thefictionvixens Chapter 641 Chaotic Spiritual Treasure
Chapter 641 Chaotic Spiritual Treasure
Time passed second by second, and the atmosphere inside Zixiao Palace grew increasingly heavy.
Seeing that the sages had not yet reached a conclusion, Hongjun Daozu sighed and said, "Since none of you are willing to voluntarily fill in the Investiture of the Gods, there is only one path left: in the great calamity to come, each of you will have to rely on your own abilities!"
After saying that, Hongjun Daozu's figure disappeared again.
The sages looked at each other, all understanding that this so-called "each relying on their own abilities" was actually a brutal competition where it was a matter of life and death.
From this moment on, the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is destined to be a bloodbath.
The Master of the Heavenly Sect sneered and left Zixiao Palace first.
He already had a plan in mind. Rather than waiting passively, he would rather take the initiative. Now that Chu Yang had created the Dao Seeking Realm in the sect, it was conceivable that as long as the disciples worked hard to cultivate, there would probably be a large number of breakthroughs among the disciples in the near future!
It's not impossible for them to break through several levels in a row!
In the great calamity, being powerful is ultimately the most important thing!
Yuanshi Tianzun and Zhunti Saint followed closely behind, their faces grim, each harboring their own ulterior motives.
Lao Tzu remained with his eyes closed, seemingly indifferent to everything.
But he knew in his heart that no one could remain uninvolved in this great calamity.
The great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods has officially begun...
After returning to Biyou Palace, Tongtian Jiaozhu summoned all the disciples of the Jie Sect together.
"The great calamity is about to begin!"
"During this great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, you must all be extremely careful and refrain from easily provoking trouble," the Tongtian Sect Leader said solemnly. "The calamity is fraught with danger; a single misstep could lead to utter annihilation."
"Disciples will respectfully follow Master's teachings!" the disciples replied in unison.
"You may all disperse. Duobao and Xiaolei, you two stay here!" Tongtian Sect Leader waved his hand, and all the disciples left, leaving only Chu Yang and Duobao Daoist behind.
After all the disciples had left, the Tongtian Sect Leader led the two to the back mountain of Biyou Palace. Gazing at the vast starry sky, his mind was filled with countless thoughts.
"The Investiture of the Gods is unlike any before; you must be extremely cautious!"
The Tongtian Sect Leader stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze profound, his tone low and deep, "This great calamity concerns the fate of my Jie Sect, and if we are not careful, my Jie Sect may perish..."
He paused, not continuing, but both Duobao and Chuyang understood the unspoken meaning.
"Duobao," the Tongtian Sect Leader turned to look at Daoist Duobao, "give the order that all your disciples stay obediently in their caves and cultivate in seclusion for the time being. With the Dao Seeking Realm around, they can improve their cultivation even further in a short period of time. In addition, unless there are special circumstances, no one is allowed to leave Jin'ao Island!"
"Disciple understands!" Daoist Duobao bowed and accepted the order, his expression quite serious.
Judging from his master's expression after returning this time, he guessed what had happened. It must be that the saints had a disagreement about the Investiture of the Gods, otherwise his master would not have been so cautious!
The Investiture of the Gods was extremely dangerous; a slight misstep could lead to death and the annihilation of one's cultivation.
After Duobao left, the Tongtian Sect Leader looked at Chu Yang: "Xiaolei, what are your thoughts?"
Chu Yang took a deep breath and revealed all the information he had obtained from searching Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's soul: "Master, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian has already been secretly turned against us by the Sage Zhun Ti. The Western Sect has been secretly plotting to gain a share of the spoils in the Investiture of the Gods calamity...!"
Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader did not show much surprise; he simply narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought.
After a long silence, he slowly said, "Those two bald monks from the West were indeed up to no good! However, my Jie Sect now has ten thousand immortals paying homage; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the number one sect in the primordial world, would it?"
His tone carried a hint of disdain, yet also a touch of ruthlessness: "The Great Calamity is inherently cruel, a process of survival of the fittest. My Jie Sect has many disciples, and some are bound to perish, but this is also an opportunity to cleanse the sect. Those who are disloyal, unjust, and harbor ulterior motives should be eliminated now! The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled!"
Chu Yang nodded in agreement.
He understood what the Tongtian Sect Leader meant: the Investiture of the Gods was both a crisis and an opportunity. For the Jie Sect, it was a chance to be reborn from the ashes.
"Master," Chu Yang suddenly spoke, "this disciple is preparing to go to the Chaos Realm, and I hope Master will lend me the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation for a while!"
Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader was stunned. His eyes widened as he stared at Chu Yang in disbelief: "You're going to Chaos? What for? That place is no joke! Even Quasi-Saints wouldn't dare to set foot there lightly!"
Within the chaos, dangers are unpredictable, and chaotic divine lightning rages; a slight misstep can lead to annihilation of both body and soul.
Even quasi-saints dare not easily venture into it; even he generally does not wish to go into the chaos.
Chu Yang is currently only at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, yet he wants to go to the Chaos Realm? This is simply...
"This disciple wishes to seek some opportunities," Chu Yang said calmly. "The great calamity is approaching, and this disciple also wishes to contribute to the Jie Sect. Although the chaos is dangerous, it is also full of opportunities. If I can gain something, it will be of great benefit to this disciple and to the Jie Sect."
The Tongtian Sect Leader frowned deeply. He knew Chu Yang was always audacious and reckless, but he never expected him to be so crazy! Going to Chaos? This was simply playing with his life!
"Have you...have you thought this through?" the Tongtian Sect Leader asked in a deep voice. "The chaos is fraught with danger; even I, your master, cannot guarantee your safety!"
"Disciple understands!" Chu Yang's tone was firm. "But fortune favors the bold, and disciple is willing to give it a try! If successful, perhaps in the future, during this great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, I can also protect more disciples of our Jie Sect!"
Looking at Chu Yang's determined eyes, the Tongtian Sect Leader couldn't help but be moved.
"Very well!" The Tongtian Sect Master finally agreed to Chu Yang's request. "Since your mind is made up, I will not stop you. I can lend you the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, but you must be careful and cautious, and never act recklessly! If you encounter danger, return immediately, and never put yourself in danger!"
"Thank you, Master!" Chu Yang was overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude.
The Tongtian Sect Leader watched Chu Yang's departing figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was so important that even his personal disciple, Duobao, had never lent it out easily.
But now, for this kid's sake, an exception has been made! In this chaotic world, dangers are unpredictable; let's hope he can return safely.
Chu Yang left Biyou Palace without lingering and headed straight for Chaos.
Chaos, since the beginning of time when Pangu separated heaven and earth, has been the most dangerous place in the primordial world. There are no rules of heaven and earth there, only endless chaotic energy and rampant chaotic divine lightning.
Even a sage would not dare to venture deep into it.
As soon as Chu Yang stepped into the chaos, he felt a powerful tearing force coming from him, as if it would tear him to pieces.
The surrounding chaotic energy surged like a roaring beast, sending chills down one's spine.
Before he could even adjust, a bolt of chaotic divine lightning as thick as a bucket struck him.
This chaotic divine lightning contains the destructive power to create the world; even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would be annihilated if touched by even a trace of it.
Chu Yang dared not be careless. With a thought, his natal sword formation was instantly set up. Ten flying swords transformed into streams of light, weaving into an impenetrable sword net that blocked the chaotic divine lightning.
With a loud "Boom!", the sword formation trembled violently, and Chu Yang was also forced back several steps, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"This chaotic divine lightning is indeed powerful!"
Chu Yang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.
He channeled his magic power to stabilize himself and continued flying deeper into the chaos.
Along the way, chaotic divine lightning kept striking down, and Chu Yang's natal sword formation was bombarded time and time again, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, refusing to retreat a single step.
Deep within the chaos, the chaotic energy grew increasingly violent, like countless ferocious beasts roaring and charging about.
Chu Yang's natal sword formation was repeatedly shattered, the ten flying swords cried out incessantly, and even cracks began to appear on their blades.
He had many wounds on his body, covered in blood, and his clothes were tattered, making him look quite disheveled.
"This Chaos truly lives up to its name!"
Chu Yang wiped the blood from his face, grinned, and said, "But this is what makes it interesting!"
Compared to the adventure of devouring Chu Yang and entering the cosmic sea, this place is simply not on the same level.
Although the Cosmic Sea is known to be full of dangers, apart from those perilous places, there are at least some areas that are not dangerous.
But danger lurks everywhere in this chaos, so we must maintain our defenses at all times!
He activated the "Chaos Demon God Technique," and its powerful regenerative ability allowed his injuries to heal at a visible speed.
The power of the Chaos Divine Lightning grew stronger and stronger, striking him like a collapsing mountain, but he withstood it with his strong physique without the slightest intention of retreating.
"Again!" Chu Yang roared to the sky, his fighting spirit soaring.
After traveling through the chaos for several days, Chu Yang suddenly felt that the chaotic energy ahead had calmed down slightly, as if there was an independent space.
Moreover, the space faintly exuded a special aura, which stirred something within him.
"Could it be some kind of treasure?" Chu Yang thought to himself with secret delight, and cautiously approached.
The entrance to this space was hidden within layers of chaotic energy; if Chu Yang hadn't been extremely sensitive to the power of laws, he probably wouldn't have been able to discover it at all.
He carefully observed the chaotic air currents around him and discovered that although they were chaotic and violent, they followed a peculiar pattern.
"Interesting..." Chu Yang stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming. "This chaos, though dangerous, also contains boundless mysteries!"
This is also a common point between chaos and the cosmic sea; although dangerous, there are also many opportunities within it.
He spent seven days finally finding the node in this space. This node was hidden within a rapidly spinning mass of chaotic energy, and would have been completely undetectable had he not been well-versed in the laws of space.
Taking a deep breath, Chu Yang leaped into the swirling chaotic energy.
After a dizzying spin, he found himself in a strange space.
The chaotic energy here is relatively calm, and the spiritual energy is so dense that it is outrageous, almost comparable to the Kunlun Mountains in the primordial wilderness.
In the center of the space, a giant green vine grows, exuding a rich aura of chaos, like a lurking dragon.
On the green vines, a golden gourd hundreds of meters tall was growing! The gourd emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire space.
"Holy crap!" Even the usually composed Chu Yang couldn't help but swear. "This...this is way too outrageous!"
This golden gourd was clearly no ordinary object; the aura it emitted even made him feel a slight unease.
In the primordial world, there was once a top-grade innate spiritual root vine that bore seven gourds, which eventually became top-grade innate spiritual treasures!
"We're rich!" Chu Yang rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with greed. "This time we've really struck it rich!"
He cautiously approached the enormous green vine, carefully examining the golden gourd. The gourd's surface was covered in mysterious runes, radiating a captivating and enigmatic aura.
Judging from its aura, the gourd in front of me is neither a primordial spiritual treasure nor a primordial supreme treasure; it seems to be even higher than these two levels.
"Could this gourd be a Chaos Treasure?" Chu Yang was filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Just as he was about to reach out and pick the golden gourd, something unexpected happened!
The enormous green vine suddenly came to life, like a giant dragon awakening, and lashed out at Chu Yang!
Holy crap!
Caught off guard, Chu Yang was violently whipped away by the green vine, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Cough cough..." Chu Yang struggled to his feet, his face grim. "These damned vines, they actually ambushed me!"
He then realized that this green vine was not an ordinary plant, but a chaotic spiritual root with sentience!
The green vine seemed to be enraged, dancing wildly, with countless tendrils stabbing towards Chu Yang like sharp swords.
"Damn it, just because I'm not showing my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover!"
Chu Yang roared and unleashed the Four Swords of Zhuxian, which transformed into four sharp sword lights to meet the attacking vines.
In an instant, sword energy crisscrossed, vines danced, and the entire space was plunged into chaos.
Although Chu Yang was powerful and possessed the Immortal Execution Sword, he still found it somewhat difficult to deal with this chaotic spiritual root that possessed sentience.
"Luckily, I borrowed Master's Immortal Execution Sword! This thing is really troublesome!" Chu Yang said with a wry smile while fending off the vines' attacks. "It seems I'll have to put in a lot of effort to get this golden gourd!"
"Damn it!"
Chu Yang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. The Four Swords of Zhuxian swirled around him, their sword light flashing, but they were still unable to break through the impenetrable defense of the Chaos Spiritual Root.
This thing was even more troublesome than he had imagined; it was incredibly resilient and had an amazing ability to recover, almost like an unkillable cockroach.
"This can't go on..."
Chu Yang frowned. This chaotic spiritual root was clearly trying to stall for time, and his entry into this chaos was inherently risky. The longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
Once his magical power is depleted to a certain extent, he might be the one in danger!
"We need to find a way to finish this quickly!"
Chu Yang's eyes darted around, and he formed a plan. "Since a one-on-one fight won't work, let's test the power of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation!"
Without hesitation, Chu Yang flashed away, dodging the attacking vines, and inserted the four Immortal Execution Swords into the four directions of the space.
"Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, activate!"
With a low shout from Chu Yang, the four Immortal Execution Swords simultaneously erupted with dazzling light. Sharp sword energies crisscrossed the space, forming a massive sword array that trapped the Chaos Spiritual Root within. (End of Chapter)