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The sound of the Great Dream Hammer echoed once more, plunging Spirit Sword Mountain into an immediate silence after the initial commotion. Every cultivator present understood the rarity of such an opportunity; regardless of what they were doing, they set it aside without a hint of complaint. The newcomers, guided by their seniors' explanations, quickly entered a state of cultivation.
Only a few elders, like Tai Shu Yi and Tai Shu Reincarnation, cast worried glances toward Zuo Dao's cave.
During the five years of seclusion, Zuo Dao had undergone significant changes. From the Hammer Sound, they sensed something unusual, but the specifics would only be revealed once Zuo Dao emerged from his retreat.
Zuo Dao himself had also immersed in the Great Dream Hammer's forging process. Each time he felt his spiritual power condensing further within him.
Most of the materials placed inside the cave were for sword forging. Tai Shu Reincarnation certainly wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip away. The impact of Tai Shu Yun's sword on him was profound. If it weren't for the Original Sword Heart, he believed his own sword heart would have shattered.
After refining that sword, Tai Shu Yun had surprisingly fought to a standstill against Tai Shu Reincarnation despite being at the Transformation Stage, and this was without her fully grasping the true mysteries of that sword. A good sword's assistance to a Sword Cultivator was not as simple as one plus one.
Moreover, following the previous Hammer Sound's heart forging session, Tai Shu Yi was willing to invest heavily; he knew Zuo Dao would understand his intentions and wasn't worried about Zuo Dao refusing to comply. All of this stemmed from Tai Shu Yun's presence.
Zuo Dao, however, did not mind these considerations. He wanted to see what kind of weapons he could forge with the materials available in this world. With ample resources at hand, why not unleash his creativity?
Swords flowed from his hands, each one unique and exquisite. Any single sword he produced would be cherished by any Sword Cultivator.
Yet Zuo Dao's true aim was to forge a pair of weapons for himself.
A Sharpened Sword.
A Nightblade.
During his time in the Immortal Sect, he had always used standard spiritual swords provided by the sect and had no time to create his own afterward. Today, as he emerged from seclusion with newfound enthusiasm, he decided to craft them all at once.
However, there was also an impulsive aspect to this decision; deep within him, a voice seemed to call out, expressing dissatisfaction with his actions.
The materials used for the Sharpen a Sword and Nightblade were the same as those used to forge the sword tools produced by Zuo Dao earlier. However, in terms of forging, aside from Hundred Forgings, the other four techniques were also employed.
Five days passed, and within the Cave, Zuo Dao was diligently crafting this knife and sword. Outside the Cave, disciples occasionally made breakthroughs, but each one quietly left afterward to return to their own Cave to consolidate their cultivation, fearful of disturbing their fellow practitioners who were still in contemplation.
During these five days, Tai Shu Yun could not calm down; her eyes were swollen and red from crying. For a Cultivator, this was a grave taboo—becoming possessed by demonic thoughts could lead to being consumed by inner fire, resulting in death or regression in cultivation.
Fortunately, with the Supreme Dao Lotus automatically protecting her, she managed to preserve her life and cultivation. Even several visits from Tai Shu Reincarnation could not change that.
The ruthlessness emanating from Hammer Sound grew increasingly intense. Several times, Tai Shu Yun wanted to rush in and interrupt Zuo Dao's forging but was stopped by the formations he had set up. Even the Red Lotus Forbidden Fire could not break through.
On the seventh day, Hammer Sound finally ceased, and the cave door that had been closed for five years finally opened.
Tai Shu Yi, Tai Shu Reincarnation, Tang Fengyue, Lu Family members, and Tai Shu Yun stood outside the Cave, watching as Zuo Dao emerged.
Compared to five years ago, Zuo Dao had grown much taller. He still wore that white robe but appeared completely at ease in it; it seemed to be a spirit artifact.
His face bore more seriousness and less youthful innocence. A black cord tied back his long hair casually draped over his shoulders.
But the most significant change was in his eyes.
Once filled with vitality that could warm anyone like sunlight, his eyes now appeared somewhat vacant, lacking any spark when looking at people or things. They were cold enough to chill one’s heart and devoid of warmth enough to cause pain.
Tai Shu Yi and the others were unsure of what to say. It was Zuo Dao who moved first; with a wave of his hand, a pile of sword tools fell before them. Just a brief sense revealed that each sword here possessed the level of a spirit artifact, with even several Supreme Spirit Swords among them.
"I’ve used up all the materials. Aside from forging myself a pair of swords, everything else is here," Zuo Dao spoke, surprising even himself. His tone was devoid of emotion, chillingly flat.
“Did something go wrong during your retreat, Young Master Zuo?” Tai Shu Reincarnation finally confirmed that Zuo Dao must have encountered a problem while cultivating the Flame, which explained his current state.
Gathering his thoughts, Zuo Dao began to recall his cultivation experiences over the past few years but found himself at a loss, shaking his head in frustration.
“No.”
“Daozi, who is that?” Tai Shu Yun could no longer contain herself, fearing that she had been forgotten by him.
Zuo Dao's eyes turned cold, and an intense aura erupted from him, causing Tang Fengyue and the Lu Family to stagger back several steps from the force.
“He has become even stronger than before,” Tai Shu Yi thought to herself as she observed the scene.
“How did I guess right? Do you want to kill me?” Tai Shu Yun had completely lost her composure. With her Daozi gone, the silence of this period had finally made her realize something—she had liked this junior brother from the very first moment she saw him.
Thus, she would not allow anything to be forgotten before it even began.
“Tai Shu Yun, don’t think I won’t take action against women,” Zuo Dao said with a raised eyebrow. At the same time, he became increasingly certain that something unknown had changed within him.
Just as Tai Shu Yun was about to make another move, she suddenly heard his words and stopped in her tracks, looking at Zuo Dao with newfound awareness.
“As long as you remember who I am, that’s enough.”
With that, she silently turned and walked away.
Watching Tai Shu Yun’s fading figure, Zuo Dao felt a wave of agitation rise within him.
"Don't worry, you all can leave now. Tang Fengyue will stay."
Wan turned around and handed the delivery slip back to Cave.
Tai Shu Reincarnation was about to step forward to argue with Zuo Dao when Tai Shu Yi pulled him down.
"Let's go." Wan dragged the reluctant Great-Aunt Reincarnation away as well.
The Lu Family glanced at Tang Fengyue, exchanged a look, and then left on their own.
Soon, only Tang Fengyue remained in the Cave.
Looking at the Cave before him, Tang Fengyue felt a bit lost.
Was this still the same sunny boy from before?
Shaking his head to dispel some unrealistic thoughts, he strode inside.
As he entered, Zuo Dao was already sitting on the only stone seat in the cave, waiting for him.
Seeing Zuo Dao on the stone seat, Tang Fengyue couldn't help but feel as if a commoner were meeting a king.
Zuo Dao casually leaned against the stone seat, watching Tang Fengyue walk in.
"Not bad, you've become much stronger than before. I'm thinking of forming a force; do you have any good suggestions?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, Tang Fengyue was taken aback by the words that followed, laced with a hint of menace.
"What do you want to do?"
Tang Fengyue's hostility did not faze Zuo Dao at all; after all, he only sought the other person's opinion and had no intention of doing anything to Spirit Sword Mountain.
"What do you and I want to do?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Fengyue couldn't help but chuckle in disbelief. Indeed, he wanted power, and Gai Shi Tai Bao was right there for the taking. Why bother asking himself?
"Young Master Zuo, I must have been overthinking it." He bowed deeply, feeling genuine gratitude towards Zuo Dao. Even without Zuo Dao's help, he could still make a name for himself within Spirit Sword Mountain. However, it would never be as impactful as it was now.
"No need to apologize. The force I'm building must be completely loyal to me and also powerful enough to handle any unexpected events." Being straightforward was the best approach when dealing with someone like Tang Fengyue.
"Loyal? Powerful?" Tang Fengyue pondered as he looked at the people seated on the stone platform.
"Yes, because there are some things I need to prepare for in advance, and this force must remain undetected. I believe only you can achieve this within the entire Spirit Sword Mountain and even the Earth Altar Star Domain."
Zuo Dao's words made Tang Fengyue increasingly certain that trouble was brewing. From what he understood now, Zuo Dao was already among the top figures in the Star Domain. If even someone like him needed to prepare for something in advance, it was beyond anything he could imagine.
Watching Tang Fengyue, Zuo Dao couldn't help but admire him; indeed, he was a person of substance who could discern certain things from just a few words.
"You don't need to worry. I only want your advice; I have no other intentions."
Hearing this from Zuo Dao made the struggle on Tang Fengyue's face even more apparent.
Zuo Dao did not rush him, simply sitting quietly and waiting for Tang Fengyue's suggestion.
As time passed, the expression on Tang Fengyue's face gradually returned to calm. Seeing this, Zuo Dao asked lightly, "Have you made up your mind?"
"Yes," the strategic and resourceful Tang Fengyue replied.
"I want to participate."
"Good!" Zuo Dao seemed unsurprised by his answer.
"From now on, you are the sole Supervisor of Heterodox. The task of building Heterodox is entrusted to you."
Hearing Zuo Dao's words, Tang Fengyue left without looking back.
Zuo Dao did not mind, coldly gazing up at the Cave as if trying to see through it.
"If you want to play with me, then I will play along. I intend to make the entire world tremble beneath Heterodox; then we shall see what you have to play with."
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