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Chapter 421: The Starry Sword Array
Chapter 421: The Starry Sword Array
The Starry Sword Array anomaly was incredibly spiritual, and upon sensing the formidable threat of the deep black wind and thunder sword aura, it began to rotate. Several sword auras, like shooting stars, slashed through the starry sky towards Lu Chen.
Lu Chen remained unfazed and wielded the Wind Thunder Sword, along with countless deep black sword rays, to face the meteor-like sword auras head-on.
A puff sound rang out.
The first meteor-like sword aura shattered, and countless minute sword auras burst apart like fireworks, melding into the endless ordinary sword auras.
The Wind Thunder Sword's momentum remained unabated, and like a nimble antelope, it adjusted its angle to face the second meteor-like sword aura.
The fourth-grade Wind Thunder Sword was inherently extraordinary. Infused with the Xun Thunder Sword Pill and nurtured for an extended period by the mysterious Yang Xuan Sword Sheath, its quality had further improved.
Additionally, Lu Chen had absorbed several experience packages from the Wind Thunder Sword Manual, gaining numerous opportunities to refine his sword techniques during the cultivation of the Wind Thunder Sword Grass.
Although the Starry anomaly concealed an exceptionally remarkable sword artifact, without a cultivator to wield it and without spiritual energy to manipulate it, it relied solely on the sword artifact's instinct. In the head-on confrontation with Lu Chen, it quickly succumbed.
A three-foot flying sword fell into Lu Chen's hand. The sword's body was exquisitely ornate, with a flowing starry cloud pattern. As it vibrated slightly, sword auras burst forth with great speed, hinting at a hidden special power.
Following his usual practice, Lu Chen drew the Lei Yin Sword from its sheath and placed it into the newly acquired flying sword.
He focused his mental energy on the Yang Xuan Sword Sheath, and a thought flashed through his mind.
[Yang Xuan Sword Sheath, unknown treasure…]
[Currently nurturing a fourth-grade Starry Sword.]
[Starry Sword, a set of flying swords, a complete sword artifact consisting of nine flying swords scattered throughout the Sword Pool.]
[The flying swords are forged from starry meteorite iron, imbued with a trace of stellar power. They can harness the power of the stars, and multiple Starry Swords can be arranged into the Starry Sword Array, with its might increasing with the number of swords. A complete Starry Sword Array is comparable to a fifth-grade flying sword in power.]
"Starry Sword, a set of flying swords that can form the Starry Sword Array. It's a pity that there's only one sword here," Lu Chen thought, initially pleased but then disappointed.
"A fourth-grade sword array comparable to a fifth-grade flying sword... The power of the Starry Sword Array is indeed formidable."
"Should I take this incomplete Starry Sword with me?"
He hesitated.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he seemed to have discovered an incredible loophole.
"Nine Starry Swords make up a complete sword artifact. If I find a few more Starry Swords, can they be considered as taking up just one sword artifact slot?"
"Er, or even less than one slot?"
The more he thought about it, the more feasible this idea seemed.
Perhaps there were already fewer than nine Starry Swords left in the Sword Pool, but if he could find a few more and form the Starry Sword Array, it would still be far more powerful than the individual fourth-grade flying swords.
"Given the Yang Xuan Sword Sheath's craving for high-grade sword artifacts and its sensitivity, finding the remaining Starry Swords left in the Sword Pool shouldn't be a big problem."
"The crucial question is how the Sword Hall defines it. Technically, several Starry Swords don't make up a complete sword artifact, but the interpretation lies with the Golden Core Master Uncle and the higher-ups in the Sword Hall."
"Hmm, I'll find a few more Starry Swords first. If it doesn't work, I can always come back to the Sword Pool later. Anyway, I'll soon learn how to induce the Wind Thunder Sword Grass to produce seeds and cultivate two fourth-grade sword grasses, so gaining entry here won't be an issue." Lu Chen thought confidently.
He lifted the primitive-looking sword sheath from his waist and conveyed a thought to it.
"How do you like this new flying sword? Do you feel the wonder of being amidst the stars?"
The tip of the sword sheath tapped lightly, expressing its extreme satisfaction with the newly inserted Starry Sword.
"There are several more flying swords like this in the Sword Pool..." Lu Chen said in a persuasive tone.
Lu Chen released the primitive-looking sword sheath from his hand, and with his spiritual energy supporting it, the sheath ignored the dense sword aura and moved straight through the low air.
Half a shichen later, Lu Chen successfully located the second Starry Sword anomaly and acquired the second Starry Sword.
The primitive sword sheath, after slightly sensing the wonderful feeling of the two Starry Swords, was full of enthusiasm and continued to search for the third Starry Sword.
"Another Starry Sword anomaly has been discovered."
Lu Chen saw a Starry Sword anomaly in a valley from a distance and was delighted. Holding a sword fruit, he quickly shuttled through the dense sword aura.
Soon, he arrived several zhang away from the anomaly. With the experience of taming two Starry Swords, he was now well-versed in the process. The Spirit God Paste in his divine sense sea emitted a faint spiritual light, keeping his mind clear.
Just as he was about to subdue the Starry Sword anomaly, suddenly, a sword qi lotus flower appeared below the anomaly. The petals were long and thin, like segments of sharp swords. As the lotus rotated, countless sword petals rushed towards the Starry Sword anomaly.
"Brother Lu, you and I almost discovered this Starry Sword anomaly at the same time, so we can't decide its ownership like this."
"I have a great interest in the flying sword behind this anomaly. If you're the same, then it's only fair that we each show our skills and see who can tame the flying sword."
A youth with a sinister aura and pale skin slowly stepped forward, and the sword qi lotus flower slowly rotated into his hand.
"So it's Senior Brother Bai."
Lu Chen had some impression of this sinister youth. His surname was Bai, and he had the cultivation base of the late Qi Refining Stage. Among the ten people who entered the Sword Hall, his strength was likely among the top three.
"To be honest, Senior Brother, I am indeed interested in this flying sword. Although Lu is weak and my sword techniques are ordinary, I still want to be presumptuous and compete with Senior Brother Bai for this flying sword."
Since it concerned the Starry Sword Array, which had the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator, Lu Chen naturally wouldn't give up on the third flying sword. His Wind Thunder Sword emitted countless deep black sword rays.
"Good, let's focus on competing for the flying sword, and we'll only hold back against each other to avoid injuring our fellow sect members."
The sinister youth originally thought that with his late Qi Refining Stage cultivation and his exquisite sword techniques, which he had immersed himself in for decades, Lu Chen would wisely leave.
Unexpectedly, Lu Chen had no sense of propriety and actually wanted to compete with him for the flying sword. He sneered inwardly but maintained the superficial harmony between fellow sect members.
The lotus in his hand instantly bloomed, and countless layers of sword qi petals appeared, with several tiny lotus seeds formed from compressed sword qi within. Each seed contained terrifying power.
Just as he was about to seize the flying sword while dealing with Lu Chen, the floating Starry Sword anomaly underwent a startling transformation.
The rotating stars suddenly collapsed, and a gorgeous flying sword shot out at lightning speed, directly flying in front of Lu Chen.
Lu Chen's reaction was extremely fast. Just as he was about to deal with the Starry Sword, a faint thought came from the sword sheath, and the Starry Sword directly entered the sheath's opening, squeezing together with its two companions.
The Yang Xuan Sword Sheath could nurture flying swords, enhancing their quality, and it held great attraction for the highly spiritual Starry Swords. Additionally, the sheath emitted a sense of sharing the same origin as the swords. Upon sensing that the situation was unfavorable, this Starry Sword chose to enter the sword sheath on its own.
"I don't know if Senior Brother Bai has heard of a treasure sword choosing its master, but this is probably such a case."
Lu Chen spread his hands and said with a smile.
(End of Chapter)
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