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Chapter 720: Chapter 406: Surviving the Calamity_2

He was going all out. A Nascent Soul is not like the others; once it’s damaged, it’s a complete downfall.

Admiration flashed in Ancestor Lu’s eyes. Many a promising talent faced their Nascent Soul Tribulation, but very few could exhibit the resilience and courage like Elder Jian did.

Cultivators who wish to contend with the heavens must be prepared to be pushed to the brink of death before they can hope to survive.

If one is preoccupied with concerns, they can never unleash their full potential, and failure is then inevitable.

Every cultivator undergoing tribulation understands this principle, but to truly put it into practice is no easy feat.

”Sword Intent Sky Towering!” This time, Elder Jian did not wait for the Heavenly Thunder to strike. He let out a manic laugh, and the giant sword transformed from his Nascent Soul charged towards the thunderclouds above.

His momentum was rising continuously and also growing stronger, his Sword Intent on the giant sword becoming more concentrated. The space in front of him even felt like it was about to be cleaved open by the sword.

Li Yuanba’s eyes shone. He witnessed the pinnacle of the ”Sky-Surging Sword Intent Technique” at the Golden Core level.

He was unable to execute such a powerful move. It required the honing of Sword Intent and the utmost coordination between spirit and Sword Intent, areas in which he still had a long way to go.

At that moment, the thunderclouds seemed to sense the challenge. The lightning within quickly gathered, and another bolt of Heavenly Thunder slashed down towards Elder Jian, who was ascending towards the sky.

With a ’boom’, the Heavenly Thunder struck Elder Jian, and the whole sky turned white.

It was blindingly white, so white that the cultivators couldn’t look directly at it.

Apart from Ancestor Lu, the Nascent Soul Ancestor, only Li Yuanba, who used the ”Divine Eye Technique,” could see what was happening in the sky.

In that instant, as the Heavenly Thunder struck the giant sword formed by the Nascent Soul, layers of the sword began to peel off from its core, the sword shrinking rapidly.

Just as the sword formed by the Nascent Soul was about to be destroyed by the Heavenly Thunder, Elder Jian grasped the hilt. In the final moment, he became one with the giant sword.

Either he and the giant sword formed by the Nascent Soul would be completely obliterated by the Heavenly Thunder, or he would survive under its immense power; there was no other choice.

Li Yuanba saw that Elder Jian’s body was partially destroyed and was falling heavily towards the ground.

The tribulation clouds in the sky also dissipated after releasing the final bolt of Heavenly Thunder, leaving no trace behind.

Li Yuanba felt the pressure from Ancestor Lu lift from him, and with a flash, he flew toward the location where Elder Jian was falling.

”Master, how are you doing?” He caught Elder Jian’s body just before it hit the ground, calling out somewhat helplessly.

In his perception, Elder Jian’s aura was extremely weak, his life force seemingly hanging by a thread.

”Silly boy, you should be rejoicing!” Ancestor Lu appeared beside him, laughing as he spoke.

Li Yuanba was confused, but he would soon understand why.

The body of Elder Jian that he was holding in his hands began to show a Nascent Soul Aura anew, and the injuries on his body were healing at an eerily fast rate.

The missing half of his body, along with all the wounds large and small, fully recovered in just a few dozen breaths.

Regardless of whether Elder Jian was at the Golden Core Realm or Nascent Soul Realm, such injuries could not possibly heal so quickly, even with the finest healing Spirit Pills.

There was only one possibility; Elder Jian had passed the trial of heaven and earth. He had overcome the Nascent Soul Tribulation and received the rewards from the heavens and the earth.

Elder Jian’s body rose from Li Yuanba’s hands and landed on the ground nearby.

”I pay respect to you, Master!” Elder Jian opened his eyes and bowed to Ancestor Lu.

”You have finally become a Nascent Soul Cultivator!” Ancestor Lu said with satisfaction.

When he first met Elder Jian, he knew that Elder Jian was destined to reach the Nascent Soul Stage one day.

After all, Elder Jian was heir to the ”Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion”, surpassing the heritage of any major sect on the Beishu Continent.

Elder Jian’s talent was indeed astonishing; during the Golden Core Stage, he nearly dominated an era.

”Thank you, Master, for everything you’ve done for me!” Elder Jian said with a smile.

He then turned his gaze to Li Yuanba, his eyes filled with admiration.

”Yuan Ba, your rate of growth has truly exceeded my expectations. Your talent surpasses even mine!” Elder Jian revealed a gratified expression akin to that of Ancestor Lu.

”Indeed, he is much stronger than you were at his age!” Ancestor Lu laughed heartily.

”The guidance I’ve given him is far too little; I am an irresponsible master!” Elder Jian said, shaking his head and smiling.

He had entered seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage while Li Yuanba was still at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Although before secluding himself, he thoroughly explained the Foundation Establishment Chapter of the ”Sky-Surging Sword Intent Technique” to Li Yuanba, he had not anticipated that in just a few short years, Li Yuanba would have reached the Golden Core Middle Stage.

”Then you should stay in the sect for a few more years, and guide Yuan Ba’s cultivation properly!” Ancestor Lu suggested.

He did not wish for Elder Jian to leave the sect or Beishu Continent too soon, yet he had long since promised not to prevent Elder Jian from returning to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

To this point, he was extremely satisfied with the situation.

Elder Jian had become a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and the successor he found, Li Yuanba, possessed a talent that even surpassed Elder Jian, now already a Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivator, and had even reached the Great Elder Level in body refinement.

If nothing unexpected happened, Li Yuanba had a great chance of advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage. What could Elder Jian be unsatisfied with?

”Master, I will try to stay for a few more years. I’ve waited so many years already; a few more won’t matter!” Elder Jian replied to Ancestor Lu, disproving without any intention to refute, smiling.

”You take some rest first, get familiar with the Nascent Soul Realm. Oh, and since your disciple refined Ten Thousand Sword Peak into a magical treasure, I’ve arranged a new cave dwelling for you. It’s on the mountain next to Three Saints Peak, you can name it yourself!” Ancestor Lu said in a very good mood upon hearing Elder Jian’s reply.

Hearing Ancestor Lu mention Ten Thousand Sword Peak, Li Yuanba felt a little embarrassed and scratched his head.

”Ten Thousand Sword Peak was always meant for Yuan Ba. The path of a Sword Cultivator does not necessarily have to be the same as mine; his talent exceeds mine, and I will not overly constrain his growth!” Elder Jian looked at Li Yuanba, replying with evident satisfaction.

He bowed deeply to Ancestor Lu and then waved to Li Yuanba, leading him away from the mountain.

”Congratulations to Jian Wuwei on advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage; our sect has gained another Nascent Soul Cultivator!” Ancestor Lu’s voice echoed throughout the gates of the Senluo Sect.

Upon hearing this news, the cultivators at the gate displayed various expressions.

Those cultivators without grievances against Elder Jian were excited; Elder Jian was relatively young for a Nascent Soul Cultivator and could protect the sect for at least six hundred more years.

As for the cultivators who bore grudges against Elder Jian, their mood wasn’t as pleasant; they only hoped Elder Jian would not dwell on past grievances.

Some cultivators harbored envy, wondering why Elder Jian could advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, deeming it profoundly unjust.

The majority of cultivators were not surprised by Elder Jian’s successful advancement; he had been the most likely candidate to become a Nascent Soul Ancestor over the years.

No matter the reactions of the cultivators at the gates, Elder Jian’s ascension to a Nascent Soul was a significant event for the Senluo Sect.

Li Yuanba followed behind his master, Elder Jian, who could no longer be simply called an elder. Upon achieving the Nascent Soul Stage, he was referred to as an ancestor.

However, because Elder Sword was Li Yuanba’s master, there was no need for him to address Elder Sword in such a manner.

”Come and join me in paying homage to our founding master!” Elder Sword, not overly concerned with the sect’s arrangement of the mountain, hung up a painting on the main hall wall as soon as they entered the dwelling and instructed Li Yuanba.

The painting was the same one Li Yuanba had paid respect to upon his initiation, depicting the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion amidst the clouds, a treasured item.

Li Yuanba knelt behind Elder Sword, respectfully performing a grand salute towards the Sword Intent Sky Towering Scroll.

Elder Sword murmured softly, seemingly recounting something. Li Yuanba quietly accompanied him, not wishing to disturb Elder Sword.

Li Yuanba knew that Elder Sword had always longed to return to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion. Elder Sword’s affection for the pavilion was profound, and now that he had become a Nascent Soul Ancestor, he naturally wished to inform the founding master.