Fairy, return my flying sword to me

Chapter 239 A Grand Event for Sword Cultivators
Upon hearing Chunxue's words, Lin Jian's heart instantly felt a tightness, and a chilling, tingling sensation slowly spread upwards from the soles of his feet.

A primal, nameless fear gripped his heart, and Lin Jian instantly recalled what Chunxue had once said.

The seven sword immortals in the Sword Ruins Secret Realm are at the Land Immortal Realm, and the seven sword immortals in the Upper Nine Realms are also at the Land Immortal Realm.

Who are the opponents of those seven sword immortals in the Upper Nine Realms?

Lord of the Fiery Hell!

What kind of demons are on the same level as the Lord of the Flame Hell?
Clearly, apart from the other three legendary great demons, there are probably no other beings among them!
"Which one is it?" Lin Jian swallowed hard.

Chunxue squinted, "The source of war begins with the wind..."

"The Formless罡煞?!"

"It should be Him... The Lord of the Fiery Hell is said to have come from the first flame in the world, while this Formless罡煞 comes from the first weapon and struggle in the world."

"In the midst of war and the clash of swords and the howling wind, His very existence signifies the concept of 'struggle'."

"The reason why those cultivators maintained their fighting spirit to the maximum extent before the blood sacrifice was that they needed to satisfy the other party's authority."

Lin Jian asked in confusion, "Satisfied?"

Chunxue nodded, "Satisfied. If the thing suppressed by this secret realm is indeed the Wuxiang Gangsha, one of the four great demons of Tianyuan, which is on the same level as the Yanyu Demon Lord, it would be almost impossible for those sword cultivators in the past to seal it for such a long time."

"But in recent years, we have indeed not heard of any deeds related to this Heavenly Demon in our cultivation world."

"Forcibly sealing it is unlikely, but the Formless罡煞 has indeed not been active. So it might really be trapped in this secret realm."

"The only possible explanation is that what those sword cultivators did back then was not sealing, but fulfilling."

"As long as the desires of the other party in power are satisfied, these Heavenly Abyss Demons will also fall into a certain state of calm."

"The reason why they faced death with such fervor and passion back then was essentially to sacrifice themselves for this demon."

"The seven sword pillars you see are the combined will of all the sword cultivators who sacrificed themselves here back then."

"The so-called seal may not be a seal at all, but rather the result of this demon willingly indulging in offerings here."

Lin Jian frowned. "But from what I see inside, the spiritual energy on those seven sword pillars is gradually weakening. If they become completely ineffective..."

"It's only a matter of time." Chunxue smiled coldly. "Lullabies always come to an end, and His release is inevitable. In recent years, the mere activity of the Flame Prison Demon Lord has caused enormous trouble for the entire cultivation world. As the echoes of our ancestors gradually fade away, the return of this great demon is a foregone conclusion."

As she spoke, Chunxue frowned like a kitten, cupped her cheeks in her hands, and looked utterly disillusioned. "That's why I said long ago that this world is doomed."

Lin Jian had always ignored the criticisms that Chunxue made.

The Sword Immortal was just saying it; if she really wanted to give up completely, why would she still be going around accompanying him through all this trouble?

How can I win him back?

Chunxue cupped her face in her hands and tilted her head to look at him. "Isn't the answer right on your faces?"

If the sword cultivators of yesteryear were able to use such an extreme method to keep this great demon in slumber for a thousand years, how can the younger generation not continue to satisfy him in the same way?

Lin Jian stared blankly, "So..."

Is it going to be another blood sacrifice for the entire Chunyang Sword Sect?
Seeing the solemn look on Lin Jian's face, Chunxue chuckled and pulled him down to squat down with her. "Don't be so pessimistic... There's an expensive way to fight, and there's a cheap way. They've used their lives to hold off the Wuxiang Gangsha for a thousand years, so maybe if we have a big, exciting fight now, we can hold it off for another ten or eight years. And these are only two great demons! Who knows, maybe two more great demons will appear in the next few years, so one more or one less won't matter much~"

Lin Jian's eyes lit up as he listened, and he got up and flew into the sky on his sword.

"Hey, hey, hey!" Chunxue jumped up and down anxiously on the ground. "You'd better take me with you!"

Without someone to mentor you, you can't even keep up with the top performers when you're just watching the drama unfold.

Brother Jianzi has already cleared the second level of the entire secret realm, and has also explained the way to pass the third level.

Presumably, the elders of the Pure Yang Sword Sect have already reached the core of this secret realm.

Although those elders, including their sect leader, weren't particularly strong, they were still high-ranking members of their sects who had been in the cultivation world for many years, so they had some discernment.

Seeing the seven sword pillars in person would surely help one understand the ultimate meaning of this secret realm.

Now that you know the whole truth, what choices should you make?
……

as predicted!

When Lin Jianyu returned to the floating platform above the martial arts arena where the elders were, he was already able to see the flowing light and shadow of the Pure Yang Sword Sect leader and the elders returning from the secret realm through the image of the water mist mirror in the sky.

With the guide provided by Lin Jian, these elders could be said to have cleared the game at lightning speed.

Having personally traversed the secret realm to reach its final core, they naturally witnessed the appearance of the seven sword pillars.

Upon seeing the seven sword pillars with their own eyes, they finally confirmed that there was absolutely no concealment in Lin Jian's words and actions.

If that kid says there's no inheritance, then there's no inheritance.

It should be understood that the lingering will of these sword immortals attached to the sword pillars is limited and cannot be passed down indefinitely.

Their lingering resentment has persisted for over a thousand years, largely because they want to leave a legacy for their lineage.

Once their wish is fulfilled, their lingering resentment is also satisfied.

When they arrived, the lingering thoughts of their predecessors still remained on the seven great sword pillars.

It's a pity that they are already cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage. Although their achievements in swordsmanship are certainly not comparable to those of the terrestrial immortals, they have at least established their own foundation.

The remnants of sword immortals on the seven sword pillars showed no reaction whatsoever to these old guys in the Nascent Soul stage.

All that remained for them was the increasingly faint spirituality on the sword pillar.

And beneath the base of the sword pillar are countless magical swords of various cultivators, now devoid of spiritual energy due to a thousand years of offerings.

The returning elders and sect leader all wore solemn expressions.

"The situation is not optimistic!"

“These seven sword pillars do indeed seal something, but their power is gradually waning.”

"I wonder what kind of demons are sealed beneath these seven sword pillars, but the sword immortal who left these seven sword pillars is indeed far more powerful than us..." They were clearing a secret realm that had already been cleared once by the forest.

Even though the secret realm has its own self-recovery mechanism, such a short time is still not enough to bring it back to its peak.

They had no chance to see the fragments of memories of their predecessors that they had seen in the forest, but with their knowledge and strength, they could see a lot of things just from the seven sword pillars.

"Perhaps we need to reinforce the seals on these seven sword pillars..."

"But I have no clue..."

A Nascent Soul cultivator's thoughts can be millions in an instant, and photographic memory is the most basic ability of cultivators at this level. If there is any way, it is just a matter of a single thought for them.

If there's a way, there's a way; if there's no way, thinking about it won't help.

"It doesn't look like any kind of formation, so there's nothing I can do about it."

"We are far beyond the reach of our ancient ancestors' methods; we can't even understand them, let alone repair them."

After collecting the opinions of each elder around him, the sect leader glanced lightly over the entrance and exit of the secret realm.

As he pondered, a thought suddenly struck him: "Perhaps... we can go back and ask that child from the Zhengyang Sect."

Although that child's strength was a bit lacking, his opportunities far surpassed those of these old guys.

He was the only one who possessed the details of his ancestors' memory fragments, and perhaps he could glean some solutions from those memories.

Having made their decision, the group immediately set off.

Several sword lights whistled past; sword cultivators have always been the fastest among all cultivators.

Back above the training ground, the Pure Yang Sword Sect elders, who had been waiting anxiously, rushed to greet him. "How did it go?"

"How is it, Sect Leader?"

The sect leader's gaze swept across the room, landing on Lin Jian, who was squeezed at the very back among the elders. He immediately appeared before him in a flash. "Young friend Lin Jian," he said, "we have already been to the secret realm, and we have seen the seven sword pillars you mentioned. Although we do not know what kind of demons our ancestors created those seven sword pillars to seal, they are indeed on the verge of losing their effectiveness. Regardless of whether the sealed demons have been completely annihilated under a thousand years of suppression, we must find a way to restore the spirituality of the seven sword pillars."

Even if the demons sealed away back then have been suppressed and killed over the long years, the sword pillar must still be preserved.

The Sword Ruins Secret Realm is the best training ground for the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect, not to mention that they have now learned that there is a legacy on the sword pillar.

These old guys may not have the chance to inherit the swordsmanship of those legendary sword immortals, but later disciples always have the opportunity.

As long as the secret realm and the sword pillar exist, they will always have a chance, and their Pure Yang Sword Sect will always be able to maintain its core advantages.

"But based on our limited knowledge, we haven't been able to think of any good methods yet. I wonder if young friend Lin has learned anything relevant from the memories of those senior sword cultivators?"

Lin Jian said with a serious expression, "I have seen the passionate and inspiring spirit of our predecessors, and I am eager to emulate them!"

I cannot elaborate on Chunxue's words to these people, but following the example of those who came before is a simple and effective approach.

When you're afraid of making mistakes, copying homework is always a safe bet.

These elders couldn't possibly be unaware of such a simple truth, yet upon hearing this, they hesitated, "But the sacrifices back then were far too tragic..."

If the price is the annihilation of all the sword cultivators in their Pure Yang Sword Sect, then what meaning would it have for them even if they managed to save this secret realm?
Moreover, if the demon that was suppressed is not actually dead, the demon that required seven sword immortals to suppress back then would probably be a drop in the ocean even if all the sword cultivators of the Pure Yang Sword Sect rushed to it like moths to a flame.

"But we don't need to suppress it for a thousand years... Even just slightly delaying the collapse of the sword pillar can buy us time to call for reinforcements later."

The forest did not reveal the possibility that it might be "satisfaction" rather than "suppression".

This same straightforward principle is easily accepted by everyone.

"Yes! We don't have to fight a desperate battle. If things really can't be saved, we can report to the Holy Land!"

"For now, let's stabilize the situation using our own methods. If the situation really worsens, the Holy Land will be able to provide support in time."

"Young friend, what you say is quite right. Why don't we try it according to his idea?"

"At the same time, it can be more than just your sect..." While quietly waiting for their return, Lin Jian had already considered many other solutions.

Since it might be a powerful demon like the Formless Gang Sha, which is on the same level as the Flame Prison Demon Lord, relying solely on the power of the Pure Yang Sword Sect is still somewhat unsettling.

"Since we want to emulate our predecessors and be so engrossed in the competition, why don't we expand the scale of participants and ask all the sword cultivators in the entire Seventh Realm for help? Just like your sect's Five Veins Sword Selection, why don't we hold a 'Sword Selection Tournament' for the entire Seventh Realm?"

Those who have personally experienced it know better than anyone the value of the Chunyang Sword Sect's private secret realm, Sword Ruins.

As members of an outer sect, it was extremely difficult for them to obtain a spot. This place was a trial ground that almost all sword cultivators dreamed of.

But what if the entire secret realm were to be opened unconditionally because of a match?

Even though the secret realm that is now open has limited effectiveness because it was just swept clean by the forest, the mere fact that it is the private secret realm of the Pure Yang Sword Sect, Sword Ruins, is enough to attract sword cultivators from all over the world.

Using this as a rallying cry, and further increasing the excitement through competition with other sword cultivators, it's even possible to reward top-ranking participants as if it were a real competition.

In this situation, it might be possible to unleash a frenzy of jubilation among all sword cultivators in the entire Seventh Realm, shifting the burden that was originally borne only by the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect to all sword cultivators in the Seventh Realm.

Such a grand event would surely have a much stronger nourishing effect on the Seven Sword Pillars than if it were only the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

The only thing to worry about is...

"I just don't know about the crystals for entering and exiting the secret realm..."

"Don't worry about the crystals!" one of the elders waved his hand. "In fact, the secret realm itself is not difficult to enter. The crystals are more for protecting the safety of each disciple participating in the secret realm trial."

Only the Secret Realm Crystals can allow them to escape instantly, preventing them from being killed by the dangers within the Secret Realm.

However, the secret realm has now been largely cleared out of the forest, and the remaining dangers come more from the other cultivators traveling with them than from the secret realm itself.

In this situation, the secret realm crystals are no longer indispensable, and the remaining dangers can be regarded as necessary adventures.

For the Pure Yang Sword Sect, who have controlled the secret realm for so many years, opening a smuggling passage would be easy.

With everyone offering their opinions, the grand sword-cultivation ceremony, which was about to sweep across the entire Seventh Realm, was decided almost in the blink of an eye...

(End of this chapter)