Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1021 - 437: Breakthrough to Supreme Treasure; Another Great Battle Begins

"It is here!"

Xu Ping’s countenance grew grave.

The initial tribulation thunder, resembling a colossal serpent of silver-white lightning, ripped through the firmament with a thunderous clamor, descending directly.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword emitted a clear, resonant hum, proactively engaging the onslaught.

The sword’s body pulsed with verdant light, morphing into a cyan arc that spanned the heavens, fiercely clashing with the silver thunder serpent.

"Bang!"

Thunderous light detonated, and Sword Qi dispersed in every direction.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword was repelled, its brilliance slightly diminished.

However, promptly, the golden filigree adorning its surface ignited, autonomously absorbing a wisp of the tribulation thunder’s scattered might, thereby rendering its glow more pristine and refined.

"Excellent!"

Xu Ping’s eyes brightened; this thunder tribulation was indeed an opportune moment for refinement.

Subsequently, the second wave progressively shifted from silver-white to a pale gold hue, its potency escalating to terrifying levels.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword was ceaselessly immersed within the torrent of lightning, at times piercing through it like a cyan aurora, at other times manifesting as an impenetrable barrier of countless sword silhouettes to deflect the assault.

The sword vibrated relentlessly under the thunderous impacts, even displaying minute fissures upon its exterior. Yet, internally, its inherent spirituality matured and solidified with astonishing rapidity, being cleansed by the tribulation’s essence.

Its connection with Xu Ping’s consciousness deepened progressively, appearing as an extension of his very being.

Xu Ping remained entirely focused, employing his Divine Sense and Mana to safeguard it, guiding it to absorb the creative forces inherent within the thunder tribulation, thereby mending its damage and fortifying its core.

Ultimately, as the third and final descent occurred in pure gold, seemingly coalescing from liquid thunder, it struck.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword unleashed a high-pitched sword song of unprecedented intensity.

It no longer employed evasive maneuvers or dispersed its sword light; instead, it concentrated its entire might onto its very tip.

That point of emerald light was refined to the utmost purity, as if containing a nascent universe.

"Break!"

In perfect synchronicity with the blade, Xu Ping simultaneously uttered a low exhortation.

"Shh!"

The point of green-gold luminescence collided with the pure gold tribulation thunder, resulting not in a cataclysmic explosion, but a peculiar resonance akin to the harmonization of cosmic laws.

The golden thunderous radiance was cleaved asunder by that supremely pure Yimu Sword Intent, transforming into unparalleled vital energy, irresistibly assimilated by the Canghua Divine Wood Sword as a leviathan consumes the ocean.

The tempestuous clouds gradually dissipated, and the heavens regained their clarity.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword hovered serenely in the air; the former cracks had vanished without a trace, supplanted by a gentle yet profoundly immeasurable luminescence.

The blade now appeared as if sculpted from the most exquisite immortal jade, its internal golden veins flowing with lifelike vitality.

A spiritual pressure tenfold, even hundredfold, greater than before naturally emanated, harmoniously fusing the vitality of life with the sword’s keen edge.

More significantly, Xu Ping could distinctly perceive, at the heart of the sword’s structure, the emergence of a nascent and unblemished spiritual consciousness, intrinsically tethered to his mind.

An Artifact Spirit!

The definitive mark of a supreme artifact, now possessing a complete and self-evolving Artifact Spirit.

The Canghua Divine Wood Sword, having weathered the tribulations, had finally ascended to the status of a supreme treasure.

"Master!"

Xu Ping extended his hand, and the Divine Wood Sword responded with a joyful hum, transforming into a beam of light and settling into his palm.

Upon touching its surface, he could sense the profound attachment and immense power resonating from within.

Furthermore, it could now communicate, possessed extraordinary sentience, and could autonomously engage adversaries.

"Let us depart; this location has already drawn unwanted attention."

The Nine Nether Elder's voice resonated with calm authority.

Xu Ping swiftly collected his thoughts.

His formidable Divine Sense unfurled like an incoming tide, indeed detecting multiple presences of varying strengths, all scrutinizing this locale, which had just undergone a thunder tribulation, from diverse vantage points.

The genesis of a supreme artifact, even under the concealment of the Nether Obscuring Grand Formation, had inevitably caused ripples through the interplay with Heaven and Earth Laws, attracting the notice of certain perceptive entities.

"Hmm."

Xu Ping subdued his burgeoning elation.

With a mere thought, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword, now a supreme treasure whose spirituality was subtly concealed, transmuted into a barely discernible green wisp of light, entering his brow and returning to nurture his Nascent Soul.

The trio did not tarry further; each invoked their Escape Light, merging seamlessly with the sky and sea like wraiths, vanishing instantly.

The Escape Lights traversed with prodigious speed, weaving through clouds and cresting waves.

Xu Ping proactively declared, "Should the Star Palace initiate another significant offensive, I, Xu, shall intervene."

The Nine Nether Elder gave a slow nod. "The Star Palace has seized a portion of the outer sea's territory. Should they push further, the suppression from Heaven and Earth Laws will intensify."

The last time, they expended significant resources on two Heaven-Deceiving Talismans. For their next attempt at a swift victory, they might resort to tactics even more potent than the Heaven-Deceiving Talisman.

If the Demon Race suffers another setback, a substantial part of the outer sea will inevitably be lost."

He paused, his voice tinged with gravity. "At that juncture, depending on the unfolding situation, this old man will personally intervene to impede the Star Palace's expansion."

"Xu, my young friend, we should collaborate. If we can further weaken the Dual Saints, that would be the optimal outcome."

Xu Ping responded with a nod, "Naturally."

Though Xu Ping, the Nine Nether Elder, and Hongyi harbored their own individual schemes, a common objective united them: preventing the Star Palace from achieving complete dominion over the outer sea.

Unity brought them advantage; division would lead to their downfall.

...

Two months elapsed, and Xu Ping discreetly returned to Blood Bone Island.

Within his subterranean cave dwelling, all established restrictions were lifted.

Xu Ping assumed a cross-legged position, once again summoning forth the Canghua Divine Wood Sword.

At this moment, the sword pulsed with an inner radiance, suffused with a warm, jade-like cyan light that permeated its form. The wooden texture of the hilt appeared imbued with life, intrinsically linked to his hand and bloodline, seemingly breathing as one entity.

"Master."

A voice, tender yet distinct, imbued with an overwhelming sense of intimacy and reliance, resonated through their mental link, reaching Xu Ping's Sea of Consciousness.

This was the nascent Artifact Spirit of the Canghua Divine Wood Sword. Despite its tender age, it instinctively perceived Xu Ping, who had nurtured, cultivated, and aided it through its thunder tribulation, as its most cherished being—akin to a father.