Divine King of Honour Chapter 1895: Entering the Netherworld God Temple

Could the Taicang Sword Formation possess such formidable power? Xu Nian felt an overwhelming surge of excitement course through him. If he were to successfully master this Taicang Sword Formation, wouldn't he finally possess the strength to safeguard himself within the entirety of the Divine World?

"Do not celebrate prematurely, young one. Mastering the Taicang Sword Formation is no simple feat. For starters, it necessitates the assembly of 144 masterfully crafted Divine Swords to complete the formation. Furthermore, these swords must be imbued with a substance known as Black Nether Gold, a material so exceedingly rare it is seldom found even in the Divine World. To infuse this precious metal into 144 swords borders on the impossible," explained Emperor Ye Tian's voice, resonating within Xu Nian's mind.

Upon hearing these stringent requirements, Xu Nian’s brow furrowed with concern. It was true; a sword formation capable of challenging beings at the God Emperor Level would inherently present immense difficulty.

"Master, I implore you, impart the refining techniques for this formation to me. Regardless of the obstacles, I am determined to try," declared Xu Nian with unwavering resolve. He understood that the path ahead would be fraught with extraordinary challenges. The moment he ascended to the Divine World, he would undoubtedly encounter even more perilous situations. Without sufficient power upon his arrival, his very life could be at risk.

"Very well! However, this sword formation does possess an advantage: it can be perfected in stages. The initial stage requires merely twelve swords, and upon its completion, it will possess the might to vanquish even experts at the Peak of God Level," Emperor Ye Tian announced. With that, Emperor Ye Tian transmitted the refining methodology for the sword formation directly into Xu Nian’s consciousness.

As the newfound knowledge settled within his mind, Xu Nian’s expression transformed into one of pure elation. Just as Emperor Ye Tian had stated, the sword formation did not demand the immediate refinement of all 144 swords; they could be forged incrementally. By establishing a rudimentary Small Taicang Sword Formation first, he could immediately leverage these swords in combat. As the quantity of swords increased, the formation's overall potency would escalate exponentially.

Gauging this crucial detail, Xu Nian finally began to relax, a sigh of relief escaping his lips. Nevertheless, the specifications for the sword materials remained exceptionally demanding. Moreover, the refining process mandated the creation of Lifebound Divine Artifacts. This meant that any damage sustained by these Divine Swords would inflict severe harm directly upon Xu Nian himself. Consequently, the materials he selected for refining these Divine Swords had to be of the highest caliber. If, during the heat of battle, a Divine Sword were to shatter, wouldn’t Xu Nian face devastating repercussions?

Contemplating this critical point, Xu Nian resolved to exercise utmost caution in refining the Divine Swords for the Small Taicang Sword Formation. He would not proceed with the refinement process until he had secured absolutely perfect materials.

"As fate would have it, I am aware of an exceptional refining material that would be perfectly suited for your needs," Emperor Ye Tian's voice suddenly cut through his thoughts.

"What material is it?" Xu Nian inquired, a shadow of confusion clouding his features. The most valuable refining material he currently possessed was merely of the Divine Artifact Level. While adequate for forging ordinary Divine Artifacts, Xu Nian felt it was woefully insufficient for his Lifebound Divine Artifact. Even the God King Sword seemed inadequate for this purpose. Thus, the mention of a suitable refining material by Emperor Ye Tian caught him by surprise.

"Hmph, the most resilient material known to exist in this world is none other than a Godhood. Even in my prime, shattering a Godhood was a monumental undertaking," Emperor Ye Tian stated.

"Master, are you suggesting we utilize a Godhood for refining? But Godhood is incredibly hard; how would I possibly melt it down?" Xu Nian exclaimed, stunned by the proposition.

"Without the Devouring God Worm, it would indeed be an insurmountable task. However, now that you possess it, refining weapons from Godhood is no longer a pipe dream," Emperor Ye Tian affirmed.

"What exactly do you mean, Master?" Xu Nian asked, his confusion deepening. While the Devouring God Worm could indeed consume Godhood, it could only do so upon reaching its full maturity. To fully digest a Godhood, the Devouring God Worm required four distinct evolutionary stages, a process requiring a staggering 400,000 years in total. Even factoring in the accelerated time within the Chaos Divine Palace, where time flowed a hundred times faster, it would still necessitate 4,000 years.

"Hmph, it is true that the Devouring God Worm requires maturity for effortless consumption of a Godhood. However, after its initial evolution, during its juvenile phase, you can employ a secret technique to compel it to consume a Godhood and absorb its essence. The consequence is that the worm will fall into a slumber for a thousand years. But for you, this presents no significant obstacle. Once you activate the third level of the Chaos Divine Palace, time will be amplified by a thousandfold, condensing a millennium into a mere single year," Emperor Ye Tian elaborated.

Xu Nian's eyes widened in astonishment upon hearing this revelation. Could such a method truly be viable? If that were the case, he would only require twelve years to refine twelve Godhood Divine Swords? The mere thought sent waves of exhilaration through him. If he were truly capable of forging weapons from Godhood, he would have absolutely no concerns regarding their durability or potential damage.

"To refine the Godhood essence, you'll need not only the Devouring God Worm but also a divine fire known as the Sun God Fire," Emperor Ye Tian further explained.

Hearing this, Xu Nian felt a sense of being overwhelmed.

Acquiring Black Nether Gold, Godhoods, and the Sun God Fire would undoubtedly be challenging tasks.

Furthermore, both the Taicang Sword Formation and a god-level puppet were not achievements that could be completed in a short time.

"Perhaps I should focus on cultivating first. I'll depart after the examination concludes," Xu Nian quietly mused to himself.

After thoroughly inspecting the grand hall for any other valuable items, Xu Nian entered a state of profound insight.

Although he could currently contend with some opponents at the Peak of Divine Level, these were individuals with a relatively low insight realm.

Realistically speaking, when facing cultivators with higher insight realms, Xu Nian would find himself utterly powerless.

With this thought, Xu Nian focused his attention on comprehending the Wind Attribute Great Dao True Intent.

It was only by enhancing his own strength that he could establish a firm footing.

For a span of three years, Xu Nian dedicated himself entirely to comprehension.

...

Within a secluded, rare small world located in the Netherworld, a colossal Divine Palace City stood imposing.

This city, constructed upon an immense mountain peak that soared nearly a million feet high, was so vast that it would take a Divine-level expert ten days just to traverse its perimeter.

The mountain's summit remained veiled in clouds and mist, rendering it visible only from the mid-mountain regions.

It gave the impression of a colossal, ancient beast lying dormant.

A vast plaza at the mountain's base teemed with hundreds of individuals.

These were predominantly practitioners of the Divine Level, their strength considerable; most were in the late stages or at the Peak of Divine Level.

Yet, amidst them, one figure seemed distinctly out of place.

That individual possessed only a Nether Emperor Level cultivation.

Indeed, it was Xu Nian, having successfully passed the examination.

With the conclusion of three years, this examination trial had reached its perfect end.

Every single person present had emerged victorious from the examination.

The majority had noticed Xu Nian's cultivation level, their initial reaction being surprise.

Soon, however, their interest waned, or they simply attributed his success to sheer luck.

Xu Nian paid no mind to their thoughts.

He was instead scrutinizing this unique small world.

Yes, this was the primary locale of the Netherworld God Temple.

He remained uncertain whether the Netherworld Lord resided within this particular small world.