Chapter 1661: Lingxu

Under the influence of his Eternal Sword Dao, Xu Yang recompiled the Heaven and Earth Law present in his surroundings. The human form of the young man before him completely vanished, transforming into an exquisitely refined longsword that glowed with a silvery light.

This sword, however, did not possess a materialized form; it was purely an Artifact Spirit, conjured by Xu Yang with the aid of the Emperor's Cauldron.

The sword appeared translucent and delicate. Seventeen luminous pearls, like ordinary gems, adorned its blade, giving it an ethereal and agile feel that perfectly matched the inherent nature of the law itself.

The Emperor's Cauldron's most powerful Artifact Spirit slowly spoke, "Master, are you planning to refine every single law within this entire dragon vein into your exclusive Artifact Spirits?"

Xu Yang nodded slightly. "Precisely. Based on the leyline structure at the peak of Kunlun, I can clearly discern that there is more than just this one fortuitous law.

The deeper I venture into this dragon vein mountain range, the more such laws I anticipate encountering. I will use their inherent laws as the energy foundation to forge them into Artifact Spirits exclusive to me, Xu Yang.

Then, through the tempering and polishing of your Emperor's Cauldron, and the subsequent addition of various divine materials from heaven and earth, I will transform all these laws into divine artifacts belonging solely to me."

The Emperor's Cauldron's Artifact Spirit was utterly astonished. It had never heard of anyone being able to forge the most primordial Heaven and Earth Laws into their own exclusive Artifact Spirits.

It was hard to imagine what power this sword would possess if it truly materialized into a divine artifact in the future.

Would it attain the strength of a main divine artifact immediately upon completion?

The Emperor's Cauldron's Artifact Spirit offered this conjecture, adding a touch of anticipation to Xu Yang's heart, though he didn't truly harbor such extravagant hopes.

Achieving the strength of a main divine artifact right after formation would imply the potential to become a supreme divine artifact like the Mirror of Samsara in the future.

However, talent of that caliber was incredibly rare and sought after. Too many factors influenced divine artifacts; Xu Yang knew it was far from as simple as it seemed.

An Artifact Spirit only determined a portion of a divine artifact's inherent talent. The true overall quality of a divine artifact depended on various other influencing factors.

Yet, with the Emperor's Cauldron present, the influence of other factors was continually minimized. This was because the Emperor's Cauldron could help Xu Yang refine his exclusive divine artifacts using the most perfect systems and standards.

With the Emperor's Cauldron, Xu Yang didn't need to worry about operational issues affecting the divine artifact's quality. Besides cultivating exclusive Artifact Spirits, Xu Yang's task was simply to collect the various divine materials from heaven and earth required for forging. He didn't need to concern himself with the rest of the forging process.

Feeling the power of the first exclusive Artifact Spirit he had forged, Xu Yang gazed at the exquisite sword-shaped spirit in his soul world again and again, utterly captivated by it.

The Emperor's Cauldron's Artifact Spirit sighed helplessly. "Master, since this matter holds extraordinary significance for you, I suggest you give a name to this first sword-shaped Artifact Spirit."

Xu Yang pondered for a moment and agreed that it was an excellent suggestion. This was, after all, the first divine artifact spirit he had created.

It held special meaning for Xu Yang, and since it certainly wouldn't be the last, it needed a unique name to differentiate it from future divine artifacts.

Xu Yang gazed deeply at the dark-golden sword gleam outlined within his soul world and slowly spoke, "This law is ethereal and agile, giving a sense of otherworldly transcendence. Let's call it Ling Xu!"

The Emperor's Cauldron's Artifact Spirit also seemed to like the name, nodding repeatedly.

"Master, your understanding is truly profound. How could I not have thought of that name? This sword is so perfectly exquisite. What's more, it possesses not even a trace of murderous intent, and it is a complete law existing independently between heaven and earth. Both attributes perfectly highlight its essence and characteristics. It's truly a flawless choice."

Xu Yang nodded gently and instructed the Emperor's Cauldron to thoroughly temper this newly formed Artifact Spirit, desiring it to appear in the world in its most perfect form.

After completing all preparations, Xu Yang opened his eyes once more.

He then noticed that Long Kun and the others had already returned to their normal state, having finished their meditation to comprehend the Heaven and Earth Dao Rhythms.

"Did you gain anything?" Xu Yang asked, somewhat surprised, but to his dismay, Long Kun and the others shook their heads, looking dejected.

"Initially, that elusive state was quite clear, but when we tried to capture and tame it, that unique feeling suddenly vanished. Boss, did you make any special gains?"

Seeing Long Kun and the others staring at him with wide eyes, Xu Yang quickly averted his gaze and shook his head gently.

He effortlessly changed the subject. He knew very well that the sudden disappearance of their ability to grasp that profound sensation was precisely because Xu Yang had personally refined and subdued that Dao rhythm.

With the power of the law completely gone, others naturally lost their connection to that Dao rhythm.

However, there was nothing to be done. Xu Yang knew full well that even if he had intended to yield this opportunity to his companions, their strength and spiritual realm were far from sufficient to subdue this law.

If it were accidentally provoked, the entire mountain range would be swept and enveloped by this violent law's power, leading to the demise of even more demon beast warriors.

To put it plainly, this pure, natural law, unbound by the world, was a double-edged sword. If one could conquer its power, it would naturally become part of one's cultivation foundation.

However, if one provoked it without sufficient strength, once angered, utter annihilation—both body and spirit—would be the inevitable outcome.

Thus, on the path of cultivation, it was often said to never be greedy and to let everything take its course. If one lacked sufficient capacity but still coveted power far beyond one's control, only oneself would ultimately suffer.

With the birth of Xu Yang's first innate Artifact Spirit, Ling Xu, no other obstructive forces appeared in the mountain range belonging to this part of the dragon's tail region. Xu Yang's team encountered almost no resistance and successfully reached the foot of this mountain range.

Connected to this was the appearance of the second section of the mountain path, specifically the mountain range corresponding to this second segment. It was noteworthy that, compared to the area that nurtured the Ling Xu law, this new region seemed to possess a distinctly different ambiance.

As they stepped into this mountain range, they found that it did not have the perpetual snow and biting cold feel of the previous area. Instead, it presented a scene akin to late autumn, with autumn winds and fallen leaves everywhere, dancing in the breeze. It felt as if they had entered an endless melancholy.