Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 1619: Chapter 1657: Evil Sword Engraving (Third Update)

For a long time.

The world darkened.

When the last city disappeared from sight.

Xingyuan Venerable’s eyes reddened slightly; he turned to face the Divinity Transformation Venerables and said,

"They have all left; only we remain on this land."

The Divinity Transformation Realm experts looked around.

The world was vast and lonely, leaving them alone in the darkness.

A profound sense of desolation and solitude surged in their hearts.

Xingyuan Venerable’s voice was tragically heroic as he spoke in a deep tone,

"Let us, who have walked ahead of the multitude as pioneers on the Martial Path, tear apart this dark sky to usher in a new dawn!"

In the darkness, everyone’s eyes shone like torches.

Like suns, about to break through the millennium-long night sky.

Xingyuan Venerable waved his hand, and crystals filled with pure power flew in front of everyone.

"These are the Wish Fruits accumulated over years in Hunyuan State, sealed with the Vast Energy of our ancestors at their end."

"You can wish to enhance your cultivation, strengthen soul power, or obtain whatever you desire."

"So long as it is within the range of the Vast Energy within the Wish Fruits, your wishes will come true."

Everyone took a Wish Fruit, their faces displaying wonder.

Jiang Fan also grabbed one, and upon investigating it, an astonishing Vast Energy surged into his mind.

The richness of this energy was equivalent to the power of consuming ten Space-Time Dusts.

It was definitely left by a great scholar from the late-stage Nascent Soul of yesteryear.

Xingyuan Venerable sent out dozens of them, indicating they were not left by just one or two generations.

But by several generations, starting from the great defeat of the Human Clan a thousand years ago.

Hunyuan State had been preparing for this very war for a full millennium.

Xingyuan Venerable said, "Prepare yourselves, for in half a day at most, the battle shall commence."

Jiang Fan heard this and solemnly sat cross-legged.

He had hurried to the Extreme East after reaching Divinity Transformation and then hurried to Hunyuan State, not having time to handle many things he carried with him.

First and foremost was that Great Pill!

This pill could elevate him to the Heavenly Human Second Decline; if he successfully broke through, wouldn’t he be one step closer to success?

However, he hesitated while staring at the Great Pill.

Is it really okay to break through so quickly?

"Where did you get that Seventh Grade Great Pill? Is it really a pill that can break through to Divinity Transformation?"

"Since when has Central Earth had such Spirit Pills?"

In Divine Weapon State, a short middle-aged man with red skin exclaimed in surprise.

On the back of his head were five flame-marked Divine Rings!

He was none other than Wan Bing Venerate of Divine Weapon State.

The Venerable aiding Taicang State in the Heavenly Human Second Decline said truthfully, "Reporting to the Great Venerate, it was given by Starfire Venerable."

"All Venerables aiding Taicang State received one."

Ah?

Upon hearing this, many in the Divinity Transformation Realm stared wide-eyed with envy.

"That’s a Seventh Grade Great Pill to break through to Divinity Transformation, equivalent to a hundred years of arduous cultivation!"

"Without opportunities, even a hundred years of hard cultivation might not result in a breakthrough until death."

"Starfire Venerable is too generous, giving such Heaven and Earth Great Pills just for aiding Taicang State."

"I really want to slap myself; the female Asura King invited me to aid Taicang State before, and I declined!"

"I passed up the chance for a Seventh Grade Great Pill!"

"Truly wasted opportunity!"

...

The Divinity Transformation Venerables of Holy Spirit State, faces full of longing, said:

"Ice Heart Venerate, could you speak for us and ask Starfire Venerable to send us a few Great Pills too?"

"We’re willing to exchange them for anything."

To plea to Jiang Fan?

Ice Heart Venerate’s heart wavered, but she quickly calmed down, saying:

"I just resolved a misunderstanding with him; it’s good enough that he doesn’t hold a grudge, how could he show me any courtesy?"

Hearing this, the Divinity Transformation experts from Holy Spirit State realized the truth and sighed deeply.

"Ah, if only there wasn’t a misunderstanding."

"Yes, since Ice Heart Venerate forced Starfire Venerable to wear the Telepathy Ring, why not push a little further?"

"That way, wouldn’t Starfire Venerable reciprocate face to our Venerate?"

Ice Heart Venerate blushed slightly, biting her red lips and muttering inwardly:

"A bunch of men together, always concocting tales."

"Forcing Jiang Fan into submission?"

"Is that even possible?"

She shook her head, dismissed distracting thoughts, and sat down cross-legged in quiet meditation.

Amidst the countless voices of envy and regret, many unfamiliar Divinity Transformation Venerables also approached Jiang Fan, asking if he had any extra Great Pills.

They were naturally met with disappointing answers.

Which left Red Dust Venerable and Vice Palace Master You feeling smug.

Look how wise they were, following Jiang Fan and having plenty to enjoy.

"Starfire Venerable, thank you." Wan Bing Venerate approached and proactively expressed gratitude.

Jiang Fan dared not pretend before a Great Venerate, especially since this Wan Bing Venerate had spent a month using the most precious Outer Heaven Divine Stone to forge the Evil Sword.

He quickly stood, cupped his hands, and said, "You honor me, Wan Bing Venerate."

"I should be the one thanking you for crafting the top-grade Spirit Sword for this junior."

Wan Bing Venerate glanced at the Evil Sword on Jiang Fan’s back, stroking his beard with a smile, "It seems you’ve found a well-matched Artifact Spirit."

"It has become a growth-type Spiritual Artifact."

"And it’s already begun to transform in quality, with the potential to break through the Spiritual Artifact limit to become a Quasi-Realm Artifact."

Is that so?

Jiang Fan hadn’t noticed yet.

Taking the Evil Sword to observe closely, he realized it was even darker than before, like a black hole absorbing all light.

And on the sword’s hilt, a faint engraving appeared.

At first glance, it resembled a bit of the Sage’s Engraving, but without evident Law fluctuations.

Wan Bing Venerate took a closer look and hissed,

"Engravings have appeared? It’s not far from becoming a Quasi-Realm Artifact."

"How long has it been since this sword was forged? Why is it transforming so quickly?"

Upon first glance, he simply sensed the Evil Sword’s transformation.

Now he realizes it’s already at the brink of breaking into a Quasi-Realm Artifact.

But how could this be possible?

Even as a growth-type Spiritual Artifact, its growth is astonishingly rapid.

Jiang Fan pondered for a moment, gaining some understanding, and said, "It must be related to my recent experiences."

"The Artifact Spirit cannot stand my good fortune."

"I survived several near-death ordeals recently, probably infuriating it quite a bit."

"Then I successfully reached Divinity Transformation, fulfilling a long-held dream, probably boiling its essence with rage."

"And finally, it found I’d obtained some impressive treasures, which made it even angrier."

"As its resentment grew, the quality of the Evil Sword kept improving."

Oh?

Wan Bing Venerate was surprised, "Something like that?"

"That’s the first time I’ve heard of an Artifact Spirit begrudging its owner’s fortune."

Pondering a bit, he brought out a metal sphere, imbued with immense pressure.

It was obviously a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact.

Wan Bing Venerate said, "This is the Armor-breaking Divine Pill, tailor-made for the Golden Giant King with a tough body."

"Upon unleashing, it could breach the defense of the Golden Armor Giant King at the Heavenly Human Second Decline, piercing through its body."

"If it strikes the core, it could successfully eliminate it."

"You gave our state the Great Pill, so I gift you this Armor-breaking Divine Pill."

Jiang Fan, full of joy, accepted it with both hands, "Thank you, Wan Bing Venerate!"

This Armor-breaking Divine Pill might at least kill a Giant King.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The Evil Sword suddenly vibrated, as if it was quite angry.

The malevolent energy within was further stimulated, subtly enhancing the sword’s quality.