Unable to Cultivate, I Can Only Raise Soul Pets Chapter 504

504 The Myriad Sword System of the Magnetic Sword

"Ssss!"

A tiny figure zipped through the immense sky, a rainbow-colored stream of light trailing in its wake.

Following closely behind this luminous trail were countless soul beasts, a multitude moving as one.

From a distant, towering peak, Wang Che sat in contemplation, eyes shut, his focus absolute.

It was as if a divine radiance emanated from behind him, his form appearing ethereal, his divine sense acutely aware of the world's energy flow.

Before long, a purple silhouette materialized, landing directly behind him.

The sword's gleam was akin to a vibrant rainbow – an unusual, small sword. At its hilt, a sun-like light pulsed, surrounded by faintly orbiting star-like particles, exuding an air of profound mystery.

"It's fine... The number of fourth-generation soul beasts is growing. The little caterpillar is full of vigor, and it's beneficial for it to lead those young ones into battle."

"Hmm... You're concerned the cubs might pick up bad habits from it... Don't fret. Given the little caterpillar's intelligence, it's unlikely to learn anything truly detrimental. At most, it might become a bit simple-minded. Being simple-minded is hardly a catastrophe..."

"..."

Wang Che opened his eyes, gazing towards the circle of light in the heavens.

"Five years have passed. Whether they remember or have forgotten, a significant issue indeed seems to plague the war zone."

Life on Black Jade Star, in terms of cultivation, was remarkably tranquil, and time simply melted away.

Two years prior, both the little caterpillar and the Magnetic Sword emerged from their secluded training. A year ago, Bear Treasure also concluded its seclusion, having already arrived on Black Jade Star for some time.

The moment the little caterpillar and the Magnetic Sword broke through, Wang Che had already made preparations to return to the war zone.

He had also conveyed his instructions to the Ancient Fiend and the Divine Light Whale.

Yet, after several months of waiting, there was still no sign from Oracle Heavenly King and the others.

Wang Che was uncertain at that time, only suspecting a potential problem within the war zone.

After another year passed, Wang Che became absolutely certain: a problem of considerable magnitude existed in the war zone.

He hadn't implied they weren't formidable figures, but the Ancient Fiend and the Divine Light Whale were soul beasts nearly a million years old, ancient overlords. With such prodigious combat prowess and this desolate star's situation, the war zone was bound to dispatch representatives.

The absence of any communication for five years strongly indicated a severe crisis.

However... none of this concerned the current Wang Che.

"I hadn't anticipated this..."

Wang Che spoke slowly, "It seems that if I wish to return to the war zone... it's not particularly difficult. The crux of the matter is the absence of precise spatial coordinates. This location is, in fact, quite distant from the Martial Soul World."

Pinpointing the Martial Soul World's spatial coordinates proved exceedingly challenging.

After venturing into the cosmos, the Martial Soul World exercised extreme caution regarding its spatial positioning.

Consider the foreign races who discovered it over three millennia ago; they directly breached space, fixed its location, and infiltrated the Martial Soul World, triggering that cataclysm.

Oracle Heavenly King had not divulged the spatial coordinates to him.

Even if the little caterpillar and the Firefly Dream Spirit had attained a hundred thousand years of cultivation, possessing the spatial abilities to traverse two worlds, accurately locating it without specific coordinates was impossible.

Returning?

Certainly, a method still existed.

Five years ago, all five Heavenly Kings had utilized spatial leaps on Black Jade Star. Based on the soul skill data from that time, Wang Che could theoretically deduce the Martial Soul World's coordinates.

To sense the soul skill from five years prior necessitated the application of temporal power.

However... this was unfeasible in the immediate future.

"The Black Jade Star has become somewhat more vibrant over the last couple of years... For you, it probably doesn't feel quite so desolate anymore."

Wang Che arose and walked toward the Magnetic Sword, "However, we must prepare ourselves for an extended stay on Black Jade Star."

"Ssss..." The Magnetic Sword vibrated subtly.

To be candid, upon emerging from their seclusion, they were astonished to discover they had relocated to a different planet.

Fortunately, Black Jade Star also harbored soul beasts. Coupled with the fact that the current concentration of soul power in the environment far surpassed that of the Martial Soul World, adaptation was swift.

For Wang Che, spending not just decades but even several centuries on Black Jade Star would be perfectly acceptable.

His sole concern was for his parents and the precarious situation in the war zone.

"The engine has been in use for two years. How are you feeling?"

Wang Che gently lifted the Magnetic Sword into his palm, performing a thorough examination.

Following the end of its long seclusion, the Magnetic Sword’s stability was absolute. Its various soul skills had attained their zenith, its sword techniques had reached a state of perfection, and its Heavenly Lightning Sword Intent had also ascended to its peak. Concurrently, it had grasped sword intents associated with the four distinct types of lightning. It had, in fact, brushed against the very threshold of the Sword Domain.

Over the span of these past two years, Wang Che had diligently imparted the profound sword techniques and mastery principles enshrined within the Divine Sword Lightning Control Scripture.

The Black Jade Star, too, possessed its own form of lightning. Moreover, due to a recent eruption from the planet’s core, the potency of the Heavenly Lightning there vastly surpassed that found within the war zones.

Simultaneously, as Wang Che had tilled the soil with the Ancient Fiend, he had strategically placed numerous nuclear stones and soul plants imbued with lightning energy in several select locations. These placements, over the last two years, had fostered the gradual formation of a unique lightning pool blessed land, nourished by the ongoing eruption of the planet’s origin.

Within a few more years, as the planet’s origin continued its powerful eruption, it was anticipated that a special lightning power would manifest, entirely sufficient for the Magnetic Sword to cultivate to the hundred-thousand-year mark. The Divine Sword Lightning Control Scripture would also be capable of ascending to even higher realms.

During the past five years, the naturally forming grotto-heaven had begun to reveal its nascent structures. However, it was projected that another twenty to thirty years would be required for its complete formation.

With records of the Firefly Dream Spirit’s star diagram already secured, the fear of failing to locate it was nonexistent. As long as any shifts occurred on the Black Jade Star, the Firefly Dream Spirit would meticulously document them.

Given the existence of a suitable cultivation environment, there was naturally no shortage of what was needed.

“Ssss!” The moment its engine ignited, the Magnetic Sword vibrated with immediate excitement.

It found the sensation exhilarating!

Wang Che had outfitted the Magnetic Sword with the Myriad Sword Engine, an invention originating from a Mechanical Sword God in the Dark Demon World, also referred to as the Myriad Sword System. During his time in the cosmic military base, Wang Che had ingeniously fashioned this engine by combining the magic equipment chip acquired from He Jun with a top-grade soul crystal obtained from a capsule machine.

The luminous halo at the heart of the Magnetic Sword’s sword guard served as the visual representation of the Myriad Sword System. This engine presented a unique challenge for mechanical soul pets, hence its dedicated period of secluded cultivation.

Coupled with the necessity of fusing with the Sword Dao that the Magnetic Sword itself cultivated, the engine had already achieved complete integration with the Magnetic Sword. After nearly two years of collaborative effort, tangible results were expected.

Adapting to the enhancements provided by the engine system was no simple feat. With the Myriad Sword Engine, the Magnetic Sword would be capable of carrying an infinite array of swords in the future, capable of mechanical expansion and fusion into a singular entity. Utilizing the sword as its form, it could manifest into millions, transforming at will and embodying boundless profundity.

Secondly, and perhaps more crucially, the Magnetic Sword possessed the Shadow Splitting Sword technique. The sword shadows it generated could be melded into the sword attached to the engine, synergizing with the Myriad Sword Engine to elevate its power by yet another significant level.

“The Myriad Sword System of the Mechanical Sword God, when paired with the unparalleled Heavenly Dipper Myriad Lightning Sword Formation from the Divine Sword Lightning Control Scripture… Hmm… It bears a striking resemblance to an immortal cultivation civilization.”

“The path forward has been unequivocally decided.”

“Let’s see what you are truly capable of.”

Wang Che smiled and declared, “As it happens, the little caterpillar is engaged in a spar nearby. Let us go and deliver a lesson.”

The Magnetic Sword became even more animated at this prospect. It swiftly flew to Wang Che’s feet, allowing him to mount it, and then propelled them forward.

It sliced through the clouds and mist, rapidly intercepting the soul beast team currently under the direction of the little caterpillar. The little caterpillar was leading the soul beast cubs behind it in a practice bout against Bear Treasure.

The genesis of this particular skirmish traced back a week earlier, when the little caterpillar, the Magnetic Sword, Bear Treasure, and the little skeleton had formed a team. Together, they had ventured into the Firefly Dream Spirit’s Divine Will Space to engage in farming within Wang Che’s newly introduced ‘Blood Sea Demon Prison’ instance.

Ultimately, when Bear Treasure and the little caterpillar tallied their scores within the Divine Will Space, their accumulated points were remarkably close. Consequently, they made an agreement to resolve their competitive standings through a rematch in reality.

However, Bear Treasure harbored a sense of apprehension, believing it might not triumph against its senior sibling in a direct, real-world confrontation. Thus, it proposed an alternative: bringing the soul beast cubs along for the fight.

Ever since the little caterpillar, the Magnetic Sword, and Bear Treasure emerged from their respective periods of seclusion and experienced the trials within the Firefly Dream Spirit’s Divine Will Space, all had enthusiastically volunteered for such playful engagements!

During its youth, it had found immense pleasure in listening to stories.

Now that it had matured, the simple act of listening to narratives no longer provided the same level of enjoyment.

The Divine Will Space of the Firefly Dream Spirit allowed them to astonishingly step into a world mirroring the narrative they were told!

Even knowing it was an illusion, experiencing it firsthand within their minds filled them with unparalleled delight.

The little caterpillar confessed that even its dream realm couldn't conjure such fidelity.

It found the level of detail unimaginable.

However, Wang Che's assistance in shaping these worlds via the Firefly Dream Spirit’s Divine Will Space enabled near-perfect materialization of the story’s setting, down to the minutest detail.

Previously, they merely listened to stories and visualized scenes; now, they could immerse themselves directly within the story’s world.

Naturally, this immersion presented significant challenges.

The little caterpillar had yet to fulfill its three-year pact in 'Worm Breaks Through the Heavens' before its demise, yet its excitement grew with each passing moment.

Later, after the Firefly Dream Spirit’s cultivation advanced, Wang Che had it construct a beast-filled world within the Divine Will Space: the Blood Sea Demon Prison.

His intention was for them to experience the might of countless formidable demons lurking within.

Through these joint battles, Wang Che could analyze their potential and project future development trajectories based on their performance in this simulated world.

Furthermore, they could continuously cultivate while engaging in these simulated encounters.

Concurrently, their bonds naturally strengthened at an accelerated pace.

The newest member, the skeleton, swiftly assumed its role as the primary meat shield, consistently bearing the brunt of the simulated attacks.

After all, its shattered bones could be rapidly regenerated.

Regrettably, the Firefly Dream Spirit couldn't participate in these sessions.

While the Magnetic Sword pursued the little caterpillar, Bear Treasure on the other side sported two newly formed wing bones and a shifting soul bone on its right arm.

Behind it, a horde of third and fourth-generation soul beast cubs howled, seemingly issuing a challenge.

In the midst of this, the little skeleton bellowed instructions, acting as the referee.

“Go on, demonstrate your Myriad Sword Engine!”

Wang Che gestured towards the distance.

“Ssss!”

The Magnetic Sword launched forward.

Instantly, the central core began to whirl at incredible speed!

Spirit phantoms erupted from the Magnetic Sword! One, then two, then three… In a flash, there were fifty… no, a hundred!

Over the past three years of secluded cultivation, the Magnetic Sword had perfected its technique to the highest degree!

Simultaneously, it integrated personal insights and drew upon the Divine Sword Lightning Control Scripture, modifying its abilities to a certain extent!

Upon its release, imbued with immense lightning power, the surrounding Magnetic Swords transformed into lightning-fast Sword Spirit Shadows.

This marked the evolution of the Shadow Splitting Sword into the Lightning Shadow Splitting Sword!

Once the Sword Spirit Shadows materialized, the Magnetic Sword’s central core spun rapidly once more!

The hundred-plus Shadow Splitting Swords commenced their transformation!

Crack! Crack! Crack!

A distinct mechanical twisting sound emanated from each Sword Spirit Shadow.

Components resembling pinpricks of light enveloped each Shadow Splitting Sword, instantly forming unique mechanical blades.

Intricate, hidden patterns adorned the dark blue swords, while dark red markings covered the blades.

Each mechanical sword was a tangible entity, not mere illusions.

Every mechanical sword radiated an incredibly potent aura!

It was the aura derived from their sophisticated materials!

“The mechanical swords forged from Tremor Gold and Devour Metal are truly exceptional!”

Wang Che’s eyes narrowed as he observed the blades.

Tremor Gold and Devour Metal were premier materials from the Dark Demon World, acquired by He Jun from a Starry Sky Military Base.

Such materials were nonexistent in the martial soul world, nor was the Black Jade Star available.

Furthermore, these materials were incompatible with the martial soul world’s cultivation system.

Tremor Gold, a defensive metal, possessed the ability to absorb specialized energy, capable of neutralizing even ten-thousand-year soul skills.

Devour Metal, an offensive metal appearing unremarkable, empowered weapons to instantly disintegrate an opponent’s energy structure, causing chaotic energy explosions in mere moments.

These were the two most prized materials of the Dark Demon World.

Following the Magnetic Sword’s integration with the Myriad Sword Engine, Wang Che proceeded to craft expanded mechanical swords for it.

Without the Myriad Sword Engine, the Magnetic Sword’s Shadow Splitting Sword could manage roughly twelve at its peak; however, with the engine, it could command over a hundred!

This demonstrated the sheer power of an engine!

Of course, not all engines were equally potent.

Fusing numerous mechanical swords into the Shadow Splitting Sword was no simple feat.

The Black Jade Star lacked the essential internal materials.

Nevertheless, Wang Che had acquired an Ancient Gold Origin Tree from the Starry Military Base.

This was indeed valuable.

The reason for its value was that this mechanical soul plant could cultivate Devour Metal and Tremor Gold!

Using the spiritual field on the first level, Wang Che managed to forge over a hundred mechanical swords for the Magnetic Sword in a mere two years.

Even a soul pet of ten thousand years would struggle to withstand the might of these mechanical swords.

With more than a hundred mechanical swords swirling menacingly in the air, they surged towards the little caterpillar and Bear Treasure!

“Ahhh!” the little skeleton shrieked.

‘Let’s go!’

The little skeleton promptly turned and fled.

The little caterpillar and Bear Treasure, initially startled, quickly directed their shouts at the Magnetic Sword!

They had likely never witnessed the Magnetic Sword employ this particular skill before, leading them to sense that something was amiss!

The soul beast cubs trailing behind them howled in terror and scattered, dispersing before any confrontation could even commence.

Before long, Bear Treasure and the little caterpillar collaborated, engaging the hundred unique mechanical swords.

“The outcome is quite satisfactory...”

Wang Che observed the display for a period and nodded slightly. “The mechanical swords, crafted from Devour Metal and Tremor Gold, combined with the Magnetic Sword’s Heavenly Lightning Sword Domain, are now sufficient to put Bear Treasure and the little caterpillar through significant hardship.”

“Not bad, truly not bad.”

“Speaking of which, the Black Jade Star also boasts numerous metal mineral veins. The Magnetic Sword also possesses the Myriad Sword System.”

“At present, I am unable to depart from the Black Jade Star. Simply cultivating feels somewhat like a waste of potential.”

“There are such abundant resources...”

“Why not proceed to construct a Cloud Heavenly Court Mothership, akin to those from an immortal cultivation civilization?”

“The resources on the Black Jade Star might not be entirely sufficient, but they should more than suffice for a reduced-quality version.”

“With such a vessel, even if the Dark Demon World were to descend once more, the Magnetic Sword’s Myriad Sword System would ensure that even a Demon God could be vanquished.”

Witnessing this spectacle, Wang Che suddenly conceived this idea.

“A few decades should be ample time...”