JSCMU-Chapter 132: The Tai’a Sword

“This sword is named the Tai’a Sword,” Cang Li’s phantom said, revealing an embarrassed expression on his face. “This sword was a practice work when I first started learning weapon refining. The reason I left this sword here is because it possesses a peculiar trait.”

“At the time, I used two types of ore with extremely opposing attributes and forged ten swords consecutively. This is the tenth one and the only one that succeeded.”

Yun Jin looked toward the Tai’a Sword.

This sword was half white, half black, and in the middle was a circular yin-yangn symbol.

This was clearly the imagery of Taiji.

She saw this Taiji symbol in many worlds.

In one high-level cultivation world, she saw an old man with white hair and a long beard, alone with his sword, combining hardness and softness, holding off a hundred thousand soldiers on the city walls.

That kind of scene was still imprinted in Yun Jin’s memory.

It was also the reason why this sword attracted her attention the moment she saw it.

Cang Li’s explanation continued. “This sword was made using two rare ores, yet its grade is not high. Only high-grade Huang-rank. Based on the level of the ores, it should have at least increased by one major tier.”

“Later, I conducted some research on the Tai’a Sword and discovered that this sword actually possesses a very rare growth trait. As long as it is reforged according to a specific method, its grade will increase accordingly. If you look closely at the Tai’a Sword, you’ll see on its blade a not-very-obvious star. That signifies that the current Tai’a Sword is a one-star Tai’a Sword. If it continues to be reforged, it will gradually become a two-star Tai’a Sword, three-star Tai’a Sword, and ultimately, a peak nine-star Tai’a Sword. When that time comes, this sword may not lose to those Tian-rank treasures! Saint-grade or Divine-grade is also not out of the question! My creations have never been failures, they just need time to grow!”

At the end of Cang Li’s explanation, a trace of fanaticism also appeared in his expression.

Yun Jin couldn’t help but be slightly moved.

She looked at the Tai’a Sword, and deep down, she felt an indescribable emotion.

A sword that could be continuously refined and upgraded.

A sword that combined two extreme and opposing attributes.

To upgrade such a sword would certainly come with countless difficulties.

However.

The corners of Yun Jin’s lips curved slightly. She liked it!

Cang Li continued. “Although this sword has immense growth potential, upgrading its star level is extremely difficult. First, while it’s only a Huang-rank sword, it possesses a blood-recognition function. Once it recognizes a master, the sword and wielder become one, greatly increasing its power. Second, after recognition, only the master can reforge this sword. In other words, to upgrade Tai’a Sword, you will also need to learn the art of weapon refining. Third, the higher the star level, the rarer and more expensive the materials required. To reach Nine-Star level, even I cannot afford such costs.”

“I left this sword here. If you’re willing to use it, you may have it recognize you as its master. If not, come to Kunlun Sword Sect in the future, and I’ll gift you a better sword.”

“Additionally, beside the Tai’a Sword is a list of star-upgrade materials I derived. I only deduced up to Five-Star. If it can go beyond that, I can help you derive more.”

After Cang Li finished speaking, his figure completely disappeared.

Yun Jin’s thoughts stirred, and a treasure sword immediately appeared in her hand.

At the same time, there was also a jade slip.

Just as Cang Li said, the jade slip listed all the materials needed to upgrade to Five-Star.

Yun Jin had never even heard of many of the materials.

But that didn’t matter.

In fact, even Cang Li’s upgrade plan was just a reference.

She had the system, after all!

As long as she used up the simplification attempts, the system could naturally deduce the optimal plan.

The more she looked at the Tai’a Sword, the more she liked it.

All this time, she was practicing with swords discarded by her senior brothers and sisters.

She never thought there was anything wrong with that.

But now, touching the cool hilt of the Tai’a Sword, she suddenly realized.

Since she is walking the path of the sword, then naturally, she needed a peerless sword that could accompany her in battle.

Right now, Tai’a is far from the title of a “peerless sword.”

But.

With her here, one day, the Tai’a Sword would ascend to Nine-Star and become a true divine sword.

In her past life, Yun Jin never saw Ye Danxia use this sword. However, there was a period when Ye Danxia tried learning weapon refining, perhaps to test whether she had talent. After discovering she didn’t, she gave up on the Tai’a Sword, which remained buried in a corner of the storage ring.

But in this life, with Yun Jin here, this long-forgotten sword would undoubtedly shine brilliantly.

“System,” Yun Jin said calmly, “scan.”

The system immediately began scanning, automatically collecting the information Cang Li provided, then producing a more refined result.

“Tai’a Sword. High-grade Huang-rank. Currently at One-Star. The main materials of the blade are Abyss Yin Stone and Blazing Yang Stone. Yin and Yang intertwined. Opposing yet coexisting. Extremely profound.”

Yun Jin’s eyes gleamed. “What materials are needed to upgrade to Two-Star?”

The system listed the materials Cang Li mentioned earlier.

A total of five ores, which when added, would allow the upgrade to Two-Star.

“Simplify,” Yun Jin instructed and attempted ten simplifications.

The system optimized the plan, altering both the types and quantities of ores.

Yun Jin rubbed her chin and asked directly. “How many simplification attempts are needed for the most perfect plan?”

The system’s mechanical voice responded. “233 basic simplification attempts.”

This was within Yun Jin’s tolerated range.

Though the number was a bit annoying.

Still.

She really did need a sword that suited her.

Once Tai’a upgraded to Two-Star, it should be usable at least until Nascent Soul Stage.

So the Two-Star plan was absolutely necessary.

“Perfect simplification,” Yun Jin said.

After deducting the required attempts, the system produced the final plan.

This time.

Only two ores remained, and the system stated that if the star upgrade succeeded, the Tai’a Sword would advance to mid-grade Xuan-rank.

Since the system claimed this was the most optimal plan, Yun Jin chose to trust it.

Then, without hesitation, she forced out a drop of heart’s blood and let it fuse into the Tai’a Sword.

On the Tai’a Sword, black and white light flickered, then all of it merged into the yin-yang symbol.

A faint tinge of blood appeared on the yin-yang fish and was then completely absorbed.

Finally, the sword emitted a soft hum.

Recognition complete.

Looking at the sword now, Yun Jin felt a sense of deep connection.

With a single thought, the sword returned into her body and began to be nurtured within her Dantian.

A sword that recognized its master could be nurtured with the wielder’s spiritual power. The longer it was nurtured, the more spiritual it would become.

Yun Jin repeatedly took the Tai’a Sword out and put it back, playing with it a few times before she was satisfied.

Now that she had the Tai’a Sword, she had one more mission.

Before the Grand Sect Tournament, she had to upgrade this sword to Two-Star!

Yun Jin murmured to herself, “Looks like I’ll have to make a trip to Artifact Forging Peak.”

The peak master of Artifact Forging Peak, Yang Hui, was an interesting character. On the surface, he got along well with Huo Lie of Divine Pill Peak. But in most situations where he had to pick sides, he chose neutrality.

During the spirit fields incident, he was one of the only two peak lords to remain neutral.

Neutral, huh…

All the more reason to go meet him.