Chapter 70: Xiang Yu

Upon hearing that this time he only drew an S-Rank profession,

a tiny trace of disappointment actually welled up in Zhou Huai's heart.

After all, with the SS-Rank Archmage Gandalf and the SS-Rank Myriad Forms Divine Craftsman Ou Yezi coming first,

that earth-shattering power and those Heaven-Defying forging divine skills had completely spoiled his appetite.

Having experienced that ultimate power, looking back at an S-Rank always felt… lacking a little something.

However, this pretentious sentiment lasted for less than three seconds.

Zhou Huai smiled self-deprecatingly and quickly let it go.

"What a joke!"

This was an S-Rank unique hidden profession!

Looking across the entire Great Xia Country, and even the entire world, this was a dream out of reach for countless Professionals for their entire lives!

It was a top-tier Genius capable of making any Family and any faction go crazy for it!

He was actually being picky here.

If outsiders found out about this, they would probably drown him with their spit one by one.

People, you know, have to be content.

Calming his mindset, Zhou Huai's gaze fell back onto the thick golden scroll.

The next instant.

A brand-new attribute panel suddenly unfolded before his eyes!

[Clone Panel (Unnamed)]

[Profession: Unique Hidden Profession, S-Rank Nirvana Barrier]

[Rank: LV1]

[HP: 1200 / 1200]

[Mana: 200 / 200]

[Strength: 30]

[Agility: 28]

[Stamina: 55]

[Spirit: 20]

[Physical Defense: 112]

[Magic Resistance: 77]

[Passive Skill: Unyielding Battle Soul (LV1)]

[Effect: The lower the HP, the higher the Physical Defense and Magic Resistance. When HP falls below 30%, it will trigger the [Super Armor] state, immunizing against all control-type skills!]

[Active Skill: Guardian Oath (LV1)]

[Effect: Consumes 50 Mana points to bind an ally unit and establish a [Life Link]. During the binding period, all damage suffered by that ally unit will be borne by you. Current link limit: 1 person. Maximum link distance: 1000 meters. (Skill Rank upgrades can increase the number of links and distance)]

Hiss—!

After reading this skill introduction,

Zhou Huai's previous minor disappointment instantly vanished into thin air!

Replaced by incomparable ecstasy!

[Guardian Oath]!

Taking damage for allies!

This was simply… the ultimate bodyguard tailor-made for his own frail main body!

With him, the main body would never have to worry about being ambushed and killed in one hit by some random nobodies when going out in the future!

Zhou Huai's mood instantly improved greatly, and blazing light burst out in his eyes.

[System Prompt: Please name your S-Rank Clone.]

After a brief thought, Zhou Huai thought of a peerless figure.

"My strength pulls up the mountains, my Qi covers the world!"

He chanted silently in his heart without hesitation.

"Let's call him… Xiang Yu!"

He hoped that this Clone could also become like that Hegemon-King of Western Chu in the future.

One man can hold the pass against ten thousand men!

[System Prompt: Naming successful! Clone 'Xiang Yu' created.]

[System Prompt: Please shape the appearance for Clone 'Xiang Yu'.]

With the name decided, facial shaping and modeling became much simpler.

Zhou Huai directly began modeling based on that domineering and peerless hero image from a certain pesticide game in his past life.

Two hours later.

[System Prompt: S-Rank Clone 'Nirvana Barrier · Xiang Yu' has finished generating!]

As soon as the words fell!

A flash of white light shone before Zhou Huai!

An incomparably tall and sturdy figure appeared out of thin air in the room.

His stature was majestic, close to two meters tall.

His entire body's muscles were like they were cast from steel, filled with an explosive sense of power.

His face was resolute with distinct contours.

Within a pair of double pupils, a peerless domineering aura inadvertently leaked out!

Just standing there gave people a sense of oppression like mountains and peaks.

It was as if he alone was an army!

Zhou Huai nodded in satisfaction, then called old housekeeper Uncle Fu in.

Uncle Fu pushed the door open, and when he saw another unfamiliar and tall figure in the room, there was not a trace of surprise left on his face.

He just glanced calmly and bowed his head respectfully.

Obviously, he was already used to his young master's endless stream of strange Clones.

Zhou Huai then instructed Uncle Fu to prepare a few sets of fitting clothes for Xiang Yu, and by the way, handle a new identity information card.

Uncle Fu nodded in agreement, without asking a single extra question, and calmly turned and left.

Time passed.

The night was uneventful.

In the blink of an eye, it was the next morning.

Good news finally came from Gandalf's side!

[All blueprints for the Star-Moon Set have been collected!]

Zhou Huai's spirits perked up.

They were finally gathered.

He glanced at the storage space; the mountain of various Materials inside was enough for Ou Yezi to forge dozens of times.

"Gandalf, return to Donghai City."

He immediately issued an order.

Under the control of the smart core ai, Gandalf did not delay for a moment, turning around and leaving the Shadow Swamp Demon Cave.

However, just as he walked out of the area covered by the dungeon and hadn't gone far,

two figures walked out from the nearby dense forest and blocked his path.

Zhou Huai, having received the System prompt, immediately transferred his consciousness to Gandalf's body.

He raised his eyes to look.

The two people blocking the way: one held a giant shield, was as bulky and burly as a bear, and had an honest and simple face.

The other person was lean and thin, shrouded in a black robe, revealing only a pair of gloomy eyes, with a cold aura.

Zhou Huai's gaze swept over them, and fragments of memory quickly pieced together.

It was them.

On the day of the beast tide, it was these two who made a move and blocked two level-40 BOSSes for him.

A trace of a smile appeared on Gandalf's face, and his voice was gentle.

"It's the two of you."

"Thank you for your help during the last beast tide."

He paused, his tone calm.

"Are you waiting here specifically for me?"

That shield-holding strong man stepped forward, cupped his fists at Gandalf, and spoke in a booming voice.

"Archmage, I am Peng Cang."

"This is my companion, Hei Ming."

"We are from the Tianyu Guild."

Peng Cang's face carried a bit of respect.

"We all witnessed the gentleman's performance in the beast tide. Our chairman appreciates you immensely."

"Therefore, he specially sent the two of us brothers here, wanting to invite the gentleman to the guild to drink a cup of tea and chat."

Zhou Huai understood in his heart.

Tianyu Guild.

The Sun Family's guild.

This was wanting to recruit him.

This was originally a part of his plan; sooner or later, he would find a way to sneak into the Tianyu Guild to investigate that Calamity Caster Luo Ming.

However, now was not the time.

The high school entrance examination was approaching, and the challenge task of [Title of Top Scholar] had to be completed with priority.

He controlled Gandalf and nodded slightly.

"Thank Chairman Sun for his kind intentions on my behalf."

"It's just that I still have some urgent matters on hand that need to be dealt with recently, and I really can't pull myself away."

"When I am done with my busy work, I will definitely visit in person."

Hearing this, Peng Cang did not reveal any displeased expression on his face.

He still maintained a respectful attitude.

"Since the gentleman has important matters at hand, naturally we wouldn't dare to force it."

"I hope the gentleman's words are a promise."

Gandalf nodded.

"It's a promise."

Having said that, he bypassed the two of them and continued walking in the direction of Donghai City.

Peng Cang and Hei Ming stood in place, silently watching that white-robed figure gradually recede into the distance.

Until that figure completely disappeared at the end of their vision.

Only then did Hei Ming emit a disdainful cold snort.

"Hmph, why waste so many words."

"Tying him back directly, wouldn't it be much less troublesome?"

Peng Cang turned his head, looked at him, and a wry expression appeared on his face.

"Hei Ming, don't you mess around."

"Do you think that relying just on the two of us, we can really tie him back?"

A trace of unwillingness flashed across Hei Ming's gloomy eyes.

"Just a Mage."

"His skill power is high, but as long as he is approached by me, he won't even have the chance to chant spells."

Peng Cang shook his head, looking like he was looking at an ignorant child.

"Didn't you see clearly?"

"On the day of the beast tide, he took so many attacks from the BOSS and was completely unharmed. His shield was ridiculously thick."

"Are you sure you can break his shield?"

He sighed.

"The boss told us to treat him with courtesy. If you really dare to make a move, do you believe the boss can break your legs afterwards?"

Hei Ming's mouth twitched.

He let out a cold snort and lowered his head, not speaking further.