Xu Kun summoned Starfall Nine Heavens and forged the nearly complete Qie Man Sword!
The original divine might was gradually suppressed beneath Xu Kun's hammer blow after hammer blow, until it returned to its simplest form!
At last, as part of Li Yian's consciousness fell asleep, the newly forged Qie Man took shape!
It was not a two-realm artifact, but a peak three-realm artifact. Yet Xu Kun, now considered to be in the late stage of the second realm, could wield it across realms.
This was Xu Kun's application of his own Star Forging Art.
It was an equipment trait much like the Basic Ease of Use set effect of the three-piece Blazing Spirit Set he had obtained upon first entering the Haotian Pagoda.
Within the Star Forging Art, it was named—Mastery Through Familiarity!
It allowed the wielder to master the equipment across an entire major realm.
Mastering this forging method could even allow beings below the divine level to wield the full power of all divine artifacts.
It was equivalent to adding an extra trait to the artifact itself. The sole requirement was that the forger possessed an exceptionally profound Forging Art!
What forging technique could surpass the Star Forging Art?
Xu Kun had succeeded. Reaching out, he grasped the warm, smooth hilt.
"You're amazing! My consciousness didn't fall into too deep a sleep, hehe~" Li Yian could no longer manifest as a physical Sword Spirit as she had before, but she could still communicate with Xu Kun's soul without any obstacles.
"Come on, I'll reward you with a kiss~"
The Qie Man Sword lifted, its blade brushing against Xu Kun's lips.
Xu Kun stroked the blade as though caressing his lover. "Qing-jie, I'll definitely bring you back to my side. Definitely!"
"Of course I believe in my silly