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Chapter 1165 Yin Blade Upgrade
With the newly appointed Chongyang Gong as the chief officiant, this part of the ceremony was successfully completed.

Heaven was very pleased with the offering, and the nine cauldrons instantly emitted a dazzling light, resonating with a resounding clang.

"The nine tripods resounded in unison, it's a good sign that this sacrificial ceremony to Heaven is approved."

According to historical records, the simultaneous ringing of the nine tripods was a sign of the success of the grand ceremony.

Lian Feihong has gained the recognition of Heaven and Earth, and is now the rightful contemporary feudal lord, ruling over fifty states and the supreme ruler of the world.

Golden light fell upon him, illuminating the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon depicted on his crown and robes.

The half-saint Yin Blade that Zhou You held in his hand slid down with the last drop of blood and landed silently.

The resonance of the nine tripods was undoubtedly the most crucial and sublime moment of the grand ceremony, with endless golden light accompanying the resonant sound, engulfing the high platform and all directions.

Suddenly, the Half-Saint Yin Blade was filled with a large amount of golden light, which continuously drilled into it.

"Zhou Daqian's perk has arrived."

It turns out that he was the chief priest, and the knife he used to kill Chongyang Gong, who was performing the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, was also a sacrificial weapon.

Lian Feihong's title of nobility was recognized; he ate meat, and those around him could also drink soup and benefit from it.

The nine cauldrons resonated and shone brightly. The closest sacrificial artifacts, besides the Emperor's Cauldron, were the Half-Saint Yin Blade.

Zhou You almost lost his grip on the hilt of the knife, because the golden light was surging endlessly, more turbulent than the widest river in the world when it erupted.

The baptism brought about by the simultaneous resounding of the nine cauldrons brought about a comprehensive sublimation, from the most basic materials to the refining techniques, and even the imprints of the semi-saint's fist intent and essence and blood.

This divine weapon is already a semi-saint level weapon. If it is further upgraded, what grade should it be?
The word 'holy artifact' flashed through Zhou You's mind, then he shook his head, thinking it was probably unlikely.

After all, sacred artifacts are the condensation of a martial saint's life's essence, with limitless potential. Theoretically speaking, if someone can unleash their full power, it represents the combined strength of a martial saint in life.

On the other hand, only a martial saint can unlock the full potential of a sacred artifact, but why would a martial saint use a sacred artifact?
This is a vicious cycle with no solution!
The Half-Saint Yin Blade is different. Its grade is not so high that it is uncontrollable. In Zhou You's hands, it can unleash twelve times its power. Even Dongfang Daqian, who wields the sacred artifact 'Dawn', is no match for it.

Now that the Half-Saint Yin Blade has been further sublimated, it is conceivable that the power he can unleash will increase accordingly.

"The position of high priest is indeed a lucrative one."

No wonder that the Duke of Chongyang used intrigue and trickery to murder the previous feudal lord and then planned to push the next one to the throne, with the goal of presiding over the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven and becoming the chief officiant.

Besides wanting to see the true appearance of the Nine Tripods, he also wanted to share in this generous benefit.

Ok?
Zhou You suddenly remembered something: the last time Chongyang Gong assisted the feudal lord in ascending the throne, he helped as the chief priest and must have received the greatest benefit from the resonance of the Nine Tripods.

So, on what objects does his benefit fall?

Could it be...

Two eyeballs were held in his palm, warm and smooth, as if carved from jade.

Zhou You had a hunch that these two eyeballs were very likely the biggest secret of Chongyang Gong.

"Ok?"

After the nine tripods resonated, the grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to Heaven began to come to an end. All good things must come to an end, and the ceremony of offering sacrifices to Heaven, a grand feast to welcome the heavens, was bound to have a moment of conclusion.

The outlines of the Nine Tripods, spanning the sky and the earth and in all directions, began to fade from the darkness and disappear into the world.

"Analysis complete. Number of Nine Cauldrons Laws: 6 → 12."

He had already mastered two of the Nine Cauldrons, and now that he had seen the remaining seven cauldrons, he had the opportunity to complete the laws.

During the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, the panel analyzed the laws of the Nine Cauldrons and finally perfected all the laws.

The results were mixed. I won't mention the advantages, but the disadvantage was that, well, the larger the library, the more difficult it is to find information. The same goes for rules; the more numerous they are, the less convenient they are to access.

Suddenly, a burst of murderous intent emanated from a corner of the capital, only to vanish instantly.

Zhou You subconsciously looked towards that corner, activating his profound energy to organize the fragmented information he had captured into a general outline of the matter.

"A demon soldier versus a bewitching creature, hmm, a calamity-level bewitching creature!"

Who could have imagined that on the day of the grand sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, a fierce and brutal battle to exorcise demons would erupt in the capital?

Just as the calamity fell, a powerful aftershock broke through the soon-to-disappear Nine Cauldrons Sky Curtain and reached them.

"These two auras originate from Buried Mirror Prefecture."

Zhou You let out a sigh of relief. After this grand ceremony, he knew he had to pay more attention to the matter of the Empress.

It was a pleasant surprise that the Enchantress didn't cause trouble this time, but who can guarantee she won't do something else?

Lian Feihong ascended the throne, becoming the contemporary feudal lord, and was about to move into the sacrificial palace. New people replaced the old, and a large number of guards and maids were about to be added to the palace.

With tens of thousands of people, it's unrealistic to screen them one by one. Let alone the Queen of Enchantresses, even a slightly skilled Enchantress could slip in.

The imperial harem was never a monolithic entity; it was more common for it to be infiltrated and riddled with infiltration.

The key point is that the inner palace is a very sensitive area, a matter of the feudal lord's family affairs. Even a single word from an outside official can cause a huge uproar.

That's why Zhou You realized why the Queen of Enchantress always liked to hide in the palace and the inner quarters. These places were so powerful that it was impossible to investigate them thoroughly.

"It seems we must wait until the Supreme Demonic Weapon is unleashed before we can make a move!"

Zhou You looked down at the long sword in his hand. The Half-Saint Yin Sword had been baptized by the grand ceremony, and its brilliance was now restrained.

From the outside, there is not a single special mark to be seen.

However, as his fingertips touched the cold back of the blade, he suddenly shivered, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

It turns out that the Yin Dao fist intent within the knife, along with Lord Shen's essence and blood, actually condensed into one after sublimation and baptism.

It is not a forced combination, but rather a mysterious way of forming an organic and unified state.

To give an analogy, it's like someone using Lord Shen's internal strength to match Yin Dao's weapon techniques. The two originally very different methods are actually perfectly integrated without any conflict.

The changes brought about by the resonance of the nine tripods are truly miraculous.

Even if Yin Dao and Lord Shen were reborn and maintained their semi-saint realm, it would be unlikely that they could achieve this.

Zhou Youruo seemed to be deep in thought. He gently swung the Half-Saint Yin Blade, and suddenly a scene appeared before his eyes: Lord Shen transformed into a pillar of heaven to suppress the heavenly maiden, and the Yin Blade, stained with blood, roared and charged towards the sky.

These two distinct forces distill the most fundamental concept: an indomitable fighting spirit in the face of a powerful enemy.

Whether it's protecting or killing, both are paths to achieving one's goal.

As the saying goes, all laws lead to one. The eighteen laws extracted from the Nine Cauldrons by the panel have increased in number and are also more difficult to use.

However, through the sublimation of the Half-Saint Yin Blade, Zhou You actually glimpsed a trace of the Nine Cauldrons Law. Although it was insignificant, it gave him a great hint.

"My two predecessors, though you have passed away, your spirit and will remain with us. I, Zhou You, will certainly carry forward your spirit and will."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Half-Saint Yin Blade trembled slightly, as if acknowledging his attitude.

(End of this chapter)