Born with immortal seed

Chapter 636 Post-Battle Pursuit
"I witnessed the creation of this sword back then. I never expected that you wouldn't be influenced by it and fall into the path of killing all these years. That's quite good."

Bai Zichen pinched the Killing Demon Sword, which was fiercely fighting with the Abyssal Prison Demon Sword, between two fingers, played with it in his palm for a moment, and then threw it at Kong Bai.

Both swords were imbued with killing intent, but there were subtle differences between them.

The Killing Demon Sword is pure killing, devoid of good or evil, indiscriminate in its intent, aiming to cause all things to wither and die.

Whether it's using killing to stop killing or using killing to become a demon, the Blade Spirit itself has no concept of good or evil.

The Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword truly lives up to the "demon" in its name. As a flying sword from the Heavenly Demon Realm, it is filled with killing intent and boundless demonic thoughts.

It has a more repressive and regulatory flavor to it, and it's not as pure, but it's more effective in most aspects.

However, from Bai Zichen's perspective, the Killing Demon Sword actually has an advantage when it comes to setting up the Star River Sword Formation or using the Dao Life and Dao Extinction Sword Technique.

He doesn't need so many fancy features; pure sword intent is more likely to reveal the world of sword light.

However, since it was a loan, it must be returned.

There's no reason to treat the Killing Sword Sect differently now that it's in a weak position.

Under normal circumstances, he would not be able to activate so many fifth-tier flying swords.

This time, Dao Sheng Yi Jian was inspired by him, and all the fifth-tier sword spirits united against the Nascent Soul Demon Lord, willing to sacrifice their own origins.

In a different environment, relying solely on oneself, one cannot even sustain half the effort.

Having witnessed the replica of the sixth-tier treasure, the Immortal Court Phantom, Bai Zichen already harbored a longing for a genuine sixth-tier treasure.

I've heard that among the five creation treasures born in this world, there is a sixth-order flying sword.

Later, it was captured by the Heavenly Demon Realm, and according to the news of the Avici Heavenly Prison Demon Sword, it eventually became one of the most powerful demonic soldiers in the Upper Realm.

"Thank you, True Lord Bai... I have always adhered to my original intention and remained unmoved by external things, fearing that I would disappoint Senior Brother Xiang's painstaking efforts."

If he weren't one of the sword borrowers, Kong Bai certainly wouldn't be qualified to stand among these Great True Monarchs; he should be leading the army of cultivators to hunt down the fleeing demonic beasts.

Therefore, they looked nervous and dared not address each other as fellow Daoists of the same generation.

Since Xiang Ji used his own body to forge the sword, dragging Tang Fei along, and together they forged the fifth-order Killing Demon Sword, the Killing Sword Sect seemed to have run into bad luck.

First, the sect's Great True Monarch, with little lifespan remaining, attempted a forced breakthrough but failed, resulting in a qi deviation and demonic possession, with killing intent invading his sea of ​​consciousness.

It was only after the magic array of the secluded cave malfunctioned and stopped operating that a disciple reported it, and a Nascent Soul elder went inside to investigate.

They discovered that this Great True Lord was bowing his head to the ground, his heart meridians severed, and a long sword pierced his chest, sealing his Qi Sea. His dark nascent soul, with a ferocious expression, was huddled in a corner, unable to escape.

After his death, sword light shot out uncontrollably from his body's acupoints, blasting the cave into pieces and shattering the nearby array's key points.

After examination, it was confirmed that he committed suicide before losing control, thus eliminating any potential future troubles.

Otherwise, a Great True Monarch who has fallen into the demonic path of killing could break out of the sect and wreak havoc, taking the lives of more than 90% of the disciples of the Killing Sword Sect.

Three more Nascent Soul seedlings, despite having all the necessary resources for Nascent Soul transformation, failed at the final step.

They all perished, reduced to ashes by the heavenly tribulation.

Without fresh talent and wasting extremely precious Nascent Soul Pills, the Killing Sword Sect is on the verge of a talent gap.

The entire Killing Sword Sect is counting on Kong Bai alone, hoping that he can take charge of the situation.

Under immense pressure, Kong Bai did not break down or give up. Instead, he put away his past unruly arrogance and became calm and composed.

The cultivators from the sects he knew all praised him for becoming a different person, saying that the Killing Demon Sect had a worthy successor.

Wielding the Killing Demon Sword, he possesses considerable strength, and his cultivation has also advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

Upon closer examination, it is no less than the so-called "Double Profound" of swordsmanship.

Kong Bai is slightly older than Han Chaoxuan and slightly younger than Gu Chongxuan, but he is born with a sword-like spirit, and his future may not be worse than that of the "Twin Xuans".

The Killing Sword Sect has suffered because its influence has been far less than that of the Five Phoenix Sword Sect and the Azure Lotus Sword Sect in recent years, so it has been overlooked when the cultivation world praises it.

Moreover, Kong Bai could have already broken through to the late Nascent Soul stage. As long as he was willing to devour the Killing Demon Sword, his sword bones would naturally transform the fifth-tier flying sword into resources.

Even reaching the peak of the Nascent Soul stage is not out of the question.

His sword bone is a nightmare for all sword spirits in the world, with an absolute effect.

Otherwise, how could someone at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm have controlled a fifth-tier flying sword?

Besides the effect of the lingering resentment of the spine, the sword spirit sensed the suppressive force emanating from the sword bone on Kong Bai's body.

If it weren't for the time limit on absorbing flying swords of a higher grade than one's own, one could create a cultivation miracle without regard to cost.

But this sword was the result of his senior brother Xiang Ji's lifelong planning. After realizing that he had no chance to reach a higher realm, he dedicated the last few hundred years of his life to the gestating Killing Demon Sword.

Even his sword duel with Tang Fei was not to settle old scores, but most likely to fulfill the desire of the Killing Demon Sword.

Having given everything to obtain the sect's first fifth-tier flying sword, Kong Bai certainly couldn't be so selfish as to easily devour it.

Moreover, if there is no hope of reaching the Nascent Soul stage, the value of a Great True Monarch is far less than that of a fifth-tier flying sword.

Kong Bai wields the Killing Demon Sword, and his strength is no less than that of an ordinary Great True Monarch. Moreover, he has not lost his own path of cultivation, so there is no possibility of him improving.

This doesn't even include the fact that the Killing Demon Sword can be passed down from generation to generation, while a Great True Monarch can only protect a sect for a few hundred years at most.

Only those cultivators who prioritize personal gain above all else and are devoid of emotion could make such a decision without a second thought.

After returning all the flying swords to their rightful owners, Bai Zichen politely declined the offers from various Nascent Soul cultivators who flocked to him, attempting to curry favor.

Dao Sheng's sword strike seemed to have exhausted his energy and spirit. Even though his true essence quickly recovered, he was still on the verge of death.

He only visited Baoxuan Daoist once. When the situation was unclear and Chier Laozu attacked him, he stepped forward to take the blow.

Although it didn't serve any purpose, the sentiment was commendable.

“My master’s bones are shattered and his flesh is rotten. There is not a single good spot on his body. Fortunately, the Taiping Mother Talisman protects his nascent soul, so he is not beyond medical help.”

Pan Shizhen looked somber, but forced himself to answer.

He had a row of deep, bone-revealing wounds on his shoulder, as if he had been torn apart by a monster, with large chunks of flesh ripped away.

As one of the few cultivators who knew Bai Zichen's identity as the Purple Star Lord hidden underwater, Pan Shizhen knew that he was very, very strong.

But even at this level, it still exceeded my expectations.

The sword slaying of the Nascent Soul Demon Lord made Pan Shizhen see clearly what a sword enthusiast is and what a heaven-sent sword immortal is.

He truly made up his mind to abandon the sword and pick up the talisman, returning to the track he was truly good at.

"Currently, the Nascent Soul is in a coma, and we can only treat it conservatively with pills to avoid aggravating the injury. The key is that if the physical body does not improve and becomes completely necrotic in two more days, then we will have no choice but to abandon this body."

Bai Zichen glanced at him; Baoxuan Daoist was so mangled that he was unrecognizable as a human.

Fortunately, the Taiping Mother Talisman circulated within her body, maintaining her physical condition and radiating a rich new vitality.

All talismans that are for rejuvenation and healing have already been cast several times on their own.

With a heavy heart, he said, "I am not skilled in medicine. If there is any other way I can be of help, please let me know."

"There really is something... The Taiping Mother Talisman has an ability to provide spiritual materials to generate several special talismans, among which the Nine Revolutions Dragon Essence Talisman is most suitable for Master's current situation. Ordinary fourth-order dragon beast essence as the main material may not be enough, so I shamelessly ask the True Lord for the Dragon Lord essence."

Pan Shizhen hesitated for a moment, but still gritted his teeth and spoke.

"Dragon beasts are known for their strong vitality, let alone a Dragon Lord at the peak of the fourth rank. A talisman made from its essence can definitely maintain Master's life to the maximum extent. Once we return to the sect, we will definitely gather enough spirit stones and ask the True Lord for credit first."

"This is a simple matter, there's no need to be coy, just say it directly."

Bai Zichen took out the Exquisite Primordial Pagoda, inside which a two-colored true dragon was wandering among the layers of the pagoda.

In the urgency of the situation, he didn't even bother to properly collect the spoils of war, only gathering the demon essence that would dissipate over time.

Unfortunately, the Demon Lord is the same as a Nascent Soul cultivator, already the pinnacle of existence in this world. Even if he were to perish, he would become a deity.

He asked Yu Ziliang and learned that, based on historical records of the cultivation world, the Moral Sect concluded that over 90% of demon lords who fell would have their bodies merge with the heavens and earth.

Only a very small number of people, whose causes of death are unusual or whose bloodlines are different, will have their demon bodies exploited.

He had anticipated the arrival of the Red-Eared Ancestor's spirit, and in the instant the demonic body transformed into a mountain, the spirit silently merged into the mountain, as if it had been imbued with a bit of spirituality.

Perhaps thousands of years from now, a wild spirit born of nature will be born.

Otherwise, the essence of a fifth-tier demon beast would be an absolute bargaining chip in the cultivation world.

It can be used for making fifth-tier talismans, activating fifth-tier puppets, setting up large formations, and cultivating top-tier divine abilities.

In comparison, using it to refine magical artifacts is the worst choice and a complete waste of resources.

"Thank you very much, True Lord. I will always remember this great kindness."

Pan Shizhen was pleasantly surprised and bowed repeatedly, never expecting that her request would be so easily fulfilled.

In Bai Zichen's view, apart from keeping the Dragon Lord's essence for soul searching, it was of little use to him in other aspects, at most it could be exchanged for a few top-grade spirit stones.

Given his soul-searching skills and his lower cultivation level compared to the Dragon Lord, he shouldn't expect to gain much hidden information through this method.

The Taoist Master Baoxuan was injured in the great war between the human and demon races, and the direct cause was related to himself.

Regardless of whether it ultimately worked, the very moment this action was expressed showed that Baoxuan Daoren was certainly willing to help without fear of death.

What is there to be reluctant about regarding the mere essence of the Dragon King?

The miniature two-colored dragon was swallowed whole by the Peaceful Mother Talisman, and after a couple of smacking sounds, it was chewed into several pieces.

Then, mysterious lines spread out, forming a nine-headed blood dragon that thrashed about and lunged at the mass of broken flesh below.

The Nine-Turn Dragon Essence Talisman quickly took effect, stabilizing the previously almost imperceptible aura of Daoist Baoxuan.

The scattered flesh and blood gradually came together, and a vibrant life force began to flow through the newly formed parts.

"As expected of the ancestor of talismans in the cultivation world, the Taiping Mother Talisman has reached the limit of the mortal realm... If a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Taiping Sect were to ascend to the upper realm with this treasure, it would be very possible to make it a sixth-order talisman."

Bai Zichen nodded slightly, satisfied, and found a secluded place to meditate and cultivate.

Two life-or-death battles in one day—the burden was too much.

With the formidable enemy defeated and the external crisis resolved, he relaxed completely.

This feeling of powerlessness and exhaustion comes from deep within, and only time can soothe it.

……

On the battlefield, the battle line, which already stretched for dozens of miles, was now stretched even longer.

The horde of monsters ran frantically along the path they had come from, dodging the divine thunder and cannon fire that occasionally pelted them from the sky.

One after another, the large monsters were blasted into countless fragments the moment they were hit.

Compared to the entire number of demon beasts, it's not even a drop in the ocean.

The million-strong army of cultivators beat the drowning dog mercilessly, chasing it for hundreds of miles, leaving almost everything in sight as scorched earth.

Scattered battles were fought along the entire avenue.

They left behind large numbers of demonic beasts along the way; it could be said that only demonic beasts of the transformed level had a chance to escape by flying through the clouds.

Some of the human Nascent Soul cultivators, relying on their speed, caught up and started fighting without considering the opponent's level.

Anyway, there's no need to worry about encountering anything too outrageous; no powerful demon would want to stay in one place for even a quarter of an hour longer.

The white ape slapped a cultivator from the Dragon Tree Holy Sect away, discovering that the cultivator's body was as strong as metal and wood, and emitted a clear, jade-like sound.

Although you can definitely win, it will take hundreds of moves to achieve that.

Right now, there's no time to waste on this.

If you hesitate even a step, you could lose your hometown and even find yourself imprisoned.

A single hair pulled from the back of the head was clearly different from the white ape's own fur, showing a distinct difference.

A gentle blow on the fur releases a tremendous force from the limbs.

With a few strides, he left the human cultivators of equal cultivation level far behind.

It was the life-saving fur that the Red-Eared Ancestor had given it before the war, and it never expected to come in handy at this moment.

The white ape couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow when he thought of his ancestors who had died tragically.

"How could this be? Our ancestor's cultivation was extraordinary. It was one thing for him to lose to the Heavenly Punishment Peak Master, but how could he possibly be killed by Bai Zichen..."

The white ape had personally fought Bai Zichen and was almost trapped to death by the Star River Sword Formation, mainly because it was a case of having strength but being unable to use it.

On that day, even a single hair clone of the Crimson-Eared Ancestor, spanning countless miles, was enough to break the Star River Sword Formation, allowing it and the Rainbow Phoenix to escape.

Only a few years have passed, and such earth-shattering changes have occurred, making it feel like a dream.

Even if a human genius cultivator cultivates rapidly, there's no reason why it would be the same for them to advance from the Nascent Soul stage to the Deity Transformation stage.

They fled in panic, not knowing which way to go.

Suddenly remembering a passage that the Red-Eared Ancestor had once told it, the white ape's spirits lifted, and its fighting spirit rekindled.

"Before becoming a Demon Lord, I will never appear before Bai Zichen again, lest I seek my own death... As for the day I become a Demon Lord, I estimate that he will have already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and chosen to ascend to the Upper Realm, so there is naturally no need to worry."

The white ape's strides became faster and faster, turning it into a white streak that even top-tier flying demonic beasts couldn't catch up with.

During this pursuit, three more transformed demons were killed, along with hundreds of thousands of other demonic beasts.

Not only did they die at the hands of human cultivators, but there were at least ten groups of demonic beasts that trampled each other, fell into the river and were left unattended, and trampled each other.

In this battle, apart from the heavy losses suffered by the Moral Sect, the human race emerged victorious.

The number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs who died in battle was less than a third of the number of transformed Great Demons, and they finally ushered in the moment to enjoy the harvest.

"True Lord Bai, the battlefield has been almost cleaned up. There are some spoils of war that you need to sign for."

Yu Ziliang, as the representative, came to invite Bai Zichen, who was recuperating in meditation.

(End of this chapter)