"System, continue enhancing."
[Notice: Your treasure, the Black Battle Armor, has consumed 2000 points and undergone evolution.]
[Notice: The Black Battle Armor has gained new power! Current Grade: 5-Star Magical Artifact.]
[Effect: The Black Battle Armor now possesses an Elemental Shield function. During battle, the user can activate the shield's power to absorb enemy attacks, though it cannot continuously absorb damage!]
[Special: If someone ambushes the host, the shield will automatically activate!]
The treasure had gained another effect. Although it hadn't birthed a spirit, Su Han was already very satisfied. He tried activating the Black Battle Armor, and a transparent halo enveloped his body.
To test the treasure's strength, Su Han directly summoned the Fire Qilin Sword. Of course, he wasn't foolish enough to strike himself; instead, he activated the armor's shield and placed it on the ground.
Flames coiled around the blade as it struck fiercely downward.
Thud.
A dull sound rang out. The Black Battle Armor's shield didn't even tremble but still maintained its halo.
That strike had used seventy percent of Su Han's strength, yet the artifact remained completely unscathed, only the halo dimmed slightly.
Su Han was immensely satisfied. Picking up the armor, he laughed. "With this thing, I don't even have to worry about being ambushed anymore."
Those 2000 points were well spent. Although the world of Teyvat didn't have Tang Sect hidden weapons, it did have sniper rifles. Not to mention, both Snezhnaya and Fontaine had hot weapons.
Fontaine even had shotguns. Now that he had the Black Battle Armor, Su Han basically no longer needed to worry about sneak attacks.
After the test, Su Han picked the treasure up again. He had to admit that the enhancement made it truly convenient. Once worn, it could transform into any kind of clothing with just a single thought. From now on, he only needed to wear an outer garment, the treasure itself would serve as his inner wear.
"The first wave of draws is over. Let's see what the second wave of rewards will be. Hopefully, it's a cultivation technique. That way, I can become even stronger."
"System, continue the lottery!"
Rubbing his hands together, Su Han grew excited. For now, he only had the Cloud-Pushing Palm. Although he had already reached the Great Accomplishment stage, martial arts were ultimately still just martial arts, far weaker than immortal cultivation methods in the later stages.
The prize pool spun rapidly, countless treasures flashing before his eyes, until the pointer finally stopped on a golden manual.
[Golden Light Mantra]
[Description]: A cultivation method inherited from Dragon-Tiger Mountain. Training it enhances one's life essence and cultivation. It can defend oneself and attack enemies. The Golden Light strengthens continuously as one's life essence increases.
[Effect]: The stronger the manifestation of the Golden Light, the greater the Golden Light Mantra's versatility.
Su Han was stunned on the spot. This was only the second round of drawing, yet he had obtained the inheritance technique of Dragon-Tiger Mountain.
Though he already had the Black Battle Armor, which greatly boosted his defense, the Golden Light Mantra could protect his five viscera and six bowels, and it was also essential for future thunder cultivation.
"Looks like my luck really isn't just for show. System, enhance the Golden Light Mantra!"
Since he'd obtained the Dragon-Tiger Mountain inheritance, Su Han wasn't going to be stingy. He'd rather not enhance the Cloud-Pushing Palm than fail to fully strengthen the Golden Light Mantra.
With the consumption of 500 points, the Golden Light Mantra advanced from Beginner to Proficient.
At the same time, a point of light emerged from his dantian. It seemed to possess life, pulsing in rhythm with his heartbeat.
Su Han closed his eyes and quietly felt it. This light was the very symbol of his life.
"No wonder Dragon-Tiger Mountain ranks first among Daoist sects. Just this Golden Light Mantra alone far surpasses other schools."
Su Han murmured softly, watching as a wisp of golden radiance bloomed in his palm.
The power of the Golden Light Mantra wasn't about sheer strength, but about letting one truly feel the light of life itself. As the saying goes, "The Dao follows nature," and that was precisely the principle Dragon-Tiger Mountain followed.
After experiencing the mantra's mysteriousness, Su Han continued strengthening it. The second enhancement consumed another 1000 points.
[Notice: Your Golden Light Mantra has consumed 1000 points and advanced from Proficient to Minor Accomplishment!]
A white light merged into his mind, deepening Su Han's understanding of the Golden Light Mantra. Many previously obscure points became completely clear.
The most direct change was that previously, the Golden Light could only cling to his body's surface.
Now, at the Minor Accomplishment stage, Su Han could concentrate the Golden Light at a single point, strengthening either offense or defense with just a thought.
In the comic, Zhang Chulan had spent several months under Bao'er's training to reach this realm. Yet Su Han only needed 1000 points.
He didn't stop there.
[Notice: To further strengthen the Golden Light Mantra, 2000 points are required. Continue?]
"Yes!"
The next instant.
The points were consumed, and Su Han's comprehension of the Golden Light Mantra deepened further. The light of life within him grew vigorous, blazing like fire!
[Notice: Your cultivation method, the Golden Light Mantra, has consumed 2000 points and advanced from Minor Accomplishment to Major Accomplishment!]
With the system's infusion, Su Han felt as though he had cultivated the mantra for over a decade. Lifting his hand, a trace of golden light appeared on his fingertip, faint, yet extraordinarily lively.
Su Han drew a circle with his finger, and the golden light transformed into a cord in midair.
"Interesting."
Seeing this, he couldn't help but laugh.
Then, like a child who had just gotten a new toy, he kept experimenting, the golden light turning into beans, then into a machete, then into a giant hand. At Major Accomplishment, his mastery of the Golden Light Mantra was comparable to the level Zhang Zhiwei and Zhang Huaiyi displayed during their sparring.
Su Han was deeply satisfied. At this point, most of the monsters in Liyue probably couldn't even break his defense.
However, after this enhancement, he couldn't strengthen it any further. The system stated that under his current authority, the Golden Light Mantra could only be raised to Major Accomplishment. To grow stronger, further upgrades would be required.
The next day.
Volumes 3 and 4 of Under One Person officially went on sale.
To the astonishment of Liyue's citizens, the promotional poster included a shocking cover message.
[This comic has received the approval of an Immortal. Please enjoy with confidence!]
[Friendly reminder: Cultivation requires aptitude. Recognizing reality is of utmost importance!]
"Wait, this comic was approved by an Immortal???"
"Is that true? Did an Immortal actually read it and think the story was good?"
"Oh my heavens! Does that mean the strange formation diagrams in it were made by an Immortal too?"
The people of Liyue began spreading rumors with their usual enthusiasm. Yesterday, everyone thought the comic was just a gimmick with little real cultivation content. Today, they learned that an Immortal had actually acknowledged it.
This was a massive revelation!
What was even more telling was that despite the bold advertising, the Liyue Qixing hadn't stopped Su Han, they had even tacitly approved it.
What did that mean? It meant his comic truly had the Immortals' recognition!
As a result, people went completely crazy. Both of Su Han's shops were packed, everyone eager to see what kind of comic could earn an Immortal's approval.
What if it hid an immortal fate?
As the saying went, "How will you know you have no immortal destiny if you don't try?" If they really did have the aptitude, they could become disciples of an Immortal!
Just look at how elegant Zhang Lingyu was in the comic.
Who wouldn't envy that?
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