Chapter 269: Su Huai Yu's Identity, the Origin of the All Beings Tree, and Unraveling the Great Secret

Two figures appeared.

One black, one white.

These are peerless Sword Dao experts awakened by a hundred thousand sword souls.

Each has an immortal sword behind them, emitting terrifying light, sword qi pressing upon people.

The whole great world felt their power.

This aura, shocking heaven and moving earth.

"Cang Shan Lao Ren, Shui Yue Jian Sheng."

"Cang Shan Lao Ren, Shui Yue Jian Sheng." Someone exclaimed, looking at their appearance and attire, could actually name their identities, somewhat frightening.

"Cang Shan Lao Ren? Shui Yue Jian Sheng? How come these names sound so familiar?"

"Hiss, the two who created Yin Yang Sword Dao in the mythic era?"

"Are they the two supreme Sword Dao masters of the Yin Yang Sword Sect?"

"Really them?"

Some didn't understand, not knowing their background, but could somewhat sense that these two had extraordinary origins.

"Yin Yang Sword Dao?"

"Who exactly are they?"

However, most people still didn't know their origins, so they couldn't help asking, full of curiosity.

"The era when Sword Dao was most brilliant was the mythic era; Cang Shan Lao Ren enlightened to the supreme Yang sword law between heaven and earth, while Shui Yue Jian Sheng enlightened to the Yin sword law, both beings existing in myth."

"The two joined forces, creating Yin Yang Dao, swords divided into Yin and Yang; as times changed, although the Yin Yang Sword Sect has vanished in the flow of time, Yin Yang Dao has continued to be passed down."

"In later generations, many have Yin Yang Dao, basically all originating from the Yin Yang Sword Sect; if not for the mythic era, there would be too many great beings; if separated by an era, these two would surely shake ancient and modern times."

"But now it can also be considered shaking ancient and modern times."

An elder spoke, although the matters of the mythic era have left no remnants to this day, yet some ancient relics still contain books recording them; some people have read them, and now seeing the true persons, they can naturally say a bit.

People clicked their tongues.

Truly, I never expected their backgrounds to be this huge.

Within Sword Mountain.

The great world's gaze gathered on Mu Yun and Jian Jiu Tian, they are the unparalleled Sword Dao prodigies of the present age.

One has a Chaos Sword Body, the other a Great Dao Sword Body.

In terms of physique, Mu Yun is slightly stronger, but if comparing cultivation realms, Mu Yun's realm is suppressed by Gu Jin Nian, inferior to Jian Jiu Tian.

Fortunately, Heaven-Penetrating Sword Mountain cares only about sword intent, not realm; otherwise Mu Yun would surely be at a disadvantage.

Within Sword Mountain.

Behind Cang Shan Lao Ren's immortal sword, like a blazing great sun, illuminating the great world; while behind Shui Yue Jian Sheng's immortal sword, likewise like a bright moon, shedding light upon humanity.

One Yin, one Yang, manifesting Yin Yang harmony, dividing heaven and earth into two.

"What is Sword Dao?"

In an instant, their voices sounded simultaneously; their voices, reaching the soul, a terrifying sword intent emerged behind them, aimed at the two.

This is a heart-testing trial, also a sword intent trial; if one fails, they die on the spot.

Great Sun Sword Intent.

Great Yin Sword Intent.

Terrific and overwhelming, this sword intent targets not space, but the soul and primordial spirit.

Jian Jiu Tian and Mu Yun's faces almost simultaneously turned extremely grim; their primordial spirits and souls suffered immense suppression, as if ten thousand divine mountains pressed upon their primordial spirits, utterly unable to bear it.

Crack crack crack crack crack.

A strange sound rang out, it was their primordial spirits cracking; people looked on, all shocked.

Their primordial spirits floated above their heads, cracking inch by inch; at this rate, within half a moment, death is certain.

If the primordial spirit is destroyed, even immortals coming cannot save them.

Is this the power of mythic experts? People watched, both shocked and unable to stay silent; these two unparalleled Sword Dao prodigies, before such figures, are hardly worth mentioning.

This... truly makes one feel unbelievable.

Crack crack crack crack crack crack.

The sound of primordial spirit cracking continued; moreover, an immortal sword appeared behind them.

This is their sword intent, very strong, but before the sword intents of Cang Shan Lao Ren and Shui Yue Jian Sheng, it is utterly insignificant.

How could the supreme masters of Yin Yang Sword Dao be comparable to later generations? Although these two are contemporary prodigies, also possessing invincible potential, legendary physiques, yet they have experienced too little.

In the mythic era, they too were stars, but lacking tempering, they probably cannot shine any light.

"This is tempering their will; if they endure, they gain great benefit; if they cannot endure, they may truly die here."

A voice sounded, explaining what had happened.

People looked toward the mountain peak.

Jian Jiu Tian was terribly suppressed; the Great Sun Sword Intent exposed his veins, made his breathing ragged, his eyes full of cold intent.

"What is Sword Dao?"

Cang Shan Lao Ren's voice sounded again, inquiring of Jian Jiu Tian.

"I am simply put, with me I am invincible!"

Jian Jiu Tian roared; as he spoke, his sword intent exploded, bursting terrifying light; his will and gaze were extraordinarily strong.

He believed in his own Sword Dao.

In a distant place, Gu Jin Nian also sensed this scene; looking at Jian Jiu Tian, it is undeniable that this Jian Jiu Tian truly has an invincible heart.

Although he is arrogant, overbearing, and looks down on everyone, at this age having such achievements, who isn't arrogant and overbearing? Who would look down on everyone?

Not being reckless is a waste of youth.

Gu Jin Nian agrees with that.

It's merely that he does not approve of Jian Jiutian's conduct; it's not that Jian Jiutian looks down on himself, thereby giving rise to ill will.

Mainly because Jian Jiutian just joined the Severing Heaven Sect, and in the blink of an eye he looks down on his own master.

Such a person lacks virtue, so Gu Jin Nian loathes him greatly.

If it weren't for this reason, Gu Jin Nian would greatly admire Jian Jiutian, even if Jian Jiutian were his enemy, it would not hinder Gu Jin Nian from admiring him.

But such character is not worthy of praise.

However, while Gu Jin Nian was searching for materials, he also carefully observed Heaven-Reaching Sword Mountain; Su Huaiyu had said that he needed a breakthrough in swordsmanship.

Thoroughly activate the Divine King Seal, and it can also unlock a great secret.

This was said by the Ten Hall Kings before; condensing the seven seals can reveal the greatest secret of past and present.

What exactly it is, they do not know, but Gu Jin Nian is very curious.

Boom.

Within the Sword Mountain, Jian Jiutian's sword intent shattered, and his primordial spirit also split apart at this moment.

People fell silent, drew a deep breath, some unable to believe.

As strong as Jian Jiutian, such a peerless heavenly pride, can they not withstand this sword intent?

Will he fall here?

This is merely a side peak among the surroundings, not the main peak.

People were shocked, not merely because Jian Jiutian might fall, but more importantly, this is merely a side peak.

It is not the true main peak.

This is totally inappropriate.

However, at this moment, the powerful sword intent again permeated out, the sword intent condensed, revealing its terror.

This is a purer Chaotic Sword Qi, stronger than before by more than tenfold? 'He withstood the pressure and transformed into a new sword intent.'

'This Chaotic Sword Qi has received the most perfect enhancement, it's somewhat terrifying.'

'I said, it's just a side peak; how could it possibly let Jian Jiutian be defeated?'

'Although I don't particularly like this Jian Jiutian, he is indeed the pride of the present generation among heavenly pride, having received the ancient inheritance, his future achievements are unimaginable; the present humanity is not as hopeless as imagined.'

'Yes, the present humanity is not as hopeless as imagined.'

Some voices rose; regarding Jian Jiutian's situation, most people actually have mixed feelings, supporting Gu Jin Nian's faction, and they do not wish for Jian Jiutian to endure.

But they also do not wish for Jian Jiutian to suffer a crushing defeat.

After all, Jian Jiutian truly is a top-tier heavenly pride of the present age, one of the foremost, and now having also received the ancient inheritance; if such an existence were to be defeated easily, that would not be a good thing.

This would only cause the ancient peoples to look down on humanity even more, and also lower the morale of present humanity.

Fortunately, Jian Jiutian has not been defeated.

But the transformation of sword intent is also not what they wanted to see.

As for the Severing Heaven Sect, this is positively perfect teaching material.

'Everything still depends on one's physique; even if the scriptural inheritance is excellent, one also needs a suitable person. Jian Jiutian has comprehended the ancient sword way, but within the Sword Mountain, he did not employ sword techniques, but rather relied on his own sword intent to pass this barrier, possessing a supremely strong heart.'

'With me, invincible.'

Chang Yun Tian's voice sounded, he praised Jian Jiutian; in a sense, this also boosts the morale of the Severing Heaven Sect, after all, with the transformation of the Kirin Pavilion, the Severing Heaven Sect as a whole still has somewhat low morale.

Now seeing Jian Jiutian like this, together with Chang Yun Tian's words, many indeed felt their morale boosted.

'What a fine line "With me, invincible," what a fine line "My sword way is invincible"; sadly, this era has only just revived, if it had revived a few years earlier, Jian Jiutian could have been the foremost of the present age.'

The voice of the Highest Purity Daoist sounded, he praised Jian Jiutian, but his words also carried a hint of other meaning.

Actually, it's just saying that Gu Jin Nian's ability to become number one under heaven is entirely because he was a bit earlier in time, while Jian Jiutian missed some opportunities.

Just that.

Just at this moment.

In another Sword Mountain.

Mu Yun's voice also slowly sounded.

'All things are swords; plants and trees connect with the divine.'

As his voice sounded, the sword intent behind him also shattered at this moment, being replaced by a terrifying sword intent that emerged from behind him, astonishing the world.

His Great Dao Sword Intent is surrounded by many auspicious signs, and also carries a sense of harmony.

By contrast, Jian Jiutian's sword intent is more of a cold sharpness and a killing edge; the Chaotic Sword Qi itself possesses such inconceivable might.

The two each expounded their own understanding of the sword way.

Jian Jiutian is very overbearing, 'With me, invincible,' 'Only my sword way.'

Mu Yun is much gentler, 'All things are swords; plants and trees connect with the divine.'

There is no good or bad, only different paths.

At this moment, within the two Sword Mountains, tens of thousands of sword intent souls also appeared; this is something that can enhance sword intent will, it is the ancients' comprehension, greatly beneficial to oneself.

Jian Jiutian glanced, he did not waste words, stamped his foot, and in an instant tens of thousands of sword souls flew toward the Severing Heaven Sect; each sword intent can help sword cultivators, saving them a hundred years of comprehension.

He does not care about these things, even looking down on them; the way of the ancients, in his view, is worthless; only himself can be invincible.

Meanwhile, in the other Sword Mountain, Mu Yun appeared especially humble, absorbing sword intent strand by strand, carefully comprehending it, but most of it he also gave to the Kirin Pavilion.

The later-generation heavenly pride gifted to the Kirin Pavilion.

However, what should be absorbed must still be absorbed; stones from other mountains can polish jade.

But such behavior has provoked some voices that should not have arisen.

'True sword way lies only in personal comprehension; the ancients' sword intent, though strong, they are ultimately losers who never reached the pinnacle of the sword way; absorbing their sword intent brings only harm, no benefit.'

"Your sword intent is very strong; the Great Dao sword intent could become my rival, but by absorbing this sword intent, your sword path will not remain pure, and a gap will arise between us."

"I don't care about your future; I only hope you don't let the distance between us widen too much. At the peak, I wish to battle you, to experience the greatness of the Great Dao sword intent, and also let the world know how strong my sword path is."

The voice sounded.

It was Jian Jiutian's voice; he was proud, his eyes full of contempt, stating his view that these things have no meaning or value.

However, he was not trying to persuade Mu Yun; he believed that Mu Yun absorbing such sword intent would be a burden, hindering Mu Yun's strength from reaching the peak. In that case, he would find it uninteresting; he wants to fight Mu Yun when Mu Yun is at his peak, a fair and just duel, after which no one will have anything to say.

Those words are very arrogant.

The members of Qilin Ge were dissatisfied; they watched, knowing what kind of bird‑person Jian Jiutian was, yet they couldn't help speaking up.

"Everyone has their own Dao; even if I am invincible and powerful, so what? Does that mean all things are weak because of the sword? To embrace all rivers, to learn from the sages, and to forge one's own Dao—that is even better."

"How arrogant, a loser? The ancient sword Dao sages, in your mouth, have become losers?"

"If the sword Dao lineage lacks their presence, do you think the sword Dao still exists?"

"One can be proud, but not reckless."

The voice sounded.

The Heavenly Pride of Qilin Ge was dissatisfied, feeling displeased at Jian Jiutian's arrogance.

"Embracing all rivers is correct, but how many people actually think of embracing all rivers? Yet how many can forge their own Dao?"

"Indeed, throughout history, how many can carve their own Dao? This road is arduous, but without such fearless heart, how could a hundred flowers bloom together?"

"Is this arrogance? In my view, it is merely extreme confidence; so young, with a chaotic sword body and such a realm, who wouldn't be arrogant? Will you all be low‑key?"

The voice of Jie Tian Sect also sounded; they gave no ground, confronting each other head‑on.

Both sides arguing is normal; they are enemies by nature, and it's suspicious if they don't argue.

In the Sword Mountain.

Facing Jian Jiutian's sarcasm, Mu Yun appeared calm and unruffled.

"If you disagree."

"Then test the sword."

The voice was indifferent, yet exuded dominance.

There's nothing more to say; if you disagree, fight. I've tolerated you for a long time—this is Mu Yun's subtext.

Hearing this, Jian Jiutian slightly frowned, his gaze shifting; chaotic sword qi swirled around, a powerful sword aura causing countless flying swords to clash.

That's not all.

All Sword Mountains were clashing, not as a good sign but out of anger.

Indeed, the souls of all Sword Mountains were angry, staring at Jian Jiutian because of his earlier words.

Calling them former losers is disrespectful; they are pure sword‑Dao will, and although they have not reached the utmost nor ascended the peak, they do not consider themselves failures.

More aptly, they are the starlight of this path, illuminating future generations.

Feeling the sword souls' anger, Jian Jiutian showed no fear, stepping forward, his tone icy.

"My sword Dao."

"Destined to shake antiquity and dazzle the present."

"From ancient times to the present, the sword Dao will be proud because of me; I will forge my own path and create another legend. Your story has already declined; now it's my turn to appear."

"There is no dissent or resentment; if one fails, it is simply failure."

Jian Jiutian spoke; these were his inner thoughts and his assessment of these people.

"Failure is just failure."

He could find no excuse.

Boom.

Endless sword intent turned into a sea of swords; all Sword Mountains clashed more fiercely. These words were truly arrogant and truly reckless.

Even members of Jie Tian Sect couldn't help but frown.

It's not that they think Jian Jiutian is arrogant, but they fear he might encounter some accident or danger.

That would indeed be bad.

Boom.

But in an instant, Tong Tian Sword Mountain exhaled an overbearing, suffocating aura, extinguishing the will of all Sword Mountains.

This sword intent is terrifying.

It may originate from a peerless great being.

Within Yin Cao Diyu.

The Ten Hall Kings frowned; their gazes were cold, as if facing a great enemy.

Meanwhile in the outside world, such conduct left people silent.

At the very least, Qilin Ge fell silent.

It gave the impression that the Lord of Tong Tian Sword Mountain seemed to endorse Jian Jiutian's words, endorsing his will.

This is not a good thing for Mu Yun.

"This is the true invincible one, having accepted Sword Senior Brother's words."

"Indeed, forging one's own path and opening one's own sword Dao is the true invincibility."

"Even the Lord of the Sword Mountains has endorsed it; what more do you have to dispute?"

Within Jie Tian Sect, many Heavenly Prides rejoiced, waving flags and shouting for Jian Jiutian; their momentum was indeed strong.

Among the Sword Mountains.

It seemed that Jian Jiutian, having received the Lord of the Sword Mountains' endorsement, showed no joy at all; he was indeed unbearably arrogant, believing this was proper.

However, his gaze turned toward Mu Yun.

With your current realm, you are still not enough to be my enemy.

This way, I'll give you time to catch up to me; inside this Sword Mountain there are many great fortunes. After seizing them, quickly raise yourself to the Fivefold Heaven, then we will fight fairly, so that even if I win, you won't be dissatisfied.

Jian Jiutian spoke, standing with his hands behind his back, letting Mu Yun go seize the fortunes here to increase his own strength, so as to achieve a fair fight.

Why go to such lengths?

Suppress your cultivation to the First Heaven and fight me—do you dare?

However, Mu Yun was very overbearing; he did not want to wait and went straight into battle.

This still takes advantage.

But Jian Jiutian did not agree.

However, after a moment of thought, he then said: "I will again seal the Chaotic Sword Qi killing technique, hiding my strongest move to fight you; within ten moves, if I lose, I lose—what do you think?"

The latter spoke.

He also craved a battle, therefore he was willing to again seal the Chaotic Sword Qi killing technique, not using his strongest move, counting it as fair.

Upon careful comparison,

This is indeed fair, though one could also say it's not fair, after all the Fivefold Heaven is the Fivefold Heaven; suppressing it will still have some effect.

Good.

Mu Yun said nothing more; with a wave of his hand, terrifying Great Dao Sword Qi swept horizontally, appearing extremely terrifying.

Buzz—

Endless flying swords clamored, adding a different brilliance to this great battle.

The two great Sword Dao prodigies clashed, and indeed they were eye-catching.

Boom! A great explosion sounded.

Jian Jiutian's eyes burst forth terrifying Chaotic Sword Qi, overwhelmingly invincible, colliding with the Great Dao Sword Qi, causing all 108 Sword Mountains to tremble.

It must be said, he is indeed strong.

Among contemporary talents, he may not claim first place, but he is certainly among the top eight or nine.

The two heaven's pride prodigies exchanged blows; their sword intents collided, indeed sparking true fire. Although Jian Jiutian would not unleash his strongest sword technique, even a casual move is not to be underestimated.

However.

In the mundane world, Gu Jin Nian has already found the last key ingredient.

Hidden within a divine mountain, only by opening his heavenly eye could he discover it; however, that divine mountain had not revived, so Gu Jin Nian chose to forcibly open the mountain.

He bathed in terrifying thunder and stepped into that divine mountain.

But he also divided his attention, constantly worrying about the situation of the Sword Mountain.

He was not afraid that Mu Yun would lose.

But Jian Jiutian is ultimately one realm stronger than him; he actually feels that Mu Yun finds it hard to win, the realm gap being what it is, suppression is useless.

It is very likely he will fall here.

Jian Jiutian is no pushover; since he chose to fight, he would not give Mu Yun a chance to grow—defeating the enemy once is enough, and for someone like him, he also does not wish to nurture an opponent.

"Jin Nian, Mu Yun and Jian Jiutian clashing— I fear he will suffer a great loss."

At this moment, Su Wenjing's voice sounded, transmitted within Gu Jin Nian's primordial spirit, filled with some worry.

"It doesn't matter; I will intervene."

Gu Jin Nian replied lightly.

He did not stop this great battle, also hoping Mu Yun could improve himself; but at the critical moment, he will intervene.

Having received this answer.

Su Wenjing breathed a sigh of relief; other geniuses he could ignore, but Mu Yun is different—this is a fine embryo, to be carefully sculpted, capable of great achievements in the future, able to become a pillar of the Qilin Pavilion.

Thud.

Heaven-Reaching Sword Mountain.

The great battle continued to erupt, especially terrifying, sword light filling the air; fortunately they chose this place, for if it were elsewhere, mountains and rivers for thousands of miles might collapse.

They even sparked true fire; Jian Jiutian not suppressing his own cultivation power, the strength of the Fivefold Heaven could destroy a continent.

Thud thud thud.

Their sword intents were horrendously towering; myriad miles of sword qi swept about, forming a sword sea; colliding together, they made the great sun tremble and the mountains and rivers surge.

Everyone in the mundane world was watching, nobody wanting to miss a moment.

After all, such a clash of heaven's pride prodigies is rare.

However, the two have already fought nine times.

Jian Jiutian steadily suppressed Mu Yun.

Going on like this, defeat is obvious.

"Great Dao Myriad Things."

At this moment, Mu Yun's voice sounded; behind him, myriad Dao evolved into Great Dao Sword Qi, every blade of wood, all things in heaven and earth, completely transformed into the strongest sword qi.

The terrifying sword intent also surfaced, seeking to decide victory against his opponent.

"Kill."

Jian Jiutian had no nonsense; he also kept his promise, not using his final killing move, yet all the Chaotic Sword Qi around his body condensed into a single invincible sword intent.

He charged toward Mu Yun to kill.

Space pierced.

Sword Mountains clamored.

This sword intent is indeed somewhat terrifying, inspiring fear.

Mu Yun frowned; he had indeed underestimated Jian Jiutian, but it was not a matter of sword intent, but of realm.

Just.

Just then.

A figure appeared.

Standing amid Sword Mountain.

He waved his hand.

He directly dispelled this terrifying sword intent.

It was Gu Jin Nian.

(End of chapter)