Chapter 1705: Natal Treasure Rune


    Treasure Refining Land.


    During the fight, the stream of Treasure Refining Dao Qi that took the form of a firebird turned into a rain of light and merged into the snow-white body of the Broken de.


    <em>Buzz!</em>


    The Broken de produced a strange buzz, like a delighted, impassioned cry.


    The next second, under Lin Xun’s gaze, the Broken de’s grade significantly improved!


    Wisps of illusory and dreamy light swirled around its sharp edge and tip, while its aura turned fierce and ferocious!


    Unquestionably, the Treasure Refining Dao Qi was extraordinary and had an incredible effect on elevating the grade of the Broken de.


    “Huh?”


    Lin Xun noticed a golden dao rune emerging on the surface of the Broken de, faintly visible, like a lurking golden dragon. A terrifyingw power aura hit his face. “Natal Treasure Rune!”


    A’hu eximed, her countenance changing. “Legend has it that only by subduing a Xiantian item and taming it into a life-bound Saint weapon can one be able to cultivate a Natal Treasure Rune. This means that this treasure has the potential to give birth to a weapon spirit!


    “I see.”


    A look of realization dawned on Lin Xun.


    He had also heard about Natal Treasure Runes.


    Saint treasures in the world were divided into two categories: ordinary Saint treasure and life-bound Saint weapon.


    Ordinary Saint treasures were rathermon with the majority of True Saints owning one. The power of a Saint treasure was based on its grade and quality.


    Some special Saint treasures possessed mysterious powers beyond imagination.


    For example, the Abi Sword and Yuantu Sword that belonged to Lin Xun were Xiantian Saint treasures with unimaginable powers.


    However, life-bound Saint weapons were different. Not only were they incredibly rare, they were extremely difficult to craft and temper, requiring specific timing and opportunity.


    In general, the power of life-bound Saint weapons were far stronger than ordinary Saint treasures of the same grade. Additionally, they could perfectly coordinate with its master to unleash its potential.


    This fact alone made them superior to other Saint treasures.


    Most importantly, as long as they were continuously tempered and refined, their power and grade would also gradually increase.


    And once one formed a Natal Treasure Rune, its power would undergo transformative changes!


    Once a life-bound Saint weapon that had condensed a Natal Treasure Rune was activated in battle, it could raise thebat power of its cultivator master by around 1%.


    One percent might not seem much, but thebat power of a cultivator was limited. Even a small increase could make a difference in turning a life and death situation around!


    Once ten Natal Treasure Runes were condensed, the power of a life-bound Saint weapon would undergo another transformation, raising the strength of its owner by another ten percent.


    Once one hundred Natal Treasure Runes were condensed, the power of the life-bound Saint weapons would reach a whole new level and give birth to a weapon spirit embryo, which had the potential to double the strength of a cultivator!


    This process was actually very simr to a cultivator making breakthroughs and ascending to the next cultivation level, except that the growth of a life-bound Saint weapon was based on the grade of the Natal Treasure Runes, and the ultimate goal was to condense a ‘weapon spirit’!


    Weapon spirits possessed intelligence, state of mind, cultivation base andbat power; they bore a close resemnce to a real cultivator.


    However, weapon spirits were incredibly rare. Among thousands of life-bound Saint weapons, it was difficult to find one that had given birth to a weapon spirit.


    But those that did have one could erupt with power beyond imagination in battle!


    For example, back then in Sunset Current Valley, the ferocious weapon spirit of the No-Nonsense Bow ughtered Saint-Kings effortlessly like they were chickens.


    For example Fei Lan, the blood-colored moth, was originally the weapon spirit of the Dao Primal Chaos Bell and he was searching for an opportunity to ascend the dao and be Emperor!


    This was the terror of a weapon spirit.


    “Brother Lin, where did you get the Broken de?” A’hu asked curiously.


    A thought struck Lin Xun’s mind. When he was in the Ziyao Empire, he challenged the fourth level of the Great Azure Cloud Path in the Omega Secret-Realm, and he was teleported to a ce called the Ancient Spirit World for training.


    The Broken de, the refining gourd that sealed a drop of purple blood, the God-Devourer Insect Little Silver, and the Luohou secret treasure were all obtained from the Ancient Spirit World.


    As Lin Xun gained more and more experience, he dared to deduce that the Ancient Spirit World was not in the Ancient Wastnd Domain!


    However, he had no idea where it was.


    This was because the Omega Secret-Realm was left by Luo Tongtian, the Omega Lord and an almighty being from the other side of the cosmos!


    Back then, Luo Tongtian had also entered the Return Dominion, but whether the Ancient Spirit World was on the other side of the cosmos or somewhere in the Ancient Neb Road, Lin Xun did not dare to specte.


    “A’hu, do you know something?” asked Lin Xun.


    “That treasure is damaged and has only a part of the de left. It is missing the most important tip of the de, but even so, it has such an incredible and mysterious aura around it. You can imagine how extraordinary it must be in itsplete form.”


    A’hu’s beautiful eyes contemted. “And the strangest thing is that the treasure is clearly damaged, yet it gives me a sense of pleteness,’ especially with this Natal Treasure Rune.”


    As she spoke, she pointed at the surface of the Broken de. “I have seen many life-bound Saint treasures, but only a handful have a dao-like glow and dragon-like spirit like yours.”


    Then, her gaze returned to Lin Xun and she spected, “I reckon that this treasure has long formed a spirit weapon, but for some reason, its Natal Treasure Runes have been sealed to this day and only by absorbing the power of Treasure Refining Dao Qi will it unveil them one by one.”


    Lin Xun’s eyes shed, and he sank into thought.


    He, of course, knew the Broken de was extraordinary. It was marked with the symbols ‘Yuan,’ ‘Extreme,’ and ‘Zhu’, which represented inheritance arts with incredible powers.


    In the past, he had always thought that the Broken de was damaged and iplete, but now it seemed like...he was wrong.


    “If the Natal Treasure Runes are sealed, then the iplete part of the Broken de is not truly lost, but sealed, right?” With this thought, Lin Xun looked at the Broken de again, eyes glinting strangely.


    “The sessors of the ancient orthodoxies also came to the Treasure Refining Land to raise the power of their life-bound Saint weapons. You should also try it,” A’hu suggested.


    Lin Xun nodded.


    Next, the two explored Treasure Refining Land, searching for Treasure Refining Dao Qi. It was peaceful and quiet and no idents happened.


    Meanwhile, news about Lin Xun killing Yan Chunjun, the sessor from Heaven and Earth Dao Court, began to spread in Treasure Refining Land.


    It set off countless uproar andmotion.


    “That kid…is he really that strong?”


    “Be careful. If you run into that guy, you should avoid him if possible and try not to sh with him.”


    “Also, the woman called A’hu who is traveling with him killed Wei Ziya, a sessor from Great Luo Sword Mountain, with just one sword strike. She is extremely terrifying and must not be underestimated.”


    Simr discussions arose among cultivators from different forces in the Ancient Neb Road.


    “Yan Chunjun and Wei Ziya are both dead, and even Wen Qingxue could not stop him from escaping...”


    Upon hearing the news, Ji Qian from Xuanji Dao Sect was stupefied for a good while as coldness surged uncontrobly in his heart.


    “Senior Brother, is this true?”


    Jiang Heng’s beautiful eyes went wide with shock and bewilderment.


    “The news came from disciples of Panwu Dao Court, so it must be true.”


    Ji Qian wrinkled his brows. “Then this is a problem. In terms of strength, I am only equal to Yan Chunjun at best. Even if I bring out my trump cards, I don’t think it will be enough. You know, a character like Yan Chunjun must have terrifying tricks up his sleeves, but he was still killed in the end.”


    He sounded very glum.


    Earlier on, he regarded Lin Xun as prey. Not only did he want to get revenge for Jiang Heng, but he also had his eyes on the Dao Endless Pagoda and Flying Immortal Tablet in Lin Xun’s hands.


    But now…


    He realized it would be tricky!


    His mood became awful, and he said through gritted teeth. “Damn it, how can a thief from the Ancient Wastnd Domain be so strong!?”


    Silently, a figure emerged, handsome and elegant. He had brows as sharp as swords and eyes big and dazzling like stars. A bamboo-green jade ruler was hung diagonally at his waist just like a young schr.


    “Brother Meng!”


    Ji Qian was taken aback for a moment, and then he immediately bowed in greeting.


    At the same time, he sent a voice transmission to Jiang Qian, “Junior Sister, this Meng Yi, a pure-blooded descendant of the Qiongqi Battle n.”


    Jiang Heng’s expression tensed.


    The Qiongqi Battle n, one of the Great Ten Battle ns in the Ancient Neb Road, was known for its violent, bloodthirsty, and belligerent nature. It had an ancient and powerful foundation.


    Meng Yi was an outlier in this n. He had a calm temperament and was as elegant and refined as jade, just like a gentleman.


    Very few people in the Ancient Neb Road had personally seen Meng Yi use violence, and no one knew how strong he was. However, he had firmly been holding the 66th position on the Starry Sky Big Saint Rankings.


    Many cultivators in the Ancient Neb Road had questioned his ranking.


    In response, an influential figure from the Mythical Huang Dao Court once remarked, “Meng Yi is like a sword hidden in a box. Once unsheathed, he will shake the starry sky!”


    After that, no one dared to question his ranking again.


    This was because the words of the Mythical Huang Dao Court held supreme authority.


    Upon learning that the person in front of her was the outlier Meng Yi from the Qiongqi Battle n, Jiang Heng could not stop her heart from thumping in her chest. She never imagined such a mysterious character woulde to the Kunlun Dominion!


    “Brother Ji, long time no see,” Meng Yi greeted Ji Qian with a smile and nod.


    After a pause, he continued, “I came here uninvited because I want to know more about fellow cultivator Lin Xun.”


    “Brother Meng, are you also after the Flying Immortal Tablet in that kid’s hand?” asked Ji Qian.


    Meng Yi nodded. “I came to the Kunlun Dominion this time with the hopes of exploring a forbidden area, but that ce is full of dangers. A Flying Immortal Tablet will help turn those dangers into blessings.”


    “I see.” Ji Qian nodded, and after a moment of hesitation, he asked, “We also happen to be targeting that guy, Brother Meng, why don’t you join us?”


    Meng Yi agreed right away. “If possible, that would be great.”


    Jiang Heng watched them from the side like she was in a dream.


    <em>Is this elegant and gentle man really a descendant of the violent, bloodthirsty and belligerent Qiongqi Battle n?</em>


    <em>He is too different.</em>