Brand new special effect: Fiend God

Liang'an Mansion.

The Hall of the Lord.

Seated high above was a refined middle-aged man clad in a purple robe, with a golden-edged jade belt cinched around his waist, exuding an air of unparalleled dignity. His eyebrows were arched in a naturally commanding expression, even without showing any signs of anger.

In contrast to his demeanor, his physique was incredibly strong and powerful, with muscles like mountainous terrain. Even beneath the robes, one could faintly discern the smooth textures and lines of his body, giving off a sense of immense explosive power and unparalleled might.

This was Tang Wei, the Lord of Liang'an Mansion.

At this moment, Tang Wei's mood was evidently quite foul, as his face was dark and ominous.

It had been nearly ten days since he dispatched Shadow Guest and Thousand-Faced Man to assassinate Li Mugui.

He had originally believed that with two seasoned veterans like Shadow Guest and Thousand-Faced Man, both at the third realm of cultivation, eliminating a newly ascended Li Mugui would be a straightforward task.

But now...

"Shadow Guest is dead, Thousand-Faced Man is missing, and the Liu family has been completely uprooted," Tang Wei muttered darkly.

"Impressive, Li Mugui."

"You have hidden your true strength well."

Tang Wei was now somewhat perplexed by this young master of Feiying City.

Based on previous information, he had appeared to be nothing more than an ordinarily talented young man.

Yet, following the death of Li Tai, he had mysteriously broken through multiple realms in rapid succession, reaching the Wanxiang Realm!

And he had even managed to defeat Shadow Guest, an equally powerful opponent, in a one-on-two confrontation.

It was difficult for Tang Wei to believe.

"Lord Tang, I believe this matter may not have been solely the doing of Li Mugui," said a scholarly-dressed middle-aged man seated to his right.

"Oh?" Tang Wei's eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "What do you mean, Yuanzhong?"

This scholar, named Chen Yuanzhong, was a retainer he had brought with him from the Zhenbei王府. He was also the most trusted individual within Liang'an Mansion.

"Such a remarkable genius as Li Mugui suddenly emerging from the obscurity of Liang'an Mansion, without us having any prior knowledge, can only mean one thing," Chen Yuanzhong explained calmly. "There must be another powerful force supporting him from behind the scenes."

As he spoke, Chen Yuanzhong organized his thoughts. "Lord Tang, consider this: Li Tai was a mere commoner, yet he possessed a cultivation technique that clearly originated from a powerful family. And the conflict between him and us arose due to the cargo we were transporting for Lord Zhenbei. Furthermore, I have recently heard rumors of a connection between Li Mugui and Shen Jia, the daughter of the Qianzhu Mercantile Association."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wei's expression became thoughtful. "Opposing Lord Zhenbei and being affiliated with the Shen family... do you mean to suggest that the force behind Li Mugui is Pei Tang, the governor of Dongshan Prefecture?"

"Precisely," Chen Yuanzhong nodded.

Tang Wei's eyes flickered several times before he said, "Pei Tang has been feigning weakness towards Lord Zhenbei for several years now. Could this be a sign of him baring his fangs?"

"Perhaps he has gained the support of the imperial court?"

"But surely the imperial court has its own troubles to deal with at the moment?"

Tang Wei furrowed his brows, unable to discern the underlying reasons.

After a moment of silence, he made a decision. "Send word to Lord Zhenbei first, informing him of the situation."

"Yes, Lord Tang," Chen Yuanzhong replied.

Just as Chen Yuanzhong was about to turn and leave, Tang Wei called out to him, having apparently thought of something else.

"Wait. Since Li Mugui is such a genius, let us help this genius of Liang'an Mansion gain some notoriety," Tang Wei said with a sneer. "Yuanzhong, make some noise about him in the coming days. The bigger the better. I want the entire Dongshan Prefecture to know of this supposed paragon's existence!"

Tang Wei's plan was to praise Li Mugui to the skies, turning him into a target for every self-important genius in the region. They would come challenging him, allowing Tang Wei to probe Li Mugui's true strength without directly confronting him.

Chen Yuanzhong understood the implication immediately. "I see, Lord Tang. I will attend to it!"

...

Li Mugui opened his eyes, feeling a deep sense of relief. It had taken him several days to fully digest the insights gained from that extraordinary effect.

Although his cultivation had not increased by even a fraction, his state of mind and perspective had undergone significant transformations. Going forward, he only needed to steadily accumulate qi,冲击力 through his meridians, and he would naturally progress to the Wanxiang Realm without any obstacles.

With this realization, a rudimentary form of sword intent began to emerge around him. It lacked the sharpness and radiance of the effect, but it was genuinely his own sword intent.

Feeling the difference, Li Mugui waved his hand, intending to summon the sword hanging on the wall to practice the "Dragon Tiger Sword Qi" of the "Xia Li Long Yin" technique. However, the sword remained motionless.

"Ah, I forgot I'm no longer a Wanxiang Realm cultivator," Li Mugui chuckled wryly and shook his head. Instead of fetching the sword, he opened his effect panel.

"The user's reputation has reached its maximum value and is eligible for a lottery!"

Over the past few days, news of his victory against Shadow Guest and the disappearance of Thousand-Faced Man had spread throughout Liang'an Mansion. While the specifics remained unknown, the name Li Mugui had undoubtedly left a deep impression on many minds.

The youngest Wanxiang Realm mid-stage cultivator in the entire Dongshan Prefecture! An unparalleled swordsman! Single-handedly defeating the infamous Shadow Guest and driving off Thousand-Faced Man!

Any one of these titles was enough to shake people to their core. And now, they were all gathered in one person: Li Mugui.

His reputation had skyrocketed in just a few short days, reaching its maximum value.

"Time for the lottery!" Li Mugui couldn't wait to see what powerful new effect he could obtain.

Countless characters scrolled rapidly before finally settling into two ominous-looking words: "Fiend God."

"When fate is unfavorable, one realizes the true nature of a fiend god." Li Mugui was momentarily speechless, yet again confronted with a cryptic description.

"Well, let's try it out," he thought, activating the "Fiend God" effect.

After a few moments, he suddenly felt an overwhelming aura of savagery emanating from his body. Approaching the glass mirror, he was startled by his reflection.

Although his appearance remained unchanged, still resembling a refined young man, his demeanor seemed completely transformed. It was as if he had become a different person, much like when he activated the "Swordsman" effect.

However, while the "Swordsman" effect imparted a sharp and unwavering aura, the "Fiend God" effect bestowed upon him a wild and violent demeanor, akin to a demonic deity descending upon the world.

It was truly intimidating.

"This effect is just as powerful as always," Li Mugui thought to himself, nodding in satisfaction. If he were to activate both the "Swordsman" and "Fiend God" effects during a confrontation, he believed that his overwhelming aura alone would be enough to intimidate his opponents.