Chapter 2015: Top-Tier Enhancement, Purification Law
Chapter 2015: Chapter 2015: Top-Tier Enhancement, Purification Law
Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom, Purple Garden.
Ye Feng sat cross-legged in the starry sky, placing the material Dark Gold in front of him, forming a head-sized dark golden sphere that emitted an eerie cold light.
"This thing is too hard and heat-resistant. Even with my abilities, refining it might take several months!"
Purple Fire Monarch looked shocked.
It was his first time encountering such a special top-tier material. Though not as highly rated as Primordial Immortal Gold, it was more heat-resistant and difficult to refine.
Every time it’s smelted, it consumes laws.
Such a situation is extremely rare.
"No worries, we have plenty of time."
Ye Feng wasn’t in a hurry.
The few months Purple Fire Monarch mentioned were under time acceleration. Without acceleration, it would take two to three thousand years to refine.
"Well then, I’ll start now!"
Purple Fire Monarch threw the head-sized Dark Gold into the sun behind him, using the True Sunfire within to heat the Dark Gold until it could melt.
Ye Feng watched from the side.
He continually infused Cosmic Origin into Purple Fire Monarch as auxiliary energy needed for heating.
"This Dark Gold is indeed strange!"
Ye Feng couldn’t help but ponder.
Even the Primordial Immortal Gold quickly melts under Quasi-Heavenly Venerable-level flames, but Dark Gold, slightly inferior to Primordial Immortal Gold, could withstand such flames for millennia.
This... is simply absurd!
"However, once Dark Gold is refined into the Primordial Sword Embryo, this sword might become highly heat-resistant, perhaps even Heavenly Venerable-level flames can’t harm it!"
Ye Feng said.
"Yes, it’s quite possible!" responded the Artifact Spirit.
"Xiao Chu, do you think so too? It seems Dark Gold is quite remarkable." Xiao Chu is the Artifact Spirit of the Primordial Sword Embryo. Being uncreative with names, Ye Feng liked naming this way, finding it convenient and less bothersome.
"Indeed, Xiao Chu can also sense the extraordinariness of Dark Gold; it can endlessly devour energy, absorbing ninety-nine percent of external energy during heating, thus possessing extremely high fire resistance."
This is how the Artifact Spirit Xiao Chu explained.
Ye Feng realized.
"So, if you merge with Dark Gold, can you rely on the ability to endlessly devour energy, then instantly release it, significantly boosting the Sword Drawing Technique’s power?"
"It seems possible."
Receiving this reply, Ye Feng was secretly delighted.
The core of the Sword Drawing Technique is energy storage and subsequent instantaneous energy release, commonly known as burst.
Now, with Dark Gold having similar functionality, once combined with the Primordial Sword Embryo, it can further enhance the power of the Sword Drawing Technique, pushing it to new heights.
Thinking of this, Ye Feng became even more expectant.
Even if it takes several months, it’s worth it.
"Next, let’s seize the opportunity to create laws, because although only a few months pass outside, inside it equates to two or three thousand years! Though most of the time is spent heating Dark Gold, in spare moments, I should be able to create numerous laws."
Thus, Ye Feng began his closed cultivation.
He temporarily ignored matters outside, and with Emperor Dragon Sovereign sitting guard as a Quasi-Heavenly Venerable, no issues should arise in the universe.
For the foreseeable future, it would be peaceful.
"Purification Law!"
Ye Feng took out a bottle of Dao Divine Water, analyzing its inherent purifying capabilities to design a new Purification Law based on these attributes.
...
Outside, time flew swiftly.
Time quickly reached the end of January.
Gong Qingqiu issued a command, instructing the Misty Holy Temple sitting at the Myriad Realms to prepare for the recruitment of Fifteenth Generation Disciples, with Hall Masters in various regions informing nearby worlds.
As for the specific timing, it’s set for the end of March.
Why so?
That’s because Ye Feng calculated before entering seclusion and believed he might emerge by late March, thus instructing Gong Qingqiu to recruit new disciples at that time.
If recruited too early, Ye Feng wouldn’t emerge from seclusion, leaving new disciples waiting at Misty Peak.
"Wow, it’s finally here!"
"This time, I am determined to join the Misty Holy Sect and become an esteemed Immortal Emperor!"
"Child, I couldn’t achieve the Immortal Emperor Realm in my lifetime, but you’re young and talented; you must join the Misty Holy Sect and become an Immortal Emperor!"
All realms were excited.
There were also those who wished their sons to become dragons and daughters to become phoenixes, hoping their descendants could make it big and not be confined due to lack of strength.
"Children..."
"The outside world is wider, venture forth!"
Many elders advised thus.
Themselves unable to breakthrough, yet their children held infinite potential, bearing everyone’s hopes, all began striving to join the Misty Holy Sect.
Once successful, it would be akin to a carp leaping over the dragon gate!
"Everyone, our True Dragon Realm will also open its doors of convenience, and those interested may come to the True Dragon Realm to participate in the Dragon Clan’s assessment. Those who pass can join the True Dragon Realm and train in our clan’s core divine skills."
Emperor Dragon Sovereign’s voice transmitted.
Having verified his path as a Quasi-Heavenly Venerable, he’s the recognized top combat force and cultivation level of the universe. With his personal invitation, countless talents flocked to the True Dragon Realm.
Misty Peak.
"Elder, isn’t Emperor Dragon Sovereign competing with us for disciples?" Finance and Trade Elder Li Wanqing frowned.
"No, Sect Leader and Emperor Dragon Sovereign have reached a consensus, stating that our Misty Holy Sect cannot recruit all universe talents; after all, we only accept ten thousand disciples annually, but there are so many universe talents. Can we recruit them all? Considering this, Sect Leader, Emperor Dragon Sovereign, Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, Qingchen Ancient Immortal, and others have discussed, suggesting they also open their doors, accepting talents from various realms of the universe."
Gong Qingqiu solemnly explained.
This was Ye Feng’s plan.
For talents to grow quickly, they need guidance from renowned masters. Emperor Dragon Sovereign, Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, Qingchen Ancient Immortal, and others are all Half-Step Heavenly Venerables or Quasi-Heavenly Venerable-level super experts, standing at the peak of the universe.
By widely accepting disciples, they can maximize the integration of universe talents.
Years later, the universe will undoubtedly be teeming with strong individuals.
And this, is what will create another prosperous age.
"So the Sect Leader has considered long-term, and from the perspective of the entire universe. Previously, I was too narrow-minded." Li Wanqing felt ashamed.
"Wanqing, you’ve now thoroughly refined the Origin of Laws, breaking through to a Hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, so you should prepare for the future battle for Dao verification."
Gong Qingqiu suddenly said solemnly.
"Am I worthy of verifying Dao?" Li Wanqing was stunned.
"Your combat power is seven-star king level; this alone cannot verify even Half-Step Heavenly Venerable, but you can diligently practice the Nine Heavens Profound Art. If you can accomplish the Third Turn, you might become Invincible Supreme."
Gong Qingqiu pointed out the path to strength.
"Alright, I’ll try." Li Wanqing nodded, then proceeded to the Scripture Pavilion atop the peak to find Ji Ziling, who was perceiving Dao laws, and borrow the Nine Heavens Profound Art.
Time quickly passed by again.
"This year’s first Dao verification begins!" The Great Dao Golden List timely announced, its surface quickly manifesting ten Dao verification qualification imprints.
"I want to verify Dao!"
An Ancient Immortal Emperor charged out, first to meld with an imprint, securing this year’s Dao verification qualification.
Soon after, others appeared one after another.
Each of them possessed combat power reaching King Seven Stars or above Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors, collectively stronger than the first year’s contenders.
The reason is simple.
The cosmic-grade war last year led to a mass extinction of Cosmic Sea Fish army, releasing various Origins. The top-ranked Immortal Emperors who fought alongside Ye Feng each obtained significant Cosmic Origin, enhancing their cultivation levels and combat power.
Heavenly Emperor Lingtian, Heavenly Venerable Lu, Green Destiny Immortal Emperor, Venerable Shalu, Necromancy Monarch...
Those Immortal Emperors of the eightieth layer and above from early times have now broken through the hundred layers, and their combat power has met the standard. However, some are still in seclusion, while others have already stepped onto the stage to participate in the battle.
"Heavenly Venerable Lu, are you also participating in the battle?"
An Ancient Immortal Emperor noticed that Heavenly Venerable Lu, the creator of the Ancient Dragon Court, had actually fused with a Dao Verifying Imprint, meaning they were temporarily opponents.
"Of course!" Heavenly Venerable Lu nodded.
Following Ye Feng meant prosperity.
Especially after experiencing last year’s battle, his gains were massive. Not only did he break through to the hundred-layered Immortal Emperor, but he also elevated his combat power by several star rankings, reaching the ninth star of a King, standing at the pinnacle.
"Hahaha, everyone arrived so early."
More powerful figures appeared on the scene.
There were Ancient Immortal Emperors, Immortal Emperors from the early days of this Origin Era, as well as newcomers who had recently risen, all of whom received a Dao Verifying Imprint.
Suddenly, the atmosphere at the scene became tense.
"Fight!"
Heavenly Venerable Lu and others wasted no time, consciously finding their opponents, and ten people immediately divided into five arenas for one-on-one battles.
After several great battles.
Heavenly Venerable Lu and others successively suffered defeats, and an Ancient Immortal Emperor from the third Origin Era won by relying on his powerful defense and bloodline.
"Haha, I’m going to verify the Dao!"
This individual was a powerful Barbarian Tribe body cultivator, a rare practitioner focused on physical cultivation. Becoming the final victor, he immediately wrapped the imprint and left, beginning his seclusion.
"Alas, what a pity!"
Heavenly Venerable Lu shook his head.
He was a ninth-star King, but that Barbarian Tribe body cultivator had reached a level infinitely close to being an Invincible Supreme. Although not a true Invincible Supreme, he was still very strong.
Faced with him, he could do nothing.
...
The spring wind of February feels like scissors.
But, that was on the Shenzhou Continent.
Currently, Ye Feng was sitting cross-legged in the starry sky of the Purple Garden in the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom. Countless clear beams of law light appeared on his body surface, traversed a circle in the starry sky, and then flowed into the sea of consciousness at his brow, where they were purified and refined.
"The progress is really slow!"
Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes.
As of today, only half of the Dark Gold had melted, continually being refined into the Primordial Sword Embryo. As for the Purification Law he created during seclusion, the progress was also relatively slow.
Currently, only four thousand strands had been created.
"I should be able to complete it by the end of March."
Ye Feng thought to himself.
He split a strand of consciousness to wander in the Void Heavenly World, thus knowing all the external conditions.
"Heavenly Venerable Lu was defeated, and an Ancient Barbarian Tribe body cultivator verified the Dao to Half-Step Heavenly Venerable... body cultivation, no wonder."
Ye Feng did not feel surprised.
Body cultivation is very strong, generally able to defeat cultivators of the same level, not to mention the Barbarian Tribe Immortal Emperor’s combat power was infinitely close to being an Invincible Supreme. In real combat, he could already contend head-on with an ordinary Invincible Supreme.
Compared to him, Heavenly Venerable Lu fell short.
Soon after, Ye Feng resumed his seclusion.
By late February.
"The second Dao Verifying event of the year has commenced!" The Great Dao Golden List announced on time.
"I’m here again!" Heavenly Venerable Lu made another grand entrance and received an imprint.
"It’s you again!" His opponent from the last battle was also present. After receiving the imprint, the person sighed internally, fearing they would have to accompany him in the run again.
"Dear Daoist, what a coincidence!" Heavenly Venerable Lu bowed to his opponent, appearing very polite.
However, the opponent did not appreciate it.
Soon, all ten Dao Verifying Qualification Imprints were taken, and the Dao Verifying battle commenced with fervor.
"Fight!"
Heavenly Venerable Lu targeted his former opponent, defeating him with absolute superiority and smoothly advancing. Other battles also quickly concluded, continuing the fight.
This time, Heavenly Venerable Lu reached the pinnacle as he wished.
Aside from him, though other nine cultivators also possessed ninth-star King power, due to receiving guidance from Ye Feng, Heavenly Venerable Lu learned some secret techniques, temporarily boosting his power and winning as a result.
"Father is going to verify the Dao!"
In the Ancient Dragon Court, Venerable Lu Xia, daughter of Heavenly Venerable Lu, was excited. Behind her, other strong figures of the Ancient Dragon Court like the Nine Rings Saber Emperor were also extremely exhilarated.
"Haha, your father is going to verify the Dao!"
Heavenly Venerable Lu was even more excited and emotional, immediately wrapping the imprint and returning to the Ancient Dragon Court on the Shenzhou Continent to seclude himself for merging the imprint and breaking through to a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.
"Heavenly Venerable Lu has verified the Dao..."
An elder couldn’t help but mutter.
Although those who reached the eightieth-layered and above Immortal Emperor Realm could call themselves "Heavenly Venerable" in the common era, during times when even a hundred-layered Immortal Emperor was rare, those of the ninetieth-layer or even the eighty-fifth-layer would feel abashed to use the title "Heavenly Venerable."
In today’s Peak Prosperous Age, even seasoned hundred-layered Immortal Emperors would be reluctant to call themselves "Heavenly Venerable" due to sensitivity.
Thus, many secretly ridiculed Heavenly Venerable Lu, thinking that a mere Immortal Emperor would dare to call himself "Heavenly Venerable," considering it sheer arrogance and ignorance.
But now, times have changed!
With Heavenly Venerable Lu successfully verifying the Dao to Half-Step Heavenly Venerable, he is entirely qualified to call himself "Heavenly Venerable." Thanks to him, the Ancient Dragon Court has ascended to become one of the universe’s pinnacle powers.
Subsequently, a large number of talents flocked to the Ancient Dragon Court.
"The universe’s strong individuals are becoming more numerous."
Gong Qingqiu stood at the summit of Misty Peak, looking toward the distant Ancient Dragon Court, feeling somewhat anxious internally.
"Is the Sect Leader still not back?"
A voice sounded from behind.
Gong Qingqiu looked back to see Mo Ying, Li Jiaojiao, Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and other First Generation Disciples were all there, their eyes full of eager anticipation, all yearning to verify the Dao.
"The Sect Leader said that before March, none of you could verify the Dao. If you want to join the Dao Verifying battle, you’ll have to wait until April."
Gong Qingqiu said helplessly.
She couldn’t understand why it had to be arranged this way, like how daylight doesn’t understand night, and a summer insect doesn’t understand winter ice.
In reality, others also didn’t understand.
"I still don’t get why the Sect Leader won’t let us participate in the Dao Verifying contest. If possible, we could easily sweep last year’s ten half-step Heavenly Venerable and that Quasi-Heavenly Venerable’s Dao Verifying spots."
Mo Ying clenched her fist.
They didn’t know that it wasn’t that Ye Feng didn’t want them to verify the Dao, but the system task wasn’t complete yet. Moreover, Ye Feng wanted them to verify not just as Half-Step Heavenly Venerables but at least as Quasi-Heavenly Venerables, or Heavenly Venerables.
"Where do you think the Sect Leader went?"
Yan Ruyu looked around blankly, unable to see Ye Feng’s trace and missing him dearly.
"The Sect Leader is in seclusion, as for where, he didn’t seem to tell me. Well, March has already arrived, just hold on for another month, and you can participate in the Dao Verifying competition."
Gong Qingqiu smiled as she spoke.
Everyone nodded upon hearing her words.
...
March, warm and pleasant.
By the end of March, in the Purple Garden of the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom, Ye Feng finally opened his eyes, and countless beams burst forth from his pupils.
"Purification Law, condense!"
As Ye Feng clasped his hands together, ten thousand strands of pure light behind him instantly merged into the center, transforming into an impeccable Purification Law.
At that moment, he felt his soul was washed and purified, becoming more pristine.
[PS: This Chapter has more than 4200 words. Good afternoon!]