Chapter 491: The Celestial Revelation

Chapter 491: The Celestial Revelation

Upon hearing Yan Huo Xiao's words, Ji Xinghu immediately emerged from his cultivation room and looked up to behold the strange phenomenon in the sky.

A magnificent cloud vortex was forming, covering the entire sky.

The cloud layer was thin and translucent, displaying a vibrant array of colors, resembling a colossal rainbow vortex. From its center descended a tornado-like band of light that reached the ground without causing any destruction, as if it were a divine sign from above.

A Celestial Revelation!

Ji Xinghu had heard about this long ago, but today was the first time he had witnessed it with his own eyes.

This was one of the peculiar celestial phenomena in the Starry Realm.

Just as the appearance of a Star Meteor Freak would trigger a Star Meteor phenomenon, the birth of a treasure of Celestial Revelation caliber would also bring about a Celestial Revelation. Whether it was a naturally born treasure or a man-made weapon, it could trigger such an occurrence.

Based on the scale and characteristics of the Celestial Revelation, people could discern the quality and grade of the treasure.

Outside the Casting Star Lake Manor, people looked up in awe.

However, everyone was familiar with Master Yan Huo Xiao, and Celestial Revelations frequently occurred in the skies above Casting Star Lake, so this was nothing new to them.

It was just that the scope of this Celestial Revelation far surpassed anything they had seen before.

The diameter of the cloud vortex exceeded a hundred kilometers and continued to expand. Even some of the guests touring the manor couldn't help but express their astonishment.

"It's at least a two-star Celestial Revelation."

"More than that!"

"The form of this phenomenon is unlike anything I've seen before. I believe it could reach a three-star Celestial Revelation."

"Master Yan Huo must have crafted an incredibly rare treasure!"

The guests in the manor were abuzz with speculation.

At that moment, Cang Ya was also stirred from her rest. She had been working tirelessly day and night and was taking a break in her room. When she stepped out and saw the phenomenon in the sky, she was taken aback. She immediately flew towards Ji Xinghu.

Before Cang Ya could ask anything, Ji Xinghu spoke, "Master summoned me."

He quickened his pace and entered Yan Huo Xiao's workshop.

This place was at the very center of the Celestial Revelation. The guards had already received Yan Huo Xiao's orders to grant them passage, so Ji Xinghu and Cang Ya smoothly entered the workshop and found Yan Huo Xiao standing beside a massive furnace.

"You're here," Yan Huo Xiao said. Only he was present; this was his true body. His team of craftsmen had already cleared out during the final steps of the process.

He pointed to a large battle sword on the workbench before him, his eyes revealing a hint of spiritual exhaustion, but his face was filled with delight. "Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade, I've successfully crafted it. Come and give it a try!"

"Yes, Master," Ji Xinghu replied calmly, then bowed. Only after that did he turn his attention to the sword on the table.

Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade!

It differed slightly from the projection he had seen in the display room, but the actual item exuded a more overpowering and awe-inspiring aura—far beyond what the projection could convey. Even from several steps away, he could sense its sharp edge, as if it could sever one's spirit.

Ji Xinghu stepped forward to examine it closely.

The entire sword was just over 1.8 meters long, almost as tall as him. Its pitch-black blade resembled a door panel, both wide and thick.

The spine of the sword was thick and straight, nearly 10 centimeters wide.

Only one side of the blade was sharpened, revealing a silver-white edge four fingers wide, straight and neat. The slanted tip resembled an oversized hobby knife, though the placement of the spine and edge was opposite to that of a hobby knife.

The most striking feature was its hilt, which looked like a thick bolt of dark silver lightning that had cleaved into the blade, freezing time in that instant. The lightning split into dozens of dusky blue traces that meandered across both sides of the blade.

At first glance, the sword's design seemed crude. The body resembled a black steel plate that had been haphazardly cut, with a sharpened edge that didn't seem particularly sharp. It lacked a guard, and the twisted hilt appeared to be randomly pieced together, devoid of any aesthetic appeal.

However, upon closer inspection, one would discover that every detail was meticulously crafted.

The half-meter-long hilt and the blade were seamlessly cast as one piece.

Each trace of current on the blade was an intricately carved groove, embedded deep within, forming an energy circuit.

The more one observed it, the more overpowering it seemed, exuding a profound sense of power that lingered in the mind.

Ji Xinghu quietly admired it for a few seconds.

Just by looking at it, he felt an inexplicable draw to the sword, as if it had been created specifically for him, awaiting the moment he would grasp it.

Under the watchful eyes of Yan Huo Xiao and Cang Ya, Ji Xinghu stepped forward and gripped the hilt.

Crackle!

A current leaped from Ji Xinghu's fingers and surged into the thick hilt, instantly activating it. The traces of current on the blade lit up, and the sword body vibrated slightly, emitting a buzzing sound reminiscent of a current's howl.

"So heavy!"

That was Ji Xinghu's first impression, and he exerted a little more force to lift it.

Weighing 47 tons, it was much heavier than any weapon he had used before. However, with his current strength, he could easily wield it with a flick of his wrist.

He felt the weight of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade and was extremely satisfied.

An interface popped up before his eyes.

[Treasure: Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade]



[Grade: Celestial Revelation, Three Stars]



[Functions: Variable Weight (Able to reduce or increase weight within a range of 100 times), Sharpness Level 6, Durability Level 7, Thunderous Might (Strength amplified threefold, electric current damage and magnetic field amplified threefold)]



[Remarks: Forged by Yan Huo Xiao]



Ji Xinghu quietly read through the information without revealing any emotion. As he was holding the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade himself, the Macrocosmic Eye provided him with more detailed insights.

When his thoughts landed on "Thunderous Might," a secondary interface opened up, listing out thirteen ability combinations.

This was Yan Huo Xiao's unique craft.

Even the holder of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade could only use the battle sword without understanding the underlying principles, akin to a black box.

However, with the All-Seeing Starry Eye, everything was laid bare.

Similarly, the "Variable Weight" ability could also be further explored through a secondary interface, which listed out nine ability combinations.

Ji Xinghu quickly browsed through the ability information.

Of course, he would never divulge Yan Huo Xiao's crafting secrets, but this knowledge would allow him to understand the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade more intimately and fully unlock the weapon's potential.

Hu...

Ji Xinghu held the blade horizontally in front of him.

Just this casual action of wielding the blade, without any attack intent, caused the air to whistle heavily as the blade cut through it. The air was filled with electrostatic reactions, and Cang Ya felt her hairs stand on end as she caught a whiff of something burning.

She dared not imagine what it would be like if Ji Xinghu were to wield the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade and attack her. How could she possibly defend against such a formidable weapon?

Yan Huo Xiao, on the other hand, maintained his composure, his face expressionless as he said, "I made some adjustments during the crafting process, but the overall design concept remains unchanged. Although I encountered several difficult problems along the way, I was able to overcome them, and the final product turned out even better than I had envisioned."

"Thank you, Master!"

As Ji Xinghu felt the power of the battle sword, he couldn't help but exclaim sincerely, "Master, your crafting skills are the strongest I've ever seen. No one can compare to you!"

"Hehe..." Yan Huo Xiao stroked his chin. "There are several forging masters in the Dynasty, and their skills surpass mine. I still have much to learn."

Though he said so, his eyes sparkled with pride.

"When it comes to forging, Master, you're the only one I acknowledge," Ji Xinghu said seriously.

The skills of other forging masters, no matter how high, were of no concern to him.

Not only was Yan Huo Xiao a renowned forging master throughout the world, but his strength as a Star Saint was also top-notch. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to disregard the Yu Kun family so boldly. For someone of his caliber, an extra compliment or two to build a good relationship was certainly not a bad idea.

"You know how to speak to an old man's heart, young man. You've got a bright future ahead of you!" Yan Huo Xiao laughed heartily.

For a forging master, there was nothing more fulfilling than receiving the buyer's recognition and praise.

"There's an arena in the manor. Go and test out your new blade, but be sure to hold back a little so you don't destroy the place," Yan Huo Xiao said. "I've poured a lot of heart and soul into crafting this blade, and I don't know when I'll be able to make the next one."

A hint of sentimentality tinged his voice.

A three-star Celestial Revelation weapon was a rare opportunity for even the top forging masters of the Dynasty to showcase their skills. Gathering the materials, designing, crafting, and finding a buyer—all these conditions had to be met before they could begin.

If the timing wasn't right, they might never forge a second Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade in their lifetime.

"Then I won't disturb Master's rest any longer."

After bowing respectfully, Ji Xinghu left the workshop with the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade in hand.

As he exited, the Celestial Revelation phenomenon had already dissipated. Led by Zhi Ying, he entered the Casting Star Lake Manor's arena, a massive structure spanning tens of thousands of square meters. It was likely Yan Huo Xiao's personal training ground, as no one else would have the qualifications to use it.

Once Zhi Ying left, Ji Xinghu took out the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade from his dimensional pouch.

Holding the massive battle sword in his hand, he once again felt that indomitable sense of sharpness and power.

Pa-cha!

An electric current howled as Ji Xinghu swung the blade.

The dozens-of-tons-heavy ship-cleaving blade felt as light as a feather in his hand. The blade moved like lightning, and with just a pure physical swing, he cleaved a hundred-meter-long, majestic shadow in the air in front of him.

A loud rumble shook the air, and the wind howled as the entire arena trembled.

"Still a bit light," Ji Xinghu remarked, feeling that the blade in his hand wasn't heavy enough. He then infused stellar power to activate the "Variable Weight" ability.

Immediately, the weight of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade increased, soon surpassing 100 tons.

For example, an average adult man with a bench press capacity of 100 kilograms would find his most suitable weapon weight to be generally no more than 3 kilograms.

Ordinary people would tire quickly in combat.

A weapon that was too heavy would not only hinder agility but also exhaust one's strength after just a few swings.

An Extraordinary, however, had far greater stamina than an ordinary person and could endure for longer periods, supported by their stellar power. Thus, they could handle weapons with a higher weight limit. The stronger and more abundant one's stellar power, the faster the recovery, and the heavier the weapon they could wield.

A Heavenly King-level Extraordinary could wield a weapon weighing more than 10% of their bench press capacity.

Ji Xinghuo's bench press capacity was just over 10,000 tons.

But that was at his peak state.

Without activating his overloading, electromagnetic polarization, metamorphosis, and dark avatar amplifying abilities, he was in a conventional state, relying solely on his physical strength, which gave him a bench press capacity of around 350 tons.

The weight of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade had increased eightfold, exceeding 376 tons.

"Heavier," Ji Xinghuo commanded as he swung the blade several times. His stellar power cultivation and recovery speed far surpassed that of his peers, allowing him to handle a weapon with a much higher weight limit.

It wasn't until the weight reached around 517 tons that he stopped increasing it.

"This should do!"

Ji Xinghuo brandished the battle sword, and a terrifying sound reverberated throughout the training ground.

Without employing any of his abilities or activating the sword's effects, each swing of the blade stirred up an air storm, causing the entire training ground to tremble as if a group of Extraordinary beings were engaged in fierce combat.

Maintaining the elevenfold weight increase didn't consume much stellar power and was even less than his recovery rate.

The 500-ton-plus giant battle sword was wielded with ease.

It neither hindered his agility nor slowed him down, and the energy expenditure was just right, striking a balance with his stellar power recovery. As long as the intensity of the battle didn't exceed expectations, he could keep fighting indefinitely.

Of course, it was bound to exceed expectations.

When necessary, Ji Xinghuo would enter his prime state, and the weight of the battle sword would continue to surge, even surpassing 1,000 tons!

Ji Xinghuo sheathed his sword and stood tall, his gaze sharpening as he channeled a large amount of stellar power into the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade. The electric traces on the blade glowed, and the sword's edge lit up, forming a high-temperature ion blade that pierced through the air with a shrill cry.

Boom!

With a single slash, Ji Xinghuo's figure vanished, leaving behind a thunderous slash.

The Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade could also execute an electric slash, a killing move formed by controlling the flow of electricity.

The dazzling sword-shaped lightning tore through the air, slicing through a distance of several hundred meters as if it had cleaved the training ground in two. It left a scorching red gash in the alloy-forged ground, melting the metal before it quickly cooled and restored itself.

The entire training ground was constructed from memory metal, capable of repairing itself as long as the damage didn't exceed a certain threshold.

Ji Xinghuo stomped on the hard ground, nodding in satisfaction.

A master blacksmith indeed had deep pockets. Just the cost of constructing this training ground was probably equivalent to the price of a two-star Celestial Revelation treasure.

Unburdened by any concerns, he continued to test his new blade.

Slash after slash ripped through the air.

In addition to the electric slash, the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade could also unleash a variety of lethal effects. Each attack was accompanied by searing electric currents that unleashed chain lightning. The incredibly tough blade could also serve as a shield, deflecting deadly strikes. Moreover, the ability to vary the weight of the blade during combat could catch opponents off guard.

Ji Xinghuo's "Stellar Might" had recently advanced to the seventh level, allowing him to channel it through his weapon.

He quickly mastered the technique.

Each swing of the blade was imbued with a spiraling electric glow, forming a substantial spiral blade aura that unleashed devastating destructive power.

However, Ji Xinghuo still felt that something was missing.

While the spiral blade aura was powerful, its range was limited, lacking a move that could slice through all enemies standing in his way.

Unstoppable and invincible!

Ji Xinghuo hoisted the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade onto his shoulder, pondering for a moment before thinking to himself, "I still need the Magnetic Extremis Slash. Only by perfectly matching it with the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade can I unleash the full might of this weapon."

Ji Xinghuo turned to Cang Ya, who stood on the sidelines, her expression numb from being overwhelmed by the power of the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade.

In truth, he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.

There were many things he hadn't tried yet, and he hadn't even activated the Thunderous Weight ability. He hadn't even come close to displaying his peak battle prowess.

"We should go," Ji Xinghuo said as he sheathed the Thunderous Ship-Cleaving Blade into his dimensional pouch. Turning to Cang Ya, he continued solemnly, "At the Cang Ming auction this time, I must obtain the Magnetic Extremis Slash exotic species."

(End of Chapter)

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