Chapter 575

Chapter 575: The Hidden Dragon in the Abyss (Part 2)

Inside the quiet room, the air was thick with heat.

The scorching warmth emanated from the Life Creation Cauldron positioned at the center, where the task of refining the treasure had persisted for three full days and nights, showing no signs of conclusion.

This was entirely expected.

A third-grade treasure is profoundly mysterious compared to a second-grade spirit tool, as there is a vast difference in their fundamental essence. Refining a spirit tool requires several days, so naturally, a treasure demands even more time.

Even weapon refining masters need several months or even a year or two.

However, the Life Creation Cauldron held its own unique secrets!

Wang Chen had been sitting beside this precious cauldron for three days and nights without rest.

Throughout these days, he was far from idle; he had to continuously feed spirit stones into the cauldron at regular intervals.

He also infused his mana.

Spirit stones acted as the "fuel" to sustain the heavenly fire within the cauldron. If the spiritual energy were to be completely depleted, an entire batch of invaluable heavenly materials and treasures would be lost.

The loss would be immeasurable.

The spirit stones required for refining a life treasure had to be at least mid-grade spirit stones, with Upper Spirits being the most desirable.

Wang Chen possessed a considerable number of Intermediate Spirits, but his supply of Upper Spirits was much more limited.

To compensate for this deficiency, he had no choice but to increase his investment.

By now, he had already poured in nearly one-third of his spirit stone reserves.

But at this stage, he had to press on, no matter the cost!

In addition to spirit stones, Wang Chen’s own mana played a vital role in the refining process.

On one hand, it bolstered the cauldron’s destructive power, and on the other, it allowed Wang Chen to establish a subtle connection with the life treasure, aligning their auras and linking their spiritual souls, thereby significantly enhancing the success rate.

When it came to the quality of a life treasure, Wang Chen had to endure, no matter how arduous the process!

After three days, aside from the continuous expenditure, Wang Chen had also uncovered some of the Life Creation Cauldron’s mysteries during the refining process.

His comprehension of this precious cauldron was steadily deepening.

Consequently, Wang Chen could "see" the flying sword inside the cauldron gradually taking form.

It was akin to a fetus in the womb developing limbs and a head, a spark of spiritual essence that effortlessly tugged at his heartstrings.

This sensation was profoundly mysterious and nearly impossible to articulate.

Yet, it was utterly fascinating!

Time slipped by unnoticed, and Wang Chen was wholly absorbed in the experience.

Although the Cauldron Spirit Little Cauldron was the one truly controlling the Life Creation Cauldron to refine the flying sword, Wang Chen played a crucial role by supplying resources. While he was essential, he was far from being the primary conductor.

Nevertheless, as the master of the Life Creation Cauldron, Wang Chen could observe and analyze the birth of the treasure from a higher vantage point, even as he performed the "hard labor."

His insights were profound!

Another three days elapsed, and the spirit stones in Wang Chen’s Xumi Ring had diminished to a perilously low level.

From the fourth day of refining the treasure, the Life Creation Cauldron’s demand for spirit stones surged dramatically, compelling Wang Chen to deplete more of his reserves to sustain the heavenly fire.

Yet, his sacrifices were not in vain.

Today marked the seventh day, the most pivotal of all!

"Master."

Seated cross-legged beside the precious cauldron, Wang Chen abruptly opened his eyes as the voice of the Little Cauldron resonated within his Sea of Consciousness: "The moment has arrived."

With a gesture, Wang Chen caused the lid of the Life Creation Cauldron to lift, unleashing a wave of scorching heat!

Instantly, Wang Chen summoned his current spirit sword—Chini’s flying sword.

He swept his hand across the blade, slicing a deep gash into his tough skin.

Vivid red blood streamed out, coating the gleaming blade!

"Go!"

Wang Chen commanded softly.

The top-tier spirit sword, which had accompanied Wang Chen through numerous battles, quivered momentarily before plunging into the cauldron ahead.

Following swiftly, another spirit sword—the Yaoguang Sword—was also cast into the Life Creation Cauldron by Wang Chen.

These two valuable spirit swords served merely as offerings!

Clang!

The cauldron’s lid sealed shut with precision, and Wang Chen pressed his right palm against the searing surface, channeling his potent mana into it.

The Chini Sword and Yaoguang Sword, freshly introduced into the cauldron, were swiftly melted by the intense heat, their materials disintegrating completely, their spiritual essences wholly absorbed by the nascent Longyuan Sword.

They became sustenance for the latter!

Indeed, these two flying swords were not indispensable; their absence would not compromise the quality of the Longyuan Sword.

Yet, their sacrifice was meaningful!

Both the Chini Sword and the Yaoguang Sword had long been by Wang Chen’s side, nurtured and refined over time, their auras intertwined and spirits linked. Thus, offering them to the Longyuan Sword significantly enhanced Wang Chen’s future mastery over this treasure.

Wang Chen was acutely aware that he was merely at the intermediate Purple Palace level, whereas the Longyuan Sword, once forged, would be at least a mid-tier treasure.

It might even ascend to the upper tier!

This presented a challenge of control; the treasure’s tier surpassed Wang Chen’s, naturally complicating its mastery.

Now, with the sacrifice of these two spirit swords, this issue was largely mitigated!

However, a new predicament emerged.

Wang Chen realized that his mana supply could no longer meet the demands of the Life Creation Cauldron.

This precious cauldron acted like a voracious beast, consuming spirit stones while voraciously siphoning his strength.

It fueled the condensing Longyuan Sword.

This flying sword, now enveloped in a radiant aura of multicolored spiritual light, had fully formed!

Wang Chen knew that this was the crucial juncture.

The success of his life treasure hinged on this final step!

The predicament was that Wang Chen’s mana was nearly depleted. The rate at which he extracted and refined energy from the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil could no longer match the cauldron’s consumption.

His mindset shifted rapidly. He activated the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil, directly channeling its spiritual energy into the cauldron.

This bypassed the conversion process.

The outcome was remarkably effective!

The vast spiritual energy from the Exorcising Net poured into the Life Creation Cauldron, all of which was absorbed and assimilated by the latter.

The Longyuan Sword radiated brilliantly.

Boom!

The quiet room echoed with a thunderous roar as the heavy lid of the cauldron was thrust upward, and a flying sword, resplendent with precious light, erupted from the cauldron amidst a great plume of smoke, seemingly attempting to flee!

This was the instinctive reaction of the newly formed spiritual essence within the sword.

Wang Chen, prepared for this, immediately formed a hand seal, employing his Sword Control to seize command of the freshly forged Longyuan Sword.

His Sword Control had reached the pinnacle of perfect mastery; with his intermediate Purple Palace cultivation level fully exerted, this third-grade flying sword was rendered immobile and firmly under his control.

Wang Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart and executed a "retract" command, drawing the sword into his grasp!

Holding the sword, Wang Chen sensed a sharp energy pressing against him, causing his brow to twitch as if grazed by a sharp blade.

The Longyuan Sword, now subdued, vibrated and hummed, seemingly reluctant to be restrained.

Yet, as Wang Chen infused it with his mana, its faint resistance gradually diminished.

Until it ceased entirely.

"Congratulations, Master, the sword forging is complete!"

It was the voice of the Little Cauldron.