Chapter 133: The Phoenix Dances Across the Nine Heavens—Fully Armed (3)

"I am going into seclusion for a while. I give you three months. Take them and bring me back three thousand Ferghana horses!" Yan Chuan ordered.

"Ferghana horses? Only the nearby Zhao family military camp has them, and even the entire camp likely houses no more than four thousand," Liu Jin pondered aloud.

"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured. I will certainly procure them!" Huo Guang, however, agreed without hesitation.

Huo Guang was already capable of completely disregarding the so-called Zhao family army. This arrogance was exactly what Yan Chuan desired.

"Liu Jin!" Yan Chuan turned his gaze to Liu Jin.

"Present!"

"After the dragon energy is fully absorbed, I believe everyone's cultivation will surely surpass the eighth level of the Strength Realm. Silver armor will no longer be effective. Use a sum of funds to procure new military uniforms," Yan Chuan commanded.

"Uniforms? What kind of uniforms?" Liu Jin asked, puzzled.

"Gallant steeds deserve fine attire. Find the best tailors and craft the most magnificent silk robes. Soon, we shall return to the capital. Returning to the capital naturally calls for fine attire and spirited horses. My soldiers, in every respect, must be the best!" Yan Chuan said with pride.

"Yes!" Liu Jin replied respectfully.

"Very well. During this period, all of you are to reside in the military camp. Do not approach the bamboo cottage for the time being," Yan Chuan instructed.

"Yes!" the two responded.

They both withdrew. Outside the bamboo cottage, white mist swirled; clearly, Yan Chuan had reactivated the grand formation.

Returning to his room, Yan Chuan took out a scroll. From within the scroll, he retrieved the Essence of Iron Jade.

"Boom!"

As soon as the Essence of Iron Jade emerged, countless strands of black energy erupted, surging in all directions, instantly staining the interior of the formation pitch-black.

"Hiss, the Myriad Wonder Demon Lotus—such heavy malevolent energy. The Essence of Iron Jade has actually been tainted so deeply!" Yan Chuan exclaimed in astonishment.

Watching the Essence of Iron Jade ravaged by the malevolent aura, Yan Chuan furrowed his brows deeply.

"The Essence of Iron Jade, a vessel of absolute purity, has been corrupted by such intense evil. Internal mutation must have occurred. Should I still use it to forge my weapon?"

Yan Chuan paced around the Essence of Iron Jade.

"Hmph, malevolent energy? And what if it is? There is no sword I cannot tame!" Yan Chuan narrowed his eyes.

Calming his mind, Yan Chuan immediately took out the brush, 'Dream Immortal.'

Dipping the Dream Immortal in ink, Yan Chuan began to write upon the Essence of Iron Jade.

"Fire!" "Fire!" "Fire!"...

One by one, the character 'Fire' was inscribed, and Yan Chuan's eyes grew increasingly resolute.

As his cultivation increased, Yan Chuan was gradually able to withstand the scouring of the world's vital energy. The flow of vital energy aided his cultivation, and as the quality of his brush improved, the energy no longer threatened to destroy it, but instead nourished it time and time again.

Fire! Fire! Fire!

The area around the characters glowed bright red. In total, Yan Chuan inscribed one hundred and eight 'Fire' characters.

"Boom!"

The Essence of Iron Jade seemed enveloped in a raging conflagration, burning the material fiercely.

Sitting cross-legged directly facing the Essence of Iron Jade, Yan Chuan narrowed his eyes.

"Roar!"

The Golden Dragon of Will surged forth once again, breathing the flames of Yan Chuan's willpower onto the Essence of Iron Jade, which was already engulfed in the roaring inferno.

"Rumble!"

The Essence of Iron Jade was steadily refined by Yan Chuan.

One month later.

Jiu Jiansheng returned, accompanied by several servants, bringing a large shipment of military armaments: Heaven-Shaking Bows, Sun-Shooting Arrows, and Heaven-Breaking Spears!

"Senior, His Highness is currently in seclusion and instructed us not to be disturbed. Perhaps you could wait a while longer?" Liu Jin said politely.

"Haha, no need. Just delivering the goods is enough. Oh, here are an additional twenty high-grade spirit stones—take them. Let us meet in Yanjing a few months from now!" Jiu Jiansheng said with carefree ease.

"Very well, thank you, Senior!" Liu Jin replied courteously.

After seeing Jiu Jiansheng off, a group of soldiers gathered around.

"Sir, are these... are these the immortal treasures?" the soldiers asked, their eyes gleaming with excitement.