Within the special voidrealm established by the Eldritch Court.

"You want Space or Time type high-grade Dao Instrument divine swords?" Overlord Hou Jue looked at Wu Yuan in surprise.

"Yes! Overlord, this matter is crucial to me," Wu Yuan said in a low voice. "I don't have any, so I wish to trade with other Eldritch Court geniuses. I will offer treasures of equal value in exchange."

"How many do you need?" Overlord Hou Jue asked puzzledly.

"As many as possible," Wu Yuan replied.

As many as possible? None of the numerous geniuses participating in the Megaverse Crossroads could wield high-grade Dao Instruments. Could Wu Yuan have found a way to use them? Moreover, why did Wu Yuan specifically want those that were Space or Time type? Wasn't he comprehending the Great Dao of Creation?

Various speculations flashed through Overlord Hou Jue's mind, but after a brief moment of hesitation, she ultimately didn't voice her doubts.

She recalled the Eldritch Progenitor's previous instructions: "Don't interfere with Wu Yuan's cultivation, don't ask questions, just help him as much as possible."

Those that the Eldritch Progenitor paid special attention to were sure to be extraordinary. At the time, Overlord Hou Jue had assumed it was due to Wu Yuan's outstanding talent, but now it seemed he was likely involved in major secrets.

That makes sense. How could such a monstrous prodigy not have great secrets? No need to probe further.

Overlord Hou Jue thought to herself.

"Wu Yuan, I will help you to the best of my ability," Overlord Hou Jue said. "However, don't get your hopes too high. Spacetime type high-grade Dao Instruments are already extremely rare. And you are looking specifically for swords, which are even rarer."

"This junior understands," Wu Yuan replied.

He naturally understood how rare such artifacts were. Otherwise, why would Wu Yuan risk exposing his two true selves by asking the Eldritch Court for help?

In truth, before coming to inquire with Overlord Hou Jue, Wu Yuan had also asked Overlord Xin Ya, who had checked with almost all the geniuses in the divine court headquarters.

Among the Taiyuan Divine Court's thousands of geniuses, none had obtained a Spacetime type high-grade Dao Instrument divine sword. Zero!

The Eldritch Court's participants exceeded the Taiyuan Divine Court's in both strength and numbers, making the possibility that some possessed such an item much higher.

Days passed one after another. Half a month went by in the blink of an eye.

"Wu Yuan, I've basically inquired with all geniuses at mid-stage Astral Monarch-level comprehension and above," Overlord Hou Jue sent a message to Wu Yuan. "I've found two items that match your requirements."

"Two?" Wu Yuan's eyes brightened.

"One is in Zhu Shan's possession, the other is with Tong Teng," Overlord Hou Jue said.

"Zhu Shan has one?" Wu Yuan was slightly startled. What a coincidence.

"These are the coordinates of the transaction locations, along with the treasures they want in exchange. You should hurry there," Overlord Hou Jue said.

The external world couldn't interfere with the internal affairs of the Divine Domain Worlds, so Wu Yuan had to make the exchange personally.

"Thank you, Overlord!" Wu Yuan said.

…

Wu Yuan's ether body immediately set out, heading first to the trading location specified by Tong Teng.

Meanwhile, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self, carrying his mana body, also headed toward the same destination.

Wu Yuan's plan was straightforward. Once his ether body completed the trade, he would quickly pass the item to his qi refiner self for refining.

Although both true selves possessed the Samsara Sword's imprint in their upper dantian lobes, Wu Yuan had received a mysterious message when the Samsara Sword first began to manifest: once the Samsara Sword fully manifested, there could only be one! It was eternally unique.

Before refining the Samsara Sword, Wu Yuan could have chosen any true self to manifest it. But now?

If my qi refiner self perishes one day, then the Samsara Sword's imprint in the upper dantian lobe of my body refiner self can absorb the essences of Dao Instrument divine swords.

Wu Yuan thought to himself.

Otherwise, for now, only my qi refiner self can utilize the Samsara Sword's Dao resonance.

Though Wu Yuan felt some regret regarding this, he wasn't surprised at all, as the Samsara Sword only absorbed the essences of Spacetime type Dao Instruments.

Moreover, his qi refiner self already possessed nine lifebound flying swords, so naturally it was most fitting for his qi refiner self to wield them.

Time flowed on. After more than a month, they arrived at Divine Domain World 11.

"Daoist Tong Teng," Wu Yuan's body refiner self smiled and cupped his hands. "Many thanks for your help. Here is the high-grade Dao Instrument you needed."

𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Tong Teng was a peerless genius who had mastered Sovereign-level techniques, and his strength was quite formidable.

"Haha, no need for thanks, it’s a small matter." Tong Teng, who had a feminine demeanor, smiled and replied: "I don’t comprehend the Great Dao of Spacetime, so this divine sword is useless to me. If it helps you, then it’s better that you have it."

"Thanks."

The two swiftly completed their transaction, and Wu Yuan's ether body departed immediately.

How strange, Wu Yuan has reached such a profound level in the Great Dao of Creation, why would he want Spacetime type treasures?

Tong Teng muttered to himself, somewhat puzzled.

Of course, though he was curious, since Wu Yuan didn't explain, he wouldn't ask further. Probing into others' secrets might satisfy one’s curiosity, but more often than not brought about disaster.

I hope Wu Yuan will remember this favor.

Tong Teng had his own considerations.

If not for Wu Yuan's future potential, he wouldn't have bothered with the exchange - in terms of value, Space type treasures were unquestionably precious.

…

Not long after, Wu Yuan's ether body met with his qi refiner self, carefully concealing their traces to prevent detection. Then, his ether body handed over the newly acquired high-grade Dao Instrument divine sword to his qi refiner self. The two swiftly separated.

Begin refining immediately.

Wu Yuan's qi refiner self, accompanied by his mana body, entered an unremarkable cave in the mountains and unhesitatingly began processing the newly acquired divine sword Dao Instrument.

Hum! Hum!

The power emanating from the divine sword began rapidly weakening, while the Samsara Sword's aura in his upper dantian lobe grew increasingly powerful. That trace of eternal Dao resonance also continued to grow stronger.

Finally, the essence of this high-grade Dao Instrument divine sword was completely consumed!

A high-grade Dao Instrument divine sword only raises its power by so little?

Wu Yuan stared at it in shock, sinking into deep contemplation.

At this rate, how many high-grade Dao Instrument divine swords would it take to fully manifest the Samsara Sword in reality?

Wu Yuan estimated that even a thousand wouldn't be enough.

What madness! Just thinking about it made Wu Yuan's heart tremble - even the Overlords probably couldn't manage this. It was a bottomless pit.

No need to rush, take it step by step.

Wu Yuan thought to himself.

Fully manifesting the Samsara Sword is a matter for the distant future.

For now, I'll strengthen the Samsara Sword's Dao resonance bit by bit, however much I can.

The more powerful the Samsara Sword became, the greater his qi refiner self's hopes of claiming a Saintcrest.

Let's go, time to meet Zhu Shan.

After tidying everything up, Wu Yuan's ether body and qi refiner self set out once again.

When traveling between Divine Domain Worlds, it was simply impossible to know where one would end up. Therefore, it took nearly another full month, and hundreds of attempts, before Wu Yuan finally reached the Divine Domain World that Zhu Shan had designated for their transaction.

This Divine Domain World stretched vast and wide. In a valley filled with flowers, an unremarkable black-robed man sat in lotus position.

His appearance was ordinary, but the fierce will he naturally emanated could make many Archimmortals and Archdeities pale.

He’s here?

Zhu Shan, who had been meditating, suddenly opened his eyes.

Wu Yuan? Indeed, you've undergone earth-shattering changes.

Over eight thousand years, he too had grown. But he constantly heard tales of Wu Yuan's deeds over the years, watching him progress step by step until he reached a level of genius second only to his own tier.

I hope you won't disappoint me too much.

Zhu Shan muttered to himself as he rose to his feet, his gaze turning to the distance.

Whoosh!

A dazzling light flashed through the void, and Wu Yuan's ether body landed. He wore black robes and carried a saber on his back, his aura magnificent.

"Zhu Shan." Wu Yuan's ether body cupped his hands and said: "Thank you for your help this time."

"No need for thanks yet. Wu Yuan, I don't know why you want Space type divine swords, nor do I intend to probe your secrets." Zhu Shan looked at Wu Yuan: "However, to take the treasure from me, you must have sufficient strength."

"Sufficient strength?" Wu Yuan was slightly stunned.

Did Zhu Shan mean to fight? But they were both Eldritch Court powerhouses, and there was currently no conflict over treasures or benefits.

"Spar with this ether body of mine.” Zhu Shan slowly said.

“Block thirty attacks, and you can take the treasure for free. Consider it my gift.

“Block twenty moves, and you'll need to trade it for treasures of equal value.

“If you can't even block ten moves, it proves you're not qualified to make this trade with me." Zhu Shan stared at Wu Yuan: "Do you dare accept?"

Ten moves? Twenty moves? Thirty moves?

Wu Yuan's pupils contracted as he listened.

How arrogant. However, Wu Yuan saw no trace of contempt or arrogance in Zhu Shan's eyes, only confidence. Absolute confidence! Absolute dominance! As if everything he said was simply natural and right.

"Very well!" Wu Yuan took a deep breath and slowly said: "Brother Zhu Shan, though my strength may not match yours, after eight thousand years, I am no longer my previous self."

Boom!

Wu Yuan's ether body instantly moved, growing to ten thousand zhangs tall, simultaneously unleashing the supreme burst secret art, Beast Fusion and various other techniques.

He was now facing Zhu Shan, this legendary genius whose name was renowned across the megaverse. This was someone who had yet to meet a single challenger! Wu Yuan dared not relax in the slightest, he had to fight with everything he had! Even the slightest carelessness might mean defeat.

"Good! Worthy of someone praised by the Eldritch Progenitor." A trace of appreciation flashed in Zhu Shan's eyes, and then he moved.

He too grew to ten thousand zhangs tall, his nine arms moving as one. An inexhaustibly magnificent vital aura instantly burst forth as his nine arms swung like pillars of heaven.

Wearing glove artifacts, each palm strike seemed to rend heaven and earth. The profundities of the Great Dao of Five Elements rotated in each palm, as though he held a vast world.

Kill!

Light blazed in Wu Yuan's eyes as his battle spirit soared to the heavens. He too swung nine sabers, vaguely forming a massive spherical defense against the overwhelming assault.

The fourth step of the Will of Life and Death!

Rumble~

In the earth-shaking collision, Zhu Shan's palm techniques were exquisitely masterful. Though appearing to strike simultaneously, each was subtly different- some slapping, some striking head-on, some pulling. Nine palms with nine different attacks, yet each imbued with terrifying power.

Wu Yuan felt extremely uncomfortable as the lightning-fast collisions continued. His nine sabers seemed on the verge of being knocked from his grasp.

Retreat!

The nearly perfect saber defense Wu Yuan had formed was almost instantly breached as its weakness was discovered, but he borrowed the momentum to fall back, barely avoiding Zhu Shan's next palm strike by a hair's breadth.

“Third move.” Zhu Shan said in a deep voice, suddenly stepping forward and closing in on Wu Yuan's ether body.

Whoosh!

His palm fell like the heavens themselves, yet also like a beautiful crescent moon, once again chopping down toward Wu Yuan.