I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

"Freeze!"

With a low shout, Zhao Chen'an caused all the liquid inside the cauldron to instantly converge, forming a fist-sized metal sphere that shimmered with a silvery-white light.

The sword embryo is complete!

"Miss Ye, your essence blood!"

Zhao Chen'an's voice came through.

Ye Shenglin was already prepared and did not hesitate at all upon hearing the words.

She pointed her fingers like a sword and gently touched her brow.

A unique drop of essence blood emerged from her fingertip.

It wasn't crimson, but a drop of liquid as clear as crystal, containing a tiny, constantly moving silver sword aura within!

This is the culmination of decades of refining her own sword intent!

"go!"

With a flick of her finger, the drop of crystal blood traced a perfect arc and landed precisely in the Nine Provinces Universe Cauldron.

hum-

The moment the essence blood came into contact with the sword embryo, the entire cauldron emitted a long, resonant hum.

The silvery-white sword embryo seemed to be infused with a soul, and began to pulsate violently. With each pulsation, it emitted an astonishing sword intent!

"Now! Use your sword spirit to sense it, tell it what kind of sword you want!"

Zhao Chen'an's voice, like a resounding bell, boomed in Ye Shenglin's mind.

Ye Shenglin had a sudden inspiration and immediately closed his eyes, immersing himself completely in the moment.

Her consciousness instantly connected with that sword embryo.

She "saw" a chaotic ocean of metal, filled with a sharp, cold, and violent aura.

But as she focused her mind on it, these auras did not repel her; instead, they seemed to have found a king and flocked to her, submitting to her.

She doesn't need words, just a thought.

fast!

That sea of ​​metal began to swirl wildly, evolving the true meaning of speed.

Sharp!

Countless metal particles began to recombine and compress, condensing into an unstoppable sharpness.

The prototype of a sword was slowly born under her will.

It has no guard, no tassel, and even the hilt is just a simple cylindrical shape.

Its blade is long and narrow, with a dull silver-gray color that seems to absorb all light.

It is simple and unadorned, yet it harbors deadly intent.

This is the sword she has always dreamed of!

"wake up!"

Zhao Chen'an's shout pulled her back from that strange state.

She opened her eyes and just then saw Zhao Chen'an forming hand seals, casting the final Spirit-Nourishing Technique.

In an instant, the entire courtyard of the Prince of Wei's mansion fell into complete silence.

The wind stopped, the clouds settled, and even time and space seemed to freeze at that moment.

next moment.

An unparalleled sharpness, beyond description, soared into the sky from the Qiankun Cauldron of the Nine Provinces!

That was neither light nor air, but a pure concept of "sharpness".

It was silent, yet it tore through the sky, severed the clouds, and left a long-lasting white streak on the azure canvas!

Throughout the entire Great Zhou imperial city, every sword-wielding cultivator, regardless of their location or cultivation level, let out a mournful cry from their longswords at this moment!

Ten thousand swords submit!

Deep within the palace, Zhao Daoting, who had been in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes and stared in horror toward the direction of the Prince of Wei's residence.

"This is... a top-tier Heavenly Grade magic sword has been born?!"

Inside the Spring and Autumn Trading Company, the unfathomable guild master sat up straight from his recliner, his face filled with disbelief.

"What terrifying sword intent! Who is it? Is there really such a grandmaster of weapon crafting hidden within the imperial city?"

The Prince of Wei's residence.

Ye Haoran was completely stunned. He stared intently at the long sword that slowly floated up from the cauldron, his body trembling slightly with extreme excitement.

That aura... that sharp edge that transcends heaven and earth...

Top-grade, unparalleled quality!

Absolutely top-quality!

Their Heavenly Sword Mountain sect was founded on swords and has been passed down for thousands of years. The strongest treasure within the sect is only a high-grade Heavenly Sword!

Moreover, that was a grade that successive sect leaders had painstakingly nurtured with their life's blood and sweat to barely achieve.

But now, a brand new, automatically master-recognizing, top-grade magic sword has been born before his eyes!

It was crafted so simply in front of a young man at the Fourth Extreme Realm!

crazy!

This world must be insane!

Ye Haoran felt that his worldview was being ruthlessly crushed and reshaped.

He looked at Zhao Chen'an's face, which was slightly pale from exhaustion, and then at his daughter's infatuated expression.

A single thought, like wildfire, began to grow wildly in his mind.

This child is no ordinary person!

The Great Zhou Dynasty cannot confine him! This region is merely his starting point!

What Tianjian Mountain owes him is not just a favor, but a life-saving grace!

How can I ever repay this kindness?

Ordinary spirit stones and materials are probably no different from dirt in his eyes.

The only way... is to completely tie the future of Tianjian Mountain to him!

Thinking that Ye Shenglin would be traveling with him to the legendary Eastern Divine Continent in a few days, where dangers lurked and uncertainties were ever-present...

No! We can't wait any longer!

We must finalize things now!

Ye Haoran's breathing became heavy. He looked at Zhao Chen'an with a burning intensity that seemed to ignite the air.

Just then, a gentle voice quietly rang in his ear.

"Sect Leader Ye, this is a match made in heaven; don't miss this opportunity."

Ye Haoran was startled and turned his head sharply, seeing Liu Ruoshuang smiling at him not far away.

The newly appointed dean of the Jixia Academy is quick-witted and exceptionally intelligent.

She... she actually noticed it too?

Liu Ruoshuang's telepathic message was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely shattering the last shred of hesitation in Ye Haoran's heart.

Correct!

Not to be missed!

On the other side, Ye Shenglin had already reached out and grasped the long sword that was floating in the air.

The longsword felt weightless in her hand, as if it were an extension of her arm.

A feeling of blood connection and mutual understanding arose spontaneously. She could even clearly "hear" the joyful hum emanating from the sword.

"What a fine sword!"

She sincerely praised him, then looked at Zhao Chen'an and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

This bow was the most heartfelt and sincere bow she had ever given to anyone in her life.

Zhao Chen'an waved his hand, having regained some strength, and joked:

"Let's give it a name."

Ye Shenglin stroked the dull blade, feeling its extremely restrained sharpness, and said softly:

"Your sword strikes without a trace, killing without leaving a mark. From now on, you shall be called 'Traceless'."

hum!

The Traceless Sword emitted a clear, melodious sword cry, seemingly extremely pleased with its name.

Overwhelmed with emotion at the connection with this precious treasure, Ye Shenglin thanked Zhao Chen'an once again.

Seeing the rare flush of excitement on her usually cold face, Zhao Chen'an had a sudden inspiration and blurted out a teasing remark:

"No need for thanks, but I'd be happy to repay you with my body!"

He was just joking.

Unexpectedly, Ye Shenglin froze upon hearing this, and a blush instantly spread from his cheeks to his ears.

She... actually blushed.

However, what Zhao Chen'an didn't expect was Ye Haoran standing to the side.

He seemed to have finally waited for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. His eyes gleamed, and without the slightest hesitation, he decisively slapped his thigh and loudly echoed:

"I think it's a good idea!"

"Your Highness, the Prince of Wei! I think this suggestion is excellent!"

Ye Haoran stepped forward, his voice booming like a bell, and solemnly said:

"How about we arrange this marriage before you set off for Dongsheng Shenzhou?"

This time, it was Zhao Chen'an's turn to be stunned.

He looked at Ye Haoran, who seemed anxious, as if afraid he would change his mind, and his mind was a little confused.

This father-in-law... how come he's even more eager to help me than my own father?

Immediately afterwards, he caught a glimpse of Liu Ruoshuang to the side, who was covering her lips with her sleeve, but whose eyes were curved into crescent moons.

Zhao Chen'an suddenly realized.

Oh, so it was you, little girl, who was stirring things up behind the scenes!