Chapter 688 - Small Locust Blade

An exquisite atlas appeared in Han Wu’s mind. Engraved on the cover were the eighteen most common weapons, including the blade, spear, sword, halberd, axe, hook, trident, and more.

Han Wu tried to will it open, but only managed to flip one page. A Divine Weapon was recorded on that first page.

[Small Locust Blade]

[Common Equipment]

[Rank: 1]

[Durability: 10/10]

[Effects: None (waiting to be unlocked)]

[Skills: None]

[Description: Formed from the core race, the locusts. Its unassuming appearance hides unlimited potential]

Han Wu tried summoning it, and it appeared in his hand. It resembled the small blade he had used in the test to enter the Divine Weapon Civilization—ten centimeters long, thin as an insect wing, and fairly sharp. The only notable thing about it was its lightness.

Then, three effect options for the blade appeared.

[1: Telekinesis (God): Can use your willpower to control it]

[2: Track (God): 100% hit rate]

[3: Bloodthirsty (God): Can absorb blood to improve power]

Each effect was strong, but the Will of the Divine Weapon Civilization only allowed him to choose one. The material, shape, size, and other aspects were enough for Han Wu to determine that his weapon was weak. He couldn’t even cut up vegetables with it.

That negated the second option in his mind. Even if the blade always hit, it mattered little when it wouldn’t deal much damage.

The third option seemed promising, as absorbing blood naturally improved the weapon’s damage. However, the blade was a mere ten centimeters long. Han Wu would have to be really close to hit his enemy. His 10 Divine Essence was already weak, and his weapon was even weaker. Melee simply wasn’t an option.

Thus, the only option left was the first. The effect itself was average, but versatile, and complemented the blade’s small size at this point. Mind made up, he chose the first option.

The blade didn’t outwardly change, but it felt as though it had become an extension of his arm. At his behest, the blade could fly faster than the speed of sound. He tried attacking something with it. The blade silently shot out at full speed and effortlessly sliced through a branch as thick as an arm.

The speed had increased its damage, but its durability had dropped to 8/10. Han Wu was speechless. This was the first time he had seen a Divine Weapon so fragile that it limited the number of times he could attack.

At most, he could only use it four more times. What would happen once the durability was used up? He tried asking the Will of the Divine Weapon Civilization. Surprisingly, it replied.

[Divine Weapon will shatter once durability is exhausted. It will take time to remake one. The time taken depends on the quality and various aspects of the Divine Weapon. (Today’s quota for questions: 2)]

This whole situation was ludicrous. He unknowingly had only five chances to attack and had used up one just now, leaving him with four. This meant he would have to be exceptionally cautious in the future.

Checking his surroundings, he saw that this was a primordial forest.

“Divine Weapon Civilization, what should I do, or what is my mission?”

[Survive! You can only leave the Divine Weapon Civilization when the Armament Spirit recognizes someone as its owner. (Today’s quota for questions: 1)]

Han Wu was baffled. That was an absurdly loose goal. Deciding to save his final question, he explored his environment a little. Traveling in other civilizations was practically the norm for him, and he had rich experience in surviving in the wilderness.

If he wanted to survive, his priority was food and water. While his original body didn’t require sustenance for long periods, he doubted the same applied to this 10 Divine Essence avatar.

Checking through the surrounding vegetation, he carefully identified any wild vegetables that looked edible. Suddenly, the crunch of leaves came from behind him. Whipping around, he saw a rabbit.

He took a deep breath. Then, he shot out his blade at full speed, precisely controlling it to lop the rabbit’s head straight off.

Dinner is served.

Han Wu smiled.

A notification from the Will of the Divine Weapon Civilization appeared.

[Absorbed a sliver of essence. Progress to unlock second Divine Weapon + 0.01%]

Han Wu almost fell from the shock. This basically meant he would have to kill 10,000 rabbits to unlock the rest of his Divine Weapons. However, his Small Locust Blade’s durability was already at 6/10, meaning he could only use it three more times. In other words, he was basically forced to find an alternative way to unlock his Divine Weapons.

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Sighing, he collected the rabbit’s corpse, noting with further annoyance that there were no other special drops besides the body itself. He was truly starting on hell mode, but at least he wouldn’t starve tonight.

He skinned the rabbit using the Small Locust Blade, and the durability dropped by another point. This was truly the worst.

When he wanted to use his Small Locust Blade to shave a stick so he could skewer the wild rabbit meat, he had to remind himself to stop. If he did that, his blade would truly shatter into pieces.

Through unconventional means that didn’t involve using the blade, Han Wu eventually managed to cook the rabbit. The taste was average, but at least he wouldn’t starve.

After his meal, he left camp to find some berries as dessert. When he returned, several fist-sized beetles were eating the discarded head of the rabbit, easily chewing through the rabbit’s skull with their sharp mandibles.

Han Wu gulped. The life forms here were quite scary. If the beetles were to bite him, he reckoned that his bones would likely snap.

As he was thinking this, some beetles flew towards him. Han Wu wanted to use his Small Locust Blade to kill them, but fearing it would shatter, decided to use a stick to crush them instead.

He absorbed their essence, but the progress to unlock the next weapon remained distant. If this continued, the other participants would surely leave him in the dust. He chose to ask his last question for the day.

“Will of the Divine Weapon Civilization, how do I increase the rank of my Small Locust Blade?”

[You can absorb the exoskeleton of insects, ores, or related materials to upgrade it. (Today’s quota for questions:0)]

Han Wu’s eyes lit up. There were insect exoskeletons right in front of him! He gently touched the exoskeletons with his Small Locust Blade, and several dots of light appeared before entering the blade.

With that, his Small Locust Blade leveled up to rank 2. Its durability was restored and even increased to 11/11.

A light bulb went off in Han Wu’s head. The night had only just begun.