Chapter 4, To Fish
The numerous wars caused the creator of humanity, Nüwa, to be unable to bear the countless deaths and injuries in the conflicts among various gods and demons. Therefore, she enacted a great law to extricate the human realm, establishing it as an independent world. From then on, the human realm fell into a state of isolation, remaining unaffected by the struggles among gods, demons, and monsters for many years.
Behind the sparse trees, the group of fairies and the people from the martial world hid together, simultaneously shouting "Fairy!" "Yes!" They each exclaimed while hiding behind the trees, cautiously observing one another... They murmured to each other, "It seems that people are afraid of us..." "It seems that the fairies are afraid of us!"
The sword, infused with the murderous intent condensed on its blade and the inner strength of two individuals, transformed into a beam of purple light, spiraling down to strike the blood-red chain on Yiyun's body! In an instant, sparks flew in all directions, the sound of metal clashing resonated, akin to the explosion of blooming fireworks, dazzling to the eyes and ears
Among the three realms, there are four ways to enhance one's power: first is through spells, second is through magical artifacts, third is through celestial, demonic, and divine beasts, and fourth is through self-cultivation. The demon race, being situated in hell and lacking resources, is unable to cultivate spells or forge magical artifacts, and can only enhance their strength through capturing and taming demonic beasts and self-cultivation.
Batian listened and, unwilling to accept the situation, coldly laughed and said: "It's a waste of effort!"
After the decisive battle, legends speak of ascension to the heavens or a fall into hell
Daji! Kong Xuan suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, intending to stop her. "Without knowing good from evil, how can one act so recklessly? This sword is already extremely malevolent..."
Daji's understanding stemmed from the command she received to deceive King Zhou of Shang, which was bestowed upon her by Nuwa. This is why she initially believed it without doubt. Nuwa transmitted the art of artifact forging, a skill that only immortals could learn, and naturally, upon the success of her endeavors, she would be granted the status of an immortal. Kong Xuan, originally the son of a phoenix and also an immortal, was well aware of the consequences once the art of artifact forging spread. He feared that Daji might act recklessly, yet he was unable to dissuade her.
Various sects in the martial world are facing frequent attacks from demons, and the fighting continues... and * illustrations * books...
Daji lowered her head, and Kong Xuan held back his words, remaining silent. The usually mocking and derisive Batian merely looked on with indifference, not uttering a single word.
The changes in the world are beyond comprehension in the hell of endlessness
A gust of wind passed by
At the beginning of the connection between the three realms, a person from the martial world encountered a group of fairies at the border between the human realm and the demon realm.
The battle between humans and demons continued for twenty years, during which the Heavenly Court dispatched messengers to descend to the mortal realm, openly declaring: Those who eliminate evil demons among mortals shall be granted the title of Immortal.
Because they no longer remember how many times Yiyun and Xier have attempted to sever the magical lock. The one hundredth time? Or the one thousandth time? ... Or ...? ... More?
After the decisive battle atop the Ethereal Peak, the five legendary masters of the mortal realm, led by the undefeated legend Little Sword and the mythical legend Purple Robe of the Heavenly Alliance, faced off against the slaughter legend Xiaoyunxi (Xi'er). That battle resulted in countless casualties. In the final moments of the confrontation, the righteous legend Yiyun, possessing the 'key' secretly hidden by Xiaoyunxi, utilized the Purple Dawn Sword Intent to unleash unprecedented power, achieving a peak state never before seen in the mortal realm. This activated the miraculous effect of the 'key' and opened the sealed passage between the three realms. Countless casualties ensued, and in the final moments of the battle, the righteous legend Yiyun, possessing the 'key' secretly hidden by Xiaoyunxi, utilized the Purple Dawn Sword Intent to unleash unprecedented power, achieving a peak state never before seen in the mortal realm, activating the miraculous effect of the 'key' and opening the sealed passage between the three realms.
Among the three realms, regardless of gods or demons, all have involvement in various paths, with few solely focused on one aspect while neglecting others. However, powerful immortals, demons, and divine beasts are limited in number, difficult to obtain, and cannot be artificially created, thus their possessors are few. The three pursuits of spells, self-cultivation, and magical treasures are what every self-reliant practitioner engages in and aspires to possess
Therefore, most magical treasures rely on self-cultivation, among which the art of weapon forging is an exceptionally effective technique that allows ordinary weapons to grow rapidly. Originally, only divine-level forging masters and divine-level tailoring masters who have ascended to the immortal realm could learn it. Immortals in the immortal realm are not permitted to descend to the mortal realm without authorization, thus the art of weapon forging is rarely disseminated.
For many years, the human realm was sealed off, but suddenly it merged with the demon realm, resulting in the emergence of numerous landmasses and islands. While the islands are relatively manageable, the newly appeared land is inhabited by many demon kings leading various spirits, as well as a multitude of bizarre and diverse demon clans with varying levels of cultivation.
After a while, the radiance of Huaguang faded away
The three realms have opened, three legendary figures have ascended to the celestial realm, ranking among the great immortals, while two legendary figures have fallen into the abyss of hell, regarded by the heavenly court as the slaughtering demon kings
After the death of Shennong, those demons who did not retreat to hell acknowledged the ruling status of the Heavenly Court. Later, due to the actions of the Monkey King Sun Wukong, who emerged from a stone and destroyed the Book of Life and Death, the demons gained prolonged lifespans. However, this also triggered numerous demons to challenge the Heavenly Court, leading to a great war between gods and demons.
Before he could finish speaking, Daji coldly interrupted, "I can at least believe that they are deeply affectionate and loyal!" Kong Xuan was momentarily speechless, and after a long pause, he closed his eyes and sighed lightly. "You clearly know that it is merely a waste of effort."
The three realms have opened, and the peace sought by the Heavenly Alliance seems to exist only in the Celestial Realm. In the mortal world, the rivers and lakes are instead filled with more conflict and bloodshed. All of this is likely beyond the expectations of the Heavenly Alliance
Inspired by the war between humans and demons, the founding goddess of humanity, Nuwa, wielded great magic to unlock the five elemental powers of the mortal realm. Various martial arts in the world suddenly acquired their own elemental attributes, transforming the martial arts of the realm into humanity's strength against the predatory demons
At that time, when it was not severed for the first time, Batian laughed heartily, unable to contain his extreme mockery and sarcasm. Unfortunately, Yiyun and Xier showed no reaction to his words, treating him as if he did not exist at all. They merely observed the sword blade and the long chain in silence for a while, and then Yiyun said, "The sword blade and the chain are both undamaged"
The shattering of the human world's beautiful yearning for the demon realm begins here; in the eyes of the old demoness, humans are merely meant to be consumed
By acquiring spells, even if one is not strong, one can still harness the natural forces of heaven and earth to perform various miraculous and powerful techniques; those who cultivate themselves strengthen their own abilities to draw upon the power of nature to execute extraordinary skills. However, if one is not strong enough, it is impossible to unleash formidable techniques; most powerful magical artifacts have their owners, and even if one covets them, it is difficult to find an opportunity to seize them.
At that moment, a gigantic bat demon lord flew over, flapping its enormous bat wings. The group of fairies heard the commotion and exclaimed, "Demon lord, it's a human, a human! It looks just like the fox demon from five hundred years ago..."
After this statement, they did not speak of anything else, but continuously and repeatedly infused their internal energy into the sword, and then struck at the magic-sealing chains. Time and again, they repeated this, and time and again, they failed
The bewildered individuals and the fairies were suddenly awakened, and the peace and warmth that had just moments ago vanished abruptly, replaced by a fierce battle as both sides lunged at each other, fighting with all their might
Daji's chest rose and fell irregularly, clearly very agitated. Seeing that Yiyun and Xier had closed their eyes again to recover their internal energy, she unprecedentedly spoke up: "This is too slow. It took you over twenty years to carve out a single sword mark. By the time your skills improve enough to cut through, who knows how long it will take!"
A fine sword mark appeared on the chain. As in every instance before, Yi Yun observed the condition of the sword blade and the chain. This time, he finally discovered the traces left by the sword's strike on the chain. This indicated that the force they exerted, combined with the hardness of the sword blade, was finally able to inflict damage on the chain, albeit still minimal.
After a long time, a skilled individual from the martial world called out, "Fairy, we do not intend to harm you..." Both groups, filled with unease and curiosity, stepped out from behind the trees, drawing closer to one another. Upon realizing that the other side bore no ill intentions, they all began to feel joyful. The martial artists pointed in astonishment at the wild boar-like creature, while one person even boldly climbed onto the back of a winged tiger fairy. The fairy, in turn, eagerly observed the humans, and for a moment, the two groups shared a peaceful and warm atmosphere, akin to that of a family.
The Bat Demon Lord said coldly, "Humans... human flesh is quite delicious, I haven't had it in many years!"
Lingjiu Palace, Huashan Sect, Wudang Sect, Shaolin Sect, Quanzhen Sect, Hengshan Sect, Xingxiu Sect, Zixiao Sword Sect. Among them, the Zixiao Sword Sect is further divided into the Emei Sect, the Ancient Tomb Sect, and the Tiandi Hongchen Sect, as the leaders of these three sects were originally close friends in the legend of justice, willingly allowing the old sects to become a branch of the Zixiao Sword Sect
After she finished speaking, she noticed that Yiyun and Xier did not react. She understood that these two individuals had remarkable perseverance, having faced failure for over twenty years. Even she had become despondent and numb, believing that success was impossible, yet they had never considered giving up. Now, upon hearing her words, they naturally paid no heed. Thus, Daji hurriedly added, "I will teach you a method—the art of weapon forging. This way, you can enhance the power of this sword in a short period."
In the continuous battles spanning over twenty years, the people of the martial world did not heed the demon race's classification of power. Instead, they adhered to their customary methods of classification, correlating the battles of the demons with the past rankings of martial artists from the lowest to the highest tiers. They referred to the demon lords as first-tier demon experts, the demon kings as super first-tier demon experts, and the great demon kings as peak demon experts.
Daji carefully explained the method of refining tools to Yiyun and Xier. At this moment, due to the pressing circumstances, she could not engage in private conversation with the two. Although she was unwilling, she had no choice but to allow Batian, who was nearby, to eavesdrop and secretly learn this method.
Numerous figures from the martial world, raising their arms high, proclaimed, "The legend is dead, we shall rise!" Consequently, the extinguished sects began to rebuild, and many who reminisced about the former sects flocked to join. In the martial world, although the Zixiao Sword Sect still held the highest power, the original sect system was restored.
Hehehe... Yes. Xier's affirmation suddenly ignited a strong light of hope in Daji's eyes.
The originally downcast Daji, upon hearing this, suddenly raised her head in surprise and eagerly asked, "Really? The Demon Lock Chain has indeed been marked with sword scars?"
Thousands of years ago, after the War of the Gods and the numerous battles between deities and demons, Shennong perished. Under the leadership of Chiyou, some demon clans and human tribes, led by Shennong, were defeated and retreated to hell. For many years, although there were repeatedly exceptionally gifted demon kings attempting to challenge the celestial realm, they ultimately met with the fate of being scattered in soul or being cast into the abyss of hell. Consequently, the celestial realm created the underworld, sealing the exit to hell, and implemented a strategy of division, transforming hell into an independent space, within which a sect dedicated to worshiping the gods was formed, turning it into a special prison of the heavenly court.
At the beginning of the connection among the three realms, the Zixiao Sword Sect, created by the legendary tales of justice in the human world, stood supreme. Before the decisive battle at Piaomiao Peak, Lingjiu Palace was originally the strongest sect in the martial world, but the battle against the Heavenly Alliance consumed much of its strength. Taking advantage of this decisive moment, the Zixiao Sword Sect dispatched troops to various sects, successively annihilating several martial arts factions.
Realizing that his internal strength was not as profound as Xi'er’s, he immediately attempted to comprehend the method of refining weapons and put it into practice, leaving the task of infusing internal energy into the North Falling Purple Sky Sword to Xi'er. As he activated the incantation for the weapon refining technique, the North Falling Purple Sky Sword suddenly shimmered with a faint purple light, slowly rotating in the void above the ground. In the surrounding void, some red-black energy gradually flew towards the sword, and upon contact with the sword's body, that red-black energy abruptly transformed into a deep purple color before merging into the sword's body. As he activated the incantation for the weapon refining technique, the North Falling Purple Sky Sword suddenly shimmered with a faint purple light, slowly rotating in the void above the ground. In the surrounding void, some red-black energy gradually flew towards the sword, and upon contact with the sword's body, that red-black energy abruptly transformed into a deep purple color before merging into the sword's body.
Only the disciples of the Blood Knife Sect are fully aware that the sect is evil and will descend into hell, and few are willing to return. It cannot become a legitimate sect, with only a small number of original Blood Knife disciples still identifying themselves with the Blood Knife.
So this is a spell that allows the Sword Soul to absorb energy on its own and refine it for use... Once the creator of the magic sword, Yi Yun, understood the principle of this technique, a faint smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of his mouth. No wonder Kong Xuan attempted to intervene; the nature of the weapon itself determines the type of energy it refines. In his hands, the Northern Falling Purple Sky Sword transformed into a killing sword, naturally refining the aura of murder.