X-Dragon Era

Within books, there lies Yan Ruyu; within books, there lies the Golden House. How can a modern urban recluse realize such a miraculous dream? The path is at your feet, the path is ahead of you, and the path can be built by our own hands!

In this world, there originally was no such road; when enough people build it, a road of starlight emerges. Actually… you can do it too.

No superpowers, no fantasy—everything originates from life itself. Want to understand this fascinating tale of life? Come along! Come along!

The second masterpiece of urban fiction by Yun Tiankong—March 6th, 2010. Let us witness it together.

The sky belongs to everyone, and everyone's sky must be upheld together. Brothers! Sisters… rise up!

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Taking a deep breath, Xin Yun felt immense pride. Up till now, the senior members of the Sky-opening Sect had all begun to unleash their own extraordinary powers: Po Kong, whose all-encompassing, overwhelmingly violent strikes covered every angle; Luo Fu, whose Blood Shadow Clone split one into ten and fearlessly performed the Demon Dragon Dismemberment; and Ming Xuan, with his bug-like level of Five-Colored Divine Light. How strong must they be! Even without the Dragon King-tier supporting them from behind, these individuals already stood at the summit of the world!

It can be said that such people simply cannot be defeated by any one person; even with ten or eight opponents, it would likely still be futile. Such figures can confront hundreds at once, sweeping through battles invincibly!

As for Yi Luo Xiang, although she had not yet reached Diamond Ten Stars, her four Sword Dragons—able to form the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation—boasted Diamond Peak-level strength. Combined with Yi Luo Xiang's nerve-wracking abilities and combat techniques, she unquestionably becomes a nightmare for any enemy. Even against those few titans mentioned earlier, she would not falter one bit.

And then, there's Xin Yun. Unlike the others, Xin Yun—a scholar of ancient and modern wisdom—understood far too well the importance of magical artifacts. His skills and combat techniques had already fully integrated with his treasures. After acquiring the Thunderbolt Mace, Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, Kongtong Seal, Red Gourd, Measure Ruler, and Fiery Sun Shuttle, Xin Yun had grown to an incomprehensible level of power.

To speak without exaggeration, though Xin Yun was currently only at the initial stage of Diamond Ten Stars, he could effortlessly defeat, or even obliterate, Dragon King-tier experts. The potency of his artifacts allowed him to push beyond his limitations!

Of course, this does not mean Dragon King-tier strength is unimportant. The power of artifacts is always tied to ability. Even an Innate Supreme Treasure, if given to a three-year-old child, would be utterly useless. The stronger one's capabilities, the greater the impact of the artifacts. The same Thunderbolt Mace wielded by a Diamond-tier fighter versus a Dragon King-tier expert is on entirely different levels.

It can be said that even without any artifacts, Xin Yun would not be inferior to anyone. However, every Earth Person knows that artifacts are paramount; they are the nuclear weapons of the Primordial World—the ultimate deterrent force! They cannot be negated by mere individual strength.

Indeed, in the later stages of the Primordial World, without a powerful artifact, one would feel too embarrassed to venture outside, and if they did, they'd feel too ashamed to greet anyone. Think carefully: which of the great primordial powers did not have formidable artifacts by their side? Those without them ultimately amounted to nothing but ants.

After gathering the four Sword Dragons—purple, green, black, and white—the pair immediately returned to headquarters. Yi Luo Xiang, naturally, began to hone her skills; without proper practice, the array's full potential could not be unleashed.

As for Xin Yun, his tasks were many. Both the Thunderbolt Mace and Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag required further refinement. His own energies also needed cultivation. There was only a lack of time—leisure? Forget about it!

Over the next half-year, Xin Yun traveled to the Heavenly River Abyss, where he cultivated his energy while refining the Thunderbolt Mace. Though the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag also required refinement, relatively speaking, the Thunderbolt Mace was more important and valued by Xin Yun.

Inside the Thunderbolt Mace lies two major principles. One is the Thunder Principle, essentially the rule of voltage. The other is the Lightning Principle, essentially the rule of current. Together, they form the all-destroying Thunderbolt Principle! Coupled with the mace's inherent hammering and piercing characteristics, it creates the most powerful singular artifact in the Primordial World—the Thunderbolt Mace!

Currently, the Thunderbolt Mace has been refined, though only at an elementary level. The ultimate refinement involves thoroughly understanding its essence. At that point, the soul can be entrusted to the artifact, seamlessly severing it from the body. In Daoism, this process is called Soul Severance! To put it bluntly… it is truly fusing man and treasure into one. The person becomes the treasure; the treasure becomes the person; the principles themselves transform into abilities! With a mere gesture, one can manipulate principles and command the energies of heaven and earth at will.

Take Donghuang Tai Yi as an example. Despite refining the Chaos Bell for countless years, he ultimately failed to fully master it before his death. The realm he achieved actually mirrors the one Xin Yun is currently in: merely beginning to alter the artifact's external appearance.

Donghuang Tai Yi had no choice. As the emperor of the Demon Race, he had far too many affairs to handle, leaving no time to sit down and refine his artifact. Xin Yun, initially, was the same. However, as one who traversed through time and space, he deeply understood the significance of treasures. Even at the cost of abandoning power struggles, he prioritized artifacts above all else—they are the cornerstone!