Born with immortal seed

Chapter 681 Is Nascent Soul Really That Impressive?

"Everyone says they can't hurt me, what kind of grand ambition are you making... Even if a Daoist master at the Nascent Soul stage comes, I can still cut off my tail and survive, let alone you!"

The Night Emperor roared impatiently, "I didn't finally escape the cave heaven just to get entangled with a Nascent Soul sword cultivator."

Although even a Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't do anything to him, his demonic body only had one demonic core left. If it was sealed again, he wouldn't be able to fake his death and escape.

They can only obediently remain hidden within the seal, slowly fading away, a process that can take hundreds of years.

The battle lasted too long; it was hard to guarantee that no Nascent Soul cultivators would be curious enough to take a look and come to investigate.

Moreover, it would be strange if a sword cultivator of this strength didn't have a Nascent Soul cultivator behind him.

Just look at those flying swords, clearly fifth-tier; they must be peerless sword cultivators nurtured by the combined power of several sects.

In the Night Emperor's memory, none of the flying swords wielded by those Earth Immortal Realm sword cultivators had such a magnificent array.

It can't hurt him, but the sword intent passing through his demonic body will always cause some minor damage.

The patterns on its body bloomed with demonic energy, and pure moonlight flowed out like water. The rich Yin energy would make the demonic body rise even higher.

It even crossed the barrier of the sword formation, affecting the outside world.

A bright moon hung on the branch, and everything in heaven and earth was covered with a layer of silver light.

"If we were outside the formation, we could directly summon the Taiyin Cave Heaven, which would be enough to contend with the starry sky within the formation..."

The Night Emperor pushed the Moon Demon Saint Body to its limit, turning every part of his demonic body into a deadly weapon, and unleashing a barrage of Moon Essence Divine Powers with every swing of his hands and feet.

If one does not underestimate the enemy and attacks with full force immediately, one will not be easily trapped by the sword formation.

The situation would not be as passive as it is now; we would have absolute initiative in deciding whether to fight or retreat.

The Moon Demon Saint Body is certainly not as powerful as the Asura Demon Body, and it is even slightly inferior to the Blood God True Demon Saint Body, at most on par with the Six Desires True Demon Saint Body.

However, as one of the major holy races in the Heavenly Demon Realm, aside from the life-saving ability to transform into moonlight, it still provides a significant boost to ordinary cultivators.

Once a member of the Holy Race transforms into a demon, they are always held in higher regard, receiving a half-level advantage over ordinary demons.

One after another, the clear moonlight surged towards the same star.

It was visibly slowed down by the moonlight, causing the star to rotate at a barely perceptible speed.

At the same time, the number of sword beams shot out decreased significantly.

Although the Night Emperor was not proficient in swordsmanship, his inherited insight and knowledge were at the Void Refinement level.

It is obvious that only by breaking through one corner of such a perfect sword formation can one have a chance to break free.

In the vast expanse of the starry sky, accurately select a relatively weak star.

And it can hit the same target every time it is in the motion and rise and fall of celestial bodies.

In the Night Emperor's eyes, a crescent moon rose in each of his pupils, each a waning moon, which together formed a full moon.

With his left hand raised in a vertical palm and his right hand forming a hand seal, a thin, cold ray of light slowly took shape, radiating a captivating danger.

Taiyin Purification and Turbidity Slash!
This story was created by a prodigy of the Moon Demon Clan, a descendant of a great sect in the Earthly Immortal Realm, who was tormented by love and could not obtain it.

Later, due to some secrets unknown to outsiders, he abandoned his promising future, betrayed his sect and clan, and unexpectedly joined the Heavenly Demon Realm.

The Moon Demon Clan's Nascent Soul stage demon god personally intervened, channeling true demonic energy into him to transform his body, making him a member of the Moon Demon Clan.

Later, he combined what he had learned in the first half of his life with the classics of the Moon Demon Clan to create a supreme divine power that was both ethereal and deeply imbued with demonic intent, bordering on the righteous.

The rising of pure energy is a Taoist immortal technique, profound and wondrous.

The turbid air descends, representing the evil intentions of the demon race, defilement and corruption.

Two completely opposite paths, clashing fiercely, were cleverly merged together, causing everything they touched to vanish into thin air.

Not long after this method was created, it was designated as the supreme divine power by the Moon Demon Clan, and that genius even used it to obtain feedback from the will of the Heavenly Demon Realm, successfully becoming the new Demon God.

It must be no easy task for the Night Emperor to unleash the Taiyin Purification and Turbidity Slash at the Nascent Soul stage; the Moon Demon Saint Body was visibly dissolving rapidly.

Just as he was about to exert more effort to cleave a star in two, his expression suddenly changed drastically, and he retreated rapidly.

With a flick of his finger, he drew out multiple illusory moonlight shadows, as if he had encountered the most terrifying being.

"What kind of sword intent is this?!"

Surrounded by stars, all that meets the eye is the light of swords; how can one possibly avoid them all?

No matter how fast one's escape technique, or how shimmering the moonlight, how can one outrun the sword light within a sword formation?

Struck by several deep sword lights, the Moon Demon Saint Body was not shaken off this time, taking the hits squarely.

The True Demon's body immediately dimmed slightly, and at the same time, it spat out a mouthful of silver blood. The Taiyin Purification and Turbidity Slash it was casting was interrupted, creating a chain reaction of backlash that compounded its injuries.

In a daze, the Night Emperor felt something on the Moon Demon Saint Body being taken away by the deep sword light, making his body feel lighter.

"As expected of an ancient demon, I knew there was no demon cultivator with such strength in the cultivation world!"

The clear voice that had been silent for so long rang out again, seemingly with a mocking tone, but the sword light did not slow down.

"Senior, instead of staying in your cave to survive, you still want to come out and wreak havoc on the world. I have no choice but to take action and destroy the demon."

"You have some nerve, kid!"

The Night Emperor was furious and was about to sacrifice this Moon Demon Saint Body to activate the Taiyin Purification Slash when he saw the deep sword light transform into a grid, slashing down from all directions.

Terrified, he hastily summoned the Moonlight Demon Armor and stepped forward to block it.

He transformed into a beam of moonlight, burrowed into the ground, and disappeared without a trace.

He had a premonition that if he didn't find a way to break the deadlock soon, he might actually be defeated by this Nascent Soul sword cultivator.

Having just emerged from the cave, he was forced to fall into slumber again, and to be defeated by a late-stage Nascent Soul sword cultivator was an utter disgrace and an unbearable pain.

The deep sword light darted around, dodging the demonic armor, and closely pursued the fleeing enemy.

Then, other sword lights of various colors crashed onto the demonic armor like a tidal wave, instantly creating countless densely packed sword holes.

It lasted less than ten breaths, and the demonic armor, which should have been invincible at the Nascent Soul stage, was annihilated into ashes.

The moonlight, with its astonishing ability to escape and its unpredictable movements, discovered after several maneuvers that the starry sky was constantly shrinking, and was eventually tightly surrounded by the twelve stars.

"This sword cuts through the past!"

"This sword will annihilate the future!"

"This sword will sever all possibilities of this world!"

The green-robed swordsman who had been missing since the start of the war has finally reappeared.

Upon appearing, they stood atop Thunder Star, their three figures simultaneously wielding their swords.

The figure on the left holds the Abyssal Prison Demon Sword, the person on the right holds the Southern Bright Fire Sword, and the swordsman in the middle holds the Purple Star Thunder Sword.

All three fifth-tier flying swords are natal flying swords, and when wielded together in one strike, they bring the Three Worlds Subduing Sword Technique to its ultimate expression.

"what!"

The moonlight was cut into three pieces, returned to its demonic form, and emitted a mournful wail that was not human.

"Impressive skill! Impressive sword intent! I never expected that a figure like you would emerge from the human race. I have truly underestimated the heroes of the world!"

The Night Emperor steadied himself somewhat awkwardly, with two streaks of blood and tears under his eyes, and his aura was unstable.

He had already sensed that all the backup demonic bodies in the cave had lost their connection with the main body.

Furthermore, the Moon Demon Saint Body has no other core demonic body to separate from, so the Substitute Death Divine Power cannot be activated.

The Moon Demon Clan's several life-saving abilities all seem to be missing a link, making them impossible to use.

If one were to die in the battle, that would be a true demise.

What those cultivators who descended from the realm and even top-tier Nascent Soul cultivators couldn't accomplish, was actually achieved by a Nascent Soul sword cultivator.

"But that's all for now. I'll show you why the Moon Demon Saint Body, when used at full power at all costs, can fight beyond its level... the true Nascent Soul combat strength, not the self-deceiving so-called Quasi-Nascent Soul power!"

boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, twelve colored sword lights wove together and descended from the sky, instantly forming an array.

Formations within formations, a world of sword light and transformation, all achieved in an instant.

"Is your Nascent Soul level combat power so impressive? Don't you know that before I mastered the One Sword Creates Myriad Laws technique, I already killed a Nascent Soul Demon Lord?"

The swordsman in the green robe fluttered his sleeves, made a sword gesture, and pointed to the sky.

The twelve-colored sword lights came one after another, making people feel hopeless just looking at them.

The Night Emperor cursed as he parried the attacks.

All I can say is that he embodies an encyclopedia of demonic cultivation techniques, employing a constant stream of demonic supernatural abilities in various combinations to create different effects.

All of them require no incantation or spellcasting; they can be activated instantly at will.

But in the face of "One Sword Creates Myriad Laws," especially when it is led by several fifth-tier flying swords, it is more like a dazzling firework display.

However, the Night Emperor's foundation was deep enough that, despite being at a complete disadvantage, he managed to hold out for another day and night using his demonic powers.

Any opponent would be exhausted and need to rest, giving him a chance to self-destruct and escape.

But the monster before them seemed tireless, its true energy boundless.

From beginning to end, the intensity of the sword light remained unchanged.

With a series of mournful cries, and no longer resembling a human, the Night Emperor finally collapsed.

Until the very last moment, disbelief remained in his eyes.

Even if it happened ten thousand times, he would never believe that he would die at the hands of a Nascent Soul sword cultivator whose cultivation was inferior to his own.

The green-robed swordsman was not in a hurry. Instead of dispelling the sword formation, he first cast the Great Void Rebirth Mantra.

As the ancient incantation resounded, the soul, shattered by the heavy sword intent, reassembled, forming a blurry and chaotic humanoid figure of light and shadow.

One moment he appears as a human cultivator, with clear eyes.

In a moment, it transforms into the true form of the Moon Demon, becoming synonymous with coldness and death.

"The hexagram of thunderous applause indicates that one must be cautious to avoid disaster and escape danger, and even benefit from it... So this is where the hexagram should be. I thought that going to the Tushita Heaven would be risky, so I made several preparations."

Bai Zichen used the Taixu Rebirth Mantra to capture the Night Emperor's soul, muttering to himself.

Before setting off for the Central Region to retrieve the Northern Heavenly God Mud from the Tushita Heaven, he specifically sought out Shan Zhi to calculate the fortune of his journey.

Logically speaking, since the Daoist Master agreed to the transaction, he could have simply asked Yu Ziliang to bring him along, and there would have been no need for him to make this extra trip.

It was precisely because of this doubt that he used up another favor that Yamachi owed him.

The divination result was not bad, indicating a minor auspiciousness, so he set off with peace of mind.

Unexpectedly, they were attacked inexplicably while flying in the air as soon as they entered the Central Region, and were dragged into the battlefield.

Upon engaging in combat, they discovered that he was not an ordinary demonic cultivator, but a true demon from the Heavenly Demon Realm.

For true demons with a tendency to destroy the world, whether they are ancient beings from the Heavenly Demon Realm or humans who have been bewitched and transformed, he has only one attitude: exterminate them all.

This is a struggle over policy and the right to survival; there is no room for compromise or reconciliation.

After exchanging blows, Bai Zichen discovered that this self-proclaimed Night Emperor, though boastful, was indeed quite capable.

Regardless of other factors, the fact that the Moon Demon Saint Body's attacks on the core essence of those below the Refinement stage are negligible, and that it can only consume the power of Taiyin but cannot damage the source, is enough to make it difficult for the Night Emperor to lose his life when facing a Nascent Soul cultivator.

After all, to reach the Nascent Soul stage and touch upon the Great Dao of Refining Emptiness, aside from those who descend to the mortal realm and seal most of their cultivation, it is completely impossible for other cultivators to do so.

Otherwise, ascending on one's own without the aid of an ascension platform wouldn't be so difficult.

However, the Night Emperor happened to run into the only cultivator in the cultivation world who could potentially threaten him. At first, he didn't take Bai Zichen seriously, giving the Star River Sword Formation time to set up, which led to the course of the entire battle.

Of course, the newly mastered Three Worlds Subduing Sword Technique also made a great contribution.

Just as he had expected, it proved to be very useful in dealing with these ancient beings.

No matter who you are, it's always good to strike with a sword first, as it can cut off the opportunity for many supernatural powers and the secret techniques of taking someone's life to be used.

Furthermore, the concept of "one sword giving rise to myriad laws" in the cultivation world can already be considered a great achievement.

Whether it's the Star River Sword Formation or the Dao-Born Sword, their power has increased immeasurably invisibly.

Otherwise, it is highly likely that after several days of fierce fighting, neither side could gain the upper hand, and the battle would end in a draw.

His latest Azure Emperor Longevity Sword was not yet fully nurtured, and he could not unleash the four Swords of Time.

"The Omniscient Dao is indeed quite remarkable. Even before reaching the Nascent Soul stage, it possesses numerous miraculous abilities. While the claim of seeing the future is somewhat exaggerated, even a glimpse of it, combined with divine calculations based on divination, can generally yield results that are about 80-90% accurate."

What Bai Zichen was most impressed by was not the Night Emperor's strength, but Shan Zhi's prowess.

Since they are ancient beings, they must have reached the Nascent Soul stage. Those who have survived to this day are more likely to have been at the Void Refinement stage in the past.

Even if one's cultivation level has declined due to the passage of time, it is normal for one's strength to far surpass that of others of the same level.

The Omniscient Dao truly astonished him. If one had reached the Nascent Soul stage, saying that one is omniscient in the mortal realm would not be an exaggeration, but rather a very accurate statement.

While Shan Zhi, who is at the Nascent Soul stage, is certainly not as strong as himself, he should be able to foresee when danger will arise before making a move, and planning an escape in advance should not be difficult.

To some extent, achieving this level can be considered invincible among those of the same level, but it is not obtained through direct confrontation.

"The soul of the ancients may only be at the Nascent Soul stage, but its inherent quality is undeniable. Ordinary soul-searching methods would probably struggle to even find fragments of their memories... It's a good time to try out the new method I've developed and see how effective it is."

Thinking of this, Bai Zichen couldn't help but chuckle.

The appearance of this ancient demon was as if to help him verify what he had learned and see how effective his seclusion training really was.

So far, the improvements in combat capabilities have been very effective, and the level has clearly risen to another level.

Or rather, they have developed excellent methods to counter the ancients.

Next, let's see if the Five Methods of the Great Void are as powerful as described in the classic texts.

Just like Wuxin Jianxian commented, it's a minor skill, not worth mentioning.

Silently recite the mantra of the Great Void Rebirth Mantra in your mind. This method involves casting the target's primordial spirit into a simulated cycle of reincarnation, squeezing out its memories.

The advantage lies in the fact that each attempt only consumes one fragment of the primordial spirit, allowing for multiple opportunities to try and fail, and thus gaining some valuable information.

(End of this chapter)