I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely-Chapter 61 - 60: 9 Consecrations, Celestial Thunder Baptism

Chapter 61: Chapter 60: 9 Consecrations, Celestial Thunder Baptism

Xu Qing had indeed spent a great deal of thought and time to gain Experience Points for the Newlywed Red String. As a result, he had spent very little time practicing the Baji Heaven-Striking Fist over the past ten days or so.

Fortunately, today was finally the time for harvest.

’Upgrade the Newlywed Red String.’

With a thought, Xu Qing initiated the command.

HUM!

Immediately, the Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with a fluorescent light.

At the same time, the Newlywed Red String in his hand flashed with white light.

Vaguely, Xu Qing saw a series of images. In them, he witnessed couple after couple, red strings in hand, stepping into the sacred halls of marriage.

This single Newlywed Red String had witnessed one marriage after another.

In the unseen workings of fate, it was as if the festive spirit of new marriages had merged into this Newlywed Red String.

Upgrade successful!

[Newlywed Red String LV2: 5595/10 (Upgradeable!) (Originally just an ordinary Newlywed Red String imbued with festive significance. Having witnessed countless marriages, it has transformed. The festive spirit it contains now grants it a certain evil-repelling effect.)]

’Not bad.’

Xu Qing nodded.

’Continue upgrading,’

Xu Qing commanded.

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[Newlywed Red String LV3: 5585/20 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV4: 5565/40 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV5: 5525/80 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV6: 5445/160 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV7: 5285/320 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV8: 4865/640 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV9: 4325/1280 (Upgradeable!) (...)]

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[Newlywed Red String LV10: 3045/2560 (Upgradeable!) (A Newlywed Red String woven from golden thread. It has absorbed an abundance of festive marital spirit, representing the world’s most beautiful unions. Through repeated transformations, it has become a Treasure brimming with matrimonial joy, possessing the powerful effect of repelling evil and slaying Demons.)]

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’Good.’

A smile appeared on Xu Qing’s face. ’The Newlywed Red String has reached LV10, and all eighty-four Great Zhou Copper Coins are at LV10 as well.’

’Both materials are ready.’

’Now I can begin.’

Additionally, even though the Newlywed Red String had reached LV10 and had enough Experience Points for another upgrade, Xu Qing couldn’t do it. Any item that surpassed LV10 underwent a completely new transformation, one that could cause him to lose control and suffer a backlash from the item itself.

He would only be able to suppress and control an item beyond LV10 if his own power was great enough and his Realm was sufficiently profound. Otherwise, it was best not to upgrade.

For example, if this Newlywed Red String were upgraded to LV11 and went out of control, it might just tie Xu Qing to a female dog.

The string’s inherent connection to marriage would then create an effect similar to the fated red string of Yuelao, and things would get very complicated.

Next, Xu Qing slowly calmed his mind and began to weave the Copper Coin Sword. He arranged fifty-four coins vertically and thirty horizontally, carefully threading them with the Newlywed Red String, one by one, until they were all woven together.

「An hour later.」

PHEW...

Xu Qing let out a long breath, a satisfied smile on his face as he gazed at his creation. He was a perfectionist and would not tolerate a single flaw. The fact that it took a full hour, even with his sharp eyes, focus, and power, was a testament to his meticulousness.

HUM!

The Copper Coin Sword was complete.

’Good.’

The corners of Xu Qing’s mouth lifted as he carefully examined the Copper Coin Sword. He could faintly sense the Mighty Power it contained, and it was truly extraordinary.

Even the Evil Ghost Mask he carried reacted. It seemed to vehemently resist the Copper Coin Sword, showing a faint trace of fear.

This feeling was like a mouse seeing a cat.

It was a primal fear.

’To think that a Copper Coin Sword crafted from LV10 Great Zhou Copper Coins and an LV10 Newlywed Red String would have this kind of effect... It’s beyond what I expected.’

Surprise filled Xu Qing’s eyes.

Indeed. If he’d had this Copper Coin Sword back then, he wouldn’t have needed to summon the Witch Evil Ghost for help. With this sword, he could have destroyed the ghostly apparitions and simultaneously brought Annihilation to the essential gray fog of the Gray Fog Evil Spirit, killing it completely.

Also, now that the Copper Coin Sword was complete, it was considered a new item. Xu Qing needed to index it again.

’Index,’

Xu Qing commanded.

With a thought.

HUM!

The Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with a fluorescent light.

And the Copper Coin Sword in his hand flashed with white light.

[Index Successful!]

[Copper Coin Sword LV1: 0/100 (A Copper Coin Sword meticulously woven by a Martial Arts First Realm Second Step Outer Gang Powerhouse from eighty-four LV10 Great Zhou Copper Coins and one LV10 Newlywed Red String. Infused with the powerhouse’s very essence, it possesses an extremely strong effect of Breaking Evil, slaying Demons, and annihilating Deceit. Ordinary evil spirits, Demons, and beings of Deceit can be killed in a single strike!)]

"Good, good, good."

Xu Qing exclaimed "Good" three times in a row, clearly extremely satisfied with the Copper Coin Sword’s effects. His painstaking effort over the past several days had not been in vain.

Notably, the base Experience required to upgrade the Copper Coin Sword from LV1 to LV2 was a full 100 points. Only the Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force he had previously obtained was comparable.

For comparison, the Wandering Dragon Sword had only required sixty base Experience Points to go from LV1 to LV2.

Another reason for Xu Qing’s satisfaction was the simple method for gaining Experience Points with the Copper Coin Sword—all he had to do was swing it.

And just like before, one swing would earn one Experience Point.

Swing!

Swing!!

SWING!!!

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Holding the Copper Coin Sword with a slight smile, Xu Qing began swinging it rapidly. He maintained a pace of five swings per second, a rate that wouldn’t quickly exhaust his stamina.

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[Experience +1]

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[Experience +1]

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The Copper Coin Sword’s Experience Points rose rapidly. At a rate of five points per second, the speed was indeed quite fast.

Before he knew it, Xu Qing had been swinging the sword continuously for an hour.

With a thought.

[Copper Coin Sword LV1: 18000/100 (Upgradeable!)]

’Mm.’

Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.

’Upgrade the Copper Coin Sword,’

Xu Qing commanded.

HUM!

His vision swam as countless lights flickered before him, coalescing into a series of images that were somehow both clear and hazy.

Within these scenes, Xu Qing saw a Yellow-Robed Celestial Master. The Celestial Master’s face was indistinct, but he possessed an extremely powerful Cultivation as he formed a Dharma Seal with his hands.

Then, the Celestial Master took out Copper Coins and a red string. The coins were blessed Great Zhou Copper Coins, and the string had been soaked in Magic Water.

Combining the two.

Before long, the Celestial Master had woven a Copper Coin Sword. Using a special Dharma Seal and Mantra, he then performed a consecration on the sword.

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[Copper Coin Sword LV2: 17900/200 (Upgradeable!) (Further consecrated by an Enlightened Celestial Master, the sword’s power has doubled from its original base.)]

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’Not bad.’

Xu Qing gazed at the Copper Coin Sword, feeling a new sharpness emanating from it. He grew even more satisfied. ’It really is excellent.’

’Upgrade the Copper Coin Sword again,’

Xu Qing commanded.

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[Copper Coin Sword LV3: 17700/400 (Upgradeable!)]

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[Copper Coin Sword LV4: 17300/800 (Upgradeable!)]

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[Copper Coin Sword LV5: 16500/1600 (Upgradeable!)]

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[Copper Coin Sword LV6: 14900/3200 (Upgradeable!)]

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[Copper Coin Sword LV7: 11700/6400 (Upgradeable!)]

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[Copper Coin Sword LV8: 5300/12800 (Upgradeable!) (Has undergone seven consecrations by an Enlightened Celestial Master, with each one doubling its power.)]

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"Seven consecrations," Xu Qing murmured, a satisfied smile gracing his lips as he looked at the sword. "Its power doubles with each one."

Of course, consecrating a Dharma Artifact like this was no easy task. One or two consecrations weren’t particularly difficult and didn’t require precious materials.

However, as the number of consecrations grew, especially from the third one onward, increasingly precious materials were needed, along with an immense amount of effort.

That was why each subsequent consecration could double the Dharma Artifact’s power.

SWISH!

Xu Qing swung the Copper Coin Sword, carving an arc of Sword Light through the air. The power and sharpness of this Sword Light now surpassed even his LV10 Iron Sword.

It was strong.

Incredibly powerful.

It was no longer just a Dharma Artifact for targeting evil spirits, Demons, and beings of Deceit; it was now a powerful Martial Arts Divine Weapon.

"Again,"

Xu Qing said.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!!!

Xu Qing resumed swinging the sword five times a second. The Copper Coin Sword’s Experience Points ticked up steadily. Before he knew it, another two hours had passed.

At this moment.

[Copper Coin Sword LV8: 41300/12800 (Upgradeable!)]

’Good.’

Xu Qing said, ’Upgrade.’

HUM!

The scene manifested again.

Xu Qing saw the Enlightened Celestial Master on a vast plaza, having erected a massive Daoist altar. He had prepared numerous materials and was surrounded by other Daoists who were lending their power to the ritual.

Next, the Enlightened Celestial Master began the consecration ceremony for the Copper Coin Sword.

It was a grand affair.

Finally, the consecration was complete.

FWOOSH!

The Copper Coin Sword unleashed its formidable Mighty Power. Its mere presence was now enough to suppress common ghosts and evil spirits; it was incredibly strong.

[Copper Coin Sword LV9: 28500/25600 (Upgradeable!) (Has undergone eight consecrations by an Enlightened Celestial Master, with each one doubling its power.)]

’Continue,’

Xu Qing commanded.

HUM!

It was the same scene again.

However, this time the ritual was even grander. At the final moment, as the consecration completed, a bolt of Celestial Thunder descended from the sky, tempering the Copper Coin Sword. The blade became tinged with lightning, infused with the Mighty Power of Celestial Thunder.

’Excellent.’

Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.

[Copper Coin Sword LV10: 2900/51200 (Has undergone nine consecrations by an Enlightened Celestial Master, with each one doubling its power. Furthermore, it has been baptized by a bolt of Celestial Thunder, tempering it with the might of Celestial Thunder.)]

"Hahaha..."

Xu Qing laughed aloud. He held the Copper Coin Sword, feeling the immense Mighty Power it contained. It was so powerful that even with his Outer Gang strength, he could barely unleash its full potential. He even felt a faint sense that it might slip from his control. ’The sword is finally forged.’