Born with immortal seed

Chapter 232 Sword City
The history of the Tianhe Sword Sect is not long. Three thousand years ago, the founder, Tianhe Zhenjun, and his friend fell into a secret realm of sword tombs. In the end, only he was able to inherit the sect with his unparalleled talent in swordsmanship.

The fourth-tier Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword in the secret realm took the initiative to come to us and comprehended the Tai Xuan Sword Scripture from it.

Later, he had another fortuitous encounter and obtained a scroll of the Heavenly River Great Art from ancient ruins, which could be cultivated to the level of a god.

This cultivation method produces a vast amount of magical power, especially after reaching the Nascent Soul stage, it allows one to cultivate a true essence river within the Qi Sea.

When needed, the True Essence River can be integrated into the Nascent Soul.

This is equivalent to having two Nascent Souls supplying True Essence.

For sword cultivators, there are two main paths in their cultivation techniques.

Either expand the upper limit of true essence, increase the sword control time, and increase the number of flying swords that can be controlled at the same time.

Another type is a profound technique that can imbue the sword light with supernatural powers such as warding off evil, true fire, and freezing.

The Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Heavenly River Sword Sect, with this technique at its limit, can simultaneously wield four flying swords, following the most orthodox and righteous path, which is also what Bai Zichen hopes to achieve.

Although it is not as heaven-defying as the legendary Taibai Sword Sect's techniques, which can refine multiple flying swords into one's natal flying sword, it is still quite rare.

Before the Heavenly River True Lord passed away, some of his disciples had already achieved the Nascent Soul stage and successfully handed over the reins.

Then there's Tang Fei, the current Supreme Elder of the Sword Sect. With three consecutive generations of Nascent Soul True Monarchs presiding over it, the Heavenly River Sword Sect has instantly risen to the ranks of the top sects.

Yan Yuanzai's special status stemmed from the fact that he possessed the only fourth-tier flying sword of the Tianhe Sword Sect besides the inherited Taixuan White-Headed Sword.

"What a magnificent mountain of swords!"

Bai Zichen asked the Sword Sect disciples who were receiving them if he could go out for a stroll. He quickly received a map and a VIP token that allowed him to freely enter and exit most parts of the Tianhe Sword Sect.

After meeting with True Lord Tang Fei, True Man Ge Cang returned, gave some instructions, and then went into seclusion to recuperate.

He and Qi Yue spent all their time in the room, and they were both rather idle.

However, Qi Yue wasn't in the mood to go out for a stroll and stayed in his room in a daze, so he had to go out alone.

The Tianhe Sword Sect's mountain gate is located on a towering mountain shaped like a flying sword.

All the sect's buildings are located at the hilt of the sword at the bottom of Sword Mountain, with caves and sword fields scattered all over the sword's body.

It is said that this mountain was not originally shaped like this. More than three thousand years ago, the Heavenly River True Lord opened the Sword Tomb Secret Realm.

A celestial sword flew out and pierced the mountain peak, gradually transforming it into the shape of the flying sword.

Bai Zichen was somewhat skeptical of this.

However, the Sword Tomb Secret Realm is indeed the origin of the Heavenly River Sword Sect, and two fourth-tier flying swords, the Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword and the Xing Yao Sword, have been produced there.

There are over a hundred of the second-best third-tier flying swords.

As for lower-tier second-order flying swords, they would have no chance of surviving in the secret realm; they would have long since turned into scrap metal.

The Tianhe Sword Sect, in alliance with several other sword-cultivation sects, forged sword keys and distributed them to true sword geniuses, hoping to further explore the Sword Tomb Secret Realm.

There have been lucky individuals outside the Tianhe Sword Sect who have obtained third-tier flying swords or made great progress in their swordsmanship.

Therefore, the Tianhe Sword Sect can be considered a holy land for all sword cultivators in the Northern Region, and the Sword Tomb Secret Realm is a must-visit place for sword cultivators who are confident in themselves.

Moreover, it is certain that a fourth-tier flying sword is still hidden deep within the Sword Tomb Secret Realm.

This is what Yan Yuanzai sensed when he obtained the Xingyao Sword; there is no mistake.

However, fourth-tier flying swords only appear in the very center of the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, where only core disciples of the Heavenly River Sword Sect can enter.

The Sword Tomb Secret Realm, which is accessed with the Sword Key, cannot be entered into that area.

Bai Zichen's courtyard is located halfway up the mountain. As you descend, the most common buildings you see are various martial arts arenas and sword-testing platforms.

The sword-forging skills of the Tianhe Sword Sect are also unparalleled in the Northern Region.

The only sect capable of consistently forging third-tier flying swords.

Because of the veneration of flying swords, even affiliated sects emerged that specialized in making scabbards, sword cases, and other such items.

At the bottom of Sword Mountain, outside the range of the sect's grand formation, lies a steel city.

The walls stretch as far as the eye can see, all made of cast iron.

Countless plumes of black smoke rose from every corner of the city; those were tens of thousands of casting furnaces.

Countless metal essences are gathered at the foot of Sword Mountain. From the most basic first-tier cold iron and refined iron to the third and even fourth-tier precious ores, traces can be found here.

Tens of thousands of sword cultivators live in this city, most of whom come from all over the country hoping to join the Heavenly River Sword Sect.

A small number of them are relatives or descendants of Sword Sect disciples. Although they have the aptitude for cultivation, they do not meet the standards for recruiting disciples by the Heavenly River Sword Sect.

Some people chose to join a vassal sect, while those who were unwilling stayed in Sword City, waiting for the opportunity to become disciples of the Sword Sect.

At the same time, there are several times more non-sword cultivators and hundreds of times more ordinary people living in Sword City.

Together, they built this prosperous Sword City.

The Heavenly River Sword Sect did not deliberately manage the market, yet Sword City still became one of the most prominent cities in the Northern Region.

"We still need pillar industries, like the spirit beasts raised by the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the flying swords of the Heavenly River Sword Sect... Having what others don't has is the easiest way to accumulate popularity and attract traffic."

Looking down at the crowds of people scurrying like ants in Sword City, Bai Zichen thought of the market town of Qingfeng Sect.

Compared to the Holy Lotus Sect, which has a history of tens of thousands of years, the Heavenly River Sword Sect, which has only a history of more than three thousand years, is more worthy of learning.

Without investing too many resources, the agglomeration effect became increasingly apparent after it became a holy land for sword cultivators in the Northern Region.

Countless weapon refiners settled here, attracting countless cultivators who wanted to forge custom-made flying swords.

Every hundred years, the area of ​​Sword City expands outward by one ring.

Gu Xisheng's idea of ​​creating 10,000 acres of spiritual fields and using one or two types of spiritual rice as a breakthrough to make Qingfengmen Market famous was not wrong.

However, the sect lacks a complete and systematic lineage of spiritual plant masters, and there is no exclusive secret realm where spiritual seeds can be harvested reliably.

To think that they can shake Shennongmen's position in the market is simply wishful thinking.

Most of the newly produced spirit rice in Jade Moon Lake each year is consumed by sect disciples, while the remaining portion flows to the market primarily to Black Mountain cultivators.

No cultivators from other counties would make a special trip to Qingfeng Gate Market just for spirit rice that's 10% cheaper.

However, Gu Xisheng's plan for 10,000 mu of spiritual fields was still firmly implemented.

This is the first decree he issued after taking office as the sect leader, and it cannot be stopped halfway even to prove its correctness.

Bai Zichen also voted in favor during the elders' meeting. Regardless of whether the market could develop, this matter would be beneficial to the sect in the long run.

Qi cultivators who consume spirit rice for a long time will have stronger bodies and more vigorous blood and qi. As long as they also cultivate a body-refining technique, they will not have major problems with the physical body stage in the three stages of Foundation Establishment.

In recent years, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingfeng Sect has been increasing year by year, especially with several true disciples who have successfully established their foundations without the help of Foundation Establishment Pills.

It's hard to say how much of a role the widespread distribution of first-grade spirit rice to Qi Refining disciples played in this process.

Bai Zichen bypassed the outer city's mortal area and entered the inner city where cultivators lived.

"Divine Sword Pavilion, Hundred Swords Manor, Hidden Sword Valley... There are so many shops in the city named after swords, which is a unique feature of this place."

They chose the magnificent Divine Sword Pavilion and went inside. In the hall, hundreds of flying swords were displayed, their cold light chilling, exuding a murderous aura.

However, upon closer inspection, it can be seen that the vast majority of these are first-tier flying swords, with only a few at the very top being second-tier flying swords.

"I was unaware of your arrival, senior. I have failed to greet you properly..."

A steward at the Qi Refining Perfection level stepped forward, bowed, and invited Bai Zichen to go up to the second floor.

"I wonder what you need from your visit to our Divine Sword Pavilion... As long as it is related to flying swords, our pavilion can find it."

"Oh, is that so?"

Bai Zichen entered Sword City mainly to experience the local customs and culture of Northern Yuan, and out of curiosity about the Heavenly River Sword Sect.

They didn't expect to find any real treasures in Sword City.

These well-known shops are all run by affiliated sects of the Tianhe Sword Sect or large trading companies. The Sword Sect itself has no shops in Sword City except for a liaison point.

It only charges rent to shops in the inner city and never operates the business itself.

In any case, the Sword Sect is only good at sword forging. Those who are qualified to ask the sect elders to open a furnace to forge a third-order flying sword will go to Sword Mountain to request the sword. There is no need to open a shop in Sword City to sell them.

"Of course, my master is the closest clansman to the Evil-Slaying Sword Master, and has a wide circle of friends... No matter what you ask for, senior, I can do it."

The steward patted his chest and said loudly.

The Evil-Slaying Sword Master, an elder of the Heavenly River Sword Sect, with a mid-stage Core Formation cultivation level.

Because his flying sword was specifically designed to subdue yin spirits, he once killed a ghost cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation, which made him famous.

"I would like to request a third-tier flying sword, preferably of the wood element... If that is not available, a normal metal flying sword will also be acceptable."

Bai Zichen tapped his index finger on the table. Since he was asked to bring it up, he wouldn't stand on ceremony.

The Purple Star Thunder Sword embryo already exists in my dantian and sea of ​​qi, so I won't have to worry about my natal flying sword after I form my core.

But he had already made up his mind that once he had mastered the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, he would keep it hidden for a hundred years.

Even without this great supernatural power, the Ziwei Dazzling Thunder Sword Embryo itself still needs to be nurtured by the elixir energy for many years, so it cannot be used for the time being.

Therefore, two more Tier 3 flying swords are needed to meet the requirements.

The storage bag contained the crafting method for a third-tier Thunder Bamboo Sword. Because the Thunder Bamboo had been struck by heavenly lightning, causing the bamboo to mutate, its hardness was no less than that of a five-metal flying sword.

Moreover, the sword carries a thunderous sound, and its speed is among the best of all third-tier flying swords.

Unfortunately, without the third-tier Thunder Sound Bamboo as the main material, even the secret sword-forging technique passed down is useless.

The latest idea is to see if we can use the sword key to enter the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, pass the trials, and obtain a third-tier flying sword as a reward.

On the other hand, we'll ask Master Ge Cang to step in and see if we can acquire a third-tier flying sword through Yan Yuanzai's connections.

Yan Yuanzai wields the fourth-tier Star Jade Sword, giving him a special status within the Heavenly River Sword Sect, surpassing the other two Core Formation Perfection elders.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will be the next leader of the Sword Sect after True Monarch Tang Fei.

That's why he has Tang Fei's sword talisman on him, which allows him to borrow the power of a nascent soul from a distance and unleash the power of a fourth-order flying sword.

This kind of sword talisman is not easy to forge. It requires a Nascent Soul True Monarch to refine it for several years, and it will also damage the Tai Xuan White-Headed Sword.

If Yan Yuanzai weren't so important to the Tianhe Sword Sect that he couldn't afford to lose, Tang Fei wouldn't have done this for anyone else.

(End of this chapter)