Born with immortal seed

Chapter 492 It really was just a sword sparring match.
Meng Dongye of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect?
Bai Zichen was greatly surprised. The six Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect were all famous throughout the world. How could he not know their names?

This Meng Dongye called himself the Bitterly Chanting Swordsman. His talent and aptitude were not as good as his fellow disciples. Although others could master swordsmanship in a month, it would take him half a year or even longer.

With a sincere heart for the way of the sword, he made up for his shortcomings with diligence, and he devoted himself to studying each sword technique hundreds of times.

He finally succeeded in transforming into an infant at the age of over four hundred, creating a legendary tale.

Among the six True Monarchs of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect, Meng Dongye is the only one who has not practiced the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Sword Technique created by the sect's Nascent Soul Ancestor.

This sword technique combines the strengths of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect and the Taibai Sword Sect. It possesses both a noble and graceful demeanor, a kingly aura, and a fierce killing intent, causing even the gods to be shocked and the world to be dressed in mourning.

Every holy son and daughter of the Holy Ones will be taught the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Sword Technique, and Meng Dongye will certainly be no exception.

But despite a century of arduous practice, he still could not attain enlightenment.

He eventually mastered the second-class Yuan Ting Sword Scripture, which can be considered important evidence that his swordsmanship talent was inferior to others.

Therefore, although Meng Dongye's strength was not outstanding among the six True Monarchs, he had countless fans among sword cultivators throughout the world.

Those with extraordinary talent are always a minority; the vast majority of cultivators are mediocre.

They saw hope in Meng Dongye, taking him as their spiritual support and encouraging themselves to make up for their lack of talent through hard work and achieve something in swordsmanship.

However, Bai Zichen did not think that Meng Dongye was a dullard who could achieve the Nascent Soul stage and the level of refining swords into silk simply by diligently studying and reciting poetry.

However, this kind of statement is more popular in the cultivation world. When it spreads, people use their imaginations to belittle Meng Dongye's talent.

The fact that he couldn't master the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Sword Technique only means that he's not suited for this path; it doesn't prove anything else.

"I have long heard of the great name of Meng Zhenjun... but we are complete strangers, why have you chosen me as your opponent?"

Bai Zichen's mind flashed through Meng Dongye's past deeds and reputation, and he found that apart from his self-proclaimed title of "Bitterly Chanting Swordsman," there really wasn't anything memorable about him.

Among the six True Monarchs of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect, Meng Dongye was the kind of Nascent Soul cultivator with a great reputation but few impressive battle records.

In the cultivation world, he is always praised for his unwavering devotion to the sword and his constant vigilance, with little regard for the sword techniques themselves.

They have never committed any acts of bullying the weak or oppressing others.

"Fellow Daoist seems to be a cultivator from the Central Region and unfamiliar with the customs of this place... Let's test our swordsmanship and skill, and aim to make sure we strike when the opponent is right."

Meng Dongye's eyes darted around, and he could glean a lot from the other party's wary body language.

"If you have any doubts, fellow Daoist, I can swear an oath of Dao heart that we will only judge each other by the level of swordsmanship, not by the wonder of flying swords or the strength of true essence. There are only a few sword cultivators in the Great Li, so it is not easy for a new face to appear."

Bai Zichen looked into Meng Dongye's bright and clear eyes, as passionate as a young boy's, brimming with love for swordsmanship.

Knowing that Meng Dongye's words were true, he was probably just eager to hunt and couldn't resist the urge to meet a master swordsman. This was a very normal behavior for a cultivator like Meng Dongye who was so devoted to the sword.

Without this passion, he could not have reached his current level.

"Meng Zhenjun's character is evident to all in the cultivation world... but my swordsmanship is crude, how can I compare with the high-level cultivators of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect?"

Bai Zichen subconsciously declined, having thoroughly offended the outer sea demon race, he began to consciously keep a low profile.

If he were to fight a Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect and win, it would surely cause a sensation in the cultivation world.

The Central Region is the true center of the cultivation world, not only because of its geographical location, but also because it is a trendsetter for all things and the focus of attention for all people.

Making a name for oneself here means that one's name will spread throughout the entire cultivation world.

Just like how Ge Cang Zhenjun's victory over the Nascent Soul cultivator of the Nine Difficulties Sect immediately made him famous, he went from being a figure known only to a small number of high-level cultivators who paid attention to the Northern Region to a popular figure.

Otherwise, the Five Elements Sect, located far away in the Dian Kingdom in the southern region, would not have been able to receive the latest intelligence.

As for losing to Meng Dongye, Bai Zichen had never considered such a possibility.

The Five Phoenix Sword Sect has six True Monarchs. Among them is True Monarch Ma You, who is known as the number one swordsman in the Great Li Dynasty. Below him is Liu Dafu, a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator whose swordsmanship is divine. When he was in the Core Formation stage, he traveled to the Central Region and once defeated thirteen Core Formation swordsmen in a row.

In a sword duel, he fought to a draw with the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect, causing a sensation throughout the arena.

Despite public opinion, the Five Phoenix Sword Sect drove away the Heavenly Principle Sect and seized their fourth-tier spiritual vein, all in order to secure a cultivation ground for Liu Dafu.

Judging from the fact that Meng Dongye has never had any noteworthy achievements in swordsmanship, he is basically at the same level as Yan Yuanzai of the Tianhe Sword Sect.

With such strength, no matter what trump cards he's hiding, Bai Zichen has no chance of losing.

Even disregarding the Star River Sword Formation, Bai Zichen's swordsmanship has already reached the level of being able to break through all laws with a single sword strike.

The sword light possesses a spirit and is advancing towards the fourth realm of swordsmanship.

Among all the sword cultivators in the world, there are only a handful who can reach the realm of sword light differentiation, and Meng Dongye is definitely not one of them.

"Our two unworthy juniors are putting on an act in front of you, fellow Daoist, which is an eyesore... Kuang Jiuchui is far inferior to his elder brother, while Wei Yibo, although he has always been in the outer mountains, has a solid foundation and powerful swordsmanship. Even among the core disciples, there are few who can defeat him."

The two secretly acted out their sword fight, holding back, but this did not escape Meng Dongye's notice.

In contrast, Meng Dongye was very familiar with the two men's swordsmanship, which allowed him to see through their differences in a short time.

Before today, Bai Zichen had never seen the Five Phoenix Sword Sect's swordsmanship. The fact that he could react so quickly proves that his swordsmanship is not bad.

Upon closer inspection, Meng Dongye recognized the cultivator as a cultivator in the early stages of Core Formation, but the hazy, fluctuating energy made it impossible to discern the cultivator's specific cultivation level.

To be able to deceive the divine sense of a True Monarch, besides a heaven-defying treasure, there is only one other possibility: the other party is also a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"The actions of these two juniors have made us a laughing stock. They're finding people to help them, using a series of superficial victories to elevate their positions... In a few years, it will be the selection of the sect's Holy Son. They'll accumulate some prestige, which will give them an advantage in the competition."

Meng Dongye did not shy away from talking about the scandals of his own sect, which was due to his magnanimity and his single-mindedness, as well as the confidence that came from a super sect.

"Fellow Daoist is not from the Central Region, yet you were able to see through it in an instant. Your immersion in the way of the sword is probably beyond imagination. If you still want to be modest about your crude swordsmanship, all sword cultivators in the world will be ashamed to death."

“In that case, I humbly accept your command and will experience the divine might of the True Lord.”

Seeing Meng Dongye's stubborn attitude, Bai Zichen knew he couldn't avoid it, so he simply decided to have a match.

This is a perfect opportunity to truly experience the level of a top sect's sword cultivator through a duel with the opponent.

Anyway, this place is remote and few cultivators pass by, so the news won't spread immediately.

"The sword is named Jingni. The ancestor plucked it from an overseas immortal mountain. After the Nascent Soul stage, it recognized its master in the Sword Court... Fellow Daoist, do you have a corresponding fourth-tier flying sword? If not, I can exchange it for a third-tier flying sword."

The sound of the waves was so loud that upon hearing that Bai Zichen had agreed to the sword duel, Meng Dongye forgot to continue asking about Bai Zichen's identity. His eyes shone with a childlike, clear joy.

He was excited and delighted about the upcoming sword competition, regardless of winning or losing; every sword match was a pleasure for him.

Even the most tedious repetitive sword practice and sword scripture study do not produce any negative emotions for him; he finds joy in it.

"A fourth-order Moon Vortex, formed from the concentrated power of the Moon Star..."

The Moonlit Sword light landed in my hand, changing at will, cold as frost, and the surrounding air seemed to drop several degrees.

"So it's Bai Zichen from the Northern Region. My junior brother has been waiting for you for a long time, hoping to have a showdown with you when you arrive in the Central Region... I didn't expect to beat him to it. I can test your skills and see if you live up to your reputation."

Meng Dongye's eyes lit up; he had clearly recognized the identity through the flying sword.

For a cultivator like him who dedicates his entire life to the sword, the information about Nascent Soul sword cultivators in the world is probably more readily available than that of intelligence organizations.

As the Jingni Sword slashed down, the world was covered by the vast ocean, wave after wave, with only the sound of the mighty water.

The sword light was long and majestic, possessing immense power. It was so heavy that even a fourth-tier flying sword seemed unable to bear the weight and trembled slightly.

With each sword strike, a river surges forth, turning opponents within its range into solitary wanderers adrift in the wind and rain.

"Good swordsmanship!"

Bai Zichen squinted. Since it was just a contest, there was no need to use the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword.

Moreover, Xiao Zi's origins are special, and her true rank is beyond imagination. Even the Abyssal Prison Demon Sword has to address her as Venerable and humble itself before her.

I didn't understand before, so I used it arbitrarily.

There are countless sects in the Central Region with histories spanning tens of thousands of years, and you never know which one might have ancient secrets displayed in its transmission hall.

If someone with ulterior motives discovers that the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword is exactly the same as the natal flying sword of that mysterious sword immortal who appeared briefly in ancient times, it will be another troublesome matter.

In the future, unless absolutely necessary, I will not activate the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword.

Once the sword is drawn, it's a matter of life and death, a moment of survival or annihilation.

A bright moon appeared high in the sky, creating a spectacular sight of the sun and moon shining together, with moonlight covering the ground.

Wherever the moonlight flowed, sword light would occasionally burst forth, shattering the giant waves and sending countless water droplets flying.

The moonlight and water waves collided, creating a scene that was both real and illusory, making it difficult to distinguish whether it was a real scene of heaven and earth or a manifestation of sword light.

"To achieve this level with so little true essence, the Yuan Ting Sword Scripture is quite remarkable... I wonder what kind of splendor the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Sword Technique, which is even stronger, will possess?"

As the person in the middle, Bai Zichen could clearly sense that his opponent had only used at most 10% of his strength.

Otherwise, if activated at full power, the Nascent Soul sword cultivator's area of ​​effect would be far more destructive than what is currently visible.

Since it was agreed that it was just a swordsmanship contest, not a life-or-death battle, and the other party was upright and honest, Bai Zichen had no reason to act like a villain.

Having controlled the true energy in his hand, the Moonlight Sword light became increasingly clear and faint, almost disappearing into the waves and becoming difficult to detect.

Another roar came from the ocean, the crest of which drew closer and shrank the moonlight.

After dozens of moves, it was clear that Meng Dongye was gaining victory by taking advantage of the characteristics of his swordsmanship, and was about to wipe out Moonlight completely.

A silver thread lit up, and all the sword lights and manifestations slowed down for a moment.

A silver moon sword thread pierced through countless waves, broke through the heart of the ocean, and almost pierced through the entire sea.

The sea disappeared, the waves vanished, leaving only Meng Dongye holding his sword across his chest, blocking the silver moon sword threads, and taking a slight step back.

"One sword breaks all laws!"

Meng Dongye trembled, looking at his palm in disbelief. His tiger's mouth split open, and blood stained the hilt of the Jingni sword.

"The greatest swordsman since ancient times, Fellow Daoist Bai truly deserves this title... He has only been in the Nascent Soul stage for a few decades, yet he has already traversed a path that ordinary people like us might not be able to complete even after hundreds of years. I'm afraid it won't be long before the next swordsman of the fourth realm appears."

A single sword strike can shatter all laws, cutting through giant waves and vast oceans, but it is far from enough to determine a winner.

Meng Dongye has several methods to recreate the sword light and continue the battle, but he will be at a slight disadvantage.

If it was agreed that the contest was only about swordsmanship and nothing else, then the difference in skill level is already quite obvious.

He readily admitted his inferiority without the slightest hesitation, showing absolutely no burden from the powerful sect's True Monarch.

"Meng Zhenjun is too kind in his praise; he merely gained an advantage by taking advantage of an unexpected turn."

Bai Zichen was prepared to continue drawing his sword, but he didn't expect his opponent to actually sheathe his sword and admit defeat.

This was hard for Bai Zichen, who grew up in the Northern Region and had just traveled through the Southern Region, which was full of demonic sects, to accept. It turned out that the sword fight was really just a sword fight.

His attitude was naturally different when facing such a true swordsman; he was much more polite.

However, it wasn't all just polite talk. Bai Zichen could sense that Meng Dongye was holding back and that his displayed strength was far from his limit.

This is normal, just as he couldn't possibly set up the Star River Sword Formation and activate the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword during a friendly sword duel.

It's common for someone from the Five Phoenix Sword Sect to possess one or two deadly techniques.

After the sword fight, the two became much closer, and led by Meng Dongye, they arrived at a thatched cottage in the mountains.

"I have been practicing swordsmanship slowly since I was a child, and I have avoided all negative factors that may affect me, including drinking alcohol... My hands shake when I drink alcohol, and I am not as steady and fast as others when I draw my sword, so I dare not touch alcohol again. I have been practicing the Dao for nearly six hundred years and have never touched a drop of alcohol, so I can only use tea instead of wine. I hope Fellow Daoist Bai will understand."

With a wave of his sleeve, Meng Dongye summoned a stream of spiritual spring water, which he poured into the tea set.

Then, they took out the spiritual tea, brewed it, and immediately released a rich aroma.

"Meng Zhenjun truly deserves to be called a model of sword cultivators in the world. He has remained steadfast in his principles for six hundred years, never wavering from his original aspirations. How many people can do that?"

Bai Zichen took the teacup, and the tea leaves inside unfurled like swimming dragons.

The white steam curled up and gathered in clumps above the teacup.

Even the strongest wine has little effect on a Nascent Soul True Monarch. With the Nascent Soul separating him from the effects of the wine, the surge of True Essence can dispel the effects of the wine.

Meng Dongye's so-called abstaining from alcohol was merely a rule he set for himself; once a rule is set, it must be followed.

"I'm old. At this age, I'm not even at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. I've given up on the idea of ​​advancing any further... I only hope to make some breakthroughs in swordsmanship before I die, and ideally, to see the true inheritance of the Taibai Sword Sect and witness what the so-called fifth realm of swordsmanship is really like!"

Meng Dongye sighed deeply; beneath his youthful appearance lay a Nascent Soul True Monarch who had experienced the ways of the world.

The two enjoyed tea and discussed swordsmanship, talking about the various sword-cultivating sects in the cultivation world and the powerful sword cultivators who left their mark on history.

Of course, one cannot avoid the most dazzling Taibai Sword Sect.

"It's a pity that the fundamental techniques of the Taibai Sword Sect have been lost, and we cultivators will never be able to reproduce the unparalleled style of sword cultivators of yesteryear."

Bai Zichen nodded slightly. Even he had this realization, let alone the other sword cultivators.

"That's not necessarily the case!"

Meng Dongye remained silent for a moment, then suddenly revealed something astonishing.

(End of this chapter)