Translator: CinderTL
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"Scarlet Gold Flying Sword."
Li Chunjun picked up the small sword, no larger than the palm of his hand.
This was a flying sword.
Jiang Linxian's flying sword.
To be precise, it was a flying sword left by Jiang Linxian's father, inherited by Jiang Linxian, and later seized by Zhang Qing.
In addition to the flying sword, he also took out a piece of jade.
"Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi."
With a slight focus, a method for refining sword qi flooded his mind.
Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun.
A sword qi cultivation technique that combined the activation of the Flaming Phoenix Blood with the refinement of sword qi.
"Devouring the sun does not mean literally devouring the sun, but rather refining the essence of the sun. The essence of the sun is a realm of cultivation that only eighth-level Qi Refinement cultivators can touch. Yet, by the third step of the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi, one can refine this solar essence to temper their sword qi."
TL/N: Qi Refinement Realms are True Qi à Mana à Dao Foundation à Condensing Gang Qi à Five Elements à True Fire à Lunar à Solar.
Qi Refinement!
In essence, it is the process of refining the essence of heaven and earth!
The first level of Qi Refinement refines the energy of heaven and earth.
The fourth and fifth levels condense the forces of yin, yang, and the five elements.
The seventh and eighth levels refine the essence of the sun and moon.
These steps progress in sequence.
But for sword cultivators, starting directly with the essence of the sun...
Who could endure that?
"However, its power is also astonishing. In terms of offensive capabilities, it is considered top-tier in the world! Once the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi is mastered, the sword qi will contain the power of the blazing sun, truly capable of destroying anything in its path! If combined with the Taixu Sword Scripture, it would be the ultimate combination of the strongest attack and the fastest speed... truly invincible."
Li Chunjun said.
This was why every generation of Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigies could carve out their own legends.
The sword qi refined through the Taixu Sword Scripture possessed spatial attributes, making it the fastest sword in the world.
The Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi contained the destructive power to annihilate anything.
Combined with the inherently extreme nature of sword cultivation...
Facing a Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy, cultivators of the same level were almost always slaughtered.
Even fighting across levels was not difficult for a Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy.
In the current world, when cultivators fought within the same realm, their inner pride often made them reluctant to gang up on a single opponent.
But when facing a Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy, swarming them was basic etiquette.
"Solar essence is difficult to absorb and refine for sword cultivators who have just begun practicing the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi. They often need to rely on formations and external aids. But for me..."
Li Chunjun felt the clear changes in temperature through his skin.
This acute perception was almost akin to divine sense.
With this ability, this step was not difficult for him.
Moreover, the Scarlet Gold Flying Sword had been specifically crafted by Jiang Linxian's father for practicing the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi...
The conditions for him to become a Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy were fully met.
Even more complete than Jiang Linxian's.
As Li Chunjun pondered, he began to inventory the usable resources in this secret base.
Three hours later, he had gathered some items he believed would be useful to him.
Some spiritual herbs.
Some materials.
Some books.
And...
About three thousand spirit coins.
Spirit coins were the currency used among cultivators, exchangeable for spirit stones and used to purchase magical tools, elixirs, and cultivation techniques.
In various countries, they were considered a higher-tier currency, surpassing local currencies.
They were universally accepted.
Unfortunately, it seemed that Zhang Qing did not possess a storage pouch.
As a result, many valuable items had to be regretfully abandoned due to their size.
After packing the items into a suitcase, Li Chunjun did not rush to leave.
Instead, he took a bath, changed his clothes, and rested for a day.
Zhang Qing had placed great importance on this secret base. Once he entered, no one dared to disturb him.
If Li Chunjun wished, he could stay inside for three to five days without any issues.
But...
He didn't plan to wait.
On one hand, refining the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi required gathering solar essence, and this mountain cave was clearly not the right environment for that.
On the other hand...
He didn't want to waste time.
Every extra day that Jin Zhiya lived was a testament to his incompetence.
Revenge needed to be carried out as quickly as possible.
The next day, Li Chunjun walked out of the secret base, carrying a suitcase in his left hand and a newly acquired sword in his right—a sword whose quality was almost at the level of a magical artifact.
Before leaving, he sabotaged the base's fire suppression system and then ignited the prepared flammable materials.
Instantly, raging flames began to consume everything inside the base.
Li Chunjun walked through the corridor, arriving at the side courtyard connected to the mountain wall. He pushed open the door...
The long-awaited sunlight shone on his face, causing him to squint involuntarily.
Outside the side courtyard.
Shi Jiang Long and Shi Fuhu were dutifully standing guard.
When the fire broke out, thick smoke billowed.
The two were debating whether they should go in and check.
At that moment, Li Chunjun walked out of the courtyard.
Seeing him push open the door and emerge, the two were visibly stunned.
They were shocked that he had actually managed to come out alive.
Shi Fuhu was the first to frown and ask, "Li Chunjun? Where's Master Qing?"
Li Chunjun set down the suitcase.
"I'm talking to you, are you deaf—"
"Whoosh!"
A sword strike!
The moment Li Chunjun set down the suitcase, he didn't hesitate to draw his sword.
Shi Fuhu, as a Body Refinement cultivator, had a keen perception of the subtle changes in the surrounding world, and his reaction speed was extremely fast!
"Insolence!"
With a fierce shout, the Body Refinement cultivator struck out with full force.
His right hand, clad in a glove, opened wide, aiming to directly grab Li Chunjun's sword. Judging by the trajectory...
He could have easily caught Li Chunjun's sword.
But the moment Li Chunjun's sword thrust forward, Shi Fuhu clearly felt the resistance of the air as the sword cut through it.
The resonance between Li Chunjun and the external world allowed him to slightly adjust the trajectory of his sword.
Instantly, the Nine Heavens Thunder Sword Technique, already renowned for its lightning speed, seemed to gain an additional thirty percent in speed!
Thirty percent!
Not much!
But this thirty percent increase in speed caused Shi Fuhu, who had been able to keep up with Li Chunjun's sword speed and accurately catch his sword, to change his expression drastically.
He had been careless!
He couldn't block it!
Without a moment's pause, he tried to change his stance.
But it was too late!
Under his horrified gaze, the sword slipped past his grasping hand and precisely pierced his throat.
"Shhhk!"
The sword thrust in and then withdrew!
Without missing a beat, the sword continued its horizontal sweep, slashing toward Shi Jiang Long, who stood to the side!
"Brother!"
Shi Jiang Long let out a low roar.
His right hand moved swiftly to his waist, drawing a battle knife that tore through the air with incredible speed, cutting through the resistance of the atmosphere as it slashed toward Li Chunjun.
As Shi Jiang Long's knife swept upward, Li Chunjun's horizontally slashing sword perfectly intercepted the trajectory of the knife.
At first glance, it looked as if the two were practicing a choreographed move.
Shi Jiang Long seemed to deliberately swing his knife to meet Li Chunjun's sword.
But because Shi Jiang Long had drawn his knife from his waist and swung it upward with lightning speed, the force he could muster was far from ideal.
When the knife and sword collided, the theoretically dominant knife was deflected by the sword.
The immense force, greater than that of a Body Refinement cultivator, caused Shi Jiang Long's body to stagger.
Meanwhile, as Li Chunjun's sword swept horizontally, his left hand had already reached for his waist, drawing a short sword.
As Shi Jiang Long was thrown off balance by the force of the collision, the short sword flashed like lightning.
"Whoosh!"
The short sword pierced through Shi Jiang Long's temple.
The tip of the sword emerged from the other side of his head.
At first glance...
It looked as if he had a hairpin stuck through his skull.
Within a few moments, the battle was over.
(End of the Chapter)
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