UGB Chapter 137 Sword Forging Materials
Chapter 137 Sword Forging Materials
In the battle at Cangmang Mountain, Zhou Ning almost exhausted all of his Nascent Soul power.
When we returned to Luoxia Town, it was already dawn.
The morning light shone on the dilapidated town, bathing everything in a dark golden glow.
The people at the town entrance were waiting anxiously. When they saw Zhou Ning and Han Wei return safely, they all gathered around and asked a lot of questions.
"Young Master Zhou, has the crack been sealed?"
Will those black monsters come back?
Should we move?
Zhou Ning waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
His voice was somewhat weak, but still steady and powerful:
"Fellow villagers, the crack has been temporarily sealed. Those dark shadows have also been eliminated. You don't need to move for now, but you should still be on guard. I'll draw some talismans for you to stick on your doors to ward off evil spirits."
The people nodded repeatedly, expressing their deepest gratitude.
Zhou Ning stayed in the town for a day, helping the people draw talismans and treating the wounded guards.
His nascent soul power has recovered somewhat, but he is still weak.
The cracks on the Qingfeng sword pained him deeply. This sword had been with him for many years, from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Nascent Soul stage, slaying countless demons and evil spirits, but now it was almost broken.
"We should ask our master for help in repairing it," Zhou Ning sighed.
The next morning, he bid farewell to Han Wei and the people of Luoxia Town and returned to Lanruo Temple alone.
Han Wei wanted to send someone to escort him, but he politely declined.
In his current state, although weak, he is still more than capable of dealing with ordinary minor demons and monsters.
He traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently, and it took him five days to return to Qingyun Mountain.
Standing at the mountain gate, Zhou Ning looked at the familiar temple and felt a long-lost sense of peace welling up in his heart.
"Master, your disciple has returned."
He entered the main hall.
Yan Chixia was meditating when he heard footsteps and opened his eyes.
His gaze fell on Zhou Ning, and he frowned slightly.
"Are you injured?"
Zhou Ning shook his head: "No. It's just that the consumption was too great. The Qingfeng Sword is also cracked."
He drew his Qingfeng sword from his waist and handed it to his master.
The cracks on the sword were clearly visible, extending from the tip to the guard and almost running through the entire blade.
There were several marks on the blade that had been corroded by black demonic energy, emitting a faint burnt smell.
Yan Chixia took the sword, examined it carefully for a moment, and said, "The sword spirit is intact and can be repaired. But it will take time."
He took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Ning:
"This is the 'Sword Forging Manual,' which records the method for repairing flying swords. Take it back and study it. Once your Nascent Soul power has recovered, repair it yourself. This is also a way to hone your swordsmanship."
Zhou Ning accepted the jade slip and solemnly said, "Thank you, Master."
He reported the details of the three cracks in the north.
The small crack north of Qingfeng City, the medium-sized crack west of Luoxia Town, the huge crack atop Cangmang Mountain, and the giant black hand extending from the crack.
When talking about the duel with the giant black hand, Yan Chixia frowned even more.
"The true form of the extraterrestrial demon is now able to attack through the rift."
Yan Chixia stood up and paced back and forth.
"This indicates that the constraints of the laws of Heaven are weakening. We don't have much time left."
He turned around and looked at Zhou Ning:
"You did a great job this time. You sealed three rifts single-handedly and killed countless demonic minions. This achievement is worthy of being recorded in the annals of the cultivation world."
Zhou Ning bowed his head: "This disciple dares not take credit. Without Master's guidance and Lord Han's assistance, this disciple could not have accomplished this."
Yan Chixia waved his hand:
"No need to be modest. I've witnessed your growth firsthand. From becoming your disciple until now, it's only been a few short years, yet you've transformed from a weak scholar into a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Even I am ashamed of my own speed in achieving this."
He took out a pill from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Ning.
"This is the 'Rejuvenation Pill,' which can help you quickly restore your Nascent Soul power. After taking it, go into seclusion for seven days, and you should be able to recover to your peak condition."
Zhou Ning took the pill and swallowed it.
A warm medicinal power spread through my body, and the fatigue and weakness gradually subsided.
The nascent soul in the dantian began to absorb the medicinal power more rapidly, and the golden light gradually brightened.
"Master, there is something I don't understand." Zhou Ning sat down on the futon.
Yan Chixia also sat down and gestured for him to speak.
"Why would the true form of the extraterrestrial demons send those shadowy figures to their deaths? They clearly know those shadowy figures are no match for us, so why do they keep sending them in droves?"
Yan Chixia was silent for a moment, then said, "They are testing us."
"A test?"
"Yes. To test the defenses of humanity, to test the weaknesses of the laws of Heaven, and to test our strength."
Yan Chixia's gaze deepened.
"Every appearance of a crack, every invasion of a shadowy figure, is a probe. They use this method to gather information and search for weaknesses. Once they have found enough weaknesses, they will launch a full-scale attack."
Zhou Ning's heart skipped a beat: "Then what should we do?"
Yan Chixia said:
"Improve myself. At the same time, strengthen the defenses of the human world. I have contacted the major righteous sects, and they have agreed to send disciples to set up defenses in the North, South, East Sea, and West Desert. Seal them immediately once the rift appears."
He took a map from his sleeve and spread it on the table.
The map is marked with four areas, each marked in red.
"The North will be your responsibility, along with Han Wei's. The South will be under Xuanzhenzi's command. The East Sea will be under the command of Qingcheng Mountain. The West Desert will be under the command of the Kunlun Sect. These four defensive lines will support each other."
Looking at the map, Zhou Ning felt a surge of responsibility.
"Master, your disciple will certainly live up to your expectations."
Yan Chixia nodded: "I believe you."
In the days that followed, Zhou Ning secluded himself at Lanruo Temple to recuperate.
He fully absorbed the medicinal power of the Rejuvenation Pill, and his Nascent Soul power returned to its peak state.
Within his dantian, the nascent soul sat cross-legged in the center, radiating a warm golden light, and was even more solid than before the injury.
His mid-Nascent Soul stage realm was completely stabilized.
After leaving the pass, he began to study "The Sword Forging Manual" and repair the Qingfeng Sword.
The "Sword Forging Manual" records that three materials are needed to repair a flying sword.
Stardust, millennia-old cold iron, and earth core fire copper.
He had obtained some Stardust from the Penglai Secret Realm before, and he still had some left.
The Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Iron and the Earth Core Fire Copper need to be found outside.
Zhou Ning made a list of the required materials and handed it to Yan Chixia.
"Master, where should I find these materials?"
Yan Chixia looked at the list and said:
"Ten-thousand-year-old cold iron is found in the extremely cold northern lands. Earth core fire copper is found in the Flaming Mountains of the southern border. Since you're going to patrol the northern and southern borders anyway, you can look for it along the way."
Zhou Ning nodded: "This disciple understands."
He packed his bags, bid farewell to his master, and left Lanruo Temple once again.
This time, his target is the frigid lands of the North.