Chapter 489: The Giant Blade

Chapter 489: The Giant Blade

1.5 million Aether Crystals!

Ji Xinghuo's eyes widened at the price. He couldn't believe that a weapon from the Revelation Trinity could be so expensive.

However, after carefully reading through the introduction of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade, he felt that the price was reasonable.

The Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade was approximately 1.8 meters long, 38 centimeters wide, single-edged with a slanted tip, classifying it as a large battle blade. But what was truly astonishing was its weight.

Converted to Earth's units, it weighed a whopping 47 tons!

The main material of the blade was the same as his Electric Battle Blade, utilizing the Star Realm's specialty, "Thunder-Cast Heavy Alloy". Yu Huoxiao refined and forged it with a unique technique, causing its density to skyrocket. With the same volume, its weight was a hundred times greater.

"47 tons..."

Ji Xinghuo was astounded.

The Flame Dragon Spear he had seen earlier weighed two tons, which was already considered a heavy weapon. But compared to the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade, it was like a novice facing a master.

Such a heavy weapon would be unusable by most Heavenly Kings. Being able to lift it didn't mean one could fight with it.

However, it was just right for him, even feeling a little light.

Moreover, the 47-ton weight was just the blade's base weight. It also had four additional effects, one of which was "Self-Weight Variability". By infusing starlight, the weight of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade could be reduced to a hundredth of its original weight or increased a hundredfold within this range.

At its lightest, it weighed 470 kilograms.

And at its heaviest, it could reach a staggering 4,700 tons!

Ji Xinghuo was amazed. After his advancement to the Heavenly King realm, his strength had increased significantly. Although he hadn't tested it, he estimated that his bench press capacity, with his starlight and abilities fully unleashed, could surpass 10,000 tons.

Without any amplification or eruption, his bench press weight was around 3,500 tons, still insufficient to lift the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade at its hundredfold weight.

This blade could crush most enemies with its weight alone!

There were three other effects as well.

One was "Feng Rui", a common additional ability for many weapons, enhancing the sharpness of the blade. The Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade's "Feng Rui" was stacked six times, essentially upgrading this ability to the sixth level.

Another effect, "Heng Gu", was even more impressive, reaching seven stacks. It maximized the blade's hardness and toughness, making it indestructible.

Lastly, there was "Thunderous Judgment".

It was an effect composed of 13 different abilities, but the specific abilities used were Yu Huoxiao's closely guarded secret, not mentioned in the introduction. However, from its effect, one could guess that many electromagnetic-related abilities were involved.

Upon activation of Thunderous Judgment, the wielder's strength tripled, and their electrical and magnetic damage increased threefold as well!

This, however, consumed a large amount of starlight.

A sixth-tier or lower anomaly would not be able to sustain it for long, and it also demanded an extremely high level of strength.

Nevertheless, as long as one could wield the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade in battle and utilize the Self-Weight Variability and Thunderous Judgment to their fullest, its power would be awe-inspiring.

The ability to cleave through ships with a single strike was no exaggeration!

Ji Xinghuo stared at the virtual image of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade, his heart pounding. Even without the physical blade present, the image alone captivated him.

This blade was as if it were tailor-made for him.

It could perfectly accentuate his strengths, and with its potential for future growth, it would be hard to replace even upon his advancement to the Stellar Saint realm.

The Revelation Trinity was practically the pinnacle of weapon quality that a sixth-tier powerhouse could attain.

"It's just too expensive," Ji Xinghuo thought to himself. 1.5 million Aether Crystals—he could only afford a tenth of that at most right now.

Zhi Ying, standing beside him, noticed his interest and enthusiastically introduced, "This Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade is the proud creation of our Lord. Moreover, the materials are already prepared, and as long as there's a buyer, our Lord will prioritize its crafting."

"Hasn't Forefather Yu Huo crafted a finished product yet?" Ji Xinghuo asked.

"Not yet," Zhi Ying shook her head. "The weapons of the Revelation Trinity require a lot of time and effort to design and forge. Our Lord has been collecting materials for many years, but he only has enough for one piece, so he waits for a customer to place an order before starting the crafting process."

She carefully observed Ji Xinghuo's expression and asked, "Is Forefather Yu Huo interested?"

"I can't afford it," Ji Xinghuo replied honestly.

"Just because you can't afford it now doesn't mean you won't be able to in the future," Zhi Ying, an excellent salesperson, patiently said. "If Forefather Yu Huo has any intentions, you can discuss it further with our Lord tomorrow."

Ji Xinghuo knew that when he was watching the weapon's introduction earlier, he had revealed his thoughts about the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade, and Zhi Ying had picked up on it.

"Alright," he said, no longer refusing.

It wasn't until the two had finished their preliminary discussion that Xingban sighed, "The weapons of the Revelation Trinity... This should be Forefather Yu Huo's pinnacle creation! What a pity, I can't afford it, nor can I wield such a powerful artifact."

She turned to Ji Xinghuo, her curiosity getting the better of her. Just as she was about to ask a question, she saw Ji Xinghuo suddenly turn his head to look at something.

A tall and slender man was walking towards them from the other end of the exhibition area. He was extremely handsome, but his expression was unpleasant. A pair of gray-blue eyes fixed on Ji Xinghuo, and though his pace wasn't fast, each step took him over a dozen meters, his figure seeming to flicker.

News of the dispute over the Cloudsea Dragon in the depths of the Haiyuan had already spread throughout the Bibo Dragon Domain. In the end, Cang Ya had won the dragon, but a question remained on everyone's minds: Who was the man beside her?

This man had not only helped Cang Ya tame the Cloudsea Dragon, but had also dominated the battlefield, causing even Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, to suffer a significant loss.

There were also rumors that the Xu Qun family had come to Donghuang Island to pressure the Canglong family.

However, they were stopped by the Dragon Emperor.

This confirmed the rumors that Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, had suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of an unknown outsider, incurring heavy losses.

The guests in the exhibition hall were all drawn to the scene, their gazes shifting towards the commotion.

Xu Qun, the Heavenly Qilin, flashed and appeared nearby.

His expression calmed, and he said indifferently, "Yunhuo Liaoyuan, you dare to come to Donghuang Island again. That's good; it saves me the trouble of looking for you."

"What do you want?" Ji Xinghuo frowned.

Xu Qun, the Heavenly Qilin, looked around.

Although he didn't say anything, his arrogant gaze conveyed his intention to drive them away. However, the onlookers were all top powerhouses and guests of Yunhuo Xiao. They were unfazed by Xu Qun's status and continued to watch the unfolding drama.

"Come with me," Xu Qun, the Heavenly Qilin, said in a low voice to Ji Xinghuo, turning his head. "If you dare."

"Say what you have to say here," Ji Xinghuo said, refusing to play along.

Anger flashed in Xu Qun's eyes, but he restrained himself. This was Yunhuo Xiao's territory, and they were on Donghuang Island. He didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

"Cang Ya should have told you," Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, said, forcing himself to remain calm and lowering his stance, even softening his voice a little. "We have no grudges or enmity between us, and the Bikong Ring is not something you should possess. If you return it, I can compensate you, and the Xu Qun family will owe you a favor."

Although he spoke softly, everyone in the exhibition hall heard him clearly.

The Bikong Ring!

Everyone present now understood the situation.

This three-star treasure of the Tianqi was famous in the Bibo Dragon Domain. Who didn't know that it was one of the Xu Qun family's most prized possessions?

From Xu Qun's words, it seemed that the Bikong Ring had fallen into Yunhuo Liaoyuan's hands.

No wonder...

The Xu Qun family had lost the Bikong Ring, and aside from the loss itself, they had also lost face. They would definitely try to get it back.

"We'll pass on the favor," Ji Xinghuo said, judging from the Xu Qun family's attitude that their so-called favor was an empty promise. Anyone who took it seriously would be a fool.

Xu Qun's expression changed.

But before he could refute, Ji Xinghuo continued, "You can have the Bikong Ring back, but you'll have to show your sincerity."

"Eight hundred thousand Aether Crystals," Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, quoted a price.

Ji Xinghuo shook his head.

He held up two fingers. "I hate haggling. If you want the Bikong Ring back, bring two million Aether Crystals. Otherwise, let's end this discussion."

This was already a concession.

The value of the Bikong Ring definitely exceeded two million Aether Crystals, and if it were auctioned at the Cangming Auction, there was a chance it could fetch three million.

"Impossible," Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, refused outright.

Firstly, the price was too high. Although the Dragon King had agreed to cover most of it, he would still have to contribute thirty percent himself, and he couldn't afford six hundred thousand Aether Crystals. Secondly, redeeming the Bikong Ring at such a high price would be a huge blow to the family's prestige.

Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, stared at Ji Xinghuo and asked in a low voice, "No deal?"

"I don't intend to repeat myself," Ji Xinghuo said, clearly refusing.

Xu Qun's expression turned stiff, and the faint smile he had been maintaining completely vanished. He glanced at Cang Ya beside Ji Xinghuo and said, "Since you don't want to accept the Xu Qun family's goodwill, I hope you won't regret it. I will take back the Bikong Ring with my own hands."

It was a blatant threat.

The onlookers couldn't help but worry for Ji Xinghuo, feeling that he was being too irrational. They thought he should try to negotiate further.

After all, Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, had the backing of the prestigious Xu Qun family. Even in their current state of decline, they were still a formidable force among sixth-tier outsiders, and even a Muxing Sage wouldn't provoke them lightly.

However, Ji Xinghuo remained calm and scoffed, "If I could defeat you once, I can do it again. What else do you have to offer?"

"That depends on your strength," Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, said, seemingly unperturbed and not bothering to argue. "It's best if you stay hidden on Donghuang Island forever and never give me a chance."

With the Bibo Dragon Emperor watching over Donghuang Island, the Xu Qun family wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

But if Ji Xinghuo left the island...

After finishing his sentence, Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, turned and left, disappearing into the void as soon as he exited the blocked-off exhibition hall.

Cang Ya warned, "Liaoyuan, from what I know of Xu Qun, the Heavenly Unicorn, he won't just wait for you to leave Donghuang Island. Moreover, the Xu Qun family won't let him act alone. There will definitely be seventh-tier outsiders involved."

"I understand," Ji Xinghuo nodded.

Zhi Ying, who had remained silent throughout the encounter, asked, "Honored guests, would you like to continue viewing the Lord's collection?"

"No need, thank you," Ji Xinghuo replied.

Having seen what he came to see, his interest was solely in the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade, so he asked Zhi Ying to arrange a room for him.

In a guest room of the Casting Star Lake Manor.

Ji Xinghuo sat alone on the balcony, admiring the lake view, but his eyes were unfocused as he activated his Macrocosmic Eye. His gaze pierced through the void, tracking Xu Qun Tianlin to a private manor hundreds of kilometers away.

There was indeed a Star Shepherd there, but it was neither a True Dragon Man nor a Dragon Master.

Instead, it was a female Elixir practitioner.

She had a plain appearance and sat in a meditation room with her eyes slightly closed, cultivating her spiritual energy. She was most likely one of the three Star Shepherds recruited by the Xu Qun family, and Xu Qun Tianlin appeared outside the meditation room and greeted her respectfully before being allowed to enter.

The two began to converse.

Ji Xinghuo activated his Microscopic Perception, mapping all the information within a hundred-meter radius to his brain and receiving sound waves, allowing him to hear their conversation clearly.

A moment later.

Xu Qun Tianlin exited the meditation room, and the woman named Xia Wei contemplated for a few minutes before continuing her meditation with her eyes closed.

"A seventh-tier, first-stage Flame King!" Ji Xinghuo was wary.

This Xia Wei was formidable, one of the Xu Qun family's three Star Shepherds. Her profession was a Thermal Stringer, and she had advanced to the "Flame King" stage of the Flame Maniac. She was heavily favored by the Xu Qun Dragon King.

Ever since Xu Qun Tianlin lost the Bikong Ring, the Xu Qun Dragon King had sent her to Donghuang Island to wait for an opportunity to retrieve it.

Just now, Xu Qun Tianlin had reported the latest situation.

After discussing the matter, Xia Wei expressed concern that taking action on Donghuang Island would affect the Cangming Auction and cause damage, possibly angering the Bibo Dragon Emperor. Thus, they decided to continue waiting for an opportunity, and Xia Wei also intended to participate in the auction.

Xia Wei instructed Xu Qun Tianlin to keep a close eye on her.

The Xu Qun family had already planted people on Donghuang Island, including informants in the teleportation arrays.

Once there was any sign of Ji Xinghuo leaving Donghuang Island, Xu Qun Tianlin was to immediately bring Xia Wei to track him down and take decisive action.

"Let's play a waiting game and see who has more patience," Ji Xinghuo thought, feeling confident as he held the initiative.

Of course, he didn't want to confront a Star Shepherd, as that would be akin to seeking death.

If he couldn't win, his only option was to run.

Fortunately, he excelled in that area.

Just as Ji Xinghuo was contemplating how to safely escape, there was a knock on the door. Standing outside was Cang Ya, and his heart stirred as he immediately guessed her intention. He got up to open the door, and a wave of fragrance rushed into his embrace.

"Forefather Yu Huo's manor has a shielding force field, and privacy is also assured..." Cang Ya whispered, her face flushed.

Ji Xinghuo could, of course, understand her intentions.

Bang.

The door closed, and soon the sound of waves crashing against the shore filled the room, the rhythm steady, each wave higher than the last, relentless.

It wasn't until late at night that Cang Ya stumbled back to her room.

Ji Xinghuo, too, felt refreshed.

The next day, the two of them strolled around Casting Star Lake Manor for half a day before finally receiving a notification from Zhi Ying to return to the parlor, where they met Yu Huo Xiao again.

"Forefather Yu Huo."

Ji Xinghuo and Cang Ya bowed respectfully.

"Your Reverse Dragon Armor has been repaired." Yu Huo Xiao's Reverse Dragon Armor floated over, and Ji Xinghuo reached out to catch it, finding that the central sword mark had been perfectly mended, with no sign of the previous damage. It was as good as new.

He infused a strand of starlight into it, and the armor operated smoothly without any hindrance, all its additional functions intact.

"Thank you, Master."

"Your craftsmanship has reached the pinnacle." Ji Xinghuo thanked him earnestly and complimented him sincerely. The five million Aether Crystals were well spent just for Yu Huo Xiao's repair skills.

"It was nothing much." Yu Huo Xiao waved his hand dismissively, seeming nonchalant, but his smile grew kinder.

He glanced at Ji Xinghuo once more and spoke, "I heard from Zhi Ying that you're interested in the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade?"

"Yes, Master." Ji Xinghuo replied honestly, "But the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade is too expensive. I can't afford it."

"Hehe..." Yu Huo Xiao stroked his chin, "Actually, you can afford it."

"What do you mean, Master?" Ji Xinghuo's heart stirred.

"The Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade is the strongest weapon I can forge, and I've been eager to see it completed to test my crafting skills and design. However, I haven't found a suitable buyer, so it's been delayed until now." Yu Huo Xiao said slowly.

Ji Xinghuo nodded.

Indeed, it required both the financial means to purchase the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade and an aberrant whose abilities matched the weapon's characteristics, a rare combination.

Just its immense weight was enough to deter most aberrants.

"It's rare to find someone like you who's interested in the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade. Based on my judgment, you should be a perfect fit for the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade." Yu Huo Xiao said meaningfully, "I have an idea that might allow me to forge the world's first Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade specifically for you."

Ji Xinghuo's spirits lifted, and he asked, "Please tell me, Master."

"Give me the Bikong Ring in exchange for the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade." Yu Huo Xiao said with a smile.

(End of Chapter)

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