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第两千八百零七章 仙府奇珍与先天灵宝

Lin Xuan did not know that the riddle troubling powerful beings at the Tribulation Transcending stage lay in this difference: the distinction between先天灵宝 (Primordial Spirit Treasure) and仙府奇珍 (Heavenly Mansion Oddities).

Both were divine objects, but while the latter were the true essence treasures of immortals, they could grow with their master's strength. In contrast, Primordial Spirit Treasures resembled ancient treasures; their power might surpass that of Heavenly Mansion Oddities, yet they could not grow.

As for the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, it was a legendary treasure from Mo Yue Clan’s legends and had potential to evolve into a Heavenly Mansion Oddity.

Wasn't this absurd?

In ancient times, the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden had tried to achieve such a goal. However, she failed.

Though the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden was strong, she still fell short of true immortals. The Nine Palaces Momentary Sword’s power aligned with its master's strength; thus, it lagged slightly behind the grade of Heavenly Mansion Oddities.

The requirements for practicing the Mo Yue Clan’s Witch Technique were extremely stringent, and few people mastered it. The crafting of the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was even more complex. Although Mo Yue Clan had produced many geniuses during its heyday, only the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden managed to fuse nine types of divine swords.

In other words, Lin Xuan was the second person in history to achieve this feat. Moreover, his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword held an advantage over the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden’s.

This wasn't mere speculation; by chance, Lin Xuan's innate treasure had incorporated域外天金 (Foreign Heavenly Metal) and 幻灵魔花 (Illusory Spirit Flower), rare materials indeed.

While the Illusory Spirit Flower was scarce even for Asura King, Foreign Heavenly Metal was so rare that it could be described as unattainable. Even true immortals might fall prey to deception when seeking this metal from a foreign demon.

In summary, the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden had coveted these treasures but ultimately abandoned them due to their rarity and difficulty. Lin Xuan, as a later arrival, was luckier; he possessed both of the items that the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden envied.

Thus, if Lin Xuan could successfully fuse all nine types, his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword would surpass the Celestial Witch Divine Maiden’s in quality. If he advanced to Tribulation Transcending late stage one day, this treasure's quality wouldn’t fall short of Heavenly Mansion Oddities.

Though Lin Xuan was still unclear about the exact mechanics, he knew that a Nine Palaces Momentary Sword with nine types of power was an unprecedented treasure.

Success was mandatory; there were few opportunities to try. If he failed this time, gathering all these materials again would be impossible.

He mustn’t slack off at any moment.

Fortunately, his three months of rest had restored his jingqi (vital energy). Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, and a burst of spiritual light appeared as divine swords emerged from his sleeves, swirling around him.

At this moment, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was only an inch long. Lin Xuan dared not enlarge them; otherwise, even though the practice room was spacious, it couldn’t accommodate so many divine treasures.

Then he reached out and tapped his waist, producing a storage bag from the clouded vision of a month ago. This was crafted by Cloud Concealment Sect and Heavenly Extinction Sect disciples after millennia of effort.

Lin Xuan flipped his hand, and the storage bag’s opening turned downward. A white wave surged forth, followed by a cacophony as items appeared on the ground: bottles, jars, wooden boxes, jade cases—various treasures.

This was far from over. Lin Xuan then flicked his sleeves again, retrieving all the treasures he had collected.

The quantity was staggering; nearly a thousand rare treasures. The difficulty of gathering them and fusing so many materials into the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was beyond imagination.

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In cultivation, time held no meaning. Another year passed, flowers blooming and withering, yet Lin Xuan’s cave remained tightly shut for countless years.

Outside his cave, a thick layer of dust had settled, making it appear as if no one had ever visited this ancient tomb.

A hundred years later.

Boom!

A thunderous sound echoed through the air. Without any warning, the valley where Lin Xuan's cave was located suddenly collapsed into ruins.

Indeed, everything around turned to rubble; nearby mountains crumbled, and a dazzling light shot skyward.

The light transformed into a silver phoenix soaring towards the heavens. Over a hundred feet long, its wings spread wide, shading out the sun. The scene was terrifyingly awe-inspiring.

If any cultivators were present, they would be stunned, thinking that a celestial phoenix had descended here. However, if they saw the cultivator standing atop this phoenix, their reactions would be different.

The phoenix stretched its neck and sang loudly, carrying Lin Xuan across the skies at an incredible speed. Even tribulation-transcending old monsters, skilled in flight techniques, might struggle to catch up.

In a single day, Lin Xuan crossed countless mountains and rivers. Although this appearance was incredibly eye-catching, it didn’t matter; his speed was too fast for ordinary cultivators to see clearly.

On the journey, he encountered several peers. They only glimpsed a flash of light passing by, unable to discern its true form. This highlighted how swift the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword’s transformation into a phoenix truly was.

Actually, this phoenix wasn’t entirely an illusion; it had some connection with the King of Birds.

A hundred years ago, Lin Xuan closed himself in seclusion, aiming to fully fuse the Nine Palaces Momentary Swords. The difficulty and effort were beyond description, but he didn't spend a full century on it.

After crafting the complete version of the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, a sword technique suddenly appeared: True Spirit Transformation Sword Technique!

Lin Xuan was both shocked and elated. Although he didn’t know why fusing nine types would result in this sword technique, it clearly wasn’t something trivial.

Thus, Lin Xuan ignored his fatigue and deeply pondered the technique. His contemplation led to great surprise… no, rather, overwhelming joy.

Many puzzles from before were now resolved. Lin Xuan finally understood why his cultivation method included the "Black Jade True Spirit Technique," a secret art for refining true spirit blood.

While fusing true spirit blood seemed to benefit cultivators by enhancing their physical constitution, it was far more than that.

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