Chapter 1738 Solidifying the Remaining Side Branches

An ancient compass covered in cracks was carefully placed at the center of the array; it was the very compass pointing to the damaged Immortal Path trail.

Zhang Xuan mobilized the power of space and causality, combined with the secret techniques he obtained from the two immortal realms, to attempt to repair it.

The compass flickered on and off, producing intermittent but strong directional responses to several vague strongholds within the nine divine domains.

These locations were marked one by one, becoming important clues for subsequent exploration of the deeper secrets and legacy of this territory.

As for the secrets of cultivation techniques far exceeding the realm of true immortals, such as "The Demon Codex of Guixu," "Rubbings of the Ancient Covenant Stele," and "The Great Art of Fallen Immortals," they were classified as top secret.

Only Zhang Xuan, You Wuyai, Tian Shi Laozu, and a few others would discuss the matter together under absolutely safe conditions.

Most of these advanced cultivation techniques are incomplete, but they point to a corner of the terrifying truth shrouded in the mists of eternity, such as the struggle for immortality, the transformation between immortals and demons, and the origin of the great calamity.

Besides these things, five strange objects, each with a different radiance, floated in front of him.

This was the Dao Source Treasure he had carefully selected from the core remains of the fifteen Demon Lords of the Primordial Demon Abyss, nearly a hundred Mahayana Demon Cultivators, and the skeletal dragon boat, corresponding to the five unformed side branches on his own Great Dao Tree.

Each one contains the fundamental laws corresponding to the Great Dao.

Moreover, because it originated from a demonic giant like the Abyss of Primordial Demons, its characteristics are even more extreme and domineering.

On the left is the essence of thick, warm, and bright yellow earth.

Beside it was the undying sword embryo, its dark gold flowing freely.

In the middle is the deep, flowing Xuanming True Water.

On the right is the transparent and illusory Origin Seed of the Myriad Manifestations Heart Sword.

Finally, there was the void crystal that sealed the Guixu Guide, whose aura was the most profound and unpredictable.

Above Zhang Xuan's head, the Great Dao Tree, existing between reality and illusion, manifested, majestic and vast.

The two main trunks have solidified.

The main trunk of the Golden Crow is like a blazing sun, burning with the supreme yang fire that purifies all things.

The main body of the true demon resembles a chaotic demon god, exhaling domineering demonic light that commands all demons.

Eight solid side branches—gravity, withering and flourishing, space, cause and effect, time, thunder, wood, and fire—flow with the Daoist rhythm, evolving into endless wondrous forms.

The other five side branches, on the other hand, appear relatively ethereal.

The side branches of earth are thick but indistinct, the side branches of metal are sharp but uncertain, the side branches of water are flowing but without source, the side branches of sword are fierce but scattered, and the side branches of annihilation are almost transparent.

Zhang Xuan's gaze swept over the five Dao Source Wonders, and then looked at the five illusory side branches.

"The foundation is solid, and the resources are ready. Today, we will achieve our goal in one fell swoop, and all paths will converge!"

Without further hesitation, he formed hand seals, drawing in a vast amount of spiritual energy from the depths of the Immortal Gourd Realm's origin, transforming it into a seven-colored torrent that poured into his body.

"Merge, begin!"

Zhang Xuan was the first to activate that thick earth essence.

The bright yellow soil flew automatically toward that illusory side branch of the soil.

At the same time, the main body of the True Demon Body within Zhang Xuan glowed slightly, and a chaotic and profound aura spread out, naturally close to the Great Dao of Earth.

"Earth, with its profound virtue, is the foundation of all things, bearing the weight of mountains and rivers, embracing the spirit of all living beings, and transforming!"

Zhang Xuan gave a low shout, and pressed his hands down. The essence of the thick earth suddenly expanded, transforming into a vast, illusory land that covered the side branches of the earth.

The illusory side branches actively reach into this illusory landscape.

Suddenly, a deep, rumbling sound, like the pulse of the earth, echoed through the secret realm.

The side branches of the earth began to tremble violently, and the originally blurry shape quickly became clear and solid.

A series of earthy yellow lines spread and intertwined rapidly on the surface of the side branches.

Zhang Xuan's inner world resonated with this, causing mountains and rivers to rise higher and the earth's veins to widen.

He felt an unprecedentedly close connection between himself and the earth beneath his feet, the Immortal Gourd Realm, and even the laws of earth in the myriad realms of the unseen world.

With every gesture, it can move the stars and shape the mountains.

Gradually, a branch of earth with surface textures resembling dragon veins solidified completely!

It took firm root in the Tree of the Great Dao, adjacent to the Gravity Branch. The Daoist principles of the two complemented each other, allowing Zhang Xuan to reach a new level of control over the gravity of the Great Dao.

Without pausing, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze to the Undying Sword Embryo.

The strange, dark golden bone emitted a clear, resonant sound and automatically flew towards the golden side branch.

"Gold, associated with change, governs ruthlessness and transformation. Utterly firm and sharp, it endures countless calamities. Its form can be a tool, its intent a sharp edge. Refine it!"

Zhang Xuan pointed his fingers like a sword, and it seemed as if countless invisible forging hammers fell from the void, striking the Undying Sword Embryo.

The Golden Crow's main trunk sprinkled pure Yang fire, which enveloped the sword embryo and refined it.

The Undying Sword Embryo shrank and condensed further, eventually transforming into a pure and incomparably sharp source.

This essence subtly merged into that illusory golden side branch.

In an instant, a resounding clang echoed throughout the secret realm!

The side branch of the metal burst forth with a dazzling light, and countless fine, dust-like Dao patterns emerged.

Some of these Dao patterns resemble swords, spears, and halberds, while others resemble bells, tripods, pagodas, and seals, all exuding an immortal and indestructible meaning.

Zhang Xuan felt as if he had transformed into a piece of divine metal that had been forged through countless trials, and his physical strength, the sharpness of his magical power, and even the resilience of his soul had all undergone a qualitative leap.

More importantly, this solidified golden branch resonated strongly with the still-forming sword branch, providing the latter with the most solid material foundation.

He gently touched his brow, and the long-nurtured Myriad Manifestations Heart Sword Source Seed slowly flew out, hovering in front of the side branch of the sword.

The transparent sword shadow trembled slightly, emitting a soft hum, as if it were eagerly anticipating something.

"The sword, the king of all weapons, an extension of the heart. Upright and unyielding, it would rather break than bend; yet it can also bend and straighten at will, unpredictable and ever-changing, all in one!"

Using his own divine sense as a guide, he continuously poured all his will for the sword into the Myriad Manifestations Heart Sword Source Seed.

At the same time, the illusory side branch of the sword also drooped down with clear sword intent, reflecting the sword's essence.

This is a process in which "forging the sword" and "cultivating the sword" are carried out simultaneously.

Zhang Xuan used himself as a furnace and the myriad paths as fire to reforge the source seed of the Heart Sword.

Furthermore, it uses the Heart Sword Source Seed as its root to nourish and nurture the side branches of the sword, causing them to grow in a direction that aligns with the Heart Sword.

The sword intent crisscrossed, evolving into endless scenes.

The Myriad Manifestations Heart Sword Source Seed became increasingly solid and dazzling, eventually transforming into a physical Heart Sword that was neither gold nor silver, flowing with chaotic colors!

And the side branch of the sword, along with the formation of the Heart Sword, also solidified completely!

The branches are straight, with natural sword patterns on the texture, and the whole body exudes a kind of awe-inspiring sword intent that "nothing can be cut down and no path can be broken".

The moment the side branch of the sword solidified, Zhang Xuan felt his Xuan Tian Treasure Longsword and the sword intent of the side branch completely merge into one.

With three branches condensed in succession, Zhang Xuan's aura became increasingly deep and vast.

He looked calmly at the mass of Xuanming True Water.

As if sensing something, the deep blue water quietly began to flow, winding around the side branches facing the water.

"Water benefits all things without striving, dwelling in places that others disdain. It is both the softest and the hardest, capable of taking on countless forms. It can carry a boat, or it can capsize it, all in a single thought. Gather!"