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Chapter 120: The Renown of the Sword Sovereign, Lu Lingjun's Speculations
Chapter 120: The Renown of the Sword Sovereign, Lu Lingjun's Speculations
Gu An ventured into the depths of the mysterious valley, his gaze sweeping across the disciples engaged in their cultivation practices. He spotted Chu Jingfeng sitting beneath a tree, a wooden sword standing upright before him.
Intrigued, Gu An turned and approached him.
"Chu Xing, what are you up to?" Gu An asked curiously.
Chu Jingfeng opened his eyes and replied, "I'm contemplating the sword path, aiming to create a unique sword technique."
"Creating a sword technique? That's impressive! Why use a wooden sword when you can have a real one? If you need a sword, just let me know!" Gu An exclaimed, reaching into his storage bag and pulling out a precious sword.
Chu Jingfeng's belongings, including his storage bag, had been confiscated, and the spiritual stones he earned from doing odd jobs were kept in his room.
Chu Jingfeng shook his head at Gu An's offer. "No need. I aim to comprehend the pure essence of the sword, to understand the sword from within rather than relying on an external sword."
It sounded like he had a plan.
Gu An sheathed the sword and smiled. "If there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to ask."
With that, he turned and made his way back to his quarters.
Chu Jingfeng watched Gu An's retreating figure, sensing the joy in his heart.
"He may be weak, but he always seems so happy."
Chu Jingfeng gazed at Gu An's departing back, a hint of envy creeping into his heart. Born into a wealthy and influential family, he had ended up a prisoner due to his family's failed power struggle. If given a choice, he would have preferred to start as a menial disciple, unburdened by the weight of his background.
Shaking off these thoughts, Chu Jingfeng returned his focus to his sword comprehension.
Having cultivated the Dao Derivation Technique, his cultivation base could no longer progress, and he was too lazy to practice other magical arts. Instead, he intended to devote himself solely to the path of the sword.
Just like the Great Yu's Sword Maniac, Han Ming, who, upon comprehending the sword, became unstoppable.
Meanwhile, in another part of the valley...
Gu An returned to his quarters and sat down at his desk, summoning his attribute panel.
He had gained over thirty million years of lifespan from the annihilation of the monks from the Tanhua (Soul-snatching) Flower Sect.
This also meant that he had killed thousands of their cultivators in that instant.
Gu An now understood why there were so many demonic cultivators. He struggled to calm his emotions and maintain his sense of self, determined not to fall into the path of demon cultivation.
Perhaps it was better to stick to planting flowers and grasses; the lifespan gained from a Xuan Heart Realm cultivator was equivalent to that obtained from a fifth-grade spirit herb.
To him, there was little difference between killing enemies and harvesting spirit herbs, and the former only invited potential trouble.
Gu An pulled out the "Jade Knight's Journey" to distract himself.
Soon, he found himself immersed in the story, feeling the emotions of the Jade Knight and his beloved as they faced the twists and turns of their fateful relationship.
At the same time, in the barren wilderness of Wuchen...
Countless cultivators traversed the skies, some arriving and others escorting captured members of the Soul-snatching Flower Sect away.
On a cliff, Ji Hantian stood behind a white-robed elder, respectfully recounting the previous battle.
"That's how it happened, Elder. Thankfully, the Sword Sovereign of Supporting Dao intervened. I wonder which of the Grand Elders he is. Even a Grand Cultivator of the Xuan Heart Realm was no match for him," Ji Hantian said, barely containing his excitement.
The Sword Sovereign's appearance had thrilled and emboldened him.
He couldn't help but relish the memory of the shocked expressions on the faces of the leaders of the other sects, feeling a sense of vindication.
The white-robed elder standing before him was none other than Xuan Quan, one of the Grand Elders, who had just returned.
Xuan Quan remained silent, his eyes closed.
Ji Hantian didn't interrupt, assuming the elder was pondering the identity of the Sword Sovereign of Supporting Dao.
Little did he know that Xuan Quan was filled with shock.
How could the Tai Xuan Gate have such a powerful Grand Elder?!
However, he had heard about the Sword Sovereign's deeds upon his return, which at least indicated that the Sword Sovereign favored their sect. There was a high probability that he was a member of the Tai Xuan Gate, even if he wasn't one of the Grand Elders.
Xuan Quan had encountered similar situations in his overseas travels. Those transcendent sects would invariably produce astonishing talents who would step forward in times of crisis for their sect. This was known as the sect's grand fortune.
Could the Tai Xuan Gate also possess such fortune?
Xuan Quan slowly opened his eyes and said, "The Sword Sovereign of Supporting Dao wishes to remain anonymous, likely because he doesn't want to be disturbed. The more he wishes for privacy, the more we should respect his wishes and refrain from prying into his identity. Instead, we should protect his information. However, his deeds must be widely publicized to strengthen his sense of belonging to the Tai Xuan Gate. Otherwise, given time, he might leave our sect, feeling that we offer him no benefits and only hold him back."
"Elder, I was thinking the same. I've already sent a message to the Sect Master, asking him to spread the word," Ji Hantian said with a smile.
The Tai Xuan Gate had survived yet another calamity, and as the saying goes, calm always follows chaos.
"You should get going. I'll go and take a look at the entrance to the Nine Netherworld Road. Perhaps this road will bring fortune to our sect," Xuan Quan said before disappearing into thin air.
Ji Hantian turned and left, intending to discuss with the other sects how to handle the Nine Abyss Road.
...
As the year drew to a close, Gu An ventured to the outer sect's city to visit Wu Jue, bringing along fine wine and roast chicken.
Wu Jue was delighted to see him and eagerly pulled him into his room.
Once the door was closed, Wu Jue exclaimed, "Brother Gu, I'm so glad you came to visit!"
This was the first time someone had actively sought him out, and he couldn't hide his excitement.
"I thought you might be bored," Gu An said with a hearty laugh. In truth, he wanted to see if Wu Jue had experienced another enlightenment.
Unfortunately, he hadn't.
Gu An was eager to witness Wu Jue's continuous enlightenments, surpassing even the geniuses of the Tai Xuan Gate.
For himself, enlightenment was optional. After all, he could always rely on his lifecheats.
He contemplated enlightenment for two reasons: to pass the time and to see if he could devise a way to help those around him raise their maximum lifespan.
Currently, enlightenment seemed incredibly difficult and wasn't solely dependent on profound experiences or rich emotions.
Wu Jue brought the bowls and chopsticks to the table, while Gu An placed the fine wine and roast chicken down. Gu An surveyed the room and noticed that nothing had changed.
Wu Jue's cultivation had already advanced from the second layer of the Qi Refining Realm, which he had achieved at the end of his enlightenment, to the fourth layer. How much time had passed since then? His talent seemed to surpass even the level of his lifespan limit.
However, based on his living environment, it appeared that Wu Jue had not taken on a new master.
"By the way, have you heard about the deeds of the Sword Sovereign of Supporting Dao? He single-handedly crushed the Soul-snatching Flower Sect. It's incredible! The demon king that even the Grand Cultivators of the Nine Dawns couldn't defeat was killed by him in just two moves. He's far more impressive than Gu Yu from the 'Tai Xuan Immortal'!" Wu Jue said as he poured wine for Gu An.
The exploits of the Sword Sovereign had spread throughout the Tai Xuan Gate, and everyone was talking about it, including the miscellaneous disciples from the Third Pill Valley and the Mysterious Valley.
When Wu Jue went to the Faraway Valley a few days ago, even that rogue Luo Hun had gotten wind of the news and tried to pump him for information.
"Of course, I've heard. It's truly remarkable. I wonder what the Sword Sovereign is like in person," Gu An said with a smile.
The two of them started chatting about the Sword Sovereign, drinking and toasting each other. Before long, they had finished the entire jar of wine.
Wu Jue took out a secret manual from his bosom and said, "Brother Gu, I got this set of fist techniques with all my savings. Take a look and memorize it. You can practice it when you get back."
Gu An quickly refused, "How could I take this? No, I can't take advantage of you like this!"
"What do you mean by taking advantage? You're my only friend, and it's always good to have more combat techniques up your sleeve. I've realized that it's difficult for the cultivation world to remain peaceful for long, and conflicts between righteous and demonic cultivators will inevitably arise." Wu Jue said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Gu An could only accept the offer. He began to browse through the fist technique.
Fist of the Setting Sun! After flipping through it once, Gu An had committed the entire manual to memory. He returned the manual to Wu Jue.
Wu Jue was taken aback and asked, "So fast? You don't like it?"
"I'm not a fan of fighting," Gu An replied. "This fist technique is too aggressive and doesn't suit my personality."
Hearing this, Wu Jue smiled helplessly, "When cultivators fight, it's often a battle to the death. Unless you plan to stay in the Tai Xuan Gate for the rest of your life."
"Hey, I wouldn't mind staying here forever," Gu An said with a smile.
"Alright then."
Not wanting to take advantage of Wu Jue, Gu An took out a sword manual and said, "I have a sword manual here. Would you like to take a look?"
"No need," Wu Jue waved his hand, "Even though I admire the Sword Sovereign, I'm not a fan of swords or any other weapons for that matter. I only trust my fists." As he spoke, he flexed his muscular arm to emphasize his point.
Gu An laughed and took out the manual for the 'Mad Wind and Shadowless Legs' technique, asking, "How about this one?"
Wu Jue glanced at it and immediately became engrossed.
"It sounds really powerful. It must be quite valuable, right?"
"Don't worry about it. Take it. If you become a big shot in the Tai Xuan Gate in the future, don't forget about your brother here," Gu An said with a smile.
Hearing Gu An's words, Wu Jue no longer hesitated and took the manual, carefully flipping through the pages.
Gu An picked up his wine bowl and watched Wu Jue as he studied the manual intently.
He wondered what Wu Jue would be like a thousand years from now.
...
As the new year arrived, the snowy season extended well into the spring festival, with no signs of stopping.
The Third Pill Valley buzzed with activity, as the pavilion area was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. The disciples were busy preparing for the festivities, their faces filled with smiles and anticipation.
Gu An sat by the long table in the courtyard, a smile on his face as he watched the disciples scurry about.
Having more people around was definitely a good thing, as it meant less work for him.
Gu An turned his gaze towards Lu Lingjun. She was cutting paper, sitting among the female disciples. Despite her formidable cultivation at the ninth layer of the Fusion Realm, she looked gentle, graceful, and wise—a far cry from what one would expect from someone of her stature.
Ouyang Chuan walked over and sat down next to Gu An, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Brother Gu, they're building a statue of the Sword Sovereign of Supporting Dao next to the Supplementary Platform. It's so grand! You have to go and see it next time."
Like Gu An, Ouyang Chuan had also started cultivating the Dao Derivation Technique, but his dedication paled in comparison to Chu Jingfeng and Lu Jiujia. He had come to terms with his own limitations and was content to live a peaceful life, a decision that Gu An respected. After all, even with diligent practice, Ouyang Chuan would eventually grow old and die; the technique merely slowed down the process.
"Is that so? In that case, I'll have to go and take a look," Gu An said with raised eyebrows, a smile playing on his lips.
He was pleased with the Tai Xuan Gate's response, as they had at least given him the proper respect.
Ouyang Chuan continued to share the latest developments in the outer sect, but at that moment, Gu An sensed Lu Baitian approaching.
Soon enough, Lu Baitian landed nearby.
Ouyang Chuan immediately got up and left, not wanting to intrude on their conversation.
"Let's talk inside," Lu Baitian said, walking towards the pavilion and sealing the room with a restriction before taking a seat. "There's a great opportunity that has presented itself. Are you interested?"
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