Published: February 10, 2025
Ye Zhongming's expression was not very good.
The large amount of mental power consumed by the Bone Staff was a minor issue, as Ye Zhongming recovered quickly. However, this level nine bone material was extremely rare. Before his rebirth, something like this could easily be exchanged for a bottle of Seven-Star Evolution Potion.
In his previous life, Ye Zhongming struggled and barely reached six-star!
If this Bone Staff were to break, the material would become useless. Who knew when he would find another item of the same level? Even in the Blue Secret Realm, level nine materials were legendary, and nearly no one had seen them, let alone hunted them.
Trying again, Ye Zhongming infused his mental power into it. No good!
He aimed directly at the target, hoping something would be launched. Still no good! He even threw the Bone Staff out, but nothing happened!
What the hell is going on?
Ye Zhongming became anxious.
After fiddling for a long time with no response, he thought and decided to visit the Sacred Pool to see the three-legged person.
If it weren't necessary, Ye Zhongming really didn't want to see this person. He feared this guy would dig a pit for him to jump into. After all, compared to him, Ye Zhongming had lived too few years and knew too little. One careless mistake could result in being tricked, and the three-legged person's previous lies had indeed left a bad impression on Ye Zhongming.
"It seems I'm not far from returning to my homeland," the three-legged person said with a brightening eye and a smile when he saw Ye Zhongming enter.
In a short time, Ye Zhongming's power had increased significantly, which was the reason for the three-legged person's statement.
Ye Zhongming frowned, not responding. He did not intend to tell this guy about things on Earth. At least for now, the roulette system seemed filled with malice toward Earthlings. However, for the uncontrolled Ye Zhongming, it was a significant trump card.
Showing the Bone Staff to the three-legged person, Ye Zhongming voiced his confusion.
"Hahaha!" The three-legged person laughed heartily, making Ye Zhongming want to roll his eyes at him.
"Do you think Soul Artifacts are so simple? Perhaps it's a fixed mindset?" After laughing for a while, the three-legged person continued, "Soul Artifacts are called so because they contain the mental power of the creator. This is a kind of imprint, and once made, it cannot be erased unless the equipment is destroyed."
Ye Zhongming listened quietly, remembering all of this in his heart.
"You said you've seen others use Soul Artifacts. Who did you see? Have you seen anyone who hasn't practiced soul techniques use one?"
Ye Zhongming was taken aback; indeed, it was as he remembered.
"If you created something like this, then it belongs to you, and only you can use it, because it has a Soul Artifact lock."
Ye Zhongming was even more confused. What was a Soul Artifact lock? Did something he created still need to be locked by himself?
Seeing that Ye Zhongming didn't understand, the three-legged person shook his head and said, "This is not difficult to understand. Although it is equipment you created yourself, you still need a key to unlock it. The key is in your mind. Others can use it only if they have practiced soul techniques and know your key, and their mental power level cannot be too far from the weapon you created."
"That's a key only you know."
Ye Zhongming looked down at the Bone Staff, still clueless about the key.
"When everyone creates a Soul Artifact, the arrangement of their mental power is different. Even if the attack methods or appearances of Soul Artifacts are the same, the ordering, quantity, and routes of the mental power used during integration are different."
Seeing Ye Zhongming deep in thought, the three-legged person continued, "You see the dark patterns on your Soul Artifact? That is actually your key, something only you understand. If you don't say, no one in the world can unlock it."
After hearing this, Ye Zhongming was enlightened. So that's how it was. Just like no two leaves in the world are exactly the same, Soul Artifacts are the same. Once created, how the dark patterns formed and how the mental power sequence was arranged are known only to the creator. This is the Soul Artifact lock.