Born with immortal seed

Chapter 902 Dilemma
The sky was dark, and the thick, dark clouds hung low, seemingly within reach.

Just like the mood of the cultivators of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, it was shrouded in shadow, with complex emotions lingering in their hearts.

The Sword Hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, creating an eerie atmosphere, yet no one uttered a sound.

“Elders, this matter is too shocking. I have volunteered to go to the Six Blessings Immortal Realm to investigate the truth... If the secret letter is true, I will then report to the Elder Council and my master.”

Qin Wulie couldn't help but break the silence first.

Five days ago, a message arrived from beyond the heavens via a flying sword, detailing the newly promoted cultivator of the Six Blessings Immortal Realm and his actions after his breakthrough.

Given the vastness of the Immortal Realm, the number of beings who have achieved the Fusion Realm is still considerable, making him a truly noteworthy figure.

However, since they were not in the same domain, and the Heavenly Sword Pavilion was an existence like it, it was far from the case that the elders would gather together and discuss the matter back and forth as if facing a formidable enemy.

When it came to making a decision at crucial moments, he remained silent, showing no trace of the dashing swordsman demeanor he displayed on the outside.

Jianzi's status in the Heavenly Sword Pavilion is not much lower than that of a Nascent Soul Elder, and he is also a direct disciple of the Pavilion Master, which allows him to speak boldly regardless of the difference in their cultivation levels.

The other combined seeds, who were summoned to listen in, could only be extremely cautious and keep their mouths shut.

"Keeping your head in the sand isn't the solution. In my opinion, you should take the initiative to reach out to others; otherwise, how will you know what they're thinking?"

The swordsman on the left is dressed in coarse linen, with a swallow's jaw and tiger's beard, and his ten fingers have large knuckles, making him look more like a body cultivator than a peerless sword immortal.

Qin Wulie's face flushed red. The elder ignoring him was even more embarrassing than a direct rebuttal.

The subtext is like saying, "When adults are discussing matters, children should not interrupt."

"The junior brothers are also terrified of that person's possible identity, fearing that getting too close too early could taint them with the karma of a powerful being, thus harming themselves and the sect."

Tai Chi Sword Master Yao Hong uses his sword to draw hexagrams and is proficient in arithmetic. He is the most respected elder under the Pavilion Master.

“Wu Lie, you are ignorant of ancient matters. The Killing Star is shaking, the Sword Scripture has appeared in the world, and the amount of extraterrestrial divine iron offered by various places in the Seven Treasures Immortal Realm has more than doubled in recent days... Combining these factors, it is undoubtedly a sign that the Dao Foundation Saint Treasure Su has appeared, and the sword cultivators are flourishing. Everyone is in a dilemma simply because they are worried about that person and do not know how to deal with him.”

He turned to Qin Wulie and explained, then continued, "But regardless of who it is or what their attitude is towards us, the Dao Foundation Sacred Treasure is in his hands and we can't get around it. With the advancement of swordsmanship, can our sect miss this opportunity and watch the sword cultivators of the world flourish while the Heavenly Sword Pavilion remains stagnant?"

"My suggestion is to prepare sufficient gifts, visit in person to offer congratulations, and openly request a copy of the sword manual to be brought back."

"No, the risk is too great!"

The elder, who seemed more like a body cultivator than a sword cultivator, stood up excitedly and left his seat: "At most, we should send someone over privately, but we must not do it in the name of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion! Since no one has expressed their opinion, if our sect becomes the first to speak out, won't people think we are siding with that person?"

"With the swordsmanship flourishing, how can you, still looking back and forth, keep up with this golden age!"

"One wrong step and you're plunged into an abyss. Forget about the Hundred Worries Sect, how did the Heavenly Intercepting Sect disappear?"

"That lord's return is unstoppable. We should follow him closely to gain the upper hand. Otherwise, if the Dao Court reunifies the Nine Domains, there will be no place for anyone else to stand."

Someone started it, and the Sword Hall was thrown into chaos, with the elders divided into two factions with distinct stances.

Upon closer examination, the elders who supported and opposed the movement were roughly evenly split, but their reasons varied.

Everyone has their reasons, and the concept of unity cannot be changed by a few words.

After regaining his composure from his embarrassment, Qin Wulie realized that the topic being discussed by the elders was beyond his comprehension.

Now that it can be confirmed that it is a Dao Foundation Sacred Treasure, the sword scripture that appeared in the Six Blessings Immortal Realm must be genuine, so what is there to hesitate about?

Those rank-and-file disciples who were skilled in forging iron and smelting all understood the importance of the Dao Foundation Sacred Treasure to the Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

The Immortal Realm is vast and boundless, with countless sword cultivation sects, and several forces on par with the Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

But at this level, a pure sword master is absolutely unique.

The next hundred thousand years will be the era of swordsmanship. Qin Wulie has heard this for thousands of years, and his ears are practically calloused from hearing it.

Only when the Dao Foundation Sacred Treasure truly appears can it truly represent the ascension of the sword path and become a manifest path throughout the world.

The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion searched desperately, only to find that the sword had fallen into the hands of a cultivator who had no past connection with the sword path. They could only sigh that fate was unpredictable.

The "that person" mentioned by the seniors was clearly an extraordinary figure, so they dared not call him by his name directly and could only refer to him by his name.

The description is terrifying; anyone involved with him could face a deadly disaster.

This applies not only to individuals, but also to the entire Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

'Even if I had provoked the Five Sons of Humanity and offended the Dao Court, there wouldn't have been such severe consequences... unless I had provoked an even more terrifying being!'

Even Elder Yao Hong, who clearly expressed his support, was careful in his words and actions, only discussing swordsmanship and not touching on anything else.

Qin Wulie's heart sank. The name that could leave a group of Nascent Soul sword cultivators in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat, was almost palpable.

Only he, after disappearing for so long, would still remain a taboo in the Three Realms.

The group argued back and forth, each holding their own opinion. Yao Hong sighed and prepared to compromise and choose a middle ground.

He was merely acting as the head of the pavilion, not the actual head. People usually gave him face, and everything proceeded smoothly.

When it comes to matters of great importance, such as one's spiritual path or even one's afterlife, it is far from being a matter of absolute authority, and no one will be willing to sacrifice their own interests.

Beyond legitimacy, the strength of one's voice is determined by their level of cultivation.

If Yao Hong is not at the mid-stage of the Fusion Realm, but rather at the peak of the Fusion Realm comparable to the Five Elements, then his words carry different weight.

"If that's the case... Senior Brother, you've returned!"

Yao Hong stood up in surprise and gave up the seat of honor.

A towering figure, bathed in the glow of the sunset, entered the Sword Hall. His eyes were indifferent and colorless, and his aura, though not outwardly expansive, was enough to send shivers down one's spine.

He had no extra ornaments on his body, only an excessively long flying sword at his waist, making him look like a swordsman you could see anywhere on the roadside.

But with each passing moment of contact, one could feel his power more and more; it was as if one's entire body had been stripped naked, and there were no secrets in front of him.

"Greetings to the Pavilion Master!"

"Master!"

No matter how loud or arrogant they had been before, they all quieted down in front of Tian Jianzi.

One of the Five Sons of Humanity, he reached the Perfected Integration Realm and inherited the title of Heavenly Sword Child. He is one of the strongest figures in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

"I am the Sword Shadow Returns, but my true form is still in Tianyuan, entangled by the three extraterrestrial demons. I cannot escape so quickly."

Tian Jianzi moved as if he were a real person, but he did not leave a shadow behind him.

The Heavenly Demon Realm originally had seven ancient demon gods. Their evil intentions were inextinguishable, and they were immortal and indestructible. All the demonic cultivation techniques in the world were learned from them.

The human race has Mahayana True Immortals, the Heavenly Demon Realm has True Spirits, and the Heavenly Demon Realm has no supreme combat power that can be ranked among the three realms. It relies on the ancient demon gods with independent consciousness.

However, in the final battle after the Heavenly Emperor disappeared, the seven ancient demon gods were completely destroyed, and it wasn't until tens of thousands of years later that new demon gods were born to fill the void.

It no longer possesses many of the ancient demon gods' wonders; its simple realm is equivalent to perfect fusion, lacking the special characteristics of the past.

The extraterrestrial demons are beings that even the Heavenly Demon Realm finds intolerable. They are utterly irrational and filled with extreme malice. In their eyes, there are no companions. If they show even the slightest weakness, the other demons will become their prey.

Wandering in the crevices of the abyss, countless powerful beings from the three races disappeared, becoming nourishment for the extraterrestrial demons.

In Tian Jianzi's words, it was a trivial matter, though it was somewhat troublesome.

This is the strength of the Five Humans!

"Within my spiritual platform, the Jade Capital trembled and swayed, pouring forth like an avalanche; the Immortal Palace collapsed, indicating that something terrible had happened..."

As the number one sword immortal of the human race, Tian Jianzi's immortal foundation has always been the focus of attention for the world.

The Jade Capital Collapse is renowned throughout the Three Realms; it is both beautiful and dangerous, its most magnificent sword move carrying deadly intent.

One can listen to the sounds of swords in the world, absorb the intent of swords, and build the highest sword realm.

When faced with an invincible enemy, directly dismantle the Jade Capital, destroy the immortal foundation and shake the universe, striving for a situation where everything perishes.

However, the second immortal foundation that Tianjian Zijin condensed after achieving perfect integration was a closely guarded secret.

Even his closest relatives were unaware of it, and it was never revealed to the world.

"I thought I had just unleashed a seventh-tier flying sword, but then I saw the avalanche stretching a thousand feet and continuing for seven days. Realizing it was far more serious, I immediately created a sword shadow clone."

Tian Jianzi drew his long sword from his waist, pointed it in front of him, and actually created a blank space in the void.

As they advanced countless miles forward, a celestial mountain on the sea came into view, its sky filled with a chilling and sharp sword intent, its long chant never ceasing.

The scriptures on the mountain cliffs are written with pearls of wisdom, their cold light illuminating the darkness, enough to send chills down one's spine even across the celestial realm.

But below that, all that remains is chaos.

It lasted only a few breaths before the image shattered, returning to the boundless, empty void.

With his great supernatural powers, Tian Jianzi directly perceived the Five Dragon Sea of ​​the Six Blessings Immortal Realm, as if he were there in person.

It's unclear whether it's some kind of divine power or an ability that comes with one's immortal foundation.

“Wu Lie, take my sword and go to Rotten Axe Mountain... No matter who that person is, he will be of great kindness to our sect and to all sword cultivators in the world.”

Tian Jianzi's gaze deepened, and he slowly lowered his head.

"No need to mention the rest, just follow the normal protocol for visiting a newly formed union."

"Even if it really is the one we imagine, there will be plenty of people in the Three Realms who will cheer for His return, but there will also be many more who do not want to see that scene... My sword still has some value in winning people over, so I won't join the enemy's camp for such a small matter."

The same thing can be perceived as extremely important by different people.

The elders were worried and lost their composure, but Tian Jianzi didn't think it was a big deal; he just needed to let things take their course.

Aside from the Heavenly Demon Realm and the Heavenly Demon Realm, which are filled with deep-seated hatred, the various forces in the Earthly Immortal Realm each harbored their own ulterior motives and held different intentions towards the great man who led humanity to its most glorious era.

Even within the Daoist court, there is not necessarily a monolithic unity.

"If any villains try to cause trouble, I will make sure they remember the glory of the Void Sword."

Tian Jianzi patted the long sword at his waist, his aura becoming fierce, his faint tone concealing boundless coldness.

……

Rotten Axe Mountain, Dragon Pool.

The young man in purple raised his eyes and scanned the entire island, taking in everything, big and small.

"There are about a thousand fewer cultivators remaining on the island today, but it's a good thing that dozens of deserted islands nearby are now inhabited. In a hundred years, they will form a vibrant archipelago."

New rules have been introduced on the island: outside cultivators are not allowed special permission to enter Rotten Axe Mountain, and each visit can only last once a year for no more than three days.

Otherwise, the immortal mountain would not be able to accommodate a massive number of cultivators, nor would it be conducive to more sword cultivators coming to the island to study, which would go against the original intention of pushing the Myriad Manifestations Sword Pivot to the Nine Realms.

"In such a short time, I didn't expect the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror to be able to quickly reach the sixth-grade high-quality magic weapon level... I don't know if it's the aftereffect of the great power of heaven and earth, or because there are enough cultivators using it, or both."

The Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror is hung on the mountaintop. All cultivators who come to practice the Myriad Manifestations Sword Pivot can use the mirror to deduce the cultivation method according to their individual conditions and make the most suitable fine-tuning.

As large amounts of immortal crystals were burned, they helped those rogue cultivators resolve their confusion and also brought feedback to the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror.

This treasure is most pleased to be used; the more it is used, the stronger it becomes, and it can even compensate for Bai Zichen's shortcomings.

After all, he had already attained the Dao and was far from the lower three realms, so it was impossible for him to empathize with the other person.

Especially those below the Nascent Soul stage are only briefly mentioned, without any further explanation.

The Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror filled this gap perfectly. In the eyes of low-level cultivators, it was no different from a celestial artifact and was capable of anything.

After the designated time had passed and he had finished refining the essence of the sun and moon for the day, the purple-robed youth turned and returned to Shaohua Cave.

The Yin-Yang Eyes of the Candle Dragon moved onto him. Although his cultivation level dropped significantly, he was able to concentrate his energy more on a single supernatural power.

Before long, his skill in eye techniques had surpassed his previous level.

"The master is back, and the master has woken up."

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Bai Taotao took the initiative to greet them.

Despite his temporary lead in cultivation, the purple-robed youth's breakthrough speed was unmatched, and he would face no obstacles before achieving the fusion stage.

The key is the personification of the master; to distinguish them, another honorific is used instead.

"Okay, I was just about to report what I've seen."

The purple-clad youth excels in combat and does not need to meditate, cultivate, or refine spiritual energy; his true essence will automatically catch up as his main body and other avatars improve.

It's best to engage in frequent battles and fights, as this will lead to faster improvement in cultivation.

Therefore, while the middle-aged man in the green robe spent a long time in seclusion cultivating, he didn't need to.

"You've come at the right time. I've sorted out my cultivation techniques and transformed the Dongxuan Lushen Sword Scripture into the Wanxiang Sword Pivot. I'm preparing to leave the island to do two things. I'll leave the house to you to look after."

There was a hint of weariness in Bai Zichen's eyes. He told Zifu Jing's avatar that there was no need to be polite, as it was just another version of himself, a multifaceted entity.

Simply changing cultivation methods is not difficult. After entering the Integration stage, one's entire being is reconstructed, so changing cultivation methods is nothing special; it's merely a manifestation of the Great Dao.

Moreover, the Myriad Manifestations Sword Pivot was condensed from the Supreme Pure and Subtle Sword Box and evolved into words based on his understanding, making it essentially custom-made for him.

If it weren't for the considerable effort required to incorporate the Dao Sheng and Dao Mie sword techniques, this work could have been completed a few years earlier.

“Good, it’s time to put it on the agenda… Don’t worry about things at home, I’ll take care of the small matters, and I’ll ask you to handle the big ones.”

Without needing further explanation, the young man in purple immediately understood what was to be done.

It's not nonsense to have Zi Fu Jing, who is in the early stage of the Void Refinement realm, guard Rotten Axe Mountain; it's the most suitable choice.

Next, I will be stationed at the sacred mountain; my status will be more important than my strength.

How many people would dare to cause trouble out of resentment? How many would outwardly comply but inwardly defy? How many would collude with other parties?

If there are any foolish cultivators who dare to provoke conflict after Bai Zichen has just killed Shao Yang, then it would be perfect for Zi Fu Jing to appear in his incarnation.

They already possess the combat power to fight opponents of higher levels, so they might not necessarily be at a disadvantage against someone at the peak of the Void Refinement stage.

Even the strongest opponent can recreate the scene of Dan Cliff Cave on that day and borrow the power of time from the original.

If the Azure Sky Incarnation, at the Nascent Soul stage, can do it, the Purple Mansion Incarnation will only do it better and borrow even more.

(End of this chapter)