Chapter 56: This Sword Is Named Crimson and Cyan

Three days passed in a flash.

Over the past three days, Yun Yi had been entirely immersed in refining body-tempering medicinal pills, practicing unceasingly. Naturally, through three days of relentless refinement, Yun Yi could feel his techniques becoming increasingly proficient.

He felt that he was now fully capable of refining second-tier pills!

Looking at the perfect-grade body-tempering pill in his palm, a satisfied smile appeared on Yun Yi's face.

Taking a deep breath, he cast a Cleansing spell, refreshed his spirit, and exited the Yanhuang Jade space.

"It's time to go retrieve my spirit sword!"

Yun Yi looked in the direction of the Artifact Refining Pavilion, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Walking briskly, although Yun Yi was not an impatient person by nature, he still cared deeply about his very first spirit sword.

Naturally, Yun Yi did not invite Lei Ling'er to go along with him.

"Brother Yi!"

Lei Ling'er suddenly lunged into Yun Yi's arms, wrapping her arms around him, her voice trembling with excitement.

"Haha! What's wrong, my Ling'er?"

Yun Yi lowered his head, looking at the beautiful and touching Lei Ling'er in his arms, and spoke in a soft voice.

"Brother Yi! I've broken through to the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment!"

Lei Ling'er was extremely thrilled; she had never expected to break through to the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment so smoothly.

"Hahaha! That's wonderful!"

"Just in time, my spirit sword should be forged by now. Let's go take a look together!"

With a hearty laugh, Yun Yi took Lei Ling'er by the hand and walked towards the Artifact Refining Pavilion!

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"Wuyan, this sword is the absolute best piece you have forged since stepping into the realm of a tier-two artificer!"

Tie Yang looked at the long sword in Tie Wuyan's hand, speaking with a trace of astonishment, while simultaneously sensing a familiar aura lingering within the blade.

"Hee hee hee!"

Tie Wuyan giggled softly, then said, "Of course, I took one of your Scarlet Spirit Crystals and melted it into the forge!"

"Ah!"

Hearing this, Tie Yang was instantly shocked!

"You... Oh dear..."

Tie Yang was on the verge of tears. That Scarlet Spirit Crystal of his had been brought back with the utmost difficulty and enormous effort by someone he commissioned. He had only hoarded three pieces in total, and now one of them had been used up by his own daughter!

"As the saying goes, a grown daughter cannot be kept at home!"

Tie Yang sighed, feeling utterly helpless.

"What, does it pain you?"

Tie Wuyan glared at Tie Yang and asked.

"Hahaha! How could it pain me when my own daughter uses it? Of course not!"

"Master Yang, I've arrived!"

Before Tie Yang could awkwardly rub the back of his head, Yun Yi's voice rang out.

"Yun Yi! You're here?"

Before Tie Yang could speak, Tie Wuyan clutched Yun Yi's spirit sword and ran outside.

"Ah... This!"

Tie Yang muttered, looking somewhat awkward.

Stepping out the door and seeing Yun Yi, a smile bloomed on Tie Wuyan's face.

"Senior Sister Wuyan!"

Yun Yi greeted respectfully, cupping his fists slightly.

Seeing Tie Wuyan did not evoke any special feelings in him, but the moment his gaze fell upon the sword in her hands, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes. Even as an outsider, Yun Yi could tell at a single glance that this sword was extraordinary.

"Junior Brother, this is your sword!"

Tie Wuyan handed the sword in her hands to Yun Yi, but before he could take it, she pulled it back.

"Senior Sister, this is..."

Yun Yi was somewhat baffled.

"Once you take the sword, you must spar with me again!"

A combative light shone in Tie Wuyan's eyes as she stared at Yun Yi.

"Hahaha! Very well!"

"Master Yang!"

Yun Yi laughed heartily and accepted the challenge, then, noticing the arrival of Tie Yang, he greeted him respectfully.

"This is your sword!"

Tie Wuyan said, finally handing the sword over to Yun Yi.

Yun Yi's eyes were filled with excitement; as he held the sword in his hands, he found himself unable to put it down.

The entire body of the sword in his hand manifested a faint reddish-glow. The blade was three feet long, and at the hilt, the character "Yun" gleamed brilliantly, the entire sword shrouded in a faint azure light.

"This sword was forged from extraterrestrial meteoric iron, subterranean refined gold, and Tianshan Scarlet Spirit Crystal!"

Mentioning the Scarlet Spirit Crystal, Tie Yang's voice deepened slightly, causing Tie Wuyan beside him to look somewhat embarrassed!

"The grade of this sword should be at the peak of tier-two spirit weapons. More importantly, because a large chunk of Scarlet Spirit Crystal was mixed into it, this sword possesses growth potential!"

Hearing this, Yun Yi was momentarily stunned.

"Master Yang, this is far too precious; I cannot accept it!"

Yun Yi hurriedly spoke, extending his hands to return the sword to Tie Yang.

"Hahaha! Junior Brother Yun, just take it! I believe this sword can only unleash its maximum might when wielded by Junior Brother!"

Tie Wuyan smiled and urged Yun Yi.

"Besides, I still want to test whether Junior Brother will be even more formidable using this sword!"

Hearing this, Yun Yi's expression turned solemn. He put away the long sword, cupped his fists, and said:

"Since you insist, I will accept it. From now on, should Senior Sister or Master Yang ever need anything, just call upon me. I, Yun Yi, will do everything in my power to assist you!"

"Hahaha, having those words from Young Friend Yun is enough!"

"Stop fussing like a woman! Junior Brother, give it a name!"

Tie Wuyan scolded playfully and then asked.

Yun Yi looked down at the long sword in his hands, pondered quietly for a moment, and said:

"This sword is enveloped in a crimson glow throughout, yet its edge reveals an azure sword qi. Therefore, let this sword be named—Crimson Azure!"

"Clang!"

As Yun Yi spoke, he drew the long sword from its scabbard, pointing it directly at the heavens to pledge his sword to the sky!

"Hum!"

Suddenly, the long sword in his hand trembled violently, emitting a clear, ringing sword cry.

"Brother Yi! It has accepted you and this name!"

Lei Ling'er looked at Yun Yi, crying out in excited astonishment.

"Hahaha!"

"I will accompany you as you grow, and you shall accompany me to conquer the world!"

Yun Yi gazed at the sword in his hand, his eyes filled with absolute confidence.

"Junior Brother! Come on! Draw your sword!"

Tie Wuyan looked at Yun Yi, her tone brimming with excitement.

At that moment, Tie Wuyan had already produced her massive hammer, her eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"Then let us try!"

Yun Yi reached out, gripping Crimson Azure firmly in his hand, his entire body's spiritual energy peaking at that exact moment.

"Junior Brother, take this old lady's hammer!"

Tie Wuyan took the initiative, leaping high into the air and smashing her hammer down toward Yun Yi.

"Well struck!"

Feeling the surging power pulsing from the spirit sword in his hand, Yun Yi felt immense confidence. With a loud shout, he raised his sword and met the attack head-on.

Facing Tie Wuyan's ferocious strike, Yun Yi merely pointed forward, thrusting his spirit sword directly at the giant hammer.

"Boom!"

A muffled impact echoed out; the two of them were actually locked in a stalemate, neither able to push the other back!

With a push of her feet, Tie Wuyan instantly widened the distance between herself and Yun Yi.

As soon as she steadied herself, a smile appeared at the corners of Tie Wuyan's lips as she looked at Yun Yi.

She was now thoroughly certain that Yun Yi was the person her clan had been waiting for.

"Again!"

"Junior Brother, I'm going to use my full strength for this next strike!"

Tie Wuyan shouted loudly, leaping high once more, hoisting her massive hammer, and bringing it down toward Yun Yi.

"Heaven-shaking and Earth-shattering!"

Naturally, Yun Yi could also sense the terrifying might behind this hammer blow and dared not lower his guard. Looking at the sword in his hand, excitement bloomed on his face.

"Then come! Sword Image—Slash!"

With a resounding shout from Yun Yi, countless sword phantoms erupted with him at the center, hurtling toward Tie Wuyan's giant hammer!