Human Clan Defender-Chapter 643 - s Divine Weapon Holy Slaying Blade, Dao Arms Ninth Grade (Combined - , seeking monthly votes)

The Purple Heavenly Tribulation was forming above the Firmament, and as time passed, the area covered by the tribulation clouds grew ever larger, expanding from an initial few miles to now exceed a hundred miles.

In response, Shen Changqing and Gongye Heng made no other moves. A Divine Weapon undergoing tribulation—no one could stop it.

Time elapsed, and the power emanating from the Heavenly Tribulation grew increasingly terrifying.

Feeling that power, Gongye Heng's spirit trembled slightly. As a Martial Artist in the Grandmaster Realm, he felt particularly frail before the might of the Heavenly Tribulation. If the Heavenly Tribulation were targeting me, I would be utterly unable to withstand it, he sensed with a premonition. This level of Heavenly Tribulation strength surpasses all previous Divine Weapon tribulations.

「Several days later,」

a heaven-shaking Blade's Hum erupted from the sky above, and all the Purple Tribulation clouds were torn asunder by an overwhelmingly powerful blade aura. Immediately after, a golden light descended from the Firmament, eventually coming to a stop before Shen Changqing.

At this moment, Gongye Heng could see that the so-called golden light was, in fact, a pale golden long saber radiating supreme majesty.

"What a blade!" Shen Changqing exclaimed, a satisfied smile on his face as he grasped the long saber. Gripping the hilt, he could feel even more keenly the tremendous power contained within. With this single Divine Weapon alone, my strength will increase by a significant margin, he thought confidently.

He then looked at the long saber and pondered for a moment. "Since you are forged from the remains of a Demon Saint, you shall be called... Holy Slaying Blade!"

Holy Slaying Blade!

The words had barely left his mouth when the pale golden long saber emitted a soft hum. The next instant, a faint consciousness emanated from the blade.

"Thank you, Master, for the name!"

Overhearing this, Gongye Heng was filled with emotion. "This is a true Divine Weapon! To think that in my lifetime I would actually witness the birth of Dao Arms—my life is complete!"

As a Casting Master, there is nothing more fulfilling than personally forging an unparalleled Divine Weapon. Even Supreme Grade Spirit Arms could not achieve such a feat. Thus, the level of the long saber before me is self-evident, he mused.

Gongye Heng believed that there was definitely no one else in the world who could forge Dao Arms. This was not only due to the strength required but also because of the materials. After all, the remains of a Demon Saint are not something just anyone can obtain.

At the same time, the Holy Slaying Saber becoming Dao Arms also has something to do with Shen Changqing's drop of Essence Blood. The remains of a Demon Saint and the Essence Blood of a top-tier expert—both of these are unparalleled treasures in this world.

Sheathing the blade, Shen Changqing turned to Gongye Heng. "Master Gongye, you have rendered a great service by forging this Divine Weapon. If there's anything you need, please just ask. If I can do it, I will not hesitate."

I am not someone who likes to owe favors, Shen Changqing thought. He helped me forge the Holy Slaying Saber; that's a significant debt of gratitude. It would be indefensible not to reciprocate.

Hearing these words, Gongye Heng did not immediately refuse but fell into deep thought. A man like him... my next words could greatly influence the direction of certain matters. To be frank, I am not a Saint without desires. Now that Shen Changqing has made such an offer, there's no reason for me to refuse.

As time trickled by, Shen Changqing observed Gongye Heng's demeanor without rushing him. I'm not short on time, he considered. Especially after the successful forging of the Holy Slaying Saber, his mood was excellent. He wouldn't mind waiting for an hour, or even three to five days; it was no problem at all.

Shen Changqing valued Gongye Heng highly. Strong individuals can be trained bit by bit, but masters of such caliber are not so easily cultivated. After all, among the vast population of Great Qin, there is now only one Gongye Heng. If possible, I truly hope he can live longer; at the very least, his legacy must not be broken. Otherwise, it would be a great loss for Great Qin.

「After a long while,」

Gongye Heng emerged from his contemplation and looked at Shen Changqing. "I am already of advanced age," he began, "but the Gongye Family must not fall into decline. Lord Defender, I believe you have already met my nephew. His talent is outstanding within the Gongye Family, especially in the art of casting, where he is a leading figure among the younger generation. If given some time, he may well surpass my own achievements. Therefore, I hope he can follow you, Lord Defender, and achieve great things in either the art of casting or the Martial Dao in the future."

For someone my age, such an opportunity isn't necessary, Gongye Heng thought. On the contrary, if Gongye Yue can be nurtured, it would be of immense benefit to the Gongye Family. In this world, the strong are esteemed. No matter how masterful one's casting techniques, they must be founded on absolute strength. Otherwise, all skills are mere empty talk. Likewise, great strength brings longevity, offering more opportunities to reach greater heights in the future.

Currently, within Great Qin, Gongye Heng believed that no one could compare to the man before him in the Martial Dao. The advantages of Gongye Yue following him are obvious.

"Agreed!" Shen Changqing nodded.

I'm not very familiar with Gongye Yue, holding neither particular fondness nor distaste for him. However, since Gongye Heng forged Dao Arms for me, fulfilling his request is no great issue. Accepting Gongye Yue is a small matter.