Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: The Prodigy
“Yun’er, your weapon spirit power has actually reached the tenth tier already?”
The six-year-old Lou Yun wore a confused expression as he looked at his father, Lou Tianming, who was staring at him, dumbstruck. He didn’t quite understand the meaning of those words.
Lou Tianming’s expression quickly shifted from shock into wild delight: “Don’t move from here. I’ll go call your grandfather and the clan elders!”
After saying this, Lou Tianming hurried away, and at this moment, the excitement in his heart was absolutely impossible to describe in words.
Because, you have to understand, throughout all of Spirit Weapon Star\’s history, there had never even been a rumor of someone capable of cultivating weapon spirit power to the tenth tier at the mere age of six!
Within moments, a flurry of hurried footsteps approached and entered the training room. Lou Yun hastily stood up. The door flew open instantly and a group of people rushed in. Charging at the forefront was a white-browed old man, the current clan head of the Lou Family and also Lou Yun’s grandfather, Lou Runshui. He said urgently, “Yun’er, let me see!”
Before Lou Yun could even speak, the old man’s palm rapidly pressed against Lou Yun’s lower abdomen. A soft, pulsing orange light instantly flared.
“Hahaha, true, true, it truly is tenth-tier weapon spirit power!”
Lou Runshui’s words immediately made the expressions of the other people in the room shift dramatically, revealing varied emotions. Some were shocked, some were pleased, but there was also deep envy. After a moment of stunned silence, almost everyone began talking at once.
“Heavens, how is this possible? Since the dawn of Spirit Weapon Star, hasn\’t there never been anyone who could cultivate weapon spirit power to the tenth tier at this age?”
“Why is it impossible? I told you before, Yun’er is extraordinary. The fact now proves it: Yun’er is a genuine genius!”
“Hmm, yes! Have you all forgotten the strange phenomenon at Yun’er’s birth?”
This last question silenced everyone who had been excitedly discussing. Inevitably, everyone\’s mind flashed back to the night of Lou Yun\’s birth, six years ago.
That night, a yin wind howled, thunder boomed ceaselessly, and the sky was blanketed by dark storm clouds. A lead-colored bank of clouds held hints of rolling red within, as if stained with blood. The sky dimmed, while dazzling lightning bolts weaved through it. The scene between heaven and earth was profoundly strange and unnatural.
Though the sky was frightening, none of the Lou family had time to pay attention to it, for Lou Tianming’s wife was about to give birth at precisely this moment.
Then, abruptly, the black dome of the sky split open in the middle, revealing a dark hole. Immediately after, a sphere radiating nine-colored radiance shot out from this hole at incredible speed, hurtling down toward Lou Fu amidst the booming thunder.
The sphere plummeted downward faster than the eye could track. Naturally, the Lou clan members witnessed this strange phenomenon. Though they wanted to stop it, there was simply no time to react. They could only watch helplessly as the sphere crashed into the room where Lou Tianming\’s wife lay giving birth.
Yet, to everyone\’s shock, although the sphere descended with terrifying force, it seemed almost ethereal – it passed directly through the roof and into the room below. The roof itself remained completely intact; not even a single tile was shattered.
Before anyone could recover from their astonishment, a loud infant’s cry rang out from inside the room—Lou Yun was born!
Due to the horrifying strange phenomenon accompanying Lou Yun’s birth, many within the Lou Family believed he was a freak, a monster. However, others firmly believed Lou Yun was not a monster, but an extraordinary individual destined for greatness!
Subsequently, Lou Yun’s growth gradually proved that far from being a monster, he was actually a rare genius!
He recognized characters at age two and could read books on his own by three. He possessed a photographic memory and uncanny comprehension. To date, he had already read through half the books in Lou Fu\’s library—a staggering collection of nearly ten thousand volumes! And the most astonishing part was his familiarity with these texts; he could practically recite them backward.
Of course, this wasn\’t even his most incredible feat. The most envied, the most bewildering thing was this: Without anyone ever teaching Lou Yun about cultivation, he had spontaneously begun absorbing the spiritual energy of the world into his body at the age of three! It gathered within his dantian, transforming into weapon spirit power. In mere three years, he had now actually reached the pinnacle of the beginner stage—tenth-tier weapon spirit power!
This kind of situation was unheard of—not only within a single family, but on the entirety of Spirit Weapon Star!
Facing the expressions of shock, excitement, and jealousy on the adults around him, the small child Lou Yun showed no particular reaction. He quietly stood up, walked over to his father, and whispered, \"Dad, I want to go play for a while.\"
Lou Tianming finally snapped back to reality. He gently stroked Lou Yun\’s head, reflecting that no matter how genius his son might be, he was still just a six-year-old child. He smiled and nodded, \"Alright, good son, go play.\"
Lou Yun let out a cheer. He grinned, waving individually to everyone present, \"Grandfather, Second Elder, Third Elder, honorable elders, I\’m going to play!\" After speaking, he skipped and hopped his way out of the training room.
Lou Runshui watched Lou Yun disappear into the distance with a blissful smile, still unable to suppress his excitement. \"Since you are all gathered,\" he announced, \"let us sit immediately for a family council.\"
Once everyone was seated, Lou Runshui continued, \"Everyone, witness the events surrounding Yun’er. I fear only the word ‘miracle’ suffices to describe them. Any lingering doubts about Yun’er’s nature among you can now be cast aside. He is unequivocally a genius! The future hope of revitalizing our Lou Family!\" As he spoke, Lou Runshui\’s gaze seemed to unintentionally sweep over the face of his Third brother, Lou Runhuo. For, among everyone, the group led by Lou Runhuo had persistently claimed Lou Yun was a monster who would bring disaster upon the Lou Family. They had even advocated for his execution at birth!
Lou Runhuo pretended not to see his elder brother’s look and lowered his head. Inside, however, he silently fumed. Originally, his grandson, Lou Fei, was considered the most outstanding talent of the younger generation, and the ideal successor to the position of Lou family head in the future. But six years ago, Lou Yun\’s birth made all that impossible. And today\’s events only served to confirm the fears he had harbored all along!
Lou Runshui ignored his third brother entirely, suddenly lowering his voice. \"Next, the next invasion is nine years away, correct? If Yun\’er continues cultivating at this pace, he might miss the one in nine years. But by the one after that—in twenty-four years—he could become the Lou Family\’s key to turning defeat into victory!\"
Though Lou Runshui\’s words were somewhat veiled, everyone in the room grasped his meaning perfectly. Solemn expressions instantly filled their faces.
Lou Runshui then turned his gaze to his son, shifting the topic. \"Tianming, in the recorded history of Spirit Weapon Star, who cultivated weapon spirit power to the tenth rank at the earliest age?\"
Lou Tianming promptly answered, \"The four-star imperial-level magical weapons master, Ao Wushen! He reached the tenth rank of weapon spirit power at nine years old and condensed his magical weapon at twelve!\"
Lou Runshui gave a slow nod, his commanding eyes sweeping the room. \"Hear that? Not even Ao Wushen, the current greatest strength on Spirit Weapon Star and acknowledged as its most rare genius, reached the tenth rank until he was nine years old. Yun\’er? He’s only six, yet he’s already achieved the tenth rank. Even if it takes him three years to condense his magical weapon, he’d still only be nine years old! I trust everyone understands what this implies?\"
By the end, a faint tremor laced Lou Runshui’s voice, his excitement nearly overwhelming.
Four-star imperial-level magical weapons master Ao Wushen, the foremost powerhouse of Spirit Weapon Star, was universally acclaimed as the most exceptional genius in the planet\’s history.
The emerging fact that Lou Yun\’s talent seemed to far eclipse this master meant Lou Yun\’s future accomplishments in cultivation were highly likely to surpass Ao Wushen\’s. At the very least, Lou Yun could achieve the imperial rank.
An imperial-level magical weapons master! The supreme existence on Spirit Weapon Star – absolute power! The pinnacle goal every citizen strived for their entire life!
Should a single imperial-level master emerge within a family, that clan\’s status would soar into the stratosphere, ascending with unstoppable momentum!
Lou Runshui took a moment to steady his emotions, then gave a decisive wave. \"Starting now, the Lou Family’s sole mission is to help Yun\’er cultivate at all costs! Tianming, bring Yun\’er to me. I have matters to discuss with him.\"
Having been led back to the training room, Lou Yun sat facing his beaming grandfather. \"Grandfather,\" he asked quizzically, \"what did you want to see me for?\"
Lou Runshui\’s smile widened. \"Grandfather just wanted to ask… do you wish to cultivate?\"
Lou Yun didn\’t hesitate an instant, nodding firmly. \"Yes, I do!\"
Having devoured countless books, many detailing cultivation, Lou Yun—though he didn\’t yet truly grasp what cultivation meant—had long yearned for it. Naturally, he was utterly unaware that he\’d already begun cultivating, achieving astonishing speed and success!
Lou Runshui was thoroughly pleased with the answer. \"Yun\’er, then Grandfather will begin teaching you cultivation now, alright?\"
\"Alright!\" Lou Yun bobbed his head eagerly, barely containing his excitement.
Lou Runshui paused thoughtfully before speaking. \"You have been exceptionally bright since childhood and read extensively. Though you haven\’t formally started cultivating, I trust you\’ve understood much. Let me briefly explain cultivation now. If anything is unclear, ask immediately.\"
Not waiting for a response, he launched calmly into his explanation. \"Our world is called Spirit Weapon Star. For all its inhabitants, the core purpose of cultivation is the magical weapon!\"
\"A magical weapon is a blade condensed within our bodies, formed by absorbing spiritual energy from the heavens and earth. Before the magical weapon manifests, one cultivates weapon spirit power. This cultivation typically begins at six years old. Upon reaching the tenth rank, one can then attempt to condense a magical weapon!\"
\"The timing for condensing a magical weapon varies per individual. Generally, it occurs between twelve and sixteen years old. Those achieving it before twelve are almost without exception geniuses. Conversely, if one fails to condense it by sixteen, it signifies a bleak future.\"
\"Upon the successful internal condensation of a magical weapon, that individual officially becomes a magical weapons master!\"
\"As for its form, the magical weapon can be incredibly varied. Its shape is wholly decided by the wielder\’s weapon spirit power level and will. Once manifested, the magical weapon becomes one with its master, their most potent weapon. Thus, the magical weapon is the sole measure of one\’s strength!\"
\"Magical weapons possess rank distinctions, elevatable through cultivation. There are ten major ranks in total. Each major rank is subdivided by five minor grades, known as stars!\"
At this point, Lou Runshui extended his palm. With a flash of dazzling light, a glistening silver, meter-and-a-half-long great axe materialized in his grasp.
\"Look! This is Grandfather\’s magical weapon, the Fire Phoenix Axe! Its current level? A mid-level three-star magical weapon!\"
The axe\’s blade resembled a phoenix poised for flight, with three brilliant stars shimmering dazzlingly upon the metal.
Lou Yun’s small face instantly lit up with unmistakable envy.
Lou Runshui chuckled warmly. \"No need for envy, Yun\’er. I have every confidence your magical weapon, in the future, will surpass mine by a thousandfold! Yun\’er—Grandfather eagerly anticipates witnessing the day you condense the magical weapon uniquely your own!\"
Lou Yun clenched his small fists tight, nodding vigorously, his excitement palpable. Right then, a resolute thought crystallized within him: I will condense my magical weapon, and I will do it fast!
