Chapter 285 Tianhe Immortal Sword

Over the years, the old clan leader had advanced another step in his cultivation, reaching the eighth level of the Purple Mansion. Yet even he felt some pressure facing this Ren Water Divine Thunder.

If it were merely a single divine thunderbolt, that would be 1 thing. But the crux was that Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name), seeking to achieve victory in 1 strike, unleashed 9 consecutive Ren Water Divine Thunders in succession.

This was nearly equivalent to several Great Perfection Eldrin masters striking simultaneously, with power sufficient to grievously wound a False Core cultivator in a single blow.

If a single False Core cultivator were to come alone, unless they possessed a fourth-tier magic treasure, they would inevitably suffer a hidden setback.

"Come, stand behind me."

As the divine thunderbolts struck, Eldrin joined forces with the others to extinguish 5 more arcs of lightning. In 1 fluid motion, he stepped forward and unleashed the Earthen Sovereign Bell.

A massive illusory bell enveloped the crowd, standing alone against the descent of 3 divine thunderbolts. It merely dimmed slightly under the onslaught.

"A fourth-tier defensive magic treasure." Witnessing this scene, Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name) repeatedly shifted expressions. "How did the descendant of the Yu Family manage to find such a troublesome opponent?"

Blocking the opponent's formation's offensive methods, the group began assaulting the defensive barrier of the formation.

As the defensive formation's glow dimmed under the assault, Elder Mystic Gu Xuan (Person Name) finally abandoned his restraint and began to intervene.

"Clang—"

Eldrin heard only the sharp ring of a sword cry as a dazzling stream of light shot forth, cleaving upward directly toward Ethan Chen.

Yu Qingyan’s eyes widened at the sight, and she hurriedly warned, “Be careful! That’s Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic’s life-bound magic treasure—the Glimmerstar Blade.”

This Luminescent Star-Blade was a top-tier magic treasure of the upper-third grade, its power formidable enough to rank among the top 10 third-grade treasures in the entire Chu Kingdom.

However, as Chen Ethan saw this treasure striking toward him, he did not retreat but instead advanced another step.

He summoned the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords, and in an instant, the blades merged into 1, transforming into a pure white sword radiance that slashed through the air.

Although his Sky-Severing Twin Swords were merely lower-grade artifacts of the third tier, their combined force remained truly astonishing—surpassing even the full-powered strike of a Great Perfection Violet Mansion cultivator by half a measure.

With a sharp crack, the meteor-like blade was deflected and sent flying backward.

Seizing the opportunity, the Old Clan Leader summoned the Great White Star Pearl and with 1 sweep, drew the treasure into its confines, sealing it away.

"My Flowing Light Star-Edge Blade."

Watching his life-bound treasure being suppressed, Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name) cast aside all caution and raised his hand to unleash his ultimate trump card.

A water-blue sword radiance shot up from the lake, transforming into a blade aura hundreds of zhang in length as it came slashing down.

"It is the Heavenly River Immortal Sword."

“Yu Qingyan!” she cried out, her eyes reddening as she spoke.

The Celestial River Immortal Sword was a high-grade Lower Fourth-Tier magic treasure, once the final foundation of the Yu Immortal Clan.

"Hmph—"

With a flick of his right hand, Eldrin summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to parry the assault. Then, his left sleeve swept through the air as he unleashed the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible, its oppressive force descending like a mountain to subdue and refine the target within its smoldering depths.

Elder Mystic Gu Xuan (Person Name) felt his heart sink. Fearing this supreme treasure might be compromised, he swiftly recalled it.

Seizing the opportunity, the Old Patriarch suppressed the Radiant Star Blade and unleashed the Divine Ability from the Great White Star Pearl—the Yin-Yang Metallic Sword Qi—to forcefully assault the formation.

After being besieged for 1 shichen, the spirit spring within the island—being of a slightly lower grade—ultimately could not withstand the assault. Its defensive formation was forcibly shattered.

No sooner had the formation been broken than a streak of sword radiance shot out from the island, flying straight toward the distant horizon.

Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name) realized he stood little chance against the besieging crowd and immediately merged with his sword to make a swift escape.

But Eldrin had long been prepared. In a flash, he transformed into a streak of azure sword radiance and shot forth. With a metallic clang, he collided with Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic, forcibly disrupting the latter’s state of Unity of Body and Sword.

He then summoned the Magnetic Light Mirror, its radiance swirling forth to envelop the Heavenly River Immortal Sword, slowing its velocity by no less than twofold.

After the collision of the 2 fourth-rank immortal swords, both had sustained minor damage, rendering them temporarily incapable of achieving Sword-Body Unity. Though they wished to ride the swords in flight, they were suppressed by the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Mirror. A grave expression surfaced on Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic’s face.

He coiled 1 arm around the Heavenly River Immortal Sword while summoning several magical treasures to block Eldrin. Simultaneously, he unleashed a Ren Water Divine Thunderbolt toward the elder chief before activating his escape art to flee.

Eldrin had never studied any escape arts or mystical abilities, and now, unable to merge his body with his sword, he found himself momentarily unable to catch up to Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic.

The old clan chief was momentarily obstructed. Seeing his opponent about to activate an escape technique to flee in his direction, he hastily channeled his Divine Light Golden Flame Evasion.

The Golden Light Blazing Fire Escape was an exceptionally supreme movement technique. When executed, it manifested with magnificent and dazzling splendor, its momentum as vast and mighty as the ocean, while its speed was among the swiftest of the first-rate.

However, the old clan leader's cultivation level was somewhat lacking, and he actually struggled to hold it back.

Just as he was about to break through the encirclement, Lila (Person Name) performed a great feat at this critical moment. A streak of white light shot forth from her hands like a cascading silk ribbon, instantly immobilizing Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name).

"It is the Glacial Jade Radiance Incantation."

A flicker of delight crossed Eldrin's face. The Icy Jade Radiance Binding Spell had only immobilized Elder Mystic Gu Xuan for a mere instant before he shattered its restraints.

However, during battles between high-level cultivators, even a momentary obstruction could prove fatal.

Chen Changxuan soared forward on his escape light, not sparing a moment for his trapped Flowing Radiance Star-edge Blade. With a swift motion, he summoned 7 Great White Star Pearls and sent them blazing toward his target.

Elder Mystic Gu Xuan (Person Name) was abruptly ensnared, his evasion technique ultimately disrupted. Boundless Soul-Scorching Li Fire (Elemental Force) surged forth from the Great White Star Pearl (Magic Treasure), threatening to engulf him and reduce his form to ashes of calamity.

This man truly lived up to his reputation as a False Core cultivator. Even at this critical moment, he gritted his teeth and summoned the Heavenly River Immortal Sword to strike at the Great White Star Pearl, determined to shatter the formation and fight his way out.

If it were merely a 1-on-1 duel, Elder Mystic Gu Xuan (Person Name) could have torn through the formation in a mere quarter of an hour with his fourth-tier immortal sword in hand. Yet now, such an opportunity had utterly vanished.

Eldrin arrived astride his flying sword, raising his hand to unleash the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. Joining forces with the Taibai Stellar Pearl, their combined assault caused the Heavenly River Immortal Sword's radiance to dim considerably.

Then he summoned the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible (Magic Treasure), which descended overhead and swallowed the Heavenly River Immortal Sword into the fourth-rank treasure crucible.

Elder Mystic Gu Xuan unleashed all his techniques in a desperate attempt to break through, but after losing his fourth-tier immortal sword, his offensive prowess had plummeted by half, leaving him utterly powerless against the 2 opponents.

Yu Qingyan, Kael, and the others charged forward together, launching a coordinated assault on Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic.

As a lone cultivator, this man had forged his path to this day, earning a reputation as a peerless genius even within the vast expanse of Cang Country. Yet, as the saying goes, "2 fists are no match for 4 hands." Cornered by the onslaught of his assailants, he had ultimately reached his final stand.

In the end, Yu Qingyan struck with bitter hatred. The Zephyr-Corroding Bone and Soul-Vanquishing Vase drew him inside, where endless tempests wrapped around him in an unceasing torrent, grinding his flesh, blood, and soul to nothingness. Only a wisp of remnant spirit returned to the netherworld.

"Thank you."

After years of vengeance finally fulfilled, Yu Qingyan's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she repeatedly expressed her gratitude, handing over the captured storage pouch.

Eldrin took the storage pouch, a soft sigh echoing in his heart.

In the past, he had also crossed paths with the false-core cultivator Elder Liu, yet the circumstances today were vastly different. That Elder Liu had entered the battle with the intent to die.

Cultivators at the False Core Realm (Cultivation Realm) have lived for at least several 100 years. Such practitioners have often cultivated multiple life-preserving supernatural abilities. If 1 were to flee outright, even 3 or 4 opponents of the same realm would struggle to eliminate them.

Today, it was only through our combined efforts and the use of various restraining methods that we managed to slay him—otherwise, he would have most likely escaped with his life.

Chapter 1: Rebirth of the Immortal Sovereign The sky tore asunder, bleeding crimson lightning. Amidst the roaring thunder, a figure plummeted from the heavens, crashing through the canopy of the Cloudmist Forest. Lin Xuan coughed up a mouthful of blood, his vision swimming. The spiritual energy within his dantian had been completely shattered. He gazed at the jade slip clutched in his hand—the Primordial Chaos Codex (Cultivation Method)—that had cost him everything. "Eldrin (Person Name)... the Holy Son of the Heavenly Profound Sect..." he muttered through gritted teeth. The betrayal by his most trusted brother-in-arms echoed in his mind, along with that final, devastating strike. Just as despair threatened to consume him, a strange energy surged from the jade slip, wrapping around his soul. Space twisted and distorted, pulling him into a vortex of darkness. When Lin Xuan reopened his eyes, he found himself in a dilapidated wooden hut. The air hung thick with the scent of medicinal herbs and... blood. Memories flooded his mind—both his own as the Immortal Sovereign of a bygone era, and those of a 15-year-old youth sharing his name, an outer disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. "This is... the Azure Cloud Sect from 10 1000 years ago?" Lin Xuan examined his new body. The youth had died from severe internal injuries after a brutal beating from fellow disciples. A cold gleam flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. "To think I, the Immortal Sovereign who once shook the heavens, would be reborn in the body of a bullied youth. How ironic." He attempted to circulate his spiritual energy, only to find his meridians in complete disarray. The youth's cultivation base was merely at the third level of Qi Refinement—utterly insignificant. Suddenly, the door burst open. A burly young man strode in, his face etched with arrogance. "Lin Xuan, hand over your monthly allocation of 3 spirit stones. Someone as worthless as you doesn't deserve them." Lin Xuan recognized him—Wang Hu (Person Name), an outer disciple notorious for preying on the weak. In his previous memories, this very man had beaten the original Lin Xuan to death. A cold smile tugged at Lin Xuan's lips. Though his cultivation was gone, the combat experience and insights of an Immortal Sovereign remained. "Come and take them if you dare." Wang Hu roared with laughter. "Seeking death!" He threw a punch, his fist whistling through the air with the force of his fourth-level Qi Refinement cultivation—enough to shatter stone. But to Lin Xuan's eyes, the move was full of openings. He sidestepped effortlessly, his fingers striking like a venomous serpent to hit a specific acupoint on Wang Hu's arm. Crack! A crisp sound echoed as Wang Hu screamed in agony, his arm hanging limply at his side. "How... how is this possible?" Wang Hu stared in disbelief at the formerly timid youth. Lin Xuan approached slowly, his gaze cold enough to freeze souls. "I remember you owe me 30-2 spirit stones. Pay up, or I'll take your other arm too." Trembling with fear, Wang Hurriedly fished out a small pouch. "H-here are the 30-2... no, 30-5 spirit stones! Please spare me!" After Wang Hu scrambled away in panic, Lin Xuan examined the spirit stones in his hand. Though their quality was poor, they would suffice for now. He sat cross-legged, placing the spirit stones around himself in a specific pattern. With a deep breath, he began circulating the Heaven Devouring Art (Cultivation Method)—a technique from his previous life capable of absorbing spiritual energy from all creation. The spirit stones glowed brightly as their energy surged into Lin Xuan's body like rivers converging into the sea. His damaged meridians began to repair themselves at a visible rate. Crack, crack... The sound of breaking through cultivation levels echoed continuously. In mere moments, Lin Xuan had advanced from the third to the fifth level of Qi Refinement. He opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them. "This is far from enough. I need to regain my strength quickly. The resources of the Azure Cloud Sect might prove useful." Suddenly, his gaze fell upon a rusty bronze mirror in the corner of the room. As he channeled a wisp of spiritual energy into it, the mirror erupted in dazzling golden light. An ancient voice resonated in his mind: "The Mirror of Fate (Magic Treasure) recognizes its master. The fated 1, you have inherited the legacy of the Immortal Emperor..." A mysterious cultivation method materialized in Lin Xuan's consciousness—the Celestial Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method). Just reading the introductory chapter sent shockwaves through his heart. This technique far surpassed anything from his previous life! At that moment, shouting erupted from outside. "Lin Xuan, come out and face your death!" Through the window, Lin Xuan saw Wang Hu returning with a group of people led by a young man in blue robes—Zhang Lie (Person Name), an outer sect elder's nephew known for his cruel and ruthless nature. "Zhang Senior Brother, that's the 1! He not only refused to hand over the spirit stones but also broke my arm!" Wang Hurriedly accused, pointing at the hut. Zhang Lie sneered coldly. "A mere ant dares to injure my people? Today, I'll show you what true despair means." Inside the room, Lin Xuan's lips curved into a faint smile. He picked up a rusty long sword from the corner—the only weapon the previous owner had left behind. "Since you're so eager to deliver yourselves to my doorstep," he murmured, "I'll gladly take your spirit stones."