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

Chapter 135 Shangxi ran away?

Jing Qian didn't overestimate the numbers. Assuming one "Pure Yang Master" appears every thousand years, then at least a hundred "Pure Yang Masters" would be born in the last hundred thousand years.

If judged by the standards of himself and Shang Xi, he couldn't imagine what kind of situation would lead to the demise of 93% of these outstanding seniors, leaving only seven survivors including Shang Xi.

Ueki seemed completely unsurprised by his question and immediately replied:
"I asked my master about this when I first entered the sect."

"He asked me a question, and I'll ask you the same one."

"Let me ask you, we both possess the [Pure Yang Golden Eyes], and both are of the second rank, giving us the ability to deduce battles."

"Furthermore, both of us hold the title of Pure Yang, and have undergone countless trials in the path of combat, so we believe we are second to none."

"If there were an enemy in front of you, and in the simulation you only had a 30% chance of winning, would you still make a move?"

Jing Qian thought for a moment and then said:
"Thirty percent is a bit low. This disciple will certainly not fight to the death with such an enemy."

Shangxi then pressed on with further questions:

"If we were to meet on a narrow path, would you flee without a fight?"

Jing Qian answered without hesitation:

"That disciple certainly won't. We should at least exchange a couple of sword strikes, spar and test each other's skills."

"The initial win rate is 30%, but it will increase after several encounters."

Shangxi nodded and then said:

"That makes sense. So, if you had a 60-70% chance of winning, would you make a move?"

Jing Qian thought for a moment, then continued:

"Given my temperament, I'm afraid I certainly won't let this opportunity slip by."

"If you have a 60-70% chance of winning in the simulation and you still don't dare to make a move, then you are being too cautious."

Shang Xi nodded and said:
"Your answer shows you're one of the more cautious people in my Pure Yang Heaven."

"Back then, my answer was even more radical than yours. In my opinion, if the chance of winning was over 50%, then we should go all out to ensure victory."

"Later I asked Zhenmiao, and in her eyes, the Pure Yang Golden Eyes was meant to help us sword cultivators find a sliver of hope in a battle we were destined to lose, so that we could turn the tide in a desperate situation."

"The opportunity for victory in her golden eyes is the guiding light that leads her sword to strike wherever it is needed."

Shang Xi smiled slightly at this point, and then continued:
"This is the tradition of our Pure Yang Heaven Sect. All cultivators who leave our sect are accustomed to dancing on the edge of a knife and pulling teeth from the jaws of a tiger."

"In addition, there is the [Pure Yang] title system, which fuels the thirst for battle qi and slaughter."

What others see as a perilous path to death is a precious opportunity that we gladly embrace.

"However, it is precisely this kind of atmosphere that has led to a continuous increase in the proportion of our generation of Chunyangzi who have perished."

"In the void, before the most dangerous secret realm, the most powerful demons, and the most ancient lineage, lie the corpses of my Chunyang disciples."

"I have a list of my enemies. I'll make a copy for you later. They are all my enemies from the Pure Yang Sect!"

If you meet him again someday, do not hold back.

Shang Xi's words seemed to indicate that he quite approved of such radical behavior.

He continued:
"The reason why the casualty rate is so high is not only because we are junior students and our cultivation and combat strength are inferior to those of our seniors."

"The karma caused by the sect's seniors is getting heavier and heavier, which is also the core reason."

"Among all the heavens, I, Senior Chunyang, have only a few friends and countless enemies."

"As a result, younger disciples often suffer undeserved calamities."

"But these younger disciples not only do not resist these causes and effects, but also quite enjoy them, and even actively pursue them."

"Even though the combat strength of my [Pure Yang Heaven] disciples is almost unmatched among those of the same level."

"But if every battle is a constant challenge to the limits, a pursuit of victory against the odds, then any mistake is almost always irreversible."

"Therefore, among the cultivators of the Pure Yang Heaven, those who can ultimately reach the upper three ranks are extremely rare."

Upon hearing these words, Jing Qian was momentarily at a loss for how to react!

As the saying goes, "If you don't court death, you won't die," but the thought that his own sect was composed of a bunch of people who were masters of courting death made him feel quite heartbroken.

However, when he thought about how he might need to accumulate a hundred or a thousand times more combat experience to continue upgrading his title of [Pure Yang Calamity Master], he instantly understood the choices his predecessors had made.

Since their own sect has a title advancement path where "killing monsters can make you stronger," it's understandable that everyone will put in the most effort.

Immediately afterwards, Shang Xi said:

"The sect's atmosphere is such, as all the disciples of the past generations know. This is a demonic path that goes too far and should not be promoted. This trend should be suppressed."

"Everyone understands the principle, but it's not something that can be easily put into practice."

"Even I can't escape this kind of habitual thinking."

"Although I have now advanced and escaped my predicament, the first thing on my mind is how to crush [Yao Gu Lin Hai]."

"This is what my Dao heart desires. Even if the odds of success are low, I will try my best."

"Moreover, I am telling you this now not to ask you to help me."

"The karma of [Yao Gu Lin Hai] is mine alone, so don't interfere."

"I'll be cautious and take it slow. Sooner or later, I'll be able to wipe out the demons in that realm."

Jing Qian was speechless upon hearing this. His master had been talking for so long, explaining the principles in a very reasonable way, but when it came to stealing monsters, he was more eager than anyone else.

Shangxi continued telling the ancient story:
"Also, the number of disciples in my Pure Yang Heaven is definitely less than you expect."

"It's just that the threshold for our sect's secret techniques is really too high."

"Don't be fooled by how easily you opened your sword eyes in your sword-forging box; that's because you have exceptional talent."

"Above the Pure Yang Sword Diagram, there are 423 true disciples from the Yingfu Pagoda Realm whose names have been recorded, including you."

"Among them, there are actually fifty-seven people who can grind their way to a title and obtain the rank of [Chunyangzi].

"If you really calculate it, it takes more than 1,700 years to produce a single [Chunyangzi]."

"It is extremely rare for three generations of people to be born in succession, as is the case now."

"Of the fifty-seven predecessors, eleven have died, which is indeed a smaller proportion."

"However, the [Yanfu Dao] is not much stronger than us."

"The atmosphere within their sect is even more perverse. The three lineages of [Exorcism], [Feast], and [Death Prediction] are constantly fighting each other. It's harder than climbing to heaven for someone like [Yanfuzi] to emerge from there."

"Moreover, since they are all disciples of the same sect, brothers and sisters, and two generations of [Yanfuzi], the previous generation will definitely dig a big pit for the next generation, euphemistically called a trial. If not handled properly, they will be trapped to death."

"Right now, the number of [Yanfuzi] who are actually still alive might be less than the number of me, [Chunyangzi]."

"Now that you've also taken the position of [Yanfuzi], you need to be more careful."

"Your predecessor's [sick] was harmed a lot by [blind], and they might be plotting to cause you trouble too."

When Jing Qian heard this secret for the first time, he was also taken aback.

The lineage of the [Yanfu Dao] has suffered an even more severe break. He obtained the lineage by chance and even received the title of [Yanfu Zi], but he still felt somewhat confused and his understanding of the [Yanfu Dao] was very one-sided.

He then began to speak:
"Master, how come you are so familiar with the affairs of the [Yanfu Dao]?"

Shang Xi replied:
"The two lineages of the Dao Ancestors living in the same realm is no less than putting two fierce tigers in the same cage. Over time, it will either be a life-or-death struggle, or they will find a new way to get along."

"Currently, the Pure Yang Heaven and the Yama Path are already deeply connected."

"Those successors of the [Yanfu Dao] like to change their names to try and steal my [Chunyang Tian]'s killing techniques and inherited titles."

"Of the more than four hundred people on that sword diagram, I can't tell how many are disciples of the [Yanfu Dao], but I know that there are definitely quite a few."

"Few of my disciples in the Pure Yang Heaven go to the Yanfu Path to cultivate those sticky and weak techniques."

"However, the mortality rate of my Pure Yang Heaven disciples is too high, so I often use the inheritance method of the Yama Path to send my disciples to reincarnation."

"The methods of the [Yamfu Dao] are quite accomplished in nurturing the root nature of reincarnation and unraveling the mysteries of the womb, which my [Pure Yang Heaven] is far inferior to."

“Look at that flower bud in the Sword Lotus Pond; it is nurturing my master’s true and wondrous primordial spirit.”

"If any of the [Yanfuzi] returns to the world in the future, I will definitely ask him to help me reincarnate the True Mysterious Primordial Spirit."

"In order to preserve my master's spirit, I drained all the source energy from the [Sword Lotus Pool], causing the [Life Flame] within it to go out."

"Fortunately, there were no mistakes in the whole process. To this day, my aunt's primordial spirit is still intact and can last for another three to five hundred years."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian suddenly pulled out his [Reincarnation Disc] and said:
"Master, I subdued that [Mountain of Corpses] and, by chance, refined a [Reincarnation Disc], which is the most skilled [spiritual mechanism] in the [Yanfu Dao] for manipulating reincarnation."

"If it is driven by [Immortal Spiritual Energy], it should also be able to send the True Mysterious Ancestor to reincarnation."

Before he finished speaking, Shang Xi's expression immediately became extremely serious. His [Insightful Rebirth Eye] opened between his eyebrows, and his gaze locked directly onto the [Reincarnation Disc], beginning to frantically deduce.

Shangxi's "Eye of Breaking Illusion and Reincarnation" inherently possesses the ability to manipulate reincarnation; however, it is not as effortless, precise, and safe as the methods of the "Yambuddha Path."

He couldn't be more concerned about Zhenmiao's reincarnation, and he absolutely wouldn't allow his master's aunt's reincarnation to have the slightest problem.

Therefore, he had been waiting for the assistance of a [Yanfuzi].

The Reincarnation Disc in Jing Qian's hand was forged from the Corpse Mountain, making it extremely high in rank and powerful in effect.

Even though Shang Xi used the highest standards to rigorously examine the deductions, he could not find any flaws in this "Reincarnation Disc".

This is a treasure capable of supporting the true and wondrous rebirth!
Shang Xi, who was usually calm despite his inner turmoil, even found his breathing becoming a little rapid.

He simply said:
“Chixiao, your ancestor, Zhenmiao, has made great contributions to my Pure Yang Heaven. Now, he is only left with a remnant soul and primordial spirit, and his situation is difficult.”

“I have long ago sworn to protect my aunt’s reincarnation, and I have already paid a considerable price for it.”

"Since you have this [insight], please help me to help Zhenmiao be reborn."

Jing Qian then bowed and said:
"I do not dare to ask you for anything!"

Immediately afterwards, he threw the [Reincarnation Disc] in his hand directly above the [Sword Lotus Pool].

Shangxi immediately took action!
He poured the Yin-Yang Hundong Immortal Spiritual Energy he had painstakingly gathered into the Eye of Breaking Illusion and Rebirth, and then shot out a beam of pure white light from the single eye, shining on the closed bud of the Sword Lotus.

Then, the [Sword Lotus] slowly opened, and inside the lotus lay the soul of a girl the size of a palm, fast asleep.

Shang Xi once again used [Immortal Spiritual Energy] to activate the [Eye of Breaking Illusion and Rebirth], shooting out a beam of white light.

This time, the white light shone directly onto the [Reincarnation Disc].

Stimulated by the white light, Jing Qian could clearly feel an extremely powerful force striking his [Reincarnation Disc].

Using this magical power, he unleashed the full power of the [Reincarnation Disc], scattering a patch of reincarnation blue light towards the little girl's soul.

Then, Shang Xi actually jumped directly into the [Sword Lotus Pool] and broke the [Sword Lotus] that contained the True Mysterious Soul in half.

He turned to Jing Qian and said:

"Chixiao, thanks to your help, this matter is progressing quite smoothly."

"I never expected things to turn around so quickly." "The [Sword Furnace Life Flame] can only be maintained for a very short time."

"I will find a suitable realm as soon as possible to assist Zhenmiao's reincarnation. The subsequent matters of the Pure Yang Heaven will be left to you to handle."

“I have been the leader for thousands of years, and it is time to change sides.”

"From this day forward, you will be the new leader of my Pure Yang Heaven."

"All matters, large and small, within the sect are decided by your word, and you also have control over the sect's secret treasury and the Pure Yang Cave Heaven."

“You are exceptionally talented and have a bright future ahead of you. I urge you to diligently cultivate yourself and not waste your time.”

Having said that, he unleashed a strange sword light towards Jing Qian, shooting straight at the [Three Lives of Reincarnation Eye] between his eyebrows.

Jing Qian casually collected the sword light, only to discover that it contained the authority of the leader of the Pure Yang Heaven, which allowed him to control many facilities, including the cave heaven.

Immediately afterwards, Shangxi once again went all out, using all the remaining [Immortal Spiritual Energy] to unleash five sword lights.

The sword light pointed directly at the [Sword Furnace], causing the [Life Fire] within to flare violently.

Shang Xi then raised his hand and hooked it, and all the [Life Fire] enveloped the lotus in his hand like smoke and clouds.

Then Shangxi rose from the ground, transforming into a streak of ethereal sword light that shot straight out of the cave.

He pierced through the boundary membrane, flying higher and higher, farther and farther, and actually leaped directly out of the [Yingfutu Realm], heading towards the endless starry sky.

All that remained in the cave was Jing Qian's bewildered expression, at a loss for what to do.

Leaving now?

The empty cavern before him, and the once-extinguished [Sword Lotus Pool], left him speechless.

People from the Pure Yang Heaven sect are all bound to have some serious illness. They were talking about something perfectly fine, but the next second, they didn't even want their sect anymore and just ran away.

While saving my aunt's life is certainly important, is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?

There's something fishy about my master; he's probably putting on a good show like Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu.

Just then, the old white ox wobbled into the cave, came to Jing Qian's side, looked him up and down, and said:
"Master, why was the former master in such a hurry to leave the realm? It was as if he was being chased by wolves."

Jing Qian replied helplessly:

"Master was anxious to protect the reincarnation of the True Mysterious Ancestor, so he fled without saying a word."

Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?

But after hearing him finish speaking, the old white ox showed a look of sudden realization and said to Jing Qian:

"That's not surprising. The matter of Master Zhenmiao's reincarnation is the source of Master Shangxi's inner demons, so it must be treated as a top priority."

"Master, you are unaware of the inside story."

“That’s wonderful, sir. He says that Master Xi is actually three hundred years younger than him.”

"I still remember that year when the lord of Yuanyang returned to the border unexpectedly, he also brought back a baby girl from somewhere and handed her over to Lord Shangxi, arranging for him to raise and educate her."

"Then the baby girl must be Master Zhenmiao."

"She said she was Master Shangxi's aunt, but in reality, she was someone he personally cared for and raised. To him, she was his best disciple and his dearest daughter."

"Master Zhenmiao possesses unparalleled talent, unlike anything I have ever seen in my life. He does not need to burn his body with the [Life Fire]. The day he opened his mouth, he naturally entered the Dao."

"She was protected by the Great Dao, and was born with two great Yuan Qi [Heavenly Mandate]. She also traveled to the [Immortal Qi Mountain] and shed two tears there, leaving her own traces. If nothing unexpected happens, she can easily advance to the second rank and become immortal."

"Moreover, since entering the Dao, her cultivation has progressed by leaps and bounds. After a year of cultivation, she formed the [Saintly Appearance] and obtained the [Two Elements Extinction Sword]. After five years, she obtained the [Destiny Star]. In less than ten years, she condensed the [Golden Immortal Spiritual Qi] and directly entered the third-rank [Mending Heaven] level."

"Her cultivation speed is undoubtedly the fastest since the establishment of our Pure Yang Heaven."

"Later, when the great demon of the Ancient Demon Realm invaded, Master Zhenmiao had not been practicing for thirty years and could be considered a novice."

"Even so, he single-handedly resisted two second-rank great demons, Wuzhiqi and Mother Yaksha."

"If she hadn't lacked experience and accumulated knowledge, she wouldn't have perished."

"Moreover, the battle situation was chaotic at the time, and a large part of the reason why she was ultimately defeated was related to the rescue of Master Shangxi."

"This is the regret of Master Shangxi's life. Now that there is an opportunity to help Master Zhenmiao reincarnate, he will definitely do his best in the best of both reason and emotion."

After listening to the old white ox's story, Jing Qian finally understood the ins and outs of the matter.

After all this time, it turns out that his master wasn't Yang Guo, but a doting father.

He then asked:
"Master Niu, since my master intends to guide the reincarnation of the True Mysterious Ancestor, why not do it within the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm]? What are you doing in the void?"

"With his cultivation level, he can roam freely within the realm, and no one can possibly stop him."

All that could be heard was the white ox shaking its head and saying:
"Alas! It's all because Shangxi looks down on the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], deeming it lacking in foundation and vitality, unworthy of Zhenmiao."

"He's probably going to the [Flower Spirit Sea] to arrange for Master Zhenmiao's reincarnation."

"That place, the [Sea Realm], is imbued with pure and vibrant energy, and is abundant with beautiful women and fine wines. It's certainly more suitable for Master Zhenmiao's growth than this poor, remote place of ours."

I completely understand now!

After all this, it turns out that my master didn't like the school district of [Yingfutu Realm] and wanted to switch to another better realm. This is truly something a doting father would do.

Since Jing Qian's transmigration, he has never left the boundary. He simply cannot understand how remote this [Yingfutu Realm] is, with all the great cultivators he knows thinking of leaving.

It doesn't matter that Shangxi ran away, but he will have to bear all the consequences.

The thought of the three patriarchs of the Floating Sects who were wandering outside, on their way back, gave him a headache.

He is now the leader of both Chunyang Heaven and Yanfu Dao. Although he only has an old ox to accompany him in Chunyang Heaven and Yanfu Dao is full of rebellious monsters, the resources he can mobilize have increased rapidly.

What Shangxi handed over to him was the complete authority to lead the Pure Yang Heaven sect, which contained all the important matters of the sect.

Hidden Sword Mountain, Pure Yang Sword Diagram, Sword Lotus Pond, Sword Anvil, and the sect's secret vault are all extremely important foundations, and he has much to study.

Just as he was about to leave the Sword Lotus Pond and head to the sect's secret vault for a stroll, he suddenly noticed a Sword Lotus radiating a magical light.

Shang Xi left in a hurry, extinguishing the [Sword Lotus Pool] again. This ray of light must have been sent back to the realm by some ancestor during this brief moment.

Jing Qian lacked the power of his master's sword strike and couldn't light the furnace, and he also temporarily lost the ability to contact others.

He raised his hand and caught the spiritual light in his palm, carefully sensing the information within it.

However, it was discovered that it contained a telepathic message from the senior [Chunyangzi] Zhu Yun:

"The contemporary [Chunyangzi], or perhaps Shang Xi or someone else, I have a great opportunity here. I can't handle it alone, so come and help me quickly."

The transmitted message contained a boundary coordinate, a gift from Zhu Yun.

The Sword Lotus Pond only lit up for a short period of ten days before going out again. Of the nine patriarchs, only Zhu Yun sent back a message, presumably also in dire need of help.

However, Jing Qian's cultivation level is still low, and he is still a long way from going to the void. He is afraid he will disappoint his senior.

He then spoke, his hand radiating magical energy:
"Uncle Niu, do you recognize that Patriarch Zhuyun?"

“I recognize him, I recognize him. He is Ren Chong’s junior brother. The two of them inherited the title of Chunyangzi one after the other.”

"However, Zhu Yun has been in the void for almost five thousand years and has not returned to the realm for a long time."

"I wonder what kind of opportunity he encountered that required him to call for reinforcements from other realms."

Jing Qian pondered for a moment, then directly absorbed the spiritual light, flicked his finger, and guided it into the [Void Realm], where it fell into the hands of [Good Corn].

He then left a message for [Good Corn]:
"Xiaomi, help me disassemble this coordinate. If you can do it successfully, let's get ready and play a round."

【Good Corn】 immediately agreed. Its skills had improved considerably recently, and it couldn't suppress its fishing addiction any longer. So it focused on studying it.

After making the arrangements, Jing Qian headed straight for the sect's secret vault, eager to see what kind of legacy Shang Xi had left him.

Upon entering the secret vault, he was immediately taken aback by the sight before him.

……

In the void, there are countless realms, large and small, like the sands of the Ganges, which cannot be fully known.

Far away from the [Bei'e Gaohuang Wuji Tian], there is a rather unique realm called [Daheitian], a world of shadows.

Within it, numerous shadow creatures breed and cultivate, evolving into a unique cultivation civilization.

The structure of 【大黑天】 is extremely peculiar. If viewed from outside the void, it looks just like a large black dough ball, its shape is elusive and cannot be seen through at all.

However, if one delves deeper, one will discover that within this "Great Dark Heaven" are many suns enveloped in endless shadows.

As the saying goes, there is light before there is shadow, and there is brightness before there is darkness!

The shadow creatures in 【Daikokuten】 require a massive amount of light to reproduce and propagate their species.

Therefore, this realm never stays in one place in the void, but instead wanders in the void year after year.

However, whenever it encounters a burning star like the sun, it will seize it as a treasure, swallow it into the "Great Black Heaven" and turn it into its own nourishment, completely disregarding how the beings of the realm that originally depended on the sun for survival can continue to exist.

At this very moment, within the Great Black Heaven, hundreds of intensely burning suns had accumulated, suppressed by immense magical power at the core of the realm, radiating boundless light and heat.

Within this sunlit area, nestled between the three bodies, stood two cultivators, one fat and one thin.

The fat monk held up a large black pot, covering the two of them and shielding them from the scorching sun.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"Uncle Zhu, can you be a little more reliable? You said you could bring in reinforcements."

"The fire in my pot is almost overflowing. If we can't find a place to release it in another hundred or two hundred years, we will both be roasted alive."

The skinny man, holding a thin sword that looked like a bamboo pole, spoke:
"Shouldn't it?"

“Even though Mahakala is far away, my message will surely reach him.”

"Wait a minute, let me try again!"

“Your Zao Wang Shop is completely unreliable, you’re all a bunch of good-for-nothings. We’ll have to rely on me, Chun Yang Tian, ​​to see if I can summon some ancestral master to bail us out.”

……

In some extremely mysterious place, two non-human beings are communicating:

"The goddess wasn't cursed to death; the [River Diagram] has detected her divine soul's aura!"

"Can you pinpoint her location?"

“With someone protecting her during her reincarnation, and under the clear light of reincarnation, she revealed some clues.”

"[Hetu] says that there is a pure Yang aura above her soul!"

"【Chunyang】is already dead, so he must be one of his remaining disciples."

"Quickly send someone to find [Chunyang] and completely annihilate the reincarnation of the goddess."

"Send the people from [Lingbao]!"

……

(End of this chapter)