Born with immortal seed

Chapter 717 You are the successor of the Sword Emperor

"If the few of us join forces, we can indeed put up a fight... As long as that person doesn't interfere, I don't think anyone in Penglai can stop us."

After some calculation, the Crimson Emperor concluded that this lineup was equivalent to four Great True Monarchs plus several Nascent Soul cultivators.

Despite being a scenic paradise with abundant resources and natural wonders, Penglai is just an island, and the number of Nascent Soul cultivators there is far less than in the Central Region.

Without the emergence of the Nascent Soul stage, saying that they could sweep through Penglai might be an exaggeration, but no other force could compare.

"If that person happens to open their eyes and scan the area, wouldn't we be walking right into a trap and being caught in one fell swoop?"

"The Great Wilderness Ancestor has only a little over a hundred years left before reaching the two-thousand-year lifespan limit for a Nascent Soul cultivator..."

One sentence from the Purple Seal True Lord silenced her, leaving her speechless and unable to refute.

Even the seemingly detached Yun Zhongjun stood up straight, the white mist behind him churning, revealing that his heart was not at peace.

It's very simple. Once the Great Wilderness Elder reaches the end of his lifespan, all that's left is to forcefully ascend to heaven and drift with the tides of the world, just like the other members of the Two Demons and Three Immortals, to perform the forbidden rebirth technique and turn one by one the vibrant Great True Lords into consumables.

Regardless of which option is chosen, it will be a severe blow to the Great True Lord of the Western Sea.

The Western Sea cultivators' desire to break free from their predicament became increasingly impossible, with no hope in sight.

“Fellow Daoist Yunzhong, I know that Cloudtop City is hiding a divine artifact. Why not activate it now? If we can stop that person for a short while and enter the Ancient Immortal Mansion to change the situation, with your foundation, becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator will be a piece of cake.”

The Purple Seal True Lord took off the purple ribbon and jade seal from his waist and held it to his chest.

Everyone knows that this is his natal magic weapon, the key to his dominance in the Western Sea.

His expression was focused at that moment, and a ball of transparent flame floated out from it, burning quietly in the air, creating a dangerous atmosphere in the hall.

The transparent flame, no bigger than a thumb, conceals an indescribable and terrifying power, seemingly capable of destroying the world once ignited.

"This fire is the foundation upon which my master attained enlightenment. It is not comparable to ordinary heavenly fire; it is a divine flame from the upper realm. My master and I, two generations of disciples, have refined it and can barely activate it to some extent. At that time, with the divine flame, we can at least hold off a Nascent Soul cultivator for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

Yun Zhongjun nodded slightly. If it could really be so, it would indeed be a rare opportunity.

Choosing to live a conservative life is like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, slowly waiting for death to approach.

Taking a risky gamble is like deliberately jumping into a pot of boiling oil, but there are a few pebbles on the surface, providing a clear path out.

Being able to step on pebbles and jump out of the oil pot is like defying fate and transforming from a cocoon into a butterfly.

Failure to fall into the boiling oil means instant death.

Ziyin Zhenjun suddenly paused, a look of joy appearing on his face. He then laughed and said, "Another fellow Daoist has arrived. Let me introduce him to everyone."

……

After touring the entire city of Xijing, Bai Zichen leisurely walked to the front of the city lord's mansion and took out the Purple Seal Cauldron.

With this token, he was welcomed into the mansion without any hindrance, passing through layers of guards, and arrived at the central hall.

As a Core Formation cultivator cast a spell to communicate, the array in the hall slowly dissipated after a short while, leaving a passageway for one person to pass through.

Bai Zichen entered boldly, passing through several layers of light membranes and pushing open the heavy palace door.

"Su Wuming, a wandering cultivator from overseas, greets fellow Daoists."

With just one glance, Bai Zichen took in everyone in the hall.

Only the three at the head of the table stand out from the crowd.

'The Purple Seal True Monarch has actually reached the late Nascent Soul stage, and he only broke through after that meeting… It seems this Jade Register Grand Ceremony is no small matter.'

I originally thought that the opportunity mentioned by True Monarch Purple Seal referred to the Great True Monarch realm.

Now it seems that it goes beyond that, otherwise the Purple Seal True Lord and the other two at the head of the table would not have taken it so seriously, as it would not have brought them any benefit.

In the cultivation world of Zuzhou, there was absolutely no need for Bai Zichen to conceal his identity and act under a pseudonym.

There is only one sword cultivator in the entire world with this level of skill. His image has long been known throughout the cultivation world. He will be recognized as soon as he makes a move, so changing his appearance is useless.

Unless one abandons the way of the sword and uses other means.

But it's different on Penglai Island. Since I've never heard of it, I try not to reveal my real name, lest some strange supernatural power in the West Sea use my name to curse and kill my opponent.

Wu Bufeng possessed similar spells, with ancient nightmare magic being a crucial component.

The ability to kill someone with a name only exists between two people of vastly different strengths. However, it's hard to say whether Penglai Immortal Island possesses any special supernatural powers. Using an alias is relatively safer.

"Finally, Fellow Daoist Su has arrived! This operation cannot be without you! Everyone, this is Fellow Daoist Su Wuming, a first-rate sword immortal I have met. Among all the Nascent Soul cultivators I have seen, he can be called the number one in swordsmanship."

True Monarch Ziyin recognized Su Wuming as the Sword Emperor's personal disciple and treated him with great enthusiasm.

There are only a few famous sword-fighting traditions in Penglai, and they can all be clearly explained no matter how you look at them.

This person possesses astonishing strength, yet has never left a trace in the cultivation world, and his combat performance is exceptionally outstanding.

Aside from the successor of the Sword Emperor, it's hard to imagine how such a person could have emerged on Penglai Immortal Island.

The Purple Seal True Lord stepped down from the high platform and greeted him with his arms outstretched.

"Fellow Daoist, you're late. We've just been discussing something very important..."

True Monarch Ziyin repeated his previous words, sincerely inviting him to join: "Fellow Daoist's swordsmanship is divine. If you could join us, our confidence would be even greater!"

It turns out that the local cultivators of Penglai have also discovered this!

Bai Zichen listened patiently to everything and realized that Ziyin Zhenjun's thoughts were similar to his own.

They all discovered the strange behavior of the two demons and three immortals, saw through their hidden schemes, and maintained the facade of the old monsters at the cost of the life force of a large number of Great True Monarchs.

Having fought against Yin Zu once, he deduced the inconsistencies in the story because of the Demon-Suppressing Sword of the Recorder.

Having been in contact with Ziyin Zhenjun and others for a long time, they could also detect something amiss from the slightest clues if they were attentive.

"It is our duty to eradicate evil!"

Bai Zichen agreed without hesitation.

They were already worried about the encirclement and suppression by the gods, and how to contact the Jingming Sect and return to Zuzhou.

The actions initiated by the Purple Seal True Lord were exactly what he wanted, and he could take advantage of the situation.

If he wants to leave the West Sea, he can't avoid the Two Demons and Three Immortals, so his identity and origins will inevitably be exposed.

There is no Dao embryo in this sea area that is better than Bai Zichen's.

Therefore, he should be grateful for the conflict with Yin Zu. Otherwise, if he had not discovered the clues and had approached him with the same attitude he would have towards the Daode Sect's deities, he would not know what would have happened to him.

Regardless of whether or not the Purple Seal True Monarch exists, these Nascent Soul cultivators in the Western Sea are all obstacles he must overcome.

At this time, among the two demons and three immortals, two are like-minded, and one of them will directly lend a helping hand.

Turn the potential siege into a single encounter with at most one opponent.

Compared to the local Nascent Soul cultivators' deep anxiety, Bai Zichen was much calmer.

Even if they did run into each other, so what? He was confident he could fight them.

The story of how the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword scared away the Yin Ancestor shows that these old monsters were very afraid of the power of time.

After all, in terms of the essence of life, they should have returned to the Yellow Springs long ago.

It is unknown what forbidden methods were used to steal another person's lifespan and extend their life.

That's why their fear of the power of time is even greater than that of ordinary cultivators.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Su could contact Senior Sword Emperor and ask him to protect us when he makes a move. He can ensure our safety."

The Purple Seal True Monarch looked over expectantly. He had originally planned to force his way through on his own, but the appearance of this young Nascent Soul cultivator who had a close relationship with the Sword Emperor gave things a new lease on life.

Seeing that Su Wuming was not surprised at all when he exposed the deeds of the two demons and three immortals and revealed their earth-shattering evil deeds, he knew that the Sword Emperor must have confided in him.

The expressions of the other Nascent Soul cultivators in the room were the proper reactions to this news.

How could a mere early-stage Nascent Soul sword cultivator possibly know these secrets?

Both the Crimson Emperor and the Cloud Lord looked over with great interest. The Purple Seal True Lord disregarded his status and lowered his rank to welcome him, and repeatedly mentioned the Sword Emperor, the meaning of which was very clear.

This person has a close relationship with the Sword Emperor and is able to contact the last Nascent Soul cultivator in the Western Sea.

If we can really get the Sword Emperor and the Great Wilderness Elder to act at the same time, this plan can be said to be a sure thing.

"I do not know Senior Sword Emperor. Fellow Daoist Pei has misunderstood."

Bai Zichen was speechless. It was the same last time, and they still wouldn't give up this time.

Besides the fact that his displayed strength made it easy to make connections, the more important reason was that the Purple Seal True Monarch and his group desperately needed the Sword Emperor's appearance.

Don't be fooled by their current confidence; they have the divine artifacts of Cloudtop City and the immortal flames of West Capital City as backup measures.

If the Heavenly Eye Daoist were to truly reveal himself, without a powerful figure of equal caliber to confront him, these external objects would merely serve to prolong his life.

Only something of the level of a celestial treasure could possibly create a miracle.

"This matter concerns all fellow cultivators in the Western Sea. The Great Wilderness Ancestor said there is a chance to bring the Pure Bright Sect back to life and open the path to ascension..."

The Purple Seal True Lord continued to earnestly persuade him, saying that if there was a way to have the best of both worlds, why risk one's life for a mere sliver of hope?

"The Pure Bright Sect?"

Bai Zichen's heart stirred, and the name of his sect, which he had been searching for so long, suddenly appeared.

“That’s right. Fellow Daoist Su, do you know why this immortal sect has disappeared in recent years after it went into seclusion? It’s because those old monsters did something against the heavens and the harmony of the world, stirring up a mess in this world. The Jingming Sect didn’t want to be tainted by the turbidity, so it closed its doors and locked itself away.”

Thinking there was a chance, True Lord Ziyin reached out and led Bai Zichen to sit down next to the Red Emperor, where they began to talk at length.

“In the past, the Jingming Sect has produced powerful beings who have ascended to the upper realms in every generation. They would also bestow blessings and help other Nascent Soul cultivators ascend together! After eliminating the ringleaders, the Immortal Sect may reappear.”

Bai Zichen clicked his tongue in amazement, wondering what kind of strength this was.

Even with the protection of the Ascension Platform, ascending to the Upper Realm is not an easy task.

It's not easy to take care of yourself, let alone be able to look after others and help them. This is something that not everyone can do, and it's not much easier than forcibly ascending without an ascension platform.

Judging from what True Lord Ziyin said, the status of the Jingming Sect in the Western Sea is even more exaggerated than that of the Daode Sect in Zuzhou. They are regarded as a celestial sect and are not on the same level as other forces.

It's been a long time since it last appeared, and I don't know how to visit or search for it.

(End of this chapter)