I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 377 - 306: The Five Hundred Year Deadline Has Arrived
Decades have passed in the blink of an eye, and less than half a month remains until the agreed date for crossing the Spirit Realm by Chen Xihua, Golden Feather Demon Venerable, and the other three Celestial Venerables.
Inside the Golden Feather Main Hall, candlelight flickers like a bean, illuminating the gilded figure on the throne, none other than the Golden Feather Demon Venerable who has been sitting with eyes closed for three years.
His entire body is surrounded by a faint golden radiance, a sign of being linked with heaven and earth during spirit fusion, causing the floating dust in the hall to become stagnant and the air to take on a metallic weight.
Suddenly, Golden Feather Demon Venerable’s eyelashes tremble, and those gold eyes that have been silent for three years open abruptly, casting two golden beams towards the top of the hall, leaving two faint traces on the Profound Iron ceiling which slowly dissipate.
Exiting from spirit fusion, he sends out a golden light, summoning the Roc Emperor.
Before long, steady footsteps are heard outside the hall, one step at a time, causing the Profound Iron ground to tremble slightly.
Soon after, a robust figure strides into the great hall.
The man is clad in a black robe embroidered with golden-winged totem, a Yin Yang Jade Belt fastening at his waist, his handsome face adorned with a beard, adding a touch of majesty.
His aura is perfectly restrained, only when walking does a faint trace of Yin Yang Qi escape from the robe’s swinging, that person is Chen Sheng.
"Great-grandson greets the great-grandfather."
Chen Sheng walks to the center of the hall, bows, and his gesture is both standard and humble, the hem of his robe sweeps across the ground, surprising a thin stream of black and white airflow that intertwines on the ground, creating a half Tai Chi illusion which disappears instantly.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable initially raised his eyes casually, but upon seeing the black and white airflow, his pupils suddenly contract:
"This is... the Yin Yang Dao Principle embryonic form!"
His voice carries an undeniable tremble, reaching out a hand, a golden light lands on Chen Sheng’s body, carefully examining the faint Dao Rhyme, his eyes overflowing with shock and joy.
"Huan’Er, you have comprehended the embryonic form of the Yin Yang Dao Principle!"
Chen Sheng straightens up, lowers his gaze and slightly nods, his tone remains humble:
"Great-grandson recently secluded himself in the Yin Yang Treasure Bottle, sensing insights, luckily perceived a hint of the Yin Yang Dao Principle, forming this embryonic shape."
"Lucky? Hahaha!"
Golden Feather Demon Venerable throws back his head with laughter:
"Lucky indeed! Elder Ping told me a century ago that your speed of enlightenment within the Treasure Bottle is advancing rapidly, far beyond your peers."
"Unexpectedly, before departure, you have given me such a great surprise! I have no worries now!"
He understands the significance of this embryonic form very well.
The Yin Yang Dao Principle is the source of bloodline, supplemented by the "Fuyao’s Primordial Spirit" secret technique of the Golden-winged Roc race, and combined with Chen Sheng’s Half-Saint bloodline, barring unforeseen events, becoming a Divinity Transformation is securely assured.
What reassures him further is that for the past two hundred years, Chen Sheng, following the "Father of Myriad Phenomena Beasts" plan, has married into several strong clans of the Demon Race such as the Cyan Simurgh Race and the White Tiger Race, and their offspring inherit dual bloodlines with extraordinary talent.
He has uplifted the younger generation within the Demon Court, balancing favor and authority, firmly grasping the real power of the Demon Court. Now displaying such strength, even if he departs, the Demon Court can remain as stable as Mount Tai.
Chen Sheng, observing the satisfaction in Golden Feather Demon Venerable’s eyes, feels emotionally moved.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable has always treated him with sincere affection, and Chen Sheng deliberately showcased this Dao Principle embryonic form, knowing well that great-grandfather’s imminent journey is most concerned with the Demon Court’s heritage.
This is both a display of strength and a reassuring promise to the great-grandfather.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable’s laughter gradually ceases, his expression becoming solemn. He waves his hand, and a Profound Iron Token engraved with Demon Patterns flies out from his sleeve, hovering in front of Chen Sheng:
"I have announced to the outside that I am entering seclusion for cultivation, as the final preparation for crossing the Spirit Realm. After my departure, this ’Demon Venerable Order’ will be entrusted to you, and you shall wield full authority over the Demon Court."
He pauses for a moment, a hint of harshness flashes in his golden eyes:
"If any news of the crossing leaks, respond not impulsively against the rebels who defy orders."
"Bear the burden patiently, wait until you ascend to Divinity Transformation, then use thunderous means to clean up entirely and consolidate your authority!"
Chen Sheng stretches out his hand to accept the Demon Emperor Order. He bows once more, voice resolute: "Great-grandson understands! I will certainly guard the Demon Court well!"
Golden Feather Demon Venerable nods in satisfaction, waving his hand to dismiss him.
The hall returns to silence, leaving only Golden Feather Demon Venerable gazing towards the exterior of the hall, the light on his golden feathers flickering uncertainly.
...
Half a month’s time swiftly passes, the miasma in the Great Wilderness Forbidden Land grows denser than usual, lead-gray clouds hang low in the sky, shrouding the entire forbidden land in gloomy darkness.
In the center of the forbidden land, a circular clearing with a diameter of a hundred yards is encircled by an Ancient Restriction, the ground inscribed with space runes exuding a dark glow.
This place is the agreed starting point for crossing, and one of the few locations in the Great Wilderness capable of stabilizing a connection to the Great Void Space.
At present, five celestial presences powerful enough to shake heaven and earth converge here, namely the five most elite Celestial Venerables in the human world.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable is dressed in a Gilded Feather Robe, his golden wings slightly vibrating atop his head, his gaze ardently fixed on the youthful Sword Cultivator dressed in a cyan gray Daoist Robe within the crowd.
The Sword Cultivator stands as upright as a pine tree, the sword scabbard at his waist ancient and simple, yet it faintly emits a Dao Principle aura that induces trepidation.
The aura sometimes slices as cold as ice in winter, sometimes profound like the meeting of Yin and Yang, and also contains a sharpness capable of annihilating all things.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable is secretly astonished, stepping forward to cup his hands with a smile:
"This must be Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating? I’ve long heard that before becoming Divinity Transformation, Fellow Daoist comprehended Dao Principles; seeing today, it’s truly a stunning genius!"
Chen Sheng raises his hand in return, the sleeve of his cyan gray Daoist Robe sweeps through the void, stirring a subtle sword wind:
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Golden Feather."
After Divinity Transformation, understanding Dao Principles is just the beginning.
Dao Principles are divided into three layers of realms, achieving Perfection in the Third Layer allows one to begin forming a Dao Domain, thereby advancing to Void Refining, which is where Chen Xihua stands now.
Chen Sheng cultivated on Yunlan Mountain for decades, never wasting a moment.
He used the "Penetration Dao Principle" he comprehended in his early years as a foundation, integrating the killing power of "Destruction Dao Principle" taught by Chen Xihua, and further supplemented by the profound mysteries of the "Yin-Yang Dao Principle" comprehended from the Demon Race’s Yin Souls.
He finally understood his unique Sword Dao twenty years ago — "Path of Yin Yang Annihilation Sword".
This Dao Principle is perfectly balanced, not only breaking defenses with Penetration Power but also severely wounding with Destruction Power, it’s a top-level Dao Principle, rivaling Chen Xihua’s "Path of Void Destruction Sword", and has potential for condensing Dharma Seed.
Now his Path of Annihilation Sword has been cultivated to First Realm Perfection, the Dao Principle barely formed, with subdued Qi but already possessing a formidable aura.
"Fellow Daoist, there’s no need to be reserved."
Golden Feather Demon Venerable laughed heartily, gently waving his golden wings to create a warm breeze:
"Speaking of which, we’re sort of related — the Roc Emperor is my clan’s descendant..."
Upon hearing this, Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao and Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan both smiled knowingly, and Chen Sheng slightly nodded in acknowledgment of this connection.
After a few casual greetings, the atmosphere became warm and friendly, as they had long communicated details with each other through Communication Jade Talismans, all sharing the common goal of crossing into the Spirit Realm.
"The hour has come, let’s begin!"
Chen Xihua stepped forward, virtually grasping with his right hand as a long sword, silver-white and engraved with Star Patterns, emerged from the void, it was none other than the Xichuan Sword Mansion’s treasured Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword.
The Sword Intent of Destruction soared, tearing a gap in the miasma above the Forbidden Land.
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao then summoned the "Celestial Will Four Symbols Daoist Robe", once unfolded, the illusions of Four Symbols surrounded him.
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan threw the "Geomagnetic Primordial Cauldron" on the ground, its body reversed, spraying out thick earth-yellow Spirit Light, linking with the Space Runes on the ground.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable retrieved the "Yin Yang Golden Bridge", spanning across the void, precisely locking onto the two core Runes of the space node.
Lastly, Chen Sheng summoned the "Void Star Positioning Disc", with silver stars shimmering on its surface, indicating the coordinates of the Spirit Realm.
Before anyone could act, the space node started violently trembling, ripples like water waves appeared in the central void.
Within the ripples, pitch-black cracks occasionally flashed, emitting piercing howls — the roars of Great Void Space turbulence, if ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators touched even a bit, they’d be turned to ash.
Golden Feather Demon Venerable’s eyes focused, forming seals with both hands, the Yin Yang Golden Bridge suddenly erupted with black and white Qi:
"Steady!"
The Qi entwined the space node like chains, calming the turbulent void somewhat, yet the bridge’s surface still shivered violently under invisible forces, its gilded patterns glowing white.
"Go!"
Chen Xihua shouted lowly, stepping onto the space node first, the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword in his hand expanded to several meters, the sword blade glided through the void, not emitting earth-shaking sounds, but a transparent Sword Domain unfolded instantly.
The central void of the node was ripped by the Sword Domain, revealing a pitch-black passage, inside of which countless silver-gray turbulences darted like serpents, twisting the void into fragments wherever they passed.
Chen Xihua wielded his sword in front, every swing precisely slashing the most violent core of the turbulence, the silver-gray turbulence touching the Sword Domain, melted like snow meeting fire.
He carved out a passage over ten meters wide in the turbulence, its walls coated with a layer of pale golden Sword Rhyme, firmly blocking the raging turbulence outside.
Witnessing this, Golden Feather Demon Venerable was full of admiration:
"Fellow Daoist Xihua’s Sword Dao is truly invincible!"
Even his adeptness in Void Skill required great mana to stabilise the turbulence, yet Chen Xihua could break through by sheer force with just one sword, his Sword Dao attainment can be deemed as humanity’s pinnacle.
Chen Sheng followed behind Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan, seeing that silver-white sword shadow ahead, waves surged in his heart — within his sea of consciousness, the legacy memories of Four Seas Wanderer suddenly surfaced.
In ancient times, the master of the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword, Taiyue Sword Venerable, was the ancestral founder who rejuvenated Xichuan Sword Mansion.
To slay the invading Four Seas Wanderer, Celestial Venerable Taiyue sacrificed his Primordial Spirit, letting the Sword Artifact Spirit fall, unleashing an astonishing slash, though he died and the Dao dissipated, critically injuring the Dharma Body of Four Seas Wanderer, directly determining the ancient war’s outcome.
Now, Chen Xihua wielding this sword to open a passage, quite resembles Celestial Venerable Taiyue’s demeanor from back then.
"Fellow Daoist Zuo Xuan, fortify the passage!"
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao’s voice came from behind.
Responding, Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan acted, the earth-yellow Spirit Light sprayed from the Geomagnetic Primordial Cauldron stretched along the passage walls, transforming into thick rock-pattern armor, strengthening the Sword Domain Barrier several times over.
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao urged the Celestial Will Four Symbols Daoist Robe, the robe’s seasonal illusions merged into the passage, Golden Feather Demon Venerable sometimes waved releasing Yin Yang Qi, repairing cracks on the passage walls caused by turbulence impacts.
Chen Sheng’s brow revealed a fine Star Map, resonating with the silver stars of the Void Star Positioning Disc, accurately guiding the direction, allowing the group to bypass a few hidden void traps.
The five formed a line, steadily advancing in the pitch-black Great Void Space turbulences.
Outside the passage, silver-gray turbulences howled, crashing against the barrier, creating booming roars like a thousand stampeding horses, yet unable to breach the defense jointly set by the group.
Time slowly passed.
In a blink, several years passed, everyone’s figures appearing somewhat haggard, although preparations were ample, with detailed guidance, numerous crises were still encountered.
Fortunately, both Chen Xihua and Golden Feather Demon Venerable’s strengths were sufficiently strong, fully understanding top-level Dao Principles to Third Layer Perfection.
The group managed to avoid danger, though slightly injured, none perished.
On this day, the silver star on the Void Star Positioning Disc shone brighter and brighter, the aura of the Spirit Realm seeped through layers of void, carrying a intoxicatingly rich Spiritual Qi.
Determination flashed in Chen Xihua’s eyes, the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword thrust into the void ahead:
"Ahead lies the Spirit Realm barrier!"
Five streams of light followed suit, merging into the barrier like shooting stars, rushing into that new world filled with vitality.
The space passage behind them closed with a roar under turbulence assaults, as the figures of the five Celestial Venerables disappeared into the cloud sea of the Spirit Realm.
