Chapter Twenty

  "It's impossible, this can't be a medium-grade spiritual artifact." Ling Xing and Ling Yu said in unison. Sun Ming didn't bother to explain and directly handed the refined flying sword to Tian Yan.

  "Look at this flying sword, can it be considered a mid-grade spiritual artifact?" Sun Ming asked.

  "Ah, not bad, the Baoguang is indeed a genuine mid-grade spiritual artifact. However, Spiritually Enlightened One, I have a question for you - it's common knowledge that Fire Crystal Iron and Spiritual Rhythm Stone are incompatible, so how did you resolve this issue?" Tianyan Dao asked.

  "Ah, yes, in general, the Lingyun Stone and Huojing Iron are indeed incompatible. Although a sword hilt made of Lingyun Stone can increase the speed at which true yuan energy flows through a flying sword, it will still suppress the fire attribute of the Huojing Iron. This is why most people think that Lingyun Stone and Huojing Iron cannot be combined. However, this is not entirely accurate. Although Lingyun Stone is a stone, in a strict sense, it is actually a metal. Metals can be alloyed through smelting, which everyone knows. For example, Taiyi Golden Essence and Xuan Iron can be condensed into Tai Xuan Golden Iron, while Tianjin Sand and Starlight Silver can be smelted to form Starlight Gold. These are all very famous examples. So I've always been thinking about whether it's possible to combine Lingyun Stone and Huojing Iron to create a new alloy. That's why I started experimenting with this even before I formed my Golden Elixir." - Sun Mingdao

  "At first, I also tried directly combining the solutions of Huojing Iron and Lingyun Stone, but later changed the proportions of the two materials, yet still failed. It wasn't until I asked Master Xuankong why the spiritual energy in the cave was denser than outside that he explained it was because he had set up a simple spiritual gathering array using spirit stones. This gave me great inspiration, unfortunately, Master Xuankong didn't get to see it." Sun Ming said dejectedly.

  "Alright, Lingming, let's put aside the matter of Xuan Kong for now. Wait until your powers are strong enough and we'll talk about it later." Tianyun said.

  "En, continue, what inspiration did the Spirit Gathering Array give you?" Tian Yan urged.

  "En, I think that since this Lingyun Stone can increase the speed of true yuan force circulation in flying swords, it should also be able to increase the speed of spiritual energy circulation. So, I refined many fire-attribute flying swords and used the solution of Lingyun Stone to engrave a simple gathering spirit array on the sword body made of fire crystal iron. I used mid-to-low-grade spirit stones as the array eyes, so the grade of the refined swords never reached the level of spiritual equipment. Today is different, this top-grade spirit stone can automatically recover spiritual energy, and with the gathering spirit array inside the sword body, as long as someone holds it, they can replenish their true yuan force. And when encountering danger, it can also activate the energy within the top-grade spirit stone to produce several times the attack power. It's a surprise attack. En, that's about it." Sun Mingdao said.

  "Trash is trash. A mid-grade flying sword made from a high-quality spirit stone is actually just disposable." Ling Xing said disdainfully.

  "Is that so, Lingming? You think there are many top-grade spirit stones within our sect? The flying sword you refined may be a mid-grade spirit artifact, but its use is just too..." Lingyu sneered.

  "Ling Xing, Ling Yu, shut up! What's wrong with this flying sword? At a critical moment, it can save your life. Is your life more important or is this top-grade spirit stone more important?" Tian Yan said sternly.

  "The disciples dare not." Ling Xing and Ling Yu said in unison.

  "Senior brother, why bother being serious with these disciples? My two disciples are just straightforward and outspoken, besides, they're also considering the interests of our sect." Tian Huo said.

  "Hmph, Tian Huo, your two disciples need to be taught a lesson. Just because they have some natural talent and their cultivation is higher than average doesn't mean they can get arrogant," said Tian Yan.

  "Yes, Elder Palm Door's teachings are strict, I must be more disciplined." Tian Huo said.

  "Lingming, bring your master's spirit tablet over here." Tianyan said.

  "Yes, Master." Sun Ming had just finished speaking and presented the newly acquired Lian Qi Shi Ling Pai, which was still warm to the touch. He thought to himself, "Is it going to be taken back? This plaque is made of Tai Yi Jin Jing, which is used to refine the Golden Scissors, although it's not enough, but Tai Yi Jin Jing is not that easy to come by, it would be a waste if it were to be taken back."

  "Here, and from now on, be sure to keep it safe. Be careful not to let anyone you don't trust see it." Tian Yan said, handing the Refiner's Spirit Tablet back.

  "Head of the family, how did you give it to me again? Didn't you want to take it back?" Sun Ming said with a puzzled expression.

  "Heh heh, you kid, take a look at your own spirit tablet." Tian Yi Xiao said.

  Sun Ming took the token and looked at it, only to find that there was an extra star on it. He scratched his head and said to Zhangmen Tianyan, "Headmaster, I thought you were going to take this token back from me. This token is a precious treasure of Taiyi Golden Essence." Sun Ming's words amused the elders once again.

  Yun Zhongzi was speechless, with a head full of black lines. "This disciple of mine is really useless, just an old brick from before and he's already delighted to this extent."

  "Alright, Lingming, since you've proven yourself with your own strength, I'll allow you to go down the mountain and gain experience. However, remember not to be reckless, and don't seek revenge until you have sufficient strength." Tianyan said.

  "I'm clear about this point, rest assured." said Sun Mingdao.

  "Alright, you know now, go back." Tian Yan said.

  Just as Sun Mingchao was about to follow Zhao Dabao away, Tian Yuntian stopped him.

  "Master Tianyi, Master Tianyun, is there anything else?" Sun Mingdao asked.

  "Heh heh, have you forgotten? Come, let's go to the Wuji Pavilion with me and choose a suitable technique for you." Tianyi said.

  "Hehe, I forgot." said Sun Mingdao.

  "Tianyun Shibo, I'd like to ask, who exactly attacked you, causing you to almost be completely defeated under the protection of so many sword immortals?" Sun Mingdao asked.

  "It's truly shameful, I, the elder, was only able to survive until today thanks to the desperate protection of all my disciples, shameful, shameful!!" Tianyun Elder said with a gloomy tone.

  "My old self and the other disciples went to Guangyue Star that day, in order to forge a flying sword for the Guangyue Star's Moon Flower Sword Sect. At first, we didn't plan on going there to forge it, but the materials needed for this flying sword could only be found on Guangyue Star. We were forging the flying sword at the northernmost part of Guangyue Star when our information was leaked and the demonic cultivators found out. In order to prevent the flying sword from being used by the cultivators, they sent someone to ambush us just as we succeeded in forging it. That was a heavenly sword! As soon as it was forged, it triggered a heavenly tribulation. Unfortunately, right after we overcame the tribulation, we were ambushed. Originally, our side had eight cultivators at the combined body stage, but the other side had a scattered demon. In the end, we suffered a great defeat and the heavenly sword was stolen. Only I managed to escape." Tianyun said with an iron face.

  "Although I, an old man, have obtained the highest honor of being called a Grandmaster of Refining Equipment, every time I think about it, I feel extremely guilty. So many young disciples died just to protect me." Tianyun said, and a drop of turbid tear fell down.

  "Tian Yun, my junior brother, just go with the flow. As cultivators of the truth, we must face life and death with a calm heart. Don't be too hard on yourself. If you were in those disciples' shoes, I believe you would do the same." Tian Yi said.

  "Yes, Elder Tian, Master, and Master Shu's grudge I will definitely avenge. As the heavens are vast and boundless, calm and unmoving, bestowing upon the world without seeking reward, nurturing all living things without seeking to take. The heavens' virtue is light and clear, lofty and bright, calm and subtle. Therefore, the three lights shine brightly, and the four seasons follow in order. The earth follows the heavens' virtue, embracing the mysterious and the yellow. The Way has no form, no name, no sound, no smell, extremely empty, extremely subtle. Heaven, earth, humans, and all things are born from the Great Way, nurtured by the Great Way. Therefore, the Great Way is the mother of heaven, earth, and all things. If heaven does not follow the Way, yin and yang cannot ascend or descend, changes cannot respond to feelings. Therefore, the Great Way flows through the three talents, changing in the midst of openness, establishing the nature of all things, restoring the destiny of all things, ending and beginning all things. You see, Elder, if you don't open up a bit, it will affect your Dao heart." - Sun Mingdao

  "This old man has been cultivating for so many years, but it's you young one who taught me a lesson, haha. However, what you said is good, the Tao is natural, all things have a beginning and an end. You've reminded me of something, I'll give this thing to you, you two go together, I'm going to retreat for a while." Tianyun said with a clear and bright tone.

  Guess what Tianyun gave to Sun Ming, hinting that it's related to the law-abiding treasure.

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