Born with immortal seed

Chapter 401 Tai Su Dao Soldiers
Bai Zichen sheathed his sword and walked into the Tianhe Sword Sect camp. Several Core Formation sword cultivators looked at him with complicated expressions.

Suo Qian and Tang Yuan, who had met briefly in front of the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, were particularly dazed.

The Foundation Establishment junior who rose to prominence back then has now grown into a cultivator of the same level, with even greater cultivation, stronger strength, and unparalleled potential.

'To escape from a Nascent Soul True Monarch and even gain a slight advantage is truly divine.'

The younger Core Formation sword cultivators all looked on with burning fervor, as if they had seen a god.

Even a casual strike from a Nascent Soul True Monarch, due to the fundamental difference in their ranks, would be too much for ninety percent of Core Formation cultivators to handle, leaving them no choice but to surrender.

Only when one's swordsmanship reaches this level can one be considered to have reached the pinnacle and be able to discuss the Dao with other cultivators from all over the world.

"Thank you very much for your help, Senior Yan."

Bai Zichen bowed in thanks. Since their parting at Meili Snow Ridge, Yan Yuanzai's temples had turned gray, with a few more strands of silver. The once spirited and fearless swordsman now had a lot of worries between his brows.

"With your abilities, Shibi can't do anything to you... Besides, since we arrived here, we've heard what Yu Ziliang of Tianfa Peak thinks of you. Unless those old guys really want to tear off the mask of civility, how many of them would dare to make a mortal enemy of you?"

Yan Yuanzai held the Xingyao sword in his hand, and the Taixuan Baishou sword was tied at his waist.

This fourth-tier inherited flying sword was damaged in its essence by the Killing Demon Sword on the snowy mountain, its spirituality dimmed, and it has fallen into a deep slumber.

The idea of ​​finding a successor for the Tai Xuan Bai Shou Sword will not be realized for at least a hundred or two hundred years.

He couldn't rest easy leaving the Tai Xuan White-Haired Sword behind at the sect after leaving Sword Mountain, so he simply took the inherited flying sword with him as well.

The earliest comment about him being the most talented swordsman since ancient times came from Yan Yuanzai.

He spent a hundred years trying to communicate with the Star Jade Sword, but it couldn't compare to Bai Zichen's fleeting appearance, which directly caused the fourth-tier flying sword to vibrate and rejoice, showing its eagerness to approach.

This kind of initiative and enthusiasm was something he had never dared to dream of, even after lowering his stance and communicating and refining day and night.

Even ancient books do not record such an example.

The only similar one is that ancient sword immortal from the upper realm, the one who created the Sword Tomb Secret Realm.

Upon closer examination, the Tianhe Sword Sect could even boast that it inherited the legacy of that sword immortal.

This person rarely makes a move, but has traveled throughout the cultivation world, leaving his mark in many places, as if he were searching for something.

But once, a soft whistle caused all the cultivators within a hundred miles to fly out their swords and bow their heads in a terrifying display, confirming his identity as a sword immortal from the upper realm.

Human cultivators are not even qualified to use a sword in front of him.

Bai Zichen's performance was certainly not even a fraction of that of the sword immortals of the upper realm, but the difference in their cultivation levels was even greater; at that time, he was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This is the direct reason why Yan Yuanzai was so certain that no one after the Taibai Sword Sect could compare with Bai Zichen's sword talent.

Yu Ziliang sent visiting cards to all the Nascent Soul forces in the Northern Region, and he was the one who knew best how each Nascent Soul True Monarch reacted when faced with a visiting card personally written by the Great True Monarch of the Dharma.

It is said that when he reported back to the two Great True Lords, he specifically mentioned that Bai Zichen of the Qingfeng Sect, with his Core Formation realm, was the best among everyone.

This news was inadvertently revealed by a Core Formation cultivator from the Morality Sect during a conversation with a friend from the Dharma Aspect Sect, and it quickly spread throughout all the Nascent Soul level sects in the Northern Region.

It sounds somewhat astonishing that a Core Formation cultivator could have a better grasp of the true meaning of the Great Dao than a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

If it were to spread that the handwriting in the visiting card actually contained the Great True Monarch of the Dharma's true understanding of the Dao of Creation, and that only those who have mastered the true meaning of the Great Dao to the late Nascent Soul stage or above could easily decipher it, these sects in the Northern Region would find it even more difficult to accept.

However, the only information that has been circulated is Yu Ziliang's evaluation of the people; the meaning of the handwriting on the visiting card has never been mentioned.

Including the attitudes of the two Great True Lords, I don't know if it was out of consideration for the Venerable Ones, but that gossipy Taoist cultivator never mentioned the two Great True Lords from beginning to end.

For Yan Yuanzai, this incident only added another halo to Bai Zichen, once again powerfully proving his status as a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Compared to other Nascent Soul True Monarchs, they were more likely to accept this.

When he was presented with the letter of greeting from the Great True Lord of Propagation of the Dharma, he was quickly overwhelmed by the huge golden characters and unconsciously activated his flying sword to protect himself.

The Star Jade Sword was drawn, unleashing a burst of starlight that repelled the characters, allowing him to break free from the mental pressure emanating from the invitation.

One side is a handwritten invitation, without any true essence or divine consciousness attached to it.

On one side, sword light flickered, relying on the power of a fourth-tier flying sword to break the deadlock.

The moment the starlight shot out, Yan Yuanzai knew he had failed in this test.

He was not known for his mastery of the Great Dao, but he never expected that a multi-stage Nascent Soul True Monarch like Bai Zichen, a junior Core Formation cultivator, would be able to stand out from the crowd.

Bai Zichen asked a few questions before he learned that Yu Ziliang had revealed his reaction to the golden invitation.

He didn't believe that a Core Formation cultivator from the Moral Sect would dare to leak internal conversations without a hint from higher-ups.

Heavenly Punishment Peak is known for its strict rules and regulations, so it's impossible for them to produce a disciple who speaks without thinking.

It is highly likely that this turmoil was orchestrated by the higher-ups of the Moral Sect with special intentions.

"Some people may be wary of this, and there may be people who will do anything to kill me before I can truly grow up."

Bai Zichen disliked this feeling of being out of control. A genius who falls halfway through his career is worthless and will only become idle gossip among some cultivators.

The original plan was to go to the Boundless Sea of ​​Bitterness after the Grand Ceremony of Ten Thousand Immortals, but now that Zengguang Immortal City is almost gone, this matter can be brought forward as well.

As long as he disappears from the cultivation world for a period of time and fades from public view, no matter how many ideas those hiding in the shadows may have, they will not be able to realize them.

Anyway, he has a map of the boundless sea of ​​suffering, so he won't get lost or lose his way while walking in it, and he can step into the truly mysterious, unknown, bitter, cold and desolate land.

"Strangle you?"

Yan Yuanzai burst out laughing and said, "With your abilities, plus your past feat of defeating the Nine Lotus True Monarch, who would dare to have such thoughts without a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator leading the way and two or three others? In the entire Northern Region, besides the Dharma Aspect Sect and the Lifeless Sect, which other sect has this strength?"

"Furthermore, your Qingfeng Sect has only occupied two counties of Liang Kingdom so far. At worst, it will occupy the entire Liang Kingdom in a hundred years. It's not enough to make the True Monarchs of the two sects so determined to kill you. If you come from one of the two sects, then you really have to worry. It would be best to hide in the mountain gate and not come out until you reach the Nascent Soul stage."

No matter how smoothly things go, Bai Zichen's motto is to always be cautious and cautious, and he is used to keeping a few trump cards up his sleeve.

However, as his fame grew and his status rose, the level of attention he received from the outside world was completely different from before.

If someone truly wanted to deal with him, they wouldn't have arranged a lineup other than Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Everyone knew that having a Core Formation cultivator appear in front of him was tantamount to suicide.

The Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword only appeared once, but with two witnesses, Shi Chengdong and Suihan Zhenjun, those who are interested will surely include it in their calculations.

The Pink Crystal Shattering Jade Technique allowed him to possess the strength of an early Nascent Soul cultivator in a short period of time. For 99% of True Core Formation cultivators, this was a heaven-defying divine power, a trump card capable of changing the course of a battle.

But when applied to Bai Zichen, it still seems insufficient.

What he needs is a trump card on par with the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, one that can still deliver a decisive blow when facing a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

'Once this is over, I'll retrieve the Five-Crystal Divine Iron... Only by cultivating the Five-Crystal Glazed Body can my physical defense undergo a qualitative change, thus providing me with greater protection.'

The thought crossed Bai Zichen's mind, but instead of telling others, he asked another question.

"There are only two days left until the sixth day of the sixth lunar month. Senior, how long do you think it will take for the Moral Sect to conquer the Immortal City?"

No matter how powerful Zengguang Immortal City appeared, no one believed it could truly withstand the offensive of the Morality Sect.

Especially with the arrival of the Great True Monarch of the Dharma, there was simply no top-tier cultivator in the Immortal City who could match him.

Moreover, with just one invitation, more than ten Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Northern Region were invited to the scene, completely surrounding Zengguang Immortal City.

Even if Zengguang Immortal City had accumulated a great deal of wealth over the past few centuries, it would not have been able to withstand such an offensive.

All the Nascent Soul True Monarchs present knew that being here meant they had been accepted by the Moral Sect and were entitled to a share of the spoils from the fallen Zengguang Immortal City.

This is enough for a group of people to beat a drowning dog when someone is in the lead.

"Ten days, I guess. The three fourth-order formations are linked together, so it will still take time to break through them... In fact, if the Tai Su Dao soldiers hadn't suffered such heavy losses last time, the Dao De Sect would have already breached the city walls, making the first layer of defensive restrictions precarious."

The Heavenly River Sword Sect was the closest Nascent Soul level sect to Zengguang Immortal City, so it wasn't difficult for Yan Yuanzai to keep track of the war's progress.

"Tai Su Dao Soldiers? Is it a battle formation, or are they cultivators of the Dao De Sect who have practiced special techniques and are suited to form formations to fight enemies?"

This wasn't the first time Bai Zichen had heard the term "Tai Su Dao Bing" (太素道兵). It was deeply intertwined with Tian Fa Peak (天罚峰), and its appearance was inevitable whenever a sect violated the prohibitions and needed to be severely punished.

"They were just a bunch of pitiful people, half-human and half-demon, who wandered around after the demon race withdrew from the Central Region. The largest branch of them was accepted by the Moral Sect and received protection. The price they paid was to be Dao soldiers for generations. There was no other choice."

Yan Yuanzai briefly explained the origins of the Tai Su Dao soldiers, noting that the half-demon clan differed from those immortal cultivation families with special bloodlines.

The bloodlines of the demon race and the human race within his body reached a peculiar balance, ensuring that the bloodline of his descendants would not dilute, and that each generation would be a half-demon.

They still retain some characteristics of the demon race in terms of physique and appearance, and compared to ordinary humans, they have the advantages of great strength and thick skin.

Cultivation also depends on spiritual root aptitude, and reproduction is difficult, making it hard to have offspring.

The Moral Sect selected the Tai Su Han Zhen Gong for the half-demon race. After practicing it, they could further amplify their own advantages, feel no pain, and be exempt from most of the Five Elements spells.

Every Tai Su Dao soldier is an outstanding body-refining cultivator.

However, if one only cultivates the physical body and does not understand the Great Dao, the Tai Su Dao Soldier can only grow to the Core Formation stage at most.

To date, no Nascent Soul level Tai Su Dao soldier has appeared.

(End of this chapter)