But Fang Senyan added a crucial caveat after agreeing to the deal: “However, I propose we conduct this wager one day from now.” Number Seven regarded Fang Senyan; though they could not see each other’s faces, it felt as though he were straining to discern something from his every word and gesture. After a long pause, he finally spoke slowly: “I heard that something quite momentous occurred in the Space recently.

A particularly powerful Space dispatched its Contractor to challenge the other three in the Bloody Battlefield and emerged victorious. The Bloody World they experienced was the Lord of the Rings world.

That battle must have involved endless risk, but behind such risk lies substantial reward.” Fang Senyan smiled slightly: “What are you implying?” Number Seven mused thoughtfully: “Then, it shouldn't be surprising if a divine artifact like the Black Arrow appeared among those rewards.” Fang Senyan gave a meaningful smile: “You are correct.” Number Seven lowered his head; if one could see his expression, one would clearly observe his brow completely furrowed into a knot. He said heavily: “You are so confident?

To repair the One Ring within a single day! That is absolutely impossible!” Fang Senyan smiled enigmatically: “If you believe it possible, then it is.

If you believe it impossible, then it is not!” Number Seven pondered for a moment, then suddenly, as if having received confirmation, he immediately looked up: “Fine! I accept the gamble.

If you truly manage to repair the One Ring to contend with the Black Arrow, then I will willingly concede!” What Number Seven did not know was that the reason Fang Senyan was so determined to acquire the remnant of the One Ring was not to repair it, but to destroy it! Complete annihilation was the sole purpose Fang Senyan was purchasing it for.

This was because ** had already reached the pinnacle level of Legendary Weapons, yet it was barred from consuming Divine Artifacts across the strict rank boundaries. Logically, it required devouring multiple Legendary items to accumulate experience and slowly break through.

However, possessing the remnant of this peak Divine Artifact meant that ** could very likely absorb enough energy and experience from its consumption to advance to the next tier! Therefore, while it was true that divine artifacts were best countered by divine artifacts, Number Seven mistakenly assumed Fang Senyan intended to use the repaired One Ring against the Black Arrow.

This preconceived notion doomed him to focus too narrowly, and ** because its manifested form, the Demonic Sword Apophis, was so notorious, its own existence was overshadowed, drawing the attention of only a select few. After striking the bargain, Fang Senyan exchanged the divine artifact Black Arrow for the remnant of the One Ring and Aladdin’s Lamp, with the remaining nearly one million Universal Points being decided by the wager.

The immediate priority was, of course, allowing ** to swallow the One Ring remnant. However, the remnant looked like a messy lump and held little appeal.

Even after ** consumed it, it could not immediately digest it. According to Zi’s speculation, this was likely due to a layer of hardened magma and corrosion.

Thus, it first needed to be thoroughly cleaned. This task required the Empire’s assistance.

That was the advantage of high technology. After obtaining a small surface sample, the Empire’s scientists quickly succeeded in developing a solvent.

After cleaning, the damaged One Ring finally revealed its true appearance: a twisted mass of golden substance that strangely possessed a jelly-like texture. Held in the palm, one could even sense that this thing behaved almost like a living being, even having a body temperature.

Yet, behind its seemingly soft exterior, if squeezed hard, one would find this substance incredibly rigid. ** lunged forward instantly, transforming directly into an octopus form.

Numerous tentacles slowly pierced into the remnant, then it molded itself into a cocoon, enveloping the remnant within, and simultaneously entered a state of hibernation. However, Fang Senyan was not concerned about how long ** would sleep, as ascending to the Divine Artifact tier required an utterly resolute mindset—only one chance, which had to be executed perfectly in one go.

If the assault failed within an hour, it would be hopeless forever. Soon, ** began to glow red and turn transparent.

Various illusions manifested upon it, surprisingly depicting the very process of Sauron forging the One Ring. Although these were miniature images, they appeared vividly real.

Immediately following this, profound, esoteric lines began to emerge above **. In the air, it seemed as if an invisible hammer was striking, refining it.

During this process, Fang Senyan continuously fed it various high-energy ores for replenishment. Finally, the script inscribed on the inner side of the One Ring—Tengwar, the Elvish script passed down from ancient times—began to manifest visibly on **’s body!

Loyalty, Power, Evil! As the last letter took shape, Fang Senyan finally received the long-awaited notification: Your weapon G-Type Liquid Metal Lifeform (distributed in a matrix pattern) has successfully devoured the One Ring Remnant.

Age increased to: Mature Form (Equivalent human age node: 25 years). Grade officially promoted to: Divine Artifact.

Origin: Undeterminable. Attack Power: None Type: Auxiliary Item.

Material: Liquid Metal, Thulium Element, Various Unknown Marvels, Synthetic Metal Elements, Sauron's Dark Power. Weight: 1.2 kilograms.

Equipment Usage Conditions: None. Indestructible.

Usage: Can shapeshift into any weapon or equipment it has devoured, completely replicating its abilities while also granting a formidable enhancement effect, awarding the equipment an additional +6 to its roll (See previous texts for details). This ability can now be used on allies, attaching to their weapons/equipment for effect without consuming their gear.

Passive Ability: Siphon. Every time an enemy (including their weapons) makes any contact with armor/weapons attached with the liquid metal, the Liquid Metal Enhanced Lifeform analyzes or memorizes the enemy.

Once seven instances are accumulated, the Liquid Metal Enhanced Lifeform calculates the enemy's attack trajectory, thereby neutralizing that enemy’s next attack. Passive Ability: Devour Memory.

The host, driven by its own desires, transforms into the terrifying enemy of all equipment. During the devouring process, it can also memorize and perfectly replicate the weapon’s special abilities!!

Then, attach these to the enhanced weapon! The memory slots for Devour Memory have increased to five.

New Ability Acquired: Sauron’s Fickleness. After consuming the One Ring, **’s internal structure now possessed abundant Sauron power.

Sauron always appeared in Middle-earth in different guises, and ** has inherited this characteristic. Equipment possessing this attribute gains fifty free base attribute points, which its owner can freely allocate.

If the owner is unsatisfied after allocation, they can revert the points back into free attribute points for redistribution, limited to three reversals every twenty-four hours. When ** is attached to an ally's equipment, this bonus remains effective, but the reversal operation must still be performed by the owner.

(Note: This allows the owner's attributes to change according to environmental demands. For instance, if reconnaissance is needed, the fifty points from ** can be reverted and entirely added to Perception, meaning **’s Sauron’s Fickleness effectively grants +50 Perception.

If engaging in combat, the fifty points can be reverted to grant +25 Strength and +25 Agility... and so on.) New Ability Acquired: Enslave.

The greatest purpose for forging the One Ring was for Sauron to enslave and control the other nineteen powerful rings. ** has likewise integrated this trait—though not perfectly.

When activated in combat, Enslave causes ** to secrete a portion of its main body to adhere to the enemy’s primary weapon, imposing a powerful enslavement that halves all their attributes (including but not limited to attack power and attribute bonuses) and seals their passive and active abilities. The duration ranges from 10 minutes to an hour, with a cooldown period of five minutes to two hours.

Enslave will never fail, but its duration is inversely proportional to the rank of the opponent's weapon. At this point, everyone in the Ace Squad stared in awe.

After all, **’s Sauron’s Fickleness and Enslave were incredibly overbearing abilities. Looking at **’s list of attributes, Fang Senyan smiled.

He had only possessed a seven-tenths certainty regarding the wager before; now, it had increased to full assurance! He pondered for a moment: “Since Number Seven was willing to wager against me, he must have some understanding of me.

Therefore, he will surely send the enemy I am least suited to face. This opponent should be an archer.

First, they should possess very high mobility; second, they should have remote attack capabilities; and third, their attack power must be astonishingly formidable. Achieving the first two to an extreme degree isn't too difficult, but the third...

the Black Arrow fills that void...” Finishing this thought, Fang Senyan’s eyes held a hint of mockery as he smiled faintly: “So, I will not be participating in this match. Since the enemy has targeted me so specifically, why should I engage in such a counterproductive, foolish endeavor?

This will certainly be a grueling battle where I take a severe beating. This fight ought to be a spectacular contest between master marksmen!” As Fang Senyan spoke these words, his gaze fell upon none other than Aziz.

Aziz’s eyes were gradually becoming feverish... because he suddenly realized that ** could now be attached to an ally’s weapon!!!

Aziz’s Legendary Spear combined with **’s Extinction, plus the fifty free attribute points afforded by the flexibility of Sauron’s Fickleness, coupled with the Enslave ability!! Even if the opponent possessed a divine artifact, victory would be within their grasp!

“I will bring back his ears and nose,” Aziz stated coldly. Fang Senyan merely smiled: “I estimate the opponent won't push this to a fight to the death, but rather a sparring match.

Number Seven is a very cautious fellow; he wouldn't risk his top asset's life over a million Universal Points. Therefore, what you need to do is make him tremble before your name!”