Born with immortal seed

Chapter 369 Nascent Soul Sword Competition
"The main figure hasn't arrived, but so many people have come to observe... What's going on? Is the Heavenly River Sword Sect afraid that the body will be lost and have invited these people to collect it?"

The young cultivator from the Killing Sword Sect appeared to be a pale-faced youth, full of vigor and vitality.

He had an arrogant expression, a clear and loud voice, and an attitude of looking down on everyone.

It's hard to imagine that this is a Nascent Soul True Monarch who has reached the pinnacle of the cultivation world.

The old senior brother standing to the side smiled bitterly to himself. Junior Brother Kong was born with a sword bone, and in terms of sword talent alone, he was even better than Xiang Ji.

However, his dual spiritual roots held him back, resulting in a slower cultivation speed.

Fortunately, after the sword bone was discovered, it received full support from the sect.

First, open the Sword Hall and let him choose any second-tier flying sword to devour.

Based on attribute matching, seven third-tier flying swords were selected over a hundred years, allowing the young man surnamed Kong to cultivate to the peak of Core Formation at a speed approaching that of a Heavenly Spiritual Root.

The resources for Nascent Soul transformation are all provided with the highest level of treatment as a Holy Son, without any leniency.

Even for a super sect like the Killing Sword Sect, third-tier flying swords are still few and far between.

Because there are so many Core Formation cultivators in the sect, even newly promoted Core Formation cultivators have to wait a long time before they are eligible to exchange for a third-tier flying sword.

Only Core Formation cultivators with powerful backgrounds receive a third-tier flying sword prepared by their masters immediately after achieving Core Formation.

Don't be fooled by the large number of third-tier flying swords in Bai Zichen's hands; each one was hard-won.

The Thunder Sound Sword, which accounts for the largest proportion, is made up of Thunder Sound Bamboo because it is blessed with the essence blood of sacred beasts.

Normal cultivation would only result in the fate of a dragon gate, and for hundreds of years not a single spirit bamboo has successfully mutated.

It is highly likely that, like the swordsmiths of the Tianhe Sword Sect, it takes decades or even centuries of accumulation to open the furnace and forge a sword, thus creating a third-tier flying sword.

Even though the Killing Sword Sect is a level above, its efficiency in sword forging may not be much higher.

Among the top sword sects in the world, only the Five Phoenix Sword Sect possesses an extremely unique sword-forging secret, enabling them to mass-produce third-tier flying swords at a cost that is only one-third of that of other sects.

"Young friend Kong Bai, your words are not very pleasant to hear. Although I am not a sword cultivator, it is an honor to witness the duel between the two True Lords... Now that I have received the invitation from True Lord Tang, how could I bear to miss it?"

Master Cheng Tuo had an ordinary appearance, but he wore a red Taoist robe and had the demeanor of a highly accomplished person.

In the Central Region, although there are super sects, the chances of rogue cultivators forming their core or even reaching the Nascent Soul stage are much greater than in the Northern Region.

Take Core Formation spiritual items as an example. In the Northern Region, there are top-tier spiritual items such as Enlightenment Lotus Seeds, Buddha Light Relics, and Spirit Tempering Yellow Water, which can increase the probability of Core Formation by 20% or even 30%.

However, each instance takes decades, or even longer, to generate, and is firmly held in the hands of the Nascent Soul Grandmaster.

In the Northern Region, only the Pure Spirit Jade Marrow is truly capable of being generated stably and in large quantities, making it the only type of Core Formation spiritual material available.

Besides the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, only the Wusheng Sect possesses a spiritual mountain that can also produce resources stably, but the quantity is still less than that of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's secret realm.

Fortunately, a key is required to enter and exit the secret realm, making it difficult for outsiders to forcibly take it.

In addition, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect acted quickly and decided to share the Pure Spirit Jade Marrow early on, keeping less than one-fifth of it for themselves each Jiazi year, which calmed down the turmoil caused by the Core Formation Spiritual Object Secret Realm.

In contrast, the three kingdoms of the Central Region together possess at least ten or more types of Core Formation spiritual objects that can be stably generated.

For independent cultivators or those from ordinary families, obtaining Core Formation spiritual items is much easier than in the Northern Region.

Master Cheng Tuo was a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Great Phoenix Dynasty. He had a past relationship with Tang Fei and had received favors from him.

“Meili Snow Peak is within the territory of my Frost Kingdom, so it is only natural for me to come here.”

The Nine-Forged Iron Pivot resounded like rolling thunder, causing the nearby snow to fall in a flurry.

"When Nascent Soul cultivators clash, it's possible that thousands of miles of land will be scorched, or even ravaged by fire... I don't care who wins or loses, but the normal operation of the Immortal City must not be affected."

Du Zhenjun's figure was concealed by the Xuanming Heavy Water, and only his voice could be heard from within.

"Hmph, even if you help us, my two brothers and I will not be afraid!"

Kong Bai may seem arrogant, but he can actually tell that people are either neutral or close to the Tianhe Sword Sect.

They weren't allies of the Killing Sword Sect to begin with, so there's no need to worry about offending them.

Compared to other super sword sects, the biggest disadvantage of the Killing Sword Sect is not the lack of a Grand True Monarch in the late Nascent Soul stage, but rather that their last Nascent Soul Ancestor has been gone for too long.

The Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Killing Sword Sect was active nine thousand years ago. Even if a Nascent Soul expert has many ways to prolong life, and even if lifespan is slow to pass within the cave heaven.

Even a Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't have survived until now.

The Nascent Soul ancestors of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect and the Azure Lotus Sword Sect are figures who have been active for two or three thousand years. There is a very high probability that they are still alive in their grotto-heavens and retain the ability to make a move.

This trump card is the difference between the Killing Sword Sect and the top-tier Super Sword Sect.

“Amitabha Buddha, young benefactor, your killing intent is too strong. You should recite more Buddhist scriptures and perform more good deeds in order to truly let go…”

The Arhat holding a flower has long eyebrows that reach his shoulders, his hands are in the shape of holding a flower, and he smiles with compassion.

"Bald monk, you dare to try and convert me... The people from the Heavenly River Sword Sect have finally arrived?"

Kong Bai's eyes twitched, and a spirit boat appeared, landing on an empty snow-capped peak.

Two cultivators emerged from the spirit boat; one was lean and composed, the other was carefree and unrestrained.

Everyone was taken aback. The Arhat who held the flower stepped forward and said, "Master Ge, it's been a long time. How have you been these past few years?"

"So it was Master Benyin. It has indeed been more than a hundred years since we last met. Congratulations on entering the Arhat realm."

This Arhat who held up the flower was none other than Benyin, one of the champions of the Northern Yuan in the Valley of Burial Immortals, and the most outstanding disciple of the Arhat who held up the alms bowl.

He was only honored as the Flower-Holding Arhat after he cultivated the Dharma Image of Holding a Flower, and became a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator in the Dharma Image School.

"The name of the past has been relinquished, and all obstacles and troubles can be resolved... This young friend is Fellow Daoist Bai, whose name I have long admired over the years."

The Arhat who held the flower in prayer put his hands together and turned his gaze to the young man beside Ge Cang.

"My name is Bai Zichen."

As soon as Bai Zichen said this, he felt stares of curiosity and suspicion coming from all directions.

"You are Bai Zichen, the one who killed a heavily injured Nascent Soul cultivator, and who, along with the fabricated claim of a sword genius from the Heavenly River Sword Sect, deceived some unscrupulous cultivators!"

Kong Bai's gaze locked onto him instantly, staring intently at him.

"The cowardly rats of the Tianhe Sword Sect, instead of doing it themselves, they push up their fame-seeking juniors. Don't they even think about whether they deserve such a title... The number one since ancient times, what a big mouth you have. Who gave you such confidence?"

Bai Zichen's reputation experienced two distinct leaps in popularity.

The first time was when he obtained the Moonlit Sword, and the evaluation of him by the higher-ups of the Heavenly River Sword Sect was circulated.

However, this was limited to the Northern Region, and most people just laughed it off, thinking that the Heavenly River Sword Sect was trying to save face by doing this.

Aside from those who had direct contact with the cultivators, few people took this statement seriously.

Even after he revealed his strength and killed several Core Formation cultivators, it didn't change many people's opinions.

The second time was when Bai Zichen reversed the situation and killed the Nine Lotus True Monarch, which shocked the Northern Region and spread his fame to the other four regions.

At the same time, the Tianhe Sword Sect's rating of him as the number one sword talent since the late ancient times has been brought up again.

The other cultivators were alright, but the Sword Sect disciples all regarded Bai Zichen as a thorn in their side.

Sword cultivators are always proud and unwilling to yield to each other.

Even if they know they can't do it, they won't admit it verbally, let alone a Northern Region sword cultivator they've never met before.

"You seem to have a grudge against me... How about we find an opportunity to have a contest?"

Bai Zichen chuckled lightly, showing no fear despite the fact that the other party was a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

The Moonlit Sword stopped in front of him, the Supreme Pure Sword Box opened, and the other flying swords could be launched at any time.

'It's a pity this person is so full of energy and vitality, he hasn't even lived half his lifespan yet, I'm afraid even if the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword were to strike him, it wouldn't have much of an effect...'

Bai Zichen thought this, but his face showed no weakness.

Provoked by a Core Formation cultivator, Kong Bai was furious and was about to retaliate when two beams of Primordial Chaos sword light flew from afar.

The sword light fell, revealing Tang Fei and Yan Yuanzai.

"You've finally arrived! I've been waiting for so long..."

The arrogant young man, who had been concentrating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, stood up, and spoke in a high-pitched voice that pierced the eardrums.

"No, I've waited much longer... From the day you destroyed my foundation, I've included you in my list of targets that I must eliminate."

Tang Fei's voice was hoarse as he drew the Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword, his expression solemn.

The sword scar on his face looked like a living earthworm, stretching, throbbing, and swollen with blood.

His hunched body immediately straightened up, resembling a sharp sword piercing the sky. His gray hair and beard did not give people any impression of weakness or old age, but instead added a sense of solemnity.

Yan Yuanzai's eyes were filled with worry, and he retreated a hundred miles.

Over the past decade, Tang Fei has mastered an extremely dangerous sword technique, ruthless to his enemies and even more ruthless to himself.

But he was still not very confident about whether he could defeat Xiang Ji.

Xiang Ji, a ruthless and heartless swordsman, was willing to destroy his own arm in order to forge the legendary true killing demon sword. He sacrificed his swordsmanship realm time and time again, and was even willing to give his life.

Over the years, how could their strength not have improved?

It is highly likely that Xiang Ji will take advantage of this sword competition to seek a breakthrough to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

"I've given you enough chances, but you always manage to escape faster than ever before..."

Xiang Ji lightly swung his slender sword, and the sky darkened as the sword flashed across the ground.

when!
With a deafening roar, the two had already clashed before even the onlookers, Nascent Soul True Monarchs, could see clearly.

Swordsmen,
Tang Fei, the Supreme Elder of the Tianhe Sword Sect in the Northern Region, is a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator and wields the fourth-order Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword.

Xiang Ji, the Supreme Elder of the Killing Sword Sect in the Central Region, is a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator who has forged a fourth-order Killing Demon Sword.

The pure white sword light was like silk, occasionally transforming into a celestial river, its momentum was magnificent, upright and grand.

The Xuanmo sword light was extremely dark; every strike it unleashed brought death to all things, filling the wilderness with murderous intent.

The onlookers quickly retreated to avoid affecting the two fighters and to avoid being caught in the sword light.

These two are clearly stronger than everyone else present.

(End of this chapter)