Eternal Emperor's Path to Ascension

Chapter 381: Invincible in the Lower Realm

Several days passed quietly.The Eternal Peak gradually returned to its usual tranquility.

The discussions surrounding the battle between Tian Yongheng and Yun Jiang still persisted among many disciples, but compared to the initial excitement, things had finally calmed down.

At this moment, within the deepest region of the Eternal Peak.

Tian Yongheng also returned to his cave abode.

Yun Jiang was temporarily staying in the Eternal Peak and would leave in a decade or two.

He didn’t have any particular thoughts on this, on the contrary, it was good for him to have a nice relationship with Yun Jiang.

This fellow’s great grandmaster is a True Immortal, after all.

He needed more information about True Immortals.

The moment the stone gates closed behind him, the bustling noises of the outside world completely vanished.

Silence descended once more.

At this moment, his gaze landed upon the floating Primal Dao Sword, which was hovering in midair.

Even while remaining motionless, it emitted a profound aura capable of causing ordinary cultivators to lose themselves merely by looking at it.

This was a Spiritual Grade Mid-Rank Dharma Treasure.

Even in the Upper Realm, such a treasure was valuable.

Among Earth Immortals, it would be enough to trigger bloody battles.

Thinking of this, Tian Yongheng slowly extended his hand.

The Primal Dao Sword immediately flew over.

The moment his fingers touched the blade, a faint resonance echoed throughout the cave abode.

*Buzz!*

The sword trembled slightly.

Tian Yongheng nodded.

It is about time.

His expression was calm.

A Natal Dharma Treasure wasn’t something that could casually be changed.

Once established, the treasure and cultivator would become one.

The treasure could grow alongside its owner, and likewise, if the treasure was destroyed, the owner would suffer unimaginable backlash.

Thus, the stronger the initial foundation of the Natal Dharma Treasure, the greater the future benefits.

At the same time, the stronger a Dharma Treasure was, the more it could enhance a cultivator’s combat power instantly upon binding.

At this moment, countless Immortal seals appeared around Tian Yongheng as his Divine Sense slowly spread outward.

Threads of golden light emerged from his body and connected toward the sword.

The process had begun.

Almost instantly, Tian Yongheng felt a mysterious connection forming.

His body, soul, essence, cultivation, Dao, everything slowly began intertwining with the Primal Dao Sword.

This process could not be rushed.

According to his estimates, it would require over a century before completion.

By then, he might already be approaching the peak of the Late Stage Vagrant Immortal Realm, of even the Great Completion of Vagrant Immortal Realm.

Thinking of this, Tian Yongheng smiled faintly.

A hundred years, to mortals, they were unimaginably long, but to him now, it wasn’t particularly significant.

Immortality truly changed one’s perception of time.

In fact, it was common for a Natal Dharma Treasure’s binding process to take thousands or even tens of thousands of years for an ordinary Vagrant Immortal, but Tian Yongheng had too solid a foundation, too great of Providence, and too powerful a Dharma Treasure.

Many factors combined reduced his Natal Dharma Treasure binding time.

Soon afterward, he allowed the process to continue automatically, his consciousness gradually withdrawing alongside his Divine Sense.

The Primal Dao Sword continued floating before him while countless golden runes circulated endlessly around both him and the sword.

All of a sudden, Tian Yongheng seemed to have remembered something.

His eyes brightened slightly.

The Simulation Battle Trial, I almost forgot about it.

Over the years, he had rarely used it, specially after becoming a Half Immortal, he had almost never used it.

Most of the time, cultivation occupied the majority of his attention.

The other time, he was out experiencing the Mortal World and had no interest in it.

Now, however, he had finally advanced to the Mid Stage Vagrant Immortal Realm.

Naturally, he wanted to test the limits of his current strength.

After all, he had yet to cultivate all the Divine Powers, combat techniques, mystical spells, and celestial arts to his current limits, not to mention the many new abilities and treasures he received.

Immediately, his consciousness entered the system.

A familiar panel appeared as countless names within the interpersonal relationship section entered his vision.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng’s gaze swept across several familiar names.

The hatred values attached to certain Immortals and Gods remained unchanged.

Seeing them, a trace of coldness appeared in his eyes.

These people truly haven’t given up yet.

Unfortunately for them, I’m growing faster than they anticipated.

However, he didn’t dwell on the matter.

Those people were still too distant.

The most important thing right now was improving his own strength.

Soon, his gaze landed on a familiar name.

It was the Sword Venerable.

A faint smile appeared on Tian Yongheng’s face.

Among all his current acquaintances and friends he had truly met, the Sword Venerable remained the strongest.

A true Sword Immortal in the Mortal World, an existence standing at the absolute peak of the Vagrant Immortal Realm, the strongest being in the Lower Realm.

If not for certain limitations and restrictions, he would have entered the Earth Immortal Realm long ago.

In terms of cultivation, he was currently two minor realms above Tian Yongheng.

Naturally, he became the perfect testing target.

Without hesitation, Tian Yongheng selected him as his opponent.

The surrounding world instantly changed as a vast heaven and earth appeared, with boundless mountains stretched toward the horizon.

The simulated world felt incomparably real as always.

At this moment, a figure appeared opposite him.

He wore plain white robes, holding the Wooden Peach Divine Sword with an indifferent expression on his face.

It was indeed the Sword Venerable, but unlike the one in real life who looked like a kind elderly man, the simulated version possessed no emotions whatsoever, like a sharp sword hanging over the entire Mortal World.

The instant he appeared, he immediately attacked.

*BOOM!*

An incomparably terrifying sword light descended, causing the heavens to split apart and the earth to shatter.

Natural elements and worldly laws were instantly disintegrated as the heavenly rules collapsed beneath the sword’s path.

The attack possessed enough power to annihilate countless universes in the Myriad Worlds.

Yet, Tian Yongheng remained unmoving, not taking the attack seriously at all.

Just as the overbearing Sword Qi was about to reach him, the Heavenly Void Jade Pendant glowed with an ethereal light.

A spatial crack opened in front of him, swallowing the attack whole and leaving not a single trace behind.

At the same time, the Carefree Immortal Flowing Robe remained completely unaffected.

Tian Yongheng smiled faintly.

Indeed, the Sword Venerable was as strong as ever, far stronger than ordinary Vagrant Immortals.

Unfortunately, he was not strong enough for him.

Just then, he casually raised a finger.

A trace of Divine Energy gathered around the finger as he swiped forward.

It was an ordinary movement, simple to the extreme.

However, the simulated world suddenly became silent.

Even the Sword Venerable froze.

The next instant, his body exploded and his soul shattered; even the surrounding space collapsed completely.

Insta-killed!

The battle ended as soon as it had begun.

Tian Yongheng blinked.

"..."

That was it?

Returning to reality, Tian Yongheng couldn’t help nodding.

My true strength should have really reached a level comparable to Earth Immortals now.

Although he did originally expect an easy battle, this was still a little beyond his expectations.

The result was completely one-sided.

Of course, part of the reason was the Heavenly Void Jade Pendant; its defensive capabilities were simply absurd.

However, the fact remained that his offensive power had reached an equally terrifying level.

At the same time, even if he took on that attack head on, it still wouldn’t be able to damage him at all.

In an instant, the strongest Vagrant Immortal he knew had been erased with a casual swipe of a finger.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng thoughtfully rubbed his chin, a new idea forming in his mind.

One Sword Venerable wasn’t enough, then what about one hundred?

Soon afterward, he entered the simulation once more.

The world reconstructed itself.

This time, however, a hundred Sword Venerables appeared simultaneously.

Each stood at the absolute peak of the Vagrant Immortal Realm.

A hundred peerless Sword Immortals, each one capable of dominating the Lower Realm.

The scene was enough to make ordinary Vagrant Immortals despair.

*Boom!*

The instant the battle began, a hundred attacks erupted.

Sword Intent filled heaven and earth as the heavenly rules completely shattered.

The simulated world seemed incapable of bearing the pressure.

But, once again, Tian Yongheng merely raised a finger and swiped.

*Swoosh!*

A single line crossed heaven and earth.

All the terrifying Sword Intents and Sword Qis disintegrated and a hundred Sword Venerables disappeared simultaneously.

The simulated world collapsed immediately afterward.

Once again, it was a insta-kill.

Returning to reality once more, Tian Yongheng couldn’t help laughing softly.

Honestly speaking, even he felt slightly ridiculous.

This wasn’t because his combat experience had suddenly become heaven defying, in fact, it was quite the opposite.

His experience fighting Immortals remained extremely limited.

The real reason was much simpler; he was just too strong.

The gap between him and a peak Vagrant Immortal was too large.

When the difference reached a certain level, skill became secondary, just a single attack was enough.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng leaned back slightly, a trace of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.

The strongest in the Lower Realm, invincible in the Lower Realm!

He could finally say those words with complete confidence!

Not the strongest Sword Cultivator or Sword Immortal, not the strongest beneath the Immortals, but the strongest existence in the entire Lower Realm!

Whether mortal, Half Immortal, or Immortal, nobody could contend with him.

At this moment, his gaze slowly shifted toward another name.

The smile on his face gradually faded.

A new figure entered his vision.

The Supremely Valiant Heaven Reaching General.

Among all the people listed in his relationship panel, this individual currently possessed the highest cultivation.

A genuine Golden Immortal.

An existence standing far above Earth Immortals and Heaven Immortals, the absolute pinnacle of the Upper Realm Nine Great Immortal Worlds.

At the same time, he was one of the people who harbored hatred toward him, considered an enemy.

Tian Yongheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Among the Immortals and Gods who harbored hatred for him, this person was the most dangerous.

At the same time...

He was also the perfect grindstone.