Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 825 - 418: The Immortal Artifact Nurtured by the Heavenly Dao, the Artifact Spirit of the Human Emperor Sword

"It is true that they have neither perished nor departed."

"During that grand conflict, we dealt a devastating blow to our adversaries."

"Nevertheless, we only forced them into a deep dormancy; we failed to extinguish them entirely."

"Presently, they linger near the Tree of Eternal Life, keeping a watchful eye over the Tree of Doomsday."

"Their presence ensures that no Cultivation masters from our Void Realm can move to destroy it."

"Ultimately, if the Tree of Doomsday cannot be uprooted, the total annihilation of our Void Realm is an inescapable destiny."

Daoist Yuanqing spoke with a voice full of resignation.

Despite pouring every ounce of effort into the struggle, and despite the endless waves of cultivators who gave their lives on the field of battle, a final triumph remained out of reach.

The conclusion was nothing more than a mutual devastation of both sides.

In truth, it could hardly be called mutual destruction; it was merely a temporary postponement of their inevitable end.

"This..."

Jiang Fan fell into a heavy silence. He had always understood the enemy was formidable, yet he hadn't imagined their strength reached such terrifying heights.

That even the supreme powers of the Ancient Era were unable to overcome them spoke volumes of their dread power.

A single lapse in judgment could lead to his death at their hands.

It was no wonder that any public mention of the Immortal Race was strictly forbidden.

Being Immortals, they surely possessed the divine ability to perceive all that occurs between heaven and earth. To speak their name is to invite their immediate attention.

Once marked by their gaze, there would be no corner of the world left to hide in.

"Senior, is it true that the Human Emperor Sword can only be sharpened through the blood sacrifice of billions?"

Jiang Fan inquired.

"It is not," the Elder replied.

"My own recollections had been tampered with, which led me to utter those falsehoods previously."

"The true requirement for wielding the Human Emperor Sword is simple: it demands the consumption of vast amounts of human Luck Points."

"One must rise to become a Sect leader or the sovereign of the entire Human Race to command this Immortal Sword at will."

"Consequently, only the Child of Destiny is capable of truly wielding the Human Emperor Sword."

"In the ages past, only the founding ancestor of the Taixu Sect, Daoist Taixu, could use it without restraint."

"Had we been able to properly utilize this Immortal Sword in the Ancient Era, the outcome of the war might have been shifted."

Daoist Yuanqing lamented.

Even though the power of this Immortal Sword is peerless, any user who is not the Child of Destiny must pay with their own life force. Every strike would drain their lifespan until they withered away.

Only the Child of Destiny can draw upon its power without such a cost.

Furthermore, the blade cannot be removed from the Void Realm. It is an Immortal Artifact born from the Heavenly Dao of this world—a sacred guardian treasure meant to protect the eternal Destiny of the Void Realm.

"How strange!"

Jiang Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

This was no ordinary artifact from the Immortal Realm; it was a treasure birthed by the very essence of the Void Realm.

Because of this origin, it held boundless potential.

In the past, Daoist Taixu used the Human Emperor Sword to become an unrivaled force, securing the future of the Human Race and elevating the Taixu Sect to the pinnacle of this world, forcing even True Spirits to submit.

If the Longevity Tribulation had not occurred, the Taixu Sect would likely never have fallen from its former glory.

"And yet, it appears the enemy has placed a trap upon this Immortal Sword," Jiang Fan noted grimly.

If he hadn't received a premonition from fate, he might have drawn the Human Emperor Sword and slaughtered billions. Doing so would have triggered the Black Blood Curse, killing him and leaving nothing behind.

It was clear the enemy had corrupted this Immortal Artifact long ago.

"That is the Black Blood Curse."

"It is among the most horrific maledictions controlled by the Immortal Race."

"The curse infiltrates the blood, spreading with the speed of a plague."

"The cultivators of our Void Realm were caught off guard during the Ancient Era and fell right into their trap."

"Many legendary figures perished because of it."

"However, if one is aware of it, the Black Blood Curse can be cleansed."

"As it happens, the Human Emperor Sword itself has the power to purify the Black Blood Curse."

"It is a blessing, young friend, that you sensed the danger early. Otherwise, you would have walked straight into their snare."

Daoist Yuanqing remarked with a look of contemplation.

He was genuinely surprised that the young cultivator before him was so perceptive, sensing hidden plots despite having no prior knowledge.

Was this the true potential of a Child of Destiny?

He was aware that every Child of Destiny possessed a unique gift.

For Daoist Taixu, it was the Void Body, marking him as a natural-born Sword Immortal.

That gift granted him unparalleled talent from the start, allowing him to crush opposition with raw power and become the invincible Sword Immortal of his time.

But the talent of this current Child of Destiny remained a mystery.

Though he felt a deep curiosity, he chose not to ask.

He knew the dangers of such otherworldly horrors.

The moment a secret is voiced, the enemy might become aware. There was even the risk of having one's memories stolen by the opposition.

Even possessing the knowledge was a perilous burden.

Such hidden truths must remain unspoken, known only to the Child of Destiny. That was the safest path.

Only through such secrecy was there any hope of overcoming the foe.

"I understand now."

Jiang Fan nodded in realization.

Boom~~

Suddenly, a notification resonated from the depths of his consciousness: "You have unraveled the enemy's plot, eliminated a strangeness, and survived a narrow brush with death. By overcoming this life-and-death tribulation, you have earned a First-Grade Opportunity and 5 million Luck Points."

Upon receiving this, Jiang Fan's brow twitched. He had finally cleared the disaster, but the reward of 5 million Luck Points was unexpected.

Such a massive reward only served to highlight how grave the danger had truly been.

If he hadn't seen it coming, he would have likely met his end at the hands of that strangeness long ago.