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Chapter 143: A Touch from the Valley Master, and That's Not Enough?
Chapter 143: A Touch from the Valley Master, and That's Not Enough?
As Zuo Yi Jian trembled, Zuo Lin also noticed the strange movement of his sword. The vast sword intent caused the scabbard to vibrate, and to Zuo Lin's shocked gaze, the scabbard floated up, carrying the sword with it.
Zuo Yi Jian stood up, gazing at his sword, confident that his senses were not deceiving him.
This was the sword intent of the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao!
On the Butian Platform, more and more people sensed the sword intent of the Sword Venerable, including Ye Lan.
She turned her head, her eyes looking far into the direction of Zuo Yi Jian, her expression astonished.
Boom—
The thunderclouds suddenly parted, and the outer gate city instantly lit up. The fierce wind descending from the heavens caused the buildings in the city to tremble, and disciples and servants with low cultivation bases were pressed to the ground. Everyone struggled to look up and saw a huge hole in the thunderclouds above the outer gate city, with a diameter of several dozen li.
The thunderclouds couldn't regroup, and under the sunlight, Chi Qian Zun and Ku Song Lao Zu fought fiercely, a hundred zhang apart. They continuously cast spells, and the collision of their techniques generated fierce gales and intense light. The terrifying pressure caused the defensive light barrier over the outer gate city to distort violently, threatening to shatter at any moment.
"Father..." Zuo Lin looked at Zuo Yi Jian in disbelief, his voice trembling.
Could his father be the mysterious Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao?
Others also had the same thought, as this sword intent was incredibly powerful.
Chi Qian Zun, fighting in the high skies, also sensed that sword intent. His gaze shifted, locking onto Zuo Yi Jian, and his brows furrowed.
Could this man be the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao?
Just then—
Zuo Yi Jian suddenly knelt on one knee and looked at his trembling sword. He called out, "Please, Sword Venerable, save our sect!"
As his voice fell—
Clang!
The sound of the sword leaving its scabbard tore through all the noise in the world!
Chi Qian Zun jumped back, moving above the thunderclouds and creating distance from Ku Song Lao Zu. He looked down at the Butian Platform, where eighteen golden daggers gathered to form a long sword in front of him. A manic smile appeared on his face as he shouted, "Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao, show yourself! Let me see your prowess!"
This voice reverberated throughout the entire Tai Xuan Gate!
He was not only provoking the Sword Venerable but also sending a message to the Deputy Sect Master, urging him to hurry over.
After all, he was a cultivator at the fifth layer of the Mysterious Heart Realm. Even if he couldn't defeat the Sword Venerable, holding him off for a while wouldn't be difficult.
However, the only response he received was a piercing sound breaking through the air!
As soon as Chi Qian Zun finished speaking, the sword in front of Zuo Yi Jian suddenly slashed towards Chi Qian Zun, and in an instant, the terrifying sword intent exploded, sending everyone around flying.
Everyone in the city saw a cold light flash from the city and rush towards the sky, unstoppable!
As Zuo Lin was blown away, he saw the cold light pierce through the sea of thunderclouds on the horizon, as if slicing through the heavens, splitting the sky in two, a sight that shocked his eyes.
Even Chi Qian Zun was startled by the sudden attack.
So fast!
He instinctively raised the large knife in his hand, but the speed at which he lifted the knife was far slower than the speed of the incoming sword.
Boom!
The large knife in his hand shattered, and as the sword tip reached him, the terrifying sword energy of the Tai Cang Jing Shen Sword suddenly erupted, crushing his physical body.
In the blink of an eye, the sword had passed by, and Chi Qian Zun's figure had disappeared!
Where the sword passed, the cloud sea tore open, leaving a magnificent sword mark in the sky.
A grand cultivator at the Mysterious Heart Realm didn't even have time to escape, let alone use his Mysterious Heart Divine Ability!
The gap was too great!
Chi Qian Zun had no power to resist!
Suspended high in the sky, Ku Song Lao Zu's robe fluttered, and his white hair danced wildly. He stared at the direction where the sword energy had gone, his eyes wide, unable to maintain his composure.
Having fought Chi Qian Zun himself, he knew how terrifying this demonic cultivator was and felt that his power was unfathomable.
Yet, such a powerful existence had been instantly killed by the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao?
From start to finish, the Sword Venerable had never shown himself!
Swoosh!
The sound of piercing through the air came again, and the sword flew back from the horizon, drawing a perfect arc in the sky before finally falling onto the Butian Platform.
Clang!
The sword blade stabbed into the platform, sending sparks flying, and the sword body trembled violently, creating afterimages.
Zuo Yi Jian, lying on the ground, stared at his sword, his mouth agape.
The entire city fell silent!
Far away, in the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An's mouth curved up. The prompt for taking a lifespan appeared before his eyes, proving that Chi Qian Zun was indeed dead.
Gu An turned his head to look at the sect's main city, where the battle was still ongoing, but he had no intention of intervening.
He had already made two moves today. If he made another, it would be going too far!
Tai Xuan Gate also needed to face its tribulation!
Soon, deafening cheers erupted from the outer gate city, reaching even the ears of the servants in the Third Medicine Valley, who couldn't make out what was being shouted and felt anxious.
Gu An, however, remained by Lu Ling Jun's side, guarding her as she cultivated.
...
In the outer gate city, more and more people rushed onto the Butian Platform. Ku Song Lao Zu descended from the sky and landed in the center of the crowd, right in front of Zuo Yi Jian.
At this moment, Zuo Yi Jian tightly gripped his sword, reluctant to sheath it or hand it to anyone else.
"Junior, may I have a look at that sword?" Ku Song Lao Zu revealed a smile and asked gently.
Zuo Yi Jian eyed him like he was a thief and didn't agree.
"Wait, the sword intent beneath our feet is getting stronger!"
An old man suddenly exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention downward. They saw that within the sword mark of the characters "Right Path," sword intent was flowing.
Just then, as the sword fell, Gu An's sword intent also flowed into these two characters, enhancing the sword intent within and increasing the intimidation factor of the Supporting Sword Venerable.
Ku Song Lao Zu turned around, his gaze falling on the characters "Right Path." He felt the sword intent flowing within the characters and slowly closed his eyes.
Zuo Yi Jian turned around and stepped back, transmitting his voice to Zuo Lin, "Lin'er, pick up the 'Investiture of the Gods' for your father."
Far away.
Ye Lan stood at the edge of the Butian Platform, surrounded by excited Enforcement Hall disciples discussing the power of the Supporting Sword Venerable. She, however, thought of Gu An.
With such a powerful backer, her senior brother should be safe, right?
...
As the sun set and the moon rose, another day dawned after the moon set.
It took an entire day and night for the battle in the main city of the sect to finally come to a close.
Early in the morning, after the morning exercises, Gu An and Xiao Chuan stood on either side of Lu Ling Jun.
Xiao Chuan leaned against the wooden railing, five steps away from Lu Ling Jun. He asked curiously, "Senior sister, what exactly are you doing?"
Lu Ling Jun's unusual behavior had been noticed by all the disciples, and Gu An had forbidden anyone from disturbing her, allowing her to cultivate undisturbed for the entire night.
Gu An speculated, "She might be cultivating some kind of extraordinary art. As a Grand Master, her realm is beyond our comprehension."
"What kind of art requires her to remain so still for an entire night?" Xiao Chuan was extremely curious.
"It's not an art; I've just gained some insight."
Lu Ling Jun suddenly spoke, causing Xiao Chuan to pause and quickly take a few steps back.
Lu Ling Jun didn't look at him but glanced at Gu An instead. Gu An stepped back as well, simultaneously signaling Xiao Chuan with his eyes, and Xiao Chuan immediately scurried away.
Gu An asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, thank you for staying by my side," Lu Ling Jun replied calmly.
Gu An feigned a relieved expression and then said, "You should get some rest now. Standing here all day must have tired you out."
"I just remembered that when we returned yesterday, did you hold my hand?" Lu Ling Jun took a step forward and asked.
At that time, she had been immersed in the recollection of her enlightenment and had not shaken off Gu An's hand, which she now found absurd.
Gu An coughed awkwardly and said, "I was scared out of my wits back then, so please don't blame me."
"I've never had a man hold my hand before." Lu Ling Jun fixed her gaze on Gu An, her voice carrying a hint of melancholy.
Hmph!
Do you expect me to believe that?
We've lived for two millennia, and now you want to play a trick on me?
Gu An's expression turned serious as he said, "What? Isn't it alright for the Valley Master to hold your hand?"
He had helped her avoid a hundred years of detours, so what was a mere touch of the hand?
Lu Ling Jun's lips curved upward, and her captivating smile held a hint of profound meaning as she said, "Well then, from now on, you're my man."
Without waiting for Gu An to respond, she turned and left.
Gu An was taken aback and quickly caught up with her, saying, "Miss Lu, I was just joking. Please don't take it to heart. After some time, I'll talk to the Sect Master and ask him to transfer you out."
"It's too late."
Lu Ling Jun pushed Gu An away and continued walking.
Gu An inwardly lamented his misfortune. He had really put himself in a difficult situation!
"By the way, I plan to cross the tribulation in the sky above Medicine Valley. What do you think?" Lu Ling Jun's voice drifted back, and she stopped in her tracks, her back facing Gu An.
Gu An frowned and asked, "Crossing the tribulation requires a lot of preparation. Why don't you wait for the Sect Master to return and have him take you to the tribulation area?"
"I can't wait that long. You have strong connections in Tai Xuan Gate. If anyone comes, you can speak for me. Rest assured, I won't affect the medicinal herbs in Medicine Valley."
After saying this, she leaped into the air and soared to a height of a thousand feet. A blue lotus flew out from her sleeve and quickly enlarged, and she stepped onto it, sitting down cross-legged.
This scene caused an uproar among the servant disciples, and Xiao Chuan once again approached Gu An, asking about Lu Ling Jun's actions.
Gu An, looking up at Lu Ling Jun, replied, "She's about to cross the tribulation."
Under his watchful gaze, Lu Ling Jun continuously waved her hands, and one after another, magical artifacts flew out and swiftly formed layer upon layer of arrays around her.
He suddenly became interested and wanted to witness the terror of the Heavenly Tribulation at the Mysterious Heart Realm.
"Crossing the tribulation?" Xiao Chuan was stunned, his gaze involuntarily shifting towards Lu Ling Jun in the sky.
...
In the Forest of Utter Quiet, within the Six Paths Great Vehicle Array.
A ball of black flame suddenly appeared out of thin air between the seven great beings, startling them into opening their eyes and standing up to pay their respects.
"Greetings, Teachings Master!"
The seven great beings spoke in unison, attracting the attention of the surrounding followers who were setting up offerings.
The offerings were all living humans, their bodies stuck with talismans, immobilizing them. The spot where they stood happened to be encircled by the array, and their faces were filled with terror, with some even fainting from the shock.
"Where is the Deputy Teachings Master?"
The voice of the Teachings Master of the Tanhua Sect, Jing Tu Xian, emanated from the black flame, carrying a hint of fatigue.
An old man wearing a mask replied, "He hasn't returned yet, but Tai Xuan Gate's plan to attack has failed. We've lost seventy percent of our spies within Tai Xuan Gate. According to the information sent back, Chi Qian Zun was slain by the Supporting Sword Venerable with a single sword, but the Deputy Teachings Master hasn't shown himself, and his whereabouts are unknown."
As he mentioned this, his tone turned grave.
(End of Chapter)
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