Upon hearing the system's words, Li Xingkong connected his consciousness to the small ball of light.
The tiny ball of light was like a marshmallow; it was soft and surprisingly pleasant to the touch.
As his Divine Sense connected, the function of the light orb became apparent to Li Xingkong.
It is a vessel, or rather, the embryo of a magical artifact.
However, compared to the magical treasures that Li Xingkong refined in the Primordial Universe, its existence and wonder are far superior.
It is an embryo because it is one final step away from becoming a true magical artifact: reflection.
Each cultivator has different strengths in Daoist techniques, different preferred weapons, and even different desired magical artifacts. If a magical artifact has already been crafted, then only the person adapting to it can do so.
But an embryo is different; when it is formed, it can actively adapt to the cultivator.
This adaptation process is called mirroring. The embryo can be transformed into the person's most frequently used weapon or magic item through the memory fragments transmitted by the cultivator. After the transformation, whether it is weight, size, or usage habits, it is exactly the same as the original object.
It's truly ready to use right out of the box.
Moreover, Laojun's magic weapon is far more than that; it is bound to the individual's concept. Even if it is taken away on the spot, as long as the person is not dead, the magic weapon can be re-condensed around the cultivator as the cultivator is resurrected.
Just like a bound weapon in a game, it will always accompany the cultivator no matter what.
Having learned about the role of the embryo, Li Xingkong did not hesitate. Right now, no one dared to act recklessly at the entrance of Laojun's palace, but it would be hard to say what would happen once they stepped outside.
Li Xingkong recalled that he had been using weapons for a long time. Ever since his abilities improved, whether he was fighting or running away, he would often be cleared by a Divine Light light, followed by a mystical light washing over the ground.
Even if it's a kinetic attack, they'll just use whatever they can grab on the spot—planetary planets, stars, and the like are all readily available weapons.
So, to find out what weapon Li Xingkong is most familiar with, we have to go back to when he was still on Earth Star.
My first sword.
The weapon that Divine Land gave him Lightning Chaser.
Ever since Li Xingkong stepped off Earth Star, this sword has faded from view. It seems it will never have another chance to appear.
But Li Xingkong is a sentimental person.
Now that he has the opportunity to retrieve a weapon from his memories and transform it into his new magic weapon, Li Xingkong naturally thought of it.
As Li Xingkong confirmed the appearance of the magic weapon, the embryo began to operate on its own, gradually dissolving, deforming, and transforming into the shape of a sword.
Seeing that the embryo on Li Xingkong's side had begun to deform, most of the cultivators immediately looked away.
That's how embryos are; once the refining process begins, it's essentially locked in. Trying to snatch it from Li Xingkong is pointless; you might as well just wait here for Laojun to bestow it upon you again.
Lightning Chaser was extracted from his memory, solidified, and quietly hung beside Li Xingkong.
Li Xingkong reached out and grasped its hilt, a sense of familiarity that hadn't been felt for many years welling up within him.
It's like running into your childhood friend on your way home one night many years later, and the two of you having a big drink together by the roadside.
There was no sense of distance; everything felt like it had returned to the way it was back then.
Shaking the sword, Lightning Chaser emitted a soft hum. The name was somewhat undeserved before, but now it could truly be called a sword that chases light Lightning Chaser.
Although the material felt exactly the same as before, Li Xingkong could still sense that the sword's power had increased considerably.
Inside it, Li Xingkong sensed a sharp, piercing concept.
This is far superior to the divine weapons forged using the principles of sharpness in the original universe.
Divine weapons forged using the Dao of the microcosm are invincible within their own universe, but they become less effective outside of it or in other universes. In fact, due to conflicts in the rules, they may not even work at all.
But the weapons honed by Laojun's concept are completely different.
It has a high degree of adaptability.
Conflicting cosmic rules? No relevant rules in this universe? None of that matters.
The moment it lands in the universe, it automatically brings a new path to this universe, a rule that belongs only to it.
As long as it exists, it will influence the world, rather than be constrained by it.
Although this characteristic might not be apparent in the Primordial World, Li Xingkong still cherished this new old friend.
After all, this is a sword.
He vaguely remembered how spirited he was when he first learned the Sword Control Technique, with a sword in hand and eyes full of anticipation for the vast world.
Now, although his strength is increasing step by step, as his vision and Divine Sense expand, he finds himself gradually losing his curiosity about the world.
What was once a spectacle, a unique sight, can now be easily recreated by me.
When Lightning Chaser was held in his hand, this long-lost feeling stirred up the emotions from that time within him once again.
Perhaps I should rediscover that spark of emotion and bring more gentleness to the world?
Originally, I didn't have that ability; the poor can only try to improve their own lives.
But now that I have the means to change the world, I naturally feel a desire to enlighten others.
"Alright, alright, let's hurry up and plant the Bodhi seeds. Let's find an auspicious spot."
The system didn't know what Li Xingkong was thinking, but it noticed that Li Xingkong at the sword in his hand.
How could a great cultivator be spacing out?
"Yes, let's go now."
The system's voice woke Li Xingkong, pulling him out of his reverie.
That's true. Why think so much? My cultivation has an unseen future ahead, and these things can't be rushed.
A gentle touch to the sword's blade dissipated the refined Lightning Chaser.
It was not taken back, but instead merged with Li Xingkong's body.
Just like Divine Sense and physical limbs, it can be controlled with a mere thought, as easily as an arm or finger.
After bowing respectfully before Laojun's palace, Li Xingkong, accompanied by the system, then proceeded through the passage leading to the gate of the Jade Void Palace.
Reappearing at the entrance of the Jade Void Palace once again, the awe of the first visit was gone, replaced by a sense of peace.
Such a massive object has now become a sunshade behind me; how could I not feel at ease?
Congratulations, senior brother!
When Li Xingkong arrived at the door, the several cultivators waiting there bowed to Li Xingkong in unison.
Li Xingkong was a little confused.
He's just a newly promoted cultivator; what merit does he possess?
Seemingly noticing Li Xingkong's confusion, one of them spoke up and explained to Li Xingkong.
"Although we are all disciples of the Jade Void Sect, we have different origins and masters, so naturally there are differences. Senior Brother is a direct descendant of the Primordial Lady Seeking the Dao, with impeccable lineage, so naturally his future is limitless."