Chapter 007: Blade of the Withered Bone

The tragedy of the past life, Xiao Yu does not wish to replay

Xiao Yu spat out blood from his mouth and nose, retreating five or six steps in succession. He dropped the wooden stick and, with a reverse grip, grasped the bone blade that was embedded in his chest, forcefully pulling it out. Blood instantly soaked through the fabric of his chest, and the excruciating pain caused him to break out in a cold sweat, yet he did not utter a sound, nor did his expression change in the slightest.

Xiao Yu glanced around and asked, "Have we been attacked?"

The four individuals immediately made their way back to the surface along the passage. As they emerged, they were astonished to find signs of a battle outside, with six or seven human corpses on the ground, as well as five or six corpses of goblin slaves, clearly indicating that they had been attacked by goblin slaves. Although several people had died, the total number of individuals had significantly increased compared to when they had entered the cave, as students who had scattered in the woods were gradually gathering. There were a total of one hundred and three people, among which the number of girls exceeded seventy, while the number of boys was just over thirty. However, several people had died, yet the total number of individuals had significantly increased compared to when they had entered the cave, as students who had scattered in the woods were gradually gathering. There were a total of one hundred and three people, among which the number of girls exceeded seventy, while the number of boys was just over thirty.

Xiao Yu nodded and said: "The gray grade is the lowest level of weaponry. Above it, there are white, green, blue, and purple grades. As for whether there are other grades, I cannot say for certain. Each grade is further divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers. This bone blade is a middle-grade gray weapon. Nevertheless, in the eyes of ordinary people, it is still a divine weapon capable of cutting stone like mud"

Xiao Yu walked over and grasped the glowing orb, the radiance gradually fading away, revealing a sharp bone blade held in his hand. This bone blade was entirely grayish-white, approximately three fingers wide, with a length of about three feet, glimmering with a cold light, and the edge featured a row of tiny serrations. The hilt was adorned with spiral patterns, and at the end, there was a skull-shaped design.

In the moment when Han Kexin was pushed away, she clearly saw that the arm had taken the blow of the bone blade in her stead. The bone knife appeared very worn, yet it was extremely sharp. That arm was brutally severed, and a large spurt of blood instantly gushed from the severed limb, splattering everywhere.

Wang Chao and Jin Shi exchanged a glance and simultaneously chuckled wryly, saying, "Come on, this is just too ridiculous."

"Fortune is on our side; we have obtained a weapon so early along with the book." Xiao Yu gently wielded the Bone Blade, the sharp wind cutting against their faces painfully. He addressed the three who looked puzzled: "This weapon is the essence of a monster's spirit. To be specific, I cannot explain it well. For now, consider it a game of the gods. Since it is a game, it is reasonable for monsters to drop equipment, right? This blade is called the Bone Blade—a gray-grade weapon."

At this moment, a female classmate said to him: "A group of classmates has escaped here, and six monsters are chasing them. Some of us are assisting them in dealing with the monsters. Jiang Xiaowen is so brave; she single-handedly killed two monsters."

Xiao Yu let out a loud shout, channeling all his strength into a sweeping kick that knocked the skeleton soldier to the ground. The wooden stick struck fiercely against its face. With a crisp crack, a fissure appeared in the skeleton soldier's skull, and even some small fragments broke off.

Teacher Han

Xiao Yu's left arm was brutally severed, blood gushing from the stump like a spring, yet he did not even flinch. The kind of pain that could make one wish for death seemed to be nonexistent for him. Without pausing, he turned and struck the skeleton soldier on the head with his staff

Only slightly twisting the body to avoid vital points

After his advancement, Xiao Yu's vision greatly improved, allowing him to clearly see every detail even in the pitch-black underground caves. He explained, "Everyone's evolutionary direction, the parts of evolution, and the speed of evolution vary. There are countless bizarre evolutionary paths, some of which are obvious, while others are not. The part I evolved is precisely my eyes"

In the moment of grasping the knife, a piece of information entered the brain, revealing the name of this knife: it is called the Blade of Withered Bones

Jiang Xiaowen's dress was stained with fresh blood, and she suddenly lunged at Han Kexin, who had just walked out, crying loudly.

Threads of light extended from the body, wrapping Xiao Yu in a glowing cocoon, much like silk from a silkworm. ... Immediately afterward, several pieces of information flashed rapidly through Xiao Yu's consciousness ... ! ... Entering the initial stage, comprehending the skill: Eye of Insight! And the book.

One should not judge a person by their appearance

The skeleton soldier emitted a clattering sound and suddenly sprang up from the ground, its bone sword swinging rapidly, delivering blow after blow. Xiao Yu engaged in combat with it for several exchanges. Relying on his exceptional experience and rich combat skills, he narrowly avoided each attack and even managed one or two counterattacks. However, the disparity in strength and speed was too great, and the skeleton soldier quickly forced Xiao Yu back.

I believe

I have advanced!" Xiao Yu moved his arms and, for the first time, spoke with visible excitement: "I have now reached the initial stage and am at the same level as that skeleton soldier. Even if I were to face it one-on-one, I would not lose!"

Xiao Yu smiled knowingly; in fact, he intended to do so. He was well aware that he had reached a bottleneck stage, and as long as he killed the skeleton soldier, he could successfully advance, at which point any injuries would be healed. Trading one arm for the gratitude and admiration of the "Blood Queen" was entirely worthwhile. A little physical pain was nothing to Xiao Yu. However, this woman had limitless potential, and he must firmly bind her to his side

The cocoon split open, and Xiao Yu emerged from within, his body intact and unharmed, all his injuries healed, even his severed arm had regrown. Xiao Yu clenched his fists, feeling the immense power within him; at this moment, he was more than twice as strong as before. A casual punch could unleash a force of over a thousand pounds, and he unexpectedly acquired a talent skill. There are many ways to obtain skills in this world, and talent skills are one type. Such skills are often very powerful or practical, and they grow stronger as one's strength increases. Many people experience only an increase in power during their advancement, making it difficult to comprehend talent skills.

Han Kexin looked at the person who had lost an arm without saving her, disbelief written all over her face. Her heart surged with emotion, tears shimmering in her eyes, and she cried out, "Ah, Xiao Yu!"

Han Kexin let out a soft exclamation, and the stick struck the same spot, causing the cracks to spread rapidly.

A dull thud echoed as the wooden stick struck the skeleton soldier's head with great force, shattering more than half of its skull. The soul fire within the cranium flickered a few times before finally extinguishing completely. The entire skeleton lost all its strength, and its frame instantly crumbled, turning into a pile of shattered bones.

Han Kexin asked with keen eyes: "You mentioned earlier that this knife is a gray-grade weapon. Are there other grades of equipment besides this one?"

This feeling is too familiar, an advanced sensation

Wang Chao exclaimed in astonishment: "What on earth is going on with you? Full state revival!"

The skeleton soldier is about to launch another attack

This is primarily because the school mainly consists of art students, such as those in fine arts and music, along with some liberal arts majors. Over the years, there has been a predominance of females over males. If it were a university focused on science and engineering, the situation would undoubtedly be different

In his rebirth, Xiao Yu thoroughly understood this principle. His pursuit of power remained intense, yet humans are ultimately social creatures and cannot exist in isolation. At the very least, one must have a few reliable companions, especially strong ones. Having lived once, Xiao Yu possessed many advantages that others could not grasp, and he could fully leverage this to achieve great success

Bang

Perhaps her potential is greater than imagined

It can be said that his tragedy was inevitable

Han Kexin asked in confusion: "I have always had a question, why do you understand this world so well? It seems as if you have been here before"

Jinshi, Wang Chao, and Han Kexin were stunned, all standing there in shock. They had never seen a warrior with such strong willpower! Especially Han Kexin, whose eyes sparkled with gratitude and admiration.

At that moment, Han Kexin rushed forward, and as soon as the wooden stick in her hand made contact with the bone knife, it was instantly knocked away.

There is another aspect to this result: personality factors. Males tend to be more resilient; when faced with the attacks of goblin slaves, the vast majority of females often prioritize fleeing. Since goblin slaves are not particularly fast, it is not easy for them to catch up with the fleeing individuals. However, among males, a significant portion, after experiencing fear, chooses to fight back with all their might. The outcome of this resistance will undoubtedly lead to many casualties, but it will also enable some individuals to grow stronger

Xiao Yu gave a somewhat enigmatic smile and said, "If I were to say that I have been here in a dream, would you believe me"

The skeleton soldier swung its bone blade towards her, but Xiao Yu skillfully dodged. Then, from a tricky angle, she struck again with her staff, shattering more than half of the skeleton soldier's face. Just one more hit would be enough to kill it!

Jinshi pointed at a gray orb floating around the skeleton soldier's body, saying, "Why is there still a ball here? Wasn't it absorbed? It's surprisingly large. Could it be that it's too big to be absorbed?"

Including the "Bloody Queen" Han Kexin, as well as other powerful figures who have become major players. Xiao Yu has always believed that in various aspects, he is not inferior to them, in terms of combat awareness and the pursuit of power, he may even surpass them. However, there is one thing that is lacking, which is: a desire for power and a vision that is not far-reaching enough

The skeleton soldier suddenly raised its bone knife and swung it towards her. Facing the bone knife that was rushing straight at her face, Han Kexin found herself unable to evade, her face turning pale with fear. Just as she was preparing to close her eyes and await her fate, she suddenly felt a hand push her away forcefully.

Jinshi seemed to notice Xiao Yu's unusual behavior and scratched his head, asking, "Why have your eyes turned red?"

Jiang Xiaowen had known Xiao Yu long before she entered university; they studied painting together in an art studio. Jiang Xiaowen always gave him the impression of being a lively and beautiful girl with a pure heart. Not only was she exceptionally beautiful, but her family background was also outstanding. Her father was the president of a well-known company in the country, with family assets amounting to hundreds of millions. Moreover, she was well-behaved and obedient, and her family cherished her as if she were a princess, providing her with utmost care. However, it was unexpected that in such an environment, she could also display such courage.

Han Kexin approached him, her expression somewhat complicated as she said, "Thank you for saving me"

Oh? Xiao Yu glanced at Jiang Xiaowen, who was crying uncontrollably, and said, "Is that so? This time, I truly underestimated her!"

Xiao Yu had just advanced in rank, his injuries healed and his energy abundant, and he was in quite a good mood. He jokingly remarked, "Fatty, this time you guessed right about the picture book. This world is just a playground, a game created by a deity. We, these insignificant humans, continuously survive and evolve in this game, ultimately becoming the most perfect race"

The skeleton soldier, realizing its imminent demise, swung its blade with a speed several times greater than usual, aiming for Xiao Yu's chest. At that moment, Xiao Yu also raised his wooden stick to strike down at the skeleton soldier's face. Faced with the incoming stab, he did not choose to abandon his attack, for he had already lost too much blood and was extremely weak. If he missed this opportunity, it would likely be difficult to seize another.

Wang Chao and Jin Shi immediately had the same thought upon hearing this, and they asked, "Yes, have you been here before?"

In his previous life, Xiao Yu firmly believed that possessing sufficient strength would enable him to survive in this world. Holding onto this belief, he became a solitary wanderer, detached from any group. He ventured alone into perilous situations, slaying various powerful monsters, relentlessly pursuing strength, and continuously growing stronger. However, the power of one individual is ultimately limited. Those who had formed factions early on, with the assistance of comrades and allies, hunted stronger monsters beyond their levels, acquiring more abundant spoils of war, and their strength grew increasingly formidable, gradually leaving him behind. Yet, the power of one individual is ultimately limited. Those who had formed factions early on, with the assistance of comrades and allies, hunted stronger monsters beyond their levels, acquiring more abundant spoils of war, and their strength grew increasingly formidable, gradually leaving him behind.

Xiao Yu, holding the Blade of Withered Bones, said to the others: "It is almost safe here; the people above must be anxious. Let us hurry up."

After the skeleton soldier's death, two glowing orbs emerged. One of the orbs, the size of a ping-pong ball, floated out and automatically split apart. A small thread from it flew into Han Kexin's body; remarkably, this tiny fragment enhanced her to a degree comparable to that of one or two goblin slaves. The remaining ninety percent transformed into flowing light and infused into Xiao Yu's brow, an immense power continuously surging into his body. Xiao Yu felt as if there were a volcano suppressed for a thousand years within him, on the verge of eruption

Ka Ka

Wang Chao swallowed hard: "Is there really such a thing as leveling up by defeating monsters? Why does it feel so similar to a game?"

Han Kexin's gaze flickered

With a sudden thrust, a bone blade pierced through Xiao Yu's chest, emerging from his back.