The Immortal Martial Continent was vast, encompassing sixteen domains in total.
Each domain spanned an incredibly expansive area, with the smallest being equivalent to six times the size of the Mysterious Truth Continent.
The Everflowing Truth Domain, Lustrous Yang Domain, Pure Frost Domain, and Vibrant Blaze Domain were situated at the continent's heart.
The remaining twelve domains encircled them.
The farther one was from the center, the less concentrated the Spiritual Qi became, and thus, the weaker the potential combat prowess.
However, the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain stood as an exception.
To this day, the reason for the depletion of the Spiritual Qi in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain remained a mystery. The great powerhouses of the past speculated that it might have been due to the gestation of a treasured relic.
Returning to the main topic, of the sixteen domains that existed at the time, the Vibrant Blaze Domain and Pure Frost Domain had been captured by the Nether Soul Demon Clan.
Only fourteen domains participated in the Immortal Martial Convention.
Given the cautionary tales from the Vibrant Blaze Domain and Pure Frost Domain,
Besides the Everflowing Truth Domain and Lustrous Yang Domain, most major powers had retained a greater portion of their combat prowess to defend their sects.
As a result, the teams of Dao Protectors they dispatched weren't as formidable.
Under normal circumstances, the more dominant domains would typically send a Dao Palace realm powerhouse as their leader, while the lesser ones would only muster a Dao Comprehension realm cultivator at the helm.
But this situation was exactly what Jiang Chen had hoped for!
Because the weaker the Dao Protector teams were, the more straightforward it became to eliminate the prodigies of the Immortal Martial Continent!
For the Nether Soul Demon Clan, this situation was undoubtedly a tantalizing lure.
Moreover, Jiang Chen intended to heighten this allure even further.
Yet, this strategy could only be deployed once teams from the other domains had assembled.
Time passed slowly.
In his secluded chamber, Jiang Chen diligently immersed himself in cultivation. Although his progress could be described as 'gradual', its stability was undeniable.
From the foundational middle stage of the Dao Palace realm, he advanced yet another step.
Upon concluding his cultivation session, a deep contemplation enveloped Jiang Chen. 'I'm nearing the threshold of the Late-stage Dao Palace realm,' he reflected inwardly.
'In the Early-stage Transcendence realm, my combat prowess seems more honed, yet within that realm, I probably rank as average at best.'
A persistent doubt troubled him. 'The essence of my worry lies in my cultivation methods they're gradually becoming antiquated. The moment has come to delve deeper into Transcendence realm martial techniques and secret arts.'
For now, Jiang Chen's mastery in the Transcendence realm was limited to the soul-centric secret art known as the 'Ten Thousand Soul Seed Secrets'. This art, while supplemental in nature, had a focused purpose and offered scant advantage in direct combat.
Having harnessed the qi and blood power from vanquishing Ji Junhao and his companions, Jiang Chen found himself with enough energy to delve into at least one more Transcendence realm cultivation method.
In a mere blink, myriad arcane insights of the Death Attraction Nine Tribulations Sword Technique coalesced with Jiang Chen's very essence, ensuring he mastered the theoretical facets of this blade art flawlessly!
With just that, Jiang Chen's comprehension of the Sword Great Dao evolved, no longer confined to merely the Swift Sword Dao.
The esoteric tenets of the Sword Great Dao encircled Jiang Chen, warping the vistas around him.
Hum... Hum... Hum...
Externally, Magic Treasures, Dao Tools, and Dao Treasures of the sword archetype seemed swayed by an unseen force, initiating a gentle tremor.
A voice rang out in astonishment, "What is going on!? Why does my sword hum?"
"It's resonating with the Great Dao of Sword and an exquisitely profound one at that!"
"Incredible! Merely from my blade, I can discern a hint of the deep essence of the Sword Dao."
"Throughout our sect's annals, none have delved into the Great Dao of Sword with such depth. It must be Holy Son Jiang Chen!"
"You've hit the mark. The intricate wisdom of the Sword Dao that affects our blades emanates from where he's in his intensive retreat."
This unparalleled occurrence sent tremors through the very heart of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect. Eminent personalities, Jing Chengwang among them, turned their eyes to the summit where Jiang Chen was in seclusion, expressions painted with unadulterated awe.
Simultaneously, inside the tranquil chamber, Jiang Chen's every fiber and cell absorbed the profound energy emanating from the Wordless Heavenly Jade, undergoing swift and transformative shifts.
In mere moments, Jiang Chen's physique felt as though it had honed the Death Attraction Nine Tribulations Sword Technique over countless millennia. It resonated seamlessly with the profound insights of the Sword Dao embraced by his spirit. His body and soul merged, forging an unyielding innate reflex!
'It's done!' Jiang Chen's sealed eyes gradually unfurled, a flash akin to lightning darted and vanished, seeming as if it could cleave the very fabric of the cosmos!
Then, with a mere flicker of intent, he veiled the profound nuances of the Sword Dao. The vibrating blades within the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect, previously influenced, began to calm sequentially.
Yet, even with this fleeting encounter, numerous cultivators reaped substantial enlightenment from the experience.
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