Born with immortal seed

Chapter 668 Immortal Abode Opens

A group of Core Formation cultivators from the Fish-Dragon Sect sent a letter, mentioning an overseas immortal abode, but their description was vague and did not specify their origin.

It is said that the Immortal Abode is difficult to enter. The sect's founder once obtained a great opportunity here and specially offered it to the Sword Lord of Time, making the most of it.

The Yuan and Ming lineages, merely seeking to attach themselves to a powerful force, were able to share the content related to the transmission of cultivation techniques.

The fact that such a letter was sent indicates that Chen Ze and the others have realized that the lofty and powerful Sword Lord of Time is another identity, namely Li Hansi, the successor of Xuanming.

The pass to this immortal abode was divided into five parts by the patriarch of the Fish-Dragon Sect, who simplified the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, with each of the five major lineages holding one.

The original intention was that the five lineages should be of one mind and united in order to go to the Immortal Abode again and retrieve the lost treasures together.

Unexpectedly, hundreds of years after his death, the differences between the various branches of the Fish-Dragon Sect grew larger and larger.

Xuanming gained power, and Yuanming disagreed with going there.

Yuanming agreed, and then Guanming's lineage came up with a reason: this was not a suitable time to set off.

There's always one place they come to for a special reason.

In addition, the Fish-Dragon Sect monopolized the Myriad Star Islands, enjoying peace and tranquility within the seas. There were no large demon clans in the surrounding area, and it was far from the conflicts in the Eastern Region, allowing it to be self-sufficient and live a very happy life.

To reach that immortal abode, one must traverse vast seas and deal with the three holy lands of the sea demon race, facing countless risks along the way.

Taking all factors into consideration, the Fish-Dragon Sect does not prioritize overseas immortal abodes.

In stark contrast to the current limited resources and slim chances of achieving Nascent Soul status, they had no choice but to treat the overseas immortal abodes as their last lifeline.

Having reached my current level of strength, there is no need to use an alias to travel in the cultivation world anymore, unless I want to go for the White Dragon Fish disguise.

The fact that people can guess the true identities of Li Hansi and even Ziwei Xingjun is of little importance to Bai Zichen and has no impact whatsoever.

Fortunately, his fate was unique and not included in the calculations, so no one could use divine divination techniques to deduce his identity or find out his whereabouts.

But over time, too many coincidences will inevitably lead to suspicion.

In addition, he was too outstanding, not just an ordinary person who blended into the crowd, but a sword cultivator standing at the very top of the human world.

Even if everyone in the Star Palace keeps their oath, those with keen minds can still detect the clues.

Bai Zichen felt that Kong Bai, who witnessed him slaying the centipede, had probably already guessed it.

To be able to easily defeat a fourth-tier high-grade demon with only a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation level is a skill that few in the entire cultivation world can match.

If we put Bai Zichen in that situation, then everything makes sense.

The probability of two extraordinary sword cultivators emerging simultaneously in the cultivation world is extremely low.

The allied forces for pioneering the land marched in a mighty procession, their ships stretching for dozens of miles, their banners fluttering in the air, and the radiant light that soared into the sky dyed the clouds with various colors.

"This journey will pacify the Starry Sea and annihilate all three great royal courts of the outer sea. Fellow Daoist Bai will then accomplish an unprecedented feat, surpassing several sages in the history of cultivation."

Shan Zhi wore a long cloak and gently waved a crane fan in his hand, which made his figure look thin. His eyes drooped, revealing a hint of old age.

As a reclusive and mysterious disciple of the Evil Fate Sect, and following the Path of Omniscience, breakthroughs depend entirely on the cultivator's aptitude, requiring little in the way of cultivation resources.

Shan Zhi holds a transcendent position in the cultivation world, is without desires or wants, and doesn't even give face to the Moral Sect.

Just like during the great war between the human and demon races, his senior brother had no time to spare.

The fate of billions of people is nothing more than that in this person's eyes, far less interesting than traveling through the starry sky and witnessing the endless outer world.

Shan Zhiying, at the request of the Daoist sect, left the mountain to deduce the movements of the demon race. This was not because he had any grand ambitions for the world, but simply to use the course of the war between the two races to prove his own Dao.

Having already tasted the benefits, how could they not continue?

He could be indifferent to anyone in the cultivation world, but he rushed over immediately because of Bai Zichen's invitation.

That day, by using Bai Zichen's destiny to glimpse one possible outcome of the war between the two races, he opened the door to the late Nascent Soul stage, thus beginning a karmic connection.

Later, in order to find out the truth, he made a promise to do three things and saw clearly the destiny of the two dragons holding power and cutting through the ages, which greatly moved Shan Zhi.

Furthermore, the end of the great war and the absence of conflict were not good news for Yama, who was on the path of omniscience.

A hero has no place to use his talents; without a proper stage, how can he ride the east wind to reach the Divine Transformation Realm?

Looking across the cultivation world, the only one with a special destiny is Bai Zichen, who has the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

"It's just following the old ways, going down the same path as our predecessors, and when the time is right, it's my turn to reap the rewards... Our predecessors went through so much hardship, we can't make direct comparisons like that."

Bai Zichen smiled and shook his head slightly.

I've heard plenty of compliments, but hearing them from a cultivator of Shan Zhi's level still feels a bit different.

"What do you think of my suggestion? You'll oversee the accounts for the land reclamation war for me. Once it's over, you'll have fulfilled your promise to me."

"If it doesn't take too long, I'm basically ready."

Shan Zhi's face was bitter, and his reply was somewhat dry.

His idea was to follow Bai Zichen, witness major events unfold, and immerse himself in them as a participant, experiencing the power of destiny during a cataclysmic change in the world, thereby seeking an opportunity for breakthrough.

It's not about being an accountant and using divination to help the Qingfeng Sect reconcile accounts.

However, since I had already agreed to this request, and now that I needed his help, I couldn't refuse outright, so I reluctantly agreed.

"Is there any trace of the dragons that escaped from the battlefield that day?"

Bai Zichen disregarded these trivial details and remembered the fourth-tier high-grade dragon demon that had escaped from his sword.

The allied forces fought their way here but found no trace of him, which made him uneasy. He specially asked Shan Zhi to cast another divination to predict the future.

“I suspect that the dragon beast came from the Heavenly Demon Realm, otherwise how could it have escaped my divine calculations time and time again with such strength… What I can be sure of is that it is not in the Starry Sea.”

Shan Zhi's face flushed almost imperceptibly, which was a huge slap in the face for someone who claimed to be omniscient and on the right track.

It's bad enough that Bai Zichen wasn't in the calculations, but now a mysterious dragon beast has appeared. Out of ten calculations, five yielded no results, four were wrong, and only one was correct.

How could Shan Zhi accept this? If everyone can block out deductions, what kind of omniscient Great Dao is that?

"A fourth-tier dragon beast that secretly descended from the Heavenly Demon Realm... It's very likely. Even a Heaven-Opening Spiritual Treasure can be sent down to the lower realm, so what's a transformed great demon as a bonus?"

Bai Zichen kept this in mind; only by eliminating them completely could he prevent future troubles.

At first, I thought he was a descendant of a god, the most promising next generation of the demon race.

If it is a powerful demon from the Heavenly Demon Realm, it should not be kept alive, regardless of its potential.

If it finds an opportunity, it may reopen the passage and attract the demon race from the upper realm.

The potential danger is definitely much greater than that of other demon races.

Sitting aboard the Daodezong Cloud Ship, one feels no shaking or undulation at all as it speeds towards the Starry Sea.

"You all slow down. I'm going to meet someone and will be back in a few days."

Bai Zichen suddenly stood up, left a few words, and flew away on his sword.

Upon receiving the report, Yu Ziliang could only order the main ships to slow down.

The Starry Sea is the territory of the Dragon King, who is most mad for his great cause. Even when defeat is certain, there are great demons who will stop at nothing to perish together with their opponents.

There are only two Great True Lords in the allied forces, and it's hard to guarantee they can handle the situation should something unexpected happen.

Outsiders are unaware of Shan Zhi's existence, and he will not offer any assistance.

To be on the safe side, we must wait for Bai Zichen to return to the formation before starting the battle.

……

"According to the nautical chart, it should be nearby... It turns out there was a coral reef, but it was too small and I overlooked it."

With a sweep of his divine sense, Bai Zichen sensed the location of Chen Ze and the others, and his figure flashed to their side.

"Greetings, Elder Bai."

He didn't deliberately conceal his aura; it would be strange if Chen Ze didn't notice such a large person appearing immediately.

"We have our immortal abodes, but we have never had the chance to see the true treasures. This time, with the ancestor taking the lead, all five tokens have been gathered together, and we can finally catch a glimpse of the immortal's face."

"Where is the entrance to the Immortal Abode?"

Bai Zichen cut to the chase and asked the question directly.

If the Fish Dragon Sect's Core Formation cultivator didn't expose Li Hansi's identity, he would pretend not to know.

In contrast, the concept of overseas immortal abodes was merely a noun to him, without any real meaning.

Unlike true disciples of the lineage, who are instilled and nurtured from a young age, and despite no disciple ever managing to go there again, they yearn for this place from the bottom of their hearts.

His mastery of the Immortal Abode was certainly inferior to that of the other four.

After hearing the introduction, I learned that this fairy abode is half exposed on the shore and half hidden in the water.

As long as you collect all the tokens, you can enter smoothly without being stopped.

The real challenge lies within the immortal abode: how to navigate the journey to reach the destination and claim the desired treasure.

For the patriarch of the Fish-Dragon Sect, obtaining the Azure Dragon Spirit Rice was the easiest thing; the other two were fraught with peril.

Four tokens appeared in the hands of four Core Formation cultivators from the Fish-Dragon Sect. Bai Zichen flipped his hand, and the token he had obtained from Li Hansi was also incorporated into them.

The appearance of a complete token caused tremors in the vicinity, and the coral reef collapsed, revealing a dark passage.

Bai Zichen scanned the area with his Candle Dragon Yin-Yang Eyes to make sure there were no ambushes in the darkness before leisurely walking in.

I took a closer look at the coral reef slabs, and their backs were covered with colorful runes, which should be the Great Dragon Seal.

The fact that he could be so close yet not notice anything amiss shows the effort put into concealing oneself.

The other Core Formation cultivators who entered the Immortal Abode were all filled with unease and fear of the unknown.

Once everyone had entered, the entire token was in hand, and indeed, it could be used to control the opening and closing of the Immortal Abode passage.

As the coral reef rose again, the immortal abode was plunged into complete darkness, but fortunately, a ball of flame soon rose up, illuminating the way ahead.

It even split into several blossoms, making everyone's face glow red.

"Why are there three roads? Which one should I choose?"

He had only taken a few steps when Bai Zichen noticed the first fork in the road ahead.

"According to the records in the sect's books, the left side leads to the spirit field, where the fifth-grade Breath Soil and Azure Dragon Spirit Rice are probably located. The right side leads to the sword mark left by the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, but it has been taken away by the ancestor, so there is no need to go there again. In the middle of the road, the ancestor saw the essence blood of the sacred beast and experienced the most dangerous test."

Chen Ze faithfully recited the sect's classic texts without adding any of his own interpretations.

The Nascent Soul ancestor of the Fish Dragon Sect can be described as incredibly lucky. From his later self-narration, it can be found that if you touch any item that does not belong to you in the Immortal Mansion, you may trigger a test.

Often, it happens without us even realizing it.

Yet, under such conditions, without any guidance from his predecessors, he still managed to take away the three most valuable treasures in the immortal abode.

It's not necessarily that this person is very strong; it's more like they have good fortune and are favored by heaven. They can overcome things they don't even understand themselves.

"Let's go to the middle and see what other treasures are there besides the sacred beast's blood essence..."

Bai Zichen strode forward, using the flames to see the changes along the way.

After a hundred paces, the first thing that comes into view is a stone pillar with a concave top, as if it was once used to display something.

With a gentle sniff, he could still smell the familiar scent of the sacred beast's blood essence.

"The first spot is occupied by the crystal containing the essence blood of a sacred beast... Logically speaking, it should be the highest-grade crystal in the Immortal Abode. I really don't know how that senior from the Fish-Dragon Sect managed to avoid it."

Bai Zichen seemed to see the scene from thousands of years ago when that Nascent Soul True Monarch resolutely took away the essence blood of the sacred beast.

He passed the test with only a slight tremor in his body.

This person's strength couldn't possibly be that high; it's only possible that they have a special physique that allows them to be exempt from the restrictions set up in the immortal abode.

Further ahead, there were still rows of stone pillars, many of which had empty tops, with at most one-third of them having actual objects on them.

"Is this a banner?"

Bai Zichen took a deep breath, slowly reached out towards the nearest stone pillar, and effortlessly grabbed a banner.

Upon receiving it, I discovered that the banner was connected to several poles by a strand of silk, forming a kind of formation.

Before he could take a closer look, a monstrous evil thought emanated from the banner, pulling Bai Zichen directly into it as if he were falling into an abyss.

Evil thoughts manifest directly, muttering riddles that are inaudible yet convey boundless malice.

It continues to expand, attempting to break through the defenses and directly corrupt the entire sea of ​​consciousness.

However, it all became futile before Bai Zichen's Heavenly Star Bone, not even causing a ripple.

With this immortal bone, anything involving the primordial spirit requires at least a higher level to be effective.

Before its evil intent could truly grow, it was crushed and shattered before the Heavenly Star Bone, proving utterly vulnerable.

The evil intent present on the banner is at most at the peak of the fourth rank, which is indeed enough to deter cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage.

Even for a Great True Lord, dealing with this would be extremely difficult, and the price to pay would be staggering.

"Why is there such evil intent on the banner? Was it intentional on the part of the previous master of the immortal mansion, or were these treasures tainted by evil spirits during their forging? This immortal mansion is probably not as simple as I imagined. I should have realized that the place where the essence of sacred beasts appears must hold one secret after another."

Bai Zichen first looked at the banner in his hand, then went a little closer and was shocked again.

"The Twelve Constellations Formation, what an imposing name... and it's actually a fifth-tier formation flag!"

The first treasure was a set of fifth-order formations, which made him feel as if he were still in a dream.

In the entire cultivation world, sects possessing fifth-order formations can be counted on two hands, and their number in existence is even less than that of the Heavenly Treasure.

(End of this chapter)