Born with immortal seed

Chapter 674

The fourth-tier superior golden dragon crashed into the sea, its head twisting once, while its body remained intact.

Not a drop of blood flowed; it simply floated quietly on the sea, lifeless.

As the sword flashed back, he didn't forget to bring the fan with him.

"That White True Monarch's sword light? It feels even more terrifying than before. His sword strike is devoid of any smoke or fire, and its sharpness is restrained."

Xiaoyue was stunned when she saw this. Being able to kill the golden dragon with one sword meant that she could also kill him with one sword.

I am confident that my strength is no weaker than a fourth-tier high-grade golden dragon, but at most by a hair's breadth, making it very difficult to determine a winner.

Nascent Soul True Monarchs are not easy to kill, and Great True Monarchs have even more ways to escape.

At worst, one can destroy the nascent form of a grotto-heaven, instantly approaching the true grotto-heaven, and unleash power powerful enough to carry a person tens of thousands of miles away.

Unless they are so overwhelmed that they don't even have time to take this step, or they simply have no intention of escaping and are determined to fight to the death.

The Great True Lord's life is well protected.

However, this sword strike clearly exceeded Xiaoyue's comprehension, making him truly feel the value of a rating comparable to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Having not witnessed the battle with the Crimson-Eared Ancestor firsthand, he finally understood why the others were so wary and yielding towards Bai Zichen.

"One sword gives rise to myriad laws... This child is only a few years old, yet he has already reached this level. Even if we knew that the Nascent Soul stage was already commonplace for him, his rate of progress is still too astonishing."

The Great True Lord of September was like a thunder god, his body rising to a hundred feet tall, with lightning surging forth.

They've all cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage and lived for so many years. Even if they haven't studied swordsmanship much, their insight and knowledge are still there.

During the last great battle between the two clans, when Bai Zichen swung his sword at the Red-Eared Ancestor, the Great True Lord of September was not far away.

In terms of sheer power and grandeur, this sword strike is certainly no match for the one I borrowed from you all. The sword strike unleashed by all the fifth-tier flying swords on the field was breathtaking.

Today's sword light, however, lacked any earth-shattering power, instead appearing as gentle as a light drizzle, revealing its extraordinary nature in the ordinary.

As someone who is only one step away from becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, the Great True Monarch of September could clearly sense the difference between the two swords.

Today, the sword can be truly controlled, rather than being forced to accumulate power endlessly, ultimately leaving the sword light to evolve and change uncontrollably.

"The distance between our master and us is growing ever wider, to the point where we can no longer even touch his shadow..."

Ma Ruoxi murmured softly, her eyes sparkling with wonder.

If it weren't for the fact that he was born into a family of cultivators in Hejian County, that Qingfeng Sect had just occupied a county and was recruiting disciples to stabilize the people's hearts, and that Bai Zichen was stationed in Wanxianjian at that time.

With her qualifications, she had no chance of becoming a disciple of such a master.

If you were placed in a Nascent Soul sect in the Central Region, you would just be an ordinary disciple; don't expect any preferential treatment.

Since ancient times, the Central Plains have been known for their talented individuals.

Some of her disciples were far more outstanding than Ma Ruoxi, but because they couldn't compete with others, they could only fade into obscurity.

The competition for a Core Formation spiritual item in the Central Region is roughly several times fiercer than in the Northern Region.

This is because the number of cultivators in this land of treasures and splendor is more than ten times that of the other four regions.

A genius disciple from the Northern Region, if placed in the Central Region, might just be an ordinary, mediocre talent.

In the Central Region, there is never a shortage of geniuses.

The friends she made after arriving in the Eastern Region were all people whose apparent qualifications and cultivation experiences made her feel ashamed.

"Bai Da Zhenjun truly deserves to be called the number one sword immortal of all time. In terms of sword talent, if all the sword immortals in history were put together, none of them would be as good as him."

"Yes, my master once said that the appearance of the Time Sword Lord proves that there is no need for modern people to be inferior to the ancients. If the connection between heaven and earth had not been severed and the Ascension Platform had not been destroyed, the achievements of modern people would definitely be far superior to those of ancient times."

"If we possessed even a fraction of the talent of the Sword Master of Time, we could all achieve great things..."

Several Core Formation cultivators fawned over Ma Ruoxi, these people came from similar backgrounds, all of whom were Nascent Soul True Monarchs among their masters or family elders.

Without this background, he wouldn't have been able to get close to Ma Ruoxi.

"There are several other ascended sword masters who are outstanding, and our master is too humble to accept such congratulatory remarks from you."

Ma Ruoxi smiled and waved her hands repeatedly.

In her heart, her master is undoubtedly the number one person, whether in the present or back to ancient times.

Even if the Taibai Sword Master single-handedly reshapes the way of the sword and creates an ascension myth in the post-Ascension Platform era, he will eventually be overtaken by his master.

At the same Nascent Soul stage, Taibai Sword Lord did not possess this overwhelming and invincible aura.

At most, they are invincible among those of the same level, but they are far from being able to kill those below the Nascent Soul level with a single sword strike, or to achieve the level of Nascent Soul level being able to reverse the situation and strike across levels.

……

"It's my turn to make demands. Lead the Starry Sea Demon Clan to surrender and become a guardian spirit beast of the mountain... and I will spare your life and prevent you from suffering the same fate as your kin."

Without considering the thoughts of his subordinates, Bai Zichen leaped to the golden dragon and issued his final ultimatum.

Dragons of this rank are treasures from head to toe; one of them could support a medium-sized sect.

However, he has already passed the stage of frantically collecting monster materials, so whether he has one more or one less makes no real difference.

Of course, it has nothing to do with fifth-order flying swords.

If word ever spreads that the spine of a certain demonic beast can be used to make a fifth-tier flying sword, he will surely wipe out that demonic beast.

Demon cores and dragon souls can be used to create many trump cards, absolute weapons at the Nascent Soul level.

However, compared to that, a living, fourth-tier high-grade golden dragon can play a greater role.

Monsters of this level are unlikely to lack intelligence and spirituality; they have even honed their skills in scheming and plotting.

A good guardian beast can truly protect the sect for generations.

Bai Zichen could foresee that his time staying in the sect would be limited in the future.

If I am not here, Rotten Axe Mountain will only be a burden to the Green Maple Sect. The mountain gate is located in the far north of the Northern Region, and the enclave is far away in the Eastern Region.

When a situation arises and support arrives, it's too late.

In the era before super teleportation arrays, most sects could not support this cross-domain sect enclave model.

Not to mention the dispersal of high-level forces, the cost of setting up the mountain-protecting formation alone could bankrupt a sect that is not well-off.

There was an example in the Central Region where a sect that had just become a Nascent Soul Grand Sect changed its allegiance and wanted to request a fourth-order grand formation.

As a result, they were held up by the resources of the fourth-order grand formation and signed a three-hundred-year installment payment contract before they had enough spirit stones.

The dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch and all his disciples became slaves to the mountain-protecting array within three hundred years, toiling away to repay the array loan.

Dividing it into two locations would mean two separate formations, making the expenditure even more unimaginable.

Only a monster like the Moral Sect, whose single peak can hold off a super sect, can launch attacks on all sides.

Moreover, the Qingfeng Sect's foundation is too weak, and it's not a problem that can be solved in just a few decades if it wants to have a large number of top-tier successors.

If we could have this golden dragon as the guardian spirit of Rotten Axe Mountain, it would basically protect the safety of the mountain gate, and we wouldn't have to worry about it being all show and no substance.

"Guardian beast of the mountain..."

The remaining golden dragon looked astonished, clearly unable to accept the fact that its brother, with whom it had spent every day, had perished.

It wasn't until a cold gaze lingered on the dragon's neck that it shivered and snapped back to reality.

"I am extremely fortunate to be a spirit beast of the True Lord, and I am willing to serve you like a dog or a horse."

If it hesitated even a few more breaths, that terrifying sword light would be upon it.

"Follow me and I will give you a proper explanation of the situation in the Starry Sea."

At Bai Zichen's command, the golden dragon transformed into a tall and imposing middle-aged man, exceptionally heroic. Apart from his golden eyes, there was no trace of his demon race left on his body.

Without the leader of the great demons, Yu Ziliang flew up from the cloud ship, two cuts already on his forearm, blood flowing freely.

Using blood as a catalyst, layers of oppressive power emanated outwards, causing all the ferocious beasts that rushed at them to fall to the ground, their limbs going limp.

The bloodline of the Demon Saint took effect, instantly rendering the nearest groups of demon beasts powerless and at their mercy.

Those further away were also downgraded by one level.

He had used this ability many times during the war between the two races and had already gained experience with it; the closer one got, the stronger the effect became.

If there are powerful beings at the Great True Monarch level within the range, it will affect the bloodline power, causing it to be diluted and weakened.

Yu Ziliang waited until one of the two golden dragons died and the other surrendered, making it impossible for any other powerful demon to stand up and obstruct him, before unleashing his full power.

In an instant, the situation changed drastically, completely tilting in favor of the human race.

Yu Ziliang didn't sit still either, and followed closely in Bai Zichen's direction.

If he wasn't mistaken, that fan was indeed the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan that had been lost from Heavenly Punishment Peak.

When Meng Kang Da Zhenjun was defeated by the Dragon Lord, the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan was lost and was not seen when the Dragon Lord was finally killed.

Even for the Moral Sect, a supreme spiritual treasure is an invaluable possession that cannot be lost.

Moreover, the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan is a treasure passed down from Heavenly Punishment Peak, and it also carries another layer of symbolic meaning.

In this war of reclamation, putting everything else aside, the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan must be retrieved.

This was the Holy Emperor's instruction before the expedition, how could Yu Ziliang not take it to heart?

……

"This is the water palace where the Dragon King used to live, and no one has entered it yet... Apart from that, perhaps only the underwater warehouse can arouse the master's interest."

Ao Quan offered to sign a spirit beast contract, but Bai Zichen casually refused.

With this capability, there's no need to worry about follow-up issues; a contract can be signed at any time.

Bai Zichen hadn't decided yet whether to take the golden dragon as his own spirit beast or simply sign a guardian contract in the name of the sect.

Currently, the latter seems more likely.

The main gate of the Water Palace was ajar, and it was filled with flowers and plants for all four seasons, ensuring that there were flowers in full bloom every season.

The interior can be described as shabby, with bare stone walls and no ornate decorations; even the chairs and benches are carved from bluestone.

After walking a few steps, you can see the end at a glance, where a map of the cultivation world hangs.

This map centers on the Starry Sea, encompasses the Black Sea and the entire Ancestral Continent, and outlines the demon race's envisioned route of advance with a golden pen.

It can be seen that the demon race's initial tactic was a blitzkrieg, attempting to strike directly at the Great Zhou and defeat the Moral Sect.

However, due to overwhelming opposition, the plan was changed to a more gradual approach, first clearing the outer sea and then the inland areas.

On this map, there are several other locations that the Dragon Lord has circled with gold.

Among them, the remote northern region of Black Mountain is prominently listed.

"Two hundred years ago, the Dragon Lord added Black Mountain to the list of key targets that had to be targeted. He even consulted with us about whether we could send two or three transformed demons to infiltrate the interior and wipe out the Black Mountain cultivators. After considering it twice, he felt that the risk was too great and was reluctant to give up."

Seeing Bai Zichen staring intently at the Black Mountain on the map, Ao Quan spoke up.

"I see."

Bai Zichen couldn't help but think that if the Dragon Lord had insisted on sending a transformed demon to infiltrate Black Mountain during the Starry Sea meeting back then, he would have been willing to risk everything, even mutual destruction.

If it were to actually take shape, it would probably rewrite the entire history.

At that time, neither he nor the entire Qingfeng Sect could possibly contend with several transformed demons; they would be easily destroyed.

Even if they are surrounded by Nascent Soul True Monarchs who rush to the scene, they will have little chance of escaping.

However, whether Bai Zichen and Qingfeng Zong, who are listed as key targets, can survive depends on luck.

A single decision not only affected two people, but also influenced the fate of two races.

Bai Zichen gently tapped the stone wall and found several hollow sounds. He then forcefully tapped it with one finger, revealing the space behind it.

Wow!
As the stones fell, piles of shimmering spirit stones followed, and pure spiritual energy instantly filled the entire room.

"The best spiritual stone!"

Ao Quan cried out in disbelief, for all of these spirit stones were actually top-grade spirit stones.

Bai Zichen reached out and summoned two pieces of water-based spiritual energy from the pile of rubble, which gushed out and directly transformed into true essence.

There are hundreds of such spiritual stones behind the stone wall.

This stone wall, covered with maps of the cultivation world, also has the function of isolating energy; despite having so many top-grade spirit stones, not a single trace of spiritual energy leaks out.

If it weren't for Zhulong's Yin-Yang Eyes noticing the unevenness on the stone wall, indicating signs of later filling, and attempting to tap it, it would have been difficult to discover.

After all, the other great demons who came here were not as high-ranking as the Dragon Lord. They were just discussing matters in front of the stone wall map and could not openly use their divine sense to look around.

"Seventeen hundred years ago, a super spirit stone vein was discovered on the east side of Xingxiu Sea. In addition to its huge reserves, the quality was astonishing. Even the worst exposed stones were mid-grade spirit stones, and if you mined a few feet deeper, you would find high-grade spirit stones."

Ao Quan still felt indignant when he brought up this matter, even though more than a thousand years had passed.

"The clansmen worked tirelessly day and night to mine the minerals, and the harvest of spirit stones was so abundant that it was estimated that tens of millions of spirit stones were produced every day. In the later stages, when they reached the core of the vein, they even found top-grade spirit stones one after another."

"I don't know the exact number of top-grade spirit stones, but I remember that every time a share was reached, we would go to the Ten Thousand Feet Water Eye, supposedly to hand them over to our clan's demon lord. Even our own brothers in the clan had a hard time exchanging two stones, as the Dragon Lord refused in the name of our ancestor."

"So, it was them who deceived their superiors and subordinates, intercepting so many top-grade spirit stones!"

It was clear that Ao Quan was truly furious and could not control his emotions; two dragon scales appeared on his cheeks.

"There are a total of 105 top-grade water-type spirit stones behind the stone wall. Even if only half of the top-grade spirit stones mined are hidden by the Dragon Lord, the total reserves of spirit stones in this vein are astonishingly high."

With a flick of his sleeve, Bai Zichen sent all the top-grade spirit stones flying into his sleeve.

I was feeling sleepy, and just in time for this pillow.

In the days to come, if he plans to use the Twelve Constellation Array Flags, he will definitely have to spend a lot of top-grade spirit stones.

This discovery was a major shock to Ao Quan, but a major boon to Bai Zichen.

(End of this chapter)