Chapter 71: Rebirth as the Great Villain (9)
In the Northern Heavenly Profound Domain, Su Chen opened his eyes. A vast, surging aura rolled out from within his body. A trace of joy flickered through his black-and-white pupils.
"Nirvana Realm… I've finally broken through!"
After seven lifetimes, he had at last become a Venerable. The moment Su Chen achieved the breakthrough, the entire Council of Elders trembled. He assumed the position of clan leader, seizing absolute authority over one of the great clans. Vast mountains and rivers spanning tens of thousands of li now lay entirely under his command.
What delighted him most was that, over the past few centuries, the Gu Clan had made real progress in deciphering the sword body forging method. They had at least managed to cultivate three individuals with the acquired sword body.
Though these versions were far weaker than the one he had achieved in his previous life—plagued by countless flaws—they still vastly outstripped ordinary mortal physiques. Cultivation progressed faster, and the upper limit was significantly higher. They were perfect as war soldiers.
Unfortunately, Su Chen no longer had the luxury of time. He gazed at the intelligence report sent by a friend from a sacred land and murmured, "This day… has finally arrived."
The report clearly stated that Lin Zhan had led the War God Hall's grand army toward the Northern Heavenly Profound Domain. It also expressed regret: the sender could not intervene directly. Some existence within the sacred land forbade any involvement in this matter. He could only risk sending this warning.
Su Chen understood. Lin Zhan's growth had undoubtedly far exceeded his expectations. The man now possessed the power to destroy an entire clan. That was why he dared return to the Northern Heavenly Profound Domain to settle old scores. Behind him stood a force that even sacred lands had to treat with caution.
Upon receiving news of the approaching enemy, Su Chen refused to sit and wait for death. This was the fated confrontation. He began preparations with every means at his disposal. He dispatched the clan's most promising seeds to the outer starfield, preserving the last embers of the Gu Clan. Even he had no certainty of victory in the coming war.