Born with immortal seed

Chapter 669 Evil Intention Doppelganger
The Twelve Earthly Branches and the Stars of the Yellow Palace.

With the sun at its core, it travels through all twelve houses of the zodiac.

Each palace has a guardian deity, and each one alone possesses the strength of a Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of their cultivation.

The twelve guardian deities of the palaces all appeared and formed an array, which was equivalent to the gods coming to life.

Furthermore, the array flags can be carried with one's person and can be formed into an array in an instant, without relying on the earth's veins like large-scale arrays.

In terms of ease of use, it is far superior.

It is no longer a simple mountain-protecting formation; it can be regarded as another form of heaven-reaching spiritual treasure.

Similar to his Star River Sword Formation, it can be formed at any time, using the power of the formation to defeat the enemy.

To have refined an array to this extent, the creator's dual skills in array formation and weapon crafting are astonishing.

However, there is one thing to note: activating this Twelve Constellation Array Flag requires top-grade spirit stones.

A rough estimate suggests that to make the banner flutter, one would need at least three top-grade spirit stones.

With the array flags fully unleashed, all twelve guardian deities will descend, and forming a complete array will require at least a double-digit number of top-grade spirit stones.

Every additional moment that continues, every time a Nascent Soul stage attack is unleashed, the amount of top-grade spirit stones burned can deplete the treasury of a Nascent Soul sect.

“Strange, why didn’t the True Monarch of the Fish Dragon Sect touch the treasures on the remaining stone pillars after taking the essence blood of the sacred beast? Since he had the ability to resist evil thoughts, there’s no reason why he would miss the fifth-order array flags.”

The Twelve Constellation Flags shrunk into a tiny ball, not even covering Bai Zichen's palm.

It is as light as silk, yet as heavy as if it were holding twelve stars.

With such a banner in hand, how could they be limited by contracts?

“Ancestor Bai, after our sect’s patriarch returned from the Immortal Abode, he fell seriously ill and was bedridden for several years before he could move normally again. Is it possible that he had already reached his limit that day and was unable to take away another treasure?”

Chen Ze and the others secretly rejoiced that they were traveling with such a powerful figure, as this immortal mansion was fraught with danger.

If five Core Formation cultivators were to arrive, they would likely become wandering ghosts the moment they touched the first treasure.

Black smoke billowed from the flag, exuding a terrifying aura.

Just a glimpse from afar, and hallucinations arose, and inner demons danced wildly.

Fortunately, a vast and magnificent aura immediately emanated from the Sword Lord of Time, firmly suppressing the black energy that was baring its fangs and claws like a demonic dragon.

With starlight radiating from between his brows, he appeared to outsiders as a god or demon looking down upon the world.

The black mist was swept away by the vast and magnificent starlight, and a faint scream was heard before it evaporated instantly.

The group remained cautious and obedient throughout, following behind without daring to have any other thoughts.

The level of this immortal abode far exceeds their level. Let alone taking the treasures, just being affected by the residual power of the black energy and evil intentions would make them feel utterly desperate.

No wonder the sect's founder received so many benefits in the Immortal Abode, and never mentioned returning to the Immortal Abode for the rest of his life.

Even as he was passing away, he uttered "How fortunate I am to have lived this life" three times before passing away peacefully.

A few steps further ahead was a complete piece of green jade, so clear that it reflected one's image.

The lines of tiny characters above don't feel cramped or confined at all; on the contrary, they are magnificent and grand, giving people a sense of awe and grandeur.

Behind them, Chen Ze and the others' eyes lit up. They certainly didn't dare to dream of treasures like the Twelve Constellation Flags.

However, if it is a cultivation technique or supernatural power, there is a chance to share it.

As Bai Zichen approached Qingyu, a sudden change occurred. Black mist condensed and transformed into a middle-aged man in a tall crown and imperial robe, with a gaunt face and an indescribable air of majesty.

Wearing a black robe, with black eyes and long black hair, he looked like a figure emerging from the night.

"Heavenly Sword Tomb, all who come, cease."

The middle-aged man's gaze was complex, his deep eyes fixed on the distance, seemingly not on Bai Zichen, as he spoke slowly.

It's like being in another time and space, having a conversation.

"Owner!"

Before Bai Zichen could respond, the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword jumped out from his sleeve and shouted crisply.

The person being called was not Bai Zichen, but this mysterious middle-aged man.

"Owner?"

Bai Zichen was slightly stunned, but quickly realized that Xiao Zi was referring to the former master, the sword immortal from the upper realm who left many traces in the cultivation world and did not seem to have come for the Heaven-Opening Treasure.

The value of just the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword and the Wushang Qingwei Sword Box, which remain in the mortal realm, surpasses that of the Kaitian Lingbao (a type of magical treasure).

If it were for the purpose of seizing treasure, why would someone resort to such a risky and costly approach?

"Didn't you return to the Earthly Immortal Realm long ago? How come you've been in the cultivation world for so many tens of thousands of years... Little Zi, are you sure you haven't mistaken me?"

Bai Zichen's hair stood on end, his focus reached its peak, and he held several deadly moves in his hands, ready to unleash them at any moment.

All of his trump cards are related to him.

His reappearance in the overseas immortal abode at this time means that the essence of the sacred beast and the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword are also inextricably linked to this person.

The thought sent chills down his spine.

The sudden appearance of a person who should have ascended to heaven 100,000 years ago is already strange.

And yet, this unseen connection with myself has created a vague sense of foreboding.

He had already secretly adjusted the order, placing his self-created Dao Sheng Yi Jian at the top.

This sword technique is self-created and has nothing to do with the sword immortals of the upper realm, so there is no need to worry about being controlled by others.

If you remain in the mortal realm, no matter how strong you are, the only realm you can demonstrate is the Perfected Nascent Soul stage.

However, their vision, knowledge, and combat skills can be inherited from their original realm.

Over a hundred thousand years, their strength must have weakened to the extreme, just like the Nine Crystal Master who is attached to the Yellow Springs Gourd.

The shadowy figure exuded a deep and mysterious aura, making it impossible to discern its strength.

But it's impossible for Bai Zichen to surrender easily. He has already killed the Nascent Soul Demon Lord, and the Void Refinement cultivators who survived with a trace of their primordial spirit were all killed because of him.

In the human realm, there is no one powerful enough to sway him from resisting.

"Master, I understand!"

The Purple Star Thunder Sword flew back into his palm, and he suddenly realized what had happened.

"I was wondering why I didn't have this part in my memory. Even if the memory is sealed when the rank drops, it will automatically unlock when I come to the old place... This monastery is the evil clone of the former master. It is the aggregation of all negative emotions, which was cut out from the main body and sealed here."

"Ten thousand years later, the seal loosened, allowing the evil clone to escape. This was clearly an arrangement made after leaving the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, settling me and the box, and then ascending to the Upper Realm. I really don't know why the former master came to the mortal realm to perform this secret technique. The secret technique of severing the three corpses with a sword was already learned in the Earth Immortal Realm."

Bai Zichen communicated with Xiao Zi through divine sense, and within a few breaths, he learned about this sword immortal who had a deep connection with him across more than 100,000 years.

This is the first time Xiao Zi has revealed this information.

In the Immortal Realm, there is a force called the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, which is the undisputed holy land for sword cultivators.

Each generation's Pavilion Master is honored with the title of Heavenly Sword Master, and this generation's Heavenly Sword Master firmly occupies the position of the number one sword cultivator in the Earthly Immortal Realm with his late-stage Integration Realm cultivation.

He surpassed several old fellows who had reached the peak of the Integration Realm, and was ranked among the Five Sons of the Human Race, basically the five strongest people in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

The previous sword master of the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword, Wuxin, was Tianjianzi's junior brother. He was recognized as having sword talent comparable to his senior brother and was a strong candidate for the future head of the Tianjian Pavilion.

Before he was five thousand years old, he had already reached the peak of the Void Refinement stage and possessed the superior talent of Sword Heart Clarity and Sword Heart Enlightenment.

Any flying sword that comes into his hands will resonate with him, achieving perfect harmony.

What others cannot achieve even after a hundred years of refining and controlling, the Heartless Sword Immortal can accomplish in an instant.

Moreover, sword spirits would open their hearts to him, and there have even been instances where his natal flying sword was summoned by him.

This talent meant that the Heartless Sword Immortal never lacked flying swords. Whenever he came to choose from the sword pellets hidden in the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, they would shake and emit sword cries.

This contrasts sharply with the ordinary disciples who were extremely aloof and made no move when choosing sword pellets.

Outsiders who travel to the Heavenly Waterfall have even seen sword lights pierce through towering rocks and cross ethereal clouds, coming to seek refuge there.

Among them, the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword and the Wushang Qingwei Sword Box are his two most prized treasures.

Later, for reasons unknown, Wuxin clashed with Tianjianzi and left Tianjian Pavilion.

He then sealed his cultivation and descended to this realm more than once.

He left his mark in several places in the cultivation world, but did not participate in the conflicts of the Three Realms, so originally few people would have known about him.

One day, he happened to run into a demonic cultivator. The cultivator, oblivious to his own mortality, provoked him, and he sent three demon lords away with three sword strikes.

From then on, his reputation soared.

Only then did the cultivators realize that there was such a powerful figure hidden among the descending cultivators.

However, as long as he doesn't provoke Wuxin, he completely ignores the conflict between the three races in the human world.

Even now, Wuxin's true purpose in coming to the human world remains unknown, and he has never even mentioned his personal flying sword, the Ziwei Xuanlei Sword.

'Why hasn't the evil clone made a move yet...? How much of its power do you think it still has left?'

Bai Zichen did not lower his guard just because the clone of Wuxin was standing still.

'The evil clone, like the external avatar, possesses its own thought processes, acts autonomously, and can even cultivate techniques to continuously improve. It's fundamentally different from those possessed demonic bodies whose minds are filled only with killing!'

Ziwei Xuanlei Sword spoke in a light and cheerful tone. After realizing that the dark figure had no malicious intent, it became noticeably more cheerful.

No longer will they be caught in the middle, facing a clash between the old and new sword masters to determine the victor.

'Normally, the evil clone created should be one or two levels lower than the original body. However, in the human realm, this is irrelevant; it's definitely at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Over the years, the evil clone has been sealed and refined, and has faded with time. It's estimated that its limit is only the early Nascent Soul stage.'

'But if he inherits all of the former Sword Master's combat experience and insight, that would be quite terrifying... You must know, the former Sword Master possessed the astonishing strength to remain undefeated against an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator even at the peak of the Void Refinement realm. Swordsmanship reaching the divine level is the lowest tier in his eyes; no wonder some are certain he can surpass Tian Jianzi, and even advance towards the Great Ascension True Immortal realm.'

"Early stage of Nascent Soul..."

Bai Zichen was caught in a dilemma. If he moved forward, his evil thoughts would block his path; if he retreated, he would be unwilling to let so many treasures slip away from him.

However, as a sword cultivator, the worst thing is to be indecisive and hesitant.

His gaze was resolute, and he gripped the sword even tighter.

"Take my sword and kill me? How could you even think of that!"

The evil clone suddenly spoke, its cold, heavy voice filled with majesty.

With a grab of both hands, black smoke billowed up, the surroundings shook wildly, and a pure black flying sword was actually formed.

The moment Bai Zichen swung his sword, the evil clones attacked simultaneously, as if they had made a prior agreement.

Rather than believe it was a coincidence, he preferred to believe that the evil clone inherited the swordsmanship talent of the original body and was able to perfectly achieve the state of "extreme concealment of intent".

"Your sword? Don't try to make yourself look good!"

Bai Zichen chose to trust the Ziwei Thunder Sword and did not change the flying sword he was activating.

The two swords clashed silently, their blades flashing rapidly, each trying to knock the other off its head.

This was a pure contest of swordsmanship; neither of them enhanced the power of their swords, constantly changing their stances and countering each other's moves.

On one side is the number one swordsman in the human realm, the number one talent in the eternal swordsmanship, who has a record of defeating powerful enemies during the Core Formation and Nascent Soul stages.

It has become a recognized path to immortality in the cultivation world. After tens of thousands of years, another sword cultivator will be born who can ascend to the upper realm without an ascension platform.

On the other side is the sword immortal of the Earthly Immortal Realm, who can easily reach the Integration Realm with normal development, and whose swordsmanship talent is equally unparalleled throughout history.

The evil clones that were severed are now as fragile as paper.

It is clear that when the evil clone attacks, it is still restrained from all directions, preventing it from fully unleashing its power.

At the same time, the pure black flying sword was no match for the Purple Star Thunder Sword. When the two swords collided head-on, black light fragments would be scattered.

Under such circumstances, they can barely maintain a draw.

"We must not do that. Once he adapts to the fighting habits of the human world, he will break more and more seals, and even I will not be able to control him!"

Points of light lit up in Bai Zichen's sea of ​​consciousness, propelled by thousands of rays of light, as he once again unleashed the complete version of the Dao Sheng Yi Jian after the great battle between the two races.

All things have a spirit, and the Dao gives birth to a sword!
Within the confined space of the Immortal Abode, the sword light frantically combined and operated, starting from a tiny wisp of light and continuously expanding.

The sword light became increasingly complex, increasingly sharp, and increasingly powerful...

The world of sword light enveloped everything, and even the evil clone could not escape, trapped in this ocean of sword light.

Seeing the evil clone quickly dissolve and the black mist rapidly shrink under the siege of the thunderous and fiery sword light, Bai Zichen revealed a relieved smile.

The evil clone, sealed for 100,000 years, was washed away by time to the point that it could no longer even protect its master at the Nascent Soul stage, and only showed the strength of the perfected Nascent Soul stage.

Without any magical treasures, how can he contend with Bai Zichen?

The evil clone is desperately trying to force those flying swords that once belonged to the Heartless Sword Immortal to change their allegiance.

But he probably hadn't seen such a profound sword cultivation technique as the Dongxuan Lushen Sword Scripture. He didn't know that tens of thousands of years later, he solved the problem of his natal flying sword with this technique, which laid the foundation for the rise of the Taibai Sword Sect.

The Purple Star Thunder Sword remained completely unmoved; on the contrary, its lightning became even more violent, eager to destroy the evil clone of its former master.

The evil clones are so powerful that they can even influence the original, and there have been instances where the primary and secondary entities have been switched.

The Supreme Pure Sword Box has no weapon spirit, so it could not possibly be affected by him.

The other flying swords were not significantly affected by the Sword Heart's insightful talent; they only shook the sword light and did not destroy the integrity of the Dao's One Sword.

(End of this chapter)