Born with immortal seed

Chapter 239 A Small Proof of Talent
The Tianhe Sword Sect has a history of over three thousand years, making it a complete newcomer compared to those ancient sects with histories spanning tens of thousands of years.

They belong to the category of Nascent Soul cultivators who rose to prominence in the shortest time.

However, due to the fact that three generations of them have produced Nascent Soul True Monarchs and their combat strength is extraordinary among those of the same level, they have quickly risen to become a top-tier sect in the Northern Region.

After all, no matter how ancient your lineage is, if there are no top-level cultivators in your sect, you cannot be treated equally by Nascent Soul level forces.

Over thousands of years, the number of ancient texts collected by the Tianhe Sword Sect is not much less than those collected by sects that have existed for thousands of years.

Tang Fei said that he had never witnessed or even seen a similar example in any classic texts, so such an evaluation was already unprecedented.

"I dare not accept such praise from the True Lord..."

Bai Zichen suddenly realized where the confidence of the Tianhe Sword Sect's higher-ups in him came from.

He activated the Purple Star Thunder Sword Embryo in the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, and a trace of thunderous aura remained on his body, causing the Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword and the Xing Yao Sword to have a special reaction to him.

These two flying swords, like the Moonlit Sword, both originated from the Sword Tomb Secret Realm and are part of the Upper Realm Sword Immortal Treasury.

In ancient times, they were probably all subordinates of the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword Embryo.

In other words, if Bai Zichen were willing, there is a good chance he could steal two fourth-tier flying swords if he activated the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword Embryo in the hall at this moment.

The Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword has been refined by three generations of Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Tianhe Sword Sect, so it may still have feelings for the Sword Sect.

The Star Jade Sword will be hooked without hesitation, without the slightest doubt.

He struggled to suppress the tempting thought; if he did that, he figured he might never leave Bai Shou Palace.

If the Tianhe Sword Sect possesses a fourth-tier flying sword obtained from outside the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, it will be discovered that Bai Zichen's supposed ability to easily subdue a fourth-tier flying sword would render his terrifying swordsmanship talent ineffective.

It would be a miracle if anyone even acknowledged him.

"No need for modesty. Although I don't know why you're only at the Sword Qi Thunder Sound Realm, the example of Xiang Ji from the Killing Sword Sect teaches me that you can't judge a person's sword talent based on their sword realm..."

The sword scar on Tang Fei's face twitched as he fell into a look of reminiscence.

"Until he reached the peak of Core Formation, Xiang Ji had not yet entered the realm of refining swords into silk... A hundred years ago, I learned that he had cultivated a secret technique of the Killing Sword Sect, using his own sword dao realm as resources, endless killing as the foundation, and his own arm as the material to forge a Killing Demon Sword."

"Xiang Ji spent hundreds of years, killing countless lives and repeatedly absorbing his own sword cultivation level, finally creating a fourth-order Killing Demon Sword. Once this sword was completed, I lost three consecutive matches against him and could hardly find a chance to win."

When Tang Fei talked about his defeat, he readily admitted that he was no match for his lifelong rival, Xiang Ji, without any attempt to hide or evade the truth.

Once you reach the Nascent Soul True Monarch level, it becomes extremely difficult to kill your opponent in a one-on-one situation.

Even if they are outmatched, they can always find a chance to escape.

Only with an ambush force several times larger than the enemy's own, and by setting up a formation that blocks the void in advance, is it possible to succeed.

"Such a bizarre secret technique!"

Bai Zichen's eyes were opened. He had certainly heard of the Killing Sword Sect, a super sect with clear records of producing a Nascent Soul cultivator within the last ten thousand years.

To kill with killing, though it may result in death, is permissible.

With such a strong intent to kill, one can imagine the sect's style of doing things. Most of its disciples are ruthless and vicious, with countless lives on their hands.

The sect straddles the line between good and evil, but there are often disciples of the Killing Sword Sect who go astray and become completely immersed in killing, leading to the world's perception of the Killing Sword Sect as a pure demonic sect that kills people everywhere.

"People suffer from all kinds of calamities and tribulations, and so do sects... The Heavenly River Sword Sect may seem prosperous now, but no one can guarantee what kind of calamities it will encounter in the future. The Moon Swirl Sword has already chosen its master, and I believe that once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, with your heaven-defying swordsmanship talent, you will definitely be invincible among your peers."

Tang Fei took two steps forward and looked into the distance.

"After you reached the Nascent Soul stage, you helped our sect three times. You must do your best without endangering your own life... If you can't even cross the Nascent Soul stage, then I'll admit I misjudged you, just as I misjudged so many living beings and flying swords. I believe it won't be difficult for our sect to retrieve the Moon Jade Sword from your Qingfeng Sect."

"I will always remember the kindness of the Tianhe Sword Sect and the seniors in bestowing the sword upon me... If the Sword Sect is in trouble, I will definitely come to its rescue."

Bai Zichen bowed respectfully, acknowledging the cause and effect.

"Let's put in more effort. Too many people want to throw the Northern Region into chaos. Even the ancient demons have emerged. These are turbulent times..."

Tang Fei's tone was desolate, as if he were stating something that was bound to happen.

"Tell Ge Cang not to pursue the matter of Burial Immortal Valley for now... The inside story is complicated and not as simple as it seems on the surface. Jiu Lian and Ju Bo may have unknowingly become pawns of others."

Bai Zichen's heart tightened. Someone was using two Nascent Soul cultivators as pawns. What kind of power was behind this?

I had originally planned to explore it after I formed my core.

From this perspective, it seems that he must wait until he reaches the Nascent Soul stage before he can participate in the game.

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"Finally, I can go back. No matter how good Beiyuan is, I still miss Heishan."

As Qi Yue stepped out of the cave, he looked up at the peak of Yinchuo Sword Point above him and exclaimed in admiration.

"Of course Senior Brother Qi wants to go back. You're cultivating much faster here by using Uncle Ge's top-grade third-tier spiritual land..."

Although the Tianhe Sword Sect regarded Bai Zichen and his companion as honored guests, they were only Foundation Establishment cultivators after all, and the cave dwellings they prepared for them had a concentration of third-grade low-level spiritual energy.

Further up in spiritual lands, there are not many even within the Heavenly River Sword Sect; they are basically used to supply Core Formation cultivators.

Ge Cang Zhenren sent them a message yesterday, saying they would meet at the foot of Jianshan Mountain today. After bidding farewell to Tang Fei Zhenjun and Yan Yuanzai, he would embark on the road back to Heishan Mountain.

Bai Zichen also harbored a sliver of hope for returning to his sect.

This trip included experiencing the grand scene of the Burial Immortal Valley, which brought together the top cultivators from both the Northern Yuan and Liang Kingdoms, and even saw the appearance of an ancient demon.

Furthermore, True Lord Tang Fei warned that the Northern Region would soon enter a turbulent period.

For the number one swordsman in the Northern Region to utter such words, the turmoil that follows certainly doesn't refer to a small-scale conflict between the righteous and demonic paths in Liang Kingdom, but rather a great calamity that will endanger the inheritance of the Nascent Soul Grand Sect.

These events made him feel more eager to break through to the Core Formation stage as soon as possible.

Being inside someone else's sect, many of my methods cannot be fully utilized, for fear that others will discover my true strength.

It's more reassuring to return to my own Jade Moon Lake.

At the foot of Sword Mountain, Bai Zichen reached out to Qi Yue, introducing him to the distant Sword City and what he had seen and heard there.

Just then, three cultivators suddenly blocked their way, their faces showing hostility.

"What can I do for you, fellow Daoists?"

Qi Yue noticed that all three had small sword symbols on their sleeves and stepped forward to speak.

With the help of Tang Fei Zhenjun and the sword fanatic Yan Yuanzai, the matter of the Moon Spinning Sword was thus resolved.

After all, once a Supreme Elder and a future Supreme Elder reach a consensus, there is no room for any dissent within the Heavenly River Sword Sect.

However, many Core Formation cultivators privately disagree with the proposed solution.

Among the more junior disciples of the Sword Sect, discontent was even more severe.

"Bai Zichen, the Grand Elder said that your swordsmanship talent is amazing and unparalleled, and can be called the best since ancient times. Therefore, he wants to give you the Moon Spin Sword to use... We, your fellow disciples, are curious and want to see for ourselves what kind of talent can be called the best since ancient times."

A tall, thin cultivator spoke without even glancing at Qi Yue.

"Don't worry, we will only judge you on the level of swordsmanship, not on your cultivation level... We will keep you at the late Foundation Establishment stage."

All three were young disciples of the Sword Sect who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage and were just one step away from Core Formation.

They may have different appearances and mannerisms, but they all share the same haughty demeanor.

"You've come to test my swordsmanship?"

Bai Zichen's gaze swept over the three people. Those who dared to stand up for him even after knowing that the Moon Jade Sword had recognized him as its master must be the most outstanding young disciples of the Heavenly River Sword Sect.

He felt resentful, which is why he wanted to prove himself.

However, he was truly embarrassed. Master Yan Yuanzai was exaggerating too much, praising his swordsmanship talent as the greatest in recent history.

If this gets out, he'll become a thorn in the side of all sword cultivators.

It should be noted that the end of the near-ancient era was marked by the destruction of the Taibai Sword Sect, which is about 15,000 years ago.

In the past ten thousand years, the five regions of the world, plus the outer sea, have produced countless genius sword cultivators, some of whom have even reached the Nascent Soul stage.

Yan Yuanzai said that among so many people, Bai Zichen should be number one in terms of swordsmanship talent. Even someone with his strong heart couldn't handle it.

"I am truly unworthy of the title of the greatest since ancient times... Take your esteemed Tianhe Zhenjun for example, whose Tai Xuan Sword Scripture is renowned throughout the world. He single-handedly pioneered a new path, which is beyond my comprehension."

Although the Tai Xuan Sword Scripture was derived from the Tai Xuan White-Haired Sword Tomb, its contents were only a few dozen characters. Tianhe Sword Lord added his own understanding and expanded it into a complete sword scripture.

To say that it pioneered a completely new path is an exaggeration, but it did indeed create something new on the existing path.

The three Sword Sect disciples looked smug, thinking that Bai Zichen was about to back down. He changed the subject and continued, "But against you, I am still confident that I can say, 'You're nothing but chickens and dogs!'"

The Moon Spinning Sword in Bai Zichen's dantian leaped up, and a ray of silvery moonlight landed in his hand, flowing endlessly before he swung it out.

Countless rays of moonlight, as fine as silk, shot out densely, like mercury spilling onto the ground.

The three sword disciples frantically tried to control their swords, each using their own techniques, but they were as fragile as paper in the face of the sliver of moonlight, instantly riddled with holes.

The moonlight flows, penetrating every crevice and omnipresent.

No matter if you have sword light protecting you or defensive magic treasures, they couldn't even withstand it for a moment and all of them exploded.

"Go back and cultivate properly, don't embarrass True Monarch Tianhe..."

Bai Zichen sheathed his Moon Whirlwind Sword and strode forward without looking back.

"Refine the sword into silk!"

The tall, thin swordsman's disciple looked terrified and cried out.

The Taoist robes worn by the three of them were riddled with small holes, turning them into tattered garments.

If this applies to underwear, how much more so to people?

If Bai Zichen had intended to kill them, these three would already be three corpses on the ground.

(End of this chapter)