In the deep, lonely expanse of the vast universe, far beyond the Yanhuang Region, floats a metal sphere, carved like hollowed gold, beautiful yet incredibly tiny! In this immense cosmos, it seems entirely insignificant, like a speck of dust, emitting no aura. Unless it collides with a living creature, it's unlikely anyone would notice its existence. As if possessing consciousness, the golden sphere automatically avoids any area inhabited by living beings, drifting endlessly, absorbing various essence energies from the universe.

Strangely enough, despite consuming a large amount of cosmic essence energy, the metal sphere shows no change.

At that moment, a light purple gas, full of spirit, appears beside it, seemingly examining the metal sphere. The sphere then halts in the air, as if reciprocating the scrutiny to the faint purple gas.

If a great rooster or other highly advanced cultivators were here, they would be moved to tears! The Primordial Energy! This is actually a strand of Primordial Energy, as claimed in legends, appearing suddenly and without warning.

After hovering quietly for a while, the metal sphere suddenly unfolds layer by layer! Like an exquisitely intricate mechanical device, small but so complex that even top-tier powers could not comprehend its internal structure!

Finally, it reveals a drop of blood inside. A drop of essence-blood! Chu Mo's blood.

The Primordial Energy seems to falter, floating indecisively in the void. Then, it shivers slightly, emitting a faint fluctuation, as if testing something.

At that moment, a faint fluctuation emanates from the essence-blood within the Primordial Energy in the metal sphere, and a figure emerges from the blood.

If Chu Mo saw this, he would be shocked because the figure is himself!

But it seems like a future version of him!

The figure is extremely hazy, exuding a unique charm, which marries well with the fluctuation emitted by the Primordial Energy, creating a faint but distinct Dao charm.

Eventually, the Primordial Energy, like a flexible fish, slips into the metal sphere and merges with the drop of essence-blood. Then, the sphere silently closes its internal space, returning to its hollow spherical form.

It continues to drift in the desolate cosmos.

All of this begins silently and ends just as quietly. No being knows what truly happened here.

However, the essence-blood, after merging with the Primordial Energy, becomes even more brilliant and elusive, unfathomable even by those supreme beings, the top-level mighty ones...

Suddenly, the metal sphere accelerates, moving countless times faster than light, and in a whoosh, it disappears from this vast universe. The next moment, it appears in an even stranger place. There, it encounters a second strand of Primordial Energy and, like before, opens its "heart" to it.

Thus, the metal sphere spends years, collecting a total of nine strands of Primordial Energy across numerous unknown universes.

Then, the entire metal sphere completely vanishes.

No one can deduce its existence, nor can anyone see it. It's as if it had never appeared.

...

Chu Mo enters the Illusionary Divine Realm and meets Ling Yuwei, as well as Realm Spirit.

Realm Spirit still takes the form of an old man. Seeing Chu Mo, he grins, effectively acknowledging him.

"Are you all prepared?" Ling Yuwei asked Chu Mo softly. On the brink of their endeavor, she too harbors some hesitations. Knowing this young man is extraordinary, but just like all parents in the world... a mother worries when her child travels far. Although not his mother, she has seen Chu Mo grow up, and her feelings run deep.

Chu Mo senses this emotion from Ling Yuwei and offers a relaxed smile, "Sister Yuwei, don't worry. Once there, I will learn to protect myself."

Realm Spirit adds from the side, "Trial Field, there are too many wondrous things inside. After arriving, explore bit by bit. Don't be anxious. First, ensure your survival there."

Chu Mo nods, "I understand, don't worry."

"Your clone, over there... if it's possible, try not to use it," Realm Spirit looks at Chu Mo seriously. "If absolutely necessary, once you use it, show no mercy!"

Yuwei said: "That clone contains secrets of the Imperial Clan."

Chu Mo continued nodding: "I understand."

As Ling Yuwei and Realm Spirit exchanged glances, they both felt sentimental. The child has grown up, much more mature than before!

"Alright, since you are prepared, let's begin!" Ling Yuwei said, taking out a set of attire—a battle suit, a mask, and additionally, a bright shiny long blade.

Clang!

The moment the blade appeared, it attracted Heaven Slaying, which flew out from the world of the heavenly mirror, like a fierce tiger that had spotted its prey, and it pounced directly.

"Don't move!" Chu Mo grabbed Heaven Slaying.

The bloody blade emanated a strong aura. This aura caused Yuwei and Realm Spirit to change their expressions.

"Is this... Heaven Slaying?" Yuwei was utterly shocked.

Realm Spirit, equally surprised, murmured: "This is the complete Heaven Slaying!" He then looked at Chu Mo and said solemnly: "This blade... should not be so easily revealed, just like that clone. Its specificity is too strong. Now... it can't be allowed to appear easily. This supreme murderous blade is extremely famous throughout the entire Luotian Immortal Domain!"

Heaven Slaying, being held by Chu Mo, seemed somewhat dissatisfied, emitting bursts of protesting hums.

Chu Mo soothed it for a bit before it calmed down.

Chu Mo looked at the bright shiny long blade and asked, "What kind of blade is this?"

Evidently, this blade was extraordinary to attract Heaven Slaying's covetousness. Ordinary dharma instruments would not draw such great interest from Heaven Slaying.

"This is a holy artifact," Ling Yuwei said. "It was personally forged by a Great Saint who emerged from the Heavy Gold Region in the past. This Great Saint, known as Fox Heaven Great Saint, remembered all these, as they would be useful in the future."

Ling Yuwei elaborated: "Fox Heaven Great Saint was a powerful being of the fox race who entered the path through artifact forging. After becoming a Great Saint, he personally forged eight holy artifact blades. Namely, blade, spear, rod, staff, axe, halberd, hook, and fork... These eight holy artifacts are quite famous. Moreover, these eight holy artifacts have a story; they were forged emulating the eight ancestral artifacts from the vast Luotian cosmos intended as a tribute to the top artifact forger."

Chu Mo listened quietly, and even Realm Spirit listened earnestly. It was his first time hearing some of these details.

"This blade, is the first holy artifact forged by Fox Heaven Great Saint in those years, named Cold Moon Blade," Ling Yuwei spoke, picking up the blade and gently waving it, immediately unleashing a vast burst of bone-chilling cold. The chill was so intense that even Chu Mo's ancestral-realm body struggled to withstand it, hastily channeling his mysterious skill to resist.

Following that, Cold Moon Blade launched a blade aura, resembling a cold and clear crescent moon—visually beautiful yet alarmingly deadly!

"Although this is a holy artifact, to a certain degree, it is already infinitely close to a Great Holy Artifact!" Yuwei continued, looking at Chu Mo: "And what differentiates it from the dharma instruments in your possession is that any cultivator above the landowner level can wield it to unleash its full power! The instruments on your body come from the heavens, but this blade comes from men."

Chu Mo immediately understood; dharma instruments from men are more suitable for men to wield and use. Those from the heavens... can only express their true power when your realm is sufficient.

"In conclusion, Cold Moon Blade is a truly high-grade dharma instrument. And you do not need to worry about its origins," Ling Yuwei chuckled: "After Fox Heaven Great Saint forged the eight holy artifacts, he casually distributed them to some of his sworn brothers. Out of which, Fox Heaven Great Saint only kept Annihilation Hook and Cold Moon Blade; the other six, he gifted to his six brothers. Later, he also gifted Cold Moon Blade to a junior of his. However, that junior was somewhat unlucky and also somewhat incompetent. He failed to protect the blade, was robbed, and the robber even chopped his head off with it. But that person didn't have a good end either, eventually killed by another powerful cultivator. After several changes of ownership, even Fox Heaven Great Saint eventually lost interest in inquiring about it. He merely mentioned that each dharma instrument has its own spirit, and they will choose their suitable master."

Chu Mo, his heart enthralled, never imagined the blade had such an extensive history. He didn't ask Yuwei how the blade came into her possession, guessing that probably, it was his own mother, and then kept secret, before ultimately being passed on to him.

"Remember, the names of these eight holy artifacts are, respectively, Cold Moon Blade, Flaming Spear, Black Gold Rod, Golden-Hooped Staff, Black Wind Axe, Cloud Gold Halberd, Annihilation Hook, and Sea God Fork. Among these, Annihilation Hook should still be in Fox Heaven Great Saint's hands. The remaining seven, apart from the Cold Moon Blade in your hands, the others should still be in the hands of the descendants of Fox Heaven Great Saint's sworn brothers. So, whenever you encounter someone wielding these weapons, remember to ask an extra question. If possible, try to avoid conflicts," Ling Yuwei spoke, gazing deeply at Chu Mo: "For Fox Heaven Great Saint is the person with the highest hope of advancing further in recent epochs."

Chu Mo nodded earnestly.

Finally, Ling Yuwei personally helped Chu Mo put on the battle suit and mask. Once the mask was on, it felt as if it wasn't there at all—a marvel.

Chu Mo looked at himself in the mirror, the man reflected had transformed into an unrecognized young man.

Rosy-cheeked and white-teethed, with eyes like bright stars—remarkably handsome.

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