Novel Full Chapter 123 - 122: My Duty Is Done
Chapter 123: Chapter 122: My Duty Is Done
The Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with a fluorescent glow. The Level 10 Wandering Dragon Sword in Xu Qing’s hand flashed with a silver light, and one scene after another appeared before his eyes once more.
In the scene, Xu Qing saw an Artisan Spirit Master meticulously engraving Spirit Patterns onto the blade of the Level 10 Wandering Dragon Sword. Although the process was the same, engraving Spirit Patterns on a Level 10 Iron Sword was completely different from engraving them on a Level 10 Wandering Dragon Sword.
This was because the Level 10 Wandering Dragon Sword was significantly stronger than the Level 10 Iron Sword, and the amplification gained after successfully engraving the Spirit Patterns was also different.
CLANG!
With the cry of a sword, the Wandering Dragon Sword soared into the air. At that moment, it truly looked like a silver dragon winding its way through the sky, its cry like a dragon’s roar.
[Upgrade Successful!]
[Wandering Dragon Sword LV11: 173180/61440 (Upgradeable!) (Originally forged by a Master Blacksmith over a period of thirty-six years, who poured his heart and soul into crafting it with Earth Fire from volcanic magma, Thousand-year-old Cold Pool Profound Iron, and thousand-year-old snowmelt. Afterward, an Artisan Spirit Master engraved a Spirit Pattern onto it, awakening its Spirituality and consciousness.)]
“Good.”
Xu Qing raised his right hand. The Level 11 Wandering Dragon Sword cut through the air like a silver dragon and flew swiftly into his grasp. Xu Qing then circulated his Martial Arts True Qi, pouring it into the Level 11 Wandering Dragon Sword.
ROAR!!!
Immediately, Xu Qing thought he heard a dragon’s cry as a surge of Energy flowed from the sword’s blade into his body, increasing his strength by sixty percent.
’What a powerful boost,’ Xu Qing thought in shock. ’After my Level 10 Iron Sword was upgraded and engraved with a single Spirit Pattern, its boost was only ten percent. But after upgrading the Level 10 Wandering Dragon Sword to Level 11 and engraving it with one Spirit Pattern, the boost is a full sixty percent.’
“Continue upgrading the Wandering Dragon Sword,” Xu Qing said.
The same scene played out again.
[Upgrade Successful!]
[Wandering Dragon Sword LV12: 111740/122880 (…)]
SWISH!
The Wandering Dragon Sword’s Spirituality became even more vibrant. Two Spirit Patterns were now engraved on its blade. As Martial Arts True Qi poured into it, the two patterns shimmered, and a surge of Energy flowed into Xu Qing’s body.
This time, Xu Qing carefully felt the changes within himself. The boost to his strength had reached one hundred twenty percent—an increase of 1.2 times.
“The Wandering Dragon Sword truly lives up to its name,” Xu Qing praised.
Immediately, Xu Qing performed a few flourishes with the Wandering Dragon Sword.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!!!
With the sword in his right hand, Xu Qing swung the Wandering Dragon Sword rapidly. As time passed, the sword’s Experience Points also increased quickly.
In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.
“Huuu…”
Xu Qing stopped.
At this moment, the panel showed:
[Wandering Dragon Sword LV12: 128800/128800 (Upgradeable!)]
“Upgrade the Wandering Dragon Sword,” Xu Qing said.
HUM!
The same scene played out again.
This time, three Spirit Patterns were engraved on the Wandering Dragon Sword’s blade.
[Upgrade Successful!]
[Wandering Dragon Sword LV13: 0/257600 (…)]
“Huuu…”
Xu Qing took a deep breath and once again held the Wandering Dragon Sword. His own Martial Arts Realm combined with the sword’s Spirituality, and the Wandering Dragon Sword felt like an extension of himself.
Moreover, a vast surge of Energy flowed from the sword’s blade into Xu Qing’s body, greatly amplifying his strength. The boost reached an incredible one hundred eighty percent.
In other words, it was an increase of 1.8 times.
“Excellent.”
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.
“Upgrade the Copper Coin Sword,” Xu Qing said.
SWISH!
The Wandering Dragon Sword rose and hovered beside Xu Qing. Although the Level 17 Iron Sword was four levels higher than the Level 13 Wandering Dragon Sword, its Spirituality was suppressed by the latter, and it was pushed aside.
At this point, Xu Qing’s consciousness had already connected with the Encyclopedia of All Things. As the Copper Coin Sword began to upgrade, the Encyclopedia flickered with a fluorescent glow, and the Level 10 Copper Coin Sword in his hand flashed brilliantly.
HUM! HUM!
And so, one scene after another appeared before Xu Qing’s eyes. In these scenes, two figures appeared. One was a Celestial Master Daoist, and the other was, naturally, an Artisan Spirit Master.
Now, the Celestial Master Daoist and the Artisan Spirit Master were working together, slowly engraving incredibly complex Spirit Patterns onto the blade of the Level 10 Copper Coin Sword.
It was important to note that the Copper Coin Sword was different from the Iron Sword and the Wandering Dragon Sword. It wasn’t a single piece but was made of many Copper Coins strung together, which made engraving the Spirit Patterns even more difficult.
However, by joining forces, the Celestial Master Daoist and the Artisan Spirit Master turned the impossible into reality, successfully engraving a Spirit Pattern onto the body of the Copper Coin Sword.
[Upgrade Successful!]
[Copper Coin Sword LV11: 99000/102400 (This was already a Dharma Artifact that had undergone nine consecrations by a Celestial Master and a baptism of Celestial Thunder, tempering it with the might of the thunder. Now, through the combined efforts of a Celestial Master Daoist and an Artisan Spirit Master, a Spirit Pattern has been successfully engraved upon it, awakening its independent Spirituality and consciousness.)]
HUM!
The Level 11 Copper Coin Sword slowly levitated into the air, exuding an extremely terrifying pressure that even Xu Qing himself could feel.
CLANG! CLANG!
With two sword cries, the blades of the Level 13 Wandering Dragon Sword and the Level 17 Iron Sword trembled. Their tips pointed directly at the Copper Coin Sword, as both swords sensed a threat from it.
They were automatically protecting their master.
The Level 11 Copper Coin Sword seemed to be scrutinizing Xu Qing.
“Insolent!”
BOOM!
Xu Qing snorted coldly. With a single thought, he released his Martial Arts Realm, grabbed the hilt of the Level 11 Copper Coin Sword with his right hand, and suppressed it with his powerful Martial Arts True Qi.
CRACKLE! CRACKLE!
The Level 11 Copper Coin Sword trembled, and wisps of thunderous light flickered across its body before it gradually fell silent.
HUM!
The next moment, a boundless surge of Energy poured into Xu Qing’s body. This power amplified his strength by a full one hundred percent, effectively doubling it!
“Huuu…”
Xu Qing took a deep breath, gazing at the Level 11 Copper Coin Sword in his hand. “As expected of a Level 11 Copper Coin Sword. With just one Spirit Pattern, the boost is already one hundred percent.”
Additionally, Xu Qing could feel a Mighty Power contained within the Level 11 Copper Coin Sword. It was like a thunderbolt, capable of slaying evil and vanquishing demons, and could unleash an ability called ’Evil-Slaying Thunderbolt.’
“Excellent.”
Xu Qing was increasingly satisfied.
Next, Xu Qing began to swing the Level 11 Copper Coin Sword rapidly. Flashes of Sword Light appeared as he moved with incredible speed, and the sword’s Experience Points increased quickly.
Two hours later, Xu Qing stopped.
[Copper Coin Sword LV11: 102400/102400 (Upgradeable!)]
“Upgrade!”
Xu Qing commanded.
HUM!
The Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with fluorescent light.
The Copper Coin Sword also shimmered with brilliance.
Soon,
[Upgrade Successful!]
[Copper Coin Sword LV12: 0/204800 (…)]
This time, two Spirit Patterns were engraved on the blade of the Level 12 Copper Coin Sword. Xu Qing could feel that the sword’s Mighty Power had increased significantly.
Moreover, the Energy that surged from the Level 12 Copper Coin Sword slowly filled Xu Qing’s body, increasing his strength by a full two hundred percent.
In other words, his strength had tripled.
“Good!”
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.
SWISH!
The Copper Coin Sword shot through the air and hovered by Xu Qing’s side. The spiritual pressure it released forced the Level 13 Wandering Dragon Sword and the Level 17 Iron Sword away.
The Level 12 Copper Coin Sword was the most powerful of all.
The two items were now fully upgraded.
All that remained were the Evil Ghost Mask and the Soft Hedgehog Armor.
“Upgrade!”
Xu Qing commanded with a thought.
He began to upgrade the Evil Ghost Mask and Soft Hedgehog Armor in his hands. The Encyclopedia of All Things flashed with one fluorescent gleam after another, and the mask and armor in his hands also began to glow.
Finally, all the Experience Points for the Evil Ghost Mask and Soft Hedgehog Armor were consumed.
…
[Evil Ghost Mask LV16: 177520/327680 (This Evil Ghost Mask was refined using a special technique by a Divine Woman who worshipped a Ghost God, using the souls and bodies of 10,800 followers. When it was successfully Refined, the mask was Devouring the Divine Woman’s soul and gave birth to an ’Extraordinary Evil Ghost.’ It can change the user’s appearance and aura, hiding their presence so that even Extraordinary beings would find them difficult to detect and identify.)]
…
[Soft Hedgehog Armor LV16: 67520/5120 (A form-fitting soft armor that has undergone nine transformations. It has now been enhanced by an Artisan Spirit Master, engraved with six Spirit Patterns, and has awakened its own Spirituality. Its defensive power has been greatly increased. When faced with danger or attack, it can automatically protect its master, capable of blocking an attack from the ’Sixth Realm’ at most.)]
…
“Excellent.”
A smile appeared on Xu Qing’s face. It was already late at night. He put the Soft Hedgehog Armor back on and then donned the Evil Ghost Mask.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
The three Sword Artifacts flew through the air and came to rest against the wall of the room.
The night passed peacefully.
「The next day.」
In the morning, Xu Qing woke early. He ate a piece of Level 4 Spiritual Food and began practicing his Martial Arts Baji Fist in the courtyard. This was the first time he had formally practiced this Cultivation Technique since creating his unique Martial Arts Baji Fist by fusing all his Martial Arts and his Fundamental Skill.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
A knock came from the door.
This time, Xu Qing didn’t need to ask who it was. With his superior perception, he had already sensed Yu Hu outside the courtyard gate. Xu Qing stopped his practice.
“Come in,” Xu Qing said.
The courtyard gate opened.
“Master!”
Yu Hu walked in. He lowered his head, walked up to Xu Qing, and knelt on both knees. “Please forgive your apprentice for acting on his own.”
“I do not blame you,” Xu Qing said calmly, his tone mild. “Lord Yin Shanhe is the Garrison Envoy of Qingfeng Town. It is a good thing that you have been accepted as his adopted son. Why would I, as your master, stand in your way?”
“This is for the best.”
“Thank you, Master!”
Yu Hu’s expression was joyful.
“Get up,” Xu Qing waved his hand. “Just focus on your training.”
“Yes, Master.”
Yu Hu instantly relaxed.
“Yu Hu,” Xu Qing added, “have your father come see me tonight.”
“Yes.”
Yu Hu was taken aback for a moment but nodded in agreement.
Time passed quickly. Before long, evening arrived.
Inside Xu Qing’s main house, several fine dishes and a bottle of good wine were laid out on the table. Only Xu Qing and Yu Chen were drinking together. Before long, Yu Chen was already drunk.
“Yu Chen,” Xu Qing said, “All good things must come to an end. In a few days, I will be leaving Qingfeng Town for Moon River Prefecture City. I can leave with peace of mind now that Yu Hu has been accepted as Yin Shanhe’s adopted son.”
“Hahaha…” Yu Chen laughed loudly and said, “Xu Qing, I always knew you were an eagle destined to soar through the nine heavens, a True Dragon that would one day burst through the highest skies.”
“To be honest,”
“someone of my status has no right to be under the same roof as you, let alone drink with you at the same table.”
“For me, Yu Chen, to have met a man like you in this life is a blessing I must have earned over many past lives.”
「Late that night.」
Yu Chen, drowsy and drunk, left Xu Qing’s residence and returned to his own home. And in the dead of night,
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!!!
Xu Qing’s plan to fake a death and slip away began.
Ye Langtian led several of his subordinates into Xu Qing’s courtyard. With a cry of alarm from Dian Anhua, he was captured.
At the same time, a corpse identical to Dian Anhua was left behind in his residence.
Of course, the real Dian Anhua was not dead. He had been taken away. Following Xu Qing’s instructions, Ye Langtian disguised Dian Anhua and arranged for him to be placed in the Cangying Martial Arts Hall in Qingbei Town.
’Dian Hongbo, I have done everything I possibly could,’ Xu Qing murmured to himself as he gazed at the dark sky, his hands clasped behind his back. ’The debt between us is now fully repaid.’