Chapter 262: Chapter 235: Divine Techniques Perfection (Part 2)

But Cloud Ascendant Zhenren had never heard the name ’Ouyazi’ before.

SWISH!

At that moment, a thought crossed Xu Qing’s mind.

With a wave of his right hand, he retrieved a weapon from his Storage Ring. It was a long, slender sword that looked plain and ordinary, almost indistinguishable from a common Iron Sword.

However, it shimmered with an intense Sword Aura and was exceptionally sharp.

In truth, this was a Level 20 Sharp Artifact. Its quality had already surpassed the category of a Top-Grade Nine-Layered Spirit Pattern Artifact. It was equivalent to having broken a limit once and could be called an Overlimit Spirit Pattern Artifact.

"This sword is something I forged casually. Take it and study it."

Xu Qing’s expression was calm, his tone indifferent. "Once you have comprehended the mysteries and techniques of the Forging Technique contained within this sword, you may come find me again."

"Remember."

Xu Qing’s tone turned cold and majestic. He said gravely, "You have only three years. If you cannot comprehend the mysteries of the Artifact Refining Technique and become a true Refiner within that time, it will prove you are unworthy of being my disciple."

"From that day on,"

"the bond between us as master and disciple will be no more."

"Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren’s gaze was completely captivated by Xu Qing’s Level 20 Sharp Artifact. Sensing the mysteries and the splendor of Artifact Refining within it, he became deeply engrossed.

He found it difficult to tear himself away.

"Go."

Xu Qing waved his hand.

"Master."

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren came back to his senses and asked, "Master, does this sword have a name?"

"A name?"

Xu Qing shook his head. "This is merely something I forged on a whim. Why would I name it? If you’re so inclined, you can name it yourself."

"Th-th-this... This is my honor, as your disciple."

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren said excitedly.

SWISH!

With a flick of his right hand, the Level 20 Sharp Artifact flew into Cloud Ascendant Zhenren’s grasp. He gently caressed the blade, a look of intoxication spreading across his face.

"Such a Treasure... I shall name it: Cloud Ascendant Sword."

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren declared.

"..."

Xu Qing pursed his lips.

Apparently, Xu Qing hadn’t expected the old fellow to name the sword after himself. Of course, Xu Qing didn’t care, but he was a bit speechless.

Afterward, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren had spent two hundred Low-grade Law Stones and twenty Middle-grade Law Stones in exchange for a single Level 20 Sharp Artifact, yet he was overjoyed, feeling not in the least bit swindled.

In reality, if Cloud Ascendant Zhenren knew that Xu Qing wasn’t a Refiner at all, that he wasn’t even using his real face, and that even the name ’Ouyazi’ was made up on the spot, he would surely fly into a rage. He might even want to tear Xu Qing limb from limb.

But unfortunately for him, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren would never know the truth.

TSK TSK.

Xu Qing clicked his tongue. With a thought, he sensed the two hundred Low-grade Law Stones and twenty Middle-grade Law Stones in his Storage Ring.

It was safe to say that Xu Qing was in a very good mood.

’I couldn’t help it.’

Xu Qing shrugged. ’I really didn’t want to take on a disciple, since I’m not a Refiner in the first place. But that old fellow, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren, just offered too much.’

’All these Law Stones, delivered right to my door for free. It would be a crime to refuse.’

’Besides...’

’Even though I’m not a Refiner, as long as my Cultivation breaks through to the Third Realm, I can upgrade all these Level 20 items to be above Level 20.’

’In that case,’

’who could possibly expose me?’

At this thought, Xu Qing relaxed. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Now, Xu Qing had two hundred and twenty Low-grade Law Stones and twenty Middle-grade Law Stones. He had more than enough Law Stones.

Of course, A Weapon Shop had to stay open. He still needed to keep making money. He couldn’t just stop because he had enough for now; he would need much more in the future.

Time flew.

「Half a year later.」

One night, deep in the late hours.

*Hooo...*

Xu Qing was in Meditation on the Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method. After spending the better part of a year rapidly accumulating Experience Points, he had finally saved up enough.

SWISH!

With a thought, Xu Qing’s consciousness connected with the Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method. Corresponding information appeared in his mind: it was ready to be upgraded.

[Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method LV25: 10,000,000,000/10,000,000,000 (Upgradeable!)]

"Upgrade,"

Xu Qing commanded.

BOOM!

The moment the word left his mouth, Xu Qing’s mind trembled, and a roar echoed through his consciousness. At that instant, he felt himself being pulled into a mysterious space.

Then, within this mysterious space, Xu Qing found himself continuously comprehending the Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method, grasping the profoundness of its various Divine Techniques.

An unknown amount of time passed.

It could have been tens of millions of years.

Or it could have been a single instant.

Because in this mysterious space, the flow of time was utterly imperceptible...

...

[Upgrade Successful!]

[Devouring Demon Technique Second Layer Secret Method LV26: 0/20,000,000,000 (Mastered Eightfold Devouring True Intent, entered the ’Sixth Transformation of Demon Infant Realm,’ the incomplete ’Divine Power: Devouring Heaven and Earth’ has reached Perfection, ’Divine Power: Annihilation’ has reached Perfection.)]

...

*Hooo...*

Xu Qing opened his eyes. Countless vortexes appeared within his pupils, as if his eyes had transformed into two black holes capable of devouring everything.

CRACKLE! CRACKLE!

At the same time, bolts of Annihilation Thunderbolt faintly materialized around his body, like streaks of purplish-black lightning shattering the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

Thus, the two Divine Techniques Xu Qing currently possessed had both reached Perfection.

They had reached their Extreme.

Next, if the ’Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method’ could be upgraded further, it would most likely break the limits of ’True Intent’ and advance toward a ’Pattern Technique’.

Of course, this was no easy task.

Moreover, it wasn’t a limit that could be broken by just one or two more levels.

Based on Xu Qing’s current speed of gaining Experience Points from meditating on the Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method, he could accumulate about 1.4 billion Experience Points in fifty days. The twenty billion Experience Points needed would require more than seven hundred days.

Most importantly, it wasn’t as if reaching ’Level 27’ would be enough to break the limit and evolve it into a ’Pattern Technique’. According to Xu Qing’s estimations, he would need to reach at least ’Level 30’ before the Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method could break its limits and evolve into a ’Pattern Technique’.

...

[Reincarnation Law Level 1: 370,000/1,000,000 (...)]

...

Currently, more than half a year had passed.

It had been two hundred days.

The Experience for his Reincarnation Law had accumulated to 370,000. He was still 630,000 away from reaching the one million mark.

’Soon, very soon.’

A glint appeared in Xu Qing’s eyes.

「Three days later.」

At noon.

"Master!"

SWISH!

Ever since taking the Level 20 Sharp Artifact from Xu Qing, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren had returned to the Flame Cloud Sect to study it for over half a year.

Today, Cloud Ascendant Zhenren emerged from his seclusion. He had clearly made significant gains and was ecstatic. The very first thing he did was rush over to see Xu Qing.

CLANG!

The sound of a sword rang out.

SWISH!

Xu Qing pointed with his right hand. A Level 20 Treasure Sword emerged from his Storage Ring, transforming into a Sword Qi Rainbow that tore through the air, flying swiftly toward Cloud Ascendant Zhenren.

If one were to say that a Level 20 Mortal Artifact was equivalent to a Top-Grade Nine-Layered Spirit Pattern Artifact, then a Level 20 Sharp Artifact was an ’Overlimit Spirit Pattern Artifact’ that had broken the limit once.

And now, this Level 20 Treasure Sword was also an ’Overlimit Spirit Pattern Artifact’, but it was equivalent to having broken the limit twice. Its Mighty Power was naturally far greater, and it even contained the mysteries of the Artifact Refining Law.

"This..."

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren froze. He stopped mid-air, not yet having entered the weapon shop, and his eyes fell upon the Level 20 Treasure Artifact. His expression was one of pure astonishment.

"Comprehend this sword, then come find me."

Xu Qing’s voice drifted over.

"Yes."

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren stared ardently at the Level 20 Treasure Artifact and couldn’t help but ask, "Master, may I ask if this sword has a name?"

"It does not."

Xu Qing replied.

"May this disciple do the honors?"

Cloud Ascendant Zhenren asked.

"You may."

Xu Qing replied.