CHAPTER 230: CHAPTER 176: BOUNTIFUL HARVEST; EPIPHANY OF THE PRIMORDIAL SWORD SKILL (2)

"The Luoyun Sect, the forces that destroyed the Song family... and Xu Ping, when my Golden Core is formed, I will definitely return, definitely!!!"

Like a desperate beast roaring, Song Fei shouted out and then rushed directly into the depths of the Hu Country’s desert, soon disappearing without a trace.

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Thousand Leaves Mountain, inside the cultivation room.

Xu Ping tightly gripped the wooden Magical Artifact sword, and the mana within his Dantian surged continuously towards it like flowing rivers.

Half an hour later.

This wooden sword Magical Artifact finally, like a satisfied glutton who has eaten his fill, stopped greedily absorbing mana, and instead emitted a dazzling light.

"Finally, the refinement is complete!"

Feeling the subtle and close connection established with this wooden sword Magical Artifact, Xu Ping let out a long breath.

For more than half a month, he had been refining day and night, even with his profound cultivation and strong physique, he felt exhausted.

Upon completing the refinement, some information about the Magical Artifact automatically appeared in Xu Ping’s Sea of Consciousness.

"The Green Wood Sword, eh!"

He murmured to himself, then gripped the hilt, and strode to a vacant spot on Thousand Leaves Mountain.

Xu Ping held the sword in one hand, with the mana fiercely surging within him.

The Sword Qi whistled, slicing through the sky, and a sudden flash of green light burst forth; even before the sword was truly swung, an extremely terrifying Sword Qi swept across the entire Thousand Leaves Mountain like a hurricane.

"Master... Master, this... Sword Qi!"

The Water Lake Mouse, busy in the spirit field, felt a strong palpitation.

It hurriedly turned to look at Xu Ping in the clearing, with fear displayed unconsciously in its eyes.

The Sword Qi emanating from the master at this moment was too terrifying; such momentum alone, even without full exertion, was enough to make one feel afraid.

It’s hard to imagine what kind of power it would have if fully unleashed!

"No wonder it’s a Magical Artifact!"

In the clearing, Xu Ping held the Green Wood Sword, nodding in satisfaction.

At this moment, he exerted himself fully yet was unable to probe the power limit of the Green Wood Sword.

In his current state, even if the requirements weren’t high, he could still use the Green Wood Sword upon reaching the Core Formation Realm.

"It’s just... the only drawback is that the mana consumption is really too great."

Feeling the constant flood-like mana draining from his Dantian, Xu Ping couldn’t help but frown slightly.

If he exerted the Green Wood Sword fully, he feared that after several swings, all his mana would be exhausted.

"It seems this Green Wood Sword can only be used at critical moments for the final life-and-death struggle!" Xu Ping thought secretly to himself.

"Congratulations, Master, on obtaining this Magical Artifact, your strength has increased greatly!"

At this moment, the Water Lake Mouse quietly came beside Xu Ping, with a flattering smile on its face, beginning to butter up Xu Ping.

"Hmm." Xu Ping nodded slightly.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he turned to look at the Water Lake Mouse, revealing a radiant yet elusive smile, "Do me a favor!"

"Gulp!"

Looking at Xu Ping’s demeanor, the Water Lake Mouse nervously swallowed, suddenly having a strong premonition of something bad.

"Master... Master, my strength is too weak, I fear I can’t help you much!" The Water Lake Mouse said in a sad tone.

"Don’t worry, it’s very simple!" Xu Ping showed a mysterious smile.

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A quarter of an hour later.

The Water Lake Mouse stood trembling in the clearing, surrounded by several layers of radiant spiritual light shields, with a shield Magical Artifact exuding a mysterious aura in front of it.

The surface of the shield glowed with runes, silently proclaiming its extraordinariness.

"Master... Master, are you sure there won’t be any mistakes? You... you might accidentally kill me." The Water Lake Mouse said, trembling with fear and worry in its voice and small eyes.

"No, I have it under control!" Xu Ping smiled slightly, gently instructing, "Stand still, don’t move!"

"Master, you must take care of my little life, otherwise if I die, there will be no one to tend to the spirit fields for you anymore."

The Water Lake Mouse spoke in trembling fear as it looked pitifully at Xu Ping.

"Rest assured!"

Xu Ping nodded slightly, without saying more.

He held the sword in one hand, with mana surging like a tide, stepped forward, and thrust the sword fiercely.

Instantly, the immense power contained in the Green Wood Sword erupted like a volcanic eruption.

Buzz!

A brilliant sword light burst forth from the sword tip, resembling a vibrant azure dragon, rushing toward the Water Lake Mouse with world-destroying momentum.

"This... this is going to kill the mouse!"

Feeling the terrifying power within that sword light, the Water Lake Mouse was terrified.

Though surrounded by multiple layers of spiritual light shields and the sturdy shield Magical Artifact, it still felt no sense of security, as if death would descend at any moment.

The Water Lake Mouse gritted its teeth, with demonic power foaming, opened its mouth, and spat forcefully.

Swish!

A translucent water curtain instantly formed around it, shimmering with gentle blue light.

However, as soon as the water curtain formed, the dazzling sword light fiercely slashed onto the outermost spiritual light shield.

Boom!

Accompanied by a deafening roar, followed by a crisp snapping sound.

The first layer of the spiritual light shield only resisted for a short few moments before being easily shattered like fragile glass, dissolving into light spots scattered into the air.