Chapter 1324: Three Swords Only

Chen Mobai's words caused the God Transformation cultivators on the floating dao platform to shrink their necks. Secretly, they prepared their magic artifacts, ready to flee at the first sign of a fight.

Although the Jellyfish Palace never leaves the Sky Sea, its general strength is recorded by the Impermanence Pavilion. One only needs to observe heavenly tribulations, especially those for cultivators ascending to the God Transformation stage, which are almost impossible to conceal. Given that Yuan Ming is merely one of the Nine Venerables, it's known that there are at least nine God Transformation cultivators. Additionally, there's the Palace Lord, whose status is even higher than the Venerables, and ordinary God Transformation cultivators like Ah Zi. This means the Jellyfish Palace possesses at least a double-digit number of God Transformation cultivators. This number completely overwhelms the other four continents outside of Central Continent. Even Central Continent would need all its sacred lands combined to compare.

What terrified the God Transformation cultivators present even more was that the Jellyfish Palace, being the oldest force in this world, most likely harbored Void Refinement cultivators—those beyond the God Transformation stage. There might even be more than one. This is why it has always been the premier "Palace" at the pinnacle of the Sky River Realm throughout history!

With such formidable strength, the Five Elements Sect was certainly no match for the Jellyfish Palace. However, the problem was that the Azure Emperor of the Eastern Barrens was a peak God Transformation cultivator, on the verge of entering the Void Refinement stage at any moment. The Jellyfish Palace's attempt to take his dao companion had clearly angered him. Furthermore, with several sixth-tier magic artifacts at his disposal, the two God Transformation cultivators from the Jellyfish Palace were likely not their opponents. Yet, if both sides were to start fighting, it would undoubtedly be the most sensational war in the Sky River Realm for centuries. Even a clash between the Grand Void Immortal and the Lord of the Central Demonic Path would not be as explosive as this. And clearly, no one wanted to be embroiled in it.

"The Five Elements Sect accidentally obtained the Immortal Tome Jade Slip. Moreover, your esteemed palace's entrance is hidden in the Sky Sea, making it impossible to find without someone familiar to guide us, which is why it wasn't returned immediately.""True Monarch Danxia is, after all, a cultivator of water-attribute cultivation methods. It's only natural for her to be unable to resist comprehending your esteemed palace's Immortal Tome Jade Slip. Taking her back for punishment would be a bit excessive.""How about this: all cultivators from the Five Elements Sect who have comprehended it swear an oath to ensure only they know its contents and will never pass it on to a second person, and we let this matter rest?"Amidst the silence, the Grand Righteous Immortal spoke up, taking responsibility. As the leader of the Central Continent's sacred lands and, in effect, the leader of the righteous human cultivators across the Five Continents and Four Seas, he hoped to use his influence to prevent a potential war."And you are?"Ah Zi of the Jellyfish Palace, after hearing the Grand Righteous Immortal's words, subtly knitted her delicate brows, asking with some confusion."Kong Wenyan, of the Millennial Brushwood Forest."

Upon hearing this, Ah Zi's expression cleared. She had been wondering who this old man was, acting so condescendingly with his age. Although the Jellyfish Palace was detached from worldly affairs, it was aware of the top forces across the Five Continents and Four Seas. However, because they only reviewed intelligence sent by the Impermanence Pavilion, they only knew of the Grand Righteous Immortal's existence. This was their first meeting.

"So you are the successor of the Millennial Sage's lineage; in that case, we shall grant you some face."After speaking, Ah Zi turned to whisper to Yuan Ming beside her for a moment, seemingly discussing something. They quickly reached a consensus."My senior brother and I have discussed it. As long as Fellow Daoist Chen of the Five Elements Sect swears an oath to ensure that the contents of the Immortal Tome Jade Slip will not be divulged, he will not need to return to the Jellyfish Palace with us."Upon hearing this, the Grand Righteous Immortal nodded in satisfaction. Just as he turned to persuade Chen Mobai to swear the oath and offer the Immortal Tome Jade Slip, Chen Mobai asked a question: "And my wife, do both of you also require her to swear an oath?"

Chen Mobai was about to enter the Void Refinement stage and was reluctant to add another karmic line for himself. However, considering the Jellyfish Palace's power and the safety of his dao companion, he decided to tolerate this affront as long as the Jellyfish Palace did not harm Qing Nü."Did Fellow Daoist Chen not hear me clearly?" Ah Zi asked, her pure face full of confusion, thinking Chen Mobai was trying to push his luck. "Sect Master Kong's face only extends to protecting you alone. Fellow Daoist Danxia and any other cultivators from the Five Elements Sect who have comprehended the Immortal Tome Jade Slip must be taken away by us."As soon as Ah Zi finished speaking, the Grand Righteous Immortal's eyes widened, and he trembled with rage. This was granting "face"? This was clearly a slap to his face! Indeed, the merfolk of the Jellyfish Palace were always so impolite.

"Ha!"After hearing this, Chen Mobai, furious, laughed instead."What are you laughing at?"Ah Zi found it strange, possessing a kind of worldly ignorance.Chen Mobai: "Out of respect for Fellow Daoist Kong, I will also give you a chance. My wife and I have seen the Jellyfish Palace's Immortal Tome Jade Slip and will not divulge its contents. This promise is as solid as a mountain, but I will not swear an oath. If you are willing to end this karmic entanglement, then take your belongings and leave. If not..."Boom!Before he finished speaking, the dark clouds in the sky, which had begun to disperse, started to gather again, like a black ocean, covering the entire Eastern Barrens Plateau. Endless lightning surged and flickered within, unleashing a terrifying phenomenon that seemed capable of destroying the world.

"Chen Gui-xian, who do you think you are?"Ah Zi looked at Chen Mobai, her brows furrowed in confusion. The Millennial Brushwood Forest at least had the Millennial Sage in the Upper Realm, a born Dao Monarch. What was the Five Elements Sect? How dare they threaten the Jellyfish Palace!

With a resonant hum, a deep blue short spear, trailing endless sprays of water, was drawn from the void by the emotionless Yuan Ming. As the deep blue spear settled into his palm, a profound blue light, imbued with a vast power capable of sweeping away all things, pierced into the pervasive dark clouds.

Seeing this, Chen Mobai slapped his hand backward into the void, striking the Twilight Drum behind him. The thunder tribulation layer from the ninth heaven was immediately drawn down by him, transforming into an ocean of lightning, directly clashing with Yuan Ming's short spear.Boom! Amidst a world-shaking roar, the sky was torn apart. The vast blue light seemed to connect to the "eye of the sea," erupting with an endless flow of Water Dao power. No matter how many heavenly thunders struck, they were all absorbed and annihilated. In an instant, the thunder tribulation layer was ripped open, and deep blue radiance continuously seeped in. Soon, the water-attribute lightning within began to be controlled by Yuan Ming.

"Those who offend the Jellyfish Palace shall die!"Yuan Ming finally spoke, his first words as cold as ice, simultaneously revealing his cultivation. He was at the peak of the God Transformation stage. Were all the Venerables of the Jellyfish Palace at this level? If so, the number of God Transformation cultivators in the Jellyfish Palace was probably beyond imagination. Thinking of this, the Grand Righteous Immortal also swallowed his anger and sighed to the Grand Void Immortal beside him: "Fellow Daoist Chen can only hope for the best. If both God Transformation cultivators of the Five Elements Sect are gone, please have the Grand Void Ethereal Palace on the Eastern Continent provide more care."

Although they knew Chen Mobai was a formidable fighter and that these two from the Jellyfish Palace probably couldn't defeat him, they couldn't contend with the sheer number of cultivators in the Jellyfish Palace. Moreover, both their factions knew that there truly were Void Refinement cultivators within the Jellyfish Palace. No matter how powerful Chen Mobai was, at most, he could sacrifice himself to ascend, taking one peak God Transformation cultivator with him. Let alone the Five Elements Sect, even their Millennial Brushwood Forest would only be able to apologize in such a situation. Alas, the Azure Emperor of the Eastern Barrens was still too unyielding!

All the God Transformation cultivators present also realized this. After activating their magic artifacts, they successively fled the floating dao platform, yielding the battlefield."Today is my wife's God Transformation ceremony, a day to celebrate. I originally didn't wish for bloodshed, but it's a pity."At this moment, Chen Mobai was exceptionally calm. Although Yuan Ming was at the peak of the God Transformation stage and his short spear was a sixth-tier magic artifact, Chen Mobai could see his strength clearly; he was simply not his opponent.

"Boastful."To this, Yuan Ming merely replied with that one phrase.The Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation, drawn by Chen Mobai using the Twilight Drum, had been completely torn apart by Yuan Ming. A deep blue colossal wave was already forming in the sky, all the lightning within having been transformed into Gui-Water and Ren-Water twin lightning, swirling within the deep blue wave and turning into a giant shark-merman sweeping across the heavens. Amidst a tremendous crashing sound, the deep blue shark-merman in the sky opened its gaping maw, lunging to bite down on Chen Mobai. The floating dao platform, supported by nine dragons, seemed like a mere pastry beneath this shark-merman.

The Grand Righteous Immortal and other God Transformation cultivators had already retreated. Ye Qing and Zhang Pankong had also taken the Five Elements Sect disciples away. Only Qing Nü stood behind Chen Mobai, unmoving."As long as the green mountains remain, there will be wood to burn. Your survival is better for the Five Elements Sect; a sect with a living God Transformation cultivator has a future…"In Northern Abyss City, after seeing his daughter Zhang Sizhu and sending down Xuan Shui, Ku Zhu disregarded Xuan Shui's pleas and resolutely drew his sword, flying towards the floating dao platform. With a flash of sword light, Ku Zhu landed in front of Chen Mobai."Master, I’m here to help you!"Ku Zhu unleashed his strongest Heavenly Ethics Sword Intent, transforming into a sky full of golden light, intending to help Chen Mobai block Yuan Ming's attack.

"Stand down!"In response, Chen Mobai uttered just two words. Although Ku Zhu's sword intent originated from his inherited Tranquility, and his defense was strong, facing Yuan Ming's full-force sixth-tier magic artifact attack, it would likely crumble the instant it made contact. However, at such a critical juncture, Ku Zhu's willingness to return genuinely earned Chen Mobai's recognition. He decided that after this battle, he would hold an initiation ceremony for Ku Zhu, making him his fifth inner-chamber disciple. Seeing that Ku Zhu would not heed his advice, Chen Mobai could only flicker, moving from behind Ku Zhu to stand in front of him. During this process, three sixth-tier sword artifacts, each with a different aura and imbued with a great dao, swept out alongside Chen Mobai: Purple Lightning, Primordial Sun, and Sea Calmer! This was also the first time Chen Mobai collectively wielded these three sixth-tier sword artifacts against an enemy. The reason he didn't use the Primordial Chaos Bell was that his opponent wasn't worthy.

At this moment, the colossal shark-merman, accompanied by roaring waves, was poised to swallow the floating dao platform along with Chen Mobai and the two individuals behind him. As Chen Mobai activated his Can Tong Qi, the Sea Calmer Sword trembled slightly, sensing that all kinds of energy between heaven and earth were being converted into incredibly pure Water Dao power by the Primordial Chaos Great Dao, pouring into its blade. This was also the first time the Sea Calmer Sword fully unleashed its power. After reaching the sixth-tier, even it did not know what kind of might it possessed. The exquisite and splendid cyan-blue longsword, having received sufficient Water Dao power, suddenly vanished on the spot. This scene caused Yuan Ming and the other God Transformation cultivators of the Sky River Realm, who were constantly observing Chen Mobai, to show expressions of confusion, unsure what had happened. Could it be that the Sea Calmer Sword couldn't withstand the power of the Great Dao and was annihilated? After all, it was a newly refined sixth-tier sword artifact, and its first strike was against the peak God Transformation Yuan Ming; such a scenario was plausible.

"No, wait!"However, the Grand Void Immortal, who was most sensitive to the void, discovered something was amiss. He looked up at the higher reaches of the sky. At that moment, the gigantic shark-merman, which had lunged at Chen Mobai, suddenly began to turn ethereal. Then, ripples of water emanated, and with a splash, it dispersed into shimmering water light across the sky.Clink!Yuan Ming's expression subtly changed, and he looked up at the sky. He saw a gigantic Sea Calmer Sword, magnified ten thousand times, descending from above. After slicing through the dissipating shark-merman, its tip directly struck the core sixth-tier deep blue short spear. The two sixth-tier magic artifacts began their most direct confrontation. But the short spear, despite being of a higher grade, seemed to encounter a natural predator when facing the low-grade sixth-tier Sea Calmer Sword. Its spiritual light flickered, and the shark-merman's artifact spirit briefly appeared, glanced at the Sea Calmer Sword, immediately showed an expression of fear, and retreated.

Yuan Ming immediately acted, drawing out another identical short spear. These were his innate magic artifacts, named "Profound Merman Twin Spears"! Both were mid-grade sixth-tier. He had originally thought one spear would be enough to deal with Chen Mobai, but he never expected to be forced to use his full power. But this was as far as it would go!

Just as Yuan Ming was about to fully unleash his Profound Merman Twin Spears, combining them to erupt with their strongest might, a cold light suddenly flashed by Chen Mobai's side, making all of Yuan Ming's scales stand on end. Following Chen Mobai's sword-pointing gesture, it instantly struck before him. The second Profound Merman Spear he had just taken out automatically burst forth with deep blue spiritual light, blocking the Purple Lightning Sword, which shimmered with a faint white glow.Crack!A grating sound of shattering metal entered Yuan Ming's ears. He watched in shock as a small crack appeared on his Profound Merman Spear where it had been struck by the white-glowing blade of the Purple Lightning Sword. What kind of sword was this? It was incredibly sharp!

"It truly is the sharpest sword in the Sky River."This scene was naturally witnessed by the surrounding God Transformation cultivators, who felt that the previous assessment of Sky River sword artifacts, which attributed the title of "sharpest" to the Purple Lightning Sword, was entirely accurate.

Clang!At this moment, the third sword beside Chen Mobai, the Primordial Sun Sword, had also been unleashed with the Primordial Sun Sword Art. Vast golden light interwoven across the sky. The Grand Righteous Immortal saw a magnificent tapestry within it, and couldn't help but feel spellbound.

"Stop!"At that moment, Ah Zi's scream rang out. She finally understood just how ignorant and foolish she had been. But Chen Mobai's Primordial Sun Sword had already struck Yuan Ming's chest.