NABC Chapter 272 Three Wonderful Uses of the Demon-Sealing Card
Chapter 272 Three Wonderful Uses of the Demon-Sealing Card
With a serious yet expectant expression, Wu Heyi slowly placed the card that sealed the Sun King in front of the Bagua array on his belt.
In an instant, the cards seemed to come alive, transforming into specks of soul power, like flickering fireflies, which were slowly absorbed into Wu He Yi's belt one after another.
The belt seemed to shimmer faintly, as if welcoming this infusion of new power.
This was the first time Wu Heyi had absorbed a card, and this absorption was extraordinary. Information about the three final uses of the card flooded into his mind, as if a door to a new realm had suddenly been opened.
In the past, during intense matches, Wu Heyi has also managed to turn his opponents into cards.
Back then, whenever he turned his opponent into a card, Wu Heyi would uphold his upright sportsmanship and return the card to the opponent's teammate without hesitation, never once considering absorbing it himself.
Now, after this unique absorption experience, Wu Heyi felt as if he had discovered a long-hidden treasure.
He discovered that, firstly, when the card was absorbed, it did not directly and completely absorb the enemy as he had previously thought, turning it into a part of himself or a source of power.
Instead, strangely enough, enemies appear above the Martial Soul in the form of cards.
The martial spirit at this moment resembled a mysterious container or a special space, quietly holding the enemies that existed in the form of cards.
Wu Heyi was immersed in the wonderful feeling of the feedback given by the Martial Soul. He discovered that each attribute array eye seemed to follow a mysterious rule, just like a special storage box that could hold no more than 100 cards.
This rule, like an ancient contract or a hidden order, is quietly being executed within this mysterious Martial Soul Array.
These enemies, existing as cards above the Martial Soul, seemed to have entered a special, secluded space where they could not perceive the passage of time.
They will remain in the state they were in just a second before being captured by the card, as if time had frozen at the moment they were captured. Everything—the horrified expressions on their faces, the waving arms, the fighting postures—was frozen in place.
These cards actually have three amazing uses.
The first use is in summoning magic:
When Wu He Yi decides to use this spell, he can activate the enemies in the card at once.
The activated enemy will briefly gain their highest cultivation level, becoming incredibly powerful in an instant, like a giant beast awakened from its slumber.
However, in this state, the enemy in the card is merely a puppet with cultivation. They are controlled by invisible threads and can only numbly follow Wu Heyi's instructions.
Furthermore, regardless of whether the enemy is ultimately unharmed, severely injured, or even dead, all of his spirit rings and cultivation will be stripped away, and he will be given freedom only in a severely injured state.
It's like a deal with no way out; once you're summoned to carry out the mission, you have to pay a heavy price.
The second use is for free release:
This method is quite direct; it simply restores their freedom.
However, this return only grants the other party a state of freedom and does not heal the injuries they previously sustained.
Those still-bleeding wounds and broken tendons can only be treated by themselves, just like after a storm, although the ropes that restrained them have been loosened, they still have to face the physical pain alone.
The third use is for devouring:
This usage seems somewhat cruel yet alluring.
Once swallowed by the array's core, the opponent's cultivation, soul rings, and soul bones will all become nourishment for Wu Heyi, like a surging river flowing into the sea.
This nourishment is like magical nutrients, capable of increasing the age of all of Wu Heyi's spirit rings by 10 years. This is an extremely powerful boost for Wu Heyi, as each year's increase means his strength will reach a new level.
After thoroughly understanding these three states, Wu Heyi couldn't help but sigh deeply, filled with regret, lamenting how much he had missed.
He thought that if he had known earlier that after unleashing the ultimate attack with the armor, he could turn his opponent into a card and absorb it into his body, and then use the devouring effect to turn the opponent into nutrients, he wouldn't have always been soft-hearted because of that trace of pity when facing many enemies he could kill.
At that time, I was unaware that such a powerful and alluring ability was hidden in battle, and I missed many good opportunities to improve my strength.
Although Wu Heyi really wanted to absorb the cunning Sun King this time, after all, this king was no pushover.
However, given that he is still quite useful to Wu Heyi, like a double-edged sword, and can help Wu Heyi achieve more goals in certain situations, Wu Heyi plans to make use of him first, rather than directly taking his power for himself.
As Wu Heyi pondered these thoughts, he slowly removed the gleaming armor from his body. As the armor's radiance faded, a distinct sense of weakness washed over him like a tide.
His body swayed precariously. Just then, the restraints that had been on Meng Xuanjun's body disappeared. He quickly rushed forward and supported the weak Wu Heyi.
At this moment, the servants who had been waiting quietly outside the palace heard the fighting inside finally end. Like a kitten that had been eavesdropping, they cautiously and tiptoed to open the door.
His gaze swept erratically around the palace before settling on Wu Heyi, and he asked softly:
"Your Majesty, should this old servant lock them up in prison?"
This seemingly ordinary sentence from the servant was like a key, instantly unlocking the door to Wu Heyi's doubts. This made Wu Heyi realize in an instant that this was probably not the first time the Sun King had done something like this.
Wu Heyi seemed to see those dark scenes that had happened in this palace, those images playing in his mind like a movie.
So that's how it is. There are other people with a bit of potential who come here with the dream of securing a high-level position in this country and showcasing their talents.
But this insidious sun-crowned king would, in the name of the invaders, arbitrarily defeat them and then imprison them in that dark, damp, and hopeless dungeon.
As for what kind of punishment they will suffer after being imprisoned, anyone with a clear mind and a modicum of intelligence can easily figure out the underlying intentions and know that they will certainly not have a good ending.
Wu Heyi suddenly seemed to see through all the conspiracies and tricks. He felt angry and contemptuous, realizing that this old man was not as righteous as he claimed, and that he was worried about losing his power. He had ulterior motives, and his greed and selfishness made his hypocritical behavior despicable.
"Stop calling him His Majesty, I've already defeated him!"
As Wu He spoke, he gently held a card between his two fingers as if it were a precious treasure.
The image on the card clearly depicts the defeated king's disheveled appearance. His original haughty and arrogant demeanor is gone, replaced by frustration and dejection after his defeat.
"No, no, impossible! How could the invincible king be defeated?"
All that could be heard was the servant screaming in a hoarse, croaking voice, his eyes wide and his face filled with terror.
The sound was sharp and piercing, echoing in the quiet palace like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
However, he only cried out a few times before he suddenly realized what was happening, as if he had been struck by an electric current.
His eyes darted around, and he immediately scurried to Wu Heyi like a nimble little mouse, then slid in and knelt down on the ground.
Immediately afterwards, he began to kowtow frantically, his forehead hitting the ground with a "thump, thump" sound, saying as he kowtowed:
"Your Majesty, this old servant was blind and offended you just now. You just arrested the prisoner, that's good!"
His change of attitude was so rapid that one couldn't help but marvel at his opportunism.
Upon hearing his words, Meng Xuanjun was momentarily stunned, as if her thoughts were obscured by clouds. Before she could even process what was happening, Wu Heyi, on the other hand, seemed to be watching a farce and laughed in a very strange way.
After all, such a rapid and exaggerated face-changing performance is rather ridiculous.
"That old bastard reacted really fast, he betrayed us right away!"
Wu Heyi thought to himself, a disdainful smile on his face.