Chapter 123: The Seal on Lü Bu Is Broken!

Before Song Qi could even process the situation...

Boom!

A ripple manifested in the laws hovering above Di Xin’s head. Several skill models infused with the Origin appeared out of thin air, converging into a massive skill model above him.

Then...

Pop!

Like frost meeting the scorching sun, those several suddenly appearing Rule-level skills were instantly melted away.

"Is this... [Abolish Sacrifice]?"

[Abolish Sacrifice: No prophecy, divination, prying, or curse-type skills can directly or indirectly probe Di Xin’s information.]

"The attack on Di Xin just now must have been a curse-kill from the Demon race, right?"

"They actually used a Rule-level curse-kill ability without me even knowing?!"

Song Qi was stunned once more, for he suddenly noticed that the [Abolish Sacrifice] skill was also densely packed with fragments of the World Origin. Combined with the [Shouldering the Cauldron] skill Di Xin was currently channeling, he appeared to be completely enveloped by the Origin.

"Ah... this is completely different from what Elder Mu told me."

Looking at the sheer volume of World Origin crammed into Di Xin's skill models—to the point where they were nearly bursting—and recalling the pathetic two units of Origin in Li Zong's formations, Song Qi fell into deep thought.

"If Elder Mu wasn't lying to me, doesn't that mean... Di Xin’s laws are far stronger than any other laws in existence?!"

He realized that Di Xin likely possessed more than one Rule-level skill. It was highly probable that all of his skills were Rule-level, and all of them were these kinds of overpowered, high-priority skills saturated with the World Origin!

"If Di Xin is like this, then what about Lu Bu and Ying Zheng?"

Song Qi’s mind began to race. He snapped his fingers, and Lu Bu and Ying Zheng appeared simultaneously. Unfortunately, when they activated their skills, no World Origin manifested. Their skills were merely standard abilities.

Song Qi was not discouraged. He explained the concept of "Laws" to them and placed the meditation cushion before them. Although these two hadn't grasped any laws yet, they were undoubtedly the cream of the crop among humanity, not to mention the fact that they had been enhanced by his talent. While Song Qi himself lacked this specific talent, the same could not be said for Lu Bu and Ying Zheng.

The two exchanged glances, and Lu Bu stepped forward first. "I shall go first."

He took the cushion and sat down. Within a few breaths, he had calmed his mind and entered a state of meditation. Song Qi did not disturb him, standing quietly to the side.

Five minutes passed... no reaction.
Ten minutes passed... no reaction.
Half an hour passed... still no reaction.

"It seems it isn't working." Song Qi shook his head. Just as he thought Lu Bu was about to fail, a strange phenomenon occurred!

Hum!

A mysterious humming sound echoed from the depths of space. Lu Bu’s eyes brightened, and he thrust his hands out. The Fangtian Painted Halberd and the Red Hare suddenly appeared on either side of him. Lu Bu grabbed out, and the reins and the halberd fell perfectly into his hands! An intense, overwhelming aura erupted from him.

Immediately after...

[Congratulations! Your summoned spirit, Lu Bu, has comprehended the Rule-level skill—"Recklessness"!]
[Congratulations! Your summoned spirit, Lu Bu, has autonomously broken through his seal. Current seal release level: 50%!]
[Ding! Your summoned spirit has unlocked their companion weapon... Divine Fangtian Painted Halberd (50%)!]
[Ding! Your summoned spirit has unlocked their companion mount... Divine Red Hare (50%)!]

A series of system notifications flooded Song Qi’s mind. "Huh? It worked just like that?"

He could hardly believe it. Lu Bu had successfully channeled the World Origin, elevating his [Recklessness] skill to a Rule-level ability. And because he had channeled the World Origin, half of the seals on his companion weapon and mount had been broken as well!

Song Qi quickly opened the panel.

Summoned Spirit: Divine Lu Bu
Level: 40
Quality: Mythical
Strength: 4098
Physique: 2049
Agility: 4098
Spirit: 2049

[Recklessness (Origin-infused): Lu Bu enters a berserk state, instantly increasing all attributes by 500%! Duration: 10 minutes. Cooldown: 30 minutes.]

[Divine Fangtian Painted Halberd (Origin-infused): A companion divine artifact, usable only by the original owner. Increases base Strength attribute by 100% while equipped! Additionally, it can execute any enemy with health below 10%.]

[Divine Red Hare (Origin-infused): A companion divine artifact, usable only by the original owner. Increases base Agility attribute by 100% while mounted! Additionally, the Red Hare’s attributes will remain synchronized with the user’s.]

"Holy crap! An unexpected windfall!"

"Not only did [Recklessness] become a Rule-level skill, but the two companion items were also infused with the Origin, becoming Rule-level items too?!"

"Three Rule-level gains in one go?!"

"And the two companion items increase base stats, which are applied directly to the base values?!"

"The Fangtian Painted Halberd even comes with an execute effect?!"

Song Qi had never expected things to unfold in this direction. He knew that most skills and equipment provided additive stat increases, but base attribute increases were multiplicative! A 100% increase meant doubling the value! This meant that Lu Bu, while using [Recklessness], would have Strength and Agility stats ten times higher than before! And since this was a Rule-level increase, non-Rule skills wouldn't even be able to reduce Lu Bu's stats!

"If I add Ying Zheng's [Sweeping the Six Kingdoms], Lu Bu's Strength could reach... thirty thousand?!"

"Good heavens... that strength exceeds even Di Xin's."

"Combined with over thirty thousand in Agility and the execute effect of the Fangtian Painted Halberd... he's invincible!"

Although Lu Bu, unlike Ying Zheng and Di Xin, dealt primarily in pure physical damage, his strength after this transformation was staggering. Song Qi had feared that Lu Bu might eventually fall behind, but it seemed he didn't need to worry about that for a long time.

"Phew..." Lu Bu adjusted his state, let out a long breath, and looked at Song Qi with deep gratitude. "I have not failed the mission; I successfully channeled the World Origin! Thank you, my Lord, for this opportunity!"

"You're welcome..." Song Qi’s gaze toward the meditation cushion had changed. It became intensely fervent. He had realized the true purpose of the cushion for him.

"So, for me, the greatest use of this cushion isn't for me to comprehend laws myself—it's to let my summoned spirits comprehend them!"

His eyes burned with anticipation as he turned to the side. If it worked for Lu Bu, surely it would work for Ying Zheng...

"Quick, quick, Ying Zheng, you sit up here too!"