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Jiang Kehan tried to lift it with a little force, but couldn't. She blinked and raised her eyebrows slightly.
This lift required the strength of at least several hundred-ton kings, yet it still couldn't be pulled out; instead, there was a strange feeling of just brushing past it.
“Use magic,” Diana reminded her with a smile.
Jiang Kehan then remembered that in this era, it was common to add special "anti-theft" features to magic staffs, such as locks encrypted with magic, which could also be called owner-recognition.
After all, given the limited technology and resources, each staff represents the witch's hard work and must be carefully protected.
Jiang Kehan nodded, then earnestly channeled her magic power into the sword staff, which immediately emitted a clanging sound, as if an ashe dragon had roared down!
The previously fluctuating state quickly changed, becoming completely still and solidified, accompanied by a sense of lightness and sharpness.
Jiang Kehan barely intended to lift it; with only a little remaining strength, she pulled the sword staff out of the meteorite, even involuntarily taking two steps back.
"What is this?" She held the sword-staff with some surprise, as if she saw the Ash Dragon behind her, baring its fangs and scanning for any possible enemies.
Naturally, even though Jiang Kehan's swordsmanship was really not that great, she subconsciously held her sword and looked ahead, quickly entering hunting mode.
"This is what is called spirituality, but in essence it is a remnant in the staff, a resonance between your will and that of the Ash Dragon."
Diana boasted about her forging skills, explaining to Jiang Kehan, "That's why I used a whole Ash Dragon for forging."
"Although from a material point of view, the essence of a whole dragon is not actually that much, if a whole dragon is used, some lower quality parts will inevitably have the opposite effect."
"But runes are essentially a discipline that transcends the limitations of materials. We are using our skills to create miracles that are unique to us."
Runes are a discipline that involves forging and processing existing materials, but they also have their own unique philosophy.
Forged by natural disasters and embraced by the world, all for that final moment, a conceptual re-creation!
For example, a single drop of water is just water, but conceptually, something composed of countless drops of water is called the sea.
Both are made of the same substance, but conceptually they represent two completely different things.
For example, in the analysis of alchemical principles, it is mentioned that water in alchemy is characterized by purity and uniqueness, while the sea is characterized by inclusiveness and depth.
Returning to the forging process, since each part has its good and bad aspects, leading to different problems, why not conceptually recast and combine them, and directly define it as the "staff" itself?
In this way, each part will be transformed into the most exquisite and fitting material, creating something that transcends the material basis.
This is the rune, which transforms imperfection into "one," thereby creating man-made miracles.
But none of these things have much to do with Jiang Kehan. What really matters to her is the so-called "one," and what kind of improvement it can bring her.
"This resonance can help you control Annihilation like an extension of your own arm, thus assisting your relatively weaker melee combat skills." Diana nudged Jiang Kehan slightly, her smile mysterious.
Jiang Kehan felt Diana approaching her, and her eyes narrowed instantly. She and her sword seemed to be thinking at the same time, and with a technique that she herself could never have reacted to, she caught Diana's shoulder as she leaned on her.
Diana nodded in satisfaction and gave Jiang Kehan a thumbs up: "That's about it, but you're very strong. You might be a good fighter."
Upon hearing Diana's voice, Jiang Kehan snapped out of her subconscious battle state. She looked down at the sword and staff in her hand in surprise and held her breath for a moment.
As if in response to her gaze, the sword staff emitted a faint ringing sound, exuding a sharpness that could cut through anything.
But what about annihilation?
Jiang Kehan curiously stroked the sword with her left hand, feeling a cool sensation that wasn't stinging. At the same time, she channeled her magic power into it, and soon, she saw it.
The edge of the sword rippled with gray-black light under the activation of magic, but it could not escape the restraint of the sword staff, which softened its original sharpness and transformed it into a purer form of annihilation.
Yes, it's definitely the best way to break through enemy defenses. The only downside is that it might be less effective against witches.
After all, what makes a witch terrifying is not her defense, but the regeneration of her very essence.
Jiang Kehan stroked the sword staff with satisfaction and gave it a name.
"I'll call you Ningxiao."
"Miss Diana, I'm very satisfied!" Jiang Kehan said excitedly as she looked at Diana.
Chapter 331 Methods of Resisting and Hunting Gods
After experiencing the use of the Ferocious Sword as a "sword", Jiang Kehan followed Diana to the wilderness to try it out as a staff.
Simply put, it's awesome, just as awesome as giving Yasuo no cooldown on his E!
Unlike the floating cannons that Jiang Kehan originally used, Ningxiao does not require much control or thought. Its main benefits are casting speed and accuracy.
At this time, Jiang Kehan's control over magic was also increasing automatically over time, and her spells were overwhelming compared to the witches of this era, so the problem of her spells being less powerful could be temporarily ignored.
Therefore, as long as she increases her spellcasting speed, her combat power will be greatly enhanced.
The precision that comes with a staff is a concept that can only be grasped after entering the Middle Witch stage.
Upon reaching level 5 or even higher, the existence of living beings transcends mere physical principles; their souls, or even their concepts, acquire additional vitality.
This means that simply killing their physical bodies will not end their lives.
Precision here means attacking the physical body while subtly attacking the opponent's soul and concepts, thus amplifying the actual destructive power.
Yes, the Ferocious Blade is indeed a staff designed for combat, with most of its functions focused on killing enemies more effectively.
Therefore, its effect when using the Prayer faction for enhancement is only average.
It has its pros and cons, but given that Jiang Kehan estimated she wouldn't be able to buy suitable enhancement spells and that war was about to break out, overall it was a staff that would completely satisfy her.
After testing her staff, Jiang Kehan didn't rush back. She wasn't too keen on seeing Theresa or Del Marie right now, so she asked Diana.
"By the way, Diana, what's the normal procedure for a village to defend against a dragon scourge?"
"This? Do you have prey you're planning to hunt alone? Hmph, I knew it." Diana smiled at Jiang Kehan, then slowly introduced it to her.
"The overall damage caused by the Dragon Plague is greater than that of the Demon Plague, which is dominated by level 7 magical beasts, but less than that of the Dark Plague, which is dominated by fantasy species. However, the strength of its level 7 dragons is definitely the highest."
"After all, dragons are creatures born for war and slaughter, and their individual power is absolutely unquestionable."
Diana clapped her hands, her expression becoming much more serious.
"Therefore, the most important thing in resisting the dragon scourge is to target that level 7 dragon, and all the arrangements are made for this purpose."
"Before the Dragon Plague begins, one or two level 6 dragons will drive the tide of creatures, announcing the imminent arrival of level 7 dragons."
"Yes, it's not to weaken the enemy, but simply to make a declaration, like the unquestionable gaze of a god."
Diana shrugged, a mocking smile suddenly appearing on her lips, clearly a gesture directed at these gods.
Jiang Kehan frowned and asked.
"Isn't this a good opportunity to hunt a level 6 dragon?"
"No, they're just driving away other cannon fodder right now; they won't get close to the battlefield themselves." Diana pouted, seemingly disgusted by the actions of these gods.
"Moreover, after the biological tide, the level 7 dragons will descend. Once the level 7 dragons are fully awakened here, these level 6 dragons will poke their heads out and show their anger."
"Yes, so as not to be eaten by a level 7 dragon," Diana said.
Eat it?
Jiang Kehan was taken aback for a moment, then asked with some confusion, "Why?"
"Of course, it's because there's almost no unity among dragons of the same species, let alone between different species." Diana scoffed, a hint of disdain in her eyes.
"Level 6 dragons are already qualified to become food for level 7 dragons, so they must do everything they can to avoid being eaten, such as by showing loyalty to the other dragon and trying to please it."
"However, the attitude of level 7 dragons towards them is no different from that towards other creatures; it is the most basic indifference. So their attempts to please them are just a way to comfort themselves."
Even gods...can they be so disheveled?
Jiang Kehan suddenly realized that she couldn't change anything with sheer power. When faced with a creature stronger than herself, she could only submit.
"Therefore, level 7 dragons are called God Hunters, while the higher-level level 8 dragons, because they wander around the universe for a long time, are called Shapers."
“Yes, after all, the breath of an 8th-level dragon is enough to change the face of a planet.” Dina said, suddenly feeling a little emotional.
In her eyes, the limit of a witch's strength seemed to be only level 8. Of course, she didn't know what the situation was with the Great Witch; she was only making a judgment about the current Middle Witch.
Jiang Kehan also fell silent.
She wasn't thinking about how powerful an 8th-level dragon was, but rather what was clearly written on Theresa's panel: "Combat Level: Approximately Peak 8th Level."
"As for higher-level beings, whether they are level 9 creatures or supreme beings, they have all acquired their own unique titles and cannot be simply described as gods or god hunters. They have already forged their own paths."
After Diana finished speaking, she suddenly realized that she had gone off-topic, so she touched her hair, smiled sheepishly, and returned to the main topic.
"In general, level 7 dragons tend to lead the attack. As the main force of the dragon scourge, different villages have specific barriers to directly resist the wrath of level 7 dragons."
"Level 6 dragons are exceptionally cunning. They linger on the edge of war, constantly watching any creature that tries to escape, and bringing death upon them."
"If you want to hunt level 6 dragons, you need to take advantage of the level 7 dragons being tied up and quickly eliminate them."
Diana patted Jiang Kehan on the shoulder and said somewhat seriously.
"This is also the difficulty of hunting. No one knows when the level 7 dragon will leave or break through the village. So what awaits you and the level 6 dragon is a chase of time."
"I'm not good at hunting, and I can't help you much. I can only silently wish you well. After all, every witch who is willing to stay and protect the village before the dragon's calamity is my friend."
Feeling Dai Na's trust and encouragement, Jiang Kehan suddenly felt that she was not good enough for her.
Ye Yu squinted, her nimble tail slapping Jiang Kehan's cheek, followed by her cold voice.
“You don’t owe them anything. Their gratitude isn’t for your reward, Kehan.”
“I know…” Jiang Kehan looked at Diana’s radiant smile; of course she knew all this.
Witches are rarely hypocritical; at most, they are just as dishonest as Theresa. They will only lead by example and will not stand on some so-called moral high ground to point fingers or force others to make sacrifices.
But Jiang Kehan also knew that she was actually a witch who was easily swayed.
As long as someone is kind to her, she will inevitably want to help them, within her means.
This is why she is so well-liked by people like Qin Luoyu and Gu Lingfeng; she is never simply accepting favors.
Chapter 332 A War That Knows No Bounds
Seemingly sensing Jiang Kehan's determination, Ye Yu smiled, his tone somewhat profound.
"Fine, do whatever you want. After all, history is not meant for us to reminisce and regret, including our own memories."
“What we truly need is to hold clearly in our hands, to forge it into armor, and to watch over one another.”
Like a simple scarecrow that smiles shyly in the morning sun when we look back on our childhood, its value lies in proving that we haven't forgotten that time and haven't been assimilated into boring machines.
"However, I still want to remind you of one thing: although you can't affect the course of history no matter what you do, you should still not leave behind overly powerful magic, as it may inevitably cause some ripples in your journey."
"And it's most likely not a good thing."
"I know." Jiang Kehan wasn't surprised that Ye Yu could guess what she wanted to do. After all, she wasn't the only witch who had come to the Gate of Time and Space to assist, so it was easy for Ye Yu to find some clues.