Chapter 373

More than three hundred innate spiritual swords hung high.

Although they were not as world-shaking or as peerless in momentum as the four Immortal-Slaying Swords,

every single innate spiritual sword was fierce and sharp, their sword light reflecting in the void, unprecedentedly brilliant and intense.

Whoosh...

A sky-covering sword intent swept out, vast and mighty.

Everything within a radius of hundreds of millions of miles was thoroughly submerged.

Instantly, streaks of leaking thunder and lightning fell, only to be gradually torn apart by the sword array and annihilated into nothingness, leaving no trace behind.

This scene caused Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others to be deeply moved and full of wonder.

"The Innate Sword Wood is like this; it appears to be clashing head-on with the lightning tribulation, but in reality, it is tempering the innate spiritual swords."

Hongyun spoke first, having understood the Innate Sword Wood's purpose.

Although this was a transformation lightning tribulation, the Innate Sword Wood could be said to have utilized the power of the tribulation to the extreme.

As large swathes of thunder fell and washed over them, the radiance of the innate spiritual swords became increasingly dazzling.

This was also a sublimation of its own origin.

And once the Sword Wood successfully transformed into human form, the power of these innate spiritual swords would also rise accordingly.

"Not bad, not bad!"

"Its foundation is profound, and the number of innate companion spiritual swords is rare in this world."

"It is worthy of being so highly valued by Fellow Daoist Chen Ku."

"Even I fear that I cannot compare to the foundation of this Innate Sword Wood."

"Heavens, to think that in this world, there still exist such unknown top-tier living beings."

Jieyin, Hongyun, Xihe, Changxi, and others also spoke out in exclamation, full of emotion.

Even though this Innate Sword Wood had not yet successfully transformed, the many methods it displayed already surpassed seven or eight, or even nine out of ten cultivators in the world.

On the other side.

Watching this scene, Chen Ku's expression also relaxed, and his heart was set at ease.

It was stable!

With the protection of the sword array formed by these innate spiritual swords, it was enough to neutralize the power of the final Zixiao Divine Thunder.

There would be no more twists or accidents in the Innate Sword Wood's transformation.

What Chen Ku and the others did not know was:

At this moment, in Mount Kunlun.

Tongtian, who had been sitting with eyes closed, comprehending the Great Dao, suddenly had his expression shift, his heart sensing something.

"This... such a rich and majestic sword-dao aura!"

Tongtian slowly opened his eyes and whispered to himself.

He primarily cultivated the Great Dao of the Sword, so his sensing of this Great Dao aura was the most acute and clear.

At this time, the sword-dao aura emitted by the Innate Sword Wood during its transformation could be described as unprecedentedly majestic.

Even Tongtian, as a Saint, could not ignore it.

Following the sensation, he turned his gaze toward the direction of the Western world.

In his Saint's eyes, golden light shimmered, appearing to have the ability to pierce through the ages, cold and sharp.

In an instant, the scene of the Innate Sword Wood's transformation fell entirely into Tongtian's eyes.

He even saw the spirit of the Sword Wood.

"Born with an understanding of the laws of the sword dao?!"

"What an extraordinary Innate Sword Wood, or rather, a Sword Wood spirit."

Tongtian exclaimed, his expression becoming increasingly shaken.

One must know that Tongtian had cultivated for countless ages before comprehending deep sword-dao laws, and he was revered by all living beings as the Supreme of the Sword Dao, with no one able to surpass him.

However, Tongtian knew very well how difficult it was to cultivate this Great Dao.

And to be born with an understanding of sword-dao laws was an even more unique foundation and talent throughout the ages.

It went without saying that after this Innate Sword Wood transformed and continued to cultivate the Great Dao of the Sword, it would inevitably achieve twice the result with half the effort, like a tiger gaining wings.

As the exclamation faded, an unprecedented light emerged in Tongtian's eyes.

However, at this moment, Yuanshi, who was to the side, suddenly spoke.

"Abominable!"

"The West really does have endless dog-shit luck."

"Chen Ku, Dizang, and the others are already extraordinary enough."

"And now, another living being transformed from an Innate Sword Wood has appeared."

Yuanshi's words were gloomy, with a sense of gnashing teeth.

Although he said the West had "dog-shit luck," his words could not hide his envy and jealousy.

Now, watching the West flourish time and time again, Yuanshi was extremely uncomfortable.

Hearing Yuanshi's words, Tongtian's previously bright eyes gradually dimmed.

"Indeed... what a pity, what a pity!"

"My sword dao is the number one in the Primordial World; such a living being born for the sword dao should have been admitted under my tutelage."

"Now that it has fallen to the West, it is simply a waste of heaven's gifts."

Regret!

Tongtian revealed a look of deep regret.

Seeing a disciple most suited to himself but unable to recruit them was like missing out on a great opportunity comparable to a Chaos supreme treasure.

Tongtian did not hide his appreciation for the Innate Sword Wood.

However, he could only complain and sigh like this.

Directly snatching the Innate Sword Wood? Tongtian naturally did not dare.

Right now, the Three Pure Ones combined were no match for the four members of the Buddhist Sect.

Tongtian could only continue to watch from afar, his eyes full of disappointment.

Just as Tongtian was sighing.

In the Western world.

The final Zixiao Divine Thunder finally crashed down.

Rumble!

The heavenly sound swept across the Western territory, and the tribulation light thoroughly submerged everything.

Streaks of lightning burst open, tearing the high heavens, shattering all things, and stirring up peerless terror.

However, it was just as Chen Ku had predicted.

Although the thunder and lightning were terrifying.

In the void, that sword array remained shining brightly.

Although it shook incessantly and was on the verge of collapse.

In the end, it held on and did not completely fall apart.

With this, the lightning tribulation was over.

Above the nine heavens, the boundless tribulation clouds gradually receded and dissipated into the invisible.

Everyone withdrew their gaze and turned to look at the scene.

There, the Innate Sword Wood that had previously covered the sky was no longer there.

Replacing it was a youth with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, his face as handsome as jade, standing tall.

His eyes were like torches, his flesh and blood glowing.

Streaks of energy circulated, reflecting the divine light of the sword dao, sharp and soul-stirring.

Although he had transformed into a human, his entire body still exuded a feeling as violent as a sword.

Without a doubt, this was the transformation of the Sword Wood spirit.

Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others nodded secretly.

Not bad, not bad!

Whether in appearance, aura, or the depth of his foundation, he was worthy of being a living being transformed from an Innate Sword Wood.

Before Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others could say much more.

In the field, the living being transformed from the Sword Wood moved his body.

Without hesitation, he took a step forward and knelt in the void directly before Chen Ku.

"Disciple pays respects to Master!"

Afterwards, he performed the grand ceremony of apprenticeship, kowtowing repeatedly.

He had been brought out of the river of time by Chen Ku and nurtured into existence.

In the past, he had also addressed Chen Ku as "Teacher."

Therefore, as soon as he transformed into a human, it was only natural for him to apprentice himself to Chen Ku.

To this, Chen Ku did not refuse.

Smiling and nodding, he responded:

"Go and pay respects to your Grandmaster, Grand-Uncle-Master, and the others."

Chen Ku signaled for him to pay respects to Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others.

The Sword Wood spirit did not waste words and immediately turned to pay respects to Jieyin and the others one by one.

Seeing this, the few were even more satisfied.

Apprenticing to Chen Ku meant that the Buddhist Sect now had third-generation disciples, and an existence so stunningly talented at that.

Endless life, generation after generation of inheritance—the strength of a lineage was reflected precisely in this!

However, the next moment, the Sword Wood spirit revealed a "sycophantic" smile, looked at Jieyin, and said:

"Hehe, this disciple has already paid respects to Grandmaster!"

"Grandmaster... shouldn't you also bestow a few top-tier spiritual treasures?!"

"After all, I have just transformed and am lacking defensive treasures."

As soon as these words were spoken, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others, who had been full of smiles, suddenly froze.

Afterwards, the few looked at each other with strange expressions.

This... why did it feel a bit familiar?!

Thinking about it.

Wasn't Chen Ku like this back then?!

A cheeky smile, with an extremely thick skin.

Even when facing a Saint, he dared to ask for spiritual treasures.

Well!

Sure enough, one learns from whom one follows; it seems this Sword Wood spirit is also a "shameless fellow."

Walking between heaven and earth in the future, he might again invite endless complaints and backbiting from all living beings.

Jieyin had black lines on his forehead, looking depressed.

Why was his lineage only recruiting "shameless" fellows?

Facing the Sword Wood spirit's eager eyes, he responded without changing his expression or skipping a beat.

"Hmm... offense is the best defense!"

"In my opinion, you do not need any defensive treasures."

Jieyin refuted him like this, also rejecting the Sword Wood spirit's request for spiritual treasures.

Just kidding!

The accumulation of your Master Chen Ku is even greater than that of a Saint, so why would you need me to bestow treasures?!

Jieyin thought to himself.

Sure enough!

Seeing that there was no hope in asking Jieyin for treasures, the Sword Wood spirit turned to look at Chen Ku.

"This... Grandmaster won't bestow treasures."

"Master surely can't just watch his disciple have nothing."

"Hehe... I remember there is a lotus platform in the Chaos Pearl, quite extraordinary, with peerless defense."

"Master......"

The Sword Wood spirit winked, his words even filled with a sense of acting spoiled.

It was simply both annoying and cheap.

It could be seen that although his foundation was extraordinary, he currently had the temperament of a child.

And the lotus platform he spoke of was naturally the Chaos Green Lotus.

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Ku also had black lines on his forehead.

Bang!

He did not stand on ceremony, knocking the Sword Wood spirit on the head with a knuckle, and then said speechlessly:

"You brat, just born and you're already eyeing my spiritual treasures?!"

This scene made everyone present unable to hold back, shaking their heads and laughing.

Well!

These two master and disciple, one is thicker-skinned than the other; they are truly the living treasures of the Buddhist Sect.

Just at this moment, Jieyin's expression shifted, thinking of something.

"Since this Innate Sword Wood has already transformed into a human, he should have a name."

"Innate Sword Wood, ten million sword leaves..."

"In that case, let's take the meaning of 'ten million' (Qian) and bestow upon you the name Qianjian (Thousand Swords), with the dharma name Xuanjian (Mysterious Sword)."

Hearing Jieyin and Zhunti, Zhunti, Hongyun, and others nodded repeatedly.

Such a name held the expectation of condensing ten million sword pellets in the future, which could be said to be placing high hopes on him.

However, at this moment, Chen Ku couldn't help but let out a soft "pfft" laugh.

Seeing this, Xihe and Changxi were stunned, not understanding why.

The two women walked to Chen Ku's side and asked softly in a voice only the three of them could hear:

"Why does Fellow Daoist Chen Ku laugh?!"

Hearing Xihe's confusion, Chen Ku looked at Jieyin knowingly and explained in a low voice:

"Qianjian, Qianjian... this is saying the brat is both annoying (qian) and cheap (jian)."

"For Master to bestow such a name, it really reveals this brat's personality completely."

Hearing Chen Ku's explanation, Xihe and Changxi were first stunned, then couldn't help but laugh silently.

Qianjian... isn't the homophone exactly "annoying" and "cheap"?

Jieyin's naming actually had such deep meaning?!

For a Saint to tease someone, it really is wonderful.

However.

On the other side, hearing Jieyin's words, the Sword Wood spirit... no, at this moment he should be called Qianjian, or Xuanjian, accepted it gladly.

Perhaps he didn't hear the teasing in Jieyin's words, or perhaps even if he did, he didn't care at all.

"Disciple thanks Grandmaster for the name!"

He immediately paid respects and frankly accepted the name and dharma name bestowed by Jieyin.

Moreover, seeing that he couldn't get any spiritual treasures from the hands of Jieyin and Chen Ku.

Qianjian's eyes rolled, and he turned his gaze to Hongyun on the side.

"Senior Hongyun is above, may your Saintly life be boundless!"

"Although this junior has just transformed, I have heard that you are kind to others and generous in giving."

"How can you watch this junior be so poor?!"

Qianjian was full of cleverness, rubbing his hands with anticipation as he spoke.

Clearly, he wanted to scrape some benefits from Hongyun's hands.

Hearing this, Hongyun was stunned.

Why did he set his sights on him?!

Hongyun immediately put his hands together, his face solemn.

"Hmm... I still have some points of cultivation that are unclear and need to go into seclusion to contemplate."

"I will not interfere in today's matters anymore."

Afterwards, Hongyun looked at his nose and his nose at his heart, turning and leaving directly.

Qianjian was dumbfounded, but the next moment, he reacted again.

Right now, only the two goddesses Xihe and Changxi remained.

Without needing to say more, Qianjian turned to look at the two women, the smile on his face even more ingratiating.

"Hehe... two Goddess sisters."

"As the saying goes, beautiful people have kind hearts; you two sisters are so stunningly beautiful, surely you won't be as heartless as Master and the others."

This Qianjian was truly full of clever flattery, speaking as soon as he opened his mouth.

As for so-called face? How much is that worth? Is it more important than spiritual treasures?!

Xihe and Changxi were completely confused, staring at each other with wide eyes.

No way?!

This disciple of Fellow Daoist Chen Ku is too "unreserved."

The two women could only look at Chen Ku on the other side with a mix of laughter and tears.

And Chen Ku at this time already had black lines on his forehead, his face full of speechlessness.

The sect style is not upright!

If he had known that this Innate Sword Wood would be like this after transforming, he would have been better off letting him just be a spiritual treasure.

Chen Ku sighed secretly.

"Bitter, so bitter..."

"What kind of bizarre disciple have I recruited?!"

Thinking in his heart, Chen Ku immediately said with a dark face:

"You brat, come over here to me immediately."

Hearing Chen Ku's words, Qianjian returned to Chen Ku's side somewhat reluctantly, his face full of grievance.

And at this time, Chen Ku was thoughtful.

He also knew that Qianjian had already transformed into a human and indeed needed corresponding spiritual treasures for protection.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of his excellent foundation and the sword-dao laws he was born with?!

After pondering for a moment, Chen Ku's expression suddenly shifted.

"In that case, I will refine a companion spiritual treasure for you."

Before the words fell, Chen Ku waved his large hand again.

Boom!

In an instant, a simple and profound giant cauldron appeared with a bang, releasing a power that could crush the nine heavens.

This treasure was none other than the Qiankun Cauldron borrowed from Hongjun!