Born with immortal seed

Chapter 743 The Changes in the Moral Sect

Zhongyu, Dazhou, Tianpu Peak.

Along the way, we saw many displaced people and groups of disaster victims.

Even in a land as prosperous as the Great Zhou, the common people in the countryside showed signs of hunger, and there were even two incidents of raiding cultivators.

One attempt failed, and the robber was killed in retaliation.

In another case, the person who succeeded was captured by the law enforcement cultivators of Heavenly Punishment Peak not far away and brought back to the peak for punishment.

A hundred years ago, no one could have imagined such a thing happening in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This is enough to show that the prestige of the Daode Sect has cracked and is no longer as lofty as it once was.

"The Datong Army is constantly on the move, waging war and fighting everywhere. This has affected countless cultivators. They haven't even recovered from the wounds of the war between the two races, and now production has stopped, causing the price of spiritual materials to skyrocket and making a living difficult."

Bai Zichen stood amidst the escaping light, watching the stars streak across the night sky, as clear as day in his eyes.

He set foot in the Great Zhou Dynasty three times: before the war between humans and demons, after the war, and now when the Datong Army is causing trouble.

Each time I witness the local customs and scenery, it is quite different.

"Have you thought it through? Do you want to pay ten top-grade spirit stones each time you become the master, or do you simply acknowledge me as your master and enjoy the same treatment as other flying swords?"

Bai Zichen drew his Azure Rhinoceros Sword and flicked it upwards, creating ripples.

This sword has an unusual and ancient design. It is about three feet long, with a slightly curved pommel and a wide hilt. In fact, it is somewhat similar to the newly acquired Broken Jade Hook.

"If I acknowledge a master, I can guarantee that I will always have a place in the sword box after I go to the Immortal Realm."

The Azure Rhinoceros Sword Spirit hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking.

"can."

Bai Zichen's words were concise and to the point.

The Supreme Pure Sword Box contains thirty-six strands of pure energy. Once he has collected twelve flying swords, there is no need to pursue the number of flying swords, as he has no obsession with collecting them.

According to the memories of several cultivators from the Upper Realm, a sixth-order flying sword would be extremely precious even in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

This promise is not difficult to keep.

Upon arriving at the Jishui camp and reuniting with Po Jun Xingjun, the two returned to Tongtiantai and summoned the Qingdou Sword using a spell.

After explaining his purpose to the sword spirit, the Azure Rhinoceros Sword Spirit was much easier to communicate with than he had expected.

There is still some doubt about whether to directly acknowledge the master or accept spirit stones upon making a purchase.

According to it, the task left behind by Venerable Loulan has been completed, and it is time to consider how to return to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

It seems that long-term planning has outweighed the preference for top-grade spirit stones.

"I also request a hundred top-grade spirit stones. It's not that I'm greedy, but it's simply my nature. Without spirit stones by my side, I'll have to overdraw my life force."

The Azure Rhinoceros Sword Spirit huddled together, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Then I'll grant you a hundred coins, but this is a one-time exception... And once you're in the sword box, you're not allowed to discuss this matter with any other sword spirits."

Bai Zichen thought for a long time before slowly bowing his head.

The main reason is that the true meaning contained in the Azure Rhinoceros Sword is special; it is omnipresent and without any gaps or distances.

He had only ever seen the Heavenly Punishment Peak Master and the Sword Emperor walk on this avenue.

Especially after his battle with the Sword Emperor, he realized the power of this technique.

Furthermore, there is a possibility that he can incorporate the sword intent of time and space. If he can master it, he has the potential to reach a higher level than the Sword Emperor.

The insights gained from their sword duels, coupled with their constant contemplation of the true meaning of flying swords, make it possible for them to master it; the possibility alone makes it worth the extra effort.

"Paying homage to the Sword Master."

The Azure Rhinoceros Sword Spirit rose into a human form, clasped its hands in a gesture of respect, and eagerly entered the Supreme Pure and Subtle Sword Box.

Arriving at the foot of Heavenly Punishment Peak again, it felt much busier than before, with cultivators hurrying in and out.

After his identity was revealed, the guest master of Heavenly Punishment Peak, who was quite knowledgeable, stared wide-eyed and stood there stunned for a few breaths.

It took him a long time to come to his senses. He apologized hastily, losing the composure of a disciple of the Moral Sect, and started running wildly through the mountains.

He kept looking back, as if afraid he had mistaken someone for someone else.

The name of the Sword Lord of Time has long been known throughout the cultivation world.

His disappearance during the conquest of the demon clan's lair not only did not diminish his fame, but also added to the legend of his story.

A celestial swordsman descended from the heavens, annihilated the demon race, and after achieving his goal, returned to the immortal realm.

Just when everyone was about to accept that the Sword Lord of Time, who had been missing for so long, had truly perished, he suddenly reappeared, which threw the disciples into disarray.

"Song Xing of Tianfa Peak pays respects to Sword Lord. I accompanied you on the Eastern Expedition, fighting alongside you against the demon race."

In just a moment, a yellow cloud drifted over, and a burly Nascent Soul cultivator with a thick beard charged in menacingly.

But when he got closer and saw that the person's appearance and aura matched the one in his memory, his attitude immediately changed.

"I remember you. You were at the peak of the Core Formation stage, and you were there when we broke through the Starry Sea. You accumulated enough merit points to exchange for a Nascent Soul Pill..."

Bai Zichen nodded slightly. As long as a Nascent Soul True Monarch thought carefully, he could immediately recall the information about this face in his mind.

It has appeared several times, and as far as I remember, it was one of the key Core Formation cultivators cultivated by the Moral Sect.

Today, upon seeing you again, I can confirm that you have indeed reached the Nascent Soul stage.

"I have just returned to the Northern Region and have come to visit the Holy Lord of Propagation of Dharma regarding the matter of the Ancient Demon. Please announce my arrival."

For others to even dream of seeing a god is nothing but a pipe dream.

However, Bai Zichen's status in the cultivation world is not just that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, but even surpasses that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, as can be seen from his journey of conquering demons in the east.

The three great demon clan holy lands in the outer sea all have hidden trump cards, but they are like withered grass in front of the Sword Lord of Time.

Moreover, Song Xing felt that the current Sword Lord of Time seemed to have a more profound aura, transforming from an unfathomable great river into a boundless ocean.

"Our ancestor instructed that we should greet Sword Lord at the summit as soon as he arrives. Please follow me."

Bai Zichen followed Song Xing to the top of Heavenly Punishment Peak. The higher they went, the more dangerous the path became, with bolts of divine lightning rolling down from both sides.

The originally dark road surface was now flashing in the lightning.

"Young friend Bai has returned safely. Congratulations... Your cultivation has advanced further, and you are on the path to the Great Dao."

A loud voice came from the darkness, and only by the light of the lightning could one see that it was a giant a thousand feet tall.

"It can be considered a blessing in disguise; at least we didn't waste this time."

Bai Zichen smiled lightly, took a step forward, activated his Pure Bright Dharma Body, and stood up in the Dharma Heaven and Earth Form, which was of similar size.

Only when their eyes met did they notice that white fox hairs were stuck in the chest of the Holy Monk of the Dharma, with no blood flowing out, firmly rooted in his body.

He could feel that all his true energy was locked up by the fox fur, making it difficult for him to move.

"In the battle with the Lord of Qingqiu Mountain, the two of them got really angry and fought seriously... They were hit by the divine power of the Heavenly Fox Clan. They were not in mortal danger, but if they wanted to fight back for hundreds of years, they would have to forcibly remove it. The consequence was that they suffered from uncontrollable hemorrhage, which was incurable by medicine and affected their primordial spirit from their physical body."

The Holy Lord of Propagation would occasionally rip a bolt of lightning from the sky and smear it on the wound, causing sparks to fly everywhere.

"However, that celestial fox wasn't much better off; its two tails were broken off by my Taixu Divine Banner. It will take at least a thousand years to rebuild its tails."

"It's so tragic, no wonder we haven't seen any seniors appear all these years."

Bai Zichen's heart sank. In this situation, it would be difficult to expect the Holy Monarch of the Dharma to contribute much when dealing with the Ancient Demon Asura.

"It's nothing, sacrificing one's body to rid the demonic scourge is only right... It's just that with Master Zhuang's passing, the sect lacks someone to lead the overall situation, so I can't leave lightly. I didn't expect that you, young friend, have actually cultivated to the level of the Law of Heaven and Earth, so you must not be far from the Nascent Soul stage?"

The Holy Emperor who spreads the Dharma speaks slowly and deliberately, and each word and phrase corresponds to a bolt of lightning, with a bolt of lightning falling between each sentence.

"Has the Venerable One already passed away?"

Bai Zichen's expression suddenly changed, and he even ignored what was said afterward.

Just as I was about to ask why I didn't see any unusual phenomena in the heavens and earth, I realized that I was in the Tushita Heaven. Even if there were unusual phenomena, they would only be within the heavens and earth, and outsiders could not witness them.

Although the Daoist lineage master cannot leave Xuandu Mountain, his existence is equivalent to that of the Buddha of the Treasure Wheel. In his home field, he can be called invincible in this world and is the last resort of the Daoist sect.

Aside from world-ending calamities, most upheavals can be concealed within the Tushita Heaven, awaiting the changing times before rising again.

Without the Daoist lineage master, the Daode Sect only has the Hongfa Shengjun, a Nascent Soul cultivator, left. No wonder they dare not act rashly.

If he were to perish again, given the current state of the cultivation world, it could very well plunge the Moral Sect, which has thrived for over two hundred thousand years, into a major crisis.

"Master Zhuang attained enlightenment very early. In the past, he even gave a treasured longevity peach bestowed by the upper realm to Master Gong so that he would have more opportunities to ascend... Moreover, the heavenly secrets changed, causing Master Zhuang to pass away seven years earlier than he had estimated, resulting in many handover tasks not being completed. To this day, even the successor has not been decided."

The Holy Lord of Propagation shook his head with a wry smile and said.

Bai Zichen believed that the words of the Holy Lord of the Dharma were not an excuse. A cultivator who could waste a hundred years during the critical period of breaking through to the Great True Lord, and do things to repair the earth, extinguish fires, and save mortals, would not lack the courage to risk his life to fight against the ancient demon.

However, due to his responsibility to the sect's legacy, he had more concerns and did not make the trip immediately.

"Doesn't the Lord have a disciple named Yu Ziliang? How could internal strife arise?"

Yu Ziliang, as a member of the Daoist lineage, had dealt with Bai Zichen many times and made contributions in several major battles in the cultivation world.

As he was personally appointed by the venerable master, his succession to the position should have been a foregone conclusion.

"The Daoist lineage has its own rules, different from ours. One of my junior disciples, Yuan, has been favored by the divine tablet..."

The Holy Lord of Propagation shook his head, not wanting to discuss this topic any further.

“I know why you have come, young friend. This ancient demon that has broken free is the Sun Emperor of the Asura Holy Clan. It took the combined efforts of three Nascent Soul experts and more than ten Nascent Soul experts to suppress and seal him. I wonder how much of his power he has regained after breaking free.”

"It is the duty of our sect to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, and we will never shirk it... I am willing to provide you with three volumes of experience for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, as well as a spiritual item for tribulation. This will help delay the Sun Emperor's progress a little after you reach the Nascent Soul stage, and reduce the suffering of countless lives. A hundred years from now, I will be able to refine the Heavenly Fox's fur and join forces to fight the enemy."

I had considered the worst-case scenario when I came, but I was prepared to face the ancient demon alone.

The fact that the Moral Sect could tolerate the four hidden sects stirring up trouble behind the scenes in the Datong Army and that it had not reacted to the Ancient Demon for so long suggests that there must be a problem.

The Pure Brightness School already possesses all the essential teachings on the Transformation of the Spirit, making the experience of the Transformation of the Spirit in the Moral School less important.

However, the laws governing the universe differ between the two regions, so the laws of the Moral Sect are more worthy of reference.

As for the spiritual objects used to help one overcome tribulations, it is believed that with the magistrate's skill, he would not use ordinary spiritual objects as a substitute.

“The ancient demons are wicked and are the common enemy of all people. I, Bai, have an inescapable responsibility to protect them.”

Bai Zichen, transformed into a giant of light and shadow, bowed to Bai Zichen face to face. With a slap of his two giant palms into the air, he dispersed the raging wind and thunder on the mountaintop, bringing clarity to the world.

(End of this chapter)