Chapter 209
"Thank you for your mercy, Princess Xiao," Han Li said, bowing deeply with utmost sincerity.
"It's alright. Although you are no match for me, you are still a decent competitor. If you have the opportunity in the future, you should be able to reach the Saint Realm!" Xiao Minghuang said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Han Li's breathing became rapid.
What is the concept of a sacred realm?
Even within the entire Hundred Sacred States, he would be a figure at the very top of the pyramid!
High above, revered and worshipped by billions of beings—could he possibly achieve such a lofty status?
"Princess Xiao, you flatter me. I am but a Rogue Cultivator, how could I dare to aspire to the Saint Realm? If I can reach the King Realm in my lifetime, then my life will not have been in vain."
Even though Han Li's heart was surging with emotion, he knew his own limitations, so he composed himself and bowed.
"Hehe..."
Xiao Minghuang smiled but remained silent. Of course she knew that Han Li had only average talent and no background or connections. For an ordinary person, let alone entering the inner courtyard, even entering the outer courtyard would be unlikely.
But Xiao Minghuang knew that Han Li Destiny/Fate and his future achievements were limitless.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Han Li left.
Before leaving, he invited Xiao Minghuang to search for rare and precious materials together in the secret realm.
Xiao Minghuang did not agree.
She only befriended Han Li because of his high Destiny/Fate and the fact that they weren't enemies. As long as they didn't become enemies in the future, there was no need for a deeper friendship.
Moreover, after breaking through to the Primal Embryo Realm, she felt that with her current strength, she could fully absorb the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron. Now that there were still half a year left before the one-year deadline, she certainly couldn't waste it.
As for rare and precious materials...
Once Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu have collected them, she will have an inexhaustible supply after just one more transaction.
After this battle, Xiao Minghuang knew that her current strength was probably unmatched even among those within the Primal Embryo Realm.
Even a genius like Han Li, who could easily rank among the top ten in his generation, couldn't withstand a single move from her.
Back in the main hall, Xiao Minghuang took out the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron from her storage bag and examined it carefully.
This piece of Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron is three inches long and more than one inch wide.
It is dark silver in color, with a pitted and uneven surface covered with narrow grooves that crisscross it, showing signs of age and vicissitude. Faintly visible are ancient patterns wrapped around it, exuding a suffocating and terrifying pressure.
"According to the Seventeen Water Spirit King, this is a divine material containing insights into the Dao of Swords. It was originally part of the core of a star and can be used to forge magical artifacts, or one can directly absorb the insights into the Dao of Swords within it."
Of course, you can also absorb all the sword insights within it and then use it to forge magical artifacts.
However, that would reduce the power of the divine material to some extent, but that would be of little consequence. The mystery of a magical artifact depends more on the Daoist principles incorporated during its forging than on the divine material itself.
After a moment's thought, Xiao Minghuang released the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron, causing it to float in front of him.
She slowly inhaled and exhaled, circulating the <Ziwei Imperial Dao Scripture>, and the magical power within her body surged forth, transforming into a galaxy that continuously converged towards the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron.
Buzz--
The moment the true essence touched the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron, the meteorite iron, which had been floating still in mid-air, began to tremble slightly, as if it had a spirit, releasing a dazzling halo, with wisps of mysterious symbols dancing in the air.
This strange phenomenon did not alarm Xiao Minghuang. She closed her eyes slightly and immersed herself in cultivation, letting the meteorite iron absorb her magical power.
She knew that before the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron was integrated into her sword comprehension, it was part of the core of a star, sharing the same origin as her cultivation method, so it was expected that they would resonate with each other.
Three days passed quickly.
The Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron, which had been continuously absorbing Spiritual Qi from the outside world, finally showed new signs of activity.
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It swayed gently, and then an ancient and vast aura spread out, as if it had traveled through time and space, from the beginning of the world to this very moment.
Looking at the slightly trembling meteorite iron before her, Xiao Minghuang suddenly felt a strange sadness, as if something important had been lost.
Regret, pain, sorrow... a host of indescribable emotions welled up and spread in her mind.
Xiao Minghuang raised her right hand and touched her cheek. Her fingertips were wet. She looked down and realized that she had been crying without even realizing it.
She blinked, a surge of heat rising within her, evaporating her tears. Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly, staring at the meteorite iron, her heart filled with confusion.
She couldn't believe that anything in this world could bring her this inexplicable feeling of sadness.
But the facts were undeniable, leaving her no room for doubt.
What's so special about this meteorite iron?
As Spiritual Qi continued to flow in, the halo surrounding the meteorite iron grew increasingly intense, and mysterious, obscure patterns gradually coalesced, resembling a dense spiderweb.
The meteorite iron vibrated more and more violently, and finally exploded with a loud bang!
"Broken!"
Xiao Minghuang was immediately shocked. She never expected that the meteorite iron would explode on its own!
However, when the chaotic light and mist dissipated, the scene before her eyes took her by surprise.
The ancient, weathered meteorite iron, which had been covered in scars, had vanished.
Instead, there was a flawless crystal, only two inches in size, silvery-white and translucent, like an exquisite work of art carved from fine jade, with rays of starlight emanating from it, like starlight.
These starlights intertwined and connected in the sky, forming a series of obscure and difficult-to-understand symbols, densely packed and dazzling to the eye.
However, with Xiao Minghuang's insight, she still keenly perceived the true meaning of these runes before her.
"Sword Dao Domain!"
Xiao Minghuang's pupils contracted slightly, and she couldn't help but gasp.
The Sword Dao Domain, situated above the True Meaning of Sword Dao, surpasses ordinary Spirit Transformation realms and is unparalleled in its killing power.
Legend has it that only the most outstanding geniuses who have reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship can comprehend their own unique Sword Dao Domain. Once they comprehend the Sword Dao Domain, a cultivator's strength will increase several times or even more than ten times!
In the blink of an eye, one can communicate with the surrounding void, summon powerful Sword Qi, and slay powerful enemies!
However, the Sword Dao Domain is too difficult to comprehend. Throughout the entire continent, over millions of years, only a handful of cultivators have been able to condense the Sword Dao Domain, and each one of them can be considered Sword Dao Prodigy.
This flawless crystal contains profound insights into the Sword Dao Domain!
Xiao Minghuang was breathing rapidly and extremely excited. She never expected that the sword dao insights in the Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron would actually be insights into the Sword Dao Domain!
Clearly, the Seventeen Water Spirit King was unaware that the meteorite iron contained insights into the Sword Dao Domain; otherwise, he certainly wouldn't have gifted it to her so casually.
If this item were sold to a noble family in a holy land, they wouldn't trade it for ten heavenly-grade magic treasures!
These insights can create a powerful swordsman who masters the Sword Dao Domain, making him invincible among those of the same level below the Saint Realm!
It has countless benefits for forging true swordsmanship!
Or rather, its value is simply immeasurable. Even among all the powers in the Eastern Pole, perhaps only the Sword Tomb could offer such a precious insight.
After all, very few sword cultivators can comprehend the Sword Dao Domain. Most waste their years at the Great Perfection of Sword Intent and eventually switch to other cultivation methods.
"We've really struck gold!"
Xiao Minghuang took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress her overwhelming joy. Although she was already a Primal Embryo Realm True Person, she still couldn't contain her excitement.
Because she understood perfectly what the Sword Dao Domain meant!
After a moment, Xiao Minghuang composed himself, calmed his excited emotions, and held the flawless crystal in his hand, preparing to absorb the sword dao insights within.
Her swordsmanship had already reached the Great Perfection of Sword Intent, and she didn't need much preparation to take the final step and comprehend the Sword Dao Domain.
However, as soon as she held the flawless crystal in her hand, a surge of powerful energy, like a volcanic eruption, burst forth and surged into her limbs and bones, causing her delicate body to tremble, blood to spill from the corner of her mouth, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
"Oh no! This insight is too overpowering!"
Xiao Minghuang's expression changed slightly. He hurriedly activated his magic power to stabilize his body, then closed his eyes, concentrated, adjusted his breathing, and began to absorb this sword dao insight.
As Xiao Minghuang gradually absorbed the insights into swordsmanship, a pained expression appeared on his face. Fine beads of sweat covered his forehead, and his muscles tensed as if facing a formidable enemy.
"This... this understanding of swordsmanship is terrifying!"
"This is only the initial understanding, and I can barely bear it!"
Xiao Minghuang gritted her teeth and persevered, desperately refining the sword dao insights contained within the flawless crystal. Although she tried her best to suppress it, she still felt waves of excruciating pain, as if a thousand sharp blades were piercing her heart.
If she were currently at the Nascent Soul Realm, it wouldn't be so difficult. However, if she were to forcibly take control of a domain with her current cultivation level at the Primal Embryo Realm, she would inevitably encounter immense setbacks and hardships.
Fortunately, Xiao Minghuang's swordsmanship had reached the Great Perfection of Sword Intent, and he was only a hair's breadth away from the Sword Dao Domain, so he could barely endure it.
However, the insights gained in the Sword Dao Domain are too sharp and powerful, and some hardship is still unavoidable.
As time went by, Xiao Minghuang continuously absorbed insights into the Dao of Sword, and her aura grew stronger and stronger along with these insights.
A wisp of Sword Qi leaked out from around her body, causing the surrounding void to distort slightly. The sword intent was sharp and seemed capable of cutting through the air.
Click click click click...
Suddenly, fine cracks appeared on her skin, as if slashed by a sword, and bright red blood seeped out.
Centered on her, endless sword beams crisscrossed and raged in all directions, as if trying to shred this space.
Inside the empty hall, Sword Qi raged, like a storm vortex, shattering the air and turning the Spiritual Qi into a chaotic ocean of sword blades.
The chaos continues...
Finally, at a certain moment--
A dazzling sword light suddenly burst forth, dispersing the chaotic vortex of Sword Qi.
Xiao Minghuang let out a long roar, and astonishing Sword Qi burst forth from his entire body, completely enveloping the entire hall.
Buzz...
Invisible waves spread outwards, causing the void to tremble and swords to sing wherever they passed.
Endless Sword Qi fell like raindrops, scattering in all directions.
Bang bang bang!
The pillars and floor around the main hall cracked as countless Sword Qi pierced through, leaving behind numerous grotesque sword marks.
It's shocking.
Xiao Minghuang slowly opened her eyes, and a cold sword light flashed, like frost and snow in the dead of winter, cold and sharp.
The next moment.
The sword light in her pupils dissipated, and she returned to her usual gentle and serene demeanor. With a light wave of her right hand, Sword Qi instantly vanished into nothingness.
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"Sword Dao Domain..."
Xiao Minghuang smiled, clearly satisfied.
The reason a domain is called a domain is that it is in harmony with heaven and earth, becoming one with them. Everything within a domain becomes an external manifestation of its own Dao, possessing extremely powerful strength.
Moreover, the Sword Dao Domain is unparalleled in its killing power, far surpassing ordinary domains. Even Nascent Soul Realm could be severely injured if they are not careful.
Having mastered the Sword Dao Domain, she now possessed the ability to transcend a major realm and aim for the Nascent Soul Realm!
"This trial was truly worthwhile!"
Xiao Minghuang curled slightly upwards, forming a pleasant arc. Then she looked down at the flawless crystal floating in front of her, a hint of joy in her beautiful eyes.
"Although I've absorbed all the sword dao insights within this crystal, it's still an excellent material for forging weapons. I'll give it to Ruoshui later and have her help me forge a suitable magic sword."
Xiao Minghuang's swordsmanship has been constantly improving, and none of her original magic swords can keep up with her progress, so she rarely uses them anymore.
This time, she plans to ask Ye Ruoshui to help her refine an Earth Tier Top-grade weapon, which will be usable up to the Nascent Soul Realm.
In the future, if there is an opportunity, we can also ask the weapon-refining masters in the Holy Academy to help us upgrade it to the Heavenly Rank.
Afterwards, Xiao Minghuang put the flawless crystal back into her storage bag.
She hadn't forgotten how the flawless crystal had suddenly stirred her emotions, but now, recalling it, she still didn't understand why, so she didn't dwell on the matter.
"How are Ruoshui and Wanqiu's cultivations going? I wonder if they've broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm?"
Xiao Minghuang muttered something to herself, then stepped out of the main hall.
Even within this secret realm, day and night cycle.