Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1020 - 436: Canghua Divine Wood Sword Breakthrough (Part 3)

This is certainly a grand and forthright strategy, a method of overpowering by sheer force.

He inquired once more, "Does the Demon Race possess any counter-strategies?"

Yan Feng could only shake his head in resignation, "At least not at the present time."

"Dragon King Ao Guang is gravely wounded and must enter seclusion for recovery. Furthermore, the Demon Race seems to be caught in internal strife, leaving them unable to formulate effective countermeasures."

Xu Ping couldn't help but let out an internal sigh.

These demons, complacent for far too long due to the favor of natural laws and their potent bloodlines.

In areas such as artifact forging, formation crafting, and strategic planning, they have already fallen significantly behind the Human Race. How could they possibly contend against the meticulously prepared and merciless Saints of the Star Palace?

Yan Feng cast his gaze upon Xu Ping, his voice earnest, "Fellow Daoist Xu, the Star Palace is constricting the living space of the Demon Race, but in truth, they are also diminishing the room to breathe for all Human Race factions in the Outer Sea."

Currently, numerous smaller factions have already submitted. If our primary forces weren't so deeply entangled with the Demon Race, facing no alternative, we might have...

"Yan has come this time, representing the Outer Sea Alliance, with the hope that during the Star Palace's next large-scale offensive, Fellow Daoist Xu might offer assistance."

"Naturally, the alliance will not expect Daoist to act without reward; there will be compensation."

Xu Ping remained silent for a moment before ultimately nodding slowly.

Whether for public or personal reasons, he could not simply stand by as the Star Palace advanced steadily.

Should the 'Celestial Locking Spirit Array' continue its progression, his Blood Bone Island would inevitably be exposed to the Star Palace's might sooner or later.

"Xu can agree, but..."

Xu Ping promptly steered the conversation, "I hope the alliance can furnish some treasures that can bolster the foundation and spirit of a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure."

That is his most pressing current requirement.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword has encountered a bottleneck; with enhancement from external items, the prospect of ascending it to a treasure would greatly improve.

Upon hearing this, Yan Feng readily assented, "Rest assured, Daoist. At this juncture, how could the various parties in the alliance be stingy?"

"Yan shall report this matter immediately upon his return and endeavor to gather and deliver them to Daoist as swiftly as possible!"

After bidding Yan Feng farewell, Xu Ping stood alone in the hall, his gaze profound.

The Star Palace was occupied with establishing vast formations, implying that major conflicts were unlikely in the immediate future. The Demon Race had sustained severe losses and required time to recuperate, particularly awaiting Ao Guang's recovery.

"Hopefully, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword can be elevated to the rank of a treasure before the next significant engagement!"

Only with a treasure in hand could Xu Ping possess a modicum of confidence to contend and navigate the presence of the formidable Star Palace Saints.

...

Under the pressure of impending doom, the Outer Sea Alliance operated with remarkable efficiency.

In less than a month, Yan Feng reappeared at Blood Bone Island, bearing three treasures radiating brilliance and rich with spiritual essence.

A piece of Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Soul Nourishing Wood Core, warm as jade and imbued with the essence of Yi Wood; a drop of Mercury Star Soul Liquid, possessing a heavy, mercury-like density; and a chunk of Spiritual Vein Flowing Mysterious Jade.

Each of these artifacts is exceedingly rare in this world.

They possess miraculous properties for nurturing artifact spirits and fortifying the essence of spiritual treasures.

Xu Ping wasted no time, accepting the treasures and immediately commencing his secluded cultivation.

He dedicated the majority of his time and effort to the final refinement of the Canghua Divine Wood Sword.

Time flowed by unnoticed, and two years elapsed.

On this particular day.

Within the underground cavern, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword hovered before Xu Ping.

The sword's body exuded lush vitality but appeared to be at its apex, as if just one final surge was needed to propel it into an entirely new dimension.

"It is nearing its limit."

Witnessing this scene, Xu Ping couldn't suppress a faint smile.

Years of diligent nurturing had finally culminated in this stage.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword had been nurtured by him for extended periods, its foundation now comparable to the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Moreover, the Heavenly Tribulation it would face is less severe than that of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, making its passage through the tribulation virtually assured.

Swiftly, Xu Ping initiated contact with Hongyi and Nine Nether Elder through their secret communication techniques.

The immense energy surge accompanying the ascension to treasure status would invariably draw the attention of the Heavenly Tribulation, necessitating the Nine Nether Elder to erect a protective formation. This was crucial to prevent detection by the Star Palace or the Demon Race, thereby avoiding any unforeseen complications.

At the same time, he also needed to take this opportunity to discuss the specific plans for the next step with these two allies.

Three months later.

At the edge of the Outer Sea, in a remote and deserted sea area.

Hongyi, Nine Nether Elder, and Xu Ping quietly gathered here.

Without much chit-chat, Nine Nether Elder’s cloudy eyes glanced around, nodded, then waved his sleeve, causing dozens of array flags emitting dark light to shoot out, accurately piercing the void and below the sea surface.

"Rise!"

He shouted lowly, forming seal formations with his hands.

Instantly, an array covering dozens of miles of the sea area quietly took shape.

The array’s light curtain presented a translucent dark hue that isolated all internal aura.

"You can start now."

Nine Nether Elder nodded.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping stepped forward and stood in the center of the array.

With a thought, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword slowly flew out from his brow’s Sea of Consciousness, initially only a few inches long, then growing with the wind, transforming into a three-foot green blade, floating above his head.

At this time, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword was completely different from before.

The majestic vitality and fierce Sword Intent blended perfectly, causing the surrounding air to warp slightly and space to ripple.

Xu Ping no longer suppressed its aura and mobilized it with full force.

"Buzz!"

An immense aura, carrying infinite vitality and unyielding Sword Intent, suddenly erupted from the Canghua Divine Wood Sword as if an ancient god had awakened, aiming to pierce the sky.

Even though the Underworld Heaven-Covering Array isolated it, the emergence of a treasure triggers the test of heaven and earth’s source laws, which cannot be completely shielded.

In an instant, the sky above the array, originally clear and cloudless, suddenly became dark at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It wasn’t the gathering of clouds, but as if the entire sky had lowered its height, becoming heavy and oppressive.

Bolts of lightning like silver snakes moved and converged through the low hanging sky, emitting a deep rumble.

This Thunder Tribulation seemed weaker compared to when the Ten Thousand Souls Banner ascended.

Not because of insufficient power, but due to a different nature.

The Ten Thousand Souls Banner is an evil item, intolerable by heaven and earth, and the thunder tribulation descended upon it was filled with destruction and purification.

Whereas the Canghua Divine Wood Sword contains the pure and rightful Yi Wood vitality, though it attracted thunder tribulation, it was more of a test and refining, containing even a hint of creation power.