Born with immortal seed

Chapter 477 The Shadow from Ancient Times to the Present

"Rotten fish and shrimp..."

Bai Zichen withdrew the Star River Sword Formation, dispelled the Five Crystal Glazed Body, and collapsed onto the ground without any regard for his image.

Now that the Abyssal Prison Demon Sword has already negotiated terms with him, there's no need to worry about it escaping.

If it had no ideas, why would a fifth-tier flying sword bargain with a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages?

Judging from the Blood God True Lord's decisive act of abandoning his sword and fleeing for his life, he must have been certain that the Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword could not be controlled by anyone else.

It will unleash its primal power, break free from its shackles, and return to the sea of ​​blood.

Therefore, the Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword is probably not an exaggeration; it truly possesses that power.

Bai Zichen felt dizzy and saw stars. Little Bai's nascent soul lay limply in his dantian, with stinging pain emanating from his limbs and bones.

In that moment of desperation, not even a single top-grade spirit stone was enough, so he directly absorbed the volatile and poisonous spiritual energy from Mount Luofeng.

It was also thanks to his mastery of the Fire Dragon Returning to Origin Scripture that he had an extraordinary ability to withstand fire-type spiritual power.

If it were a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the fire poison would have already attacked his heart, damaged his foundation, and caused his cultivation to regress.

A phantom of a fire dragon hovered behind Bai Zichen, its breath like thunder, and wisps of fire emanated from its body, which were then swallowed whole by the fire dragon.

It may take several years to completely remove the toxins from the body.

At the same time, there wasn't a single good spot on my body, and I was afraid that if I exerted any more force, my bones would fall apart.

Thinking of this, he glared at the Abyssal Prison Demon Sword and said angrily, "Then go talk to that rotten fish and shrimp and see if it agrees to give you the sword box."

All eleven flying swords returned to their sheaths in succession, with two Thunder Sound Swords having their blades severed in the final blow.

Even with the enhancements from the sword formation, the third-tier bamboo and wood flying swords are still far too vulnerable compared to the fifth-tier flying swords.

This gap is even greater than the gap between a third-tier flying sword and a first-tier flying sword.

Only the Purple Star Thunderclap Sword remained, which fell into his hand. Its electric and lightning-infused light created a striking contrast with the other flying swords.

"Little Purple, this sword says it will take up the entire sword box. You are all worthless and have no right to enjoy its pure energy... Here, you can talk among yourselves and see who is qualified."

The Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword leaped up, emitting a sharp sword cry, and its blade shattered into a ball of raging lightning.

What started as a ball in the palm of his hand instantly expanded into a pool of lightning, brewing a terrifying aura of destruction.

"A fourth-tier flying sword, even if you are one of the best, is nothing special. A one-tier difference between sword spirits means an eternal chasm. Unless your master is willing to bestow the first wisp of the essence of the cave heaven and the power of heaven and earth upon you when advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, there is only a one in ten chance of advancing to the fifth tier..."

The Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword is right; the difference in rank between flying swords is even more pronounced than that between magical treasures.

The difference of one grade is equivalent to the difference between a top-grade spiritual treasure and a top-grade heaven-reaching spiritual treasure.

The former, those Nascent Soul sects that have been passed down for tens of thousands of years, or sects that have produced a Nascent Soul expert, must have passed down their teachings, and there are quite a few of them in the entire cultivation world.

However, the meaning of a top-grade Heavenly Treasure is completely different. Just look back at those powerful beings who descended to the realm; many of the divine weapons they possessed were not top-grade Heavenly Treasures.

This shows that even in the Upper Realm, not everyone can have a treasure of this rank, let alone in the Human Realm.

Without the help of a Nascent Soul cultivator's advancement, the moment the cave world takes shape—a gift from heaven and earth—if a fourth-order flying sword forcibly attempts to break through to the fifth order, the only outcome is the destruction of the sword and the dissipation of its spirit.

"However, you are quite good among fourth-tier flying swords. You blocked several of my swords in the sword formation earlier without being broken. Even in ancient times, Heaven-Reaching Treasures were damaged and rendered unusable by my sword. If you perform well, I might be willing to share a wisp of pure energy with you..."

As the black and red dragon spoke, its voice grew hoarse, and it began to scratch its head in a human-like manner.

"Your aura... it seems very similar to that of a senior... you are Venerable Purple Thunder!"

The Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword suddenly lashed out, and the demonic dragon vanished, shrinking into a black earthworm.

The sword itself kowtowed like a pestle, its domineering voice sounding like a kitten.

"Back then, before the Ten Realms of Fengdu, when you displayed your divine power and slew three Demon Lords and two Ghost Lords, I was there... Your heroic figure remains unforgettable to this day!"

Bai Zichen pricked up his ears, listening intently.

The Abyssal Heavenly Prison Demon Sword had indeed clashed with the Purple Star Thunder Sword, but more than 100,000 years ago, it probably didn't even have the qualifications to stand in front of Little Purple.

During that period, powerful beings from all realms descended in droves, treating the mortal world as a martial arts arena, with each descending cultivator surpassing the last in strength.

Those demon lords and ghost lords may appear to be at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, but that is due to the limitations imposed by the laws of heaven and earth, which prevent them from crossing that boundary.

In fact, among the top figures, there are quite a few cultivators who have reached the Void Refinement stage.

Just like that ancient demon in the Burial Valley of Immortals in the Northern Region, who was only at the Refinement stage in the Heavenly Demon Realm.

Therefore, even though they are both at the Nascent Soul stage, their actual strength can be vastly different.

Bai Zichen can be considered to have inherited the mantle of that upper-realm sword immortal, after all, the three most important inherited treasures in the secret realm have fallen into his hands.

However, the origin of that sword immortal is a mystery, and his whereabouts are shrouded in mystery, unlike other powerful beings who descended to the realm and had clear purposes and affiliations.

A mysterious sword immortal suddenly appeared, traveling to many places in the human world, and never actively participated in the ancient war between the various races.

At first, some people tried to drag him into the war, but as he repeatedly demonstrated his amazing strength, all races kept their distance from him.

He traversed the cultivation world, as if searching for something of paramount importance.

He did not accept disciples, did not establish a lineage, and little is known about his deeds.

Only a few secret realms associated with him still bear the mark of this sword immortal from the upper realm.

The Ten Lands of Fengdu...

Bai Zichen secretly memorized the place name. Since it was related to that sword immortal, he would definitely go and see it in the future.

This place is far in the Western Regions. It was ravaged by ancient powerful beings, and its spiritual veins were severed. It is also a notorious forbidden area in the cultivation world.

It is said to be connected to the underworld and the netherworld, containing the mystery of reincarnation.

Even Nascent Soul True Monarchs have had instances of getting trapped inside, only to emerge from Fengdu hundreds of years later.

In the instant he escaped, his lifespan ended, and he instantly turned into a pile of white bones.

Since then, his infamous reputation has spread far and wide, and strangers are kept away from him.

"I don't remember you, but if you want to enter the Supreme Pure Sword Box, you must abide by the rules here... One sword, one position, no overstepping the bounds. This was set by the old master, and it is also the young master's rule!"

A clear child's voice rang out. Whether it was stimulated or no longer concealing its abilities, the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword was able to speak, instead of expressing its words through its emotions.

"It is your good fortune to be able to become a disciple of the young master... A flying sword like yours, born from the will of the Blood Sea, would only have one fate in the Earthly Immortal Realm: to be sent to the Demon-Slaying Platform, where your sword spirit would be worn away before being bestowed upon the Mountain-Suppressing God. If you can be placed in the Supreme Pure and Subtle Sword Box and nurtured by the pure energy for a thousand years, you will ascend with the young master in the future and will not be rejected by the Earthly Immortal Realm."

After saying that, Lei Mang threw the sword into the scabbard, returned to calm, and didn't bother to say another word.

"How could this be? How could this be... It's one thing if the sword box was left behind, but the Purple Thunder Venerable was that sword immortal's natal flying sword, how could it have been left in the mortal realm!"

The Abyssal Prison Demon Sword descended with the Void Refining Demon Lord of the Blood Demon Clan of the Heavenly Demon Realm and witnessed firsthand the scene of the sword immortal drawing his sword, looking around, sighing, and slaying five Nascent Soul stage experts.

They were all powerful figures with the Void Refinement cultivation level in the Upper Realm, but they were as fragile as blank paper in front of the mysterious sword immortal. Whether it was the Hundred Refined Demon Body or the Invisible Ghost Body, their protective treasures were all shattered by the lightning.

This scene left such a deep impression on the Abyssal Prison Demon Sword that it could recall it instantly even after more than 100,000 years.

The reason it wasn't discovered earlier is because the appearance and power of the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword are vastly different from those of the ancient times.

But it will never mistake that aura of destruction, supreme power.

The original owner of the Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword hid in the back and escaped with his life. He mentioned this matter later when discussing it with several demon lords.

Everyone had guesses about the identity of that incredibly powerful swordsman, but they were all keeping quiet and no one dared to speak up.

However, it also mentioned the Purple Star Thunder Sword and the Supreme Pure Micro Sword Box, letting the Demon Sword know their names.

Ten thousand years later, the Blood Demon Lord was surrounded by three human cultivators at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. He fought for fifteen years and was killed ninety-nine times.

Finally, when the demonic body exploded and it tried to escape using the Blood Escape Technique, the Nascent Soul cultivator summoned a Taiyin Treasure Mirror, which directly reflected the blood shadow and imprisoned it in place.

Ultimately, with no hope of escape, Blood Shadow self-destructed. On the contrary, Abyssal Prison Demon Sword, whose attention was not on the flying sword, was able to burn all its original power and escape back to the Blood Sea.

It lurked in the deepest part of the node connecting to the Heavenly Demon Realm, where it remained hidden for tens of thousands of years.

When they recovered and returned to the world, they found that everything had changed and the world had transformed.

With the descent to the mortal realm over, the ascension platform disappeared, and the connection between the upper realm and the human realm was almost completely severed.

The idea of ​​the Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword returning to the Heavenly Demon Realm was shattered, and it could only return to the Blood Sea to slumber until it was awakened by the Blood God True Monarch and brought out.

"How could the Purple Thunder Venerable acknowledge you as his master? Could you be the successor of that Sword Immortal?"

The demonic sword turned around and looked Bai Zichen up and down.

"Back then, several Demon Lords speculated that Venerable Purple Thunder was a sixth-tier flying sword, a treasure from the creation of heaven, which is why he was still instantly killed by a single sword despite being limited to the Nascent Soul stage... How come he's now a fourth-tier flying sword?"

"When I first met Xiao Zi, she was only at the third rank, and she only recently recovered to the fourth rank... Perhaps she has been asleep for too long and needs to awaken slowly."

Bai Zichen made up an excuse for the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword, lest the Abi Heavenly Prison Demon Sword know that it had fallen all the way down and develop strange thoughts.

The Demon Sword harbored only awe and reverence stemming from ancient times, unlike the Moon Whirl Sword, whose subordinates were overjoyed to see their leader.

If they knew that the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword could only currently unleash the power of a fourth-tier flying sword, they probably wouldn't be so easy to talk to.

He currently only has two things to control the Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword: the Purple Star Thunderclap Sword and the Supreme Pure Micro Sword Box. If this fifth-order flying sword really wants to leave, he doesn't have the ability to forcibly keep it.

The cultivation level of the early Nascent Soul stage is still too low in the face of a fifth-order flying sword.

(End of this chapter)