Nine Revolutions Star Transformation

Chapter 422: Chapter 445: Fire Dragon King

”How could this be? The Fire Dragon Sword can actually absorb the fire element; it’s simply too uncanny,” the old man suddenly said.

Everyone was equally astonished. There truly exists a sword that can absorb fire elements; this sword is indeed a treasure. If one could obtain it, their strength would surely increase significantly.

”Since the Fire Dragon Sword possesses fire, it naturally can absorb it. Trying to take shortcuts is useless; only by utilizing Star Power can you turn the blade red and make flames appear. If you gather fire elements alone, it’s futile. You’ve tried once; there are two more chances — please continue!” the merchant said casually, providing an explanation to everyone, while also advising the next person not to do the same.

The old man, being a Martial Artist who comprehended the fire element, naturally desired the Fire Dragon Sword greatly. He swiftly started circulating his Star Power, then infused it entirely into the sword. After a while, the sword’s body showed a trace of change, slowly turning from black to dark red.

The surrounding crowd cheered, hoping he could succeed, encouraging him heartily. However, Chu Linfeng thought this old man was wasting his effort.

Seeing this phenomenon, the old man worked even harder, veins bulging on his face, sweat dripping continuously. However, besides being dark red, the sword did not turn red to emit flames.

His Star Power was tremendously depleted at this moment, already unable to try a third time. Full of disappointment, he glanced at the Fire Dragon Sword in his hand and said, ”It seems I am not destined to wield the Fire Dragon Sword and let it emit flames.”

After saying this, he handed the Fire Dragon Sword back to the merchant and turned to leave the crowd, feeling quite embarrassed, not wanting to stay and watch others try the sword.

At this moment, the merchant said, ”That old gentleman was just a little bit off from making the Fire Dragon Sword emit flames. Is there anyone else who would like to try? As long as you can make the Fire Dragon Sword’s body produce flames, it will be yours. Miss the opportunity today, and it will be gone forever. I’m only displaying this Fire Dragon Sword today; if you miss it today, there won’t be another chance.”

Quite a few people had already given up on trying, but the merchant’s last words compelled those intending to give up to seize this chance; otherwise, they’d indeed miss out.

Chu Linfeng quietly laughed to himself, ”It seems this person indeed has a knack for business, able to grasp people’s hearts; this person is not simple, his identity and background are quite suspicious.”

Several people ventured to try again; naturally, the result was paying a hundred Top-grade Star Stones with nothing to gain, leaving with faces full of disappointment.

The crowd began to discuss, believing it was a scam, thinking it impossible to achieve, yet the merchant initially indeed made the Fire Dragon Sword exhibit flames with very high temperatures — an undeniable fact witnessed by everyone, leaving them momentarily uncertain about what to believe.

No one came forth to try the sword for half a day, prompting the merchant to declare, ”It seems no one else will try today, so my stand for today ends here. Thank you all for your patronage.”

”Lin Feng, go and try. This Fire Dragon Sword will be extremely useful to your journey. Your Cyan Frost Sword simply lacks power now, but this Fire Dragon Sword could lend you significant aid,” Sword Spirit said at this time.

”Didn’t you say this Fire Dragon Sword is also sealed? What use is it to me if acquired; it’s just another useless sword. I already have one; I don’t want another,” Chu Linfeng said, speechless.

Thinking about the materials needed to unseal the Cyan Frost Sword made Chu Linfeng’s head ache; he felt powerless to deal with another Fire Dragon Sword now.

”Unsealing this Fire Dragon Sword is not difficult; perhaps you can even do it yourself. I just carefully examined the Fire Dragon Sword with Divine Sense and discovered secrets within the blade. If you acquire it, it will only be beneficial to you, not harmful — believe me,” Sword Spirit said confidently.

Chu Linfeng naturally trusted Sword Spirit; she was like a mentor to him, teaching him many things he didn’t understand, earning his complete trust long ago.

”Wait, I want to try this sword!” Chu Linfeng immediately said.

The crowd that had initially dispersed gathered again, but seeing that it was a young girl trying the Fire Dragon Sword, everyone felt disappointed, thinking she was another fool gifting Star Stones to the merchant.

Someone in the crowd said to Chu Linfeng, ”Young one, if you’re not strong enough, don’t try it. So many people have attempted, but none could make it emit flames — why waste a hundred Star Stones?”

Chu Linfeng looked at the speaker, a kindly old woman with gray hair, and smiled, ”Granny, it’s okay to try one’s best in everything. Even if I can’t make it emit flames, I want to give it a shot — because how can I know without trying? Besides, a hundred Star Stones aren’t much; consider it a test of my own strength!”

”Hmm, it’s good to have such a mindset; one should not force anything beyond one’s means!” the old woman said.

Chu Linfeng nodded and walked over to the merchant, saying, ”I want to try now; will you still allow it?”

”Of course, as long as little brother can make the Fire Dragon Sword emit flames, it will be yours,” the merchant said happily.

Chu Linfeng immediately took out a hundred Upper Grade Star Stones from his Storage Ring and received the Fire Dragon Sword from the merchant to examine it closely.

The sword’s body was as black as ink, yet it bore some dimly lit patterns, resembling a dragon’s design, albeit too blurry to make out clearly.

Chu Linfeng felt this sword was heavy, much heavier than his Cyan Frost Sword, with a solid, weighty feel in hand.

Everyone had no hope for Chu Linfeng, merely seeing him as an amusing sight, with many condescending gazes ignoring him.

He slowly closed his eyes, gently sensing the secrets within the Fire Dragon Sword. When his Divine Sense touched the blade, a sudden ancient voice echoed, ”Young one, who are you? Why do you have the aura of the Dragon Race?”

Chu Linfeng was startled but quickly composed himself and said, ”Fire Dragon King, have you been sealed on this Fire Dragon Sword for years now? You don’t recognize your old friend; truly surprising.”

”Who exactly are you? Why do you know me? Among my memories, there’s no person like you. Quickly speak — why do you bear my Dragon Race’s aura?” the voice said in his mind.

”You’re still fiery-tempered; I’m Qingshuang — are you surprised? Everyone was heavily injured in the great war on the Divine Battlefield, some perished, others sealed; I underwent reincarnation. Do you need a hand from an old friend?” Chu Linfeng said.

He remembered his encounter with the fiery-tempered Fire Dragon, hence he thought the Fire Dragon King would have a similar temper and spoke accordingly.

”Qingshuang? You’re the Green Frost Sect Master? How could that be?” The Fire Dragon King was evidently shocked.

”Why couldn’t it be? You could be sealed in the Fire Dragon Sword, so why couldn’t I be reborn? Do you want my help or not? If not, I’ll leave. I’m acting out of old friendship, don’t be ungrateful,” Chu Linfeng said.

”Yes, of course, I want help. Who would have thought I’d meet you here ten thousand years later — truly, fate couldn’t doom me... ”