All Heavens: Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts Starting from the Republic of China

Chapter 87 The Sword of Magic and Martial Arts Returns to Wenlong

After returning to the guest house, Fu Ze did not rest immediately.

He closed the door and set up a simple barrier near the doors and windows before focusing his mind on the Heavenly Decree.

Purple smoke swirled around.

The dark red, extraterrestrial iron reappeared before Fu Ze.

The strange iron was only half the size of a head, but its weight far exceeded its appearance, and its density was frighteningly high! When it landed on the table, the heavy wooden table made a soft creaking sound as if it could no longer bear the weight.

Fu Ze reached out and pressed down on the strange iron.

Cold and hard.

The dark red patterns that once resembled blood vessels on the surface have completely disappeared, and the eerie and malevolent aura left by the blood of the extraterrestrial god can no longer be felt.

What remains is only a very special piece of spiritual metal.

Extraterrestrial iron detected.

The material is tough and extremely dense, possessing a strong capacity to bear spiritual energy.

[Can be used as a main material for weapon crafting.]

Fu Ze then took out a lightning-struck jujube wood magic dagger.

The dagger was only about a foot long, with deep wood grain on its surface, and faint traces of charring left by lightning could be seen.

This magical artifact isn't particularly valuable. At least, compared to extraterrestrial iron, its material is vastly different.

But it has been by Fu Ze's side ever since he began his cultivation journey. It's a magical artifact that Fu Ze painstakingly crafted in his original world—

Even after activating the [Order of the Heavens] and traveling to this world, it proved invaluable in various situations, including facing the rat demon in Sanshui Town, breaking the evil spell in the tomb, escorting Liao Xibai eastward, and the Great Battle of Wenlong.

The magic dagger, having been nurtured by Fu Ze's magic power for a long time, already possesses a very deep personal aura. It would be a pity to simply discard it if it were only used to forge a new sword.

Fu Ze placed both materials into the crafting interface at the same time.

[Current main material: Extraterrestrial Iron.]

[A lightning-struck jujube wood magic dagger has been detected.]

[It can be used as an auxiliary material to endow finished ritual implements with thunderous and exorcising properties.]

[Join or not?]

"join in."

Purple smoke billowed up, gently lifting the magic dagger.

The phantom images of the extraterrestrial iron and the lightning-struck jujube wood dagger simultaneously appeared in the weapon crafting interface.

While simply inlaying lightning-struck wood into the hilt can add lightning properties to the magic sword, it is difficult for it to truly integrate with the blade.

Fu Ze recalled Lu Shouzhen's words.

"Wood and iron have different properties. It is indeed difficult to combine the two using ordinary forging methods. However, my [Heavenly Decree] does not have a fixed forging recipe. The final product depends on the main materials, auxiliary materials, and my own needs."

Fu Ze pondered for a moment, a thought stirring in his mind.

"Could we preserve the magical essence within the lightning-struck jujube wood magic dagger and refine it into the core of the magic sword?"

The purple smoke paused for a moment.

New text slowly emerged.

[The lightning-struck jujube wood magic dagger can be refined into a lightning wood sword core and integrated into the magic sword.]

The Thunderwood Sword Heart can bear the essence of thunder and the intent to suppress evil, and makes the wielder's original magical energy more compatible with the finished magical artifact.

combine.】

"It actually works!"

Fu Ze was overjoyed.

The wooden form of the magic dagger itself will change, but the accumulated magical intent and spirituality within it will be completely preserved. This is more suitable than simply melting it down as a material for refining weapons.

Next, we'll look at the other auxiliary materials.

Following Lu Shouzhen's explanation, Fu Ze inquired about and made requests to the [Decree of All Heavens] one by one:

The sword must be able to withstand the force of a master of internal energy.

The weight cannot be too light, but it also cannot be so heavy as to affect normal combat due to the extremely high density of extraterrestrial iron.

The blade needs to be sharp enough.

The sword must have a smooth flow of spiritual energy and rune patterns, allowing him to unleash the power of thunder and fire and the spell of suppressing evil through the blade.

As for other common magical artifact abilities such as defense, binding, and soul nourishment, Fu Ze discarded them all.

Don't bite off more than you can chew!

The fundamental purpose of this sword is to carry his martial arts and the art of thunder and fire.

A moment later, lines of material requirements appeared.

[It is recommended to add iron marrow to balance the density of the main material and enhance the sword's toughness.]

[It is recommended to add a small amount of Gengjin sand to condense the sword's edge.]

[It is recommended to add red copper essence to construct the spiritual energy channels within the magical artifact.]

[It is recommended to add Wenling Jade to stabilize the spirituality of the sword's heart and body.]

[It is recommended to add Fiery Earth to increase affinity with fire-attribute spiritual energy]

[High-quality cinnabar and realgar can be used to assist in engraving the warding-off-evil runes.]

Fu Ze glanced at the materials and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Uh—just by looking at the names, you can tell these things are hard to find!"

He carefully read the descriptions of these spiritual materials and became even more confused.

The so-called "Iron Marrow" is a liquid metallic substance, similar to mercury, that forms inside a high-quality ancient weapon after it has been buried underground for over a thousand years. It is extremely rare!

The rest of those things are not simple either.

Especially Wen Lingyu.

While ordinary jade can store a small amount of spiritual energy, it cannot stabilize the power of the extraterrestrial iron and the Thunderwood Sword Heart. Only warm jade that has been nurtured for many years in a place rich in spiritual energy and has no cracks or impurities inside can meet the requirements of the Heavenly Decree.

"Where am I supposed to find all of these things?"

Fu Ze complained while continuing to examine the document with a wry smile.

[Basic cost for crafting a magic sword: 300 Heavenly Dao Points.]

[Current Heavenly Dao Points: Zero.]

[Insufficient Heavenly Dao Points; refining cannot begin at this time.]

Fu Ze was not surprised.

The Heavenly Dao Points obtained earlier have all been used to unlock the alchemy and weapon crafting functions, to purchase the recipe for the [Heaven-Mending and Life-Extending Pill] for Li Junfeng, and to complete the "Shangqing Lingbao Cave Divine Orthodox Method".

Not a single drop was left!

While this world is teeming with demons and monsters, truly powerful and deserving evil creatures are not found everywhere on the roadside.

To collect 300 Heavenly Dao Points by searching far and wide for demons and evil spirits to kill is not only a waste of time, but also not necessarily enough to gather them all.

Fu Ze's gaze fell on the strange iron from outer space.

The Heavenly Decree had previously indicated that this piece of strange iron could be broken down into 500 Heavenly Dao Points.

The entire piece of foreign iron was extremely heavy.

It's obviously impossible to use up all the material used to forge a longsword.

"Is it feasible to only dismantle the excess parts and retain enough main materials for forging the sword?"

Purple smoke swept across the surface of the alien iron from outer space.

This time, the Heavenly Decree paused for a slightly longer period than before.

[The total amount of main materials detected exceeds the estimated refining requirements.]

[Remaining materials can be separated at the start of the crafting process.]

The remaining extraterrestrial iron is estimated to be worth 300 Heavenly Dao Points.

The proceeds from the dismantling can be used to offset the basic costs of this crafting process.

call--

"I'm such a genius!"

However, he added another complaint.

"This [Decree of the Heavens] is so unintelligent. Does it not tell me unless I ask? I'm glad I asked."

In any case, Fu Ze was completely relieved.

Extraterrestrial iron is precious, and he naturally didn't want to waste it.

However, if after refining a sword only a small piece of the edge that cannot be used to refine other magical artifacts is left, breaking it down to exchange for Heavenly Dao Points is a good way to make the most of it.

The main problem is now just the lack of auxiliary materials.

Perhaps it is in the treasure trove of Maoshan.

However, having just received ordination from Maoshan and been given much care, Fu Ze could not possibly ask for another batch of precious materials.

They're showing you kindness, but you can't just turn around and treat them like a pig to be slaughtered, can you?

Moreover, the materials used for refining weapons are different from those passed down through scriptures. Every spiritual material within the sect has likely been painstakingly collected by generations of disciples and has its own purpose.

So how can we quickly obtain these materials?

Fu Ze quickly thought of Chen Ji'an, who was in charge of a region.

Wenlong was both a major city in the Republic of China and a military stronghold.

Chen Ji'an controls the army, mines, chambers of commerce, and numerous transportation routes. In terms of gathering secular resources alone, he is likely far superior to the major Taoist sects!

To be honest, if it weren't for my help, Chen Ji'an would have been in big trouble—either being framed for plotting against his former master, or suffering a significant loss of power. More likely, both!

Therefore, Fu Ze felt more at ease asking Chen Ji'an for help than asking Maoshan for help.

Moreover, Fu Ze didn't take it for nothing.

He could use his personal favor to get Chen Ji'an to help him collect materials.

Even though the other party already owed him a favor, coupled with the personal promise from a Grandmaster of Internal Energy and a Master of All Skills, its value was no less than that of a few spiritual materials.

However, Fu Ze did not immediately send a telegram to Wen Long.

It's difficult to explain things like crafting materials clearly in a telegram.

Chen Ji'an couldn't possibly determine the true appearance of Gengjinsha, Chitongjing, and Wenlingyu based solely on their names.

Instead of sending a message in advance and letting the subordinates collect materials haphazardly, it would be better to return to Wenlong in person, explain the situation, and then let him use the [Order of the Heavens] to identify the materials.

Fu Ze put away the strange iron and the magic dagger, and removed the isolation talisman in the room.

Outside the courtyard, Tangyuan had just finished her daily practice.

With two dried fish dangling from its mouth, it strode proudly through a group of young Taoist disciples. Judging by its appearance, it didn't seem like a newly-learned demon, but rather a spirit beast patrolling the mountain gate.

Mingyan followed behind it, offering reminders.

"Tangyuan, Master Xuanhe said that you can only eat a maximum of four dried fish a day."

Tangyuan keeps moving forward.

"You've already eaten three today!"

The glutinous rice balls suddenly sped up.

Mingyan also started running.

"Don't pretend you didn't hear me!"

The man and the cat quickly ran past Fu Ze.

Upon seeing Fu Ze, Tangyuan immediately changed direction, burrowed behind him, and hid the two dried fish under its front paws.

Mingyan caught up, panting heavily.

"Senior Fu, Tangyuan took an extra one today!"

Fu Ze looked down at Tangyuan.

Tangyuan squatted on the ground, its tail just covering a dried fish, and it was holding another one in its mouth.

unambiguous evidence!

It wasn't guilty at all, and looked up at Fu Ze.

Fu Ze reached out and took one from its mouth.

"We'll eat this one tomorrow."

Tangyuan immediately panicked and stretched out its paw to try and snatch it.

Fu Ze held the dried fish high.

"Stop fooling around, I actually have something to tell you."

Tangyuan stared at the dried fish, not giving up.

"I'm leaving Maoshan for a few days to go to Wenlong."

The glutinous rice ball's outstretched claw suddenly stopped.

It seemed to understand the word "leave," looked up at Fu Ze, and then immediately hugged his trouser leg, letting out pitiful meows.

Fu Ze paused for a moment, then lowered his head and smiled.

"It's not that I don't want you anymore."

The glutinous rice balls didn't loosen their claws.

"I have important business to attend to. Wenlong is quite far from here, and it would be troublesome to travel back and forth with you. You have just obtained the orthodox cultivation method, and the concentration of spiritual energy in Maoshan is several times that of the outside world. If you stay in the mountain, Master Xuanhe can continue to teach you cultivation, and Mingyan and the others will also take care of you. It will be more beneficial for you."

Tangyuan still wouldn't let go.

Fu Ze reached out and picked it up.

"I'll come back to pick you up as soon as I'm done."

He shook the dried fish he had just taken.

"I'll keep this one for you too."

Tangyuan looked at the dried fish, then at Fu Ze.

After a moment, it finally stopped struggling, but rested its head against Fu Ze's chest, looking somewhat sullen.

Mingyan stood by earnestly offering his assurances.

"Don't worry, Senior Fu, I will take good care of Tangyuan."

Fu Ze glanced at him.

"And don't let it catch the spirit fish."

Mingyan's expression immediately turned serious.

"Absolutely not!"

Tangyuan raised its head in Fu Ze's arms and let out a dissatisfied cry.

That afternoon, Fu Ze explained to Lu Shouzhen and Daoist Xuanhe that he was preparing to temporarily leave the mountain and go to Wenlong.

Lu Shouzhen didn't ask any further questions, only instructing him to be careful on the road.

Master Xuanhe agreed to continue teaching Tangyuan breathing exercises.

The next morning, Fu Ze packed his belongings and prepared to go down the mountain.

Tangyuan escorted him all the way to the mountain gate.

When it passed the two guardian stone beasts, it was no longer as afraid as when it first arrived, but it still kept a safe distance.

Fu Ze walked down a few stone steps and looked back.

Tangyuan squatted inside the mountain gate, its black and white body curled up in a ball, quietly watching him.

Mingyan and Daoist Xuanhe stood at the back.

Fu Ze waved to it.

"I'm leaving. I'll come back to pick you up in a few days."

Tangyuan let out a soft meow.

Fu Ze turned around and walked down the stone steps.

Tangyuan did not leave until his figure disappeared around the corner of the mountain road.

A moment later, Master Xuanhe walked to its side.

"Stop looking."

"Finish today's breathing exercises first. If he sees that you've only gained weight but not skills when he comes back, he might really not take you with him."

Tangyuan's ears suddenly perked up.

It immediately turned around and ran into the mountains.

After descending the mountain, Fu Ze did not rush on his way.

He first bought a train ticket to Wenlong in the nearest town, and while waiting for the train to depart, he reorganized the materials needed for forging the sword.

Actually, he could wait until he returned to his original world before slowly searching for these things.

But that world was already in the Dharma-ending Age, and its spiritual energy was almost depleted.

Materials that truly possess spiritual qualities are extremely rare. Even when they do appear, they are mostly collected as antiques, family heirlooms, or rare minerals.

It's very likely that Fu Ze will never be able to gather all these materials in his lifetime!

This world is rich in spiritual energy, and cultivators and spiritual materials are not uncommon. Furthermore, a powerful figure like Chen Ji'an can help gather resources. Since the conditions are right, the magic sword should be forged before leaving!

Fu Ze was never the kind of person who would ignore readily available opportunities just to maintain a sense of superiority.

After noon, the train slowly pulled into the station.

Fu Ze boarded the train and sat down in a window seat.

As the whistle sounded, the towns and forests near Maoshan gradually receded.

He closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, mentally reconstructing what this magical sword should ultimately look like.

The sword doesn't need to be ornate, nor does it need to have complicated abilities. As long as it can withstand the force of his fist and allow the power of lightning and fire to truly strike the enemy along the sword's edge, that's enough.

In addition, Fu Ze also specifically considered the future improvement of the magic sword.

All magical artifacts of the same rank forged by the Heavenly Decree are of superior quality, but that does not mean that once formed, they cannot be changed.

The extraterrestrial iron possesses an extremely strong capacity to bear spiritual energy, and the Thunderwood Sword Heart can also gradually strengthen with its long-term nurturing.

If he obtains truly suitable materials in the future, he may be able to refine them again.

Therefore, the most important thing in this sword forging is not to pursue all abilities, but to lay a solid enough foundation for continued growth!

Two days later, the familiar river and docks outside Wenlong City reappeared in the distance from the car window.

Fu Ze opened his eyes.

"It's time to go find Chen Ji'an."

As for how much usable material Chen Ji'an can actually collect, that depends on how far this Commander Wenlong can go after he truly mobilizes his forces.

Fu Ze was quite looking forward to it.

He stepped back into Wenlong City.

Compared to when I left last time, this military stronghold has largely returned to normal.

Armed soldiers still patrolled the city gates, checking passersby, but the air was no longer thick with the tension and bloodshed of the battle.

Shops along the streets have reopened, workers are coming and going at the docks, and merchant ships are moored.

Soldiers can still be seen occasionally repairing walls and clearing ruins near the main armory, but the gunshots, thunder, and traces of evil magic left behind that night have gradually been drowned out by the city's own hustle and bustle.

Fu Ze did not send a message in advance.

After leaving the train station, he went straight to the headquarters.

The guards saw him from afar, paused for a moment, and then immediately stood up straight.

Fu Ze made an appearance in the Battle of Wenlong.

Ordinary soldiers may not know exactly what happened that night, but they know that this young man had accompanied Mr. Liao and Commander Chen, and they also know that the General Armory was saved thanks in no small part to him.

"Mr. Fu?"

"It's me. Is Commander Chen here?"

"Yes, Mr. Fu. Please wait a moment, I will go and inform them immediately."

The soldier turned and ran inside.