Chapter 513 - 454: Dao Ancestor Appears

[Heaven and Earth Sword], was obtained by Jiang Zhi in a certain Inheritance Secret Realm.

He does not know who the creator is.

But based on his research and speculation over the years, it is very likely created by a Sword Venerable from the Sword Sect.

This swordsmanship can’t even be called heretical.

It can even be described as diabolical!

The Sea of Consciousness is where a human’s Divine Soul resides.

Its importance even surpasses that of the Spiritual Embryo.

Even Ninth Realm Powerhouses like Zhong Ming suffer from damage to their Sea of Consciousness, even more for others.

And the Sword Spirit of a Spirit Sword, what is it?

Though for a Sword Cultivator, a Spirit Sword is definitely their Lifebound Object, the Sea of Consciousness will naturally reject it.

Moreover, weapons like swords, once used excessively for slaughter, their Artifact Spirit will inevitably be tainted with endless Evil Qi.

If this remains within the sword, it’s beneficial, simply put, it can increase output.

But if it’s located within the Sea of Consciousness?

Strictly speaking, cultivators must ensure the "purity" of their Sea of Consciousness, trying to prevent any external invasions.

This Jade Scroll clearly states: learning this technique will surely lead to possession!

"It isn’t even a chance of possession, but a certainty." Chu Huaixu was convinced.

"So, the ancestor...has long fallen into the Demon Dao?" His eyes couldn’t help but focus intensely.

Further considering Jiang Zhi’s years of mountain descending to eradicate demons...

Could it be that he proves Dao by killing because he can’t suppress his murderous intent?

Yet such a man never indiscriminately killed the innocent all his life.

Thinking of this, he felt solemn respect in his heart.

Additionally, there was some self-mockery.

"Perhaps I am the only one in this world whose Sea of Consciousness holds so much mess." Chu Huaixu thought.

First was the Heart Sword, then the Power of Origin, and now there’s the Black Jade Lotus Platform.

Now, he only feels a similarity between the Heart Sword and the descriptions within [Heaven and Earth Sword].

However, it hasn’t led him into the Demon Dao.

"After all, from a certain angle, I trained with the Refining Sword Formulas, turned myself into a Swordman, then birthed something like a Sword Spirit’s Heart Sword?" He guessed within.

Unable to get the answer now, he temporarily decided not to think too much.

He didn’t plan to study [Heaven and Earth Sword].

But he recorded it into his Skill Bar.

Chu Huaixu originally intended to curiously check how much Experience Points it would cost to learn the Heaven and Earth Sword.

As a result, through the skill description within the system, he accidentally peeked into a monumental secret!

According to the system, this sword technique was created by the First Sword Venerable.

He was the most gifted individual in the Profound Yellow Realm before the Dao Ancestor!

"So even he fell into the Demon Dao!" Chu Huaixu was greatly shocked.

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Before the Broken Sword [Yao Yao], everyone fell into silence.

Finally, it was Chu Huaixu who spoke first, addressing Shen Man: "Master, do you want to learn [Heaven and Earth Sword]?"

Shen Man looked at him but did not speak.

"But learning such swordsmanship will definitely lead to falling into the Demon Dao."

"Please reconsider, Master."

Chu Huaixu did not verbally oppose but hoped she would reconsider.

Shen Man finally nodded.

At this time, Xiang Yan looked up at the sky, feeling a myriad of emotions.

Earlier, a crack appeared in the sky.

Then it was patched by Chu Huaixu.

Looking at it now, it seems as if nothing happened, the sky is no different from usual, only under the power of one sword, there are no clouds for miles.

"Huaixu, I won’t ask how you managed to repair the sky crack, I only ask, if this happens again, can you do it once more?" Xiang Yan stared keenly at Chu Huaixu.

The result was undoubtedly disappointing.

The young man shook his head lightly.

Everyone present couldn’t help but hold their breath, feeling the pressure that just eased up was back on their shoulders.

No one knows when it could happen again.

This sense of the unknown is too tormenting.

The group flew toward the Daoist Sect’s main hall to deliberate further.

Upon arrival at the main hall, Xiang Yan suddenly remembered something.

"Miss Lin, didn’t you say you had something to give Huaixu?" He reminded.

The petite but voluptuous young lady only then reacted.

A bit embarrassed, she said: "This is my master’s relic, brought for the Chu Leader, but this group of black light cannot be placed in a Storage Magical Treasure, and I don’t know why it entered my body."

"I...I can’t take it out."

Upon hearing this, Chu Huaixu’s brows furrowed.

"The Old State Preceptor has something to give me?" He questioned.

Toward this dead old man, Chu Huaixu held resentful feelings.

Of what he left behind, Chu Huaixu would even keep an eye out.

He approached Lin Zixuan, first using Divine Sense to probe.

But unexpectedly, when his Divine Sense touched the black light, the Sword Scabbard he held began to emit a faint glow.

Specifically, it was that Black Bead hanging on the Sword Scabbard!

In the next moment, the maiden let out a surprised cry, her entire body slightly softened: "Ah—!"

The black light instantly left her body!

It seemed she was just a tool, temporarily a carrier.

Strangely, the black light did not enter Chu Huaixu’s body but merged into the Black Bead at a speed that Xiang Yan and others couldn’t stop.

As if they were originally meant to be one!

In the next moment, a mysterious aura spread outward.

Everyone’s body was instantly frozen, Sea of Consciousness vibrating!

As for Chu Huaixu, he felt a sensation of vertigo, directly fainting.

This was a peculiar experience.

He felt like he traversed the river of time.

In a short time, he seemingly saw countless scenes.

Some seemed to be the past.

Some seemed to be the future.

But all of it, he couldn’t remember.

Once the sensation of vertigo faded, he seemed to arrive in a void space.

In this space, there was only him and a cross-legged sitting...young Daoist!

The young Daoist wore a Daoist Robe, his features indistinct.

This scene was so similar to that in the Daoist Ancestor Inheritance Secret Realm.

Only back then, Chu Huaixu couldn’t see the Dao Ancestor’s appearance at all.

Now, he could vaguely discern some features.

It was as if a thick fog covered his face.

Through this mist, he felt an inexplicable familiarity about the Dao Ancestor.

"Are you...Are you the Dao Ancestor!?" Chu Huaixu couldn’t help but speak.

The cross-legged Daoist tilted his head slightly upon hearing this.

"Dao Ancestor?" He chuckled.

"Although I know later generations indeed call me that, hearing these two words from you feels rather...peculiar?" He said with a half-smile.

Chu Huaixu heard this, and his pupils shook.

For some reason, his mind felt chaotic.

At this moment, he had many things to say, many questions to ask.

Yet he didn’t know where to start.

"I know you have many questions to ask."

"No rush, we have plenty of time."

"Why don’t you start with what you’re most curious about?" The young Daoist suggested.

Chu Huaixu frowned and pondered.

Most curious?

He didn’t know how to decide right away.

After careful consideration, he asked: "Dao Ancestor, what realm are you truly? Is there a realm above the Ninth Realm? Your power doesn’t fit within the ultimate scope."

With the impending final battle of the Heavenly Cataclysm, he cared deeply about this point.

However, the Dao Ancestor’s answer made him first land in a daze, then hair stand on end.

Because it directly pointed to his greatest secret!

"My specific realm and power?" The Dao Ancestor smiled:

"I can disable your [system]."

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