Zhang Ruyi, bearing the "Ancient Abyss Sword" and the "Soul-flashing Sword," arrived at the front yard of Qingxuan Pavilion, paid a sum of 31,000 silver coins, and then returned to the palace with two war swords.
The side hall of Ziyi was filled with a courtyard covered in accumulated snow. Zhang Ruyi held the four-foot-long broken sword, feeling an inexplicable emotion stirring within him.
Eight hundred years had passed, and the world had undergone great changes. Even the once incredibly sharp Ancient Abyss Sword had broken! Even this broken Ancient Abyss Sword was quite heavy. If it were not for Zhang Ruyi reaching the later stage of the Yellow Realm, he might not have been able to lift it.
"The engravings on the Ancient Abyss Sword are all broken. Now, it is only sharper than other war swords. Restoring the power of the Ancient Abyss Sword by reconnecting the engravings would require at least a fifth-grade artisan. Does Yunwu County have any fifth-grade artisans?" Zhang Ruyi put away the Ancient Abyss Sword. Even if it turned into scrap iron, he must keep it with him. It would constantly remind him to cultivate diligently. Only by cultivating to sufficient strength could he seek revenge from Empress Chi Yao.
Zhang Ruyi took out the fourth-grade True Martial Weapon, the "Soul-flashing Sword," and infused his True Qi into the sword's body. The first engraving, a power-based engraving, was revived. Once activated, it would increase the weight of the Soul-flashing Sword by one hundred jin.
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After a whole afternoon of cultivation, Zhang Ruyi barely adapted to the weight of the Soul-flashing Sword. However, compared to those sword masters who could easily control their swords and achieve the realm of "the sword following the heart," he still appeared clumsy.
The Soul-flashing Sword had a total of fourteen engravings. If all fourteen engravings were activated, the power of the fourth-grade True Martial Weapon would be fully displayed. Zhang Ruyi knew he had to intensify his cultivation.
Entering the inner space of the Time and Space Crystal, Zhang Ruyi immediately swallowed a Qi-gathering Pill to begin cultivation. The pill exploded inside his body, transforming into a massive Qi. After a long time, he finally absorbed and refined all of the Qi.
His cultivation in the Time and Space Crystal resulted in a significant increase in the quantity of True Qi in his Qi pool. By the end of the sixth month, he could even erupt with the strength of "four oxen."
At this point, Zhang Ruyi felt that he had reached the limit of his physical body's strength. Even after another year of cultivation, he would not be able to reach the level of "five oxen."
Having cultivated in the Time and Space Crystal for six months, the world outside had only passed two months. With the strength of "four oxen" already at the later stage of the Yellow Realm, he could compete with ordinary warriors at the small peak of the Yellow Realm. If he broke through to the small peak of the Yellow Realm, his power would increase significantly.
Now, his body's strength had reached its current limit, and he could start to break through to the small peak of the Yellow Realm. To be well-prepared, Zhang Ruyi took out six vials of marrow-cleansing fluid and prepared to open his seventh meridian. Determined to expand the number of meridians opened at the same level, he was ready to give his all.
(End of the chapter)