Translator: CinderTL
"The Void Refinement Realm holds no profound mysteries. It's simply a matter of continuing to comprehend the Law Mysteries. For those of us who cultivate the Dao of Void, reaching the Peak of the Void Refinement Realm means grasping 3,600 Law Mysteries and achieving Minor Mastery of Laws. The next step involves forging a Dharma Aspect within our Mind Realm, then using Mystical Powers, Laws, and external materials to fully solidify and manifest it."
Li Chunjun flipped through the Shattered Void Technique.
The three stages of Void Refining revolve entirely around the Dharma Aspect, the core of the core.
One could say that the entire Void Refinement Realm is centered around the Dharma Aspect.
Even the final stage, the Sage Realm, merely involves completely merging the Dharma Aspect with oneself, transforming one's life form to match it.
"The Shattered Void Technique condenses a Void Storm Dharma Aspect. For me, the final manifested form will be a terrifying Void Storm. Moreover, my Lifebound Mystical Power is the Scarlet Sky Sword, so the foundation of my Dharma Aspect will also be the Scarlet Sky Sword."
Li Chunjun chuckled.
What should I call it then?
A Sword Qi Storm?
But considering how the Scarlet Sky Sword obliterates enemies by propelling itself through the Void and shattering it—a method akin to a Void Storm—it's likely still a Void Storm. At most, it's a Void Storm imbued with Sword Force, possibly even evolving into a Sword Domain.
"Once I reach the Void Refinement Realm, my deepening understanding of the Void Law's mysteries will allow me to construct a Void Storm Dharma Aspect within my mind. When I comprehend 3,600 Void Law Mysteries and attain at least the fourth level of Mind Power, I can use massive quantities of Void-type materials to forge this Dharma Aspect. Then, by projecting my mental Dharma Aspect into the physical construct, I'll refine the Void into reality, merging the illusory with the tangible. This will enable me to attain the Law of Heaven and Manifestation of Earth."
As Li Chunjun contemplated the Shattered Void Technique, he grew increasingly convinced that journeying to the Profound Yellow Vast Land was inevitable. Without venturing there, gathering enough materials to forge his Dharma Aspect would be nearly impossible.
Of course, his Lifebound Flying Sword, having been upgraded by Liu Yu to a High-Grade Dao Artifact, was more than sufficient to serve as the core of his Dharma Aspect.
But if he were to use only his High-Grade Dao Artifact-level Lifebound Flying Sword as the core of his Dharma Aspect...
It would be rather simplistic, even underwhelming.
Even if he successfully manifested the Dharma Aspect, it wouldn't be particularly powerful.
In the future, upon reaching the Supreme Sage realm, it wouldn't be surprising if some of the most formidable Dharma Aspects challenged him despite his higher cultivation level.
Buzz!
As Li Chunjun pondered the information on Dharma Aspects, Liu Yu's Divine Sense rippled toward him.
The surrounding environment shifted abruptly, and he found himself in a peculiar space resembling the abyss of a starry sky.
Before him stretched an endless expanse of stars.
Countless suns clustered together, emitting unprecedented brilliance while their intertwined gravitational forces warped the very fabric of space into twisted distortions.
Along the edges of these distortions, vast stretches of spatial collapse resembled the dark event horizons of black holes.
However, these dark horizons weren't spherical; instead, they manifested as countless crack-like fissures that crisscrossed the entire region.
Liu Yu was continuously drawing terrifying Void Storms from these black hole-like fissures, channeling them into a dark crimson stream of light at the very center of the area.
The moment Li Chunjun's gaze fell upon the dark crimson streak of light, a profound connection surged through him, instantly confirming its identity: the Scarlet Sky Sword, his Lifebound Flying Sword.
"It's here?" Liu Yu murmured.
She clenched her empty hand.
The Scarlet Sky Sword began to spin wildly.
As it whirled, the surrounding space twisted violently, as if a scroll were being torn apart and devoured by the blade.
Within moments, the blinding light—so intense that even Core Formation Cultivators couldn't bear to look directly at it—and the pitch-black rifts tearing through the Void were all swept away and consumed by the rapidly spinning sword. The absorbed energy then coalesced back into the sword's blade.
Compared to its previous state, the Scarlet Sky Sword's appearance had changed only slightly.
At most, a dozen black runes now adorned its surface, imbuing it with an aura of profound mystery.
"See if it meets your expectations," Liu Yu said, tossing the sword toward Li Chunjun. "If there's anything you want adjusted, speak up now."
Li Chunjun caught the blade and quietly sensed the profound mysteries within.
Although the Scarlet Sky Sword had been directly upgraded from a Quasi-Dao Artifact to a Superior Dao Artifact—a transformation as profound as a Seventh-Rank lifeform ascending to the Eighth-Tier Dharma Aspect—somewhat diminishing the effortless control he had previously enjoyed through constant refinement, still...
The moment the Flying Sword landed in his hand, his deep resonance with it allowed him to swiftly adapt to its transformed nature.
If he had previously held merely a Flying Sword, a weapon, he now felt a terrifying Void storm condensed into the form of a blade.
He sensed that if he could fully unleash the power within this Flying Sword, it could obliterate not only Seventh-Rank lifeforms, but even true Void Refiners might perish in the storm embodied by the Scarlet Sky Sword.
Especially since...
With his current Mind Realm, he was fully capable of drawing forth the destructive storm within the sword.
The only potential cost would be his own "demise," unable to withstand the sheer force unleashed.
"Truly..."
Li Chunjun sensed the terrifying energy within the sword, his satisfaction overflowing.
Liu Yu truly lived up to her reputation as a Quasi-Tenth-Tier lifeform with all-encompassing abilities; her craftsmanship was impeccable.
Yet one lingering concern remained.
Li Chunjun looked up at Liu Yu. "This sword... can it really be used in the Profound Yellow Vast Land?"
"Yes," Liu Yu replied with a slight nod. "I've thoroughly studied the rules of the Profound Yellow Vast Land. Dao-infused materials that haven't yet transformed into Dao Artifacts are not prohibited there."
"Dao-infused materials?"
"Exactly. What do you feel when you wield this sword?"
"I feel..." Li Chunjun paused, considering his words. "It's like a concentrated mass of energy, rather than a single entity."
"Correct. You can think of this Lifebound Flying Sword as a Sixth-Rank Dao Artifact set composed of Dao-infused materials. However, this particular set contains an unusually large variety of such materials—over a hundred types—including several superior ones."
Liu Yu smiled faintly. "Because it's your Lifebound Flying Sword, its unique nature allows the entire Dao Artifact set to function as a unified whole when wielded by you, even though it's composed of numerous distinct materials..."
She paused. "You must have noticed your control over your Lifebound Flying Sword has diminished, haven't you? It's not that your affinity with it has weakened, but rather that the connection has been dispersed. Combined with your insufficient cultivation realm, it now feels like a barrier separates you, making it difficult to wield the sword with the same effortless ease as before."
"A set?" Li Chunjun exclaimed, realization dawning.
In that moment, he seemed to grasp something. "You entrusted me, your direct disciple, to venture into the perilous Profound Yellow Vast Land because you had already planned this and made the necessary preparations?"
"It's less about prior planning and more about waiting for the right person," Liu Yu replied, her gaze fixed on Li Chunjun.
To seize the Profound Yellow Dao Fruit from the Profound Yellow Vast Land—under the watchful eyes of countless Void Refining, Dharma Aspect, and even Supreme Sage experts—would be like snatching food from a tiger's mouth. Without overwhelming power, such a mission would be suicidal.
"I understand," Li Chunjun said with a slight nod. "When I return from the Profound Yellow Vast Land..."
"I'll ensure your safe passage back," Liu Yu stated bluntly.
Li Chunjun nodded.
With Liu Yu handling the aftermath and the potential rewards of this mission being so astonishing, he had no reason to refuse.
"However..." Li Chunjun said calmly, "this elaborate scheme to send me to the Profound Yellow Vast Land to seize the Profound Yellow Dao Fruit must be for more than settling a score or reclaiming what once belonged to the Profound Yellow Supreme."
"After all, the Profound Yellow Dao Fruit only ripens once every 360 years. Even if I succeed, it's just a one-time opportunity."
"I can't refuse to answer your questions, but now isn't the right time for explanations," Liu Yu replied truthfully, yet with subtle evasion. "From a broader perspective, this isn't detrimental—either to you or to our Profound Yellow Lineage."
Li Chunjun nodded.
He understood that the Artifact Spirit undoubtedly had her own considerations, but the rules bound her to act only in the Profound Yellow Lineage's best interests.
His status as a personal disciple was his greatest safeguard in dealing with her.
With only two personal disciples remaining in the entire Profound Yellow Supreme lineage, he was the "greater perspective."
"Send me to the nearest Star Gate leading to the Profound Yellow Vast Land," Li Chunjun instructed, donning the Observer's Mask.
"In the Profound Yellow Great World, the Dao Venerables' power struggles to manifest. Here, apart from adhering to the Supreme Sovereign's established rules, few can rival my capabilities."
Liu Yu smiled faintly, and in the next instant, space twisted.
Li Chunjun clearly sensed the Artifact Spirit's exquisite mastery of the Void Law, reaching an unparalleled level.
The sensation...
It was as if the power of the Great Dao of the Void had become an integral part of her being, seamlessly merging with her essence and allowing her to wield it with effortless ease.
The Void Law must be nearing perfection, Li Chunjun mused.
But it wasn't just the Void Law. Liu Yu likely possessed profound insights into the Creation Law, the Life Law, and numerous others, including the Destruction Dao. Otherwise, she couldn't have upgraded the Scarlet Sky Sword so flawlessly.
Living long breeds audacity, he thought.
My access to System 11 has been fully upgraded. I can now leverage its computational power to assist in comprehending the mysteries of the Void Law and the Destruction Dao, further accelerating my progress towards Void Refining. At the very least, I can directly consult Liu Yu about any lingering questions regarding the Law Mysteries...
Li Chunjun was confident that although Liu Yu hadn't explicitly offered, she wouldn't have the right to refuse such a request from her direct disciple.
With this in mind...
"Upon returning from the Profound Yellow Vast Land, I'll advance to Void Refining! Once I've mastered the Void Refinement Realm, traveling back to the Land of Buried Demons should be much faster. And with my genuine Void Refinement status this time, I'll be able to move freely among the Immortal God Race."
Li Chunjun pondered inwardly.
As his thoughts swirled, the spatial distortions around him gradually subsided.
Then, as if emerging from a Star Gate, his figure materialized in the vast expanse of space.
Below him stretched a continent spanning hundreds of millions of li—the largest Primordial Spirit meat grinder in the Profound Yellow Great World: the Profound Yellow Vast Land!
(End of the Chapter)
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