I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 727 - 522: Battle Review, Lifebound Divine Weapon_2

Qin Tian was on the verge of undertaking a significant endeavor.

Within the 'Soldier Immortal' talent, a newly activated capability known as Lifebound Divine Weapon · Devour Dao had emerged.

Lifebound Divine Weapon · Devour Dao: This ability involves selecting a weapon and forming a profound bond with it using essence blood, soul origin, and the Martial Immortal law, thus creating a "Lifebound Divine Weapon." Upon establishment of this bond, the weapon undergoes a monumental enhancement and gains the capacity to absorb various divine weapons, thereby improving its own attributes.

For a considerable duration, the two weapons that had been his most constant companions were Shadowstrike and Black Frost.

If he were compelled to designate one as his Lifebound Divine Weapon, his choice would undoubtedly fall upon either of these two.

During the nascent stages of his development, Shadowstrike had been instrumental, aiding him in vanquishing numerous formidable opponents, even those of higher cultivation levels.

However, as his power escalated, Black Frost saw more frequent deployment, a natural progression.

At elevated power tiers, neutralizing a target with a single bullet posed considerable difficulty, given that such potent individuals possessed heightened danger perception and numerous defensive countermeasures.

Even with continuous reinforcement via the Power of the Martial Immortal, Shadowstrike could at best claim the life of a seventh-tier warrior; an attempt on an eighth-tier opponent would be highly improbable.

Black Frost, conversely, presented a different scenario.

From first-tier Spiritualists to ninth-tier Demigods, melee weapons remained an indispensable asset.

Consequently, Qin Tian resolved to designate Black Frost as his "Lifebound Divine Weapon."

Having committed to this decision, he wasted no time.

Qin Tian departed from the treasure repository and proceeded to an open clearing. There, he assumed a cross-legged position, firmly grasping the blade of Black Frost with both hands, and softly intoned:

"With my essence blood as the conduit, my soul as the cornerstone, and the Martial Immortal as the guiding principle, I forge my Lifebound Divine Weapon—Black Frost!"

With a subtle flick of his finger, an unseen, razor-sharp edge sliced across his palm. Crimson essence blood surged forth, defying gravity as it flowed, not dripping but rather slithering along the blade as if imbued with life, integrating with the silver-white frost patterns.

The frost patterns, now tinged with essence blood, instantly emanated an unusual crimson luminescence. The previously inert blade vibrated subtly, seemingly acknowledging the sanguinary connection.

Subsequently, a brilliant golden radiance materialized on Qin Tian's brow, signifying the ultimate refinement of his soul origin. It extended outward like a delicate thread, weaving itself towards the Black Frost saber—this was the crucial element for the Lifebound binding. Even the slightest lapse in concentration could inflict grievous harm to his origin, compelling him to adopt a grave and intensely focused demeanor.

As the soul origin intertwined with the essence blood-infused frost pattern, Qin Tian swiftly channeled the Power of the Martial Immortal residing within him. The potent golden law erupted like an overwhelming tidal wave, unleashing boundless sword intent that crashed forcefully into the Black Frost saber.

At the precise moment of their confluence, the Black Frost saber burst forth with a blinding golden light and a chilling crimson glow. The blade, originally a deep obsidian hue, was engulfed by these two luminous energies, vibrating erratically and emitting a clear, high-pitched saber cry, akin to a colossal, slumbering beast being utterly roused.

The surrounding Spiritual Qi was voraciously drawn in, coalescing into a visible, spiraling vortex that funneled into the Black Frost blade as if through an enormous funnel.

Qin Tian remained seated at the vortex's epicenter, ceaselessly infusing it with his essence blood, soul power, and the Power of the Martial Immortal.

Time dissolved into the monotonous process of refinement. For an entire cycle of day and night, Qin Tian maintained his unwavering posture, the energetic vortex surrounding him never subsiding.

The luminosity of the Black Frost blade fluctuated between intense brilliance and subtle restraint. Under the combined nourishment of essence blood and the Power of the Martial Immortal, the frost patterns grew progressively sharper and more profound, faintly exhibiting streaks of flowing gold and crimson.

"Buzz——"

At a specific juncture, the Black Frost blade released a deep, sustained tremor. The golden light and crimson cold glow abruptly receded entirely into the blade itself.

A sense of profound movement stirred within Qin Tian. Halting the energy flow, he lifted his gaze.

At this moment, the Black Frost saber, now bearing a strong resemblance to a katana in form, appeared exquisitely sharp. Its blade was as black as ink, yet the frost pattern adorning its surface had transformed into more intricate designs, with a denser mist of frost swirling around it.

A shadow began to manifest upon the blade, gradually solidifying.

It was a warrior clad in dark battle armor, wielding a miniature Black Frost saber, standing tall and resolute. Their face remained concealed beneath a helmet—none other than the saber soul of Black Frost!

Unlike its previous ephemeral form, the saber soul was now vividly distinct, enveloped by an aura of keen sharpness and icy coldness, clearly possessing awakened sentient awareness.

"Master."

A steady, deep voice resonated directly within Qin Tian's sea of consciousness. The black warrior, the saber soul, dipped its head slightly in a gesture of profound respect.

The communication was incredibly clear, leaving no room for doubt, vividly illustrating an intelligence capable of smooth interaction.

Qin Tian felt a surge of joy, but just as he prepared to reply, the saber soul of the Black Frost blade suddenly straightened, and an intense coldness erupted from it.

"Buzz——" The Black Frost blade vibrated once more. From its core, a vast domain power rapidly unfurled, instantly enshrouding an area spanning several kilometers.

Within this domain, the temperature plummeted drastically, and delicate, silver-white snowflakes began to materialize, drifting down gently.

Qin Tian immediately realized what this was—Black Frost's saber soul domain, the Frost Knife Domain!

He focused his perception and discovered that each snowflake was imbued with an extremely sharp sword intent. Furthermore, these snowflakes carried potent frost power, capable of instantly freezing any approaching Spiritual Energy.

These two characteristics, sharpness and frost freezing, had been flawlessly integrated into the saber domain, making its power far superior to before.

"Truly worthy of an epic evolution!"

Qin Tian lightly touched the icy blade of Black Frost, a look of deep satisfaction on his face. Its evolution into a Lifebound Divine Weapon marked a complete rebirth. The blade's material had undergone a qualitative transformation; already incomparably hard, it now possessed rapidly soaring sharpness and hardness due to the triple refinement of essence blood, soul origin, and Martial Immortal law.

More significantly, the seven potent enchantments, such as demon-breaking, counter-shock, and blood-sucking, had received an epic upgrade. Three high-level enchantments—"Spirit Lock" (which imprisons target Spiritual Energy), "Void Split" (which tears space), and "Mountain Lock" (which adds gravity suppression)—had awakened. Even its Spiritual Energy conduction capability had reached unprecedented levels.

If the current Black Frost were to clash with its past self, a single strike would now cleave its former iteration in two.

Beyond the material enhancement, the leap in the saber soul's intelligence and the awakening of its domain exponentially increased Black Frost's value.

An artifact spirit is far more than just a "weapon soul"; it also serves as a "comrade" and "mentor" to the weapon.

Consider the gun spirit Blaze from the Heaven-Burning Purgatory. Having existed for millennia and served over a dozen hosts, Blaze has witnessed countless battlefield slaughters. It has accumulated vast combat experience, providing tactical advice to its host during crucial moments and actively guiding energy flow within the weapon, enabling the host to effortlessly unleash its full potential.

Within the recognition system of divine artifacts in the Empire and even the Cosmos, a mature artifact spirit is paramount. A weapon possessing an artifact spirit might not necessarily qualify as a divine artifact—like the Heaven-Burning Purgatory—but a weapon lacking an artifact spirit is definitively excluded from the ranks of divine artifacts.

At this very moment, Black Frost, with its awakened, clear spirit awareness saber soul and its fully realized saber soul domain, had preliminarily met the criteria for a divine artifact, ascending to the status of a "quasi-divine artifact."

Of course, Qin Tian was keenly aware that Black Frost was still vastly different from top-tier divine artifacts like the Frozen Throne.

The most apparent distinction lay in the domain's scope. The divine domain of the Frozen Throne was immense and boundless, containing internal mountains, glaciers, and planetary laws, almost forming a complete microcosm.

In contrast, Black Frost's Frost Knife Domain currently spanned only a few thousand meters. The scale of the two was simply incomparable.

Yet, Qin Tian was unconcerned. Black Frost had only recently advanced to the status of a Lifebound Divine Weapon, and this was merely the beginning.

Its potential for growth far surpassed that of innate divine artifacts. Firstly, being bound to him through blood and soul, Black Frost would receive nourishment with every increase in his strength, growing in tandem with him.

Secondly, the core feature of [Lifebound Divine Weapon · Devour Dao] offered Black Frost a path to infinite growth—by devouring other divine weapons, it could plunder their materials, energy, and laws to use as its own growth nutrients.

Qin Tian understood clearly that as his journey took him across the Empire and the Cosmos, the enemies he encountered would become increasingly formidable. The weapons wielded by these powerful foes would range from top-tier Spiritual Artifacts to potentially near-divine artifact levels.

If these weapons could be systematically devoured, Black Frost would not only rapidly improve its quality but also absorb diverse attribute powers, compensating for its own weaknesses.Such a trajectory for growth was leagues beyond any static divine artifact; with ample time, Black Frost was destined to ascend, matching or even eclipsing legendary artifacts such as the Frozen Throne.