Chapter 599 - 580: Longquan Treasure Sword, Array Spirit

Breaking through to the Divine Acupoint Realm requires a Divine Vein. In the Black Dragon’s eyes, this was the greatest problem Yang Chan would face.

The Taiyu Divine Continent has no Divine Veins, making a breakthrough to the Divine Acupoint Realm naturally difficult.

This was a problem that everyone, no matter how astonishing their Talent, had to face.

Throughout history, countless prodigies had been trapped at this Realm, unable to advance until their deaths.

"That’s not so bad, then!"

Yang Chan said with a slight nod.

He naturally chose to ignore the rest of the Black Dragon’s words.

The Black Dragon had mentioned leaving the Taiyu Divine Continent countless times. It was also a reminder to search for a Cross-Realm Teleportation Array and a Great Shift Order within the Purple Void Secret Realm. Only with those two could Yang Chan have a bright future!

And they would also allow it to leave the Taiyu Divine Continent.

Yang Chan was well aware of all this.

"Go on, open the third box!"

Yang Chan’s gaze fell upon the third trial box.

The rewards from the first two trials had been excellent. He didn’t know if it was because of the Black Dragon’s good luck or if the rewards were simply that generous, but they were all good items.

Because of the first two items, his expectations for the third box grew.

The Black Dragon didn’t reply. Its Flying Claw touched the box, which once again flashed with a dark light. As the glow dissipated, the Treasure inside was revealed.

It was a sword. Its cold glint was so brilliant that one could feel its chill even from a distance.

"The Longquan Treasure Sword. It’s average, but it’s more than enough for Master to use during the Body Tempering Stage."

The Black Dragon said slowly, looking at the word "Longquan" engraved on it.

A Treasure Weapon was rather ordinary in its eyes, but it was still an excellent Weapon for the Body Tempering Stage. It was a perfect fit for Yang Chan’s current Cultivation, far better than the Famous Sword Cyan Frost he currently wielded.

It was the same Level as the Disguise Treasure, Thousand Faces, on Yang Chan’s face and the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, although the potential of the Profound Yin Hanging Bead was much higher than the others.

Not every Treasure Weapon could be promoted to a Divine Weapon. Those were items that could only be used by people who had broken the Human-God Boundary and reached the Divine Acupoint Realm. They were hailed as the weapons of Divine Spirits, possessing all sorts of unbelievable powers.

One could say their potential wasn’t even in the same league, but for Yang Chan, this sword was perfectly suitable.

When it came to a Weapon, a higher Level wasn’t always better; what mattered most was suitability.

A Weapon whose power couldn’t be fully unleashed was mediocre at best.

Still, Yang Chan hadn’t expected to obtain a Treasure Level Treasure Sword in the Purple Void Secret Realm. This came as a pleasant surprise.

After all, before entering the Purple Void Secret Realm, he had prepared several protective measures for his own safety. He had exchanged a large number of Contribution Points for the Famous Sword Cyan Frost from the Cyan Yuan Sect.

The Famous Sword Cyan Frost had served him well. Its blade was exceptionally sharp, and it could withstand his Sword Intent and Sword Momentum without instantly shattering.

His previous Weapon, which was only at the Sharp Sword Level, had been just like that. Empowered by his Sword Intent, it had shattered after only a few uses.

Furthermore, as his Cultivation advanced, the force he wielded grew stronger, which was another major reason for the Sharp Sword’s destruction. That was why he had exchanged for a Renowned Sword from the Cyan Yuan Sect—the best Weapon the Sect had to offer.

’But judging from this trial’s reward, it seems I was too hasty. I could have saved all those Contribution Points.’

The thought flashed through his mind for only a moment before he dismissed it. If he had to do it all over again, he would still have exchanged for the Famous Sword Cyan Frost. After all, he had slain countless Exotic Beasts with it on his journey here.

Had he still been using a mere Sharp Sword, he had no idea how many would have been destroyed by now. It would have also hindered his ability to kill those Exotic Beasts and Alien Races.

To accomplish one’s work, one must first sharpen one’s tools.

Yang Chan understood this principle very well.

Contribution Points were just external resources to him. As long as he was safe, he could earn as many as he wanted; the only cost was time. And with his long Lifespan, Yang Chan wasn’t particularly concerned about spending that time.

If he hadn’t felt his current strength was still lacking, he might have remained safely within the Cyan Yuan Sect, in no hurry to leave.

The Flying Claw snatched up the Longquan Treasure Sword and brought it before the Black Dragon. The Soul Body controlled the Treasure Sword and unleashed a wave of Sword Qi, instantly slicing a huge boulder in two.

"Not bad. It’s very sharp. It has an innate sharpness characteristic that makes it far keener than ordinary Treasure Weapons. That must be this Treasure Sword’s special property. Even a Dragon Body at the peak of the Body Tempering Realm wouldn’t dare to block it head-on!"

The Black Dragon nodded after testing it.

Treasure Weapons all have special properties. For example, the Disguise Treasure, Thousand Faces, can alter one’s appearance, making one unrecognizable. That is its special property.

Generally, a Treasure Weapon’s properties are thematically linked to the weapon itself.

It was perfectly normal for a Treasure Sword to have a property that made it even sharper.

Seeing this, Yang Chan walked over and gripped the Longquan Treasure Sword. It felt slightly heavier than his Famous Sword Cyan Frost, but it also felt much more natural in his hand, as if it were an extension of his arm.

It felt as if this Treasure Sword would be far superior to use.

In his hands, he could feel it amplifying his Combat Power. It particularly enhanced his Sword Intent and Sword Domain, providing a boosting effect.

This was a change Yang Chan could only perceive while holding the Longquan Treasure Sword.

Although the Black Dragon knew some Swordsmanship, it wasn’t proficient. The Black Dragon cultivated techniques like the Taiyuan Soul Sword, which could be used by a Soul Body. It didn’t bother with techniques for physical Cultivation.

The Dragon Race’s physical bodies are inherently powerful, so their focus is naturally on developing their physical might. Moreover, once their Cultivation reaches the Divine Acupoint Realm, they focus on developing their Divine Acupoints to increase their strength, rarely emphasizing Swordsmanship.

A Dragon’s body is massive, making it inherently unsuitable for wielding a sword.

A dragon wielding a sword that was no bigger than a toothpick to it would feel awkward, and it would likely even hinder the Dragon Race’s Combat Power.

After all, a dragon is no master of delicate techniques. The Taiyuan Soul Sword, however, was different. It was an ability unleashed by a Soul Body and was an extremely powerful technique.

Yang Chan had slain numerous powerful Exotic Beasts in the Secret Realm. Each one was an exceptionally gifted creature, stronger than he was, yet he had managed to kill them using techniques from the Taiyuan Soul Sword. There was one at the end that he wasn’t confident in defeating, so he had given up.

He swung the sword casually, and a powerful wave of Sword Qi shot out, shattering a large boulder in the distance.

The result looked similar to the Black Dragon’s demonstration, but there was a distinct difference.

The sharp aura within Yang Chan’s Sword Intent was several degrees more intense.

"It seems I underestimated the effect of this Longquan Treasure Sword. For someone like Master, who has comprehended Sword Intent, the amplifying effect is even greater!"

The Black Dragon could clearly see the difference between its Sword Qi and Yang Chan’s.

With its level of Cultivation, the Black Dragon naturally understood these things. After all, although its Cultivation had fallen, its past experience remained. Such subtle differences were crystal clear to it.

The stronger one’s Cultivation, the easier it is to perceive such gaps.

That was why it could immediately spot the difference and realize the Longquan Treasure Sword had other properties.

For a sword wielder, the effects of this Longquan Treasure Sword were truly excellent.

"This Longquan Treasure Sword was forged for a true Sword Cultivator. It provides a huge boost to Sword Intent and Sword Momentum, and the effect seems to grow stronger the more I use it."

"I expect it will have a great effect on my Sword Domain as well!"

Yang Chan looked at the Longquan Treasure Sword with delight. The more he handled it, the more he discovered its benefits. It was far superior to his Famous Sword Cyan Frost.

He had previously thought the Famous Sword Cyan Frost was excellent, but now he realized that was only because he had never wielded a better Weapon.

With this Treasure Sword in hand, his Combat Power increased by severalfold. He would be much more confident if he had to face the trial in the Elite Trial Arena again.

Still, his current gains were quite good.

"This Trial Land must grant rewards based on the Trial Taker’s performance."

"Whether it was the Circulation Acupoint Method or this Longquan Treasure Sword, they are both things you need most, Master. It’s highly likely the rewards are tailored to your needs."

"The special key from before might have been the same."

"It sensed you had the box, Master, so it gave you the key to open it!"

"But if that’s the case, it means there might be an Array Spirit within this Solitary Void Trial Array!"

The Black Dragon slowly voiced its conjecture.

It suspected these Trial Arrays weren’t uncontrolled. There was likely an Array Spirit, a being similar to an Artifact Spirit. The only difference was what they were bound to; their state of existence was quite similar.

"An Array Spirit?"

Yang Chan frowned upon hearing this.

The fact that the rewards were exactly what he needed struck him as odd. A coincidence was one thing, but for it to happen repeatedly suggested it was no coincidence at all, but a deliberate arrangement.

If this Solitary Void Trial Array had an Array Spirit, it meant that an unknown entity was watching everything he did within the Grand Array, ultimately giving him the Treasures he needed most.

If that was the case, it would explain the remarkable coincidences.

After all, he had seen many Treasures in this special space. If the rewards were random, he might have gotten some Spirit Medicine or perhaps an Elixir needed by a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster. Those would be normal rewards, not items so perfectly suited to him.

"It’s an existence similar to an Artifact Spirit. However, since it’s an Array Spirit born from this Solitary Void Trial Array, there are some differences compared to a special existence like myself..."

"An Array Spirit’s Lifespan is also extremely long. It could exist for tens of thousands of years and still be around. As long as the Array exists, it is immortal. However, it’s unclear how much sentience it possesses..."

The Black Dragon slowly imparted its knowledge about Array Spirits—information completely new to Yang Chan.

Yang Chan himself knew very little about Arrays; the subject was relatively foreign to him.

Hearing the Black Dragon’s explanation, he still wasn’t entirely sure what an Array Spirit was, other than that it was some kind of special existence.

As for whether it was hostile toward him, that remained unclear.

"Can you sense the Array Spirit within this Grand Array?"

Yang Chan asked.

If the Array Spirit intended him harm, he would have to leave immediately to prevent the situation from worsening.

According to the Black Dragon, an Array Spirit within its own Grand Array was like a fish in water—extremely difficult to deal with.