Chapter 1048: Chapter 1048: Qijue Club

Wang Chen picked up the Jade Slip and tried to infuse a trace of Mana.

Most Cultivation Technique Jade Slips can be inspected, which involves checking their grade, quality level and summary to determine if the technique suits one’s needs.

However, without breaking the Seal, one cannot comprehend it.

With a sweep of Mana, Wang Chen saw everything clearly.

Just as Huangfu Yongchun said, the Qijue Sword Technique sealed inside the Jade Slip is a superior-grade swordsmanship, perfectly suitable for cultivation from Golden Core stage to Nascent Soul with no issues, and is of high value.

Not only that, but the Jade Slip also bears an imprint of an overarching summary of the swordsmanship. Even though the complete content is inaccessible, even a glance at the verifiable part reveals that this set of techniques is actually one of a profound swordsmanship series.

This swordsmanship is known as the Qijue Sword Technique, which can be divided into seven sets categorized as Heaven, Earth, Man, Wind, Thunder, Rain, and Snow.

The one Wang Chen holds is the Thunder subset of this technique.

Most importantly, if seven Golden Core Sword Cultivators each master one set, they could form the Qijue Sword Formation.

Its power is unfathomably deep!

After pondering for a moment, Wang Chen nodded and said, “Deal!”

Thinking that forging a high-quality Flying Sword for Huangfu Yongchun as a trade for this Nascent Soul-applicable superior swordsmanship was quite worthwhile, even exceeding its value.

Wang Chen handed the Jade Slip back to Huangfu Yongchun: “I will do my utmost in forging this Flying Sword.”

However, Huangfu Yongchun didn’t take it and smiled: “Good, this set of swordsmanship will stay with Taoist Friend Wang, I believe in you.”

It must be said that this High-Order Golden Core individual is very generous.

Wang Chen hesitated for a moment, but did not insist on returning it.

Huangfu Yongchun was a man of his word, and Wang Chen was not one to betray trust for profit; whether payment was made before or after held no difference.

After Huangfu Yongchun left, Wang Chen immediately started forging the sword embryo.

Upon reviewing the sword embryo, the Artifact Spirit Cauldron slapped its chest, promising that without Wang Chen’s personal involvement, provided it was given fifty Upper Spirits, it would guarantee a high-quality Third Order Flying Sword.

Wang Chen sneered, then gave it five Upper Spirits.

These five Upper Spirits included the recipe analysis, forging plan, and auxiliary costs. Wang Chen didn’t require its manipulation, and fifty Upper Spirits was pure gluttony; being generous with five was already merciful.

Wang Chen thought the ten Upper Spirits given last time were too much!

The sword embryo brought by Huangfu Yongchun was indeed no ordinary item. Though the precise era of its rough forge was untraceable, it had certainly endured through long years, with its core still as pristine as new.

As Huangfu Yongchun did not specify the attribute for the Flying Sword, Wang Chen and the little cauldron came up with a forging plan after consultation and sent it to Huangfu Yongchun for review.

Huangfu Yongchun agreed without hesitation.

Thus, Wang Chen began the formal forging process.

Having an existing sword embryo meant there was no need for the initial quenching process. The embryo itself was near perfect with hardly any impurities, so after remelting, it directly proceeded to the grinding and shaping stage.

What Wang Chen intended to craft was a standard Third Order attributeless Flying Sword.

This would preserve the essence of the sword embryo to the greatest extent!

Ten days went by in a flash.

When Wang Chen stepped out of the Refinement Room, he held a radiant Longsword in his hand.

He rested at home for three days, then sent word to Huangfu Yongchun.

Huangfu Yongchun arrived promptly.

Upon receiving the Flying Sword forged by Wang Chen, the expression of this peak Golden Core Cultivator was almost identical to that of True Person Shen previously.

Shock, astonishment, joy, doubt, disbelief…

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Because what Wang Chen presented was a top-tier Third Order Flying Sword!

Despite its standard design, the sword’s attributes and characteristics in all aspects had reached the pinnacle of the Third Order, extremely balanced with a high degree of Mana compatibility.

This means that any Golden Core Cultivator could easily and naturally control it as if it were an extension of their own body, without needing to spend too much time in sacrifice and refinement.

Such a Flying Sword was actually a greater testament to an Artifact Refiner’s foundational skills!

Huangfu Yongchun was truly stunned.

He had previously seen True Person Shen’s Red Sky Sword and had some understanding of Wang Chen’s capabilities.

Only now did he realize that he had underestimated Wang Chen’s strength in Artifact Refining!

To this, Huangfu Yongchun could only give a thumbs up: “Taoist Friend Wang, I am convinced.”

Wang Chen laughed without saying a word: “Actually, it’s mostly good luck.”

Wang Chen was not being modest with his words, for to produce a superior product really relies on luck, even though in the last moment he had invested five hundred days of Heavenly Merit to bolster his Fate, there was still no absolute certainty.

Huangfu Yongchun solemnly accepted the Flying Sword, his joy visibly apparent.

He said to Wang Chen: “Taoist Friend Wang, you must know that the Leijue Sword Technique I’ve given you is one set within a Swordsmanship, right?”

Wang Chen nodded: “Yes, I know.”

Huangfu Yongchun took a deep breath and continued: “I won’t hide it from you; I originally possessed the entire set of Qijue Sword Techniques, and I have traded them separately with five other Taoist friends, you being the sixth.”

“And I myself have already practiced the Tianjue Sword Technique!”

“Taoist Friend Wang, you should also know that seven Golden Core Cultivators practicing the Qijue Sword Technique can form a powerful sword formation.”

“I can also tell you that this sword formation is capable of rivaling a Mid-order Nascent Soul.”

“If all seven True Persons are High-Order Golden Cores, then they would even have the power to fight against a High-order Nascent Soul!”

After hearing this, Wang Chen suddenly smiled: “Taoist Friend Huangfu, you specifically traded this Leijue Sword Technique with me, didn’t you?”

Huangfu Yongchun had made it so clear, what was there not to understand?

“Correct.”

Huangfu Yongchun stated forthrightly: “I have established a Qijue Club, and currently including myself, there are six members. Taoist Friend Wang, would you be willing to become the first?”

Although it seemed like a setup, Wang Chen was not annoyed, but rather asked curiously: “Why choose me?”

Given the cunning and deep calculations of the present Golden Core True Person, Wang Chen believed that the purpose behind establishing the Qijue Club was not simple, and its members must be carefully selected.

Otherwise, it would be a waste of a superior Swordsmanship.

And Wang Chen’s time living in Luodu Immortal City was just over a year.

He hardly had any dealings with Huangfu Yongchun!

“I trust my own judgment.”

Huangfu Yongchun said with a slight smile: “Taoist Friend, you are a trustworthy person, and your cultivation completely meets my requirements.”

Wang Chen couldn’t help but stroke his chin: “Taoist Friend Huangfu, what advantages would joining the Qijue Club bring me?”

Huangfu Yongchun spoke earnestly: “The benefits are immense!”

According to this Golden Core True Person’s words, the Qijue Club’s most fundamental purpose is mutual assistance; when a member faces a powerful enemy threat, everyone can join forces to battle even a Nascent Soul.

In Luodu, survival is hard, and even a Golden Core True Person belongs only to the middle or lower tier of this Immortal City.

The initial intention of establishing the Qijue Club is nothing more than seeking warmth in a group.

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The second update is delivered.

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