Chapter 29: Innate Spirit

The flood dragon watched as the scene before it constantly changed; it was actually a Sword Domain, and it didn't look like a simple one at that.

For a moment, it felt a bit awkward, as it understood that anyone possessing a Sword Domain was not to be trifled with.

Had it seen this Sword Domain earlier, it might have handed over the innate dark iron without a fight.

But things were different now; not long ago, it had also mastered the power of a Domain. Although it wasn't a powerful offensive Domain like a Sword Domain, it was currently in the middle of a great river.

Its Domain could function even better here, so it still had some confidence.

The flood dragon looked at Su Yu and said, "Kid, do you think you're the only one with a Domain? I have one too."

Su Yu hadn't expected this flood dragon to also possess a Domain.

The flood dragon roared at the sky, and instantly, countless water spouts rose from the ground.

However, it was clear that the flood dragon's Domain did not extend very far, and it was much inferior to Su Yu's.

The flood dragon instantly whipped up countless water spouts and attacked Su Yu. Seeing this, Su Yu drew Sword Nine.

Watching the incoming water spouts, he instantly unleashed infinite sword shadows, shattering the flood dragon's offensive.

The flood dragon was shocked. "What?" It still couldn't believe it, and subsequently continued to attack Su Yu, but it still couldn't do anything to him.

As soon as its water spouts rose, the swords stuck in the ground within Su Yu's Sword Tomb would fly towards the water spouts and sever them.

Seeing that it was ineffective, the flood dragon decisively retreated. Watching Su Yu neutralize its attacks with such ease, it decided not to hold back any longer.

It prepared to give it one last try; if that didn't work, it would consider running away.

Immediately after, the Mysterious Yin River shook violently. The flood dragon's eyes glowed with golden light as it shot straight into the clouds. Far away in the Mysterious Yin Forest, Wang Tianming saw this phenomenon and thought, "Good thing I didn't go over there."

At this moment, a True Dragon phantom circled behind the flood dragon. "Kid, this is my strongest killing move, the Dragon Transformation Art. You can die without regrets, having had the honor of seeing it."

Su Yu looked at the True Dragon phantom before him; it was indeed very oppressive. Moreover, Su Yu could feel the extraordinary power of this strike, so he became serious.

"I didn't expect this flood dragon to have such a trump card. No wonder you've been lording over this section of the Mysterious Yin River."

Su Yu looked at the flood dragon and said, "I didn't expect you to have such a trick up your sleeve. I can feel the astonishing power within it; truly impressive."

"Since your Battle Intent has risen to such a height, and you have used your strongest killing move, I must respond in kind."

"It just so happens that I have a sword technique I haven't used in actual combat yet. Watch closely."

"Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin, Sword, come!"

In an instant, the swords in the Sword Tomb transformed into streaks of sword light and flew towards Su Yu, and in a flash, ten thousand swords filled the air.

Each sword was enveloped in Su Yu's Sword Intent, and the oncoming Sword Intent instantly made the flood dragon feel breathless.

The flood dragon looked at the scene and said, "I never expected you to have such strength. I cannot allow you to continue growing."

"Today, either you die or I do." The flood dragon instantly unleashed the Forbidden Art within its Bloodline, the Dragon Transformation Technique, which was different from the Dragon Transformation Art Cultivation Technique.

This Forbidden Art could temporarily transform it into a True Dragon, but after use, its cultivation would drop by one major Realm, and its Foundation would be damaged. But now was not the time to worry about that.

Su Yu watched the flood dragon before him; dragon horns slowly grew from its head as it gradually transformed into a True Dragon.

"This is getting a bit tricky."

The flood dragon looked at Su Yu and said, "You are the first, and will be the last, to force me into this form."

Then, it held a beam of light in its mouth, preparing to deliver the final blow to Su Yu.

Seeing this, Su Yu had to bring out some real skills. It wouldn't feel good to be defeated by this.

Subsequently, the swords behind Su Yu transformed into beams of light and converged toward one single sword, instantly forming a giant sword.

To strengthen its power, Su Yu also injected lightning-attribute Sword Intent into the sword.

Thunder and lightning suddenly flashed within the Sword Domain; bolts of thunder struck the giant sword, and the blade was instantly surrounded by electric light.

Patterns of lightning attached themselves to the surface of the blade.

The flood dragon's True Dragon Breath was also ready, and instantly, a dazzling beam of light cut through the sky and attacked Su Yu.

But Su Yu was also ready and maneuvered the giant sword to fly toward the True Dragon Breath.

At the moment they collided, a massive shockwave spread out, and the water of the Mysterious Yin River surrounding the two was split in two by their aura.

Watching the stalemate, Su Yu took a deep breath and pushed out a palm.

The flood dragon saw this and increased its output, but it discovered that it seemed useless; the giant sword was disintegrating its attack with overwhelming speed.

Just as it prepared to break away from the situation, the giant sword instantly reached it.

The flood dragon saw this and realized it couldn't escape. It had to take the hit head-on.

But just as the flood dragon had this thought, its body was instantly pierced by the giant sword. However, the giant sword did not stop; it instantly transformed into countless small swords and flew toward the flood dragon's body.

In an instant, the flood dragon's body dissipated, leaving behind only the things Su Yu wanted; after all, the flood dragon was a treasure trove. Looking at the demon core in his hand, he thought, "This is good stuff."

After dealing with the flood dragon, Su Yu arrived at its cave. He looked around and found quite a few treasures, but he was mainly after the innate dark iron.

After searching, Su Yu soon spotted where the innate dark iron was. He approached it and looked at a piece of innate dark iron the size of a watermelon.

It seemed to be more than enough; there would even be some left over after sharing some with Old Wang. Su Yu then collected the innate dark iron and some other treasures before leaving.

This brought Su Yu one step closer to forging a Sword Spirit.

After flying for some time, Su Yu returned to Wang Tianming's residence.

Wang Tianming watched Su Yu return.

"Your Excellency is truly impressive; I admire you."

Su Yu didn't say much and took out a small piece of innate dark iron to give to him.

Wang Tianming thanked him repeatedly and said happily, "If Your Excellency has any other questions, feel free to ask me. If I know the answer, I will be able to provide help to Your Excellency."

After hearing this, Su Yu asked, "I wonder if Old Wang knows about the Innate Spirit?"

Wang Tianming heard this and said, "This innate dark iron plus an Innate Spirit—could it be that Your Excellency intends to forge a Sword Spirit?"

Su Yu replied, "That is correct. I indeed intend to forge this Sword Spirit."

Wang Tianming said, "I have only heard of this Innate Spirit. The Innate Spirit is too rare, and since no one knows the conditions for the birth of an Innate Spirit, basically no one knows where an Innate Spirit might be born."

"Mature Innate Spirits are even harder to discover. They are no different from ordinary people; as long as they don't want to be exposed, it is impossible to discover that they are Innate Spirits."

"It will be as difficult as ascending to the heavens for Your Excellency to find this Innate Spirit."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu knew that this was the most important step in forging a Sword Spirit, and also the most difficult one.

"However, although I don't know where the Innate Spirit is, I do know that there is a rumor that an Innate Spirit was once born in this Mysterious Yin Forest."

"But so much time has passed since then that I don't know if this rumor is true or false."

Su Yu could only search again to see if there were any clues.

At this moment, Su Yu flew toward the depths of the Mysterious Yin Forest once again.