Back then, Lin Xuan had been brimming with ambition, wholeheartedly wanting to refine the most powerful life-bound treasure of all. He had not even touched the simplified refining method for the Nine Palaces Instantaneous Sword, and had simply left it abandoned to one side.
Now that time had shifted and circumstances had changed, Lin Xuan gradually gained some clarity. To refine the true "Nine Swords" was not entirely impossible, but the hardships and dangers he would have to experience along the way were so numerous they made one click the tongue.
There were too many variables, and the time it would consume was far too long.
Lin Xuan truly did not have the energy to do that. After all, as far as he was concerned, he carried far too many secrets—Yue'er's origins, the Blue Star Sea, the Five Dragon Seal, and even the Ink Moon Heaven Witch Art might possibly draw out certain ancient hidden mysteries. Therefore, the most pressing matter was for him to strengthen his power as quickly as possible.
The improvement of his cultivation realm left him very satisfied, and the relationship between strength and treasures was also plain to see.
After going through so many difficulties and twists, his original goal ought to be adjusted as well.
Refining the complete Nine Swords was far too difficult, and so Lin Xuan's gaze turned toward the path of shortcuts.
However, there was no need to be happy too early. The so-called simplified version was, in fact, only relative. After all, the quality of the Nine Palaces Instantaneous Sword was right there. No matter how much one economized, how easy could it possibly be?
Lin Xuan was still well aware of this point. With a sweep of his sleeve, he took out the Jade Slip engraved with the Ink