Chapter 1439: Destruction Spirit

When Chen Mobai advanced to the late stage of Spirit Transformation, he completely refined the Dan Ding Jade Tree. From it, he obtained a fragment of the Tianhuang Mirror and a broken sword.

This broken sword was the one wielded by Daojun Wang Ji.

Through the "Can Tong Qi" (Treatise of the Kinship of the Three), Chen Mobai saw that in the distant past, Zhang Daosun, under his master's orders, brought this broken sword and buried it with the fragment of Daoist Dan Ding's core magical artifact, the Tianhuang Mirror.

When it was first brought, although it was a broken sword, it was in two pieces.

By the time it reached Chen Mobai's hands, only half of it remained.

Now, combining this with Bai Guang's words, Chen Mobai had largely guessed the truth.

Bai Guang was the reincarnation of the missing half of the broken sword. This was why she stopped having that dream after joining the Wuqi Dao Academy.

"My dear, you might be the reincarnation of Daojun Wang Ji's sword spirit."

Chen Mobai stated his conjecture, and Bai Guang nodded in realization.

"No wonder my swordsmanship talent is unparalleled. So, I was a sword to begin with!"

However, Chen Mobai immediately frowned, realizing something was amiss.

After all, Daojun Wang Ji's sword was already broken into two pieces when it was buried in the Dan Ding Jade Tree, likely shattered during a fight with the Demon Lord. Given the Demon Lord's methods, it was impossible for the sword spirit to have survived.

Did Daojun Wang Ji learn a powerful spell in the Zixiao Palace that preserved the sword spirit?

Or, was Bai Guang not the reincarnation of Wang Ji's sword spirit, but had another astonishing identity?

After all, Wang Ji's sword spirit alone wouldn't be enough for the eighth-rank innate supreme treasure, the Extinction Axe, to willingly submit.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Chen Mobai frown, Bai Guang couldn't help but ask. He didn't hide anything and directly told her all his thoughts.

"Regardless of whether I had a past life or who I was, right now, I am merely Yu Baiguang of the Immortal Sect, your wife, and Xiao Hei's mother."

Bai Guang, however, spoke words that deeply moved Chen Mobai.

"You didn't acknowledge our daughter when you left. Who knows if she'll recognize you when you return."

Chen Mobai was a bit overwhelmed by Bai Guang's sudden affectionate words and changed the subject to their daughter.

"Isn't that why I have you? If you, her father, say more good things, our daughter will definitely recognize me as her mother. After all, blood is thicker than water," Bai Guang said with a smile, coming over and taking his hand.

Seeing Bai Guang's demeanor, Chen Mobai didn't press the complicated issue of whether Shi Wanyu's child counted as Yu Baiguang's own.

"Sigh, it's just my soft heart. But first, let's agree that when we go back home, I'll be in charge."

Chen Mobai took the opportunity to establish his family status.

"I'll listen to you on trivial matters; I don't like to manage them. For important matters, we'll discuss them as the situation requires."

At this moment, Bai Guang was not blinded by love. In her view, although Chen Mobai had also reached the Void Integration stage, his strength was certainly not as great as hers. According to her usual instinct to speak with strength, she felt it was better for her, the more capable one, to control the decision-making.

The Immortal Sect had prospered under her leadership, after all.

"Alright... fine!"

Chen Mobai looked at the Extinction Axe in Bai Guang's other hand and reluctantly accepted.

It was a pity that the broken sword was with Chen Mobai's main body; otherwise, he could see what miraculous changes would occur if it fell into Bai Guang's hands.

However, the most urgent task was to get out of here.

But Chen Mobai had tried many methods and still couldn't find the exit.

After reviewing the Demonic Dao of Nirvana inheritance again, Chen Mobai stood before the Primordial Mill. After a moment of hesitation, he instructed Bai Guang, "I will attempt to refine this millstone shortly. If anything unexpected happens—for instance, if I become demonized and lose my sanity—do not hesitate. Just strike me down."

"Refine it? Are you planning to cultivate the Demonic Dao of Nirvana?"

Bai Guang was startled upon hearing this. Although she didn't have a strong aversion to the demonic path, believing that it could be used for good, she still hoped Chen Mobai wouldn't become demonized if possible.

"No, this Primordial Mill is a supreme treasure of ultimate fate, requiring the cultivation of the Primordial Demonic Art."

Chen Mobai shook his head, saying words that widened Bai Guang's eyes even further.

"Where did you get the Primordial Demonic Art inheritance from?"

"I inadvertently obtained it when I was comprehending the Dao on Diyuan Star." Facing the straightforward Bai Guang, Chen Mobai didn't hide anything and recounted how he acquired the Primordial Demonic Art inheritance.

"The core of Diyuan Star actually contained that?"

Bai Guang was shocked. After all, she and Xuanxing had suppressed the Immortal Sect back then, constantly observing and even releasing the demonic thoughts within the star core.

But neither she nor Xuanxing had obtained any demonic arts.

"That's probably because you didn't. Senior Brother Xuanxing actually received the inheritance of the Primordial Mirage Demon."

Chen Mobai revealed another secret. Xuanxing had confessed this truthfully before comprehending the Tai Xu Heavenly Book, and even passed some of it to Yuan Xu.

"Good heavens, when I get back, I'm going to teach him a good lesson."

Bai Guang's pretty face showed a hint of anger, finding it despicable that Xuanxing had kept such a matter from her.

"He was afraid you'd hate evil and couldn't tolerate demonic arts, which is why he didn't dare to say anything. But now he has switched to cultivating the Heavenly Book I bought from the World Gate, and he successfully reached the Void Integration stage. Give him some face when you see him."

Chen Mobai, understanding Bai Guang's personality, offered a word of caution before sitting down before the Primordial Mill.

Although this avatar was based on the Dao of Yin and Yang, the most powerful aspect of the Primordial Demonic Art was its ability to transform any Great Dao into a demonic one.

The Dao of Yin and Yang was also present on one side of the Primordial Mill.

As Chen Mobai transformed his own Great Dao into the "Yin-Yang Demon," the Primordial Mill, which had previously shown no reaction, finally lit up.

Unfortunately, his cultivation was still too weak.

Only one side lit up, and then there was no further reaction.

Recalling that before entering the Primordial Heavens, it was the void power of the Tai Xu Measuring Ruler that activated it, mistaking it for a seventh-rank Void Demon, which then teleported him into the Primordial Heavens, it was clear that the same situation should apply now.

This meant Chen Mobai either needed to cultivate into a seventh-rank Yin-Yang Demon, or spend a long time transforming his Yin-Yang Demon into a Primordial Demon to try.

He needed to see if he could use the power of ultimate fate to activate the Primordial Mill and thus leave the Primordial Heavens.

"Does it require seventh-rank power to react with this millstone? Should I give it a try?"

After Chen Mobai explained his analysis to Bai Guang, she raised the Extinction Axe in her hand and spoke.

"Right, it's an innate supreme treasure!"

Chen Mobai's face lit up with excitement. Since the Tai Xu Measuring Ruler's seventh-rank void power could make the Primordial Mill react by mistake, then the Extinction Axe, which was even more powerful, might be able to do the same.

"My dear, can you control it?"

But Chen Mobai quickly became worried again and asked.

After all, Bai Guang's previous use of the Extinction Axe was simply to swing it and hack.

For the Primordial Mill to react as it did to seventh-rank void power, at the very least, she would need to control and channel seventh-rank destructive power into the millstone.

Although Chen Mobai had experience controlling the power of the Zixiao Palace and the Tai Xu Measuring Ruler, he was still very concerned about Bai Guang doing this.

"Let's try. There's no other way anyway."

Bai Guang, however, was not afraid of failure at all. After seeing Chen Mobai go through such hardships to find her, her heart was now filled with happiness, and her sole focus was on returning to the Immortal Sect to enjoy family bliss.

"Alright, if you can't hold on, just call me."

Chen Mobai nodded. Under these circumstances, they could only try whatever they could.

The couple sat down on opposite sides of the Primordial Mill. Bai Guang held the Extinction Axe with both hands, activating the "Can Tong Qi" to resonate with this innate supreme treasure and unleash its destructive power.

Unlike before, when she simply intended to destroy, this time, under Chen Mobai's guidance, she precisely located the side of the Primordial Mill representing the Demonic Dao of Destruction.

Pure white light was drawn by Bai Guang's hands from the handle of the Extinction Axe, like strands of white thread. Under the guidance of Bai Guang's sword intent, it rose like white flames, resembling a silver-white celestial wolf with smooth fur. It possessed remarkable spiritual intelligence, looking up at the couple with a glance.

That single glance caused Chen Mobai's entire body to tremble violently, almost causing this avatar to collapse.

Destruction spirit!

In an instant, Chen Mobai knew the origin of the silver-white celestial wolf; it could only be the spirit of the Extinction Axe.

Hadn't it already willingly recognized Bai Guang as its master?

Yet, judging by Bai Guang's surprised expression, it seemed as if she was seeing the spirit for the first time.

"Greetings, Senior. May I ask if Senior knows the Gate of the Great Void and the Zixiao Palace?"

Chen Mobai knew that even if he and Bai Guang teamed up, they couldn't withstand a single strike from the Extinction Axe. So, he immediately brought up the other two innate supreme treasures.

The Extinction Axe was also an innate supreme treasure of the Central Dao Field. Even if it didn't recognize the Zixiao Palace, which often roamed outside, it surely knew the Gate of the Great Void, which was stationed in the Central Dao Field.

"You carry the aura of many old friends..."

The silver-white celestial wolf, with its four paws treading on white flames like clouds, landed on Bai Guang's shoulder. It looked at Chen Mobai and spoke strangely, its voice ancient, like that of an old woman.

"That's right, my main body entered the Zixiao Palace in the past, received instruction from the Dao Venerable, and was certified as a junior brother by the Grand Void Ancestor. The Zixiao Palace also recognized me as its master when I reached the Void Integration stage."

Chen Mobai revealed his background without any reservation.

Bai Guang's eyes widened even further upon hearing his words, her face full of astonishment.

That Chen Mobai could reach the Void Integration stage was within her expectations, as he was the most talented person in the Immortal Sect for thousands of years, and her personally chosen husband. But to have such an earth-shattering background still greatly shocked her.

"Hmph, I knew it was from the Zixiao lineage!"

But the spirit of the Extinction Axe snorted coldly after hearing this, seemingly at odds with the Zixiao Palace.

Chen Mobai realized that the Zixiao Palace, being a treasure of holy virtue, was indeed on a different path from the Extinction Axe, a treasure of destruction.

These two Great Daos could indeed stand in opposition to each other and prove True Yang, but they couldn't ascend further to prove ninth-rank creation.

"Since Senior has already recognized my wife as your master, may I ask for your help in sending us, husband and wife, out of these Primordial Heavens?"

Chen Mobai pretended not to hear the silver-white celestial wolf's words and humbly asked the Extinction Axe for help.

"Either of you can leave once you cultivate to the seventh rank."

Although the spirit of the Extinction Axe looked coldly at Chen Mobai with its bluish-green eyes, it ultimately did not make a move and stated the method to leave.

"Ah, seventh rank! Isn't that a bit too difficult?"

Chen Mobai's face immediately fell upon hearing this.

Although it was as he expected, he was only an avatar here, his cultivation limited by the rank of the Morning Bell. Not to mention Bai Guang; even with her extraordinary talent and the Extinction Axe in hand, attempting to integrate with innate destruction would be almost the highest difficulty.

"Why leave? A great calamity is coming soon, and many people will face it. Hiding here and cultivating with the calamity energy might even give you a chance to achieve True Yang and exact revenge."

The Extinction Axe's spirit said this. The reason it brought Bai Guang here was because it was safe enough.

Chen Mobai was not surprised that the Extinction Axe knew about the Calamity of Annihilation. After all, if the calamity couldn't eliminate enough cultivators, then the Lord of Destruction would need to appear.

Chen Mobai opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Bai Guang already said with a determined look, "I want to go out and see my daughter. If my family and friends all die, what's the point of me cultivating into a Dao Lord, all alone?"

These words filled Chen Mobai with profound satisfaction.

"Then you two can slowly cultivate. Leave when you have seventh-rank power."

But the spirit of the Extinction Axe completely ignored Bai Guang, rolled its eyes, and transformed into a ball of white flame, returning to the axe handle.

Bai Guang was so angry that her breathing became rapid. She directly swung the axe in her hand and forcefully struck the Primordial Mill, creating another deep indentation.

After striking a few times, Bai Guang's face turned pale; her Great Dao power was exhausted.

Although the Extinction Axe recognized her as its master, it was clear that she couldn't fully control it.

Chen Mobai thought, this was even worse than his Zixiao Palace.

At least its spirit had left, and the treasure of holy virtue allowed itself to be manipulated.

Once they got out, his main body could use the power of the Zixiao Palace to surpass Bai Guang and confirm his family status.

At this moment, Chen Mobai still hadn't forgotten this matter.

The appearance of the Extinction Axe's spirit meant that Bai Guang would definitely not be in mortal danger. At worst, he could return here and open the Primordial Heavens after his main body achieved Dao integration outside.

"My dear, don't be angry. Let me examine this Primordial Mill again."

Chen Mobai comforted Bai Guang. The latter, fuming, reached out and lifted the Extinction Axe from the Primordial Mill.

During this process, Chen Mobai was surprised to find that the Primordial Mill actually trembled slightly.

Was it... hurting?

Chen Mobai looked at the deep axe marks on the Primordial Mill and, applying it to magical artifacts, thought of this.

Although the Primordial Mill's spirit had already reincarnated as the Demon Lord, an innate supreme treasure must still possess basic sentience and be able to perceive the five aggregates.

"If you open the Primordial Heavens, I'll take this axe away."

Chen Mobai reached out and touched the Primordial Mill, conveying this message through the "Can Tong Qi".