Lingyuan Gate, a place full of legends, stands at the very center of the Lingyuan Continent, bearing countless glories and histories.
Over the long years, countless exceptionally talented individuals have gathered here. For them, this place is the crucial first step they take on their path to becoming powerful.
Many of the powerful figures who emerged from the Lingyuan Sect have shone brightly in countless worlds.
Legend has it that in the myriad worlds of today, on the Cloud Mist Continent, one of the thirty-six supercontinents, the renowned Cloud Soaring Celestial Venerable emerged from the Spirit Abyss Gate...
At the center of the Lingyuan Continent.
A vast, boundless abyss spun slowly. This abyss was like a wound in the earth, or a gateway to an unknown world. It was bottomless and shrouded in mist all year round. The mist would sometimes rise in wisps and sometimes surge and roll like waves.
Strange light occasionally rises from the Spirit Abyss, and the steep cliffs at its edge are covered with jagged rocks of various shapes, adding to the fantastical atmosphere of this mysterious place.
Above that mysterious and profound abyss, the Spirit Abyss Gate resembles a floating celestial palace complex. Countless islands are scattered about in a well-organized manner, each in a perfectly positioned location, clearly the result of meticulous arrangement by a powerful being with unparalleled cultivation.
The islands are dotted with different buildings; some islands have magnificent palaces with their golden glazed tiles gleaming in the sunlight.
Some islands feature ancient pavilions with wooden structures that exude a faint fragrance; others have huge plazas with smooth stone slabs that can accommodate tens of thousands of people.
Countless streaks of light flashed by, weaving between the islands. These figures moved with incredible speed, like shooting stars streaking across the sky, leaving behind dazzling trails of light and shadow.
They might visit friends on different islands, seek guidance from renowned masters, or arrange to exchange skills with others...
The entire Lingyuan Sect appears to be a giant cultivation furnace, filled with an atmosphere of vibrant competition.
Above a vast island, five enormous stone platforms float silently in the air. Many figures already stand on four of these platforms, and upon closer inspection, there are at least 100,000 figures on each platform!
At the very front of each of the four stone platforms stood four figures with extraordinary presence and powerful auras.
They were the ones who stood out from the competition in the other four Lingyuan Sect assessments. Their names were renowned in their respective assessments and they were legends in the hearts of countless people.
One of them wore a long white robe, his long hair flowing in the wind, and his eyes were deep. He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing silently into the distance, but the simple wooden sword behind him occasionally flashed with a cold light.
Upon seeing his otherworldly demeanor, the others on the stone platform immediately fixed their gazes on him, and whispers rose and fell among them.
"I wonder what his special qualities are that allowed him to stand out among so many strong candidates at other assessment points."
"You don't understand, do you? Those who stand out in their respective assessments are all exceptional individuals. I heard this person's name is Wan Shuhua. Don't underestimate that wooden sword behind him; it's a divine weapon!"
"Wow, a divine artifact!"
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.
In this vast world, countless professions have emerged from cultivation, and the weapon refiner is one of them. The path to becoming a weapon refiner is extremely arduous. First, rare and exotic fires are an insurmountable hurdle. Second, exceptional control over spiritual energy is indispensable. And a strong foundation of spiritual energy is the most fundamental requirement.
It is precisely because of these stringent conditions that weapon refiners are extremely rare in the myriad worlds.
Therefore, the weapons forged by these weapon refiners possess extraordinary power. A suitable weapon can greatly enhance a cultivator's abilities, giving them a significant advantage in battle and allowing their strength to leap forward dramatically.
Weapons crafted by weapon refiners are also divided into grades, with the lowest grade being the so-called mortal weapons, which are usually made from common materials. Although they have some practicality, their power is limited.
Above ordinary artifacts are what are called spiritual artifacts.
Spiritual artifacts are vastly different from ordinary artifacts; their materials are far rarer, and their craftsmanship far more complex and refined. Each spiritual artifact contains powerful spiritual energy, capable of resonating with the cultivator. It is said that a top-grade spiritual artifact, if suitable, can at least increase a cultivator's strength by half!
Above the spiritual artifacts are the divine artifacts, which are highly sought after. Divine artifacts are something that can only be looked up to, and each one contains unparalleled power.
Divine artifacts are said to symbolize the foundation of power in many continents across the myriad worlds, and top-grade divine artifacts are considered the most treasured possessions. They represent a power's last line of defense and will not be used lightly unless it is a matter of life and death.
This is why everyone was surprised when they learned that the wooden sword was a divine artifact. However, not just anyone can use a divine artifact. If one does not have sufficient cultivation, the strength that one can exert in one's hands is very limited. Wan Shuhua, who was able to stand out in the assessment, is clearly not one of them.
After their initial surprise, everyone turned their attention to the elegant man in the green robe and the burly figure in the black outfit on the other two stone platforms.
"What about the other two?"
Someone asked softly, their tone full of curiosity and anticipation.
The refined man in the green robe had a kind face and held an ancient book in his hand, exuding an aura of tranquility and peace. He lowered his head slightly, as if immersed in his own world.
The burly figure in black, with his arms crossed, exuded a rebellious air and a powerful aura.
Upon hearing this question, many people offered their explanations.
"That refined man is named Duan Yu, a prodigy from a family of array masters. It is said that he is only one step away from mastering a level five spirit array. During the assessment, he formed a spirit array with a wave of his hand, trapping and killing enemies invisibly."
Hearing this, everyone was astonished. They knew that array masters were extremely special beings in the cultivation world. They used the heavens and earth as a chessboard and spiritual seals as chess pieces to set up various powerful arrays.
Once a spirit array is successfully set up, it is often the easiest way to kill enemies of a higher level. A level 5 spirit array, in particular, possesses astonishing power, enough to contend with a Soul Separation Realm expert.
"The man in the black outfit is named Hong Hao. Interestingly, he focuses on the path of body refinement."
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