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Chapter 113: An Epic Battle, Enlightenment Within a Painting
Chapter 113: An Epic Battle, Enlightenment Within a Painting
"I must repay the guidance of the Sword Venerable. Moreover, the Tai Xuan Sect has treated me well over the years!" Han Ming replied firmly, taking out the sword case from his back and assuming a battle-ready stance.
At that moment, three figures appeared out of thin air around the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower. These three were all Great Cultivators at the Void-Traversing realm, specifically tasked with guarding the Supplementary Platform.
The Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower in her Merged Spirit Realm was not afraid of them. She shook her head slightly and muttered to herself, "What a nuisance, but it's about time anyway."
She suddenly transformed into a wisp of ghostly energy and vanished into thin air.
The three Void-Traversing realm cultivators also disappeared from their original spots, and Gu An could sense them moving out through the outer gate, chasing after the ghostly figure in the distance.
Han Ming, however, did not give chase. Exposing the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower was already a remarkable feat, and the pursuit was now the Tai Xuan Sect's business.
He turned to look at the frightened Gu An and reassured him, "Don't worry, that ghost probably won't come back after this."
Gu An nodded, but his eyes kept glancing around as if afraid that there might be other ghosts nearby.
Han Ming walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and led him over to Zuo Lin. Then he began recounting his past experiences of slaying demons and eliminating evil.
Gu An inwardly sighed, realizing that the show must go on. Now that he had started this act, it would be difficult to leave. So, he had no choice but to endure Han Ming's boasting.
Zuo Lin, happy to have a rare chance to meet Gu An, was in a good mood, and the two of them whispered to each other, provoking Han Ming's anger, who then growled at them.
The matter with the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower was just an interlude.
Gu An had been waiting for the lifespan-sensing prompt, and as long as there was a sign of hostility, the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower would not live to see another day.
Fortunately, no such prompt appeared, indicating that the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower did not suspect him.
Of course, it was also possible that the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower had come to the Tai Xuan Sect without malicious intentions. She had been in the sect for many years without causing any trouble, and during the Yellow Spring Demon Emperor's chaos, she had not participated.
Currently, a Great Cultivator at the Spirit Core realm from the Wild Flower Sect was approaching. If the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower had ill intentions, she could have easily unleashed a massacre and collaborated with that Spirit Core realm cultivator.
Could it be that the Ghost Mother of the Wild Flower had no connection to the Wild Flower Sect?
Gu An pondered silently while enduring Han Ming's bragging.
...
Under the blue sky, the autumn landscape of withered yellow hues covered the earth and mountains.
On top of the peaks stood figures, including Lu Baitian and Ji Hantian, and there were a total of thirty-two individuals—all Great Cultivators of the Tai Xuan Sect, each exuding an extraordinary aura.
Ji Hantian stood beside Lu Baitian and asked in a low voice, "Has the opponent surpassed the Merged Spirit realm?"
Lu Baitian's face was solemn as he gazed into the distance. "He should have. His cultivation aura is far beyond my comparison—boundless and vast, and it doesn't seem like he just broke through."
Spirit Core realm!
Ji Hantian's expression turned grave.
In the distance, the other Great Cultivators of the Tai Xuan Sect could also hear Lu Baitian's words, and their faces reflected the same gravity, but none of them showed fear.
"So what if it's the Spirit Core realm?" a short, elderly cultivator coldly huffed. "With so many of us Merged Spirit realm cultivators joining forces, we might still stand a chance in battle!"
"Exactly! What's there to be afraid of?"
"My Ji family still has Great Cultivators on their way here. No matter how many from the Wild Flower Sect come, they will all die."
"It's a pity that the ancient ancestor of my Gu family is hard to find. Otherwise, we could have invited him, and there would be no talk of risk."
"Hahaha, that's just how our ancestors are. You can't expect them to come at our every beck and call."
"True. Among the Supreme Elders of the sect, there might be those at the Spirit Core realm as well. It's just that those who have reached such a level rarely stay here. They are always in pursuit of immortal opportunities, cherishing the remaining years of their lives."
The other Merged Spirit realm cultivators discussed among themselves. Most of them had been in seclusion or traveling outside, rarely showing their faces within the Tai Xuan Sect, so this day was like a reunion for them.
Lu Baitian took out a bottle of pills from his storage ring and popped them into his mouth. Soon after, his complexion began to recover, and even a scorching aura emanated from his body.
The other cultivators also took out their own pills, magical artifacts, and some began setting up formations. The world fell quiet as they awaited the eruption of the epic battle.
"With so many Merged Spirit realm cultivators, it's no wonder this sect has stood tall for thousands of years."
A light laughter rang out, reverberating throughout the heavens and earth, causing everyone's expressions to change.
This voice belonged to the purple-robed man from the main branch of the Wild Flower Sect!
Even before his arrival, his laughter alone brought immense pressure to the Merged Spirit realm cultivators.
...
Within the outer gate city, Gu An descended from the Supplementary Platform and heaved a sigh of relief.
Han Ming could really talk! If Gu An hadn't said he had urgent business, he would have had to continue listening to Han Ming's legendary tales.
Even Gu An, who usually enjoyed chatting, was feeling a bit overwhelmed. Communicating with Han Ming mostly involved him doing all the talking while Gu An could only agree and respond to his uninteresting stories.
After leaving the Supplementary Platform, Gu An planned to find an inn in the city to drink and watch the upcoming battle.
He had only taken a few steps when a deafening rumble echoed from the horizon. After five breaths, a violent gust of wind ravaged the area, causing the formation of the outer gate to manifest.
Gu An quickened his pace, afraid of missing the battle.
He ran to the inn he frequently visited and ordered the waiter to bring wine and meat.
Due to the Tai Xuan Sect's preparations for battle, there were only two or three customers in the inn, and each of them sat alone at their tables.
Gu An sat by the window, his gaze fixed on the horizon, his spiritual sense crossing the vast distance to lock onto the battlefield.
Thirty-two Merged Spirit realm cultivators besieging a single Spirit Core realm cultivator—the scene was incredibly spectacular, shaking the heavens and the earth. The forests within a thousand-mile radius were devastated and swiftly turned into ruins.
Gu An began to relish this visual feast, as a battle of such magnitude was a rare sight, unseen for hundreds of years.
Even if he took action, it would be difficult to witness, as he would only do so if he could crush his opponent.
The Xuan Heart Realm was indeed powerful, far beyond the capabilities of the Combined Realm. The purple-robed man single-handedly suppressed thirty-two Combined Realm cultivators from the Tai Xuan Sect, his dominance unparalleled.
Gu An noticed a familiar figure on a mountaintop a thousand miles away from the battlefield.
Su Han.
It was Su Han who had guided the purple-robed man.
Gu An had sensed this before, but now he was displeased with Su Han's decision to not flee.
This kid isn't afraid of being shaken to death!
Gu An had saved Su Han before, but he wouldn't do it again.
As a teacher, he had already done his best, and even if Su Han were to be executed today, he wouldn't intervene.
Subsequently, Gu An stopped paying attention to Su Han and focused on the battle.
Before long, the waiter started serving wine and dishes.
Gu An had just taken a couple of sips when a voice rang out, "You're actually drinking here."
Shen Zhen!
Gu An ignored her. Her recent writings on the Tai Xuan secrets had become increasingly outrageous, causing him to frequently take them out to read.
It tarnished the name of Gu An.
There were definitely other people named Gu An in the Tai Xuan Sect, and they probably hated Shen Zhen intensely.
Shen Zhen walked straight to the table and sat down, her face veiled. The more she concealed herself, the more attention she drew, and everyone in the inn glanced at her.
"The great battle is about to begin. This battle will probably be even more intense than the previous Righteous and Demon battle. I plan to paint the process, so why don't you join me? Let me tell you, I've recently gained insights from my past paintings, and who knows, I might even attain enlightenment from my art." Shen Zhen spoke, her tone proud as she mentioned enlightenment.
She had come specifically to find Gu An, chasing him all the way from the Third Medicine Valley.
Gu An replied, "Never mind, I won't participate. It's too dangerous. With my cultivation level, getting close to the battlefield would easily reduce me to ashes."
"It's fine, I'll protect you."
"With your cultivation, you can protect me?"
"I've at least reached the Core Formation Realm!"
"In this kind of battlefield, even Core Formation cultivators are cannon fodder. If you're hit by the shockwaves of the battle, you'll just twitch a bit more than me."
"You... Alright, that makes some sense."
Shen Zhen glared at him, then poured herself a bowl of wine and turned her gaze towards the distant battle.
She could sense the intense battle pressure from afar, which made her heart race.
What kind of battle could create such a ruckus?
Gu An watched with great interest through his spiritual sense. Lu Baitian was indeed strong, clearly on a different level from the other Combined Realm cultivators. Ji Hantian was also impressive, his Kirin Step having reached the realm of perfection, making him one of the few who could get close to the purple-robed man.
However, after only a short while, almost all the Tai Xuan Sect cultivators were injured, with varying degrees of severity. Some even had their physical bodies destroyed, leaving only their primordial spirits to continue the formation from a distance.
The purple-robed man had several artifacts around him, and he held a long spear that emanated immense power. He fought with ease, as if he hadn't even exerted his full strength yet.
Gu An felt that this man wasn't fighting with his full power.
If the battle continued like this, the Tai Xuan Sect would suffer a devastating defeat.
Alas!
It's not looking good. I have to take action! For the sake of better farming, Gu An knew he couldn't let the Tai Xuan Sect suffer such heavy losses, unless an enemy appeared that even he couldn't defeat, in which case he would have no choice but to flee.
Gu An stood up and said, "Miss Shen, I'll be right back. Wait here for me, don't leave."
Without waiting for Shen Zhen's response, Gu An quickly left the inn.
Shen Zhen didn't find this strange. Instead, she was more curious about the distant battle.
Gu An walked briskly, passing through several streets. After confirming that no spiritual sense was locking onto him, he stepped out with the Ultimate Freedom Step and left through the outer gate.
After five steps, he entered the Xuan Tian Cave Abode!
He walked into the wooden house and picked up the Sky Severing Axe. Immediately, his body overflowed with dark purple demonic qi.
Nine Extremes Yin-Yang Body!
His right foot lifted off the ground, and he disappeared into thin air within the cave abode.
The next second, he reappeared on a mountaintop a thousand miles away.
Gu An waved the Sky Severing Axe in his hand, recalling the axe's techniques in his mind.
Never mind!
To kill him, do I even need techniques?
Gu An immediately rushed towards the battlefield, axe in hand.
He intended to borrow the identity of the Xuan Tian Old Ancestor to slay the enemy. News of the return of the Tai Xuan Sect's old ancestor would surely spread throughout the cultivation world, and from then on, anyone who dared to be an enemy of the Tai Xuan Sect would have to think twice.
On the other side.
Within the Grand Desolate Imperial Court.
Boom!
Mountains crumbled and dust filled the air.
Another Combined Realm grand cultivator fell, their life and death unknown.
In the sky, Ji Hantian and two other grand cultivators from the Ji family displayed the Heaven Suppressing Demon Sealing Dragon Formation, restraining the purple-robed man. The three of them were breathless, their spiritual power nearly exhausted.
Golden dragon shadows attacked from all directions, but the purple-robed man stood proudly in the air. Behind him floated a golden ring that radiated brilliant light, and any dragon shadow that came within ten meters of him was instantly scattered by an invisible force.
"The Heaven Suppressing Demon Sealing Dragon Formation, what a useful ability. Because you are from the Ji family, I can spare your lives, but if you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me for not showing any face to the Ji family!"
The purple-robed man's voice was cold, his words filled with bone-chilling killing intent, no longer carrying the previous mocking tone.
(End of Chapter)
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