Terran Guardian - Chapter 3483

Chapter 3461 Thunder Prison

. The tribulation dissipated.

Shen Changqing extended his hand, and the divine sword fell into his hands.

A burning aura still lingered from the hilt. Furthermore, the power of thunder lingered within the blade, making its aura even more terrifying.

“Three divine runes!”

“Not bad!”

Shen Changqing gazed at the divine weapon in his hand and nodded with satisfaction.

Originally, he had only inscribed two divine runes: one to enhance the weapon’s toughness, the other to increase its sharpness.

Most divine weapons primarily featured these two.

Additionally,

some divine weapons could be inscribed with specialized divine runes.

For example, runes of thunder, fire, and ice. These runes were advanced versions of the basic runes, granting the weapon various functions.

However,

even the most basic divine runes could be inscribed differently by different individuals.

Some possessed a deeper understanding of divine runes, resulting in more complete inscriptions, capable of drawing upon greater Dao power.

On the contrary.

While some can successfully inscribe divine runes, they barely reach the threshold, and the power of the Great Dao they can mobilize is limited.

Furthermore,

the material of the divine weapon itself, as well as the forging technique, all determine its quality.

For example, Shen Changqing used Lihuo Jingjin as the primary material for this divine sword.

Lihuo Jingjin is a common weapon casting material, with varying grades. He used Lihuo Jingjin, a lower-grade seventh-grade material. While

the material itself

is average

, combined with Shen Changqing’s forging technique, it holds a respectable position among lower-grade Imperial Immortal artifacts.

Now, as this divine weapon undergoes tribulation, it endures the tempering of the heavenly tribulation and yet, it spontaneously nurtures a divine rune.

Thus,

while this divine weapon doesn’t reach the ranks of mid-grade Imperial Immortal artifacts, it nonetheless ranks among the top of the lower-grade Imperial Immortal artifacts.

“Although this sword is forged from pure fire gold, it condensed a divine pattern of thunder when it underwent a heavenly tribulation. Therefore, let’s call it the Thunder Prison!”

Shen Changqing spoke slowly, casually wielding his longsword. A thunderous sword energy ripped through the sky, plunging into the azure sky, lingering for a long time.

“Thunder Prison… this sword deserves this name!”

Gongsun Yang, standing nearby, also recovered from his shock. Upon hearing Shen Changqing’s words, he immediately praised him.

At the same time,

he looked at Shen Changqing with eyes filled with admiration.

“Watching the Sect Master forge a weapon today has been like seeing the light through the clouds. I will never forget your kindness in teaching me!”   Gongsun Yang bowed deeply.

He   knew exactly why Shen Changqing had asked him to stay and observe his forging: it was to provide him with guidance.   ”   I wonder how much of the forging method I just used, Peak Master Gongsun, have you learned?”   Shen Changqing asked.   Gongsun Yang pondered for a moment, then shook his head. “My talent is dull, and I can only comprehend a fraction of it!”   To him, the forging method seemed profound and mysterious, far more powerful than any other inheritance currently held at Qifeng Peak.   He was only able to comprehend a fraction of it because of his own foundation.   Otherwise, he would   n’t have been able to grasp even half of it   , let alone a fraction .   Shen Changqing nodded. “This method was learned by observing the inheritance of an eighth-rank Grandmaster. While it’s not as good as that Grandmaster’s, I barely grasp a glimpse of its spirit.   The Dao rhyme remains in the hammer I originally used for forging. If Peak Master Gongsun has the opportunity, perhaps he can comprehend something from it.   If he can fully master this forging method, breaking through to the seventh rank in the future is a piece of cake!”   After a million years of seclusion within the Seven Profound Divine Tower,   Shen Changqing had naturally fully grasped the true meaning of the weapon forging method.   However—   he had already made a promise to the Tianzhu Mansion, and Shen Changqing would naturally not reveal the Tianzhu Mansion’s inheritance.   Therefore,   the forging method Shen Changqing had used earlier was created by drawing on the True Meaning Weapon Forging Method and relying on his own understanding of weapon forging and refining.   This magical power has no name and is more than one level lower than the True Meaning Weapon Forging Method.   But for Gongsun Yang, it is completely sufficient.   After all,   Gongsun Yang is only a sixth-level lower-grade Grandmaster, so this magical power is completely sufficient for him.   In addition, Shen Changqing originally left behind a legacy that aimed directly at the peak of the sixth level. Now with this magical power, as long as Gongsun Yang can fully digest it, breaking through to the seventh level will not be a problem.   In other words,   anyone at the Instrument Peak who can digest both has the opportunity to advance to the seventh level.   Gongsun Yang suppressed his excitement, “Thank you, Sect Master!”   ”Also—”   Shen Changqing glanced at the Thunder Prison Sword in his hand and casually swung it. The divine sword instantly transformed into a stream of light, landing beside the inscriptionless monument on Qi Peak.   ”This sword will be left to Qi Peak. I have already placed a restriction on it. Anyone who can comprehend the Dao rhyme within this sword may draw it out and make the divine sword recognize its master!”   Shen Changqing’s words made Gongsun Yang’s breath catch, and also shocked the other Qi Peak elders who had arrived upon hearing the news.   They had all witnessed the power of the Thunder Prison Sword.   Even if some hadn’t witnessed its might, the previous military disaster was enough to reveal it.   This was a true Imperial Immortal weapon.   Whoever could obtain it   would greatly increase their strength.   The Xuantian Dao Sect, once the sect’s most precious treasure, was only a half-step Imperial Immortal weapon.   Even so, the Xuantian Dao   Sect relied on the Xuantian Emperor Bell to firmly establish itself as the top power in the Divine Heaven Realm.   A Half-Step Emperor Immortal Weapon was already so powerful, so a true Emperor Immortal Weapon would be even more so.   Even though the Xuantian Dao Sect was no longer what it once was, there were only a handful of treasures of this level   .

The Sect Master’s leaving behind of an Imperial Immortal Artifact at Qi Peak was a truly formidable opportunity for everyone there.

To be frank, the Wordless Stele and the Thunder Prison Sword alone were enough to sustain Qi Peak.

With these two items, as long as Qi Peak remained stable, even if its legacy lasted for another ten billion years, it wouldn’t decline. “Senior Master, this great favor will never be forgotten!”   Everyone at

Qi Peak bowed respectfully to Shen Changqing, though his expression was much calmer.   Meanwhile,   the cultivators from other peaks who had heard the news were filled with envy and jealousy.   That was a genuine Imperial Immortal Artifact!   A treasure of this caliber was a rarity among the Nine Peaks.   Now that Qi Peak had snagged such a great bargain, how could the other cultivators not be envious?   But there was nothing they could do.   This was an opportunity bestowed by Shen Changqing, and they had nothing to say.   ”If there’s nothing else, please disperse!”   Shen Changqing looked at the crowd gathered on Weapon Peak and dismissed them. Seeing this, the others bowed and, without lingering long, respectfully departed.   Shen Changqing, observing this, also took a step forward, leaving Weapon Peak and returning to the main peak.   …   In the Immortal Residence.   Shen Changqing sat beneath a jujube tree, his eyes closed, as if in a trance. In reality, he was digesting the insights he had gained from refining a low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon.   After a long moment,   Shen Changqing opened his eyes and exhaled.   ”The eighth-level inheritance is indescribably marvelous, and the True Intention Weapon Forging Technique is even more unfathomable. With this magical power as my foundation, I shouldn’t encounter any bottlenecks in weapon forging before breaking through to the eighth level.   However, if I truly want to reach the eighth level, relying solely on the True Intention Weapon Forging Technique is absolutely insufficient.   The numerous inheritances within the Divine Weapon Hall of the Heavenly Foundry Mansion each have their own unique strengths.   If I can fully grasp them, then my ascension to the eighth level will be just around the corner!”   A weapon forging Grandmaster, newly promoted to the seventh level, is now contemplating the eighth level. If this news were to get out, it would be enough to make many other weapon forging Grandmasters laugh.   After all, the gap between the seventh and eighth levels is staggering.   At the seventh level,   every breakthrough is no easy task.   Otherwise,   there are many seventh-level Grandmasters in the Heavenly Foundry Mansion, but there wouldn’t be only five who can truly reach the peak of the seventh level. Reaching   the peak of the seventh level is already so difficult, let alone the eighth level.   If breaking through to the eighth level were easy, then it would be easy.   Of the hundreds of thousands of seventh-rank Grandmasters throughout the Tianzhu Mansion’s history, it’s unlikely that only nine have managed to break through to the eighth rank.   Shen Changqing’s confidence stems from his mastery of the complete True Intention Weapon Forging Method.   Millions of years of seclusion   have given him complete mastery of this magical power.   With this True Intention Weapon Forging Method as his foundation, reaching the pinnacle of the seventh rank is a piece of cake.   While the Tianzhu Mansion possesses an eighth-rank inheritance, the True Intention Weapon Forging Method is inherently difficult to cultivate, making it far from easy for ordinary cultivators to truly master it.   However, once mastered, the path to the eighth rank and beyond becomes a smooth one. This   magical power embodies the essence of an   eighth-rank Grandmaster’s refinement skills. While this essence may not be enough to directly produce an eighth-rank Grandmaster, it can easily produce a   peak seventh-rank Grandmaster. Currently   , Shen Changqing’s only   remaining gap between him and other peak seventh-rank Grandmasters lies in his recent breakthrough time, lacking sufficient accumulation in many areas.   As long as these accumulated foundations were replenished, reaching the peak of the Seventh Stage would be a piece of cake.   Then,   Shen Changqing’s thought flashed, and an ancient bronze bell appeared before him.   This bell   was the Xuantian Emperor Bell.   As the sect’s most precious treasure, the Xuantian Emperor Bell, in a sense, represented the sect master’s status and authority.   Shen Changqing became the master of the Xuantian Dao Sect, so the Xuantian Emperor Bell naturally came into his control.   Today, this ancient bronze bell exudes an ancient aura, and its body is mottled with scars, the remnants of countless battles.   These accumulated scars have brought this treasure to the brink of collapse.   If nothing is done, and a few more battles are fought, the Xuantian Emperor Bell will inevitably shatter.