Liaozhai: Immortality Begins with Becoming Yan Chixia's Apprentice

Chapter 141 High-Grade Magical Artifacts

The properties of each material—eternal cold iron, earth core fire copper, and star sand—are different. They must be mixed with extreme care, otherwise material conflicts will occur, leading to the failure of sword forging.

Zhou Ning poured the three materials into the sword-forging furnace in sequence, covered the furnace, and ignited the earth fire crystal.

Flames ignited, and the temperature inside the sword-forging furnace began to rise.

The three materials gradually fused together at high temperatures, changing color from dark blue to dark red, then from dark red to gold, and finally to a deep purplish-gold.

Inside the furnace, a ball of purplish-gold liquid slowly rotated, like a miniature vortex, emitting an increasingly intense spiritual light.

Zhou Ning probed the sword-forging furnace with his divine sense, sensing the changes in the materials.

He carefully adjusted the firepower, controlling the speed of the fusion.

Too fast and the oven will explode; too slow and the material will solidify.

"Slow down," Yan Chixia said.

Zhou Ning slowed down, allowing the materials to gradually blend together.

An hour later, the three materials were completely fused together, turning into a purplish-gold liquid that slowly rotated in the sword-forging furnace.

The liquid was as thick as honey, radiating a dazzling purple-gold light that illuminated the entire sword-making room.

"The final step: forging the sword."

Yan Chixia's voice became serious.

"This is the most crucial step. When forging the sword, the Qingfeng sword needs to be placed in the furnace, allowing the blade to absorb the essence of the materials and reshape the sword body."

"At the same time, you need to infuse your sword intent and true essence into the sword to awaken its spirit. The stronger the sword spirit, the sharper the sword will be."

Zhou Ning took a deep breath and placed the Qingfeng Sword into the forging furnace.

The sword blade was immersed in the purplish-gold liquid and began to absorb the essence of the materials.

The cracks on the sword began to slowly heal as they were soaked in the purplish-gold liquid.

Zhou Ning placed his hands on the sword-forging furnace and poured his Nascent Soul power into it.

With his mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation fully activated, the powerful Nascent Soul energy surged into the sword-forging furnace like a raging river.

At the same time, he infused his own sword intent into it.

That was the sword intent he had condensed over many years of cultivating the "Demon-Slaying Technique," sharp and firm, carrying a righteous spirit.

The Azure Edge Sword spun slowly in the purplish-gold liquid, emitting a buzzing sound, as if it were cheering.

The cracks on the sword became fewer and finer until they disappeared completely.

The sword blade became smoother and sharper than before, radiating a dazzling purple-gold light.

"Sword Spirit, awaken!"

Zhou Ning let out a loud shout and poured all his sword intent into the sword.

The Qingfeng Sword trembled violently, emitting a clear and melodious dragon's roar.

The sound echoed throughout the entire back mountain, startling the birds in the pine forest into flight.

A dazzling purple-gold light shone from the sword, illuminating the entire sword-making room as if it were daytime.

As the light faded, the Azure Edge Sword lay quietly in the forging furnace.

The sword is longer and more streamlined than before, with a faint purplish-gold halo on the blade.

The original blue gemstone on the hilt has turned purple-gold, emitting a soft glow.

Zhou Ning took out the Qingfeng Sword and held it in his hand.

The sword was warm, as if it had a life of its own, and resonated deeply with him.

He could sense that the sword spirit was more powerful and more agile than before.

"It's a success."

Yan Chixia nodded.

"The Azure Edge Sword has been repaired and its quality has been improved. The Azure Edge Sword is now close to the level of a spiritual treasure."

Zhou Ning swung his Qingfeng sword and unleashed a slash.

A streak of purple-gold sword energy shot out from the tip of the sword, like a giant purple-gold dragon, heading straight for a boulder in the distance.

"boom!"

The sword energy struck the boulder, causing it to explode instantly, sending fragments flying and dust billowing everywhere.

A deep trench, several meters long and one meter deep, was left on the ground.

Zhou Ning gasped.

The repaired Qingfeng Sword is at least three times more powerful than before.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master."

Zhou Ning sheathed his sword, and Chao Yan Chixia bowed deeply.

Yan Chixia waved his hand:

"No need to thank me. It was your own sword intent that awakened the sword spirit. The Green Edge Sword's current state is all thanks to you."

He paused, then continued:

"The Azure Edge Sword has been repaired. Now, all you need to do is continue cultivating and wait for the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage. The extraterrestrial demons may descend at any time, so we must be prepared."

Zhou Ning nodded: "This disciple understands."

The news of the successful repair of the Qingfeng Sword was like a spring breeze, dispelling the gloom that had been weighing on Zhou Ning's heart for many days.

He held the repaired Qingfeng sword in his hand, feeling the warmth and pulse emanating from the blade.

It was a strange connection, as if the sword was no longer a cold weapon, but a living companion, connected to him by heart and blood.

The purplish-gold blade shimmered with a faint light, its edge so sharp it seemed capable of cutting through the air.

The purple-gold gem on the sword hilt emitted a soft light, resonating deeply with the nascent soul in his dantian.

"A fine sword."

Yan Chixia rarely praised it, his gaze falling on the Qingfeng Sword with a hint of appreciation.

"The Azure Edge Sword was originally only a mid-grade magic weapon, but after this repair, it has been upgraded to a high-grade magic weapon, approaching the level of a spiritual treasure. Given time, when your cultivation advances further, it may even transform into a spiritual treasure."

Zhou Ning held the Qingfeng sword horizontally in front of him, his fingers gently stroking the blade.

He could feel the immense power contained within the sword—a new power formed by the fusion of the icy chill of ten-thousand-year-old cold iron, the scorching heat of the earth's core fire copper, the starlight of stardust, and his own sword intent and true essence.

"Master, I would like to try out my sword," Zhou Ning said.

Yan Chixia nodded: "Go ahead. There's a thousand-year-old cold iron stone on the back mountain, perfect for testing the sword."

Zhou Ning walked out of the sword-making room and came to the sword-training ground on the back mountain.

In the center of the sword training ground stood a huge black stone, a thousand-year-old cold iron stone that Yan Chixia had transported from the north many years ago. It was incredibly hard, and ordinary flying swords could not even leave a mark when they struck it.

Zhou Ning stood before the cold iron stone, took a deep breath, and poured his Nascent Soul power into the Azure Edge Sword.

The sword immediately shone with a dazzling purple-gold light, which grew stronger and brighter, like a small sun, illuminating the entire back mountain as if it were daytime.

He raised his sword and slashed out.

A streak of purplish-gold sword energy shot out from the tip of the sword, like a giant purplish-gold dragon, carrying a world-destroying power, heading straight for Han Tieshi.

"boom!"

The sword energy struck the cold iron stone, producing a deafening explosion.

The cold iron stone trembled violently, and a deep crack appeared on its surface, extending from the top to the bottom.

Pebbles flew everywhere, dust filled the air, and the entire back mountain trembled.

Zhou Ning sheathed his sword, walked to the Cold Iron Stone, and reached out to touch the crack.

The crack was several inches deep, with smooth, mirror-like edges, as if it had been cut by a sharp blade.

He gasped.

The repaired Qingfeng Sword is at least three times more powerful than before.

If this were to strike a demon, even a Nascent Soul stage demon general would likely be unable to withstand it.

"good."

Yan Chixia's voice came from behind.

"The power of the Azure Edge Sword has exceeded my expectations. You now possess the strength to fight against a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Zhou Ning turned around and bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your guidance, Master."