Chapter 279: Reborn: Imprints Fusion, Eightfold Heaven, Invincible Path

Boom boom boom.

Thunder and lightning trembled.

Lightning intertwined.

The seven great imprints constantly collided, producing brilliant light, strands of order laws turned into divine light, intertwining with each other, as if they were about to evolve into a chaotic world, looking extremely wonderful.

However, someone could see that this seemingly wonderful everything actually had an extremely terrifying influence.

One careless mistake, and the primordial spirit would be overturned, turning to ashes; even if immortals came, they could not save it.

In the Great Era, everyone was torn; they didn't know whether to watch Gu Jin Nian fuse the imprints or watch this heavenly tribulation.

Boom—

Above the heavens.

The terrifying heavenly tribulation has already gathered.

In an instant.

A sky-covering, earth-covering barrage of flying swords fell.

These flying swords turned into an invincible will, directly slashing down towards Gu Jin Nian's direction.

Clang.

Extinction Sword God raised his hand; a golden formation disk appeared in his hand, endless sword intent burst forth, blocking this heavenly tribulation.

Boom boom boom.

A great explosion rang out, strands of sword light fell, deafening.

This is very terrifying.

But Extinction Sword God blocked it; the Supreme Sword God, having such strength, is nothing.

However, just as everyone thought Extinction Sword God had blocked the heavenly tribulation, the imprint atop Gu Jin Nian's head burst forth a blazing golden light, empowering the heavenly tribulation.

In an instant, hundreds of millions of sword intents poured down, their power greater than before.

Carrying endless killing intent.

This is heavenly punishment.

The whole world watched; many hoped Gu Jin Nian would die under this heavenly tribulation.

Now, Gu Jin Nian has become their greatest enemy.

However, under the heavenly tribulation.

Extinction Sword God once again burst forth with peerless sword intent, but this time, under such heavenly might, even Extinction Sword God could barely hold on.

His body trembled; his primordial spirit was already somewhat damaged, and now it cracked further, making people frown.

People felt a sense of suffocation.

This is merely the first heavenly tribulation; how will we handle the later ones? Even a sword god as strong as a supreme one cannot withstand such a heavenly tribulation, leaving people feeling deep despair.

Boom—

Endless sword intent fell; people gazed, Extinction Sword God bearing the heavenly tribulation looked somewhat bleak.

Under the Great Era's heavenly tribulation, even one as strong as a supreme being must fade away.

"Can't hold on much longer."

Someone spoke up, feeling emotional, thinking Extinction Sword God cannot hold on.

"Yeah, it won't be long before it ends; this is still just the first heavenly tribulation."

"If such a heavenly tribulation were survived, how terrifying would it be?"

Voices rang out one after another.

They were not optimistic about Gu Jin Nian, nor about Extinction Sword God.

After all, this heavenly tribulation is terribly frightening, almost causing despair.

Puff puff puff.

Hundreds of millions of golden sword intents fell, like a golden ocean pouring down, causing despair and also making people feel fear and terror.

Facing such a heavenly tribulation.

Extinction Sword God's whole body burst with golden light.

"The Great Era cannot be reversed."

"I too can reverse."

Under the heavenly tribulation, Extinction Sword God let out a great roar; as he spoke, sword qi burst forth from around him, ultimately he turned into golden light, like a divine sword, charging into the clouds and colliding with the heavenly tribulation.

Boom boom boom! Upon collision, hundreds of millions of rays scattered between heaven and earth, and at this moment Extinction Sword God turned into an intensely blazing light.

Thud.

The Great Era emitted a rumbling sound, looking extremely terrifying, astonishingly extraordinary.

"Extinction Sword God has already declined; he should not exist in this world, having revived by relying on the Great Era's power, he has now exhausted his hidden strength, and now he wishes to perish together with the heavenly tribulation to give Gu Jin Nian a sliver of life."

"It's hard to imagine why Extinction Sword God would do this."

"Saint Gu this time really is somewhat troublesome; such a heavenly tribulation, merely the first, has forced an existence like Extinction Sword God to exert all his strength, and future heavenly tribulations will only grow stronger."

Some voices rang out.

They analyzed this matter, stating the current situation.

Nobody was optimistic about Extinction Sword God, not because he lacks strength, but because he has declined, lost the Great Era's imprint; he originally should not appear in this era, and now acting against heaven further violates order.

Moreover, even if this turmoil were resolved, what then? Can Gu Jin Nian handle the later heavenly tribulations? It's impossible to have several more beings like Extinction Sword God; one could say this hope is truly slim, even extremely slim.

Boom boom boom! Sword intent pierced Extinction Sword God's flesh and primordial spirit; his will was riddled with holes.

Ah! He raised his head and roared, white hair disheveled; he is Extinction Sword God, the invincible of the mythic era, one person one sword, suppressing a Great Era.

In his era, he was invincible; but now facing the heavenly tribulation, he appears powerless, also carrying a sorrow that brings despair and bleakness to the world.

As mighty as the Silent Extinction Sword God, yet still cannot resist Heaven's Mandate.

What is the path of cultivation? People fell silent, unable to think of an answer.

"I am the Sword God."

"Supreme of the Sword Path."

"Today, defying Heaven, I will live another life."

"Seizing youth from Heaven."

Yet, just as everyone despaired, the Silent Extinction Sword God's roar rang out; his will became immensely steadfast, his thoughts pierced all of heaven and earth.

He is the Silent Extinction Sword God, the deity of the Sword Path, the invincible of the mythic age; today, he suddenly comprehended the ultimate of the Sword Path, so he must take a step that belongs to himself.

Regardless of the outcome, regardless of the future, he only wishes to gamble everything.

Boom—boom—boom.

Endless sword intent poured out from within him; this is his essence, spirit, and vigor. He is dispersing his power, forgetting all his sword techniques, to forge his own path.

Taking the most crucial step.

"He wants to live a second life?"

"What does that mean?"

"Can one truly be reborn for a second life?"

"Returning to youth?"

People were shocked; they did not know what the Silent Extinction Sword God intended, but his words sounded overwhelmingly domineering, involving a second life.

"How could one live a second life? Does he intend to revive in this era?"

Someone spoke up, raising a question.

"It is quite possible. According to rumors, some supreme beings are bound by heaven and earth, their lifespans inevitably limited; without breaking their realms, they will eventually fade into the river of history. Yet some supreme beings, if they can take that pivotal step, can return to youth, with heaven and earth reshaping their flesh. However, those capable of such a feat are exceedingly rare."

"This 'few' refers to that group of supreme beings."

A voice answered, making clear what this meant.

"Yes, and moreover, a terrifying prospect: if one lives another life, their strength will advance further."

"If such a strong individual exists in this age, the future becomes truly hard to predict."

Some voices sounded, deeply shocked by the Silent Extinction Sword God's actions.

But some other voices rose, belonging to the ancient tribes.

"It's difficult; one should hardly fantasize. If this were the mythic age, the Silent Extinction Sword God might truly succeed, but in this era, heaven and earth do not tolerate it, the great world does not permit it. He is not a being of this age; his mark forever remains in the mythic age. To revive in this era, not to mention anything else, even the Heaven's Mandate of this age is insufficient."

"Stop overthinking; this is destined to fail."

A cruel voice rang out, outright denying the possibility, deeming a rebirth almost impossible.

It would be better to fantasize about something else.

That voice garnered much support; even those who wish to see the Silent Extinction Sword God revived know the chance is slim.

Intense light illuminated heaven and earth.

The Silent Extinction Sword God, like an invincible being, under the heavenly tribulation, continuously metamorphoses; he disperses all sword intent, returning to his most primal state.

Everyone watches attentively.

In the end.

Endless sword intent surged entirely into his body; his flesh glittered, the sword intent invincible.

"Did he succeed?"

A gasp rose, eyes filled with disbelief.

The ancient tribes were the most shocked.

The Four Seas Dragon King widened his eyes, his gaze full of shock.

Even the divine race dared not believe this; in this era, the Silent Extinction Sword God could still be reborn for a second life.

"Impossible; this is something heaven and earth cannot permit. Why does it appear?"

"This era absolutely cannot allow such a person to live another life. Seeking to revive using this era?"

Some voices rose, from the strongest of the ancient age; they simply did not believe what unfolded before them, nor were they willing to.

Just.

Under the heavenly tribulation.

The Silent Extinction Sword God underwent a massive transformation; his white hair instantly turned black, soaring behind his head, each strand like a peerless sword intent, evoking terror.

His aura even affected the entire great world, as if all things were beneath his feet.

His presence was like a divine sword; a single slash could doom the great world. With each breath, heaven and earth trembled, the sun and moon swayed under his aura—this is the true power of the Silent Extinction Sword God.

Terrifyingly astonishing.

Boom.

Under the firmament.

The Silent Extinction Sword God slashed a sword; all sword intent vanished, the dreadful heavenly tribulation instantly erased.

He displayed a demeanor invincible even beneath the mortal realm.

Holy Punishment's Light radiated around him.

His visage was gaunt, yet could not conceal his brilliance, the Sword God of the mythic age.

"May I ask heaven and earth, can we have a duel?"

Returning to youth.

The Silent Extinction Sword God grew even more domineering; he stared at the firmament, seeing nothing, yet dared utter such words.

Rumble—

Hundreds of millions of thunder trembled within the heavenly tribulation, as if it were the wrath of heaven and earth, facing this peerless sword god.

People were dumbfounded, some unable to speak; such an aura was something they could never pursue in their lifetimes.

Click.

The second heavenly tribulation fell.

It was somewhat stronger than before, but not overly suffocating; after all, having reached this degree, if it were still doubling in growth, the entire heaven and earth would be destroyed. The second heavenly tribulation.

Figures appeared one after another, standing towering between heaven and earth; their gazes surpassed everything, his aura was even stronger and terrifying; in the span of past and present, each figure had once reflected a period of time.

These are the heavenly pride of past and present; now, having received the aid of heaven and earth, they exude the most terrifying aura.

A hundred thousand heavenly pride like clouds fell from the sky, evolving all of eternity.

Facing such a heavenly tribulation, the Extinction Sword God stepped forward without any fear, one person with one sword, to slay it.

Boom—boom—boom.

The great battle erupted, everyone watched, one person with one sword, alone battling the hundred thousand heavenly pride of past and present.

This battle was fiercely intense, yet equally splendid and extraordinary; at least in the eyes of the world, this battle had reached the utmost terror, various sword techniques, fist methods, divine abilities, and Dao arts turning into an ocean.

But in the face of the Extinction Sword God at its peak, this battle was nothing at all.

He, with one sword, unleashed the aura of a sword god.

One sword.

Piercing through heaven and earth.

And within the Heaven-Reaching Sword Mountain.

The Seven Great Seals collided wildly, reenacting all of creation; Gu Jin Nian quietly contemplated all of this.

Half an hour later.

Within the heavenly tribulation.

The hundred thousand heavenly pride all vanished, leaving only the Extinction Sword God alone.

He was covered in blood; even at his peak, facing the hundred thousand heavenly pride, he found it somewhat strenuous, for any heavenly pride modeled by heaven and earth—who is not invincible? Who is not outstanding? Yet fortunately, they all fell to the Extinction Sword God.

Boom.

The third heavenly tribulation fell.

Palace after palace formed of thunder crashed down, slashing everything, destroying all vitality and all things.

Such thunder, even Gu Jin Nian might not be able to withstand.

Click.

The Extinction Sword God endured the first thunder palace; his flesh trembled, his body burst open, blood spattered everywhere, yet he did not cry out, not even furrowing his brow.

Click!

Second, third, fourth.

Nine thunder palaces fell in succession.

The Extinction Sword God's body was covered in blood, yet he endured the third heavenly tribulation.

The fourth heavenly tribulation.

The fifth heavenly tribulation.

It fell directly, giving the Extinction Sword God no chance to breathe; moreover, the seven seals atop Gu Jin Nian's head burst forth with the fiercest light, empowering the heavenly tribulation.

Boom—boom—boom.

People watched, awaiting an outcome.

Under these circumstances.

The Extinction Sword God withstood five heavenly tribulations for Gu Jin Nian.

However, he too grew weak; such a heavenly tribulation is inherently unbearable for ordinary people.

Thus.

In the blink of an eye, half a day passed.

Gu Jin Nian continually comprehended this terrifying seal, pondering many things, enlightened to the principles of all creation.

This also greatly aided his Holy Path.

The seven seals were indeed merging, but the more they merged, the more terrifying the heavenly tribulation they provoked.

The sixth heavenly tribulation.

The seventh heavenly tribulation.

The eighth heavenly tribulation in full, some ancient aura appeared—it was a true dragon.

"There's actually a true dragon?"

A voice sounded, pointing at the heavenly tribulation above the firmament, exclaiming in astonishment.

People looked over.

Indeed, it was a true dragon.

It looked astonishing.

True Dragon.

The supreme being of the mythic era, representing the heavenly divine beasts; this creature is terrifying beyond compare, possessing the power to defy heaven and change fate— a single breath can let one be reborn.

Like an auspicious beast.

Within the Auspicious Beast Pavilion, there is an auspicious beast, but its bloodline is not entirely pure; one can only say that in this era it belongs to an inconceivable divine beast, yet in the mythic age, several could still be seen.

But this true dragon is different.

Its aura is terrifying.

The eighth heavenly tribulation actually condensed into a true dragon—this is truly unexpected.

Not only the Azure Dragon, soon the Black Tortoise, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Qilin, and the figures of the Five Divine Beasts all appeared.

The Five Direction Divine Beasts appeared.

Gave a terrifying sense of oppression.

The sky was dim and gray; they were in the heavenly tribulation, their gazes icy and extreme, devoid of any wisdom, only slaughter and coldness.

Facing the Five Direction Divine Beasts.

The Annihilation Sword God still had no fear.

"Kill!"

Without a word, he gripped his sword and charged into the heavenly tribulation to protect Gu Jin Nian's Dao.

"Looking at this, it truly is to withstand this heavenly tribulation for Gu Jin Nian."

"The supreme of the mythic era indeed lives up to its name; reborn once more, it recreates its former splendor and extraordinariness."

"Gu Jin Nian is truly fortunate; during his time in the Underworld, he established the Six Paths of Reincarnation, causing countless Yin soldiers to be tranquil; now in the Heaven-Reaching Sword Mountain, he has also received the Annihilation Sword God's acknowledgment to withstand the heavenly tribulation for him."

"Is this the fortune of the Lord of the Great Era?"

Some voices couldn't help but sigh.

Indeed, one envies Gu Jin Nian; no matter what danger he encounters, either he resolves it himself, or someone helps him resolve it.

"Kill!"

The voice sounded again.

The Five Divine Beasts descended, carrying boundless heavenly might, transforming into five bolts of lightning that struck directly at the Annihilation Sword God's flesh.

Puff puff puff puff.

The Annihilation Sword God's vital essence suffered a massive blow in an instant.

His flesh burst open, blood and flesh blurred; the power of the Five Direction Divine Beasts is not to be underestimated.

He spat blood.

Even as strong as the Supreme, he could not withstand this heavenly tribulation.

The power of the True Dragon forced him to bend, extremely brutal and merciless.

"This is Gu Jin Nian's tribulation; the Annihilation Sword God cannot block it."

An ancient powerhouse spoke, revealing the crux: it's not that the Annihilation Sword God is weak, but that this tribulation belongs to Gu Jin Nian, and the Annihilation Sword God has already borne too much for him.

Forcibly resisting may lead to death here.

Puff.

The next moment, the Annihilation Sword God spat out a mouthful of blood, and the aura around him also dissipated; the reason is none other than being within the Heaven-Reaching Sword Mountain.

Gu Jin Nian's seven marks atop his head completely merged together.

Boom boom boom! Boundless light spread from Gu Jin Nian's head, engulfing the entire Great Era, the light blindingly brilliant.

A gate appeared in Gu Jin Nian's mind.

Will condensed into a figure standing beneath the gate.

This gate, encircling the sun, moon, and stars, also carries an ancient aura, bringing mystery and the inconceivable.

As if pushing open this gate would allow one to comprehend all the secrets of heaven and earth.

However, a pervasive chill spreads, giving the sense that if one dares to push open this gate, they will suffer the curse of the Great Era.

This is terrifying.

Gu Jin Nian feels that heaven and earth can no longer stop him from merging the seven great seals.

Now it gives him a choice.

If willing, then step forward, and he can know everything.

But likewise, he must bear too much, too many things.

Facing such a choice.

Gu Jin Nian almost without hesitation chose to push open the gate.

He wants to know.

What secrets lie within heaven and earth?

With the will united, the seven great seals fused into a key, opening this gate.

Boom.

Eternal endless darkness surged forth.

And in the outside world.

The Annihilation Sword God drenched in blood, his aura rapidly declining, his vital essence also dissipating.

He did not live a second life, but burned his final lifespan to exchange for youth.

It's just a pity that.

Under the Eighth Heavenly Tribulation.

He could not withstand it.

Everyone sighed; some had actually guessed this outcome long ago, yet still wanted to see a glimmer of hope.

But this hope has now been completely destroyed.

Boom! However, just as the White Tiger Divine Beast's heavenly tribulation fell.

A terrifying aura.

Erupted from the Heaven-Reaching Sword Mountain.

It is the aura of the Eightfold Heaven! Coming from Gu Jin Nian.

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December, no more slacking! Work seriously!

Finished writing the last 400,000 words.

Sorry, everyone!

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