NOVPUBTiandao Peak.
Contrary to Wang Ba’s expectations, Tiandao Peak was unlike Xinjian Peak that he had seen before.
The entire Tiandao Peak towered into the clouds, indistinguishable from ordinary mountains.
Standing at a distance from Tiandao Peak, Wang Ba gently released his aura.
Soon, a very martial figure flew from within Tiandao Peak.
The voice was heard before the person arrived.
"Haha, Junior Brother Wang is here!"
As the words were spoken, Ji Yuan’s figure had already landed in front of Wang Ba.
"Senior Brother Ji."
Wang Ba hurriedly raised his hand as a sign of respect.
Ji Yuan quickly stopped him, his smile generous,
"Let’s not bother with all these formalities between us. Come on, a few days ago, I exchanged a few dozen merit points for a bottle of Class III spirit wine on Spirit Wine Peak. Let’s go taste it together."
Wang Ba took the hint and smiled, following him as they flew into Tiandao Peak.
To Wang Ba’s slight surprise, he did not see many cultivators on Tiandao Peak.
Even when he did, they were mostly young Qi Refining stage disciples.
Seeming to notice Wang Ba’s confusion, Ji Yuan chuckled,
"The Saber Dao centers on killing and slaughter, seeking the opportunity for transformation amidst combat and life-death struggles... Hence, disciples of Tiandao Peak, as soon as they establish their Foundation, almost all venture to Shaoyin Mountain to undertake external combat and killing missions. Unless the Sect issues an order or they’re about to breakthrough, they seldom stay within the Sect."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba immediately understood.
Suddenly, he realized something and looked at Ji Yuan with a look of surprise, "Could it be that Senior Brother Ji is about to..."
Ji Yuan nodded calmly, "That’s right, I am almost ready. In a few more days, I will head into the Dungeon to do the final polishing and then make my sprint for Nascent Soul."
"This time might take months, years, or even longer."
Wang Ba raised his hand earnestly, "Then, I wish Senior Brother Ji a successful breakthrough and supreme freedom as soon as possible."
Ji Yuan waved his hand lightly, his face smiling,
"Hehe, thank you, Junior Brother... I won’t hide it from you, the reason I asked you to come is also to resolve a worry on my mind... We’re here."
As they spoke, the two had already landed in front of a hidden immortal cave on a rugged cliff.
With a light raise of his hand from Ji Yuan, the formation outside the cave disappeared quietly.
They then stepped inside.
The immortal cave was desolate, with nothing inside but a futon.
Occasionally, slashes could be seen on the walls of the cave.
"Embarrassing, there are few visitors to this cave, and I seldom stay here myself, so it’s a bit simple..."
"Not at all, Senior Brother just said he had a matter of the heart that involves me?"
Wang Ba was somewhat puzzled.
Ji Yuan nodded and, seeing that Wang Ba looked serious, immediately explained with a smile,
"Junior Brother, don’t be nervous, hehe. It’s not a bad thing. Previously, at Elong Beach, you risked your life to save me. I can’t forget your kindness, and I asked you here to try to repay you."
Wang Ba quickly said, "Senior Brother is taking it too seriously. At the time, I was merely trying to protect myself..."
Ji Yuan shook his head slightly,
"Junior Brother may have acted on instinct, but I remember it. I’m on the verge of a breakthrough, that favor is one of my concerns. It may seem trivial usually, but I’m afraid it will turn into a Heart Demon when I try to breakthrough."
"This..."
Wang Ba appeared hesitant.
Ji Yuan’s words made it impossible for him to refuse, after all, it concerned reaching Nascent Soul.
He hesitated, "Then... what does Senior Brother intend to do?"
Ji Yuan smiled and said, "I remember Junior Brother once used a top grade Class III Blade Weapon... would you mind letting me take a look?"
"Blade Weapon?"
Although Wang Ba didn’t understand, he didn’t hesitate at all and immediately took out the short blade given by Cui Daqi.
Ji Yuan took the short blade, and after examining it carefully, his eyes revealed a hint of surprise when he gently touched the blade.
Before long, he opened his eyes, a smile in them,
"I wasn’t wrong before. This is indeed the embryo of a Fourth-Grade Magical Treasure..."
Wang Ba, though unclear about the meaning, still nodded, "This was bestowed by an elder. He also mentioned that if nurtured properly and given enough time, it might spawn an Artifact Spirit, thus becoming a Fourth Grade."
Ji Yuan nodded, his smile growing wider, "I won’t hide it from Junior Brother, I have a special technique for nurturing blades that doesn’t require practicing the legacy of Tiandao Peak. It can greatly increase the chance of turning your blade into a Fourth-Grade Magical Treasure, but it has one flaw."
"Turn into Fourth Grade? What flaw?"
Wang Ba instantly showed amazement and quickly asked.
A Fourth-Grade Magical Treasure could be considered equal to a Nascent Soul Cultivator.
Even killing tools like sword instruments or blade weapons, when considered on their own, might be even stronger than an average Nascent Soul Cultivator.
When combined with a cultivator, they could unleash astonishing power.
Of course, the user must also be strong, like how Qin Fengyi of Qin once had a Fourth Order Sword Instrument but her own lack of strength became a drag on the sword.
Ji Yuan did not conceal anything and explained carefully,
"Once this technique is used, the blade will be bound to the cultivator’s life, and as long as the blade does not reach Fourth Grade, the cultivator cannot use it."
"However, once the blade becomes Fourth Grade, it will be earth-shattering."
"This technique has huge potential, but unfortunately, I practice the Saber Dao. If I can’t use my blade weapons regularly, half my strength is wasted, so I never cultivated it."
Hearing Ji Yuan’s words, Wang Ba pondered,
"Life-binding? Does that mean I should turn it into my life-binding magic tool?"
A life-binding magic tool is powerful, but its glory and damage are shared with its owner.
