Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Assuming the spellbook hadn't expired, learning those Yin-Yang techniques was no challenge for Xu Qing.

Furthermore, due to the quick learning nature of Yin-Yang techniques, he mastered them to an extremely high level in a very short period of time.

Of all the things Chu Nan Gong had given Xu Qing before, the least valuable was the "Yellow Stone Heavenly Book." Only those with a destined destiny could comprehend that heavenly book, and since Xu Qing was not one of those destined people, it was of no use to him.

However, things are relative. After becoming a fourth-tier swordsmith, the Yellow Stone Book suddenly became the most valuable item among the things Chu Nan Gong gave to Xu Qing.

The Heavenly Book carries the Dao. Although it appears to be devoid of any written words, over the long course of time, generations of holders of the Heavenly Book have left indelible marks upon it.

Those marks are all derived from the Dao in the Heavenly Book.

For others, it would be difficult to inscribe those principles into the world, but Xu Qing could bring them into this world in an unconventional way through sword forging.

After reminiscing about Lord Chu Nan, Xu Qing withdrew his thoughts and closed his eyes.

As he closed his eyes, another version of himself appeared in the system's space.

Here, all the materials were ready; or rather, this was the place where he truly forged the sword.

Without any sentimentality or piety, Xu Qing simply treated sword forging as a game, a task.

In the system space, a long time has passed, but in reality, it is only a moment.

When Xu Qing opened his eyes, a sword prototype appeared in reality as soon as he had a thought.

The final tempering has begun.

Another giant hammer appeared out of thin air in Xu Qing's hand. The moment Xu Qing swung the hammer down, a deafening roar suddenly resounded in the valley. It was not the sound of the hammer striking, but the echo of the Taishan dragon vein responding when the formation was activated.

Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai suddenly looked up and saw the clouds and mist converging into the formation like a tide. The primordial energy of heaven and earth condensed into visible silver threads, surging into the furnace through the eye of the Bagua formation, and even the distant sea of ​​clouds churned up.

"This formation... can actually activate the dragon vein of Mount Tai?" Xiaobai exclaimed in a low voice.

Xiao Hei pursed his lips and remained silent, but the shock in his eyes was undeniable.

The Yin-Yang School's headquarters' Spirit Gathering Array exhausted the Yin-Yang School's manpower and countless experts to complete, and it also required the support of a blessed land. However, Xu Qing's array was set up in just half a day, and it was able to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth by borrowing the power of Mount Tai. What a powerful array this is!

She subconsciously looked towards the furnace, only to see that the furnace fire had turned a bluish-gold color at some point, and with each hammer blow from Xu Qing, tiny sparks of lightning danced on the sword blank.

Boom!

A thunderclap suddenly exploded in the sky above the formation, causing rocks to tumble down from the mountains.

The surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) continuously merged into the sword under his hammering, intermingling with the spirit within the sword and constantly strengthening the spirit within it. Gradually, patterns resembling those of the cliff carvings on Mount Tai appeared on the sword blank.

But this is not the end.

Xu Qing put down the hammer in his hand.

Another bamboo scroll appeared in Xu Qing's hands.

It is... the Yellow Stone Book!

"Let me embody the Dao that you have comprehended in this world!"

"Time is merciless; it destroys many things, but it also leaves many traces..."

"Just like the changing of the seasons, the turning of the sun and moon..."

Xu Qing murmured to himself.

Immediately afterwards, he activated the "Spirit Ascension Technique," and as the "Imprint of the Dao" on the Yellow Stone Heavenly Book was replicated, it was then injected into the sword in front of him. The sword in front of him, which was already quite rich in spirituality, became even more intense.

At the same time, the two sisters guarding the stone path suddenly felt a surge of power, mixed with the sharpness of swords, soaring straight into the sky.

Meanwhile, near Mount Tai.

Some alchemists also noticed this.

"A strange phenomenon has appeared in the sky. Could it be that a divine treasure has been born on Mount Tai?"

Mount Tai is an ancient sacred mountain.

Ancient sage kings performed the Fengshan ceremony here.

For Confucianists, this mountain holds extraordinary significance.

However, it is not only Confucianists who care about this mountain.

Taoist priests, Taoists, Yin-Yang masters, many schools of thought, and many people are particularly interested in Mount Tai.

Especially those sorcerers who have become possessed by evil in their pursuit of immortality.

Some alchemists believed that immortals lived overseas, so they often went out to sea to search for traces of immortals.

Some people, however, believe that the immortals reside within the land of Kyushu.

Among those famous mountains, it is simply a sight that ordinary people have no chance to see.

There are gods in Mount Tai!

Taiyi, or Taiyi, held a supreme position in the State of Chu.

This mountain, called "Mount Tai," is naturally extraordinary.

Many alchemists stubbornly believe that the gate to immortality lies on Mount Tai. They believe that as long as one can move the god of Mount Tai with sincerity, one can pass through the heavenly gate and ascend to immortality.

At this moment.

As Xu Qing forged the sword atop Mount Tai, extraordinary phenomena occurred.

Some believe it is the birth of a treasure from the mountains.

Some people believe that it is the opening of the "gateway to immortality".

"Could it be that the gates to immortality have opened?"

"Quickly, hurry to Mount Tai!"

In a short time, many alchemists from the vicinity of Mount Tai flocked to the area where Mount Tai was located.

At the same time, news of the strange phenomena in the area spread rapidly.

Aside from the alchemists and qi cultivators who are skilled in observing the stars and qi, and who can grasp the movements here even from a great distance, there are also many ordinary people living near Mount Tai who have also noticed the changes here.

In the mountains, which were perfectly fine, suddenly there was wind and thunder.

Could it be the work of a mountain spirit?

Regardless, news of this incident has spread.

But in the mountains, Xu Qing's sword-making did not end.

This sword forging is different from the previous "Xuan Shu Sword" and "Ling Shuang Sword". The Xuan Shu Sword was forged according to the standard of the fourth tier, only lacking the last link. When Chu Nan Gong inscribed his own Dao into it, it naturally became a fourth tier sword.

The reason why Ling Shuang Sword was able to become a fourth-tier sword so quickly was because Xu Qing used unconventional methods.

He directly incorporated Bai Yifei's soul, blood, and everything about Bai Yifei into the "Heart Sword," thus elevating the sword to a higher level.

However, such methods are difficult to perfectly replicate.

After all, there are very few souls that meet the requirements.

The "spiritual ascension" method that Xu Qing is currently using is not as complicated, but it will take some time to elevate the sword's spirituality.

Seven days is probably not enough, but two or three days will still be needed.

During this period, the formation needs to be maintained.

By continuously infusing the sword with the primordial energy of heaven and earth, the sword is cleansed, and then, through unique techniques, the spirit within the sword is continuously strengthened.

The first day was very peaceful.

But this peace only lasted until nightfall.

The night was deep, but the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the mountains was extremely rich. Even though most of it was drawn to the vicinity of the furnace by the spirit-gathering array, Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai, who were guarding the stone path, could clearly feel the changes around them.

As the Lesser Master of Fate of the Yin-Yang School, this was their identity before the Yin-Yang School labeled them as traitors. The two sisters were already skilled at using the power of the five elements of heaven and earth. At this moment, with the energy of heaven and earth abundant, their connection with the primordial energy became even closer, and their strength even subtly improved, and their perception range expanded several times over.

"Someone is approaching," Xiao Hei suddenly said, his voice as cold and clear as a moonlit spring.

Her gaze fell upon the dense forest at the end of the stone path, where a presence was rapidly approaching, carrying a hint of greed and urgency.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai's expression immediately turned serious, and he quietly gathered power in his right hand.

A moment later, a figure emerged from the dense forest; it was an old man dressed in a gray robe.

His hair was gray and his face was withered, but his eyes were surprisingly bright.

Upon seeing Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai, a hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes, as if he hadn't expected anyone else to be stationed here. But this surprise vanished in an instant, and his gaze immediately passed over the two sisters, turning towards the direction of the spirit-gathering array, where clouds and mist swirled, and flowing light shimmered in the mist, with the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth almost overflowing.

"There really is a treasure!" A greedy glint appeared in the old man's eyes, and his breathing became rapid.

In his perception, there was a treasure containing powerful spiritual energy hidden in that mist. If he could obtain it, it might help him break through his current realm and advance to the next level.

Without saying a word, he immediately gathered his energy and leaped towards the Spirit Gathering Array, completely ignoring Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai who were blocking his way.

Before he could take a few steps, a gust of wind suddenly arose in front of him, and black and white light intertwined into a net, blocking his way.

"Stop!" Xiao Hei said coldly, his tone carrying an unquestionable warning.

She could tell that the old man was quite powerful, but so what? Until Xu Qing gave a clear order, the two sisters would stay here and prevent anyone from disturbing Xu Qing.

The old man had never taken the two young women seriously, and now that they dared to obstruct him, he flew into a rage and shouted, "You two immature brats, you don't know your place! I advise you to be sensible and get out of my way, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

In his view, the treasures in the mountains belong to "the virtuous," and since he was the first to arrive, he was a "virtuous person." These two girls were just lucky to have found the place ahead of time, and they had no right to compete with him for it.

Chapter 215 Gathering at Mount Tai, the Divine Sword is Finally Forged!

This world is full of hidden talents and experts. Besides the various schools of thought, there are also many reclusive powerhouses in the world.

Without a doubt, the old man who arrived here first was no ordinary person. From noticing the unusual activity at Mount Tai to rushing here in such a short time, his cultivation level was already evident.

However, his opponents are equally formidable.

Although Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai are still young, they are the Junior Masters of Fate of the Yin-Yang School, holding the position of elder. They are now serving as Xu Qing's maids only because Xu Qing's strength is too overwhelming. Moreover, Xu Qing subdued them at different times.

In a one-on-one fight, neither Xiao Hei nor Xiao Bai would be a match for Xu Qing. However, they are twin sisters, connected by a shared will since birth, possessing an innate tacit understanding. Once they join forces, they can unleash a fighting power far exceeding the sum of their individual efforts. Their Yin-Yang techniques complement each other perfectly, their moves flowing seamlessly together, drawing upon even greater power from heaven and earth with every gesture. Even against Xu Qing, they can barely withstand a few more blows.

Right now, the elderly man who arrived first happened to stumble upon the two sisters working together. This was a situation Xu Qing had never encountered before, yet the elderly man had stumbled upon it by sheer chance.

Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai remained expressionless, as if they had not heard the old man's words.

They were well aware of their duty to protect this place and prevent anyone from disturbing Xu Qing.

The two raised their hands simultaneously, their movements perfectly synchronized, as if they were one person.