A resplendent beam of light instantly shone forth, enveloping the entire world, transforming the once pitch-dark Mountain and River World into a realm of brightness.
"This is the first step in crafting the Mountain and River World, possessing sunlight!"
The voice of the King of People echoed once again.
Ling Xiao saw sothing resembling the sun floating in the sky of this world.
However, this sun was shaped like a crescent and appeared very small.
"Within the first cauldron lies the ’Legacy of Light,’ which also represents the essential step for the Mountain and River World to transform from chaos to light. Take your ti to comprehend it. When that crescent Red Sun becos full, it signifies the complete maturity of your Legacy of Light. At that mont, you can unlock the second cauldron."
The King of People was indeed thoughtful. He had left all the information to Ling Xiao, which increased Ling Xiao’s respect and admiration for this mysterious predecessor.
"The Red Sun turning full will go through fifteen steps, and within each step, you will gain one benefit! Take your ti to understand it; I have now completed my mission and must return to the side of the King of People."
The voice had sounded as the speaker had already leaped away.
Ling Xiao realized that he had indeed lost much, including the special abilities he had gained from his previous Mountain and River Martial Soul, which were almost entirely gone.
Only his ability to analyze and practice has been integrated by the Eye of the World, becoming even more potent.
This was an unexpected gain.
Unfortunately, the Martial Soul Avatar was also gone. Although its existence had not beco his robust fighting force, it had nonetheless provided considerable help.
"It really is almost starting all over again, but fortunately, the ability to analyze and practice hasn’t been lost, so there’s nothing to fear."
Ling Xiao took a deep breath and began to sit cross-legged and ponder upon the "Cauldron of Light."
The first stage of the Cauldron of Light not only allowed comprehension of the power of light and shadow, applicable to any Martial Arts, but also ca with a complentary set of Sword Techniques.
This was a brand-new Sword Technique — the "Light and Shadow Sword Art."
Light and shadow are two inseparable existences.
Where there is light, there are shadows, and shadows make the presence of light known.
The "Light and Shadow Sword Art" contains no specific moves, only Sword Intent, which can be altered or even rged with other Sword Techniques according to one’s personal needs.
This Sword Technique is divided into seven layers —
The first layer, Beginner Stage, allows comprehension of the Power of Red Sun and Shadow Power.
The second layer, Small Success, infuses the Sword Technique with the might of the Red Sun, condensing the "Shadow Sword."
This Shadow Sword, hidden within the Sword Qi, harms invisibly—an utterly unguardable attack.
The third layer, Great Success, draws upon the Power of Red Sun, where light and heat act simultaneously, significantly enhancing its power, unmatched below the Heavenly Man Realm.
The fourth layer, Pinnacle, unleashes Sword Qi; the forces of light and shadow are utilized to a higher degree, causing opponents within the area of effect to spasm or even show symptoms of lting due to the intense heat, with the power of the Shadow Sword continuously increasing.
The fifth layer, Perfection, using the sword to summon the Red Sun Heavenly Retribution and the descent of Ying Mo, brings the Sword Technique to a new height of destructive power.
The sixth layer, Full Mastery, can condense two Treasured Swords of the sun and Taiyin (Dark Moon), using the Treasured Sword as the foundation and the power of light and shadow as support, not only strengthening the power but also comprehensively enhancing the martial artist’s abilities.
The seventh layer, Transcendental Realm, effects vary depending on the individual.
"Although it’s a gifted Sword Technique, the power is quite impressive. Right now, having lost my other Martial Skills, I can try cultivating this."
With this in mind, Ling Xiao no longer hesitated, perceived the energy within the Nine Tripod Illusionary Realm, and began cultivating the "Light and Shadow Sword Art."
As ti passed, he made rapid progress in his Legacy of Light.
And the "Light and Shadow Sword Art" advanced by leaps and bounds.
"In this regard, it must be attributed to the diverse Cultivation he once practiced. Because he was exposed to many Martial Arts, he understood a lot more, which allowed him to have references readily available in his mind when he practiced the Light and Shadow Sword Art, making it easy for him to comprehend."
"Light and Shadow Sword Art, first layer, successfully cultivated!"
"Second layer, successfully cultivated!"
"The Shadow Sword was almost invisible to the naked eye; only Ling Xiao himself could feel it."
"Now, he didn’t have any light-attribute weapons, so he had to make do with the Purple Lightning Sword for the ti being. He was also thankful that these weapons were not restricted; otherwise, he really didn’t know what to do."
"He had no plans to discard these swords."
"He always felt that within the Nine Cauldrons, there must be sothing related to celestial phenona. How strange it would be—a world without celestial phenona."
"Thus, these treasured swords were still useful, especially since they had all ascended to Immortal-grade Treasures. They were not sothing that could be discarded casually."
"Once I leave this place, I’ll have to find a way to acquire a light-attribute treasured sword; an incompatible attribute, although usable, is not the best for the Light and Shadow Sword Art," he thought.
Ling Xiao took a deep breath and continued his Cultivation.
According to the rules, Ling Xiao could only stay in the Nine Tripod Illusionary Realm for up to nine shichen; he absolutely could not delay. Half an hour had already passed, and he had to pick up the pace, striving to cultivate the Light and Shadow Sword Art to a higher level.
He wasn’t worried about the techniques. In the outside world, there were many sword techniques, and he just needed to find one that could complent the Light and Shadow Sword Art.
Outside the Nine Tripod Illusionary Realm at this ti, Moon Lady was nowhere to be seen.
The people from the Twelve Sects were still discussing so matters and cleaning up the aftermath of the battle. The Sacred Emperor even planned to bestow the title of Chosen Son of Heaven on the Holy Son.
This caused unending disputes among several judges.
A half-hour passed, and the scene was almost cleaned up, but they still had not reached a conclusive result.
However, just then, a Fire Dragon Horse appeared in the sky.
This Fire Dragon Horse was sothing only the Sacred Dynasty Royal Family could possess.
The rider was the Sacred Emperor’s eldest son, who now held the position of Great General defending the frontier.
This man typically wasn’t in the Holy City, mainly battling the Green-eyed Clan and the Barbarian Clan outside. He was known for his valiant and skilled fighting.
"Mingfeng, why have you co back?" the Sacred Emperor asked with so surprise.
"Reporting to His Majesty, the Sacred Emperor, a major incident has occurred!"
When Ji Mingfeng said this, it definitely was no small matter.
"What major incident has happened to make you break the agreent between us father and son?" the Sacred Emperor asked, displeased.
Although Ji Mingfeng was his eldest son, he was born to a concubine, and even who his mother was remained unknown; thus, the Sacred Emperor did not want him to stay in the Holy City and had always arranged for him to battle outside.
In fact, Ji Mingfeng was quite powerful; he was only in his forties yet had already reached the Cave Heaven Realm. His talents might not necessarily be inferior to the Holy Son’s; it was just unfortunate that he didn’t have a distinguished mother.
"A month ago, the Green-eyed Clan brazenly attacked the Barbarian Clan, annexing all the lands of the Barbarian Clan within just three days and capturing the Barbarian King!" Ji Mingfeng didn’t offer any explanations but reported his news in detail.
What!
Hearing this, not only was the Sacred Emperor shocked, but the high-ranking officials of the Twelve Sects were also stunned.
Of course, so were snickering secretly, though they did not laugh aloud.
Clearly, the Green-eyed Clan’s attack on the Barbarian Clan must have been known to soone.
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