Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 581 - 271. With a bamboo in hand, all treasures bow down! (Two-in-one Chapter)_4
The adversary was severely injured, and whether they could survive was uncertain. Chen Donglou, on the other hand, was at the end of his rope, his injuries beyond remedy. Lei Jun silently watched the Mount Shu Sword Cultivator in that river of time. The opponent could hardly maintain a seated, cross-legged position and lay on the ground in an undignified sprawl, barely clinging to life. His face bore a satisfied smile, but his gaze held a hint of regret as he looked towards the Ziwei Sword Mark. Fearless of life and death, victory and defeat. He felt somewhat sorry that he did not manage to retrieve the Ziwei Sword. Yet, such was life, and it had not been in vain... Lei Jun watched as Chen Donglou’s Immortal Soul gradually dissipated, and for a moment, he was lost for words.
Just by looking at the scene, it was tremendously stirring. But delving into the details of cause and effect made Chen Donglou’s demise seem somewhat incongruous, even absurd. Yet this fate suited his character and choices. He had some regrets, yet he didn’t seem too regretful, even finding a sense of fulfillment and exhilaration. Having lived according to his nature without remorse, whether it was worth it or not, only the individual could truly know... Lei Jun let out a soft sigh. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Within the purple light, although Chen Donglou’s Immortal Soul was fading, the Seven-Star Sword split into seven points, landing on Ancient Wood Mountain. The Ziwei Sword Mark, mingling with the dissipating Spirit Light of Chen Donglou’s Immortal Soul, formed an Immortal Seed and buried itself deep beneath the Ancient Divine Tree. However, the Spirit Light that emerged after Chen Donglou’s Immortal Soul scattered contained streaks of black qi. It was left by his enemy, the Jiuli powerhouse. The Immortal Seed buried beneath the Ancient Divine Tree was containing its own Spiritual Nature while continuously purifying itself. The black qi was ultimately expelled from the Immortal Seed and assimilated into the mountains of Ancient Wood Mountain, absorbed by the towering ancient trees.
To outsiders, there appeared to be no difference. However, the malevolent air subtly formed a unique strategic arrangement. Now, both the malevolent air and the Ziguang Immortal Seed had finally reemerged into the light of day. Lei Jun’s consciousness floated up from the purple river of time, his face bearing a contemplative look.
He could now almost confirm that the news about Snow Dragon Mountain was likely a false trail laid by Wang Dongchu and the others to set up an ambush. In the Stone Forest of Nanzhao, they had indeed arrived first, uncovering clues related to Chen Donglou, covertly collecting them, then cleaning up and erasing any evidence. It was uncertain whether word of this had leaked, and while those at Mount Shu might not have known the details, they had paid attention to the Stone Forest of Nanzhao. This was why Liao Jie and others had put on a show of visiting it. However, the place had already been thoroughly swept clean. Had it not been for the fiasco involving Chen Yi and Zhang Jingzhen, and the mess with Liao Jie and Mo Chen, those who went to the Stone Forest of Nanzhao would have made the trip for nothing.
Based on the clues obtained in the Stone Forest of Nanzhao, Wang Dongchu and his group had visited Ancient Wood Mountain long ago. The Seven-Star Sword left by Chen Donglou was likely taken by Wang Dongchu and his group at that time. Wang Dongchu had also noticed that the towering ancient trees here formed a strategic pattern capable of creating a smoky haze barrier. Thus, he had come here today, using this barrier to escape from Shangguan Yunbo’s pursuit.
However, they had failed to notice the Ziguang Immortal Seed that was buried deep, suppressing its own Spiritual Nature. And as the Ziguang Immortal Seed finally matured completely, it was awakened by the outburst of the smoke barrier and returned to the world. Regarding Chen Donglou’s life and death, adhering to the belief that "with the sword, the man lives; without the sword, the man perishes," Wang Dongchu and the others assumed that Chen Donglou had died. That was why Wang Dongchu impersonated Chen Donglou with the Seven-Star Sword. Hmm, they weren’t wrong. However, from the perspective of Wang Dongchu and the others, this was still speculation; even being ninety-nine percent certain, they still needed final confirmation.
As Lei Jun pondered, the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript suddenly flickered in his pupils. The light of the Mysterious Void Mirror above his head flickered as well. He turned his head and faintly saw the smoky barrier stirring slightly. Through the darkness, sword lights were drawing near, seemingly attracted by the Ziguang Immortal Seed in this place.
Wang Dongchu, carrying Chen Donglou’s Seven-Star Sword... Lei Jun’s thoughts raced. This Elder of Mount Shu had finally managed to temporarily evade Shangguan Yunbo and the Expelling Invaders Halberd’s pursuit, thanks to the smoke barrier of this place. Wang Dongchu did not rush to flee, to prevent giving Shangguan Yunbo a direction to follow. He chose to lie low temporarily and then seek an opportunity to break free. However, with the Ziguang Immortal Seed finally stretching out and breaking through the ground, Wang Dongchu, guided by the Seven-Star Sword, had finally found this purple Spirit Light.
Lei Jun did not collect the Ziguang Immortal Seed but quietly positioned himself to the side, watching silently.
「Shortly after」
The sword light finally came close. Within the veil of smoke, seven streaks of sword light appeared together, forming the pattern of the Big Dipper Seven Stars in mid-air. It was not Wang Dongchu’s own Merged Light Sword that was visible, but rather the Seven-Star Sword.
This sword, in the strictest sense, should be considered a Magical Treasure. As a Magical Treasure, its power was immense. The Seven-Star Sword Light dominated far and wide. Consequently, even though Chen Donglou had perished, tales of his legend remained in the Mortal World, leading people to regard the Seven-Star Sword more as a set of Magical Treasures. The root of this lay in a decision Chen Donglou made after achieving the Eight Heavens Immortal Travel Realm: he did not refine a second Lifebound Magic Treasure. Instead, he combined his previous six Lifebound Magical Artifacts and the one Lifebound Magic Treasure from his Seventh Layer of Heaven Realm into a single entity, ultimately refining it into what is now known as the Seven-Star Sword.
When the Seven Stars spanned the sky, echoing each other and providing mutual support, it was as though seven flying sword magic treasures were striking out in unison. Lei Jun, with his superior Comprehension, took just a few glances to gain a rough understanding. This treasure, or set of treasures, still had room for improvement. Most importantly, the Polaris Position was still missing. In the past, Chen Donglou himself had occupied the Polaris Position. If he had truly managed to retrieve the Ziwei Sword, then by commanding the Seven Stars of the Sword with the Ziwei Sword, their power would have further enhanced and bolstered each other.
