Dark Moon Era

Chapter 396: Heaven-Defying Ring

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Somehow, when Kun saw Tang Ling checked the bamboo scroll back and forth in delight, he felt awkward. It was rare for him to feel such emotions. Deep in his heart, Kun knew the spirit body array might sound like a treasure, but it was almost impossible to achieve its final form.

That was unless Kun was generous enough to open the Mysterious Store for Tang Ling to pick the required materials for the spirit body array in addition to Tang Ling’s attainments in body arraynology having reached a certain level.

Either one of the conditions was considered a fantasy tale at the current stage.

Giving Tang Ling full access to the Mysterious Store? That was impossible unless…

As for Tang Ling’s attainment in body arraynology, mastering a single matter in this world was difficult enough, let alone something as difficult as body arrays. On top of that, whether it was the environment that Tang Ling was living or the path that he was destined to walk, he would not have the time to settle down and study the body array.

Of course, Kun did not do this to prank Tang Ling. He gave this spirit body array to Tang Ling because of the first formation.

Given Tang Ling’s level, completing the first level was possible. The formation could increase Tang Ling’s spirit by a little over a long period of time.

Many a little made a mickle, every grain counted! Being able to increase the spirit was considered valuable.

Besides, if Tang Ling was lucky enough and managed to master the second layer, it would enhance the effect of the first layer. The second layer formation had a special effect that would polish one’s spirit.

However, Kun did not expect Tang Ling to complete the third level formation. Therefore, the bamboo scroll might seem precious, but Kun had his reasons for giving it to Tang Ling at this stage. Furthermore, it was not exactly against the rules.

No matter how precious the item was, it could only be considered good if it could be used or converted into actual combat power.

Kun felt even more awkward when Tang Ling was soaked in excitement, but that was it. He cleared his throat and a small booklet flew to Tang Ling which the latter happily received before saying, “Oh? There’s a fifth? Kun, you really are a generous person. I guess my hard-earned Dream Coins are worth it. I’m fine if you want to take some commission.”

Kun clenched his teeth tightly and his veins at his forehead were twitching.

Is this kid doing this on purpose?! Does he really think I’m getting something out of this deal?!

He disliked grievance and would never accept it, so he decided to dangle Tang Ling and whip him for another 15 minutes, but out of the blue, he sensed something that shook him.

He no longer had the time to teach Tang Ling a lesson because trouble was at his door. He had to deal with it as soon as possible, so it would be best for him to send Tang Ling on his way.

Withholding the urge to whip Tang Ling, Kun forced himself to calm down and said, “This is not the fifth item. It’s a manual for the spirit body array.”

Kun paused for a moment before he continued, “I think you’d better have a look at it now.”

He purposely told Tang Ling to have a look at it right now because of what Tang Ling had said earlier. He wanted to see his excitement be destroyed and Tang Ling falling into disappointment. It was a sick habit, but it was a quick way to get back at him.

Unbeknownst to him, Tang Ling opened the booklet and started reading. With his reading speed, he quickly finished half of it. As expected, the look on Tang Ling’s face slowly changed from excitement to shock, from shock to disappointment, and from disappointment to anger.

“W-what? How is this even possible? Kun, are you toying with me?” The huge disappointment robbed Tang Ling of his courtesy and made him complain loudly.

“Toying with you? No, actually. Didn’t you see the effect of the first layer? Besides, with your current level, it’s entirely possible for you to draw the first layer formation. A lot of people can’t even get their hands on this.” Kun gawked at Tang Ling.

The awkwardness was gone. In Kun’s opinion, Tang Ling had brought this upon himself and he should be taught a lesson.

“Hmm, I can complete the first layer formation, but it requires Level 9 vicious beast blood. What in the world is that? What kind of low-tier body array needs such extravagant material? And it’s just to increase my spirit by a tiny bit every day? The loss outweighs the gains!” Tang Ling had a feeling Kun was acting dumb.

Did Kun waste his Dream Coins? If Tang Ling had a choice, he would never have chosen this insignificant bamboo scroll.

If Tang Ling had the Level 9 vicious beast blood, why would he not use it on himself? The blood could probably boost his strength to new heights, so why would he use it to enhance a tiny bit of his spirit every day?

“Shortsighted, I see,” Kun said as if he saw through Tang Ling’s thoughts.

“At your current stage, you don’t even know how precious your spirit is, let alone increasing it a little every day. In the long run, the accumulated amount is sizable. You can ask any Purple Moon Warrior and every one of them is eager to increase their spirit, even if it’s just by a tiny bit. The spirit is closely related to talent ability,” Kun clarified after calling Tang Ling a shortsighted person. His gaze at Tang Ling was disdainful.

Tang Ling gulped nervously, believing what Kun said. As a matter of fact, as he continued to grow, he realized how important his spirit was although not to this level of significance.

A quick calculation later, the first level formation was indeed precious. Tang Ling’s thoughts on the Level 9 vicious beast blood was indeed shortsighted.

“I’m sorry, I was wrong about it.” Tang Ling was an honest person, he would not run from his mistakes, but it did not provide any help to the situation.

“But where should I start looking for a Level 9 vicious beast’s blood?” This was the real question that Tang Ling should be asking.

“Hoho. Isn’t it in the bottle that you tried to drink just earlier?” Kun chuckled.

Tang Ling was shocked. He felt like he was on the street of Darkness Port and 10,000 Black Sea coins had rained down on him all of a sudden.

“A-are you saying this is Level 9 vicious beast blood?” Tang Ling stared at the bottle in his hand. His excitement went through the roof and he was thankful he had not drunk it earlier.

“Yes, a bottle of Level 9 vicious beast blood. It’s multipurpose. There’s one and a half drops inside and drawing the first layer formation only needs half a drop. As for the second layer, don’t even think about it. You will need three to five drops of blood besides other materials,” Kun said.

Tang Ling’s eyes widened as he said loudly, “It’s fine. I’m confident enough.”

Kun sized him up and saw through the kid’s mind immediately. “Are you confident enough? Are you trying to get it from my store? First of all, good things don’t always happen. I’m not always this generous. Second, as you grow stronger, the requirements increase, you cannot always put your resources on this body array. So better keep your feet on the ground and stop dreaming.” It was a friendly reminder from Kun but also a very practical warning.

However, Tang Ling did not agree. His eyes were still shining and his mind was still thinking about that particular thought. He would definitely earn more Dream Coins in the Dream Domain. He was confident and persistent!

Kun did not even bother to bring Tang Ling back from his fantasy as he added, “The formation only needs half a drop. As for the remaining one drop, my advice to you is to keep it for a rainy day. Don’t simply use it. It might be of great help during a certain situation.”

Kun’s words were rather mysterious and Tang Ling had to pay attention to the warning. It was because of the coincidental use of the previous rewards.

“I got it,” Tang Ling responded seriously while his hand tightened around the bottle of Level 9 vicious beast blood. He was rather anxious. What kind of situation would need the Level 9 vicious beast blood? Would something bad happen again?

It seemed like Kun did not want to linger on this topic. He grew impatient and Tang Ling knew Kun would throw him out any moment now, so he tended to seize the moment.

“What about this?” Tang Ling picked up the ring after he kept the bamboo scroll and the bottle of vicious beast blood.

The ring looked plain and dull as if someone had simply forged it out of a piece of steel. It did not have any decorations at all, but Tang Li knew the Mysterious Store’s products were always out of this world. Moreover, Kun hesitated for a while when he took the ring, hence Tang Ling also paid close attention to the details.

He realized that the ring might look plain, but when he studied it, it seemed to have magical powers. It seemed a little elusive as if it was some surreal object or a projection, but it really existed on his hand.

“This ring, you say?” Kun was calm and was not as conflicted as before.

“Yeah, I don’t seem to notice anything unusual,” Tang Ling expressed his mind straightforwardly.

“Of course, you can’t. This ring is one of the good items because it uses a special method to seal the rarest talent ability in the world—the power of the time talent.” Kun looked at Tang Ling seriously.

Tang Ling held the ring tightly and looked at Kun with a strict face.

“When you put it on, you can simply twist it around your thumb during a critical moment to acquire a second. More precisely, you will be able to distort the time flow of a certain range around you temporarily, hence stopping time for a whole second. Only you, the wearer of the ring, won’t be affected. Understand?” Kun was practically spelling everything out to Tang Ling.

Tang Ling breathed heavily. Of course, he understood what Kun said. The ring was able to stop time for a second, hence stopping movement, but the bearer of the ring would not be affected. As a result, Tang Ling could move freely in that second!

One second?! One second was precious enough for anyone who was not a common man! Including pre-Purple Moon Warriors!

If Tang Ling had an extra second, he could brandish his knife 10 times. How ridiculous would it be? It defied even the heavens! It was a heaven-defying ring indeed! It was a life-saving treasure. Why would Kun present something so ridiculous to him?

All the rewards came with a price. Did that mean that something bad was going to happen to him?

Tang Ling somehow could not find a reason to be excited.