Born with immortal seed

Chapter 747 On the Eve of Nascent Soul Transformation
Watching Zhao Wuji leave sheepishly, Jiu Shen closed the car door and let out a cold laugh.

"Where did this old man come from? Is he really that stupid? Or does he think I'm as dumb as a deer or a pig? He's trying to stir up my emotions with just a few words... But he's just a rogue cultivator. He doesn't go into the inner hall. He hasn't seen the meeting with his own eyes. He's only heard stories from others. He probably has a limited understanding of what's going on inside."

The Daoist of Jin Yuezong lowered his eyes, a deep meaning flowing within them.

"My family is in dire need of rebuilding, and there is still a long way to go before we can return to our former glory. Moreover, the territory occupied by the Qingfeng Sect is far less than it was when Lankeshan was a holy land of the demon race. Back then, it was able to tolerate the existence of the holy land of the demon race, but now they are stronger and our sect is weaker. Why do people think that my family is the most likely to be dissatisfied and to jump up and down?"

"There is no conflict between the two. If they want to push my house out, they're really dreaming!"

The dragon chariot emitted a dazzling light, and as Hei Fu swung his long whip, two golden-eyed dragon demons summoned wind and clouds and soared into the sky.

It flew faster and faster, becoming a golden streak before disappearing into the clouds.

Jiu Shen recalled that in the Lan Ke Shan Hall earlier, after the female disciple of the Time Sword Lord read out the rules, a large number of people glanced at her, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Many people approached him before the meeting even started, flattering and praising him, displaying an attitude of revering Jin Yuezong.

Despite his young age, he experienced the sect's westward relocation and dependence on others during his upbringing, and then returned to the Eastern Region to rebuild his strength, witnessing the coldness and warmth of human relationships.

The elders of the sect praised him as having broad knowledge of Taoism, remaining calm in the face of both honor and disgrace, and was respected by all the disciples.

That's why we dared to entrust such an important task to Jiu Shen.

"The ancient demon is right beside our bed, yet the Sword Lord still has the time to set rules and establish principles for us. Could it be that he already has a way to deal with it?"

He didn't believe that someone like the Sword Lord of Time could be unable to distinguish between the urgency of a situation and simply use the demonic calamity to subdue the various sects in the Eastern Region.

If that's the case, it would have been much easier to do back when we first recovered the Eastern Region from the demon race.

It's simpler than it is now, and it won't affect your reputation.

"Most of the sects in the Eastern Region are newly established and have not yet gained much influence or a strong foundation in their local areas... Our sect has been rooted for ten thousand years. If we fully promote the Time Coin, it can save Sword Lord a lot of trouble."

A smart person like Jiu Shen could naturally see which aspect Bai Zichen valued most.

Even at the height of Jin Yuezong's power, he never considered issuing currency to seize this territory.

Although the Time Coins allow the Qingfeng Sect to extend its reach into every corner of the Eastern Region, they have not yet crossed the bottom line of the Jinyue Sect.

The sect elders entrusted Jiu Shen with all the arrangements for this trip, and she made a decision in a short time without consulting anyone.

There was no wavering or hesitation; they chose their sides cleanly and decisively.

"My path to enlightenment requires gathering the essence of spiritual rivers and blessed lands throughout the world to construct a perfect grotto-heaven and cultivate to the point of Nascent Soul perfection... The spiritual rivers and blessed lands that may benefit me are all in the hands of various sects. There are far too few in the wild. It is difficult to achieve great things with only my own small territory."

Jiu Shen was a very decisive person. After she made her move to make her own name clear and act as a pawn, she was indeed granted an audience by Ma Ruoxi when she left.

After exchanging a few unspoken greetings, they understood each other's feelings and then went their separate ways.

"Once I've helped Sword Lord settle the matter of the Time Coins, I'll ask him for a favor and visit the various sects in the Eastern Region. With two more fifth-tier spiritual lands, my path before the late Nascent Soul stage will be smooth sailing, without any obstacles."

Hedging your bets and switching sides can indeed make a good living at times, but Jiu Shen chose to believe in the Time True Lord and gamble that he could quickly become a god and that the Asura Ancient Demon would not threaten the Eastern Region.

"Hurry up! Once we get back, immediately arrange for the Jin Yue Sect's three markets, five major merchant houses, eleven money shops, and all the powerful clans under its command to forcibly implement the Guangyin Tongbao... I want them all to get moving, and within six months at most, make the Guangyin Tongbao the primary currency, ahead of everyone else!"

Without uttering a word, Hei Fu lashed out with his long whip, transforming it into a gust of wind that enveloped the dragon chariot, increasing its speed to an incredible new level.

If you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability, so that you can leave a good impression on the Sword Master of Time.

……

"Throughout history, none of those who have achieved the status of a deity have been mediocre. Even with great fortune and opportunities, their path may be smoother and faster than others, but they still have to overcome this insurmountable barrier themselves. Even with the help of immortals, they should stop here."

Bai Zichen held a biography in his hand, which was the short biography of the Ancestral Continent's Transformation God recorded by the Moral Sect.

From his personal background to his extraordinary abilities, the anecdotes of his life are vividly depicted in just a few words, creating a magnificent and inspiring life that stirs the reader's emotions.

Among these people, some are devoted to the Great Way, single-minded, and only seek immortality.

Or they are upright and honest, with compassion for all living beings, and thus receive divine blessings.

Or they may be treacherous and ruthless, with unpredictable thoughts and a propensity for murder.

Each person is unique, yet they are all the protagonists of their own stories, displaying unparalleled talent.

Even among such figures, very few manage to die peacefully and ascend to immortality.

Using the Middle Ages as a dividing line, as long as one does not perish along the way and is too weak, it is not difficult to go to the Earthly Immortal Realm with the help of the Ascension Platform to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

Those who successfully ascend to the Divine Transformation stage account for more than 30% of all those who achieve this stage.

After the Middle Ages, the Ascension Platforms were either hidden or destroyed, and this number dropped sharply.

It's considered good if one person succeeds in ten thousand years, and even then, it's usually an ambiguous case without any further ascension.

The main problem is that even reaching the peak of the Nascent Soul stage is a pipe dream for cultivators at this stage, let alone ascending to immortality.

With this realization, the intense emotions quickly subsided.

After taking the Shocking Spirit Pill and successfully crystallizing his divine sense, Bai Zichen could no longer significantly improve his abilities.

One can only climb to the summit, lean against the moon, read books, and soothe one's mind.

"Master, the ancient demon Asura has appeared on the vast ice plains, unleashing demonic fire that melts the ice plains into a torrent, turning the ice plains into a basin. Not a single disciple of the Ice Soul Palace has escaped; it is feared that the entire sect has been wiped out."

Ma Ruoxi reported the latest movements of the Ancient Demon at the foot of the peak. After disappearing for quite some time, it finally reappeared and took down another Nascent Soul level sect with a single move.

Judging from the location, we were getting closer to Black Mountain. Bai Zichen's fingers trembled slightly, but he did not get up.

Several days later, there was another report.

“Master, your two spirit beasts have come to Rotten Axe Mountain, bound their hands, and knelt in front of the mountain with their upper bodies bare.”

Ma Ruoxi waited for half an hour, and seeing that her master had not replied, she slowly withdrew.

"You two, Master has not said he wants to see you. Please leave on your own."

At the most critical moment in the situation at Rotten Axe Mountain, the two demons, Red Beard and Ao Quan, abandoned the mountain and left, causing the Green Maple Sect to fall into an irreparable crisis. How could Ma Ruoxi possibly have a good attitude towards them?

Back then, if the two demons had stayed on the mountain, they wouldn't have feared those forces that wanted to ruin Ke Mountain, and so many disciples wouldn't have died or so much territory would have been lost.

"We both know our sins are grave and unforgivable. We have been repenting in our hearts for years, filled with shame... We only beg our master to give us another chance. We will fight to the death to fulfill our duties as spirit beasts."

The red-bearded man, his face filled with remorse, kowtowed forcefully, causing blood to splatter.

Ao Quan was a step behind, and immediately burst into tears, showcasing the superb acting skills of the dragon clan.

They had long since forgotten about the dignity and pride of the dragon race.

Ever since the news of the return of the Sword Lord of Time spread, the two demons have been living in constant fear, terrified that he would come looking for them and kill them with a single sword strike.

After much internal struggle, they reached a consensus: they felt that if they took the initiative to admit their mistakes and beg for forgiveness, there was still a glimmer of hope; otherwise, they would truly be waiting to die.

The cultivation world is vast; no matter where one flees, the Time Sword Lord can find them by recognizing their master.

Two high-grade fourth-tier demons are indeed valuable, but if it comes at the cost of offending the Sword Lord of Time, I can't think of any force that would be willing to accept it.

If you encounter an ordinary opponent, you won't have this kind of trouble.

Ma Ruoxi glanced at them, then turned and went back to the mountain, leaving the two great demons, who were renowned in the cultivation world, kneeling there.

Disciples came and went, and cultivators visited. People pointed and whispered, but the two demons ignored them, showing no sign of anything amiss.

I only hope that this action will earn me the forgiveness of the Sword Lord of Time.

"Master, the ancient demon Asura has appeared in the Central Region and encountered a Datong army. Ten thousand cultivators were wiped out, including a Nascent Soul True Monarch."

Another ten days passed, and Ma Ruoxi came to deliver intelligence again, but it was still as if she were facing a stubborn rock.

"This unworthy disciple, Li Guizhen, pays respects to his master."

The following month, Li Guizhen, who had been on Chilong Island for nearly a hundred years, finally returned to Lankeshan, his eyes filled with tears.

Bai Zichen remained silent, but instead raised his hand and sent out a golden thread that landed on Li Guizhen.

Midway through, Ge Cang and Po Jun Xingjun came to visit.

Bai Zichen became completely absorbed in the world, his aura merging with heaven and earth. The nascent form of the grotto-heaven appeared behind him, becoming increasingly similar to the real world.

I don't know how many days passed, but then a snap in my mind, and a feeling of lightness and ease spread throughout my body, and I took off.

"On this auspicious day, with all preparations complete, it is time to transform into a divine being."

Bai Zichen spoke calmly, took a deep breath, and the spiritual energy in Qingxia Cave surged and gathered at his feet.

The spiritual energy, like clouds and mist, piled up, like warm, gentle tentacles touching you.

At the age of 386, Bai Zichen, the Sword Sovereign of Time, strode towards the sky, intending to ascend to the Divine Transformation Realm.

……

Kassapa School, deep within the Wish-Fulfilling Buddha Land.

Towering stupas, boundless Buddhist lands, countless novices and monks, and countless devotees form the foundation of the Buddhist kingdom.

All the creatures here have kind faces and smiles; there are no beggars on the roadside, and no emaciated people.

In the Buddhist realm, everyone can enjoy a life of plenty, with enough food and clothing for their family.

In the middle level, there are quite a few Arhats, revealing their golden bodies, sitting in local Buddhist temples, or traveling in Buddhist kingdoms.

Once these Arhats leave the Buddhist realm, they will all be demoted.

But as long as there is the blessing of the Buddhist kingdom, it is the genuine strength of an Arhat.

Because they were originally Arhats, after passing away for various reasons, they left their relics and golden remains in the Buddhist realm.

Nourished by the immense power of Buddha, he was transformed back into an Arhat.

In the Buddhist realm, it is unparalleled in the world; this is no exaggeration.

Even without the intervention of the Buddha of the Wheel of Dharma, the Buddhist kingdom alone boasts hundreds of Arhats. Which sect in the cultivation world could achieve that?

“Master, I observed the world at night and found that the Purple Star is very bright, causing changes in the patterns of ocean tides and the transformation of the sun and moon… I wonder if these recent strange phenomena are related to the appearance of the ancient demon.”

The Arhat with the Lamp was a disciple of the Buddha Ratnavali throughout his long life. He was known as the disciple with the deepest affinity for Buddhism and the highest level of enlightenment.

If we're talking about who can take over the mantle after the Buddha Baolun transforms into a rainbow body, he's currently only at the mid-stage of Arhatship, so he's the most promising candidate.

"Someone is undergoing a tribulation. Their destiny is so special that it cannot be manifested. It is only by borrowing a trace of karma from the Ziwei Star Lord that it can be shown on the sun and moon."

The Buddha of the Wheel of Jewels quickly calculated with his fingers and swiftly turned the prayer beads on his chest three times.

"As expected, it is that person. At only a few years old, he is already challenging the Nascent Soul stage. He is truly skilled and daring. When I was that age, I was still stuck at the Arhat stage, thinking that I would never be able to break through in my lifetime."

Among the top Buddhist practitioners, Buddha Ratnavali belongs to the category of those who achieve great things later in life.

However, his path afterward was like a cheat code; he quickly gained the trust of the previous Nascent Soul cultivator after becoming an Arhat, and inherited the incomplete Buddhist kingdom, connecting it with himself.

"It's really him!"

Without needing to elaborate, the Lantern-Bearing Arhat will know who is being referred to.

Among the cultivators in the cultivation world who are qualified to become gods, there is only one young person who can evoke such感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep feelings) from the Buddha of the Wheel of Fortune.

"The difficulty of the Nascent Soul Transformation Heavenly Barrier, that sword immortal hasn't accumulated enough experience, right? Teacher, do you think a miracle might happen?"

Thinking of the sword cultivators who were a few years younger than him, who had already reached the highest stage, the Lantern-Carrying Arhat felt complicated emotions.

He quickly recited a calming mantra to maintain his composure.

“Normal is impossible, but how can we judge that person by common sense when they were able to reverse the Nascent Soul stage and sever the Divine Transformation stage? The Ziwei Star is just a connection, yet it has already caused changes in the world. Their true body has probably already begun to undergo tribulation.”

With a wave of his hand, the Buddha of the Wheel stopped the chanting, as if he were pulling out several thin strands of rope from the void, twisting and kneading them with his fingertips, and separating them into a certain order.

"Even I can't trace it back. This destiny is probably beyond the calculation even in the Earthly Immortal Realm!"

"Could it be that the landscape of the cultivation world is about to undergo a major change, welcoming such a young Nascent Soul cultivator!"

After sighing, the Arhat with the Lantern realized that even if that person hadn't reached the Nascent Soul stage, their current strength was enough to dominate the cultivation world.

The eagerness to achieve godhood is likely driven more by the desire to deal with the ancient demon Asura.

After a brief pause, the distant Buddhist chants and the scattering of flowers by celestial maidens once again filled the air between the pagodas.

……

At the summit of Tianfa Peak, lightning flashed rapidly on a blue stone, accompanied by bursts of thunder.

It actually suppressed the sounds of divine thunder from both sides of Heavenly Punishment Peak.

"Someone has triggered the Heavenly Tribulation of the Nascent Soul stage!"

The Holy Lord of Propagation was not skilled in observing celestial changes or phenomena, but this blue stone on Heavenly Punishment Peak, though not of high quality, had a miraculous effect.

The location of those undergoing heavenly tribulations in the cultivation world can be displayed on it.

In the earliest times, even the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation could be detected, but after the Middle Ages, only the Deity Heavenly Tribulation could be sensed.

Therefore, no matter how secluded the place is or what methods are used, it doesn't matter.

As long as one is in Zuzhou, the movements of a Nascent Soul cultivator cannot be hidden from the Daode Sect.

At this point in time, by looking at the location of the lightning spots on the bluestone, it's easy to guess the target.

"I hope you succeed, otherwise, if that ancient demon continues its rampage, countless humans will die..."

The Holy Lord of Propagation sighed and was about to close his eyes to heal his wounds when he was awakened by a flash of lightning.

On the bluestone, a second lightning spot lit up.

"In the cultivation world, there is actually a second person simultaneously attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage!"

(End of this chapter)