Chapter 209 – Can't You Even Make a Sound?

Perhaps it was truly because the compatibility between Su Ming’s right hand and the Demon Emperor Sword was too perfect that such a reaction and resonance occurred between them.

The Demon Emperor Sword itself was forged from the right hand of the strongest King of Phantom Demons, a Terror Species, inherently symbolizing power. In terms of pure strength alone, it ranked supreme among the Three Divine Artifacts.

Su Ming’s mutation ability was also located in his right hand, equally earth-shattering in power. Its nature was so perfectly aligned with the Demon Emperor Sword that it couldn’t be more compatible.

Because of this, when the distance between Su Ming and the Demon Emperor Sword decreased, both the power in Su Ming’s right hand and the power of the Demon Emperor Sword sensed each other’s similar—even identical—existence.

Thus, the two began to resonate, simultaneously producing intense reactions, attracting one another.

Su Ming’s side was relatively fine; the power in his right hand ultimately belonged to him. Although there were some special reactions, he could still control it.

But the Demon Emperor Sword was different.

Although the Demon Emperor Sword contained no artifact spirit or anything similar, nor was it a Divine Artifact from Xuanhuan novels that could automatically choose its master, the will contained within it could influence its user.

If the user couldn’t tame the will within the Demon Emperor Sword, they would only be affected by the violent will of the Terror Species, becoming a frenzied beast that couldn’t distinguish friend from foe.

Only by taming the will within the Demon Emperor Sword and gaining its recognition could one wield this Divine Artifact as effortlessly as their own arm.

Now, the will within the Demon Emperor Sword was attracted by the power in Su Ming’s right hand, causing the sword to instinctively approach Su Ming. After Su Ming used the power of his right hand, it was completely activated.

Therefore, the Demon Emperor Sword relentlessly pursued Su Ming until it assimilated with the power in his right hand, directly merging with it.

Having figured this out, Su Ming felt utterly disheartened.

So, the sword didn’t want to recognize him as its master but wanted to cozy up with his right hand instead?

This made Su Ming, who thought he was following the protagonist’s script, feel very subtle—extremely subtle—as if all his previous efforts had been for nothing.

Of course, this was no longer the most important matter.

The most important thing now was what to do next.

“Can you… take the Demon Emperor Sword residing in your right hand out?” Xu Yanyan cautiously asked.

Everyone looked at Su Ming, and even Wang Yihan’s eyes held a trace of anticipation.

Clearly, everyone was concerned about this issue.

Being stared at like this, Su Ming first frowned, then raised his right hand.

Everyone instinctively looked at Su Ming’s right hand and were immediately captivated.

At first glance, Su Ming’s right hand was covered with cracks, looking as if it were about to shatter, seemingly not very appealing.

But upon closer inspection, they noticed that within the cracks, an eerie blue light occasionally flickered, dyeing the cracks into glowing patterns. Combined with the flowing light, it possessed an indescribable beauty.

It wasn’t a delicate beauty but a dangerous one.

Like a poppy flower—clearly hazardous, yet capable of mesmerizing and intoxicating people.

Looking at this arm, everyone gradually felt as if they were admiring a work of art.

And when they remembered that this arm not only housed astonishing power but also contained the Demon Emperor Sword from the Three Divine Artifacts, a fervent gleam appeared in their eyes.

No Professional could resist power.

Or rather, in this world, those who could reject great power were exceedingly rare.

Moreover, the two powers residing in Su Ming’s right hand were both immensely powerful, even capable of changing the world.

At this thought, even women like Bai Ruxiang and Bai Xiaoyan couldn’t help but gaze intently, let alone Xu Yanyan.

Among those present, perhaps only Young Miss Wang Yihan, the somewhat naive little girl, didn’t care much about power itself.

She only wanted to retrieve the relic her father had risked his life to seize and entrust to her, showing little interest in the power of the Demon Emperor Sword or even Su Ming’s right hand.

Su Ming, of course, was unaware of all this.

At this moment, he was concentrating, sensing his right hand, attempting to perceive the Divine Artifact residing within it.

“Zheng!”

Instantly, Su Ming’s right hand lit up with an eerie blue light, causing the blue radiance to bloom like burning flames, slowly spreading across his right hand.

Everyone held their breath watching this scene—some expectant, some uneasy, some anxious—their emotions in turmoil, running the gamut.

Su Ming ignored everyone present, focusing solely on sensing the power in his right hand.

To his surprise, Su Ming indeed sensed the Divine Artifact residing in his right hand.

In a daze, Su Ming seemed to see an ancient, weathered demon sword floating up and down in a sea of blue flames formed by the eerie light.

Moreover, unlike before when he could only feel a faint, elusive power fluctuation, this time Su Ming could clearly and distinctly perceive the unparalleled power carried within the Demon Emperor Sword.

It was like a caged ancient vicious beast ferociously roaring, ready to burst out and wreak havoc at any moment—a truly violent power.

The strength of this power gave Su Ming the feeling that it could truly destroy the world, making even him, who possessed a great weapon like the [Silver Arm], feel somewhat apprehensive.

What made Su Ming even more uneasy was that this power was extremely violent.

Su Ming could sense that deep within this power existed an extremely violent will.

“Is that the will of the Divine Artifact?Su Ming was inwardly shocked.

Rumors were just rumors, but after experiencing it firsthand, Su Ming understood why Divine Artifacts had caused so many disputes and upheavals throughout various eras.

Divine Artifacts themselves possessed astonishing power, attracting others to seize them while simultaneously influencing the will of those who seized them, turning them into frenzied beasts who lost their reason and wreaked destruction. Such dangerous weapons were bound to cause numerous disputes and upheavals.

Fortunately, this will wasn’t a living entity but merely a malevolent nature, similar to a potent poison that affected anyone who touched it. Otherwise, if it were alive, given its ferocity, it might turn the Three Divine Artifacts into true demonic weapons, creating chaos on earth like a calamity.

Now, this will had been attracted by the power in his right hand and merged with it.

So, could he tame this will and use the power of the Demon Emperor Sword for himself?

Thinking of this possibility, even Su Ming couldn’t help but feel a surge of eagerness in his heart.

Even with his Golden Finger and the package that could produce various Extraordinary Items, Su Ming had never obtained anything of this level.

Even if placed in the package, this would absolutely be the highest grade, ultra-rare item, right?

If he could freely use this Demon Emperor Sword, then he would never fear any threat again.

The power within the Demon Emperor Sword gave Su Ming this feeling.

He felt that even the highest-ranked Seven-Star Professional might be far inferior to the power within the Demon Emperor Sword.

Just think about the conversion.

As the saying goes, Four-Star Professionals can barely deal with Hazardous Species among upper-level Phantom Demons, while Five-Star Professionals have the ability to subdue them.

Six-Star Professionals can barely handle Nightmare Species among upper-level Phantom Demons, and only Seven-Star Professionals can subdue them.

And Terror Species?

They simply aren’t beings that humans can contend with.

They are true Devil Kings, true calamities. Even in a place like the Spirit Demon Abyss, where Phantom Demons roam freely, perhaps only a few Phantom Demons can evolve into them.

That former Terror Species destroyed countless human Base Cities and slaughtered innumerable lives, undoubtedly including some Seven-Star Professionals.

In the end, to subdue that Terror Species, humanity gathered the strongest combat forces available in the current era, joining forces to finally seal it after paying a tremendous sacrifice.

If it took the combined strength of all humanity just to seal a Terror Species, one can imagine how unbelievably powerful such an existence truly is.

The Three Divine Artifacts were forged using the bodies of such beings as Materials, and the power contained within them is equally unimaginably strong.

In any case, in a one-on-one fight, even a Seven-Star Professional might not match someone wielding a Divine Artifact.

This is something that disregards star levels and power gaps—purely calamitous.

Wielding it, both the formidable enemy as an opponent and the wielder themselves would gradually head toward destruction.

With such power, once able to use it freely, Su Ming’s long-fantasized peerless invincibility would be mostly achieved.

The only question is, can such a fierce will and such violent power truly be tamed and used for oneself?

“There are many rumors related to the Three Divine Artifacts, but it seems no one has ever heard of anyone taming a Divine Artifact and using it at will,” Su Ming thought with concern.

“Could it be that no one has ever managed to tame a Divine Artifact so far?”

Su Ming seriously doubted this.

This also illustrated how fierce the will within the Demon Emperor Sword was and how violent its power was.

Su Ming even worried that if this sword continued to reside within him, he might be affected.

He didn’t want to become a vandal, an out-of-control Fiend, attracting the world’s condemnation.

That kind of peerless invincibility, he’d rather not have it.

“Let me try first.”

Su Ming tentatively decided to do so.

Thus, Su Ming extended his perception, attempting to touch the Demon Emperor Sword.

He was careful, extremely careful.

To avoid being influenced by the will within the Demon Emperor Sword, he had to be cautious again and again.

Finally, with cautious extension, Su Ming successfully touched the Demon Emperor Sword.

Just as Su Ming held his breath, standing ready to deal with any sudden situations, the Demon Emperor Sword showed no reaction at all.

“No reaction?” Su Ming was taken aback. After hesitating, he contacted the Demon Emperor Sword a bit more boldly.

But the Demon Emperor Sword remained completely unresponsive, just leisurely floating above the sea of blue flames, utterly calm and undisturbed.

Su Ming raised an eyebrow.

“Well, well, completely unmoved, huh?”

The previously cautious Su Ming suddenly became annoyed.

It wasn’t that he had a bad temper, but it’s a common flaw among men.

If the other party tempts him, he can be cautious and fearful.

But when he actively tries to provoke them, and they remain unmoved, giving no reaction at all, it somewhat pricks his self-esteem.

This made Su Ming abandon his caution and boldly throw his own will directly at the Demon Emperor Sword, contacting it in the most heroic manner.

However, this is one of the most ferocious Divine Artifacts in legend, capable of causing countless upheavals and disputes, driving people to frenzy and rampage, simply paid no attention to Su Ming.

Su Ming: “(▼へ▼メ).””

This sword… could it be fake…?

Should I just send it to the recycle bin or repair shop?

But how do I get this damn sword out of my right hand?

With this thought, Su Ming began various attempts.

Trying to provoke it from the left…

Trying to provoke it from the right…

Trying to provoke it from above…

Trying to provoke it from below…

In short, all kinds of contact, all kinds of provocation, even various forms of communication of will, attempting to get a response from it.

But, nothing.

Su Ming was at a loss.

“What’s wrong with him?”

On the other side, the women watching Su Ming looked at each other, each with a bewildered expression.

They saw Su Ming raise his right hand, clench his right fist, then close his eyes, causing his right hand to emit an eerie blue light.

Up to this point, everything was normal, making everyone hold their breath and wait, afraid of missing any moment.

But Su Ming’s subsequent reactions left them puzzled.

They saw Su Ming first look serious, then become cautious, then suddenly relax, then suddenly frown as if troubled by something.

Then, Su Ming’s face turned green, then red, then black, then white—he practically displayed a full spectrum of colors on his face.

These reactions left the women somewhat confused.

Young Miss Wang Yihan even innocently remarked,

“Could he be constipated?”

Young Miss Wang seriously suspected this.

Bai Ruxiang: “……”

Xu Yanyan: “……”

The Bai Family’s female Hunters: “……”

The injured in the Shelter: “……”

They couldn’t refute it.

“L-Lord Ming Wang must be troubled by something!”

In the end, the soft and gentle Bai Xiaoyan kindly came to Su Ming’s rescue, saving his dignity.

“Y-Yes.”

“Lord Ming Wang must be troubled by something.”

“After all, it’s the Demon Emperor Sword from the Three Divine Artifacts; it’s bound to be troublesome.”

“Perhaps Lord Ming Wang is struggling with the will within the Demon Emperor Sword, trying hard not to go berserk.”

“Exactly.”

Many of the Bai Family’s female Hunters began defending Su Ming’s honor.

Su Ming would never have imagined that he had actually gained quite a few little fangirls among these Bai Family women, willing to speak up for him.

They weren’t wrong; Su Ming was indeed troubled and was indeed struggling with the will within the Demon Emperor Sword.

It’s just that this struggle wasn’t what they imagined—not a back-and-forth fierce battle, but Su Ming alone trying his best to provoke it, while the Demon Emperor Sword simply ignored him…

This made Su Ming feel utterly exasperated.

“You had the guts to come in, but you can’t even make a sound?”

Su Ming was so angry he wanted to flip a table.

What kind of damn sword is this?

At least give some reaction!

Damn!凸(艹皿艹)

(End of Chapter)