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Chapter 211: Seven Swords Against the Nascent Soul
Chapter 211: Seven Swords Against the Nascent Soul
In a place of towering mountains, located on the border of the Zheng Kingdom, there was not a trace of spiritual energy.
A blade of light descended, revealing Fang Xing's figure.
He looked at the bald and steep cliffs ahead, smiled slightly, and recited a few incantations.
A white light orb appeared, filled with countless tadpole-like runes, and slammed into the cliff.
Boom! The sheer cliff rippled like water, revealing a cave.
A faint sound of a sword's cry seemed to come from within.
Fang Xing smiled indifferently, flicked his fingers, and a sword flew out.
"So it's Junior Fang!"
The formation automatically opened, and a Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator with an expressionless face walked out; it was none other than Uncle Wind.
He had been chosen as the commander of a detachment and successfully annihilated the Heavenly Waterfall Sect. Now, he was stationed there as a guardian.
In terms of status, he was on par with Fang Xing.
However, his cultivation and the cultivators he led were even more formidable.
Fang Xing had received a message from the Heaven Sword Sect while on the run and had come to meet him.
The cave was adorned with many fist-sized night-luminescent pearls, making it bright and not gloomy at all.
Deep inside, there was a spring eye from which strands of spiritual energy constantly emerged, condensing into a mist.
Beside the spring eye were several meditation cushions, and several cultivators were seated with their legs crossed. Some had pale faces, indicating they had suffered severe injuries.
All three armies had been defeated, and none of them could have escaped unscathed.
Fang Xing glanced around and noticed three False Core cultivators and an Outer Hall Foundation Establishment cultivator, presumably named Zhang.
"What's the situation? I only received a message via a flying sword, saying that the rear camp was defeated... What about Uncle Fu?" Fang Xing asked.
"The Ten Thousand Beast Sect's mountain gate has indeed been occupied..."
Uncle Wind shook his head lightly. "However, the one who made the move was not a Nascent Soul cultivator but a False Nascent Soul cultivator."
"False Nascent Soul? I seem to have read about it in a tome..."
Fang Xing's eyes flickered slightly.
Uncle Wind explained, "The Demonic Path cultivators use unorthodox methods to cultivate strange 'Nascent Souls.' If a Foundation Establishment cultivator refines one, they become a 'False Nascent Soul' cultivator. Unfortunately, they do not possess the thousand-year lifespan of a true Nascent Soul True Monarch, and their cultivation is ultimately inferior to that of a true early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."
Fang Xing listened and nodded silently, understanding that it was similar to his own External Elixir but of a higher rank, reaching the fourth stage.
"Even so, the ability to grant Foundation Establishment cultivators the power of a Nascent Soul is indeed enviable... If the Demonic Path cultivates more of these, wouldn't it spell disaster for the righteous path in this war?" Fang Xing asked.
Uncle Wind nodded in agreement, pleased that his junior had grasped the key point. "These unorthodox Nascent Souls are extremely rare and not easily cultivated. It requires the perfect combination of heaven, earth, and human conditions... They even dissipate automatically after a certain period, lasting at most a thousand years, similar to the lifespan of a Nascent Soul True Monarch."
"So strange?"
After a few more words, the Outer Hall Elder Zhang and the others gradually ended their cultivation, and they greeted each other.
Seeing that they all looked severely depleted of their vitality, Fang Xing knew they must have gone through a fierce battle.
"Then... what are the sect's plans for this war?"
Fang Xing asked the most critical question.
A single Nascent Soul cultivator's strength was enough to influence the outcome of the battle.
The war between the Heaven Sword Sect and the Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon Sect had already started to tilt in the latter's favor.
"Our Supreme Elder is being held back by the Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon Sect's Nascent Soul Elder... Although he can defeat that old demon, the old demon's escape techniques are exceptionally sharp, and he even threatens to harm us Foundation Establishment cultivators, making our Supreme Elder hesitant to act..."
Uncle Wind's words boiled down to one thing: they couldn't count on Chu Kuangtu.
"What about the righteous path in the Great Jing Immortal World? Now that the righteous and demonic forces are at war, our Heaven Sword Sect is also part of the righteous path. Shouldn't we be able to request the aid of a Nascent Soul True Monarch?" asked a female False Core cultivator.
"Hmph!" Elder Zhang coldly laughed. "The Great Jing Immortal World is the main battlefield of the war between the righteous and demonic forces. Blood is flowing like rivers, and everywhere is calling for reinforcements. Who will care about your life and death?"
"Moreover, even if the righteous path unites and overcomes all difficulties to send a Nascent Soul True Monarch, do you think the demonic path won't respond?"
"The Ten Thousand Phenomena Demon Sect has indeed caught us off guard this time." Fang Xing turned to Uncle Wind. "What are your plans, Senior? Should we climb over the mountains and return to the Qi Kingdom together?"
"We sword cultivators would rather break than bend... What's so special about a False Nascent Soul cultivator? They're not a true Nascent Soul!"
Uncle Wind said, "Master Kong has issued a decree to send a few more senior brothers to join us. With seven Foundation Establishment cultivators, we can deploy the True Martial Seven Star Sword Array and possibly fight against the False Nascent Soul cultivator..."
In fact, Fang Xing understood the Heaven Sword Sect better than Uncle Wind.
The sword formation was a method to overcome stronger opponents, and its internal principles were similar to those of divine soldiers.
Fu Hongyi had three thousand divine soldiers, which could barely hold their own against a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
If seven late-stage Foundation Establishment sword cultivators deployed the True Martial Seven Star Sword Array, they could even suppress a Nascent Soul True Monarch and attempt to kill him!
The more cultivators and the higher their cultivation, the more terrifying the power of such a formation would be.
However, even with seven Late-Stage Core Formation Sword Cultivators, the Heaven Sword Sect couldn't gather them all.
They could only barely assemble seven Late-Stage Core Formation battle powers, a simplified version, and naturally, it was insufficient to suppress a true Nascent Soul True Monarch.
However, the opponent was also not a true Nascent Soul True Monarch but a False Golden Core Cultivator, so both sides were evenly matched.
"Young Master Fang... With your cultivation and battle prowess, even if you return to the sect, you might still be summoned."
Uncle Wind spoke sincerely.
"Oh? Am I already considered a Core Formation Sword Cultivator?" Fang Xing couldn't help but laugh wryly.
"With Core Formation-level spiritual power and sword intent, you are naturally a Core Formation Sword Cultivator..." Uncle Wind nodded, "Moreover... How can you not be a Core Formation battle power when you killed the Third Palace Lord of the Blood River Palace, who was at the Early-Stage Core Formation?"
"This information spreads so fast..."
Fang Xing couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.
It was evident that the Heaven Sword Sect had a spy within the Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect, and their status was not low.
Therefore, after the death of the Third Palace Lord of the Blood River Palace, the news spread like wildfire.
"I received news... A massive demonic force is marching towards Brother Fu's location."
Uncle Wind said, "He's being held back by the Wooden Slaughter Sect Cultivators, and it's difficult for the army to retreat... There will definitely be a major battle. At that time, I ask that you, Young Master, join us..." Uncle Wind continued, "Master Kong said that if you're willing, regardless of victory or defeat, the sect will reward you with a 'Golden Core Pill' upon your return..."
"It's just giving me what's rightfully mine in advance..."
Fang Xing's sharp gaze revealed his determination, "But with my sword technique, I can go anywhere in this vast world... Of course, I'll participate!"
"Good, you truly are a true disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect."
Uncle Wind smiled and said, "I heard that you also have a senior who is an Upper Grade Third Stage Physique Cultivator..."
"My senior has always been like a free-spirited crane, with no fixed abode... Even I find it difficult to contact him these days."
Fang Xing shook his head regretfully.
In his heart, he was mocking the Heaven Sword Sect for their apparent heavy losses, as they were even recruiting anyone they could find.
"Young Master, although our sect is renowned for its sword techniques, we also preserve many other sects' legacies... I dare not speak of the rest, but if your senior comes to join us, we can still offer a Near Fourth Stage Physique Cultivation legacy."
Uncle Wind solemnly promised.
In the Immortal Cultivation World, a Near Fourth Stage legacy was invaluable and couldn't be estimated with spirit stones, showing their sincere intentions.
But for Fang Xing...
A mere Physique Cultivation legacy? It was like a joke compared to Blue Star Martial Arts.
He didn't even spare it a glance.
After all, his true path was Blue Star Martial Arts, and during the Great Vajra Realm, he already possessed a Near Fourth Stage physique.
'Speaking of which, how do Core Formation Cultivators compare to Blue Star Martial Arts? Someone like Fu Hongyi should be at the Sixth Stage... But there are also False Golden Core Cultivators, who are like waste materials that can be defeated by External Scene Martial Artists...'
"And the Seventh Stage Vajra is a whole level higher... After all, with the Three Revolutions Golden Body, you can ignore the attacks of low-grade magical treasures... When you reach the Great Vajra Realm, you're almost like a Near Fourth Stage Physique Cultivator."
"It seems that Nascent Soul Cultivators are roughly equivalent to Martial Saints, which is the Eighth Stage of Blue Star Martial Arts? And the rumored Transformation Cultivators are like Gods of Martial Arts, the Ninth Stage?... It's not appropriate to directly compare the realms of Immortal Cultivators with Blue Star Martial Arts... The truth can only be known after fighting with the original."
Fang Xing thought to himself, casually responding while sitting on a meditation cushion beside the spring eye, silently comprehending the 'True Martial Seven Star Sword Array'.
The other Core Formation Cultivators witnessed this scene and secretly praised his composure in such a dangerous situation.
They didn't know that Fang Xing also had the divine escape skill of the Golden Finger.
Even facing a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he had the trump card of the 'Great Sun Buddha Palm' from his original body, so he had no fear.
...
Several days later.
Wooden Slaughter Sect.
A large number of Cultivators fought fiercely.
A green wooden dragon roared, emitting a shocking evil aura, entangled with a blade of sword light.
That sword light was vast, pure, and carried a sword intent capable of destroying everything.
Swish! Another sword light slashed out, as if following a mysterious trajectory, it found the weak point of the Divine Wood Slaughter Dragon Puppet and split it in two.
The sword light pulled, and it rushed towards the Supreme Elder of the Wooden Slaughter Sect!
A small round shield emerged from a blood river, blocking this deadly strike.
Not far away, Fu Hongyi slowly sheathed his sword, his expression calm.
In fact, if he really wanted to leave, he could have received the news that day and abandoned the entire camp, departing with only essential supplies.
With his cultivation, even if the Wooden Slaughter Sect pursued him with all their might, there would be no result.
The more likely scenario was that they would be escorted out of the territory.
But within the camp were numerous true disciples, inner disciples, and outer disciples of the Heaven Sword Sect, as well as the Daoist soldiers, who would all be killed.
These were not like the miscellaneous troops under Fang Xing's command but were the true elites of the Heaven Sword Sect!
Even Fu Hongyi felt the weight of this responsibility and wanted to save as many as possible.
"Fu Hongyi... Why are you being so foolish?"
The blood river converged, forming a blood lake, and within the lake stood a red-haired youth at the Late-Stage Core Formation, the Great Hall Master of the Blood River Palace.
He retrieved the small shield and said indifferently, "With your sword, you can roam the world, but by delaying like this, you won't be greeted by reinforcements but by the ghost of death!"
(End of Chapter)
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