Chapter 838 The Complete Collection of Archery Skills
The unknown gray mist that enveloped the entire Origins Realm was quickly melting away like snow under the sun. Then, the sky became clear and blue again. The two old men, who were still standing on the rooftop, were unfazed by their inability to do anything. Instead, their wrinkled faces broke out in huge grins.
“Hahaha, it seems like what was written in the ancestor’s records is indeed correct, there really is a power in this world that can drive away the Unknown!” said the old man in white excitedly.
The old man in black stroked his beard and kept nodding. “That was a close call! The Spiritual Qi would’ve been contaminated with the Unknown if the gray mist had its way. By then, we would’ve been forced to absorb the Unknown.”
Anyone with foresight would understand it was not worth having an increase in power if it meant that sooner or later, they would lose themselves. It was better to resist greed and take the slow road of cultivation without the unknown gray mist.
“Nothing’s ever absolute. Even this Unknown catastrophe. We’ll just have to suppress it like we did countless years ago!”
The eyes of the old man in white suddenly glinted. Then, he activated his mana. His voice reverberated across the mountain as he said, “Listen up, everyone! You are to kill any cultivator you come across who is cultivating with the gray mist! In addition, you are to pass on the message that from today, the Divine Sword Sect will open the Sword Tomb to anyone who wishes to receive a sword of their own!”
Immediately, an uproar swept across every disciple of the Divine Sword Sect.
“Is the Sect Master really going to open up the Sword Tomb?”
“Wow! I never thought that the Sect Master would go to such lengths!”
“I’ve been in the sect for thirty-six thousand years and I’ve never stepped into the Sword Tomb before!”
“This is good news indeed! I must go and get myself a divine sword!”
“I wonder what could’ve possibly made the Sect Master resort to such drastic measures?”
Everywhere else in the Origins Realm, every cultivator and mortal was looking up at the sky with shock and goosebumps all over their bodies.
“I can see the sun again! And the sky’s blue again!”
“The gray mist has disappeared. Just what exactly is that golden light? It was so unbelievable!”
“It must be a power that can change the world! Who could have possibly wielded such
power?”
“Just what exactly is that gray mist, and not to mention, that golden light? What secrets are being hidden from us?”
“To be honest, it would take endless time to travel across the entire Origins Realm, and yet, the golden light and the gray mist did it within a blink of an eye! It’s mind-blowing to think about it!”
“It was a battle between two terrifying existences! Fortunately, the gray mist has been purified. I feel invigorated again.”
“The golden light must be a light of hope! There’s still hope for us yet!”
Everyone could sense the horror of the gray mist when it shrouded the entire Origins Realm. First, there was the extremely oppressive atmosphere that brought up people’s suppressed emotions, making people restless. Then, there was the fact that the sudden increase in power had driven cultivators into madness, and this inevitably led to a large number of indiscriminate massacres. Lastly, many cultivators could only watch helplessly as the other cultivators transformed into white-haired monsters before their eyes.
Both cultivators and mortals fell into an abyss of despair. The existence of the gray mist meant that the world was being dominated by negative emotions, and it did not require a genius to tell them how terrifying a world like that would be. That was why the golden arrow had brought so much hope for them, for it was the golden arrow that gave them back their clear, blue skies.
Back where the volcanoes were, the monstrous aura was gradually calming down.
The old man smiled coldly at the black dragon with wings and said, “Weren’t you acting cocky just now? Why does it seem like you’re afraid of even taking a step toward me now?”
The black dragon remained where the volcanoes were. He looked up to the sky in shock and said, “This is impossible! This aura should’ve disappeared without a trace countless years ago. Why is it back now?”
“Hahaha, nothing’s impossible. If you can return, he can return, too!” said the old man.
“You’re bluffing! The laws of Heaven have changed. What’s gone can never come back, including him,” said the black dragon stubbornly.
“Then, do you dare to take a step?” mocked the old man.
The black dragon stared at the old man vehemently and after a second or so, turned and left. “I’ve waited countless years, so I can wait longer if need be. Just you wait, the new era will definitely come. Then, you stubborn guardians will all be annihilated!”
As it went away, the volcanoes that spewed the unknown gray mist gradually subsided.
Back at the seaside, the drunkard held the wine gourd high as he poured the wine into his mouth. He then laughed and said, “Hahaha! Finally, my wine is safe now that this area has been purified!”
He drank like it was nobody’s business and completely ignored the monstrous waves in front of him. The figure in the sea looked at him with a myriad of expressions flashing across his face.
“Fighting against us will not end well. A little longer and no one will be able to stop us!” said the figure sinisterly before he disappeared into the sea.
At that moment, the four-part architecture was as peaceful as ever.
Li Nianfan slowly put the bow down and praised, “This bow isn’t only striking in appearance, it’s also of excellent quality. It’s really a good bow!”
In actual fact, he did not equip the bow with an arrow when he pulled the bowstring earlier, for he merely wanted to try to see what it would feel like. The sound of the bowstring humming was very pleasing to the ear and it was obvious that it was made from the finest material.
It was only at that moment that Daji and the others woke up from their trance. However, their heart was still thumping wildly against their chests. The moment the bowstring was released, they clearly felt that time and space had frozen, as if the world could not bear the power and chose to give up operating for a moment. They did not know what effect the golden light arrow would bring to the world but they could take a vague guess that it would be awesome!
Nanan’s eyes were sparkling as she excitedly said, “Brother Li! You looked so awesome! I want to learn archery, too. Can you please teach me?”
Li Nianfan laughed gloatingly and said, “Hahaha, no problem!”
He was a professional in archery. Although he could not cast ultimate spells, he was confident that his archery skills could make up for it. He went into the utility room, which was less messy than before after having cleared some things, and soon came back with a book in his hand.
He casually threw the book at Nanan and with a smile, he said, “This is ‘The Complete Collection of Archery Skills’. You can do some self-study first.”
“Thanks, Brother Li! You’re the best!” said Nanan, who then flipped open the book eagerly.
Suddenly, her eyes became as big as saucers. In her eyes, the pictures in the book seemed to come alive and a wave of terrifying aura gushed out at her face.
‘The heaven and earth would be the bow, and Wisdom the arrows. Unstoppable and invincible!’ Reading the first page alone made her blood surge. The sharpness and murderous aura contained in it made it unbearable for her to continue, so she hurriedly closed the book.
“This is clearly the path to attaining supreme mastery in archery. Is Brother Li asking me to bring the Fallen God Bow to its former glory?’