Cultivation starts from simplifying the exercises

Chapter 2244 Perfect Enhancement

Within the realm of Guixu, time stands still.

When Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes again, the chaotic light in his eyes had completely subsided, and he had returned to his usual peaceful state.

Having cultivated the Devouring Heaven Creation Technique and the Myriad Souls Origin Technique to the Great Perfection Realm once again, Chen Fei could clearly feel that his control over the origin of the Great Dao had improved even further.

He stood up, and in a flash, he left the Guixu Realm and returned to his courtyard on Cuiping Peak.

In the courtyard, Cao Feiyu was sitting cross-legged under a lush ancient tree, with the Autumn Water Sword lying across her lap. Frost shimmered on the blade, indicating that she was comprehending the Nine Heavens Profound Frost Sword Technique.

Sensing Chen Fei's presence, she slowly opened her eyes. In her clear eyes, she saw Chen Fei's figure, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Have you emerged from seclusion?" she asked softly.

Chen Fei nodded, walked over and sat down next to her. After a moment of silence, he said, "I want to go and see the Tianyan Division."

Upon hearing this, Cao Feiyu showed no surprise, as if she had expected him to make this decision.

She gently grasped Chen Fei's hand, her tone calm yet firm: "I said, wherever you go, I will go too."

Looking into her clear and determined eyes, Chen Fei felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He didn't say anything more to dissuade her, but simply squeezed her hand tightly and nodded gently: "Okay, let's do it together."

No complicated preparations are needed. With their current cultivation levels and status, they can obtain most of their daily necessities from the dimension they carry with them.

The two walked out of the courtyard side by side. After a brief farewell to their fellow disciples and elders from Cuiping Peak, they transformed into two streaks of light and soared into the sky, flying towards the direction of the capital of the Yanyang Immortal Dynasty.

Previously, when they went to the capital, they rode large flying magical artifacts like the Zhenyuan Palace. Now, the two of them were flying in the air using their own cultivation levels, and the experience was completely different.

Mountains and rivers rushed past beneath my feet, clouds and mist swirled around me, and the fierce winds were automatically driven away by my protective energy, making a whooshing sound.

Chen Fei would even occasionally pull Cao Feiyu along, lowering the altitude to glide over a shimmering lake or through a valley full of wildflowers, enjoying this rare moment of travel.

A day later, the magnificent capital city reappeared in their sight, and the unique atmosphere of this celestial dynasty capital instantly rushed towards them.

The two did not linger in the city and flew straight towards the Tianyan Division's headquarters in the core area of ​​the capital.

The headquarters of the Tianyan Division is a magnificent architectural complex.

The black, towering walls, forged from some unknown metal and engraved with countless mysterious runes, exude a chilling and majestic aura.

There were guards in black armor standing at the entrance, their eyes sharp and their demeanor calm.

Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu had just landed and hadn't even had a chance to announce their arrival when they saw a familiar figure quickly come out from inside the door to greet them.

It was Shen Zhao, the deacon from the Tianyan Division who had previously contacted them.

"Chen Tianjun, Cao Tianjun, you two have finally arrived."

Shen Zhao greeted him with a warm smile and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "I have been waiting here for quite some time. Please come in."

Led by Shen Zhao, Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu entered the gates of Tianyan Division.

As they walked, Shen Zhao explained the layout of the Tianyan Division and the functions of its various departments to them, showing great attentiveness.

He led the two to a hall specifically for processing citizenship procedures. The hall was simply furnished with only a few desks and bookshelves, and several clerks were engrossed in processing documents.

Shen Zhao personally brought out two jade books and two specially made tokens, asking Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu to record their own aura and soul imprints.

The procedures were not complicated, and all the formalities were completed in about fifteen minutes.

The last item is lighting the soul lamp.

Shen Zhao led the two to a private quiet room at the back of the hall. In the center of the quiet room, there was an ancient lamp made entirely of some kind of transparent crystal.

Inside the lamp, there was no wick, only a soft and steady white light that flickered slowly.

"The two of you only need to spare a sliver of your attention and focus it into this soul lamp."

Shen Zhao explained, "This soul lamp will not have any adverse effects on you two, nor will it interfere with your normal cultivation and life. It is only used to determine whether your condition is normal."

If the two of you go missing while on a mission, we can use the residual aura in this soul lamp to roughly pinpoint your last known location, in order to conduct a search and rescue operation.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu exchanged a glance and did not hesitate.

Each of them separated a wisp of divine thought, like a pebble thrown into water, and gently placed it into the soul lamp.

The white light rippled slightly, absorbing the two new sparks, before returning to calm.

After completing the naturalization procedures, Shen Zhao led the two through several corridors and courtyards to another important area of ​​the Tianyan Division: the Casting Division.

Even before you get close, a scorching heat hits you.

The air was filled with rhythmic metallic clanging and the deep hum of some powerful energy at work.

Clearly, this is where the Tianyan Division forges and repairs divine weapons.

"Please look, Your Majesties."

Shen Zhao pointed to the continuous cluster of buildings cast in red copper in front of him and introduced, "This is the casting department of my Tianyan Division. The two of you will have your low-grade Heavenly Lord divine weapons forged by the master forgers here."

However, tailoring a suitable Heavenly Lord's weapon is not something that can be done overnight; it requires some time.

As he spoke, he led the two through the gates of the foundry.

A middle-aged man dressed in shorts and tight-fitting clothes, revealing two arms covered with muscles and scars, came forward to greet them.

His aura was fiery and domineering, clearly indicating that he was a powerful cultivator with considerable skill. Moreover, his long-term interaction with fire and metal had cultivated his forthright and generous personality.

"Steward Shen."

The middle-aged man nodded to Shen Zhao, then his gaze fell on Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu. He grinned and said, "These two must be the newcomers who want to order divine weapons, right? I'm a blacksmith from the Foundry Department. My surname is Jiang. You can just call me Old Jiang."

Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu also bowed in greeting.

"Gentlemen, tell me your specific requirements for the divine weapon."

Old Jiang didn't waste any words and went straight to the point, saying, "The more detailed the better, and tell me which aspect of the Great Dao origin you want it to focus on in terms of transmission and amplification... So I can tailor it to your needs."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu both pondered seriously for a moment.

Chen Fei's requirements were clear: a battle halberd capable of withstanding even greater power infusion.

Cao Feiyu's requirements leaned more towards agility and sharpness, which could better bear and unleash the icy sword intent of her Nine Heavens Frost Sword Technique.

After listening to their requests, Old Jiang took out two jade slips and wrote down their requirements one by one. Then, after pondering for a moment, he said:

"If we were to start from scratch, collecting materials, smelting the blank, inscribing the array patterns, nurturing the spiritual essence... the whole process would take at least several years to forge a high-quality low-grade Heavenly Monarch Divine Weapon."

He paused, then changed the subject: "However, if you already have a divine weapon that is highly compatible with your natal cultivation technique, you can use it as a foundation to improve and modify it."

This will not only save a lot of time, but also ensure a higher compatibility between the forged divine weapon and yours. As long as the materials are compatible, it should be ready in about a year.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu exchanged a glance.

With a thought, Chen Fei summoned the array puppet that he had been nurturing in the core of the Guixu Realm.

Under Chen Fei's mental control, it transformed into an ancient-looking halberd, which landed in his hand.

Cao Feiyu also reached out her hand, and the Autumn Water Sword, which had been with her for many years, emitted a clear sword sound and automatically jumped into her palm. The sword was like a pool of autumn water, clear and bright, with its sword intent restrained.

Old Jiang took the two weapons, examined them carefully, then gently tapped the halberd and the sword spine with his fingers, listened to the echoes they produced, and then channeled a wisp of Yuan energy into them to sense their internal materials and structure.

After a moment, he nodded in satisfaction: "The material is good, the foundation is well laid, and it is highly compatible with your aura. Using these two weapons as a foundation for improvement is the best approach."

He carefully sealed the two weapons and placed them in a specially made treasure box, then said to Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu:

"Rest assured, you can pick it up in a year. Of course, if you need to make some adjustments or nurture it during the forging process, you may need to come over once in the middle."

After handing over the divine weapon to the Forging Department, Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu settled down in the Tianyan Department.

Shen Zhao arranged a quiet and secluded courtyard for them within the Tianyan Division's internal area.

The courtyard has artificial hills and flowing water, is shaded by green bamboo, and has a special meditation room and martial arts training ground, which is more than enough for the two of them.

The two settled down in Tianyan Division. Every day, in addition to his daily cultivation, Chen Fei would continue to study and refine the two cultivation techniques that had already reached perfection.

Cao Feiyu will continue to study the Nine Heavens Frost Sword Technique, and occasionally spar with Chen Fei to verify each other's skills.

Life was peaceful and fulfilling.

In the blink of an eye, a year has quietly passed.

Throughout the year, neither Chen Fei nor Cao Feiyu left Tianyan Division.

However, Chen Fei made another trip to the All-Heavens Martial Arts Arena. Without the Heavenly Monarch Divine Weapon, he relied on his two top-tier cultivation techniques, which were already at their peak, to increase his winning streak from nine to nineteen.

Although the opponents he was matched with became stronger and the battles became more difficult as the game progressed, he still managed to win every time.

On this day, Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu received a notification from the Forging Department, informing them that the divine weapon had been forged.

The two immediately set off and returned to the Foundry.

Old Jiang was already waiting there. On the forging table in front of him were two weapons that were sealed in layers.

One was a halberd about twelve feet long, its entire body a deep, dark gold. The other was a longsword about three feet seven inches long, its blade as clear and translucent as ice, radiating a chilling aura.

"Gentlemen, the divine weapon is complete. Please inspect it," Old Jiang said with a smile, a hint of pride on his face.

Chen Fei stepped forward, his gaze falling on the dark gold halberd. He could clearly sense that beneath the layers of seals lay an aura that resonated deeply with the power within his body.

He reached out and gently pressed his hand on the seal. With a thought, the seal melted away like ice and snow, turning into specks of light that dissipated into the air.

The moment the seal was broken.

"Buzz!"

A surge of pure, primordial power erupted from the dark golden halberd.

That power resonated strongly with the power of the Devouring Heaven Creation Technique and the Myriad Souls Source Technique within Chen Fei's body, emitting a joyful buzz.

The temperature throughout the entire foundry suddenly rose a few degrees under the impact of this force.

Chen Fei gripped the halberd. He could clearly feel that this halberd contained a power of the Great Dao's origin, which could perfectly connect and amplify his own power.

He nodded slightly. Among the seventeenth-tier low-grade divine weapons, this halberd, while not the absolute top level, was definitely in the upper-middle range.

Moreover, and most importantly, it is highly compatible with his cultivation method, allowing him to perfectly unleash his strength.

Chen Fei stored the halberd inside the Void Realm, allowing it to be nourished by the Void Realm's primordial power. Then, he cupped his hands in thanks to Old Jiang, saying, "Thank you, Master Jiang."

After Chen Fei examined the divine weapon, Cao Feiyu also stepped forward and came to the long sword.

She reached out a finger and gently touched the seal on the sword. The seal immediately dissipated.

"Clang!"

A clear and long sword cry suddenly rang out.

A continuous, chilling sword intent, like a tide, spread outwards from the longsword in all directions.

Cao Feiyu gripped the hilt of the sword, and the longsword seemed to sense its master's presence, emitting an even more cheerful hum.

A crystalline luster flowed across the sword's blade. She could sense that this longsword contained extremely pure power of the Great Dao of Frost, perfectly matching the Nine Heavens Frost Sword Technique she cultivated.

She gently swung her longsword, and a condensed, icy blue sword light flashed and disappeared, leaving a lingering icy mark in the air.

A joyful smile appeared on Cao Feiyu's face. She lovingly stroked the sword, then stored it in her natal plane, nurturing it with her own sword intent.

"Thank you, Master Jiang." She also thanked Old Jiang.

Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu walked out of the Foundry Department side by side, and slowly walked along the bluestone path in the Tianyan Department towards their courtyard.

The afternoon sun filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows, and a gentle breeze carries the fresh scent of grass and trees.

Cao Feiyu walked lightly beside Chen Fei, her clear eyes filled with a question.

"The divine weapon is in our hands,"

She said softly, "Are you preparing to go to the Chaos Heaven Realm?" (End of Chapter)