Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1610 - 1606: Presenting the Sword

She presented both hands to Chu Zhiyuan, "Master, please."

Chu Zhiyuan took it, gripping the sword sheath.

"Buzz..."

The sword gently vibrated, as if thousands of bees were swirling inside.

A greenish light slowly emerged, condensed, and extended, finally transforming into a green longsword.

About four feet long, as wide as a pinky, slender, magnificent, and noble.

Zhou Qingyu liked it instantly, itching to manifest such a Sword Aura herself.

So when Chu Zhiyuan handed it to her, she hesitated.

Her cultivation wasn’t sufficient, and this brilliant, noble slender green sword would inevitably lose its splendor and revert to its original broken form in her hands.

Chu Zhiyuan extended it further towards her.

She could only take it and remarked in surprise, "Hmm, Master, it...?"

This Bihua Sword showed no change in her hands, its green Sword Aura remained.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with satisfaction, "Indeed, it’s no ordinary thing."

This sword is made of a mysterious material, resonating with Divine Essence, enabling the transformation from void to reality.

This means it consumes very little Divine Essence and can resist the erosion of opponent’s Divine Essence.

Such material is indeed rare and extremely curious.

Zhou Qingyu attempted to swing the green slender Light Saber, feeling light as a feather.

It was even more nimble than when it had not yet manifested a Sword Aura.

It seemed as if, with the infusion of Divine Essence, it underwent a mysterious change, becoming as light as a feather.

With a lighter sword, it swung faster, increasing its power.

She attempted to swing towards a nearby stone.

"Pop!"

The stone exploded into powder.

"Pop!"

Another larger stone exploded into powder, scattering everywhere.

To avoid accidents, she slashed a larger stone, with the same result.

She lowered her head to inspect the sword, pinched a sword technique with her left hand, pressing the pads of her index and middle fingers on the sword, sliding slowly from the guard to the tip.

The pad felt like mutton fat jade, tenacious and gentle, with a hint of coolness.

So cool it felt like being submerged in a refreshing spring.

"Master, what material is this?"

"I don’t know, it’s something from the Divine Race."

"Truly, the Divine Race has such good stuff."

Chu Zhiyuan looked at the elephant beast on his left shoulder.

The elephant beast gestured with its two front paws, saying in Chu Zhiyuan’s mind, "Material is just one aspect, the key is the array!"

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Are there arrays inscribed on this sword?"

"Of course, otherwise, how could it prevent the loss of Divine Essence?"

"What kind of array?"

"It should be the Small Yuan Array."

"Small Yuan Array... is there also a Big Yuan Array?"

"That would be the sect-protecting array, very hard to arrange, I can’t do it."

"How about the Small Yuan Array?" Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Can you place it on my sword?"

"Your sword’s material isn’t suitable."

"Does the array need material compatibility too?"

"Without the proper material, the power of the Small Yuan Array isn’t as strong."

"What about other swords?"

"Also not possible."

"What’s so mysterious about this sword then?"

"A sword inscribed with the Small Yuan Array is extremely tough, almost indestructible."

"Then why was it broken?"

"It was broken, but it didn’t damage the Small Yuan Array, don’t you find that strange?"

"Was the Small Yuan Array engraved on the broken sword?"

"It should be."

"Then why wasn’t it taken away?" Chu Zhiyuan pondered, "This is a good sword for the Divine Race too, right?"

"Of course, it’s a good sword," said the elephant beast, "It’s still an indestructible Treasure Sword!"

Chu Zhiyuan studied the sword, extending his hand.

Zhou Qingyu returned the sword to him.

Chu Zhiyuan swung the sword to activate the Spring Breeze Brushing Willow Sword Technique, making the sword’s green brilliance soft and gentle, like a flowing clear spring.

"Both rigid and soft," Chu Zhiyuan marveled.

He thought for a moment and performed the sacrificial refining method.

The green brilliance of the sword fluctuated, undulating, alternating between thick and thin, bright and dim.

Chu Zhiyuan placed the sword against his brow, closing his eyes, motionless.

Zhou Qingyu dared not move, cautiously not disturbing Chu Zhiyuan.

The elephant beast’s eyes formed golden lines, glancing left and right.

After a quarter-hour, the sword’s green brilliance stabilized, no longer fluctuating.

The present green brilliance became purer and more stable, like genuine jade of no difference.

It seemed to have transformed into a jade-carved longsword, full of texture.

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes and handed it to Zhou Qingyu, "Take it."

Zhou Qingyu said, "Master, I can’t use this sword."

"Now you can," Chu Zhiyuan said.

The sword at his waist lightly tapped this sword, then returned to its sheath.

The will of heaven connected the two swords, making the Bihua Sword part of the Heavenly Sword, equivalent to a clone of the Heavenly Sword.

Directly channeling the Heavenly Sword’s power into this sword.

After Zhou Qingyu received the sword, she tried it, and upon activating True Qi, the green brilliance instantly deepened, the sword becoming even lighter.

This greatly uplifted her spirit.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "When you return, find a sword sheath, and get acquainted with it, consider it your Protective Spiritual Artifact."

"Thank you, Master!"

"Take a look at these two as well."

Chu Zhiyuan picked up the small copper bell and the small round mirror, his eyes suddenly becoming clear.

Moments later, his eyes returned to normal, and he nodded, "These are from Yangyun Heaven."

"Has Master heard of Yangyun Heaven?"

"No."

"When we go back, let Mistress check it."

"Hmm, let’s go."

Chu Zhiyuan led Zhou Qingyu back to his small courtyard in the Profound Yin Palace.

...

"Yangyun Heaven... seems to be two levels higher than Biyuan Heaven, with Guangsheng Sect being just a small sect within it."

She and Shen Hanyue came out of the Profound Yin Palace’s library after quite a search.

Eventually, they found the record of Yangyun Heaven.

Shen Hanyue scrutinized the Bihua Sword, becoming more serious the longer she looked.

Chu Zhiyuan had already named it Bihua Sword.

She looked up at Chu Zhiyuan, "Princely Heir, this sword..."

"A sword of the Divine Race, its power is truly impressive," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Let’s see how much of its power Qingyu can unleash."

Zhou Qingyu said, "Master, why not give it to Mistress."

Xiao Ruoling laughed, "You silly girl, your Master gave it to you."

Zhou Qingyu said, "Mistress, this sword is too wasted in my hands."

Seeing Shen Hanyue’s expression, she knew this sword’s power was extraordinary.

It should be capable of threatening a Spirit Venerable.

She realized the sword’s true potency.

She hadn’t even reached the Venerable level, so possessing such a sword felt too extravagant.

Xiao Ruoling laughed, "Your Master gave it to you, you should keep it."

"Better for Mistress to have it, such a good sword, I can’t wield its power; if I encounter a strong opponent, it could be taken away."

"Rest assured, if it’s taken, your Master will reclaim it," Xiao Ruoling chuckled.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Take it, your Mistress and the others don’t need it."

Zhou Qingyu said, "Master, this sword suits Mistress perfectly."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Your Mistress and the others have the Spirit Shuttle, they don’t need this sword."

This Bihua Sword has been refined by me, aligning with my Divine Essence, serving as Zhou Qingyu’s Protective Spiritual Artifact.

Xiao Ruoling is already a Spirit Venerable, her Spiritual Essence and Divine Essence are isolated, and can’t wield this sword.

If I hadn’t refined it, Xiao Ruoling also wouldn’t have succeeded in refining it.

Therefore, the person most suitable for this sword is Zhou Qingyu.

This was her fortune and chance.

Xiao Ruoling smiled, "Alright Qingyu, stop fooling around."

"...Yes." Zhou Qingyu conceded reluctantly.

Shen Hanyue marveled, "This sword is too fierce, I’ve never encountered such a formidable sword."

A sword that gave her a terrified feeling, it was the first time she encountered one.

Not even the Heavenly Sword at Chu Zhiyuan’s waist evoked such dread in her.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, frowning, "Guangsheng Sect is just a small sect?"

"Yes, it’s quite ordinary in Yangyun Heaven, considered a third-rate sect."

"Then Yangyun Heaven is not ordinary," Chu Zhiyuan remarked.

A third-rate sect having two Perfect Venerables.

How many Perfect Venerables, how many Spirit Venerables would there be in a first-rate sect?