Divine King of Honour Chapter 1829: I Am the Sword in Your Hand

"Thank you for forging this Divine Thunder Pestle for me, and for elevating its quality to the esteemed rank of a top-grade divine artifact. It truly fills me with surprise," Shi Shanshan expressed with utmost sincerity.

Xu Nian offered a smile in return. This was, in fact, his inaugural creation of a top-grade divine artifact.

Ever since his Soul Power received a significant enhancement, he hadn't encountered an opportunity to refine artifacts.

Only during this recent endeavor did Xu Nian come to the realization that his artifact refining skill had ascended to unprecedented heights.

"However, I've never before witnessed your unique artifact refining method. My Master once informed me that his Artifact Refining Technique was imparted to him by a formidable power from the Divine World, and the methodologies prevalent there are the ones he employs. Pray tell, what manner of refining method do you utilize?" Shi Shanshan inquired with palpable curiosity.

Upon hearing her question, Xu Nian let out a chuckle.

"My method is an exclusive Secret Technique passed down from my Master; it's a creation born entirely from her own ingenuity. Thus, it naturally differs from the methods employed within the Divine World," Xu Nian responded.

Shi Shanshan offered a thoughtful nod.

So, it was an original creation.

Yet, Xu Nian's technique appeared to possess a greater degree of advancement compared to her own.

While his refining speed might be marginally less than hers,

in terms of the final quality of the weapon and the precise control over Soul Power, his capabilities far surpassed hers.

"Very well, now that the divine artifact has been completed, it is time for us to depart," Xu Nian declared.

Shi Shanshan concurred with a nod. Having successfully obtained the Divine Thunder Pestle, there was no longer any reason to prolong their stay.

"Boom!"

Precisely as the pair were poised to leave,

a sound of immense dread seemed to emanate from the deepest reaches of the valley.

"No, it's a thunderstorm!"

Shi Shanshan's countenance shifted dramatically, her immediate impulse being to pull Xu Nian away to make their escape.

However, she swiftly realized that it was already far too late.

Billowing Divine Thunder, akin to an unstoppable tidal wave, surged toward Xu Nian and Shi Shanshan.

The sheer intensity of this thunderstorm was colossal and its advance, lightning-fast.

With no opportunity to evade, Xu Nian and Shi Shanshan were unceremoniously engulfed by the terrifying onslaught of the thunderstorm.

"Boom!"

In a mere instant, countless terrifying lightning serpents writhed and coiled all over Xu Nian and Shi Shanshan's forms.

In the very next moment, Xu Nian experienced his soul body becoming utterly paralyzed, rendered immobile as the terrifying thunderstorm continued its relentless assault.

Meanwhile, Shi Shanshan found herself in an even more perilous predicament, as the fearsome Divine Thunder struck her, instantaneously shattering her soul body into countless fragments.

She teetered on the precipice of being utterly consumed by this tempestuous thunderstorm.

Patently, her physical form was utterly incapable of withstanding the overwhelming fury of this Divine Thunder Storm.

In a mere ten more breaths, Shi Shanshan would face complete annihilation, obliterated by this divine thunder, leaving not even a wisp of her soul behind.

Xu Nian shook his head, a gesture of helpless resignation.

He had no recourse but to manifest his true body once more.

At this critical juncture, his corporeal form, though feeling somewhat numb from the terrifying Divine Thunder, retained its ability to move.

Xu Nian swiftly withdrew his Soul Avatar, then, with haste, carried the unconscious Shi Shanshan out of the raging thunderstorm.

Shi Shanshan had already succumbed to a profound coma.

The damage inflicted upon her by the Divine Thunder Storm was anything but insignificant.

Xu Nian's brow furrowed with deep concern.

The power originating from Shi Shanshan's soul was continuously dissipating. Even if they managed to escape the Divine Thunder Storm, her life might still hang precariously in the balance.

"Master, is there any conceivable method to save her?" Xu Nian communicated telepathically with Emperor Ye Tian.

"Her soul origin has sustained severe damage. To restore her, the Soul Power of a Divine-level expert would be required to mend her soul origin. However, even with such intervention, the expenditure is extraordinarily high, and such revered experts rarely intervene unless their own kin are involved," Emperor Ye Tian replied.

Upon receiving this grim prognosis, Xu Nian's eyebrows drew together in an even deeper furrow.

Did this imply that Shi Shanshan's fate was sealed?

Xu Nian had been genuinely moved by her display of filial piety, which was the very reason he had extended his assistance to her throughout their journey.

Yet, he had never anticipated such a dire outcome in the end.

All his prior efforts seemed to have been utterly in vain.

"Forget it, we share no familial bonds nor deep friendship, and since it is her destined fate, I find myself powerless to alter it," Xu Nian sighed, a sense of weary finality in his voice.

His association with Shi Shanshan hadn't even progressed to the level of mere acquaintances.

He had offered all the aid within his capacity, but regrettably, there was nothing further he could do.

"There exists, in fact, another potential avenue to save her." Emperor Ye Tian's voice suddenly interjected.

"What avenue is that?" Xu Nian, who had already begun to relinquish hope, was taken aback to learn of another possibility from Emperor Ye Tian.

"It is, in truth, a rather straightforward solution: transform her into an Artifact Spirit." Emperor Ye Tian stated calmly.

"Transform her into an Artifact Spirit?" Xu Nian's shock was palpable.

He had never once conceived that Emperor Ye Tian would propose such a drastic measure.

To turn her into an Artifact Spirit, was that not tantamount to her demise?

"If you do not transform her into an Artifact Spirit, her demise is virtually assured. However, if you proceed with this course of action, you can, at the very least, preserve her soul origin and her memories. In the future, when your power reaches a sufficient level, you can then fully revive her without incurring any personal cost," Emperor Ye Tian explained.

Xu Nian still harbored hesitation. "But..."

Emperor Ye Tian stated, "This is the technique for forging an Artifact Spirit; the ultimate decision rests with you whether to employ it."

Following this declaration, a method for creating an Artifact Spirit materialized within Xu Nian's consciousness.

Xu Nian found himself lost in deep thought.

Observing the continuous dissipation of Shi Shanshan's soul origin, Xu Nian, with no alternative remaining, resolved to transform her into an Artifact Spirit.

Consequently, Xu Nian produced the God Sword.

Among the three Chaos Treasures, only the Supreme Dragon Robe was without an Artifact Spirit, while both the Chaos Divine Palace and the Star Axe already possessed one.

The inherent Artifact Spirit of the Supreme Dragon Robe was destined to be from the Dragon Clan, thus it could not be utilized for crafting the robe's own Artifact Spirit.

This left the God Sword, a weapon Xu Nian frequently wielded, as the most suitable option at that moment.

"Buzz!"

Having reached his decision, Xu Nian wasted no time and commenced the process of forging an Artifact Spirit.

As Xu Nian applied divine seals to the God Sword, it suddenly unleashed a potent suction force.

Swiftly, it drew Shi Shanshan's soul origin into the God Sword.

A brilliant light erupted from the God Sword as Shi Shanshan's soul began to merge with it.

"Buzz!"

The God Sword appeared to gain sentience, maneuvering with remarkable agility through the air.

"Buzz!"

Finally, the sword halted its flight, coming to rest before Xu Nian.

A figure of captivating grace materialized in front of him.

Indeed, this figure was Shi Shanshan. At this juncture, her soul origin had ceased its dissipation, and she had awakened from her state of unconsciousness.

"What is this..." Shi Shanshan appeared somewhat bewildered, her gaze fixed on her translucent form with eyes wide with startled confusion.

"I have transformed you into an Artifact Spirit," Xu Nian informed her.

"An Artifact Spirit?" Shi Shanshan's astonishment was palpable.

To think that she had undergone such a transformation!

"I was left with no other option. Your soul origin suffered severe damage, and with my current capabilities, I could not find a way to preserve it. Therefore, this was the only method available," Xu Nian conveyed with a trace of regret.

A complex array of emotions flickered across Shi Shanshan's countenance.

It was evident that she still mourned her metamorphosis into an Artifact Spirit.

"Never mind; you undertook this to save my life. Regardless, I must express my gratitude for sparing me. From this moment onwards, I shall be the sword in your hand," Shi Shanshan declared, taking a deep breath and meeting Xu Nian's gaze with eyes reflecting unwavering resolve.