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Wei Chen fell into deep thought upon hearing about the Xuanyuan Sword Soul.
He understood well that his willpower was not yet strong enough. His path of cultivation had been smooth sailing, and he had not encountered significant setbacks or suffering. Thus, his willpower could not be forged through hardship.
However, Wei Chen was puzzled about the relationship between the Imperial Bloodline and willpower.
After pondering for a moment, he asked the Xuanyuan Sword Soul, “What is the connection between your willpower and the Imperial Bloodline? They seem completely unrelated to me.”
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul explained, “The Imperial Bloodline refers to those who have achieved imperial greatness; within them naturally forms an aura of authority that comes from having held high positions. This is the foundation for becoming the master of the Xuanyuan Sword. However, that alone is not enough. To truly become the master of the Xuanyuan Sword, one must also possess strong willpower. Both are indispensable.”
After hearing this explanation, Wei Chen felt even more confused. He knew that bloodline was important for inheriting a divine artifact, but what did willpower have to do with inheriting the Xuanyuan Sword? Could it be that those with strong willpower could manifest it during the blood oath process? In other words, could willpower be hidden in one’s blood?
That seemed a bit far-fetched.
“Xuanyuan Sword Soul, can willpower really manifest in blood?” Wei Chen frowned and asked.
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul replied, “Not exactly. When inheriting the Xuanyuan Sword, one must endure immense pain—something most people cannot withstand. Even if one's Mental Strength is strong and their power is great, it would all be futile against the might of the divine artifact. Therefore, willpower becomes particularly crucial.”
“So you mean to say that I cannot inherit the Xuanyuan Sword because it senses my lack of willpower, making the blood oath process impossible?” Wei Chen inquired.
“Exactly,” said the Xuanyuan Sword Soul. “The Xuanyuan Sword is both a king's sword and a sword of righteousness. It recognizes when you cannot endure such torment and thus chooses not to let you inherit it, to prevent you from dying in vain or becoming a madman.”
“Is it really that serious?” Wei Chen was taken aback.
“Pretty much. In matters like this, I won’t deceive you; I can’t deceive you. Your bloodline power is actually sufficient; as the Boundary God of the Demon Realm, your royal aura is more than enough. But when it comes to willpower… let’s just say that the Xuanyuan Sword doesn’t think highly of you,” the Xuanyuan Sword Soul bluntly pointed out.
Indeed, that was how things stood.
But Wei Chen was not convinced. "Come on, if I can't do it, does that mean that the Jade Emperor, who is obsessed with beauty and neglects state affairs, can?"
"The Xuanyuan Sword Soul," he continued, "I know my willpower isn't enough. The problem is, does that fellow the Jade Emperor have enough willpower? He spends all day wasting time on women; how could he possibly have the willpower worthy of the Xuanyuan Sword?" Wei Chen expressed his dissatisfaction, absolutely refusing to accept it.
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul replied, "It's not as you think. The Jade Emperor could never inherit the Xuanyuan Sword. If he could inherit it, even if you were a First-Level Deity, you would find it hard to defeat him. He merely nurtures the sword with his body and helps it grow; I assist him in protecting himself and borrowing some abilities from the Xuanyuan Sword."
"Fine, use the same trick on me then. I also need some abilities from the Xuanyuan Sword. If I can't inherit it, so be it. Maybe when my willpower is sufficient someday, it might work out," Wei Chen said lightly.
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul fell silent, no longer speaking.
Wei Chen waited quietly; he knew that at times like this, the Xuanyuan Sword Soul was deep in thought and it was best not to disturb him.
However, this silence from the Xuanyuan Sword Soul stretched on indefinitely, leaving Wei Chen feeling extremely frustrated.
"Xuanyuan Sword Soul, why aren't you saying anything? What are you hiding for?" Wei Chen complained.
"I think you don't need the Xuanyuan Sword right now," the Xuanyuan Sword Soul said calmly.
Wei Chen frowned. "How do you know I don't need the Xuanyuan Sword? I've always wanted a good sword. If I got the Xuanyuan Sword, do you think I'd give it up?"
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul explained, "The Xuanyuan Sword doesn't really serve any purpose for you at this moment. Think about it; you're already a deity. What do you need the Xuanyuan Sword for? When facing a true strong enemy, a weapon that doesn't recognize you as its master won't provide much help; instead, it could become a burden."
Wei Chen was speechless. But still, having something was better than nothing, right? He wanted to wield destructive power like that of the Jade Emperor's countless sword energies combined.
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul elaborated, "Once you reach the Divine Realm, you'll be able to unleash any attack you can think of with just a wave of your hand. Why limit yourself to the Xuanyuan Sword? Moreover, since it won't recognize you as its master, it would only weigh you down."
"What do you mean?"
"In the Divine Realm, what you need is a divine artifact that recognizes you as its master. It will greatly enhance your combat power, allowing you to dominate within the same Divine Realm."
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul paused before continuing, "Therefore, the Xuanyuan Sword is not suitable for you. The most fitting divine artifact for you is actually in your hands."
"The Reprint?" Wei Chen was taken aback. He looked at the Reprint in his hand and then at the imposing Xuanyuan Sword. No matter how he viewed it, the Xuanyuan Sword seemed superior in every aspect!
"The Reprint is the most suitable for you and is ideal for combat in the Divine Realm. In the Divine Realm, it's not about technique; it's about absolute brute force! The Reprint is precisely that kind of mindless attack-type divine artifact. If you inherit the Reprint, it will benefit you greatly. You could even completely merge your body with the Reprint. At that point, your body would be the Reprint, and the Reprint would be you. In the Divine Realm, regardless of the level of your opponent—even if they are significantly stronger than you—they could be killed by your sheer strength."
The words of the Xuanyuan Sword Soul sounded appealing, but there was a sense of frustration. Why was he only allowed to use a weapon meant for mindless smashing?
It was incredibly annoying!
"I don't know what has happened to you, but the aura around you is quite strange. You must have already reached the qualification to inherit the Reprint," said the Xuanyuan Sword Soul.
Wei Chen was astonished. Had he really reached the qualification to inherit the Xuanyuan Sword? That couldn't be right! He had tried many times to blood-bind himself to the Reprint before, but it had never responded at all.
"I sense that there is a very complex bloodline within you. That bloodline is exactly what the Reprint needs. To make the Reprint recognize its master is actually one of the most difficult tasks among all divine artifacts. Since the birth of the Ten Divine Artifacts, only the Reprint has never had a master. Other artifacts either had previous masters or were nourished by some individuals' bodies; they cannot be considered true masters leaving behind their artifacts. Only the Reprint has always been without a master; it is incredibly proud and does not allow anyone to claim it as their own. However, there are exceptions; it is merely waiting for a master with a sufficiently strong bloodline."
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul continued, "Within your body, there are four types of bloodline powers that I can analyze: one is Ancient Bloodline, another contains some Nuwa Stone essence mixed with Demon Lotus Bloodline, third is bloodline refined from Divine Power, and fourth is a form of Power of the Stars. Each of these bloodlines is powerful on its own. According to my knowledge, these bloodlines should not be able to truly merge together; yet within you, these four bloodlines have inexplicably fused perfectly."
"I speculate that it was first the Nuwa Stone bloodline that erupted, followed by its non-threatening fusion with Ancient Bloodline. These two bloodlines combined to welcome a new Divine Power Bloodline and finally merged with Stellar Power. The combination of these four powers must make it easy for the Reprint to recognize you as its master now. You must have tried to blood-bind yourself before, but the Reprint ignored you because at that time your bloodline power wasn't sufficient. Now it should be enough; you can give it a try."
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul was enticing Wei Chen further. Wei Chen couldn't tell whether this fellow wanted to protect the Xuanyuan Sword from him or if he truly suited and could merge with the straightforward and brutal Reprint.
Regardless of what it was, Wei Chen knew he could easily verify this—there was no way for Xuanyuan Sword Soul to deceive him.
Wei Chen set aside the Xuanyuan Sword and examined the Reprint closely for a moment before biting his finger and letting a drop of blood fall onto it.
It had been a long time since Wei Chen had seen his own blood, and when that drop flowed out, he was taken aback. What the hell? How could his blood inexplicably turn into such a strange color?
Wei Chen's blood was no longer red; it had transformed into a viscous liquid that hovered between dark gold and a preliminary golden hue. At first glance, it appeared golden, but upon closer inspection, it seemed to shimmer with the silver of Stellar Power and the white of Divine Power, mixed together to form an inexplicable dark gold.
Seeing that drop of blood, Wei Chen thought that perhaps there was really something to this.
Acknowledging the Reprint as his own was truly a remarkable artifact. The genuine blood oath was definitely worth it; it was far more advantageous than nurturing a sword and serving the Xuanyuan Sword, only to find that he could not claim it in the end.
The Xuanyuan Sword Soul, witnessing Wei Chen's dark golden blood, exclaimed excitedly, "Quickly perform the blood oath! Your bloodline power is sufficient!"
Without hesitation, Wei Chen gently smeared that drop of blood onto the Reprint. Instantly, the emerald green Reprint absorbed the blood, transforming entirely into dark gold in an instant!
"Ha ha! It really worked! Dark gold is the true color of the Reprint! When it was born from the earth, the Reprint was dark gold; it gradually changed to emerald green over time. Now that it has returned to dark gold, it proves that it has recognized you as its master. You must understand that among all bloodlines, dark gold is the strongest; nothing can surpass a dark golden bloodline! The bright red of ordinary humans is merely the lowest grade of bloodline. Once one obtains something capable of enhancing their bloodline sufficiently, the color of their blood will change accordingly. Your blood power is the strongest I have ever seen. Slightly weaker than yours is golden. Both golden and dark golden are top-tier bloodlines," the Xuanyuan Sword Soul sincerely praised.
Wei Chen was too lazy to listen to the Xuanyuan Sword Soul rambling on. He had established a wondrous connection with the Reprint—so marvelous that it felt as if he were one with it; he was the Reprint, and the Reprint was him!
So this is what it feels like to acknowledge an artifact as one's own!
"Who? Who is it that can activate the Reprint? Who has awakened me from my slumber?"
A figure, ancient yet towering and majestic, flew out and stood before Wei Chen.
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