The Venerable Monster Tamer – Chapter 333

## Chapter 54: Recasting the Drunken Snow Saber

Mansha Yuanzhu, being hundreds of years older than Master Yu Ya and Feiyang Fairy, possessed greater experience and a broader perspective. She noticed something unusual about the Drunken Snow Saber, which piqued everyone’s curiosity.

“There’s a realm beyond Tribulation Demon?” someone asked. “What is it?”

“Innate Demonic Creature,” Mansha Yuanzhu replied. “Innate means born before Heaven and Earth, older than this World. They transcend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth in Xingzhou. Everything born in Xingzhou is postnatal and thus bound by the Great Dao. The most typical example is the Demonic Tribulation.”

“The higher a demonic creature’s cultivation, the heavier its Demonic Tribulation. But once it ascends to become an Innate Demonic Creature, it is as if it transcends Heaven and Earth, no longer bound by the Great Dao, and free from Demonic Tribulations.”

Mansha Yuanzhu pointed at the shattered Drunken Snow Saber. “Look carefully at the blade. Filaments of barely perceptible black gas are swirling around it. This is Dark Flow Vital Energy continuously seeping into the blade, corroding it.”

“Logically, this should be impossible. This must be the work of an Innate Demonic Beast, transcending Heaven and Earth. Its attack effects exceed the Dao and Reason of this World, which is why these remnants still persist.”

“I see,” the others said, enlightened.

“I never imagined Shadow was an Innate Demonic Beast! We were fortunate to escape in time,” Chu Yun exclaimed, feeling incredibly lucky in retrospect.

Innate Demonic Creatures were forces that disregarded the constraints of Heaven and Earth and defied all reason. Unlike postnatal Tribulation Demons, they were not bound by Demonic Tribulations and could act and roam freely within the World.

“Forgive my bluntness, but since the Drunken Snow Saber was destroyed by an Innate Demonic Beast’s attack, repairing it requires eliminating this Innate energy. Unfortunately, even the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth cannot deal with it. As postnatal mortals, we are even more powerless,” Mansha Yuanzhu sighed deeply, returning the Drunken Snow Saber to Chu Yun.

“Is there truly no way to eliminate this Innate energy?” Chu Yun asked, unwilling to give up, his gaze fixed on Mansha Yuanzhu.

Mansha Yuanzhu slowly shook her head. “Only when the Drunken Snow Saber is completely worn away, and the Innate energy has no anchor, will it dissipate into Heaven and Earth. Chu Yun, my young friend, you should discard the Drunken Snow Saber. Absolutely do not keep it in your Immortal Pouch. If the Drunken Snow Saber completely wears away the Innate energy within your Immortal Pouch, it will not dissipate and will instead continue to harm it. Of course, if you possess a dark-attributed demonic creature, once the will of this Innate energy completely dissipates, it would be a great tonic, capable of enhancing the creature’s quality.”

“Innate energy can actually enhance a demonic creature’s quality?” someone exclaimed in surprise.

“Naturally. Innate is not only the highest realm but also the peak of potential. Innate energy is the primordial essence that once nurtured this World. According to ancient records, once a demonic creature becomes Innate, it returns to its original purity, transforming all Dao laws into instinct. All Dao laws in the World are merely manifestations of these Innate instincts,” Mansha Yuanzhu explained.

Hearing her explanation, Master Yu Ya was inspired and suddenly slapped his thigh. “I’ve thought of a solution!”

“What solution?” everyone asked eagerly.

“Innate energy doesn’t actually need to be resolved. Just as the Yuanzhu mentioned, we can use this energy to recast the Drunken Snow Saber,” Master Yu Ya declared.

“That’s impossible,” Mansha Yuanzhu refuted. “It’s a good idea, but this method only works for Innate energy that is not attached to a will. This Innate energy originates from the Shadow Demonic Beast and carries its will. Unless the Drunken Snow Saber is completely destroyed, this will will not dissipate. Therefore, this Innate energy has an owner and cannot be utilized. If this will were even stronger, even after the Drunken Snow Saber is utterly destroyed, the energy would still belong to its owner and endanger other surrounding objects. That is why I do not recommend keeping the Drunken Snow Saber in your Immortal Pouch.”

“It seems the Drunken Snow Saber must be abandoned then,” Chu Yun sighed towards the sky, his tone despondent. He looked at the Drunken Snow Saber in his hand, filled with nostalgia and regret. “Alas, unless Innate energy can counteract Innate energy. But such energy has been extinct since ancient times. Where could we find it in Xingzhou now?” Mansha Yuanzhu also shook her head, expressing deep regret.

“Wait a moment!” Chu Yun’s eyes suddenly lit up. “I don’t have Innate energy, but can Innate True Essence work?”

“Of course, it can. When Innate energy condenses into substance, it becomes Innate True Essence. Hmm? My young friend Chu Yun, do you happen to have Innate True Essence?” Mansha Yuanzhu asked, only realizing the implication halfway through, looking at Chu Yun with great surprise.

“I’m not skilled in Weapon Forging, but I do possess an Innate Demonic Creature! Please, Masters, take a look.” Chu Yun laughed heartily and produced a jade slip with golden threads.

This jade slip was none other than the Golden Sand Strange Book obtained from the Golden Sand Palace in Night Emperor City!

The Golden Sand Strange Book was a containment method left behind by the Golden Sand Palace Master, who feared the Hua Dao Gu’s harm to the World. It contained the sealing of Innate Gold-element True Essence and Innate Sand-element True Essence. His plan was to use the primordial energy of Innate objects to trace the origin of various Dao laws, ultimately forming top-tier Dao laws comparable to the Hua Dao Gu.

However, Chu Yun now possessed the complete version of the Hua Dao Gu and had no need to seek Innate True Essence to supplement this Golden Sand Strange Book.

“There really is Innate True Essence! Young friend Chu Yun, you are truly fortunate!” After examining it, Mansha Yuanzhu’s expression changed, and she looked at the jade slip with great shock.

“To think that in my lifetime, I would witness the existence of Innate True Essence!” she exclaimed with genuine emotion. “My young friend, with these two portions of Innate True Essence, you can completely dissolve this Dark Flow Innate energy and recast the Drunken Snow Saber. I strongly suggest you use this Gold-element Innate True Essence to forge the Drunken Snow Saber anew. As for this Sand-element Innate True Essence, it is not earth-element True Essence and can be used to elevate your sand-element demonic creatures to Innate Demonic Creatures, freeing them from the shackles of Demonic Tribulations henceforth.”

“However, this would render this strange book half useless. The person who refined it back then was no ordinary individual; they could extract True Essence and also continue to seal acquired Innate True Essence within. This refining technique is worth studying,” Master Yu Ya said, nodding as he examined the Golden Sand Strange Book for a long time.

“In that case, I’ll trouble you both to help me recast the Drunken Snow Saber. I beg of you!” Chu Yun said earnestly.

“I couldn’t ask for more! Forging an Innate demonic weapon is surely a dream opportunity for any Weapon Forging Master,” Mansha Yuanzhu agreed immediately.

Master Yu Ya had no reason to refuse either.

“And us! And us, too!” The voices of Feiyang Fairy and the others clamored in Chu Yun’s mind.

Chu Yun wanted the Immortal Consorts to assist, but considering their status, he had to refuse. It was one thing to have two Weapon Forging Masters present; the Immortal Consorts might reveal their secrets.

“Although we can’t participate in the forging, we can observe and offer suggestions on-site!” Feiyang Fairy and the others hatched this plan.

With no other choice, Chu Yun braced himself. “I’ve recently gained some insights into Weapon Forging myself. I’d also like to participate in the forging process. Is that permissible?”

Master Yu Ya frowned. “Oh? Young Master is also interested in Weapon Forging now? Innate True Essence is an unparalleled forging material. Young Master can discuss it, but participating in the forging itself is best avoided.”

“I specifically want to discuss it with you Masters,” Chu Yun quickly replied.

For three days, Chu Yun, Master Yu Ya, and Mansha Yuanzhu debated how to recast the Drunken Snow Saber. Chu Yun inevitably became a subject of astonishment for Yu Ya and deep admiration for Mansha Yuanzhu. Feiyang Fairy was already a Weapon Forging Master, on par with Yu Ya and Mansha Yuanzhu. Furthermore, besides her, several other Immortal Consorts were also at a Master-level attainment. Chu Yun was merely relaying their ideas, but others were unaware of this.

“The Young Island Master’s talent is simply unimaginable. Apart from lacking experience in Weapon Forging, you are already a Weapon Forging Master,” Yu Ya praised.

“Chu Yun, the word ‘genius’ is no longer sufficient to define you. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I never would have believed such a prodigy could exist! It is Feng Bole’s good fortune to have taken you as a disciple!” Mansha Yuanzhu regarded Chu Yun even more highly.

Facing their praise, Chu Yun didn’t quite know what to say.

Regardless, after three days, they finally finalized the forging plan. It was the most perfect strategy conceived through the collective wisdom of three Weapon Forging Masters and several senior Weapon Forging Artisans. In the current Xingzhou, who else could assemble such a luxurious lineup to collectively forge a demonic weapon? Weapon Forging Masters were the pinnacle of Weapon Forging Artisans, akin to the status of Oracle Immortals among Abacus Masters. Even a force like Jianghan Kingdom had tried to recruit Master Yu Ya in the past, without success.

Once the forging plan was set, the next step was to gather materials. These were extraordinarily rare and precious natural treasures. Chu Yun scoured the Shu Family’s treasury, Jin Bihan contributed from the Dunhuang Country’s treasury, and Mansha Yuanzhu even donated many of her personal collections.

Finally, after pooling their resources and referring to the plan, the three encountered a new predicament. The materials they had gathered were still somewhat short of the target.

“What do we do?” Master Yu Ya spread his hands helplessly. Manor Mistress, I shall write to Feng Bole. If his student is in trouble, that old fellow must bleed a little!” Mansha Yuanzhu grunted and immediately picked up her pen to write.

“Even with the sponsorship of Manor Lord Feng Bole, there will still be a considerable shortfall. Unless we have the backing of an entire nation… Hmm…” Chu Yun pondered for a moment, finally steeling his resolve. “It’s time to sell off the Rain Robe Sword Lord.”

Hearing this, Mansha Yuanzhu and Master Yu Ya were both startled by Chu Yun’s audacity. In fact, ever since Erlang Tian Jun discovered the Rain Robe Sword Lord, the latter had become a hot potato in Chu Yun’s hands.

Keeping the Rain Robe Sword Lord imprisoned was highly problematic. It constituted a serious provocation to the Yan King Sword Mansion and Jianghan Kingdom. Although Erlang Tian Jun had not rescued the Rain Robe Sword Lord, he had relayed the news back to Jianghan Kingdom. Envoys from Jianghan Kingdom had already arrived at Dunhuang Royal City, adopting a firm stance and demanding the secret repatriation of the Rain Robe Sword Lord. After all, a Jun level expert was the emblem of any power. The news of their capture would not only affect the Rain Robe Sword Lord but also cause Jianghan Kingdom to lose face and prestige.

Since Chu Yun’s Spiritual Light was limited by his physical condition and could no longer be absorbed, it was an opportune moment to let go, using the Rain Robe Sword Lord as leverage to extort Jianghan Kingdom heavily and supplement the materials.

This was Chu Yun’s thought process, and this was how he acted. Jianghan Kingdom, being an established, first-rate Island Country, possessed abundant resources. Chu Yun’s opportunistic negotiation not only provided the necessary forging materials but also yielded many other medicinal ingredients for refining pills.

The process of recasting the Drunken Snow Saber went smoothly. After adding the Gold-element Innate True Essence, the demonic weapon directly advanced to the level of a hundred-thousand-year Tribulation Demon, yet no Demonic Tribulation descended.

However, an unexpected event still occurred.

“This is the Drunken Snow Saber?!” Chu Yun held the palm-sized Drunken Snow Saber, utterly speechless.