With a smelting furnace, Taoist Zhenlu took twenty-three days to forge the new sword.
On the day when the new sword was produced, Taoist Zhenlu laughed loudly towards the sky, the new sword in his hand flashed with cold light, and with one wave of his sword, half of the palace collapsed.
This sword can be regarded as a top-notch sword. Although it is not as good as a magic weapon, it is just one step away.
Hearing that Taoist Zhenlu had forged the sword, many people in the Chongxuan Sect were curious and wanted to see it. However, Taoist Zhenlu was very stingy and refused all of them, insisting that his future master Xi Yunting should see it first.
Chen Xiao was even more excited than Xi Yunting. He urged Xi Yunting to change into new clothes. Seeing him busying around, Xi Yunting smiled and said, "No need to be like this. Why are you wearing any ornaments?"
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes at him and said confidently, "How can I not pay attention to it? After all, it is the sword that will accompany you throughout your life."
Although Xi Yunting had a smile on his lips, the joy was not very strong.
Chen Xiao put down the jewelry in his hand, he tilted his head, looked at Xi Yunting and said carefully: "You don't seem very happy? ... Can't let go of the damage to Xuefeng, and you have to replace your natal sword?" He walked over, hugged him gently, and stroked his back soothingly, "Xuefeng has been with you since you established your foundation, and you have gone through all kinds of dangers. You are a sword cultivator, and the sword is half of your life. Suddenly losing this half of your life, I know you don't feel good at all. But you didn't show it at all. Yunting, don't suppress yourself too much. No one forces you, and you shouldn't force yourself. You don't have to act so strong, you can show your emotions. I feel bad for you like this."
Xi Yunting's Adam's apple slid, and he raised his hands and hugged Chen Xiao tightly, using a lot of strength to hold him.
He buried his face in Chen Xiao's neck and shoulders, gritted his teeth, and endured the discomfort.
He could still remember the joy he felt when he first obtained the Snow Blade, controlling it as easily as moving his arm. Whenever his emotions fluctuated, the Snow Blade seemed to respond to his spirit. How could he not feel pain when the Snow Blade was broken?
Sword cultivation is related to sword and rest.
Losing the sword is like losing a part of life, and the soul is damaged.
Although he felt sad before, he was distracted by the injuries on his body. Now that the new sword was forged, he once again clearly felt the fact that he was a swordsman who had lost his natal sword.
He did not tell Chen Xiao that after a sword cultivator lost his natal sword, it would be difficult to replace the original sword with a new one.
Sword practitioners often have some problems in their hearts, and in subsequent practice, they also need to spend a lot of time to adapt to the new sword.
No matter how hard you try, it is difficult to achieve the feeling of man and sword being one as with the original sword.
Not wanting Chen Xiao to worry, Xi Yunting said nothing. He just calmed down and let him go.
Raising his hand and stroking Chen Xiao's cheek, he said in a low voice: "I'm fine, don't worry."
How could Chen Xiao not be worried? His heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife.
His eyes were red and he looked like he was about to cry.
Xi Yunting blinked in surprise and stroked the corner of his eye with his thumb, "Don't cry. What's wrong?"
Chen Xiao lowered his eyes and shook his head gloomily. Xi Yunting had no idea that he felt the same way, as if the emotions that Xi Yunting couldn't express were transmitted to his heart, making him suddenly so sad.
The two of them stayed in the room for a while. Liu Shaoguang knocked on the door frame helplessly, "Stop being bored on this kind of day, okay? Everyone is waiting. Zhu Xuan is really something. He won't show you until you come."
Chen Xiao let go of Xi Yunting and raised his voice, "It will be ready soon."
He hurriedly picked out a piece of jewelry and put it on Xi Yunting's waist, then tidied his appearance and when he was satisfied, the two of them went out together.
Chongshan's smelting furnace was placed alone in a large hall with extremely strict protection measures. Several people above the out-of-body stage took turns on duty to ensure that nothing could go wrong.
The status of this smelting furnace is now no different from that of the sect's treasure.
On this day, only Xi Yunting's relatives and friends were able to come and see with their own eyes the first magic sword forged in the smelting furnace.
Taoist Zhenlu personally held the sword in front of everyone.
The sword was majestic and radiant, as if a river of light was flowing on the blade.
The width of the sword's blade is the same as the recast Xuefeng's, and the handshake is also designed according to Xi Yunting's habits.
Taoist Zhenlu looked at the astonished expressions of the crowd with a look of pride. He said, "The quality and properties of this sword surpass Xuefeng in all aspects. Not to mention splitting the spirit, even merging the spirit is not a problem. If it is well nurtured, it will be easy to recast."
He then said to Xi Yunting who was looking at the sword, "I named this sword Liuguang, and only a master like you can live up to its name. Try it!"
Xi Yunting had a solemn expression. He reached out and grasped the handle, picking up the sword.
With his other hand, he bent his fingers and lightly flicked the sword, causing it to make a crisp sound.
Xi Yunting's expression became more serious, but he felt a little disappointed.
This Liuguang is indeed better than Xuefeng, but it does not have the familiar feeling as if meeting an old friend again when I first picked up Xuefeng.
The only thing he could feel was that it was a magic sword, a tool.
Xi Yunting didn't know if this was due to preconceived ideas, but he understood that this would become an obstacle.
He pursed his lips slightly. Since he could not become one with the sword, he could only control the sword, completely placing himself above the sword and becoming the master of the sword.
Dominating the sword and controlling the sword were completely different types of practice from his previous ones. Now he could only adjust the direction of his practice to cooperate with Liu Guang.
He didn't say anything for a long while, which made Taoist Zhenlu very nervous: "Fellow Taoist Xi, how is it?"
Xi Yunting looked up at him and said, "It's a good sword."
It is undeniable that although it failed to produce any response to the flowing light, it is indeed a top-level magic sword.
Taoist Zhenlu was very satisfied. He twirled his sparse beard and said, "I have finally lived up to your trust."
Friends and relatives gathered around and took a closer look at the magic sword.
There was admiration in their eyes, and no one was reckless enough to reach out and touch it.
A sword cultivator's sword will not be easily touched by others, so naturally no one will violate this taboo.
After completing the commission, Taoist Zhenlu did not leave immediately, but stayed in the Chongxuan Sect for a while.
He planned to take advantage of the time when he felt it most deeply to summarize this experience and extract techniques from it that would allow him to improve his weapon-refining skills.
In addition, the experience of using Chongshan's smelting furnace was also very precious, which provided him with better ideas for making his own smelting furnace.
After Xi Yunting returned, he refused to see visitors and began his first retreat after healing his injuries.
This retreat was semi-isolated. Only Chen Xiao could see him. No one else - including the servants in the cave - was allowed to see him.
Chen Xiao understood that Xi Yunting would focus all his energy on establishing a deeper relationship with Liuguang. This was of vital importance to him, and Chen Xiao could not walk away at this time.
He was a little worried about Huang Keran who had been away for a long time. He had not returned for such a long time and there was no news from him.
Fortunately, his worries did not last long, and Huang Keran came back within two days.
Huang Keran reported to him about his trip and also brought back Hua Baisui's congratulations on his safe return.
Hua Baisui didn't want to go to Chongxuan Sect to see him so easily, so he had time to go to Qiluo Pavilion to see him.
In addition to these contents, Huang Keran also told Chen Xiao that all the spoils they obtained from the ferocious beasts were sold by Bai Qiushan for a good price.
He carefully selected several processed animal skins and gave Huang Keran a large bag of heavy spirit stones.
Chen Xiao said with a sullen face, "You take the flowers. Master doesn't need these few spiritual stones. Tell me in detail who are the ones who are so bold as to attack Dongyu Sect while I'm away."
Bai Qiushan was afraid that Huang Keran would get impulsive, so he didn't tell him the specific forces. Du Rong was also immersed in the good news of the return of the owner and didn't think of mentioning this matter.
Huang Keran spent extra time outside just to find out about this matter.
He knew that his master would definitely ask him questions when he returned, so he told him all the information he had found out.
Xi Yunting chose a stone chamber deep in the cave behind the main courtyard for his retreat. The cave was originally in the mountain, and the stone chamber was directly carved out of the mountain wall.
This stone room was very simple and had no decent furniture, just a simple stone bed, stone table and stone bench.
The stone chamber is used for quiet contemplation and meditation. Outside the stone chamber is a large open space, which is perfect for practicing swordsmanship.
After getting Liuguang, Xi Yunting first used his true energy to explore the sword body, figure out every detail of the sword, and understand its advantages and disadvantages.
Then, you can refine the sword, take it into your body and further nourish it to enhance Liuguang's ability and flexibility.
Xi Yunting's expression was calm. He was wearing a clean white robe and holding a sword in one hand. He wiped the blade with his left index finger, and a thin trace of blood flowed down the blade.
This time he chose a blood sacrifice, which would produce a deeper connection than ordinary sacrifices.
Compared with the original ordinary sacrifice, the blood sacrifice will cause greater harm to the person himself when the natal sword is injured.
He did this so that he could better control the sword and strengthen his hold over it.
Xi Yunting silently recited the sacrificial text, mobilized his true energy, and the sword body vibrated and resonated.
In the previous three days, Xi Yunting had fully understood every part of the sword and completed the blood sacrifice process smoothly.
Clearly feeling that the flowing light could be absorbed into the body, Xi Yunting pinched his fingers and made a hand gesture, and the flowing light floated up, ready to enter Xi Yunting's body.
At this moment, Xi Yunting clearly felt that a dark and mysterious force was gushing out from his body, impacting Liuguang with great force.
That power was so violent, it seemed to be extremely disgusted and hateful towards Liuguang's attempt to enter Xi Yunting's body.
In the face of this force, the flowing light was as fragile as glass hitting an iron plate. It was even more tragic than when Xue Feng was shattered, and it broke into countless pieces and exploded.
Xi Yunting was caught off guard.
The fragments of light that exploded scattered around, and Xi Yunting, who was closest to him, was covered in bloodstains and holes.
What made him suffer even more was that he had just established a deep connection with Liuguang through a blood sacrifice, and his natal sword was shattered again, leaving him on the verge of death.
The explosion of light caused a huge energy shock, and the mountain where the cave was located was shaken and rocks fell down.
Chen Xiao, who was talking to his apprentice, suddenly changed his expression and quickly flew out into the stone chamber behind.
Seeing Xi Yunting lying in a pool of blood, Chen Xiao was horrified. He hurriedly helped Xi Yunting up and tried to insert his vital energy into his body, but was bounced back by a powerful, dark and mysterious force!
"What, what is this?!" Chen Xiao screamed in horror.
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