After the pure heart was forged, they inlaid it into the already forged sword hilt, and there was also a Chinese knot tassel on the sword.
Only after completing the main task can one begin to hone and refine their skills. Hong Gui continued this work late into the night.
He was already quite experienced in sharpening, but Chen Yang still told him that he didn't need to sharpen it too much.
He didn't need a sword that was too sharp; too much rigidity would break it, and too much sharpness would cause it to bend. Although this sword was already very strong and unlikely to bend at the edges, it didn't need to be too sharp either. Chen Yang's strength was enough to make up for it.
Hong Gui finished grinding the earth when there was only a tiny bit of earth in the sky, then fell asleep immediately, snoring loudly.
Chen Yang, who was with him, stood up after seeing Hong Gui leave and gave Li Sen, who was guarding the door, an apologetic smile.
Li Sen pouted, looked at Hong Gui who was still hugging his sword while sleeping, and said, "That big oaf."
He tried to pull out his sword, but Hong Gui was holding it too tightly, and he couldn't get it out.
"It seems my rivals in love also have swords and hammers," Li Sen said with a wry smile.
The next day, Hong Gui woke up to find himself holding a sword, and it was already noon.
He hurriedly ran out with his sword and saw everyone waiting for him.
"I'm sorry, I've delayed the sword test," Hong Gui said apologetically.
"It's alright, there's no rush," Chen Yang said with a smile.
Hong Gui handed the sword to Chen Yang. The blade gleamed in the sunlight, its smooth surface and lines exuding a unique beauty.
Chen Yang could sense that this was a sword with its own aura. When he and Hong Gui forged it, they infused it with their own beliefs and soul, making it truly real.
He took the sword, ran his fingers along the blade, and lightly scraped the edge with his fingertips, leaving a trail of blood. A few drops of blood slid down the tip of the sword.
He also indulged in superstition, using his own blood to consecrate the sword, drinking blood to suppress its sharpness and restrain its ferocity.
Looking at the sword, which remained spotless and untouched by blood, Chen Yang grew even more fond of it.
"Congratulations, Realm Master! You have created the item 'Pure Heart Sword' for the first time. As a reward for creating the item, the development progress has increased by 5%. Please check it, Realm Master."
The sudden appearance of the micro-world ahead of time startled Chen Yang.
Since the development of the Microworld, his attribute bar has only contained items rewarded by the Microworld. No matter what he makes or carries, his attribute bar never changes. But now, finally, there is an item that is recognized by the Microworld. This proves that even the Microworld thinks this sword is good, and even the name Chen Yang gave it has been officially recognized by the Microworld.
"It's over, Su'er, this sword is now your rival in love too."
Seeing Chen Yang staring blankly at the Su Xin Sword, Li Sen said exaggeratedly.
After reviewing the attributes that the Micro Realm rewarded the Su Xin Sword with, Chen Yang smiled and said, "It's not a love rival, but there's some good news. The Micro Realm acknowledges that the Su Xin Sword is on the same level as the Micro Realm's reward items, recognizes the name Su Xin Sword, and even gave it an attribute bonus."
"Really? What attribute?"
Hong Gui was overjoyed. This was official recognition from the micro-world, and it was the only one so far.
"As he grows, he will gradually absorb spiritual energy, increasing his own strength while also enhancing his power and energy."
"Holy crap, this is a growth-type artifact!" Hou Yu exclaimed immediately.
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed a growth-type artifact."
"Let's test the sword quickly," Hong Gui said somewhat anxiously.
The items for testing the sword had been prepared long ago.
First came the wood, wood as thick as a thigh.
Chen Yang held the Pure Heart Sword in his hand. He seemed to be able to feel a kind of resonance between the Pure Heart Sword and him, which even the Tenacious Blade could not do.
He gripped his sword and suddenly slashed out.
The sword flashed like a swallow in flight, leaving a graceful arc in the air. The blade had already severed the wood in half.
There was no exaggerated effect like in the movies, nor did the wood slowly slide in two after Chen Yang sheathed his sword. The wood was simply and cleanly cleaved in two, with perfectly neat cuts.
Everyone was thrilled and quickly brought out the second item: an iron rod they used to support things, which was thicker than an adult male's thumb.
The iron rod was cleanly and decisively cut in half.
Then came another large rock. Chen Yang thrust his sword into the rock, causing it to crack and split.
Finally, the strength of the sword was tested. A sword that Chen Yang had previously forged was used to cut the Su Xin Sword, and even after the blade was bent, the Su Xin Sword remained undamaged.
Chen Yang was extremely satisfied with this sword. He knew that he would find it difficult to forge such a fine sword again in the future. Even if his abilities improved, it wouldn't be of much help in forging. This sword was one of Hong Gui's masterpieces.
The Pure Heart Sword has growth potential, and if it is kept by Chen Yang's side, Chen Yang can help it gather spiritual power and accelerate its growth. This is a weapon that is destined to accompany Chen Yang for a lifetime.
"I really want to know how Su Xin compares to those famous swords in history," Yun Shi said.
"It should be pretty good, but I dare not experiment. Damaging those old artifacts would be a sin against the heavens."
Chen Yang smiled, then picked up the Pure Heart Sword and began to perform a set of sword techniques.
Although he didn't combine the strengths of various schools like Xiaolin, he had learned a Shaolin sword technique from Master Chanshan because he had used a sword before. Although Shaolin doesn't use sharp weapons much, they still have sword techniques.
Chen Yang wasn't an expert in swordsmanship, but he was still much better than a complete novice.
The Pure Heart Sword seemed to come alive in his hands, its blade cutting through the air, its hum faint and ethereal.
"This kid broke through to the Grandmaster level? And he didn't even tell me."
"Old Master Yun said with a hint of anger, but his expression was one of great surprise," said Grandpa Yun.
Although Chen Yang was practicing swordsmanship, Old Master Yun's eyesight was exceptional, and he immediately realized that the hidden artistic conception in Chen Yang's swordsmanship had reached a much higher level than before, and that he had crossed the threshold of becoming a grandmaster.
He originally thought that Chen Yang would need another six months to a year to reach the Grandmaster level, but he didn't expect that he had already entered the Grandmaster realm.
Chen Yang accomplished in a few years what others took decades to achieve. The path to becoming a Grandmaster requires a long period of accumulation, which Chen Yang also completed in a short time.
Grandpa Yun couldn't help but sigh, "Indeed. We shouldn't judge Chen Yang by conventional standards. He originally thought he had a pretty good understanding of Chen Yang's talent, but Chen Yang still surprised him time and time again."
Apart from the old man, no one present could tell that Chen Yang had already reached the Grandmaster level, not even Xiao Lin. His judgment was far inferior to the old man's.
Chen Yang suddenly pointed his sword at Guo Zifeng, who was watching from the side.
Guo Zifeng's expression froze for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Chen Yang, you scared me."
"Ha, scared you, huh!" Chen Yang sheathed his sword, but his expression didn't show much of a smile.
"Brother Guo, I'm sorry," Chen Yang said.
Guo Zifeng paused for a moment.
You doubt me?
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