Chapter 345 : The Ink Abyss Sword

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed.

During this period, Kael and Ethan made successive moves, capturing multiple celestial beings, helping the Chen Family reclaim several spirit veins, and completely devouring the assets of the Zhang Celestial Clan.

And now, the day had finally arrived—the 6-hundredth grand birthday celebration of Mo the Ancient 1.

On this day, the Mokchuan Mountains were brimming with jubilance as all major immortal clans of the Qi Kingdom gathered to offer birthday felicitations.

Dozens of Zi Palace cultivators were present, with even 7 or 8 Golden Core experts appearing—a truly rare spectacle.

Among the 6 kingdoms, aside from the Kingdom of Ji, the most powerful were Qi, Wei, and Cang.

The primary reason why the Chu Kingdom (Location) remained relatively weak was its constant struggle against the dual threats of demonic beasts and the Abyssal Demon Cave (Location), which severely hindered its ability to develop strength.

Also known as the Yan Lake, the Yan Kingdom (Location) is predominantly covered by water, with only scattered islands habitable for human settlement. As a result, its mortal population is far smaller than that of other nations. Moreover, the fifth-order spirit vein has long been monopolized by the Ji Clan (Organization), rendering the kingdom relatively weak in power.

Unlike the kingdoms of Chu and Yan, the cultivation world in Qi Kingdom (Location) was considerably more prosperous. Free from pincer attacks by demonic cultivators and safeguarded by True Monarch Ji's guardianship over the fifth-grade earth vein, the realm of Qi enjoyed far greater tranquility.

Although the Abyssal Cataclysm over 3 100 years ago had inflicted heavy losses upon the Qi Kingdom, 3 centuries later, the number of local Golden Core cultivators had grown to 11—a testament to its considerable regained strength.

For Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name), having 7 or 8 Golden Core cultivators attend his birthday celebration was considered quite an impressive display of prestige.

Seeing that all the Golden Core cultivators from the Qi Kingdom had arrived, Mo the Ancient 1 did not immediately commence the banquet. Several Golden Core adepts who had come to offer congratulations stood to the side, each wearing complex expressions—clearly, they had caught wind of something.

It was not long before a streak of light, resplendent as immortal radiance, illuminated the boundless void at the horizon's edge.

"Here they come."

A stir ran through the hearts of all present.

A streak of light shot forward, materializing into a snow-robed figure.

Eldrin strode forth, nodding to a few Golden Core Realm experts he recognized from the Lin Clan of the Qi Kingdom, then fixed his gaze upon Mo the Ancient 1.

"Your Excellency Mo Zhen’s grand longevity celebration—I have come uninvited. I pray you will not take offense."

"You flatter me."

Mo the Ancient 1 spoke calmly, his eyes quietly appraising Eldrin.

Though their words were calm, an intangible aura had already begun to brew between them. The onlookers instinctively held their breaths and retreated half a step.

After a moment of silence, Eldrin spoke calmly, "In the past, our distant ancestor Thalion was forced to retreat from the Chu Kingdom because of you. Now, as his descendant, I have come to settle this long-standing karma."

"A final battle is inevitable."

Mo the Ancient 1 let out a sigh. The karmic ties between them had become somewhat inextricably tangled. If Mo the Ancient 1 were to annihilate the Chen Clan of Qi Kingdom, then naturally there would be nothing left to discuss—it would inevitably lead to tearing off all pretenses and fighting to the death.

Yet as he grew older, he had long since let go of the trivial grudges from his youth and had never taken action against the Chen Clan.

Yet the Chen Clan suffered greatly because of him, enduring relentless ostracism—all tacitly permitted by his disciples.

The Chen Clan's grudge must ultimately be settled—only through decisive confrontation can this be truly resolved.

Fortunately, Eldrin was not Thalion himself, and neither side needed to fight to the death. Resolving their karmic entanglement through a single battle would suffice.

With this thought, he stepped onto the firmament, a flicker of battle intent simmering within his heart.

For hundreds of years, the prestige of Hei Mo Zhenren (Person Name) had resonated throughout the Chu Kingdom (Location), and he feared no challenge.

"It's really going to come to a fight."

The crowd atop the mountain wore varied expressions. A duel between Golden Core cultivators was an exceptionally rare opportunity to witness.

At that very moment, as Mo the Ancient 1 ascended toward the heavens, Eldrin flicked his sleeve, unleashing the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords in a sweeping arc that slashed directly toward his foe.

"What a fine immortal sword."

Watching the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords weaving through the battlefield with unstoppable force, a faint contraction flickered in Mo the Ancient 1's pupils.

In an instant, he raised his hand and unleashed a pair of immortal swords—1 black, 1 white—clashing with the Sky-Severing Twin Blades without yielding an inch.

Mo Abyss Sword, Snow Jade Sword.

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he recognized the origins of this pair of immortal swords.

The twin swords of Ink and Snow were renowned throughout the realms, serving as Mo the Ancient 1's life-bound immortal blades. Their rank had reached the esteemed level of Mid-Tier 4.

Mo the Ancient 1 relied precisely on this pair of immortal swords to dominate Jizhou, even slaying a great demon at the Golden Core, Mid Stage.

After exchanging a dozen or so moves, Eldrin couldn't help but slightly narrow his eyes. He realized that Mo the Ancient 1 not only wielded extraordinary immortal swords, but also possessed remarkably profound spiritual power—already comparable to that of a seventh-level Golden Core cultivator.

"With such profound cultivation and an immortal sword, no wonder he could slay a Golden Core demon king."

"If not for the Nenshui Azure Lotus Throne (Magic Treasure), my magical power would likely pale in comparison to his."

Eldrin’s thoughts flickered rapidly in his mind. With a swift motion, he summoned the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword and unleashed a decisive strike.

As 1 of the supreme fourth-tier immortal swords, the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure) possessed unparalleled might. With a single strike, it sent the Mo Snow Twin Swords reeling backward, forcing Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) into a disadvantageous position.

Seeing his trusted immortal sword prove inadequate, Mo the Ancient 1 unfurled his 4-star, superior-grade defensive treasure, the 7 Astral Disks, then unleashed a formidable divine ability.

In an instant, a white-robed figure emerged from between the brows of Mo the Ancient 1—a man identical to him in every way.

The man was clad in white robes, his cultivation level comparable to that of Mo the Ancient 1, with spiritual power rivaling a Golden Core, Mid Stage cultivator.

External Incarnation.

Eldrin's pupils contracted as he recognized the origins of that figure.

Unlike Lyra (Person Name)'s incarnation, the External Incarnation is a supreme supernatural power that allows a cultivator to refine an external avatar.

The avatar cultivated through this divine ability is constrained by its innate origins; once successfully refined, its future strength will no longer increase.

This incarnation of Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) was forged from a fourth-tier 'Snow Soul Pearl' (Magical Artifact). Though its power rivals that of Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm), it fundamentally lacks the potential for further advancement in the future.

Lyra, however, had refined her life-bound magic treasure into an external incarnation through an extraordinary method. Thus, the power of her avatar could grow alongside her cultivation, unbound by any upper limit.

With both his true form and avatar, Mo the Ancient 1 was practically the equivalent of 2 Golden Core cultivators simultaneously besieging Eldrin, instantly multiplying the pressure upon him.

"What a formidable technique."

Witnessing his manifested form unleashing its might, Eldrin summoned the Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor to shield himself, then raised his hand to deploy the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

In an instant, an infinite amount of primordial magnetic force surged from the treasure mirror, instantly immobilizing Mo the Ancient 1’s Twin Swords of Ink Snow and drawing them into the mirror.

"My Immortal Sword."

Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) exclaimed in shock. As a powerful sword cultivator, what he feared most were precisely such magnetic magic treasures.

If it were an ordinary magnetic magic treasure, it would be 1 thing, but Eldrin’s Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void was a high-grade, fourth-tier artifact, capable of suppressing nearly all metal-attribute treasures below the rank of demon-subduing supreme treasures.

Seizing the twin immortal swords of Mo the Ancient 1, the Eldrin Heaven-Sundering Twin Blades naturally grew vastly more formidable.

Without this pair of immortal swords, Mo the Ancient 1 was like a tiger with its fangs pulled—utterly powerless against Eldrin. They exchanged over 40 more moves before Mo the Ancient 1 had no choice but to retreat in defeat.

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