Banquet, Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal
Pure sword cultivators, though powerful in attack, are also prone to breaking easily, because their cultivated Law Power is more suitable for using sword Divine Ability and immortal swords. If they use it to activate ordinary Spirit Treasure, its power will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, sword cultivators generally abandon all ordinary methods and specialize in the path of the sword, making their power of attack unparalleled in the world.
There are very few high-level pure sword cultivators in the Ziyin Realm. The most famous one is Lin Tianqi from the Great Wilderness of the Eastern Region. His killing power is so great that even near-immortal beings at the Great Perfection of the Primordial Spirit stage are terrified.
"Gentlemen, let me introduce you to each other."
The Heavenly Hut Sect smiled slightly, then said to Chen Nianzhi, "This is the number one sword cultivator in our Three Vein Ancient Region, the ' Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal '."
"And these two are the Daoist Guixu and his partner from Jizhou."
As the Heavenly Hut Sect explained, Chen Nianzhi finally remembered the origins of this Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal.
This ' Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal ' not only possesses a cultivation level as high as the Seventh Nascent Soul Layer, but is also a renowned great cultivator in the Three Vein Ancient Region.
This Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal received the inheritance of a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator in his early years. He became famous for his Mystic Heaven Spirit-Severing Sword and also cultivated the legendary Mystic Heaven Sword Shield. His strength was extremely powerful even among Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators.
It is said that he once killed Nascent Soul Late Stage, which shows that his offensive skills are probably no weaker than those of Nascent Soul Great Perfection.
Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal merely nodded at Chen Nianzhi, not paying much attention to this Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator, and instead spoke to the Heavenly Hut Sect.
"Brother Tianlu, what have you thought about what I told you?"
"If you sell me the Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword, I will help you destroy the Desolate Demon Ridge to avenge the grudge from back then."
The Heavenly Hut Sect chuckled, then changed the subject, saying, "We'll discuss this another time."
"Hmph." The Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal snorted lightly, then said, "If that Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword were in my hands, it would only be able to unleash its full power when wielded by a sword cultivator like myself. Keeping it in your hands would be nothing but a waste."
Chen Nianzhi frowned, having roughly understood the cause and effect.
It turned out that the Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal had taken a liking to the Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword and wanted to exchange it for two Upper-Tier Spirit Treasure.
The value of a near-pure Pure Yang Spirit Treasure is immeasurable; in any case, it surpasses two Upper-Tier Spirit Treasure. Naturally, the Heavenly Hut Sect would not agree to this deal.
As for destroying the Desolate Demon Ridge, that's not something the Heavenly Hut Sect can do alone. Naturally, he's unwilling to be a sucker and use his biggest trump card in this deal.
That would have been fine, but this Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal was arrogant and proud, and actually argued with the Heavenly Hut Sect during the banquet.
"This person is arrogant and a bit too blunt."
A thought flashed through Chen Nianzhi's mind. Although sword cultivators' personalities are influenced by sword intent, they generally believe in being straightforward in their dealings with others.
However, this influence is usually limited, and Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal's was far too direct.
If a person's emotions are too affected by the Law Power attributes they cultivate, it is a manifestation of their self-control being unable to control the power. If they cannot subdue it, it may not necessarily be a good thing.
The Heavenly Hut Sect changed the subject, and the banquet continued.
After the grand banquet ended, Chen Nianzhi gathered with the Heavenly Hut Sect and Nine Rivers Daoist in a large hall.
Nine Rivers Daoist glanced at the group, stroked his beard with delight, and said, "Speaking of which, your Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword is truly the envy of this old man. No wonder the Mystic Heaven Sword Immortal coveted it."
"Not at all," the Heavenly Hut Sect smiled slightly, then looked at Nine Rivers Daoist and said, "Brother Daoist's Nine Heavenly River Immortal Sword are renowned throughout the world, while my Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword is nothing special."
Nine Rivers Daoist smiled confidently. Although his nine Heavenly River Immortal Sword were not quasi-pure Pure Yang Spirit Treasure, when combined, they were indeed comparable to quasi-pure Pure Yang Spirit Treasure.
With this thought in mind, he pondered for a moment before saying, "Now that Brother Tianlu has broken through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, his Law Power should increase by about 50%."
"Once you refine two more Higher Vehicle Life-bound Spirit Treasure, our chances of destroying the Desolate Demon Ridge in our hundred-year agreement will be much greater."
"Yes, after breaking through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, I will be able to unleash the full power of the Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword."
The Heavenly Hut Sect nodded, then looked at the group and asked, "Before the hundred-year period arrives, are you all confident that you can advance further?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Nianzhi gave a wry smile. At his current pace, he estimated that he could break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage thirty years before the Abyssal Demon Calamity, but it would be too late to reach the hundred-year mark.
Jiang Linglong broke through twenty years later than him, and was probably even later than him. Thinking of this, he could only turn his gaze to Nine Rivers Daoist.
Nine Rivers Daoist's cultivation level is as high as the Nascent Soul Eighth Layer. Once he advances further, he will reach the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, at which time his Law Power will increase by 30% to 40%.
Such cultivators already possess incredibly solid foundations. If their Law Power were to increase by another 30% or 40%, then with the Nine Heavenly River Immortal Sword in hand, Nine Rivers Daoist's strength would likely be considered formidable even among those at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection.
Seeing this, Nine Rivers Daoist frowned and quickly shook his head, saying, "After I broke through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, it took me five hundred years to increase my cultivation by one level. Now, I've only been at the Nascent Soul Eighth Layer for two hundred years."
"Well..."
Upon hearing this, the group sighed inwardly. If only Daoist Tianlu had broken through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, they feared they would still find it difficult to destroy the Desolate Demon Ridge.
With this thought in mind, Nine Rivers Daoist asked, "Regarding the Ji Clan, that one...?"
Out of respect for the venerable one, Nine Rivers Daoist dared not mention Ji Daoyan's name, but cautiously inquired, clearly wanting to know if Ji Daoyan could lend a hand.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Linglong shook her head and then said, "That one has indeed emerged from seclusion, but now there are only a little over a hundred years left until the Abyssal Demon Calamity."
"After leaving the pass, he went to the end of the Demon Abyss, firstly to guard the Demon Abyss against any unusual activity, and secondly to lay out a contingency plan to withstand the Abyssal Demon Calamity."
Upon hearing this, the group dared not mention it again. Compared to the Abyssal Demon Calamity, the Desolate Demon Ridge was merely a minor matter, not worth the trouble of Primordial Spirit Dao Lord.
Now that the Dao Lord is unable to spare the time, these Nascent Soul True Lord will handle it.
Thinking of this, Heavenly Hut Sect asked, "Back then, the lair of the Blazing Fire Old Devil was destroyed by the Profound Heaven Sect. I wonder if we could ask them for help?"
"I'm afraid that won't work either." Nine Rivers Daoist gave a bitter smile, then said, "Profound Heaven Sect failed to break through to the Nascent Primordial Spirit stage, and his essence, energy, and spirit are almost exhausted. I'm afraid he can't hold on for much longer."
"The Profound Heaven Sect is a large and powerful family, but it is not only being coveted by demons, but also facing the outbreak of the Abyssal Demon Calamity. Once the Profound Heaven Sect passes away, he may not be able to protect himself."
Upon hearing this, the group felt a slight unease. The calamity of the Abyssal Demon Calamity was no small matter, and all forces above the Golden Core realm Eastern Wilderness needed to contribute their manpower and resources.
Sects like Profound Heaven Sect, which have the potential to cultivate Primordial Spirit Dao Lord, are even more of a thorn in the side of Outer Realm Demons, and will instead be increasingly targeted by Outer Realm Demons and monsters.