The Daoist tradition of White Emperor City is flourishing, resulting in a large number of alchemists and array masters. However, as the premier immortal city in the Eastern Domain, situated between the Sea of Immortals, it attracts a great many immortal cultivators, and thus has far more outstanding Alchemist and other practitioners of various arts than other places.
True Lord Jinxi led Chen Shuangbai across the mansion gate, walking amidst a sea of crimson-gold light, and introduced him to the origins of the owner of this place:
"The Lord of White Emperor City has three lineages under his command. The metalworking lineage has many alchemists, among whom is a Nascent Soul alchemist named Zunxuan. He is on good terms with me and is also skilled in alchemy. Since you wish to forge a sword, I will introduce you to him!"
Thank you.
The two passed through several courtyards, where they saw nothing but flowing crimson and gold light. Every now and then, disciples would recognize the True Lord Jinxi and stop to pay their respects, until they arrived at a Bronze hall.
Chen Shuangbai looked up and saw a plaque hanging in the hall with the three characters "Xuanhuo Hall" written on it.
Upon entering the hall, one sees a huge pool of fire. Standing beside the pool is a middle-aged man in gray robes, with a gaunt face, slightly sunken cheeks, and exceptionally bright eyes, as if two flames are dancing within them.
True Lord Jinxi immediately called out, " Zunxuan, I've come to bother you again!"
The middle-aged man in gray was the master of this hall, the True Lord Zunxuan.
A rare smile appeared on his face, and his voice was somewhat hoarse as he chuckled, " Jinxi, you never visit without a reason... May I ask who this gentleman beside you is?"
Before Chen Shuangbai could introduce herself, True Lord Jinxi did so on her behalf.
He said, "This is Fellow Xuhong. He recently arrived in White Emperor City and plans to stay for a long time... Oh, by the way, he has some connection with your Mystic Lord Guanyue and wanted to forge a Law Sword, so he came to you."
"Oh, so it's my master Profound Lord's guest!"
Upon hearing the mention of Mystic Lord Guanyue, the smile on the face of this True Lord Zunxuan deepened.
"Greetings, fellow Daoist."
Chen Shuangbai then stepped forward to meet this Zunxuan Refiner, and saw that the other party was surrounded by golden magical light, with countless fine runes flashing faintly visible, as if condensing into the shape of a golden tiger, running across these runes.
" Xuhong, you're too kind."
He glanced at Chen Shuangbai a few times and saw that this young fellow Daoist was surrounded by the flowing light of the Grand Yin Dharma, its clear radiance shimmering, and he knew that he was no ordinary person.
So, the True Lord Zunxuan nodded, and without much pleasantries, went straight to the point. "Since you are a guest of Mystic Lord Guanyue, then you are not an outsider. Fellow Daoist is going to forge a sword, would you mind taking out the sword first so that I can have a look at it?"
Chen Shuangbai took out the [ Foot-Long Silk ] and handed it to the alchemist in front of her.
Zunxuan was slightly taken aback when he first saw the sword.
The sword before them was pure white and crystalline, smooth as a mirror, reflecting numerous Grand Yin mystical patterns. On the blade, a faint golden-white light flickered, emanating a subtle Grand Yin mystical principle, indicating that this sword was extraordinary.
A faint golden light gradually flickered in the hand Zunxuan [ Foot-Long Silk ], before dissipating in a short while, and an expression of appreciation appeared in the eyes of the venerable one.
"What a fine sword!"
Chen Shuangbai was well aware of the reasons behind it.
This precious sword has been with me for many years, and it is in harmony with my Divine Ability and life. Not only is it profound, but it is also of extremely high status.
As expected.
The next sentence was followed by a sigh from the Nascent Soul cultivator before him, "It's just that the spiritual material used to forge this sword is of a lower grade, which is why it has been unable to transform and become a supreme Spirit Treasure treasure!"
Seeing his analysis, Chen Shuangbai understood that this person indeed possessed genuine talent, and asked, "How many points are considered a refiner?"
Zunxuan held the [ Foot-Long Silk ] in his hand, lost in thought.
The person before him was brought by True Lord Jinxi, and there were indeed fluctuations of his own Profound Lord's Law Power on him. Judging from this, he certainly didn't seem to be here to deceive him. Moreover, this precious sword in front of him was indeed a good opportunity.
He paused for a moment before speaking, "If it were an ordinary Law Treasure, the probability would be only about 60%, but your sword is special. It has been refined by your divine Divine Ability for a long time, so it possesses a high level of spirituality, and..."
He raised his head, looked at Chen Shuangbai, and gradually a crimson-gold light began to flash in his eyes. He affirmed, "Moreover, this sword has been refined by your Sword Intent, so it is inherently a weapon of a sword immortal. There should be a 90% probability of it being a sword immortal's weapon."
The area around the fire pit gradually quieted down.
True Lord Jinxi was startled and looked at Chen Shuangbai in disbelief, as if he were seeing this Fellow Xuhong Hong for the first time. After a long while, he finally opened his mouth and said, " Sword Intent... Fellow Xuhong, could it be that you..."
Chen Shuangbai smiled, his body shimmering with golden and white light. A mysterious Grand Yin principle floated, causing the [ Foot-Long Silk ] in Zunxuan's hand to vibrate slightly. Frost radiance poured onto the ground, its light dazzling and shimmering. The clear light transformed into thousands of cold branches, drawing thousands of mysterious cold energies to fall upon this place.
"I have indeed comprehended a Sword Intent, located within the Grand Yin."
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent.
True Lord Jinxi stood there stunned for a long time before he came to his senses. He looked Chen Shuangbai up and down, as if he were seeing this usually gentle and refined young Alchemist for the first time.
Those who comprehend the Sword Intent will become sword immortals!
The Seven Swords, a sect of Seven Swords, upholds the way of the sword. Their lives and Dao Path are all tied to the three-foot-long sword. Every time a sword immortal appears, he is a figure who dominates the world!
But how could Sword Intent be cultivated so easily?
And the Alchemist standing beside him was actually a sword immortal who had comprehended Sword Intent?!
True Lord Jinxi clapped his hands suddenly, producing an extremely loud sound that echoed throughout the hall, causing the fire pool to ripple slightly. He exclaimed in surprise, "Good heavens! Fellow Xuhong, you've been hiding your true strength!"
Meeting the gazes of the two Nascent Soul True Lord, Chen Shuangbai simply smiled and said, "You flatter me. I only obtained this by chance."
Fellow Daoist, there's no need for you to be so modest.
Zunxuan solemnly said, " Sword Intent is extremely difficult to attain. Don't you see that there are thousands of cultivators in the vast Seven Swords Realm, yet in this era there are only two Sword Immortals?"
"You've mastered Sword Intent, so naturally you're formidable!"
He paused, pondering carefully as if considering how to forge the item, before finally replying, "Since this sword has been refined by Sword Intent for many years, the Sword Intent is interconnected, and the Divine Ability are combined, greatly increasing the chances of it becoming a treasure..."
"Fellow Daoist, please obtain these four items for me, and I will dig a pool to forge a sword for you!"
After leaving the [Hanging Fire Hall], True Lord Jinxi was still immersed in the shock of discovering that Chen Shuangbai was actually a sword immortal.
He had always thought highly of this junior and wanted to befriend him. Now that he learned he was a sword immortal, he became even more certain of his earlier actions in befriending Chen Shuangbai, and secretly felt pleased with himself, saying:
"Fellow Daoist, please rest assured. Although I am old and frail and can only wait to die in this immortal city, I have many friends in the Dao. I will inquire around for you these days and find out the spiritual resources needed for this sword forging!"
Chen Shuangbai naturally expressed his gratitude, so he cupped his hands and said, "Then thank Jinxi much, Senior Xuhong. Please rest assured, Senior, I will definitely not hesitate to help you in the future!"
"Oh! No problem, no problem!"
To further deepen the friendship between the two, True Lord Jinxi happily went to ask his old friend about it. Before long, he flew away in a flash, leaving Chen Shuangbai alone.