In Order to Live as an Immortal, I changed a martial artist world to a xianxia world-Chapter 75
Chapter Seventy-Five: Anomaly! A Rift in the Firmament!
Beyond Xuantian Sword Sect
Time passed steadily.
Seven days had already elapsed since the warriors had entered Xuantian Sword Sect.
“Seven days now!”
“I wonder who will pass Swordmaster Xuan’s trial and inherit the legacy of Xuantian Sword Sect?”
“Swordmaster Xuan was a supreme expert at the Refining Void, Uniting Dao stage—his trial will undoubtedly be incredibly difficult!”
“Indeed. Even if no one manages to pass, I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest.”
“Personally, I believe Lord Bai Chen has the greatest chance of inheriting Xuantian Sword Sect’s legacy!”
“Hmm… A cultivator at the Returning Spirit to Void stage certainly has a significant advantage over the others who entered!”
For the past few days, the warriors lingering outside had been engaged in endless discussions. Even though the sect’s entrance formation had long since closed, not a single one of them was willing to leave. Those with juniors inside awaited their safe return. Others, without kin among the participants, simply wished to see the outcome—to better strategise how they, too, might obtain an Immortal Dao technique.
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“A bunch of ants.”
“They actually think they can contend with the imperial dynasties?”
Jinlun Fawang glanced at the gathered warriors, the corners of his lips curving into a faint smile.
As the Imperial Preceptor of the Great Yuan Dynasty, he had long since made preparations.
Any warrior from the Great Yuan who obtained an Immortal Dao technique within Xuantian Sword Sect must hand it over. Refusal would mean facing the imperial army upon their return.
In truth, Jinlun Fawang was not alone in his thinking. The Land Immortals of the other dynasties shared the same sentiment. They had allowed these independent martial artists to enter alone for one simple reason: To cast a wider net and reel in more fortune. From the start, they had never intended to let these warriors leave with their gains.
Only Zhu Wushi of the Great Ming Dynasty wore a troubled expression. He had no choice. The Great Ming Dynasty had Bai Chen—a monstrous talent beyond compare. Zhu Wushi knew that even with the full backing of the Great Ming court, he held no power to threaten Bai Chen. Thus, no matter what Bai Chen obtained inside the Xuantian Sword Sect, Zhu Wushi would pretend not to see.
Even so, worry gnawed at his heart. He had studied Bai Chen’s background in great detail and was well aware that some of the warriors inside had past ties with him.
What if the court moved against these warriors… and they seek Bai Chen’s protection? And what if Bai Chen declares that no one is to touch them? What then? Should I oppose Bai Chen? Should I yield and spare such warriors? Then it would be as if the Great Ming court had bowed to Bai Chen, a humiliation beyond measure!
“Sigh!”
“Let’s just hope it doesn’t come to that.”
Zhu Wushi let out a long sigh, his thoughts heavy.
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“Where exactly is Xuantian Sword Sect’s inner sanctum?”
“I’ve searched so many places over the past few days, yet I’ve found nothing!”
“Could I have overlooked something?”
Hovering midair, Wanwan sighed in frustration.
Since entering Xuantian Sword Sect, she had slain numerous demonic beasts. Their lairs had yielded valuable treasures and several cultivation techniques. Thanks to these spoils, her strength had already reached the Mid Spirit Transformation stage. Thus, she no longer bothered hunting beasts. Instead, she focused entirely on locating the sect’s inner sanctum.
Wanwan understood all too well that the treasures within these beast lairs, while valuable, paled in comparison to Xuantian Sword Sect’s legacy.
That is the true prize!
Yet no matter how she searched, the inner sanctum remained elusive. This realisation left her increasingly irritable.
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Hundreds of miles away, Shi Feixuan’s expression was equally grave.
“Xuantian Sword Sect’s domain is vast…”
“But I’ve already covered so much ground!”
“Even if I haven’t found the inner sanctum, I should have at least uncovered some clue!”
“Yet, unbelievably, I haven’t found a single trace!”
“Where on earth is the inner sanctum?”
She frowned, deep in thought. Like Wanwan, she had amassed countless treasures, including a Refining Void, Uniting Dao level technique. Thus, she had little interest in the outer sanctum’s spoils. What she truly sought was the sect’s inheritance. Passing Swordmaster Xuan’s trial would grant her the entire legacy of the Xuantian Sword Sect.
And yet she had nothing.
“Sigh!”
Shi Feixuan exhaled in exasperation before vanishing into the sky.
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As soon as she departed, Bai Chen’s figure slowly emerged in the air.
Watching her leave, he smirked faintly.
By now, the warriors of the Five Great Dynasties had been inside for over seven days.
With so many warriors scouring the sect, most of the outer sanctum’s treasures had already been claimed. Though a few remained, Bai Chen saw no need to delay any further.
“Enough.”
“It is time for Xuantian Sword Sect’s inner sanctum to reveal itself!”
His gaze lifted towards the sky, his smile deepening.
BOOM!
The heavens trembled with a deafening explosion.
All of Xuantian Sword Sect shook violently.
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“What’s happening?!”
“An earthquake? Impossible!”
“This is Xuantian Sword Sect—how could such a thing occur?”
“T-The sky! Look at the sky!”
Cries of shock rang out across the sect.
All at once, the warriors turned their gazes upward—
And saw it.
A massive rift had torn open the heavens above them.
As though an unfathomable sword had cleaved the firmament in half.
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“I see now!”
“No wonder I couldn’t find the inner sanctum!”
“It was never on the ground to begin with!”
Wanwan’s eyes gleamed with realisation.
“I was such a fool!”
“How could I have overlooked this?”
“Xuantian Sword Sect was once the dominant Immortal Sect of the Western Continent!”
“Why would its most sacred grounds be on the earth?”
“The sky!”
“Beyond that rift—that must be where the inner sanctum lies!”
Excitement filled her heart. For days, she had scoured every corner of the sect, never considering that the answer lay above.
“All those capable of flight—follow me into the rift!”
“Those who cannot yet take to the skies, remain here and wait for our return!”
Leaving these orders behind, Wanwan transformed into a streak of light, soaring towards the rift.
As soon as she moved, Boluote leapt into action, stepping onto his spear and flying after her. Several other experts of the Great Yuan followed suit, each employing their own magical treasures to ascend. Clearly, over the past seven days, they had mastered the basics of cultivation. They had successfully converted their true qi into spiritual power, becoming true cultivators.
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“Damn it!”
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“I was so close to completing my spiritual transformation!”
“Just a little longer and I, too, could ascend!”
“No matter! I’ll focus on my cultivation—once I succeed, I’ll enter the rift as well!”
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And thus, the final battle for Xuantian Sword Sect’s legacy began.
Would the warriors rise… or would they fall?
The heavens had split and destiny awaited.
