is there some kind of incantation or trick to it?"

Most combat techniques from the Temple faction require the skill to be shouted out, much like reciting a spell.

However, it is said that skills from the Dragon God faction don't need incantations, and only require the use of Qi manipulation methods passed down by the Dragon God to the clansfolk.

Jack scratched the back of his head, thought for a moment, and said,

"There aren't really any incantations... Anyway, the friend who taught me this move told me to just accumulate Qi on the blade and then slash with all my strength."

Luo Yan took out a palm-sized mirror from his pocket, glanced at Youyou who materialized a thumbs-up, and then put away both the mirror and the crystal ball he had in hand.

Youyou's responses told him that these clues were enough.

Meanwhile, Bond, who stood with a sword, looked at Jack and nodded, then spoke.

"Very well, you may leave."

Seeing that the Undead Mage had finally let him off the hook, Jack sighed in relief as if he had lifted a heavy burden off his shoulders.

Curiosity got the better of him as he looked at the motionless Bond standing at the cave entrance and asked an extra question.

"Respected Mr. Luo Yan, may I ask... what do you plan to do with this information? Ah, please don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to pry into your privacy, just suggesting that if you're interested in the combat ways of adventurers, I can bring you some related books and recording crystals next time."

Luo Yan, "Experiment."

The moment he heard that word, Jack immediately closed his mouth, too nervous to utter another word.

Experiment.

He did not want to know what kind of experiments an Undead Mage conducted.

However, this figure had shown great interest in his materials.

"Those materials, make sure to bring me a copy with the next batch of goods."

After a pause, Luo Yan continued controlling Bond to speak.

"And, that greatsword."

"Understood! I will definitely not forget!"

Jack nodded slightly, his face wearing an ingratiating smile as he respectfully made his exit.

"It is my honor to assist you!"

On the other hand, Yiye Zhiqu, who had just received his "accompanying reward" from Lord Demon King, was standing in front of the counter at the only npc shop in the Demon King Territory, browsing and selecting.

At the moment, only he and Hu Wan were wealthy enough to shop there.

Dragon Roaming Wanli stood beside, filled with envy.

What a pity.

There were too few people on the server now; otherwise, he would directly buy Joss Paper at a 1:1 rate.

There must be brave men under the great reward, and he couldn't believe there would be someone who could resist the temptation not to sell to him.

While Yiye Zhiqu was indecisive about whether to switch to a steel spear for his next weapon or to save up until the development team remembered to put magic wands in the shop, a row of dark green pop-up windows suddenly appeared in front of him.

[a.0.3 Update: Skill System!]

Clearly, he wasn't the only one who received this pop-up.

At that moment—

The entire Demon King Territory erupted!

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