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Chapter 146: Take It With You to Save the World
Chapter 146: Take It With You to Save the World
A dazzling sight unfolded as the Epiphyllum Mother Tree burst forth from the earth, spreading its massive and lush branches. Countless leaves sprouted and grew rapidly, enveloping the entire Wanji Forest in a canopy that stretched for tens of thousands of miles. The tree's trunk was like a colossal mountain, an awe-inspiring sight.
A terrifying human face emerged from the trunk of the Epiphyllum Mother Tree, featuring only the facial features. It wore a greedy and cruel smile that struck fear into the hearts of the countless captives below, causing their hearts to tremble and their courage to falter.
At that moment, countless people fainted from sheer terror.
They were all affixed with talismans that prevented them from speaking, amplifying their fear to unbearable levels.
Upon witnessing the human face that had formed on the Epiphyllum Mother Tree, the nine Grand Masters of the Qingxu Sect went insane.
"Fellow cultivators, we have reached the point of no return. Think of your descendants and their descendants. If we fail today, there will be no place left for humanity in this land!"
A domineering voice reverberated through the heavens and the earth, like thunderclaps that deafened all who heard them.
As the voice trailed off, a brilliant golden light burst forth from the horizon, rushing toward them with unstoppable momentum.
Four Xuan Heart Realm cultivators from the Epiphyllum Sect appeared in mid-air, each performing spells in an attempt to intercept the golden light.
However, just as the two forces were about to collide, the golden light burst forth into countless beams, continuing to surge forward relentlessly.
A majestic azure river appeared from another direction, with a black-robed man standing at its head. He held a Meditation staff in his hand, and his spiritual power was immense, stirring up waves and winds.
More powerful cultivators joined the fray from other directions, each displaying their unique abilities in a spectacular display.
On the side of the Nine Dynasties, all the Xuan Heart Realm cultivators began their full-force charge, determined to reach the Epiphyllum Mother Tree.
Lu Baitian raised the large flag in his hand, and the ten thousand inner sect disciples below him simultaneously revealed their spiritual tools. They moved swiftly, manipulating their formations, and spiritual dragons rose into the sky. There were fire dragons and ice dragons, entwined in a dance that shook the heavens with their roars.
Lu Lingjun stood atop a white python as she soared through the sky. She released her twin swords and drew a large bow, pulling the bowstring to its limit. Spiritual power converged into arrow after arrow, causing the air to buzz with power. The right hand she used to draw the bowstring glowed with a dazzling light.
In another direction, Tianchu Daoist from Sanqing Mountain led dozens of Daoists as they flew toward Wanji Forest.
A battle far surpassing any previous clashes was about to unfold!
...
Boom!
Inside Xuangu, Gu An stood atop a mountain, listening to the distant rumblings. Beside him, Chu Jingfeng was nervous and unable to remain calm.
"What's that noise...?" Chu Jingfeng frowned, sensing that the sounds were coming from a great distance. It reminded him of the Wanji Forest in the Great Chen Empire.
News of the battle in Wanji Forest had spread throughout the cultivation world. Even the menial disciples who had gone out to wander had returned with tales of the conflict.
This battle had been raging for a long time, and now it had suddenly escalated with such a terrifying commotion that one could hardly imagine what was happening.
Dark clouds began to gather in the sky, rolling in with a menacing presence as if they intended to blot out the heavens.
Gu An gazed into the distance and said softly, "The moment of life and death for the Nine Dynasties has arrived, but unfortunately, you and I can do nothing but pray that heaven favors the righteous path."
Chu Jingfeng took a deep breath and asked, "How high of a realm must one attain to be able to save the world with one's own power?"
Gu An glanced at him and smiled, "Why, do you still hold such ideals?"
"Fudao Jianzun has repeatedly saved the Tai Xuan Sect single-handedly. As a sword cultivator, he is the person I aspire to be. But the longer I cultivate, the more I realize that my talent and comprehension are rather mediocre." Chu Jingfeng looked into the distance, his eyes clouded with uncertainty.
Gu An laughed, "If you've realized that, then you should focus on cultivating the Dao Yan Gong that I taught you. Although this technique originated from the Qianqiu Pavilion, and I haven't mastered it myself, I believe you can. I hope that you will be able to see what the world looks like a thousand years from now on my behalf."
Chu Jingfeng turned to him and asked with a frown, "You always encourage me not to give up hope, so why have you given up on yourself?"
Gu An turned and patted him on the shoulder, saying nothing. He began to walk down the mountain.
Chu Jingfeng couldn't help but call out, "Where are you going?"
"If tomorrow is doomsday, I want to spend it with the medicinal herbs that I love the most."
With those words, Gu An disappeared into the forest.
Chu Jingfeng was left stunned, a bitter smile on his face.
"Compared to him, I'm just an ordinary man worrying needlessly..." Chu Jingfeng thought to himself, then turned his gaze back to the horizon.
At that moment, a gust of wind blew in from the horizon, rustling his robes and causing him to narrow his eyes.
The wind had picked up.
...
After circling Xuangu, Gu An returned to the pavilion. He closed the door to his room and activated the restrictions within before turning his spiritual sense toward Wanji Forest.
He could sense spatial fluctuations within the Epiphyllum Mother Tree—fluctuations that were well-hidden. The reason he noticed them was that he felt an additional, unfamiliar presence within the Mother Tree.
Great Vehicle Realm!
Gu An was very familiar with the aura of the Great Vehicle Realm, having spent many years in that realm himself.
It's finally here!
Just then, Gu An felt someone calling out to him again, and he focused his attention to perceive the source.
It was Xuan Miao Zhenren again!
This guy just doesn't learn, does he?
Far away in the Bei Hai Mountains, Xuan Miao Zhenren knelt in the same forest where he had met the mountain spirit before. He kept kowtowing, his forehead almost bleeding from the repeated impacts.
After a long while, Xuan Miao Zhenren himself had lost count of how many times he had knocked his head. But when he finally heard the mountain spirit's voice, his body froze.
"Hey, brat, what trouble are you causing now? Do you have enough treasures to offer me this time?"
Xuan Miao Zhenren looked up and saw the mountain spirit squatting on a branch, tilting her head as she looked at him.
Xuan Miao Zhenren hurriedly said, "The Nine Dynasties are about to face a calamity. When all the people of the Nine Dynasties perish, demons will invade, and there will be no one left to worship you!"
"Who says only humans can worship me, and who told you that I only protect humankind?" The mountain spirit asked, causing Xuan Miao Zhenren to fall silent, unsure how to refute this.
Gu An continued, "If you want me to intervene, it's not impossible, but..."
"But what? What do you want?" Xuan Miao Zhenren asked eagerly, his expression intense.
Gu An's tone turned icy, "I want you to be my servant forever. Build a temple for me, guard it, and remain there for life, never knowing freedom!"
At this demand, Xuan Miao Zhenren's face paled, and he fell silent once more.
Gu An had come with the intention of using his identity as a mountain spirit to slay the Great Vehicle Realm cultivator from the Epiphyllum Sect.
He had considered using his identity as Fudao Jianzun, but he feared that it would bring more karmic consequences to the Tai Xuan Sect. Hence, he opted to act as the mountain spirit instead.
After all, the situation was different this time. The Great Vehicle Realm cultivator's power had nearly reached the ninth layer, and their vast aura far surpassed that of Gu An's previous opponents.
Slaying such a powerful being would have a massive impact!
The mountain spirit was an elusive and ethereal being, and even if the Epiphyllum Sect had backers, they would have to think twice before acting against it.
Gu An did not want to be entangled in endless troubles.
Fudao Jianzun guarded the Tai Xuan Sect, and the mountain spirit guarded the lives of the Nine Dynasties!
As for taking in Xuan Miao Zhenren, it was both to punish him and to have him help establish a medicinal herb garden.
Xuan Miao Zhenren was the second-ranked genius on the Golden List, and his strength was sufficient to protect the herb garden.
After struggling for a few breaths, Xuan Miao Zhenren gritted his teeth and said, "Very well, I willingly become your servant forever, as long as you save the people of this world!"
Gu An waved his sleeve, and a wooden figure fell into Xuan Miao Zhenren's hand.
This wooden figure was carved in the image of Gu An as the mountain spirit.
Xuan Miao Zhenren picked up the wooden figure and looked up, but Gu An was already gone.
"Take it with you to save the world," Gu An's voice echoed through the forest.
As Xuan Miao Zhenren's cultivation recovered, a smile of relief appeared on his face.
"Release!" Gu An said, using the Returning Origin Divine Art.
Xuan Miao Zhenren immediately stood up and rushed toward the Wanji Forest at top speed, unleashing the speed of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator and disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
...
Boom! Boom! Boom...
Thunderous roars resounded from all directions around the Six Paths Great Vehicle Formation, deafeningly loud. The seven cultivators from the Epiphyllum Sect hovered in front of the Epiphyllum Mother Tree, standing shoulder to shoulder and kneeling in mid-air.
Following their gaze, one could see a black crack on the forehead of the human face on the Epiphyllum Tree, with black flames dancing within. It seemed that some terrifying existence was about to emerge.
Looking down, the captives on the ground had traces of bloody light emanating from the talisman marks, forming brilliant rainbows that rose into the air, a tragic yet beautiful sight.
The Six Paths Great Vehicle Formation was activating!
The terrifying pressure of the formation weighed heavily on the hearts of the Nine Dynasties cultivators at the edge of the Wanji Forest, driving them into a frenzy as they rushed forward regardless of the cost. Every moment, cultivators fell in battle.
Lu Lingjun was also fighting with all her might, but she couldn't get past the defense line formed by dozens of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.
The sky darkened, thunderclouds rolled, and lightning flashed and thundered as if the heavens themselves were lamenting.
Suddenly, a giant claw reached out from the thunderclouds, grabbing a branch of the Epiphyllum Mother Tree and trying to uproot it. The Mother Tree trembled violently.
"How dare you!"
The seven cultivators from the Epiphyllum Sect shouted in unison, joining forces to strike the giant claw and force it back.
Immediately after, a massive red snake descended from the sky. This snake had two claws and a human-like face. From a distance, it looked like a woman's face painted with heavy makeup, her hair disheveled, a frightening sight in the dark sky.
The snake's body was at least a hundred meters thick and its length was immeasurable.
"It's the divine beast of the Great Chen Empire, the Chen Snake!"
A cultivator exclaimed in delight, boosting the morale of the Nine Dynasties cultivators.
The Chen Snake's aura was ancient and vast, far surpassing that of a typical Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Its appearance gave the Nine Dynasties a strong glimmer of hope.
The Chen Snake opened its huge mouth, spewing out a flood of lava that swept towards the Epiphyllum Tree.
Just then!
A beam of blood-red light shot out from the black crack on the forehead of the human face on the Epiphyllum Tree, obliterating the flowing lava and continuing on for a hundred li, piercing through the Chen Snake's throat. Scorching blood sprayed everywhere, and an elephant-like roar shook the heavens and the earth.
The Chen Snake fell, kicking up a thousand-foot cloud of dust, and the ground trembled violently.
An oppressive aura far surpassing the Nascent Soul Realm enveloped the entire Great Chen Empire.
"A prehistoric remnant dares to call itself a divine beast?"
The voice of Jing Tu Xian sounded cold and filled with killing intent, like a demon from the Nine Nethers. Anyone who heard his voice felt a chill in their heart.
Lu Lingjun, who was still fighting, turned her head, her delicate face changing drastically as disbelief filled her eyes.
Facing this oppressive aura, she felt her spiritual power being suppressed.
The opponent's realm was definitely higher than the Nascent Soul Realm!
"The immortal of the Epiphyllum Sect has arrived. Kneel and await the blessing of the Epiphyllum immortal!" a mad laughter came from a cultivator of the Epiphyllum Sect.
The Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of the Nine Dynasties were too terrified to pay attention to his provocation, their eyes fixed on the Epiphyllum Mother Tree.
(End of Chapter)
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