Chapter 60

"Who are you? Why do you know the Gourd Sword Technique of the Tai Bai Sword Sect?"

After Zhu Ganglie was captured, he heard these words in his mind, which gradually calmed his shocked heart.

And this skeleton asked again, "Who are you? Why do you know the Gourd Sword Technique of the Tai Bai Sword Sect?"

When the skeleton asked for the third time, Zhu Ganglie had a bold strategy in mind. He subtly concealed the Ice Soul power with the Heavenly Cicada Spirit Leaf, leaving only the power of the Gourd Sword Technique.

"I am Zhu Ganglie, the only disciple of the Tai Bai Sword Sect in the Honghuang era. May I ask who this senior is? Do you have any connection with the Tai Bai Sword Sect?"

After saying this, Zhu Ganglie deliberately put on an arrogant and dignified demeanor. The power of the Gourd Sword Technique flowed out, surrounding his body, emitting a sharp and intense sword intent.

"It is indeed the power of the Gourd Sword Technique! But why do you say you are the only disciple of the Tai Bai Sword Sect in the Honghuang era?"

The skeleton spoke again, but with a hint of anger in its voice.

Feeling this anger, Zhu Ganglie's heart steadied a bit, and he continued, "I beg you to tell me who you are. Otherwise, I would rather die than reveal anything about the Tai Bai Sword Sect."

"Ha ha, not bad, you have the pride and dominance of the Tai Bai Sword Sect. I am the third-generation disciple of the Tai Bai Sword Sect, Greedy Sword. I was forced to enter this Gui Xu and eventually passed away here. What you see now is my indomitable sword intent.

Now tell me about your sect!"

Hearing Greedy Sword's words, Zhu Ganglie was shocked. He was actually a third-generation disciple of the Tai Bai Sword Sect, and he had guessed correctly. He then revealed everything about the Tai Bai Sword Sect and the Five Zhuang Temple's struggle for the innate spiritual treasures, and how they fled to the天河 (Tianhe) beyond the domain.

He then added, "During the battle, I was transported to this Gui Xu and could not follow my senior disciples. It is truly a regret!"

"Since that is the case, the Tai Bai Sword Sect will surely return to the Honghuang era. My sword intent is about to fade, and I fear I will never see the Tai Bai Sword Sect defeat the Five Zhuang Temple again.

Fortunately, heaven has not forsaken me, and I have met you again.

I was a prodigy, achieving the Sword Dan in ten years, the Yuan Shen in thirty years, and the Immortal in a hundred years. I then traveled through the Honghuang era, slaying demons and monsters, and no one could match me in sword duels.

From then on, I roamed the Northern Sea in the morning and the Cangwu in the evening, living a life of joy and satisfaction. During the battles, I reached the Immortal realm, and my pride was immense. I underestimated the heroes of the world, thinking I could achieve the True Immortal realm and eternal life within a few decades.

But I was betrayed and ended up in this Gui Xu, unable to leave. The primordial energy here is thin, and I am sealed, so I cannot achieve the True Immortal realm and eternal life.

Alas, all my cultivation has come to nothing, and I am left with only regret and remorse."

Greedy Sword's words were filled with grandeur and joy, but also with sorrow and regret over not achieving eternal life.

Zhu Ganglie was deeply moved by Greedy Sword's words. Greedy Sword was truly a prodigy, achieving the Golden Core in ten years and the Immortal realm in a hundred years.

Such talent is rare even among the living beings of heaven and earth.

To know that the Golden Core is followed by the Heavenly Dharma Phase, the Yuan Shen realm, the Immortal realm, the Flying Immortal realm, and then the True Immortal realm.

If a cultivator can achieve the Golden Core in a hundred years, they are considered to have great talent. Achieving the Immortal realm in a thousand years is a one-in-a-million talent.

Greedy Sword achieved such a level in just a few hundred years, truly admirable.

However, seeing his current state, it seems he only cared about competing and fighting, and in the end, he passed away here. Realizing this, Zhu Ganglie was deeply shaken and became even more vigilant.

Without achieving eternal life, no matter how powerful the magic or how ruthless the means, once the end comes, everything becomes a mirage, and even boundless magic cannot resist the end of the world.

Zhu Ganglie looked at Greedy Sword and sighed, not saying anything more, waiting for him to continue.

After a pause, Greedy Sword said, "Your arrival today is both your fortune and my fortune. I have pondered for a thousand years in this Gui Xu.

Before I passed away, I condensed my entire cultivation and the treasures I obtained into a gourd spirit. As long as there is a suitable vessel, it can become a magical treasure, or even a spiritual treasure.

If you obtain it and study it carefully, you can achieve the Yuan Shen realm in a few hundred years."

As he said this, the skeleton's withered white hand suddenly grabbed, and Zhu Ganglie felt a huge suction force.

His Ice Soul Banner, Yang Yuan Ruler, Heavenly Traveling Sword Pill, Floating Pagoda War Horse, Qingyang Ancient Lamp, and even the black gourd all floated in front of Greedy Sword.

As Greedy Sword pointed, the Ice Soul Banner quickly turned into a pool of ice water floating in the air, and the Heavenly Traveling Sword Pill turned into a pool of golden water.

Seeing this, Zhu Ganglie instantly understood that Greedy Sword was trying to refine a vessel for the spirit. When Greedy Sword pointed at the Yang Yuan Ruler, Zhu Ganglie hurriedly said, "Senior, please wait!"

However, it was a bit too late. As Greedy Sword pointed, a white light burst from the Yang Yuan Ruler, revealing a vague female figure that blocked the power of the point.

The white figure then disappeared.

"Immortal Lady?"

Zhu Ganglie's face was shocked, and he immediately shouted with joy.

"Hmm?"

Greedy Sword lightly hummed and then ignored the Yang Yuan Ruler. Seeing this, Zhu Ganglie was slightly relieved.

Fortunately, Greedy Sword also left the Floating Pagoda War Horse and the Qingyang Ancient Lamp alone.

"You have good fortune, having obtained the ancient gourd. Although it is severely damaged and has less than one-tenth of its original spirit, it is still barely qualified!"

As Zhu Ganglie put away the three magical treasures, Greedy Sword held the black gourd and praised it.

With a light touch, the black gourd instantly turned into a green gourd, fresh and dripping like a water droplet.

Hearing Greedy Sword's words, Zhu Ganglie was delighted, not expecting that a randomly obtained treasure was actually an ancient spiritual root.

Greedy Sword held the black gourd and lightly sucked, drawing the ice liquid and golden liquid into it.

"This is the spirit I condensed from my entire cultivation, based on my Yuan Shen. Watch carefully!"

A milky white spirit flew out from under Greedy Sword's skeleton, which, upon closer inspection, was a white flying sword.

The flying sword was as thin as a thread, about seven and a half inches long. It hovered in the air, emitting a five-colored light, with wings and eyes, and radiating an extremely sharp sword aura.

However, Zhu Ganglie felt a deep sadness. This spirit should have been Greedy Sword's Yuan Shen, who should have achieved eternal life and roamed the Honghuang era, living a life of joy and satisfaction. But now, he has come to such an end, which is truly regrettable.

"Buzz!"

The spirit's form flickered and directly merged into the green gourd, emitting waves of white light and power.

"Unfortunately, although this treasure has a spirit, it only has nine layers of restrictions and has not yet become a magical treasure. It seems I cannot defy heaven and make it a magical treasure directly. However, with the gourd to nurture it, it will surely become a magical treasure in the future.

I see that you have a thick destiny and have obtained many magical treasures, but our cultivation cannot overly rely on external objects. We must advance on our own to achieve the highest level of cultivation and eternal life."

After refining the gourd, Greedy Sword earnestly advised and guided Zhu Ganglie.

"Thank you, Ancestor, for your guidance. I have long known that seeking immortality is a pursuit of a slim chance of survival. Even with true teachings, only one or two out of a hundred can achieve eternal life.

I practice day and night without any slack!"

Zhu Ganglie bowed and sincerely said, expressing his insights, thoughts, and reflections.

"Ha ha, not bad, not bad. My lifelong ambition was to seek immortality and live a life of joy and satisfaction, but now I cannot achieve it.

I will call this gourd the Immortal-Slaying Gourd and give it to you.

This gourd has great power. You must carefully refine it in the future to unleash its power.

My wish is now fulfilled, and I am about to fade away. Before I do, I have two conditions for you to help me.

First, assist the Tai Bai Sword Sect, and second, find my reincarnated form in the Honghuang era and guide me back to the path of immortality. I want to find that person and avenge this life's grudge."

Hearing this, Zhu Ganglie knew he must have revealed something in his previous words. However, Greedy Sword probably also saw that he had practiced the Gourd Sword Technique and had senior disciples from his sect coming to his rescue.

He felt no shame but bowed and said, "Since I have practiced the Gourd Sword Technique, I am also a disciple of the sword sect. Senior, rest assured, I will assist you. Otherwise, I will not achieve eternal life."

"Ha ha, wait for your sect to come to your rescue. Unfortunately, my sect did not know I was here, or it would not have come to this. Go, go, no more words."

Greedy Sword laughed and the huge skeleton slowly disappeared, along with the four long swords behind him.

Zhu Ganglie held the green gourd and lightly touched it. A human form appeared from the flying sword inside the gourd, opened its eyes, and emitted two beams of white light, directly immobilizing the bone demon far away.

"Please turn around, friend!"

Zhu Ganglie smiled, and the bone demon immediately shattered. He then raised his hand, and the Immortal-Slaying Gourd spewed out boundless, sharp sword qi, forming a huge sword lotus around him.

"What a great treasure!"

Zhu Ganglie laughed heartily, his face filled with joy.

"Boy, how did you get trapped in the Gui Xu? Follow me out!"

At this moment, a beam of moonlight appeared in the void, tearing through the sky above the Gui Xu and shining on him.

"Immortal Lady?"

Zhu Ganglie's expression was first stunned, then he was overjoyed and directly merged into the moonlight, leaving the Gui Xu.

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