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

Chapter 134 Pure Yang Title Conferment: Shangxi Tells Ancient Stories
The Sword Lotus Pond is filled with lotus flowers, and behind each blooming lotus flower is a Pure Yang cultivator.

Even Jing Qian himself planted a [Sword Lotus] in this lotus pond.

When the [Sword Furnace] reignited the [Life Flame], a powerful sword intent began to flow and circulate in the lotus pond, nourishing each lotus flower.

As the one who planted the lotus, Jing Qian could clearly feel a pure sword intent entering his sea of ​​consciousness from the [Sword Lotus], severing the trace of impurity entangled in his Dao heart.

This [Sword Lotus] actually has the effect of purifying the Dao mind at all times, which is quite miraculous.

He counted carefully and found that there were twelve lotus flowers that could be stimulated by the sword intent, in addition to one lotus bud that was about to bloom.

This means that, in addition to Shang Xi, Jing Qian, and Bai Niu, there are nine other senior masters wandering in the void of the entire Pure Yang Heaven.

But then Shang Xi pointed at the [Sword Lotus Pond] and said:
"Three thousand years ago, a great calamity struck suddenly. We failed to respond in time, which led us to a desperate situation. The Sword Furnace also went out completely due to overexertion."

"If Aunt Zhenmiao were still alive, she would probably have already advanced to the second rank and rekindled the [Sword Furnace]."

"I lack talent and have bad luck, which has dragged on for three thousand years. I have truly failed the sect too much."

Jing Qian disagreed and said:
“Master, the survival of the Pure Yang Heaven depends entirely on you. It is already quite remarkable that you have been able to endure so many years of hardship at the fifth rank.”

"From the perspective of sect inheritance alone, you have already achieved the ultimate, so there is no need to worry too much."

Shangxi nodded and smiled, then continued:

"Let's not dwell on the past. Now, my Pure Yang Heaven has turned the tide and can look forward to a new phase."

He continued:
“After you joined the sect, you have been busy with my promotion and have not had a moment of leisure. You have not even been granted the most important sect title. This is my fault.”

"You should know that my Pure Yang Heaven and that Yanfu Dao are known to the world as the lineage of the Dao Ancestor, and they have their own extraordinary aspects."

"Beyond this cultivation, there is a direct path to the title advancement of 'Honorary Title' in both of our sects."

"You now possess the title of 'Son of the Ancestor of the Yama Path,' a secret transmission of the Yama Path. You should no longer be unfamiliar with the mystique of this title."

"This so-called 'title' is a crucial core that cannot be bypassed in the cultivation of the upper three ranks."

"It concerns the authority of the Great Dao and determines the survival of one's position on the [Mountain of Immortal Qi]. It can almost determine the true merit of a cultivator of the upper three ranks and assess the strength of their cultivation."

“Starting from the lowest grade title, those who possess a title can stand out among cultivators of the same level, displaying extremely strong cultivation talent and strength. Compared with cultivators without a title, they can at least make up for the difference of a whole level in cultivation.”

"As for mid-grade titles, or even high-grade titles, or even higher-level 'honorary titles,' their power is naturally even stronger."

"In these myriad realms, there are countless living beings. There has never been a shortage of geniuses, spiritual inspiration, or primordial energy resources."

"With the blessing of the power of time, as long as time is long enough, any realm of inheritance will produce a powerful being who reaches the second rank."

"However, even after cultivating for tens of thousands of years, these second-rank beings may not be able to receive a mid-rank title."

"Because behind every title of mid-grade or higher lies a great secret and a powerful foundation, which is passed down only within the most elite forces and cannot be obtained through ordinary means."

"Among these top powers, only a very small number possess the direct path to advancement to the 'honorary title'."

"This is what is known as the direct descendant of the Dao Ancestor!"

"As for me, [Pure Yang Heaven], starting from the low-grade title of [Pure Yang Butcher], I can progress through the mid-grade title of [Pure Yang Calamity Lord], the high-grade title of [Pure Yang God-Slaying Immortal-Extinction Lord], until I reach the true title of [Pure Yang]."

"Mastering this well-established and clearly defined path to title advancement is the strongest foundation of my Pure Yang Heaven Dao Ancestor lineage."

"It is precisely this lineage of title inheritance that is the true basis upon which we, the Pure Yang Masters, are able to roam freely throughout the myriad realms."

Shang Xi's words were decisive and clear, revealing another crucial secret of the cultivation world and broadening Jing Qian's horizons. He continued in detail:
"You have just received your title and haven't had enough time to mature. As time goes on, you will discover that this title contains an endless stream of profound Dao implications that will profoundly influence every aspect of your cultivation."

"Especially when your cultivation reaches its end and you hit a bottleneck, the power originating from the title can still continue uninterrupted, enough to bring about a new qualitative change in your cultivation."

"Just like myself, I have been sitting in seclusion on the Void Sword Mountain for three thousand years. I have already reached the limit of the [Earthly Fiend] realm, and there is no room for further progress."

"But in the process, I cultivated my title all the way to the superior level [Pure Yang God-Slaying Immortal-Slaying Extinction Lord].

"This boost to my strength is no less than advancing my cultivation to the upper three ranks."

"Right now, I have broken through the bottleneck in my cultivation. As long as I raise the cultivation level I have fallen behind, my combat power will naturally break through to a higher limit."

"This clearly demonstrates the importance of the methods used to ban accounts."

Jingqian listened attentively. Similar discussions could be found in the "Book of the Wheel of Life and the Titles" in the "Book of Titles and Conferments," but they were far less empathetic and insightful than what Shangxi had taught him.

Moreover, the [Yanfu Dao] inheritance in his possession clearly lacks guidance on the path to title advancement, and this part of the content is not even recorded in the [Daoist Book]!
He had absolutely no idea how to continue advancing the title of "Son of the Ancestor of Yanfu" until he reached the honorific title of "Yanfu".

Thinking of this, Jing Qian couldn't help but ask:
"Master, how many other lineages like our Pure Yang Heaven, with such a complete path to being granted titles, are there still Dao Ancestor lineages?"

Shang Xi led Jing Qian, walking towards the back of the [Sword Lotus Pond], saying:
"Don't underestimate the fact that my Pure Yang Heaven is now small in number and its inheritance is difficult. The Dao Ancestor lineage that can compete with my Pure Yang Heaven for the inheritance of the 'honorary title' is extremely rare."

"The fact that the two great Dao Ancestor lineages, the Pure Yang Heaven and the Yanfu Dao, coexist in the same realm is a unique case among all the heavens and myriad realms."

"In the records of my sect's inheritance, many senior powerful beings have traversed the void and encountered a total of eight forces that are worthy of the status of the [Dao Ancestor] lineage and have the 'honor title' inheritance."

"They are Xuanyuan, Shangqing, Shenxiao, Amitabha, Tianmo, Jiuyou, Xingchen and Lingshan."

"If you ever travel through the void and encounter the successors of these eight forces, be vigilant. This small group of cultivators are our true adversaries."

"Besides the title system of the Dao Ancestor lineage, there is another type of title inheritance that is also quite peculiar."

“My Yingfutu Realm belongs to the Bei'e Yinghuang Wuji Heaven, and is suppressed by the first-rank God Egao.”

"She followed the path of destiny and incense offerings, using her own title of 'God' to establish a unique system of 'spiritual officials' forbearance and conferment, ruling over the northern heavens and establishing the 'Boundless Heavenly Dynasty'."

"The title of 'Lingguan' conferred by the Heavenly Dynasty can be regarded as a unique title."

“Since the sixth rank to the fourth rank of the Heavenly Granted [Spiritual Official], it is equivalent to a lower-rank title.”

"And from the fourth rank to the second rank [Lingguan], it is equivalent to a mid-rank title."

"The next level up, such as the Heavenly Bestowed First Rank Official, the Human Emperor of the Lower Realm, the Prince and the Crown Prince, are already equivalent to the highest rank titles."

"However, the Spirit Official system of the Wuji Heavenly Dynasty derives its authority from the God of the Netherworld, which is fundamentally different from the lineage of my Dao Ancestor."

"If you have the opportunity to receive the divinely bestowed [Spiritual Official], you will be able to understand the difference between these two."

At this point, Shang Xi and his companion arrived at a special place.

Deep within this Pure Yang Cave, there is a small blacksmith shop, and inside the shop is a large anvil.

Shang Xi raised his hand and pointed at the anvil, saying:
"Chixiao, after saying so much, the path to my [Pure Yang Heaven] title lies right here on this [Sword Anvil]."

"You can hone your innate [Spiritual Energy] obtained from Hidden Sword Mountain on the [Sword Anvil]."

"If you accumulate enough power, you can activate the power of the [Sword Anvil] to grant you a pardon."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian obediently picked up his black jade longsword and walked to the [Sword Anvil].

He carefully sensed the aura of the sword formation in front of him and felt that there was an extremely exaggerated level of power within it.

Upon seeing this [Sword Anvil], he felt as if he had seen the [Spiritual Sea of ​​Life and Emptiness] or the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi].

[Pure Yang Heaven] indeed has a profound foundation, containing all sorts of advanced items that he had never seen before!
He couldn't help but ask:
"Master, is this [Sword Anvil] meant to grind down my cultivation?"

"Does my level of cultivation have any impact?"

Shang Xi said:

"That's not the case. This [Sword Anvil] has nothing to do with your cultivation level, but only with the battle qi and killing intent you have accumulated during your cultivation."

"Our Pure Yang Sword Dao lineage emphasizes using war to sustain war and using killing to stop killing."

"The more experience you have in battle, the more blood you have shed, and the more valuable material you have to refine."

“Normally speaking, if you can hone your skills to the point of obtaining the lower-grade title [Pure Yang Butcher] in the lower three-grade realm, it is already considered that you have accumulated a great deal of experience.”

"If I hadn't challenged Lingling year after year over the past three thousand years, accumulating unimaginable depth of battle qi, I would never have been able to hone my title to the upper grade at the [Earthly Fiend] level and become the [Pure Yang God-Slaying Immortal-Extinction Lord].

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian nodded, and without further hesitation, he raised his hand and rubbed the [Immortal Sword Embryo] against the [Sword Anvil].

"Stab!"

A chilling, violent scraping sound echoed throughout the Pure Yang Cave.

Jing Qian felt as if his arm had been electrocuted; it became completely stiff and numb, and he couldn't move it.

Immediately afterwards, his consciousness was drawn into an illusion.

The scene inside was actually his memories of life and death before he traveled through time!
In this memory, he fought a life-or-death struggle with people on the long street, and finally killed his enemy with his sword, but he was wounded and died from his own injuries.

This is a memory from quite a long time ago, but recalling it now brings back a rather bittersweet feeling.

But the next second, the power of the [Sword Anvil] quietly emerged, and this wisp of memory was actually pressed into the [Immortal Sword Embryo] and the [Sword Anvil], and crushed into dust.

In this process, Jing Qian seemed to be conducting an extremely thorough and comprehensive review of the major battle.

In that life-or-death duel, all the details of the battle were completely dissected, transformed into analyses from various dimensions, and reintroduced into his mind.

Jing Qian suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of confidence. If he were to return to the situation of that year, he would not only be spared from being injured or killed, but he would not even let the enemy touch a hair on his head.

Only when he broke free from this memory did he truly realize that the process of sharpening the sword on the [Sword Anvil] was not simple; it was not merely about gathering his battle aura or killing intent.

On the contrary, each time he sharpened his sword, it was an extremely beneficial tactical analysis, as if a group of the most outstanding combat experts, tactical instructors, and killing masters were giving him guidance without reservation.

Jing Qian instantly became excited. He picked up the sword in his hand and began to sharpen it against the anvil once more.

This time, it's a scene of fighting with the short, fat cultivator from the stone pillar in the space of the Destiny Stele after the transmigration.

The combat experience gained in the Life Stele space can actually come in handy?

Jing Qian enjoyed disassembling the [Sword Anvil] while excitedly anticipating its completion.

If his combat experience in the real world is one, then his combat experience in the Life Stele Space is a hundred or a thousand times greater!
His third sword strike was a desperate strike aimed at annihilating the dragon-elephant [Snow Maiden].

This was a battle memory etched into his very being, and his first act of killing since arriving in this world. In his past cultivation, he had reviewed this battle on his own more than once.

However, no matter how many reviews were conducted, none could compare to the perfect dismantling of the power of the [Sword and Anvil].

He once again gained a wealth of improved combat skills from it.

Jing Qian is getting a little carried away!
He was a swordsman obsessed with battle, and for him, there was no more perfect tool for reviewing his performance than the [Sword Anvil] before him.

His already rich combat experience was further enhanced by this ordeal, resulting in an unimaginable improvement.

"Stab!"

"Stab!"

"Stab!"

……

Without further hesitation, Jing Qian unleashed a frenzied barrage of sword strikes.

Siren, ghost, monk...

Dragon and Elephant, Longevity, Spirit Subduing...

Chongxuan, the Kitchen God, Ying Shi...

Giant demon, Qiongqi, Blood River...

Many unforgettable memories of killing and fighting were unearthed and thoroughly cleansed, allowing Jing Qian to absorb them perfectly in a more nourishing way.

This was an incredible experience he had never even imagined.

Even if it weren't for the title, but just to enjoy this magical dismantling and review, he would be more than willing!
After his many battle memories were shattered, they were transformed once again into magical nourishment, gathering upon his consciousness.

A pure and refined essence of the Dao of Slaughter enveloped his body and soul.

It was as if someone had used a weapon to carve the four Daoist characters "Pure Yang Butcher" onto his soul, stroke by stroke.

A low-grade [title] of pure Yang secret transmission was born in Jing Qian's mind.

Only then did he finally complete the entire process and become a complete [Chunyangzi].

The [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] then copied the profound meaning of the Great Dao within this title into the [Lord of Myriad Phenomena Sumeru], using its own divine power to further empower the [Lord of Myriad Phenomena Sumeru].

On a whim, Jing Qian actually took the initiative to replace the mid-ranking Lord of Corpse Mountain with the Pure Yang Butcher.

Although the rank of [Pure Yang Butcher] is somewhat low, its enhancement to Jing Qian's swordsmanship is extremely significant.

When he possessed the [Pure Yang Butcher] power, the sword in his hand immediately gained an extremely sharp killing intent, making its offensive power even more prominent.

However, only a small portion of his memories of battles have been dismantled and worn away.

He was so engrossed in this ultimate experience that even after his title had been fully formed, he didn't stop, continuing to hone his sword against the [Sword Anvil].

Each time he refines his skills, a spectacular battle is re-analyzed and optimized, and his combat experience, combat awareness, and combat system evolve rapidly in the process.

【Pure Yang Heaven】truly lives up to its reputation as the top-tier killing ground. No wonder the entire sect is acting as if possessed, desperately pushing their offensive and combat power to the limit.

It turns out that all combat experiences can be transformed into extremely valuable resources, nourishing the development of the title.

Among the many battle memories, the battles against opponents of higher levels, which also have a higher bonus coefficient, are the most outstanding and valuable experiences.

Jing Qian was already envious of Shang Xi, who had been trained by a beautiful, second-rank demon of three thousand years, who had managed to give him a high-rank title.

This will save him a lot of time in his cultivation at the highest level!
"Stab!"

"Stab!"

Jing Qian kept sharpening the sword without stopping, and the [Immortal Sword Embryo] in his hand was also being refined by the [Sword Anvil] in the process.

The impurities in the black jade crumbled into fragments and fell to the ground, making the lines of the sword even smoother and more delicate. The first-grade quality gave it an ultimate texture, far superior to ordinary materials.

The process of condensing this title is actually a method of sword forging!

After Jing Qian erased 70% of his battle memories, the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] gained another coin of [Destiny], bringing its total [Destiny] to four coins, bringing it one step closer to bearing its first [Destiny].

Moreover, in doing so, he saved several decades of his lifespan.

The sword embryo in his hand became more agile, jumping and leaping as if it were about to transform into sword light. However, his weak magical power limited Jing Qian's ability to continue controlling the [Immortal Sword Embryo].

For Jing Qian, the process of sharpening the sword was an incomparably wonderful experience of spiritual practice.

Shang Xi, standing to the side, also looked at his disciple with new respect!
This kid has only been cultivating for a few years, yet he's already managed to create the [Pure Yang Human Butcher]. If we measure this by time, isn't he a ruthless, inhuman killing maniac?
However, [Pure Yang Heaven] has a high tolerance for this kind of person, which Shang Xi admires.

Jing Qian's great torment lasted for ten days without stopping. He had reached the final stage of torment. In his memory, he was holding the [Immortal Sword Embryo], opening the [Three Lives Eye], and flashing to the side of the third-rank blood-clothed man, piercing through the memory in his mind's sea between his eyebrows with a sword.

Although at that time the entire realm's attention was drawn to the battle between the second-rank beings outside the realm.

However, his terrifying achievement of killing a third-grade cultivator with a single sword strike was also an unprecedented and terrifying breakthrough for him!
Even though Xueyi only had a low-grade title, his [Immortal Spiritual Qi] was of a very low rank, and his [Spiritual Energy] was extremely weak, he couldn't withstand an easy sword strike from a first-grade [Immortal Sword Embryo].

Moreover, on the main battlefield, [Good Corn] and [Ghost Phoenix] are also keeping Blood Robe's mind occupied.

For Jing Qian, however, defeating the lower three officials and the upper three officials was also a highlight of his life!
Perhaps in the eyes of those in the know, it is a basic operation for a Daoist of the lower three ranks to kill enemies of higher ranks, but at that time, Jing Qian had not even obtained the title of the Pure Yang Secret Transmission.

When he honed his experience from this battle on the [Sword Anvil], the Daoist aura emanating from the [Sword Anvil] reached a new peak.

With this assistance, Jing Qian's newly formed [Pure Yang Butcher] actually completed its advancement and reached the mid-grade [Pure Yang Calamity Master].

The appearance of the mid-grade title not only greatly increased the blessing, but also caused the [Immortal Sword Embryo] to be ground down to another coin of [Fate], bringing it to five coins.

More importantly, a one-to-one replica of the [Sword Anvil] quietly appeared in Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

He immediately realized that from then on, he could break free from the sword-sharpening body of the Pure Yang Cave and hone his sword-sharpening skills anytime, anywhere.

That's incredibly convenient!
By this time, all his accumulated combat experience had been completely depleted.

Jing Qian slowly awoke from his cultivation. The [Immortal Sword Embryo] in his hand was imbued with the blessing of the title, making it feel heavier in his grasp. He raised his hand and pointed, and a sword light appeared on the blade.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this sword light is only a thin layer; it is nurtured by the sword embryo being blessed with a title, and it is a true first-grade power, which can be described as indestructible!

He couldn't be more satisfied with the title bestowed upon his sect. In terms of the direct boost to combat power, the title of "Pure Yang Calamity Master" was undoubtedly the strongest.

He bowed to Shang Xi beside him and said:
"Many thanks to Master for bestowing upon me the title. This [Pure Yang Calamity Lord] is indeed infinitely powerful!"

Shang Xi's eyes were bright, and he exclaimed in admiration:
"Chixiao, just how many people have you killed?!"

"You are not even twenty years old yet, but you have already condensed a mid-grade title. This is unique in my Pure Yang Heaven."

"At your age, I haven't even condensed a low-grade title."

“My aunt is much stronger than me. When you were the same age, she could only barely condense the [Pure Yang Butcher], while she was already a third-grade cultivator at that time.”

"Be careful of entanglements of cause and effect; you have too many enemies who are beyond control."

"I understand!"

Jing Qian couldn't openly explain the unique and miraculous nature of his Life Stele Space, so he could only accept Shang Xi's misunderstanding of his indiscriminate killing. At most, he was only of average level among the successive generations of "Pure Yang Masters".

Just by looking at the way these titles were promoted, one can tell that there are no good people among one's predecessors.

Otherwise, the Yingfutu Realm would never use the word "Tu" to refer to the Chunyang Heaven.

Shangxi continued:

"Your ability to condense a mid-grade title means you've broken free from the limitations of the [Sword Anvil] and gained the qualification to cultivate in the void."

"If Aunt Zhenmiao had been as ruthless as you back then, she probably wouldn't have perished."

"Come on, I'll take you to visit the sect's secret vault, and I'll also tell you about the past of our Pure Yang Heaven."

After saying that, he led Jing Qian to the other side of the Pure Yang Cave.

He spoke as he walked:
"Your cultivation period is short, and you have never witnessed the heyday of my sect's lineage. Although I entered the sect thousands of years earlier than you, I have only seen the sect's splendor in this [Yingfutu Realm] and even the [Bei'e Gaohuang Wuji Heaven]."

"According to the records of our sect, neither my Pure Yang Heaven nor the Yanfu Dao were born in the Yingfu Tu Realm or even in the Northern Heaven."

"Our sect's ancestral land originated from the [Central Divine Heaven of the Dao Abyss]. Legend has it that 100,000 years ago, a great upheaval occurred in the [Central Divine Heaven], causing the divine heaven to fall into darkness and become sealed off, and then miraculously disappear, leaving behind only the untouchable [Dao Abyss]."

"At that time, my Pure Yang Heaven also suffered a great loss of strength and vitality due to this incident, and was forced to come to the Northern E High Emperor Wuji Heaven to avoid the calamity."

"When I first arrived, I was a bit arrogant and got into some conflicts with the local gangs. In the end, the senior master was too inexperienced and couldn't defeat the Empress. So I ended up in this [Yingfu Pagoda Realm]. In a way, it was a kind of exile."

"After leaving their legacy in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], all the senior ancestors who came here from the [Central Divine Heaven] have vanished into the void to perfect their personal cultivation and have never returned to the realm."

"This world is more of a cage than a home to them."

"But it's not the same for you and me."

"The current Pure Yang Heaven was almost reborn within the Yingfu Pagoda Realm under the inheritance of the Yuan Yang Ancestor."

"The disciples who joined later had a much stronger attachment to the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm] than to the [Zhongshen Heaven]."

"Just like in this Sword Lotus Pond before us, besides you, me, Master Niu, and the truly wonderful flower bud, among the remaining nine Sword Lotuses, two of them attained enlightenment before the Ancestor Yuan Yang."

"Over the years, our [Yingfutu Realm] has produced seven great cultivators, who have now taken the lead in the sect."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian's expression shifted, somewhat puzzled.

With such a strong lineage and extremely formidable combat power, how come it took so many years to accumulate seven senior patriarchs?
He couldn't help but ask directly:
"Master, the number of senior disciples in the sect is much smaller than I thought."

"How many people have there been throughout the generations of the Pure Yang Master? Have all the others perished?"

(End of this chapter)