Chapter 56 Serendipitous Insight, Violet Qi(Energy) Refines the Sword

In that very instant, Eldrin felt a sudden divine inspiration. Without hesitation, even with the old patriarch standing beside him, he expelled a wisp of Primordial Purple Qi from within his body.

The moment the Primordial Purple Qi appeared, the sword embryo trembled abruptly. Then, this wisp of purple qi transformed into a cloud of auspicious light and merged into the sword embryo.

"Clang—"

In an instant, a sword cry rang out.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) transformed into a sapphire sword gleam as it shot forth from the 8 Desolates Cauldron, merging into a stream of light that vanished between Eldrin's (Person Name) eyebrows.

Eldrin lowered his gaze to sense inwardly, discovering that this innate immortal sword had merged into his dantian, where it now floated and sank slowly at the very center.

Through the connection with his lifebound immortal sword, he discovered that the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), after absorbing a wisp of Primordial Purple Qi, had shattered the limitations of a lifebound magical treasure, its grade ceiling elevated by 1 full rank.

An ordinary life-bound magical treasure cannot exceed the cultivator's own cultivation rank in grade. A Foundation Establishment cultivator's initial life-bound magical treasure can only ever reach the lower tier of the second rank, with it being nearly impossible to attain the middle tier of the second rank.

However, after absorbing the Primordial Purple Qi, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) unexpectedly broke through its restrictions. As long as Eldrin (Person Name) could gather sufficient Li Fire and Geng Gold energies, he would be able to refine it to the mid-grade of the second tier.

"In other words, once I break through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage, I'll be able to refine this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to the third-tier, lower-grade?"

A flicker of thought crossed Eldrin's mind, and a trace of wild ecstasy surfaced on his face.

Relying on her fourth-tier Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword, Lyra (Person Name) roamed freely across the Chu Kingdom (Location), nearly invincible among peers of the same realm. Even Golden Core Elders had to show her some respect. Yet now, his own life-bound immortal sword had awakened to the same potential.

Even setting aside all other considerations, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) was already an exceptionally superior top-tier lifebound immortal sword. Now, its grade potential had been elevated yet another level.

Once he refines this sword to Mid-Grade, Rank 2, his strength would likely be sufficient to effortlessly suppress the vast majority of Foundation Establishment, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivators. He might even be able to trade blows with ordinary Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) practitioners.

Drawing his thoughts back, he immediately glanced at the Old Patriarch.

"There is no need to overthink, nor to explain anything." The old clan leader smiled faintly and shook his head. "I've watched you grow up. Had I not covered for you all these years, this secret would never have remained hidden for so long."

Eldrin's face flushed slightly. He had thought his secret was well concealed, never imagining that the old clan leader had long since detected his cultivation of the Primordial Chaos Sutra over these years.

However, upon careful reflection, this seemed reasonable. Before the age of 16, he had been absorbing the essence of the sun and moon and refining the Primordial Violet Qi right under everyone’s nose. An elder of the Foundation Establishment realm like the old clan leader was no blind man—how could he have failed to notice over time?

At this thought, he decided not to conceal the truth from the old clan leader and resolved to impart the Primordial Chaos Sutra to him.

Yet, no matter how clearly he dictated every single word, the old clan leader was utterly unable to retain any of it.

Within mere moments of hearing it, Chen Changxuan had completely forgotten the memorized content, utterly unable to retain the methods of the Primordial Chaos Sutra.

Moreover, he discovered that even attempting to transcribe this scripture from memory was impossible. The characters would linger on the paper for but a moment's technique before vanishing like melting snow, dissolving into ashes that scattered between heaven and earth.

Half an hour later, the 2 couldn't help but gasp sharply. The old clan leader widened his eyes, his expression turning grave.

"None but the fated can remember it, and no mundane object in this world can bear its essence."

"This method's origins are far too inconceivable, bordering on the Dao itself. Perhaps it is a manifestation of the Great Dao within the mortal realm."

"I'm truly beginning to believe you might indeed be a banished immortal descended to the mortal realm, a reborn great power."

The old clan leader sighed, a mix of astonishment and melancholy swirling within him. He was astounded by the sheer defiance of natural law embodied in this cultivation method, yet disheartened that not even a fragment of its profound teachings could linger in his memory.

Eldrin was also somewhat dumbfounded. All these years, every single word and sentence of the Primordial Chaos Scripture had been clearly engraved in his mind.

He knew this method was likely extraordinary, but he never imagined it would be so astonishing—like the supreme Dao itself, transcending the mortal realm. Even carved into metal or stone, it would vanish in an instant, as if all things in heaven and earth were unworthy of bearing it.

"Forget it, aside from you, I'm afraid no 1 else in this world could master this technique."

The old clan leader shook his head and spoke helplessly, "From now on, apart from your closest kin, you must not let anyone know of this technique."

"I will." Eldrin took a deep breath and declared solemnly.

This forging of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) consumed nearly 1 month merely to melt the materials, followed by a full 40-9 days of tempering the flying sword. By the time the 2 emerged from seclusion, they discovered over 2 months had already passed.

After leaving seclusion, Eldrin found a secluded spot and attempted to summon his Lifebound Immortal Sword.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) swelled with the wind, transforming into a 30-foot blade radiance that crisscrossed the heavens. Its keen sword light wove through the air with an imperious sweep, carrying a subtle, peerless sharpness that seemed utterly unstoppable.

"What a fine sword!"

As Eldrin’s sword radiance descended, the old clan leader’s eyes lit up with irrepressible excitement, and he exclaimed fervently,

Although it was merely a low-grade, rank-2 life-bound magic treasure, Eldrin could distinctly sense that its power far surpassed the ordinary. Any common defensive artifact of the same rank and grade would likely be shattered by this sword in a single encounter.

"Once this sword is refined to the second-tier upper grade, it can unleash a 30-meter sword radiance. I can scarcely imagine the sheer power it would possess."

The old clan leader’s eyes gleamed with fervor as he couldn’t help but exclaim, “I fear even my Ancient Bronze Pagoda (Magic Treasure) would be unable to withstand such a supreme immortal sword.”

Eldrin gave a slight shake of his head and spoke with humility, "With Elder Uncle's Blazing Soul Formation paired with the Ancient Bronze Pagoda, it could even hold off several dozen Foundation Establishment-level demonic beasts for 2 ke—I'm afraid even this humble grandson's Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss would struggle to breach such a defense."

Though his words sounded calm, his heart was racing with excitement. With just a bit more of the Li Fire and Geng Metal energies to collect, this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) would be ready to advance to mid-second grade.

By then, it would be sufficient to unleash a sword radiance spanning 60 feet—likely making his offensive prowess comparable to an ordinary Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator.

Unfortunately, the 5 Elements essence of Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) had all been purchased by Lyra (Person Name). The 5 Elements essence he used for refining his natal magic treasure this time was acquired from Patriarch Jiang instead.

Lyra was also severely lacking in this resource. She needed it to refine her magical treasures and was rumored to be cultivating a great supernatural power, both of which consumed vast amounts of 5 Elements essence. The fact that she could spare him 3,000 wisps was already remarkable, and he felt too ashamed to ask for more.

After acquiring the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), Eldrin (Person Name) resolved to have his clan massively procure Geng Gold Qi and Li Fire Qi upon returning to Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

This was not only to refine his lifebound immortal sword, but also because he needed to cultivate the Chen Clan’s divine ability—the Blazing Heaven Sword.

The higher 1's cultivation base, the greater the power this divine ability can unleash. Once mastered, it will become another ace up 1's sleeve.

In truth, the old clan leader had only mastered the Blazing Heaven Sword Art to the minor achievement stage, yet it was already potent enough to pose a threat to cultivators at the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm).

The former clan leader, with his Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivation, could unleash this technique with such power that even a Purple Mansion demon beast dared not face it head-on, a testament to its extraordinary nature.

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