Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1334: Chapter 1334: Yin Wan Ren Explains Again with His ”Good Intentions

”Gathering Spirit Magic Tool.” Jing Jianjue was slightly stunned, his face showing a look of bewilderment.

The Gathering Spirit Magic Tool can condense Heaven and Earth Power, greatly benefiting cultivation, and in a confrontation, it can continuously replenish Heaven and Earth Power, accelerating the condensation and operation of Qi, providing some assistance in combat power enhancement. However, compared to the benefits for cultivation, this boost in strength is extremely limited.

Although Mu Hanyan’s bracelet seemed to be refined with extraordinary technique, its quality exceptionally high, at most it would only increase her combat power by half a rank. Sixth-level Sword Master, even at its peak, how high can half a rank improvement achieve? Even if Mu Hanyan herself possesses the ability to challenge beyond her Rank, it’s absolutely impossible for her to cross the chasm-like gap of the Great Sword Master.

”Are you curious how mere Gathering Spirit Magic Tool could elevate my strength to match yours? In truth, this Gathering Spirit Magic Tool is not prepared for myself, but for you.” Mu Hanyan seemed to have discerned Jing Jianjue’s inner questions, speaking disdainfully, revealing a slight persistence in her instructive demeanor.

”What?” Jing Jianjue was shocked once again.

”Although I don’t know the mysteries within your Sword Array or how it can activate Temple Artifact, it is absolutely impossible for you to make two laws seamlessly blend; you don’t have such power yet.” Mu Hanyan said.

Not only did Jing Jianjue and the others lack such strength; even those masters above Sword Saint did not possess such power. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many Sword Saint experts venturing into the forbidden area bordering the two continents, risking their lives only to perish within.

Jing Jianjue remained silent, simply watching Mu Hanyan, waiting for her to go on.

”If I’m not mistaken, you rely only on the mysteries of the Sword Array to keep the two Powers of Laws in a subtle balance, thus stimulating the power of that Temple Artifact. In such a short time, I cannot comprehend the mysteries of your Sword Array or find a way to decipher the Temple Artifact, but I’ve learned a bit of Alchemy Technique which can disrupt that Law Balance.” Mu Hanyan’s gaze paused at the bracelet, a slight curl at the corner of her mouth.

”Are you saying that the Gathering Spirit Magic Tool was not applied to yourself, but imposed upon me!” Jing Jianjue suddenly realized.

Only then did he recognize one issue. In the prior clash of swords, Mu Hanyan’s strength hadn’t truly changed significantly; it was he himself who felt a difficulty in fully exerting each Sword Slash. Although his strength forcefully elevated to the Great Sword Master Realm, the projected sword power was merely equivalent to the Ninth-level Sword Master.

It turns out all of this was due to Mu Hanyan’s maneuvers. If it were someone else, the addition of the Gathering Spirit Bracelet would certainly not be disadvantageous and might enhance some combat power, but used on him, it disrupted Law Balance, unable to exert the true might of the Temple Artifact, thus severely undermining combat power.

”No wonder you emerged from Long Yan Academy, even Yi Xingtian wasn’t your match.” Jing Jianjue said, with a touch of admiration, but soon bore a cold arrogance, ”But even if you have limited my combat power, how can you hope to defeat me yet.”

Mu Hanyan laughed. Although Jing Jianjue still bore an air of pride, this simple remark already exposed his lack of confidence.

The battles among the strong not only rely on strength; Battle Intent and Confidence equally affect the final outcome—lack of confidence being fatal.

At this moment, Jing Jianjue evidently lacked the prior confidence in victory, so how could he possess lofty Battle Intent or maintain a stable mindset?

And this was precisely the result Mu Hanyan desired. Otherwise, why would she kindly solve the mystery for him—she would rather see him driven to despair.

”Indeed, even like this, I can’t defeat you, but what if we add them?” Mu Hanyan glanced at Huayue and the others fighting fiercely, calmly smiling.

Jing Jianjue, filled with suspicions earlier, had no opportunity to notice the battle status of the others. He turned his head at that moment and his face changed once again.

Huayue, Zirong, and the others had similar Gathering Spirit Bracelets shining brilliantly on their wrists. Since it was solely for condensing Heaven and Earth Power, without considering auxiliary cultivation benefits and combat power enhancement, refining these Gathering Spirit Bracelets was more straightforward, and Mu Hanyan casually crafted five of them, providing one for each person.

Despite the Gathering Spirit Bracelets providing minimal assistance in augmenting the prowess of Huayue and the others, under the enveloped condensed Heaven and Earth Power, Qin Ba and the rest faced substantial restrictions, rendering them unable to exhibit combat power matching their realm.

Faced with the Innate Divine Abilities of Huayue and the others, Qin Ba and his comrades not only gained no advantage but found themselves battling bitterly. If circumstances continued, perhaps they’d suffer an unforeseen defeat, losing to the opponents.

Jing Jianjue’s confidence, shaken at every moment throughout his life, began to foster an unfamiliar unease within his heart.

”Heavenly Kill, Absolute Sword!” Fearful of further delay, Jing Jianjue let out a long cry, charging at Mu Hanyan.

An invisible layer of Qi surrounded his body, flickering like fire. With this sword strike, he exerted every ounce of effort, even unleashing all potential from the Temple Artifact to its peak—his previously restrained combat power revived considerably.

Mu Hanyan subtly let out a sigh of relief; this was precisely the effect she aimed for.

If she was correct, the Temple Artifact’s power was ultimately limited, so while Jing Jianjue and the others experienced strength elevation, the extent varied considerably. Like five people sharing a bowl of water, if one drank slightly more, the others could only consume less.

Though the ongoing battle seemed favorable for Huayue and the others, Mu Hanyan knew that despite their Innate Divine Ability, their Fourth Rank Sword Master strength still lagged far behind the opposition. The ability to entangle with Qin Ba and his team, after all, was a consequence of their willingness to risk their lives—in present appearances of liveliness, but maybe with the next sword, they’d exhaust their Qi, left without combat capability.

Especially Tang Bufan, seeing the increasingly intense bloodstains on his body, Mu Hanyan couldn’t help but feel secretly tense, unsure how much longer he could hold out.

To alleviate pressure on them, she must direct the Temple Artifact’s power augmentation onto Jing Jianjue. This was why Mu Hanyan revealed the Gathering Spirit Bracelet secret to Jing Jianjue, compelling him to stake everything on attacking.

Naturally, in doing so, she had to confront far greater peril herself, yet whether for the safety of Huayue and the others or for ultimate victory, she had no choice.

”Star Falling in Eight Desolates!” Witnessing Jing Jianjue’s sword power, Mu Hanyan once again employed Star Fall Eight Desolates.

Sword Light clashed, creating an earth-shattering roar as they each staggered back several steps.

Jing Jianjue faintly guessed Mu Hanyan’s current sword consumed an enormous amount of Qi. Not allowing her any breathing room, his figure barely settled before whirling mid-air, attacking Mu Hanyan once more.