523: Two months to refine the spiritual weapon

Zhao Shanhe took out a storage ring and handed it to Xie Weilou: “This contains many crafting materials, as well as a more detailed set of my crafting insights. You can take a good look at them.”

“For crafting, you can try it step by step. For this period, you can stay in a nearby cave dwelling and explore on your own. If you don’t understand anything, feel free to ask me at any time. My achievements are limited, and there isn’t much I can teach you. If you want to go further, you’ll have to rely on your own comprehension.”

Half-step Dao Weapon was his peak.

He could teach Xie Weilou the basics, but if Xie Weilou wanted to go further, the key was for Xie Weilou to comprehend it himself.

Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements had already been passed to Xie Weilou, and this was his greatest reliance.

As for what level Xie Weilou could comprehend and practice, that depended on him.

Xie Weilou took the storage ring and bowed to Zhao Shanhe: “Many thanks, Mr., for imparting your knowledge!”

Zhao Shanhe said: “You, young man, are extraordinarily unusual. You should be able to leave this world. If you have the chance in the future, you must seek out the second volume of Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements.”

Xie Weilou said: “If I find the second volume, I will definitely send it to you, Mr.”

“Good!”

Zhao Shanhe smiled and nodded.

Afterward, Xie Weilou settled into a cave dwelling nearby.

He took out Zhao Shanhe’s crafting insights and the crafting scroll given by Fourth Mr., released his spiritual sense, observed both scrolls, and at the same time, combined them with the Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements in his mind, meticulously comprehending them.

Having mastered the four great paths of alchemy, array formations, Restriction, and talismans, his comprehension of crafting techniques would not be a major issue.

Even in practice, crafting basic weapons would likely pose no problem.

However, crafting more advanced weapons would require more time and effort.

Two hours later.

Xie Weilou had comprehended Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements, the crafting insights, and the crafting scroll completely. The content had all been memorized, and he could now attempt to craft.

For his first attempt, his requirements were not high; he only needed to craft a decent-quality mortal weapon.

“First, I’ll craft a sword and test the results.”

Xie Weilou took out some metal materials from his storage ring, then summoned the Taixu Spirit Fire and directly fused the materials.

According to Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements, adding array formations, Restriction, and talismans during crafting could enhance the weapon’s power, achieving even more extraordinary effects.

— — — — — —

Two months later.

Xie Weilou emerged from the cave dwelling, his hair disheveled.

Over two months, he had attempted crafting numerous times, completely exhausting all the materials Zhao Shanhe had given him.

Most of the weapons he crafted were mortal-grade, but he did manage to craft two Spiritual Weapons.

The path of crafting was more difficult than he had imagined.

Of course, the mortal-grade weapons he crafted were actually more powerful than some Spiritual Weapons, as they came with array formations, runes, and Restriction, making them somewhat similar to Forbidden Weapons.

Zhao Shanhe walked over and asked with a smile: “How is it?”

Xie Weilou waved his sleeve, and two spiritual swords and over ten mortal-grade weapons flew out. He mused: “I only managed to craft two Spiritual Weapons.”

“Two months, two Spiritual Weapons?”

Zhao Shanhe’s eyes showed a look of astonishment. Back then, it took him a full ten years to craft a Spiritual Weapon. Xie Weilou had only taken two months to craft Spiritual Weapons. If this wasn't a prodigy, what was?

He quickly took the two Spiritual Weapons and carefully examined them.

After some observation.

Zhao Shanhe stated solemnly: “These two Spiritual Weapons are both low-grade Spiritual Weapons, but... they both come with terrifying seventh-grade array formations, Restriction, and runes. Their power is definitely stronger than Supreme-Grade Spiritual Weapons.”

He then stared at the other mortal-grade weapons: “Although they are all mortal-grade, they are more extraordinary than many Spiritual Weapons.”

Xie Weilou shook his head and said: “The array formations, Restriction, and runes have taken the lead, already surpassing the Spiritual Weapon itself. Essentially, there hasn’t been much improvement in the art of crafting itself.”

Zhao Shanhe chuckled: “Isn’t the purpose of crafting to enhance combat power? As long as the weapon in your hand can greatly increase your combat power and allow you to suppress powerful enemies, why do you care how it’s crafted? Don’t rush now. Being able to craft Spiritual Weapons in two months means you’ve already completely gotten started. Continue to comprehend later, and you will definitely be able to craft higher-grade treasures!”

Originally, he had planned to personally guide Xie Weilou, but now it seemed completely unnecessary.

With this young man’s talent, it wouldn’t be long before he surpassed him in crafting.

“Uh…”

Xie Weilou gave a wry smile.

He naturally understood the situation; shortcomings were shortcomings, and he still needed to continue crafting.

However, that would have to wait. At present, he had already gotten started on the path of crafting, and he could continue to spend time pondering it later.

Zhao Shanhe put down the Spiritual Weapons and said with a smile: “You can keep all these things! If you were to sell them, even a single mortal-grade weapon would have countless cultivators fighting over it.”

“……”

Xie Weilou put the items away.

Zhao Shanhe gently waved his hand and said: “You go back first! You, young man, put too much pressure on me. Next, I also need to go into seclusion and spend time crafting a half-step Dao Weapon.”

Xie Weilou bowed: “Then I will take my leave.”

“Go!”

Zhao Shanhe smiled and nodded.

Xie Weilou then flew away…

Next, he was going to find someone: the Sword Immortal, Ye Gucheng!

— — — — — —

Holy Academy.

Heavenly Outer Peak was where Ye Gucheng resided.

Ye Gucheng was also a person with an eccentric personality. To this day, he only had one disciple, who was Li Ruoyu.

Apart from him and Li Ruoyu, there were no other people on Heavenly Outer Peak.

Even his biological sister, Ye Guhong, rarely went to Heavenly Outer Peak to disturb him.

It was rumored that Ye Gucheng had obtained some peerless fortune in the Void Heaven Sword Arena before, and people were curious about what realm he had now entered.

On a main path on Heavenly Outer Peak.

Li Ruoyu cupped his fists and said: “Greetings, Elder Xie.”

Xie Weilou smiled faintly: “Is the Sword Immortal here?”

Li Ruoyu said: “My master is at the peak of Heavenly Outer Peak. Elder Xie can go directly up to find him.”

All the elders in the Holy Academy would open their doors and impart all their knowledge to Xie Weilou.

Ye Gucheng was naturally no exception; he had long since sent word that if Xie Weilou came, he could go directly to find him.

“Good!”

Xie Weilou moved, directly flying towards the peak of the mountain.

At the peak of the mountain.

The terrain was flat, and a hundred flowers bloomed, making it extremely beautiful.

Amidst the flowers, on a raised stone slab, a middle-aged man dressed in black robes with a dignified expression sat cross-legged.

He was enveloped in a dense sword qi, like a peerless divine sword, fiercely powerful.

This middle-aged man was precisely the Great Xia Sword Immortal, Ye Gucheng!

Within the Great Xia territory, only he could be called the Sword Immortal. His sword dao was absolutely invincible.

“You’ve arrived?”

Ye Gucheng slowly spoke.

Xie Weilou cupped his fists and said: “Greetings, Sword Immortal!”

He could not see through the Ye Gucheng before him. He was definitely more powerful than the North Demon Palace Lord from before.