Terran Guardian - Chapter 3482

Chapter 3460: Fire Gold

. The emergence of the Tianzhu Mansion

brought the Divine Heaven Realm to prominence once again.

Simultaneously

, the fame of the Xuantian Dao Sect shook the various immortal realms.

After all, the submission of an ancient power from a top immortal realm to the Xuantian Dao Sect was undoubtedly shocking.

Even though the Xuantian Dao Sect was already formidable, the submission of a major power from a top immortal realm still propelled its reputation to new heights. Furthermore

,

the Tianzhu Mansion was renowned for its weapon forging

, a reputation far greater than that of other forces of the same caliber.

This

attracted the attention of numerous factions.

Consequently,

the number of cultivators from outside the Divine Heaven Realm increased dramatically, with the majority flocking to the Tianzhu Mansion, hoping to obtain a top-tier divine weapon from it. In

a clash of powerful cultivators,

the rank of a divine weapon often determined victory or failure.

With a top-tier divine weapon in hand, one could potentially sweep through opponents of the same rank, even surpassing those of higher rank.

Therefore,

The importance of such divine weapons is self-evident.

However,

divine weapons are rare.

Many top-tier divine weapons, upon their appearance, attract a fierce competition from cultivators from all sides, and truly acquiring one is no easy feat.

The emergence of the Tianzhu Mansion, for example, has naturally attracted numerous cultivators.

However ,

the barrier

to entry is not low. Even for ordinary cultivators seeking a divine weapon, it’s difficult.

Even so, the arrival of the Tianzhu Mansion has significantly increased the number of cultivators in the Divine Heaven Realm. This,

in turn,

has had an impact on other prefectures.

The increase in foreign cultivators has naturally benefited the numerous immortal cities under the Xuantian Dao Sect, while other factions affiliated with the Xuantian Dao Sect have also capitalized on this opportunity to gain significant resources.

Normally,

the influx of foreign cultivators into a single immortal realm would inevitably lead to unrest, creating a significant impact on the local forces.

However, the Divine Heaven Realm is different. The Xuantian Dao Sect’s reputation is so reputable that many dominant factions in higher-level immortal realms pale in comparison.

After all, the Supreme Divine Sect, which dominated the vast Immortal Realms, was intimidated by the Xuantian Dao Sect.

Such a force

was naturally not something that ordinary cultivators could afford to offend.

Furthermore, within the Xuantian Dao Sect sat a supreme powerhouse, hailed as the foremost Immortal Emperor and poised to rival Changsheng.

Under such circumstances, other cultivators were even more cautious.

Therefore,

even with the numerous cultivators from outside the Divine Realm, no disturbances arose.

Everyone knew

this was Xuantian Dao Sect territory.

To stir up trouble here was tantamount to seeking death.

…   Shen Changqing paid no attention

to matters outside.   Now, he had suddenly appeared on the Weapon Peak.   In the hall where divine weapons were once forged, Shen Changqing’s expression was solemn. A piece of Lihuo Essence Gold was being tempered by the Earth’s fire, its terrifying heat causing it to glow ever redder.   Shen Changqing grasped the Lihuo Essence Gold with a pair of tongs in one hand and a dark iron hammer in the other, bringing it down heavily.   ”Bang!”   The moment the hammer touched the Lihuo Essence Gold, a deafening sound erupted, spreading in visible ripples in all directions.   Gongsun Yang, who had been observing, suddenly had a change of expression. He felt a buzzing in his sea of consciousness, and involuntarily took several steps back.   Elsewhere,   Shen Changqing had already begun forging the material.   One hammer!   Two hammers!   …   Each strike seemed to be devoid of any apparent pattern, yet it contained the profound and profound spirit of the Great Dao. Each strike landed precisely on the weakest point of the Lihuo Essence Gold, removing every impurity from the material.   This scene   left Gongsun Yang deeply moved.   ”What a masterly art! The Sect Master’s weapon-forging skills have reached a state of perfection. Even an ordinary seventh-rank Grandmaster might not be able to achieve this!”   Since the Tianzhu Mansion’s emergence, Gongsun Yang had visited it and exchanged experiences with some of its weapon-forging masters.   And that was not all.   He had even witnessed a seventh-rank Grandmaster forging weapons firsthand.   However,   while their weapon-forging techniques were truly masterful,   Shen Changqing’s methods of forging materials and removing impurities were inferior.   In contrast,   the latter possessed a certain spiritual charm not found in other Grandmasters.   This feeling   was like imbuing the weapon with a soul.   With a soul,   it naturally felt different.   Furthermore, each strike of Shen Changqing’s hammer was not merely forging the Lihuo Pure Gold, but rather forging himself.   As Gongsun Yang’s sea of consciousness vibrated, he felt a subtle sensation.   He watched Shen Changqing forging the weapon, momentarily oblivious to the passage of time, his entire being absorbed in the moment.   An unknown amount of time passed   before the previously irregular Lihuo Pure Gold gradually took the form of a divine sword.   With the final strike of the hammer, Shen Changqing began carving the divine pattern.   At this step,   Shen Changqing’s expression became even more serious.   If forging materials gives a divine weapon its body, then engraving divine patterns gives it its soul.   Only when the two are truly integrated can it truly be called a divine weapon.   Immortal Emperor divine patterns.   This was Shen Changqing’s first time engraving a true divine pattern.   But even so, he was completely unfazed.

Shen Changqing, guided by his divine consciousness, invoked the power of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and the enigmatic Immortal Emperor divine pattern was gradually outlined.

The entire process

was a natural progression.

Carving divine patterns is a test of a cultivator’s cultivation. If one’s cultivation is insufficient, it will be difficult to invoke the power of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth for a prolonged period.

Even the slightest deviation during the carving process will result in failure.

However, Shen Changqing’s cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor, and his strength was comparable to that of an Immortal Semi-Saint. Therefore, the effort required to carve the Immortal Emperor divine pattern was completely negligible to him.

When the carving of the Immortal Emperor divine pattern was complete, Shen Changqing swung his hammer again and continued forging the divine sword. The purpose of

this

was to use the power of forging to completely eliminate the barrier between the divine pattern and the divine weapon, allowing the two to merge completely.

This process was also seamless.

Once the divine pattern was completely fused, Shen Changqing placed the divine sword in the spiritual spring water he had prepared.

The icy spring water and the scorching divine weapon collided, instantly sending a thick fog billowing.

Then,

the sky shook.

Atop the weapon peak,

a terrifying calamity cloud quietly gathered.

The moment the calamity cloud appeared, Shen Changqing felt a mysterious force locking onto him—more precisely, onto the divine weapon in his hand.

Simultaneously,

the divine weapon itself trembled violently, as if sensing something.

Seeing this,

Shen Changqing released his grip.

Freed from its restraints, the divine sword instantly pierced through the immortal palace and emerged into the outer void.

“Boom!”

As the divine sword appeared, a massive thunderbolt struck it with a force comparable to that of an Immortal Emperor, unleashing a terrifying surge of energy.

This sound resonated throughout the Xuantian Dao Sect.

Even beyond the sect, many cultivators sensed the surge.

“Immortal Emperor Tribulation… Could it be that another cultivator in Xuantian Dao Sect has broken through to the Immortal Emperor realm?”

“No, that’s not the Immortal Emperor Tribulation, that’s the Military Tribulation!”

“This Military Tribulation is comparable to the Immortal Emperor Tribulation. It’s at least an Imperial Immortal Artifact. When did Xuantian Dao Sect gain a seventh-rank weapon refining grandmaster?!”

Cultivators quickly sensed something was amiss. Gazing at the heavenly tribulation in the void and the divine sword undergoing the tribulation, they recognized its origin.

Military Tribulation!

Military Tribulation of an Imperial Immortal Artifact!

The appearance of such a heavenly tribulation was even more shocking than someone breaking through to the Immortal Emperor realm.

After all, Xuantian Dao Sect was home to numerous geniuses, especially those at the top, each possessing strength comparable to that of an Immortal Emperor.

For these geniuses to break through the limits of the Ancient Immortal Realm and induce the Immortal Emperor Tribulation to achieve a breakthrough wasn’t particularly shocking. It

would be truly surprising if such a genius couldn’t break through to the Immortal Emperor realm.

However,

the Military Tribulation of an Imperial Immortal Artifact was a different matter.

As far as these cultivators knew, while there was a Weapon Peak among the Nine Peaks of Xuantian Dao Sect, it wasn’t particularly remarkable.

The only sixth-rank weapon-refining Grandmaster was Gongsun Yang, the head of the Weapon Peak.

But refining an Imperial Immortal Weapon, let alone an Ancient Immortal Weapon, was a difficult feat.

At least,

according to other cultivators, Gongsun Yang had only forged a few Ancient Immortal Weapons. To claim he had become a seventh-rank Grandmaster and even managed to refine an Imperial Immortal Weapon was even more incredible.

However,

no matter how shocked these cultivators were, the appearance of the calamity was real.

Everyone understood.

Xuantian Dao Sect now had a seventh-rank weapon-refining Grandmaster!

While the outside world was shaken, the powerful within Xuantian Dao Sect, even within the Nine Peaks, were alarmed. Many cultivators turned their attention to the Weapon Peak.

“Imperial Immortal Weapon… Could it be that Peak Master Gongsun has become a seventh-rank Grandmaster?”

“That doesn’t make sense. Years ago, Peak Master Gongsun had failed to refine a mid-grade Ancient Immortal Weapon. How could he possibly refine an Imperial Immortal Weapon?”

Many cultivators were perplexed.

However,

some high-ranking members of the sect had a vague suspicion.

It was indeed impossible for Gongsun Yang to refine an Imperial Immortal weapon, but the problem was that Gongsun Yang was not the only Sixth-Rank Grandmaster in the sect.

Over ten thousand years ago, a new weapon-refining tradition reached the pinnacle of the Sixth Rank.

This tradition originated from the Sect Master.

In short,

Shen Changqing had already been a top-tier Sixth-Rank Grandmaster over ten thousand years ago.

The idea that he had achieved a breakthrough and ascended to the Seventh Rank within that millennium seemed quite plausible.

Upon considering this,

Jianfeng Peak Master Qianhen couldn’t help but exclaim, “Could it be true that the Sect Master has become a Seventh-Rank Grandmaster?”

“Very likely!”

The other elders exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

Rather than believing Gongsun Yang had achieved a breakthrough, they preferred Shen Changqing to have one.

After all, for the Sect Master, the impossible became possible.