After several days of Artifact Refining, the eight-order vein pattern gold finally liquefied in the Skyfire Refining Furnace, forming a golden solution that emanated a divine aura, with Dao energy flowing on its surface, emitting a golden brilliance.
Li Mu focused intently, fully circulating the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture, his Divine Thought attached to the furnace, performing the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method Divine Ability—Heavenly Fire Spirit Casting, to rapidly condense the artifact embryo.
His Divine Thought, like a skillful craftsman, guided the golden solution within the furnace to slowly deform according to his will, condensing into the Prototype of a sword embryo.
As time passed, the sword embryo in the Skyfire Refining Furnace gradually took shape, emitting a strong sharp-golden aura.
Li Mu slightly relaxed; the artifact embryo of the golden Dao Sword had already taken initial form.
Next was to engrave the artifact Formation, condense the artifact patterns, and bestow upon it a unique Dao energy and spirituality.
Li Mu once again performed the Artifact Refining Divine Ability—Divine Refinement Weapon Pattern, using his Divine Thought as a brush and spiritual power as ink, beginning to engrave complex artifact Formations and artifact pattern grids into the sword embryo.
Time flew by; Li Mu consumed a massive amount of Divine Thought, successfully outlining an artifact Formation based on the Geng Gold Sword Formation within the sword embryo.
The Formation patterns intertwined and interlocked, forming a mysterious and stable structure within the sword embryo.
It was not only the core of the sword embryo but also contained profound golden Laws, serving as the Foundation for the Dao Artifact to gain spiritual gestation.
Once the sword embryo gradually stabilized, Li Mu began the next step, performing the Artifact Refining Divine Ability—Divine Refinement Weapon Pattern, fully outputting spiritual power to condense artifact patterns onto the sword embryo.
The artifact patterns would form around the artifact patterns of the artifact Formation.
Time flew by; Li Mu consumed a massive amount of Divine Thought, successfully outlining an artifact Formation based on the Geng Gold Sword Formation within the sword embryo.
The Formation patterns intertwined and interlocked, forming a structure that was both mysterious and stable.
This was not only the sturdy core of the sword embryo but also the concretization of the profound golden Laws, laying a solid Foundation for the Dao Artifact to gain spiritual gestation.
As the sword embryo gradually stabilized under this precise construction, Li Mu did not stop but continued to the next step, performing the Artifact Refining Divine Ability—Divine Refinement Weapon Pattern, fully outputting spiritual power to condense exquisite artifact patterns onto the sword embryo.
These artifact patterns would gradually form around the previously engraved artifact Formation; they were an important part of the artifact Formation, with each artifact pattern acting like a node of the Formation, jointly maintaining the stability and operation of the entire artifact Formation.
Unlike refining the Five Elements Dao Sword, this time, Li Mu would use only the golden series of relevant artifact patterns to ultimately create a single-attribute Dao Sword.
The first artifact pattern—Tenacity—bestowed the sword body with extremely high elasticity and toughness, making it difficult to break or damage.
The second artifact pattern—Sword Domain—allowed the sword body to spontaneously form a Sword Domain composed of sword essence and Sword Qi, greatly increasing the power of golden sword techniques.
It was not only a defensive measure but also an attack enhancer, giving the wielder an absolute advantage in combat.
The third artifact pattern—Sharpness—made the sword blade incomparably sharp, capable of cutting through all obstacles, whether physical or Spell barriers.
Anything before it was like paper, easily torn.
The fourth artifact pattern—Swiftness—allowed the sword body to generate almost no resistance in the air, greatly increasing the sword's swing speed and attack frequency.
The fifth artifact pattern—golden origin—bestowed the sword body with self-repairing ability.
Even if damaged in battle, it could quickly return to its original state in a short time, maintaining optimal combat readiness.
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Inside the Skyfire Refining Furnace, the golden sword embryo shimmered with golden spiritual light, representing the Formation of each artifact pattern.
As each artifact pattern was engraved, a deafening sword cry suddenly resounded within the Yin Yang Skyfire Refining Furnace.
Time flew by, and half a year passed.
In these six months, the Xuantian Sword Sect, from top to bottom, was filled with the aura of impending war.
Disciples practiced sword techniques day and night, Elders frequently discussed countermeasures, and the entire Sect was enveloped in a tense and solemn atmosphere.
With the discovery of the Seal Grand Formation in the Nether Water Sea Domain Channel, the Xuantian Sword Sect realized that the Undying Demon Lord had set up a grand Formation in the Nether Water Sea Domain, preparing to use Formation to break Formation, and the situation was extremely critical.
This news, like a bombshell, caused a huge uproar within the Sect.
To cope with the impending crisis, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen held several emergency meetings to discuss countermeasures.
Once the Undying Demon Lord successfully broke the Formation and the Demon Abyss Channel opened, it would be too late to do anything.
Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen occasionally appeared at the Sword Sect headquarters, their eyes filled with anxiety, waiting for Li Mu to emerge from seclusion, eagerly anticipating news of the Dao Sword.
Only with the advantage of a Dao Artifact could they inflict heavy damage on the Undying Demon Lord.
This day, Sword Master Feng once again appeared at the Contribution Hall, his brows tightly furrowed, and asked Qiu Changming, “Has Elder Li not come out yet?”
“Has Elder Li not come out yet?”
Sword Master Feng appeared once again at the Contribution Hall, looking at Qiu Changming and asking.
“Sword Master, Dao Artifacts are not that easy to refine; perhaps next month will be fine!”
“Alright! We can only continue to wait!” Sword Master Feng sighed helplessly, “I hope Elder Li will have good news.”
Qiu Changming nodded in agreement, “That’s all we can do; Elder Li’s Artifact Refining skills are extraordinary, he will definitely not disappoint us.”
Upon hearing this, Sword Master Feng nodded, also understanding that refining a Dao Sword was not that easy and required patient waiting.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his mind.
Just then, Sword Master Feng noticed something, his eyes slightly brightened, and a tense expression appeared on his face.
Qiu Changming’s Divine Thought also sensed Li Mu, and he said in surprise, “Sword Master, Elder Li has come out of seclusion, it seems the Dao Sword has been refined!”
“Let’s go!”
Sword Master Feng instantly became energized, his figure flashed, transforming into a streak of light.
Qiu Changming followed closely behind, and the two almost simultaneously arrived at Burial Sword Peak, greeting Li Mu as he emerged.
“Elder Li, how are the Artifact Refining results?” Sword Master Feng stepped forward, his voice tinged with urgency and anticipation.
Li Mu smiled slightly, and with a raise of his hand, a golden longsword and a green wind sword appeared, humming with sword cries, as if wanting to break free from the Divine Thought's restraint and display their powerful spirituality.
The golden longsword contained sharp, fierce Sword Intent, like a golden lightning bolt, ready to pierce the sky at any moment.
The green wind sword, on the other hand, gave a feeling of lightness and agility, like a wisp of wind that could pass through any obstacle.
“These two swords…” Sword Master Feng’s eyes flashed with a hint of shock, and he took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited emotions.
“Sword Master, I have not failed in my mission.” Li Mu handed the green longsword to Sword Master Feng, indicating, “This is the Seventh-Order Dao Sword I refined for you; I call it ‘Green Iris Sword’.”
Sword Master Feng joyfully took the Green Iris Sword, feeling a lightness in his hand, as if holding a cloud.
He eagerly infused it with spiritual power and quickly refined it.
With a “hum” of a sword cry, the Green Iris Sword received the aura of its new master, its body vibrating slightly, emitting a faint green light, resonating with Sword Master Feng.
Holding the Green Iris Sword, Sword Master Feng’s aura surged by several points, as if he had merged with the sword, and his whole body exuded sharp Sword Intent.
His eyes became as sharp as blades, seemingly capable of piercing through all illusions and seeing the essence.
“This Green Iris Sword is actually so compatible with me!” Sword Master Feng was overjoyed.
This was not just a Seventh-Order Dao Sword, but a divine weapon that could communicate with his heart.
Sword Master Feng was overjoyed, displaying a brilliant smile, and gently waved the Green Iris Sword.
The sword tip cut through the air, emitting a sharp sword wind that could cut through everything.
“Good sword, truly a good sword!” Sword Master Feng exclaimed sincerely, looking at Li Mu with joyful praise, “Elder Li, your sword refining skills have truly reached the pinnacle of perfection.
It is truly a great fortune for the Sect to have you join us!”
Li Mu watched as Sword Master Feng easily refined the Green Iris Sword, with a high degree of compatibility, and couldn't help but feel relieved.
“Sword Master, as long as you are satisfied!” Li Mu smiled slightly, looking at Sword Master Feng, and explained apologetically, “The wind attribute is formless, making its refining quite troublesome.
Therefore, the Green Iris Sword is only a Low Grade Seventh-Order Dao Sword, unlike Sword Master Chen’s golden Dao Sword, which reached High Grade Seventh-Order.”
Sword Master Feng waved the Green Iris Sword, feeling the agility and power coming from the sword body, and said with a smile, “Elder Li, you are too modest.
While the quality of a Dao Sword is important, what is more important is its compatibility with the Sword Master.
This Green Iris Sword is connected to my heart, like an extension of my arm; this is already the best quality.”
Qiu Changming also nodded in agreement, “The Sword Master is right; Elder Li need not be overly modest.
Although the Green Iris Sword is only a Low Grade Seventh-Order Dao Sword, in the Sword Master’s hands, it will surely unleash power beyond its grade.”
“Elder Qiu, please inform Sword Master Chen to come and retrieve his sword!” Sword Master Feng smiled slightly, indicating to Qiu Changming.
Qiu Changming nodded in affirmation, then his figure flashed, transforming into a streak of light and flying into the distance.
Soon after, Sword Master Chen, guided by Qiu Changming, arrived at Burial Sword Peak.
He immediately saw the golden longsword in Li Mu’s hand, and a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
“Haha! Many thanks, Elder Li! With this sword, I will surely be able to slay the Undying Demon Lord.” Sword Master Chen appeared before Li Mu, laughing heartily, his sword-like eyes fixed on the golden longsword.
Li Mu smiled slightly and handed the golden longsword to Sword Master Chen, “Sword Master Chen, this sword is named ‘Geng Gold Sword’.
It is primarily refined from vein pattern gold and imbued with the Geng Gold Sword Formation.
I hope it can assist you in sweeping away the demons with your sword.”
Sword Master Chen took the Geng Gold Sword, spiritual power condensed in his hand, and instantly refined it.
With a “hum” of a sword cry, the Geng Gold Sword accepted its new master, its body trembling slightly, emitting a clear sword cry, as if cheering.
Sword Master Chen’s eyes revealed deep satisfaction, and he gently waved the Geng Gold Sword.
The sword light flickered, cold and sharp, and a chilling Killing Intent instantly permeated the air, causing a sense of dread.
“These are the remaining spiritual materials from Artifact Refining!”
Li Mu quickly took out his storage ring and returned them to Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen.
“Elder Li, you are too polite.
The remaining spiritual materials count as the Artifact Refining reward.
I really like this Dao Sword!” Sword Master Chen’s mind was solely on the sword; he glanced at Li Mu and flatly refused.
“That’s right, with the help of this sword, advancing another Order is just around the corner.
Elder Li, you should keep these spiritual materials for your own use!” Sword Master Feng held the Green Iris Sword dotingly, nodding in agreement.
“Elder Li, since the Sword Master has said so, you should keep them!
If you lack any spiritual materials for refining Dao Artifacts, just tell me.
In the future, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you again.” Qiu Changming also chimed in, a hint of slyness flashing in his eyes, clearly harboring his own little scheme.
Li Mu successfully refined Seventh-Order Dao Swords for Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen; when this news spread, soon, a large number of Cultivators within the Sect would commission Li Mu to refine Seventh-Order Dao Artifacts.
At that time, the Contribution Hall would likely make a fortune.
Li Mu smiled slightly, understanding Qiu Changming’s little thoughts but not exposing them.
He put away his storage ring, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, “Since that is the case, then Li will respectfully obey.
Elder Qiu, rest assured, if there is any need in the future, just come to me.”
“Elder Li, I couldn’t get the finished Qingming Sword Bamboo, but I did get some Qingming Sword Bamboo spiritual seeds for you.
See if they can be used!” Sword Master Chen remembered something, took out a jade box from his storage ring, and threw it to Li Mu.
Li Mu took the jade box, opened it, and saw dozens of verdant, needle-like seeds neatly arranged inside.
He could clearly feel the vigorous vitality contained within the seeds, and his eyes lit up.
Li Mu looked at Sword Master Chen, nodding repeatedly in satisfaction, “The quality of the Qingming Sword Bamboo spiritual seeds is excellent; you’ve gone to great trouble!”
Sword Master Chen laughed heartily, “Elder Li, you are too polite.
One thing at a time, I must fulfill what I promised you.”
The conversation between the two made Sword Master Feng a little uncomfortable.
He looked at Li Mu apologetically and said, “Elder Li, the Time-Space Spirit Lotus grows in a very special place.
I have searched for several months and still have no results.
Please give me more time; I will definitely help you find it.”
“Sword Master, finding such High Grade spiritual objects depends on fate; there’s no rush.” Li Mu smiled slightly, saying calmly.
“Indeed, right now, the Undying Demon Lord is massively setting up Formations in the Nether Water Sea Domain, creating a huge commotion.
Now that you Sword Masters have the aid of Dao Artifacts, you should work together and quickly eliminate those demonic Cultivators; that’s the proper course of action!” Qiu Changming also nodded, looking at Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen, indicating.
“Elder Qiu is right; we should indeed act quickly.” Sword Master Feng said in a deep voice, “The Undying Demon Lord is massively setting up Formations in the Nether Water Sea Domain, attempting to destroy the Channel Seal.
We must deliver a fatal blow before his plan is completed.”
Sword Master Chen also nodded in agreement, “Now that we have the Geng Gold Sword and the Green Iris Sword, our strength has greatly increased.
This is the best time to eliminate them.”
The two Sword Masters, brimming with Killing Intent, discussed the impending war while refining and familiarizing themselves with their Dao Swords.
Li Mu looked at Qiu Changming, expressing his support, “Elder Qiu, if there is a need for commissioned Artifact Refining, I trouble you to collect it on my behalf.
I am willing to provide support for the Sect.
As long as the Undying Demon Lord can be eliminated, Li will not shirk his duty.”
The water Seal extreme land concerned Li Mu’s future planting plan.
Successfully taking down the golden evil Seal Land this time filled him with anticipation for the future.
If Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen drove the Undying Demon Lord out of the Nether Water Sea Domain, then, with his current identity, it should not be a problem to blend in and occupy a small piece of extreme spiritual land.
“Elder Li is truly wise and righteous; I thank you on behalf of the Sect for your support.” Qiu Changming said with a grateful expression after hearing this.
A few days later, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen had completely refined the two Dao Swords.
The Sword Intent on their bodies became even sharper, and their strength seemed to have improved.
Because of their instructions, the atmosphere within the Sect became even more tense, and a great battle was on the verge of breaking out. (End of Chapter)
