This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

The Complete Guide to Weapon Refining was a treasure trove that Li Daoxuan was rewarded with by the system when he was nurturing the Taiyi Xuanhuang Cauldron.

The text records the methods for making many Taoist magical artifacts.

Although the refining method was available, the materials were not easy to find.

There were many things that Li Daoxuan had never even heard of, and some he even thought were unlikely to exist.

For example, there is a type of robe that can protect against water and fire, block weapons, make one as light as a swallow, and keep one as clean as new.

However, one of the materials used to refine it is called the "Remains of a Flood Dragon," which refers to the old body shell shed by a great flood dragon after it transformed into a dragon.

Li Daoxuan didn't know if such a thing existed in this Xuanhuang Great World, but it was highly likely that it didn't exist in Anyi County.

There is an even more magical thing called "White Clouds and Grey Dogs," which is a magical artifact used for flying and traveling. Its refining conditions are even more peculiar, requiring auspicious clouds that have condensed for hundreds of years in the heavens as its foundation.

The Complete Guide to Refining Weapons contains countless magical treasures like these.

Li Daoxuan had possessed this treasure manual for so long, yet he had never begun to refine anything. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that even a skilled cook can't make a meal without ingredients.

But today, Li Daoxuan intends to try to refine something.

A very common thing—a sword.

He specially crafted a sword for Wang Jingshu, using the methods of crafting magical artifacts to inscribe runes and talismans, enabling the sword to be spiritually connected and communicate with Wang Jingshu's thoughts.

The inspiration for this idea came from the fantasy novels I read in my previous life.

Previously, Li Daoxuan had been trapped in a misconception, scoffing at the content of those fantasy novels from his previous life and single-mindedly trying to create a cultivation method suitable for Wang Jingshu according to the orthodox Taoist cultivation.

Just now, Mingyue's words about "sword immortal" had enlightened him, and his thoughts suddenly became clear.

In fantasy novels, sword immortals are one with their swords, wielding their swords to kill enemies from thousands of miles away. Although it sounds absurd, Li Daoxuan felt that it was not entirely impossible.

The key lies in having a spiritual sword that resonates with one's own mind.

Then, based on the characteristics of the spirit sword, a special method of circulating qi was created, which can be used to refine qi during the sword forging process.

In this way, Wang Jingshu would not need to enter a meditative state to cultivate, yet she could still become a peerless master.

However, all of this is just a hypothesis, and Li Daoxuan still needs to verify it slowly.

After making up his mind, Li Daoxuan asked Wang Jingshu to ask her father to start collecting materials.

Swords are relatively easy to forge, and the materials are not that demanding; with a little effort, you can find them almost anywhere.

When Wang Juren heard that Li Daoxuan had specially forged the sword for Wang Jingshu, he naturally put in a great deal of effort.

He sent people to inquire and search, and after nearly a month, he finally gathered all the necessary materials.

They even found a piece of extraterrestrial meteorite.

Having gathered all the necessary items, Li Daoxuan calculated the dates and selected a specific day to prepare for forging the sword.

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Because of the abundant materials, Li Daoxuan planned to forge a sword for Wang Jingshu and Qingfeng Mingyue each. On the day the furnace was opened, the three disciples also entered the alchemy room together.

Looking at the Taiyi Xuanhuang Cauldron, which was taller than a person, Wang Jingshu touched it like a curious child, blinking her big eyes as she asked Li Daoxuan:

"Master, weren't we supposed to be forging a sword? Why is there such a large incense burner here?"

Li Daoxuan was speechless for a moment, then lightly tapped Wang Jingshu's forehead with his finger and pointed to the futon next to the Xuanhuang Cauldron, saying to the three of them:

"Go sit down and don't move without my permission."

Wang Jingshu pouted, said "Oh," and sat down obediently.

The gentle breeze and bright moon go without saying; they sit upright and wait patiently.

Li Daoxuan also sat down in front of the Xuanhuang Cauldron, took a deep breath, and his expression gradually became solemn.

With a wave of his hand, a row of materials immediately appeared on the ground in front of him, including the meteorite iron and various ores.

Wang Jingshu's eyes lit up at the sight of this ability to conjure objects out of thin air. She wanted her master to teach her, but then she remembered that her master forbade her to touch it, so she could only watch longingly, not daring to speak.

Li Daoxuan channeled his spiritual energy and formed a hand seal. The Bagua-shaped array patterns on the side of the Xuanhuang Cauldron separated on their own, and in an instant, a wave of scorching heat rushed towards him.

The three were horrified to discover that a raging fire was burning inside the cauldron, the flames a dark yellow color, exuding a sense of majesty.

Just one glance at it gives you a burning sensation, as if you've set yourself on fire.

Wang Jingshu couldn't help but ask:

"Wow, Master, why is there still a fire in here? Did you put charcoal in the stove?"

Li Daoxuan explained with a smile:

"This is the fire of heaven and earth, it does not burn charcoal."

"Not burning charcoal? Then what will you burn?"

"What's being burned is the primordial energy that's omnipresent in this world."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Daoxuan raised his hand, and the materials in front of him instantly flew into the air.

Wang Jingshu was stunned. At this moment, her master was like a god in her eyes.

"No, Master is a deity; only a deity could be this powerful..."

Wang Jingshu internally refuted herself.

She dared not say another word, because she could tell that Li Daoxuan was very serious now.

The three of them stared intently at what was inside the furnace. They saw the ore melting at a visible speed, turning into a pool of molten liquid.

Only the toughest piece of meteorite lasted the longest and was the last to melt away.

After everything had melted, a ray of golden light suddenly appeared inside the furnace. The golden light transformed into something resembling an iron hammer, which began to repeatedly strike the scalding liquid.

With each tap, a clump of ash is expelled from the solution.

The clanging sound of blacksmithing echoed continuously in the room.

The Xuanhuang Cauldron insulated them from the extremely high heat inside, so they did not feel the heat.

Even so, Qingfeng and Mingyue were still sweating profusely, their cheeks flushed red, and their breathing became rapid.

That's because the fire element within the Xuanhuang Cauldron was too strong, causing their blood and spirits to become restless, naturally leading to anxiety and turmoil.

Here's an explanation: most people in the world misunderstand the concept of the Five Elements.

The Five Elements are not five things. A piece of wood, a handful of water, a bonfire, an axe... these five things seem to correspond to the Five Elements, but they are not actually the real Five Elements.

In the Taoist system of knowledge, the Five Elements represent five forces, and the operation of everything in the world is governed by these five forces.

For example, "wood" does not refer to a tree, a chair, or a piece of wood.

Rather, it is a force of growth and activation, a dynamic and ceaseless force.

Nothing, no one, nothing can stop it.

Just like seedlings growing and children growing up.

Just like the liver in the human body, it is responsible for unblocking and regulating the whole body.

Once liver qi becomes stagnant, one will feel very uncomfortable and irritable.

Furthermore, the fire does not refer to a burning flame, but rather to a radiating, outward-bursting force.

This power is difficult to conceal; it is the most dazzling and radiant.

The human heart is associated with fire, and fire governs blood vessels and the spirit.

Only a beating heart can allow blood and qi to circulate throughout the body; its continuous bursts of energy bring vitality to the body.

Similarly, water, earth, and metal are not concrete things, but rather the forces they represent.

It is important to understand that if one misunderstands even this most basic knowledge in spiritual practice, then one will become a laughingstock.

Getting back to the main point, Li Daoxuan's Taiyi Xuanhuang Cauldron contains extremely powerful fire elemental energy, which can not only catalyze ores but also help him forge swords.

It can also cause agitation in a person's blood and spirit, making their mind restless and unstable.

But this is the most suitable time for cultivation.

"Quietly guard your mind and spirit, embrace the original unity, and carefully comprehend it."

Li Daoxuan said softly.

Qingfeng and Mingyue immediately realized what was happening and began to sit cross-legged and meditate.

Just as Li Daoxuan was about to use his own cultivation to forcefully guide Wang Jingshu into a meditative state, he suddenly discovered that Wang Jingshu was not affected in the slightest from beginning to end.

She stared wide-eyed at the contents of the stove, her face full of curiosity.

Noticing Li Daoxuan's gaze, Wang Jingshu looked up in confusion and asked:

"What's wrong?"

Li Daoxuan's eyes changed slightly as he asked:

"Jing Shu, don't you... feel any discomfort in your chest? Do you feel like getting angry?"

Wang Jingshu shook her head blankly, then chuckled and said:

"I feel quite comfortable, warm and cozy, like taking a bath..."