Chapter 1302
Divine Iron
Chapter 1302 Divine Iron
"Divine Iron?"
Ye Yang's heart stirred.
This name sounds familiar.
He seemed to have seen it in some ancient book, but the description was vague.
"Not bad!"
A light gleamed in Xuan Yuan's enormous eyes.
"This iron is no ordinary thing; it is a top-grade treasure born from the chaos of the cosmic sea, naturally containing laws. It is indestructible, impervious to all laws, and can continuously grow according to its master's will and cultivation level."
"A single piece of divine iron is enough to forge a top-grade Dao artifact, and there is even a chance to glimpse a trace of immortal energy in a half-grade immortal artifact!"
Peak of superior-grade Dao artifact! Half-grade immortal artifact!
Even with Ye Yang's current state of mind, his breathing quickened slightly upon hearing those words.
He instinctively gripped the sword at his waist.
The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword that accompanied him on his conquests, slaying countless powerful enemies.
Although it is a high-grade Dao artifact, in the fierce battles against opponents of higher levels, the sword's interior has long been left with imperceptible micro-cracks.
In particular, the core dragon soul was somewhat weakened due to the excessive power of the lightning tribulation.
He had been struggling to find suitable materials to repair and upgrade it.
Ordinary rare and precious materials cannot be integrated into the blade of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword; they may even taint its spiritual essence.
This divine iron is simply the perfect supplement tailor-made for the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword!
Where is this thing now?
Ye Yang's voice was slightly hoarse as he forcefully suppressed his inner excitement.
Xuan Yuan shook his enormous head, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"When the sect was destroyed, the sect leader shattered the complete Divine Iron, and a part of it was integrated into the core of the mountain-protecting formation. As the formation collapsed, it was completely annihilated in the spatial turbulence."
"The other part was sent into the depths of the infinite starry sea by him at the cost of his life, hoping that one day, the descendants of the Holy Sect would have the opportunity to find it."
"An endless sea of stars..."
Ye Yang muttered to himself.
It was an unknown land that was far more vast and dangerous than the Starry Sea Demon Realm. It was the graveyard of countless stars and the birthplace of countless opportunities.
Even cultivators at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm would face a near-certain death if they ventured deep into it.
Seeing a hint of disappointment flash in Ye Yang's eyes, Xuan Yuan changed the subject.
"However, Sect Master, when I escaped back then, I was fortunate enough to obtain some fragments of divine iron. Although they are incomplete, their essence remains unchanged. Sect Master, you may examine them first."
Having said that, Xuan Yuan opened his huge mouth, and a dark blue spatial ripple spread out.
Immediately afterwards, several fist-sized, jet-black, and inconspicuous metal fragments slowly floated out from the ripples and hovered in front of Ye Yang.
The moment these fragments appeared, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
They may not look big, but they exude an indescribable sense of heaviness, as if each piece carries the weight of a star.
Ye Yang reached out and carefully held one of the pieces.
The moment he made contact, his body suddenly sank!
Good weight!
This is far more than just physical weight; it is a suppressive force originating from the laws of the Dao.
He had to use almost all his magical power to barely keep it steady.
He probed it with his divine sense, and the moment his divine sense touched the iron body, he felt an ancient, vast, and indestructible Daoist aura.
The iron body is covered with naturally formed patterns, which are extremely profound, as if they were the traces of laws imprinted when the world was first created.
"Great stuff! It really is great stuff!"
Ye Yang was filled with admiration.
With a thought, the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword automatically unsheathed itself, emitting a clear dragon's roar, and hovered beside him.
The sword trembled slightly, as if sensing the aura of the divine iron and conveying an instinctive desire.
Ye Yang tried to inject a wisp of his own lightning tribulation Dao principles into the Divine Treasure Iron fragment, and the fragment absorbed it without any hindrance.
Furthermore, the Dao patterns on it glowed slightly, reflecting a purer and more profound aura of Dao principles.
"As expected... this thing can indeed bear my Dao!"
A brilliant light burst forth in Ye Yang's eyes.
He was certain that as long as these fragments were melted into the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword, he could succeed.
Not only can it perfectly repair the hidden damage to the sword, but it can also raise its quality to a new level and greatly increase its power!
only……
He glanced at the fragments in his hand, then at the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"The quantity is too small."
These fragments are sufficient to repair some critical cracks, but they are far from enough to bring about a qualitative transformation in the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.
This item is extraordinary, but its quantity is too small in this case.
It is unlikely that the sword's power can be effectively enhanced, which is far from his expectations.
Thinking of this, Ye Yang stroked the ancient patterns on the Divine Iron fragment with his fingertips, his brows furrowing slightly.
The next moment, he carefully put away the fragments, looked up at Xuan Yuan's huge body covered with dark blue scales, and his voice lost its previous urgency, becoming more composed.
"Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan, you just mentioned that a half-grade immortal artifact can reveal immortal energy. Does that mean that immortals truly exist in this world?"
These words seemed to add a touch of solemnity to the air.
Since the end of ancient times, there has been no trace of immortals in this cultivation world.
The Tribulation Realm is the pinnacle that cultivators can reach; as for the Immortal Path, it is more like a vague legend in ancient books.
Throughout his cultivation journey, Ye Yang has overcome countless obstacles, defeating enemies of higher levels and breaking through seemingly insurmountable barriers. Yet, his yearning for an even higher realm has never waned.
Xuan Yuan's enormous pupils shifted slightly, a distant glint flashing within their deep blue vertical lines.
"Dao Ancestor, immortals certainly exist. However, there is a difference between immortals and mortals. Since most of the ancient immortal paths were severed, true immortals no longer set foot in this sea of stars, and have all hidden themselves in the immortal realm at the deepest part of the infinite sea of stars."
"The Immortal Realm?" Ye Yang's heart stirred, and he asked aloud.
"Exactly."
Xuan Yuan's voice grew increasingly low.
"The boundless star sea is vast and boundless. Besides the star graveyards and dangerous turbulent currents, there are also secret realms and domains that are unimaginable to ordinary people."
"The Immortal Realm is the most prestigious of them all, requiring one to traverse countless deadly perils and break through spatial barriers to reach it. The cultivators there have long since transcended the mortal path."
"It's just that people from the Immortal Realm rarely go out. Even when someone does appear, it's usually to seek opportunities. Ordinary cultivators might not be able to see the true face of an immortal even once in a hundred or a thousand years."
"Of course, there are also countless people who say that the immortal realm has long been destroyed and what remains now is just a legend."
Ye Yang paused for a moment.
The boundless starry sea is inherently extremely dangerous.
Legend has it that even cultivators at the Thunder Tribulation Realm who venture deep into it face a near-certain death, let alone those who manage to reach the legendary Immortal Realm.
But upon hearing this...
There was no fear in his eyes; instead, a burning light ignited within them.
The Xuanwu divine beast originated from a hidden sect deep within the boundless starry sea.
Since he said the path to immortality is not yet closed, it must be true.
Now that he knew there were immortals in this world, it was worth fighting for.
He nodded gently, burying this obsession deep in his heart.
"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. I understand now."
Ye Yang let out a long sigh of relief, the frustration and confusion in his chest vanished.
He nodded solemnly.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist. Today's conversation has shown me the way forward."
"Master Ye has a heart that strives for the Dao. If I can offer any assistance, I would be extremely honored."
A moment later, the Xuanwu behemoth trembled slightly, a trace of sorrow flashed in its eyes, and it spoke.
"Back in the desolate region, I informed the Dao Ancestor that I was willing to offer the inheritance of the Xuanwu Sacred Sect as a gift."
"The current lineage of the Xuanwu Holy Sect is based on the Xuanwu Great Dao, and its core inheritance is the Xuanwu World-Suppressing Technique. This technique is divided into four levels, each corresponding to the power of the four Xuanwu symbols."
"Tortoise shell defense, snake tail strangulation, mysterious water nourishment, thick earth condensation, when cultivated to the great perfection, one can summon the true form of Xuanwu and draw upon the power of heaven and earth to suppress the world. Back then, many seniors in the sect used this technique to step into the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm."
Ye Yang felt a chill run down his spine. Just from the description, he knew that the "Xuanwu Zhenshi Jue" was extraordinary.
He immediately took out a jade talisman and infused it with magical power from his fingertips.
He recorded every word Xuan Yuan said and gestured for Xuan Yuan to continue.
"Besides the core cultivation technique, the Holy Sect also has three unique skills."
Xuan Yuan's voice carried a sense of reminiscence.
"The Mysterious Water Soul-Devouring Needle uses one's own magical power to activate the essence of mysterious water, condensing it into needle shadows as thin as hair. It is designed to attack the sea of consciousness of cultivators, and can defeat enemies silently."
"The 'Thick Earth Sealing Seal' requires the power of the earth as a guide to condense the earth-attribute Dao principles. It can be used for both offense and defense, sealing powerful enemies and setting up a deadly array."
"There is also the 'Xuanwu Transformation,' a secret technique that involves burning one's own essence and blood to briefly transform into a phantom of Xuanwu, increasing combat power threefold. Although the price is high, it can turn the tide in desperate situations."
Each time a unique skill was mentioned, Ye Yang added a stroke to the jade talisman, his expression becoming increasingly solemn.
These three unique skills each have their own focus, encompassing both offense and defense.
If this information could be transmitted to the Flying Heaven Sect, it would be enough to elevate the sect's overall combat strength to a new level. He pressed for details.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the Xuanwu Sacred Beast spoke again.
"Besides these cultivation techniques and unique skills, does my Holy Sect also have inheritances in alchemy, weapon crafting, or formations?"
"Among them, the 'Xuanwu Danjing' contains hundreds of ancient elixir formulas, from basic healing pills to Dao pills for breaking through realms. The 'Xuanwu Body Tempering Pill' can nourish the physical body and, when combined with the 'Xuanwu World Suppressing Technique,' cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort."
"The art of weapon crafting is recorded in the 'Record of Casting the Mountain Treasure.' The Holy Sect was able to forge Dao artifacts thanks to this record."
"As for formations, there are the 'Xuanwu Trapping Immortal Formation' and the 'Xuanshui Bewildering Formation,' one for offense and one for support, each with its own unique uses."
Xuan Yuan finished speaking in one breath, then looked at Ye Yang with his giant eyes.
"These are the core inheritances of the Holy Sect. There are also some scattered martial arts techniques and Dao techniques, which, although not as exquisite as these, each have their own merits."
After speaking, it actually transmitted its voice from a distance, engraving all those inheritances onto the jade slip in Chen Hao's hand.
Ye Yang was slightly moved.
"Thank you for your generosity, fellow Daoist. You have contributed to the Holy Sect and to these traditions."
"Today I hereby swear that I will ensure the reappearance of the Xuanwu Holy Sect and its glory will be carried forward."
Having said that, Ye Yang didn't delay any longer. He immediately sat cross-legged and placed the jade talisman between his eyebrows.
His divine senses surged into the jade talisman, carefully examining each lineage recorded within.
The Mysterious Martial World-Suppressing Secret, the Mysterious Martial Elixir Classic, etc...
After breaking down and analyzing each part, he also compared it with his own knowledge and marked the obscure and difficult parts.
This sorting process took three hours.
Three hours later, when Ye Yang opened his eyes, a glint of light flashed in them, indicating that he had a thorough understanding of these inheritances.
He put away the jade talisman, then took out several blank jade talismans and copied the organized inheritance onto them, categorizing them by type.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Yang stepped into the Sutra Repository. He took out the transcribed jade talisman, touched it with his fingertip, and the jade talisman slowly embedded itself into the stone wall, becoming one with it.
He then set up a double restriction.
One of them is the protective restriction of the Flying Heaven Sect.
One was a lightning-patterned restriction that he had condensed with his own magical power.
With double protection, unless one's strength far surpasses his, no one can retrieve these inheritances.
After doing all this, Ye Yang stood in front of the stone wall, motionless for a long time.
(End of this chapter)