Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 582: The Sword of Slaying Gods, Secrets of the Demon Sect - Novel Cool

Chapter 582: The Sword of Slaying Gods, Secrets of the Demon Sect

Chapter 582: The Sword of Slaying Gods, Secrets of the Demon Sect

The sword was three feet and seven inches long, its weight unknown.

The hilt was pitch-black like ink, as if it had been stained and discolored by ancient blood.

Even with secret techniques and restrictions, the sword's power was not apparent.

But just holding it in Leng Ruolan's hands, an overwhelming killing intent, intangible and formless, swept through the surroundings.

Leng Ruolan's face turned pale, and her slender hands holding the sword trembled slightly.

Her rosy lips quivered as she spoke, "This sword has no name. It was originally an exceptional True Artifact, held by an extremely powerful being who used it to slay a Transforming God Great Being, staining it with the blood of the Great Being. Over the years, a strand of spirituality was born, and it gained the might of a Spirit Treasure."

"Fairy Cold True Person named it the Sword of Slaying Gods!"

"As you can see, the bloodstains on the Sword of Slaying Gods belong to the Transforming God Great Being who was slain."

"Before his death, that Great Being was a Blood Path expert, who had comprehended the power of the Blood Path's laws. Thus, his essence blood also retained the power of the laws. If someone with innate talent and intelligence obtains it, they might be able to understand the Blood Path's laws from the Great Being and use it to advance to the Transforming God realm. Even if their attributes are incompatible, it still has numerous benefits. At the very least, the sword's inherent power is unmatched in this world!"

"Of course, the Sword of Slaying Gods also has its drawbacks. It's not just the Great Being's essence blood that remains, but also his lingering grudge. Especially since this grudge is combined with the sword's spirit, it will take a lot of effort to subdue this sword."

"Fairy Cold True Person attempted to subdue it multiple times but ended up injuring herself. That's why it's being auctioned, hoping that a fated person will acquire it."

Her words were spoken with pauses and interruptions.

However, the information conveyed was crystal clear.

Even though Luo Chen, a Golden Core Foundation Establishment Cultivator, didn't understand the mysteries of the Nascent Soul and Transforming God realms, he still found the explanation logical and thought-provoking.

Moreover, Leng Ruolan didn't hold back, clearly explaining the sword's strengths and weaknesses.

If a powerful cultivator obtained it and couldn't refine it, they couldn't blame the Cold Jade City side.

In the private room, Luo Chen looked at the sword with envy in his eyes. Ever since his Xuanhuo Sword was damaged, he had been lacking a suitable offensive Magical Treasure.

If he could obtain this sword, it would be perfect.

"A Spirit Treasure!!!"

However, Han Zhan's doubtful voice was heard at the right moment.

"This isn't a Spirit Treasure, it's just a Pseudo Spirit Treasure."

Luo Chen was taken aback, "A Pseudo Spirit Treasure?"

Han Zhan nodded and carefully explained, "Old man has a deep connection with Heaven Sail City, which you should know. Even my Nascent Soul stage was achieved with the help of Heaven Sail City. Therefore, I have a good understanding of the common knowledge of the forging path."

"Especially, to forge artifacts that can target a cultivator's Nascent Soul, Heavenly Forger Zi has borrowed the Ghost God Valley's relic, the Sealing Demon Tower, from me multiple times. We often chat about forging, so I know more."

Luo Chen nodded. He was aware of these secrets.

In fact, after years of research, Heavenly Forger Zi had indeed gained some insights.

His Primordial Cauldron, during the forging process, incorporated Heavenly Forger Zi's research crystallization, and it could already capture a cultivator's Golden Core from a distance.

When Luo Chen achieves the Nascent Soul stage in the future and upgrades the Primordial Cauldron to a True Artifact, he might truly fulfill Heavenly Forger Zi's vision and directly target a cultivator's Nascent Soul!

Han Zhan continued, "According to Heavenly Forger Zi, the grades of cultivators' conventional weapons are strictly defined, progressing from Magical Tools to Magical Treasures, then True Artifacts, and Spirit Treasures, each grade higher than the last. According to rumors, above Spirit Treasures are Dao Artifacts and Immortal Artifacts."

"I don't know what Dao Artifacts and Immortal Artifacts are like, but at least a Spirit Treasure shouldn't be as Leng Ruolan described."

"If merely slaying a Transforming God Great Being and combining their grudge is enough to give birth to a weapon's spirit, then forging a Spirit Treasure would be too simple!"

Luo Chen was astonished. How could slaying a Transforming God Great Being to forge a weapon be considered simple?

A Transforming God Great Being is the pinnacle of a realm!

Ordinary people might not encounter one in their entire lives.

Han Zhan didn't pay attention to Luo Chen's inner complaints and shared his understanding.

Or, it was the understanding of Heavenly Forger Zi and even Heaven Sail City.

"A true Spirit Treasure is no different from a cultivator. It is an extremely powerful True Artifact that, after combining with the laws of heaven and earth, naturally gives birth to a True Artifact's spirit. At this point, the True Artifact already possesses spiritual intelligence, and only then can it be called a Spirit Treasure!"

Could a weapon also comprehend the laws of heaven and earth? Luo Chen was bewildered.

But soon, Luo Chen realized that Han Zhan might be right.

Otherwise, how could the forging methods in the cultivation world, where the souls of monsters and cultivators are bound to Magical Tools and Magical Treasures to enhance their power, also be called Spirit Treasures?

Obviously, Spirit Treasures hadn't become so widespread.

Therefore, this weapon, born from a lingering grudge, was merely a clever trick, or even a deviant method, resulting in a "Pseudo Spirit Treasure."

However, because the "Sword of Slaying Gods" itself had a high grade, being at the True Artifact level and infused with the lingering grudge of a Transforming God Great Being, it slightly possessed the characteristics of a Spirit Treasure.

Calling it a "Pseudo Spirit Treasure" was not an exaggeration!

Even so, it still made Luo Chen envious!

"Don't even think about it. This treasure isn't for you," Han Zhan reminded him. At this moment, he was extremely calm, unlike his previous eagerness, probably due to obtaining the Soul Nourishing Wood.

Luo Chen also remained calm, "I know that, but I can't help but daydream. I wonder when I'll be able to possess my own Spirit Treasure. Oh, a True Artifact would be fine too!"

In a short time, Luo Chen had already dispelled the inappropriate thoughts in his mind.

Or, these thoughts shouldn't exist in the hearts of any Foundation Establishment or Golden Core Cultivators in the Cold Palace.

Because only those top-tier powerhouses sitting on the fourth floor had the qualifications to compete for this treasure.

Nascent Soul Cultivators!

As expected, the silence in the hall didn't last long before someone spoke up.

However, the first person to speak didn't directly bid but instead asked about the details of the Sword of Slaying Gods.

"Where did this sword come from?"

On the high platform, Leng Ruolan was momentarily stunned, unsure how to respond.

Instead, a clear female voice came from another direction.

"Fellow Daoist Wen Song, it's good that you know that this sword is similar to the third-rank Azure Basin Fish, which I obtained from the Despondency Sea."

The Genuine Nascent Soul Cultivator, who was addressed as Wen Song, exclaimed in surprise, "Is it true that you went to the Despondency Sea as rumored? But in the past two to three hundred years, I've never heard of you leaving Cold Jade City!"

Fairy Cold True Person spoke in a faint voice, "I did go there. But that was three hundred years ago. Back then, I was merely at the Golden Core Stage."

Before Wen Song could respond, another Genuine Nascent Soul Cultivator spoke with certainty, "It's impossible for a Golden Core Cultivator to cross the Despondency Sea. Fairy Cold, are you trying to deceive us?"

"Wait a moment, Fellow Daoist Mu Lan Gao Xiong, you might have misunderstood. The Fairy Cold True Person from three hundred years ago wasn't alone!" Wen Song reminded.

The people in the room were taken aback, and then they recalled the past.

Three hundred years ago, Fairy Cold True Person had a relationship with a Nascent Soul Elder from the Demon Tribulation Sect.

Calculating the time, it seemed that Cold Jade City had fallen into the hands of Fairy Cold True Person within the past two to three hundred years.

Some speculations arose in the minds of those present.

Even the Fairy Cold True Person, who was hidden in the shadows, couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

That past incident was humiliating for her, and now that it was brought up publicly, it was like exposing her weakness.

At this moment, Blood Nightmare Demon King spoke with surprise, "Is it true that the Blood Sea Ancestor from our Demon Tribulation Sect took you to the Despondency Sea back then?"

Fairy Cold True Person let out a cold laugh, "I won't go into the specifics, but regarding this Divine Slaying Sword, I'll ask you all if you want it or not!"

All the Genuine Nascent Soul Cultivators were startled with fear!

The destruction of the Demon Tribulation Sect was a significant event that loomed over all cultivators in the Northern Sea Immortal Cultivation World.

The details were unknown to anyone.

It was only known that back then, three ancient demon cultivators from the Demon Sea, leading a hundred million demon clan army, invaded the Northern Night Demon Heaven and annihilated the Demon Tribulation Sect.

The scene was incredibly intimidating.

However, considering the profound foundation of the Demon Tribulation Sect, with the Demon, Soul Nourishing, and Blood Sea lineages, each possessing an ancestor-level existence, it was hard to imagine that a mere three ancient demon cultivators could conquer them.

There were rumors that the three ancestral masters of the Demon Tribulation Sect were not all present, and only two of them fought.

The missing one seemed to be the Blood Sea Ancestor!

Now, combining this with the description on the Divine Slaying Sword, it seemed that this sword had once slain a powerful ancient demon cultivator who had comprehended the Blood Sea Law.

Could it be...

"This sword is something I, Blood Nightmare Demon King, am determined to obtain. I ask you all to give me this favor."

Blood Nightmare Demon King, who was usually kind and amiable, spoke with a coldness akin to the Nine Underworlds.

Everyone understood what he meant.

If this blood sword was indeed as they suspected, and it had originally belonged to a powerful cultivator from the Blood Sea lineage of the Demon Tribulation Sect, then Blood Nightmare Demon King would gain a significant advantage, perhaps even allowing him to glimpse the Ancient Demon Realm.

Such a favorable situation couldn't be allowed to unfold as he wished.

At this moment, Mu Lan Gao Xiong, a Genuine Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Cang Hai Alliance, smiled and spoke up.

"Apologies, I also cultivate the Blood Sea Path, though I haven't reached its essence. But if I obtain this sword, it may help me progress further."

After saying this, he directly started bidding.

Blood Nightmare Demon King let out a cold snort, not giving an inch.

The other Nascent Soul Cultivators, who had been watching, couldn't help but join the bidding war upon seeing the two of them vying for the sword.

This was a Spirit Treasure!

Once tamed, its offensive power would be unparalleled in this era! An intense bidding war unfolded silently within the Cold Palace.

The reason it was silent was that only Nascent Soul Cultivators were participating in this auction.

The lower-level Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Cultivators not only couldn't join, but they also had no way of knowing what was being discussed.

In a private room on the second floor.

Luo Chen asked in a soft voice, "What's going on now?"

Han Zhan quietly transmitted his voice through the connection of his life-bound treasure, the Primordial Cauldron, "I don't know the specifics, as I can't spread my divine sense to participate in their discussion. But it seems intense, with frequent clashes of divine senses."

"Would they start a real fire and fight openly?" Luo Chen was a bit worried.

If Nascent Soul Cultivators were to engage in battle, they, as small fries, would undoubtedly be affected, one by one.

"I'm not sure, but at the very least, we need to give face to the local master. If they want to fight, they'll have to wait until the auction is over," Han Zhan replied.

After a pause, Han Zhan seemed to remember something.

"Regarding the materials needed for refining defensive treasures, you've almost gathered them all, right?"

Luo Chen thought for a moment, "I'm just missing the Soft Snake Saliva from the list. That thing can soften mineral materials, making treasure refining much easier."

"This item is easy to find. It's sold in larger workshops and markets in the Northern Sea."

"What do you mean?"

"Let's go!" Han Zhan said decisively, "You've been quite high-profile at the auction these past few days, drawing a lot of attention. Although we cultivators don't mind showing off our wealth, Cold Jade City doesn't prohibit fighting. If we attract the envy of others, there will surely be a lot of trouble."

Luo Chen thought about it and agreed that this made sense.

In the past, when participating in auctions in Celestial Wave Immortal City, even with the strict management of the city, they would still privately hold banquets for cultivators to negotiate further.

In Cold Jade City, where fighting wasn't prohibited, an auction of this scale would undoubtedly lead to many subsequent troubles.

"Senior, you are indeed prudent and experienced!"

Luo Chen smiled and no longer paid attention to the outcome of the pseudo-spirit treasure auction. He immediately stood up and left the private room.

He arrived at a large side hall behind the Cold Palace.

At this time, there were few people around, only the cultivators from Cold Jade City were inside, recording the proceedings of the auction.

As soon as he arrived, he immediately drew the attention of many.

Maid Qing stepped forward on his behalf and spoke to an old cultivator, "This is Senior Luo Hai. He intends to exchange the items he won in the auction. Please make the necessary preparations."

The old cultivator, known as Elder Yan, gave Luo Chen a surprised look and then nodded.

"Senior, please wait here. I'll prepare the resources you won in the auction. Additionally, please prepare the corresponding spirit stones on your side."

If the number of Spirit Stones is insufficient, please inform us in advance so we can arrange for someone to appraise the value of the alternative items."

"No need, I have enough Spirit Stones."

Such extravagance?

Old Man Wu Yan glanced at Luo Chen a few times.

"In that case, it couldn't be better!"

Luo Chen sat to the side, waiting patiently.

Maid Qing attended to him, pouring him tea.

After a while, Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed.

"Isn't your settlement process too slow?"

Qing smiled and explained, "It's just that you've purchased too many resources, so it's normal for it to be a bit slow. I hope you can understand."

Luo Chen shook his head, displeased. "If it's this slow for just me, what will happen when the auction ends and others rush in? How will you manage then?"

Qing was stunned.

Thud! A bulging storage bag was slapped onto the table by Luo Chen.

"In a hundred breaths, I want to see my items!"

After saying this, he closed his eyes to rest.

Meanwhile, Han Zhan's divine sense quietly spread out and returned after a while.

"Your concern is valid. That person is Old Man Wu Yan. I heard someone call him Wu Yan, and he's a family cultivator from the Wu Clan. He's deliberately slowing down the settlement process."

"The Wu Clan?"

Luo Chen pursed his lips at this term.

He recalled the words of the old cultivator with the surname Zhou when he first arrived in Cold Jade City and rented a cave mansion.

Zhou, Wu, and Qian are the top three cultivation families on Cold Light Island, each with several Golden Core Cultivators, rivaling any ordinary Golden Core Sect.

These powerful families have coexisted on the island for many years without conflict.

Apart from the suppression of Fairy Cold True Person, there must be secret connections among them.

Previously, Luo Chen had clashed with the Qian Family Patriarch, Qian Ting, over the Soul Nourishing Wood, creating animosity between them.

At this moment, Wu Yan's deliberate delay in the settlement process might be a covert signal to the other party.

Luo Chen never hesitated to assume the worst about others, as it allowed him to take the initiative.

This was how he had acted when attacking Little Huan Mountain and annihilating the Duan Family, and it was the only way to eliminate potential dangers at their roots.

At this moment, he had to restrain himself due to the power of Cold Jade City.

However, if Wu Yan continued to delay, Luo Chen wouldn't hold back from making a move.

Regardless, he was a major customer today, and if he got angry, a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator like him couldn't afford to provoke the wrath of the city's higher-level cultivators.

Fortunately, Wu Yan hadn't gone that far.

Before a hundred breaths passed, all the resources Luo Chen needed were neatly presented before him.

A dozen large boxes!

Wu Yan wiped his cold sweat and explained, "The resources you bid on are mostly mineral materials, so they are heavy and bulky. That's why it took us longer to count them. Do you want us to deliver them to your residence?"

Luo Chen gave him a cold look and flicked his sleeve, causing all the boxes to disappear.

Wu Yan was stunned. "Sir, won't you check and verify them?"

"Do you dare to deceive me?" Luo Chen retorted, releasing a burst of spiritual pressure.

Wu Yan fell to his knees with a thud. "I dare not, I dare not!"

"Hmph!"

Luo Chen flung his sleeves and left arrogantly.

In the shadows, several Golden Core Cultivators sensed the rampant spiritual pressure and released their divine senses.

They were about to pursue the matter, but upon learning that the delay was caused by their own cultivator's slowness, which had annoyed others, they decided against creating further trouble.

There were still many other matters to attend to.

As for Wu Yan, he trembled and slowly got up after Luo Chen left.

He looked around and then gritted his teeth, leaving the backstage area and heading towards a VIP room.

...

After leaving the backstage and the palace, Luo Chen turned to look at the massive palace.

"Cold Palace?"

"Hehe, who would give their own residence such a name."

"Perhaps there's some story between Fairy Cold True Person and the Demon Tribulation Sect's Nascent Soul Elder."

Luo Chen scoffed inwardly and released his Fa Yun, dashing through the central street with lightning speed.

Even without using his full speed, he was faster than cultivators of the same level flying at their maximum speed. Perhaps only late-stage senior cultivators could match his speed.

In no time, he arrived at a valley in the northern city.

Striding into the valley, Luo Chen found Tian Xuan, who was in secluded cultivation, practicing the Heaven Feather Secret Canon.

"Master!" Tian Xuan woke up in surprise.

Luo Chen nodded. "Prepare to leave this place."

"Where are we going?"

"The destination doesn't matter; let's leave first."

After saying this, Luo Chen released Han Zhan from the Primordial Cauldron.

After all, this was his personal magical treasure; how could he allow others to reside in it for long?

Only the Black King, his spiritual pet undergoing refinement, could remain there as it was in a state of prolonged slumber.

But as for Han Zhan, it was a different matter.

As soon as he came out, Han Zhan dove into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Luo Chen strapped the banner to his back and reached out, summoning the Sealing God Compass buried deep in the valley to his hand.

At this moment, the Lan Yun Mi Wu Dazhen array was deactivated, and the thick clouds covering the valley gradually dissipated.

Luo Chen stepped forward, walking calmly through the dissipating mist and out of the valley.

Before he even left the valley, he raised his eyebrows and looked back at the path he had taken.

"You've arrived quite quickly!"

"Perhaps it's not that you arrived quickly, but that you were already waiting here," Han Zhan said from within the banner.

Luo Chen grinned maliciously. "I'm not a helpless little rabbit that can be easily captured. These people have made a mistake in targeting me!"

As he grinned, his entire body surged with power, and a pair of fiery red wings unfurled behind him.

Not only that, but the Primordial Cauldron within him trembled, and crimson chains burst forth from his body with a clatter.

Inside the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, Han Zhan watched this scene, feeling incredibly amazed.

After years of cultivation, Luo Chen's personal magical treasure had finally shown some progress and was ready to display its prowess!

(End of Chapter)

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