Chapter 9, Unmoving as a Mountain

In the final moments, one must take a bold step and fight for a glimmer of hope for oneself

The Yuanchen Pearl unceremoniously absorbed the essence of the white bone skeleton, continuously restoring its vitality

Strangely, what Yin Xueliu saw in Chu Tian's eyes was not despair and fear, but rather a peculiar smile

As soon as the surrounding dead energy came into contact with the golden light, it began to dissipate. Some skeletons, unable to evade in time, also transformed into a wisp of black light within the golden shadow, vanishing into the Yuanchen Pearl

In a moment of daze, he suddenly felt something; standing before the thundering waterfall, he drew his sword and danced alone. The essence of the sword surged in his heart like drops of water, leaving no room for any distracting thoughts

Chutian's spiritual awareness had yet to locate the immovable mountain seal deep within the void, and even if he were to find it, there would be no time left to refine it. At this moment, there was no path of retreat; Chutian seemed to hear Death roaring and calling out to him

If this continues, we will surely lose! Losing means death!

After some time, Chu Tian was already able to meditate and circulate his energy, and his injuries also improved rapidly.

A sharp whistling sound emerged from his throat, drawing the remaining skeletal death energy back into his body

The clang of the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword and the Heixue Zhensha Knife met head-on, transforming into a streak of white light that shot up into the sky, piercing the ceiling of the ancient cave

The feeling of Chutian was one of suffering worse than death, as his body seemed to dissolve in the immersion of the pool water, with countless tiny wounds appearing on his skin. Had it not been for the protection of the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword Qi, he would have already turned to blue smoke

Chutian's perspective broadened significantly; through the subtle connection between Cangyun Yuanchan and Han Liaoqiao, he seemed to sense the unparalleled charisma and divine might of this extraordinary demon lord

The bonfire crackled, and burning logs shot up into the air, colliding with the cave walls before falling to the ground and quickly extinguishing.

It is I! The response from Chutian is simple and clear; evidently, the solution to the problem at hand relies not on words but on strength

He had to shift his body and soar upwards, delivering a heavy blow with his left fist, "Wrath of the Underworld King," towards the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword

Immediately following, a series of dark, gleaming blades struck the immovable mountain seal, piercing through to create black holes.

The light in the ancient cave grew dim, and Yin Xue smiled as he said, "Just now, I only used sixty percent of my strength for that 'Fist of the King of the Underworld.'"

However, Chutian firmly held onto him and refused to let go

The figures of the two individuals intertwined in the air, rising and falling. Chu Tian suddenly stretched his body and leaped to counter with his sword, while Cang Yun Yuan Chen emerged from the chaotic clouds, directly targeting Yin Xue Liu's lower back.

Despite the relentless pursuit of understanding day and night, what has truly been grasped remains merely a superficial understanding

This assignment has truly been a great loss!" He sighed, and suddenly two bursts of brilliance shot from his eyes as he exclaimed, "Blood recommends Xuanyuan!"

Layer upon layer of black light and shadow were shattered by the malevolent energy of the Nine Killers, forcing Yin Xue Liu to retreat continuously until she was cornered.

With a sudden roar, Chu Tian turned and rolled, transforming the vast clouds of the original dawn into a swirling mass of white clouds.

During these three days, he distanced himself from the world, focusing solely on healing and cultivation, gaining a deeper understanding of the mysteries of the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword and the true essence of the Liao Qiao Six Swords.

Chutian returned to the cave three days later, and the scene inside was just as it was when he left

The enemy is strong while I am weak, so he must seize the initiative to gain the upper hand.

The Cangyun Yuanchan Sword has obtained the essence blood of Yinxue Liu, resulting in a rapid enhancement of spiritual energy

Yin Xueliu suddenly let out a strange cry, and a "skeletal death aura" with a diameter of over 10 meters surged violently from around him, like a raging wave crashing towards Chutian

Chutian lazily stretched out his arms and yawned, feeling refreshed and full of vitality, as his injuries had nearly healed.

Yin Xueliu raised her left leg, her fingers brushing against the flowing blood, bringing them to her lips to gently suck.

Yin Xueliu did not have such good fortune; he came to his senses, but it was already too late. Chu Tian's blade was not endured in vain; he seized the opportunity to pull Yin Xueliu into the pool with a close-range lock.

The taste of Chutian is certainly not pleasant, as the Cangyun Yuanchan Sword seems to have been struck by a thousand-pound thunder, crashing heavily to the ground and carving a deep groove with a clattering sound.

He discovered that the imprint of Bodhi Mingyue was different; activating the immovable like a mountain imprint required a significant consumption of his own true energy to summon the golden light and ethereal shadow to protect his physical body

Do you not enjoy the taste of blood? The Cangyun Yuancheng Sword cleaved into the True Underworld Nine Fiends Pool, stirring up two magnificent waves of blood that surged like furious dragons, shooting towards the Yin Snow Stream from both sides

Nearly half of the skeletal death energy was refined and absorbed by the Yuanchen Pearl, and under the pull of this energy, he found it difficult to bear

Chutian displayed no signs of panic, twisting his wrist to rotate the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword in the direction of the twisting force of the "Ghost Gate Locking Leg" by Yinxueliu, while his body also turned like a windmill in response. In doing so, he not only completely neutralized the twisting force of the Ghost Gate Locking Leg but also leveraged that force to counterattack Yinxueliu.

He felt the temperature in the ancient cave drop sharply, a chilling aura of death enveloping the surroundings, infiltrating his body without restraint, and recklessly assaulting his spirit.

The momentum of the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword is magnificent, enveloping an area of several dozen meters, resembling the force of a thousand thunders yet flowing smoothly. The brilliant sword light is like a celestial curtain, cascading down and pressing against the vast sky.

I ultimately still tasted your blood

As if experiencing a moment of clarity, he suddenly broke free from Chu Tian's embrace, drew out the black-blooded Zhensha knife, and brought the bloodied blade to his lips, greedily savoring a taste with his tongue, exclaiming, "This is really delicious..."

He vaguely saw the figures of his parents slowly emerging above the cave's ceiling, smiling and waving at him

He could not help but feel a sense of admiration akin to gazing up at a towering mountain for the unparalleled sword master, Han Liaoqiao

Turning back is the shore? The shadow of snow stirred slightly. He had already guessed Chu Tian's intention after missing two consecutive punches; it was to rely on his agile movements and unpredictable sword techniques to engage with him, seeking opportunities while avoiding weaknesses in their skirmish

The distant mountains are faintly visible, as a round red sun slowly sets in the backdrop of the evening glow, casting its afterglow over the green mountains and blue waters

The three days of secluded meditation allowed Chu Tian to achieve significant recovery, and his swordsmanship has greatly improved compared to when he faced off against Huan Changge.

At this moment, the boy in the yellow clothes appeared in Chu Tian's line of sight

Chutian believed that there was no need for Yin Xueliu to lie, nor was there any need for him to respond. He coldly said, "Save this statement for hell!"

Unmoving like a mountain, it swiftly contracted, transforming into a circle of golden light that enveloped the entire body of Chu Tian

He alternated between sleeping and waking, and the injuries on his body gradually healed and revived in this state of intermittent consciousness

Even with the formidable cultivation of Yin Xue Liu, he did not dare to confront the true Ming Jiu Sha Qi head-on

Above

He could only adapt, lightly tapping the tip of his left foot on the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword, his body flying forward at an angle

The golden peaks shimmer violently, their surfaces rippling with strands of black luster and fissures resembling books, indicating an invasion by the aura of the Black Blood True Evil Blade.

The waterfall flowing through the cave, as dusk descends in the mountains and hundreds of birds return to their nests, adds a touch of serene tranquility.

What is meant to come will always come. Chu Tian never expected to truly be able to "escape" the revenge of the North Sea Divine Mansion

The Cangyun Yuanchan Sword quietly stands above the surface of the pool, while the Yuanchan Pearl gently rotates, fully absorbing the malevolent energy of the Nine Evils

Chutian's spiritual perception suddenly surged, like the roaring tide of the sea, and a golden peak abruptly appeared in the void

He carefully licked the bloodstains off his fingertips and said leisurely, "I must say that the Divine Mansion has underestimated your strength. I originally thought I could make a profit easily, but it now seems likely that I will incur a loss."

He felt his thoughts gradually becoming ethereal, strangely recalling many scenes from the past. These images were chaotic, arriving in a rush only to vanish in an instant

A dense black mist surged within him, and countless phantoms of white bones flickered in and out of sight, emitting a piercing and mournful howl

This is ... ...

Down

His clothing melted and peeled away under the corrosion of the nine malevolent energies, and a faint layer of blood light covered his entire skin and the black snow true malevolent knife.

There is no way; having consumed too much of others' blood, the taste of the blood within me has become less pure.

Chutian softly called out, and then everything went dark before I knew anything.

As spring gives way to summer outside the cave, everywhere is filled with the lush greenery and the vibrant competition of a hundred flowers. Yet, with a singular focus on cultivation, Chu Tian remains completely unaware.

But he no longer had time to react; Chu Tian suddenly opened his arms and tightly embraced Yin Xue Liu's shoulders, and the two of them became entangled and fell into the True Ming Nine Evil Pool

Chutian slowly set down the firewood and waved his hand towards the Zhenming Nine Evil Pool, causing the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword to transform into a streak of lightning and fly into his hand

Chutian found himself unable to control his own body, as he swung both himself and his sword to the left, as if caught in the center of a wild storm

The black blood true evil knife emits a flickering light, stirring up a cloud filled with a pungent smell of blood, merging and intertwining with the shadow of the flowing snow.

I admire your spirit, but unfortunately, people like you are usually not very wise

I am Yin Xue Liu from the North Ming Divine Mansion. My task this time is to bring your head back, for which I will receive a generous reward. The young man in yellow sniffed, and added, Besides that, I find the scent on you quite enticing. I have been tracking your trail all the way and can hardly wait to savor your delicious essence.

His mind gradually became hazy, and before his eyes was a sea of blood red, obscuring the surrounding scenery. He could only feel his body sinking endlessly into an abyss, sinking further and further...

With a thud, Chu Tian's figure had just fallen into the pool, and countless white skeletons around him erupted in painful wails. A mass of blood-red malevolent energy surged, instantly engulfing these skeletons, and the refined essence floated in the pool water like threads.

As night falls, the colorful misty mountains appear vast and desolate

In other words, he must continuously inject the magical energy of the Brahman into the Immovable Mountain Seal in order to manifest the Golden Peak Guardian.

He steeled his heart and suddenly leaped, propelling thousands of white skeletal remains to jump towards the True Underworld Nine Fiends Pool

Even so, it is impossible for him to last five seconds in the True Nether Nine Evil Pool

Chutian remained composed, firmly locking onto the true form of Yinxueliu amidst the dazzling light and shadows of his spiritual perception. The Cangyun Yuancheng Sword unleashed thunder in all directions, wrapping around a torrent of Nine Evil gales that struck towards the mountain-like blade shadows.

In just three brief rounds, both individuals sustained injuries, yet this ignited an even stronger fighting spirit and murderous intent within them

Compared to this peak master of demonic arts from six hundred years ago, the likes of Huan Changge are simply not worth mentioning

The six simple actions of chopping, upward thrusting, horizontal slicing, reverse cutting, straight stabbing, and flying slashing encapsulate the essence of the sword techniques from various schools of both righteous and demonic paths.

Chutian disdainfully remarked: "But in the end, the hunter still skinned it!"

He exerted his last bit of strength to roll over and escape from the True Underworld Nine Fiends Pool, collapsing at the edge of the pool, gasping heavily. The immovable mountain seal on his body dissipated, and the wound on his left waist throbbed with excruciating pain, as his internal organs had already suffered severe damage from the blade's aura

Chutian was lost in thought, involuntarily recalling the summer at the distant Dayashan.

But Chutian no longer has even the slightest remaining strength to refine it

A surge of black energy erupted from within him once again, yet this time it was even more intense and sinister than before, as he resolutely expended all his strength to unleash his ultimate killing move

With a loud bang, the Chutian Fist shattered the white skeletal remains, sending countless bright white fragments scattering through the air

A thousand demons devour blood, the aura of death oppresses the city

Chutian gazed quietly at the boy in yellow, silently urging the Bodhi Bright Moon Seal to protect his spiritual platform, while the magical energy of Brahman within him surged and flowed, gradually dissipating the opponent's killing intent

Chutian stood at the location, breathing heavily, seizing every possible moment to recover his strength and clear his meridians

Faintly, Chu Tian could hear the sound of the waterfall outside the cave. He picked up a bundle of firewood and slowly added it to the fire, the bright red flames flickering and illuminating the deep ancient cave

Is it just bloodsucking? Like a bat. I have seen beasts eat people, leaving not even a bone fragment.

It is no exaggeration to say that the set of techniques known as the Six Swords of Qiao, created by Han Liao Qiao, is almost a comprehensive summary of all swordsmanship in the world

A sudden sense of unease surged within him, akin to prey stepping into a death trap set by the hunter

How long is five seconds? It may just be a breath, but for Chu Tian, it is a matter of life and death

Having experienced such a near-death encounter, Chu Tian became even more aware of the preciousness of life

Bang! Bang! Bang! The ominous energy of the Nine Fiends crashes against the shore, striking the shadow of the blade and producing a deafening roar

When the shadowy figure finally revealed his ultimate weapon, he drew the "Black Blood True Killing Blade" from behind and struck down with a dark radiance upon the immovable mountain seal

The Chu Tian stands resolutely, unshaken, as the spirit extends its awareness towards the entrance.

Bang! Yin Xue stood still, delivering a powerful punch to the side of Cang Yun Yuan Chen's sword blade

The Azure Cloud Sword Qi was shattered by the opponent's fist force, and a wave of deathly cold demonic energy surged along the blade into the right arm. The sensation was akin to being bitten by a venomous snake, instantly paralyzing the meridians and causing the true energy to dissipate.

At this moment, he is the knife, and the knife is him

He walked extremely slowly, like a traveler who, lost in the beauty of the mountains and rivers, had wandered deep into an ancient cave

Yin Xueliu desperately urged his true essence to protect his physical body against the invasion of the Nine Evil Yin Qi, while also striving to leap upwards.

At this moment, Chu Tian showed no hesitation; when he emerged from the True Nether Nine Fiends Pool, he had already glimpsed a ray of victory on the horizon

The magical energy of the Dantian seemed to sense the critical moment of life and death, converging like a vast river into the Cangyun Yuanchan Sword. The sword's brilliance erupted, reflecting the snowy heavens, as it executed the move "Traversing the Eight Wildernesses" without hesitation to confront the army of death

Chutian was enveloped in the immovable mountain seal, slowly stepping out of the True Nether Nine Fiends Pool

Thud

Boom! First, the malevolent energy of the Nine Fiends and the *Diagram* struck against the overlapping shadows of blades, scattering like chaotic pearls.

Puff! The blade's return severed its own throat, and the physical body quickly dissolved away without the protection of true energy

With a slight sinking of the blade, it continued to drive straight in, penetrating through the left waist of Chu Tian and emerging from the back

Yin Xue's face turned pale; just now, that blow of skeletal death energy had nearly depleted half of the true essence he had painstakingly cultivated. At this moment, his strength had significantly diminished

However, in Chu Tian's heart, there was no fear as a result of this. When he parted ways with Quan Shidai and the others, he had already prepared himself to face the assassins of the Beiming Divine Mansion alone

Oh? Yin Xue Liu did not expect Chu Tian to change his move so quickly, as if the first half of "Rift Sea and Break Flow" was merely a feint, serving as a prelude to "Gazing Down at the Six Directions." The transition between the two was smooth and flawless.

The sword edge, as bright and translucent as jade, disperses the heavy black mist, cleaving through hundreds and thousands of skeletal remains, erupting in clusters of eerie deathly light

Verbose! The true energy within Chutian has reached its peak, and the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword cleaves through the sea and cuts off the flow towards the Yin Snow Stream.

In the True Nether Nine Fiends Pool, the blood-red liquid churns restlessly, and the cold mist renders the flames within the cave hazy, creating a sense of unreality that is both real and illusory

From the tone, Chu Tian has already concluded that this young man is an assassin sent by the Beiming Divine Mansion

Unmoved as a mountain, a shadow of snow flows low with a sigh, a trace of fresh blood spills from the corner of the lips

He swiftly retreated, the Black Blood True Evil Blade creating layers of shadow that protected him like a mountain in front of him

Father, Mother

Yet, under the protection of the Immovable Mountain Seal, Chutian remained unscathed and unharmed. His gaze was fixed on the figure of Yin Xueliu, as the Cangyun Yuanchan Sword was suddenly thrust into the True Ming Nine Fiends Pool, followed by a move known as "Gazing Down at the Six Directions" that swept across all quarters

The sound of the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword striking through the air emitted a faint metallic resonance, identical to the previous move, still cleaving towards Yin Xueliu with the force of splitting the sea and severing the flow.

He keenly perceived that the cultivation of the boy in the yellow robe far surpassed that of Huan Changge, and was at least a level higher than his own.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through Chutian's thigh as a skeletal white figure opened its mouth and began to gnaw through his flesh, frantically consuming his blood

That evening, he finally succeeded in retrieving the Eternal Immutable Seal from the Yuanchan Pearl. Feeling a wave of relief, he stood up and decided to take a walk outside the cave

With a loud bang, the Yuanchen Treasure Pearl, infused with the essence of numerous white skeletal spirits, radiated brilliant light, and the slumbering sword spirit emerged from the depths of the void, exhaling a vast amount of spiritual energy

It sensed a strong killing intent and issued a warning sound

What a formidable momentum, what an intense killing intent

In the midst of the surging and roaring waves of blood, a golden peak slowly rises, shimmering with light.

However, in a contest of masters, the difference often lies in the minutiae. A mere layer of distinction in realms can be sufficient to determine life and death with a single move

Even so, he still possesses an unattainable level of cultivation. The Black Blood True Evil Blade strikes with both hands, severing the two waves of blood that surge towards him.

Yin Xueliu has finally experienced the wit and versatility of Chu Tian when facing an enemy. If this continues, his legs are essentially being placed into a meat grinder, not to mention the unparalleled sharpness of Chu Tian's Cangyun Yuanchan Sword!

His right arm was icy cold and numb, while a large mass of blood and energy surged up and down in his chest as if it were about to burst open

In his slumber, Chu Tian experienced countless dreams, both beautiful and nightmarish, yet he could never awaken

A sudden brilliance of the original pearl of the universe emerged, emitting a series of faint vibrations.

Chutian was taken aback, simultaneously employing the "Swallow Soaring" technique to glide sideways and backward with the aid of the surging gale, while channeling the magical energy of the Brahman to counter the invading force of the punch. Suddenly, a flash of golden light erupted from his entire right arm, emitting wisps of light smoke, forcing most of the punch's power out of his body.

In this confined ancient cave, Chu Tiangen had no way to evade, and could only confront it head-on

So this is the taste of my blood... He slightly closed his eyes, as if savoring the flavor of the blood

The struggle of Yin Xue Liu grew increasingly faint, and in his final moments, he surprisingly smiled at Chu Tian.

However, an overwhelming aura of killing intent surged towards him, slicing through the skin of the Chu sky like an invisible cold front, directly piercing his heart

A wisp of black essence slowly rose from the blood pool and was absorbed into the Yuanchen treasure orb

A thick and robust wave of blood surged into the sky, guided by the Celestial Cloud's Primordial Sword, resembling a frenzied tide rushing towards the Yin Snow Stream

Suddenly, a sharp howl rang in his ears. Chu Tian struggled to open his eyes and saw that Yin Xueliu's body was already riddled with wounds, with large pools of fresh blood gushing from within, mixing with the water in the pond

With a swift sound, the sword flashed, leaving a mark of blood on the left calf of Yin Xue.

However, his figure gradually appeared strained under the increasingly intense pressure of the skeletal death energy, relying entirely on the sword energy emitted by the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword to barely withstand it

He felt as if his body were floating in the clouds, sometimes trembling in the cold of a storm, and at other times basking in the warmth of a gentle and sunny day

In the crimson cold mist, the figure of a young boy in yellow gradually emerged

The white bones and skeletons perish and are reborn in the realm of death, being born again and perishing once more, amidst the clamor and chaotic dance

Deep within the Yuancheng Treasure Pearl, a pill as radiant as the golden sun is gradually becoming clearer; it is the "Eternal Immutable Seal" that is impervious to all poisons

The black aura of death gradually engulfed the sword light of Cangyun Yuanchan, swallowing the figure of Chu Tian.

Fortunately, the spiritual platform is protected by the Bodhi Bright Moon Seal, like a flawless full moon shining in the sky, sufficient to dispel all malevolent and evil energies

While he was recuperating from his injuries, he also engaged in sword practice and philosophical contemplation, and before he knew it, more than a month had passed

Uncertain of how many days had passed, he finally began to regain consciousness and realized that he was still alive

Chutian凝动 a wisp of spiritual awareness quietly permeated the void of the Yuanchan treasure pearl, once again searching for the trace of the immovable mountain seal

But soon more skeletal remains surged forward, biting into his body and draining his vital blood

Yin Xue was momentarily taken aback, her face revealing an expression of interest, and she said: "Interesting, has Huan Changge heard this story?"

In order to survive well in this brutal and chaotic world, and to find Qing'er, one must strengthen one's cultivation to an unparalleled level of strength

Sustaining three serious injuries in just a few days is something even the strongest of individuals would find difficult to endure

Yin Xue Liu raised his fist strength to eighty percent, accurately targeting the sword momentum of Cang Yun Yuan Chen and suddenly striking.

Chutian's figure suddenly sank, evading the furious strike of the King of Hell, while the Cangyun Yuancheng Sword sliced horizontally in response

The blades and the body merged as one, rows upon rows of black light blades were arrayed in the air, descending upon Chu Tian with an unstoppable and terrifying momentum, resembling mountains and forests.

His arms regained sensation, and he pressed his back against the cave wall to dissipate the remaining force of his punch

With a snap, his legs suddenly parted and then came together, inexplicably locking onto the azure clouds and the primordial essence, and then he exerted force to twist violently

The young man in the yellow robe stood still with his arms crossed, looking up and down at Chu Tiandao: "Did you kill Huan Changge?"