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Chapter 492 - 0320 Hidden Sword Manor (Seeking monthly ticket at the beginning of the month 4k)_2

Chapter 492: 0320 Hidden Sword Manor (Seeking monthly ticket at the beginning of the month 4k)_2

After three years of intense competition, exhausting a great deal of manpower and resources, a person named [Ye Ying] emerged as the winner.

He forged a [Heavenly Yuan Cauldron Sword] for Emperor Ling. It is said that on the day the sword was completed, a Divine Dragon appeared.

Emperor Ling was overjoyed and bestowed upon Ye Ying the title of [World’s Number One Swordsmith].

From then on, the Ye Family settled in Hang City by West Lake, establishing a martial clan.

Thus, the Hidden Sword Manor was born. At its peak, it could rival Wudang and Shaolin.

Of course, throughout the history of Da Xia Jianghu, the ironclad Wudang and Shaolin endured while new talents came and went.

Many emerging heroes eventually faded into history.

The Hidden Sword Manor was no exception.

Today’s Jiangnan Martial Arts University was newly built with national investment.

The descendants of the Ye family became protected heirs of divine weapon craftsmanship.

Through the years, the Heavenly Yuan Cauldron Sword became the town treasure of Jiangnan Martial Arts University.

The Xiangyun landed in the parking lot.

Lu Chenzhou entered the campus of Jiangnan Martial Arts University.

Many people looked over, whispering.

"The Dragon City Chief is here."

"Could he be here to observe the Sword Tomb and comprehend Dao Yun?"

"Quite possible."

"Oh no, is he going to switch to Sword Dao?"

"I heard the Hua Mountain Chief Yue Xiping is currently in the Sword Tomb, and it’s said he made the Heavenly Yuan Cauldron Sword tremble."

"The Cauldron Sword, being the leader of ten thousand swords, might recognize Yue Xiping as its master. After all, he is a [Heavenly Sword Seed]."

"You think too much. Throughout history, countless Heavenly Sword Seeds appeared, and none could take the Cauldron Sword with them."

"By the way... is Lu Chenzhou planning to take the Cauldron Sword too?"

For a moment, the students of Jiangnan Martial Arts University fell silent.

This was the person who made Ancestor Zhang appear twice!

Soon, the rumor that Lu Chenzhou planned to take the Cauldron Sword spread wildly throughout the campus.

When Lu Chenzhou heard this from an old friend, Lin Zirong, he couldn’t help but laugh.

"Goodness, I’m just here to forge a divine weapon... but I might as well visit the Sword Tomb and seek enlightenment."

...

The Sword Pavilion.

Once the sword-forging place of the Hidden Sword Manor, it still plays a significant role today.

One of Da Xia’s few casting masters, Ye Changkong, was practicing the Heavenly Pile beside the furnace.

Nowadays, most new divine weapons and Void Blades are produced on high-tech assembly lines.

Though these lack a soul, they have a high output, low cost, and guaranteed quality.

However, as something intimately connected with martial artists, a master’s work is clearly superior.

"Grandmaster Ye, Junior Lu Chenzhou comes to visit."

"Hahaha, it is young friend Lu. What brings you here? Another divine weapon appraisal?"

"No, I want to forge a divine weapon."

Upon this big order, Ye Changkong revealed a look of joy.

He had heard that Lu Chenzhou recently slew a Demon King in the river.

As a casting master, he was well-informed about such matters, as those people were likely to come seeking his forging skills.

"Show me the forging materials."

"Alright."

Lu Chenzhou took out a scale from the Water Demon King.

Ye Changkong used his spiritual power to sense it, revealing a look of shock:

"This... this scale is of Great Demon King quality. Did you slay a Great Demon King?"

"At its peak, this demon was indeed a Great Demon King, but it later fell to a regular Demon King realm."

"What kind of divine weapon do you want to forge? Scale armor?"

"Yes, could you see if this is enough, elder?"

With a clatter, a pile of scales fell to the ground, shining with a legendary golden hue!

Ye Changkong’s eyes lit up, rubbing his hands together, unable to hide his smile:

"Enough to forge a full-body scale armor, with leftover."

"The excess can be your payment, elder. If it’s not enough, I can add some cash."

"Enough, enough. Forging scale armor from Great Demon King scales takes time and effort. It might take a year and a half."

"Elder, as you must have a busy schedule, I can wait in line. I’m not in a rush."

"No worries, I’ll prioritize your order and aim to finish within a year."

Lu Chenzhou then took out the demon king’s horn and asked:

"Elder, what kind of divine weapon do you think is suitable for this horn?"

"This horn would be good for forging short curved sabers, short swords, or hidden weapons."

Lu Chenzhou pondered. He excelled in spears, not blades and swords.

Then he had an idea—recalling [Life and Death Invisible Void-breaking Sword Qi].

For close combat, a spear and his fists were enough. He might as well reinforce the Flying Sword Dao!

In future battles against high-level foes, relying solely on the mystic treasure energy of Xuan grade might not suffice.

If he could combine treasure energy, flying sword, and Life and Death Qi, it would be a complete flying sword.

The only thing lacking was powerful telekinesis.

With the Heart Sutra and Martial Arts Tree, he believed he could quickly catch up to the Po Suo Cultivators of the same realm.

By then, combining long-range and close combat, he would have no weaknesses.

This would be advantageous in future trials, whether in the Water Mansion or other relics!

After all, his competitors weren’t just martial artists.

What if the other worlds had Xianxia Cultivators?

"Elder, can you forge a flying sword?"

"What? A flying sword?"

"Yes, a flying sword about a foot long, using this horn as the base."

"A flying sword? Though it sounds good, I’ve researched that Po Suo spiritual practitioners rarely use flying swords as [Spiritual Artifacts]."

"Why?"

"It’s simple. The killing power isn’t enough. Think about it. With the large bodies of demons, even if you pierce them ten times with a tiny flying sword, it would only create a few pinholes. Unless the flying sword holds secrets and incorporates high-tech means, it would be better to use large weapons like sabers, swords, spears, or hammers, combined with True Qi to tear apart demon bodies."

"Don’t worry, elder. Just make the flying sword sharp enough to penetrate armor."

Lu Chenzhou’s flying sword path wasn’t about the sword causing damage but the Life and Death Qi.

Ye Changkong cautioned repeatedly:

"Once the divine weapon is forged, it’s hard to reforge. Don’t regret it... I can’t afford to compensate."

"Rest assured, elder."

"Do you have any Great Demon King essence blood? I need two drops for these two divine weapons."

"Yes."

Lu Chenzhou poured four drops from a bottle, suspending them mid-air with telekinesis.

"Two for forging, the other two as your payment. Is it enough?"

"Enough. Forging a flying sword is not difficult... I’ve long heard of your extraordinary spiritual power and telekinesis. Truly impressive."

Grandmaster Ye thought this young man might really succeed in the Flying Sword Dao.

"Oh, there’s one more thing."

Lu Chenzhou took out a Demon King Treasure Pearl.

Ye Changkong was stunned. How many relics did this boy get from the Demon King?!

This pearl was clearly extraordinary, likely the most valuable part of the Demon King.

"What else do you want to forge?"

"This is a Water Repelling Treasure Pearl from the Demon King’s body. I want it set into a bracelet."

"How about embedding it in the flying sword or scale armor and crafting Water Repelling Armor (Sword)?"

"No, I might need to use this pearl often."

"Very well, I’ll use Yellow Grade [Surging Water Profound Iron] to make a bracelet... This can be done in three days. Stay in Hang City for a few days."

"Using metal to enhance water is wonderful. Truly, elder, you’re a master craftsman... How much for the forging fee?"

"It’s free. The leftover materials will earn me a little extra. Any more items to forge?"

"No more."

"Really? No more?"

Ye Changkong eyed him suspiciously.

Lu Chenzhou bid farewell and left.

He had only the demon king’s skeleton and fish spear left, keeping them for future use.

...

At night.

Lu Chenzhou stayed at Jiangnan Martial Arts University.

Preoccupied with breaking through the Heart Sutra barrier, he didn’t visit the Sword Sect for enlightenment.

After finishing his Pile Skill training for the day, he sat cross-legged, hands in prayer, reciting the Heart Sutra for meditation:

The Martial Arts Arena.

The Lantuo Temple monks trained here.

In the blood-red moonlight, mist swirled around.

Monsters with monk heads and beast bodies, like strange pine trees, dotted the endless plaza.

Each one exuded an aura stronger than 10 Prajna.

According to Lu Chenzhou’s study, passing through here led to the Scripture Pavilion of Lantuo Temple.

"Once I get through this trial, the Heart Sutra will break through."