For over a month, Jiang Hao lived cautiously. Fortunately, no one came looking for him. Even Liu Xingchen hadn't visited, nor informed him about any follow-up about Jin Zhouheng's matter.
It seemed like Liu Xingchen was busy. Otherwise, he would have shown up. Unless, of course, his attitude had changed, and he planned to watch the show in some other way. This was beyond Jiang Hao's control, and no other undercover agents had approached him.
So, this period passed peacefully. He captured a spirit beast that others knew about. Yet, no one came to claim it, nor was there anyone attempting to forcibly take the beast from him. This allowed him to smoothly receive the golden legend.
At that moment, Jiang Hao couldn't wait to open the status panel to see the changes.
[Name: Jiang Hao]
[Age: Twenty]
[Cultivation: Early Gold Core Stage]
[Skills: Hundred Revolutions of Heavenly Sound, Primordial Chaos Heart Scripture]
[Divine Abilities: Nine Revolutions Death Substitution (unique), Daily Appraisal, Clear and Tranquil Heart]
[Vital Qi: 29/100 (Can be cultivated)]
[Cultivation: 32/100 (Can be cultivated)]
[Divine Abilities: 1/3 (Not obtainable)]
[Golden Legend: 2/2 (Can be obtained)]
"My cultivation and Vital Qi have been steadily improving. Although progress is slower than before, it’s much faster than when I first started."
Given enough time, both Vital Qi and cultivation should be full, allowing him to attempt a breakthrough to the mid Gold Core Stage. Perhaps in a few years, his cultivation level might even surpass Liu Xingchen.
Currently, Senior Sister Ming Yi is also at the early Gold Core Stage. Although still dangerous, the threat level has significantly reduced. If her undercover status gets exposed and she wants to make a move, Jiang Hao believed he could seize the opportunity to take her down.
Being cautious, Jiang Hao didn't plan to act rashly.
After confirming that he could obtain the golden legend, Jiang Hao washed his hands. Similar to receiving a purple gold legend, the item was random. It could be something useful or just a wasted opportunity.
Golden legends were incredibly rare, so it would be a pity if it turned out to be worthless.
After cleaning his hands, Jiang Hao sat cross-legged in the hall and chose to obtain the item.
In an instant, he felt as if he was submerged in endless chaos. Startled, he noticed a disturbance in the chaos as a crisp sound echoed from the front.
With a clang, something split the chaos, revealing a blade’s light cutting through. As Jiang Hao spotted it, he saw a silvery white blade descending from the high heavens, slicing through the chaos on its way.
A crisp sound repeated as the blade firmly lodged itself in the ground before Jiang Hao. As it landed, an overwhelming force spread out, emitting a powerful blade intent that crushed the chaos.
Instinctively, Jiang Hao gripped the hilt and drew the blade out.
Thunder roared as the blade left the ground, and the chaos vanished.
Returning his attention to reality, Jiang Hao checked his surroundings. Apart from the initial room, nothing else had changed.
The blade, however, remained in his hand, and at that moment, he felt an urge to cleave the heavens.
The immense blade intent surged like a massive wave, emboldening Jiang Hao to think he could split the heavens in one strike, slay an early Gold Core expert, and even confront mid-stage experts head-on.
Not only did he feel ready, but he also somewhat anticipated the challenge.
Sensing this eagerness, Jiang Hao sighed.
Here we go again. This blade’s power and intent were once more affecting him.
Carefully examining it, he noticed the blade was about 3 feet 3 inches in length, with a blade length of about 2 feet and a half, and a width of 3 centimeters. The blade was a solid silvery shine, with intricate patterns running its length.
“This blade looks formidable. Just holding it, I feel a biting blade intent. I wonder what its origins are.”
Curious, Jiang Hao initiated an appraisal.
[Poem: The Primordial Heaven Blade, forged within chaos, possesses the primordial intent and power to cleave the heavens, usable as a life-bound treasure, growing alongside the wielder.]
Poem? The blade's name seemed somewhat feminine.
Yet, names aside, this blade was indeed extraordinary.
Currently, Jiang Hao practiced the Seven Forms of the Heavenly Blade, and using this as a life-bound treasure seemed highly feasible. More crucially, he lacked superior treasures.
Purchasing a comparable treasure would be far beyond his current means.
Before commencing with its refinement, Jiang Hao wished to test its balance.
He glanced over at the rabbit in the yard. The rabbit had been hanging for two months, settling into a life of submission, especially as it developed spiritual intelligence. It suspected being hung was its natural state of being, quietly awaiting food.
Jiang Hao paid it no mind.
Instead, he lightly swung the Primordial Heaven Blade, allowing the cold blade intent to flow unfettered.
The rabbit, initially staring at Jiang Hao, was instantly terrified to the point of wetting itself.
Feeling as if its head was about to be cleaved from its body, it dropped to the ground with a thud, knees buckling beneath it.
Only its rope was severed.
Seeing the rabbit in such a frightful state, Jiang Hao shook his head. Then, he turned his attention to the blade in his hand, feeling it was incredibly well-suited to him.
He stored the blade in his dantian and began its refinement process.
Although he now possessed the Heavenly Blade, Jiang Hao resolved to keep it secret as a trump card. Thus, he still needed to procure ordinary treasures to maintain appearances.
For now, the crescent moon blade sufficed. He’d consider a replacement when it inevitably broke, given his lack of spirit stones.
“However, I need to examine this rabbit's current state.”
The rabbit, having had its bloodline awakened twice, was significantly smarter, although that was less important.
More critically, Jiang Hao wanted to see if the rabbit could undergo another bloodline awakening. If it could, he might gain another chance at a golden bubble.
The next day, Jiang Hao watched the rabbit, still awkward with its steps, ready to conduct an appraisal.