Broken Sword, Pure Yang Supreme Treasure
The clouds of calamity gradually dispersed in the sky, and streams of sweet dew fell from the heavens.
Chen Nianzhi used his Law Power to absorb it into the Golden Core realm, only then did he feel that the Golden Core realm was much more abundant with creation, and the Law Power in his body that was empty was also greatly restored.
After successfully breaking through, both of them showed joyful smiles. To break through to the Golden Core realm realm after more than 170 years of cultivation, such talent and foundation would probably make them rare geniuses in the world.
"Buzz--"
Just then, a light flashed from the depths of Spirit Isle Lake, and an invisible force opened a gap along the lake water.
The gap was hidden deep within Spirit Isle Lake, and a vast aura of water elemental energy could be faintly seen emanating from it.
"Underground Water Vein!"
Chen Nianzhi's expression changed slightly, and a look of shock appeared in her heart.
A Water Vein Water Vein was hidden at the Spirit Isle Lake, right under their noses, yet they had never discovered it for years.
If this Water Vein Water Vein n't inexplicably opened today, they probably wouldn't have discovered it.
"Its Ren-Water Essence is as vigorous as the sea, which is probably the core of the hidden water element circulation network in the Chu Kingdom."
"The grade of this Water Vein should be even higher than that of the Heavenly Ruins Lake Water Vein."
Jiang Linglong whispered with a solemn expression. Although they had not yet entered, with their cultivation levels, they could sense that the water elemental power contained within far surpassed that of the Tier 4 Low-Grade Water Vein of Heavenly Ruins Lake.
Chen Nianzhi's expression was also very solemn. This Water Vein was hidden beneath Spirit Isle Lake, and it happened to be activated at the same time as his breakthrough to the Golden Core realm stage. There must be a deeper meaning behind it.
After exchanging a glance with Jiang Linglong, Chen Nianzhi hesitated for a moment before calmly saying, "This Water Vein is at least a high-grade Tier 4 High-Grade. For it to open on its own, it must be the work of a master."
"I'm afraid that senior is already waiting for us inside."
As Chen Nianzhi spoke, he decided to enter the Water Vein.
To allow a Water Vein to remain hidden here for so many years without being discovered is something no Golden Core realm cultivator could accomplish.
He began cultivating here at the age of fifteen. If the beings within the Water Vein wanted to harm him, they probably wouldn't have waited until today.
Suppressing their astonishment, the two stepped into the lake's Water Vein through the entrance.
As soon as they entered the Water Vein, Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong felt an incredibly rich Ren-Water Essence rushing towards them.
They looked around and found that the underground Water Vein were devoid of life, with almost no water elemental spirits or demons present. Only a dim Sword Qi emanated from the core of the Water Vein in the distance.
Chen Nianzhi frowned. He realized that this Sword Qi energy was extremely lethal. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator probably couldn't stay here for more than an hour, otherwise the Sword Qi would penetrate their lungs and cause irreversible damage.
With such sharp Sword Qi, it's no wonder that there's no life in this Earth Vein.
Jiang Linglong's eyes flashed with power, and she said with some shock, "This Water Vein is probably as high as the Tier 5."
A Tier 5 Water Vein would probably be coveted even by Nascent Soul True Lord, but here it is devoid of life, eroded by Sword Qi and devoid of any vitality.
"Let's go and take a look."
Chen Nianzhi spoke with a solemn expression and flew towards the direction from which the Sword Qi came.
The two flew along the underground Water Vein for a while, eventually arriving at the core of the Water Vein. In a spring at the heart of the Water Vein, they saw a hazy light.
It was a broken Broken Sword covered in cracks. Its entire body was crystal clear, shimmering with a bright white light. Strands of Sword Qi overflowed along the cracks, cutting the void open with tiny fissures.
It floats and sinks within the spring, receiving nourishment from the almost inexhaustible water elemental power within the Water Vein Water Vein.
Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with shock.
It's just a Broken Sword, yet it requires an entire Tier 5 Water Vein to nourish it, and even almost completely drains the water elemental power from the Water Vein. This sword's grade probably exceeds that of Demon-Refining Supreme Treasure.
"You've come."
Sensing Chen Nianzhi's arrival, the Broken Sword swayed slightly, emitting a gentle sound.
The two men were startled and quickly cupped their hands in greeting, saying respectfully, "Greetings, Senior."
"No need for such formalities."
The Broken Sword spoke calmly. Its blade was covered in cracks, as if it had once been broken into more than a dozen pieces, and then absorbed the power of water element to repair itself over the vast years, and now it had begun to show signs of being mended.
However, one section of the sword tip is now missing, and the cracks on the repaired sword are still quite severe.
After a moment of silence, Jiang Linglong's heart sank slightly. She understood that this was probably a Pure Yang Supreme Treasure, and for such an existence to find them was no small matter.
After a moment's hesitation, she finally spoke, "This junior is Jiang Linglong of the Jiang Clan. May I ask why you have brought us here, senior?"
"Descendants of the Jiang Clan, you need not worry, I have no ill intentions towards you."
The Broken Sword spoke calmly, then looked at Chen Nianzhi and said, "I have saved your life!"
"Boom--"
Chen Nianzhi was deeply shocked, her expression changing repeatedly, but she couldn't recall when she had been saved by this senior Broken Sword.
Before he could think any further, the Broken Sword continued, "More than 170 years ago, in the Eastern Wilderness, purple qi surged for tens of millions of miles, suggesting that Immortal from beyond the heavens was born to face a calamity."
"I awoke from my deep slumber, sensed your presence, and felt that you were Immortal descended to earth, leaving a wisp of your aura beside me, before falling back into slumber."
"Three years later, that aura was triggered, and I was awakened again, scaring away that Evil Dao cultivator."
One hundred and seventy years ago!
Chen Nianzhi's pupils contracted slightly as she recalled past events.
Back then, the cultivator surnamed Qin was inexplicably frightened away. He originally thought it was because the Nascent Soul True Lord of the Ji Clan noticed him, or because of the watchful eye of the Immortal-Refining Furnace. Unexpectedly, it was this Senior Broken Sword who saved his life.
If you think about it this way, many things will make sense. The reason why Chu Kingdom doesn't have Fourth-Order Water Vein is because Senior Broken Sword absorbed the power of all the Water Vein in the Chu Kingdom to repair himself.
This Broken Sword is located in the Chu Kingdom, and should be a flawed Pure Yang Supreme Treasure. The Azure Sun Mountain, 200,000 miles away, is right under its nose, so it is only natural that it could save Chen Nianzhi.
Thinking of this, Chen Nianzhi's expression turned solemn, and he quickly and earnestly bowed, saying, "Senior, I am deeply grateful for your life-saving grace."
"No need for such formalities."
The Broken Sword said calmly, then sighed, "It's a pity that I was seriously injured back then and could not recover. If I were to use it again, there would be a risk of it collapsing once more. Otherwise, I wouldn't have left behind such a calamity."
Upon hearing this, Chen Nianzhi finally understood that the Qin Clan's Evil Method had a far-reaching connection with Outer-Realm Demon.
Thinking of this, he said seriously, "I will naturally handle the Qin Clan's affairs."
"I will repay the kindness of my seniors."
"If you wish to repay the Karmic Retribution of karma I have incurred, I fear it will be no easy task."
Broken Sword spoke calmly, staring intently at Chen Nianzhi, and then said, "I do indeed have three things I want you to do."