Chapter 463 - Time Is Like Water, Time Is Like a Saber, Cutting the Lifespan of All Things
Chapter 463: Time Is Like Water, Time Is Like a Saber, Cutting the Lifespan of All Things
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
[Congratulations! You have used the Immortal Technique Voucher to successfully deduce the spell, Time Saber.]
[Time Saber: Time is like water, and time is like a saber. This technique can condense the power of time into a saber beam that can cut off the lifespan of all living beings. It has the ability to cause the universe to decay and the Great Dao to wither. Only Soul Formation cultivators can cultivate it.]
The directional deduction this time was clearly different from the previous random deductions.
The moment the spell, Time Saber, was successfully deduced, Cui Heng felt a vast silver river suddenly appear in front of him.
Endless waves surged over from the distant past, washing through everything in the present and flowing towards the uncertain future.
River of Time!
This concept naturally appeared in his mind.
Immediately after, the river that came from the past and washed over the present and flowed into the unknown distorted and changed, condensing a sparkling saber.
Its entire body was bright silver, and ripples ebbed gently like water, as if time was flowing on the saber.
A moment later, the saber light dissipated, and Cui Heng returned to his senses. However, he was still stunned on the spot for a long time. After a while, he muttered, “This is… the Time Saber?”
At the same time, he stretched out his right index finger and shook it gently. Immediately, a bright silver water wave condensed into a three-inch-long saber beam. An invisible power of time spread out, wanting to directly reduce the lifespan of everything around him.
However, Cui Heng directly restrained the spread of this power of time.
Otherwise, the entire Qingtian State and the surrounding Tianzhou would be affected by the power of the Time Saber and the lifespan of all living things would be reduced to a certain extent.
“What a powerful spell. If I don’t restrain myself, I can cut off a million years of my lifespan with a single slash.” Cui Heng couldn’t help but sigh. He had only just learned it and couldn’t even be considered in the beginner stage, but he already had such power.
A million years was already the lifespan of an Early-stage Soul Formation cultivator.
Even if he used all kinds of methods to increase the lifespan of his Soul Formation body to the limit, it was only three million years.
He could not withstand three slashes.
Under the power of the Time Saber, even an Early-stage Soul Formation expert would instantly decay their body, their acupoints would collapse, and the boundless starry sky in their body would collapse, leaving only their Indestructible Essence Soul.
If his Essence Soul was hit by the saber, the power of time would still attach itself to his Essence Soul.
Although this would not affect the Essence Soul, nor would it cause any restrictions, as long as he condensed his body again, this power of time would directly erupt and decay his body again.
To Early-stage Soul Formation cultivators, the Essence Soul was indestructible. However, this did not mean that it did not matter to live without a body.
The improvement of his Essence Soul and Dharmic powers came from the nourishment of the boundless starry sky in his body. Without his body as the foundation, it would be difficult for his cultivation to improve any further, and the power he could unleash would be greatly reduced.
This also meant that if one’s Essence Soul was slashed by the Time Saber, unless the power of time attached to it was stripped away, it would be difficult for their cultivation to improve any further and they could only stagnate forever.
“As expected, it’s just as I thought. Although the Essence Soul after the Soul Formation realm is indestructible and eternal, and even those below the Dao Integration realm can’t completely destroy the Essence Soul, it doesn’t mean that there are no methods to fight among Soul Formation cultivators.”
Cui Heng secretly rejoiced in his heart. “A spell like the Time Saber is clearly a killing weapon in a battle between Soul Formation cultivators or even higher realms. If I had encountered such a spell before, I wouldn’t have had any room to resist at all. It’s too terrifying.
“This is only the basic level of the Time Saber. It can’t even be considered as an entry-level technique. If I can really reach the entry-level, I’m afraid I can directly cut off three million years of my lifespan with a single slash. This is probably the limit of the Early-stage Soul Formation realm.
Moreover, as long as I can cultivate the Time Saber to the Beginner level, all time-type powers of the same level will be ineffective against me. My ability to protect myself will also greatly increase.
Since the cultivators here can directly obtain the characteristics of time in the Heaven Gate, I might be affected by this power. The appearance of the Time Saber makes up for my shortcoming in this aspect.
I have to cultivate it to the Beginner level as soon as possible.”
However, Cui Heng quickly discovered that spells of this level could no longer be improved just by cultivating in seclusion. He also needed specific supplementary materials.
For example, to cultivate the Time Saber to the Beginner stage, other than comprehending the Dao of Time with all his heart and comprehending the mysteries of the spells of the Time Saber, he also needed three treasures.
First, he needed a time-type Dharma treasure equivalent to the Early-stage Soul Formation realm.
Next, he needed a spiritual root that had grown for more than 500,000 years.
Finally, he needed a place where the flow of time was abnormal.
After his cultivation of the Time Saber reached a certain level, he had to use the Time Saber spell to imprint the power of time on this Dharma treasure. Then, he would extract the traces of 500,000 years of time from the spiritual root and finally break through in a place with an abnormal flow of time.
Such conditions could be said to be very harsh.
It was extremely difficult.
Of course, just like the cultivation method of the Soul Formation realm, one could also choose to enter seclusion to comprehend and cultivate this spell and not collect supplementary materials.
However, cultivating it like this would take a little longer.
And that was basically the difference of tens of millions of years.
Or even longer.
According to the normal lifespan of an Early-stage Soul Formation cultivator, he would probably have to change his body more than ten times before he had a chance to complete the self-cultivation.
Even then, it was not guaranteed to succeed.
“In this unknown Heaven Realm, it’s better to have more ability to protect myself. While increasing my cultivation realm, I have to cultivate the Time Saber to the Beginner level as soon as possible.”
Cui Heng made a decision in his heart and thought to himself, “It’s just that those three supplementary materials are indeed not easy to obtain. First, they’re time-type Dharma treasures equivalent to the Early-stage Soul Formation realm.
In theory, I can refine one myself, but this requires time-type natural treasures as materials. It also requires a reasonable Dharma treasure structure design. A bunch of materials can’t be refined into a Dharma treasure.
It would be best if there were any similar Dharma treasures and weapons for reference. That way, I can copy them. No, I should use them as reference to design the Dharma treasure.
“Right, if the three jade slips that contain the power of time were really done by the people from the Longevity Divine Mountain, it means that they have experts in this aspect. Perhaps they have time-type Dharma treasures and weapons?
There are probably also places with spiritual roots and abnormal time flow. I can probably obtain clues from the Longevity Divine Mountain. Next, I have to pay attention to the situation on the Longevity Divine Mountain.”
… .
While Cui Heng was thinking about cultivating the Time Saber spell, someone could not help but find the core headquarters of the Yellow Heaven Sect.
In other words, the original Linshan Tribe.
In the sky above the wasteland filled with rocks, an old man and a young man stood in the air and looked down.
The old man was wearing a white robe, and his hair and beard were snow-white. He wore a feather crown and carried a long sword on his back, looking like a sage.
There was a bronze bell hanging on his waist, filled with the charm of time.
The youth was only 18 or 19 years old. He was handsome, had sharp eyebrows, and starry eyes. He wore a golden robe and looked coldly at the rocky wasteland below.
“This is the place where my younger brother was killed 50 years ago, right?” The youth’s face was as cold as ice as he said in a low voice, “The person who killed him was also a Heavenly God called Jiang Hengxia.”
“That’s right.” The old man nodded and said, “It’s just that Jiang Hengxia has already disappeared. We haven’t found her yet.”
“Heh, what a piece of trash.” The youth snorted. “A dignified divine body was actually destroyed by someone of the same realm. Ever since I came out of seclusion, I’ve never been defeated. I’m invincible to this day. I didn’t expect this piece of trash to die after only a hundred years of seclusion.”
“Jiang Hengxia’s cultivation technique is extraordinary,” the old man explained. “At that time, I was here. Jiang Hengxia’s sword technique is powerful, and its power far exceeded that of ordinary Heavenly Gods.”
“Trash is trash. You don’t have to explain for him.” The youth shook his head and said, “This time, I just have to kill Jiang Hengxia’s master and avenge my useless brother.”
“It’s best to investigate first.” The old man frowned and said, “Although someone who claims to be Jiang Hengxia’s master has appeared this time, it might not be true. It might be a trap set by another force.”
“So what if it’s a trap?” The youth shook his head and said, “You’re too timid. At our realm, appearance comes from the heart. You’re old and your heart is old. You always want to test the waters before attacking. You’ll miss many opportunities like that.”
“There’s no mistake in making preparations first.” The old man was not angry. He only smiled and shook his head. “Your master agrees with this.”
“I, Qin Feng, have always been invincible. A mere Venerable is not worth my careful preparation.” The youth raised his head slightly and looked in the direction of the Linshan Tribe. He said in a low voice, “Old Song, if you’re afraid, I’ll go to the Yellow Heaven Sect alone.”
“The Sect Master wants me to supervise you. How can I let you act alone?” Old Song shook his head and said, “Since you insist, go.
However, you have to listen to my advice. You still have to prepare the treasure to escape just in case. After all, according to the description of the two people from Evergreen Heights, the person who called himself Jiang Hengxia’s master can’t be underestimated.”
“Alright, alright, you’re so long-winded.” Qin Feng waved his hand in dissatisfaction. He casually took out a talisman with a small golden sword drawn on it and threw it into the distance. “This should be enough, right? It’s a Void Child and Mother Sword Talisman. As long as I activate the child talisman in your hand, I can instantly teleport to the location of the Dao Mother Talisman. It’s an escape treasure.”
“Haha, that’s good.” Old Song nodded in satisfaction and said, “I’m already prepared. Let’s go. However, after we reach the Yellow Heaven Sect, it’s best to test it first…”
“You talk too much nonsense!” Qin Feng transformed into a stream of light and flew in the direction of the Linshan Tribe. His voice floated over with the wind. “Old Song, what are you talking about? The wind is too strong, I can’t hear you.”
His flying speed was extremely fast. When the sound came, even the stream of light in front of him had already disappeared.
“…” Old Song held his forehead gently when he saw this. He shook his head helplessly and sighed. “I hope that everything will go smoothly this time. Sigh, for some reason, I have an ominous feeling.
Logically speaking, this shouldn’t be the case. I should be thinking too much. Let’s go!”