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For the next few days, I remained at the base, immersed in studying the scroll that Leimen gave me. Now, the *Nine Yin Manual* in my hands has become three volumes. The one I named *Nine Yin Manual - Heaven Volume* is a revised version of *Sword God Realm*, written by the "Forefather of Sword Saints," Leinster. The parts where Leinster documented his own insights are of little use to me due to the differences between battle aura and true qi. However, the large sections describing the ancient "virtual deities'" understanding of power and laws are extremely beneficial to me. The *Nine Yin Manual - Earth Volume* was written by the old lion, Leimen, detailing how to apply these laws to cultivate and enhance the Nine Yin Supreme Skills. Leimen, who has been famous for a hundred years, has surpassed the limitations of martial arts systems, especially in his research on the orc body. These contents have opened the door for me to proactively cultivate the Nine Yin Divine Skills. Now, I no longer need to rely on external methods and wait for internal strength to grow automatically. While these are not genuine Taoist techniques, in another world, using the body of another race, authentic Taoist methods would lose their foundation. This "Tao," rooted in this world, is the true origin of power.

As for the original *Nine Yin Manual*, which recorded fourteen supreme martial arts, I have named it the *Nine Yin Manual - Human Volume*. These three volumes of the *Nine Yin Manual* will, over time, be perfected by me step by step, eventually becoming truly legendary divine skills.

However, the time and effort required for this are immeasurable. The martial arts of the two worlds need countless adjustments, and there are even more mysteries awaiting further exploration. Huang Chang spent decades creating the *Nine Yin Manual*; now, I will likely need even more time to comprehend it. Truly, the road ahead is long and winding, and I shall explore it thoroughly.

Three days later, in the evening, the bustling Holy City fell silent. Katherine and I sat side by side in the garden of the base.

"Damn it, that cursed Pope actually paraded me around. This exhaustion is worse than fighting a dragon," I said, one arm around Katherine's waist and the other rubbing my neck. In reality, my body wasn't strained at all; it was only my spirit that felt exhausted.

I knew that the *Sword Saint* honor would be different from previous ceremonies, but I didn't expect it to be so cumbersome and grand. The entire ceremony lasted nearly seven to eight hours, from morning until midnight, when the moon was high. Only after the final parade ended and the crowd dispersed did it conclude.

"Don't complain, my love. Although the *Sword Saint* title is just an honorary rank, its status is parallel to that of the Orc King and the Pope. If the ceremony were too simple, it would diminish the title's influence," Katherine said with a smile. However, as she spoke, she began to twirl a few strands of my hair around her slender, jade-like fingers. Some say that women become mature after marriage, but Katherine is the opposite. The once-serious and wise woman now often reveals a playful, childlike demeanor, as if trying to recapture the fun of childhood she missed. I enjoy seeing her happy, especially since she never neglects her intelligence when dealing with important matters.

"Although this title holds no real power, it allows Fontainebleau to expand its territory and domain without being subject to the Orc King's command. For us, this is far better than any actual benefit. Moreover, I've obtained this," I said, shifting my gaze to the corner of the garden.

In the corner, a white giant wolf lay quietly. In terms of size, it was comparable to a rhinoceros. Its silver-white fur shimmered under the moonlight, and its jagged fangs and long tail resembled my original companion beast, Ice Wind, before it evolved into a double or even triple-headed form. The only two differences were that the horn on its forehead, which was not originally a deep black, was now a dark, inky black, and its eyes lacked normal pupils, instead containing two flames that burned like embers, revealing that this fearsome creature was not truly alive.

"What about the abilities of this ghost wolf? You were summoned to participate in the parade right after it appeared, so should we test its strength?" Katherine asked softly, following my gaze toward the giant wolf.

"No need. It is an energy form shaped by my spirit, so the moment it is summoned, I can fully understand its power. It has indeed transcended to the realm of a super beast. Although its size means its strength can't compare to a War Behemoth or a dragon, its speed and agility make it exceptionally powerful in land combat. In terms of magic, only the defensive 'Demon Ice Shield' remains, but due to increased magical power, it can now manipulate twelve ice mirrors simultaneously to defend against attacks from all directions. Additionally, the horn on its head, influenced by the 'Abyssal Dragon King's' dragon energy, grants high resistance to magical attacks. In short, there is no more suitable mount for the Wolf Knights' commander."

"I see. No wonder the twelve Great Shamans looked drained after performing the divine ritual. It will probably take them a long time to recover their strength after condensing the power of a super beast. Fortunately, with the power of the *Eye of the War God*, it won't hinder future military operations," Katherine said, shifting her gaze to my left hand.

On the back of my left hand, where the companion contract used to be, a circular divine ritual array now floated. In the center of the array was a thumb-sized, flat blue gem. Inside the transparent gem, a tiny white wolf silhouette could be seen, identical to the giant ghost wolf outside. This gem, called the "Nether Pupil Jade," is the key part of the *Ghost Wolf Summoning Spell*. It contains the core of the ghost wolf, copied from Ice Wind. As long as this core remains, the wolf can be summoned again and again. Because the gem possesses the power of the underworld, it is resistant to both physical and magical attacks, just like a Lich's body, and it cannot be destroyed.