Chapter 1533: Sword Formation

Wang Changsheng was dumbfounded. The Taihao Spirit-Slaying Blade was not a spirit treasure, but it couldn't even cut through the silk sprayed by a fourth-tier mutated Netherworld Spider. This truly surprised him.

If it couldn't even cut through the silk, let alone injure the fourth-tier mutated Netherworld Spider, it was no wonder so many cultivators had been killed or injured.

The spider silk was so tough that it could be used to refine an inner armor; its defense would surely be excellent.

The Taiyi Immortal Sect possessed a sect-protecting treasure, the Five-Colored Phoenix Spirit Robe, which offered unparalleled defense. With this treasure, the Four Seasons Sword Venerable single-handedly infiltrated the Fire Qilin clan.

With Ao Qing's corpse and this spider silk, Wang Changsheng could refine a defensive inner armor to be passed down as a family-protecting treasure.

His physical body was strong and didn't require defensive inner armor, but Wang Ruyan had fewer defensive techniques. With such an inner armor, her survival rate would be higher when battling others.

He opened the lid of the Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron, took out some ore, and placed a bundle of golden spider silk inside.

The Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron required a large amount of spiritual energy to refine materials; the more spiritual energy absorbed, the faster the refinement process. Wang Changsheng had Ye Haitang set up a Seven-Star Spirit Gathering Formation, maintained by mid-grade spirit stones, to ensure the cauldron absorbed enough spiritual energy for material purification.

Closing the lid, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to rest.

After about a cup of tea's time, Wang Changsheng opened his eyes. Having adjusted his state to optimal, he began refining artifacts.

With a flick of his hand, he took out a pair of glistening golden wheels, tossed them forward, and let them float in mid-air.

He opened his mouth and sprayed out a burst of blue flame, enveloping the two golden wheels.

Eastern Wilderness, Taiyi Immortal Sect.

In Sword Valley, the Carefree Sword Venerable and the young woman in a green dress sat opposite each other, playing chess.

The Carefree Sword Venerable frowned deeply, looking worried, while the young woman in the green dress appeared calm and unperturbed.

"No more, no more, I've lost again,"

the Carefree Sword Venerable said with a sigh, dropping his chess piece.

He glanced at the stone wall to his left, a hint of worry in his eyes.

With both of his disciples comprehending the Taiyi Sword Wall, he was in no mood to play chess.

"Junior Brother Ye, your temperament is still not steady enough. We don't need to worry about the younger generation's matters; your worrying is useless anyway."

The young woman in the green dress spoke calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter.

The Carefree Sword Venerable sighed lightly and said nothing.

Behind the stone wall, Wang Qingshan stood on a calm sea surface. His eyes were slightly closed, his expression peaceful. The wind was gentle, the waves still, and there wasn't an island within a thousand li radius. Spirit fish of various sizes swam around on the seabed, completely oblivious to Wang Qingshan.

Suddenly, a fierce wind arose, and the calm sea surface abruptly churned with giant waves dozens of feet high, violently rolling towards Wang Qingshan.

RUMBLE!

A tremendous tsunami roar sounded, and massive waves, hundreds of feet high, surged from all directions, rushing towards Wang Qingshan.

The spirit fish on the seabed suddenly revealed fierce glints in their eyes. They all opened their gaping maws, exposing rows of sharp teeth, and lunged at Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan abruptly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing within them. An astonishing sword intent surged skyward, piercing straight into the clouds.

"A sword is born from the heart. If there's a sword in your heart, a mere branch is a sword. If there's no sword in your heart, a sword in your hand is just a branch. Among the Three Thousand Great Daos, I choose one sword. With myriad divine abilities, I break all techniques with a single sword. The sword is me, and I am the sword."

Wang Qingshan murmured to himself, as dazzling green light emanated from his body. His entire being transformed into a long green rainbow, slashing down towards the seabed.

RUMBLE!

A deafening roar echoed, and water splashed everywhere.

The scene before him shifted, and Wang Qingshan suddenly found himself in a grand hall, with the Carefree Sword Venerable and the young woman in the green dress not far from him.

"Qingshan, how was it?"

The Carefree Sword Venerable's eyes were full of concern. Wang Qingshan had been comprehending for a month, and he didn't know what he had gained.

"Thank you, Master, and Senior Martial Aunt Song, for your concern. This disciple has gained a slight understanding."

Wang Qingshan smiled slightly, performed a sword incantation, and nine Azure Glaze Swords shot out, circling around him.

After a clear sword hum echoed, the nine Azure Glaze Swords scattered and hovered in the high air. They moved like nine green spirit fish, seemingly disordered yet secretly holding lethal intent.

The young woman in the green dress shook her sleeve, and a two-foot-long red flying sword shot out, plunging among the nine Azure Glaze Swords.

With a sword incantation, the red flying sword burst with dazzling red light, transforming into a red giant python over ten zhang long.

The red giant python opened its gaping maw and lunged at one of the green flying swords.

This Azure Glaze Sword suddenly accelerated, causing the red giant python to miss. The other eight Azure Glaze Swords immediately swarmed forward, striking different parts of the red giant python.

"Clang! Clang!"

With a muffled clang of metal striking metal, the red giant python was struck by the eight Azure Glaze Swords. Its spiritual light flashed, and it reverted to a shimmering red flying sword.

Wang Qingshan changed his sword incantation, and the nine Azure Glaze Swords abruptly accelerated, constantly making whooshing sounds. Nine streaks of green light flew back and forth in the void, a dazzling sight.

The Carefree Sword Venerable's face showed interest. He could naturally tell that this was a sword formation. It was rare for Wang Qingshan to have comprehended a sword formation.

The young woman in the green dress changed her sword incantation, and the red flying sword emitted a sharp sword hum. Hundreds of red sword qi shot out, darting in all directions.

The nine streaks of green light suddenly accelerated, and none of the red sword qi managed to hit a single streak of green light.

Wang Qingshan performed a sword incantation, and the nine streaks of green light returned along their original paths, striking the red flying sword one after another.

"Clang! Clang!"

With a muffled clang of metal striking metal, the red flying sword was sent flying back, with several nail-sized chips on its blade.

The young woman in the green dress showed a look of approval. She could naturally see that this sword formation was highly versatile. Wang Qingshan had just emerged from the Taiyi Sword Wall; once he perfected this sword formation, its power would be even greater.

"Not bad. It seems you've comprehended a sword formation, Nephew Wang. What is the name of this sword formation?"

The young woman in the green dress asked kindly. It was indeed impressive that Wang Qingshan could comprehend a sword formation within a month.

"This disciple hasn't thought of a name yet, and it still needs improvement. I hope Senior Martial Aunt Song can offer some guidance."

Wang Qingshan said humbly. He had comprehended this sword formation by observing the paths of the spirit fish, but it was not yet perfected.

The young woman in the green dress shook her head and said, "Every cultivator who comprehends the Taiyi Sword Wall sees different things and comprehends different things. Your ability to grasp this sword formation indicates your excellent talent. We cannot give you direct guidance, as we don't know what you saw."

The Carefree Sword Venerable nodded with a smile and said, "While we cannot give you direct guidance on the comprehension itself, we can guide you on the arrangement and control of the sword formation to help you avoid detours. Senior Sister Song, you are skilled at setting up sword formations; why don't you guide Qingshan?"

Wang Qingshan bowed respectfully to the young woman in the green dress and humbly said, "Please, Senior Martial Aunt Song, I would be deeply grateful for your guidance."