Chapter 810: The Early Understanding of the Blade's Intent
Chapter 810: The Early Understanding of the Blade's Intent
The blade nurturing chamber seemed to deliberately avoid using bright lights. Instead, it was enclosed on all four sides, illuminated by numerous floral oil lamps that lit up the walls.
The walls were covered in a thick layer of wrinkled rubber, appearing in a pale gray color, and one could even see it slowly writhing. The sensation was even more noticeable when stepping on the ground.
The entire room resembled the inner wall of an organ within a living creature.
In the center, there was a blade-shaped groove over ten feet long, filled with a pool of clear liquid. Its purpose was unknown.
As soon as Chen Chuan entered, he felt a slight tremor in the Snow Lady Sword, and strands of light mist seeped out. The altered organization within the blade became noticeably active, as if this environment was particularly beneficial to it.
Feng Heshou spoke up, "A blade, like a person, needs to undergo a metamorphosis to adapt to our power. Usually, the blade master breaks through the limit first, allowing them to use their strength to assist and drive the blade, making the process smoother."
Chen Chuan asked, "Are there cases where the blade breaks through first?"
Feng Heshou replied, "Yes, though extremely rare. Those blades are created in specific environments, making them hard to replicate. For a while, people sought after the so-called 'Doctrine-transmitting Blades.'
These blades can influence the altered organization within the wielder, making their path smoother and breaking through the limit easier. But there's a prerequisite—the blade's desires must be satisfied."
He lifted the Thunder Hearing Blade in his hand and said, "You should be able to sense it. Blades also have their own consciousness, but it's born from me, obeying my wishes and extending my will. It only submits to me and resists others' grip, even if they are as close as father and son. Holding it would still be challenging to control.
The blades I mentioned earlier have their own will, making the wielder a mere follower. The blade cultivates through the person, who is nothing but a puppet.
In the past, some unique sects revered the blade as supreme. There was once an overseas sect called Shape-breaking Pavilion, whose inheritance involved sacrificing humans to the blade. It was said that the highest inheritance was to obtain the blade and then discard it, thereby mastering it. However, almost no one could achieve this, so within fifty years, this lineage declined after three generations. But for those seeking a fleeting brilliance, this type of blade is the best choice."
After saying this, he took two steps forward and stood before the blade groove.
"This is the blade nurturing pool, filled with nutrients beneficial to the blade. With the cooperation of the blade master, the altered organization within the blade can grow rapidly, accelerating the metamorphosis."
Each blade requires its own nurturing pool and cannot be mixed with others. The longer the nurturing process, the better.
In my generation, we created three of these pools. I used one, intended to leave another for the next generation, and the third became useless, so I gifted it to you, Chen Chuan."
Chen Chuan glanced at it and asked, "Is there anything special about this, Pavilion Master Fenghe?"
Feng Heshou replied, "There are some considerations. Before placing the blade in the nurturing pool, it's best to let the blade's intent flourish on its own, rather than having the blade master force or urge it, which would only yield half the results with twice the effort.
This requires subtle influence, allowing the owner's spirit and obsession to be known to the blade's will, until the blade's intent seeks to break through on its own. Then, placing it in the nurturing pool will yield the best results.
Therefore, during combat, even without using the blade, you can keep it by your side. The blade master's aura constantly influences the blade's consciousness, making it more likely to undergo self-metamorphosis. If the blade master is always the victor, it further encourages the blade's intent."
Chen Chuan understood. No wonder Feng Heshou had been so supportive of him fighting with the blade, even if it was just by his side. This was a way of nurturing the blade, similar to how his altered organization sought a higher level of life when facing external threats during his breakthrough.
However, Chen Chuan felt that the Snow Lady Sword had a natural advantage in self-cultivation and didn't need his urging; it had always been proactive.
"Thank you for your guidance, Pavilion Master Fenghe. But I think my blade doesn't need this."
"It seems your blade and you are in great harmony."
Feng Heshou was slightly surprised. Typically, after a recent breakthrough, it takes a long time for the wielder's weapon to reach this level, and it wouldn't be unusual for it to take several years.
Based on the information he had received, Chen Chuan should have broken through not long ago, so it could only mean that this altered weapon had a close connection with its owner from the start.
"I was going to prepare some communication rituals for you, Chen Chuan, to stimulate the blade's intent. This is a unique technique of Wave Pavilion, but since your blade doesn't need it, we can skip this step and move directly to the specific method of blade nurturing.
Blade nurturing is also a skill, and there are unique breathing techniques to deepen the communication between the blade and its master. It's best to practice this daily before entering the blade pool, as it helps awaken the altered organization on the blade."
The method of the Wave Pavilion is most suitable for their style of combat, so it cannot be taught to Mr. Chen. Fortunately, I have some general techniques that are universally applicable worldwide, whether it's in Dachun or the Linakses Federation. Any skilled blade user can utilize these techniques, and if better methods are discovered in the future, they won't cause any hindrance.
Mr. Chen doesn't need any special methods; a general approach will suffice. He can find other methods on his own later, and he should also be able to find some at Wu Yi's place.
Wind Crane Guardian immediately recited a Dharma Gate, and after listening to it once, Mr. Chen memorized it. The key is that this is not a complex matter; the challenging part is getting the blade's alien organization to synchronize with its own breathing frequency.
He tried it twice, and after that, he felt that the alien organization in Xue Jun's blade was successfully communicated with, and he could sense every change in the alien organization.
He looked up and said, "Pavilion Master Fenghe, I'm ready."
Wind Crane Guardian checked and confirmed that there were no issues. He stepped aside and said, "Good. Now, Mr. Chen, place your blade in the blade nurturing pool and wait for an hour. If any adjustments are needed during this time, I'll let you know."
Mr. Chen took a few steps forward, drew Xue Jun out of its sheath, and then held it horizontally with both hands, slowly lowering it into the blade pool. As soon as Xue Jun's blade entered the liquid, it began to sink.
After a while, the blade slowly emitted a glow, and the nutrient liquid visibly started to lower in height.
Wind Crane Guardian watched from the side, feeling surprised. This nutrient liquid usually lasts for several hours, but now it seemed to only take a few minutes.
This blade seemed to be in a very special condition.
He walked to the side and opened a valve, immediately replenishing the blade pool with more nutrient liquid.
In the 16th and 19th books, there is no mistake!
However, Xue Jun's blade seemed to absorb as much as it was given, which was fortunate because these nutrient liquids, unlike the ingredients used by fighters, could be stored for a long time. Wave Pavilion had accumulated them for hundreds of years, and only a minority of people had used this type of blade, so there was an ample supply.
After three hours, Xue Jun's blade finally stopped absorbing and became quiet.
Wind Crane Guardian observed it again and praised, "Mr. Chen's blade, if it can transform, will definitely be a good one. Now, the nutrients have been replenished, and this blade has entered a state of slumber. We can wait until tomorrow to check on it again, and based on its condition, we might need to repeat today's process."
Mr. Chen acknowledged, and they both left the blade nurturing chamber.
For the next two days, he stayed on the island, not only to look after Xue Jun's blade but also to discuss some fighting issues with Wind Crane Guardian, especially since Wind Crane Guardian followed the path of human form. There was a lot of experience to learn from in this regard.
At the same time, he learned that after Wave Pavilion's affiliation with Dachun, the state would naturally take on the responsibility of providing for Wind Crane Guardian's cultivation needs, which was a necessary procedure.
As for the rift, Dachun currently had no intention of taking it over, and it was still under Wind Crane Guardian's management. However, the next generation of disciples would need to hand it over to the state.
This could be considered a buffer, as the next generation had not yet enjoyed or utilized this rift, so there wouldn't be too much resistance. Moreover, with the state supplying cultivation resources, they probably wouldn't consider taking the risk of venturing into it again.
In general, Wave Pavilion had become affiliated with the Dachun government and needed to respond to their call at any time. This was an unavoidable choice because the changes in the world had made the old methods of inheritance unsustainable. This choice was actually beneficial for both parties.
On the third morning, Mr. Chen entered the blade nurturing chamber and took Xue Jun's blade out of the blade pool, finding a thick layer of white scab on its surface.
After knocking it off, he revealed the blade, feeling its weight in his hand. Although Xue Jun's blade had grown denser with the growth of its alien organization, it had become much heavier than it was at the beginning, and now it felt even heavier than three days ago, indicating that it had indeed changed during these past few days.
He wiped it with a soft cloth and then tried to infuse it with spiritual fire. The blade trembled slightly, and then a faint glow appeared on the blade's edge, with wisps of white vapor rising from it.
Mr. Chen nodded, feeling that this was much better than before. After becoming a fighter, he had realized that Xue Jun's blade couldn't withstand the infusion of his true force, as if he were holding something fragile.
But now, his strength could flow smoothly into the blade, even if it could only bear an extremely small portion. This was a good start, and from now on, he just needed to find a way to make it stronger.
Wind Crane Guardian exclaimed, "Mr. Chen, this blade hasn't truly transformed yet, but it can already withstand a certain amount of true force. It's indeed a good blade. With daily honing, as long as there's no shortage of blade nurturing materials, it should be usable in about three months. I have plenty of materials here, and I can give you a batch when you leave."
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