The anomalies at Spirit Sword Mountain quickly attracted the attention of some ill-intentioned forces. Unfortunately, those who entered had all vanished without a trace; there were only those who went in and never came out. Moreover, the entire Spirit Sword Mountain was peculiar, as Spiritual Awareness could not penetrate its depths.
Could it be that Spirit Sword Mountain was about to rise again?
While outsiders speculated, the cultivators within Spirit Sword Mountain had already plunged into a deep state of cultivation. Ta Bujing remained unshaken.
Only a few elders maintained their clarity, each one a top-tier force within Spirit Sword Mountain, all at the Void Realm. Their sword hearts were transparent, having reached the state of true self.
Above the Nascent Soul was the Divine Realm: Concentration, Transformation Stage, Distraction.
Above the Three Gods was the Void Realm: Void, Great Void, Silent Void.
The Original Sword Heart of a Void Realm Sword Cultivator was a formidable weapon; any Sword Cultivator who mastered the Original Sword Heart could become invincible within the Void Realm. This was one of the reasons for Spirit Sword Mountain's resurgence. Unless these elders passed away without any disciples succeeding in cultivating the Original Sword Heart, the decline of Spirit Sword Mountain would be imminent.
As the elders observed the situation before them, all their worries dissipated; a prosperous future lay ahead. This time, Zuo Dao had undoubtedly provided significant assistance to Spirit Sword Mountain.
The patrolling duties previously handled by disciples were now willingly taken over by several elders.
Within the Cave, Zuo Dao remained unaware that after completing the Great Dream Hammer Technique and Hundred Forgings, he had transformed all processed materials dramatically. A vast amount of impurities had been cleared away, and what once was an ordinary material now held great value. The materials filling the Cave combined represented a Literary Value.
Zuo Dao's gains were not merely in these external objects; his greatest achievement was the enhancement of his Dream Hammer Technique. The materials from Moling Star were limited and of lower quality, but this time, both in quantity and quality, he encountered the best materials he had ever seen. This refining process would greatly benefit him moving forward.
When he struck down for the final time, it not only marked the completion of this refining but also heralded a brilliant future for Spirit Sword Mountain.
Countless Dao Swords erupted with light throughout the mountain, each representing the future of Spirit Sword Mountain. The elders of Tai Shu Reincarnation watched with uncontainable joy, while Tai Shu Yi smiled silently.
"I think it's time for you to wake up, Sister Yun." Zuo Dao said without hesitation, startling Tai Shu Yun out of her meditation.
"Enough. You should understand that haste makes waste. Your Mind has been honed to a formidable level, but your cultivation hasn't kept pace, which will be detrimental to your future training." The tone was that of a senior expert, causing Tai Shu Yun, who was about to explode with anger, to obediently close her mouth.
"Now, take a moment to adjust yourself. I don't want any mishaps later. Sigh, my biggest flaw is that I'm too kind-hearted; I can't stand seeing others in discomfort."
Tai Shu Yun finally couldn't hold back anymore. She rushed forward and kicked Zuo Dao hard on the leg before running out.
"Ouch! You fierce woman!" Zuo Dao's exaggerated shout echoed through the cave.
"Yun'er, why are you out here? Wait, how did your Mind become so powerful?" Tai Shu Reincarnation looked at Tai Shu Yun in disbelief. This child had not disappointed him; indeed, the one who benefited the most was Tai Shu Yun. Although Shijinian and the Lu Family had also made some progress, they paled in comparison to Tai Shu Yun.
Tai Shu Reincarnation believed that even the seven disciples in the mountains could not match Tai Shu Yun's achievements this time. With Concentration Realm cultivation and Separation Realm Mind, she was on a path from Concentration to Distraction—Tai Shu Yun would have a smooth journey ahead.
"Good, good, good. What is Young Master Zuo doing out here?" Tai Shu Reincarnation didn't even realize that he was gradually falling into a trap regarding Zuo Dao.
"Young Master Zuo? Grandpa, you must be mistaken! That guy is probably getting ready to refine some tools. The gap between his Mind and cultivation is too great; I need to adjust myself properly." Tai Shu Yun was genuinely puzzled. Was this really her grandfather who took everything so seriously? Calling Zuo Dao "Young Master"?
Zuo Dao was now an officially registered disciple of Spirit Sword Mountain. For a grand elder to refer to his own disciple as "Young Master" would surely make others laugh out loud if they heard it.
However, Tai Shu Reincarnation felt nothing amiss. Zuo Dao's contributions to Spirit Sword Mountain were immense. He foresaw that as long as the disciples in the sect did not fall, there would undoubtedly be a surge of talent in the coming years. By then, the Spirit Sword Seven Lords would no longer be the backbone of Spirit Sword Mountain.
Watching her grandfather still oblivious, Tai Shu Yun found herself momentarily at a loss for words.
"Alright, Yun'er, Young Master Zuo should be like this." Tai Shu Yi knew that Tai Shu Yun had just come out of the mansion and was unaware of the changes at Spirit Sword Mountain, so he explained everything to her. After listening to her uncle's words, Tai Shu Yun blinked her big eyes, unable to speak. She could only keep pointing inside the Cave.
Tai Shu Yi didn't say much more and just nodded repeatedly.
At this moment, Zuo Dao paid no attention to the changes in the outside world; this was intentional on his part. Who would notice something they casually did every day?
All the materials had been refined, and looking at the four Dan Furnaces before him, he pondered how to maximize their utility.
Aside from the standard Dan Furnace meant for beginners, each Dan Furnace had its own characteristics. Some could improve the success rate of pill creation, others could enhance the quality of the pills, or even produce unique pills. However, all Dan Furnaces shared a common issue over time: the problem of residual medicinal effects. No matter how good a Dan Furnace was, after refining a particular pill, it inevitably left some medicinal residue on the furnace body.
Zuo Dao knew that this phenomenon had not yet been discovered by major Alchemists, but since he was aware of it, he aimed to eliminate its occurrence.
The residual medicinal effects were no less than a dose of poison for a new batch of pills; they could affect both efficacy and success rates. There were ways to solve this issue, but they were troublesome, and Zuo Dao despised trouble most of all. Sometimes, to avoid complications, he would find ways to nip problems in the bud.
With four furnaces available, it was just right to test the other four styles of Dream Hammer Technique. Whatever kind of Dan Furnace he ended up refining would be left to fate. This also aligned with Zuo Dao's usual style: if he could save effort or be lazy, he would.
Severing Rain Formula, Star Cutting Reduction, Falling Sun Blaze, Genesis Life.
Severing Rain Formula - can decompose and restore finished products;
Star Cutting Reduction - can significantly reduce the required materials;
Falling Sun Blaze - can increase the temperature of the Dan Fire needed for refining;
Genesis Life is the ultimate technique of Five Styles, forming a brand new attribute from the fused materials.
Although it seems simple, each element is what an Artificer seeks throughout their life. The Great Dream Hammer Technique perfectly integrates all of this.
The Dan Furnace is provided by Spirit Sword Mountain, so Zuo Dao feels no remorse at all.
As the initiation of Shattering Rain began, four Dan Furnaces were swiftly gathered in hand, and then Zuo Dao smashed down with a punch.
From the outside, Tai Shu Reincarnation felt his heart bleed. Those were spirit-grade Dan Furnaces, crafted by a renowned master, and he just smashed them.
Having witnessed the earlier refining scene, Tai Shu Yun was certain that these four Dan Furnaces were completely ruined.
However, Tai Shu Yi was entirely captivated by Zuo Dao's punch.
It was too simple, too direct, yet somehow different. Despite the unchanged momentum of the punch, the trajectory underwent countless transformations. How was this achieved? In a battle, this would mean that a single attack could cover all vital points of the opponent without any blind spots.
Once Shattering Rain was unleashed, it truly was extraordinary. Zuo Dao felt a sense of destructive beauty swirling within him and couldn't help but throw a few more punches, feeling an incredible coolness throughout his body. It was a great move, perfect for cooling off in the heat; as he thought this, his hands kept moving.
He unleashed Star Cutting, Falling Sun, and Creation in succession. Watching this, Tai Shu Yi was mesmerized; his Original Sword Heart stirred restlessly, almost pulling him into its sword path, causing him to quickly suppress his Spiritual Awareness to avoid looking.
Yet those traces were deeply etched in his mind. Tai Shu Yi believed that if he could fully comprehend all of this, his strength would surely rise to a level he had never imagined before. Meanwhile, Tai Shu Reincarnation reacted slightly slower but still gained significant benefits. Only Shijin Nian and the Lu Family, due to their insufficient Realm, failed to grasp it fully, leaving them regretful.
With this occurrence, Tai Shu Reincarnation felt that Zuo Dao had held back; if it weren't for the fact that Spirit Sword Mountain could no longer provide more spirit-grade Dan Furnaces, he would have sold the entire mountain.
What is power? What is wealth? In the face of strength, everything else is just dust.
The furnace named "Four Seasons," with Zuo Dao's intellect, couldn't come up with a better name. Tai Shu Yun toyed with the "Four Seasons Furnace" in her hands, reluctant to return it to Zuo Dao.
It was too exquisite, too adorable.
Exquisite was one thing, but to even describe a Dan Furnace as cute spoke volumes about Zuo Dao's peculiar tastes.
The Four Seasons Furnace was no bigger than a palm, and for Tai Shu Yun, who was used to seeing Dan Furnaces the size of grinding wheels, this one seemed like a delicate ornament from a girl's vanity, incredibly refined.
The rounded body of the furnace allowed for better coverage by the Dan Fire and improved temperature regulation within the Dan Furnace. Most importantly, the patterns on it were simply stunning. The entire furnace body was divided into four sections, each inscribed with scenes representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. What was even more precious was that the four scenes changed continuously with the rotation of the furnace body, just like the alternation of the Four Seasons.
Tai Shu Yun even thought she was experiencing an illusion; in the transitions, she could feel the temperature changes of the furnace body. This had completely surpassed her imagination—was this truly a Dan Furnace or a magical artifact?
Zuo Dao looked at Tai Shu Yun holding the Four Seasons Furnace and felt quite satisfied.
"Alright, no need to look any longer. The next moment is the most important," Zuo Dao suddenly changed his expression and became very serious.
"Are you ready?"
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