Born with immortal seed

Chapter 491 Five Phoenix Sword Sect
Dali, Tianzhu Mountain, Danyang Peak.

At the foot of the mountain are several manors, and the owners of these manors are all renowned Core Formation cultivators who receive cultivators from all over who come to admire them.

Danyang Peak is an outer mountain of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect, and all its past masters were once true disciples of the Sword Sect.

The Five Phoenix Sword Sect follows an elite path and does not recklessly expand its size. Even true disciples who cannot form their core within the prescribed time limit must leave the sect and make a living on their own.

Except for a few fundamental laws that require prohibitions against being passed on, there are no other restrictions.

Whether it's procreation or establishing a power, many small and medium-sized sects in the Great Li can trace their origins back to the Five Phoenix Sword Sect.

However, in recent years, the spiritual lands in the Central Region have become increasingly strained, making it more and more difficult for cultivators who leave their sects to establish their own sects.

Many people choose to stay in the outer mountains, since all thirty-six peaks are within the Five Phoenix Sword Sect's sphere of influence, and second- and third-tier spiritual lands are mixed together, so there is no shortage of space.

If one can make a name for oneself here, one might even be able to return to the sect and take on the role of an outer sect steward.

The outer sect has yet to produce a Nascent Soul True Monarch, but there are plenty of Core Formation True Persons, making it a considerable force.

For nearly a thousand years, the Five Phoenix Sword Sect and the Azure Lotus Sword Sect have undoubtedly been the two most dazzling sword cultivation sects, and are the holy lands in the hearts of countless sword cultivators in the cultivation world.

However, the Five Phoenix Sword Sect has never welcomed outsiders. Sword cultivators who come from afar can only visit a few outer mountains and get a glimpse of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect's sword techniques from these cultivators who have been eliminated by the main mountain.

Among them, the masters of several manors at the foot of Danyang Peak are skilled in swordsmanship and are rumored to have a close relationship with a holy son of the mountain, giving them a chance to rejoin the inner sect. Therefore, they are famous and have the largest number of people among the thirty-six peaks.

However, today, the number of cultivators coming and going was several times greater than usual, and the mountain path was full of people.

"Why are there so many cultivators today? Could it be that a high-ranking cultivator is giving a sermon?"

A short, slightly chubby young man was pushing his way forward when he felt someone tap him on the shoulder. He turned around and shouted impatiently, "You don't even know about this grand event on Danyang Peak? What are you doing here... Ah, senior! Today is the day of the duel between the Grand Master of Danyang Peak and Kuang Jiuchui, a core disciple of the Sword Sect. Sword cultivators from near and far know about this, so how could they not join in this grand event? No one wants to miss such a wonderful duel!"

The slightly chubby young man turned around and saw a Core Formation cultivator standing behind him. His hands and feet went cold, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.

At the foot of Sword Sect Mountain, let alone a Core Formation cultivator, even a Nascent Soul cultivator has no right to act recklessly.

Moreover, under the influence of the Moral Sect's domineering style, it must be admitted that cultivators in the Central Region are increasingly less likely to commit violent acts of killing in public.

No matter how despicable one may be in private, one must maintain the image of a virtuous monk in public.

Even sects like the Killing Sword Sect, whose morality is difficult to discern and whose actions teeter on the edge of the demonic path, claim that their swords are used to stop killing and that they care about all living beings.

Many older generations criticize this trend, saying that cultivators grow up in a pampered environment without experiencing brutal competition, which leads to their weak and submissive nature.

The combat skills of the new disciples are no longer as good as those of the Eastern Region cultivators who have fought their way through blood and fire.

Those disciples who are truly valued by the super sects will not be affected by this.

Within the sect, there are hidden realms and secret realms where countless demons and monsters are raised, allowing one to gain experience and even bloodshed without leaving the sect.

However, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator speaks rudely, loses respect for others, and offends a Core Formation senior, and that senior decides to punish him, no one can utter a word of complaint.

"To be honest, I only arrived at Tianzhu Mountain today and don't know much about the local customs and people."

Fortunately, this Core Formation cultivator was kind and magnanimous, and did not criticize him in any way, speaking softly.

“Senior, the Great Master Wei Yibo is a sword cultivator at the late Core Formation stage. Such cultivation is extremely rare in the outer mountains. Back then, he failed the assessment for advancing to the core of the True Disciple by just one step, which is why he ended up in the outer mountains. Otherwise, the Sword Sect might have another Nascent Soul True Monarch today.”

The slightly chubby young man looked gratefully at the Core Formation Realm cultivator. This senior had a free and easy temperament, standing proudly among the crowd like a lotus emerging from the water. His not particularly handsome face made the surrounding cultivators pale in comparison. He truly deserved the title of "handsome and elegant."

"Kuang Jiuchui is a core disciple of the Sword Sect. He has only been at the Core Formation stage for a little over ten years, yet his swordsmanship is outstanding, and he has already defeated many Core Formation seniors. In particular, his elder brother Kuang Jiugong is the current generation's Holy Son of the Sword Sect. He has already reached the late Core Formation stage after a hundred years of cultivation, and he has even attracted the resonance of a fourth-order flying sword. He is hailed as the next True Monarch of the Sword Sect. With both brothers being so outstanding, the Kuang family is truly blessed with good fortune!"

He spoke in great detail, citing numerous past battle records and other people's comments to illustrate that it was perfectly normal for their sword duel to attract so many onlookers.

"Thank you very much, young man. You have a promising future as a storyteller."

The young man who had just reached the Core Formation stage was Bai Zichen, who had come from the Southern Region to the Central Region of Dali. He patted the cultivator on the shoulder and said earnestly.

The two Core Formation sword cultivators were like gods descended to earth, peerless sword immortals, in his words. Missing this battle would be a lifelong regret.

Back when he was in the Core Formation stage, Bai Zichen had witnessed the earth-shattering battle between Tang Fei and Xiang Ji up close, which could be considered a masterpiece of sword cultivator combat over the past few hundred years.

The sword light split, revealing a fifth-tier flying sword, and the fate of Du Heng, who had switched to cultivating the ancient demonic path, was truly spectacular.

This kind of sword fighting between Core Formation cultivators is truly beneath his notice.

However, considering that this battle could provide a rough idea of ​​the Five Phoenix Sword Sect disciples' skill level, I patiently continued watching.

"We've searched several markets along the way but haven't been able to find any news about Senior Brother Ge... It seems he's disappeared since his great victory over Xiang Wanyi of the Nine Difficulties Sect. Could it be that he's made some new gains and gone to find a place to cultivate and break through to a higher level?"

Bai Zichen swayed slightly, and without the notice of the cultivators present, his black shadow flashed past a large crowd to the front.

He wasn't too worried about the safety of Ge Cang Zhenjun.

Ge Cang is incredibly powerful, and after transforming into a Nascent Soul, he possesses the true form of Red, allowing him to make another leap forward in his mastery of thunder magic.

After all these years apart, he couldn't even imagine how far Ge Canglei's technique had progressed.

Although he lacked powerful magical treasures for protection, he possessed the profound power of lightning escape techniques, giving him a chance to evade even a Great True Lord.

Besides, Ge Cang isn't Bai Zichen, and the enemies he's attracted are all incredibly powerful, making the probability of something unexpected happening extremely low.

It should be noted that when Ge Cang was still a Core Formation cultivator, he had already traveled to the Central Region and made quite a name for himself.

Originally, they thought that with the reunion of their fellow disciples, their combined strength would be enough to conquer most of the dangerous ruins and search for as much as possible.

Most importantly, the two do not need to be wary of each other, unlike ordinary cultivators who have to be careful of their teammates behind them, and can only exert half of their full strength.

Having to travel alone for the time being, he soon discovered that in a place as developed as the Central Region, the idea that one could find everything by simply exploring a cave or a ruin was completely wrong.

Those ruins have long been explored and searched by countless cultivators. If they can be repeatedly accessed and resources can be regenerated, they have all become the possessions of the major sects.

Only when you actually arrive in the Central Region can you truly realize that this place is not as full of opportunities and treasures as you might have imagined.

The reason why those stories of treasures falling from the sky became so popular is precisely because of the rarity of these events.

"If I still can't find any clues about the Nascent Soul cultivation technique, I can only ask the auction houses in the major immortal cities to help me purchase one... These immortal cities are backed by super sects, so they might actually be able to do it."

Bai Zichen's goal was clear: he couldn't afford to delay his main cultivation technique and had to finish it before reaching the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

However, by making such a public offer to buy, he is putting himself in the spotlight again.

Another way is to join the Star Palace at the invitation of the Star Lord Po Jun.

Po Jun Xingjun claimed that their organization possessed three ancient cultivation techniques, all of which could directly lead to the Nascent Soul stage.

More importantly, the Star Official possesses a trial secret realm from the Taibai Sword Sect, which is an irresistible temptation for all sword cultivators.

"On the surface, this seems to be the best option, but secretive organizations like the Star Palace often have grand plans, and it's unlikely to be as simple as just joining forces to explore the secret realm... Although, according to the current clues, the Star Palace is extremely low-key, and apart from the Broken Army Star Lord, no one has ever seen the faces of the other members. It is only rumored that several Nascent Soul True Lords with mysterious identities wearing priest masks have appeared in the Central Region. Whether it is one or two people in disguise or they belong to the same organization, there is still no conclusion."

"I'll consider joining the Star Palace once I've improved my strength. Even if Lord Po Jun has ulterior motives, he's capable of turning on me and changing his mind."

Just as Bai Zichen was pondering how to obtain the Nascent Soul cultivation technique, two people greeted each other and began to fight at the top of Danyang Peak and below the Sword Unraveling Pool.

A swordsman with graying temples and a bitter expression stepped onto the arena, his presence as imposing as a deep pool.

The other one had an arrogant expression, raised eyebrows, and a smug look on his face.

Without needing an introduction, Bai Zichen could tell which one was Kuang Jiuchui and which one was Wei Yibo.

Just from their appearance and the aura they exude, it's immediately obvious that they are different.

"Boring, really boring... The dignified Five Phoenix Sword Sect has to rely on such trivial means to make its disciples famous."

Bai Zichen glanced at it twice. Since it was a duel between fellow disciples, they wouldn't start with deadly moves. It was all about testing their basic skills and their ability to coordinate with their flying swords.

The swords flashed and clashed, dazzling the eye and showcasing the utmost variations in swordsmanship.

The Five Phoenix Sword Sect's sword techniques were originally known for their beauty, and there was a long-standing saying that they were all show and no substance.

It wasn't until a certain True Lord incorporated a portion of the sword techniques inherited from the Taibai Sword Sect that the Five Phoenix Sword Sect's sword techniques finally reached a higher level and began to take on a different character.

The birth of a Nascent Soul cultivator and the advancement of a super sect also occurred during that period.

"Senior, the competition was just getting into full swing, why are you leaving now?"

The slightly chubby young man blushed and cheered wildly for the two cultivators on the peak arena.

"Pretending to be sophisticated and making a fuss, the ending was already predetermined, but they still want to fight it all over again according to the sword manual."

Bai Zichen waved his hand expressionlessly, feeling greatly disappointed.

Originally, I thought that the Five Phoenix Sword Sect had become famous in recent years, with the birth of Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Even the core disciples could have a wonderful sword fight as long as they showed their true skills.

What we saw was an exhibition match, with Kuang Jiuchui not defending and each sword strike faster than the last.

A high-pitched phoenix cry resounded from the mountaintop, as if a seven-colored phoenix was truly born amidst the sword light, bursting forth with dazzling brilliance.

Wei Yibo's sword style was completely different; his defense was impenetrable and airtight.

But there was only defense and no counterattack. Instead, it seemed to be guiding Kuang Jiuchui's swordsmanship step by step to the peak.

"How could this be? This is so exciting! Master Wei has always been like this, he's good at making a strong comeback in the end!"

The slightly chubby young man was eager to find an opportunity to improve himself in this battle. The two people on the stage were far superior to him in both cultivation and swordsmanship, so he watched with great interest.

He muttered to himself for a moment, then immediately turned his attention back to the forum.

A quarter of an hour later, Wei Yibo exclaimed in surprise as the long sword in his hand flew out of his grasp.

In an instant, Kuang Jiuchui's sword light had already landed on his neck, and with a gentle twist, his head would be severed.

“Junior Brother Kuang’s swordsmanship is divine; I, Wei, concede defeat.”

Wei Yibo lowered his head and waited until the sword light moved away before bowing and admitting defeat.

"Brother Wei, there's no need to be so modest. I was just lucky. If we were to compete again, I might not be your match."

After sheathing his sword, Kuang Jiuchui looked very elegant and stepped forward to help Wei Yibo up.

At the foot of Danyang Peak, all the onlookers were shouting wildly, chanting the name of Kuang Jiuchui, the genius sword cultivator.

Several more Core Formation cultivators stepped forward to offer their congratulations and compliments, all saying that Kuang Jiuchui was undoubtedly the best candidate for the next Holy Son.

The fact that both brothers became saints is another wonderful story.

To defeat a late-stage Core Formation cultivator with only early-stage Core Formation cultivation, one must not only possess far superior talent and ability, but also rely on external magical treasures.

However, both of them only had third-tier flying swords and hadn't even produced any spiritual treasures, so it was truly miraculous that they could achieve this.

The slightly chubby young man cheered along with the crowd, but for some reason, the words of that Core Formation senior popped into his mind:
"Putting on airs and creating a false sense of mystery, they staged a dramatic performance in front of thousands of cultivators..."

The more I watched the two people on stage, the more I felt that their actions matched the comments given by their seniors.

"Don't get any ideas. Senior Kuang Jiuchui is the most promising candidate to become the Holy Son of the Sword Sect... If I slander him here, I'll be in deep trouble when he comes to his senses and finds out!"

The slightly overweight young man stopped making a detailed summary and also ignored the dark shadow that darted out from the shadows beside him.

A black light flashed, heading straight for Danyang Peak like a bolt of lightning, as if it were something extremely urgent.

"Fellow Daoist, have you followed me all this way? Is there anything you wish to ask?"

After leaving Danyang Peak, Bai Zichen originally planned to visit the vicinity of the Five Thunder Sect. Since Ge Cang Zhenjun, a master of thunder magic, had already arrived in the Central Region, it would surely be of great benefit for him to go to the Five Thunder Sect for a period of time to exchange ideas.

He couldn't rule out the possibility that True Monarch Ge Cang had gone to the Five Thunder Sect, so he thought he'd go and check it out.

As they were trying to determine their direction, a dark light aggressively pursued them from behind.

Bai Zichen sensed that the person was a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage and stopped in his tracks. Sure enough, the other party's target was him.

With that level of cultivation, they should have no chance against me.

However, to avoid any accidents, he remained vigilant and prepared to activate the Star River Sword Formation and summon the Exquisite Primordial Tower at any time.

“Your insight is keen; you must be a master swordsman… Meng Dongye of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect has come to seek your guidance.”

A black-robed cultivator stood in the air, his eyebrows were snow-white, and his face was as red as a young man's.

Upon closer inspection, one can discern faint purple sword patterns on his black robe, resembling dozens of flying swords stacked together.

(End of this chapter)