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Chapter 145: Prepare to Welcome the Arrival of the Immortal!
Chapter 145: Prepare to Welcome the Arrival of the Immortal!
Gu An spent a long while before finally managing to send Lu Lingjun away. Of course, there was another reason for this, and it was that Lu Lingjun needed time to adapt to the Mysterious Heart Realm.
He had a bad feeling about this. Now that Lu Lingjun knew his true identity as Pan An, would she become even more obsessed with him?
He recalled how Lu Lingjun loved to read "The Investiture of the Gods" in her free time.
In the days that followed, Lu Lingjun's name spread throughout the Tai Xuan Gate, inspiring all the disciples.
The three words, "Mysterious Heart Realm," were enough to boost the morale of everyone in the sect.
The news also reached the Tai Chen Empire quickly.
When all the cultivators in the Tai Xuan Gate's headquarters learned of this, they were thrilled.
During this period, they were well aware of the terror of the Mysterious Heart Realm. It was no exaggeration to say that the Mysterious Heart Realm was now the sole factor that would decide the outcome of the battle! Even a large number of Integration Realm cultivators would be no match for it!
Lu Baitian was delighted. The fact that Lu Lingjun was personally recruited by him into the Tai Xuan Gate also eased the concerns of the higher-ups who were unfamiliar with her.
The sudden appearance of a powerful Mysterious Heart Realm cultivator, especially at such a critical juncture, was bound to arouse suspicion among those in power.
They began to request Lu Baitian to summon Lu Lingjun to join the battle.
Relying solely on Xuanquan Laozu, the Tai Xuan Gate's contribution in this war was minimal. Among the Nine Empires Alliance, their voice carried little weight, ranking outside the top five. For the Tai Xuan Gate, which had just held the Golden List Assembly, this was a humiliating blow.
Lu Baitian temporarily suppressed these requests, wanting to give Lu Lingjun time to consolidate her cultivation.
After that, led by the Cangtian Sect, the Nine Empires' sects launched frequent attacks on the Wanji Forest. The powerful cultivators charged at the frontlines, while the middle-level cultivators sought ways to rescue the captured prisoners. The lower-level cultivators, meanwhile, were tasked with supplying and replenishing resources.
Despite their relentless assaults, the Nine Empires' forces were unable to break through the Lihua Sect's Six Paths Great Vehicle Formation.
As the news spread, more and more people throughout the world became aware of the impending Nine Empires' calamity, a crisis that would affect everyone.
...
Autumn arrived, and Lu Lingjun had been in seclusion for a month. During this time, Gu An had not disturbed her.
Gu An continued to travel back and forth between the various medicine valleys. Now that Nianchu Cave was on the right track, Tianyaoer's performance was becoming more and more satisfactory to him. It had been six days since he last visited Nianchu Cave.
On this day,
Gu Zong came to visit Gu An. He asked Gu An to convey a message to Lu Lingjun, requesting her to head to the Wanji Forest as soon as she exited seclusion. Gu An agreed.
The situation in the Wanji Forest was becoming increasingly dire. When Gu An used his divine sense to observe, he saw that the battle was still raging.
In every direction, hundreds of thousands of cultivators were arrayed in formation, shaking the heavens and the earth. As a result, the spiritual energy of the entire Tai Chen Empire was flowing towards the Wanji Forest.
It was extremely brutal!
Gu An withdrew his divine sense after observing for a while.
The number of sacrificial offerings was still increasing, most likely to prepare for that Great Vehicle Realm cultivator. It seemed that White Cloud Immortal's death had not affected the Great Vehicle Realm cultivator's plans.
Gu An continued to inspect the Third Medicine Valley.
It was only in the evening that Lu Lingjun walked out of her yard and came to visit Gu An in the pavilion.
Gu An conveyed Gu Zong's request. As for whether Lu Lingjun would go or not, it was up to her. As someone in the Mysterious Heart Realm, others couldn't control her.
"Mhm, I heard about it earlier. I'll set off soon," Lu Lingjun nodded, her expression cold and aloof. Perhaps this was her true self.
After all, she was the strongest cultivator in the lower realm, and now that she no longer hid her cultivation, she also stopped concealing her true nature.
Gu An looked at her, wondering why she hadn't left yet.
Lu Lingjun stared at him and said, "I can sense that there are many Mysterious Heart Realm auras in the Wanji Forest, and there's even one aura that makes my heart palpitate. I'm afraid the chances of survival are slim."
Her eyes were beautiful, and they also held the depth of one who had experienced the vicissitudes of life. She stared straight at Gu An, making him feel inexplicably guilty.
Gu An continued, "Do your best, and if you can't turn the tide, then make sure to protect yourself."
Lu Lingjun's lips curved up, and she smiled, "Of course. I won't sacrifice myself for the Tai Xuan Gate, but since I'm about to go to such a dangerous war, don't you have anything you want to say to me?"
Gu An coughed lightly and said seriously, "Miss Lu, holding your hand earlier was truly unintentional. Don't overthink it. As for matters of the heart, they can't be decided casually. Two people must have feelings for each other before they can be together, not just because they touched hands once."
"Also, I'm telling you the truth. I didn't write 'The Investiture of the Gods'. I only heard it from a Taoist named Xu Zhonglin."
Lu Lingjun smiled, "If it was truly written by someone else, how could you, Pan An, have continued to profit from it for decades without anyone finding out?"
Gu An was left speechless.
After all, he couldn't very well say that the original author didn't exist in this world!
"Whether or not I wrote 'The Investiture of the Gods' doesn't matter. After getting along with you for so many years, your true nature is indeed good. Although you're greedy, it's always in a mutually beneficial way. You're always polite to others, humble towards those above you, and never arrogant towards those below you..." Lu Lingjun began to praise Gu An, and he couldn't help but feel a little dazed by her words.
So I'm actually that good?
Lu Lingjun's tone shifted, "You're good in every way, except for your cultivation being too low. If you want to become my dao companion, reach the Void Crossing Realm first. Before that, I'll keep an eye on you. Once you reach the Void Crossing Realm, I have a set of cultivation techniques that I've never tried before that we can practice together.
"Let's cultivate together?" Gu An suddenly thought of certain scenes from the Tai Xuan Secret Manual, and a surge of anger rose within him.
"Something's not right!" he thought. "Is she trying to destroy my Dao heart?"
Gu An turned to look at Lu Lingjun, and he felt that her smile was sinister.
"A two-thousand-year-old woman trying to hook a seventy-year-old youngster like me?" he thought.
"Then you might as well forget about it," Gu An said sternly. "For the rest of my life, it's impossible for me to reach the Void Crossing Realm."
Lu Lingjun smiled and stood up. She placed her right hand on the table, leaving behind a ring adorned with a red jade stone. "This is the Dual Heart Ring. Refine it, and in the future, if you're in danger, I'll be able to sense it immediately and may be able to save your life."
Without waiting for Gu An's response, she disappeared from the room.
Gu An looked at the Dual Heart Ring on the table and fell silent.
He glanced at the Qinghong Sword placed next to it and felt that this scene was strangely familiar.
"Damn the Heavenly Dao, why do women keep ending up liking me?" he thought. "Is it afraid I'll live a long life?"
...
A night passed.
The next day at noon, Gu An arrived at Tianya Valley and found that only Luo Hun remained.
He approached Luo Hun and asked about Lu Xian and Yi Liuyun's whereabouts.
"They followed His Majesty to campaign against the Tai Chen Empire," Luo Hun replied, his face filled with admiration. "His Majesty said that with the world in peril, he must do his part as the emperor."
Gu An hadn't expected that from Li Xuandao and didn't comment further. He simply nodded and turned to walk towards the park.
And so, Gu An waited for another half a month.
Standing at the window of the Xuangu Pavilion, he extended his spiritual sense towards Wanji Forest, where Lu Lingjun was fighting a Mysterious Heart Realm cultivator. Nearby, several other Mysterious Heart Realm cultivators were engaged in battles, and the mountains for miles around had been reduced to ruins, with dust filling the air.
As far as the eye could see, there were corpses everywhere, a shocking sight.
That Great Vehicle Realm cultivator still hadn't shown himself! Gu An refused to believe that he could hold out forever!
If that mysterious sacrificial grand array was activated and the enemy still hadn't appeared, then he would have no choice but to intervene to prevent the cultivators of the Nine Empires from being slaughtered.
After all, they would still have to face the calamity of the demons and beasts.
Gu An gazed towards the Nine Abyssal Sepulcher, which had become the territory of the Eternal Flower Sect. For miles around, one could see the ubiquitous Eternal Flowers.
Once the leader of the�tm Flower Sect was dealt with, these flowers could be harvested.
This time, the�tm Flower Sect must be exterminated to prevent them from rising again in the future.
...
In the Wanji Forest, within the Six Paths Great Vehicle Array.
The seven venerables of the�tm Flower Sect opened their eyes simultaneously, their eyes sharp and cold. The leading masked elder spoke first: "Fellow venerables, the auspicious time has arrived. Prepare to activate the array and welcome the arrival of our leader."
He stood up, and the other six followed suit.
"Finally, the time has come."
"I heard that the Tai Chen Empire has a divine beast, the Chen Snake. I wonder if this sacrifice will attract its attention."
"It's just a vague legend. How many people have died, and yet the Chen Snake has never appeared?"
"Speaking of which, I'm relieved that the Sword Venerable of Fudao hasn't shown himself. It seems he's wary of us and is only protecting the Tai Xuan Gate because it threatens his self-interest."
"Even without us, the Nine Empires would face a dire calamity. A grand cultivator like him seeks longevity, and to achieve that, he must survive. Naturally, he won't put himself in danger."
Their tone was casual, confident that their plan was about to succeed.
Subsequently, they each took a step back and began to cast their spells.
Rumble...
The ground beneath their feet cracked open, and massive tree roots burst forth. They stepped onto the roots and rose into the air, ascending away from the ground.
At the same time, all the powerful cultivators fighting in the distance sensed a heart-palpitating aura.
Lu Baitian turned his head, his brow furrowed. He uttered three words: "The�tm Flower Tree!"
This time, the Ghost Flower Tree was far more terrifying than the one at the Nine Nether Road! The aura that seemed to emanate from the Yellow Springs of the Nine Nether filled everyone with dread!
On the earth, countless human captives stared in horror at the towering tree that continued to rise, its leaves larger than they were.
A thousand miles away.
Lu Lingjun held dual swords, a golden scarf swirling around her like a dragon. She turned her head towards the horizon, where the silhouette of the Mother�tm Flower Tree could be seen.
A small snake emerged from her hair bun, its tongue flicking. "What a terrifying aura," it hissed. "This is no joke. We've repaid our debts by fighting this far. It's time to make our escape!"
This little snake was the White Spirit Demon Emperor who had ascended with Lu Lingjun, possessing the cultivation of the eighth layer of the Fusion Realm!
Several hundred feet away, a Mysterious Heart Realm cultivator of the�tm Flower Sect, trapped by Lu Lingjun's array, laughed wildly as he struggled to break free. "Thinking of running? It's too late! Prepare to welcome the descent of a celestial!"
A celestial? Lu Lingjun frowned, and even the White Spirit Demon Emperor was startled. She looked at the Mysterious Heart Realm cultivator and asked, "If you had a celestial, how could you have failed to conquer the Nine Empires by now?"
The Mysterious Heart Realm cultivator wore a smile but didn't explain. Instead, he redoubled his efforts to break the array.
In other directions, the fighting Mysterious Heart Realm cultivators also stopped, and the cultivators of the Nine Empires looked on in fear at the Mother�tm Flower Tree, while the members of the�tm Flower Sect grew excited, as if victory was within their grasp.
(End of Chapter)
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