Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1237: Chapter 1236: Undying Tree

”The Pill Refining Sect is no ordinary faction, their Sect Leader Dan Lingzi is an expert of the Fourth Level of Saint Dao, yet unexpectedly he was defeated here in the Immortal Medicinal Garden, losing the lives of over a hundred sect members.”

Gazing at the giant pit radiating in the distance, a solemn expression appeared in Ling Chen’s eyes.

”Although the Immortal Medicinal Garden has now emerged and various factions have arrived, no party has dared enter it yet.” Ling Yin nodded, as in the surrounding area, there were indeed many figures present, all in observation, none rushing to enter the Immortal Medicinal Garden.

Of course, before them, others had entered the garden but ultimately never emerged; even their bodies vanished without a trace.

All this undoubtedly stems from the ancient tree in the center of the Immortal Medicinal Garden.

It is an Undying Tree!

So, what is an Undying Tree?

The Undying Tree, as its name implies, is an ancient spirit tree that can survive for thousands of years without decaying and possesses extraordinarily powerful energy, especially being in the Immortal Medicinal Garden with its boundless supply of spiritual medicine, plus the unknown amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures Emperor Qinling fed it, even using living Saints to nourish it, causing its power to reach unimaginable heights.

Of course, the Undying Fruit produced by the Undying Tree is also an exceptionally rare Heavenly Treasure.

In fact, the Undying Fruit is a treasure that can drive even Saints into madness.

The reason is simple. The Undying Fruit’s power, if a Saint consumes just one fruit, it can elevate their Saint Body by one level. Generally, a basic Saint Body, a First Order Holy Body, consumes one fruit can advance to the Second Level, and the deeper the maturation of the fruit, the greater the enhancement. Eight thousand years ago, a Saint from the Refined Body School with a Fifth-order Holy Body encountered an opportunity and obtained an Undying Fruit, and his Holy Body advanced from the Fifth order to the Seventh, becoming an invincible force, unmatched even by high-rank Saints whose cultivation was deeper than his own.

The Undying Fruit has all experts salivating, yet no one dares to rashly enter the Immortal Medicinal Garden; everyone awaits the opportunity.

Within just a few days, the number of troops arriving in the depths of Qinling is increasing, with the Central Dynasty’s families and major super sects of the Nine Province Sect Realm sending their people.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

In the southern sky, the sound of air being torn echoes continuously. Ling Chen looks up, and his pupils suddenly contract. In his view, several powerful figures controlling swords are flying toward them.

These figures are all clad in light cyan or plain white robes, exuding a sharp Sword Intent, standing on large flying swords, each sword carrying over a dozen people.

”These individuals have all cultivated the Sword Controlling Technique?”

Ling Chen’s gaze fell on the three sword-controlling persons. The Sword Controlling Technique is an unparalleled swordsmanship in the world. It’s unexpected that these three have mastered it.

”Those are people from Sword Casting Villa.”

Ling Yin noticed the sword-shaped insignia on the figures and reminded him.

”So they’re from Sword Casting Villa, no wonder.”

Ling Chen then showed a moment of realization. The Sword Controlling Technique is indeed an extraordinarily exquisite swordsmanship, but that depends on the practitioner. Even the Ling Family possesses it, let alone Sword Casting Villa, one of the Eight Great Super Sects?

However, although the Sword Controlling Technique is not difficult to acquire, it’s extremely challenging to master. Not everyone can perfect it. Even the three Sword Saints from Sword Casting Villa before him may have only cultivated it to the Second Level.

As Ling Chen focused on the Sword Casting Villa entourage, the leading person also glanced over, fixing his gaze on Ling Chen.

”When did the younger generation produce such talent?”

The leading white-robed Sword Saint scrutinized Ling Chen, his eyes seemingly flickering with a peculiar light, then revealed a look of astonishment.

He had once cultivated an ancient Qi observation technique which allowed him to immediately ascertain the level of Ling Chen’s Sword Intent and even glean some insight into the strength of his Sword Spirit.

At such a young age, to have already cultivated Saint Sword Intent was simply unfathomable.

However, this white-robed Sword Saint was only surprised; if it were a normal time, he would certainly engage Ling Chen in conversation, but the Emperor’s Tomb was the priority now, and he had no time for that.

”Indeed, in the super sects, talents abound....”

Ling Chen hadn’t expected the opponent to discern his Sword Intent level at a glance. If the opponent were an enemy, this would have exposed him.

Ling Chen couldn’t help but sigh.

Shortly after, two more major forces arrived in an instant.

The Divine Female Sect and the Supreme Profound Heavenly Path.

The Divine Female Sect is located in Yongzhou, while the Supreme Profound Heavenly Path lies in the Central Region, with both super sects in close proximity. The arrival of these two powerful sects radiated a magnificent aura.

The people from the Divine Female Sect, all women, stood out among the many sect forces. These women were all fierce and arrogant. Among their entourage, Ling Chen noticed the figure of the Holy Heart Queen, but beside her stood an even higher-ranking veiled woman.

Even the Holy Heart Queen showed great respect toward the veiled woman.

The Holy Heart Queen already leads the younger generation of the Divine Female Sect, prompting Ling Chen to guess that the veiled woman must be an Elder within the sect.

Moreover, the other party must be a highly esteemed Elder, otherwise, the Holy Heart Queen wouldn’t show such deference.

”That is Princess Mingzhu, daughter of the Sect Leader Fenghou, the Wind Empress, a formidable individual. It’s said her status in the Divine Female Sect surpasses even the Holy Heart Queen.” Ling Yin said quietly nearby.

”Fenghou has a daughter? Isn’t it true that the Sect Leader of the Divine Female Sect historically cannot marry?” Ling Chen said with a peculiar expression.

”Not being married doesn’t mean no daughter can be had, Brother Ling Chen, you know too little about the Divine Female Sect.” Ling Yin shook her head. ”The sect often captures talented males, imprisoning them within the sect for breeding purposes.”

”As for Fenghou herself, she once forced a genius Saint into a relationship, and after successfully conceiving, she killed that genius Saint. And when the child grew, she became Princess Mingzhu.”

”Things like this?” Ling Chen found it absurd. This was treating men like animals. Although he knew the Divine Female Sect favored women, such practices were excessively extreme, virtually cult-like.”