A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 304 Talking about the Past in the Tea Room, Forging Divine Weapons with Blood

Three hundred years have passed, and Leopold's temperament is completely different from what it was back then. The little Jiang in the longsword's memory has also long since transformed into that resolute figure.

Yan Zhen, on the other hand, looked almost exactly the same as he had back then, even his clothes were still so similar.

Hong Siya had something to attend to and left first. Inside the private room of the teahouse, Guan Luoyang and Yan Zhen sat facing each other.

A celadon teapot, its spout emitting wisps of steam that rise gently upwards.

The tea was brewed by the people in the teahouse, so you could just pour it in and drink it directly. It was served with a variety of pastries.

"Recently, this city was first captured by the Eight Leaves, and today we experienced another great battle. I didn't expect that there would still be teahouses doing business so peacefully."

Guan Luoyang picked up a piece of jujube-red pastry shaped like a plum blossom, took a bite, and found it slightly chewy and bouncy. After chewing it a few more times, it turned into a pure and sweet flavor. "The taste is not bad."

Yan Zhen sipped his tea and said, "The impact of the Great Catastrophe was far-reaching. Various places were divided and united, but it also tempered many old people who remained calm in the face of adversity. Whether they were living in fear or welcoming guests, they were still living in fear.

"Hmm, this tea is brewed to a very high standard."

He put down his teacup and said, "I also quite enjoy brewing tea, but the so-called famous teas require particular attention to both the tea leaves and the water. I don't always have the time for that, so I can only grab some tea leaves and brew them in a thermos."

"I heard you were back a few hours ago. I was planning to finish up what I was doing and then have a video call with you. But I didn't expect you to do something so big as soon as you got back. Well, that's perfect, now we have a reason to get together in person."

Guan Luoyang said, "You've come here intending to stay long, to work with Fifth Mirror to keep an eye on the Eight Leaves, right? I've heard that within the united regime, there are three individuals whose individual cultivation has reached the eighth level of spiritual energy. I wonder who else is there besides the two of you?"

"The third one is named Hei Cuodao. He is a young man who is not yet a hundred years old. He is ruthless, decisive, and very capable of taking charge."

Yan Zhen said, "Mingjing and I are both on guard against Baye. We'll have him stay on the coast. The territory of the united regime is quite large, and we can't concentrate too much manpower in one place, in case other places become vulnerable and unpredictable."

Guan Luoyang said, "Isn't that the organization Leopold and his group belong to over there on the coast?"

"Their organization, which we used to call the Demons, started calling themselves the Promised Land after the Great Cataclysm. They still select their members very carefully, so they don't have many official members, but they're very troublesome..."

Yan Zhen gave a detailed introduction, but he mostly talked about the organization before the Great Cataclysm. In the last fifty years, he has been busy contacting all parties, forming a united government, recovering various places, and rebuilding people's livelihoods. He doesn't know much about the current situation of the organization separated by the vast ocean.

Guan Luoyang nodded and asked, "The united regime, the Eight Leaves, the Promised Land... where were those days?"

"Tiandu?"

Yan Zhen looked slightly puzzled and said, "The term 'Tian Du' refers to the name of a constellation among the seven stars in the south. Sometimes it refers to the sky, but more often it is used to refer to the capital city of the gods and emperors. After the Great Cataclysm, there were quite a few organizations in various places with this name, but none of them have become significant."

"From what you're saying, there's a 'Tiandu' that can be compared to the three of us. I didn't know that. Where did you hear about it?"

Guan Luoyang said, "I got the information by chance, so it should be highly credible."

After thinking it over, Yan Zhen smiled and said, "If such an organization really exists, it might be on Mars. Back when we established the Martian ecosystem and opened up twelve immigration zones, we always used the moon as a relay station for transmitting signals. Later, the moon shattered, and we haven't been able to contact them for many years."

When the topic of the moon breaking apart came up, Guan Luoyang took the opportunity to ask about the reasons behind it.

Yan Zhen was actually a witness to that incident, but according to him, there are still many mysteries surrounding it.

"The lunar ecosystem 'Lunar Capital 1' was the first step for mankind to truly venture into space life. It included spaceports, transit stations, jump bases, and related experiments on establishing an internal ecosystem cycle, making it arguably the most important territory for mankind at that time."

"Back then, because of my considerable abilities, I was able to operate in the space environment and participated in all the early construction work. Later, I was also entrusted, along with some other strong individuals appointed by the United Nations, to guard the moon for an extended period."

Yan Zhen spoke of those days with a sigh, "At that time, human civilization could be said to be extremely prosperous, but it was not very stable. Beneath the surface of prosperity, countless ambitious people were bred. Many people had their eyes on the Moon Capital, but we, the guardians, were among the strongest at the time. With strict controls on entry and exit from space, we still enjoyed a long period of peace."

"Until that day fifty years ago, for some reason, those people actually united and appeared on the moon together, trying to take over the lunar capital."

"Especially Tian Huichuan, the leader of the Demon Organization at the time, had a team of collaborators around him, totaling more than twenty people. Their methods were bizarre and unheard of, making me wonder if they had traveled from some magical world."

Yan Zhen paused here, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Guan Luoyang, then picked up his cup and took a sip. "But with such a complex art style, maybe it's something like a reincarnator from an online novel? A God Space?"

Perhaps it really is true.

Guan Luoyang finished chewing the pastry in his mouth and was about to speak.

Yan Zhen, however, continued speaking.

"In short, the battle has begun. Originally, among those ambitious people, only a few, such as Tian Huichuan, could be considered truly strong. Even with the help of that mysterious team, their chances of winning were not high. However, they somehow managed to obtain support from the space weapon systems around the Earth and Moon at that time, and bombarded the lunar battlefield."

"Those weapons were originally intended to defend against potential alien civilizations. No one has ever actually used the full power of the entire weapon system in reality; it has only been simulated and estimated."

"Perhaps it was because of a miscalculation that we weren't killed by the explosion, but instead caused the moon's rotation to accelerate, causing it to veer off course and crash into Earth."

"Without a choice, we cooperated to dig through the lunar mantle and, together with ground weapons, attacked the deep wells we had dug through, finally causing the moon to shatter before the Earth and the moon collided."

Yan Zhen sighed, "Although the biggest disaster was avoided, it still brought several years of frequent disasters to the earth, such as volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and tsunamis, and countless dust particles filled the atmosphere, causing drastic climate change and a sharp decline in population."

There was a moment of silence in the room. The topic of such a global disaster always seemed too heavy. Whether it was Guan Luoyang, who had only heard about it from others, or Yan Zhen, who had experienced it firsthand, neither of them wanted to speak for a while.

"However, most of the ambitious people who went to the moon back then are dead."

Yan Zhen continued, "When the moon crashed, it seemed that humanity sensed a threat. The psychic energy that was already widespread in society at that time gathered into a force flowing through space and launched a counterattack. Whether it was Tian Huichuan or that mysterious team, they were instantly annihilated."

"The fact that the moon could shatter so completely, and that no large fragments fell to Earth, but only formed an asteroid belt around Earth, is also related to that original psionic energy."

"Later, with frequent disasters, the survivors in various places were basically sustained by the technology of psionic resonance."

Yan Zhen sighed, "These past years have been so difficult for us humans. This period can be said to be a crucial moment for human revival. If possible, I would not want a large-scale war to break out."

"So in recent years, even with the Eight Leaves who are right next to us, we have maintained a relatively restrained attitude. But what they have done this time is really too much."

"We have already mobilized resources to deploy defenses here, and we hope that President Guan will still be able to provide strong support when necessary."

After saying that, Yan Zhen took out a watch and handed it over.

"This watch contains detailed information on all the genetic martial arts techniques that I have led and participated in over the years. You can browse through it slowly after you turn on the projector. I hope it can help you advance further."

Guan Luoyang accepted the watch and thanked him.

He was still wearing the same ink-wash patterned Taoist robe, and when he covered the corner of the table with his sleeves, several notebooks appeared on the corner of the table.

"This contains a cultivation method called the Path of the Ghost Immortal, as well as the insights gained by some great sages who cultivated this method."

Guan Luoyang said, "In fact, all cultivation, no matter how different they may be, can generally be divided into four categories: spiritual knowledge, mental intention, energy transformation, and material entity."

"Both ghosts and psychic powers focus on the mind and spirit, and they have many things in common. If you find something of value after you've studied them, you can share it with someone you trust."

After Yan Zhen took those notebooks, he only flipped through a few pages, but he was already deeply impressed by their profound and mysterious nature. However, the person who wrote these notes was able to explain them in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which was truly captivating.

"Wonderful."

He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "This very Ghost Immortal technique is probably the culmination of generations of outstanding individuals, and those who annotated it are truly geniuses. You must have just returned from a journey to another world!"

Guan Luoyang, who was also looking at his watch, smiled and said, "I am a Reincarnator. There are all sorts of people in the Reincarnator community. If you are interested, perhaps I can give you a few invitations in the future."

Yan Zhen sensed the sincerity in his smile and was slightly taken aback.

The idea of ​​reincarnators, who can travel between different worlds, is not only something that people like Yan Zhen, who was born in the 20th century and has lived for several centuries, could have been imagined by people in ancient times as well.

But actually encountering such a person, obtaining these things, and hearing Guan Luoyang personally admit it is still quite a shock.

If an ordinary person were to suddenly encounter such a situation, they might become anxious and preoccupied, generating countless worries while sitting in silence.

It's like worrying that you might go out and suddenly encounter a stranger with a knife.

This possibility certainly exists, but the right approach is not to sit idly worrying or indulging in pessimistic fantasies. Instead, one should focus on one's current life and be resilient enough to have more room to cope with possible changes.

"It sounds amazing, but don't even think about it these days, I can't be away from it."

Yan Zhen said, "If I have the chance again a long, long time from now, perhaps I will shamelessly ask for a few portions."

Guan Luoyang nodded: "The most important thing right now is to prepare for the enemy who is right in front of us."

One of them was holding a watch, and the other was holding a notebook. Suddenly, they both burst into laughter.

This scene is somewhat familiar. When the two of them first met, they were also discussing True Spirit Energy and exchanging knowledge about cultivation.

Some people, even after three hundred years, are unwilling to relinquish their responsibilities and remain steadfast in their convictions.

Some traverse countless realms, yet their resolve remains unchanged, and their heroic spirit grows ever stronger.

So when they meet again, a few words of heart-to-heart talk are enough to build trust between them.

Yan Zhen left with the notebook, claiming he would return immediately to study it carefully.

After leaving the teahouse and returning to his hotel room, Guan Luoyang didn't rush to check the contents of his watch.

He sat on the newly replaced mattress in the hotel, holding the long sword inscribed with "Sworn Brotherhood, Peace Under Heaven," pondered for a moment, placed it on his lap, and then with a flick of his wrist, took out some bottles and jars and piled them in front of him.

These are the essence blood of the Pangu clan zombies, which were originally only used to create second-generation zombies.

In the God's Space, the second-generation zombies are rated as five stars overall. They need to drink blood for a long time, and it has to be human blood, in order to keep themselves from becoming weak and degenerating.

If one wishes to advance through this zombie bloodline and unleash power comparable to that of the Zombie King Jiang Chen, then one needs to comprehend "love."

Guan Luoyang wasn't born into a world where most powerful people are in love, so how could he possibly understand what this kind of "love" needed for advancement actually meant?

You can't just pull a girl over and hypnotize yourself and her together on the spot for a life-or-death romance.

That's why Bai Tong and An Feiyu said these gifts were useless to Guan Luoyang after they learned he was a six-star.

Previously, Guan Luoyang had only planned to use this essence blood to feed his clothes when he had time. Anyway, the divine clothes were majestic and would accept anything that came his way.

However, after obtaining the Heavenly River True Method, and referring to the various tips for crafting magical artifacts within it, the uses of these Pangu clan zombie essences and blood became more diverse.

It should be noted that even the orthodox Taoist sects have countless methods for refining magical artifacts with the essence of blood. For example, they use the essence of exotic beasts to sharpen swords and halberds, and they use the essence of exotic beasts to draw patterns on banners and pennants.

The essence of the Pangu clan's zombie blood, in essence, is by no means inferior to some dragon and phoenix mythical beasts.

Guan Luoyang thought about it carefully and felt that he could use this essence blood to reforge this handy longsword, which would be more convenient for future battles.

"People in this world all like to use psionic powers. Who knows how many opponents I'll encounter who are much larger than me in the future? Fist and foot fights aren't satisfying enough. Most of the time, I'll have to use swordsmanship to find the right solution. The sword must be sturdy enough, at least harder and sharper than my hand sword."

He drew the blade and flicked it, listening to the clear, resonant sound of the blade's trembling edge. He then decided to fuse the ten demonic orbs into it as well.

The Ten Demon Orbs were already extraordinary magical artifacts. During their forging, countless mineral materials from Bianliang were consumed. However, given Guan Luoyang's knowledge and skill in artifact forging at the time, he was not yet able to fully realize their potential.

The magical artifacts recorded in the Heavenly River Orthodox Method require numerous talismans to be inscribed and imprinted on the equipment, condensing into magical restrictions. Once these restrictions are formed, the magical artifact itself can resonate with the spiritual energy of the outside world even without the owner's activation. If it is consciously activated, it can temporarily borrow immense power from the outside world.

In the world of "Immortal Gourd", there are often people with lower cultivation levels who can easily defeat cultivators with higher cultivation levels but no powerful magic weapons by relying on one or two powerful magic weapons. This shows how profound the art of weapon crafting is.

Just do it.

Guan Luoyang tossed the sword forward, tip pointing downwards, and it hovered in the air. Ten magic beads flew out one after another, forming a circle and dancing around the sword.

Numerous bottles and jars were opened, and Guan Luoyang used the power of the Heavenly River to extract the essence of Pangu's blood, which transformed into streaks of blood in the air, outlining countless tiny talismans that combined to form a magical restriction.

The forging of the sword took three whole days.

After the ten demonic orbs transformed into thick clusters of light and disappeared into the blade, Guan Luoyang did not stop. He continued to outline the restrictions. After Pangu's essence blood was used up, he cut off a few pieces of divine clothing fibers, mixed them with his own blood, and used them to inscribe the seal.

He only stopped when the thirty-six layers of Heavenly Gang Restrictions were perfected, becoming the pinnacle of Heavenly Gang magical artifacts.

According to the Heavenly River Orthodox Dharma, once a magical artifact reaches this stage, if it wants to be further improved and become a magic treasure, it can only rely on its owner to nurture it slowly and wait for the right opportunity; it can no longer be forced.

Guan Luoyang sheathed his sword and examined it closely. The sword's shape hadn't changed much, except that the back of the blade was thicker and the blade itself was slightly wider.

The weight of the sword seemed unchanged, but in reality, this was because the ten demonic beads had absorbed the weight of the sword. If Guan Luoyang were to remove the seal, the sword's current weight would be comparable to that of a building.

The blade is entirely silver-white, with a handguard resembling a black jade trumpet flower, from which the blade emerges. The handle connects to the hilt, which is flat, has bamboo-like patterns, and is pure black and shiny.

The knife looked somewhat duller than before.

"The essence blood of the Pangu clan zombies, and the life fibers of their battle, are extremely ferocious and ruthless. I myself also have a fighting spirit in my blood, but after mixing it with the Heavenly River's restrictions and refining it into a magical weapon, the divine object becomes obscured, and the ferocity is not revealed, only brewing secretly within the blade..."

Guan Luoyang used combat life fibers to reform a hardened black scabbard and sheathed the sword.

"This knife will only truly be sharpened when it is used to kill again."

(End of this chapter)