A dark, ancient hammer dangled quietly, upside down, at the junction of the Ice and Fire Realm.
About three hundred steps away from the cave entrance.
“Phew…”
Little Ke, drenched in sweat, let out a heavy breath.
He had moved forward a hundred steps and was already soaked; even his bones felt itchier from the vibrations.
Exhausted, but the sparkle in Little Ke’s eyes was blazing brighter.
With the Divine Weapon cutting through the bones, he felt his vitality strengthening with every step, his physique being honed tougher.
In just a hundred steps, he had actually opened up another meridian.
Thirteen meridians.
Typically, a normal warrior would max out at ten and start solidifying their bl**d into energy, transforming vigor into breath.
At this point, Little Ke had completely surpassed the realm of mere vitality.
And…
His strides showed no sign of stopping.
One hundred and forty steps.
“The pressure is getting stronger.”
Each step became increasingly difficult; his body hit its limit.
Fine bl**d vessels appeared under his skin.
He had used every possible means of the Extreme Weapon Body to reduce the harm from the sharpness of the Divine Weapon.
But a Divine Weapon was still a Divine Weapon.
“Good thing I still have some martial insights left.”
“Otherwise, I’d be stuck here today…”
Little Ke wanted to push himself further.
But as he took another step forward, the overwhelming pressure of the weapon’s sharp aura instantaneously descended upon him from all directions.
bl**d immediately seeped from the tiny wounds, and it felt like his body was on the verge of collapsing. He hastily stepped back.
“Forget it, no need to struggle.”
Little Ke understood the severity of the situation and sighed.
He didn’t want to give up.
But reality had its limitations.
You can’t just work hard and grab a Divine Weapon.
“Let’s settle for a decade.”
Little Ke focused his thoughts and chose to immerse himself in comprehending the Extreme Weapon Body.
【Ten years of martial insights infused into skill.】
【In the first year, observing the Divine Weapon ‘Slate Cataclysm Hammer’, you gained a deeper understanding of body refinement concepts and began contemplating the purpose of the ‘Extreme Weapon Body’.】
【By the eighth year, you finally mastered the Extreme Weapon Body to perfection.】
【By the tenth year, you started exploring the mysteries of body refinement and attempted to pursue transformation…】
After ten years of insight, he fully mastered the Extreme Weapon Body.
No, to be precise, it was actually eight years.
Little Ke facepalmed, reconciling with reality once again.
Superior swordsmanship—Ice Chunk guided him hand-in-hand.
The secret body refinement techniques were things he had to practice alone.
The former consumed vastly more martial insights than the latter.
“d*mn.”
Little Ke activated the perfected Extreme Weapon Body.
Instantly, the chaotic, sharp aura from all directions became much more docile.
With renewed determination, he stepped toward the Slate Cataclysm Hammer.
One step, two steps…
Ten steps, a hundred steps…
In the blink of an eye, he was only around fifty steps away from the junction of Ice and Fire.
Just as Little Ke stepped within fifty steps, a boom sounded—
Like thunder, the sound of the hammer erupted.
The sharp aura surged again in an instant.
It felt like he had stepped into a whirlpool, buffeted every moment by incessant currents.
“No wonder the Slate Cataclysm Hammer can forge mystic weapons.”
“With this strike, even a prestigious artifact would likely crumble.”
Little Ke felt like he was becoming the weapon itself, undergoing a baptism by this Divine Hammer.
The first-generation founder of the Divine Weapon Peak was definitely a powerhouse.
At least their understanding of body refinement was top-tier.
No wonder Elder Han He allowed this hammer to lay dormant at the bottom of the Divine Edge Cave.
Perhaps they wanted to use it but lacked sufficient strength…
“Even masters in the Observation Realm might not have the right to stand in front of this hammer.”
“What kind of powerhouse can wield it as an extension of themselves?”
Little Ke stopped thinking.
Time to pay respects first.
He directed his martial insights into the perfected Extreme Weapon Body.
【In the first year, observing the Divine Weapon, you gradually understood the true meaning of merging flesh with weaponry, beginning to emanate sharp aura from yourself.】
【In the third year, your own sharp aura resonated with the Divine Weapon’s, complementing each other.】
【By the fifteenth year, you finally reached the peak of perfection, understanding the technique almost equal to its founder.】
【Realization complete, the ‘Extreme Weapon Body’ has achieved transformation!】
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Ten years in total.
From great accomplishment to the pinnacle.
Li Mo raised his brow, slightly surprised.
What took him aback was how quickly he had reached the pinnacle with so few insights.
Having faced repeated setbacks from swordplay, he was a bit out of sorts now.
“Merge with the weapon.”
Li Mo murmured softly.
In the next moment, his body began to emit a sharp aura similar to that which he previously used to refine his physique.
Not particularly strong, just a bit above an ordinary tool.
Compared to the Slate Cataclysm Hammer, it was merely the difference between fireflies and the bright moon.
But!
The ‘Extreme Weapon Body’ was an absolute art, and one that he had mastered to perfection.
This meant he could exert four ounces to shift a thousand pounds!
That overwhelming pressure instantaneously decreased, allowing Li Mo to willfully choose how much he could endure!
With the remaining fifty steps, Li Mo dashed ahead with ease.
In the blink of an eye, he stood at the junction of Ice and Fire.
Now, he finally had time to examine this Divine Weapon closely.
The hammer seemed seamlessly united, as if it had been forged by the heavens.
The hammerhead tapered sharply at both ends.
Square as a large stamp, crudely crafted.
Pointed like a wind-carved stone, masterfully shaped.
One side to strike the weapon, the other to strike a person…
Li Mo dismissed the dangerous thoughts.
“I don’t know why you called me.”
“But since you have chosen me, today, I will take you with me!”
He reached out, gently grasping the hammer’s handle.
Boom—
His mind felt like the beginning of chaos, a comet crashing to the ground in a thunderous uproar.
Li Mo’s consciousness went blank; his hand almost slipped due to the shock.
Can’t let go!
He gritted his teeth.
Thirteen opened meridians were fully mobilized at this moment.
Every ounce of strength within his body was squeezed out.
The Slate Cataclysm Hammer had already begun to synchronize with Little Li.
Incredible! He truly moved it even just a little bit.
Rumble…
In an instant, the earth trembled violently.
The entire Divine Edge Cave shook vigorously.
…
It wasn’t just the Divine Edge Cave shaking.
The Divine Weapon Peak was shaking as well.
“The ground is moving! The ground is moving!”
“Is the Divine Weapon Peak going to collapse?!”
“Shut up, it’s definitely the earth veins about to explode!”
“Wasn’t there supposed to be a few days of calm beforehand? Today is day one!”
“Run!”
Those inside the cave pulled their legs and dashed outside, not daring to look back.
Lucky for most, they had already picked their weapons.
“Teacher, what’s happening?”
Xiao Qian had long since exited, but he hadn’t seen Li Mo emerge for a long while.
Qianxing Wuzun’s voice became solemn:
“This cave shouldn’t collapse.”
“But that is… the aura of the Divine Weapon?”
Xiao Qian didn’t quite understand what that meant.
But hearing the gravity in his teacher’s tone, he couldn’t help but feel worried.
“Master! Li Junior Brother is still inside!”
Murong Xiao couldn’t sit still any longer, but at this moment, the entire Divine Edge Cave was saturated with overwhelming pressure.
“Sure enough, it’s him…”
Elder Han He’s expression changed dramatically.
He had felt a suspicion earlier.
After the last disturbance from the master’s weapon, he vaguely guessed it was related to Li Mo.
But he never expected the resonance of the Slate Cataclysm Hammer would be this intense!
An almost ridiculous thought popped up: Could it be… it wants to acknowledge him?
“Oi, old man.”
“You have to keep your word about earlier.”
Shang Wu crossed his arms, his almond-shaped eyes narrowed, looking like a successfully crafty fox.
“If he really can wield it, why not let him take it!”
Elder Han He’s eyelids twitched; he waved and stepped into the Divine Edge Cave.
