Chapter 19

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Chapter 19: The Origin

Though it was merely a sword appearing unadorned and simple, everyone had witnessed the two streams of red and yellow qi earlier—representing the two most aggressive attributes among the five-element attributes: metal and fire!

Generally, the mightiest magical weapons inevitably possessed one of these two attributes. Yet Lou Yun\’s magical weapon bore both. Across the entire Spirit Weapon Star, many possessed dual-attribute magical weapons, but few simultaneously wielded the metal and fire attributes!

When Lou Yun gripped the sword hilt with both hands, his entire body seemed petrified. Suddenly, tears uncontrollably streamed from his wide-open eyes.

Even without a magical weapon, he was acknowledged as a formidable fighter in everyone\’s eyes. Without a magical weapon, Chang Xiang had assured him he could still train him into an expert. But only Lou Yun himself understood what manifesting his magical weapon truly meant!

Ten years. A full decade. Ten years ago, he had yearned to manifest his own magical weapon. Now, that wish was finally fulfilled.

If all of this were merely a dream, then the appearance of this sword rendered that dream finally perfect.

Watching Lou Yun\’s tear-streaked face, others found it slightly puzzling. While manifesting a magical weapon was certainly a joyous event, was it really reason enough to shed tears? Among those present, only Lou Tianming, Lou Tianzhi, and Lou Qian could grasp Lou Yun\’s feelings at that moment. Lou Qian even shed tears alongside him.

Today, whether members of the Lou Family or outsiders, all had experienced shock upon shock. Yet all those shocks and surprises combined likely paled in comparison to the sheer astonishment delivered by the sight of the magical weapon now materialized in Lou Yun\’s hand.

The reason Lou Yun had been labeled a nine-year waste was precisely his inability to manifest a magical weapon. Earlier, Lou Runhuo had even used this as an excuse to strip him of the family endorsement required to enter the Ancient Weapon Academy.

But now, as Lou Yun raised high the magical weapon in his grasp, imbued with the strongest attack attributes, everything changed!

Lou Runhuo’s face bore a look bordering on despair. He slumped heavily onto his seat, shaking his head unconsciously, muttering, \"Impossible, impossible. How can this be? How did he manifest a magical weapon?\"

Among the observing guests, someone finally drew a sharp breath. \"The Lou Family has truly produced a genius!\"

\"I originally thought that without a magical weapon, relying only on a common weapon, he posed little threat. But now he possesses a magical weapon, coupled with his nearly terrifying cultivation speed… the Lou Family might very well produce an imperial-level magical weapons master in the future!\"

\"No. Even the current top expert on Spirit Weapon Star, the four-star imperial-level magical weapons master Ao Wushen, didn\’t cultivate at a speed as astonishing as Lou Yun\’s! I believe he might very well become the one only existing in legends—the Weapon Emperor!\"

Although the cultivation levels for magical weapons masters on Spirit Weapon Star were divided into ten ranks, in reality, only nine were commonly known. The peak tenth rank, revered as the \"Weapon Emperor,\" existed solely within legends. Countless years had passed without such a figure appearing on Spirit Weapon Star.

The mention of the title \"Weapon Emperor\" instantly hushed the surrounding chatter. The Weapon Emperor was not merely a title or a cultivation level; for the people of Spirit Weapon Star, it represented a god-like existence, a being transcending all others!

Lou Tianzhi finally managed to compose himself from his excitement. Standing on the competition platform, he pointed at Lou Yun and announced loudly to everyone, \"I, Lou Tianzhi, current clan head of the Lou Family, now formally declare: Lou Yun has earned the family endorsement, recommending him for entry into the Ancient Weapon Academy. Furthermore, effective immediately, Lou Yun is formally inducted as a disciple of our Lou Family\’s Elite Hall. This changing ceremony is concluded!\"

The Lou Family\’s changing ceremony finally drew to a close. This particular ceremony stood as the most successful and the most profoundly impactful in the Lou Family\’s history. It was etched into the memories of every Lou Family member, spoken of with relish even countless years later.

The many guests bid their farewells and departed. Their visit to the Lou Family was certainly not in vain; they had witnessed spectacular sights and broadened their horizons immensely. Most importantly, they all remembered the name: Lou Yun.

The last to leave were naturally Liu Chi and his niece. Liu Chi first politely exchanged pleasantries with Lou Tianzhi and others, then turned a smiling gaze towards Lou Yun. \"Lou Yun, in half a year, you will proceed directly to the Ancient Weapon Academy. I will send word to inform them beforehand.\"

Lou Yun replied simply, \"Thank you!\"

Liu Ruyan, though still silent, no longer stared fixedly at Lou Yun as before. She glanced at him once, then quickly averted her eyes.

After another brief exchange of pleasantries, Liu Chi and his niece also took their leave.

Watching their departing figures, Lou Tianzhi gently shook his head, murmuring in puzzlement, \"Just what was their purpose in coming?\"

After seeing off all the guests, the Lou Family initially planned a grand celebratory banquet. However, Lou Yun remembered his earlier promise to have a meal with Lou Qian and Xu Yangteng. He thus requested that the three of them dine out together. Lou Tianming and the others naturally had to agree.

Xu Yangteng, though seemingly eccentric, wasn\’t truly lacking in social graces. Hearing this, he laughed heartily. \"Brother Lou, I\’m truly gratified that you still remember this meal! Today is your great day; I won\’t impose. You\’re not leaving for another half year; we have plenty of time to meet again. I too shall take my leave!\"

Refusing Lou Yun\’s repeated attempts to persuade him to stay, Xu Yangteng strode off with vigorous steps.

After finally navigating the family\’s celebratory dinner, Lou Yun returned to his room. He impatiently closed the door, summoned Chang Xiang, and began voicing the questions he had long suppressed.

\"Brother Chang, how was I suddenly able to manifest a magical weapon?\"

Chang Xiang rubbed his nose and gave a dry chuckle. \"Well, actually… you could have manifested it long ago. The reason you never succeeded before… well… it\’s because of me!\"

\"What?\" Lou Yun\’s eyes widened in shock. \"Because of you? Brother Chang, what exactly is going on?\"

Chang Xiang hesitated briefly, then decided against any further concealment. \"It\’s very simple—it\’s because I wouldn\’t let you condense a magical weapon! Every time you absorbed enough spiritual energy to begin condensing one, I secretly intervened and dispersed your energy. That\’s naturally why you could never succeed!\"

The words exploded over Lou Yun\’s head like a thunderclap, leaving him stunned into lengthy silence.

\"Moreover, I was also secretly aiding you when you advanced your weapon spirit power to level ten at age six. In short, I\’ve actually been by your side since the day you were born. So I\’m very familiar with every move you\’ve made.\"

\"I know you’ll surely resent me, yet I can tell you this—my actions weren’t intended to harm you. On the contrary, I’ve acted for your own good. As for the reasons… for now, I cannot speak them. You wouldn’t believe me if I did. Simply put, there will come a day when you understand all this!\"

Having said so, Chang Xiang closed his mouth and plopped down onto the bed. He wore an expression like that of someone ready for whatever might come, waiting for Lou Yun to snap out of his shock.

It was a long while later that Lou Yun finally regained his composure, though his mind remained an utter jumble. The shock delivered by Chang Xiang\’s revelations was simply too immense. Everything he\’d experienced through all those years—it had all originated from Chang Xiang. Yet, throughout this past year, Chang Xiang had also spared no effort in helping him. Indeed, if not for Chang Xiang\’s aid, Lou Yun would not have achieved the slight accomplishments he held today.

For a time, Lou Yun truly didn\’t know whether to curse Chang Xiang or thank him.

Finally, Lou Yun laboriously sorted through his chaotic thoughts. Fixing his gaze on Chang Xiang, who sat on the bed appearing ready to submit to any punishment, he ground out through clenched teeth: \"Brother Chang! Since you say the reasons will become clear to me in time, I’ll wait for that day to arrive. I can set past matters aside for now. But from this day forward, I will not tolerate similar incidents repeating themselves. Also! You will continue aiding me. I intend to become a true powerhouse as soon as possible!\"

After weighing advantages and disadvantages, Lou Yun spoke these words. Chasing after the past was futile. It was better to press Chang Xiang to help him more vigorously in the future, expediting his path to becoming a powerhouse. After all, Chang Xiang seemed filled to the brim with valuable knowledge…

Hearing this, Chang Xiang flipped up from the bed and landed on his feet. He reached out, slapping Lou Yun’s shoulder emphatically. \"Now that\’s the spirit! I admire and genuinely like this attitude! Rest assured, you will become a formidable powerhouse. Moreover, I have decided: effective immediately, formal lessons to transform you into a skilled weapon maker begin!\"

The person most keenly aware of Lou Yun\’s strength was Chang Xiang. Truthfully, he\’d been prepared as early as half a year ago to impart knowledge related to skilled weapon makers. But Lou Yun back then lacked sufficient confidence, so Chang Xiang hadn’t pushed him. They had finally arrived at this day: Lou Yun had not only completed his coming-of-age ceremony, but also smoothly obtained qualification for entering the Ancient Weapon Academy.

\"A skilled weapon maker!\" Lou Yun nodded firmly. \"Good. I’ll strive to become one. But… before that, aren’t you forgetting something?\"

\"What?\"

\"Since I currently possess a magical weapon, shouldn’t you, as my brother, gift me an advanced cultivation technique? I can\’t remain trapped at the primary magical weapons master level forever!\"

Having just discovered Chang Xiang’s role in sabotaging his earlier magical weapon condensation, Lou Yun shed all prior courtesy. Forcing him to wrongly endure nine years under the label of \’waste\’—while Lou Yun wouldn\’t press for punishment, ample compensation to soothe his wounded pride was certainly in order.

Chang Xiang paused briefly, then offered a sly grin. \"Don\’t rush! I\’ve long prepared a technique for you, absolutely top-tier. However! This technique demands you first become a skilled weapon maker before you can cultivate it. So, before learning this technique, your foundational training must focus on attaining that qualification!\"

At this moment, Lou Yun grasped the saying: Where virtue is one foot tall, magic could be an extra foot higher! He spat bitterly: \"You needn’t rush either. I haven’t properly examined the magical weapon I condensed yet! Whatever matters remain can wait until after I\’ve finished admiring my magical weapon!\"

So saying, Lou Yun ignored Chang Xiang entirely. With a flash of white light, a silver-hued long sword materialized in his grasp!

Though indeed quite ordinary—even somewhat unremarkable—this sword represented the culmination of ten painful years of waiting. Lou Yun cherished it, unable to tear his gaze away.

Naturally, he understood the reason for its shape: as he began condensing the weapon his mind had lingered upon the Stone Sword. Ultimately, a magical weapon\’s form materializes according to the wielder\’s consciousness and intent.

Lou Yun then brought out the Stone Sword too. Holding one sword in each hand, he studied them side by side. Observing them now—one a common weapon, the other a magical weapon—besides their differing hues, their forms were nearly identical.

Just then, Chang Xiang unexpectedly commented: \"A magical weapon\’s form isn\’t immutable, you know.\"

Lou Yun, head still lowered, replied: \"I know. Its shape undergoes some alteration as its magical weapon level progresses.\"

Whenever a magical weapon undergoes qualitative advancement, its form shifts accordingly. This principle was common knowledge.

Yet Chang Xiang shook his head repeatedly. \"That transitional change is merely evolution through refinement. What I refer to… is fundamental transmutation! At present your magical weapon is a sword. Yet, through dedicated cultivation—you could reshape it into a spear!\"

\"What?!\"

Lou Yun’s head snapped up, eyes locking fiercely onto Chang Xiang, disbelief stark across his face. On Spirit Weapon Star, even toddlers knew: Once formed, no such radical essence-change as Chang Xiang described was possible.

\"Tch! Don’t stare at me like that! Unfamiliarity doesn\’t imply impossibility! I tell you once more—follow the techniques I\’m to impart. One day, you shall witness this with your own eyes!\"