Born with immortal seed

Chapter 672 The True Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword
Even though you can't see his facial features, you can still be sure that the green-robed cultivator has an extremely tired face.

With hands relaxed and hanging at his sides, he moved with light steps.

But those eyes were like the brightest stars, forever shining with dazzling light and filled with boundless fighting spirit.

"The immortal touches my top and bears longevity."

The Heartless Sword Immortal sang a high-pitched song, yet a hint of sorrow could be heard in it.

"Three thousand years of reincarnation, the flowers bloom, but I came not when spring arrived... It is fate, it is destiny. I leave behind the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword and the Azure Dragon's essence blood here. If anyone in the future is fortunate enough to see them and cultivates to the point of crossing the river of time, go to the Execution Platform and rescue me, to fulfill the cause and effect of my teachings."

As soon as he finished speaking, the longsword in his hand suddenly leaped up, and a golden light slashed out from an incredible angle.

The sword light slashed towards a faintly glowing star. Unbeknownst to them, the scene behind them had shifted from inside the immortal palace to the Milky Way beyond the nine heavens.

The moment it landed, the sword light split into ten thousand golden rays, disappearing without a ripple, like a mud ox entering water.

Not even a speck of dust was stirred up on the star, making one wonder where the effect of this sword strike was manifested.

Without a thought, he turned around and saw that he was holding the Queen Mother of the West's Golden Mother Sword.

Ten breaths later, the star suddenly darkened, all light was absorbed, and the surrounding space strangely collapsed.

In the next instant, the entire planet went out from the inside out, the seas rose, volcanoes erupted, mountains fractured... huge cracks appeared on the ground, reaching deep into the earth's core, and even the most terrifying toxic flames in the earth's core disappeared.

The deadly crust crumbled away piece by piece, and soon only the very center of the star core stubbornly flickered twice.

It was easily caught off guard and landed obediently in his palm.

The power of a single sword strike is truly astounding!

You can't even imagine that a seemingly casual and effortless move by the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword could directly end the life of a planet and lead it to its doom.

What's so special about shortening someone's lifespan? They've evolved to the point where they can even influence the lifespan of celestial bodies.

Even a small world without complete laws of heaven and earth would take millions or even tens of millions of years from the explosion of the void and the condensation of celestial bodies to its final doomsday.

Even in its final stages, its decline can be measured in tens of thousands of years.

The effect achieved by the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword is truly heaven-defying.

"Beneath the Execution Platform, never forget this sword..."

Wu Xin cast a deep glance, as if traversing millennia to see Bai Zichen appear before the stone wall of the Immortal Abode today.

Their eyes met, each word spoken slowly and deliberately, before the silence dissipated.

After a sudden upheaval, Bai Zichen returned to the stone wall and found his palm still touching the sword mark.

"The Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword cultivation has reached such an exaggerated level that it can even determine the fate of a small world... If it goes any further, wouldn't it be possible to achieve the apocalypse of heaven and earth and the end of an era, as described in myths and legends?"

Bai Zichen was still immersed in what had just happened, unable to pull himself out of it for a long time.

The highest realm he had envisioned was simply to unleash each sword strike carrying the true meaning of time, without any intervals or restrictions.

No matter how long you live, you can't possibly survive a barrage of intense sword light.

Unexpectedly, the demonstration by the Heartless Sword Immortal opened his mind and allowed him to witness the infinite possibilities of this supernatural power.

The higher the limit of this supernatural power, the further one can travel on the path of time.

Looking at the stone wall again, apart from the longest sword mark at the top representing the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, the other sword marks have also dimmed, and the sword intent they contained has disappeared.

"Because I triggered the image of the Heartless Sword Immortal, it lacked a source of power when it was used, directly draining the other types of sword intent?"

Bai Zichen tried to make a guess, and felt that this guess was the most likely.

Logically speaking, the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, which had already been passed on once by the Nascent Soul cultivator of the Fish-Dragon Sect, should not be able to be demonstrated again.

Perhaps it was because of his special circumstances that he sensed that he already possessed the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword and had a profound understanding of the Great Dao of Time, which triggered the chain reaction.

It is quite possible that the inheritance that the Nascent Soul cultivator of the Fish-Dragon Sect received back then was not as detailed and profound as what he is seeing today.

Otherwise, there would have been no need to drain all the remaining sword marks in one go.

At this point, the stone wall was completely useless.

Later generations who came here could at most observe the sword path, but there was no possibility of them inspiring sword intent or helping them to reach a higher level of swordsmanship.

"Viewing this image is like re-examining the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword. It's not just cold text, but a vivid display right before your eyes. If it were a cultivator without a foundation, they would definitely be completely confused, unable to even see the subtleties of the sword, let alone comprehend its intent. Only someone like me, with a foundation, can have such an enlightening experience and benefit greatly."

Bai Zichen savored and contemplated every scene of the Heartless Sword Immortal displaying his swordsmanship.

Suddenly, he summoned the Azure Dragon Havoc in the Sea Sword, which had served as the vessel for his sword for many years. A ray of sword light slowly rose up, like rippling waves.

Wherever the sword light touched, everything stopped moving, and the silence reached its peak.

The changes only stopped after a full hour. A ray of eternal sword light sank into the sword, and the surrounding space returned to its normal rhythm of time.

"The time it takes to imbue the sword remains unchanged, and the true meaning within it is still the same... Sixty years of life are spent imbuing a sword with the power of immortality, which diminishes one's lifespan by a hundred years. However, I can imbue three flying swords with the power of the sword simultaneously. With the added bonus from the Nascent Soul phenomenon, I can unleash up to four sword strikes in a row!"

After the adjustment was completed, Bai Zichen examined himself and discovered the changes in the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword.

This is equivalent to doubling the power of this supernatural ability.

"Four hundred years of lifespan is something even Nascent Soul cultivators dare not casually bear, as they could easily fall into the killing range of the complete Azure Emperor Longevity Sword... For others, this is a qualitative change, but for me, it is still insufficient. However, the opponents I may encounter next are only those surviving old immortals, and strengthening the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword is also a very powerful means."

Bai Zichen thought for a moment, realizing that he had recently encountered several ancient figures.

It's not that all these old guys have come out, but rather that his strength has increased, and the chances of him coming into contact with them have greatly increased in the places he goes.

These ancient beings all used secret techniques to prolong their lives, or relied on special spiritual objects and magical treasures to live beyond the limit of their lifespan.

A single Azure Emperor Longevity Sword is the best way to send them back to the cycle of reincarnation.

"Furthermore, the Sword Immortal Wuxin has not yet fully digested the swordplay, and the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword will still have room for improvement in the coming period of time."

Bai Zichen drew the Falling Treasure Coin Sword and the Coiled Dragon Swallowing the Moon Sword from the Supreme Pure and Subtle Sword Box, and used the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword once for each of them.

As expected, everything was successful, and the true essence of time slowly condensed on the sword.

As the number of fifth-tier flying swords increased daily, empty fourth-tier flying swords began to appear in the box, elevating the level of his sword-containing vessel.

After returning the three swords to their sheaths, Bai Zichen performed an ancient salute towards the stone wall to express his gratitude for the teachings he had received.

"No matter what your motives are, the legacy you left in the mortal realm has played a huge role in my achievements today... Once I ascend to the Immortal Realm and have enough strength, I will go to the Execution Platform. As long as you don't have any intention of harming me, I will definitely find a way to fulfill your last wish."

Judging from the words of the Heartless Sword Immortal, he seemed to have already decided that he would face great disaster upon returning to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Logically speaking, with his fusion of powers imminent and being Tian Jianzi's junior brother, he should be among the kind of person who could roam freely in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

This indicates that the enemy he was facing was definitely of the level of the Five Sons of Humanity, or even possibly his senior brother.

However, at their level, they usually have many backup plans, so even if they fall, it doesn't mean they are truly dead.

Reincarnation, returning to one's original form, and being resurrected from the dead are all common occurrences among powerful beings who possess multiple bodies.

Bai Zichen kept this experience of receiving the teachings to himself, not even revealing it to the little purple sword spirit, nor asking what the Execution Platform was.

Anyway, he's still a long way from ascension, so knowing this now is useless.

Moreover, there are too many illogical and coincidental aspects in the whole affair, and he needs to think about it more deeply.

Even if the Heartless Sword Immortal himself has no malicious intent, there would be additional risks if someone with the intention of eliminating him completely allowed to use iconic treasures like the Purple Star Thunder Sword and the Supreme Pure Micro Sword Box in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

'Besides what the Heartless Sword Immortal taught me, I need to start from scratch and prepare another set of supernatural abilities... so that even if I'm truly restricted and instantly lose power, I won't be completely helpless.'

Bai Zichen sounded the alarm for himself, realizing that the foundation of all swordsmanship—the Supreme Pure Micro Sword Box, the strongest flying sword, the Purple Star Thunder Sword, the strongest divine power, the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword, and the body-forging technique, the Nine Heavens Bone Forging Art—were all inextricably linked to the Heartless Sword Immortal.

Only the Dao Sheng Yi Jian, which he created himself, and the Dong Xuan Lu Shen Jian Jing, a technique of the Tai Bai Sword Sect that appeared only in recent times, can be confirmed to have no connection with the Wu Xin Sword Immortal.

The problem is that even if Dao Sheng Yi Jian wants to unleash his full power, he still needs to rely on the Supreme Pure and Subtle Sword Box to encompass all the variations of the flying sword.

Otherwise, if the number of flying swords decreases, there will be less true meaning in their variations, and their power will drop significantly.

Completely shaking off the influence of the Heartless Sword Immortal is a long and arduous task.

After circling the immortal abode twice more and confirming that there were no other gains, Bai Zichen sent a wisp of true essence to awaken Chen Ze and the others.

After collecting all the tokens and activating them, they were directly teleported away from the Immortal Abode.

"You have all worked hard on this trip to the Immortal Abode... You should all have the cultivation method of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword. I will bestow upon each of you a sacred beast aura, which will last for ten years. It depends on your fate whether you have the opportunity to reproduce this great divine power of time."

Bai Zichen glanced at the group of people staring at him expectantly. The origin of the Five Great Void Techniques hadn't been figured out yet, so it certainly couldn't be passed on.

Some of these secret techniques, he learned without any problems, and might even have remarkable effects.

If it were other cultivators, the outcome would likely be quite different.

The Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword was originally the signature divine power of the Fish-Dragon Sect, and it would be a pity if it were lost. A certain number of people could be granted the aura of a sacred beast when the most outstanding disciple of each generation came to pay homage to him.

As long as there are a few Core Formation cultivators who wield the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, even without a Nascent Soul True Monarch in charge, the Fish Dragon Sect can maintain its foothold in the Myriad Star Islands.

Moreover, no matter how much others practice this supernatural power, they will never be able to turn it into a threat to him.

Bai Zichen's Great Dao of Time, the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword slashed down at him, but he could extinguish the sword light with a wave of his hand.

Besides the cultivators of the Fish-Dragon Sect, I can also consider passing it on to my own disciples, so that it won't be known that the disciples of the Time Sword Lord don't even have a decent signature supernatural ability.

"Thank you for your mercy, Ancestor!"

Chen Ze and several fellow disciples prostrated themselves in gratitude, their expressions filled with emotion, some even weeping.

They don't even have the qualifications to learn the sect's strongest divine power; their inner turmoil is unimaginable to outsiders.

Even if they guessed Bai Zichen's identity and knew that the sacred beast's blood essence was in his hands, what could they do? Did they expect to take it back from him?

This is nothing like being robbed by the Dragon King, where you could at least garner public sympathy if you told anyone.

Bai Zichen's ancestors were both descendants of the Chi Ming lineage and members of the Yulong Sect. It was perfectly legitimate for him to inherit the essence and blood of the sacred beast, and no one could find fault with it.

Even when discussing the Tao Te Ching, this principle applies.

Moreover, given Bai Zichen's current status in the cultivation world, even the Moral Sect would probably consider it a pipe dream to try and get the sacred beast's essence blood back from him.

Chen Ze and the others abandoned all other thoughts and only wanted to manage the Fish-Dragon Sect well and accumulate Nascent Soul resources.

Hearing that there was still a chance to learn the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, how could he not be excited?

Bai Zichen separated four strands of aura from the essence of the sacred beast and placed them on the four people respectively.

Whether they can succeed or not, he won't interfere; it all depends on their own talent.

However, there is a simplified version that can be broken down into three parts, and most Core Formation cultivators can get started after spending a few years.

In the past, the Fish Dragon Sect only had a few Core Formation cultivators. They were simply not talented enough to even grasp the Great Dao, let alone condense a trace of the True Meaning of Time.

"Furthermore, after the Starry Sea is pacified, I will give the Fish-Dragon Sect cultivators a chance to reach the Nascent Soul stage... As for who will take the opportunity, it will depend on your cultivation level and contributions to the sect. I hope you will not waste this opportunity."

Bai Zichen left those words behind, flew away on his sword, and disappeared into the horizon in an instant.

The remaining Core Formation cultivators from the Fish Dragon Sect looked at each other, none of them speaking for a moment.

"It seems we should congratulate Senior Brother Chen on being favored by Ancestor Bai and being close to reaching the Nascent Soul stage."

The Core Formation cultivator from the Guanming lineage spoke with a hint of bitterness, but still took the lead in offering his congratulations.

"Yes, among us, only Senior Brother Chen has reached the peak of Core Formation. Who else but you deserves this spot?"

"It won't be long before the sect produces another Nascent Soul True Monarch!"

Several people, whether genuinely or feigning sincerity, put on serious faces and spoke.

"Everything must be decided by the ancestor; no one may act on their own initiative."

Chen Ze waved his hand repeatedly, unable to hide the smile in his eyes.

"This matter shows that Ancestor Bai still cares about the Fish-Dragon Sect and about us... Fellow disciples, cheer up! With such a powerful backer, who in the outer seas can rival the Fish-Dragon Sect in the future!"

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On the way back to the cloud ship, Bai Zichen suddenly asked, "Little Zi, how long can that evil clone survive after escaping the Immortal Mansion? Even if its essence is at the Refining Void Realm, living to a certain age is far beyond that, right?"

"Logically speaking, the lifespan of an avatar should not exceed that of the original body... The fact that it has lived to this day must be because the Heartless Master has broken through to the Fusion stage in the Earthly Immortal Realm, which is why the lifespan of the Evil Thought Avatar has been extended."

The Purple Star Thunder Sword paused for a moment before expressing its opinion.

Bai Zichen nodded slightly, without refuting.

But he knew in his heart that it was not the reason.

The Heartless Sword Immortal had already explained his fate in a manner almost like a last will and testament, asking those who came after him to go to the Execution Platform and retrieve him.

It is highly likely that Wuxin has already perished in the Immortal Realm.

The fact that the evil clone has survived to this day must have other unknown reasons.

In his mind, no matter what kind of avatar it was, it was impossible for it to continue to live after the death of the original body under normal circumstances.

(End of this chapter)