99: Chapter 97: Gift from the Sword Clan’s Patriarch, the Prison Dragon Black Halberd!

Chapter 97: Sword Sect Old Ancestor's Gift: Nether Dragon Halberd!

In the Cloudless Hall, the Sword Sect Old Ancestor and Gu Shengge sat cross-legged opposite each other, with a cup of Enlightenment Spirit Tea placed before each of them. The fragrant tea wafted, fresh and elegant, filling the air with Spiritual Qi and a hint of Dao charm.

“Little Gu, may I call you that?” the Sword Sect Old Ancestor asked with a warm smile and gentle tone.

Gu Shengge nodded, “You are a Senior, so that address is perfectly fine.”

“Haha, you’re much more polite than your family’s Old Ancestor.”

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor laughed heartily, clearly holding a strong opinion of Old Ancestor Chenxiao. Gu Shengge smiled but remained silent; it was best for him, as a Junior, not to inquire about the interesting affairs between Seniors.

“I thank you for showing mercy to Lin Tian. That child was arrogant and conceited; even if you hadn’t acted today, he would have died at someone else’s hands eventually, leaving not even a soul light behind, let alone entering the Underworld for Reincarnation.”

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor sighed with emotion, taking Lin Tian’s death in stride and not blaming Gu Shengge.

Gu Shengge nodded. Below the Azure Expanse was the Underworld, which he understood to be the equivalent of the netherworld.

The Underworld was the resting place of departed souls and the land of Reincarnation.

Once a Cultivator achieved the Yin God Realm, their Primordial Spirit could enter and exit the Underworld, allowing them to potentially see deceased loved ones.

However, once a departed soul entered the Underworld, there was no possibility of resurrection. They had to abide by the Underworld’s rules and undergo Reincarnation.

Even a powerful Great Ascension Dao Venerable could not resurrect a soul from the Underworld; only an Immortal could.

Some powerful individuals would personally escort the soul light of their close ones to the Underworld to help them with Reincarnation.

Previously, Gu Shengge had intended to wait until he reached the Soul Transformation Third Heaven (Yin God) Realm to enter the Underworld, search for his parents, and ask them not to rush into Reincarnation, so he could resurrect them after his Immortal Ascension.

“Senior Jueyun, how much do you know about the Underworld?” Gu Shengge couldn’t help but ask.

Mentioning the Underworld, even the powerful Sword Sect Old Ancestor showed deep apprehension, sighing:

“Alas~ To be honest, I’ve only entered the Underworld four times. The Underworld is chaotic; there are countless billions of departed souls, and every moment, souls completely vanish. Moreover, if a Cultivator’s Primordial Spirit stays in the Underworld for too long, let alone a Void Refining Cultivator, even a Mahayana mighty figure would be assimilated by the Underworld’s Law and become a denizen of the Underworld.”

After listening to the Sword Sect Old Ancestor’s explanation, Gu Shengge’s expression changed slightly.

If that were true, then his parents in the Underworld would be in danger!

Noticing the young man’s troubled expression, the Sword Sect Old Ancestor asked, “Little Gu, do you have relatives or friends who have entered the Underworld?”

Gu Shengge did not hide anything and informed the Sword Sect Old Ancestor about his parents’ murder.

“So that’s it. That is indeed dangerous. The current Underworld is not like it was eight thousand years ago. Since the Underworld Emperor’s demise, the Underworld has been fragmented, with various Underworld divisions fighting among themselves, and Reincarnation is out of order. If your parents are lucky and fall into an Underworld division that still adheres to the Underworld Emperor’s Laws, then it’s fine; they might still become Underworld citizens. But if they fall into those rebellious Underworld divisions, then it could be troublesome.”

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor warned Gu Shengge.

If it were eight thousand years ago, during the Underworld Emperor’s reign, the Underworld would have been orderly.

But with the Underworld Emperor’s demise, the current Underworld is devoid of order, even more chaotic than the Western Barren Region, with warlords vying for power and constant strife. Departed souls in the Underworld are like weeds, casually devoured and consumed by powerful Ghost Kings and Underworld Venerables.

Gu Shengge’s face completely changed, and he was consumed with anxiety, wishing he could immediately descend to the Underworld to find his parents’ whereabouts.

But no matter how anxious he was, it was futile.

Unless he reached the Yin God Realm and used a secret method to infiltrate the Underworld, even if Gu Shengge’s strength rivaled a Void Refining Cultivator, he would be helpless.

The most pressing matter was still to Break through to Soul Transformation as soon as possible.

Gu Shengge calmed his inner unease, picked up the Enlightenment Spirit Tea, and took a sip. His mind immediately cleared, and he did not press further about the Underworld, instead shifting the topic.

“Senior, you gave me an ancient jade related to the Wa Clan Spiritual Land. What is the Wa Clan Spiritual Land?”

“The Wa Clan Spiritual Land, in truth, even I am not very clear about it. I only know that it is related to the ancient God Race. It is said that the Wa Clan Spiritual Land contains a great fortune, and only those who gather all twelve pieces of Wa Clan ancient jade can find the location of the Wa Clan Spiritual Land.”

“I saw the items you acquired at the Xuantian Tower, and noticed there was a piece of Wa Clan ancient jade among them. I then thought that this piece was useless in my hands, so I might as well give it to you.”

After the Sword Sect Old Ancestor finished explaining, Gu Shengge grew even more curious about the Wa Clan Spiritual Land.

It seemed he needed to find time to ask the Immortal King of Karma and Reincarnation. As an Immortal King’s remnant thought, he knew countless secret stories, and would surely know about the Wa Clan Spiritual Land.

“Alas~ I truly envy that fellow Chenxiao, having a grand-Disciple like you. How wonderful it would be if you were a Disciple of my Sword Sect.”

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor looked at Gu Shengge, thinking of his various performances, and sighed softly, his eyes filled with envy.

With him in the Dao Sect, it would surely flourish for the next hundred thousand years!

“Alright, I won’t talk to you, child, any longer. I hope you don’t mind the matter with Lin Tian. The friendship between our two Sects will not be affected by this. Here, take this; consider it compensation from the Sword Sect.”

With that, a dragon-scaled halberd appeared in the Sword Sect Old Ancestor’s hand. It was a full ten feet long, entirely black and gold, with dragon scales carved into its shaft. The halberd head resembled a black Dragon, baring its fangs and claws, enveloped in Evil Qi. The halberd blade was shining silver, emanating an unparalleled sharpness that made even Gu Shengge feel a slight tearing sensation on his skin.

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor introduced, “This Nether Dragon Halberd is the final work of Qiongsang’s foremost Artifact Refiner, Xuan Yazi. It is a top-grade Spirit Treasure.”

“Over three thousand years ago, a pure-blooded black Dragon brought disaster to Qiongsang. Many Sects, constrained by the Dragon Clan in the Cangming Sea, could only let it be. Later, Xuan Yazi could not stand it any longer and forged the Eight Dragon-Slaying Artifacts, slaying that black Dragon in the west of Qiongsang.”

“This Nether Dragon Halberd was crafted from the black Dragon’s body, supplemented with mysterious crystals. It contains the remnant soul of that black Dragon. Even a Soul Transformation Cultivator would find it difficult to wield. Now I give it to you, hoping you can make good use of it.”

Gu Shengge took the Nether Dragon Halberd and could clearly feel the berserk nature of the black Dragon’s remnant soul within the halberd, constantly impacting the wielder’s mind.

Some with weak wills might have their minds shattered the moment they grasped the halberd.

This was a fierce weapon.

But coincidentally, Gu Shengge was also a fierce individual!

However, now was not the time to subdue the Nether Dragon Halberd. Gu Shengge put it into his storage ring and cupped his hands, saying:

“Thank you, Senior, for bestowing this treasure!”

The Sword Sect Old Ancestor waved his hand and smiled, “You’re welcome. This Nether Dragon Halberd would only gather dust in my hands, and no one in the Sword Sect can use it. It’s better to give it to you. With your strength, you will surely make this halberd famous throughout the Azure Expanse, and it won’t disappoint Xuan Yazi’s expectations.”

Just mentioning Xuan Yazi, a hint of sadness appeared in the Sword Sect Old Ancestor’s eyes, and he sighed softly in his heart.

Old friend, I’ve found a good owner for your final work. I’ve done right by your trust…

Just as the Sword Sect Old Ancestor and Gu Shengge were conversing happily, the four Sword Masters of the Sword Sect launched their encirclement of Lieyan Sword Master!

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PS: Sorry, Big guys, I’m suffering from a cold, and my head has been foggy these past two days, so I can only maintain basic updates. Some Big guys mentioned that the two chapters updated yesterday had too much focus on supporting characters. I’m aware of this and will pay attention to it in the future!