Chapter 420: Pushing Your Luck
Chapter 420: Pushing Your Luck
"The Fourth-Rank Thunderclap Sword, capable of arousing the sword qi of thunderclaps, holds an incredibly potent restraining effect against evil beings and cultivators." Lu Chen silently mouthed the description as he examined the silver-white short sword in his hand.
In his opinion, this Thunderclap Sword was much more powerful than the previous Fish Dragon Sword. Innately imbued with the unique sword qi of thunderclaps, it proved especially effective against evil cultivators.
More importantly, Lu Chen surmised that this Fourth-Rank Thunderclap Sword, imbued with Buddhist power, might be useful for cultivating the Vajra Bodhi spirit plant.
Currently, the Vajra Bodhi was left in that incomplete secret realm. Due to the lack of sufficient nurturing items, the Bodhi spirit seed had not changed much, except for the Soul-Guiding Zen Incense that slightly promoted its growth.
Now, with the addition of this Thunderclap Sword, there might be a chance for the spirit seed to take root and sprout.
At the same time, the sword qi of thunderclaps released by the flying sword would also be beneficial to the Fourth-Rank Illusory Sound Bamboo.
The Thunderclap Sword was not only of good quality but also possessed unique attributes. Considering the factor of Vajra Bodhi, Lu Chen didn't hesitate and decided that this Thunderclap Sword would be the first sword in the Sword Pond.
"It's good to make an early decision to avoid hesitation later, or even ending up in a situation of grasping the sesame seed and losing the watermelon." Lu Chen thought to himself.
He forcefully inserted the silver-white short sword into its rustic sheath.
"It's too short, too short, and weak. A tiny sword with tiny might." The Nurturing Sword Sheath transmitted a faint thought, seemingly laced with a hint of mocking sarcasm.
Lu Chen's palm turned into a translucent jade color, and he pushed the silver-white short sword deeper into the sheath.
"Are you hungry? Can you give a hard push from behind the sword?" The Nurturing Sword Sheath, which had been tempered by numerous swords like the Purple Lightning Sword and the Wind Thunder Sword, was not satisfied with the new sword's diminutive size.
"?" A question mark flashed in Lu Chen's mind.
Now it's telling me to push hard from behind the sword. What sheepish behavior...
He channeled his spiritual power into the Thunderclap Sword, and instantly, deep, muffled peals of thunder resonated from within the rustic sheath, causing it to shake violently and release bursts of sword qi.
The Nurturing Sword Sheath finally calmed down after being bombarded by waves of sword qi thunderclaps.
"It's already quite something to obtain a flying sword that's a few inches long. Don't be greedy and wish for a sword that's several feet long."
"Don't push your luck." Lu Chen transmitted a thought to the rustic sheath, leaving the silver-white short sword within for the special energy field inside the sheath to nurture and refine it.
After subduing the Thunderclap Sword, Lu Chen continued to weave through the endless strands of fine sword qi.
Moments later, he arrived at a peak filled with bizarre and rugged rocks. Countless sword marks of varying depths covered the surfaces of these strange rocks, and the sword wind howled through the cracks and holes, emitting sharp sounds.
"Shi Hao, senior brother?" Lu Chen spotted a familiar figure ahead—one of the Sword Hall disciples who had entered the Sword Pond together. Shen Ye had specifically introduced him earlier in the hall, mentioning his mastery of several sword intents and profound sword techniques.
"Lu Chen, junior brother, I didn't expect to run into you here." Shi Hao was searching for sword qi anomalies amid the infinite sword qi, and upon hearing Lu Chen's call, he turned around with a smile on his face.
"That's indeed a coincidence." Lu Chen replied. The Sword Pond was vast, and with countless sword qi wreaking havoc, movement was difficult. Only ten Sword Hall disciples had entered in total, so the odds of them meeting were indeed slim.
"Has junior brother Lu Chen managed to subdue any sword artifacts?" Shi Hao asked curiously.
"With some luck, I obtained one, and I'm quite satisfied with it." Lu Chen answered briefly, well aware of the wisdom in keeping a low profile. He didn't reveal the Thunderclap Sword.
As Lu Chen prepared to bid farewell to Shi Hao, a black snake made of sword qi suddenly shot out from a bizarre rock several meters tall in front of Shi Hao and darted towards the mountain peak.
The black snake was about half a zhang long, pitch-black all over, with a pair of wings, and moved with incredible speed, disappearing from their sight in just a few moments.
"As fast as lightning! It must be a fourth-grade flying sword that excels in speed," Shi Hao exclaimed.
He turned to Lu Chen, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Brother Lu, that black snake sword is incredibly fast and seems to possess exceptional sentience. I believe it's a high-quality fourth-grade flying sword."
"Since we've both discovered it, why don't we each put our sword skills to the test and see who can tame this flying sword?" Shi Hao suggested, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Lu Chen's entry into the Sword Pond didn't necessarily indicate exceptional sword skills. His unique ability to cultivate sword grass was the primary reason for his qualification.
Shi Hao was confident in his sword mastery and believed that even if Lu Chen competed for the Black Snake Sword, he had a high chance of winning.
"I appreciate the offer, Brother Shi, but I know my own capabilities. I'm not confident in my ability to tame that flying sword. I'll leave it to you, Brother Shi. I'll take my leave now." Lu Chen politely declined, knowing the importance of maintaining a low profile.
"This... Brother Lu, I won't forget this favor," Shi Hao said, his expression momentarily startled before he bowed in gratitude.
Lu Chen smiled faintly and began walking downhill.
The black snake apparition they had just seen possessed a substantial aura, but it fell short of Lu Chen's expectations by a wide margin. Even compared to the Fish Dragon Sword he had encountered earlier, it was slightly inferior, not to mention the Thunderclap Sword he had already obtained.
The reaction of the sword sheath was a testament to that.
It would be better to do a small favor and save some time to search for a better sword.
Soon, Lu Chen spotted a distant starry cloud hanging low, with stars twinkling within and sword qi flashing.
"This, this is the one I want," the Yinxuan Sword Sheath, which was experiencing the new sword, conveyed to Lu Chen.
"You already have the Thunderclap Sword inside you, and now you want a new one? You're a sword-abandoning scum!" Lu Chen rebuked the rustic sword sheath. Suddenly, a turquoise light appeared under his feet, and his figure turned into a wisp of smoke, silently approaching the starry anomaly.
If the sword sheath approved, it had to be a good sword.
"Ah, who's to blame but my sword sheath, with its damaged sentience? I must find it more companions to help it recover soon," Lu Chen lamented dramatically.
As he reached the starry cloud, he was about to look for an opportunity to tame it when his mind suddenly became hazy, as if he were in a vast starry sky, with countless stars dotting the heavens and meteor-like sword qi streaking by, circling around Lu Chen, who possessed the Sword Fruit.
"As expected of the sword I set my sights on, it's truly extraordinary," Lu Chen marveled. With a thought, the fifth-grade treasure, the Yunshen Poster, hidden deep within his consciousness, emitted a faint spiritual light. His mind cleared, and the starry vision rapidly dissipated.
Lu Chen opened his eyes, and countless deep black sword rays appeared around the Wind and Thunder Sword in his hand, like a hurricane with flashing lightning and rumbling thunder, swiftly rolling towards the starry cloud.
(End of Chapter)
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