Raise a sword!

half a month later.

In the weapon-refining room, Jiang Peng was carefully manipulating the spiritual fire with excitement in her eyes.

After half a month of refinement, the reforging of the Xuanyuan Sword is nearing completion.

In the furnace fire, the blade of the Xuanyuan Sword was heated red-hot. All that was left was to inscribe the weapon's patterns, and the forging process would be a complete success.

There are many techniques for engraving patterns on objects.

Most weapon refiners have their own preferred tools. It is said that some highly skilled refiners can even engrave patterns on magical artifacts using extremely hard materials.

But this time, Jiang Peng had a different plan from the start.

He used the Purple Flame True Refinement to nurture the Xuanyuan Sword for twenty years, and now it would be most appropriate to use the Purple Flame to inscribe the hidden patterns.

A tiny purple flame appeared from Jiang Peng's fingertip, and with a flick of his wrist, it landed on the magic sword in the furnace.

But just as he was about to begin engraving the patterns on the vessel.

Suddenly, the previously stable refining furnace burst into flames, and the surrounding temperature soared.

Even the furnace itself began to tremble violently.

Jiang Peng was startled.

Although the refining furnace in front of us is only of the second rank, it is connected to the core of the refining workshop, the huge third-rank refining furnace.

Logically speaking, forging a second-tier magic weapon should not result in the furnace being unable to withstand the pressure.

"Is it because of the purple fire?" Jiang Peng quickly realized the reason for the unexpected.

The spiritual fire in this refining furnace originates from an underground fire vein, and that wisp of purple fire just now seemed to have activated the fire vein.

Jiang Peng could no longer remain calm.

The entire Hidden Sword Peak is situated on a fire vein, and this weapon-refining workshop is the most important foundation of the Jade Pavilion Sword Pavilion.

Jiang Peng was already grateful that such a crucial place was open to an outsider like him.

"We can't let a tiny wisp of purple flame blow up the underground fire vein, can we?" Jiang Peng was uncertain.

Fortunately, the tremors of the furnace subsided quickly, and the spiritual fire within it returned to calm.

At the same time, Jiang Peng noticed that something seemed to be floating in the spiritual fire, with purple flames swirling around it.

"Huh? Is this the surging fire veins that have unearthed treasures buried deep underground?"

Jiang Peng was somewhat surprised. With a slight thought, she took the object enveloped in purple flames out of the furnace.

It was a dark red liquid about the size of a head, but upon closer inspection, Jiang Peng realized that the liquid was simply the result of the material being melted down.

Golden characters flashed before my eyes.

[Molten Crystal: Tier 3 Refining Material]

A simple introduction, yet it made Jiang Peng raise an eyebrow.

In order to reforge the Xuanyuan Sword, Jiang Peng specifically researched fire-based weapon-forging materials, and the molten fire crystal in front of him was even more famous.

This item is a true treasure that can serve as a base for forging third-tier magical artifacts.

If the molten crystal is integrated into the magic weapon, the compatibility between the magic weapon and the fire spirit root cultivator will be increased to a higher level.

Jiang Peng had never thought about the molten crystal before.

Firstly, because this item is rare and expensive, he might be able to afford it, but he doesn't know when he will be able to find it again.

Secondly, this item is a genuine Tier 3 material, which his refining skills simply cannot melt.

Simply put, even if he got his hands on the molten crystal, he wouldn't be able to use it.

The cultivation of one's natal sword cannot be delegated to others; it must be done personally.

Therefore, Jiang Peng originally planned to think about the molten fire crystal after she achieved the Golden Core stage.

Unexpectedly, a ball of purple flame has stirred up the fire vein, which has unearthed the molten fire crystal buried deep within the fire vein.

Even the molten crystal in front of us is still in a state after it has been melted.

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Peng immediately threw the molten crystal back into the furnace, fusing it together with the Xuanyuan Sword. Nourishing the Sword! (From the "Renren Bookstore" free reading app. Search "Renren Bookstore" on Baidu to download and install the Android app. Read the latest chapters of Nourishing the Sword anytime!)

"Fortunately, the base of the Xuanyuan Sword is Tianchen Steel, otherwise, with my weapon-forging skills, I would never have been able to forge a third-tier material... What an unexpected surprise."

The smelting process went smoothly.

The Xuanyuan Sword, which had already taken shape, seemed to grow half an inch longer after being infused with molten crystal. On its originally jet-black blade, some fine dark red patterns appeared.

If you look closely, you can see that the textures are actually flowing and changing slowly like lava.

After smelting, the molten crystals were not completely consumed; about half remained.

Jiang Peng took it out and put it into her storage bag for safekeeping.

Next comes the engraving of patterns on the artifact.

This time, Jiang Peng dared not put the purple fire into the furnace again. Instead, he took out the Xuanyuan Sword and began to concentrate on carving with the purple fire.

Three more days passed.

The moment the engraved patterns on the sword blade closed, the Xuanyuan Sword trembled slightly.

Shine——

The clear sound of swords echoed in the weapon-forging room.

Golden characters also flashed before my eyes.

[Xuanyuan Sword: Tier 2 Supreme Grade, Natal Magic Sword]

The description of the golden text has become even more concise, no longer repeating the characteristics of the magic sword, but instead using the term "natal magic sword".

"The reason it reached the second-tier top-grade level is entirely due to the Molten Crystal... I ultimately wasted the main material of the third-tier magic weapon, but it's not a loss."

Jiang Peng's face was full of joy.

He grasped the hilt of the Xuanyuan Sword, and instantly understood its power.

"Sharp and unpredictable, freely adjustable in size, and indestructible..."

Just as Jiang Peng was quietly recounting the wonders of the Xuanyuan Sword, his face suddenly flushed red.

The spiritual energy within his body began to circulate, and this time the circulation of spiritual energy was not limited to the meridians within his body.

"The spiritual power actually incorporated the weapon patterns on the Xuanyuan Sword into the cycle of energy... The ancient sword cultivators' unity with their sword was truly extraordinary."

Jiang Peng realized that this was a feedback he received after the magic sword was upgraded.

So he immediately sat cross-legged and entered a state of cultivation.

About half an hour later, with a breath of turbid air exhaled, the breakthrough in cultivation seemed to have no ripples.

"At the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, I don't even need to stabilize my realm."

The opportunity for this breakthrough came extremely suddenly.

It's not just because of the feedback from the advancement of the magic sword, but also because of the accumulated strength after ten years of seclusion.

In any case, Jiang Peng finally crossed the threshold of the early stage of Foundation Establishment and became a genuine mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"This trip has been successful; it's time to return to the sect."

Jiang Peng stood up.

As soon as he stepped out of the weapon-refining room, he saw a beautiful figure outside the room.

"Junior Sister Ling Shu?" Jiang Peng was somewhat surprised.

Upon seeing Jiang Peng, Ling Shu calmly stood up.

"I've heard that my senior brother also practices swordsmanship."

Jiang Peng sensed some hostility and quickly waved his hand, saying, "I'm just a novice, I only have a superficial understanding."

Ling Shu, sitting opposite him, had already placed one hand on the hilt of the longsword she was carrying on her back.

"Senior brother is indeed very tactful," Ling Shu said calmly. "But can a sword cultivator still be called a sword cultivator if they lose their edge?"

Jiang Peng felt the Xuanyuan Sword in his sleeve tremble slightly. He could only forcibly press it down and said with a wry smile, "Junior Sister is such a prodigy, how can I compare to her? I dare not compete with Junior Sister."

Upon hearing this, Ling Shu loosened her grip on the sword.

"There's not enough room to maneuver here, come with me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and left, not caring whether Jiang Peng followed behind her.

As if possessed, Jiang Peng, while uttering humble words, obediently followed behind.