Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"Is it undergoing a transformation on its own?"

Zhang Yan stared at the Azure Dragon Zhenmu Sword and muttered to himself.

The art of weapon crafting also involves creating something from nothing.

Ancient sages once pondered the workings of heaven and earth, observed the ebb and flow of the sun and moon, and the birth and death of all things.

This is how the art of weapon crafting gradually took shape.

Before the art of weapon crafting existed, did magical treasures not exist?
Of course there is.

Everything has a spirit, and so does the sword.

However, with the decline of heaven and earth, it is now difficult for magical treasures to spontaneously transform and acquire spiritual energy in the cultivation world.

The Sword Control Sect's method of nurturing swords inherits a portion of the Spirit Nourishing Technique, supplemented by the True Sword Control Technique, which is how it achieves this.

However, it's just a matter of perseverance.

More often than not, one must spend their entire life cultivating their sword to barely keep up with their own cultivation level.

Moreover, once the sword cultivator dies, the spirit of the sword dissipates, and all the efforts to cultivate the sword are in vain.

Let's set aside the art of sword nurturing for now.

This Azure Dragon Tremor Sword contains a trace of Azure Dragon's true spirit, and by devouring the soul of the Crimson Dragon, it is about to transform into a fifth-tier magic weapon on its own.

"In this way."

"It does bear some resemblance to 'ritual rituals'."

Zhang Yan thought in surprise.

He was already a fifth-order weapon refiner. Although he had only just begun to understand the basics, he had already gained his own insights into "sacrifice techniques".

This Azure Dragon Tremor-Slaying Wood Sword is now the best master.

Without any external interference, it absorbs the power of the surrounding wood on its own, nourishing every corner of the sword.

"Without being smelted."

"Can it also absorb the power of heaven and earth?"

Zhang Yan stared intently at the Azure Dragon Tremor Sword, not daring to relax for a moment.

He already knew his master Jin Hua Tianjun's "ritual ritual" like the back of his hand.

But this time, it was completely different from before.

On the path of weapon crafting, a new door is gradually opening for Zhang Yan.

"Young Master Zhang, this is..."

"To forge a fifth-tier magic sword beneath this river of blood?"

Xia Yubing stared at Zhang Yan, her eyes filled with astonishment.

However, Zhang Yan was already in meditation and did not answer her.

Xia Yubing gathered the power of her Dharma form, intending to help Zhang Yan set up a restriction, but in the end she dispersed the power of her Dharma form.

"Let's just let things take their course."

Xia Yubing continued to temper her Dao body as she pondered this.

Time passes day by day.

In the blink of an eye, two months have passed since I entered the Blood River.

Xia Yubing and the others had completely tempered their Dao bodies, and their bodies were full of blood and energy.

“Young Master Zhang’s body has been tempered more than once.”

"Qi and blood are the foundation of the Dao body. Without the support of qi and blood, the Nine Revolutions are simply out of the question."

Xia Yubing left the Blood River, and a sudden realization dawned on her.

After the Qi and blood are replenished.

Along with his own magical power, it also became more and more perfectly unified.

"Although the path of body refinement has declined."

"But body tempering is not a bad thing."

"However, there are few resources for body tempering in the cultivation world today."

"This Crimson Dragon Blood River is a rare find..."

Xia Yubing thought to herself.

hum!
Suddenly, a dazzling azure light burst forth from beneath the river of blood.

Even boundless blood energy could not conceal the extremely pure power of the wood-shaking force.

Amidst the vast天地 (heaven and earth), another dragon's roar resounded.

The dragon's might was overwhelming.

Beneath the river of blood, it seemed as if a true dragon was coiled.

"This is?"

Sensing this dragon's might, the disciples of the Qingyun Dao Sect all stepped forward.

Jiang Nian was in the Blood River, wanting to compete with Zhang Yan to see who could sit longer.

But now I can't sit still anymore.

"Sister."

"Is this the might of a true dragon?"

Jiang Nian appeared in the air, looked down at the Blood River, and exclaimed in surprise.

The Blood River was formed from the death of the Red Dragon.

The Chi Chi only possesses a trace of true dragon bloodline, making it impossible for it to unleash such pure dragon might.

Even across the river, one could see a faint dragon shadow coiled around Zhang Yan.

"That is the true spirit of the Azure Dragon Tremor Wood Sword."

Xia Yubing replied calmly.

"Azure Dragon Tremor-Slaying Sword?"

"Did he gain some other benefit beneath this river of blood?"

Jiang Nian's eyelids twitched, and he asked through gritted teeth.

Originally, everyone went into the Blood River together.

If we temper our bodies together, neither of us will suffer a loss.

However, Zhang Yan's physique was stronger, and he absorbed the most qi and blood.

If that's the case, that's it.

Zhang Yan was able to gain other benefits, how could Jiang Nian tolerate this?

This is clearly a case of everyone working together to benefit Zhang Yan!
"no!"

"If he benefits, wouldn't my Qingyun Dao Sect suffer a great loss?"

Jiang Nian thought to himself and secretly released the power of his Dharma form.

"Jiang Nian!"

At that moment, Xia Yubing suddenly shouted.

"Sister..."

Jiang Nian was unwilling, but Xia Yubing was the senior sister.

"You insisted on engaging in a magical duel earlier."

"To damage Young Master Zhang's spirit sword."

"Now that it can be made up for, it's just the right time to repay the debt."

"You actually still plotting against me in secret? Do you even respect me as your senior sister?"

Xia Yu questioned in a cold voice.

Jiang Nian lowered his head and remained silent.

From the very beginning, Xia Yubing was his senior sister.

He still held Xia Yubing in extremely high esteem, even more so than his master, Daoist Qingyun.

He scolded Jiang Nian.

No one bothered Zhang Yan anymore.

Beneath the river of blood, the dragon's might grew even more profound.

"Just one step away!"

Zhang Yan, holding his breath, spoke while in the river.

The Azure Dragon Tremor Sword absorbed over a hundred Crimson Dragon Souls, and its aura reached the pinnacle of the fourth-tier top-grade level.

It is even superior to the fourth-grade top-quality magic weapon that Zhang Yan refined.

But it has come to this point.

The number of Crimson Dragon Souls appearing around them is decreasing.

This red dragon was probably in the seventh realm in its previous life.

After an unknown period of time following death, the power of the soul was almost completely depleted.

By now, it has been completely exhausted.

However, the Azure Dragon Tremor Sword is still one step short of completion.

hum!
The sword's cry resounded, the dragon's might began to recede, and its aura finally stopped at the peak of the fourth-tier top-grade level.

The phantom in the river of blood also began to dissipate.

"Sister."

"I didn't make a move."

"This destiny is not good; he is not destined for this opportunity!"

Jiang Nian was overjoyed and said smugly.

Xia Yubing frowned slightly, feeling increasingly disappointed in this junior brother.

All these years.

Jiang Nian, among the disciples of his generation in the sect, was arrogant and looked down on everyone, yet he was extremely humble.

Now that they've encountered a true prodigy like Zhang Yan, their true colors have been revealed.

"Perform the ritual again!"

Beneath the Blood River, Zhang Yan did not want to miss this opportunity and chose to lend a helping hand to the Azure Dragon Zhenmu Sword.

He flipped his right hand, and a piece of silvery-white spiritual material, as tall as half a person, appeared in front of him.

This spiritual material is a brilliant silver color, but it is scattered with tiny, water-drop-like particles.

This is the Heart's Tears.

Previously, the Celestial Lord of All Wonders had gifted Zhang Yan a large piece of it.

This is one-twentieth of them.

Heart Soul Tears Silver is one of the top-tier fifth-order spiritual materials, which can increase the success rate of "rituals".

Since we cannot use a furnace or cauldron now, this kind of spiritual material is the most suitable.

"Success or failure depends on this!"

Zhang Yan dispersed the Soul-Tear Silver and wrapped the Azure Dragon Tremor-Slaying Sword within it.

At the same time, it conveys the true meaning of Zhenmu.

It attracts the power of the Zhenmu tree that is free-floating between heaven and earth.

Now that there is no spiritual fire from heaven and earth, we cannot use the furnace or cauldron. Even if we did, it would be too late.

Zhang Yan could only rely on his own magical powers.

Using himself as a furnace, he forged the Azure Dragon Zhenmu Sword.

"Young Master Zhang."

"Are they going to forge a fifth-tier magic weapon on the spot?"

The crowd looked at each other in shock.

They had heard that Zhang Yan was already a fifth-tier weapon refiner. However, refining a fifth-tier magic weapon in the Blood River was still too bizarre.

"Humph!"

"Unbelievable!"

Jiang Nian squinted, cursing inwardly.

In the end, the forging failed, and the sword, along with the forging, became scrap metal.

At that time, I couldn't unleash that powerful sword technique.

Zhang Yan lost both his left and right arms.

time flies.

Before Zhang Yan, the entire Soul Tear Silver had completely turned blue, while the Azure Dragon Tremor Wood Sword remained unchanged, its blue light becoming even more dazzling.

This is the characteristic of Heart's Tears Silver: it can be completely integrated into any spiritual material.

now.

The Azure Dragon Tremor Sword is absorbing the essence of the Heart's Soul Tear Silver to make up for its own defects.

The aura emanating from it has stabilized, or at least it hasn't weakened.

But to make further breakthroughs, there's still one step to go.

"not enough!"

Zhang Yan gave a low shout.

He took out another large piece of Soul Tear Silver, which was now only three-quarters of its original size in his storage magic treasure.

That's nearly four million spirit crystals gone.

However, as long as it can upgrade the Azure Dragon Tremor Sword to the fifth tier, it will all be worth it.

Zhang Yan held his breath and focused, then began his final leap.

Roar!
Beneath the river of blood, the dragon's roar resounded once more.

"He actually managed to save it?"

Jiang Nian's smile froze, and his face turned extremely gloomy.

Wow!
Just then, the river in the bend suddenly surged with waves hundreds of feet high.

The river water was incredibly heavy, and even Xia Yubing couldn't withstand the hundred-foot-high waves!

"not good!"

The expressions on everyone's faces changed slightly, and they all looked at Xia Yubing.

If they were to try to stop the waves, it would surely disturb Zhang Yan.

But if we remain indifferent, Zhang Yan will likely be turned into blood and gore in these waves!
"God help me too!"

Jiang Nian was overjoyed.

These waves were a great help to him.

This put Zhang Yan in a dilemma, and he wanted to see how Zhang Yan would choose.

"anyway."

"We cannot let Young Master Zhang be drowned by the waves."

Xia Yubing pondered for a moment, then spoke to the four peak Dharma Aspect Realm experts.

"That's what senior sister said."

"Young Master Zhang holds a highly respected position."

"Absolutely not, nothing bad can happen to anyone in my Qingyun Dao Sect."

Jiang Nian said with a smile.

Wow!
The waves surged down like a divine mountain.

The four peak-stage Dharma Aspects were ready to receive Xia Yubing's orders at any time.

At this point, the waves were already very close to the river surface.

"Save Young Master Zhang."

Xia Yubing reluctantly gave the order.

"Yes!"

The four agreed and released their Dharma forms, each over ninety feet tall, which fell into the River of Blood.

"In the end, it was still a failure."

A smile appeared on Jiang Nian's lips as he thought to himself with satisfaction.

Wow!
The waves surged and rolled, the river surface turbulent, and chaos reigned below.

However, the four Dharma images ultimately protected Zhang Yan and led him away from the Blood River.

"puff!"

As soon as he came out, Zhang Yan spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Young Master Zhang!"

Xia Yubing quickly went to greet him and handed him a healing pill.

After Zhang Yan took the pill, his breathing calmed down a bit.

"Young Master Zhang."

"Those waves were really dangerous; they almost smashed you into mincemeat."

Jiang Nian also came over, feigning concern.

"It doesn't matter."

Zhang Yan waved his hand and said.

"The River of Blood Has No Eyes."

"Fortunately, Young Master Zhang is not seriously injured."

Xia Yubing said with relief.

"Young Master Zhang is indeed unharmed."

"It's just a pity about that spirit sword..."

Jiang Nian revealed his true intentions with a low laugh.

Everyone avoided eye contact, pretending not to have heard.

Zhang Yan returned alone and did not see any trace of the Azure Dragon Tremor-Slaying Sword, which probably meant that it had failed to be forged.

Bang!
Before Jiang Nian finished speaking, a huge wave suddenly splashed up in the blood river below.

Roar!
Then a hundred-zhang-long azure dragon, like a dragon emerging from the abyss, carrying a vast dragon's might, shook its head and swayed its tail as it leaped into the air.

The Azure Dragon is extremely spiritual, with lifelike eyes.

However, the aura it emitted belonged to the category of magical artifacts.

"return!"

Zhang Yan reached out and called out.

Roar!
The illusory image of the Azure Dragon roared to the sky, transforming into a waterfall of stars from the heavens above, and swooped down towards Zhang Yan.

Only then did everyone see it.

Those dragon scales were actually streaks of sword energy.

call out!
Sword energy filled the sky, unleashing boundless sharpness.

The surrounding fog was swept away, making it impossible to get close for a while.

In Jiang Nian's eyes, this azure dragon phantom was clearly heading straight for him!

"Go away!"

Jiang Nian exclaimed in surprise and subconsciously took a step back.

But the Azure Dragon suddenly vanished without a trace, leaving only a broadsword over five feet long, hovering in front of Zhang Yan.

The sword's blade gleamed with a blue light, brimming with spiritual energy.

It exuded a powerful fifth-order fluctuation, which made people's hearts pound.

"Congratulations, Young Master Zhang."

"I'll get another fifth-tier magic sword!"

Xia Yubing was the first to react and congratulated Zhang Yan.

Congratulations, Young Master Zhang!

The other disciples also offered their congratulations.

Jiang Nian stood there, his expression shifting, unsure of what to say.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang."

"I agreed to your challenge to a magical duel."

"Now that the sword in my hand has been transformed into a fifth-order sword, I would like to have another spar with Fellow Daoist Jiang."

Zhang Yan gripped the Azure Dragon Tremor Sword and said with a smile.

"Where are you talking about?"

"I have offended you greatly in the past."

Congratulations, Young Master Zhang!

Jiang Nian forced a smile and offered his congratulations.

Zhang Yan then gave up.

He witnessed Jiang Nian's actions from within the Blood River.

Fortunately, in the end.

It went extremely smoothly, but after expending a large amount of Soul Tear Silver, the Azure Dragon Tremor Wood Sword was upgraded to a fifth-tier low-grade weapon.

"In my hands."

"There is also a portion of the blood of an eighth-realm dragon demon."

"We can continue to upgrade the Azure Dragon Tremor Wood Sword to a mid-grade fifth rank."

Zhang Yan carefully put away the Azure Dragon Zhenmu Sword, feeling very pleased.

This trip not only tempered his body again, but also transformed the Azure Dragon Tremor Wood Sword into a fifth-tier weapon.

He also comprehended a new "ritual ritual" technique.

That's killing three birds with one stone.

Moreover, the most important element is the third party, but Xia Yubing and the others are unaware of the mystery involved.

brush!
As the group left the Blood River, a gray light suddenly appeared in the distant mist.

Even through the endless white fog, it was still clearly visible, guiding everyone in the right direction.

Upon seeing the gray light, a hint of joy flashed in Xia Yubing's eyes.

"Young Master Zhang."

"The place where that gray light is is our destination."

"I implore Young Master Zhang to lend me a hand!"

Xia Yubing looked at Zhang Yan and said hopefully.

"I will do my best."

Zhang Yan replied modestly.

Following the direction of the gray light, the group changed direction.

"Humph!"

"You're not the only genius in this world!"

"In terms of foundational knowledge, I am inferior to you, but in terms of comprehension, I am no less capable!"

"This golden-patterned bodhi seed belongs to me alone!"

Jiang Nian thought to himself, then silently followed. (End of Chapter)