The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2368: Chapter 2368: Entering the Immortal Venerable Tower

A strange smile appeared on the face of the towering figure.

His gaze penetrated the layers of space, crossing the world barriers of the Heavenly Domain, directly looking at Jing Yan.

The attack that Jing Yan just endured was launched by this towering figure. It seemed that he was a bit surprised that Jing Yan wasn’t killed by his one finger strike, but he didn’t really care, only finding it rather amusing.

The towering figure did not launch a second attack on Jing Yan, as he was currently too far from Faro Heaven. Even for a being like him, launching an attack on Faro Heaven consumed a lot of power. And now, he was entangled with other matters, making it unsuitable to waste too much power on Jing Yan.

”Let this ant live a little longer!” The towering figure withdrew his gaze from Faro Heaven, then his massive body trembled slightly, the hazy space around him became distorted, and subsequently, his figure disappeared into this hazy chaotic primordial space.

Jing Yan was completely unaware of the towering figure in the chaotic primordial space and what transpired there. With his current capability, he couldn’t reach the true Immortal Emperor level.

Upon returning to the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters, Jing Yan began to retreat to heal his wounds.

In fact, the attack Jing Yan endured from the Immortal Emperor this time left him with extremely serious injuries, nearly causing the collapse of his physical body reinforced by the Ancient Tree Inheritance. Hundreds of fissures appeared on his body, which although stable under the maintenance of the Ancient Tree Inheritance, had not completely healed.

The attack of that finger seal had long vanished, but the damage it caused to Jing Yan had a certain lingering effect. If not for the excellent healing ability of the Ancient Tree Inheritance, even if Jing Yan hadn’t died directly under the green finger seal attack, his injuries would have continued to worsen.

Near the Wu Guo Heavenly Lord Residence, Jing Yan appeared unharmed in front of those Immortal Venerables on purpose. He was unsure of whether those Immortal Venerables would harbor ill intentions if they knew the true severity of his injuries, so he showed no major issues to deter them from taking rash actions.

At the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters, it took Jing Yan six months to completely eliminate the lingering power of that green finger seal. Afterward, his recovery progressed rapidly, and in less than half a month, his body was fully healed.

Moreover, after being attacked by the Immortal Emperor, Jing Yan’s strength received a slight enhancement. Both in terms of Divine Power reserves and Dao Skill application, he showed noticeable improvement from before.

”From Immortal Venerable to Immortal Emperor...” Jing Yan shook his head slightly.

Jing Yan had not long entered the Immortal Venerable Realm; he had not yet obtained the Immortal Venerable Seal. Strictly speaking, his realm was at the Primary Immortal Venerable stage, far from reaching the Immortal Venerable Peak.

With the aid of Netherworld Crystal Stones, Fire Cloud Crystal Stones, and a large amount of Black Crystal Stones, reaching the Immortal Venerable Peak wouldn’t be too challenging for Jing Yan, nor would it take much time.

The problem was that Jing Yan currently couldn’t even see the barrier from Immortal Venerable to Immortal Emperor. Not being able to even see it, let alone try to cross it or break it down.

”Perhaps... if I can fully comprehend the Dao Skills, and Dao Rhythms contained within the Moon God Bell, I might gain more understanding of the Immortal Emperor level,” Jing Yan sighed.

”Let’s not think too much about it for now!”

”Next, my main focus should still be on the Thunder Origin. I can already perform the Thunder Light Shining and Thunder Nine Strikes from the Thunder Origin Immortal Skill, but there are still Silent Annihilation and Ten Thousand Thunder Prison to master.”

”Silent Annihilation is significantly more difficult to execute than Ten Thousand Thunder Prison. So, I should first strive to perform the Ten Thousand Thunder Prison.”

Ten Thousand Thunder Prison is a group attack technique within the Thunder Origin Immortal Skill and the only group attack in this Immortal Skill.

If Jing Yan had been able to use Ten Thousand Thunder Prison when he went to eliminate the Slaughter God Hall, perhaps none of its members would have escaped.

To perform Ten Thousand Thunder Prison, Jing Yan also needs a deeper understanding and mastery of Thunder Attribute Dao Techniques. In addition to that, preparing a large amount of valuable corresponding materials is necessary.

”Making the journey to Kunling Heaven is imperative!” Jing Yan contemplated.

While in the Nightmare City region, Night Moon Immortal Emperor had given Jing Yan some Thunder Origin Stones. However, the quantity was still too small to meet the conditions for performing Ten Thousand Thunder Prison. And to obtain more Thunder Origin Stones, Jing Yan must go to Kunling Heaven. Among the nine Heavenly Domains in the Mixed Element Immortal Domain, only Kunling Heaven produces Thunder Origin Stones. Furthermore, it’s extremely difficult for other Heavenly Domains to take Thunder Origin Stones out of Kunling Heaven.

For this reason, even Mystic Moon Trading House couldn’t get Thunder Origin Stones in Faro Heaven.

”Take it step by step!” Jing Yan set aside his miscellaneous thoughts and left the chamber.

Wuxia Immortal Venerable had also recovered considerably after this period of rest.

”Jing Yan, you’ve left seclusion?” Wuxia Immortal Venerable’s purple eyes flashed with delight and joy upon seeing Jing Yan.

”Mm. Wuxia, how are your injuries?” Jing Yan asked.

”It’s nothing serious anymore. Jing Yan, thank you for saving me.” Wuxia Immortal Venerable looked at Jing Yan.

Jing Yan shook his head and said, ”If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been captured by the Slaughter God Hall. I ended up dragging you into this.”

”Since you dragged me into it, how do you plan to compensate me?” Wuxia Immortal Venerable’s eyes sparkled as she asked Jing Yan.

”I...” Jing Yan was speechless.

”Alright, I’m not going to pressure you.” Wuxia added.

”Jing Yan, you are now more famous in Faro Heaven than even Lord Heavenly Master and Yangshan Master. I’m also benefiting from being associated with you.” Wuxia Immortal Venerable continued.

”During this time, many influential figures have been trying to get in touch with me. Including some Immortal Venerables I’ve never met before, all finding various ways to get on my good side.” Wuxia Immortal Venerable exhaled.

In Faro Heaven, everyone knew that Wuxia Immortal Venerable had a close relationship with Immortal Venerable Jing Yan. Since some people were wary of directly engaging with Jing Yan or feared that he wouldn’t pay attention to them, they approached Wuxia Immortal Venerable instead. Many even sent lavish gifts to her.

”Is that so?” Jing Yan smiled slightly.

”Jing Yan, many high-ranking individuals brought lavish gifts to the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters for me. I was quite envious at the sight of those gifts—they didn’t hold back in the slightest.” Wuxia Immortal Venerable said.

”If they’re giving you gifts, just accept them; you don’t have to refuse free gifts. Just... if they ask you to help with something, don’t agree.” Jing Yan said with a smile.

”Really, I can accept them?” Wuxia raised her brows.

”Accept them, by all means.” Jing Yan waved his hand.

”Then I won’t hesitate, I thought I might cause you trouble. Since you said I could accept them, I won’t hold back from them now.” Wuxia Immortal Venerable chuckled softly.

In fact, although those gifts were extremely valuable and astonishing, Wuxia Immortal Venerable didn’t care too much about them. Previously, when gifts were offered, she never accepted them. But if Jing Yan said there was no issue in accepting them, she wouldn’t be polite to those people any longer.

Days later, Jing Yan left the Mystic Moon Trading House Headquarters and went again to Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s residence.

The Guards at Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s residence respectfully led Jing Yan through the perimeter big array to the front of the palace.

And upon hearing that Jing Yan arrived, Wu Guo Heavenly Lord hurriedly came out of the palace himself.

”Immortal Venerable Jing Yan!” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord greeted Jing Yan from afar.

”Greetings, Lord Heavenly Master.” Jing Yan cupped his hands.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you don’t need to be so formal. Currently within Faro Heaven, your strength is undoubtedly number one.” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord waved his hand.

Jing Yan smiled without saying a word.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you’ve come to see me this time because you’re planning to enter the Immortal Venerable Tower, right?” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord continued.

”Yes, it’s time to obtain the Immortal Venerable Seal.” Jing Yan nodded.

After obtaining the Immortal Venerable Seal, not only would Jing Yan’s own strength greatly improve, but he would also see significant enhancements in other areas, such as understanding Dao Skill and casting spells, as the Immortal Venerable Seal provides strong bonuses.

It’s like the Wuxia Immortal Venerable who obtained the Immortal Venerable Seal related to space; her speed in understanding space Daoism became faster than before, and the power of her spatial magic like the Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique became even stronger.

”Good, then let’s go to the Immortal Venerable Tower now.” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord said.

The Immortal Venerable Tower Square is not far from Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s residence. The two of them quickly arrived at the Immortal Venerable Tower Square.

The Immortal Venerable Tower, from the outside, looks just like an ordinary building. In front of the Immortal Venerable Tower, there are two Immortal Venerable Steles. One is the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet, and the other is the Immortal Venerable Silver Tablet. On these two steles, there are ten names each.

On the Immortal Venerable Silver Tablet, Wuxia’s name still holds the top position. Meaning that since the Wuxia Immortal Venerable obtained the Immortal Venerable Seal, no one in the entire Nine Days of Immortal Domain has obtained the Immortal Venerable Seal. You could also say, no new Immortal Venerable has appeared. Of course, it is also possible that someone, just like Jing Yan, has stepped into the Immortal Venerable Realm but hasn’t rushed to the tower to obtain the Immortal Venerable Seal, though this possibility is undoubtedly very small.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you can now enter the Immortal Venerable Tower.” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord pointed at the tower and said to Jing Yan.

”Alright!” Jing Yan responded and flew towards the Immortal Venerable Tower.

There is always a guard stationed at the Immortal Venerable Tower Square. The guards are all strong Immortal Realm cultivators.

”Who is the person coming with Lord Heavenly Master?”

”You don’t recognize that esteemed person?”

”Do you recognize him? He looks very young!”

”Of course, I recognize him! That’s why he’s young! That esteemed person is Lord Jing Yan!”

”Lord Jing Yan? Immortal Venerable Jing Yan?”

”Gasp...”

The guards on the square whispered among themselves, watching Jing Yan fly towards the Immortal Venerable Tower.

”It’s said that Lord Jing Yan’s strength is extremely terrifying, single-handedly annihilating the Slaughter God Hall. Moreover, not long ago, he killed the Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable and several other renowned Immortal Venerables of the Heavenly Domain.”

”Indeed.”

”Lord Jing Yan’s current strength is probably the top of the entire Faro Heaven. Even the Lord of Yangshan and our Heavenly Lord as well can’t match him.”

”Lord Jing Yan is so formidable, do you think he will leave his name on the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet?”

Most of these guards were excited.

On the Immortal Venerable Golden Tablet in front of the tower, none of the ten names belong to Faro Heaven.

...

Jing Yan entered the Immortal Venerable Tower!

The internal space of the Immortal Venerable Tower is self-contained, with law fluctuations isolated from the outside world. Entering the tower is like entering another world. That feeling is not unfamiliar to Jing Yan; he felt similar when he visited the Nightmare City region before.

Although laws are isolated and Dao Skill doesn’t connect with the external world, this has no impact on Jing Yan. At this level of cultivation, such external changes cause no barriers.

The source of the Dao Skill actually connects.

The internal space of the Immortal Venerable Tower isn’t large. Upon entering, Jing Yan could directly see a light curtain in the center of this space with the naked eye.

If one can enter this light curtain, they can move to the next layer.

But approaching the central light curtain is no easy task for many Immortals. The existing Dao Skill will prevent Immortals from progressing toward the light curtain gate. To get close, one must decipher the Dao Skill code present in the space.

Jing Yan closed his eyes, feeling the dense Dao Skill around him. These Dao Skills, with various attributes, range from space, time, darkness, light, life, death, five elements, wind, thunder, etc. It seemed like a tangled mess at first glance.

These interwoven Dao Skills fused together make it hard to discern a clear path. However, in this Immortal Venerable Tower, one doesn’t need to untangle all the Dao Skill attributes. Cultivators just need to sort out one attribute of the Dao Skill to eventually enter the center light curtain gate.

When Wuxia Immortal Venerable entered, she mainly unraveled the space Dao Skill code and obtained the spatial lineage Immortal Venerable Seal.

With strong talent in space-time and five elements Daoism, Jing Yan’s insight into thunder attribute Daoism is also profound now.

He soon focused on the thunder attribute Dao Skill within the Immortal Venerable Tower.

This is the first layer of the tower, where the Dao Skill is relatively low in level, making it relatively simpler to make sense of.

Jing Yan found the pattern of the thunder attribute within an hour. He then stepped toward the central light curtain gate.

Although appearing close, reaching the gate isn’t a mere few dozen or hundred steps.

It took nearly three hours for Jing Yan to walk this distance. After three hours, he stood in front of the light curtain gate. Another step forward would allow him to pass through the gate to the next layer of the Immortal Venerable Tower.

Standing near the gate, Jing Yan glanced back at the first layer of the Immortal Venerable Tower and slightly lifted the corners of his mouth.

”Taking a total of four hours through the first layer, this speed... should be considered quite fast, right?” Jing Yan mused to himself.

Subsequently, he stepped through the light curtain gate, arriving on the Second Layer of the Immortal Venerable Tower in the next moment.

Generally, for Immortal Venerables entering the tower, the higher the layer they reach, the higher the grade of the Immortal Venerable Seal they receive ultimately. When the Wuxia Immortal Venerable was in the tower, she eventually reached the third layer. Her Immortal Venerable Seal was of a mid to high level among all the seals.