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Chapter 1240 - 1236: Handover · Oct 14, 2026

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1201 Chapter 1201 - 1197: The Course of Action 2026-10-14
1202 Chapter 1202 - 1198: Countermeasures 2026-10-14
1203 Chapter 1203 - 1199: Instructions 2026-10-14
1204 Chapter 1204 - 1200: Suppression 2026-10-14
1205 Chapter 1205 - 1201: Mobilization 2026-10-14
1206 Chapter 1206 - 1202: Obtaining the Sword 2026-10-14
1207 Chapter 1207 - 1203: Secret Struggle 2026-10-14
1208 Chapter 1208 - 1204: Redeployment 2026-10-14
1209 Chapter 1209 - 1205: Bait 2026-10-14
1210 Chapter 1210 - 1206: Toying 2026-10-14
1211 Chapter 1211 - 1207: Nine Transitions 2026-10-14
1212 Chapter 1212 - 1208: The Struggle for Control 2026-10-14
1213 Chapter 1213 - 1209: Again 2026-10-14
1214 Chapter 1214 - 1210: Joining Forces 2026-10-14
1215 Chapter 1215 - 1211: Interception 2026-10-14
1216 Chapter 1216 - 1212: Agreement 2026-10-14
1217 Chapter 1217 - 1213: Found 2026-10-14
1218 Chapter 1218 - 1214: Taking Action 2026-10-14
1219 Chapter 1219 - 1215: The Outcome 2026-10-14
1220 Chapter 1220 - 1216: Harvest 2026-10-14
1221 Chapter 1221 - 1217: Targeted 2026-10-14
1222 Chapter 1222 - 1218: Execution 2026-10-14
1223 Chapter 1223 - 1219: Background Information 2026-10-14
1224 Chapter 1224 - 1220: Verification 2026-10-14
1225 Chapter 1225 - 1221: The Plan 2026-10-14
1226 Chapter 1226 - 1222: Operation 2026-10-14
1227 Chapter 1227 - 1223: Danger 2026-10-14
1228 Chapter 1228 - 1224: Strange 2026-10-14
1229 Chapter 1229 - 1225: Mastered 2026-10-14
1230 Chapter 1230 - 1226: Desire to Destroy 2026-10-14
1231 Chapter 1231 - 1227: Departure 2026-10-14
1232 Chapter 1232 - 1228: Apprenticeship 2026-10-14
1233 Chapter 1233 - 1229: Guardian 2026-10-14
1234 Chapter 1234 - 1230: Passing on the Secret Art 2026-10-14
1235 Chapter 1235 - 1231: Audience 2026-10-14
1236 Chapter 1236 - 1232: Scepter 2026-10-14
1237 Chapter 1237 - 1233: Victory 2026-10-14
1238 Chapter 1238 - 1234: Power 2026-10-14
1239 Chapter 1239 - 1235: About to Cast Away 2026-10-14
1240 Chapter 1240 - 1236: Handover 2026-10-14
1241 Chapter 1241 - 1237: Devour 2026-10-14
1242 Chapter 1242 - 1238: Pursuing the Culprit 2026-10-14
1243 Chapter 1243 - 1239: Recovery 2026-10-14
1244 Chapter 1244 - 1240: Tracking 2026-10-14
1245 Chapter 1245 - 1241: The Result 2026-10-14
1246 Chapter 1246 - 1242: Methods 2026-10-14
1247 Chapter 1247 - 1243: Difficult to Deal With 2026-10-14
1248 Chapter 1248 - 1244: Purpose 2026-10-14
1249 Chapter 1249 - 1245: Striving for Victory 2026-10-14
1250 Chapter 1250 - 1246: Effortless 2026-10-14

Chapter 1240: Chapter 1236: Handover

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”I’m also very curious about what it will eventually become now.”

The Golden Sword is constantly changing, and it evolves with every addition.

Every time it devours some Undying Golden Essence, it becomes stronger, an all-round enhancement.

How much Undying Golden Essence can it devour, is there a limit?

The No Heart Sect has found more Undying Golden Essence, and also that Golden Staff.

Especially that Golden Staff, though only palm-length and thumb-thick, it feels vaguely different.

Li Hongzhao pondered, ”Spiritual... it seems I need to find a sword too and conduct a proper refining.”

She didn’t care much about Treasure Swords, feeling that the Shadowless Divine Sword given by Chu Zhiyuan was good enough.

Having seen the Emperor’s Sword, no other sword impressed her, and she lost interest.

Plus, Biyuan Heaven’s Spiritual Energy was abundant, and most Cultivation Techniques involved True Essence Separation, more focused on the purity of the Sword Aura than the sharpness of a sword.

Only after witnessing Chu Zhiyuan’s swordsmanship did she understand the enhancement a sword brings to Swordsmanship.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”That’s not easy, do you want to refine the Shadowless Divine Sword?”

The Sacrificial Refining Method of the Emperor’s Sword was applicable to the Shadowless Divine Sword, possibly less effective, but with time, it should also gain Spirituality.

”I’ll ask my master for a Treasure Sword.” Li Hongzhao said, ”My master should have one.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”It better not be worse than the Shadowless Divine Sword.”

The Phoenix Bloodline’s depth far surpasses the Heavenly Sword Sect, not to mention having the Court’s backing.

He was very curious about what Treasure Sword Li Hongzhao could obtain.

Li Hongzhao said, ”How could it be!”

”Let’s wait and see,” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”I should get going now.”

”So soon?” Li Hongzhao lightly furrowed her brow.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”If I delay any longer, Senior Song will come personally to chase me away.”

Li Hongzhao laughed, ”My master means well too.”

”This kindness is for you,” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, ”afraid I’ll disturb your mortal heart.”

Li Hongzhao’s smile was as bright as a flower, ”My master is overthinking. Can you still meet Little Sister Xiao?”

”Yes.” Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Li Hongzhao was surprised, ”Little Sister Xiao is also in this Biyuan Heaven?”

”She’s in Outer Heaven,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”but she has a Spiritual Artifact, allowing her to travel through, she can be met anytime.”

Li Hongzhao asked again, ”Has Little Sister Xiao been here?”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”She’s in seclusion, but once she’s out, she can come over.”

Li Hongzhao looked at him with a look of surprise, half-believing, ”I thought it would be difficult to see Little Sister Xiao again, fortunately, she’s coming, she must come over.”

”Alright.” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”But her seclusion often takes years, even more than a decade, it’ll be a while.”

Li Hongzhao smiled gently, ”Then during those years or more, you’ll be alone?”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”We cultivators do not concern ourselves with the days and nights.”

Li Hongzhao pouted her red lips, ”Truly heartless.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Then I’ll be off.”

”When will you come again?” Li Hongzhao hurriedly asked.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Next time I come, I’ll be able to teleport directly, no longer needing you to come out to guide me.”

Li Hongzhao was surprised.

Chu Zhiyuan then told her about his mastery of the Earth Origin Technique.

Not only can he teleport himself, but he can also bring people along, which is very convenient.

”Then let’s try,” Li Hongzhao said, ”take me to teleport once.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Alright.”

He placed his hand on Li Hongzhao’s fragrant shoulder, ”Are you ready?”

”Let’s go,” Li Hongzhao said.

Suddenly, her vision blurred, and the next moment, everything became clear.

She found herself standing on a mountaintop, looking around to see the vast ocean.

She looked around in surprise, then turned to look at Chu Zhiyuan, ”Take me back.”

Chu Zhiyuan placed his hand on her fragrant shoulder, and in a flash, they were back in Li Hongzhao’s courtyard.

”To Heavenly Sword Peak,” Li Hongzhao said.

Then, with a flash, they appeared in Chu Zhiyuan’s courtyard in the Heavenly Sword Sect.

”Let’s have some tea before you leave,” Chu Zhiyuan said.

He began preparing to brew tea.

Li Hongzhao looked around, walking and observing, and said emotionally, ”I haven’t been away long, but it feels like it’s been a very long time.”

Chu Zhiyuan filled the Red Mud Furnace with water, added tea, then started heating, laughing, ”Does it feel like things have changed but people haven’t?”

”Yes,” Li Hongzhao sighed, ”everything’s changing too fast, before I could react, everything had already changed.”

”This place hasn’t changed, nor has Heavenly Sword Peak, and you can come back anytime.”

”Sigh...”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Many fellow disciples envy your luck, rising to the top in one step, becoming a Tribute of the Imperial Family, your status is different now.”

”Hehe, that is true.” Li Hongzhao giggled.

Just as they were talking, suddenly Dong Muyu’s voice sounded from outside: ”Li, is it you?”

”Senior Sister!” Li Hongzhao called out loudly.

She stepped forward to open the door, and Dong Muyu stood smiling at the entrance. Upon seeing Li Hongzhao, she reached out and grabbed her hand with joy, saying, ”When did you return?”

”Just got back.” Li Hongzhao smiled and pulled her into the courtyard to sit by the table.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded with clasped hands, the Red Mud Furnace was already spilling white steam.

He poured three cups of tea and sat by the stone table.

Dong Muyu asked about her experience since they last met, wondering how she was doing with Senior Song.

Chu Zhiyuan sipped the tea while listening to their laughter, though his thoughts wandered to Zhu Lingyun.

...

Zhu Lingyun and his party had already left the mountaintop, heading east.

After a dozen miles, Zheng Pingzhang finally couldn’t hold back: ”Divine Venerable, there’s actually another way.”

Zhu Lingyun glanced at him, continuing to walk.

Zheng Pingzhang said: ”We could destroy it; there’s no need to throw it into the sea, right?”

Zhu Lingyun glanced at Ji Qingyun and was too lazy to respond.

Ji Qingyun quickly said: ”This staff cannot be destroyed; blades and swords cannot harm it.”

”What about the Treasure Sword?”

”That’s no use either.”

”Is it truly so mystical?” Zheng Pingzhang was surprised: ”Then... how about throwing it into the abyss?”

Zhu Lingyun replied coldly: ”You wouldn’t want to fish it out?”

Zheng Pingzhang quickly said: ”Since Divine Venerable wishes to discard it, how could we want to retrieve it?”

Zhu Lingyun responded sharply: ”People are never satisfied with greed; you can’t control yourself.”

”Divine Venerable...”

”Shut up and hurry up!”

”...Yes.” Zheng Pingzhang replied reluctantly.

Ji Qingyun said: ”Divine Venerable, besides the sea, there’s also a river; it could be thrown into that.”

”Hmm—?”

Zheng Pingzhang quickly said: ”Nu River?”

Ji Qingyun nodded: ”This river’s torrent is astonishing and rushes straight into the sea. Throw the staff into the river, and it will be swept away immediately without a trace.”

”Where is it?” Zhu Lingyun asked.

”The Nu River is not far.” Ji Qingyun replied.

”Let’s go have a look.”

...

Zhu Lingyun, Ji Qingyun, and Zheng Pingzhang stood on a mountain peak, looking down at the wide river below.

The ten-foot-wide river surged and roared, pouring down like it was mad.

He nodded with satisfaction and took out the Golden Staff from his sleeve.

The sunlight made it shine brightly.

Zhu Lingyun handed it to Ji Qingyun: ”You do the honors.”

Ji Qingyun took the Golden Staff and looked down at it, his expression complex.

Zhu Lingyun said calmly: ”Reluctant?”

”...Yes.” Ji Qingyun sighed: ”It has accompanied me for so many years; suddenly having to discard it is indeed hard.”

Zhu Lingyun replied: ”It’s a curse!”

”Alright!” Ji Qingyun gritted his teeth and fiercely threw it.

A flash of golden light streaked through the air, diving into the raging Nu River.

The Golden Staff was so small it couldn’t withstand the river’s force and was instantly swept away.

Ji Qingyun and Zheng Pingzhang operated their eyes with Spiritual Energy, tenaciously watching the staff in the water as it drifted farther away, eventually vanishing into the distance.

Zhu Lingyun stood on the peak, watching its gradual disappearance with satisfaction.

Ji Qingyun and Zheng Pingzhang looked forlorn and despondent.

Chu Zhiyuan said to the two women who were chatting enthusiastically: ”Senior Sister, I’m stepping out for a bit.”

”Go on, go on.” Dong Muyu waved her hand, continuing her chat with Li Hongzhao.

Chu Zhiyuan opened the courtyard gate and disappeared in a flash.

The next moment, he appeared by the rushing Nu River, drawing the Golden Sword, and thrust it into the river.

Suddenly, ten thousand strands of golden light burst forth from the river water, and shortly after, the Golden Sword emerged, carrying the Golden Staff.

It brought the staff nearby.

Chu Zhiyuan reached out to take the Golden Staff, examining it closely.

His instinct indeed didn’t give him any warning.

He frowned in contemplation, his gaze on the Golden Sword.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, and the Golden Sword burst brightly as it struck the Golden Staff.

The next moment, light blazed brilliantly, like the sun falling.

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