Jiang Wuyuan and Feng Zhang had a very pleasant conversation after that.

For Jiang Wuyuan, Feng Zhang was a special senior.

Unlike the companionship of Blade & Soul and the care and guidance of Nian Qingfeng.

Feng Zhang was a gentleman from ancient times. He told Jiang Wuyuan many interesting stories from ancient times, as if he were telling a story.

Even in terms of understanding the way of the sword, he is not much worse than Nian Qingfeng, and in some aspects he is even better.

The once magnificent era of cultivation, where geniuses vied for supremacy and talents flourished, left a deep imprint on Jiang Wuyuan's heart.

"I'm saying all this just to broaden your horizons," Feng Zhang advised. "Don't dwell too much on the past."

Jiang Wuyuan readily agreed.

He certainly wouldn't dwell on that bygone era.

Now, there are people he cares about in this world, and there are long-cherished wishes he wants to fulfill.

"I've always been curious about the sword case you're carrying. May I take a look?" Feng Zhang asked with a smile.

Without hesitation, Jiang Wuyuan took the sword case and handed it to Feng Zhang, saying, "Please, Mr. Feng."

The black sword case is covered with intricate patterns, exuding an air of mystery.

Feng Zhang took it and examined it repeatedly, but couldn't figure it out: "Where did you get this?"

“It was a gift from my master, a trophy he brought back from the abyss.”

“In the abyss?” Feng Zhang examined it carefully, but still couldn’t detect any erosion from the dark power. “That is truly a strange object.”

What is the current ranking system for swords?

"From the first to the ninth rank, there seems to be divine artifacts above that." Jiang Wuyuan had only heard Nian Qingfeng mention divine artifacts before.

Feng Zhang seemed to be thinking: "It is much simpler."

"Of the swords you just used, one has the potential to become a spiritual weapon."

A magical artifact?

Jiang Wuyuan had never heard of this saying.

"It's an ancient term, meaning a vessel that possesses spirituality," Feng Zhang explained. "No matter how good the materials used, or according to your terms—how high the grade—it doesn't necessarily become a spiritual artifact."

For a vessel to develop spirituality, both the right time and place are indispensable; most vessels, until they are destroyed, will likely never have the chance to become spiritual objects.

"May I ask, Mr. Feng, is the sword you mentioned the Devouring Star?" Jiang Wuyuan raised his hand and summoned the Devouring Star.

The dark blue longsword danced smoothly in the air before slowly coming to a stop in front of the two.

“It’s this.” Feng Zhang looked at it gently and smiled.

For sword cultivators, the sword is like a partner.

He could sense that Jiang Wuyuan was also a sword enthusiast.

How can we imbue it with spirituality?

“There is no definitive conclusion,” Feng Zhang replied. “No matter when or where, everything is a connection and destiny between it and you.”

Another mysterious figure.

Jiang Wuyuan was somewhat helpless, but he didn't ask any further questions: "Mr. Feng, what does a sword with a spirit look like?"

Feng Zhang glanced at his expression and said, "I'm afraid it's not as magical as you imagine. It can only sense your intentions and give some simple responses. It can't speak, it can't take form, and it's still just a sword."

Jiang Wuyuan paused for a moment, thinking about the sword spirit's situation.

Does that mean the sword spirit has already surpassed the scope of a spirit sword?

"The divine artifacts you speak of should only refer to the material level, not the spiritual artifacts," Feng Zhang smiled. "Weapons of every level can become spiritual artifacts, but the higher the level and the better the materials, the easier it is for them to generate spirituality. Therefore, it is not common for low-level weapons to generate spirituality."

However, there was also a rumor circulating during the great wars of ancient times.

"What rumor?"

"It is said that there is a sword in the world that surpasses all other weapons. No one has ever seen it, nor does anyone know of it. But whoever obtains it can break through the abyss."

Jiang Wuyuan narrowed his eyes, a guess forming in his mind.

However, rumors are just rumors, and it remains to be seen whether they are true or false.

"A sword that surpasses all other weapons... I really hope to have the chance to see it." Feng Zhang smiled, then shook his head helplessly.

He also knew that such vague rumors might just be meant to give humanity a little more hope.

Forever, the hope to dispel the abyss.

“It’s time to leave…” Feng Zhang suddenly spoke up.

"Mr. Feng?"

"Time is almost up." Feng Zhang smiled. "Opening the secret realm also consumes our power, so the opening time cannot be too long at a time."

After you leave, you can tell those people that this secret realm opens once every ten years, and each time only one hundred people can enter.

“Okay, I understand.” Jiang Wuyuan nodded. “By the way, Mr. Feng, I have another question.”

"I would like to hear the details."

"Have you ever heard of a magical treasure that can heal the root of the problem?"

"Heal your source?" Feng Zhang's expression was first somewhat surprised, then turned serious. "What do you need this for? Is your source injured? I didn't even notice."

Jiang Wuyuan reassured him, "It wasn't me, it was another senior."

"I see." Hearing that it wasn't Jiang Wuyuan who was in trouble, Feng Zhang's expression relaxed. "Spiritual objects that can heal the source are extremely rare and hard to find, but I do know some clues."

Have you ever heard of the Wood Spirit Beast?

"Never heard of it."

“That’s normal. I don’t even know if they still exist.” Feng Zhang said with a helpless smile. “They are a very special kind of magical beast. They don’t have the ferocity and wildness of ordinary magical beasts, and they even have the development of a racial civilization.”

Each generation of Wood Spirit Beasts gives birth to a king, also known as the Wood Spirit King. Every thousand years, the king gives birth to a spiritual substance called Wood Spirit Liquid. This substance is extremely precious and has the effect of restoring one's original nature.

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