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Chapter 162: The Attack of the Great Demon, the Only Way to Survival!
Chapter 162: The Attack of the Great Demon, the Only Way to Survival!
Upon hearing the words of the Ephemeral Ghost Mother, Su Han fell silent. He did not refute her because he, too, knew he was weak.
Throughout his journey, he had escaped death countless times, and it was never due to his own strength.
Su Han was well aware that he was merely a pawn. Just like the Ephemeral Ghost Mother before him, who was diligently helping him, there was surely an ulterior motive at play. However, he had no other choice.
"The time left for you is running out," the Ephemeral Ghost Mother said. "The Great Demon Cataclysm is drawing near, and the Reverse Life Divine Art can only absorb the spiritual power of cultivators, not demonic energy. When the cataclysm arrives, and if you still refuse to let go of your principles, it will be difficult for you to grow stronger. All cultivators will be busy fighting the demons, and you will be left behind."
"Are you in a hurry?" Su Han asked. "What is it that you want me to do?"
The Ephemeral Ghost Mother replied, "That depends on how strong you can become. It's not me who should be anxious, but you. Ever since you started cultivating the Hate God Divine Sword, your lifespan has been set. No matter how high a realm you reach, your lifespan will not increase unless you can attain the legendary immortal realm."
Su Han furrowed his brows.
This was not the first time the Ephemeral Ghost Mother had mentioned the drawbacks of the Hate God Divine Sword. While it seemed like she was reminding him and looking out for his well-being, what he felt was threat and oppression.
"I will do my best," Su Han said. He sat down on the spot and began to meditate, ready to cultivate.
The Ephemeral Ghost Mother watched him for a while before turning into a ghostly mist and dispersing.
Su Han lifted his head to gaze at the full moon outside, and suddenly, he felt a sense of desolation and confusion.
Perhaps, there was no one left in this world who still remembered him.
...
Winter arrived, and the Third Medicine Valley was covered in a blanket of white snow, making everything appear desolate.
Gu An stood on the tower, admiring the snowy landscape while contemplating the next volume of Shattering the Void.
Shattering the Void was a huge success, and its popularity far exceeded Gu An's expectations. The first five volumes had already outsold the entire sales of The Grand Immortal, a novel likely referencing the "Dongxu" realm, also known as Void Shattering, a high-level cultivation realm.
Just like The Grand Immortal, Shattering the Void was essentially a satisfying novel, but its theme resonated deeply with the current state of cultivators in the world.
With the impending Great Demon Cataclysm, various sects were sending their disciples to gather intelligence. As more and more information came to light, the entire cultivation world fell into a gloomy mood.
More and more people were feeling the dead end of cultivation. How wonderful would it be if they could shatter the void and escape this world?
In the distance, Bailingshu, the white spirit rat, was scampering through the snow, with Xiaochuan chasing after it unsuccessfully. To make matters worse, Bailingshu kicked up a faceful of snow at Xiaochuan, causing Gu An to stifle a laugh.
He wondered what charm this fat rat possessed that had Xiaochuan so enamored.
Lu Lingjun walked up to Gu An's tower and looked up at him. "Valley Master, do you sense anything?"
Gu An glanced down at her and asked, "Are you cold?"
"Indeed," Lu Lingjun replied. "There's a powerful demonic aura coming from the north, and I'm not sure if it signifies the imminent arrival of the Great Demon Cataclysm." Her gaze followed in the direction of the north.
In truth, Gu An had already sensed it. A Great Demon of the Great Vehicle Realm was heading south and had already approached the Eight Kingdoms.
He chose not to interfere because he wanted to see if there were any hidden experts in the Eight Kingdoms.
When the Great Demon Cataclysm broke out, he wouldn't be able to turn the tide on his own. Aside from the danger, such an action would also attract a lot of unwanted attention, making it highly likely for him to be targeted by the Seven Star Spirit Realm cultivators.
Although Gu An's spiritual sense could cover the Nine Kingdoms, there were always some people who managed to hide from his perception, just like the Starry Cave Heaven.
"If the Great Demon Cataclysm were to descend, what would you do?" Gu An asked.
Lu Lingjun replied, "I would naturally follow the Grand Immortal Gate into battle. But if we are outnumbered and there is no hope, I will head south to pursue immortal destiny."
Having ascended many years ago, she had a deep understanding of this world.
Throughout history, when great cultivators encountered bottlenecks, they would venture south. Even though the ocean was more dangerous than the demon lands, cultivators continued to embark on this path without hesitation.
As an ascender herself, Lu Lingjun would not share the fate of the Grand Immortal Gate.
Gu An nodded slightly, offering no judgment.
Lu Lingjun looked at Gu An and asked, "What about you, Valley Master?"
Gu An pretended to hesitate before saying, "I will actively cultivate medicinal herbs and contribute my strength."
"What if the Grand Immortal Gate is doomed to perish?"
"Then I will commit suicide to avoid being devoured by the demons."
Hearing this, Lu Lingjun rolled her eyes at Gu An, thinking him to be beyond help.
Gu An smiled but did not continue the discussion, as he wanted to avoid causing panic among the other disciples who might overhear their conversation.
However, the question remained: How would the cultivation world deal with the impending Great Demon of the Great Vehicle Realm?
The snow kept falling, as if it would never stop, threatening to engulf the world in white.
Night fell.
Gu An arrived at Tianhuang Mountain's Nianchu Cave Abode.
As soon as he entered, he saw Tianyaoer crouching in front of the pill cauldron, roasting herself by the fire. She was hugging her knees and shivering, her head buried low.
He walked towards her, deliberately making his footsteps audible. Startled, Tianyaoer looked up and, upon seeing Gu An, she immediately rushed to him with joy, embracing him.
"What's wrong?" Gu An asked, seeing how truly frightened she was. Instead of pushing her away, he gently inquired.
Tianyaoer buried her head in Gu An's chest and whispered, "I'm scared... I feel like something terrifying is approaching..."
She clung tightly to Gu An's waist, afraid that he would leave.
Gu An patted her shoulder reassuringly. "Don't be afraid. That fellow is not heading towards Tianhuang Mountain, and it's very far from here.
Upon hearing this, Tianyaoer raised her head and asked cautiously, "Are you serious?"
"Of course, and I'm not here to keep you company?"
"But you can't even defeat the Demon Mother. I feel that terrifying presence is even stronger than her."
"It's true that I can't defeat it, but I will take you with me and escape."
"Then don't lie to me. If you're going to leave this place, you must take me with you."
"I won't lie to you." Gu An replied. If it weren't for his rescue, Tianyaoer would likely have perished in the demon's belly. She had no one else to rely on but him, so how could he abandon her? However, Tianyaoer's reaction took him by surprise.
As fellow demonic beings, why was she so afraid? He pulled Tianyaoer to sit down and asked her to explain why she was so scared.
Unfortunately, Tianyaoer stammered and couldn't explain clearly.
Based on the memories of the Black Crow Demon Envoy, Gu An knew the origin of that formidable demon.
Hexiao Qiulo, one of the seventy-two Great Demon Kings, dominated a territory spanning tens of thousands of miles. Innumerable demon soldiers and generals served under him, and his violent temperament and notoriety spread far and wide. Even the Black Crow Demon Envoy was cautious when meeting him, fearing he would be swallowed whole.
At that moment, Hexiao Qiulo was leading millions of demons southward, with more demons joining along the way, and even some Demon Kings willing to follow him.
His overwhelming demonic aura had already startled the human cultivation world, and Gu An could sense that many cultivators were rushing over from the Eight Kingdoms. Among them were over twenty cultivators at the Xuan Heart Realm.
Gu An spent a long time comforting Tianyaoer before she finally calmed down. What left him helpless was that the girl had fallen asleep, snuggled against his leg.
It seemed he would have to stay here a while longer that night.
...
A dragon's roar echoed in the distance, startling the miscellaneous disciples within the Xuan Valley.
Chu Jingfeng, who was meditating on a cliff, opened his eyes and looked towards the horizon, his brows furrowed as the snow on his body gradually melted.
The miscellaneous disciples in the valley gathered together, discussing where the sound had come from and which demon or monster had made it.
Gu An arrived amidst the swirling snow, landing his flying sword within the valley. He sheathed his sword, and the miscellaneous disciples immediately surrounded him, asking about the dragon's roar.
"I don't know which demon or monster made that sound either, but rest assured, as long as you stay within Tai Xuan Gate, you'll be safe," Gu An reassured them.
Nowadays, the disciples in Xuan Valley had been replaced with a new batch, except for Lu Jiujia and Chu Jingfeng. They were unaware of the various calamities the valley had endured in the past, so they easily believed Gu An's words.
In the following days, continuous messages poured into Tai Xuan Gate.
The name Hexiao Qiulo forcefully entered the eyes and minds of Tai Xuan Gate's disciples. News that a Xuan Heart Realm grand cultivator had been devoured spread unease throughout the entire sect.
A large number of disciples were dispatched to the north for support, and even the Ancient Patriarch personally came to the Third Medicine Valley to request Lu Lingjun's assistance.
After some hesitation, Lu Lingjun decided to lend her help.
Accompanying her was none other than Xuanquan Laozu!
News of their departure spread throughout the cities of Tai Xuan Gate. However, as Gu An wandered the outer gate city, he noticed that many people didn't hold much hope for Lu Lingjun and Xuanquan Laozu. More so, they prayed that the two Xuan Heart Realm grand cultivators would not come to harm.
The fall of Kusun Laozu had cast a dark shadow over Tai Xuan Gate.
Gu An also paid attention to the distant battle. Once again, Cangtian Zong took on a leadership role, and moreover, they took the initiative by having a million cultivators gather their spiritual power to form a grand formation, creating an impassable barrier to halt the demon race's invasion.
Fourteen Xuan Heart Realm grand cultivators besieged Hexiao Qiulo, but none dared to approach him. The battle was completely one-sided.
However, Hexiao Qiulo showed no intention of intruding into human territory. He merely continued to bluster, issuing various threats and humiliating remarks that incensed and frightened the cultivation world.
It seemed that Hexiao Qiulo was testing the Eight Kingdoms.
Perhaps he was wary of the Daoist Lord of Cangtian Zong, or maybe he feared the Mountain God.
The next morning, Lu Lingjun and Xuanquan Laozu joined the war, and Gu An watched the entire process to ensure their safety.
Facing the powerful Hexiao Qiulo, Lu Lingjun and Xuanquan Laozu quickly suffered defeat and retreated back to human territory to recuperate.
Gu An felt that Lu Lingjun was intentionally holding back, deliberately getting injured, and then retreating.
Perhaps Lu Lingjun also believed that if she fought with her all, she might truly perish.
The longer Hexiao Qiulo refrained from invading human territory, the more Gu An suspected that there was an even stronger demonic being behind him.
The Demon Emperor, father of Di Xie!
That Demon Emperor ruled over the demons in the demon lands, and perhaps this was a test orchestrated by him.
Several days later.
Gu An arrived at the outer gate city, only to witness a scene that filled him with mixed emotions.
He saw that the vast Butian Stone was occupied by hundreds of thousands of disciples meditating, and even the Ancient Patriarch was sitting below the characters for "Righteous Path." This had caused those who were cultivating the sword to be forced off the stage.
Di Xie happened to come down at that moment.
Seeing Gu An, he walked over and sighed, "The northern border is in peril, and the sect is beseeching Fudao Jianzun to take action."
Gu An asked worriedly, "With Xuan Heart Realm grand cultivators already fallen, will Fudao Jianzun be enough?"
Di Xie sighed, "Perhaps not, but what other choice do we have?"
As a demon himself, he was well aware of the strength of the demon lands.
In a tone filled with pity, he said, "This calamity is inevitable, and perhaps the ocean is the only way out."
Third Watch!
(End of Chapter)
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