Chapter 1048

Chapter 1048: Seven Ultimate Meeting

Wang Chen picked up the Jade Slip and attempted to infuse it with a trace of magical power.

Most of their territory’s Jade Slips can be inspected to verify their quality, rank, and a brief overview, allowing one to determine if the technique suits their needs.

However, without breaking the seal, it is impossible to gain any insights.

With a sweep of his magical power, Wang Chen quickly assessed the contents.

As Huangfu Yongchun had mentioned, the Thunderbolt Sword Technique sealed within was a superior swordsmanship, suitable for cultivation from the Golden Core to the Yuan Ying stage, making it highly valuable.

Additionally, the Jade Slip contained an imprint of the technique’s general secrets. Although the full content was inaccessible, the verifiable portions revealed that this technique was part of an advanced swordsmanship.

This swordsmanship, known as the Seven Ultimate Sword Techniques, was divided into seven styles: Heaven, Earth, Man, Wind, Thunder, Fire, and Rain.

The Jade Slip in Wang Chen’s possession contained the Thunderbolt Sword Technique.

Most importantly, if each of the seven styles was mastered by seven Golden Core sword cultivators, they could form the Seven Ultimate Sword Formation.

The power of this formation would be beyond measure!

After a moment of contemplation, Wang Chen nodded and said, “Deal!”

He felt that exchanging the crafting of a high-tier flying sword for Huangfu Yongchun in return for this advanced technique, usable up to the Yuan Ying stage, was a fair trade, even surpassing its expected value.

Wang Chen handed the Jade Slip back to Huangfu Yongchun, stating, “I will do my utmost to refine this flying sword to perfection.”

However, Huangfu Yongchun did not take it back and instead smiled, “Very well, this sword technique shall remain with you. I trust you, fellow traveler.”

It must be said, this higher-level Golden Core cultivator was truly magnanimous.

Wang Chen hesitated briefly but decided not to argue over the exchange.

Huangfu Yongchun was a man of principle, not one to forsake loyalty for profit. Whether payment came before or after made little difference to him.

After seeing Huangfu Yongchun off, Wang Chen immediately set to work on refining the sword embryo.

Upon examining the sword embryo, the Cauldron Spirit Little Cauldron thumped its chest, claiming that it could produce a high-quality third-grade flying sword without Wang Chen’s direct involvement, provided it received fifty Upper Spirits.

Wang Chen scoffed and handed over five Upper Spirits.

These five Upper Spirits covered the costs for formula analysis, refining plans, and assistance. Wang Chen had no intention of letting Little Cauldron take full control, and fifty Upper Spirits was an outrageous demand. Five was already more than generous.

He even felt that the ten Upper Spirits he had given previously were excessive!

The sword embryo brought by Huangfu Yongchun was no ordinary item. Although its exact age was unknown, it had undoubtedly endured the passage of time, yet its core remained pristine.

Since Huangfu Yongchun had not specified any elemental attributes for the flying sword, Wang Chen and Little Cauldron devised a refining plan and sent it to Huangfu Yongchun for approval.

Huangfu Yongchun readily agreed.

Thus, Wang Chen began the formal refining process.

With the sword embryo already in hand, the initial tempering stage was unnecessary. The sword embryo itself was nearly flawless, containing almost no impurities. After remelting, they proceeded directly to the polishing and shaping phase.

Wang Chen aimed to create a standard, propertyless third-grade flying sword.

This approach would best preserve the essence of the sword embryo!

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

When Wang Chen emerged from the weapon refining room, he held a magnificent long sword that gleamed with a radiant light.

He rested at home for three days, then sent a message to Huangfu Yongchun.

Huangfu Yongchun arrived promptly.

When this peak Golden Core cultivator received the flying sword refined by Wang Chen, his expression mirrored that of Master Shen’s earlier: a mix of shock, bewilderment, joy, doubt, and disbelief.

What Wang Chen presented was, in fact, a top-quality third-grade flying sword!

Despite being a standard design, the attributes of this flying sword reached the pinnacle of the third grade, exhibiting remarkable balance and a very high compatibility with magical power.

This meant that any Golden Core cultivator could easily handle it, controlling it effortlessly without needing too much time for refinement.

Such a flying sword truly tested a weapon refiner’s skills!

Huangfu Yongchun was genuinely amazed.

Having previously seen Master Shen’s Chixiao Sword, he had an understanding of Wang Chen’s abilities.

Now he realized he had underestimated Wang Chen’s prowess in weapon refining!

For this, Huangfu Yongchun could only give a thumbs-up and say, “Wang, my friend, I am impressed.”

Wang Chen chuckled lightly, “Actually, it’s mostly due to good luck.”

Wang Chen’s words were sincere and not overly modest. Crafting a top-quality item indeed relied heavily on luck, and even though he infused five hundred Heavenly Merits to enhance his fortune, he still didn’t have complete confidence.

Huangfu Yongchun solemnly put away the flying sword, visibly delighted.

He said to Wang Chen, “I suppose you know that the Thunderbolt Sword Technique I gave you is just one of the sets within a full technique, right?”

Wang Chen nodded, “Yes, I know.”

Huangfu Yongchun took a deep breath and continued, “To be honest, I originally held the entire set of Seven Ultimate Sword Techniques and traded with five fellow travelers; you are the sixth.”

“And I have already practiced the Heavenly Absolute Sword Technique!”

“Wang, you should also know that if seven Golden Core cultivators train in the Seven Ultimate Sword Techniques, they can form a powerful sword formation.”

“I can also tell you that this sword formation is strong enough to match mid-level Yuan Ying.”

“If all seven true masters are higher-level Golden Core, then they can even contend against higher-level Yuan Ying!”

After hearing this, Wang Chen suddenly laughed, “Friend Huangfu, you specially traded this Thunderbolt Sword Technique to me, didn’t you?”

With Huangfu Yongchun being so clear about everything, how could he not understand?

“Indeed.”

Huangfu Yongchun replied calmly, “I am forming a Seven Ultimate Meeting; with myself included, there are currently six members. Would you like to be the first?”

Although there seemed to be a hidden agenda, Wang Chen was not angry and curiously asked, “Why choose me?”

Given the wisdom of this Golden Core true master, Wang Chen believed that his intention in assembling the Seven Ultimate Meeting was not simple, and the members must be carefully selected.

Otherwise, he might end up giving away a superior sword technique for nothing.

Moreover, Wang Chen had only settled in Luodu Immortal City for just over a year.

He had hardly interacted with Huangfu Yongchun at all!

“I trust my judgment.”

Huangfu Yongchun smiled slightly, “You are a trustworthy person, and your abilities completely meet my requirements.”

Wang Chen couldn’t help but stroke his chin, “Friend Huangfu, what benefits would joining the Seven Ultimate Meeting bring me?”

Huangfu Yongchun replied earnestly, “The benefits are substantial!”

According to this Golden Core true master, the fundamental purpose of the Seven Ultimate Meeting was mutual protection. When a member faced a strong enemy, everyone would join forces, allowing them to fight even against Yuan Ying.

Living in Luodu was not easy; Golden Core true masters in this immortal city were merely part of the lower tier.

The original intention behind establishing the Seven Ultimate Meeting was simply to keep warm in a group.