71: Repairing the sword's heart, a completely new way of forging swords.

Xu Jinhuan was confident in his cultivation realm.

Even if he needed to proceed steadily, one step at a time, he could still quickly break through to the Heavenly Being Realm.

"One realm every three days, so that means another fifteen days."

"Speaking of which, it's time to prepare for 'Heaven Opening'."

Xu Jinhuan muttered.

Each of the Eight Transcendent Realms has its unique foundation, and the Heavenly Being Realm is no exception.

Among cultivators, there has always been a saying about the Thirty-Three Heavens. The 'Heaven' here does not refer to the literal sky, but a space filled with laws.

At the same time, this space is the foundation of the Heavenly Being Realm: the Divine Ability Law Firmament.

When divine abilities and precious arts are cultivated to the grand completion stage, they will condense corresponding laws, and their power will surge exponentially.

Each time a cultivator cultivates a divine ability to the point of condensing a law, they can open up a layer of space above their own Immortal Platform. This layer of space is called the Divine Ability Law Firmament by cultivators.

Among the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, the number of firmaments peaks at thirty-two layers.

Even the most astonishing Great Emperor powerhouses throughout history could not exceed this limit.

It was as if this was the limit the heavens and earth could bear.

"But the limit of the heavens and earth may not be my Xu Jinhuan's limit."

Feeling that trace of transcendent, Eternal aura within him, Xu Jinhuan was full of confidence and began to tally the laws he had comprehended.

"The innate divine abilities of the Ten Great Immortal Beasts correspond to the Ten Great Primordial Laws; coupled with the Double Pupil Law derived from the Double Pupil Technique, the Azure Lotus Law and Sword Dao Law contained within the Azure Lotus Sword Dao, the Space Law comprehended from the Void Indestructible Scripture, the Taiyi Law condensed from the Taiyi Scripture, the God and Demon Contemplation Method's derived God of the East Law..."

Upon careful counting, Xu Jinhuan himself was startled.

Unknowingly, he had already cultivated twenty-three divine ability laws, only nine short of catching up to the records of his predecessors.

"The remaining nine aren't difficult, but what I need is far more than nine laws. Thirty-two layers of heaven are still far from my limit."

"Possessing a Nine-Star Physique, I must at least open up thirty-six layers of heaven. As long as there's still a path forward, even if it's forty-nine or fifty layers, I will go all the way!"

Xu Jinhuan sat cross-legged, his eyes bright like stars, and began to review them one by one. Whether it was profound and obscure ancient secret arts or widely circulated basic divine abilities, he accepted all of them, studying and comprehending them thoroughly.

He thought and integrated, taking the essence and discarding the dross.

Only a small number of divine abilities of excellent quality, capable of condensing powerful laws, would he practice.

Thanks to the heaven-defying comprehension of the Eternal Chaos Body, after only one or two cycles of the Great Zhou, all the laws of the divine ability would spontaneously condense around him, reaching a state of perfection.

"When I break through to the Heavenly Being Realm, I might be able to break through to the peak of the Heavenly Being Realm in one go!"

His mind wandered in the ocean of laws within his body, Xu Jinhuan was filled with anticipation... In another room, Yin Xinsu sat quietly cultivating, drawing qi into her body to temper her sword heart.

But every time she reached a crucial moment, Xu Jinhuan's figure would inexplicably appear in her mind.

His gentlemanly conduct when saving her, his invincibility when slaying the ambushers, his proud and heroic posture fighting three opponents today... scene after scene replayed in Yin Xinsu's mind.

She couldn't shake it off, couldn't forget it even if she tried!

"What's wrong with me?"

Since she awakened her Transparent Sword Heart, this was the first time she felt confused about herself.

After a long while, she finally realized that there was someone in her sword heart.

Xu Jinhuan had, at some unknown point, taken over her entire heart.

"Junior Brother Xu, you've broken my sword heart, you must take responsibility..."

Yin Xinsu picked up an ancient secret manual. The cover read "Ancient Sword Forging Art," but its contents were incredibly sensual.

This secret manual required a man and a woman to act as swords, forging each other to complete it... Yin Xinsu was an extraordinary woman of action.

As night deepened, all was silent.

Outside Xu Jinhuan's room, a soft knock suddenly sounded.

"Junior Brother Xu, are you asleep? Xinsu has something to ask of you."

He got up and opened the door, seeing Yin Xinsu standing gracefully outside. Dressed in a plain skirt, with long hair draped over her shoulders, the moonlight spilled upon her, outlining her exquisite curves, revealing a rare hint of shyness.

Xu Jinhuan quickly invited her into the room.

"Senior Sister, please come in. Speak freely; I will certainly help with anything I can."

Entering the room, Yin Xinsu looked up at the young man before her. Moonlight streamed through the window lattice onto his face, outlining an unparalleled handsome profile, his eyes shining like stars. Her heart suddenly raced, thumping loudly.

The words she had prepared were now completely forgotten.

She bit her lower lip, her cheeks flushed even deeper, and her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, with a hint of tremor.

"Please, Junior Brother, help me forge my sword."

"No problem, Senior Sister. Whatever kind of divine weapon you desire, I can forge it for you."

Hearing Yin Xinsu's intention, Xu Jinhuan breathed a sigh of relief.

So it was about forging a sword, how difficult could that be?

I thought it was a female hooligan attacking a handsome young man at night.

A false alarm, a false alarm.

It's good that nothing happened.

However, the next moment, he heard the sound of clothing rubbing against skin.

Rustle, rustle, rustle... Yin Xinsu, at some unknown point, had shed her plain skirt, revealing a flawless body, fair as jade, gleaming faintly in the moonlight, her exquisite curves breathtaking.

Her long hair was tied up, revealing her slender and graceful neck. She knelt down and slowly approached him, her beautiful eyes hazy, misted with a layer of water, carrying a hint of shyness and a touch of determination.

Xu Jinhuan looked at the familiar flawless body before him, momentarily stunned.

???

What about forging the sword? Senior Sister, why are you taking off your clothes?

Moreover, she had tied up her long hair, knelt before him, her eyes hazy, and was continuously approaching.

"Senior Sister..."

Xu Jinhuan still wanted to ask something.

But Yin Xinsu was quick, and had already found what she wanted, the offensive weapon used to forge swords and repair sword hearts.

However, Xu Jinhuan's comprehensive talent was somewhat beyond her expectations.

Why didn't I notice how naturally gifted Junior Brother was before?

Such a natural talent, why didn't I see it usually?

My jaw might dislocate... "Senior Sister, why don't you still..."

Xu Jinhuan was afraid she would do something reckless and tried to dissuade her.

But his words were cut short by a muffled whimper.

Looking down, Yin Xinsu had already begun her path to reforging her sword heart, following the guidance of the "Ancient Sword Forging Art."

"Mmm..."

Of course, Xu Jinhuan had no intention of refusing either.

Since the girl took the initiative, I, Xu Jinhuan, am no coward!

...At the other end of the Red Lotus Heavenly Palace, in a magnificent palace.

Jiang Luoyi sat on a futon, giggling foolishly, not even noticing her master approaching.

The scene on the arena kept replaying in her mind: Xu Jinhuan standing proudly in white, breaking all techniques with a single punch, imprinted in her heart like a brand, impossible to erase.

"Luoyi, have you figured out the relationship between that boy and the Azure Lotus Great Emperor?"

Looking at her disciple's infatuated face, the Palace Mistress of Red Lotus said irritably, her tone carrying a hint of exasperation.

Her willow-like brows furrowed in anger, and she reached out impatiently, grabbing Jiang Luoyi's ear and lifting her off the futon.

"Ow, ow! Master! It hurts! It hurts!"

Jiang Luoyi cried out in pain, instantly jolted awake from her reverie, and quickly grimaced, begging for mercy.

"This master doesn't hurt at all! But you, girl, can't walk straight when you see a handsome boy, your soul is completely captivated. It serves you right to hurt to death!"

The Palace Mistress of Red Lotus rolled her eyes at her disciple, her gaze full of resentment.

"Master, Young Master Xu is really different..."

Jiang Luoyi still wanted to explain.

But she was immediately interrupted by the Palace Mistress of Red Lotus.

"Stop with all this nonsense, what exactly is the relationship between your beloved and the Azure Lotus Great Emperor?"

Upon mentioning this, Jiang Luoyi also composed herself, a thoughtful expression appearing on her pretty face.

Ice crystals swirled around her, and cold qi permeated the air, a sign that her Exquisite Ice Phoenix Body was operating at full capacity, rapidly deducing and analyzing.

After a long while, she gave an answer, somewhat uncertainly.

"Perhaps he's a successor or something. The azure sword intent he used that day to defeat us, sharp and fierce, imbued with an endless lotus charm, is almost identical to the Green Lotus Sword Intent recorded in ancient texts! To be able to wield such Emperor-level sword intent, he must undoubtedly be a successor of the Azure Lotus Great Emperor."

The Palace Mistress of Red Lotus's eyes burst with brilliant light upon hearing this, and her breathing involuntarily quickened.

"Then find a way to exchange for the Azure Lotus Great Emperor's legacy. This Palace allows you to use all means and resources of the Heavenly Palace."

Her expression grew even more serious as she spoke.

"The legacy of the Azure Lotus Great Emperor is truly too important to my Red Lotus Heavenly Palace!"

"Yes, Master!"

...Xu Jinhuan slowly awoke. He glanced sideways and saw Yin Xinsu sleeping soundly beside him, her black hair scattered across the pillow, her eyelashes gently fluttering, her cheeks still flushed with a lingering blush.

Her jade arms were slightly curled, her entire body soft as if boneless, clearly from over-forging the sword last night, unable to even lift a finger.

Looking at the beautiful figure before him, Xu Jinhuan felt the world was a little crazy.

Is this how sword forging is done these days?

Senior Sister, too, being a new driver on the road, yet she still tormented herself so much. She really wasn't afraid of damaging her body.

Xu Jinhuan grumbled inwardly, but his fingers honestly reached out and gave the person beside him a firm pinch on her slender waist.

The touch was soft, smooth, and firm, with no trace of excess flesh on her devilish figure.

"Mmm-hmm..."

Yin Xinsu was startled by the sudden touch, letting out a soft moan. Her eyelashes trembled even more, and her eyes slowly opened with difficulty.

Feeling the mischievous hand on her waist, she was so angry her teeth ached, but her battle-worn body had long since run out of strength.

She didn't even have the strength to curse Xu Jinhuan, only managing to roll her eyes dramatically. That look, full of resentment mixed with a hint of chiding, was identical to how she had looked just a few hours ago... "Senior Sister, you've really put me through it!"

That look, full of resentment mixed with a hint of chiding, was identical to how she had looked just a few hours ago... "Senior Sister, you've really put me through it!"

Xu Jinhuan knew this day would come.

But he never expected it to come so early, and with Senior Sister taking the initiative.

Although the sun was bright outside, Yin Xinsu was still deeply asleep, oblivious to the world.

Junior Brother Xu was simply inhuman!

She was truly too tired, so tired that she didn't even want to move a finger!

In contrast, Xu Jinhuan was refreshed and showed no signs of fatigue.

He changed his clothes, cleaned up the marks on his body, and walked out of the room.