https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-122-The-Number-One-Battle-Under-Heaven/12575395/
Chapter 123: The True Tai Cang Startling Divine Sword
Chapter 123: The True Tai Cang Startling Divine Sword
"What's going on?" Li Ya asked, perplexed in his heart. He couldn't wait to return to the inner gate cave and cultivate before making a name for himself and becoming famous throughout the land!
The voice of the old ancestor sounded in his mind, "Look at the person next to you. He's actually on the path to enlightenment."
His tone was solemn, even carrying a hint of shock.
Enlightenment?
Li Ya was puzzled and turned his head to look, his gaze soon falling on Wu Jue.
Wu Jue looked dazed, a stark contrast to the lively and spirited disciples of the Tai Xuan Gate.
Was he on the path to enlightenment?
"What path is he enlightening to? Is he contemplating a cultivation technique?" Li Ya wondered.
The old ancestor answered, "Enlightenment is a special state, a chance encounter that cannot be sought. During the process of enlightenment, one perceives the true meaning of the heavens and the earth, bringing about a transformation in one's innate talent and physical constitution. Those who achieve enlightenment, even if only once, can defy the heavens and change their destiny. Even I have never experienced enlightenment, but I have witnessed a close friend of mine go through it. If he were still alive, he would undoubtedly be a top powerhouse in the Nine Dynasties' cultivation world."
So powerful?
Li Ya scrutinized Wu Jue carefully but couldn't discern anything extraordinary about him. No matter how he looked at it, Wu Jue was mediocre, even inferior to his junior disciple brother, Gu.
At least junior disciple brother Gu had a handsome appearance that easily inspired goodwill in others.
"The Tai Xuan Gate is truly a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Aside from Lu Xian and Ji Xiaoyu, there's also An Hao, whose cultivation speed is shocking the ancient and modern times. To be honest, I've never heard of such monstrous talent before. Now you've encountered someone on the path to enlightenment. The younger the age of enlightenment, the greater the potential. This young man looks about the same age as you, and he's likely to soar to great heights in the future. The Tai Xuan Gate's fortune is unstoppable."
The old ancestor's words were full of emotion.
He, too, felt the pressure.
Recalling the promises he had made to Li Ya, he felt ashamed.
He had promised to help Li Ya reach the pinnacle of cultivation and become the best in the world!
But after seeing Lu Xian and Ji Xiaoyu, and now hearing about An Hao's legend, he felt the pressure mounting.
The talent of these three individuals was too exaggerated, and their backgrounds far surpassed that of Li Ya. At least, the old ancestor felt that he couldn't provide Li Ya with superior cultivation resources.
"It's a good thing that the Tai Xuan Gate is so formidable. With competition, I have something to look forward to." Li Ya thought confidently, leaving the old ancestor unsure how to respond.
After a long while, the old ancestor finally spoke, "Just stay nearby and wait for him to wake up. Ask him if he has a master. If he doesn't, then accept him as my disciple on my behalf."
"Huh? I take him as my disciple?"
"How is that possible? Of course, he'll be my disciple!"
"What do you mean? If he becomes your disciple, won't I be his senior generation?"
"Be content with what you have. Without my help, you wouldn't even have the qualifications to compete with such a genius."
The old ancestor was blunt, and although Li Ya was angry, he didn't refute the statement.
He began to wait while contemplating the sword intent of the Tai Cang Startling Divine Sword.
This wait lasted an entire night.
The next morning, Wu Jue finally woke up.
This wasn't his first time experiencing enlightenment, so he maintained a calm demeanor.
As he turned to leave, Li Ya stopped him.
"Brother, do you have a master?" Li Ya asked directly.
A cold glint flashed in Wu Jue's eyes as he heard this. He tried to walk around Li Ya and head towards the stage below.
Li Ya blocked his path once more, causing Wu Jue to fly into a rage. He raised his hand and pushed Li Ya away.
Li Ya's physical body was powerful, and he wasn't afraid of a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like Wu Jue.
Wu Jue's right hand rested on Li Ya's shoulder, and when he felt the other's strength, he clenched his fist and pushed back forcefully.
Caught off guard, Li Ya was pushed back two steps.
Before he could react, Wu Jue flew away on his sword, making it difficult for Li Ya to give chase, especially since they couldn't cause a disturbance in the city.
"How is this possible... Such immense strength..."
Li Ya was shocked, his expression bewildered.
The old ancestor sighed in his heart, "What a pity. Don't pursue him; it's not worth making an enemy."
Li Ya's smile faded, and he felt ashamed. As a Core Formation cultivator who had consumed the Dragon Elephant Divine Origin, a treasure sought after by the demon race, he had been pushed away by a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator.
How humiliating!
This won't do!
I'm still not strong enough!
Li Ya clenched his fists tightly, his arrogance melting away.
...
In the autumn, the outer gate city became bustling with activity.
Gu An and Wu Jue met in an inn, drinking and chatting as they awaited the upcoming decisive battle.
Wu Jue was complaining to Gu An about his encounter with Li Ya from the previous month. Whenever he brought up Li Ya, his anger resurfaced, as he felt that Li Ya had humiliated him.
After listening, Gu An nodded and said, "He does have issues. To just come up and ask that question was rude. Don't worry about him; he's just a passerby in your life. You will eventually become a genius, so why bother with such a minor character?"
Although Wu Jue's description of the person was unflattering, Gu An didn't think the offense warranted death. He didn't think Wu Jue needed to hold a grudge.
If Wu Jue were to hold a grudge over such a minor friction, what would he become in the future? Would he just strike out at anyone he disliked?
Gu An didn't want Wu Jue to turn into that kind of person.
Wu Jue nodded and said, "I won't hold a grudge, of course. I just wanted to vent to you. As you know, you're my only friend."
Gu An asked, "When will you reveal your talent?"
The inn was packed with people, most of whom were discussing Fu Dao, the Sword Venerable, and Tian Jian, the Sword Immortal. No one paid any attention to them.
Upon hearing Gu An's question, Wu Jue shook his head and said, "I'm content with things as they are."
He didn't trust others easily, especially after witnessing the internal strife within the Tai Xuan Gate and the previous sect master's sacrifice of his disciples. This had left him wary of the sect.
Gu An took a storage bag from his waist and handed it to Wu Jue.
Wu Jue took the bag with a doubtful expression and probed it with his spiritual sense. His face immediately changed, and he hurriedly pushed it back, saying, "Brother Gu, we can't do this... How do you have so many..."
He had always assumed that Gu An, like him, was an ordinary and mediocre disciple. He never expected Gu An to be able to take out so many pills.
Gu An laughed and said, "I'm the valley master in charge of the Medicine Valley. These are pills that I refined myself. You take them; I don't have a strong desire to become stronger. I hate fighting the most. Gardening is my passion, so it's better for me to give the pills to you. After you become stronger, you have to protect me."
"But... that's too much..." Wu Jue hesitated.
"You said I'm your only friend, so take it. If you feel uncomfortable about it, just treat me as an older brother. An older brother is like a father, and a teacher too. I'll take good care of you on behalf of your master. I have an abundance of pills, so there's no need to worry." Gu An said with a playful expression.
Wu Jue rolled his eyes at Gu An's antics and smiled as he gave him a light nudge.
"I'm two years older than you. I should be the older brother!"
"Forget it. Your mental fortitude isn't as mature as mine."
The two bickered playfully, with Wu Jue's smile growing brighter.
In the end, Wu Jue still accepted the storage bag and secretly vowed in his heart that he would never allow anyone to bully Gu An in the future.
The two continued to drink and chat.
After a stick of incense had burned, a loud and clear voice reverberated throughout the Outer Gate City:
"I, Tian Jian the Sword Immortal, have come to challenge the Sword Venerable Fu Dao of the Tai Xuan Gate!"
Along with the voice, a vast and majestic sword intent enveloped the entire Outer Gate City.
Wu Jue's expression changed, and he immediately turned his head to look. Gu An, however, had already sensed Tian Jian's presence and remained unmoved.
Tian Jian the Sword Immortal was indeed powerful, even stronger than Ye Lianxianzi of the Mirage Flower Sect. He was estimated to be at the fourth or fifth layer of the Mysterious Heart Realm.
Upon reaching the Mysterious Heart Realm, the difference of a single layer in cultivation became difficult to surpass. No wonder Tian Jian dared to come here.
Gu An stood up and said, "I just remembered that I have some matters to attend to at the Pill Hall. I have to hurry and finish my tasks so that I can witness the battle between Sword Venerable and Tian Jian. I'll come find you later."
After saying that, he quickly left.
Wu Jue didn't have time to stop him. After Gu An went downstairs, Wu Jue leaned out of the window and shouted, "Hurry up!"
Without turning his head, Gu An waved his hand and quickly disappeared around the corner of the street.
Tian Jian had arrived!
The Outer Gate City immediately buzzed with excitement, and more and more cultivators flew towards the source of the voice, scanning the area for Tian Jian's figure.
At that moment, a sword shadow shining with white light descended from the sky and hovered above the south gate, towering at a height of ten zhang. On the hilt of the sword stood a white-haired elder with an immortal-like appearance. He wore a white robe, and neither a sword nor any other weapon was in his hands, which were clasped behind his back.
With his eyes closed, he began to wait.
The news spread quickly, and disciples from all directions of the Outer Gate City rushed over.
Lu Baitian arrived at the Viewing Platform with An Hao, followed by the appearances of Xuanquan Laozu, Gu Zong, and other high-ranking members of the Tai Xuan Gate.
An Hao gazed at Tian Jian with curiosity in his eyes.
Now that he knew that his master was the Sword Venerable of the Tai Xuan Gate, he had come to watch the battle. In his heart, his master was invincible, so he wasn't worried about his master losing.
He just wanted to see how Tian Jian would lose!
Xuanquan Laozu stroked his beard and sighed, "What a profound sword intent. His cultivation is indeed profound, and he is as strong as he was a millennium ago."
He and Tian Jian were contemporaries, and he had witnessed Tian Jian's strength, so he did not underestimate him.
The Viewing Platform quickly filled with people, and the spacious platform soon became crowded.
Li Ya also arrived and stood on the edge of a roof, observing Tian Jian from a distance.
Tian Jian's aura was too strong, giving people the feeling of a celestial being. He far surpassed Jinghong Ke, filling Li Ya with tension.
"This old man is not simple," Li Ya thought to himself.
"Indeed. He's probably at the Merged Spirit Realm or above. To dare to appear at such a critical juncture, he must be very confident. He's even stronger than I was in my prime," the old ancestor said solemnly.
"How is he stronger than you again?"
Li Ya wanted to retort, but he held back.
However, the old ancestor could hear his thoughts, and an awkward atmosphere filled the air. They could only wait for Sword Venerable to appear.
The prince of Tian Wei, Si Zhe, stepped onto the Viewing Platform and smiled, "Everyone, watch closely and witness the number one sword of my Tian Wei. Let me show you what a human sword immortal looks like!"
Hearing his words, the disciples of the Tai Xuan Gate felt dissatisfied, but under Tian Jian's gaze, they dared not speak arrogantly.
Time continued to pass.
Shen Zhen also arrived. She stood on the edge of a roof, holding a brush and paper, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked towards Tian Jian.
At the same time,
Gu An had reached a mountain forest and sat under a tree, thinking about how to defeat Tian Jian.
It was a rare opportunity to make a move, and it would be in front of so many people. He had to put on a grand show!
Gu An looked at the leaves in his hand and then threw them on the ground, murmuring, "Forget it. Let them witness the true power of the Tai Cang Startling Divine Sword."
Third watch!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
