Chapter 23

No way, what's up with the synthesis slot? I spent crystal blocks on it, and you give me this kind of nearly broken sword?

Lu Jing held the alloy longsword, wanting to cry but no tears.

The synthesis slot seemed to understand Lu Jing's complaint, as a puff of smoke burst out from the grid, as if mocking him.

"I don't believe it!" Lu Jing's hand didn't stop moving; he picked up two longswords wrapped in tape again, "Let's try again!"

Although the synthesized longsword has some cracks, it's already much better than the first version; maybe if we keep synthesizing we'll get a perfect longsword!

【Synthesis complete, consumed Colorless Crystal Block*2, obtained battle-damaged alloy longsword!】

【Synthesis complete......】

Not long after, four battle-damaged alloy longswords were neatly placed on the ground.

【Battle-damaged alloy longsword*2, synthesis requires consuming 4 Colorless Crystal Blocks!】

Keep synthesizing!

Whether it was Lu Jing's Blood Qi being sufficiently full, or that synthesizing the longsword was easier, the synthesis slot didn't drain much stamina.

Pfft~

Amidst the boiling steam, a peculiarly shaped longsword appeared in Lu Jing's hand.

【Synthesis complete, consumed Colorless Crystal Block*4, obtained Hundred-Blade War Sword!】

【Hundred-Blade War Sword】: A special weapon forged from extraterritorial alloy; although the blade is covered in cracks, each blade segment possesses magnetism, tightly connected together, yet it may still shatter under heavy impact.

The reason this sword is strange is because the blade is engraved with mysterious patterns, and light seems to flow across its surface.

The blade still has cracks, but it looks much sturdier; using it in combat seems fine......

Lu Jing gripped the Hundred-Blade War Sword and swung it twice; it felt very natural.

One more synthesis, let's gamble!

Lu Jing synthesized the remaining two battle-damaged alloy longswords again.

What can two Hundred-Blade War Swords synthesize into? I hope it gives me a complete one, and not another that looks like it'll break.

Lu Jing prayed in his heart, took a deep breath, and placed the Hundred-Blade War Sword into the synthesis slot.

【Hundred-Blade War Sword*2, synthesis requires consuming 8 Colorless Crystal Blocks!】

Synthesize!

As Lu Jing's words fell, his stamina instantly dropped by half.

【Congratulations!】

【27】 【Synthesis critical hit, will undergo leapfrog synthesis! (10% chance)】

【Synthesis critical hit, will perform jump-level synthesis! (10% chance)】

Damn, I hit that 10% chance again!

Lu Jing couldn't help but laugh; his luck has indeed been pretty good lately.

【Synthesis complete, obtained Thousand-Blade Demon Sword!】

【Thousand-Blade Demon Sword】: Attack-only, peerless under heaven, exclusive spiritual weapon of the assassin world, national treasure of the Divine Forging Nation; its blade consists of over a thousand fragments that can be separated and assembled into any shape.

Thousand-Blade Demon Sword!

Lu Jing was completely stunned.

Judging by this description, it must be right; I should have realized earlier—the blade covered in cracks, isn't that the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword?

Lu Jing looked at the longsword in his hand emanating a deep blue luster and couldn't help praising, 'Great sword!'

A flash of sharp light passed through his eyes as he drew the sword from its sheath.

His right hand gripped the sword, his left hand stroked the blade.

Clang~

The demon sword hummed softly, as if it had come alive at this moment.

A deep azure light flashed, flowing like a tide through every crack.

The Thousand-Blade Demon Sword responded in its own way to Jiangcheng.

After admiring the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword's blade, which was like a work of art, Lu Jing suddenly realized something.

By the way, I don't have the ability to control objects like Wu Liuqi; how am I supposed to manipulate the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword to disassemble it?

After a moment of thought, Lu Jing recalled the Contemplation Method he was cultivating, the New Martial Era Contemplation Method.

The New Martial Era Contemplation Method has been introduced; as long as a Martial Artist cultivates this school, they can become a mental-type Talent Endowed.

Then they could perfectly control the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword.

During this period, Lu Jing was busy with other things and didn't put much effort into the Contemplation Method.

However, his cultivation speed remained fast; the humanoid figure in his mind, after being refined, had already taken preliminary human form.

As long as he puts in a bit more effort, he should be able to enter the door soon.

Weapon in hand, strength ready—time to venture into the Huāngshén Cónglín!

Lu Jing sheathed the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword, having made up his mind.

Three days later.

Early morning.

Little Jing, what are you thinking, going all the way out there? You're about to join the genius training camp—remember to come back early!

Feng Qinru packed Lu Jing's luggage while nagging him to stay safe.

Lu Haitao on the sofa took a puff of smoke, smiling, 'Kids are all grown up; let them do what they want. Why bother micromanaging? When you're tired from cultivation, just go out to relax.'

Feng Qinru nodded, saying, 'True, Little Jing's been too hot lately; better go lay low for a while.'

Since the Martial Association President Xu Xingwu visited, Lu Jing's name has spread throughout Anwu City.

Even many TV stations came for interviews, but Lu Jing refused them all.

Reporters are easy to handle, but you can't stop relatives and the neighborhood's enthusiasm.

Now Lu Jing's family has become the celebrity family of the complex, with a constant stream of visitors every day.

Just after seeing a guest off, the door rang again the next second.

Most of them come to ask Lu Jing's parents for child‑rearing tips, or just to get to know Lu Jing.

Now, even when the family walks around the complex, they're grabbed by elders who won't let go, showered with all sorts of flamboyant compliments, as if they wanted to adopt Lu Jing as a grandson.

At first Feng Qinru and Lu Haitao quite enjoyed it—after all, it was an honor—but gradually they couldn't keep up.

The two have even quit their jobs now, hiding at home and daring not to go out.

The situation over at Lu Leyi's side isn't much different.

As Lu Jing's sister, she is also the focus of everyone's attention.

If the brother is that impressive, the sister must be close behind.

As soon as Lu Leyi steps into class, she's surrounded by classmates—some asking her to get Lu Jing's autograph, others wanting to call Lu Jing "big brother."

One must admit, since this incident, Lu Leyi has been treated like the center of the universe at school.

The teachers' attitudes have become much gentler; even the middle‑school principal personally checks in on her and dotes on her.

There's also senior Leng Yueyue; after learning that Lu Jing is her brother, she bombarded her with messages, hoping Lu Leyi would help her pursue Lu Jing.

"Sigh, it's completely out of control..."

Lu Leyi sighed helplessly, feeling both pain and joy.

In just a few short days, her underperforming brother became the city's star.

The media loudly trumpeted how hard Lu Jing trains, rising early and staying up late every day.

Only Lu Leyi knows that her brother hardly puts in any effort, sleeping early and waking late, as if sleeping could boost his strength.

"Maybe that's what genius looks like..."

Lu Leyi can't help envying Lu Jing's talent.

The family is already headache‑ridden, let alone Lu Jing himself, the main figure.

Since the day he forged the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword, he hasn't dared step outside.

He's been wanting to train in Huāngshén Cónglín, so why not set off early.