Born with immortal seed

Chapter 912 The Sword Cultivator's Affairs, On the Sword

The Seventeenth Young Master secretly realized something was wrong; the Iron Wall, whom he had always looked down upon, had suddenly unleashed such ferocity.

It can only be said that there are no weaklings among the sword cultivators who have grown up in Tianyuan, and they are even more willing to fight to the death.

Even in the most hopeless and desperate situations, we must create a unique glimmer of hope.

"It's all empty talk and nothing real, it can't last... This isn't enough to defeat me!"

The Seventeenth Prince reversed the use of his twin swords, switching between yin and yang, and forcefully averted the precarious situation.

His path is one of extreme yin giving rise to yang, and extreme yang inevitably leading to yin, the so-called reversal of things at their extremes.

The Immortal Foundation, driven by Yin and Yang, maintains its own balance, and can dissolve and transform any attack that is not overwhelming.

Even a fatal blow can save a life, keeping one clinging to the last breath.

Before he could relax for long, the twelve disciples of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion simultaneously threw out their longswords, and circles of sword light descended, binding him with an invisible force of restraint.

Under normal circumstances, it would be a pipe dream to threaten the Seventeenth Young Master with just a sword formation; there are too many ways to dodge and avoid it.

When you're completely held back by the iron wall and can't spare a single ounce of energy, it becomes the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

The Yin-Yang Infinite Sword has lost its room to maneuver and cannot exert its maximum advantage; only defeat awaits it.

Iron Old Man was able to hold out for much longer than expected, long enough to last until he fell into the core of the Twelve Dragon Locking Sword Formation and became the captured dragon.

As for escaping through the void, it's tantamount to deserting in the face of battle, losing the initiative, and having no chance to turn back and compete for the Five-Colored Stone.

On the surface, both sides should abide by the basic rules. If one side has the strength and the advantage in strategy, it can occupy the outer iron and no one can question it. However, if one side loses and still makes a fuss, it will be a heavy blow to the reputation of either side.

As the ruler of the Seven Treasures Immortal Realm, the Heavenly Sword Pavilion would not allow its reputation to be ruined by a single rare and precious treasure, causing a thousandfold negative impact.

The same applies to the lineage of Elder Song; as a relatively independent force, they are even more motivated to maintain order.

Without the protection of this rule, would anyone really think that three combined could stop the number one sword sect in the Earthly Immortal Realm?

"Sigh, why bother?"

A sigh traveled for thousands of miles, reaching the ears of every living being.

Be patient and calm, and apply the appropriate amount of pressure.

An ancient longsword swept over, bearing two inscriptions that were difficult to describe but instantly understood upon seeing them.

Taihe!

The longsword was raised slightly, and the complex and rigorous nodes of the Twelve Dragon Locking Sword Formation were thrown into chaos. Before it was even used, the sword formation was already falling apart.

"You think you can really start a full-scale war against our sect with just a five-colored stone?!"

Tie Bi's expression changed drastically. He no longer had the composure to control the situation and realized that things had taken a sharp turn for the worse.

No matter how rich your combat experience, how sophisticated your psychological game, or how perfect your strategy... when the gap in skill level is too great, it all becomes an illusion.

"Fellow Daoist Gongsun, the reason our pavilion allows you to reside in Jian Pass is because of the contributions your sect has made in the past... If you push your luck any further, the elders of our pavilion have already suggested that we reclaim Jian Pass. Don't say we didn't warn you!"

Before the person even appeared, one could tell from the sight of his sword that the person who had come was Gongsun Ke, the eldest disciple of Elder Song and the de facto leader of the sect, Taihe Mountain Man.

Old Man Song is older than Iron Wall and has long since retired from worldly affairs.

No one can be sure whether they are still alive or have been quietly reincarnated.

The fate of the Taihe Mountain Man will undoubtedly escalate the conflict, giving the hardline elders of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion a reason to take action.

"Elder Tie, don't try to intimidate me with your words. Countless fellow disciples of the Mingxing lineage have perished at Sword Pass since our ancestor... If you want to relocate the sect, our disciples will have to die out completely!"

An elderly man in simple clothes slowly appeared, with black hair, vigorous spirit, and a kind face.

Mingxing was the Daoist name of Master Song, who led his disciples to stand at Jianguan Pass and bravely confront the tide of wild beasts.

He successfully saved Jian Guan, but due to the severity of his injuries, he died a few years later.

Even if a five-colored stone is rare, it's not worth several people fighting it out together.

It's more of a struggle for dominance, a battle over who really calls the shots at Jian Pass.

Sword Pass guards the passage from many worlds into the Seven Treasures Immortal Realm, and thus has extremely high strategic value.

The voices within the Heavenly Sword Pavilion demanding the complete retraction of the Sword Gate were incessant, and even Heavenly Sword Master could not completely suppress them.

The appearance of the Dao Foundation Sacred Treasure and the rise of the Sword Dao to become the most prominent Dao in the world are undoubtedly a major boon for the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, but also a severe challenge.

If a second-rate sword sect seizes an opportunity, it may be able to equalize the legacy of ten thousand generations in just a few hundred years.

At this critical juncture, the lineage of the old man Song, who was beside my bed, became increasingly glaring.

"In this era of great contention, to not contend is to fall behind... If Fellow Daoist Gongsun insists on entering the fray, our sect has no choice but to accompany him to the end."

Tie Bi looked desolate. During his thousands of years as an elder of Jian Guan, there had been virtually no major conflicts between the two sides, and they had tacitly stood within their respective power divisions.

With the impending grand era of swordsmanship in full swing, the Heavenly Sword Pavilion will never allow the Mingxing Daoist lineage to maintain its semi-independent stance.

With three Nascent Soul cultivators in charge, the number of young talents among Elder Song's disciples and grand-disciples who hold the hope of achieving Nascent Soul status is too numerous to count on two hands.

Once they gain momentum, the Heavenly Sword Pavilion will suffer heavy losses if it tries to resolve the situation.

Gongsun Ke's answer shows that the Mingxing Daoist lineage is unwilling to become a complete vassal, so the only way to determine who is superior is through the sword in hand.

"I have heard that Fellow Daoist Gongsun's Flowing Sword has reached the pinnacle. I, Tie, would like to learn a thing or two from him, and I will limit myself to three moves."

With the appearance of the Taihe Mountain Man, the Heavenly Sword Pavilion will have no chance to take away this five-colored stone today.

Even if Iron Wall used a secret technique to summon the fellow disciple hiding nearby, it would be useless; all they could do was try to achieve the best possible outcome.

Defeating the Seventeenth Young Master and drawing with the Taihe Mountain Man are achievements that the Heavenly Sword Pavilion can accept.

It can also intimidate sects across the Immortal Realm; a semi-retired elder is no less powerful than the Mingxing Dao lineage.

Faced with the celestial iron falling from above and the earth vein crystals growing from beneath your feet, carefully consider whether you are qualified to hold them.

Taihe Mountain Man's flowing sword is derived from the Yin-Yang Dao, and also comprehends the natural principle of wind and rain, and the shape of things.

Sword intent is like water, flowing smoothly and without form, without fixed pattern yet containing profound truth.

The student surpasses the teacher, having long since surpassed the old pine tree in his level of understanding.

Even when facing the Seventeenth Prince, Iron Wall had to use stratagems to gain the upper hand; a prolonged battle would inevitably end in defeat.

Not to mention the Taihe Mountain Man, who had been firmly established for a thousand years in the mid-stage of the Integration Realm, he couldn't think of any way to win no matter how hard he tried.

They could only use the guise of friendly sparring, limiting their moves in an attempt to maintain an undefeated position.

"Elder Tie has such refined tastes, I will gladly oblige..."

Gongsun Ke always maintained a calm and composed demeanor, undisturbed by external circumstances.

To say that one did not see through the Iron Wall's intentions would be to greatly underestimate the true ruler of Jian Pass.

He simply had enough confidence that he could win no matter what form the fight took.

"I'd also like to get involved with this five-colored stone. Do you two have any objections?"

Bai Zichen stepped out of the void and said something that made everyone present change their expressions.

The tension between the Heavenly Sword Pavilion and the Mingxing Daoist lineage was already high, and the arrival of a stranger who had merged with them only added fuel to the fire.

"Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar and are probably not from this region. Why bother getting involved in this mess? Swordsmanship is flourishing now, and opportunities are a hundred times greater than before. There is no need to be bound by one place."

Gongsun Ke wouldn't be so wary of someone at the early stage of the Fusion Realm, but there's no need to recruit a powerful enemy when it's clear that they're about to face the Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

"I knew I had a connection with this stone the moment I saw it, and I really must take it today... How about we do as that old gentleman suggested and settle the matter with swords?"

Bai Zichen took in the faces of everyone, including several old acquaintances he had met once before.

However, at that time, his strength was only that of an ordinary Void Refinement cultivator; when he returned, it was a world of difference.

Originally, I only wanted to remain an observer and explore the changes that the Supreme Pure Sword Box brought to the real world.

The reason they changed their minds and wanted to snatch the food from the tiger's mouth was not because the quality of the celestial iron exceeded expectations, but because they thought of Song Ding.

What makes this five-colored stone so rare is that it combines all five elements. With just a little polishing, it can become a fifth-tier flying sword.

If one refines the weapon using the Taiyi True Immortal's refining method for a hundred years, the potential of the extraterrestrial divine iron can be fully unleashed, and reaching the sixth rank will not be difficult.

This item is similar in nature to the five-colored true feathers of the lower realm, and its wonder lies in the harmonious coexistence of the five elements.

Bai Zichen immediately thought of Song Ding, the most talented disciple and the one most likely to inherit the mantle of swordsmanship.

The flying sword forged from the five-colored stone was a perfect match for Song Ding.

“My disciple is talented and gifted, with no lack of comprehension or Dao heart. He may have already reached the Nascent Soul stage and ascended to the Earthly Immortal Realm... It’s a good time to refine a flying sword and present it to him when we meet in the future.”

It's impossible for everyone to have their own destiny, and for every step after ascension to be a qualitative breakthrough.

The mere concept of unifying the five elements can stump an ascending cultivator with little background.

"Arrogant! Do you think that just because you've reached the Integration Stage, you're qualified to negotiate with me?"

Gongsun Ke received a few words of communication from the Seventeenth Prince and gained some understanding of the person in front of him.

A cultivator at the Integration Realm has a photographic memory; even if they didn't notice something at the time, they can still retrieve the scene from their memory later.

This incident caused quite a stir back then. Immortal Lord Xuan Tong of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion came to demand the person, and thinking it was aimed at his junior brother, the Seventeenth Young Master, he even intervened to stop him.

I just hadn't thought of it that way before. Who would have thought that in such a short time, a Void Refinement cultivator would become a Body Integration Sword Cultivator?

"The matter of sword cultivation has been addressed with the sword."

Bai Zichen laughed easily, completely disregarding Taihe Shanren, who was in the mid-stage of the Integration Realm.

A phantom river flowed around him, and with a tremor of the Thunder Immortal Sword in his hand, the sword light transformed from tiny particles into a magnificent sea of ​​thunder in an instant.

Before the sword was even drawn, boundless sword energy filled every inch of the world, and the occasional streaks of lightning were filled with a dangerous aura.

Taihe Mountain Man could no longer remain calm; his expression turned solemn. A pool of clear water flew out from his sleeve, transforming into countless shapes along the way.

The Flowing Sword grew alongside him, and if not for the restrictions of Heaven, it would have been qualified to break through to the seventh rank long ago.

But just one step short is an insurmountable chasm.

Even if it can surpass a thousand or so sixth-tier flying swords, it still cannot compare to a single true seventh-tier flying sword.

With just one sword strike, Gongsun was overwhelmed, and the Flowing Sword was shattered into pieces, returning to the river.

The Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword is a seventh-tier flying sword, and this alone creates a huge gap in skill.

Furthermore, after the fusion, his progress in swordsmanship was so rapid that even he was confused, as he had no good reference point.

When facing an opponent, one must either use the ultimate divine power to deliver the final blow, or simply rely on the advantage of the flying sword to crush the opponent.

Judging solely from his swordsmanship, Gongsun Ke is already very strong; the only ones he can definitively defeat are those from the Heavenly Sword Pavilion.

(End of this chapter)