Chapter 505
The Dao Ancestor Bestows Treasures upon Six Disciples! The Heaven-Reaching Sword Rejects
"The Three Lectures at Zixiao Palace are imminent! The Dao Ancestor will begin expounding on the Dao of the Primordial Saint! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Why are you still so fixated on that ethereal sword path? Why are you so reluctant to break through to the Quasi-Saint level? Do you really intend to miss this once-in-a-millennium opportunity?!"
Tongtian slowly opened his eyes, a flash of sword light appearing in them, his voice calm yet firm.
“Eldest brother, second brother. My path lies in the sword. With a clear sword heart, one can prove one’s path. Listening to the paths of others may be helpful, but it may also shake one’s own heart. I want to use the sword in my hand to carve out my own path of primordial chaos.”
"absurd!"
Yuanshi suddenly stood up, and the Jade Purity Immortal Light surged, pressing down on Tongtian with overwhelming pressure.
"The Way of the Sword? It's nothing but a heretical path! How can it compare to the Great Way transmitted by the Dao Ancestor? Your stubbornness and closed-door approach are simply self-destructive! Moreover... you've utterly disgraced the Three Pure Ones!"
Lao Tzu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Yuanshi and Tongtian, his voice calm and even.
"Second brother, please calm down. Third brother's resolve is firm, and he will have his own destiny. Forcing it will only make things worse."
"Brother!"
Yuanshi looked at Laozi with dissatisfaction in his eyes.
"How long are you going to indulge him? Look at him! As a direct descendant of Pangu and one of the Three Pure Ones, his cultivation is still stuck at the Great Luo realm! Even those barbarians of the Wu tribe and those hairy beasts of the demon race have stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm!"
What will become of the Three Pure Ones' reputation?! With the Great Tribulation approaching, how can he, with such cultivation, protect himself? How can he uphold the lineage of the Three Pure Ones?!
He turned sharply to Tongtian, his voice rising abruptly, carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"Tongtian! Today, I will sever this obsession for you! I will show you clearly what the true path of righteousness is!"
boom--!
The terrifying pressure of the second level of Quasi-Saints erupted from Yuanshi's body without reservation!
The Jade Purity Immortal Light transformed into a gigantic hand that blotted out the sky, bound by chains of divine laws of order and majesty, and slammed down upon Tongtian like a judgment from the heavens!
He wanted to use absolute force to wake up his stubborn younger brother!
"Second brother!"
Tongtian's pupils suddenly contracted!
He hadn't expected Yuanshi to make a direct move! In haste, he pointed his fingers like a sword and thrust them forward!
A cyan sword beam, condensed to its extreme and seemingly capable of tearing the sky apart, burst forth from his fingertips, piercing straight at the descending giant palm!
However, the difference between the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal and the second level of the Quasi-Saint realm is like an insurmountable chasm!
The sword light collided with the giant palm, lasted only a moment, and then shattered with a deafening roar!
The terrifying aftershock of the palm strike slammed into Tongtian!
Tongtian coughed up blood and flew backward, crashing heavily into the distant mountain wall, embedding himself in it, sending rocks flying everywhere!
"Third brother!"
Lao Tzu frowned slightly, but did not intervene.
"Hmph! It's not too late for you to wake up now!"
Yuanshi withdrew his hand and coldly looked at Tongtian, who was embedded in the mountain wall and whose aura was weak.
"Abandon your ridiculous swordsmanship!"
"Come with me and my elder brother to Zixiao Palace to hear the Dao! With your talent, reaching the Quasi-Saint realm is just around the corner!"
Tongtian struggled to break free from the mountain wall, covered in blood, his Taoist robe torn, and his breathing disordered.
He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, raised his head, and his eyes remained clear and stubborn, just like the sword in his hand.
"My path...is in the sword. In this life...I have no regrets!"
"Stubborn to the end!"
The anger in Yuanshi's eyes intensified.
"It seems the lesson hasn't been learned enough!"
He raised his hand again, and this time, what gathered in his palm was no longer a simple pressure, but a phantom of a jade ruyi that exuded an aura that suppressed all heavens—it was a projection of his three treasures of enlightenment, the Jade Ruyi! Its power was even greater than before!
"go with!"
Yuanshi roared! The illusory image of the Jade Ruyi transformed into a stream of light, carrying a terrifying power that could crush everything, and once again crashed towards Tongtian!
An unprecedentedly resolute light erupted from Tongtian's eyes!
Instead of defending himself, he suddenly plunged the longsword in his hand into his own chest!
"To unite my body with the sword!"
An extremely fierce sword intent soared into the sky!
Tongtian transformed into a humanoid sword light!
That was no longer sword energy, but the ultimate sword strike he had unleashed by burning his life, his soul, and all his foundational Dao!
The sword light was dazzling, carrying an indomitable and resolute will to cut through everything, and it crashed fiercely into the illusory image of the jade ruyi that was suppressing it!
A terrifying collision erupted! The sword light and the illusory jade ruyi fiercely clashed!
Space itself is crumbling! The laws of nature are wailing!
However, Tongtian's power was ultimately far too weak!
The resolute sword light, suppressed by the illusory image of the jade ruyi, disintegrated and annihilated inch by inch, like a moth drawn to a flame!
Pfft—!
The humanoid sword light that Tongtian had transformed into completely dissipated!
His main body fell from the sky and crashed heavily to the ground!
His bones were shattered in countless places, his breath was extremely weak, and he was almost completely exhausted!
"Third brother!"
Lao Tzu was finally moved and took a step forward.
"enough!"
Yuanshi stopped Laozi, looking at Tongtian on the ground, who was on the verge of death but still gripping his long sword tightly. His eyes were filled with complex emotions, but more than anything, they held an undeniable majesty.
"Now, have you come to your senses? Abandon the way of the sword and follow me..."
However, his words came to an abrupt end!
Because Tongtian, who should have been unconscious on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes!
Those eyes no longer held pain or confusion; instead, they shone like a peerless divine sword that had been wiped clean of dust, bursting forth with an unprecedented, pure, and brilliant light!
"Cough cough..."
Tongtian coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood, but struggled to stand up, supporting himself with the longsword he could barely hold!
He was covered in blood, disheveled, and barely breathing, but his straight spine was like the unyielding spine of a sword!
He raised his head, looked at the astonished Yuan Shi, and a blood-stained yet incredibly joyful smile spread across his lips. His voice was hoarse, yet as loud as thunder:
"My swordsmanship... is complete!"
Tongtian stood bathed in blood, his voice hoarse, yet it resounded like a thunderclap!
As he finished speaking, an unprecedented, pure, and extreme sword intent erupted!
This sword intent is no longer fierce and aggressive, no longer blatantly sharp, but rather restrained, harmonious, and seemingly integrated with all things in heaven and earth!
Yet it contains the ultimate power to cut through all illusions and reach the source!
Tongtian's aura surged wildly! The weakened energy caused by his severe injuries vanished instantly!
The bottleneck of the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm was easily broken!
A vast pressure, surpassing even the Great Luo Immortal and carrying the aura of Primordial Immortality, swept across the entire summit of Kunlun Mountain!
Primordial Golden Immortal!
He reached the heavens! On the brink of life and death, he proved his Dao with the sword and stepped into the realm of the Primordial Golden Immortal!
"what?!"
The majesty and disdain on Yuanshi's face froze instantly, turning into unbelievable horror!
He stared intently at the terrifying aura emanating from Tongtian, which steadily rose and finally stabilized at the first level of the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm, his pupils contracting violently!
"A Primordial Golden Immortal?!"
How...how is this possible?! The path to enlightenment through the laws has been severed!
He... he actually attained the Primordial Chaos realm through swordsmanship?!
For the first time, a noticeable ripple appeared on Lao Tzu's usually calm face, his deep eyes filled with surprise and... an indescribable light.
He looked at Tongtian, as if he were truly getting to know his stubborn third brother for the first time.
"Humph!"
After a brief moment of shock, the anger in Yuanshi's eyes intensified, mixed with the humiliation of being offended and jealousy!
"The sword path is chaotic?! A heretical and unorthodox path! Its foundation is weak! How can it compare to the Great Dao passed down by the Dao Ancestor?! Today, I will show you what true chaotic power is!"
He no longer held back! He unleashed his full power, reaching the second level of Quasi-Saint realm!
The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his hand shone brightly! The Jade Purity Immortal Light condensed into a tangible form, wrapped with divine chains of laws representing order, majesty, and suppression!
He swung his sword suddenly!
"Suppress!"
The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi transformed into a jade-colored divine light that pierced through heaven and earth, carrying the terrifying power to crush stars and suppress all heavens. It tore through the void and pierced straight into Tongtian's head!
He was determined to use absolute force to completely wake up his "misguided" third brother and subdue him!
Faced with this terrifying blow that was enough to severely injure an ordinary Golden Immortal, Tongtian showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in his eyes!
The ancient longsword in his hand—the Qingping Sword—let out a clear and melodious dragon's roar!
"Sword, come!" Tongtian shouted softly!
The Qingping Sword flew out of his hand, its blade swirling with chaotic energy, and an ultimate sword intent that could cleave the heavens and earth and sever cause and effect suddenly erupted!
The sword light was no longer cyan, but transformed into a pure and chaotic sword beam that seemed capable of annihilating all paths!
It struck first, arriving after the opponent, with perfect precision, and landed on the main body of the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi!
clang--!
A deafening clang of metal clashing resounded throughout the universe! Sparks flew everywhere! The laws of nature shattered!
What happened next horrified Yuanshi!
His prized innate treasure, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, was actually slashed back by that seemingly insignificant chaotic sword light!
The jade's luster dimmed, and its mournful cries continued!
Yuan Shi himself was also shaken by the overwhelming force of the backlash, causing his blood and qi to churn and him to stagger back several steps!
"impossible!"
Yuan Shi gasped in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief!
His three precious jade scepters were actually repelled by Tongtian's sword...?!
That's absolutely impossible!
"Nothing is impossible!"
Tongtian's voice was calm, yet carried an unwavering confidence.
"My sword path cuts through illusion and severs cause and effect! Your path, though seemingly grand, is actually heavily bound and has long lost its true essence! How can you stop me?"
"presumptuous!"
Yuanshi was utterly enraged! To have his magical artifact repelled in public by his younger brother, whom he had always considered "useless," was an utter disgrace!
His eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he held nothing back! He frantically poured the primordial power of the Quasi-Saint Second Heaven into the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi!
"Jade Purity Divine Light! Annihilate all laws! Die!"
The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi erupted with unprecedentedly brilliant divine light! It transformed into a destructive pillar of light powerful enough to pierce through the primordial world!
This time, the target is the crown chakra!
He wanted to kill him with one blow! To completely end this "scourge"!
"Brother!"
A glint flashed in Laozi's eyes, and he already held the Panlong Flat Crutch in his hand, secretly gathering his strength, preparing to make a move to save Tongtian at the crucial moment.
Although he did not agree with Tongtian's Dao, he could not stand by and watch his brothers kill each other.
Faced with this earth-shattering attack, Tongtian's eyes were filled with determination!
He formed a hand seal and uttered a low chant:
"Qingping! Transform into a dragon! Devour!"
The Qingping Sword let out a deafening dragon roar! Chaotic energy surged wildly on the sword's body, instantly transforming into a lifelike, scaled, and clawed chaotic azure dragon!
This Azure Dragon is not an illusion, but is formed by the fusion of pure Chaos Sword Intent and the Azure Lotus Sword itself!
It opened its enormous maw, unleashing a terrifying suction force that devoured everything and obliterated all paths!
The Jade Purity Divine Light, powerful enough to pierce through the primordial world, was swallowed whole by the Chaos Azure Dragon!
The Chaos Azure Dragon let out a satisfied roar, and the chaotic light flowing on its body forcibly suppressed and obliterated the terrifying Jade Purity Divine Light!
The three treasures of the jade ruyi were tightly gripped by the dragon's claws, the jade light flashed violently, and it cried out in agony, unable to break free!
"Yuanshi! You... have lost!"
Tongtian stood at the head of the Azure Dragon, his voice cold and carrying an unquestionable declaration!
Although he was weak and pale, his upright posture and the Azure Dragon suppressing the treasure exuded supreme majesty!
"No! Impossible! How could I possibly lose to someone like you who uses unorthodox methods!"
Yuanshi's eyes were wide with rage, and he looked like a madman!
He couldn't accept this result! He couldn't accept being defeated by his own underestimating younger brother!
A flame of humiliation, anger, and resentment almost consumed him!
"Ah—! Open it for me!"
The Primordial One went completely mad!
He disregarded everything, drawing upon his own life essence to burn his life force, forcefully break free of his restraints, and perish together with Tongtian!
"enough!"
A calm yet supremely authoritative voice rang out! "I've finally made my move!"
He took a step forward and lightly tapped the dragon-patterned flat cane in his hand!
An invisible Tai Chi diagram instantly spread out, enveloping the rampaging Yuan Shi!
Yin and Yang flow in harmony, and all things return to their origin!
The primordial power that was burning wildly was extinguished instantly, as if it had been doused with a bucket of ice water!
He felt as if he were stuck in a quagmire, held firmly in place by a gentle yet overwhelming force, unable to move!
"Big brother! Let me go! I want..."
The Primordial One struggled and roared.
"Second brother!"
Lao Tzu's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
"My Dao heart is in turmoil; further battle is futile. Defeat is defeat."
He turned to look at Tongtian, who stood at the head of the Chaos Azure Dragon, his gaze profound.
"Third brother, you have achieved your goal. However, fratricide is not a blessing for the path. Let's leave it at that. Is that alright?"
Tongtian looked at Yuanshi, who had been subdued by Laozi, and then at Laozi's unfathomable gaze. After a moment of silence, he slowly nodded.
The Chaos Azure Dragon released its claws, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi let out a mournful cry before flying back to Yuanshi's side.
The Azure Dragon also transformed into a stream of light, disappeared into the Azure Lotus Sword, and flew back into Tongtian's hand.
"Second brother."
Tongtian looked at Yuanshi, who was still frozen in place and whose face was full of humiliation, and spoke calmly.
"My path lies in the sword. I have no regrets in this life, nor will I change it. As long as you do not force me to walk the path of the saints, and do not interfere with my cultivation, I will forgive and forget what happened today. You and I... will still be brothers."
"Let bygones be bygones? Brother?"
Yuanshi stared intently at Tongtian, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins and deep-seated humiliation!
He, the dignified Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable, a true descendant of Pangu, and a Quasi-Saint of the Second Heaven! was actually defeated by his own "useless" younger brother!
He was even subdued by his elder brother in public!
This is an absolute disgrace! It's worse than death!
His Adam's apple bobbed several times, but in the end, he couldn't utter a single word.
That burning anger eventually turned into a deathly, cold silence.
He suddenly broke free from Laozi's invisible restraints (Laozi released the pressure in the process), without even glancing at Tongtian and Laozi, he grabbed the wailing Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, his figure transformed into a stream of clear jade light, tearing through the void without looking back, heading towards the depths of chaos.
They shot off towards the direction of Zixiao Palace! Their backs were filled with unspeakable humiliation and determination!
At the summit of Kunlun Mountain, only Laozi and Tongtian remained, standing facing each other.
"Third brother, you..."
Lao Tzu hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Brother, there's no need for further words."
Tongtian sheathed his Qingping Sword, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and although his breath was weak, his eyes were as bright as stars.
"I will walk my own path. I will not attend the three lectures at Zixiao Palace."
Laozi gave Tongtian a deep look, then let out a soft sigh, his figure slowly dissipating as he followed the direction of Yuanshi.
He was going to Zixiao Palace, and more importantly, he wanted to keep an eye on Yuanshi, lest he do something unwise.
Tongtian stood alone on the mountaintop, looking in the direction where Yuanshi had left, then at the humming Qingping Sword in his hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions, but even more so with determination.
He sat cross-legged, drawing upon the spiritual energy of Kunlun to begin healing. His cultivation as a Primordial Golden Immortal slowly circulated, his sword intent becoming more restrained yet purer.
He knew that from this day forward, his path to heaven would be completely different.
As for Yuan Shi… the rift between the brothers is likely irreparable. (End of Chapter)