Chapter 100: Embarking on the Invincible Path

Chapter 100: Embarking on the Invincible Path

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Juejian Palace.

Towers shaped like giant swords stood in dense clusters, while faint traces of sword energy drifted through the air, exuding a chilling, razor-sharp aura. It seemed that anyone with insufficient strength or unauthorized entry would provoke these sword energies, tearing them apart in an instant.

A streak of sword light, appearing somewhat disheveled, swiftly fled from the distance and plunged into the forest of sword towers.

It was Zhao Hongbo.

Upon his return, Zhao Hongbo headed straight for the tallest and most central tower—the Main Sword Tower of Juejian Palace, which also served as the sect's grand hall.

"Elder Zhao, you're injured."

The moment Zhao Hongbo entered the tower, the current palace master of Juejian Palace immediately noticed.

"Palace Master, it was Wang Yuandao who wounded me," Zhao Hongbo reported swiftly. "Not only has Wang Yuandao successfully achieved Dao Integration, but his strength has also increased significantly, far surpassing that of an ordinary Dao Integration Realm cultivator."

"Wang Yuandao is a man of extraordinary talent, unmatched among his peers. Even after failing Dao Integration, he possessed the strength of the Dao Integration Realm. Now that he has succeeded, it's only natural that his power exceeds the norm. However, as long as he hasn't entered the Sage Realm, there's no need for excessive concern," the Juejian Palace Master remarked, his eyes glinting with cold light. "Elder Zhao, recount the details of your mission."

"Palace Master, we proceeded according to the plan..." Zhao Hongbo began his report.

Liang Jianwu stood silently to the side, but as he listened to Zhao Hongbo's account, his teeth clenched in frustration and humiliation.

He had gone to teach the disciple of Juejian Peak a lesson, only to be the one taught instead.

"That Chen Feng... it seemed he didn't even use his full strength," Zhao Hongbo added at the end.

Liang Jianwu's expression darkened further.

Being defeated without his opponent exerting full effort only emphasized how far beneath Chen Feng he truly was.

The Juejian Palace Master fell silent for a moment.

"It appears that this disciple of Huntian Sect's Juejian Peak truly possesses the capabilities of an 'Inverse Mortal Body,'" the palace master sighed softly. "Relay this information to Tianyuan Sacred Land. They will naturally assess the extent of his strength."

"Understood," Zhao Hongbo replied.

This attempt to probe Chen Feng during Han Daoling's Sect Heir celebration had been orchestrated under Tianyuan Sacred Land's directive. Though their exact motives were unstated, it was clear they intended to deal with Chen Feng.

Most likely, it was the Saint Son of Tianyuan Sacred Land who sought to target Chen Feng. Rumor had it that during the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm expedition, he had suffered a hidden loss at Chen Feng's hands—though only he knew the truth of that matter.

"Now that Tianyuan Sacred Land has set their sights on you, your days of ease are numbered," Zhao Hongbo sneered inwardly.

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Juejian Peak.

Inside a pavilion, Chen Feng opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing within them as he exhaled a breath so condensed it seemed tangible.

The breath surged forth like a sword, piercing through the air with a faint howl of wind and thunder.

"Failed to open them."

"Though I accurately located the positions of the ten hidden acupoints, I'm limited by my cultivation technique..."

"I must refine the technique, but that can be done gradually. The other priority is to identify the remaining hidden acupoints."

Without hesitation, Chen Feng sought out his master, Wang Yuandao.

"Master, I plan to challenge disciples from other sects," Chen Feng said, explaining his reasoning: "This disciple wishes to temper himself and comprehend the second realm of the Sword Dao—Heart-Sword Unity."

"Are you intending to walk the Invincible Path to forge an Invincible Heart?" Wang Yuandao stiffened slightly, his expression turning solemn as he spoke gravely.

"Do you know the Invincible Battle Arena is about to open?"

"Originally, this master also considered asking whether you wished to attempt the Invincible Battle Arena. Since you’ve brought it up yourself, there’s no need for hesitation."

"Huh?" Chen Feng froze involuntarily.

What Invincible Path?

What Invincible Heart?

What Invincible Battle Arena?

His stated goal of comprehending the second realm of the Sword Dao, Heart-Sword Unity, was merely an excuse—though it was also a genuine factor.

But his true purpose was to observe the Aperture Opening techniques of other sects, using them to sense and locate the hidden acupoints he had yet to open, ultimately achieving Major Completion in Aperture Opening.

However, this was far too shocking. Even with his master, Chen Feng dared not speak of it openly.

After all, the Ten Great Powers had stood for so many years—why did their Aperture Opening Chapters only cover the opening of 270 acupoints?

Had no one ever researched further?

No!

There must have been, but discovering acupoints from scratch was an immensely difficult task, growing even harder with each step.

Moreover, accurately locating an acupoint was only the first step. One still needed a cultivation method to guide its opening.

It wasn’t enough to simply find it—without the proper technique, there was no hope of unlocking it.

The challenges were numerous.

Every technique of the Ten Great Powers had already been refined to perfection, like a closed loop.

If a new acupoint were discovered, the technique would have to be modified—effectively breaking the loop, improving it, and then sealing it anew.

Easier said than done.

Chen Feng’s current plan was to first accurately locate the remaining hidden acupoints while simultaneously studying new techniques.

This would likely take considerable time.

But what were this Invincible Path, Invincible Heart, and Invincible Battle Arena his master mentioned?

"Walking the Invincible Path to forge an Invincible Heart…" Wang Yuandao’s eyes seemed to flicker with nostalgia and longing. "Throughout history, countless geniuses have emerged, yet those who could walk the Invincible Path and forge an Invincible Heart are vanishingly rare."

"Disciple, you must understand—once you set foot on this path, there is no turning back. And you must never lose."

"In competition with your peers, you must be undefeated. Even when facing elders, you cannot retreat half a step. Otherwise, the Invincible Path will be severed, and the Invincible Heart shattered. All your efforts will be wasted. At best, your foundation will be damaged, and you’ll fade into mediocrity."

Wang Yuandao’s tone was deadly serious.

Chen Feng understood.

To walk the Invincible Path and forge an Invincible Heart was a road of no return—either advancing relentlessly toward glory or falling into ruin.

In short, one either became truly invincible or ended in failure.

"Master, has anyone in the Eastern Wasteland ever succeeded in walking the Invincible Path and forging an Invincible Heart?" Chen Feng asked curiously.

"From ancient times to the present, some in the Eastern Wasteland have attempted the Invincible Path. But only one has ever succeeded in forging an Invincible Heart and dominating his era." Wang Yuandao’s voice grew fervent, filled with reverence. "He is the strongest figure in our Eastern Wasteland—"

"The Eastern Xuan Emperor!"

At these words, Chen Feng’s heart trembled uncontrollably.

Instinctively, he felt a profound awe from the depths of his soul.

It seemed those four words and that one title contained boundless power.

"Disciple, do you know the difference between super first-class powers and sacred lands?" Wang Yuandao asked rhetorically, then continued without waiting for Chen Feng's reply. "A sacred land must have or have once had an Emperor, while super first-class powers lack an Emperor but possess a Quasi-Emperor."

"Our founder, the Huntian War Emperor, was a peak Quasi-Emperor. Because of this, the Huntian Sect once stood at the pinnacle of super first-class powers during its peak, nearly rivaling sacred lands."

"And the Eastern Xuan Emperor—he was an Emperor, and among Emperors, a truly formidable one."

"Legends say ordinary Emperors couldn’t withstand a single strike from him."

"Disciple, since you intend to walk the Invincible Path and forge an Invincible Heart, as your master, I naturally won’t stand idly by. I’ll go discuss this with the sect leader now."

With those words, Wang Yuandao transformed into a streak of sword light and vanished.

Chen Feng opened his mouth but found no words, only watching helplessly as that sword light disappeared before his eyes.

He was still somewhat dazed.

"Walk the Invincible Path..."

"Forge an Invincible Heart..."

"That... doesn’t sound bad at all."

Snapping back to his senses, Chen Feng murmured to himself, his eyes growing brighter, strands of sharp radiance swirling and condensing within them.

Having forged a true Supreme Body Forging Foundation, his foundation surpassed all past and present, even eclipsing that of the founder, the Huntian War Emperor. With such conditions, wouldn’t it be a waste not to tread the Invincible Path?

"Very well. This Invincible Path—I, Chen Feng, shall walk it with my sword in hand."