Chapter 451: The Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword (Making up for 26th missing chapter)
“This is a design I saw in an 'Outer Realm Daoist Scripture'; I found it quite interesting. . . and I've also reserved an interface for a future energy furnace. . . ”
Fang Xi replied with a smile.
Due to the previous 'World Gate', the Kyushu World had indeed connected with many other worlds.
The Daoist scriptures circulating from those worlds were uniformly referred to as 'Outer Realm Daoist Scriptures'. Among them, the most famous was naturally the Pure Yang Daoist Scripture, which recorded the 'Sun's True Fire Shield' magical artifact.
Besides that, there were also some strange martial arts techniques that ordinary people utilized, combining them with cybernetic enhancements to develop different functions, some even capable of rivaling Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators. That was quite impressive.
Fang Xi used the Outer Realm Daoist Scripture as an excuse, and Huo Yunzi didn't inquire further.
After all, this pertained to a cultivator's personal fortuitous encounter, and a Core Formation cultivator was already considered a figure of standing, allowed to possess a few minor secrets.
Even within Fangxian University, many students didn't cultivate the techniques from the university library but rather their own family's inherited methods.
“Alright, since you've confirmed there's no problem, let's begin. . . I only agreed to let you use it once. If anything goes wrong, there's no turning back. ”
“Green Grain Sword! ”
Fang Xi answered without hesitation, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.
Although what he provided was the refining blueprint for the Demon-Slaying Sword, if he said it was the Green Grain Sword, then it naturally *was* the Green Grain Sword!
‘Counting it, this should be the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword, right? ’
This Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword was Fang Xi's attempt to elevate it to a 'femtometer'-level magical artifact, even finer than 'nanometer', by using the 'Demon-Slaying Sword' from the 'Three Treasures for Slaying Demons' as a base and incorporating the refining techniques of the Kyushu World.
As for the grooves on it? Naturally, they were prepared for femtometer robots. After all, the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword was for his main body, and the South Barrens Cultivation World had no place to charge femtometer robots.
If it couldn't be charged, this flying sword would merely function as an ordinary flying sword magical artifact, not particularly powerful.
Fang Xi was still very interested in the golden flying sword that Sword South True Monarch had used last time, which could split into 1.296 billion fine needles.
As for the energy issue within the grooves, Fang Xi had already thought of it: he could use a top-grade metal-attribute Spirit Stone!
If Huo Yunzi were to know that Fang Xi was planning to use a strategic-level material, rarely seen even by Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Kyushu World, to power the Green Grain Sword, he would probably have the heart to strangle him.
What an appalling waste of heavenly treasures!
It was simply outrageous!
But for a bumpkin like Fang Xi, being able to improvise and forge the 'Green Grain Sword' was already a success!
“Open! ”
At this moment, True Monarch Huo Yunzi was still completely unaware of this, merely silently forming a hand seal and injecting a streak of Nascent Soul-level magic power into the Eight Trigrams Furnace before him.
Lines of array patterns lit up, countless streams of light converged from all directions, and within the Eight Trigrams Furnace, a sword tip wrapped in white light had already emerged, followed by the sword body, and then the hilt. . .
The femtometer printer's main feature was 'speed'!
In the Kyushu World, the days of ancient cultivators spending years or even decades to refine a magical artifact were long gone.
“Alright, Little Zhang, let me test you. Look at this array diagram. What are these few formations called? ”
Seeing Fang Xi's intrigued expression, Huo Yunzi couldn't help but feel a desire to test him.
“I can only recognize a handful, for example, this formation here is the 'Three Origins Unity Array'. . . and this array pattern seems to be a variation of the 'Two-Phase Void Array'. . . and this one should come from the 'Subspace Conversion Array'. . . ”
Fang Xi only mentioned a few, intentionally holding back much of his knowledge.
Upon hearing him, Huo Yunzi felt great regret. “Oh? Your array talent isn't bad, kid! Your formations are good, so your artifact refining should be good too. . . You shouldn't have transferred departments to dabble in 'Origin Qi theory research'. Are you interested in pursuing your doctorate with me? ”
“This. . . Your junior still needs to consider. ”
Fang Xi replied with a wry smile, then saw the Eight Trigrams Furnace rumble, and a streak of green light flew out.
He extended his hand to summon it, and a flying sword, three feet long, two fingers wide, entirely green, and resembling a long green leaf, landed in his grasp.
—The Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword!
‘In its complete form, this sword should possess the might of a Numinous Treasure, and its power will further increase once it has drunk its fill of demon blood! ’
Fang Xi caressed the blade, a look of satisfaction appearing on his face, then took his leave.
His visit this time, refining a magical artifact, was merely an excuse.
The main purpose was to create an alibi.
After all, things at Maple Heaven Cave must have been turned upside down by now, right?
But along his way, many campus surveillance cameras could prove that Zhang Huohua had been at Fangxian University the entire time, with the esteemed Huo Yunzi as a witness!
‘Of course, this is just the worst-case scenario. . . ’
‘The best-case scenario is that they won't even suspect. . . But one shouldn't underestimate the big data screening of the Fang Xian Dao Palace. . . ’
‘For the next period, I should lay low. Perhaps I can bring out the 'Demonic Qi Analysis Spectrum'? To increase my own value? ’
Returning to his cave abode, Fang Xi secretly pondered as he sent the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword to the South Barrens Cultivation World.
The paper he had previously submitted only pointed out a direction, allowing for many detours to be avoided.
But if he could produce the 'Demonic Qi Particle Spectrum', that would be another huge step forward!
Anyone capable of such significant research results would surely be fully protected by the Origin Qi Research Institute, at the very least, right?
...
South Barrens Cultivation World.
Emerald Island.
Fang Xi held the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword, a hint of nostalgia in his expression.
'Qinghe' was the name he had chosen to commemorate his experiences during his humble beginnings at Green Bamboo Mountain, embodying the spirit of rogue cultivators striving against fate itself.
The magic power of the Withered Glory Chant surged forth, effortlessly refining the sword.
Then, Fang Xi casually pointed.
The Green Grain Sword transformed into a streak of green light, its sword light like a dragon, swiftly soaring straight into the nine heavens!
The vast clouds in the sky all dissipated under this single sword strike!
Such swordsmanship left Zheng Shan and the other Core Formation cultivators utterly dumbfounded.
“Hmm, at this moment, the power of the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword is equivalent to a top-tier magical artifact cultivated for many years. Its sword qi is unparalleled in sharpness, enough to contend with the Ten Thousand Souls Banner of yesteryear. . . ”
Fang Xi retracted his sword art, and the pervasive sword light swirled back, condensing into a long sword resembling a green grain leaf. He couldn't help but feel very satisfied with it.
The artifact refining techniques of the Kyushu World were indeed extremely formidable!
As he returned to his refining chamber, he cast a hand seal.
Immediately, a groove appeared on the hilt of the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword.
Fang Xi patted his Mountain Sea Pearl, and a golden top-grade Spirit Stone flew out, landing within the groove.
Buzz! Buzz!
After closing the hilt and injecting a hand seal, lines of golden array patterns emerged on the sword body. It was clearly the top-grade Spirit Stone consuming spiritual energy to begin charging the countless femtometer robots!
“Normally, the femtometer robots in this sword are dormant; it's just an inert object. Only now is it truly activated. . . ”
As for that Dark Moon Cult Master?
This person was merely a disguised identity; it was impossible for them to expose their Nascent Soul cultivation. Thus, they didn't possess many treasures and weren't even worth Fang Xi's notice.
At the very least, this person lacked the network and resources to go to Fangxian University's Femtometer Research Institute and have True Monarch Huo Yunzi refine a femtometer artifact for them!
Fang Xi pondered for a moment, took out the design he had prepared earlier, then pulled out a few fourth-tier ores, and a wisp of green 'Nascent Flame' spewed forth.
His previous design had held back some elements, and now he could further refine many fourth-tier ores, and even the bones and bloodlines of demon beasts to increase the strength of this flying sword, which was prototyped after the Demon-Slaying Sword!
Months later. . .
Above Emerald Island.
Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, a green longsword hovering beside him.
“Go! ”
With a thought, the Green Grain Sword shot out instantly.
Then. . .
It directly split apart in mid-air, transforming into countless green lights.
Streaks of green light darted and shifted, then suddenly exploded, turning into a sky full of green threads.
Fang Xi's expression changed, and he raised a hand.
A third-tier giant turtle puppet was released. A cannon barrel emerged from its shell, which had opened up.
Boom!
A crimson beam of light swept past the green threads, but the threads remained completely unchanged. Then it swept past the giant turtle, as if 'penetrating' right through it. . .
Then. . .
The giant turtle puppet froze, suddenly split in two down the middle. . .
“The femtometer size is too small; it can easily penetrate all solid objects. . . It can also be seen as having the characteristics of 'cutting through all' and 'sword body invulnerability'. . . ”
Fang Xi waved his hand again, and countless green threads converged, seeping into various parts of his body, reassembling into the form of the 'Green Grain Sword' within his Dantian.
“This penetration characteristic is extremely insidious; it should be able to attach to the magic power and meridians of cultivators, and even demon cultivators, traveling all the way to their Dantian before erupting. . . ”
Fang Xi carefully experienced the abilities of the Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword. “If a cultivator lacks sufficient insight, they could easily mistake my sword art for the peerless swordsmanship of 'refining sword into silk'. . . and would certainly suffer a heavy loss. ”
The sword of a sword cultivator emphasizes 'one sword breaking all laws', and 'refining sword into silk' is also an extremely profound swordsmanship realm.
Perhaps only sword cultivators at the Nascent Soul level would have a chance to comprehend even a fraction of it.
But now, Fang Xi could easily achieve it with just a single sword artifact!
“As for its drawbacks. . . it's probably that after the top-grade Spirit Stone exhausts its spiritual energy, it still needs to slowly recharge. . . Once embroiled in a prolonged battle that drags on for a long time, the 'refining sword into silk' ultimate move wouldn't be usable, right. . . ”
To perform all sorts of flashy maneuvers, the femtometer robots needed to be charged, and even top-grade Spirit Stones might not be enough.
“Aside from that, there aren't many major drawbacks. . . This Fourth-Generation Green Grain Sword is probably destined to shine brilliantly in this demon race invasion. . . ”
“Though, this is not what I wished for. . . ”
If he had a choice, Fang Xi would certainly hope to peacefully cultivate his immortal path by planting trees, then without disaster or tribulation, cultivate to Divine Transformation Perfected, and then ascend. . .
Alas. . . there were always many injustices in the world.
Not to mention his promise to the Heavenly Envy Demon Lord, even the Heavenly Demon Qi itself was worth Fang Xi taking this journey.
“May the Green Grain Sword in my hand cut through all injustices on my cultivation path! ”
This was also the silent vow Fang Xi had made in his heart when he first obtained the Green Grain Sword!
No matter how difficult the cultivation path became, he would ascend step by step, rising from a mortal to an immortal!
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