Huangxiu

Chapter 1238 Handover
Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "I'm also very curious about what it will eventually look like."

The golden sword has been changing, and it continues to evolve with all sorts of additions.

Each time it absorbs some Undying Gold Essence, it will become stronger, becoming stronger in all aspects.

Just how much immortal golden essence can it devour? Is there a limit?

The Undying Golden Essence has reappeared at the Wuxin Sect, along with that golden scepter.

Especially that golden scepter, though only palm-length and thumb-thick, it felt subtly different.

Li Hongzhao pondered, "Spirituality... It seems I should also find a sword and properly refine it."

She didn't originally care about the sword, thinking that the Shadowless Divine Sword given to her by Chu Zhiyuan was good enough.

Having seen the vast ocean, other waters seem insignificant; after witnessing the Emperor's Sword, all other swords pale in comparison, and she loses all interest.

Moreover, the spiritual energy of Biyuan Heaven is abundant, and most of the cultivation techniques involve the true essence leaving the body. More important than the sharpness of the sword is the purity of its aura.

Only after witnessing Chu Zhiyuan's swordsmanship did I understand how a sword could enhance one's swordsmanship.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "This is not easy. Do you need to refine the Shadowless Divine Sword?"

The method of refining the Emperor's Sword also works on the Shadowless Divine Sword, though the effect may be much less. However, with long-term, persistent effort, it should be able to refine it into a spiritual form.

"I will ask my master for a precious sword," Li Hongzhao said. "My master should have one."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "It's not even as good as the Shadowless Divine Sword."

The Phoenix Bloodline's foundation far surpasses that of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and it also has the backing of the imperial court.

He was very curious about what kind of sword Li Hongzhao could obtain.

Li Hongzhao exclaimed, "How could that be!"

"Then we'll wait and see," Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile. "I should go now."

"So fast?" Li Hongzhao frowned slightly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "If we delay any longer, Senior Song will come and chase us away in person."

Li Hongzhao smiled and said, "Master meant well."

"This kindness is for you," Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I'll disturb your worldly desires."

Li Hongzhao smiled radiantly: "Master is overthinking things. Will you still be able to see Sister Xiao?"

"Yes." Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Li Hongzhao asked in surprise, "Sister Xiao is also in Biyuantian?"

“She is in the Outer Heavens,” Chu Zhiyuan said. “However, she has a magical artifact that allows her to travel here, so we can meet at any time.”

Li Hongzhao asked again, "Has Sister Xiao ever come here?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "She is currently in seclusion. She will be able to come over once she comes out of seclusion."

Li Hongzhao looked at him with surprise and disbelief: "I thought I would never see Sister Xiao again. Fortunately, Sister Xiao is here. You must come."

“Alright,” Chu Zhiyuan said. “She often goes into seclusion for several years or even more than a decade, so we’ll need to wait a while.”

Li Hongzhao smiled and said, "So, you'll be all alone for the next few years or even the next ten years?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed and said, "We cultivators don't care about being together every day and night."

Li Hongzhao pursed her red lips: "That's really ruthless."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Then I'll be going."

"When will you come again?" Li Hongzhao asked hurriedly.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Next time I come, I can teleport here directly without you having to go out and guide me."

Li Hongzhao was surprised.

Chu Zhiyuan then told him that he had mastered the Earth Origin Technique.

It can move itself and also move people with it, which is very convenient.

“Then let’s give it a try,” Li Hongzhao said. “Take me there and let’s see.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Alright then."

He reached out and placed his hand on Li Hongzhao's shoulder: "Are you ready?"

"Let's go," Li Hongzhao said.

Suddenly, her vision blurred, and the next moment, everything became clear.

I found myself standing on a mountaintop, looking down at the vast ocean all around.

She looked around in surprise, then finally turned to Chu Zhiyuan: "Go back."

Chu Zhiyuan put his arm around her shoulder and, in a flash, appeared in Li Hongzhao's courtyard.

“Return to Heaven Sword Peak,” Li Hongzhao said.

Then, in a flash, the two appeared in Chu Zhiyuan's courtyard at the Heavenly Sword Sect.

"Have some tea before you go," Chu Zhiyuan said.

He started busying himself with brewing tea.

Li Hongzhao looked around, walked around, and sighed, "It hasn't been long since I left, but it feels like a very long time has passed."

Chu Zhiyuan filled the red clay stove with water, added tea, and started heating it, then laughed and said, "Is this the feeling of things being different now?"

“Yes.” Li Hongzhao sighed, “Everything changed too fast. Before we could even react, everything had already changed.”

"Nothing has changed here, nothing has changed at Tianjian Peak, and it's not like you can't come back."

"Ugh……"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I wonder how many fellow disciples envy your good fortune. You have risen to the top in one step and become a royal retainer. Your status will be different from now on."

"Hehe, that's true." Li Hongzhao chuckled.

As they were talking, Dong Muyu's voice suddenly rang out from outside: "Junior Sister Li, is that you?"

"Senior Sister!" Li Hongzhao called out. She stepped forward and opened the door. Dong Muyu stood outside with a smile on her face. Upon seeing Li Hongzhao, she stepped forward, took her hand, and exclaimed happily, "When did you get back?"

"Just got back." Li Hongzhao smiled and pulled her into the courtyard, sitting her down at the table.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, clasped his hands in a fist and nodded, causing the red clay stove to gurgle with white steam.

He poured three cups of tea and sat down at the stone table.

Dong Muyu asked her about her situation since they parted, and how she was doing with that Senior Song.
As Chu Zhiyuan sipped his tea and listened to their cheerful laughter, his thoughts turned to Zhu Lingyun.

……

Zhu Lingyun and his group had already left the mountain peak and were heading east.

After traveling more than ten miles, Zheng Pingzhang finally couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, there is actually another way."

Zhu Lingyun glanced at him, but kept walking.

Zheng Pingzhang said, "We can destroy it; there's no need to throw it into the sea, is there?"

Zhu Lingyun glanced at Ji Qingyun, too lazy to answer.

Ji Qingyun hurriedly said, "This staff cannot be destroyed, nor will it be damaged by swords or blades."

"Where's the sword?"

"It's no use."

"So miraculous!" Zheng Pingzhang exclaimed in surprise. "Then... what if we throw it into the abyss?"

Zhu Lingyun said calmly, "You don't want to go and fish it out?"

Zheng Pingzhang hurriedly said, "Since the Divine Lord wants to discard it, how could we possibly try to retrieve it!"

Zhu Lingyun coldly replied, "People are inherently greedy; you can't control yourself."

"God..."

"Shut up, hurry up and get going!"

“...Yes.” Zheng Pingzhang said helplessly.

Ji Qingyun said, "Divine Lord, besides the sea, there is another river that can also be thrown into it."

"Um--?"

Zheng Pingzhang hurriedly asked, "The Nu River?"

Ji Qingyun nodded and said, "This river is incredibly powerful, rushing straight into the sea. If you throw the scepter into the river, it will be swept away instantly and cannot be found."

"Where?" Zhu Lingyun asked.

“The Nu River is not far away,” Ji Qingyun said.

"Go and see."

……

Zhu Lingyun, Ji Qingyun, and Zheng Pingzhang stood atop a mountain, looking down at the great river below.

The river, ten zhang wide, surged and roared, pouring down as if in a frenzy.

He nodded in satisfaction and took out the golden scepter from his sleeve.

The golden scepter gleamed in the sunlight.

Zhu Lingyun handed it to Ji Qingyun: "You throw it."

Ji Qingyun took the golden scepter, looked down at it, and had a complicated expression.

Zhu Lingyun said calmly, "Reluctant to part with it?"

“…Yes.” Ji Qingyun sighed, “It has been with me for so many years, and I really can’t bear to throw it away suddenly.”

Zhu Lingyun said, "It is a scourge!"

"Okay!" Ji Qingyun gritted his teeth and threw it out suddenly.

A golden light streaked across the sky and plunged into the raging, roaring river.

The golden scepter was too small and couldn't withstand the impact of the river water; in the blink of an eye, it was swept downstream.

Ji Qingyun and Zheng Pingzhang focused their inner energy into their eyes, making them piercing and intense, staring intently at the golden scepter in the water, watching it grow farther and farther away until it finally disappeared into the distance.

Zhu Lingyun stood atop the mountain, watching it gradually disappear, and nodded in satisfaction.

Ji Qingyun and Zheng Pingzhang looked melancholy and dejected.

Chu Zhiyuan said to the two women who were chatting enthusiastically, "Senior sister, I'm going out for a bit."

"Go ahead, go ahead." Dong Muyu waved her hand and continued chatting and laughing with Li Hongzhao.

Chu Zhiyuan opened the courtyard gate and disappeared in a flash.

The next moment, he appeared on the banks of the raging river, drew his golden sword, and shot it into the river.

Suddenly, a burst of golden light shot out from the river, and then a golden sword appeared, supporting the golden scepter.

It came closer, carrying a golden scepter.

Chu Zhiyuan reached out and took the golden scepter, holding it up to his eyes to examine it.

His intuition certainly didn't warn him.

He frowned and pondered, his gaze falling on the golden sword.

Finally, gritting his teeth, the golden sword suddenly shone and pierced the golden scepter.

The next moment, a dazzling light shone forth, as if the sun had fallen.

Chu Zhiyuan's body was suddenly sent flying.

The golden sword also shot backward, catching up with his figure.

A violent power reverberated within his body and the golden sword.

(End of this chapter)