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Chapter 277 The Path of Life for the Heaven-Slaying Blade, Martial Arts Mountain (5K)

buzzing.

The Heaven-Slaying Blade emitted a yearning cry, filled with excitement.

Before Su Chen could speak, it suddenly flew out of his hand and stood suspended in mid-air.

Su Chen fell into thought: "Since the Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire can temper my physical body and primordial spirit, it might also be able to temper the Heaven-Severing Blade."

With this in mind, Su Chen decided to give it a try.

Moreover, the Heaven-Slaying Blade itself also wanted to be tempered.

"Okay, let's get started."

After saying something to the Heaven-Slaying Blade, Su Chen, without waiting to see if the Blade understood, unleashed the Nine-Turn Glazed Fire.

Just as the Nine-Turn Glazed Flame appeared, the Heaven-Severing Blade couldn't wait to rush into the flames.

At the beginning, Su Chen intentionally controlled the power of the Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire.

However, when he discovered that the Heaven-Slaying Blade was unharmed under the scorching heat of the flames, he increased the power of the flames.

The flames roared, and the intense heat made the air scorching.

Before long, the surrounding flowers, plants and trees withered and died under the scorching heat.

Seeing this, Su Chen quickly activated his Primordial Chaos Power, enveloping an area within a ten-meter radius to prevent his aura from leaking out.

"Not enough, not enough..."

After a while, the Heaven-Slaying Blade suddenly protested to Su Chen.

This level of firepower is not enough; it needs a more powerful flame.

Su Chen was slightly surprised after sensing the emotions of the Heaven-Slaying Blade.

When he first started tempering it, the flames were only at this level, but he didn't expect that it would be just a tickle to the Heaven-Severing Blade.

With this in mind, Su Chen did not hesitate and once again increased the power of his attack.

"It feels so good..."

The flames intensified the fire, increasing its power several times over, before Su Chen finally stopped.

To his astonishment, the Heaven-Severing Blade actually let out a pleasant cry under such power.

This made Su Chen feel ashamed.

You should know that he suffered a lot during the tempering process, but who would have thought that when it came to the Heaven-Slaying Blade, it would become a pleasure.

"Then let me see your limits."

Suddenly, a smile appeared on Su Chen's lips. Before the Heaven-Severing Blade could react, he unleashed its full power.

"Ah, oh..."

The Heaven-Severing Blade cried out again, and Su Chen could tell it was a joyful cry.

He smiled, sat quietly to the side, and closed his eyes to rest.

The tempering of the Heaven-Severing Blade was much faster than that of Su Chen, and it was completed in less than three hours.

However, Su Chen didn't know this at the time; it was the Broken Sky Blade that reminded him.

"Su Chen, you almost killed me!"

Three hours later, a voice came from the Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire and entered Su Chen's ears.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen was taken aback and immediately snapped out of his meditation.

"Are you the spirit of the Heaven-Severing Blade?" Su Chen asked with a look of delight.

I never expected that this tempering would directly produce the divine weapon spirit of the Heaven-Severing Blade. It was truly an unexpected delight!
“Strictly speaking, it’s not quite. You should withdraw the Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire first, and then we can discuss it in detail,” Broken Sky Blade replied.

Su Chen put away the Nine Revolutions Glazed Flame and stared at the suspended Heaven-Severing Blade.

At this moment, the Heaven-Slaying Blade was radiant with light, enveloped in a faint halo, through which the patterns inside could be seen.

The patterns are clear and have a strange feel to them. It is as if each line is full of a kind of charm, like the power and meaning of a divine weapon.

"Now you can tell me what happened," Su Chen asked curiously.

With a clang, Duan Tian Dao explained, "Right now, I am not truly a divine weapon spirit; at most, I have awakened. After being tempered by your Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire, my body has also undergone a transformation, enabling me to communicate with you using my spiritual body."

"If you're not the spirit of a divine weapon, then why can you speak?" Su Chen asked, puzzled.

"I can only speak to you," Broken Sky Blade replied. "Also, you don't need to speak; just think it in your mind, and I will know what you are saying."

Upon hearing this, Su Chen nodded, realizing that the voice of the Heaven-Slaying Blade had just come from the depths of his heart.

The voice of the Heaven-Slaying Blade rang out again: "As for your question, I'm not really sure either. Although I didn't give birth to a divine weapon spirit, I can still speak. My situation is very special, and you should know this better than I do."

Indeed, the Heaven-Severing Blade is only a mid-level divine weapon, but its power is no weaker than that of a high-level divine weapon, and may even be stronger.

It may not possess the spirit of a divine weapon, but it can still wield the intent of one.

It should be noted that the power of divine weapons can only be used by top-tier divine weapons.

There are two levels between intermediate-level divine weapons and top-level divine weapons.

These two levels, when applied to human martial artists, represent two major realms.

Intermediate divine weapons are equivalent to martial artists at the Momentum Realm, while top-tier divine weapons are equivalent to martial artists at the True Intent Realm. In other words, martial artists at the Momentum Realm can use the true intent of martial arts even without the support of their primordial spirit and without comprehending it.

It can no longer be described as special; to be precise, it's outrageous.

Su Chen knew that the Heaven-Severing Blade was special and didn't care, but the Heaven-Severing Blade's words made him feel a little expectant.

He asked the question he wanted to know: "Then how do you create a complete divine weapon spirit?"

Li Mu'e's demon-slaying sword has always been the object of his envy, and he also hopes to have a top-level divine weapon.

"Can you demonstrate the true essence of martial arts?" Duan Tian Dao asked without answering.

Although Su Chen found it strange, he did as instructed, unleashing his martial intent to envelop the Broken Sky Blade.

He quickly understood why Duan Tian Dao asked that question, because when he unleashed his martial arts essence, Duan Tian Dao actually absorbed it.

Su Chen was taken aback: "You can absorb the true essence of martial arts?"

"Hmm." The Heaven-Slaying Blade confirmed its conjecture, but it wasn't absorption as Su Chen had mentioned; it was through other means.

It didn't explain to Su Chen, because it knew he wouldn't understand anyway.

"Try something else," Duan Tian Dao said again.

Su Chen then switched to a different martial arts intent, and as expected, it was still 'absorbed' by the Heaven-Severing Blade.

He stared at the Broken Sky Blade, his eyes filled with growing doubt.

This tempering seems to have made the Heaven-Slaying Blade even more special.

He had never heard of a divine weapon being able to absorb the true essence of martial arts, or even the true essence of a martial artist's martial arts.

"Did you verify anything?"

Then, the Heaven-Slaying Blade instructed Su Chen to release different martial arts intents. Su Chen vaguely guessed something from the Heaven-Slaying Blade's actions, so he asked.

The Heaven-Slaying Blade didn't hide anything and said frankly, "Su Chen, the method to make me give birth to a divine weapon spirit is very simple."

"Explain in detail." Su Chen narrowed his eyes, his expression turning serious.

"That's feeding me Primordial Chaos Power and the True Meaning of Martial Arts," the icy voice of the Heaven-Slaying Blade rang out.

These words silenced Su Chen.

It doesn't matter if you feed the Primordial Chaos Power to the Heaven-Slaying Blade, since Primordial Chaos Power can be regenerated.

However, feeding it the true essence of martial arts posed a challenge for Su Chen, because the true essence of martial arts is different from the power of primordial chaos.

The latter grows stronger as the martial artist's understanding deepens; it is not a kind of energy, but more like a kind of will.

Willpower isn't something you can simply become stronger by wishing for it; once lost, it's very likely to be gone forever.

The Heaven-Slaying Blade saw Su Chen's dilemma and said, "My absorption is different from what you imagined. Take a look for yourself and see if your martial arts essence has decreased."

After being reminded by it, Su Chen indeed noticed something strange.

That means his true martial arts essence remains the same as before, without any reduction.

"What's going on?" Su Chen asked, puzzled.

The Heaven-Slaying Blade simply replied that it wasn't quite sure either, and Su Chen had no choice but to give up after hearing that.

However, this is good news for him.

If the Heaven-Slaying Blade can be imbued with the spirit of a divine weapon without diminishing its martial arts essence, this would be a worthwhile deal for Su Chen.

"Of course it's not that simple. The martial arts essence you feed me each time must be different. Only in this way can I give birth to the spirit of the divine weapon as soon as possible."

The words of the Heaven-Slaying Blade shattered Su Chen's fantasy and brought him back to reality.

"Different every time?" Su Chen murmured. While it wasn't difficult to make it different every time, it was still a bit troublesome.

This trouble mainly manifests in the later stages. Once Su Chen is at his wit's end when he tries to transform his martial arts essence, he really doesn't know how to transform it in a short period of time.

Just like cooking every day, even if you have the skills, if you insist on eating well and not repeating the same dishes every day, after a while you will gradually not know what to cook.

Su Chen will face this situation in the later stages: with so many things to feed him, he won't know which martial arts essence to feed him.

"How much martial arts essence do you need to absorb to give birth to a divine weapon spirit?" Su Chen asked after pondering for a moment.

Duan Tiandao shook his head: "I don't know, the more the better."

Seeing Su Chen's conflicted expression, Duan Tian Dao offered a solution: "Actually, it doesn't have to be yours. As long as you fight more Divine Intent Realm warriors, I can absorb theirs as well."

Su Chen remained silent. The Heaven-Severing Blade was easier said than done.

It's very taxing on martial artists! "Oh, right!"

After thinking for a long time, Su Chen had a flash of inspiration and came up with a solution.

Just then, the Heaven-Slaying Blade also emitted a resounding clang: "I've got a solution!"

"The Ten Directions Martial Stele of Wudao Mountain!"

The two men, one with a knife, spoke in unison, as if they were telepathically connected.

The Ten Directions Martial Stele contains many martial arts essences left by predecessors and sages. It has accumulated over tens of thousands of years and contains countless martial arts essences, which can definitely meet the needs of the Heaven-Slaying Blade.

Moreover, the absorption by the Heaven-Severing Blade will not damage the martial arts essence on the Ten Directions Martial Stele.

Compared to Su Chen's various martial arts essences, the Ten Directions Martial Stele is undoubtedly the best choice for the Heaven-Severing Blade.

"Then let's go to Wudao Mountain!"

After opening his tenth Xuan Meridian, Su Chen originally planned to return to the Ziyang Sect, but now he has other plans.

“Alright!” Broken Sky Blade replied, full of anticipation.

After a brief exchange, Duan Tian Dao was exhausted and fell into a deep sleep after telling Su Chen.

Ultimately, it is not a true divine weapon spirit and cannot maintain its spirituality indefinitely.

The reason for this conversation with Su Chen was mainly to explain the method for creating the spirit of the divine weapon. Now that the method is available, it's time for it to retire gracefully.

After Duan Tiandao fell unconscious, Su Chen tried to wake him up, but there was no response.

Unable to rouse him, Su Chen gave up.

"Before going back, let's tell Elder Miao and Elder Yao first."

Not long after, Su Chen returned to Tiandan City.

News of Yunxia Mountain spread because a large number of alchemists had escaped, and the city lord of Tiandan City dispatched a large force to Yunxia Mountain.

However, they were destined to return empty-handed.

Su Chen changed into Hua Wuque's attire, found Yao Lao, and explained his purpose.

"You're planning to leave?" The old apothecary was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, followed by melancholy.

He had long anticipated that Su Chen would leave, but he didn't expect him to arrive so quickly.

"Sigh, since you've made up your mind to leave, I won't try to persuade you anymore. These are some alchemy insights I've accumulated over the years, so I'll leave them to you."

Over the years, Su Chen's talent for alchemy and his temperament had long since won over Yao Lao.

Although the other party already had a master, in the old master's heart, he already regarded him as a disciple.

Now that they are parting ways, the old alchemist intends to pass on his life's experience in alchemy to Su Chen.

Su Chen refused.

"Master Yao, you should leave these things for your new disciple," Su Chen said with a smile.

For him, alchemy was merely one of the auxiliary methods for cultivating martial arts; he might not need it later, so keeping it would be pointless.

Moreover, looking at this pile of insights, Su Chen thought for a moment and decided to leave it to the old man himself.

"A new disciple?" The old apothecary was taken aback; he hadn't taken on any disciples recently.

But he quickly realized what was happening and exclaimed in surprise, "You, you're planning to become my disciple?"

of course not.

Su Chen shook his head and explained, "I can recommend a disciple to you; her talent should meet your requirements."

"Who?"

Su Chen did not answer, but told Yao Lao to wait.

After casually obtaining some pills from the old apothecary, Su Chen bid farewell to the apothecary and returned to the Miao residence.

Miao Kuo returned to the Miao family mansion after surviving the ordeal, and was frowning with worry because he had not been able to find out any news about Su Chen.

Upon seeing Su Chen, he was overjoyed. Before he could even speak, he saw a beautiful figure rush over to him.

"Brother Xiang, are you alright?" Miao Xingxing approached Su Chen with a worried expression, her words full of concern.

Seeing this, Miao Kuo's lips twitched involuntarily. He hadn't seen this girl in such a hurry when he came back.

He didn't pay any attention to it, but looked at Su Chen. Seeing that Su Chen was unharmed, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Su Chen smiled and patted Miao Xingxing's head, saying, "I'm fine."

Miao Xingxing was still a little worried after hearing this, so she looked left and right, and only felt relieved when she saw that Su Chen was really alright.

When she saw Miao Kuo's teasing expression, her pretty face flushed red, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

"Elder Miao, I've come back to say goodbye," Su Chen said.

Upon hearing this, Miao Kuo's smile froze, and Miao Xingxing's delicate body trembled, her face turning pale.

"Why... are you leaving so soon after you get back?" Miao Kuo asked, puzzled.

Su Chen briefly explained the reason, saying that he had lived there for twenty years and planned to go back to visit his relatives and friends.

Miao Kuo didn't say anything after hearing this, but looked at Miao Xingxing who was silent to the side.

Seeing her sorrowful face, I couldn't help but sigh, but I didn't say anything more.

Su Chen turned to Miao Xingxing and said, "By the way, Xiaoxing, there's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Miao Xingxing's eyes shone brightly, as if a beam of light had been shone from them.

Su Chen smiled and said, "I've found you a master. You can go and see him when you have some free time."

Amid their confusion, Su Chen revealed to them how he knew Yao Lao, explaining that the master he had found for Miao Xingxing was none other than Yao Lao.

"Oh!" Miao Xingxing's expression darkened upon hearing this.

Miao Kuo was startled: "You, you know Elder Yao?"

Even he couldn't see the old doctor, but he never expected that Su Chen had become so familiar with the old doctor behind the scenes!

But this was followed by a surge of joy. With Su Chen's connection, Miao Xingxing might be able to become Yao Lao's disciple.

Becoming Yao Lao's disciple was of great benefit to both Miao Xingxing and the Miao family.

At that moment, he didn't know what to say.

He took in Su Chen out of gratitude for saving his life and taught him alchemy, which was originally an act of repaying a debt of gratitude.

As a result, twenty years later, not only did he not repay the kindness, but he also owed two more great debts of gratitude.

This……

How about we betroth Xiaoxing to Su Chen?

Miao Kuo seemed to be deep in thought.

Su Chen didn't think too much about it and instructed Xiao Xing, "Xiao Xing, you should learn alchemy from Elder Yao well, and don't embarrass me."

Hearing this, Miao Xingxing, who had been listless, looked up and asked, "If I study hard, will I be able to see Brother Xiang again?"

"Haha, of course," Su Chen replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Miao Xingxing finally smiled and clenched her fist: "Then I will definitely study hard."

Miao Kuo, who was standing to the side, smiled brightly after hearing this. "Why think so much? Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Just let nature take its course."

At this moment, Miao Xingxing looked at Miao Kuo and said, "Grandpa, could you please go outside? I want to talk to Brother Xiang alone for a while."

Miao Kuo's smile froze. What was it that couldn't be said in front of his grandfather?

"You silly child!" With a helpless smile, Miao Kuo walked out of the courtyard.

Miao Xingxing stared intently at Su Chen, looking at him very carefully, as if trying to imprint Su Chen into her heart.

Su Chen felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, so he asked, "Xiao Xing, is there anything you want to say to Brother Xiang?"

"Brother Xiang, may I know your real name?" Miao Xingxing asked softly, her cheeks flushed and her eyes filled with determination.

Su Chen's expression froze upon hearing this: "When did you find out?"

Miao Xingxing chuckled lightly, pouting, "Brother Xiang thinks he's hiding it well, but I found out a long time ago, I just haven't told anyone."

Her eyes darted around, and she seemed lost in thought; her voice grew softer and softer.

Su Chen didn't know when he was discovered, but since things had come to this point, he didn't intend to hide it anymore.

So he told Miao Xingxing his identity: "Xiao Xing, my real name is 'Su Chen'."

"Su Chen... Okay, I've got it!" Miao Xingxing said firmly after carefully considering it several times.

Su Chen nodded, and turned to leave amidst Miao Xingxing's tearful farewell.

After saying goodbye to Su Chen, Miao Kuo came over and, seeing Miao Xingxing's appearance, comforted her, "Xiaoxing, some things can't be forced. In the future, Grandpa will find you a better husband than Su Chen."

“No.” Miao Xingxing shook her head, her voice choked with emotion. “Grandpa, this is very difficult.”

"How could that be? Once you become Elder Yao's disciple, finding a prodigy martial artist will be a piece of cake!" Miao Kuo said dismissively.

Putting everything else aside, with a sixth-grade alchemist backing her up, Miao Xingxing can find any kind of outstanding martial artist she wants in the future.

If one has a higher standard, seeking out members of the royal families of the Holy Body Kingdom and the Holy Yuan Kingdom is also an option.

“Grandpa, Brother Su is Hua Wuque.” Miao Xingxing’s words stirred up a storm in Miao Kuo’s heart.

Miao Kuo was speechless. "What did you say? How is that possible!"

With a soft sigh, Miao Xingxing turned and left without saying anything more, leaving behind a lonely figure.

(End of this chapter)