Chapter 173: Teleport to the Assembly Point

Ten days later.

Within the magma river before Lou Mu Yan, there were ten little golden-coloured swords like thin wings lined up in a row, gradually congealing within the magma that tumbled again and again.

When the ten little swords let out a humming sound, Lou Mu Yan’s eyes filled with joy. After imprinting a few Taoist Seals, she said one word: “Collect!”

As soon as her words fell, the little swords in the magma river flew up one by one, merging in mid-air, and finally condensing into a thin and sharp longsword, carrying a pressure that only a divine weapon would possess. With a [shiu] it landed in Lou Mu Yan’s hands.

Lou Mu Yan held the longsword without inserting any Elemental Energy. She just swung it hard at a rock in the distance with some strength and a golden sword aura spontaneously burst out, instantly splitting the flame rock that was as hard as iron into countless fragments.

Huo Xiao swallowed his saliva. Since the first day when Lou Mu Yan began to refine her Natal Magic Tool, he had been completely immersed in her world of refining, and it was also the first time he had seen a Magic Tool that could be refined without a cauldron, only using Spirit Flame.

Of course, although Lou Mu Yan used the natural underground heat source as a cauldron, but her refining technique was very unique and novel. Each process was simply perfectly outstanding, allowing him to benefit greatly.

It could even be said that the golden-coloured longsword in Lou Mu Yan’s hand was the best Magic Tool he had ever seen.

“Master, this longsword of yours has probably surpassed a Spirit Treasure already and has become a Saint Tool right.” Huo Xiao felt the natural pressure on the longsword and asked.

Magic Tools were divided into Spirit Tools, Spirit Treasures, Saint Tools, Saint Treasures, Divine Tools, and Divine Treasures.

Saint Tools were Magic Tools that were even crazily contended for by high-level powerhouses on this Continent, so one could well imagine how precious it was.

“About right, but the Magic Tool I refined can be upgraded and nurtured as my cultivation base increases.” Lou Mu Yan caressed the longsword in her hand with satisfaction.

“What? Can Magic Tools can also be upgraded?” Huo Xiao asked in disbelief.

Lou Mu Yan said with a smile: “It’s just that you’re ill-informed. When you become a Grade 4, Grade 5 Smith, then you’ll naturally be able to come into contact with these things.”

She dared to be certain that Tian’ling Continent also had Magic Tools that could be upgraded, but it was just that Huo Xiao hadn’t come across it.

“That’s true. I’ll go out for a wander when I have the opportunity.” Ever since following Lou Mu Yan, Huo Xiao’s vision had also broadened a lot, and he no longer only wanted to be the most powerful Smith in the Eastern Region—instead, he wanted to become a renowned Smith on the entire Tian’ling Continent.

Lou Mu Yan patted his shoulder and said: “You have good talent. You’ll definitely soar into the sky one day.” This point, she still believed.

“Thank you Master for your teachings!” Towards Lou Mu Yan, Huo Xiao respected and was grateful to from the bottom of his heart.

If it were another Master, it was simply impossible that they would let him watch them refine their Natal Magic Tool. Lou Mu Yan not only let him observe and attempt to fathom it, but also gave some explanations during critical moments when refining the weapon, which helped him learn a lot of tricks.

“Alright, don’t be emotional now.” Lou Mu Yan raised an eyebrow, “When you go back, use the methods I taught you and practice more. The Magic Tools for the one hundred people of the private army will be left to you. You must at least refine a Low-Grade Spirit Tool.”

“Yes. I’ll definitely finish refining it all before Master returns from the Continental Tournament for Hegemony.” Huo Xiao replied.

“It’s fine, you don’t need to hurry either, just refine slowly.”

Taking a look at the time of day, Lou Mu Yan used her Mental Energy to contact Bing Ji who had already run out to wander.

Bing Ji had a temperament where he just couldn’t sit still, and he was a Demonic Beast with both water and ice attributes to begin with. He disliked hot places the most, so as soon as Lou Mu Yan began to refine her weapon, he slipped out.

A day later, Lou Mu Yan returned to the Imperial Capital of Yan’zhou Kingdom and went directly to the Lou Clan.

“Stinky girl, you still know to return!” Lou Zhan Tian seized Lou Mu Yan who had just returned and blew his beard.

Lou Mu Yan said with a smile: “Wasn’t it because I went out to refine my Natal Magic Tool?”

“Did the refining succeed?”

“Of course.”

Lou Mu Yan took out the soft sword around her waist and handed it to Lou Zhan Tian. Lou Mo Yu and Lou Mu Bai also stepped forward for a look.

The Magic Tool she refined could be changed into several forms at will, and she also used an Array to conceal the aura of the Heavenly Frost Golden Essence. Currently, the sword body was golden-coloured, but it was impossible to tell what material it was made of.

“Good sword!” Lou Zhan Tian swung the longsword a few times and couldn’t help but admire when he heard the sound of breaking air around him.

Lou Mu Yan said with a smile: “Of course.”

“Stinky girl, you and Mu Bai have to be careful this time when you leave!” Lou Zhan Tian was filled with worry and pride.

“Don’t worry Grandpa, Elder Brother and I will definitely give you a pleasant surprise.”

Lou Mo Yu caressed Lou Mu Yan’s head and said warmly: “It doesn’t matter if there are no pleasant surprises, as long as you two come back safe and sound, it will be the best pleasant surprise.”

Lou Mu Yan felt a warm current in her heart, her face filled with smiles: “Dad, don’t worry either. We’ll definitely come back alive.

“By the way, has the Gu Clan been doing anything recently?” Lou Mu Yan had always been on guard against the Gu Clan, but right now, one, she didn’t have time to clean them up, and two, the opportunity hadn’t come yet.

Lou Mo Yu furrowed his brows and said: “Gu Yuan Kai sent Gu Yan Ran away before you came back. Euphemistically, it’s said she’s going to recuperate, but I just don’t think it’s that simple.”

“After I leave, you must be wary of the Gu Clan. I just constantly feel that they have unmentionable secrets.” Lou Mu Yan reminded. As for Gu Yan Ran’s matter, there would always be a time where the water subsides and the rocks emerge1.

“Don’t worry, we’ve always been sending spies to keep an eye on the Gu Mansion, and the Imperial Family is also vigilant about the Gu Clan.” Lou Mo Yu said with a smile: “Your important task right now is to participate in the Continental Tournament for Hegemony. Leave the rest to us.”

“Mm, Grandpa, Dad, and Mum also take care!”

After another ten days of Seclusion, the Imperial Family sent someone to bring Lou Mu Yan and Lou Mu Bai to the Imperial Palace, prepared to send them to participate in the Tournament.

Yun Cang looked at the six people standing in front of him with gratification on his face and encouraged them: “The six of you are the hope of our Yan’zhou Kingdom, and also the key in determining the future strength of our Kingdom. I hope that the six of you can unite and unanimously fight against outsiders and rush into the top hundred.”

“We will.” The several people promised.

“Alright! I believe in you all!” Yun Cang then explained some rules of the Continental Tournament of Hegemony, “After you all arrive there, you must first…”

Lou Mu Yan and the others listened to him attentively and occasionally even expressed surprise on their face. They now had a more detailed understanding of the Continental Tournament for Hegemony.

Afterwards, even the Imperial Ancestor of the Yun Clan showed up to encourage the several people, then handed out an interspatial ring with resources within to each of them, provided by the Imperial Family. Only after did he disappear from the large hall again.

“You can only go to the battlefield of the Continental Tournament for Hegemony through a Teleportation Array. Each Kingdom is the same. There are ten assembly points in total, so through the Teleportation Array, you will all be teleported to one of the assembly points. There will be someone who is specifically in charge of the Tournament who will make arrangements for you all to enter the space of the competition field.

“After you go, absolutely do not go against the arrangement of the person in charge of the Tournament, and you also can’t fight with Sword Masters from other Kingdoms at the assembly point, otherwise you will be disqualified from the competition.”

Yun Cang gave them some final instructions, then took them to the underground Teleportation Array in the Imperial Family. He took out one hundred Low-Quality Spiritual Stones and put them into the notch of the Teleportation Array.

Seeing the figures of the six people disappearing in the Array, Yun Cang muttered to himself: “Be sure to return safely!”1the truth will be revealed one day about Gu Yan Ran’s matter.

1the truth will be revealed one day about Gu Yan Ran’s matter.