The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 440 - 430: Discussing the Dao

What shocked Yuxuan the most was not that Lin Yun managed to forge an Immortal Artifact, but the fact that he succeeded in doing so despite seemingly blundering through the process.

Previously, Yuxuan had guessed why cultivators could not forge Immortal Artifacts: without the proper materials, no fine work could be done.

The materials Lin Yun used came from a Heavenly Demon Instrument.

To forge an Immortal Artifact from the materials of a Heavenly Demon Instrument was not an exaggeration, but to melt down and reforge a Heavenly Demon Instrument into an Immortal Artifact was truly preposterous.

Divine items possess spirit, and the process of re-melting can destroy that spirit. Even with top-notch materials, there is no guarantee of creating something superior.

Yet, Lin Yun had done just that.

At this moment, Lin Yun’s artifact refining wasn’t completed yet; he had merely shaped the sword and was now inscribing formations on it.

Before inscribing the formations, Lin Yun had given the sword a name.

This sword would be called the Cloud Rain Sword.

It took one character from his name and one from Fang Yu’s, ensuring she would be overjoyed when she saw it.

However, merely inscribing a name was too plain for Lin Yun. He felt it needed something extra.

The character for ’cloud’ would produce mist, and ’rain’ would bring rainfall; that would be good enough.

Lin Yun thought for a moment, took out some Great Mist he had refined, merged it into the sword, and carved a simple Formation on the ’cloud’ character. As long as Fang Yu channeled her Spiritual Power into this character, she could activate the mist.

As for ’rain,’ it would summon the Power of Thunder and the strength of water.

He added some decorative patterns on the side representing fire, wind, earth, and wood.

In this way, a simple Formation was completed.

This sword could create clouds and rain, fan flames, and was sharp and weighty, encompassing all Five Spirits.

The clouds above grew ever denser, and Yuxuan, watching, was increasingly astonished. Good heavens, wasn’t Lin Yun forging a Divine Artifact?

The limit for the Remnant Heart Sword was to be transformed into a Heavenly Demon Instrument, Immortal Artifact, or Divine Artifact.

But was Lin Yun’s approach not a bit too exaggerated?

Little did Yuxuan know, Lin Yun was still unsatisfied.

This was his first attempt at artifact refining and his first time giving a gift to Fang Yu, so of course, he sought perfection. He didn’t notice the increasingly ominous clouds above, completely engrossed in sword forging.

"What else can I add?"

After pondering, Lin Yun decided to have the Moon Water Spirit Pearl contribute a bit of its lunar essence.

He then had Xiao Qing spit out some of her Spiritual Liquid, Little Gold release some Golden Thunderbolt, and finally, Lin Yun cut his own hand and dripped his blood onto the sword.

A thunderous boom sounded, and only then did Lin Yun notice the gathering thunderbolts in the sky.

This is bad; forging such a formidable artifact meant that he had to face tribulation.

I’m not sure what to do... I’ll just give it more blood!

By now, the Cloud Rain Sword was nearly complete, its shape firmly established, though its aura was not yet fixed.

As the sword absorbed Lin Yun’s blood, it did not turn red but began to shift toward a purple hue.

Finally, the first Thunderbolt descended, initiating with a Golden Thunderbolt.

Yuxuan thought he wouldn’t be shocked again today, but he was struck dumb as the heavenly thunder struck down. It was as if heaven and earth were aiding Lin Yun in the final step of forging, using Heavenly Thunder Tempering Sword. What kind of treatment was this?

Maybe it was the effect of that mouthful of Merit Spirit Liquid Xiao Qing spat out. With so much merit, heaven and earth were protective.

The Golden Thunderbolt relentlessly struck the Cloud Rain Sword eighty-one times, sculpting it to completion.

After the sword formed, sword Qi soared to the skies, its massive silhouette visible for miles around.

The sword emerged entirely purple with golden veins running through it, adding a sense of sacred majesty.

Small patterns adorned next to the characters for ’cloud’ and ’rain,’ each in different colors—so aesthetically pleasing.

Beyond its beauty, Lin Yun also felt an immense power contained within the sword. Wielding it, he even felt capable of piercing a hole in the sky.

Moreover, the sword exuded a divine aura, calming the heart of anyone near it.

This power most likely originated from the Sword Embryo.

Having been burned by fire, its effect was now utterly inverse.

Excellent sword, excellent sword!

Lin Yun picked it up and caressed it, sensing this sword might be even more formidable than his Divine Artifact.

No matter, it was meant to be a gift.

Yuxuan, secretly observing, had become numb.

The limit for the sword embryo was a Heavenly Demon Instrument. He thought Lin Yun forging an Immortal Artifact was already impressive, but...

The artifact Lin Yun refined should be called a Heavenly Divine Artifact.

To reverse forge a Heavenly Demon Instrument into a Heavenly Divine Artifact, increasing its power beyond its original form—this...

Yuxuan was at a loss for words.

The additives were amazing! The Divine Power of Great Mist, the Divine Power of the Moon Water Spirit Pearl, the Divine Power of the Primordial Thunder, truly terrifying.

But that mouthful of Spiritual Liquid and Lin Yun’s blood might have been the key to creating the Heavenly Divine Artifact.

It was outrageous.

People near the Taiqing Daoist Temple, witnessing this celestial occurrence, were also baffled. What was happening?

Another treasure from Taiqing Daoist Temple?

Only the Demon Clan Leader, watching the sword, felt a vague pain at her chest.

Such a powerful oppressive force from the sword.

"Could this be the Remnant Heart Sword? Has Yuxuan mastered it?"

There was nothing else she could think of that would have such might, but wasn’t the Remnant Heart Sword a Heavenly Demon Instrument?

How could such a holy aura be that of a Heavenly Demon Instrument?

Could this all be an illusion?

These thoughts struck the Leader, her eyes lighting up with excitement.

Heavenly Demon Instruments have spirit; disguising themselves could be possible.

"I must seize this sword at all costs!"

Lin Yun realized the commotion was a tad too great; people from Taiqing Daoist Temple would surely come to investigate, and even Yuxuan might be drawn over.

"Better to flee first!"

If Lin Yun had known that refining artifacts created such a commotion, he wouldn’t have caused such a fuss here.

As he expected, it wasn’t long before someone from the Taiqing Daoist Temple arrived, and it was none other than Yuquan.

Just as Lin Yun was about to run away, he suddenly saw the surroundings ripple like water, and the next second, he found himself in a pavilion with an old Taoist and a chessboard.

The old Taoist was someone Lin Yun recognized, it was Yuxuan.

What a guy, to snatch him up without him noticing in the slightest.

What kind of divine skill was this?

Lin Yun wanted to learn this.

"Taoist, long time no see."

Lin Yun wasn’t the least bit panicked as he greeted Yuxuan.

But in his heart, he wondered, with such an awesome sword as his, could he chop Yuxuan down with a single strike?

Seems like he couldn’t kill him, so better hold back and endure.

Yuxuan glanced at Lin Yun and said, "Young friend, please have a seat. Shall we play a game?"

"Sure!"

Without any hesitation, Lin Yun sat opposite Yuxuan.

Yuxuan gave a slight smile and said, "Please."

Lin Yun then picked up a black piece and placed it right in the center.

Yuxuan was taken aback for a moment. Playing the central point?

Was this young man that confident?

After a moment’s thought, Yuxuan placed a piece beside it.

Seeing this, Lin Yun placed another black piece diagonally.

Yuxuan couldn’t help but smile. Youngsters are spirited, seemingly without method, aiming to encircle and kill him right from the start. So Yuxuan quickly placed a piece next to his white piece, without even thinking about his intentions, Lin Yun again placed a piece diagonally.

Yuxuan was slightly bewildered, not quite able to grasp Lin Yun’s strategy.

But he was so confident, seems like he’s quite skilled!

This diagonal play was both offensive and defensive, but Yuxuan had never seen such chess play and was momentarily confused.

Yet with just the opening moves, it was hard to discern any method, so Yuxuan didn’t bother with it and placed another piece.

"I’ve won."

Lin Yun continued and placed another black piece diagonally.

Four in a row, with both ends uncapped, he had already won.

Yuxuan: "That’s it? You’ve won?"

"Yep, five in a row, that means I’ve won, right?"

Yuxuan: "..."

The two faced each other in silence, but actually, Lin Yun was pretending.

He saw the chessboard and agreed to play without any prior agreement, so naturally he assumed it was Go.

But he wasn’t really good at Go, only knowing a few simple rules, so with such limited skills, how could he not just be handing the Taoist a chance to show off?

But to refuse wouldn’t be wise either, so to jest and hinder the old Taoist from showing off was the strategy.

Lin Yun explained, "This way of playing is called Gomoku..."

As Lin Yun expounded on the rules of Gomoku, Yuxuan fell into deep thought.

After a long while, Lin Yun saw that Yuxuan remained silent and couldn’t help feeling a little nervous.

The old Taoist couldn’t be a sore loser, could he?

"Brilliant!"

Yuxuan’s face lit up with a look of sudden realization, acclaiming again how brilliant it was. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Lin Yun was puzzled.

What was so brilliant?

"I’m well aware of your little ruse. You can’t beat me at Go, so you deliberately use another game to win against me. This move of yours is absolutely brilliant!"

Yuxuan’s praise for Lin Yun was genuine—he really had learned something.

Wasn’t the dilemma he currently faced similar? By stepping out of the framework and moving into a familiar domain to confound the opponent, isn’t that how to clinch a victory?

Lin Yun didn’t understand what Yuxuan was so pleased about, but anyway...

If you’re happy, then I’m happy.

"Taoist, shall we continue?"

Yuxuan, however, shook his head and said, "I’ve already gained insight, there’s no need to play again. Previously, I spoke of discussing the Dao with you, and today seems to be the right time."

"The Taoist is too kind. How can I, with neither great virtue nor ability, discuss the Dao with the Taoist?"

Lin Yun knew his limitations, thinking he didn’t even know what the Dao was, so how could he debate about it.

"You need not be too modest, my friend. Being an extraordinary person, you certainly have extraordinary abilities."

Lin Yun: "..."

The old Taoist was too enthusiastic, and Lin Yun was somewhat overwhelmed, so he had no choice but to agree.

"Since the Taoist insists, I would be ungracious to decline. Should there be any fallacies in what I say, I hope the Taoist will be forgiving."

Lin Yun was very polite, resolving to say as little as possible.

Yuxuan gave a slight smile and began with a question.

"I once asked you if you believed the world is round, and you said you did, indicating you must have a special understanding of the Great Dao. So, do you think the myriad stars in the sky are finite or infinite?"

Lin Yun’s brain automatically translated Yuxuan’s question: is the universe finite or infinite?

Even in a world dedicated to the study of science, this question still has no definitive answer.

Some say the universe is infinite, without a boundary.

But others believe everything has a limit; it’s just that people lack the ability to observe it.

So, is the universe infinite or finite?

After some thought, Lin Yun organized his words and said, "The stars are infinite, but our hearts are finite. Just as the world is boundlessly vast, there are limited places we can go. What do you think, Taoist?"