Heaven Abyss

"Brother Chen, congratulations. You're going to have a powerful master." Su Youwei felt no jealousy and was sincerely happy for Mu Chen.

"That senior and I aren't master and disciple yet. Youwei, there's no need to rush. You'll find your own opportunity too," Mu Chen said.

That Dharma Domain Expert from Zixiao Domain, even if he was not in Great Zhou City yet, would arrive soon. Su Youwei would definitely be chosen.

Only in Hunyuan Heaven would Su Youwei's talent truly shine. That was where her stage lay.

Mu Chen had no objections to taking Cangyuan as his master. When making one's way in the world, one needed connections too.

He could not reveal it now, or Cangyuan's enemies would come looking for him. But when the time came, being a Saint's disciple would be a very useful title.

At least, it would remain useful until he broke through to the Saint level.

"Is that so?"

"That's something for the future."

Su Youwei did not show much anticipation. She was already very satisfied with her current life and did not think too far ahead. Between leaving to grow stronger and staying by Mu Chen's side, she would choose the latter without hesitation.

Mu Chen smiled helplessly. In truth, that day was not far off. He would be reluctant to part with Su Youwei then, but Hunyuan Heaven could offer her better opportunities.

There did not seem to be any sects in Cangxuan Heaven suitable for Su Youwei, so her destined opportunity was not here.

A few days later.

"Boy Mu Chen, come with me."

Cangyuan's voice entered Mu Chen's ears. Only he could hear it, while Su Youwei remained completely unaware.

Mu Chen's heart stirred. Though he did not know what it was about, he still informed Su Youwei before walking toward the forest.

"What is it, Senior? Or perhaps I can call you Master in advance. We can find time for the formal discipleship ceremony later," Mu Chen asked with a smile.

"Hehe, I knew you would agree. There's no need to make a fuss over the ceremony either. A verbal acknowledgment will do."

"I called you here because I want to entrust something to you. After we leave this place, protect Yaoyao well." Cangyuan's deep, weathered eyes looked at Mu Chen.

He had been considering this matter for some time. Now that Mu Chen had acknowledged himself as Cangyuan's disciple, he could entrust it to him.

"Master, you trust me that much? I've only opened two meridians." Mu Chen's tone was strange.

So he had gotten there first and stolen Zhou Yuan's job—protecting the Third God?

Yaoyao protecting him would make more sense.

Although Yaoyao was very beautiful, Mu Chen still knew his place for now. He and Yaoyao did not belong to the same world. If he recklessly forced his way into Yaoyao's world, even if he were a Saint, he would not be able to bear the consequences.

Of course, if he could become a god in the future, or reach that realm, it would be another matter.

"Who hasn't gone through the Meridian Opening Realm? Just tell me whether you agree. If you don't, I'll find someone else." Cangyuan spoke calmly.

Yaoyao did not reject Mu Chen, and that was already enough. There should be no problem entrusting her to him.

"Fine. Since it's Master's request, I'll accept it." Mu Chen considered it briefly before agreeing.

Cangyuan, this powerful backer, would also be leaving Cangxuan Heaven. And Yaoyao's legs were long and slender too—if he buttered her up a little later, the benefits would not be few.

"Good. Since you've taken me as your master, what do you want? Qi Gathering Techniques, Soul Forging Arts—I have them all here." Cangyuan nodded.

"Give me a Source Weapon. I have no use for Qi Gathering Techniques or Soul Forging Arts." Mu Chen answered without even thinking.

"True. With Devouring Power, you indeed have no need for a Qi Gathering Technique. And for your spirit to reach the Late Void Realm at this age, if it isn't talent, then you must possess some means of tempering your spirit." Cangyuan nodded.

"As for Source Weapons, I have quite a few. What kind do you want?"

He could give Mu Chen the Heavenly Origin Brush, but first he had to see what form of weapon Mu Chen preferred. As a Saint, Cangyuan naturally lacked no Source Weapons.

"It just needs to be sturdy enough. Don't make it too fragile."

Cangyuan fell silent in thought, then waved his hand. A long saber appeared before them.

The blade was dark crimson, exuding a heavy and mysterious aura.

Nine Source Runes formed an inscribed array upon it. Its sharp edge gleamed with chilling light, like the exposed fangs of a bloodthirsty beast.

"This saber is called Heaven Abyss. I forged it over the years. Consider it a gift from your master."

Mu Chen looked at it curiously. From Heaven Abyss, he sensed danger. It was absolutely a Source Weapon born for slaughter.

The nine Source Runes were exceedingly ancient, as though they could be traced back to an unimaginably distant era.

It was named Heaven Abyss. One had to know that Heaven Abyss Domain in Hunyuan Heaven was controlled by Cangyuan, this Saint. That showed how extraordinary it was.

"Master, is this a Heavenly Source Weapon?" Mu Chen asked.

Though it was not the Heavenly Origin Brush, Cangyuan was a Saint. How could his gift be shabby? Even if it was not a Saintly Source Weapon, it should at least be a Heavenly Source Weapon.

"It has not even reached the level of a low-grade Source Weapon, but it can grow. The nine Source Runes on it were obtained from an ancient ruin. Though I do not know their exact origin or use, their effects seemed promising, so I added them when forging Heaven Abyss."

"How does it grow?" Mu Chen's excitement had been for nothing. If it had been a Heavenly Source Weapon, it could have served him for a long time.

"Heaven Abyss possesses a basic ability called Soul Devour. In theory, you can use it to raise Heaven Abyss's grade. When you personally kill a First-grade Source Beast or a Meridian Opening Realm expert, Heaven Abyss can absorb their spirit and thereby advance.

Step by step, once the First Mark is lit, it can reach the level of a low-grade Source Weapon. The Third Mark is a low-grade Profound Source Weapon, and the Fifth Mark is a low-grade Heavenly Source Weapon. You'll have to test the rest yourself," Cangyuan said, making it clear that he did not know either.

Mu Chen's mouth twitched. So even the old man did not know. Still, it was somewhat similar to the Heavenly Origin Brush. Cangyuan had probably used the Heavenly Origin Brush as a reference when forging it.

"Heaven Abyss has another ability, Soul Scar. Once the First Mark is lit, you should be able to use it. Do not underestimate this ability. If it can reach the level of a Saintly Source Weapon, it will be able to injure a Saint Soul. You can uncover the rest yourself." Cangyuan put on a solemn expression.

After forging it, he had simply set it aside and never used it. However, based on his deductions, by the time it reached the Seventh Mark, it should attain the level of a Saintly Source Weapon.

Although it did not possess an ability per mark like the Heavenly Origin Brush, weapons capable of harming spirits were extremely rare. As its grade rose, it could injure the spirits of experts at different realms.

"In other words, I kill enemies and devour their spirits to evolve Heaven Abyss. It starts with First-grade Source Beasts, so does that mean the Seventh Mark should be a Saintly Source Weapon, and that I would need to kill at least one Saint-level expert to advance it into a true Saintly Source Weapon?" Mu Chen rolled his eyes, feeling that advancing it to a Saintly Source Weapon seemed rather hopeless.

"Not necessarily. If you become a Saint, you can nourish it with your Saint Soul instead. It will just take a bit longer." Cangyuan shook his head.

In theory, lighting the final three marks could raise it to a Three-Lotus Saint Treasure. But that was only in theory. The Heavenly Origin Brush could rival a Double-Lotus Saint Treasure because it had experienced countless battles alongside him, while Heaven Abyss had never been used since it was forged.

Still, no matter how poor its growth proved to be, it should ultimately reach at least a high-grade Heavenly Source Weapon or a One-Lotus Saintly Source Weapon.

It would be enough for Mu Chen until he broke through to the Saint level. If Mu Chen truly had the ability to become a Saint, Cangyuan could forge a more suitable Source Weapon for him then.