Swords emerge from the human world

Chapter 27, Section 27: Divine Weapons, Capable of Cutting Hair in an Instant
The heavy sword is sharpened, with blades on both sides;

A ridge rises in the middle, like the undulating waves of a dragon or snake;

The most eye-catching feature is the pattern engraved on both sides of the sword. The lines are bold and flowing, with strokes that are rhythmic and well-defined, appearing as if they were written in one go without any pause.

This pattern possesses the meaning of words, but it's more like some kind of mysterious rune, instantly captivating and mesmerizing anyone who beholds it, even drawing them in...

The long ebony hilt is seamlessly integrated with the guard, and two characters are engraved on it:

"Mysterious Iron".

The Xuan Tie Heavy Sword is indeed the name of this sword.

The sword looked completely black, appearing simple and unadorned; but the runes seemed to have been infused with a soul, instantly bringing it to life.

In this way, it transcends the category of ordinary weapons and acquires the concept of a magical artifact.

"A divine weapon, this is a divine weapon!"

Wang Fu, watching from the side, was full of admiration, but soon his face fell: "But why forge it into a heavy sword? How can an ordinary person wield something so heavy?"

The Xuan Tie Heavy Sword is five feet three inches long and weighs over sixteen pounds and six ounces.

At first glance, this size and weight don't seem like much. After all, martial artists have great strength and can easily move things weighing hundreds of pounds.

However, moving things and wielding weapons are two different things.

On the battlefield, generals, clad in armor and riding horses, wield heavy swords and hammers weighing tens or even hundreds of kilograms, primarily for charging into battle with sweeping, unstoppable force. However, once the battle devolves into positional infantry combat, these heavy weapons become cumbersome and impractical.

As for the weapons of martial artists, whether conventional or unconventional, heavy weapons are rarely used, as they are difficult to learn, difficult to use, and difficult to carry.

The mainstream items are mostly swords and the like.

A knife is naturally heavier than a sword, but even a heavy knife weighs only about ten or eight pounds.

Chen Jin, on the other hand, directly forged a heavy sword weighing sixteen pounds and six ounces. With that weight, it could almost be the most powerful sword in the martial arts world.

But how do I use it?
Wang Fu had just tried his hand at it. Of course, he could pick it up and swing it around, but after only a few moves, he soon felt his arms go weak and his wrists tremble.

Without the support of strength, moves become disorganized and chaotic. How can one navigate the martial world and fight against others in this state?
Wang Fu looked at Chen Jin expectantly, eager to see how he would wield his sword.

However, Chen Jin tried his sword and practiced a few moves, which were nothing more than slashing and cutting, but he found it difficult.

Upon seeing this, Wang Fu was greatly surprised and puzzled.

I originally thought that Chen Jin must have absolute strength, or even the ability to cultivate immortality, since he went to great lengths to forge the heavy sword. But I didn't expect him to perform so-so, and even slightly inferior to me.

What's going on?

Chen Jin didn't explain much. His starting point for forging the heavy sword was to practice the first four heavy sword moves of the "Huang Ting Yang Wu Sword" manual. At first, it felt quite heavy and inconvenient to use. But as he practiced and his cultivation increased, he would be able to use it with ease.

In front of Chen Jin, Wang Fu could not possibly voice any doubts. What puzzled him was that Shi Qifeng, who was usually unyielding and sharp-tongued, remained silent and looked very serious after Chen Jin had tried the sword.

I couldn't help but ask, "Master Shi, what do you think?"

Shi Qifeng glanced at him without saying a word, then suddenly reached out and plucked a lock of hair from his head, placed it on the blade of the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, and blew on it gently.

The hair immediately broke off and fluttered to the ground.

He then held the sword in one hand and slashed fiercely at an iron branch about the thickness of a thumb beside him, which snapped in two.

I couldn't help but burst into laughter: "I can cut hair with a breath, and cleave nails and iron with a single blow. I have finally forged a divine weapon!"

Chen Jin calmly replied, "It's still far from being a true divine weapon."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fu's spirits lifted, thinking that these words would surely enrage Shi Qifeng, causing him to hurl insults.

Unexpectedly, Shi Qifeng's left hand fell to his side, and he lowered his head, honestly replying, "What you say is true, sir." Seeing this, Wang Fu was utterly dumbfounded, as if he had seen a ghost.

Also, why has the way of addressing them become so respectful and polite, now calling them "sir"?
If it were reasonable for Master Shi to ask Chen Jin for advice on difficult questions and address him as "Master," the key issue is that this man is a notorious outlaw with an unruly temperament, and it is truly puzzling that he has suddenly become a respectful and honest person.

Shi Qifeng was too lazy to explain.

In the eyes of ordinary people, the greatest value of the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword comes from its superior materials and exquisite craftsmanship.

But Shi Qifeng knew in his heart that compared to the rune on the sword, the material and craftsmanship were only the most basic things, and could even be ignored.

This is because the runes possess a mysterious power to turn the rotten into the miraculous.

That might be an exaggeration; another phrase would be more accurate: the finishing touch.

The runes were created by Chen Jin.

Shi Qifeng was once young, passionate, and pursued the elusive path of immortality. But time passed, and fate was cruel, leaving him crippled and destitute. All his former fame and renown in the martial world vanished without a trace.

He still harbored a deep-seated desire to forge a divine weapon, to leave his name through it, and to make his life worthwhile.

Therefore, the piece of black iron that had been obtained with great difficulty was kept hidden away and not easily shown to others, waiting for the right opportunity.

He waited for Chen Jin.

From initial disdain to later emphasis, and finally to admiration.

The process is actually very short.

When Shi Qifeng saw the weapon-forging method handwritten by Chen Jin, he suddenly understood what true weapon-forging meant, and that the techniques he had always been proud of were nothing more than "blacksmithing".

The difference between blacksmithing and weapon forging is like the chasm between martial arts and immortal cultivation.

Chen Jin said that he was only a beginner himself.

Although he didn't know whether it was modesty or concealment, Shi Qifeng knew perfectly well that he couldn't even find the door, let alone enter the field.

Now, Chen Jin is his door.

As the sages said, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening."

But in reality, when a person has the opportunity to come into contact with a door to a new world, he will certainly not be willing to die, but will concentrate on trying to push the door open, so as to walk in and see a brand new world.

That must be beautiful!
What Chen Jin said was indeed the truth; the runes engraved on the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword were only at the beginner level.

He had never studied the art of talismans.

This rune comes from the appendix of the "Treatise on the Investigation of the Five Elements" and has a name: "Steady and Sharp Rune". Once mastered, it can be used on weapons to add the attributes of sharpness and toughness, which is quite good.

At least they are detached from the world of martial arts.

Wang Fu was confused and suddenly felt that he, as the introducer, seemed a bit superfluous, which puzzled him.

Chen Jin sat down and breathed a sigh of relief.

The forging of the sword was a high-intensity process, and without the "Six Qi in the Right Position Method," one simply could not have endured it.

The whole process left me looking disheveled, with bloodshot eyes and my clothes riddled with holes from the sparks, too badly damaged to clean up.

Wang Fu advised, "Brother Chen, you should get some sleep."

Chen Jin nodded, then suddenly asked, "Brother Wang, you said that Chief Clerk Zhao is going to be promoted. Do you know when he will leave Maoxian?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Fu's heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed, "Why are you asking about this? What do you want to do?"

(End of this chapter)