Born with immortal seed

Chapter 753

Rotten Axe Mountain, with the Fallen Sword Pavilion at its foot.

Originally, it was a pavilion built by Qingfeng Sect disciples outside the mountain gate for cooling off. After Taibai Sword Sect disciples moved in, the two sects secretly competed and often sparred here.

Although the disciples of the Qingfeng Sect are the best selected by the sect, their swordsmanship is far inferior to that of the disciples of the Taibai Sword Sect, who specialize in swordsmanship.

These people are all top-tier immortal talents that Po Jun Xingjun has searched for from all over the country. Each of them is a good candidate for cultivating the sword path.

There must have been many dirty and bloody methods involved.

In every sword fight, the Qingfeng Sect suffered more defeats than victories.

Over time, disputes arose among the lower-level disciples, who began to mock each other.

It's truly shameful that no one in the sect can inherit the mantle of the White Ancestor, who is renowned for his swordsmanship and dominates the world.

The Qingfeng Sect disciples mocked their opponents, saying they were forever living in past glories and refused to face the fact that the Taibai Sword Sect had been destroyed for over ten thousand years.

Today, however, there was no competition between the disciples of the two sects in the Falling Sword Pavilion. Instead, it was filled with foreign cultivators dressed in various styles.

Each of them possessed a profound aura and remarkable cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist Ke, what brings you here? Where is your Holy Son?"

"No need for you to worry, fellow Daoist. Our sect's Holy Son is busy with matters entrusted by the Sword Lord, which is why I had to make this trip... It is no big deal for this old body to have the opportunity to meet a Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator."

This elder of the Jin Yue Sect had a face as deep as a ravine, eyes that were completely white, and a body weathered by time. He also had short hair, which was unusual among cultivators, with each strand standing on end.

Inside the Fallen Sword Pavilion, several distinct groups were formed, each clearly representing a different sect.

All the Nascent Soul level sects in the Eastern Region, unless they were on their last breath or in seclusion, rushed over as soon as they received the news.

Sects from even more distant regions also arrived quickly and are expected to be present in the next few days.

No sect wants to be left behind at such a grand event.

Regardless of whether we can actually meet the Sword Lord of Time, we should at least make a show of it.

In the cultivation world, the only two publicly acknowledged Nascent Soul cultivators were the Holy Lord of Propagation and the Buddha of Precious Wheel.

One is rumored to be seriously injured and needs the Nine Luminaries Grotto to prolong his life, while the other is said to be connected to the Buddhist Kingdom and unable to leave.

In a sense, this Sword Lord of Time will become the person with the greatest influence on the cultivation world.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, for the next thousand years, all factions will have to rely on him.

The reason it is a thousand years, rather than longer, is because the cultivation world generally agrees that the Sword Lord of Time will be able to ascend to the Earthly Immortal Realm after a thousand years.

Otherwise, like other deities, they could live in seclusion and rule for thousands of years without any problem.

"Hmph, I didn't even ask your family to come in first!"

The person speaking to was a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Breaking Law Sect, which had recently gained momentum in the Eastern Region. The sect had three True Monarchs.

After recovering the Eastern Region, they migrated from the Central Region and naturally had irreconcilable conflicts with the local major powers.

Having experienced a devastating demonic calamity, the power of the native sects in the Eastern Region was far inferior to that of the newly relocated sects. As the only super sect in the Eastern Region in the past, the Jin Yue Sect naturally became the representative of the local sects.

Conflicts will arise between the two sides in all aspects of cultivation resources.

On one hand, they felt this was their family's old mining vein, while on the other hand, they were saying it was unclaimed land and that whoever was capable should develop it first.

Those who can enter the Falling Sword Pavilion are all led by Nascent Soul cultivators; otherwise, even if they are from a Nascent Soul-level sect, they are not qualified to enter the pavilion.

The Luojian Pavilion, which is only a few acres in size, cannot accommodate so many cultivators; many more Core Formation cultivators rested further away.

From a few days ago until now, more and more sects have gathered in front of the mountain, but so far only representatives of the Taiping Sect and the Datong Army have been allowed to enter.

All other sects were treated the same and were all turned away.

However, no one dared to leave, and they obediently waited to see if the next batch of summons would take place.

"A Nascent Soul Sword Immortal! If I had known, I should have come to Rotten Axe Mountain back then. I would be a disciple of a Nascent Soul level sect now!"

A short, stocky, and robust monk was whispering to his companion.

We've reached the extended mountain range of Rotten Axe Mountain, more than ten miles from the entrance to the mountain gate. The younger disciples of various sects are all staying in this area.

"Perhaps the journey would have ended prematurely, and we wouldn't have achieved what we have today. Don't romanticize the paths you haven't taken."

The person who spoke was at the late stage of Core Formation, making him stand out among the Foundation Establishment disciples. Logically, someone with that level of strength should have been able to stand at the very front of the Falling Sword Pavilion.

Even a rogue cultivator without a sect background wouldn't be reduced to competing with Foundation Establishment disciples for a position.

"What you say is absolutely right, senior. In the past few years, most of the disciples on Rotten Axe Mountain died. I really left with the Spirit Awakening Steward of the Green Maple Sect back then. Whether I would have survived to this day is another matter... Now the sect treats me well. I have never lacked any resources during my cultivation. Now I have prepared a set of Core Formation spiritual items and am just waiting to exchange them when I reach the Foundation Establishment stage."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator was being honest. The aura of a Nascent Soul level sect disciple may seem dazzling, but it's not necessarily as comfortable as having a highly valued disciple from a Nascent Soul sect.

"Why don't you go forward, senior? This place is for juniors like us and insignificant independent cultivators. It's too far from the center."

"I wish to visit Sword Lord, but judging from this situation, even if I manage to squeeze to the front, it will be in vain... With so many Nascent Soul sects blocking the way, there's no chance of getting through. I'll wait a few more days until the crowd disperses before I go and submit my visiting card."

The Core Formation cultivator was tall and imposing, carrying a sword on his back, and dressed in a simple, unassuming earth-colored robe.

"Uh... Senior, several True Monarchs have already requested an audience, but even Ancestor Ge Cang hasn't been seen yet, and they are still waiting anxiously. I reckon that in the end, we'll only be able to see a few of Ancestor Bai's disciples, and the Sword Monarch himself may not even have the mind to pay attention to us."

The Foundation Establishment disciples were already wondering whether the other party had done their homework before coming.

Even if you come from the farthest region, you shouldn't speak so unrealistically.

If his elders heard him say this, they would only laugh at him for being delusional and unable to recognize his place in society.

"It's alright, I have a way."

The Core Formation cultivator was full of confidence, as if he hadn't listened to anything that had just been said.

The Foundation Establishment disciple shook his head helplessly, and just as he was about to say something more, several people walked out from the gate of Rotten Axe Mountain, attracting everyone's attention.

It was too far away; I could only make out the human shape in the distance, and I couldn't even tell who it was.

"Senior, it's probably a disciple from the Qingfeng Sect. Do you have any fellow disciples ahead of you...? Hmm, where are they?"

Turning around, he discovered that the Core Formation cultivator, who had been chatting so enthusiastically, had vanished without a trace. Surely he couldn't have actually gone to visit the Sword Lord of Time.

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Swish!
Everyone at Luojian Pavilion was in an uproar, their eyes all focused on the group of cultivators from the Datong Army who had emerged from the mountain gate.

Having been inside for half a day, it's normal to be sent out. Did they intend to stay in Rotten Axe Mountain for an extended period?

However, all of these people had dark, gloomy faces.

They were all dejected, as if they had suffered a huge blow.

He ignored the greetings from the familiar cultivators, showing no remorse whatsoever.

The handsome cultivator in the middle stumbled as he walked, almost losing his balance and falling over.

"How laughable! You dare to come and visit? Do you really think that two gifts will make the Sword Lord forget what you did... conspiring with others to try to seize Rotten Axe Mountain, causing the deaths of a large number of Qingfeng Sect disciples. For that alone, don't expect to get a good ending from the Sword Lord."

Elder Jin Yuezong Ke was not afraid of retaliation from the Datong Army. The sect's territory and the Datong Army's sphere of influence were too far apart to be affected.

"Be careful, when Sword Lord is free, he'll wipe out that damned Datong Army!"

These words were spoken loudly, and the representatives from Datong Army walked even faster, their figures hurried.

Many people in Luojian Pavilion turned pale with shock, clearly because they had been secretly colluding with the Datong Army and were afraid of being implicated.

No one can ignore the intimidating power of a Nascent Soul Sword Immortal; even a mere possibility of such a being can unsettle the sects of the cultivation world.

Despite the current momentum of the Datong Army, which seems to have gathered countless cultivators and suppressed all sects except the Morality Sect in the Central Region, it is not a force to be reckoned with.

Even the major powers of the past had to avoid the Datong Army's sharp edge, closing their gates and mountains, turning a blind eye to the tragic scene hundreds of miles away.

The main reason, however, was the absence of a Nascent Soul Ancestor, which gave the Datong Army unrealistic fantasies.

As long as a Nascent Soul cultivator takes action, they don't even need to be physically present; just a word from them is enough to make most fickle people change their allegiance.

The so-called four hidden sects each have a Great True Lord in charge, making them the most important support for the Datong Army.

But in front of the Sword Lord of Time, who is renowned for his combat prowess, how different is he from an ordinary cultivator?

How long they can live depends entirely on their value in the eyes of the Sword Lord, whether it's worth sacrificing their lifespan.

"But I've heard that one of the four hidden sects also has a Nascent Soul cultivator. It's still uncertain who will win between the two sides."

A tall, thin Nascent Soul cultivator, unable to bear seeing Elder Ke step forward, spoke up in rebuttal.

"Fool! Another Nascent Soul cultivator has arrived. The stories of the powerful figures behind the scenes that the Datong Army has fabricated over the years are so numerous that they could not be fully copied onto a single jade slip."

Elder Ke dismissed the topic with disdain, as if it were not worth refuting.

"It seems that the Taiping Sect and the Sword Lord have a close relationship. They went in a while ago, and they still haven't come out yet..."

“That’s normal. Back when the two races were at war, Daoist Baoxuan helped Sword Lord Guangyin block an attack. Their bond is naturally extraordinary. Don’t be fooled by the fact that the Taiping Sect has been somewhat weak in recent years. After this incident, it will soon recover.”

A well-informed, delicate female cultivator was exchanging information.

"Fellow Daoists, Master has just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage and is too busy to meet with everyone individually... I have received all your congratulatory gifts and am very grateful."

Ma Ruoxi stepped out and cheerfully announced the offensive news.

There were more than two Nascent Soul True Monarchs outside, representing all the Nascent Soul sects in the Eastern Region, as well as some forces from the Central Region.

After waiting for several days, they still refused to see me, clean and efficient.

In the past, one might have considered whether it would have a negative impact on the sect.

But since the master has already become a deity, he has fewer scruples in his actions.

She, Ma Ruoxi, is the direct disciple of the Divine Sword Immortal, and her status is extremely noble.

Now, it's the sects that should be trying to understand and care for her feelings and thoughts, not the other way around.

Ma Ruoxi felt as if she had returned to the time when she was part of the Eastern Expeditionary Army, where everyone fawned over her, even more so than before.

After all, although the Sword Lord of Time was at the height of his power at that time, he was still only a Great True Lord, and his potential had not yet been realized.

At this point, becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator means being destined to write a new chapter in the history of the cultivation world, and even the most vehement cultivators cannot erase that title.

"How could we let such a small matter delay Ancestor Bai? If it affects our fight against the Asura Ancient Demon, we would be making a grave mistake... Our sect has already implemented the Time Coin in our own territory, and the other day we purchased three million coins to expand coverage to the two more states."

Elder Ke seized the opportunity to claim credit, saying that while the three million Time Coins sounded like a huge number, they were actually equivalent to one and a half top-grade spirit stones.

Looking at it this way, it's not so scary.

Unfortunately, other sects were not as efficient as the Jin Yue Sect in their execution, and all the credit was claimed by his family.

"Very well, I will definitely report your sect's achievements to my master."

Ma Ruoxi was well aware of the importance her master placed on promoting the Time Coin and was generous with her praise.

If other sects can follow suit and increase their efforts in this area, that would be ideal.

She was even considering whether to keep Elder Jin Yuezong and invite him to the sect to set an example.

Master may not have time to see him, but asking Uncle Ge to show up would be a way of giving Jin Yuezong face.

This is of great benefit to the promotion of Guangyin Tongbao.

"Fellow Daoist, I wish to see Elder Bai. I hope you can help me convey my request."

A voice suddenly rang out. The person was wearing an earth-colored robe and stood outside the Falling Sword Pavilion. It was the cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation.

"Nonsense! A mere Core Formation cultivator dares to cause trouble!"

"That's right, don't they realize how busy the Sword Lord is, how heavy his burdens are... how could he have time to meet with you lowly cultivators, thus delaying the great plan to exorcise demons!"

Before the main figure could speak, the Nascent Soul cultivators in the Falling Sword Pavilion couldn't help but start shouting and rebuking.

They were already angry and had nowhere to vent their frustrations, and when a Core Formation cultivator barged in, they became his punching bag.

"My friend, if you wish to pay your respects to your master, please wait until the upcoming Nascent Soul Ceremony. I truly have no time to meet you anytime soon."

Ma Ruoxi glanced at him quickly and politely declined.

His cultivation level in the late stage of Core Formation is quite good. His aura is heavy and steady, like a mountain standing there. It is likely that he has been practicing earth-based techniques, and his treatises on alchemy are also related to this aspect.

However, if even cultivators at this level are to be included, then there are at least sixty or seventy people present who meet the requirements. Bai Zichen won't need to do anything else; he can just focus on receiving them.

"I come from the Southern Region, and I am Qu Songshi from the Thick Earth Peak of the Five Elements Sect. I have met with Ancestor Bai!"

Seeing Ma Ruoxi turn to leave, Qu Songshi called out anxiously.

"The Five Elements Sect? They haven't even established a sect yet, and they don't even have a Nascent Soul cultivator. What gives them the audacity to ask to see the Sword Lord!"

The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Pofa Sect was outmatched by the Jin Yue Sect, and feeling disgruntled, he felt a surge of inexplicable anger as he looked at the incessantly chattering Qu Songshi.

Even I am not qualified to see you, so what are you babbling about here!
With a similar mindset, the Nascent Soul cultivator of the Breaking Law Sect reached out and grabbed Qu Songshi with his grappling technique.

Ultimately, out of consideration for the fact that they were in front of the Sword Lord of Time's dojo, they refrained from killing and drawing blood, and thus restrained their strength in their attacks.

We only need to capture Qu Songshi and give him some physical pain, so that he won't suffer any hidden injuries.

"Be merciful!"

Ma Ruoxi called out quickly.

Although she joined the sect late, the name of the Five Elements Sect was still very familiar to her. No other Nascent Soul sect could compare to its importance in the hearts of the Azure Maple Sect.

(End of this chapter)