Cultivation through Skin Making

The Flying Sword forged from "Changwang's Evil Treasure", the "Nine Dragons Locking Earth Array", the "Yin Yang Profound Dragon", and "Formless Ancestor" using the Thunderfire Refining Technique is full of malevolence... Even though it is coated with the metal of a true flying sword on the outside, concealing all its sinister nature and appearing unimpressive, it ultimately remains an evil sword that captures souls and spirits.

Song Yan contemplated the sword, and a multitude of thoughts flashed across his mind.

Names like "Demon-Vanquishing" and "Pure Yang" are self-deceptive; "Yin Yang" also fails to live up to its name, as this Yin Yang Profound Dragon is nothing more than a black and white mottled dragon; as for "Changsheng", naming the sword after Tang Changsheng after killing him feels like continuing to humiliate the corpse of someone already slain — unnecessary...

'Better to first see what this sword can do.'

Song Yan flexed a finger, slightly channeling the sword, perceiving its power.

In this perception, he was immediately taken aback, then found it a bit amusing.

For the effect of the sword had undergone a significant change.

The fusion of the half "Chang" character from the foundation of "Changwang's Evil Treasure" with the Yin Yang Profound Dragon and Formless Ancestor, under the influence of the dragon bone, resulted in an exceptionally powerful blend...

But this power only signifies the fusion of the powers of the three, further stimulating the dragon bone, making this sword a sword of power, a soul sword, a divine thought sword; capable of slashing people, souls, and thoughts alike. Yet, with strength comes adversity; this Changlong Sword also lost some of its original effects. The traits of transforming minions, controlling the weather, and the formless qualities are entirely gone.

Song Yan delved deeper into his perception.

He could feel that if he allowed this Changlong Sword to strike, his body, divine soul, and thoughts would all be simultaneously wounded; if struck multiple times, he might be directly cut down.

And if an ordinary flying sword encountered this Changlong Sword, a mere touch would suffice to sever it like a wooden sword encountering an iron hammer.

If he used this sword to roam around in the inner lands of a certain sect in the Level 2 Cultivation Profound Land, he could effortlessly obliterate the entire sect by merely standing loftily and flexing a finger, even breaking a lifebound secret treasure reaching the late stage of the divine infant realm with ease, annihilating the soul of that late divine infant as well.

Although he felt somewhat reluctant about losing the "transforming minions" technique, upon some contemplation, Song Yan quickly came to terms with it.

'Forget it, the utmost limit of Changwang's Evil Treasure is merely the half Chang character, requiring full exertion to lock the Yin Yang Profound Dragon;

As for the Formless Ancestor, despite being transformed, it still has the wit to conceal thoughts secretly; in the future, as my enemies inevitably grow stronger, this treasure's usefulness to me will only diminish.'

'If I encounter someone of similar caliber, transforming minions would be futile; if facing the weak, I have other means to obtain information.'

'Now, with Changwang's Evil Treasure transforming into an even more powerful treasure before being phased out, it doesn't count as too bad a deal...'

After brief contemplation, he murmured softly, "Previously it was Changwang Melting Furnace, Changwang Prayer Beads, and now that it has melted dragon bones and refined dragon thoughts, it should be called Changlong Sword.

But without the power of Chang, the words Changlong fail to match reality. So let's call it... Profound Dragon Sword."

The Profound Dragon Sword turned into a silver light, drawing a frosty arc in mid-air before returning to Song Yan's side, floating silently.

Song Yan stood with his hand lowered, gazing into the distant vast sea.

It was dawn; the sea shimmered in golden light, imparting a subtle, indescribable calm and chill.

Squinting toward the distance, after experiencing so much, his eyes bore traces of vicissitudes and hardships.

When countless scheming individuals and talents with extraordinary gifts turned into skeletons, dying miserably beneath his feet, what he felt was not triumphant excitement or smugness, but a sorrow inexplicably grieved for his kind.

"A golden cup shatters stars, opening a thorny path toward the heavenly platform..."

"The thorny path is perilous; how long can this road be walked?"

"Live life to the fullest and drink from the cup; don't worry about where to be buried after death, for who can ensure they won't make mistakes along the way?

Venturing into this worldly human realm calls for being ready to face death at any moment."

The old demon in the Profound Robe, face like a youth, stood by the seashore, flicking the sword with a finger.

The sound of the sword was clear and resonant.

The young man smiled, reflecting on the path he had taken; how many causes and effects were tied to this sword?

Almost every person he had encountered since his transmigration was related to this sword, from the times of Changwang's Evil Treasure with Grandmother Fox, Gu Huangzi, Zhang Han, Infant Crying Master, Demon Monk, Nine-Child Demon Mother, Vilampu, to the present Formless Ancestor, Yin Yang Profound Dragon... all had stories within this sword.

Is this sword sound?

This is the endless blood of heroes, tears of great men.

Song Yan put away the sword, took a deep breath, and smiled, saying, "The lamentations are over; this path must still be walked."

He squinted at the sea, a hint of gloom flashed across his eyes: "The Yin Yang Profound Dragon mentioned something about a big brother and second sister, indicating at least two more demon dragons in the Sea of Suffering.

Tang Changsheng mentioned that the inland of this Level 2 Cultivation Profound Land is now extraordinarily dangerous, with Celestial Demons aside from the heaven and earth beings descending."

"Avenging the Yin Yang Profound Dragon?

Do the Sea of Suffering Demon Dragons have such camaraderie?

The lord of heaven and earth gifted me a "Dragon Burial Law", indicating they regard dragons as formidable adversaries. Compared to seeking revenge on me, dealing with the encirclement by heaven and earth's master is the right course for the demon dragons.

However, I still ought to be cautious. Having just slain the Yin Yang Profound Dragon, rushing into the Sea of Suffering at this time, should those brothers or sisters of the Sea of Suffering Dragon Race catch me, that would be troublesome."

The young man clasped his long robe, sitting cross-legged, hair flowing, facing the sea with composure, neither hurried nor slow, blandly uttering, "Let it be, and listen to the wind's whispers."