Chapter 1539: Chapter 1498: Extreme Yin Seed

“Finally…”

Above the clouds!

Huo Ling’er looked somewhat pale, clearly a symptom of overusing spiritual power. However, compared to her physical weakness, her heart was filled with immense satisfaction.

She finally!

Avenge her fallen kin and reclaim Demon Cleansing Mountain.

Though this mountain had been ravaged by her and Lu Chuan, at least they didn’t fail the Empress’ mission.

In fact, most of the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan still hold great respect for the Empress to this day, steadfastly abiding by the tasks she laid out. It’s not as the Tower Spirit said, that they harbored resentment after being stripped of their freedom for a thousand years.

It was also thanks to this that Lu Chuan could enlist the help of the Fierce Sun Sparrows to retrieve Yun Yan’s body; otherwise, facing the Corpse Ghost King alone would have been too difficult.

“Xiao Wu, go check on the clansmen’s condition, how many are injured, how many perished, and make sure to report back accurately.”

“Yes, sister.”

Xiao Wu nodded gently. Although he had lost his cultivation, he did not lose heart, much to Huo Ling’er’s relief.

Had he fallen into despair because of her, it would have pained Huo Ling’er more than her own death.

Originally, Xiao Wu should have been the future of the Fierce Sun Sparrow, while she was just a thief, stealing her brother’s talent, nothing worth boasting about.

Lost in thought, Huo Ling’er caught sight of Lu Chuan approaching with the corner of her eye, quickly took a deep breath, and smiled, “Lu Chuan, we’ve succeeded!”

“Yes, we’ve finally done it.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, saying calmly, “It wasn’t easy at all.”

“Are we… are we able to leave now? With Demon Cleansing Mountain destroyed and all the bodies it housed ruined, there’s no reason to stay and guard anymore. Lu Chuan, the Empress won’t… won’t go back on her words, will she?”

“Don’t worry, she has promised to return the freedom of the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan. Though this apology comes a thousand years late, but…”

Before Lu Chuan could finish, the figure of the Tower Spirit appeared from within the Demon Suppression Pagoda.

Seeing the figure resembling the revered statue of the clan, Huo Ling’er quickly bowed respectfully.

“Lord Fierce Sun Sparrow, paying respects to the Empress!”

“No need for formalities. It is I who owe the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan. From today onwards, I grant you freedom; truly, I am sorry for the past.”

“Your words are too kind, Empress, we… the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan…”

Huo Ling’er sniffled; this should have been a great moment, but she couldn’t help but chuckle.

A thousand years! The Fierce Sun Sparrow had waited for this decree for over a thousand years and finally, it wasn’t too late.

“Rest for a few days. I will open the altar and let the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan leave this place. After that, how the clan fares in the new environment will depend on your leadership as their head, and I cannot help you. The outside world is no longer the one you remember.”

“Rest assured, Empress, the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan will surely find a path for survival and strive to continue!”

…

Back at the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan Territory, the clan indulged in a long-awaited celebration, preparing plenty of food and wine to revel in their freedom. Though Lu Chuan didn’t join in, watching from the bonfire gave him a unique feeling.

“Lu Chuan, aren’t you going to join the festivities?”

“I’d better not. This is the Fierce Sun Sparrow’s celebration, what part could I play in it?”

Lu Chuan chuckled and shook his head, continuing, “By the way, Tower Spirit, it seems there’s a power within me that doesn’t belong to me. I’ve tried many ways, but I can’t completely remove it. What exactly is going on?”

“Are you referring to that Extreme Yin Seed?”

“Extreme Yin Seed? What’s that supposed to be?”

Lu Chuan realized more and more that there were things he didn’t understand. Was he really so out of touch?

“The so-called Dao Seed can be refined into your Golden Core when you break through to the Golden Core Realm, transforming into your own Dao Foundation.”

“Golden Core Realm? That’s ages ago, it’s way too late now.”

“No, it’s still not too late.”

The Tower Spirit exhaled, calmly saying, “In fact, you’ve always been carrying several top-tier Dao Seeds without realizing it.”

“How could I not know? Besides, when I broke through to Golden Core, nobody told me this was possible.”

“The Fire Element Dao Seed Sun God Fire, the Gold Element Dao Seed Boqi National An Gang, and the recently acquired Extreme Yin Dao Seed are all excellent Dao Seeds. As for why you didn’t know, the truth is, on Earth, hardly anyone still understands this Secret Technique, because it’s a long-lost Immortal Ascension Technique.”

“…So what’s the Immortal Ascension Technique?”

Lu Chuan didn’t want to appear so ignorant, but he had no choice. Reality was, every casual mention from Tower Spirit left Lu Chuan with several terms he couldn’t grasp.

“The so-called Immortal Ascension Technique is more like a method of self-discipline, not seeking rapid breakthroughs in realms but pursuing extremity.

During the Foundation Establishment Period, can you lay the most solid foundation, condense a Purple Dao Foundation, refine several Dao Seeds during Golden Core, discover an Immortal Embryo as a guide in the Nascent Soul Realm, or find an excellent Primordial Spirit Magic Artifact during the Spirit Splitting Realm? And during the Integration Realm, can you refine with Extreme Yang Power, etc.? It is said that only those who achieve these can have the qualifications to open the Immortal Path.”

Hearing this, Lu Chuan felt quite conflicted.

“So according to you, I, and everyone on Earth, won’t have this chance?”

“No, there is still a chance for redemption. Do you remember I said you must visit the Small World? This is the reason. In that Small World is a spring called Repentance Spring, which can help you rebuild your foundation. Lu Chuan, you must and can only tread the Immortal Path, and I will help you, even though it will be very challenging.”

“Tower Spirit, I’ve always struggled to understand. Both you and Grandpa talk about that path, but what is it about that path? Why must we insist on it?”

“It’s naturally about survival, Lu Chuan. Now is not the time for you to relax. Although the Immortal Path is broken, people from the Immortal Realm can still descend to the secular world. If you lack the means to contend with a True Immortal, you will forever remain an ant, and once discovered, you will have no choice but to flee for your life, otherwise, you’d be crushed into nothing.”

“I… I understand now.”

Lu Chuan lightly sighed, feeling a bit down.

Looking ahead, it seemed that Lu Chuan’s path was endlessly long, always with something urging him forward.

He had to visit the Small World, even if not for the Immortal Path, Lu Chuan must go to find Grandpa, and to reunite with his parents!

“Lu Chuan, I’ll always be with you, so don’t be afraid.”