Chapter 0005: The Four Swords of the Immortal Execution

The foundation has been depleted, the consumption has been too severe, in the future, I must consume more spiritual items to replenish it! Zhang Bairen thought to himself

Mother, I am back" Zhang Bairen called out as he looked at the front door from a distance

Gently stroking his chin, Zhang Bairen slowly stood up. The sword embryo had already been completely refined into his own three souls and seven spirits during the time-space traversal. Moreover, due to the time-space travel, although his soul was protected by the sword embryo, it was still refined by the power of time and space. His cultivation was wasted, but his Dao attainment remained. Now that he possessed this sword technique, Zhang Bairen had already made a resolution in his heart. With his soul and spirit in such a state, it would be extremely difficult to achieve any success in cultivating other techniques. It seemed that he could only cultivate these four sword techniques and then assist with other practices. Although he had the sword embryo's protection, he was still refined by the power of time and space. His cultivation was wasted, but his Dao attainment remained. Now that he possessed this sword technique, Zhang Bairen had already made a resolution in his heart. With his soul and spirit in such a state, it would be extremely difficult to achieve any success in cultivating other techniques. It seemed that he could only cultivate these four sword techniques and then assist with other practices.

It sounds somewhat obscure yet impressive, but it indeed presents a formidable appearance. Throughout history, I have observed countless great techniques, and my master has gathered an unknown number of methods. In terms of complexity, none can compare to this one. Looking at the fire pit before him, Zhang Bairen released the branch in his hand, which astonishingly turned to ash and dissipated into the world

Isn't the Four Swords of Zhu Xian something from legends, something concocted by novelists? How could such a thing actually exist?" Zhang Bairen slowly took out a fire stone, pondering the information conveyed by the sword technique from the true radiant light, unhurriedly.

Pfft

Eh? Something's not right? Damn it, you didn't deceive me, did you? This sword embryo is just a basic item. After I master the four sword techniques, I still have to nurture it myself and refine it. Isn't this just a scam? I need to cultivate; I can't just rely on timely elixirs. How can I recover from the overdrawn secret techniques? When my lifespan reaches its limit, won't I just return to the underworld?" Zhang Bairen browsed through the sword techniques, and upon reading a certain passage of true text later on, he was instantly speechless, left dumbfounded for a moment, not knowing what to say.

The sword technique is truly a pitfall. Zhang Bairen can only consider himself unfortunate; this sword technique, which has brought him to this cursed place through the time and space of his previous life, should possess considerable power.

The extermination of immortals leads to death, the slaughter of immortals results in demise, where the fallen immortals pass, there is a red glow, the transformations of the transcendent immortals are endlessly marvelous, the garments of the great celestial beings are stained with blood

The Tongtian教主 does not exist, but the Tongtian Daoist does. The Tongtian Daoist is not the Tongtian教主. The origins of these four sword techniques are untraceable and seem to date back to the time of the creation of the world. However, the specific source remains uninvestigable.

These four sword techniques are undoubtedly the root cause of Zhang Bairen's crossing into this world. His three souls are in slumber, and his seven spirits are fused, unable to return to normal for a long time, precisely because his three souls and seven spirits each bear a sword embryo of the Four Swords of Extermination, inheriting a certain sword technique

Zhang Bairen could not help but recall the reasons for his transmigration in his previous life. At that time, Zhang Bairen had already reached the pinnacle of cultivation in the contemporary era, desiring a breakthrough, yet he found no means to achieve it. At this moment, it was fortunate that his master led him into the deep mountains and forests of the Shennongjia, arriving at a certain stone cave.

With the sword embryo protecting the body, safeguarding one's internal organs and various vital meridians, the cold wind howled, yet for Zhang Bairen, it felt warm and comforting

It is a pity that this slight power is merely a drop in the bucket compared to the sword embryo. To further harness the power of the sword embryo, one must cultivate the sword techniques and then master the sword type in order to truly control the sword embryo

It was as if cutting through tofu, the mountain rocks were instantly sliced open, while the branch in hand remained intact

What a powerful and domineering sword embryo; thanks to this sword embryo, I have already developed a trace of sword intent. Zhang Bairen intuitively perceives the sword embryo, which has unconsciously nurtured a hint of sword intent.

"There is still time, there is still time, there are still fifty years left." Zhang Bairen was speechless

Nowadays, the collection of medicinal herbs has begun, coinciding perfectly with the training of sword essence and the cultivation of divine abilities Zhang Bairen smiled wryly, realizing he had no choice If he wished to cultivate a certain divine ability, it would require a long time to gather a specific type of essence from the world However, Zhang Bairen discovered that the sword embryo within him was exceedingly domineering, allowing no essence to enter at all Thus, he could only cultivate the divine abilities of these four sword techniques

The bonfire blazed anew, and Zhang Bairen extended his palm, holding a branch in his hand. "Let me borrow a trace of the sword embryo's power to see the might of this sword technique"

Zhang Bairen was so excited that he was at a loss for words, not knowing what to say at that moment. He felt the sword techniques and messages conveyed through the true brilliance of Lingguang, leaving him unable to contain his excitement.

Then, the master of the family departed, leaving himself in the deep mountains and forests of Shennongjia, contemplating the secrets of the four stone swords. These stone swords have been passed down through generations by Zhang Bairen and his disciples, and none of the ancestral masters have been able to comprehend the secrets of this sword formation.

Taoism and Daoism are fundamentally different. Zhang Baichen belongs to Taoism but does not belong to any specific religion within Taoism, and therefore does not adhere to the precepts or rituals of Taoism

"Oh my goodness, that's impressive. If this were to be stabbed into someone, wouldn't they be in serious trouble?" Zhang Bairen's eyes sparkled.

"This is, this is..." Zhang Bairen trembled all over, tears streaming down his face: "I said it, those who survive great calamities will surely have blessings afterward! Those who survive great calamities will surely have blessings afterward! Heaven truly favors me; I never expected that the legendary ancient Four Sword Techniques' sword embryo would actually merge with my primordial spirit during the time-space traversal, transforming into an immortal embryo. Indeed, Heaven does not abandon me; I am a blessed person."

I am so hungry. I will discuss matters of sword intent in the afternoon, but I cannot let myself starve. I should eat first. Zhang Bairen looked at the sky and said: It is time to go home. If I don't return soon, my mother will surely worry herself sick.

"Humans die for wealth, birds perish for food. If I were to consume you, it would be for your transformation. Do not panic or be afraid, just obediently enter my belly." Zhang Bairen ran along with the wild chicken, feeling his legs weaken, as if he might fall to the ground at any moment.

In a hurried manner, Zhang Bairen extinguished the flames and anxiously made his way down the mountain, glancing at the cage along the way, where he saw a gluttonous wild chicken burrowing inside.

Zhang Bairen was also fortunate; in a moment of reckless experimentation, his Yang spirit left his body and directly plunged into the sword formation. Unbeknownst to him, he triggered some critical point, causing the sword formation to erupt and tear apart the void. When Zhang Bairen awoke, he had already arrived in a foreign land

A verse echoed in Zhang Bairen's mind, shaking him to the core, as if he were locked onto by some great malevolent force. It seemed that any slight disturbance could lead to his immediate demise, causing his soul to scatter and leaving him forever unable to attain rebirth.

Just thinking about how excessive my indulgence in wine and pleasure has left me, with a pale little face, Zhang Bairen could only smile wryly: "How should I explain this to my mother when I return?"

Four ancient and majestic stone swords stand tall in the stone cave, each soaring to a height of ten thousand zhang, piercing the clouds at a glance. Zhang Bairen found it strange that such large swords on Earth had not been detected by satellites, which was indeed hard to believe.

I understand, it is truly troublesome. This sword embryo is merely a basic one. I need to refine my own sword embryo and gradually absorb and transfer the powers of those four sword embryos in order to liberate my soul and break through the Jade Liquid and Elixir. It is truly frustrating. Zhang Bairen felt a surge of murderous intent.

Zhang Bairen still remembers his master saying at that time: "These four swords have been examined by me, and it seems that they have existed since the beginning of antiquity, even dating back to the era of the creation of heaven and earth. The four swords form a formation; unless you approach closely, you would never discover their existence. Although modern technology is powerful, it is still very immature and cannot manipulate yin and yang or stabilize the universe."

Cultivating these four sword techniques involves an important step, which is to nurture the sword intent, or in other words, the sword embryo is an internal manifestation, an essence cultivated within, while the sword intent is the external manifestation of one's supernatural abilities.

Zhang Bairen completed his medicinal herb gathering practice, and his body felt slightly warmer. As he focused on the true radiant light in his mind, just as he was about to rise and open his eyes, an immense sword energy surged from that true radiant light, transforming into four brilliant sword intents. It seemed as if it aimed to extinguish all vitality, suppress all spirits and deities, and annihilate all things in the universe, embodying the ultimate path of slaughter.

Suddenly opening his eyes, a beam of sword light seemed to split the heavens and the earth, sweeping across Zhang Bairen's gaze. The roaring flames of the bonfire before him were unexpectedly extinguished by that surge of sword intent, instantly turning into cold ashes. The birds in the mountains were startled into flight, and the beasts roared, restlessly growling as if a great calamity was imminent, threatening their very lives at any moment.