Chapter 14 of 53
Chapter 5: A technique to hide
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Chapter 5: A technique to hide
Part 2
After creating Silent Veil...
Adrian finally solved the biggest problem.
He could move through the sky without attracting ordinary people's attention.
The Eternal Void Sword floated quietly before him.
The blade was not an ancient treasure.
It was a creation born from his own hands.
The materials were ordinary.
Refined steel.
A specially processed metal alloy.
Nothing in this world recognized it as a legendary artifact.
But through Adrian's refinement method...
The ordinary material had changed.
The impurities were removed.
The structure was strengthened.
The connection between the material and his spiritual energy was established.
A normal object had become something beyond its original limits.
...
That night...
Adrian left his house.
The city was still sleeping.
He activated Silent Veil.
His presence disappeared from ordinary perception.
The Eternal Void Sword appeared beneath his feet.
He stepped onto the blade.
The sword slowly rose into the sky.
No one noticed.
No one looked up.
The world continued normally.
But above the clouds...
A different world existed.
The cold wind surrounded him.
The endless sky stretched before his eyes.
Adrian controlled the Eternal Void Sword and moved forward.
He did not have a destination.
He only wanted to understand his creation.
The sword responded to every movement of his will.
The connection was still incomplete.
The artifact was young.
Just like his own path.
...
After leaving the city far behind...
Adrian reached an area of mountains and forests.
The world below became quiet.
He continued upward.
Until the clouds surrounded him.
The Eternal Void Sword stopped above the sea of clouds.
Adrian sat down on the blade.
For a long time...
He simply watched.
The darkness slowly disappeared.
The first light appeared on the horizon.
The sun began rising.
Golden rays spread across the sky.
The clouds beneath him became a golden ocean.
It was a view ordinary humans would never experience.
Adrian quietly looked at the sunrise.
Then he noticed something.
The Eternal Void Sword was reacting.
The blade trembled slightly.
Adrian placed his hand on the sword.
The artifact was absorbing the surrounding energy.
Not spiritual energy from cultivators.
Not supernatural power.
The natural energy contained within sunlight.
Adrian understood immediately.
A flying sword was not only a weapon.
It was an artifact.
And artifacts could continue evolving.
He guided the solar energy toward the sword.
The process began.
The refined steel blade slowly changed.
The structure became more stable.
The connection between the sword and his spiritual energy became stronger.
The formations inside the sword adjusted.
A normal flying sword...
Was slowly becoming a true artifact.
Adrian did not rush.
Artifact refinement required patience.
Every change had to be controlled.
One mistake could destroy the entire structure.
Hours passed.
The sunlight continued shining.
Finally...
The Eternal Void Sword released a faint vibration.
The refinement was complete.
Adrian looked at the blade.
The sword had not changed dramatically in appearance.
It was still simple.
Still elegant.
But its hidden strength had increased.
Its speed.
Its durability.
Its ability to contain Adrian's energy.
Everything had improved.
"The first evolution."
Adrian said quietly.
...
After the refinement was complete...
Adrian returned to the city.
The Eternal Void Sword carried him through the night sky.
Silent Veil hid his existence.
Nobody knew.
Nobody saw.
A new artifact was quietly growing above their world.
When Adrian returned home...
He placed the sword beside him.
Then he looked at his Storage Ring.
The ring was still simple.
The sword was still developing.
His techniques were still incomplete.
There was still much to create.
Adrian closed his eyes.
The Originless Immortal Core continued circulating automatically.
His cultivation continued progressing silently.
But for now...
Creation came first.