Chapter 361

The Light of Hongmeng: A single ray born from the evolution of Hongmeng, possessing unfathomable divine power; through its evolution, one may forge a supreme divine weapon.

【The Light of Hongmeng, drawn by the Hongmeng Dao Fire, revealed an inexplicable Daoic resonance, emitting a staggering aura. Within this resonance lay an supreme power capable of opening all things and severing all things. You comprehended its divine essence, understood its principle—it was precisely Pangu's opening-the-sky sword. You have attained the supreme sword Dao—Opening the Sky Sword!】

【The appearance of the Opening the Sky Sword made you realize that the Five Scrolls of the Heavenly Book may not be simple; you began attempting to fuse the Hongmeng Dao Light, the Five Scrolls of the Heavenly Book, and the Opening the Sky Sword.】

【You discovered its underlying pattern, and from this pattern, you deduced the Immortal King-level Scripture: The Opening the Sky Sword Scripture!】

【By fusing the Opening the Sky Sword Scripture into the Tai Xuan Sword Scripture, your understanding of sword Dao improved. Your Tai Xuan Sword Scripture has upgraded to a top-tier Immortal King-level scripture.】

"Indeed, after all, it is merely a lost mid-sized world—Pangu's power was not that strong," Zhang Taixuan said, somewhat disappointed, yet somewhat relieved.

If Pangu had truly been that powerful, Jin Xian would be as common as dogs, and Da Luo would walk everywhere.

How then could the Opening the Sky artifact have fallen into his hands?

【By fusing the Opening the Sky Sword and the Divine Technique of the Pot Within Heaven, you created the Method of Opening Heaven and Earth. Those above the Jin Xian realm may attempt to open heaven and earth within the primordial chaos.】

This opening is not the clever shortcut Zhang Taixuan used before—it is the true method of proving the Dao through raw power.

If one truly succeeds in opening a realm within the primordial chaos, the cultivation gains will be astonishing.

Opening heaven and earth allows one to verify one's own learning and comprehend its laws and principles—no clever shortcut can compare.

Of course, the risks are immense.

Have you not seen how many beings who opened heaven and earth perished in the Opening Heavenly Tribulation?

【You comprehended the Light of Hongmeng and understood the evolution principle of the Zhu Xian Sword; your mastery of weapon forging increased. You created a method to repair the Zhu Xian Sword.】

【By comprehending the Light of Hongmeng, combining it with the Famen of forming the Hunyuan Embryo from Thunder Bamboo, and the method used by Lord Lingbao to forge the Four Zhu Xian Swords, you created a new Zhu Xian Sword Array.】

The new Zhu Xian Sword Array contains the Dao of opening heaven and earth within a world, its divine power unfathomable, far surpassing the original.

"I have accumulated much Creation Fluid, and now have a new sword-forging method—I can attempt to forge the Four Zhu Xian Swords."

Zhang Taixuan's expression brightened, "But first, let me restore the original Zhu Xian Sword."

Gazing at the broken sword, he conjured supreme mysterious light in his hands; a brilliant glow appeared, and the next moment, the ray landed upon the broken blade.

Qiang qiang!

The broken Zhu Xian Sword trembled, emitting a sound that shook the soul; the two shattered pieces drew near of their own accord, their broken ends fitting perfectly together, and sharp killing intent emerged along the blade's surface.

"The Light of Hongmeng consumes too much magic power—Tian Tian World, give me magic power!"

Zhang Taixuan's thought shifted, directly drawing upon the chaotic magic power converted by the Tian Tian World; instantly, boundless surging magic power rushed forth, transforming into the Light of Hongmeng and landing upon the Zhu Xian Sword's break.

Clang! The break gradually vanished, leaving not a trace behind.

Even the sword's divine might seemed to revive somewhat—it was no longer inferior to ordinary Emperor-level weapons.

"To fully restore it, I must absorb countless chaotic magic powers. Fortunately, the Tian Tian World's magic power has been idle lately—let the Zhu Xian Sword rest there for nurturing."

Holding the long sword, he channeled magic power to refine it; after a moment, once the imprint reached deep within the Zhu Xian Sword, he tossed it into the Tian Tian World.

Having finished this, Zhang Taixuan rose, took the small green bottle, and went straight to the Spirit Herb Garden, walking beneath the Thunder Bamboo.

At this moment, the Thunder Bamboo had changed once more.

The bamboo tree was more vigorous and powerful, its thunder interwoven, radiating an aura of destruction and vitality.

Zhang Taixuan selected five stalks, dripped Creation Fluid onto them, then activated the Light of Hongmeng, channeling it into them.

As the Light of Hongmeng appeared, the effect of the Creation Fluid on the Thunder Bamboo accelerated instantly; within moments, the bamboo grew to a million years old, its towering form shrinking until it became a two-meter-tall chaotic cocoon, within which a substance transcending the Five Phases and escaping Yin-Yang was gestating—the material for forging supreme treasures.

Seeing this, Zhang Taixuan immediately divided the fifteen strands of World Origin he had previously collected into five parts, channeling them into the cocoon, then followed with several more beams of the Light of Hongmeng.

Only when the material within had fully matured did he imprint the newly deduced Zhu Xian Sword forging array patterns into it.

Pong pong pong!

Instantly, a heartbeat-like sound echoed from within the chaotic embryo, growing stronger and more powerful, shaking heaven and earth.

Zhang Taixuan quickly suppressed the commotion, standing quietly by, calculating the time when the Four Zhu Xian Swords would emerge.

"Husband, something major has happened," Huang Rong suddenly ran over, astonished, "The Five-Color Silkworm has spun silk and fallen into a deep sleep—will it die?!"

The Five-Color Silkworm was greatly loved by all the women.

The little creature's body resembled jade, not like a worm, but more like a work of art—making the women adore it endlessly.

"The Five-Color Silkworm has fallen asleep?" Zhang Taixuan exclaimed, then pinched his fingers to calculate. "No worry—it is reaching adulthood. When it awakens, it will become a Great Saint."

Huang Rong was astonished: "Already becoming a Great Saint?"

Zhang Taixuan smiled: "Indeed. Think about it—this creature has followed me, so its fortune is abundant; it has undergone two world ascensions' purification—it long ago reached the peak of Saint King. Now that it has spun its silk, it is preparing to molt into its adult form."

"Good, that's a relief," Huang Rong sighed. "I thought something was wrong! By the way, husband, what are you doing here?"

She gazed at the chaotic cocoon, puzzled.

"I'm forging the Four Zhu Xian Swords and their array diagram. In one day, the Four Zhu Xian Swords will emerge," Zhang Taixuan said calmly. "Come, let's go see the Five-Color Silkworm. As for this, let it evolve on its own."

"Mm."

As they spoke, the two arrived at the Five-Color Silkworm's dwelling.

It was a tall, peculiar mulberry tree, its trunk coiled and twisted, its bark curling as if dying.

Yet its branches and leaves were luxuriant.

And the Five-Color Silkworm lay limp and asleep within a knot of the tree.

"This little thing really sleeps while cultivating—couldn't it have warned us ahead of time?" Zhang Taixuan stared at the silkworm like a lifeless fish, speechless. "So unreliable."

He took one strand of the silk it had spun, gazed intently, and his face lit up with delight.

"I didn't expect the silk to be better than imagined," Zhang Taixuan praised. "The five colors interwoven—enough to weave a Dao robe."

Huang Rong was astonished: "Husband, you'll weave this silk into a Dao robe? Then let us sisters handle it—we'll have it ready to wear at the banquet in a few days."

"No need to rush!" Zhang Taixuan laughed. "We can take our time."