Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 121 The Sword Refining Dao Book Encounters the Eyeless Again
Resisted by the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], the first sword light of the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram] was directly shattered.

Suddenly, the sword image trembled and unleashed another sword light.

The new sword light was significantly stronger than the previous aura, which also meant that the inheritance contained within it was even stronger.

Despite showing his sincerity, the Pure Yang Sword Diagram still failed to move the Sumeru Great Dao Stele.

The second sword light was shattered upon impact and failed to enter Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

Jing Qian felt as if he had seen this scene before him before!
When he first entered the Dao, he was shrouded by an unknown dark force, blocking his path to the [Spirit, Destiny, Emptiness, and Sea], and could only passively accept the [Destiny] transported out by this dark force.

At that time, the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] was also struggling with the darkness for a long time, just like it is now, and forcibly raised its destined [fate] from [Azure Wings] to [Golden Root].

At the moment, although he didn't know what kind of inheritance the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram] was going to give him, judging from the style of the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], there must be something good in that sword diagram!

Jing Qian then became hopeful!
Brother Bei is extremely reliable. He rarely makes a move, but when he does, he's sure to snag a great deal!
……

On the other side of the cave, Shangxi had also finished tidying up and was ready to start his next plan.

Jing Qian completely activated Chunyangzi's will to survive.

In his heart, a game of chess was slowly unfolding, a game that concerned his life and death, leaving him no choice but to give it his all.

He glanced at Jing Qian, who was studying the Pure Yang Sword Diagram, and then ignored him.

Instead, he grabbed Lingling's little hand and pulled the sobbing, one-eyed little zombie out of the Pure Yang Cave.

His natal sword, the Great Micro Sword, which had been held in Lingling's arms, pierced her chest, and scalding blood flowed down her heart.

Three thousand years later, the "Mother Yaksha" has reappeared, marking a new stage in the power struggle between Shangxi and Lingling.

However, the great demon's reappearance, though extremely low-key, still startled unsuspecting onlookers.

The old white ox, which had been squatting at the foot of the mountain, seemed to sense something and, inexplicably frightened, transformed into a beam of light and arrived.

But before it could speak, Shangxi waved his hand and said first:

“Master Niu, my new disciple has some wild ways of doing things. I plan to give him one last push. You should rest well and not worry about us.”

"If this succeeds, I will restore your shattered [Destiny Star]."

"If it doesn't work, then you can collect my body later."

Shang Xi's words also cheered the old white ox. The two had been companions for thousands of years, and it was unwilling to see Shang Xi perish.

Afterwards, Shang Xi led Lingling down the Ruins Sword Mountain and arrived at a cave at the very bottom of the sword.

This cave leads directly to the depths of the earth and is a secret cave used to suppress [Wuzhiqi].

As Shangxi ventured deeper, he spoke to Lingling:

"I will give you [Wuzhiqi]. Go to the Immortal Mountain and devour its [Life Stele]. This will replenish the deficiencies in your [Life Stele], add a few strokes to it, and further enhance it."

"In that case, if I don't get promoted, I probably won't be able to take you with me either. You can do everything you can to stop me. Consider this our final showdown."

"However, you need to squeeze out some of the Heavenly River Immortal Spiritual Energy from Wuzhiqi's body for me to use first."

“Brother Shangxi, you are really brave. You could have explored the Great Dao with me, but you still chose to take risks.”

"However, don't worry, even if you fail to advance in the end, Lingling will still take you to the Immortal Mountain."

"To have seven human prodigies with [Heavenly Mandates] serve as my ghosts carrying the monument, is simply too prestigious!"

Having lost an eye, Lingling has lost some of her innocent and carefree demeanor, and her words now carry a hidden sharpness.

The human and the ghost have been entangled in karma for three thousand years; it was a life-or-death struggle between them, and they were bound to have another battle sooner or later.

Now that Shangxi has set up his chessboard, Lingling will inevitably have to take a turn.

She stepped into the cave alone, heading straight for [Wuzhiqi].

Shang Xi, who was standing to the side, took out his iron sword again and plunged it into the stone mountain of Xujian Mountain.

Then, he turned around and sat down in front of the Sword Grinding Cliff, where he began to meditate with his eyes closed.

As he circulated his internal energy, the mountain formed by the [Two Elements Annihilation Sword] beneath his feet suddenly shrank by about a foot.

He is gradually incorporating the powerful [spiritual energy] left behind by his master into his sword box.

As the last [Chunyangzi], he spent three thousand years without his natal magic sword, losing more than half of his combat power.

Since the goal is to save one's own life, the most important thing is to first acquire a suitable and effective sword.

……

Inside the Pure Yang Cave, Jing Qian watched his master and his wife leave without making any reaction.

He was still savoring the terrifying power of the second-rank "Mother Yaksha" under the "Three Lives Eye".

This divine eye can already see through the delicate appearance of a young girl and discern the true nature of a second-rank great demon's magical power.

The one being pulled along by her master was not a little girl at all, but a terrifying giant zombie with blood-red skin and white fur, ten feet tall.

It has to be his own master; he was able to subdue such a demon so humbly.

At this time, more than half of the fifth day since Jing Qian opened his eyes had passed, and his lifespan was rapidly slipping away.

However, the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram] is a rare stubborn one. It has been slapped back by the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] thousands of times, yet it remains unrepentant and continues to dangle its broken pieces at my brother Stele.

The shattered sword energy around Jing Qian condensed into a magical ring, firmly encircling him.

These shattered sword energies also contained the inheritance of the Pure Yang Sword Dao. Although they were shattered by the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] and most of their information was lost, as the fragments gathered more and more, they were able to complement each other and piece together some methods.

Jing Qian wouldn't even touch these broken sword energies; he had no intention of delaying the conflict between the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] and the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram].

He was simply using his Three Lives Eye to trace the Pure Yang Sword Diagram, trying to engrave every stroke of the sword diagram into his heart.

However, this sword drawing, though simple in appearance with only a bronze longsword, seemed to possess a strange magical power that was preventing him from depicting and replicating it.

With nothing to do, Jing Qian tried again and again, failing repeatedly but never giving up.

The fifth day ended, but the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram] still hadn't succumbed. The sixth day began in an instant, costing another seven years of his lifespan.

Jing Qian had no more regrets. As long as he had a breath left, he would fight the Pure Yang Sword Diagram to the very end.

This sword drawing is the closest object to the "Sumeru Great Dao Stele" that he has discovered so far.

Throughout the day, he attempted to draw a sword diagram while simultaneously using some of his magical power to scan his own cultivation with the [Three Lives Eye].

All his magical power and system, even his inheritance and memories, were once again sorted out and organized under the divine eye.

He swept away all the discordant fuzziness.

Just when he thought the stalemate would continue for some time, a change of events finally occurred.

The title of "Son of Sumeru," which had been brewing within his soul, suddenly completed its mid-grade evolution, and a new title abruptly descended:

[Lord of All Things, Sumeru]!
In an instant, a powerful Daoist aura descended from the sky and landed on the [Sumeru Dao Stele], making the inscriptions on its top even more intricate.

[Sumeru] Heavenly Mandate flashed in his sea of ​​consciousness, and Jing Qian felt that the power of his spatial Dao divine abilities surged once again!

This sudden blessing caused a new change to the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele]. A unique Dharma aura flowed from the stele and entered the [Three Lives Eye].

Jing Qian looked at the Pure Yang Sword Diagram again, and with a thought, he entered the dimensional space inside the sword diagram.

Here, a towering bronze magic sword hangs alone in the depths of time and space.

When Jing Qian's divine sense appeared here, the bronze magic sword seemed to be greatly offended, and it shook its body and slashed at him.

His divine consciousness was completely obliterated by this sword strike.

And this sword light finally delivered the sword inheritance that the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] desired. After it followed Jing Qian's divine sense and unleashed the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram], the sword light smoothly merged into his sea of ​​consciousness and could never leave again.

Jing Qian felt a sharp sword cry resound in his mind, and his consciousness was instantly overwhelmed by a large amount of information, causing him to crash.

Before he crashed, he managed to summon the [Azure Lotus Sword Box] and devour all the pure Yang sword energy surrounding him.

He then sat down directly in front of the Pure Yang Sword Diagram and fell into silence, while his Three Lives Eyes slowly closed.

Looking at the Pure Yang Sword Diagram again, below Shang Xi's Dharma name, a new Dharma name suddenly appeared: "Chi Xiao"!
Three thousand years later, Shangxi finally trained the first true disciple of the "Pure Yang Heaven" generation who could inscribe his clan name on the "Pure Yang Sword Diagram".

From then on, Jingqian acquired another Dharma name, "Chixiao," and he finally completed the initiation ceremony of the Pure Yang Heaven.

Compared to three thousand years ago, his entry process was quite rudimentary, and he basically had to figure it out on his own. However, the resources that [Pure Yang Heaven] provided him were by no means less.

Furthermore, as the only heir besides Shang Xi, he allowed himself to wreak havoc on almost everything within the Pure Yang Cave.

Instead, he enjoyed extraordinary treatment that his senior disciples had never received.

A day later, Jing Qian fully digested the inheritance he had acquired and finally awoke.

He stared at the Pure Yang Sword Diagram with his divine eyes for two days, expending more than ten years of his lifespan, and finally obtained the sword path inheritance certified by the Sumeru Great Dao Stele.

This is actually an extremely unique sword-forging method: "Pure Yang Immortal Refining Sword Dao Book"!
It contains numerous methods for refining [Destiny] and [Spiritual Ability], as well as many secret techniques for nurturing and wielding swords. All of these can be gathered together to forge a great sword of the second rank or higher that is perfectly suited to oneself and of an incomparably sublime quality!
This sword-forging [Taoist Scripture] represents the pinnacle of power within the sword diagram, and is the only secret technique that allows one to glimpse a level above the second rank. Jing Qian studied it carefully for a day and has already gained a basic understanding of this sword-forging method.

He could practice this secret technique right now, and it was enough to sustain him throughout his entire cultivation journey up to the second rank.

Without hesitation, he began practicing according to the methods recorded in the Taoist text.

Immediately, a Daoist aura was extracted from the Qingping Sword Box, the Yanfutian, the Qili Divine Seal, the Life-Locking Needle, and even the Six Paths of Reincarnation and Three Lives Eye, transforming into five golden threads that intertwined within his sea of ​​consciousness, weaving together to form a small golden sword.

Then, a golden thread also extended from each of his [Destiny], threading through the small golden sword and joining the weaving sequence, making the sword even more finely and tightly woven.

A unique [Spiritual Energy] magic sword was thus woven together:
[Lingji: Immortal Sword Embryo]

Category: Seeking One’s Roots

[Rank: Second Rank]

Life expectancy burden: None

Jing Qian carefully sensed the new sword blank he had personally forged and compared it with the secret techniques in the "Immortal Sword Dao Book".

He then attempted to remove the golden thread that appeared on the [Three Lives Eye] from the sword blank.

The grade of this sword blank suddenly dropped to the fifth grade, and its power was greatly reduced.

Jing Qian continued to try to untie the gold threads one by one, and the magical aura of the sword embryo gradually decreased, and its grade also gradually dropped.

Then, Jing Qian continued to weave these gold threads back together, one by one, and a second-grade sword blank reappeared.

This extremely unique "Immortal Refining Sword Dao Book" can extract all the cultivation elements from a cultivator's entire body and transform them into gold threads, the raw material for refining swords, which are then woven together into a magical sword.

The power of this magic sword is directly related to the strength of the power gathered on it.

When the weak forge it, the resulting sword embryo is merely a toy; but when the strong forge it, it becomes an incredibly powerful divine sword capable of defying fate.

Excluding the power of the Three Lives Eye, Jing Qian's entire body was enough to weave a fifth-grade magic sword. However, if the Three Lives Eye was also incorporated, the sword embryo would actually reach the second-grade level, which was incredibly powerful!
However, to wield this second-grade magic sword, one needs to consume at least one second-grade [Immortal Spiritual Qi], which, if converted into [Azure Wing Life Essence], is exactly one hundred thousand.

Jing Qian completely exhausted himself and managed to gather about seven thousand [Azure Wing Life Essence]. He felt that the gap wasn't as big as he had imagined!

As his cultivation level advances, he will always have a powerful sword that far surpasses his own level by his side.

This great sword has no lifespan burden and can grow as the user grows.

Even after he advances to the second rank, he may be able to gather all his resources and elevate the sword's rank to above the second rank.

This secret technique, as expected of Brother Bei's carefully selected method, is absolutely a top-notch and extremely powerful technique!
Its design philosophy is no different from that of the [Sword Box] and [Golden Eyes], which are all inclusive and all-encompassing, capable of integrating all his cultivation elements.

Whether it's his [fate] or [spiritual energy], as long as it's strengthened, it will also strengthen the greatsword.

It can be described as a powerful and versatile immortal sword that automatically grows stronger.

Jing Qian felt that joining the Pure Yang Heaven sect was absolutely worthwhile. In just a few days, he had already received tremendous opportunities and treasures that could change his path of cultivation.

He was completely out of control!
Is this the foundation of a top-tier lineage?
With a thought, he sent the [Immortal Sword Embryo] directly into the [Azure Lotus Sword Box], where it was nurtured by the sword energy within.

This powerful sword cannot be used directly, but it can be placed in the sword box, which will enhance his sword energy immeasurably.

After arriving at the mountain gate, his fundamental sword energy doubled, he gained an extremely powerful divine eye, and now he has an additional divine sword. He himself can no longer accurately assess his own combat strength.

I need to calm down later and find a target to practice on properly before making any further moves.

Then, he turned his attention to the second Pure Yang Sword Dao inheritance he obtained from absorbing Pure Yang Sword Qi through the [Qingping Sword Box].

The sword energy around him, compressed by both the Pure Yang Sword Diagram and the Sumeru Great Dao Stele, contained only the most refined and perfectly matched inherited information that had undergone rigorous selection.

Sword Carving Formation!
This method allows one to combine their own "Destiny" and "Spiritual Energy" swords to evolve into different sword formations.

It is also a powerful secret technique that integrates and combines all cultivation elements, greatly increasing offensive and combat power.

Even without the "Immortal Refining Sword Dao Book," this sword formation technique would still be considered a top-tier and powerful method.

However, no matter how strong the sword formation is, it is difficult to break through the upper limit of the second-grade realm, and it is ultimately inferior to the great sword.

In Jing Qian's eyes, regardless of the strength of this sword formation technique, what he valued more was its ability to inscribe the [Sword Box] and enhance its mystique.

The Sword Engraving Formation can be perfectly linked with the Pure Yang Sword Box. When mastered, the sword formation can be engraved onto the Sword Box, greatly increasing its power.

Furthermore, the [Sword Box] can be used as a sword formation diagram, greatly increasing the efficiency of the sword formation and its killing power.

From [Destiny] to [Sword Box], from [Sword Formation] to [Great Sword], the entire sword cultivation system of [Pure Yang Heaven] is extremely ingenious and charming, which Jing Qian found very captivating.

Jing Qian was extremely satisfied with the secret techniques he had acquired, and the title of "Great Master Chixiao" was also acceptable.

At this point, there were no more obstacles on his path to cultivating his Dharma form, and he could finally unleash his full potential and attempt to advance!

Before the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram], Jing Qian slowly opened his eyes, and a sharp sword aura shot out from his eyes.

Then, the Three Lives Eye above his brow opened again, officially beginning the seventh day of its opening.

Another seven years of his lifespan were spent, and on this day, he devoted himself to probing his own path to enlightenment!

Having obtained the two great inheritances, [Yanfu Dao] and [Chunyang Tian], various secret techniques and numerous secrets have entered my heart.

Within a single day, through his deductions, he explored 217 paths to condense his Dharma form, ultimately obtaining a superior, perfect Dharma form and reaching the limit of his accumulated power.

With the path already set, he had no more doubts and directly began his advancement according to the predicted route.

The temporary successor [Yanfuzi], half-step [Chunyangzi], Sumeru True Saint Lord, and Chixiao Great True Man are finally about to forge their own Great Dao foundation!
To reach the eighth rank of "Dragon and Elephant," one must forge a unique personal appearance based on their "Destiny."

Even if they are from the same lineage and are formed with the same destiny, the resulting Dharma forms will be different.

The strength or weakness of one's spiritual form, and whether or not one's potential is fully realized, will have a profound impact on future spiritual practice.

Therefore, the Dharma form can be considered the foundation of the Great Way.

A detailed count of the various forms that Jingqian encountered, such as the "Soul-Controlling Spider Mother," the "Snow Woman," and the "Zashiki-warashi," reveals that they were all of low-grade quality.

Even if the corresponding gods and demons revealed their true forms, they would only be at a level where they could "pluck stars" but were not yet "mend the heavens".

To attain enlightenment through such a Dharma form, one's cultivation level can only reach the [Star-Picking] rank, which already indicates extraordinary fortune and exceptional talent.

The mid-grade Dharma forms like those of [Tamamo-no-Mae] and [Shenpeng] correspond to true bodies that are at least at the third-grade [Mending Heaven] level. After condensing, the probability of achieving [Star Picking] increases significantly, and there is also a considerable possibility of advancing to the third-grade [Mending Heaven] level.

As for superior Dharma images, the one that impressed Jingqian the most was the "Kitchen God" Dharma image created by Luo Tian at the "Kitchen God Shop".

Once you reach this level, as long as you diligently cultivate and unleash your full potential, you've almost certainly secured a spot in the upper three ranks.

The existence of Dharma forms represents the great goals and aspirations that cultivators set for their own path to enlightenment. In Buddhism, this is a grand vow.

Setting goals too low is simply locking yourself into the upper limit of your cultivation.

However, setting such a high goal is beyond the reach of most people.

In the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], among all those who have entered the path of cultivation, only one in ten is able to condense a Dharma form.

Of these, over 90% are low-grade Dharma forms, offering virtually no path to cultivation.

Anyone who can condense a Dharma Image of intermediate or higher grade must be a true disciple of a top-tier Dharma lineage who has mastered the core inheritance.

For top geniuses like Chunyangzi, Yanfuzi, and Yingshizi, who dominate the realm, what they pursue is undoubtedly the most powerful and perfect superior Dharma form.

Jing Qian has toiled for so many years in front of the Faxiang Gate. If he cannot achieve perfection and reach the highest level, it would be a complete waste of his life. He might as well send the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] back to Earth as soon as possible and let someone else come instead.

After a day of deduction using the [Three Lives Eye], he was already full of confidence in how to proceed!

Suddenly, several special causal threads extended from his divine eye between his brows. This was the [Entanglement of Cause and Effect] exerting its divine power through the blessing of the divine eye.

One of them, originating from the "good corn" in the "void," extends straight into the endless void.

Jing Qian's gaze followed this thread of cause and effect, extending beyond the barriers of time and space, chasing it all the way from the northern sky to the western sky, and finally glimpsing the location of his target.

Within a Buddhist realm, a one-eyed figure sat atop the corpse of a Buddha, toying with a golden Buddha eye.

Beside him, countless corn roots were radiating from the "real corn," conducting a comprehensive search.

Once it finds them, it will devour all living beings and harvest all resources.

Suddenly, both the sitting [Eyeless] and the working [True Corn] turned their gaze to an open space.

A causal thread quietly appeared and twisted into a small ball. After some kneading, it transformed into a small doll with three eyes.

The little puppet behaved exactly like a real person, bowed to the two second-rank powerful figures, and spoke:
“Disciple Jingqian has come from beyond the realm, seeking guidance from the Ancestral Masters. Please forgive me, both Ancestral Masters.”

After he finished speaking, he stood still and looked up at [Eyeless]. For a moment, their eyes met, and the atmosphere was eerie.

The single eye between his brows sized him up, ignoring Jing Qian's words, and instead took out a rectangular jade box from his robes, saying:
"Where did you get this [Pure Yang Golden Eye]? It's very well made."

“I have a box of eyeballs here, most of which are second-rank.”

"Choose a few from these and exchange them with me for your newly refined eyeballs!"

(End of this chapter)