Chapter 506 - 360: Zi Ling Emperor

Chapter 506: Chapter 360: Zi Ling Emperor

What’s more, the Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s methods were unique. It wasn’t as if he had burned down the Purple Child’s home; rather, he had used a special technique to re-refine it, renovating it into a much larger and more suitable abode for him.

And so, after the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the Sui Xian Sword Spirit lightly tapped his finger on the Purple Jade Sword. The last wisp of flame flickered out, and the fully revealed Purple Jade Sword erupted with a dazzling Spiritual Light. A tyrannical Sword Intent materialized from thin air, raging through the surroundings.

’Not bad. A Top-grade Spirit Treasure, at the Spirit Treasure Peak. It’s not far from advancing to a Divine Soldier. And because it has a Sword Spirit, it possesses the potential for growth. If it’s nourished properly, its advancement to a Divine Soldier is only a matter of time.’

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit looked at the Purple Jade Sword and nodded in satisfaction. His face was a little pale; clearly, this refinement process had taken a toll on him and consumed a great deal of his energy.

A Cultivator’s magical treasures are generally divided into three major tiers: first are Magical Treasures, then Spirit Treasures, and finally Divine Soldiers. While there are ranks above Divine Soldier, they are exceedingly rare in the world and will not be discussed here.

Furthermore, whether it’s a Magical Treasure, Spirit Treasure, or Divine Soldier, each has its own grades: Lower Grade, Middle Grade, and Upper Grade. The difference between each grade is nearly equivalent to an entire major Realm for a Cultivator—a world of difference.

Generally speaking, an item that reaches the level of a Divine Soldier can already be called a Supreme Treasure. Its value is immeasurable, and every time one appears, it drives hosts of Cultivators mad with envy, leading to endless conflict.

And the Supreme Treasure of the Profound Yin Sect’s ancestor, Xue Xuan True Venerable, is the Blood Profound Bell—a Divine Soldier! This is precisely why countless Cultivators are wary of him. After all, with Immortal Artifacts being all but non-existent, Divine Soldiers are practically the apex of magical treasures. The power they grant a Cultivator is unimaginable.

A Divinity Transformation expert with a Divine Soldier and one without are two entirely different concepts. It is even rumored that a Divinity Transformation Great Power who wields a Divine Soldier possesses the combat strength of a second Divinity Transformation expert.

For the average Cultivator, during the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment realms, they can only use Magical Treasures. Spirit Treasures are typically something only a Golden Core Cultivator can possess.

Yet Yu Changsheng, who had not even reached Core Formation, now possessed a Peak Spirit Treasure. This alone was enough to make hordes of ordinary Cultivators die with envy, to say nothing of the fact it had the potential to grow. Its advancement into a Divine Soldier was practically a certainty.

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"Hmm? Hmm? Huh?!"

The Purple Child blinked his innocent eyes as he gazed at the Purple Jade Sword, a look of delight spreading across his small face. He was very fond of this reborn Jade Sword.

He could clearly feel an inseparable connection between himself and the Purple Jade Sword. He could control the sword with a single thought. Moreover, streams of insight regarding the Sword Dao were constantly and naturally surfacing in his mind. This was a wonderful surprise for the Purple Child.

Yu Changsheng felt the same way. The Jade Sword had long been refined into his Lifebound Magical Treasure. Now, with the Purple Child—bound to him by a Contract—as its Sword Spirit, Yu Changsheng felt as though he could wield the Purple Jade Sword as easily as his own arm, despite being a novice in the Sword Dao.

’This feeling... it’s as if a complete novice to the Sword Dao was instantly force-fed epiphanies until he became a genius... How marvelous.’

Yu Changsheng muttered to himself, his heart swelling with emotion. With a mere flicker of thought, the Spirit Sword trembled lightly. He gestured with his finger, and the Purple Spirit Sword slashed out, creating a world-shaking rainbow of light as a majestic Sword Qi erupted, disturbing the very void.

"Heh heh heh... Now I can finally unleash the full potential of my Swordsmanship. This will be one of my new trump cards."

Yu Changsheng chuckled, a brilliant smile on his face. How could a Sword Cultivator like him not have a fitting sword? This shortcoming had now been remedied.

The original Jade Sword’s materials were already exceptionally special, forged from Extraterritorial Celestial Stone that even a Purple Mansion would struggle to scratch. Moreover, the Purple Bamboo that had given birth to a Heaven and Earth Spirit Seed like the Purple Child was no ordinary plant; it would be no exaggeration to call it the Purple Bamboo Emperor.

A Treasure Sword refined from two such Celestial and Earthly Treasures was naturally extraordinary. For Yu Changsheng, it represented a monumental leap forward.

And so, his gaze toward the Sui Xian Sword Spirit was filled with gratitude. Without him, he truly wouldn’t have experienced such a massive improvement.

"It was simply a natural progression."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit waved his hand, suppressing his own weakness. His gaze swept over the two of them before landing back on the Purple Jade Sword, a hint of fondness in his eyes. With a gentle flick of his wrist, the Purple Jade Sword instantly shot toward Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng raised his hand and caught the Purple Jade Sword, unable to hide the joy on his face. He shot a grateful look at the Sui Xian Sword Spirit.

"This sword... it was originally meant to be material for repairing the Sui Xian Sword..."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit paused, the light in his eyes dimming uncontrollably. He shook his head, his mood suddenly turning somber. In a low voice, he said:

"It is a shame... Now that it is in your hands, I hope you can live up to its power. Do not tarnish its name."

Yu Changsheng fell silent for a moment. He knew what the Sui Xian Sword Spirit was lamenting. To be honest, he didn’t know his own senior brother very well, so he didn’t dare say much.

"This sword has no name. Since it is your Lifebound Spirit Treasure, you should give it one."

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit let out a faint, relieved laugh, his tone purposefully light as he spoke.

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then looked at the Purple Child and asked, "By the way, what’s your name?"

Now that the Purple Child had become the Sword Spirit, Yu Changsheng thought he might as well name the sword after him.