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Then, Bai Zhi lowered her hand and released the still-terrified Mo Du from the control of the chicken talisman.
Once released, Mordo quickly touched the back of his head. The experience of having scorching energy fly past his head gave him a vivid image of the scenes described online by his fellow Black people, where police had guns pointed at their heads.
He felt that if he were an ordinary person, the feeling of a bullet grazing his scalp would probably be what he had just experienced.
"Mr. Mordo, are you alright?"
Bai Zhi asked a question with a slightly cunning tone.
"Thank goodness, thank goodness..." Modu took a deep breath, suppressing the fear of almost being blown up in the head. "Miss Baizhi, you have truly given me a huge surprise. To be honest, your fighting style is not like that of an ordinary mage, but more like that of a sword immortal in Chinese novels."
As someone who frequently surfs the internet, Mordo still browses fantasy works from various countries, hoping to find inspiration to develop new spells.
This naturally includes Chinese novels as well.
He felt that Bai Zhi was very similar to the sword immortals in those novels, and her fighting style was much cooler than that of the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj.
Of course, as cool as it is, he does not approve of Bai Zhi's fighting style. In his opinion, weapons are just external things. If you don't have a weapon, or if the opponent disarms you, wouldn't you lose most of your strength?
"It's just a little bit of talent, nothing special."
"Your talent is truly amazing."
Mordo didn't say anything. To ordinary people, people with some kind of mysterious talent might be rare, but in the eyes of these mages, such people always exist, whether in books or in conversations among mages.
Casillas, who stood silently behind Mordo, looked at Bai Zhi with a somewhat gloomy gaze.
"Anyone else want to spar with me on combat techniques?"
After Bai Zhi said those words, the monks looked at each other in bewilderment. It wasn't that they had no way to resolve the situation they had just encountered, but rather that while those methods were fine for life-or-death situations, they were a bit of an overreaction for actual sparring.
Or it could be a spell that requires combined casting, such as imprisonment or exile from another dimension.
"It seems that you monks have no further desire to exchange ideas. I shall take you to the library instead."
The guiding monk quickly stepped forward and said to Bai Zhi, "The atmosphere here is a little awkward right now, so it would be better to leave as soon as possible."
"Alright then." Bai Zhi shrugged. She knew that most of the mages probably hadn't used their trump cards, but she also knew that such trump cards wouldn't be used in this situation.
So instead of provoking them here, why not go check out the library in Kamar-Taj? Maybe there'll be something good there.
Before long, led by the monk, Bai Zhi arrived at a building that was not small.
"This is the library of Kamar-Taj, which contains the wisdom of sorcerers over thousands of years. You can study and read to your heart's content here."
As the guiding monk pushed open the door, a familiar voice rang out as Bai Zhi stepped into the library.
[Ding, the trigger condition has been met, and the feature "Mage's Wisdom" has been unlocked.]
[Spell Wisdom: The Holy Lord's spell wisdom is the source of his power. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. You will receive the Holy Lord's Spell Encyclopedia (blank). Please collect spells and special abilities to increase your progress in unlocking the Spell Encyclopedia.]
[Spell Compendium: The more skills and spells you collect in the dungeon world, the heavier the Spell Compendium becomes for enemies. You can regard it as an indestructible and powerful weapon, using the power of knowledge to blow the opponent's head off. In addition, after collecting a certain number of spells and skills, you will be able to randomly replicate the skills of a Star Railway character.]
"Holy crap? What kind of Ice Tiss setting is this from the Xiling Empire?"
Upon seeing this sudden notification, Bai Zhi immediately lost her composure. So be it, the Spell Compendium is the Spell Compendium. After all, it's the Holy Lord's second most powerful possession besides talismans, so it's normal for the system to unlock it for her.
Even the inclusion of collectible elements in unlocking the game was within her expectations; gradual growth is a normal setting.
But isn't there something wrong with this encyclopedia of spells? The weight of knowledge should give people a sense of physical security, right?
This bizarre setting reminded Bai Zhi of an unreliable goddess named Icedis.
Will I end up like that someday, carrying a magic encyclopedia, adding a chain, and using it as a flail?
However, upon further reflection, Bai Zhi felt that this might not be impossible. She already possessed the Chicken Talisman, and the Complete Book of Spells was indestructible. Moreover, the increased weight of the knowledge was only relative to the enemy; for her, it should be a very thick tome, completely within the control of the Chicken Talisman.
Compared to flying swords, which are sharp but have weaknesses that can be found, spellbooks, which are invincible and violent after being enhanced, seem more suitable as weapons.
Moreover, if I unlock the Rabbit Talisman in the future, I can pick up the Complete Book of Spells, teleport to the other person's side, and then use the book to gently infuse the other person with a little weight of knowledge.
62. Fu Xuan's Location
"However, even if I learn these spells, will I be able to use them back in the Starry Sky Railway world?"
After greeting Wang, the librarian here, Bai Zhi casually picked up a thick magic notebook, and this thought popped into her mind.
Because she was very clear that the laws of different universes are different. For example, the world of Jackie Chan Adventures has the concept of balancing Yin and Yang, but most worlds do not have this concept.
The magic book on it was different from what she knew about mages in the conventional sense. It described in detail how to borrow magical power from gods or powerful beings in various dimensions.
The mages themselves do not possess great power; their power is illusory and borrowed.
Shaking her head, Bai Zhi stopped thinking about the question. It was pointless anyway, because regardless of whether it could be used in other universes, she still needed to study these books. This was related to the power of the Encyclopedia of Spells and whether she could replicate the skills of the Star Iron character.
If I could randomly get a set of Jing Yuan's skills, and then summon the Divine Lord to strike the opponent, wouldn't that be incredibly satisfying?
However... speaking of Jing Yuan, Bai Zhi thought of a question: why haven't Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan found her yet?
Logically speaking, even if Jing Yuan's ability to find people is not very good, Fu Xuan's Qiong Guan Array can be used for divination, so why hasn't he found him yet?
Could these two be having too much fun outside?
While Bai Zhi was pondering this question, in the distant interstellar realm, in the royal court of Asgard, amidst the clinking of glasses, Odin sat in the main seat, seemingly entertaining distinguished guests.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Miss Fu Xuan from the Immortal Ship Civilization. She has helped us a great deal during this time, so we are holding this banquet again to express our gratitude to this distinguished guest!"
Odin raised his magnificent goblet and called out to everyone.
"Actually, I'm really not good at drinking..."
Sitting next to Odin was Fu Xuan, the diviner whom Bai Zhi had been longing for.
Our divination master is currently holding a wine glass, looking troubled. It's not that she can't drink; after all, the Immortal Ship people are long-lived species with self-healing abilities far exceeding those of short-lived species, and drinking alcohol can quickly relieve the drunken state. However, she is also a divination master, a profession that requires extreme rationality. Unless necessary, she doesn't like to drink alcohol, which can cause people to lose their senses.
"It's alright, Thor, get Miss Fu Xuan a fresh cup of tea."
Odin, being very understanding, said something and then gave instructions to Thor.
However, Thor was clearly unwilling to do so. He looked slightly displeased, and even though he noticed his father's gaze becoming increasingly stern, he did not change his expression.
In his view, pouring wine for a woman, especially not a warrior charging into battle but a weak mage, was an insult to him.
"It's alright, I'll pour tea for my dear brother."
Loki, who was sitting next to Thor, immediately stood up, then deftly picked up the teapot and teacup, walked over to Fu Xuan, and very politely poured him a cup of tea.
"Miss Fu Xuan, please enjoy."
"Thank you very much." Fu Xuan took the teacup and nodded.
The current situation goes back to a couple of days ago. After being teleported to Asgard, she didn't have as many troubles as Jing Yuan, nor did she need the cooperation of others to find people.
For her, no clue could escape the observation of the Dharma Eye bestowed by the Venerable One of Knowledge. With just a glance at the Celestial Palace, the Dharma Eye analyzed various aspects of the culture and customs, and quickly formulated relevant countermeasures against this force.
This is also why she dared to say that she wanted to be a general. As long as there is discerning eye, even if she is not good at managing interpersonal relationships, she can easily sort out the relevant situation.
Of course, after arriving at Asgard, the Asgardians were not blind. They quickly discovered the girl dressed in clothing so different from their own and then swiftly surrounded Fu Xuan.
When faced with these Asgardians, Fu Xuan showed no fear, but instead declared loudly, "I am Fu Xuan, the Grand Diviner of the Luofu Immortal Ship, and I have come here specifically to pay my respects to the master of this place."
Hearing these powerful words, the Asgardians who had originally intended to capture this person who had not been granted entry hesitated.
Although in the Nine Realms, there are often some madmen who refuse to submit to Odin's rule and sneak into the Asgard Palace to cause trouble, they have never seen anyone with such an extraordinary aura as the one before them.
"Alright, we'll go report this first. Please stay here, or we'll launch an attack immediately."
After discussing for a moment, the Asgardians who had gathered around nodded in agreement with Fu Xuan's statement.
After all, what assassin dresses like this? Although this outfit is different from the style of Asgard, anyone can tell that this kind of clothing is not what an assassin would wear. Rather, it is the clothing of a leader in a high position.
The powerful tone of the voice, combined with the aura emanating from Fu Xuan, prevented them from attacking immediately.
Otherwise, if Fu Xuan had been dressed in a black assassin outfit, these muscle-bound bastards would probably have attacked long ago.
"Ahem, you said, the Grand Diviner from the Immortal Ship Civilization... what is the position of the Grand Diviner?"
Inside the Asgardian palace, Odin coughed a few times with some difficulty, and only after being comforted by his wife Frigga did he gradually calm down and ask the Asgardian guards who came to report.
“Your Majesty, I am not clear about the position of the Grand Diviner, but from my observation, this Grand Diviner of the Immortal Boat who calls himself Fu Xuan has an extraordinary temperament. Would you like to receive him?”
"Well...."
Odin frowned. Logically speaking, as a Heavenly Father-level powerhouse and the ruler of the Nine Realms, he was a prominent figure in the entire universe. If anyone should be coming to see him, it should actually be the so-called supreme leader of the Celestial Ship.
However, having lived for so many years, he had never actually heard of the Immortal Ship civilization, which aroused his slight curiosity.
After a moment's thought, Odin said, "Then summon this Fu Xuan to an audience."
The Asgardian guards immediately obeyed and left.
After the guards left, Odin coughed heavily a few more times and sighed.
"Frigga, I'm afraid I can't hold on much longer."
“Don’t talk nonsense, you are the great Odin.” Frigga stroked Odin’s face and whispered a comforting word.
"Cough cough, I know my own body. I'm afraid I'll soon fall into a deep sleep. But what I'm most worried about is Thor. How can he be a good king of Asgard in that state?"
"He thinks he's Thor, or rather, he thinks he's the God of Hammers. If I cripple his hammer... and then send some people to protect and help him..."
63 Odin's Resolve
"Your Majesty the King of Asgard, it is an honor to meet you."
Fu Xuan stood in the main hall, her etiquette impeccable. Although she usually didn't care about maintaining interpersonal relationships, as a high-ranking official of the Immortal Ship, she often attended various events with Jing Yuan and others, and she never hesitated to observe proper etiquette.
"Hello, Miss Fu Xuan from the Immortal Ship. What brings you to the Immortal Palace? And what civilization does the Immortal Ship belong to?"
The one who said this was not Odin, who was sitting in his seat with a majestic expression, but Frigga, who was standing next to him.
"Hello, esteemed lady. Our Immortal Ship follows the starship civilization under the command of Emperor Bow and Fate. However, coming to Asgard is not my wish. My destination is Earth, the planet you call Midgard. But due to some mistakes, I have ended up in your land."
Fu Xuan recalled the place name he had predicted and then said the name of Earth.
"The atrium?"
Odin, who had been squinting, opened his eyes slightly wider.
"That is our Asgardian territory. What are you Asgardians doing going there?"
Odin spoke, and his voice echoed throughout the vast palace.
Fu Xuan was not surprised by Odin's reaction, because as an interstellar civilization, Luo Fu understood that such behavior of one force intruding into another could easily cause misunderstandings.
Fu Xuan remained composed and respectful, saying, "We are merely searching for someone who is of great importance to us, and we do not intend to invade the territory under your jurisdiction."
“Looking for someone…” Odin pondered upon hearing Fu Xuan’s words. Although Asgard considered the entire Nine Realms as its own territory, it did not mean that other forces could not visit these places when they had a legitimate reason.
After all, it's like a country that doesn't allow another country's military to enter its territory, but can allow tourists and the like to enter.
"Yes, I came here to find someone, but I was mistakenly teleported here. If possible, I hope you can provide me with a way to travel to Earth. Of course, in return, I can also do some favors for Asgard."
"Can you help Asgard...?" Odin narrowed his eyes, looking at Fu Xuan. He sensed a powerful force from the Dharma Eye in the center of Fu Xuan's forehead.
Based on this discerning eye alone, he could be certain that this so-called Immortal Ship Civilization was definitely not an ordinary entity; otherwise, the pirates in the universe would certainly not mind having such an additional collectible.
Similarly, he could sense that this Fu Xuan, although not at his level, was definitely comparable to or even surpassed Thor.
That's already incredibly powerful. Keep in mind that although he despises Thor and even called that brat "the God of Hammers" in front of his wife, his power as the God of Thunder is undeniable and he's not weak in the entire universe.
"If she's going to Earth... could I ask her for a favor...?"
Odin's thoughts raced. He felt that this plan might be worth trying, but only if this Fu Xuan Taibu (a legendary diviner) first demonstrated his abilities.
“No problem. The Rainbow Bridge in Asgard can easily transport you within the Nine Realms. Miss Fu Xuan, I can send you to Earth, but I need you to do two things.”
Odin's words were slow and loud.
"Please speak," Fu Xuan said calmly. It's only right to ask for help and put in some effort; expecting to get something for nothing is unrealistic.
“Very good, but Miss Fu Xuan, what are you good at?”
“My expertise lies in deduction and prediction. If you need assistance in this area, I can help.”
Fu Xuan confidently stated her abilities. She was not afraid that the other party did not need these abilities, because as everyone knows, a true and useful prophet is highly sought after everywhere.
As expected, Odin's eyes lit up when he heard Fu Xuan describe his abilities.
For a powerful being like him, predicting the future is not impossible. In fact, powerful mages and heavenly beings like him have some knowledge of prophecy.
But it's limited to some research, and you can only get bits and pieces of information, like Ragnarok will happen in the future.
He didn't know anything more detailed, such as when Ragnarok would actually happen.
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