Born with immortal seed

Chapter 566 Space Avenue
After the initial shock subsided, True Monarch Suihan quickly regained the composure befitting a Nascent Soul cultivator.

In their words, they already regarded the bizarrely resurrected remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' as a monster, showing no respect whatsoever for the founding patriarch.

After sleeping for tens of thousands of years, who knows whether what awakens is the sect's founder or a monster that came from somewhere and seized the remains.

Even if the founder of the sect was truly righteous and had not lost his true spirit, judging from this posture, it didn't seem like they could have a proper conversation. Therefore, True Lord Suihan had no intention of washing his neck and surrendering.

On ordinary days, they eat cold food and enjoy the offerings of incense, so they naturally put on a respectful attitude and place the utmost importance on respecting their teachers.

Few people would be willing to step out of their altars and reveal the true nature of the artifacts.

The once supreme and undisputed Nascent Soul Ancestor now has a living sect founder above him. Regardless of this person's cultivation level, who should be listened to in sect affairs? And how should the Nascent Soul Ancestor conduct himself in front of the sect founder?

Unless a patriarch appears out of nowhere and can bring tangible benefits that are impossible to refuse, few people would be willing to have an emperor emeritus above them.

A normal Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of their cultivation would never dare to harbor such a bold idea; the other party could easily kill him with a single slap.

However, the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' either had just awakened or were inherently limited, as she did not use any treasures, nor did she activate any supernatural powers or borrow the power of the cave.

While relying solely on its powerful true essence and unconsciously generated true intent is still terrifying, it cannot achieve the kind of overwhelming performance against cultivators below the late Nascent Soul stage.

At the same time, I am very fortunate to have Bai Zichen's help this time.

He already possessed such heaven-defying combat power before even reaching the Nascent Soul stage; now that he has cultivated to the mid-Nascent Soul stage, he is probably not much weaker than an ordinary Great True Monarch.

That's why we need to keep Bai Zichen calm, lest he turn around and run away, which would be disastrous.

If we can get through this phase, I'm confident that with the help of the formations within the Ice Soul Palace and Bai Zichen, we can get the 'Ice Soul Fairy' back into her coffin.

The formation of the Ice Soul Palace was only changed a thousand years ago, so there's no need to worry about it being attached to its former master and wasting hundreds of years of refinement like that Ice Phoenix Hairpin.

"Alright, then I'll await Fellow Daoist Suihan's reply!"

Bai Zichen laughed heartily, and with a spit, another crimson sword light and a wisp of green water vapor appeared, which were the Qianyan Fire Bamboo Sword and the Lihe Gui Water Sword that he had recently acquired.

Since it has nothing to do with True Lord Suihan, it is not appropriate to activate the Star River Sword Formation in a grand manner.

After this sword formation was mastered, it was always used in life-or-death situations, and to this day, the Star River Sword Formation has not been associated with the name of Bai Zichen, the Divine Sword of Time.

It's impossible to wipe out the entire Ice Soul Palace just to keep this trump card, so let's change our tactics. He really didn't consider the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' to be a particularly formidable opponent.

Although he had the highest cultivation level among his opponents, the threat he posed was definitely not as great as that of the Blood God True Monarch who was possessed by the Ancient Demon and the Thousand-Legged Golden Centipede who possessed the bloodline of a wild beast.

In his eyes, this kind of Nascent Soul Perfection cultivator, who possesses power but doesn't know how to utilize it, has too many flaws.

Even without using the Star River Sword Formation and the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword, their two trump cards, they are confident of victory.

In an instant, the five flying swords transformed into sword lights, each depicting different seasonal celestial phenomena. The once gloomy and chilly spiritual land instantly became ablaze with flames, its heat as intense as the sun.

The 'Ice Soul Fairy's' remains seemed to react a beat slower, as the flames approached within a few feet of her. The tall crown and ancient robe she wore must have been extraordinary treasures, and several snow dragons rushed out.

But in just a short while, the snow dragon shrank to a smaller size and became listless and lifeless.

"Ha... Immortal and indestructible... Holy virtue resides in water, manifesting in countless forms..."

The remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' actually spoke, emitting a hoarse voice, decaying and ancient, piercing straight to the heart, causing an indescribable discomfort.

It's not so much that it has regained its intelligence, but rather that its obsession has not been extinguished and is being poured out across millennia at this moment.

'The Ice Soul Fairy, unwilling to die like this, used the coffin she discovered on the vast ice plains and the special techniques of the Pure Maiden Sect to create a secret reincarnation method. However, judging from the looks of it, it seems she didn't truly succeed... Her strength did slowly rise to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage while she slept, and she awoke again, but having lost her past memories and lacking normal intelligence, what was the point of such a reincarnation?'

Bai Zichen recalled the description of the Su Nu Dao technique. The Su Nu Scripture was said to have three thousand manifestations, and that one could ascend to immortality and become a saint by cultivating it to its extreme.

Of course, that was just an ideal situation; even that Nascent Soul stage expert could only manifest thirty-two incarnations.

Perhaps it is this special existence of the Incarnation that allows the Ice Soul Fairy to sleep for ten thousand years and then be reborn in another life.

Several thoughts raced through his mind, but this did not affect the speed at which he drew his sword; in fact, it made him even more swift and fierce.

If he had only acted out of greed for the fifth-tier spiritual item promised by the Ice Soul Palace, he now had other ideas.

Immortality and longevity are the ultimate goal that all cultivators dream of and strive for.

However, as long as one cannot ascend to immortality, even if the human race uses all means, including various longevity pills and secret techniques, it is impossible for them to live more than three thousand years.

The lifespan of all living beings is predetermined.

Even in the environment of the Earthly Immortal Realm, a Nascent Soul cultivator can only live for three thousand years. No matter how many spiritual fruits, immortal herbs, or longevity pills one consumes in the mortal realm, one can only keep approaching the number three thousand, and it is impossible to surpass it.

As for those who hide in their own caves, binding their own hands and feet, and limiting their strength, thus escaping the passage of time, such days are not counted within their normal lifespan.

Anyone who survives their lifespan by using the secret cave realm will immediately face the Five Signs of Decay once they leave the cave realm, with only a few breaths to a few hours to live.

Therefore, regardless of whether the path to ascension has been cut off, the fervent exploration of reincarnation and rebirth has never subsided.

Those powerful beings created all sorts of incredible secret techniques, but none of them could be proven to be successful reincarnations; they were all just vague rumors.

The reason why the Underworld Coffin has such a great reputation is that, according to legend, several innate deities were reincarnated through it and accomplished great feats.

Whether it's true or just later generations trying to claim a prestigious past life identity is hard to say.

It is estimated that only the Daode School has detailed records on this matter.

The Ice Soul Fairy could use the ice crystal coffin and her own cultivation techniques to keep her physical body from decaying for tens of thousands of years, and even retain a trace of obsession to guide her afterlife.

It's certainly still a long way from the true method of reincarnation, but it already has some reference value.

He's too old to be considering reincarnation and rebirth.

However, it would be good to learn about these mysteries of longevity and the source of lifespan in advance.

You never know when you might need it.

The remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' did not use supernatural powers or magic spells, nor did she activate magical treasures or divine weapons; she simply relied on instinct to fight.

As the battle progressed, their strength continued to rise, and they became increasingly agile.

A pair of hands were covered with a layer of eerie blue light, and wherever they passed, space cracked open.

Even endless flames are not enough to fill the spatial rift; it seems that no amount of sword light can withstand it.

The constantly changing sword intent only made the two snow-white palms shake more rapidly, almost isolating the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' and creating an independent space of their own.

Dozens of dark spatial cracks surrounded him, repairing and coalescing, only to be torn apart again.

The spatial rift that even Nascent Soul True Monarchs would avoid at all costs became her protective ability.

"The blazing sun shines in the sky, making every moment precious!"

Bai Zichen sheathed his five swords and shouted, causing the five sword lights to merge into one, instantly changing the color of the entire Ice Soul Palace.

All the disciples of the Ice Soul Palace were horrified to discover that the ice and snow around them were melting rapidly, and the temperature in the air was rising sharply, as if they had gone from a world of ice and snow to a world of scorching heat.

The fourth-tier spiritual land in the center was even more exaggerated, completely changing the spiritual energy attributes of the place in a short period of time.

The surging sword light burst through those spatial rifts, which clearly exceeded the limit of what it could withstand, and one after another they closed.

No matter how hard the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' tried, they couldn't stop it.

boom!
As the sword light fell, sword marks appeared for the first time on her snow-white palms, and drops of blood fell, the white and red colors so distinct.

Even the most powerful spatial essence cannot achieve perfection in the face of the combined destructive power of multiple sword intents.

A wisp of sword intent that pierced through almost severed both hands.

If the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' hadn't dodged the sword light the moment it touched her body and escaped into a special space, she would have been cut in two instead of just suffering a minor injury.

The blood that dripped from her palm turned into ice crystals in the air, and when it fell to the ground, it became a dazzling and translucent ice flower.

"As expected of the Space Dao, which is on par with the Dao of Time, it possesses such strength even with just instinct... If it regains its intelligence and has a suitable magic weapon, it would probably be the most terrifying opponent I have ever encountered. Even if it sets up the Star River Sword Formation, it would be a 50/50 situation at best. And it is still unknown how effective the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword would be against such a resurrected monster. If its lifespan were recalculated from the moment it awoke, even two strikes from the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword would not be enough to kill it."

Bai Zichen was shocked. This was almost his strongest attack under normal circumstances, yet it still couldn't harm the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy'.

Besides the true meaning of space, she was also surrounded by the true meaning of ice and snow, indicating that she also possessed the perfect Nascent Soul realm.

The two profound truths of the Great Dao were thus harmoniously combined, producing an astonishing effect.

"It's one thing to increase one's strength, but can one comprehend the Great Dao of Space while lying in a coffin?"

The rarity of the Great Path of Space is comparable to that of the Great Path of Time.

Perhaps it is not as mysterious and unpredictable as the Great Dao of Time in combat, making it impossible for others to resist, but as long as a cultivator has mastered the Great Dao of Space, their chances of ascending to the upper realm are much higher than those of others.

The most terrifying void turbulence is, if not as easy as walking on flat ground, easily handled by a Nascent Soul cultivator who has comprehended the Great Dao of Space.

This means that as long as one can cultivate to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, one can ascend smoothly even without an ascension platform.

The only verifiable example of success after the Middle Ages is the ascension of Taibai Sword Lord, largely due to his mastery of the Great Dao of Space.

If Fairy Ice Soul had comprehended the Great Dao of Space back then, she wouldn't be so unknown. Instead, she would be a female cultivator who would have left her mark on the history of the cultivation world, instead of coming to the Northern Region alone and establishing the Ice Soul Palace on the vast ice plains.

Therefore, the spatial essence grasped by the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' could only have been created later, originating from changes during her dormant phase.

To stumble upon the Great Dao while unconscious is truly an unprecedented and wondrous tale.

Even if another fourth-tier flying sword were unleashed, it wouldn't fundamentally change the current situation. Just as Bai Zichen hesitated about whether to set up the Star River Sword Formation, the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' shone brightly, and countless ice crystal threads were thrown from all directions.

It was as if the pure, cold air from the entire vast ice plain had gathered upon her, giving her unparalleled power.

His eyes swept over, and the terrifying aura made Bai Zichen's mind tremble, causing him to take a step back.

Have they already learned how to utilize the power of divine sense?

Without further hesitation, Bai Zichen reached out and summoned the Supreme Pure Micro Sword Box from his dantian.

The indifferent, lifeless gaze of the 'Ice Soul Fairy's' remains shifted, and with a step into the void, it vanished from the spiritual land, leaving him without a target for setting up the formation.

Bai Zichen hurriedly caught up, only to sense that she had already arrived outside the Ice Soul Palace.

Take another step, and dozens of miles away, a cold light flashes, shooting straight into the sky.

In just a few steps, it disappeared within the maximum range of divine sense.

“Cultivators who have comprehended the Great Dao of Space are really too difficult to kill... To them, Void Treasures, Anti-Void Formations, and even the power of Cave Heavens are all just decorations; nothing can restrict them.”

Bai Zichen shook his head with a wry smile. Even if the Star River Sword Formation was set up, the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' could probably come and go freely.

An opponent who can escape unscathed even if they can't win is indeed quite annoying.

"But since she clearly has no intelligence and acts solely on her obsession, how could she suddenly run away halfway through the fight... Did she realize she couldn't defeat me, or is there something attracting her that she must accomplish?"

Staring at the direction where the cold light disappeared, Bai Zichen finally looked away after a long time.

If I encounter the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' or a similar cultivator again, there is no better way than to use all my skills from the start and try to kill them instantly.

If the Great Dao of Space were not so extraordinary, it would not be known as one of the two supreme Great Daos.

Or perhaps it's a matter of overwhelming power, with a Nascent Soul cultivator descending and opening their own inner world to trap the opponent.

You are in another world, and no matter what you do, you can't leave the cave world.

"What a pity, I failed to capture the Ice Soul Fairy. Otherwise, I could have studied the mysteries of the Great Dao of Space from her remains... In the future, I would have been able to single-handedly master the two great truths of time and space. It seems that no cultivator in history has ever accomplished such a feat!"

Bai Zichen was somewhat disappointed, for it was only at this moment that Suihan Zhenjun caught up and came out.

"Fellow Daoist Bai, your divine might is truly admirable... You are indeed worthy of being compared to the Taibai Sword Sect, a person whose swordsmanship talent is unparalleled throughout history."

The way Suihan Zhenjun looked over was as if he had seen the most terrifying monster.

Even the Ice Fairy, who was resurrected from the ice crystal coffin, did not bring as much shock as Bai Zichen.

His greatest hope was that Bai Zichen could hold off the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy'.

Once their true essence has recovered, the two of them will join forces to break out of the spiritual land and then use the great formation to have a proper battle.

After witnessing the power displayed by the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy', True Monarch Suihan realized that he had been too naive. The fourth-order low-grade formation of the Ice Soul Palace was simply no match for her, and he had a bad feeling.

Despite such a terrifying opponent, Bai Zichen was not at a disadvantage and even seemed to have some advantage.

After all, judging from the ending, it was the remains of the 'Ice Soul Fairy' that actively escaped.

Compared to this, the young swordsman is more like a monster.

(End of this chapter)