Chapter 190 - The Famous Device Moves in All Directions

Just as the Longsword Longing fell into Jiang Wang’s hands, it was as if a divine painter had placed the final, enlightening touch—the True Dragon left its axis.Jiang Wang felt that his hand had always longed for this sword.

He also felt that this sword had always longed for his hand.

In the moment he grasped the sword, he felt his sword technique was complete.

In that instant, he knew what that one strike he had made in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land was.

Because that strike had already taken shape in his heart.

All weariness was swept away in an instant.

If it weren’t for the sword furnace being present, he would have nearly raised his sword and howled with desire, wishing to dance with it right there and then.

It wasn’t until he held Longing that his spirit, energy, and mind unified as one, truly forging the sword.

Hum~

Clang!

The sword sang on its own.

The sound of Longing seemed like some sort of proclamation.

At that moment, the massive Sword Array guarding Lian’s sword furnace stirred.

Countless broken swords let out their sword cries.

It was as if they were cheering and leaping for joy, yet also seemed unwilling to fade into obscurity.

Sword light like stars, sword light like spikes.

Sword Qi soaring high, swords howling in all directions!

The entire Lian family, no, the whole Nanyao City was astounded.

The Sword Array cried out of its own accord.

This was the manifestation of a famous weapon’s birth.

The history books say: “Only power and name cannot be lent to others, for they are the prerogative of the sovereign.”

This means that absolute power should never be entrusted to another, for the majesty and privilege of the monarch are self-exercised.

Weaponry is an outward ceremony; titles are dignified ranks, both are displays of supreme authority.

In the realm of weapon forging, only the finest weapons can be crowned with the title of “famous weapon.”

They often can be passed down through the ages, symbolizing the pinnacle of a weapon smith’s achievements.

Since the establishment of Nanyao City by the Lian family, only three famous weapons have emerged from the sword furnace.

Counting the knife and spear furnaces—Lian’s family only retained these three ancient furnaces.

And those forged from other, non-ancient furnaces.

In hundreds of years, only twelve famous weapons were produced.

It was these twelve weapons that established the Lian family as one of the five sacred lands of weapon smithing.

And now, the sword furnace has produced its third famous weapon, the Lian family’s thirteenth!

The city was in an uproar!

It was after the famous weapon’s emergence, after the Sword Array sang on its own.

Lian Que suddenly burst into hearty laughter, utterly unrestrained.

His spirit, energy, and mind were incredibly condensed at this moment, and he was like a blazing furnace, with an aura that erupted with power.

There too, the fire of the sword furnace rose up, as if resonating with him.

Behind him, a portal rose up from the void.

It was the Heaven and Earth Gate!

Outsiders could only faintly perceive this.

For the most part, only the specifics of Heaven and Earth Gate were clear to the person themselves.

At that time, the portal thunderously burst open!

Vitality surged and boiled as if burning.

It was as if an eternal furnace had been ignited within Lian Que’s body.

He actually managed to push open the Heaven and Earth Gate by taking the opportunity of forging a famous weapon!

Jiang Wang, standing to the side, faintly heard the sound of a dragon’s whimper.

It was because Lian Que had already crossed the barrier between Heaven and Earth, his meridians soaring like a dragon, which entered the sea of his torso.

There are four seas within the human body, with the spinal sea being the foremost.

At the intersection of meridians and spinal sea, the first sea is also directly known as the Tongtian Palace.

Of course, the Tongtian Palace will “ascend as a dragon” and move into the second sea.

The second sea is the torso sea, also known as the Five Viscera Mansion.

This realm is known as the Soaring Dragon Realm, where practitioners ascend like divine dragons from the deep.

Beings as powerful as Wang Yiwu, who disdain the weakness of the Heaven and Earth Gate, are nonetheless rarities.

Generally speaking, the stronger one is, the harder it is to open the Heaven and Earth Gate.

Lian Que had thought he would need two more years of polishing, but he never expected to achieve his goal overnight.

He had only wanted to exert all his efforts into forging a Longsword for Jiang Wang, aiming to make it without owing anyone anything, and never expected that he could forge a famous blade.

Not only had Lian Que put everything into this Longing, but he had also fully incorporated Jiang Wang’s spirit and essence.

Lian Que glanced at the Longing in Jiang Wang’s hands, and then cast a look at Jiang Wang, saying, “Whatever happens later, do not be surprised.

It’s all normal.”

Jiang Wang had not yet grasped the meaning of his words when Lian Que activated the Seal Technique, and the Sword Array sprung open!

When they had entered before, only a small path had been cleared.

But now, Lian Que had opened up the entire Sword Array, and despite the forest of swords, there was nothing to obstruct the view.

Thus, the entire sword furnace, including Lian Que and Jiang Wang standing in front of it, was instantly exposed under the dense gaze of many eyes.

“Lian Que!”

“Young Master Lian Que!”

“Lian Que, brother!

Over here!”

“Que’er, it’s Que’er, so promising, truly impressive!”

Nanyao City is a city of weapon-forging masters.

The emergence of a famous weapon is the city’s grandest event.

Aside from those who truly could not get away, nearly everyone gathered around the Lian’s family vicinity.

Even if they couldn’t see the famous weapon, they wanted to be touched by its fortune.

Naturally, those qualified to gather outside the sword furnace were all Lian clan members.

Looking around, there were heads as far as the eye could see.

And in the ears, there was nothing but praise.

It was as if the sarcasm and ridicule Lian Que had faced in the clan previously were nothing but a shattered dream.

Carrying the momentum of Ascending Dragon Realm and the prestige of a famous sword, Lian Que bowed and greeted all around.

He was honest and not good with words, but with his eyebrows raised in pride, he could hardly contain his joy.

After spending time together, Jiang Wang had come to understand Lian Que better.

This guy’s status in the Lian family was similar to that of Zhongxuan Sheng in his own family, both from the main bloodline but neither the first in the line of succession.

Compared to Zhongxuan Sheng, Lian Que harbored no great ambitions.

He was only immersed in weapon forging and cared little for other matters, which made his life somewhat easier.

But there are some things that people will not feel reassured about if one does not vie for them.

Just like when he went to the Heavenly Abode Secret Land solely seeking a breakthrough, and after failing and returning, he was immediately trapped in a public opinion dilemma.

However, now that he has forged the Longing, his status has basically solidified.

If he truly sets his heart on the position of Clan Leader at this moment, his chances would greatly increase.

Given his personality, his fortune or misfortune would be hard to predict.

The crowd parted at this moment, and a ruddy-faced, tall elder pushed his way through, followed by a great throng of people.

Lian Que bowed respectfully, “Clan Leader!”

As a friend of Lian Que, Jiang Wang also bowed respectfully.

“Good, good!

Little Que’er is promising!”

The current Clan Leader of the Lian family, Lian Zhuping, praised with a booming voice, then turned toward Jiang Wang, most of his attention on the Longing that Jiang Wang held, “This must be your friend Jiang Wang, right?”

Without waiting for Jiang Wang’s response, he continued with praise, “Excellent.

Divine Skills are to be expected, a young hero!

He does not disgrace this sword.”

Jiang Wang could only modestly respond, “You flatter me.”

“Come, hand it over,” Lian Zhuping extended his hand, which looked very strong with a large frame.

Jiang Wang hesitated as he watched the old man’s eyes, which seemed almost ready to devour the Longing, and held the Longsword a bit tighter.

“Don’t worry, I’m not robbing you of your sword.” Lian Que nudged him from the side and whispered, “After a sword is forged, it still needs to be bound with a cord, tied with a tassel, and fitted with a sheath.

Then ancestors must be honored and heaven notified.

Only after these ceremonies is the weapon forging truly complete.

By then, the Longsword will return to your hands.”

“Ah, is it that complicated?” Jiang Wang looked reluctant.

His thought was to take the sword and leave.

Bind it himself, tie the tassel himself, fit the sheath himself—why bother wasting more time here?

Those Lian family elders, looking at the Longing, each had an odd gleam in their eyes.

“Just give it up when you’re told to, what’s with all the fuss!

With such a conspicuous sword, could it even run away?”

The kid looked like a miser; if they were not in front of so many people, Lian Que really felt like kicking him.

Ordinary swords, of course, would not need such hassle.

But this was a famous weapon, destined to be celebrated across nations—how could it not be handled with great fanfare!

Of course, Lian Que also wanted to take the opportunity to show him what Ascending Dragon Realm was all about.

Otherwise, there might not be such a chance in the future.

Once Jiang Wang opens the gates of Heaven and Earth, relying on the Divine Skills he had sensed early on, he might soon knock on the doors of the Inner Mansion.

Although Jiang Wang was unwilling, with Lian Que already speaking, he reluctantly passed over the Longing he had not yet had time to warm up.

Despite Lian Zhuping’s old appearance, he was very agile.

Taking the Longing, he turned and disappeared in an instant.

“Not, hey!”

Jiang Wang was a bit anxious.

“It’s okay, it’s okay, he’s going to the ancestral hall,” Lian Que comforted him by patting his shoulder, “In the future, you have to work hard.

The destiny of the Longing depends on your future.”

Having spent many days together, the two had grown close through their joint efforts in sword forging.

Lian Que’s voice was filled with anticipation, “It’s also uncertain whether it will be listed on the famous weapons register and which rank it could achieve!”