Chapter 421 – Stopping Killing with Killing, Endless Sword Domain, Infinite Killing Intent

Lu Chen was somewhat surprised by the reverse-cultivation of the Greater Thousand Records regarding the Imprisoned Sword Sect’s cultivation method.

After all, Lu Chen had also seen the Greater Thousand Records, which he considered a pure Demonic Technique in his eyes.

Yet this reverse-cultivated Greater Thousand Records gave Lu Chen a completely different feeling.

It was an orthodox cultivation method, upright and magnificent.

However, Lu Chen noticed one detail: compared to the Great Thousand Mountains’ Greater Thousand Records, this Lesser Thousand Records seemed incomplete.

It only contained methods up to the Nascent Soul Stage.

“Fellow Daoist Tian Kui, why is this Lesser Thousand Records incomplete? Did something go wrong with the Sword Sect’s legacy?”

Tian Kui looked at Lu Chen with surprise, clearly not expecting him to immediately spot the flaws in the Lesser Thousand Records.

This indicated that Lu Chen must have seen other versions of the Greater Thousand Records, otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to detect the abnormalities in the Lesser Thousand Records so quickly.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, have you seen other versions of the Greater Thousand Records elsewhere?”

Lu Chen nodded.

This was because he had killed many disciples from the three sects in the past.

Although these disciples’ memories of cultivation methods were protected by some secret technique,

preventing Lu Chen from easily accessing them,

the more he encountered, the more fragmented information he naturally collected.

Thus, Lu Chen became like someone who had gathered numerous puzzle pieces.

By piecing them together bit by bit, he quickly assembled a relatively complete version of the Greater Thousand Records.

Although this version was a Demonic Technique and not particularly useful to Lu Chen,

stones from other hills may serve to polish jade – gaining more knowledge was never a bad thing.

After seeing the reverse-cultivated Lesser Thousand Records, Lu Chen naturally became quite interested in the version he had pieced together.

“Fellow Daoist is not from our Nine Realms, so you don’t understand what the Greater Thousand Records truly means to us cultivators of the Nine Realms.”

“In a sense, the true Greater Thousand Records is the root of all methods, the origin of all cultivation techniques in the Nine Realms.”

“Actually, our lineage represents the current orthodox tradition of the Nine Realms.”

“Those who practice the reverse cultivation methods are the heretical paths currently outside.”

“The reason why the technique in our Imprisoned Sword Sect is called the Lesser Thousand Records is because it’s only a small part of the original Greater Thousand Records.”

“The complete Greater Thousand Records is divided into the Lesser Thousand Records, Middle Thousand Records, and Greater Thousand Records.”

“Among them, the Lesser Thousand Records can cultivate up to Mahayana, the Middle Thousand Records up to Golden Immortal, and the Greater Thousand Records up to True Immortal.”

“The Lesser Thousand Records our Imprisoned Sword Sect possesses is only a portion of the genuine version, lacking cultivation methods beyond the Nascent Soul Stage.”

“This is also why our Imprisoned Sword Sect has never produced a true Deity Transformation cultivator all these years.”After all, we’ve already expended great effort dealing with those external heretical paths, naturally leaving us with neither the energy nor capability to complete this incomplete Lesser Thousand Records.””

Hearing this, Lu Chen basically understood the whole story.

As for the complete Greater Thousand Records mentioned by Tian Kui, Lu Chen showed considerable interest.

After all, this was the first time he had heard of a cultivation method that could reach the True Immortal stage.

How precious such a technique must be went without saying.

“Then does Fellow Daoist know where one might find this complete Greater Thousand Records?”Seeing Lu Chen’s expression, Tian Kui immediately knew he had developed an interest in the Greater Thousand Records.

It was exactly the same as when he first learned of the Greater Thousand Records’ existence all those years ago.

Yet reality was brutally harsh…

Tian Kui sighed, “In this world, there no longer exists a complete version of the Greater Thousand Records.”

Lu Chen frowned and asked, “Why?”

“The Greater Thousand Records is called a Cultivation Manual, but it originally was an ancient technique inscribed on the One Sky Realm Stele of the Nine Realms.”

“Before the Nine Realms Heavenly Dao became distorted, that celestial stele could still be observed by many Immortals.”

“But when the Nine Realms Heavenly Dao completely descended into madness, the first thing it did was devour that celestial stele.”

“This fundamentally severed all hopes of anyone comprehending the complete Greater Thousand Records.”

“However, theoretically speaking, in the current Nine Realms, there is only one person who might still know what the complete Greater Thousand Records truly contains.”

Hearing this, Lu Chen had a sudden insight, “Sword Ancestor?”

Tian Kui nodded.

“Sword Ancestor is the only remaining ancient Immortal in the Nine Realms today, and he is also the legendary True Immortal – even among the original Immortals, he was unquestionably the pinnacle.”

“He studied the complete Greater Thousand Records in his early years and recorded it.”

“If Sword Ancestor could awaken again, he might be able to impart the complete Greater Thousand Records to you, Fellow Daoist.”

“However, Sword Ancestor has currently sealed his True Spirit, and no one knows his present condition, nor whether he still retains his own consciousness.”

“If you wish to seek information about the Greater Thousand Records, Fellow Daoist, this Sword Locking Abyss is a place you must visit.Although Tian Kui’s words contained considerable personal motives – essentially hinting to Lu Chen that the Sword Locking Abyss was crucial for him and he should go there – even knowing this situation, Lu Chen didn’t feel much resistance.

After all, he very much wanted to meet this legendary last Immortal of the Nine Realms.

He wanted to understand what exactly caused the Nine Realms to fall to such a state.

One must know that before the Nine Realms Heavenly Dao went mad, the situation here was quite similar to the Immortal Cultivation World – it was an orthodox world of Immortal cultivation.

Weighing the pros and cons, Lu Chen said, “Please tell me the method to enter this Sword Locking Abyss, Fellow Daoist.”

Hearing this, Tian Kui immediately showed an excited expression.

“Have you considered this carefully, Fellow Daoist?”

“You should know that even we of the Imprisoned Sword Sect don’t fully understand what’s inside the Sword Abyss.”

“You might encounter various unexpected dangers on this journey.”

“If you choose to leave now, no one would blame you. After all, you’re not from the Nine Realms and have no need to take such risks.”

Though he very much wanted Lu Chen to enter the Sword Locking Abyss, Tian Kui still offered this reminder.

However, since Lu Chen was willing to enter, he naturally had his own considerations.

Of course, the most crucial point was that he had long ago left numerous Incarnations in the outside world.

These Incarnations usually parasitized certain Magic Treasures, Magical Artifacts, or even ordinary objects.

They would only activate under specific circumstances – namely, when all other Incarnations had perished.

One could say that even if his current Clone were to fall in the Sword Locking Abyss, it would have no real impact on him.

He was already in an invincible position.Therefore, the risk Tian Kui perceived was merely a simple trial in Lu Chen’s eyes, nothing more.

And Lu Chen’s desire to enter the Sword Locking Abyss was far more complex than Tian Kui imagined.

The current Lu Chen had already successfully cultivated a Transformation Soul Stage clone.

Had he no greater ambitions, he could have directly absorbed this clone to elevate his main body to the Transformation Soul Stage.

Yet Lu Chen chose not to do so.

His original plan was to cultivate three Transformation Soul Stage clones, then achieve the true supreme Dao through their trinity Fusion.

The Dao begets One, One begets Two, Two begets Three, Three begets all things…

These words held profound meaning for Lu Chen, far beyond empty philosophy.

Though what he intended now was the reverse process.

Since he had already reached the stage where “Three begets all things”,

His next step would be to trace back to “One begets Two”.

The Fiend-Slaying Sword Formation was the second great Dao path Lu Chen had chosen for Fusion.

However, unlike the Heretical Avatar which could be seamlessly fused simply by elevating the realm of his Innate Divine Ability,

achieving the Enlightenment Realm beyond Dao Transformation for the Fiend-Slaying Sword Formation required meeting two conditions.

First, Sword Intent at the Enlightenment Realm, and second, four Immortal Swords of Enlightenment Realm caliber.

Only by fulfilling both conditions simultaneously could a complete Fiend-Slaying Sword Formation be formed.

Lu Chen’s Sword Intent had nearly reached the requirement.

What remained lacking were the four Enlightenment Realm Immortal Swords.

Yet Immortal Swords were equivalent to Celestial Artifacts.

The emergence of Celestial Artifacts always resulted from the perfect convergence of heavenly timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony.

Currently, Lu Chen possessed only human harmony, lacking both heavenly timing and geographical advantage.

But upon learning of the Sword Locking Abyss’s origin,

Lu Chen felt he had found the “geographical advantage” –

the very advantage that could help him forge four Immortal Swords.

A place where a True Immortal’s True Spirit was sealed, and who was moreover a pure Sword Cultivator.

Without doubt, the Sword Locking Abyss must contain numerous powerful Sword Intents and many Immortal Swords.

Even if these Sword Intents and Immortal Swords had been corrupted by the twisted Heavenly Dao,

They could still serve to temper Lu Chen’s four Immortal Swords.

Thus, by properly utilizing the Sword Locking Abyss, Lu Chen might potentially forge all four Immortal Swords at once.

Reaching this point would satisfy the two necessary conditions for his second clone’s breakthrough to Deity Transformation.

Therefore, even if Tian Kui hadn’t mentioned it, Lu Chen was determined to enter the Sword Locking Abyss regardless.

Missing this opportunity, he didn’t know if he would ever find another chance this ideal.

Lu Chen looked at Tian Kui and said, “Fellow Daoist, rest assured. I have carefully considered this and am not acting recklessly.”

Tian Kui remained silent for a moment, then finally revealed the method to enter the Sword Locking Abyss.

“The Sword Locking Abyss originated from the Sword Ancestor’s Origin Immortal Sword.”

“The true Sword Locking Abyss consists of three parts.”

“First is the Lock – representing both the Heavenly Dao’s suppression of the Sword Ancestor, and the Sword Ancestor’s suppression of the Sword Thralls within himself.”

“Second is the Sword – named ‘Nine Realms’, the Sword Ancestor’s Origin Immortal Sword, which is precisely where we stand now.”

“And in the past, those Sword Sect Seniors who were bewitched by the Heavenly Dao and suffered Qi Deviation were all imprisoned here.”

“The third part of the Sword Locking Abyss is the Sword Ancestor’s corpse.”

“Although the Sword Ancestor’s True Spirit remains within the corpse, legends say that before his fall, the Sword Ancestor slew numerous ancient Immortals.”

“Some of these ancient Immortals willingly let themselves be slain by the Sword Ancestor, while others were forcibly executed by him.””To prevent these ancient Immortals from being toyed with by the Heavenly Dao, the Sword Ancestor used his own Immortal corpse as a Small World, completely trapping them within.”

“This is the entirety of the Sword Locking Abyss.”

“As for entering the Sword Locking Abyss, one must first break through the external Heavenly Dao lock.”

“Generally speaking, the Heavenly Dao lock represents the will of heaven and earth, making it difficult for individuals to overcome.”

“However, the Sword Locking Abyss was ultimately created by the Sword Ancestor and remains deeply influenced by him.”

“Therefore, there is only one method to enter the Sword Locking Abyss: demonstrating Sword Intent at the Enlightenment Realm level.”

“As long as one can achieve this, they may enter the Sword Locking Abyss.”

“Initially, I wasn’t certain whether Fellow Daoist could accomplish this, as Enlightenment Realm Sword Intent already qualifies as an Immortal’s technique.”

“But after sensing Fellow Daoist’s Sword Intent at the Reception Platform, I understood this wouldn’t pose any difficulty for you.”

“Fellow Daoist is precisely the person the Imprisoned Sword Sect has been waiting for over ten thousand years.”

Hearing this, Lu Chen finally understood the method to enter the Sword Locking Abyss.

Without wasting time, Lu Chen approached the cave residence gate of the Sword Locking Abyss and placed his hand on the chain-covered door.

Boom!

Shortly after Lu Chen placed his hand on it, the entire Sword Locking Abyss began shaking violently.

This intense disturbance even radiated beyond the Imprisoned Sword Sect, spreading throughout the entire Fiend Corpse Continent.

Immediately after, a towering Sword Intent erupted from Lu Chen’s body.

Accompanying it appeared the massive phantom images of Immortal Swords surrounding him.

Then, under Tian Kui’s excited gaze, the previously sealed gate of the Sword Locking Abyss slowly opened.

Staring at the vortex-like entrance to the Sword Abyss before him, Lu Chen entered without hesitation.

After he entered, the Sword Locking Abyss immediately closed.

Watching everything from outside the gate, Tian Kui felt deeply apprehensive.

Despite his previous accommodating responses to Lu Chen’s requests and questions, appearing to have everything under control,

In reality, he had no clarity about what would happen after Lu Chen entered the Sword Locking Abyss, nor whether this would bring fortune or disaster to the Imprisoned Sword Sect.

But at this point, he had no other choices.

After all, in ten thousand years, Lu Chen was the only person from the Imprisoned Sword Sect who met the conditions to enter the Sword Locking Abyss.

Tian Kui wasn’t certain they could wait for another qualified individual.

“So this is the Sword Abyss…”

After entering the Sword Abyss, Lu Chen marveled at the chaotic space before him.

This was because the interior of the Sword Locking Abyss completely differed from his expectations.

He had originally imagined it would resemble a space like a Demon Suppression Pagoda.

But actually, the spatial layout of the Sword Locking Abyss was extremely complex.

Countless intersecting spaces appeared throughout the Sword Locking Abyss.

Upon closer inspection, each of these spaces essentially constituted a small Sword Domain.

In other words, every space contained at least one Dao Integration Realm Sword Intent.

However, unlike normal Dao Integration Realm Sword Domains,

The Sword Intents within this Sword Locking Abyss contained an indescribable madness.

This madness caused every Sword Intent within the spaces to engage in countless collisions with one another.

Some Sword Intents vanished in these collisions, while new ones emerged from the impacts, repeating this cycle endlessly.

Yet all of this temporarily ceased with Lu Chen’s arrival.

Subsequently, infinite killing intent began converging toward Lu Chen.

In this moment, Lu Chen profoundly understood what it meant to be opposed by the entire world.However, this situation did not trouble Lu Chen in the slightest; instead, it brought him great delight.

For such an abundance of Sword Intent undoubtedly served as the finest whetstone for his blades.

He would use this boundless Sword Domain, this endless killing intent,

to forge his five Immortal Swords.

And with this, ascend to the supreme Dao!

With this thought, Lu Chen directly unleashed his own Sword Intent.

Zhu Xian, Sword Formation!

(End of Chapter)