I let you tame beasts, and you've already formed a contract with your stunningly beautiful mast

Cao Kun was deeply shaken.

This immense power was completely beyond his understanding of the cultivation world.

The man in the gray robe lowered his right hand.

The deep, majestic voice continued to echo in the void.

"Chaos is imminent in the border seas, and calamity will return."

"If this sword can be reforged... then I can take control of my Chaos God Clan."

"We must reclaim the border sea before the catastrophe arrives, and defy fate for the beings of this world!"

The words fell.

The figure in the gray robe stood frozen in place.

The surging chaotic air currents around them then stagnated.

Cao Kun stood there rubbing his hands together, eagerly awaiting the next part.

Ten breaths passed.

Half an incense stick has passed.

The void was silent.

No cultivation technique jade slips flew in, nor did any empowerment or inheritance descend.

Cao Kun raised one eyebrow.

"Senior?" Cao Kun called out tentatively.

no respond.

"Are you there?" Cao Kun called out again.

The gray-robed figure remained motionless, his back still to him.

Cao Kun curled his lip.

That's it? The task's been assigned, so where's the reward? What's the point of just making empty promises?

Just as Cao Kun was about to turn and leave.

A ripple suddenly appeared in the void ahead.

The phantom of the Chaos God Emperor came back to life.

The imposing figure slowly turned around, as if about to turn around.

Cao Kun was overjoyed.

Stop immediately and stand up straight.

That's more like it! The big one is coming.

Peerless martial arts techniques, unparalleled inheritances, ancient artifacts—just give me a few of those.

The figure in the gray robe finally turned around.

His face was hidden in a mist.

Then, that deep, authoritative voice rang out again.

"Since you can fuse with my broken blade, you are truly destined!"

"My name is... Chaos God Emperor."

"Chaos is imminent in the border seas, and calamity will return."

"If this sword can be reforged... then I can take control of my Chaos God Clan."

"We must reclaim the border sea before the catastrophe arrives, and defy fate for the beings of this world!"

Word for word.

Even the intonation and pauses were exactly the same.

Cao Kun's smile froze completely.

Holy crap!

All that fuss and grand gestures, and all it all turned out to be a recording?!

Cao Kun was too lazy to argue with an ancient tape recorder anymore.

With a thought, he withdrew his consciousness directly from this void.

The moment consciousness returned to the body.

Cao Kun then noticed the tremendous changes within his body.

Within the dantian.

On the surface of that purplish-gold elixir, there was an additional layer of dark patterns.

The Chaos Sword Embryo, which was originally suspended above the Golden Core, has now undergone a complete transformation.

The palm-sized broken blade was perfectly integrated with the sword blank.

The sword is long and slender, entirely black, and exudes a chilling aura of killing intent.

Cao Kun introspected on himself.

He could clearly sense that the sword's core had undergone a qualitative change.

The Chaos Return to One Technique activated automatically, causing the spiritual energy of the surrounding world to surge wildly into his body.

After being absorbed and transformed by the sword embryo, it becomes extremely pure spiritual energy, which is then fed back into the purple-gold golden core.

The efficiency of absorbing spiritual energy has increased several times over compared to before.

The sword intent flowing across the surface of the sword embryo has become more refined and domineering.

A crisp notification sound rang in my mind.

[Ding! Detected that the host's magical artifact, "Chaos Sword Embryo," has undergone an advancement!]

[Chaotic Sword Embryo → Chaotic Broken Sword (Incomplete State)]

[Rank: Top-grade Immortal Artifact (Upgradeable) → Quasi-Divine Artifact (Upgradeable)]

[New Passive Skill: Chaotic Sword Intent - In close combat, attacks have a Chaotic Erosion effect, ignoring defenses of opponents of the same or lower tier.]

[Note: This sword still has fragments scattered throughout the world. Each fragment fused together will greatly enhance the sword's grade and power.]

A near-divine artifact.

Cao Kun looked at the information on the system panel and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Ignore defenses of the same or lower tier.

This means that once he gets close, no one's protective aura can withstand a single sword strike from him.

This is a huge profit.

As for that main quest about crossing the critical sea and saving the world...

Cao Kun didn't take it to heart at all.

We'll worry about the future later; the real benefits are what we actually gain from it.

Cao Kun slowly opened his eyes.

What catches the eye is a dome adorned with carved dragons and painted phoenixes.

A familiar, subtle fragrance filled the air.

This is the jade bed in the inner chamber of the main hall of Lianxiang Peak.

His gaze shifted slightly downwards.

Two stunningly beautiful faces came into view.

Yu Linglong and Leng Qingyue lay on either side of the bed.

Yu Linglong's long purple hair fell down, the ends brushing against Cao Kun's cheek, causing a tingling sensation.

Her eyes were slightly red, and her originally alluring face was now filled with undisguised worry.

Leng Qingyue on the right also looked haggard.

Her plain white dress was slightly disheveled, and her cool eyes still held traces of moisture.

Clearly, the two had been waiting here for a long time.

As soon as Cao Kun made a move, both women woke up at the same time.

"You're awake!"

"Senior Brother Cao!"

Two voices rang out simultaneously.

Yu Linglong moved extremely quickly.

She reached out with both arms and pressed Cao Kun's head directly against her chest.

"Owner!"

Yu Linglong clung tightly to Cao Kun's neck, her voice trembling uncontrollably.

"You were unconscious for two whole hours! Linglong was frantic with worry!"

Cao Kun's cheeks sank into softness.

The air was filled with the mature, subtle fragrance emanating from Yu Linglong.

He raised his hand and casually wrapped his arm around Yu Linglong's slender waist, giving her a squeeze on her voluptuous curves.

Leng Qingyue was a beat slow.

Seeing her master's reckless actions, a hint of resentment flashed in her cold eyes.

Leng Qingyue bit her lower lip.

She squeezed over from the other side of the jade bed, grabbed Cao Kun's right arm with both hands, and pressed that arm tightly against her chest.

"Senior Brother Cao," Leng Qingyue looked up, her voice soft, "you were emanating such terrifying black energy just now, Qingyue was so scared..."

Two completely different sensations came from the left and right.

Cao Kun squinted comfortably.

Yu Linglong sensed Leng Qingyue's movement, and her peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.

She lowered her head, her red lips brushing against Cao Kun's earlobe, and raised her voice defiantly:

"Master, is there anything else that's bothering you? Let Linglong check you over."

Leng Qingyue was not to be outdone.

She hugged Cao Kun's arm tightly and shook it gently:

"Senior Brother Cao, what happened that mysterious black sword that suddenly flew into your body? Did it damage your meridians?"

Leng Qingyue added, "That aura was terrifying, ten times more terrifying than Su Changhe's Nascent Soul Dharma Form..."

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We await his reply.

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Leaning against the headboard, a mischievous thought arose in my mind.

He sighed, feigning profundity.

"Don't even mention it."

"I encountered the remnant soul of an ancient emperor."

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The Great Emperor of All Ages?

"He saw that I was exceptionally talented and had a unique physique, and insisted on taking me as his successor."

"I wanted to refuse. After all, I am indifferent to fame and fortune, and only want to grow herbs on Lianxiang Peak and keep you company."

Cao Kun is talking nonsense with a straight face.

"But he wouldn't let it go and insisted on passing on all his life's skills to me. That black sword is his destined weapon."

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...His usually cool and aloof face was filled with shock.

The legacy of the Great Emperor of All Ages.

My destined artifact.

These two words, if placed before any cultivator, would be enough to trigger a bloodbath.

Cao Kun simply stated it so casually.

...His eyes, which had been filled with worry, completely transformed into a frenzied infatuation.

This is her master.

A peerless prodigy whose inheritance even the Great Emperor of Eternity would rush to bestow upon him.

Cao Kun chuckled wickedly.

"The Emperor's legacy is too domineering."

"My spiritual energy is surging within me."

"Come!"

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