Chapter 1137: One Sword Calms the Demonic Sound

This time, retrieving the 'Heavenly Wonder' was unhindered because the Holy Embryo Li Fan had already received prior approval. The wooden sword offered no obstruction. The profound aura emanating from the wooden sword slowly dissipated. A subtle yet mysterious ripple began to emerge around the Holy Embryo Li Fan.

At this moment, the Xuanhuang Sword Dao completed its transfer.

As countless rusted swords in the Sword Mound bowed in farewell, the Holy Embryo Li Fan slowly departed.

“Possessing the Heavenly Wonder allows one to directly enter the Dao Integration realm.”

“The foundation of the sword, the law of the sword, the sword transforming into a grotto-heaven. And…”

Li Fan, whose main body had already reached the Spirit Transformation stage, instantly gained a complete understanding of the path the Holy Embryo was about to take.

“The transformation of the Xuanhuang Sword Dao itself.”

“After that, all that’s needed is to fully integrate the Heavenly Wonder with oneself, which is equivalent to devouring and completely mastering the power of the laws of heaven and earth. This will lead to achieving the status of a Dao Integration Immortal Venerable.”

“Compared to ordinary cultivators of the new method, it is indeed much easier. However, at a cost…”

“It almost entirely cuts off the possibility of achieving immortality by defying the established principles. It's like Mr. Bai, as the Xuanhuang Grand Heavenly Venerable, rebelling against the very principles of heaven and earth that he commanded. Even if one were exceptionally brilliant and managed to succeed in such defiance, they would certainly not escape the backlash from heaven and earth.”

“The day of enlightenment will be the day of one's demise.”

Thoughts surged in the Holy Embryo Li Fan’s mind, and his cultivation realm steadily ascended.

When he left the Sword Mound, he had only just entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

By the time he left Tianyou Province, the Holy Embryo Li Fan had already advanced to the Golden Core realm.

And by the time the Holy Embryo Li Fan appeared outside the white mist barrier concealing the Roaring Abyss, he had already entered the Nascent Soul realm.

Without needing to deliberately absorb it, and without any obstruction, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged forth, spontaneously flowing into the Holy Embryo Li Fan’s body.

It transformed into a ladder for steady advancement.

“This is the benefit of gaining the Heavenly Dao’s approval.”

“And this is just for the path of the sword. If it were the entire Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao, it would be truly unimaginable. No wonder Mr. Bai was able to advance to Spirit Transformation in one step and achieve immortality in an instant back then…”

With the Heavenly Wonder within him, there was no longer any need to seek external resources for cultivation.

Coupled with the active cooperation of the general momentum of heaven and earth, the Holy Embryo Li Fan’s cultivation speed could no longer be measured by conventional standards.

Sword Dao fluctuations permeated the surroundings, pushing back the Soul-Devouring White Mist.

The Holy Embryo Li Fan transformed into a beam of sword light and headed straight for Broken Palm Immortal City.

By the time faint wails resembling countless vengeful spirits reached his ears, the Holy Embryo Li Fan had already reached the Spirit Transformation realm, just like his main body.

However, after breaking through to Spirit Transformation, his understanding of the evolution of his own Sword Dao was still somewhat lacking.

This caused his cultivation progress to suddenly slow down.

“If I further study and refine it in this life, my progress will be even faster when I restart later.”

“Halt!” A thunderous shout interrupted the Holy Embryo Li Fan’s thoughts.

At the same time, a figure blocked Li Fan’s path.

Clad in gleaming green scaled armor, he held a heavy halberd, pointing it at Li Fan.

“Who goes there?! How dare you trespass into the Eternal Immortal Bastion?” The heavy-armored cultivator’s tone was hostile.

Li Fan, however, narrowed his eyes slightly, recognizing the voice.

In his 114th life, he had been tasked with constructing the Sky Profound Spirit Locking Array within the white mist outside the Eternal Immortal Bastion. Later, the Roaring Abyss suddenly became restless, and his outpost, Jiaxu No. 1, lost contact with the Immortal City. Seeing supplies about to run out, Li Fan cultivated his Dao heart in reverse and returned alone from the outpost to the Immortal City, seeking aid. Although he encountered some difficulties along the way and inadvertently entered the Chaotic Maze, he eventually escaped without major incident. He ultimately rushed back to Broken Palm Immortal City just before his lifespan was exhausted. He originally had several decades of life left, but at the very last moment, a thunderous shout of “Who goes there, you puny wretch?!” stopped him. Li Fan was forced to explain the situation, which cost him some precious time. By the time he finally returned to the Immortal City, he was utterly depleted and had little time left to live.

“Hmph!”

The Holy Embryo Li Fan glanced indifferently at the other party, offering no explanation.

Instead, he used his finger as a sword and gently pointed forward.

The white mist, seemingly existing since ancient times, was instantly parted.

The wails from the Roaring Abyss were suppressed by a clear, resounding sword hum.

Brilliant white sword light illuminated the heavens and earth.

The Eternal Immortal Bastion, forged from the severed palm of an ancient Heavenly Venerable, and the terrifying abyss filled with malevolent energy…

All were now perfectly visible, unable to hide from the Holy Embryo Li Fan’s sword light.

The vast sword light pierced through the figure blocking Li Fan’s path, bypassed Broken Palm Immortal City, and plunged fiercely into the Roaring Abyss!

The heavens and earth fell silent.

As if awed by this world-shaking sword strike, the wails from the abyss did not reappear for a long time.

Only when the white mist slowly gathered, and the torn opening healed, did the abyss once again become hidden beneath the mist.

Then, the whispering wails gradually resumed.

However, compared to their previous intensity, they were significantly subdued.

Perhaps they feared that loud noises would once again provoke a sword strike from Li Fan.

Recovering from their shock, the Qingxuan Army members within the Eternal Immortal Bastion all focused their gaze on Li Fan’s location.

They were utterly silent.

It was as if even the dense white mist could not conceal his figure, which resembled a Sword Immortal.

No one understood the terror of those demonic sounds better than the Qingxuan Army, who guarded outside the abyss day and night.

But at this moment, countless demonic sounds were all suppressed by a single sword strike.

What level of cultivation must this be?

The Qingxuan Army soldiers were spellbound, their minds blank.

The Holy Embryo Li Fan stood with his hands behind his back, quietly gazing forward.

The heavy-armored cultivator in front of him had long since turned rigid, like a stone statue.

Directly facing Li Fan’s sword strike, although the sword light did not harm him, it had been deeply etched into his mind.

From now on, he would be unable to accommodate anything else in his mind except this sword light.

He appeared dazed, showing no reaction to the outside world.

Conversely, if he could comprehend Li Fan’s sword strike and internalize it into his own understanding,

This sword strike would be an immense fortune for him, despite his Nascent Soul realm cultivation.

Even without resources for advancement, he could defeat enemies beyond his realm simply by relying on this sword.

For Li Fan in the present day, there was no need to fully retaliate against those who had offended him in the past.

If they happened to meet again, a mere lesson would suffice.

The Holy Embryo Li Fan’s sword strike was primarily a show of force, intended to draw out Shang Shaojun, the commander of the Qingxuan Army.

After all, demonstrating his strength first would facilitate better negotiations for what was to come.

As expected, none of the Qingxuan Army dared to step forward to greet Li Fan, who stood suspended in the white mist.

A moment later, the white mist rippled.

A highly unusual figure, shimmering and undulating like a disturbed water surface, appeared before Li Fan.

“Fellow Daoist, what magnificent swordsmanship!”

“I have guarded the Roaring Abyss for many years, but I never imagined such a formidable figure would emerge in this world!”

Shang Shaojun stared at Li Fan: “Fellow Daoist, what is your purpose in coming here?”

Li Fan pointed to the Roaring Abyss not far below and said with a smile, “The demonic sounds are cacophonous and vexing. I wish to wield my sword, slay my way into the abyss, and eternally silence these demonic sounds.”

“Might the Commander be willing to accompany me?”

The Holy Embryo Li Fan spoke with sincere eyes and utmost earnestness.