Born with immortal seed

Chapter 421 Exorcising Demons with Purple Light

Due to their unique tier system, flying swords have virtually no possibility of being upgraded or advanced.

Even if a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul stage breaks through to the Deity Transformation stage and their realm evolves into a grotto-heaven, the descent of the great power of heaven and earth may cause a qualitative change in their natal flying sword.

However, this only guarantees that a third-tier flying sword will become a fourth-tier flying sword. As for a fourth-tier flying sword advancing to the fifth tier, the probability is still extremely low.

Only when the timing, location, and people are all in harmony, and the flying sword itself is of high quality and the master is strong enough, can there be even a sliver of a chance for an upgrade.

This is why, after seeing the hope of refining the fifth-order Killing Demon Sword, Xiang Ji decisively threw his body into the sword, turning it into resources for his attempt to break through to the fifth-order flying sword.

Even with the Supreme Pure Sword Box, no matter how long Bai Zichen had his many third-tier flying swords, he would never have a chance to advance.

No, the Great Sun Heavenly Furnace Sword might have a sliver of a chance.

On its own, it would take at least hundreds or thousands of years, and it would also require some external stimulus.

The pure spiritual energy, combined with the Covenant of the Three Jewels, and ideally, a spiritual object capable of activating the flying sword's characteristics, would allow its spirituality to reach its peak.

Only by taking multiple measures can we possibly recreate the scene of advancing to the fourth-tier flying sword.

This is because the Great Sun Furnace Sword is among the top-tier third-order flying swords, and swords like the Thunder Sound Sword have not undergone any fundamental changes even after thousands of years.

But the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword is different from these flying swords; it is a high-level flying sword that fell all the way down.

With enough spiritual energy, a little bit of opportunity, or gradual accumulation, one will naturally be able to advance to the next level.

With each wisp of pure energy incorporated, the lightning on the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword became even more dazzling, until the lightning reached its peak, and a thunder dragon soared into the sky, circling twice before returning to his hand.

My natal fourth-tier flying sword, the Purple Star Thunderclap Sword!

'Next time, I don't want to nurture the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword anymore. I'll give this opportunity to my underlings!'

This is the first message transmitted after the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword advanced.

As expected, its quality is above the fourth tier, and its communication clarity surpasses that of the Moonlit Sword, making it comparable to the legendary Heavenly Treasure.

"Good, good, good. After this sword is hidden, the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword will be nurtured by a flying sword next time."

Bai Zichen stroked his second fourth-tier flying sword, which crackled with lightning and gave him a faint tingling sensation on his skin.

The Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword has reached the fourth rank and is also his natal flying sword, which means that its power is even stronger than the Yuexuan Sword.

Such a flying sword, over the years, can only serve as the vessel for the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, which is a great waste.

Having activated it twice, he now clearly understood that the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword's destructive power did not come from the flying sword itself, but from the power of time contained within it, the erosion brought about by the river of time.

Using a third-tier flying sword to nurture the hidden sword will not have much impact on the final effect of the Sword of Time.

However, the newly unleashed Ziwei Xuanlei Sword gives him many more options in combat.

"It's a pity I can't fly on my sword right now, so I can't witness your heroic figure firsthand..."

Upon seeing that the Purple Star Thunderclap Sword had completed its advancement, the other flying swords shook their blades in congratulation, before returning to their proper places in the sword box.

The remaining Moon Whirl Sword flew over and circled its elder brother twice, like a joyful child.

After cultivating a relationship with the two fourth-tier flying swords, he returned them to the Supreme Pure Sword Box.

"It will probably take several years to recover from the depletion of all the pure energy... During this time, we must be careful to avoid damaging the essence of the flying sword, lest it become irreparable."

Bai Zichen was beaming with pride; this was not simply because he had obtained a fourth-tier flying sword.

This proves that the Supreme Pure Micro Sword Box does indeed possess the miraculous ability to enhance the grade of flying swords, and at the same time dispels the doubts about whether the Purple Star Thunder Sword can return to its peak.

Even after more than a hundred years of nurturing, this once top-tier flying sword had not shown any signs of movement, leading many to believe that it had permanently fallen into oblivion and would never regain its former glory.

Three years later, Huang Tingguang came again, this time bringing news from outside Ōnozawa.

On Rotten Axe Mountain, the offspring of a powerful demon in human form went missing. Suspecting that he had been abducted by human cultivators, he descended the mountain in a fit of rage and slaughtered two towns along the way.

Ultimately, it was the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Jin Yue Sect who intervened and stopped the great demon. Their attempts to reason with him failed, and the conflict escalated into a major battle.

The area within a hundred miles was turned into a wasteland. In the end, the two sides could not determine a winner, and the great demon had no choice but to retreat back to Rotten Axe Mountain.

However, the feud between the two sides has already been established, and in recent years, conflicts between the demon race's holy land and surrounding forces have become increasingly frequent, with news of demon beasts attacking people or humans slaying demons often circulating.

The Jin Yue Sect is a super sect in the Eastern Region. Three thousand five hundred years ago, one of its founders achieved the Nascent Soul stage and became a powerful figure throughout the world.

As a sacred place for the demon race, Lankeshan is inherently on the opposite side of human cultivators.

It was because they were driven out of the Central Region and had to live under someone else's roof that they reached an agreement with the sects of the Eastern Region, incorporating the entire mountain range, which stretched for hundreds of thousands of miles with Rotten Axe Mountain as its center, into the territory of the demon race.

Now, Rotten Axe Mountain has become a sacred place for demons. All the great demons in the world who have transformed will come here. Some will return to their homeland, while others will stay.

As their power grew, the ambitions of Rotten Axe Mountain continued to expand.

The loss of the offspring of a powerful demon in human form was merely a trigger; behind it all, all the powerful demons were happy to see it happen and were actively pushing for it.

If it weren't for the powerful Nascent Soul cultivators on the human side, if all the transformed demons in Rotten Axe Mountain rushed out at once, it wouldn't be something the Jin Yue Sect alone could withstand.

Huang Tingguang, thanks to Bai Zichen's guidance, has already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.

He has reserved a spot in the clan for a Foundation Establishment spiritual object, and is just waiting to reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining before launching his attempt to establish himself at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Bai Zichen discovered a characteristic: the Qi Refining cultivators in Da Ye Ze all had good physiques, which might be related to their long-term consumption of spirit fish, which improved their physical condition.

This gives them a slight edge when attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Even if the foundation building fails, the aftereffects can be made less severe.

……

Time flies, but life never stops.

It has been thirty-six years since Bai Zichen came to Da Ye Ze, and all the cultivators have become accustomed to the existence of this strange man.

He was aloof and disliked being around strangers, yet he possessed immense strength; any cultivator who dared to offend him became a victim of his sword.

Huang Tingguang grew a short beard and put on a gorgeous and complicated monastic robe. As his wife dressed him, the deep and frightening scar on his left hand still throbbed faintly.

He was already one of the five elders of the Huang clan, and his early Foundation Establishment cultivation made him a pivotal figure in the family.

Even when walking through the Great Wilderness Marsh, he would be admired by everyone and be able to walk alongside other Foundation Establishment cultivators, thus fulfilling his dream from his youth.

He knew very well that the biggest reason he was able to get to where he was today was the senior he had met by chance back then.

Just a casual word of advice led him onto a different and promising path in life.

Huang Tingguang glanced at his youngest son, who was also dressed in formal attire. He was the only one among all his children who was found to have spiritual roots.

Although it only possesses four spiritual roots, it still offers hope for the continuation of the minor sect.

If you have no offspring with spiritual roots, it's possible that no one in the clan will remember you hundreds of years later.

"Lin'er, today I'm taking you to meet a great senior, who is my family's benefactor. You must remain respectful and not make a fuss."

Huang Tingguang gave repeated instructions on the way, fearing that his young son might offend the senior.

Because of Bai Zichen's instructions, he was very concerned about all the major events happening inside and outside Da Ye Ze, and could be called the gossip of the surrounding area.

However, they dared not disturb them too often, and would only visit after accumulating enough information over several years.

I brought my young child with me this time because I wanted to get to know him.

If one's spiritual root aptitude is ordinary, then if a senior can take notice and give them guidance, there is still a chance to achieve great things.

Upon arriving near the water's eye, they immediately spotted the unkempt cultivator on the stone platform, who took out a box of pastries from his sleeve.

Yesterday was the Double Ninth Festival, and as is customary, Ohno Sawano ate almond and jujube cake. He brought a small portion as a token of his good wishes.

Just as he was about to bow, a long howl was heard, and the cultivator on the stone platform suddenly stood up.

"Thirty-six years of meditation have finally led to the mastery of this method!"

Bai Zichen clapped his hands and laughed, having stayed in this place for thirty-six years without ever leaving.

If he hadn't been lured by the Dongxuan Disaster Relief and Demon Extermination Sutra, he could have accomplished many things, and might even have reached the peak of Core Formation.

But it was all worth it. A deep purple hue flowed across her wrist, like multiple lines overlapping, dreamlike and ethereal.

One strand of purple energy was collected each year, and on the morning of the 36th Double Ninth Festival, the purple energy was finally collected and refined into a purple light that could exorcise demons.

Just by holding it in my hand, I feel my mind is clear, I am protected from all evil, and I am not easily disturbed by inner demons.

Even if it's not for transcending tribulations, this method has considerable uses and can reduce the risk of going astray in cultivation.

Of course, if it weren't for the pretext of resisting inner demons, he certainly wouldn't have been willing to use the Dongxuan Elimination and Demon Extermination Scripture, which he had cultivated for thirty-six years.

Looking down at his disheveled appearance, he used a cleansing spell to restore his hair and beard to their original state, and his Taoist robe looked brand new.

"Tingguang and his young son congratulate the senior on the great success of his cultivation technique, from which the Nascent Soul stage is now within reach."

Huang Tingguang knelt down and, together with his son, paid homage with great ceremony.

Over the years, he had long been able to guess that his senior was practicing some kind of special technique and was required to stay in one place and not move.

'It's a pity that now that you've mastered the technique, Senior will definitely be leaving Ohno Marsh. From now on, Lin'er and I will no longer receive guidance...'

Huang Tingguang's words were just his usual compliments, but they were perfectly appropriate for Bai Zichen.

Having mastered the Demon-Slaying Purple Light and possessing the Acquired Thunder God Pearl, he now has methods to withstand the two major challenges of the Nascent Soul Tribulation.

If this isn't considered a promising Nascent Soul cultivator, then what other Core Formation cultivator would say such a thing?

"It's fate that we met here. I'll give your son a chance..."

Bai Zichen threw out a jade bottle, and he flew away and disappeared, leaving only his voice echoing in the same place.

"If someone is able to establish their foundation in the future and wishes to leave the Great Wilderness to travel outside, they can be sent to the Black Mountain in the Northern Region to find Su Wuming."

Huang Tingguang hurriedly bowed to the sky again in gratitude, and when he opened the jade bottle, his expression changed drastically.

He quickly stuffed the jade bottle into his storage bag, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then hurriedly left with his young son.

"Foundation Establishment Pill! That senior actually bestowed a Foundation Establishment Pill directly upon me!"

(End of this chapter)