Chapter 56

《Wind Spirit》 is a very special form-shifting martial technique among Viscount-level martial arts. It can transform one's innate divine light into the shape of a wind spirit, which can still be controlled after it leaves the body.

It may seem insignificant at first, but there is a significant difference. For example, the light arrows shot by the Divine Maiden Archer can only be fired straight and will dissipate upon hitting any object if they miss their target. If the light arrows could be controlled and return after missing, not only would their power increase, but it would also save innate divine light, maximizing its use.

Any Viscount who obtains the Wind Spirit technique would need at least three to five years to master it to perfection, to the point where not a single drop of innate divine light is wasted, and all of it is transformed into the Wind Spirit form. However, Bai Cangdong, after using the Sword Pill, easily reached the highest level of this martial technique.

When Bai Cangdong used the Wind Spirit, it was slightly different from the Wind Spirit on Li Feng Island. This Wind Spirit was merely a whirlwind formed by innate divine light. The more innate divine light infused, the larger the whirlwind. After it left his hand, he could still control its direction.

After multiple trials, Bai Cangdong roughly grasped the rules of the Wind Spirit. The Wind Spirit was not a permanent entity. Bai Cangdong had already practiced this martial technique to its peak, and the innate divine light within the Wind Spirit could last for about half an hour before gradually dissipating and eventually disappearing.

He could also use multiple Wind Spirits at once, but controlling multiple Wind Spirits simultaneously was extremely difficult. Bai Cangdong's current limit was controlling two Wind Spirits. Any more would be beyond his capacity, and using them against enemies would only distract him, giving the enemy an opportunity.

"Unfortunately, the Wind Spirit is just a method of using innate divine light, not a sword technique, a blade technique, or a hand-to-hand combat technique. I still need to find a few more Viscount-level martial techniques. Otherwise, when facing truly powerful Viscounts, I will eventually suffer a great loss." The weapon technique Bai Cangdong was currently using was still the unranked Pain Blade. Although the Pain Blade was exquisite, it did not enhance the power of innate divine light, which was a drawback of non-Viscount-level martial techniques.

In the following days, no one disturbed Bai Cangdong. He devoted all his energy to practicing the *Baiye Sutra*. In just four or five days, he advanced his innate divine light to the sixth level, an astonishing rate of improvement.

When not practicing the *Baiye Sutra*, his innate divine light was its original golden color. When he practiced the *Baiye Sutra*, it turned milky white. Bai Cangdong had not yet noticed any difference between the milky white and golden innate divine light. At least, after testing the destructive power of both, he found no difference.

On the day of the City Guard battle, Hua Qianwu led Bai Cangdong and the other Viscounts to the East Gate. Outside the East Gate, apart from the people of the Feng and Hua families and the Knights, there was no one else.

Due to the City Guard competition, the Knights had already sealed off the entire East Gate area, prohibiting outsiders from entering or leaving. Although all five heirs were eligible to participate in the City Guard competition, only the Feng and Hua families could send people to participate.

"Are you that Masked Viscount?" Before the flag battle began, someone from the Feng family suddenly walked up to Bai Cangdong and looked at his mask.

"Who are you?" Bai Cangdong glanced at the person, not recognizing him at all.

"My title is Viscount Tianye. Remember that, because the person who will knock you down in a moment will be me." Viscount Tianye grinned, revealing two rows of white, sharp teeth.

Bai Cangdong said indifferently, "You already know my title, but you don't need to remember it, because I will kill you in a moment. Dead people don't need to remember anything."

"Good, very good." A murderous intent flashed in Viscount Tianye's eyes as he stared deeply at Bai Cangdong and then strode back to the Feng family's camp.

"How about it? He is Viscount Tianye, our biggest obstacle in capturing the flag. Do you have the confidence to defeat him?" Hua Qianwu walked up to Bai Cangdong and asked softly.

"I already said I will kill him," Bai Cangdong replied coolly.

"Do you really have the confidence to kill Viscount Tianye? He is a deputy commander of the Wind Legion and is very powerful." Hua Qianwu was slightly taken aback, not because she doubted Bai Cangdong's ability to kill Viscount Tianye, but because she had some suspicions about him, fearing he might be a spy sent by the Feng family. This flag battle also served to test Bai Cangdong. Now, seeing Bai Cangdong directly say he would kill the deputy commander of the Wind Legion, her previous suspicions wavered.

The Four Knights of the Knights appeared outside the East Gate, their entire bodies protected by heavy armor, their faces obscured. Only their golden lion steeds were particularly eye-catching.

The most common mount for the first stage of the Light Realm is a horse. Next are some rideable Undead from the Undead Eggs, and the golden lion is a Viscount-level Undead.

"I believe you are already familiar with the rules of the flag battle, so I won't repeat them. Now, each of your families should send ten Viscounts to participate in the flag battle." The Four Knights' voice was low, showing no emotion.

The Feng and Hua families each sent ten pre-selected Viscounts, who followed Hua Qianwu and Feng Xian to the Four Knights.

Bai Cangdong was seeing Feng Xian for the first time. She was also an extremely beautiful woman, but unlike Hua Qianwu's gentleness, Feng Xian had narrow eyes and a cold expression, giving off a dangerous aura.

"Qianwu, it's been a while since we last met. How is your innate divine light progressing?" Feng Xian squinted and asked Hua Qianwu.

"It's not worse than yours," Hua Qianwu replied coldly.

"That's not certain. We'll have to see in a match."

"Anytime."

Both of them had recently ascended to Viscount with the help of the Feng and Hua Earl, and the Longevity Techniques they practiced were also taught by the Feng and Hua Earl after their ascension. In this regard, the starting point for the five girls was the same.

"The flag battle officially begins. Please step back, Misses." The Four Knights said to Hua Qianwu and Feng Xian.

Hua Qianwu and Feng Xian retreated to their respective camps. At the command of the Four Knights, the twenty Viscounts simultaneously charged out, not toward the city gate but to engage in combat with each other.

It seemed they all had the same idea: to eliminate their opponents first before capturing the flag on the city tower.

"Aren't you going to kill me?" Viscount Tianye, carrying a large sword, came to Bai Cangdong and pointed the sword at his nose arrogantly.

Bai Cangdong's eyes lit up when he saw Viscount Tianye's large sword. He himself liked using large swords, and his first weapon was a pure white knight's two-handed sword. However, that sword was left with the scapegoat, Baron Jian Feng, and even if it were still with him, a Baron-level weapon would be of no use to him now.

Viscount Tianye's large sword was clearly a Viscount-level weapon, larger than the pure white knight's two-handed sword, with a black blade that looked very heavy. The blade was so thick that it seemed unsharpened, but for a Viscount with innate divine light, the sharpness of the blade was not as important as the weapon's ability to enhance innate divine light.

"I've changed my mind. I won't kill you, but I want your large sword," Bai Cangdong said, pointing at Viscount Tianye's large sword.

"Haha." Viscount Tianye laughed in anger. "You have good eyes. You've set your sights on my Viscount-level golden weapon, 'Evil Slayer.' Unfortunately, you probably don't have the luck to possess it, because I've decided to kill you."

With that, Viscount Tianye swung his sword at Bai Cangdong. The large black blade burst with intense golden light, forming a blade that slashed through the air.

Bai Cangdong dodged the sword, and a crack several dozen meters long appeared on the ground.

Almost simultaneously, Bai Cangdong summoned the Lingluo Sword, which transformed into a golden light ribbon, wrapping around Viscount Tianye.

This was the true ability of the Lingluo Sword, enhancing innate divine light and extending it as a blade, like a ribbon that could be controlled.

"Rumors say that the Lingluo Sword, belonging to Miss Xiang Fei, the daughter of Baron Dao Lun, is in the hands of the Masked Viscount. Since the Lingluo Sword is in his hands, he must be the real Masked Viscount." Hua Qianwu, seeing the Lingluo Sword, was convinced that Bai Cangdong was the real Masked Viscount.

"Hold on, is that the Lingluo Sword in your hand?" Just as Bai Cangdong was about to fight, Viscount Tianye suddenly jumped out of the battle and asked.

"Yes, it's the Lingluo Sword." Bai Cangdong looked at Viscount Tianye with some confusion, not understanding why he had such a strong reaction to the Lingluo Sword.

"It seems heaven is on my side, Tianye. You want my Evil Slayer sword, don't you? How about we make a bet? The loser must give their sword to the winner. Do you dare accept this bet?" Viscount Tianye looked at Bai Cangdong nervously, as if he was afraid Bai Cangdong would refuse.

"I don't seem to have a reason to refuse, but I want to know why you want my Lingluo Sword," Bai Cangdong said.

"I don't mind telling you. I obtained a *Flying Immortal Sword Technique* and need a weapon like the Lingluo Sword to use it. So, I must have the Lingluo Sword." Viscount Tianye was very arrogant, as if he was certain to win the bet. He looked at the Lingluo Sword as if it was already his.

"Too bad." Bai Cangdong lightly tapped the Lingluo Sword with his finger, looking regretful.

"Too bad what?" Viscount Tianye asked, puzzled.

"Too bad that today I can only take your Evil Slayer sword and not the *Flying Immortal Sword Technique* as well." As Bai Cangdong spoke, the Lingluo Sword whipped out like a whip.

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