Terran Guardian - Chapter 3509

Chapter 3487 Half-Step Eighth Rank

Rank: The Immortal Sword of Slaying Karma Successfully Forged.

The emergence of a second-grade innate imperial weapon naturally attracted the attention of many powerful figures.

However,

despite the news, few cultivators stepped forward to seize it. This was

because the moment the treasure appeared, an ancient half-saint intervened from the chaos, only to be repelled head-on by Shen Changqing.

That scene

naturally deterred other powerful figures.

Compared to the emergence of the innate imperial weapon of Tianzhu Mansion, which attracted the attention of powerful figures from all sides and almost led to the destruction of Tianzhu Mansion, it was a completely different concept.

“This is the benefit of strength. Even when a treasure appears, few dare to seize it!”

Inside Tianzhu Mansion, Bai Lianfeng’s expression was slightly complicated as he shook his head.

The Immortal Sword of Slaying Karma was also an innate imperial weapon, but from beginning to end, only a half-saint attempted to seize it. The difference

between the two was

obvious.

Bai Lianchuan smiled helplessly: “That person’s strength is far beyond what Tianzhufu can match. If it weren’t for the intervention of a half-saint, who injured him with absolute power, I’m afraid the other powerful figures secretly observing wouldn’t have remained completely silent.

Tianzhufu’s biggest problem right now is the lack of half-saint level combat power.

Furthermore, the suspected emergence of a Supreme Dao Palace in the Ziyang Domain has already attracted much attention. As a result, the emergence of a Primordial Emperor Weapon naturally won’t attract too much attention from powerful figures—”

The news of Tianzhufu’s Primordial Emperor Weapon’s emergence was leaked in advance by a traitor, allowing all parties to prepare.

The Primordial Emperor Weapon that emerged in the Shentian Domain this time didn’t have much news beforehand, so when the calamity of war appeared, the number of powerful figures it could truly attract was limited.

This is one reason.

Then,

as Bai Lianchuan said,

Shen Changqing’s strength is beyond what Tianzhufu can match.

In addition, the Ziyang Domain attracted the attention of many powerful figures, which is also why not many people stepped forward to snatch it.

But ultimately,

it still comes down to the issue of strength.

This point

is undeniable.

Bai Lianxuan asked in a deep voice, “I’ve heard that the Supreme Dao Palace in the Ziyang Domain possesses astonishing opportunities that can grant immortality. If our Tianzhu Mansion could obtain even a small portion of these opportunities, we could hope to recreate our ancient glory!”

“While the Ziyang Domain offers many opportunities, it is also extremely dangerous. There are many half-saints there now, and even quite a few saints.

With the Tianzhu Mansion’s strength, getting involved is questionable. Even if we could find some, we probably wouldn’t have the strength to protect them.

The Tianzhu Mansion is already too fragile to withstand much more damage. If we lose another group of powerful individuals, we will only decline even faster.”

Bai Lianchuan shook his head, having a different opinion.

Initially, he did indeed have the idea of going to the Ziyang Domain to compete for those opportunities.

However, after his conversation with Shen Changqing, Bai Lianchuan abandoned that idea.

Undeniably,

the Ziyang Domain offers many opportunities.

But the Tianzhu Mansion can no longer afford any risks.

“Besides, the Heavenly Forging Palace is now closely connected with the Profound Heaven Dao Sect. As long as we stay close to the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, even if the Heavenly Forging Palace doesn’t return to its ancient peak, at least the continuation of its lineage won’t be a problem.

Given time, if the Heavenly Forging Palace can produce another top genius, it might have an opportunity to rise again.

Therefore, rather than going to the Purple Sun Domain and taking many risks, it’s better to stay put.”

Bai Lianchuan’s words instantly calmed most of the restless desires in the others’ hearts.

Indeed,

the Purple Sun Domain offers great opportunities,

but it also involves many risks.

In comparison,

now that the Heavenly Forging Palace is close to the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, at least there is no risk of destruction.

Unless—

one day the Profound Heaven Dao Sect changes hands, and the new sect leader might have a different opinion.

But with the strength of that Profound Heaven Dao Sect leader, reaching the Longevity Half-Saint realm in the future is a piece of cake.

As long as the other party doesn’t die, the Profound Heaven Dao Sect cannot change hands.

And then, there is

another possibility.

That is the destruction of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

To be honest, with the current strength of the Xuantian Dao Sect, if such a force were to be destroyed, then even if the Tianzhu Mansion were to return to its peak in ancient times, it would likely still be unable to escape calamity.

After all, no matter how strong the Tianzhu Mansion was in the past, it was never strong enough to force an ancient supreme being to back down.

Therefore, as long as it remained close to the Xuantian Dao Sect, the Tianzhu Mansion could rest easy.

Putting aside everything else,

the relationship between the Tianzhu Mansion and the Xuantian Dao Sect Master alone was enough to ensure the survival of the Tianzhu Mansion’s lineage.

“Furthermore, I will also be going into seclusion for a period of time. I have gained some insights from forging the Innate Emperor Weapon this time, and I will see if I can break through to the eighth-order Grandmaster realm!”

Finally, Bai Lianchuan said.

Upon hearing this,

everyone’s spirits lifted.

“The Mansion Master is going to break through to the eighth-order Grandmaster realm!”

Whether it was Bai Lianfeng or Bai Lianxuan and the others, their expressions were complex, with shock and joy.

Why did the Tianzhu Mansion decline?

It wasn’t just because of the fall of Changsheng, but also because there was no eighth-order Grandmaster to oversee it.

If the Heavenly Forging Palace had even one eighth-tier Grandmaster, it wouldn’t have fallen to such a state.

However,

reaching the eighth tier is incredibly difficult.

Since the Great Calamity of antiquity, the Heavenly Forging Palace has produced many seventh-tier Grandmasters, but none have truly reached the eighth tier.

This shows

just how difficult it is for a seventh-tier Grandmaster to reach the eighth tier.

Hearing that Bai Lianchuan was going to attempt to break through to the eighth tier naturally delighted them.

The former, however, was much more composed.

“Breaking through to the eighth tier is no easy feat. I have only barely glimpsed a fraction of its mysteries, and whether I can truly break through is still unknown.

In comparison, that person’s breakthrough to the eighth tier will likely be much faster!”

Everyone else knew perfectly well who Bai Lianchuan was referring to.

The forging of this Innate Emperor Weapon was largely due to Shen Changqing’s efforts; they merely assisted him.

If he could truly forge an Innate Emperor Weapon single-handedly, he would be worthy of being called an eighth-tier Grandmaster.

As he is now, he has one foot in the eighth tier.

Such talent

is truly astonishing.

However,

considering his talent in cultivation, his talent in weapon forging doesn’t seem so extraordinary.

Bai Lianfeng shook his head: “That person’s talent is unprecedented and unparalleled, beyond our reach. However, if the Palace Master can truly break through to the eighth tier, it will be a blessing for the Heavenly Forging Palace.

As for other things, we cannot ask for too much!”

“During my seclusion, all matters will be handled by the elders. Unless it involves the life and death of the Heavenly Forging Palace, do not disturb me,”

Bai Lianchuan earnestly instructed before beginning his seclusion.

This forging of an Innate Emperor Weapon was a significant experience for him.

A cultivator who had been at the seventh rank for less than a million years was now already one foot in the eighth rank.

Looking at himself, having been at the seventh rank for billions of years, he still hadn’t reached the eighth.

The gap between them was so vast it was despairing.

This stirred a bit of competitive spirit in Bai Lianchuan.

Furthermore, his participation in the forging of the Innate Emperor Weapon had given him a glimpse into its mysteries and a deeper understanding of the True Meaning Forging Method.

Therefore, Bai Lianchuan naturally wanted to seize this opportunity to see if he could break through to the next level.

…

On the other side.

Shen Changqing, carrying the Immortal Sword of Slaying Karma, returned to the Xuan Tian Dao Sect and then went into seclusion.

As a key player in forging the Innate Emperor Weapon, he had gained considerable insights. His previous understanding of the

many top-tier inheritances of the Divine Weapon Hall seemed to have become more integrated, allowing him to vaguely take another step forward from the peak of the seventh rank.

This step,

although it didn’t allow Shen Changqing to truly break through to the eighth rank,

at least…

Shen Changqing had seen the door to the eighth rank.

Even now, his palm was already pressed against the door, and he had pushed it open slightly. He was just one opportunity away from truly opening the door and stepping into the eighth-tier hall.

This seclusion

hadn’t taken long; according to the Seven Profound Divine Tower’s timeline, it had only lasted a hundred years.

When he emerged from seclusion again, Shen Changqing’s aura was even more subtle.

“Half-step into the eighth tier!”

“As long as I seize that one opportunity, I can truly advance to the eighth tier, but the timeframe is uncertain.

It could be the next instant, or it could take hundreds of millions of years.

But in any case, becoming an eighth-tier grandmaster is no longer so unattainable for me—”

Shen Changqing’s smile remained unchanged. This hundred-year seclusion was more useful than his previous seclusions of ten thousand or even a hundred thousand years.

This shows that

simply cultivating in seclusion is not as effective as hands-on practice.

It’s just a pity

that the materials for forging innate imperial weapons are rare, and collecting them is extremely difficult.

Otherwise, if Shen Changqing were to refine more innate imperial weapons, even if they ended in failure, the experience gained from those failures would shorten the time needed to advance to the eighth rank. Ultimately

,

methods like alchemy and weapon crafting not only require talent but also a strong resource base.

As long as one’s talent isn’t too bad and one has sufficient resources, then even a massive amount of resources can eventually lead to some success.

Of course,

at the seventh or even eighth rank, simply relying on resources is insufficient.

Talent is indispensable.

Shen Changqing doesn’t lack talent.

Therefore, if he could acquire enough resources, breaking through to the eighth rank would be much easier.

But the problem is—

such semi-saint resources are not easy to obtain.

Many semi-saint resources even involve top-grade immortal stones, and acquiring semi-saint resources with high-grade immortal stones is not easy.

However,

Shen Changqing’s supply of top-grade immortal stones is limited.

“Top-grade immortal stones are produced from top-grade immortal mines, but such mines are extremely precious and beyond the current control of the Xuan Tian Dao Sect.

As for high-grade immortal mines, there is a chance of producing top-grade immortal stones, but that probability is extremely low. Whether a high-grade immortal mine can produce even one top-grade immortal stone is a question.

Currently, there are no high-grade immortal mines in the mid-level immortal domain.

However, when the Divine Heaven Domain advances and various heavenly resources pour in, high-grade immortal mines should be able to be nurtured.”

Shen Changqing pondered to himself.