The past year and more of fierce battles had finally come to an end, culminating in victory!
It could be said that all the fights since his transmigration combined probably didn't amount to even a tenth of the intensity of this period.
He had fought so much that he was almost sick of it, but thankfully, his opponent was an unparalleled beauty. Being able to feast his eyes during breaks from combat was one of the rare pleasures.
As Ye Yun was reflecting on the past, Ning Qianqin, who couldn't hold back any longer, spoke with a hint of impatience.
"I say, you fellow, how long do you intend to stay on top of me?"
"Uh..."
Hearing Ning Qianqin's reminder, Ye Yun finally snapped back to reality.
He suddenly remembered that he was still sitting on her waist, pinning her down so she couldn't get up.
Remaining in this position must have been quite humiliating for her.
"I'm truly sorry, I didn't realize."
Ye Yun's face flushed, and he quickly got off her.
Then, he reached out his hand to her. Ning Qianqin casually took it, allowing Ye Yun to help her up.
After she stood, she first tidied her disheveled dress and somewhat messy hairstyle.
Once that was done, she looked at Ye Yun and let out a sigh of relief.
"Alright, congratulations on passing the trial. It's yours now."
As she spoke, Ning Qianqin extended her hand. The black longsword lying on the ground nearby flew into her palm.
She then presented it to Ye Yun, saying with a faint smile,
"This precious sword is named Black Jade. It is of Quasi-Emperor rank. It has no special effects, its only merit being a slight increase in the power of sword techniques."
Ye Yun raised an eyebrow, asking curiously,
"Slight? How much exactly?"
"Around tenfold, perhaps. It depends on how you wield it."
Hearing this explanation, Ye Yun's mouth twitched slightly.
"That... is quite a bit of 'slight'..."
A tenfold increase in power. No wonder every sword strike from her during their earlier exchange had been so outrageously potent.
It seemed this sword was responsible.
Ning Qianqin, meanwhile, smilingly handed the Black Jade over.
"This sword is just passable, really. It's decent enough for casual use against anyone below the Divine level."
"I hope you can utilize it well and maximize its potential."
For a moment, Ye Yun wasn't sure if she was being boastful.
A Quasi-Emperor artifact, something one wouldn't even dare to dream of outside, was just 'passable' to her?
Regardless, Ye Yun accepted it with great pleasure.
"Thank you, Miss Ning. I won't stand on ceremony."
This was a good harvest. With this Black Jade Sword, he could later bestow it upon Lin Xueyan.
That way, as long as the return multiplier was sufficient, it would at least become an Emperor-tier precious sword!
The thought made Ye Yun's heart swell with joy. He hadn't heard of many treasures of this level in the Heavenly Domain.
After receiving the precious sword, Ye Yun looked at Ning Qianqin, not forgetting to ask about the most important matter.
"By the way, I've now completed all three of your conditions. Can I leave this place?"
Ning Qianqin nodded with a smile.
"That's right. You now meet the requirements."
Her words left Ye Yun puzzled, and he couldn't help but ask,
"The conditions you mentioned, specifically..."
To be honest, Ye Yun had been curious from the beginning.
He couldn't quite understand what completing these tasks had to do with his ability to leave this spatially sealed location.
Ning Qianqin then proceeded to resolve his doubt.
"Naturally, it's this."
As she spoke, Ning Qianqin raised her jade-like hand. A crystal, clear and translucent, shaped like a Rubik's Cube, materialized in her palm.
The moment it appeared, it exuded an aura that shocked Ye Yun.
It was noble, flawless, and filled with a sharp, piercing intent.
"This is... a Divine Spark?!"
Upon seeing the square crystal, Ye Yun's shock quickly led him to recognize it.
Ning Qianqin nodded gently, giving a positive confirmation.
"Indeed, this is a Divine Spark!"
Its appearance was identical to the Divine Sparks he had seen before in the Sea of Imaginary Numbers and the Sea God's Divine Spark.
He had seen two before, yet this transparent Divine Spark radiated the most potent aura among them!
At this point, Ning Qianqin explained to him.
"A Divine Spark is the core of a God-level powerhouse, and in this era, it is the indispensable pass to ascend to the divine position!"
"Furthermore, the more powerful the Divine Spark one absorbs, the greater the enhancement to oneself, and the higher one's future achievements will be."
These brief words made Ye Yun profoundly understand the importance of the Divine Spark.
"In other words, with a Divine Spark, one can surpass the Emperor rank in the future?"
"You could understand it that way."
Ning Qianqin nodded. "Anyone who obtains a Divine Spark, even with mediocre talent, will smoothly reach the Divine level as long as they cultivate normally."
"It's just that those with extremely poor talent will find it difficult to progress further after reaching the Divine level."
With this explanation, Ye Yun had a clearer concept.
Essentially, a Divine Spark could help a person raise their baseline, guaranteeing at least divine ascension.
One's own talent, combined with the quality of the Divine Spark, would jointly determine their ceiling after becoming a god.
And the Divine Spark before him, in terms of power, likely surpassed the Sea God's Divine Spark and the unknown Divine Spark that Xingwu, his wife, had obtained.
Ye Yun looked at the Divine Spark being offered to him and asked in surprise,
"Miss Ning, what do you mean? Are you perhaps giving it to me?"
"Of course. Why else would I bring it out?"
"Uh, why don't you absorb it yourself?"
This was a Divine Spark. Ye Yun couldn't understand why she, being a quasi-god, wouldn't want to break through to become a true divine being.
However, Ning Qianqin said with a faint smile.
"It makes no difference to me. I have no interest in matters like becoming a god."
"This..."
Ye Yun was at a loss for words at her reply.
Ning Qianqin continued.
"This Divine Spark is called the Sword God Spark. It was given to me by a former friend who entrusted me to pass it on to you."
"A former friend? Do I know that person?"
Seeing Ye Yun's confused expression, Ning Qianqin chuckled.
"You could say you know each other. In any case, rest assured and accept it. It rightfully belongs to you."
Ye Yun, who had some reservations earlier, felt at ease after hearing her words.
"Alright then, I'll accept it."
Ye Yun nodded and took the Sword God Spark.
At this moment, Ning Qianqin added.
"Once you absorb this Sword God Spark, the spatial seal here will automatically lift, and you will be able to leave."
"So that's how it is! I understand!"
Ye Yun suddenly realized, looking at the Sword God Spark in his hand.
Then, as if something occurred to him, his mouth twitched.
"Wait..."
Ye Yun felt that he might have stumbled upon a rather significant point.