Chapter 1344
The Inheritance of the Immortal-Fixing Technique
"senior!"
Ye Yang's heart tightened.
He suddenly grabbed the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's hand and further increased the output of his Dao power.
However, even after the Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill entered her throat and its medicinal effects dissipated, it still could not stop the loss of life force within the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's body.
That Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill, though capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones.
Faced with the palm strike of True Monarch Yunyuan, which contained the laws of Mahayana Buddhism, it was merely a drop in the ocean.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal forced out a bitter smile.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, there's no need to waste your energy. The power of the Mahayana stage cannot be reversed by mere pills. True Monarch Yunyuan's palm strike has completely destroyed my foundation of the Great Dao."
"With all the internal organs shattered and life extinguished, this time... it seems there is no way to save him."
His voice grew weaker and weaker, but his eyes were clearer than ever before, shining with wisdom as if in a final burst of energy before death.
He slowly raised his hand, his index finger touching Ye Yang's brow, and a stream of azure light instantly entered the depths of Ye Yang's soul.
"I will pass on to you everything I have learned in my life, the profound mysteries of the Azure Lotus Sword Realm, and the sword principles I have comprehended. This method is all-encompassing, capable of evolving countless sword intents and penetrating the laws of space."
"You are exceptionally talented and have the inheritance of the Xuanwu Holy Sect. You will surely be able to carry forward this path."
At that moment, the instant the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal finished speaking, a vast and boundless amount of sword dao information flooded into Ye Yang's mind like a tidal wave.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's Azure Lotus Sword Realm encompasses everything from its initial sword domain to its perfected sword realm, and further to its deeper evolution and application.
In an instant, Ye Yang felt his mind buzzing.
It was as if he had instantly experienced the thousand years of cultivation of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, and his understanding of the way of the sword had instantly risen to a whole new level.
As the blue light faded, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's face grew even paler.
He took a few hard breaths, his gaze falling on the two swords stuck in the ice in the distance.
One is the newly acquired Star Mark Sword, and the other is his natal sword, the Azure Lotus Sword.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, please take these two swords back to the Taixu Dao Sect. The Azure Lotus Sword, in particular, is the most precious treasure of our Taixu Dao Sect and a symbol of my status."
"I hope you will take it back to my homeland on my behalf."
Ye Yang suppressed his grief and nodded emphatically.
"Rest assured, senior, I will return both swords to their rightful owner."
"it is good……"
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal smiled with satisfaction and continued.
"The Taixu Dao Sect is the place where my Dao lineage is passed down, and all the disciples in the sect are people who uphold the righteous path. Now that I am leaving, the Dao Sect will surely be weakened."
"If you become powerful and your cultivation reaches the heavens in the future, and you get the opportunity, I hope... you can help me out."
This was his final instruction, and also a sect patriarch's deep concern for the continuation of the lineage.
"I will keep this in mind. If I am able to do so in the future, I will do my utmost to protect the Taixu Dao Sect!"
Upon hearing this, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's face showed an unprecedented sense of relief.
He slowly closed his eyes, as if a tremendous burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
The next moment, a faint, obscure light appeared at the fingertips of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.
"This is a secret technique of my sect, the Petrification Sealing Technique. It can lock life force into the body, turning it into a stubborn stone, thereby slowing down the loss of life."
"Although this method can prolong life, the physical body will become fossilized, the soul will be sealed, and the memories will gradually become blurred and dissipate until they completely return to chaos."
"If I were to be reborn after millions of years, I would probably be a completely different person from today. It would be more like a complete reincarnation, and I might not even be the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal anymore."
His words were filled with helplessness and struggle against the unknown and oblivion.
He looked at Ye Yang with a hint of relief and hope in his eyes.
next moment.
As the secret technique was activated, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's body began to undergo astonishing changes.
His skin turned gray and rough, his flesh gradually solidified, and his blood vessels and meridians gradually disappeared, covered by a layer of hard stone.
And the person's aura gradually subsided and eventually disappeared completely.
Just a moment later.
The original Azure Lotus Sword Immortal has been transformed into a lifelike stone statue, sitting cross-legged with a peaceful expression.
But deep within those eyes, there seemed to be a lingering desire for life.
Looking at the stone statue in front of him, Ye Yang felt an indescribable pang of sorrow.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal had known him for many years, and was of great help to him, especially in the early stages of his cultivation.
But his life ended in such a way.
However, there was no other way at this moment.
This was the only chance of survival that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal could secure.
Suppressing his grief, Ye Yang carefully placed the stone statue of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal on a flat piece of ice crystal.
Then, he went to a distance and drew the Star Mark Sword and the Azure Lotus Sword.
Because of the sacrifice of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's essence and blood, the two swords are now dim and have lost much of their spiritual power.
But it still exudes an indomitable sword intent.
Ye Yang solemnly put them into his storage ring.
After doing all this, Ye Yang summoned the Xuanwu Sacred Beast from his sleeve.
"Cough cough..."
The Xuanwu sacred beast appeared, its enormous body much more listless than usual.
The tortoise shell was covered with fine cracks, and its aura was disordered, clearly indicating that it had also suffered severe damage from the attack by True Monarch Yunyuan.
It tried to cough out a breath of stale air.
His cloudy eyes showed a hint of weariness, but they quickly regained their clarity, and his sharp gaze fell on the golden characters in the center of the pillar of light.
"Fellow Daoist, are you alright?"
Seeing this, Ye Yang asked with concern.
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast shook its head, its voice hoarse.
"It's alright, just a great loss of vital energy. I'll recover after some rest. The most urgent task is to obtain the inheritance of this Immortal-Stabilizing Technique!"
Its gaze was fixed on the floating golden characters, its eyes gleaming with an unusual light.
The aura of the Great Dao within this barrier is the best healing elixir for ancient beasts like it.
Although it was injured at this moment, its eyesight and understanding of the great principles of heaven and earth remained undiminished.
"This...this is the Immortal-Stabilizing Technique?"
Looking at the vast expanse of golden characters, Ye Yang felt a strange surge of emotion, as if each character contained infinite mysteries.
"That's right, this is the Immortal Stabilization Technique!"
The voice of the Xuanwu Sacred Beast carried a hint of excitement.
"This method is extremely simple and unadorned, the Great Dao is formless, seemingly ordinary, yet it contains the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. It is not a cultivation method, but a kind of enlightenment of the laws and manipulation of space and time!"
"Manipulation of space and time?"
Ye Yang was shocked. This seemed to differ from the description of the Immortal Fixation Technique that he knew before.
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast gasped for breath, struggling to steady itself, and pointed at the ever-flowing golden runes within the pillar of light.
"The core of the Immortal Fixation Technique is 'fixation'. It can fix all things, fix space, and even... fix time, making a moment eternal!"
Ye Yang was deeply shocked. This law of "fixation" was so domineering and unpredictable!
"This method contains the secrets of the path of time. Once mastered, it can temporarily freeze the opponent's movements, turn the tide of battle, and change the course of the war!"
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast's gaze deepened.
"But its cultivation is extremely difficult, requiring a profound understanding of the laws of time and space, and even more so, a strong divine soul and a solid foundation for cultivation."
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast slowly moved its massive body step by step to the edge of the pillar of light.
It stretched out its front paws and gently touched the beam of light.
An ancient rune shone from its claw, resonating with the golden characters in the pillar of light.
"This Immortal-Stabilizing Technique is a legacy left by ancient immortals, and can only be obtained by those with the right destiny!"
Ye Yang took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions.
He knew that this was not only an opportunity, but also a challenge.
hum!
The moment the Xuanwu Heaven-Suppressing Seal touched the pillar of light, the entire frozen world trembled violently.
Countless golden runes, like startled butterflies, flew out from the pillar of light.
It hovered and intertwined in the void, eventually transforming into a magnificent gate of light.
Ancient patterns slowly emerged above the gate of light. "This is... the Gate of Inheritance!"
The Xuanwu Sacred Beast's voice trembled, and its eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, hurry! Probe your divine soul into it, the opportunity is right before your eyes!"
Ye Yang took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart.
He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes and concentrated, his soul slowly rising from the Niwan Palace, transforming into a phantom and flying towards the gate of light.
The moment the soul touched the gate of light.
boom!
The world spun around.
The frozen world before their eyes vanished instantly.
In its place lies a vast and boundless starry sky.
Every star here contains a law, a way.
"here it is……"
Just as Ye Yang was about to take a closer look, a distant bell rang out from the depths of the starry sky.
Boom!
The resounding bell tolled, piercing through the Milky Way and shaking the very soul.
As the bells rang, illusory figures began to appear in the starry sky.
The figures included men and women, young and old.
They were all dressed in ancient Taoist robes, exuding a majestic or ethereal aura.
They either ride on swords, stand on stars, sit on clouds, or look down upon all living beings.
Each figure exuded a powerful aura that made Ye Yang's soul tremble.
"These...could they all be immortals?!"
Ye Yang was deeply shocked.
He could clearly sense that these figures were merely afterimages.
But in their previous lives, each of them was a true immortal powerhouse who stood proudly in the starry sky and controlled a region of heaven and earth!
"Young man, have you come here seeking the inheritance of the Immortal-Stabilizing Technique?"
An aged voice came from the depths of the starry sky.
Ye Yang looked up and saw an old man with white hair and beard, exuding an air of otherworldly grace, arriving as if stepping on stars.
"This junior, Ye Yang, has indeed come to establish the Immortal Technique."
Ye Yang dared not be negligent and bowed respectfully.
"well!"
The old man stroked his beard and smiled.
"I am the Xuanqing True Immortal from ancient times. I spent three thousand years comprehending the Immortal Fixation Technique here. Although I did not achieve great success, I did gain some insight into its principles."
“Since the younger generation has come with the Xuanwu Zhentian Seal, they are destined to be here.”
"but!"
Xuanqing Zhenxian changed the subject, his gaze becoming profound.
"The Immortal-Stabilizing Technique is the ultimate law of heaven and earth, and it cannot be cultivated by those who are not resolute in their character and have a perfect foundation in the Dao. Although you are exceptionally talented, you still need to undergo three trials if you want to inherit it."
"May I ask, senior, what kind of test is it?"
Ye Yang asked in a deep voice.
"The first test is the examination of one's character and temperament."
Xuanqing Zhenxian waved his whisk, and the starry sky changed abruptly.
In an instant, Ye Yang felt a blur before his eyes, and he found himself in another world.
This is no longer a starry sky, but a bustling metropolis.
Skyscrapers stand tall, traffic flows like a river, and the air is filled with the sounds of people.
Ye Yang was astonished to discover that this place was exactly the same as the world he had lived in his previous life!
"This is...my past life?"
He muttered to himself, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.
The scene before them changed again in the next moment.
He saw himself in his past life.
An ordinary grassroots civil servant, rushing between work and life every day, struggling to make a living.
The images flow.
He saw the exhaustion from working overtime until late at night, and the grievances he felt when his boss reprimanded him.
I saw my helplessness in the face of high housing prices, and the loneliness of being all alone...
"If you could go back to your past life and live a peaceful and ordinary life, without having to experience life-and-death battles and treacherous schemes, would you be willing?"
The voice of the True Immortal Xuanqing echoed in my ears.
Ye Yang fell silent.
Memories of my past life flooded back like a tidal wave.
Those familiar scenes, familiar people, everything familiar...
Indeed, although he was an ordinary person at that time, at least he did not have to worry about his life or face the danger of being surrounded by powerful enemies.
but.
"Do not!"
Ye Yang suddenly opened his eyes, a determined light flashing within them.
"In my past life, though I was ordinary, I was powerless to control my own destiny. In this life, though I have endured many hardships, I have been able to carve out my own path with my own hands!"
"The path of cultivation is inherently defying the heavens! If I can't even maintain this basic moral compass, how can I possibly aspire to the pinnacle of immortality?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the illusion before his eyes shattered with a deafening roar.
The starry sky reappears.
Xuanqing Zhenxian nodded in satisfaction.
"Good, you've managed to stay true to yourself. You've passed the first test."
Before the words were finished, another figure stepped out from the starry sky.
He was a dashing middle-aged man, dressed in silver armor, carrying a long sword, and exuding an extremely sharp sword intent.
"I am the Lingxiao Sword Immortal, and I will preside over the second trial."
The Sword Immortal Lingxiao stared directly at Ye Yang with eyes as sharp as swords.
"The second test is the assessment of comprehension."
"The core of the Immortal Fixation Technique lies in the word 'fixation.' Do you know what this word 'fixation' truly means?"
Ye Yang pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.
"In my opinion, '定' means to solidify or remain still. The Immortal Fixation Technique can fix all things, fix time and space, and turn an instant into eternity."
"shallow!"
Lingxiao Sword Immortal snorted coldly.
"The 'fixation' in the Immortal Fixation Technique is not simply about freezing and stilling, but rather—control!"
"Control the flow of time, control the changes in space, control the laws governing all things!"
"True 'stillness' is having a complete grasp of the laws governing the operation of heaven and earth and all things, thereby reaching a state of being able to do as one pleases and turn the tide of fate!"
"This is the true essence of the Immortal Stabilization Technique!"
Ye Yang was jolted awake, as if struck by a sudden enlightenment.
That's it!
His previous understanding of the Immortal Fixation Technique was indeed too one-sided.
"Now that you understand, then come and take my sword!"
As soon as the Sword Immortal Lingxiao finished speaking, the long sword behind him was suddenly drawn.
hum!
The sword rang out across the heavens, causing the starry sky to tremble.
That sword strike seemed to cleave the entire starry sky in two!
Ye Yang focused his spiritual energy, trying to dodge, but found that the surrounding space had been sealed off by sword intent, leaving him nowhere to escape!
"Make it a order!"
In a moment of desperation, Ye Yang suddenly shouted.
He recalled the explanation of the Xuanwu Sacred Beast in his mind.
Recalling the guidance from the Sword Immortal Lingxiao, he exerted all his strength, unleashing all his insights into the laws of space and time within his soul!
In that instant, time seemed to stand still.
The incomparably sharp sword light suddenly froze less than three inches from Ye Yang's soul!
Although it was only a brief moment, it was enough!
Ye Yang's soul retreated rapidly, barely dodging the sword strike.
"Hahaha!" (End of Chapter)