The First Immortal of Destiny

The Taiyi Sword could have continued its fight with the Demon Slaying Sword, but in the end, it submitted.

In fact, when Shen Mo persuaded it, the Taiyi Sword Spirit was already moved. It just needed a stepping stone, a reason to convince itself to switch allegiance to Shen Mo.

During its struggle with the Demon Slaying Sword, it viewed this sword as merely a junior. Yet, this junior was able to contend with it for several days and nights without a clear winner. This was enough to prove that Shen Mo’s previous words were not exaggerated, and his Proficiency in Swordsmanship was no less than that of Senior Gu Song.

Recognizing Shen Mo as its master, it couldn’t deny this was a good way out!

Consequently, the Taiyi Sword simply went with the flow, finding an excuse to retract its sharpness, thus putting an end to this struggle.

Shen Mo faintly perceived the Taiyi Sword Spirit’s thoughts and recalled the Demon Slaying Sword with a smile.

When he set the rules of combat, he had anticipated this outcome. The Proficiency in Swordsmanship of the two Spirit Swords was similar. Unless the Taiyi Sword broke the rules and used its sword body to forcibly shatter the Demon Slaying Sword, it would never win. If they continued to fight, the most they could achieve would be to exhaust their contained Mana, resulting in a stalemate!

It was like two cultivators of the same rank sitting and discussing, unable to use Mana, only expounding their respective philosophies. It could take years to reach a conclusion this way.

To truly determine a winner, they ultimately needed to fight a real battle!

And once the Taiyi Sword used its physical body to strike the Demon Slaying Sword, it would violate the previous agreement, and it would naturally lose.

「The temporary mansion, the Cultivation Room.」

Shen Mo forced a drop of crimson blood from his fingertip, dripped it onto the spine of the Taiyi Sword, and simultaneously applied a refining method to imprint his own soul mark on this Supreme Spirit Sword.

BUZZ!

A profound sensation surged from Shen Mo’s heart, and in the unseen, an extremely close spirit contact was established with the Taiyi Sword.

At the same time, comprehension and insights related to hundreds of Senior-level and above Sword Path cultivation methods continuously flooded into Shen Mo’s heart. Both man and sword resonated with an extremely profound Sword Path aura!

Unlike a Sword Path lineage, the Taiyi Sword itself did not practice any martial arts or cultivation methods.

Its Proficiency in Swordsmanship was merely a perfect reflection of the Sword Path level of Gu Song, the first-generation ancestor of the Sword Alliance—akin to the imprint left by a seal on paper!

Therefore, Shen Mo couldn’t learn any specific style of swordplay, but he could comprehend the profundity of Senior Gu Song’s level of Swordsmanship. The Taiyi Sword, just like the Demon Slaying Sword, flawlessly imprinted Shen Mo’s own Proficiency in Swordsmanship. As long as it had residual Mana, it could engage enemies using swordplay on its own, without his direct involvement!

[You have successfully refined the Spirit-grade Top-grade Magical Artifact Taiyi Sword and have comprehended the Dao Rhyme of Swordsmanship left by the Divine Bridge Realm Heavenly Monarch Gu Song from the sword blade; your understanding of the Sword Path has become even more profound.]

[Through your constant circulation and comprehension, you have comprehended the endless mysteries of the All-Encompassing Sword Canon. All-Encompassing Sword Canon Experience +3,290.]

[Through your constant circulation and comprehension, you have comprehended the endless mysteries of the Big Dipper Seven Star Sword Formation. Big Dipper Seven Star Sword Formation Experience +1,435.]

[Through your constant circulation and comprehension, you have comprehended the endless mysteries of the Sacrificial One Sword. Sacrificial One Sword Experience +2,650.]

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[You have glimpsed the secret of the Taiyi Sword, and you have had a realization; your understanding of the Forging Path has deepened. Forging Experience +200.]

[During this process, you have unexpectedly obtained an opportunity. Destiny Point +1.]

「While the Taiyi Sword and the Demon Slaying Sword had been clashing, Shen Mo had not been idle.」

Using the Spirit Stones he had earned recently, he utilized [Martial Performance] to advance the All-Encompassing Sword Canon and the Constellation Great Hand Seal to the next stage.

Having refined the Taiyi Sword into his Lifebound Magical Artifact this time, he obtained the Sword Path legacy of Heavenly Monarch Gu Song, significantly boosting the level of numerous swordplay and martial arts skills.

Joy was evident on his face as he summoned the Destiny Panel.

[Destinied Lord: Shen Mo]

[Skills: Sword Body, Flawless, Control Wind, By the Stars, Rebirth, Spirit Devouring, Cloud Transformation, Blood Shadow, Pure Yang Pupil, Sword Escape, Universe in the Sword, Spiritual Wisdom, Blessed Land]

[Cultivation Methods:

Mixed Yuan Qi Technique: Senior (3,915 / 22,000) Derivation I;

Reverse Dragon Curse: Master (695 / 18,000) Derivation I;

Divination Treasure Mirror: Senior (2,243 / 5,000)]

[Martial Arts:

Sword Control Spirit Technique: Epic (MAX);

Big Dipper Seven Star Sword Formation: Senior (16,245 / 18,000) Derivation I;

Constellation Great Hand Seal: Senior (388 / 20,000) Derivation I;

All-Encompassing Sword Canon: Senior (5,182 / 24,000) Derivation I;

”Tianhe Nine Turns”: Elite (2,515 / 16,000)]

[Lightness Magic Arts:

Soar Cloud Immortal Method: Master (13,425 / 16,000)]

[External Magic Arts:

Dragon Elephant Blood Fiend Body: Bloody Fiend Body (100/100) Derivation I;

Three-Heads Six-Arms True Immortal Technique: Senior (7,565 / 20,000) Derivation I]

[Soul Magic Arts:

Divine Soul Contemplation Scripture: Epic (MAX);

Great Sun Tathagata Heart Scripture: Master (2,780 / 17,000) Derivation I]

[Sacrificial Magic Arts:

Withering Pursuit Soul Palm: Master (5,945 / 14,000);

Gecko Divine Skill: Elite (7,625 / 12,000);

Sacrificial One Sword: Elite (11,650 / 16,000)]

[Others: Purple Mansion Heart Scripture, Heavenly Origin Technique, Supreme Clarity Sword Technique, Startling Swan Sword Technique, Thunderclap Rapid Step, Immortal Wind Cloud Physique...]

Besides refining the Taiyi Sword, which had greatly benefited his Sword Path, Shen Mo had also recently gained much insight from Senior Gu Song’s scroll.

Without exaggeration, his understanding of the Sword Path of this first-generation ancestor of the Taiyi Sword Alliance was even more profound and thorough than that of the current disciples of the Sword Alliance.

Having received so much favor from Senior Gu Song, if I face disciples of the Sword Alliance again in the future, I should show some mercy, as a sign of respect to Senior Gu Song and the Taiyi Sword Spirit. Shen Mo thought to himself.

As for Elder Zhu Zhao of the Taiyi Sword Alliance, if he did not continue causing trouble in the future, Shen Mo would not go looking for trouble with him. However, if Zhu Zhao persisted in being problematic, Shen Mo would not hesitate to give him a taste of his sword.

After refining the Taiyi Sword into his Lifebound Magical Artifact, Shen Mo informed it of the whole truth about Zhu Zhao’s deception for personal gain. Even if Shen Mo couldn’t have withstood an assassination attempt from the Taiyi Sword before, he could have utilized the Heavenly Monarch’s power within the Mother Tree leaf to severely injure it!

Such an ”unfilial descendant” was certainly not worth protecting for the Taiyi Sword Spirit. If it hadn’t already acknowledged Shen Mo as its master, it would likely have wanted to slash Zhu Zhao a few times upon returning to the Taiyi Sword Alliance.

Subsequently, with a thought, Shen Mo summoned the Nether Fire and took out a large amount of top-grade spirit gold.

The notch and cracks on the Taiyi Sword, caused by his use of the Demon Slaying Sword Style activated by ’Sacrificial One Sword,’ had not yet been repaired. Now that this sword recognized him as its master, he naturally had to assume the responsibilities of an owner.

Fortunately, he had previously participated in the Tianyin Valley trade meet and reaped a good harvest. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to gather enough top-grade spiritual items to repair this Supreme Spirit Sword.

One by one, portions of spirit gold ore slowly melted into molten Spiritual Liquid under the lapping flames of the Earthly Fire. Guided by Shen Mo’s superb Forging techniques, the damage on the Taiyi Sword was gradually repaired...