Chapter 1678: 九九归一

"Boss, have you noticed how the layers of clouds above us seem more like the evolution of a special power?" Long Kun, who possessed the legacy of starlight power, was highly sensitive to the various phenomena above the cloud peak. Hearing his words, Xu Yang refocused his attention on the changes occurring at the edge of the clouds overhead.

"Haha. You've really got it figured out, kid. These clouds are indeed strange. Since this place is already the very end of Kunlun Peak, yet we haven't found the entrance to the various immortal palace spaces corresponding to the Human Spirit Six Meridians Royal Family, the secret must be hidden among these swirling clouds. Let me take a look at what the sky above this cloud peak truly holds." At this moment, Xu Yang was indeed feeling proud and full of vigor.

This was because his deepest long-cherished wish, which he had always yearned to achieve, had finally reached its perfect completion with the formation of the ninth streak of sweeping sword energy.

Xu Yang suddenly pushed off the ground. His body transformed into a breathtaking surge of energy, like a sword's gleam, and shot skyward. As his figure hovered once more before the swirling clouds in the void, nine successive, distinct yet uniquely brilliant sword edges silently materialized behind him.

The dazzling outlines of the swords he manifested greatly astonished the hundreds of thousands of demon beast warriors below.

"My heavens, these nine sword spirits were all forged by the Boss himself! I've never seen him use them before!" Long Kun was completely baffled, scratching his head with a bewildered expression as he gazed at the nine sword spirits that had appeared out of thin air in the void. It was the astute Xiao Hua beside him who displayed a natural smile, her face revealing an expression that saw through everything as she slowly swept her gaze towards Long Kun.

"You dunce. Carefully sense the inherent aura emanating from the nine sword spirits around A-Yang. Do you feel anything familiar?" Guided by Xiao Hua's words, Long Kun immediately complied and soon truly figured it out.

"So that's it! I knew the Boss couldn't have gained nothing on this journey. Each and every cosmic law that he personally suppressed and shattered has actually been forged into an exclusive weapon spirit by him! It seems that the golden cauldron, the divine weapon of the Weapon Master that he obtained earlier, has indeed come in handy. Now, the Boss finally has his own personal divine artifact!"

When the top experts of the core team heard Long Kun's explanation, they all suddenly understood. The origin of the nine sword spirits behind Xu Yang now had a clear answer, and their faces were filled with admiration.

"It's hard to imagine anyone daring to refine the power of pure cosmic laws into their exclusive sword spirits. Such a bold move is truly unprecedented; no ancient supreme being has ever been able to achieve it," the Weeping Blood Demon Saint said with increasing emotion. "Now, Sir Xu Yang can single-handedly refine nine weapon spirits to accompany him. Such mastery, even the legendary Sword Immortal, probably falls far short."

Little did they know, at the very moment Xu Yang had just condensed the nine sword weapon spirits, the soul essence of the Sword Immortal Yun Wangji, dormant in his mind, also appeared before Xu Yang. However, Yun Wangji's soul strength was far beyond what the ordinary beings below could compare to. Apart from Xu Yang, no one else could perceive the presence of the Sword Immortal Yun Wangji's soul essence.

"You've finally taken this crucial step, young man. There's something I haven't told you yet. Condensing cosmic laws into one's own exclusive weapon spirits—I always thought such a feat was impossible. But this time, you, young man, have created a miracle with your actions and ushered in your own true era. From the moment you forged your first exclusive weapon spirit, I knew your mastery in sword dao comprehension had far surpassed me, an old man. From now on, I no longer bear the title of Sword Immortal. Throughout the ages, the sword dao shall honor you, Xu Yang, as its master."

Hearing the words of senior Yun Wangji, a feeling of profound pride welled up within Xu Yang. After all, these words weren't his own declaration; they were a personal acknowledgment from the venerable Sword Immortal himself. Theoretically speaking, Xu Yang's title as the foremost master of the sword dao for all eternity would no longer be subject to any doubt. However, Xu Yang felt that since he had now forged these nine perfect sword spirits belonging exclusively to him, he should strike while the iron is hot and have them borne by a single, unparalleled, and strongest sword dao technique. He needed to integrate the individual strengths of these nine sword spirits into one through a new technique.

However, Xu Yang did not yet have any concrete plans in this regard; he had only vaguely conceived such an idea. Upon hearing Xu Yang's thought, Yun Wangji immediately expressed his support. "I strongly agree with your idea. This will undoubtedly be a magnificent feat.

"As things stand, while your achievements in the sword dao have surpassed mine, the most powerful sword dao technique you employ is still the Eternal Sword Dao that I created. Although the Eternal Sword Dao you wield has exceeded both the original creator of this technique and the realm I possessed—truly a case of the student surpassing the teacher—I can see that you are not one to simply inherit the powerful abilities of others. You also aspire to forge your own path to self-improvement. If you wish to walk that path, then developing your own ultimate sword dao technique will be a significant milestone. You've already created the unprecedented Yin-Yang Dao, rising from the original Wuji Realm to the perfect Taiji Realm, setting yourself apart in the realm of self-created laws. Furthermore, in the cultivation domain of developing physical power, you've forcibly developed your primordial power technique to include a tenth external Heavenly Eye Qi Vortex, truly reaching an unprecedented, supreme realm that predates the creation of heaven and earth. Only in the realm of sword dao techniques have you yet to take the crucial step of establishing your own unique, world-shaking achievement. You haven't yet developed an accomplishment that is uniquely yours. This, then, should be your next and only task. If, one day, you can truly forge a complete sword dao technique, integrating all the strengths of your nine epoch-making supreme sword spirits, then you will undoubtedly reach the pinnacle of the cultivation world on the main continent."

It was clear that the Sword Immortal Yun Wangji had placed immense hope in Xu Yang. After all, Xu Yang was no longer merely an unparalleled powerhouse of the human race. He also bore the Cycle Mirror, the supreme divine artifact of the angel lineage, and was destined to fulfill the role of guardian for the main continent's civilization. Only by cultivating his personal power to its absolute peak could he truly assume his rightful place as the main continent's protector.