Immortal of the Ages

Chapter 393: Tasty Bait? Why Not Bite! Let's See Him Cry!

"Welcome, everyone!" Huyan Luo declared from his elevated position.

Soon, he received a chorus of well-wishes as the guests took their seats, the atmosphere tinged with a hint of formality.

At a glance, it was clear that the Primordial Son's mood was somewhat off, likely due to a certain someone not only avoiding embarrassment but also making off with a significant haul of Genesis Spirit Essence.

Afterwards, the celebrations began. Fireworks lit up the sky, a spectacle seemingly more suited for the pair of lovebirds tucked away in a corner than for the actual occasion itself. There was song and dance followed by a round of toasts. The atmosphere was lively, exuding taste and class. Yet, there was still an underlying tension prickling at the edges of the festivities.

Huyan Luo's youth made it hard for him to mask his emotions. Just as the birthday feast seemed to wane, a dazzling streak of gold and black descended from the heavens.

When the golden-black brilliance touched down right in front of Huyan Luo, lighting up the whole scene, everyone's eyes were glued to the spectacle.

"What's that?" Liu Yingying asked Song Bomei. The two were now standing so close, they might as well have been one.

Having had a bit too much to drink, Liu Yingying's cheeks flushed with a rosy tint as she leaned in closer.

Song Bomei, seizing the moment, let his hand rest gently on her leg, a move she didn't resist. Such intimacy was not uncommon in these high-brow gatherings.

Song Bomei, puzzled at first by Liu Yingying's question, soon lit up with a realization, "That's a gift from the Human Zenith Immortal!"

It was common knowledge that the Human Zenith Immortal had ventured into a lower world and was unlikely to return to impart his swordsmanship wisdom. Yet, here he was, sending a gift to the Primordial Son, a clear sign of favor.

"A gift?" The word alone sent a ripple of envy through the crowd.

The usually stern Primordial Son sprang to his feet, his eyes sparkling with delight. He rushed to the orb of light, and with just one glance, he was overjoyed, dropping to his knees in gratitude.

"Descendant Huyan Luo thanks the supreme ancestor, the Human Zenith Immortal!" he exclaimed, bowing deeply thrice.

His excitement was palpable, indicating that this gift held more value to him than any teachings could.

Curiosity piqued, the crowd pressed, "What is it, Primordial Son?"

With a smile, Huyan Luo revealed, "A Calamity Bone."

The hall buzzed with the revelation, the assembly of immortal talents gasping in awe and envy.

"Calamity Bone... It seems the Human Zenith Immortal truly holds the Primordial Son in high regard."

"With the Calamity Bone in his pocket, the Primordial Son won't ever fret about his Sword Aura for the rest of his days."

Even the seasoned folks in the room, with all their experience, couldn't hide their envy.

Yun Xiao, with a gleam in his eye, couldn't help but ask, "What's this fantastic thing?"

Lian Xi, ever so softly, filled him in, "It's the core bone of a Calamity Demon from the Forgetful Demon Seas, a real game-changer for boosting Sword Aura."

"And how much of a boost are we talking?" Yun Xiao prodded.

"Rumor has it, it can shoot your Sword Aura from 100,000 layers up to 300,000 layers," Lian Xi whispered.

Yun Xiao was gobsmacked. Those numbers were beyond his wildest dreams, practically unheard of. In a somewhat sour tone, he joked, "Think your master might spare one for me?"

Lian Xi couldn't help but laugh. "Dream on. It's not like they're handing them out like cabbages."

Yun Xiao, his eyes still glued to that bone, was a mix of admiration, jealousy, and a touch of spite. "How about you snag it for me?" he half-joked to Lian Xi.

Lian Xi just rolled her eyes. "Yeah, right. Like I'm invincible. Nab that, and we'd end up on the run, can't even stick around the Primordial Ruins."

"Figures, it's a gift from the Human Zenith Immortal to his descendant," Yun Xiao mused, feeling the heat of his envy but knowing there wasn't a thing he could do about it.

Lian Xi pointed out, "And you see those patterns? Those are bloodline seals. Only someone with the Human Zenith Immortal's bloodline can truly harness it. If anyone else tries, they'd only be able to absorb a fraction of its power."

"Any chance of breaking those seals?" Yun Xiao asked, hopeful.

"Not a chance," Lian Xi shook her head. "If you try, the bone self-destructs."

So, that was that. The bone was off-limits to outsiders, locked down by bloodline.

All anyone could do was watch and wish the Primordial Son well, as he received his extraordinary gift amidst a chorus of genuine congratulations from the assembly of immortal talents.

"With this Calamity Bone, the Primordial Son's Sword Aura is set till he reaches 18 years old," Song Bomei remarked, impressed by the grandeur of the gift from the Human Zenith Immortal.

Liu Yingying glanced at Lian Xi, her face a mix of gloom and envy. How come she couldn't see the charm in the well-born Primordial Son, opting instead for someone utterly baffling and infuriating? All she could do was sigh.

The birthday bash hit its peak, fueled by the Human Zenith Immortal's generous gift. The Primordial Son loosened up, reveling in the festivities with laughter and wine.

Liu Yingying, too, joined in, cozying up with Song Bomei, much to Lian Xi's dismay.

"Seems like you don't trust her choice in men, and she doesn't trust yours. You're even," Yun Xiao chuckled.

"Guess so," Lian Xi sighed, puzzled why her big sister couldn't see eye to eye with her.

"I'm just worried for her, being in the delicate position I am at the Primordial Ruins. I don't want her to get used because of me," Lian Xi expressed her concern.

"It's pretty obvious," Yun Xiao agreed, noting Liu Yingying's background didn't stack up to the elite crowd here, and Song Bomei's intentions were clear as day.

"I don't care. Tonight, I'm dragging her back home, no matter what. We'll sort the rest out later," Lian Xi resolved, biting her lip.

"Right," Yun Xiao nodded, standing apart from the merry-making, yet aware of the cold glances thrown their way from the corners of some eyes.

Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted.

"The Primordial Son has an announcement!" Song Bomei declared, his face beaming with joy.

The crowd, sensing the moment, hushed and turned their attention to Huyan Luo.

When Huyan Luo extended his hand, the Calamity Bone appeared as if summoned by magic. He looked around the room and said, "To show my gratitude for your presence today, I've decided to share the power of this Calamity Bone. However, it's locked by bloodline, so how much you Sword Cultivators can absorb depends entirely on your own bloodline and talent."

The crowd was stunned. Nearly half of those present were Sword Cultivators, about 50 in total.

"Is this for real, Primordial Son?" someone asked, incredulous.

Huyan Luo just smiled, "You're not direct descendants of the Human Zenith Immortal, so you won't be able to absorb much. Consider it a taste of good fortune!"

Despite this, everyone was overjoyed. "To share in the Primordial Son's birthday fortune is a blessing for us all," they said, showering him with flattery, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

With a casual flick, Huyan Luo sent the Calamity Bone floating mid-air, its eerie glow enticing everyone. "Come up one by one, by table," he instructed.

The first to step forward was a young man in green. "Thank you, Primordial Son," he said, as he summoned his Sword Soul.

It was a stunning blade, dual-colored in cyan and white, adorned with six Sword Rings and a Sword Aura of 40,000 layers!

"Who's that?" Liu Yingying asked Song Bomei, her face flushed with excitement.

"That's Chen Quan from Dongli Estate, with an Upper Aurum grade Sword Soul," Song Bomei explained.

Yun Xiao overheard. He remembered the highest-ranking Life Sigil in the Nine Hells was the Talisman Emperor's Sovereign Sigil. But that was only Lower Aurum grade. Here, even a young lad surpassed that.

The young man in green thrust his Sword Soul into the vortex of the Calamity Bone. A roar emanated from the bone, revealing the visage of a giant shark that snapped viciously at the cyan-white Sword Soul, creating a crisp cracking sound.

"Can this Calamity Bone actually attack a Sword Soul?" Yun Xiao couldn't help but wonder aloud.

"Sure can. Calamity Demons are notoriously fierce," Lian Xi paused before adding, "But this guy should be fine. His Sword Aura's strong, should withstand the bone's backlash."

Right as she finished, the green-clad lad got knocked back, his Sword Soul vibrating like a plucked string.

"Deserves its name, this Calamity Bone!" he got up, rubbing the back of his head, a tad disappointed. "Managed to absorb just 30 layers of Sword Aura, but still, a big thanks to the Primordial Son."

"Next," came the Primordial Son's call, all smiles.

The Sword Cultivators lined up, eager for their turn.

Lian Xi couldn't help but comment, "Outsiders only get about 30 layers, a mere drop for them. No wonder the Primordial Son is being so generous."

Fifty folks, 30 layers each, didn't even make a dent in the Calamity Bone's potential to boost a Sword Aura by hundreds of thousands of layers.

"He's not generous; he's out to break my Sword Soul," Yun Xiao said with a casual laugh.

"What?" Lian Xi blinked in surprise, "He's setting you up? You think he's trying to bait you?"

"Yep. If I end up dead, he'll just say I was too greedy, couldn't handle the backlash. And you can't do a thing," Yun Xiao said cheerfully.

"That's low," Lian Xi clenched her fists, glad her brother saw through the plot. "If they try to provoke us, we won't bite."

Just then, Yun Xiao stood up.

"What are you doing?" Lian Xi asked.

Yun Xiao straightened his clothes, saying with a smile, "Can't wait any longer, I'm off to queue!"

Lian Xi hurriedly pulled him back. "Didn't we just figure out their scheme? And you're still going?"

"That's right," Yun Xiao affirmed.

"Why? I'm lost," Lian Xi asked, puzzled.

Yun Xiao just smiled, glancing at the Primordial Son. "Because I want to see him cry right here and now."