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Chapter 184: Master
Chapter 184: Master
Zhang Bukou followed the sparrow through the mountains, his injuries severe. Though his body was strong and he had endured similar wounds in the past, he would still need about a month to recover.
Without much rest, he was already on the move again, and the fatigue weighed heavily on his will like a tide. After traveling for several miles, he could barely stay on his feet and longed to collapse and sleep.
The constant chirping of the sparrow ahead seemed to urge him on, leaving him no choice but to continue.
Gradually, Zhang Bukou's eyelids grew heavier, and his steps slowed.
Gu An offered no help, only constant prodding.
Time passed, and eventually, Zhang Bukou could take no more. He stumbled and fell on the hillside, passing out completely.
The sun set, and the moon rose.
A night passed.
Zhang Bukou's eyelids twitched as he slowly regained consciousness. He opened his eyes, feeling the warmth of the sun on his body.
At that moment, several small birds perched on him, and they all flew away when they sensed his movement.
Zhang Bukou opened his mouth, feeling a dry throat. He struggled to get up and looked around, but he could no longer see the sparrow that had led the way before.
His brows furrowed as he prepared to head downhill to find a place to clean his wounds.
Suddenly, he sensed a faint demonic aura, unlike any he had ever encountered before, and he felt an inexplicable urge to draw closer.
He hesitated for a moment, then took a step forward.
He walked around the hillside and reached the other side of the mountain. He pushed aside the grass in front of the cliff and noticed a cave entrance, not very large.
He began to dig through the soil.
After resting for a night, his strength had recovered somewhat.
Half an hour later, he crawled into a tunnel and kept crawling for a long time before finally reaching a spacious cave.
As he landed, his gaze fell on a flattened round stone in front of him, upon which rested a bright red demon core, as large as a human head.
At the sight of the demon core, Zhang Bukou's expression involuntarily turned greedy.
He took cautious steps forward, his hands trembling.
At the same time.
Several hundred miles away, Gu An was observing this scene through his spiritual sense.
That demon core belonged to the Six-Headed Flood Dragon!
It was a demon core from a Great Vehicle Realm demon, capable of helping Zhang Bukou defy the heavens and change his fate!
However, it was uncertain if Zhang Bukou's current cultivation level could withstand the power contained within the demon core.
If Zhang Bukou couldn't handle it, Gu An would step in.
Under his spiritual gaze, Zhang Bukou tightly gripped the demon core and began to absorb its demonic power, his entire body trembling. The scabs on his body turned into blood qi and dissipated, his face contorting and his skin turning red at a visible rate.
"This little pain is nothing!"
Zhang Bukou gritted his teeth, remembering the hardships he had endured over the years. He was determined to seize this opportunity! He could sense that this demon core possessed an extremely high cultivation level, perhaps even belonging to the strongest demon he had ever encountered.
If he could absorb its demonic power, he would surely undergo a transformation!
His face became even more twisted, and his eyes were filled with blood. Streams of bloody qi seeped out of his body, condensing into a demonic figure behind him—it was the form of the Six-Headed Flood Dragon, a terrifying and horrifying sight that exuded immense pressure.
...
In the evening.
Gu An returned to Xuangu Valley, and along the way, several disciple servants greeted him.
"Senior Brother, Li Ya has returned," Lu Jiujia said to Gu An, who nodded and headed toward the tower.
Ever since Li Ya began his journey back to Tai Xuan Gate, Gu An had been sensing his aura.
On this journey, Li Ya had encountered quite a few incidents, including slaying demons and resolving personal grudges. Gu An expected they would have a long conversation about it all.
Upon entering the room, Gu An saw Li Ya sitting at the table, writing with a brush.
Li Ya had already reached the ninth layer of the Golden Core realm, but his maximum lifespan had not increased and remained at one thousand five hundred and fifty years.
Compared to Li Xuandao, he lacked not only in talent but also in opportunities.
Fortunately, Li Ya was unaware of how formidable his father was, so he remained spirited and ambitious.
Gu An closed the door and asked with a smile, "Senior Brother Li, it's been a while. What are you writing?"
Li Ya looked up at him and said, "I'm writing a longevity cultivation method for body refinement for you."
Gu An's interest was piqued, and he walked over to look at the cultivation technique Li Ya was writing.
"How have you been these years?" Li Ya asked as he continued writing.
"Pretty good. It's been calm and peaceful, with plenty of free time," Gu An replied before asking a question of his own.
Li Ya began to recount his experiences cultivating on Sanqing Mountain.
It was only after going to Sanqing Mountain that he learned there were quite a few members of the Li family there. With the help of the older generations of the Li family, he had a pleasant time and learned many spells, especially in stabilizing his dao heart, which was now more stable than before. Now, when he displayed his sword techniques, they were imbued with the intent of the dao. According to the enlightened beings of Sanqing Mountain, dao intent was rare, and even a genius like Xuan Miao Zhenren had not cultivated it.
Gu An could sense the dao intent emanating from Li Ya's body—it was a power similar to sword intent but at a higher level.
With the dao intent enveloping him, Li Ya's perception of the world's spiritual energy had become sharper, and he even had a chance to grasp the rules of heaven and earth.
Indeed, his gains were considerable.
After talking about Sanqing Mountain, he went on to describe some of the things he had encountered on his return journey.
Li Ya had also encountered quite a few cultivators from famous sects and righteous factions who were taking advantage of the demon calamity to commit evil deeds, and this angered him greatly.
"I'm not just slaying demons now, but also humans. Many people have told me that during this extraordinary period, we must keep them alive to resist the demons, but I refuse to listen.
Li Ya's voice turned cold as he asked, "Do you think I'm wrong, Junior Brother?"
Gu An replied, "What wrong could there be? If these people were willing to resist the demons, they wouldn't be committing evil acts. Their actions only hinder all of mankind. I support you."
Hearing this, a smile blossomed on Li Ya's face. He knew that his junior brother understood him.
Li Ya continued recounting his journey, and Gu An listened intently.
Decades had passed, and Gu An now had many close friends, disciples, and even a confidante. Yet, Li Ya still held a special place in his heart.
The two had entered the Tai Xuan Gate together, and even before they reached the Foundation Establishment realm, Li Ya had taken care of him. This debt of gratitude was something he would always remember.
After Li Ya finished writing, his story also came to an end.
Li Ya put down his brush and turned to Gu An with a smile. "Junior Brother, the reason I came back this time was to see you. Tomorrow, I'll have to leave again."
"With the chaos in the world, you should do as you see fit. I don't have your strength, so I can only tend to the herb valley and pray for your safety," Gu An said with a smile.
Li Ya laughed. "With you praying for my safety, I'm sure to be fine."
Changing the subject, he asked, "By the way, are you still in contact with my father?"
Having hidden this for decades, Gu An felt it was time to reveal the truth. So, he told Li Ya about Tianya Valley.
"I used to dislike him, but his recent actions have made me see him in a new light. You should continue to follow him, and if he dares to scheme against you, I will never forgive him," Li Ya said with emotion.
After the demon calamity, the three dynasties had ceased their fighting and united to fight against the demons. Li Xuandao even led armies to battle the demon kings, and his reputation grew even greater than that of the emperors of Tian Wei and Da Jiang.
"Oh, right," Li Ya said, suddenly remembering something. "The sages of Sanqing Mountain predicted that our Li family has a destined child, and it's likely me. I might become an immortal in the future. How about that? Your senior brother is pretty amazing, huh?"
Only in front of Gu An could he reveal his true feelings.
Intrigued, Gu An asked, "What are the characteristics of a destined child? Is it someone with the best talent or unparalleled luck?"
Li Ya raised an eyebrow. "Whether we're talking about talent or luck, I'm the strongest among the direct descendants of the Li family. In every way, I am the destined child. Do you think there's someone else? Could it be that you like my sister instead?"
"How is that possible? I haven't seen your sister in so many years. By the way, how is Senior Sister Li doing?"
"She's fine, of course. Wait, are you saying you don't like her?"
Li Ya glared at him, and the two started bickering.
Senior Sister Li was Li Xuanying, and Gu An had once helped her manage her cave abode. She had also introduced Gu An to other business opportunities, so the two of them had a good relationship. However, in recent years, Li Xuanying had been in seclusion within the inner sect, and they had only met a few times, exchanging brief greetings as they passed each other.
The next morning, Li Ya finally bid farewell.
Gu An stood at the window, watching as he left.
"A destined child... No matter how I look at it, your father seems more like the destined child than you..."
...
Inside the cave, Zhang Bukou sat cross-legged on the ground, his upper body bare. The blood stains on his body had disappeared, and his skin had turned fair. On both sides of his neck were three black scales, and his body was enveloped by strange illusions, as if haunted by the vengeful spirits of demons.
He slowly opened his eyes and stood up, his joints popping like thunder.
Feeling the surge of power within him, a manic smile appeared on his face.
Not only had his cultivation level increased significantly, but his qi and blood had also undergone a tremendous transformation, and the feeling was incredibly wonderful.
He began to exercise his limbs.
After a while, he seemed to notice something and walked over to the cave wall, examining it closely.
"Heaven Severing Godly Axe..." Zhang Bukou murmured. He had been on the run for so many years and was not well-informed about the major events in the cultivation world. He had never heard of the Heaven Severing Axe, but he could tell that the cave wall recorded some kind of powerful technique.
After reading through it, he found that the cave wall only recorded the general outline of the Heaven Severing Godly Axe and not the specific mental cultivation methods, which left him disappointed.
Just from the description, he could tell that the Heaven Severing Godly Axe was incredibly domineering, and if one could master it, they would surely become invincible.
Suddenly, he sensed something and immediately probed the cave wall with his spiritual sense.
Boom!
A flood of memories poured into his mind, causing him to fall into a daze.
After a long time, his eyes cleared, and his face was filled with wild joy.
He had actually inherited the complete Heaven Severing Godly Axe! Recalling those majestic and powerful moves, his heart burned with excitement.
He couldn't wait to start cultivating the Heaven Severing Godly Axe, but he didn't have an axe.
He glanced around and noticed a stone axe wedged in the crevices nearby, which made him even happier.
He pulled out the stone axe and swung it a few times, finding it too light.
Nevertheless, he finally had an axe to practice the moves!
He took a few steps back, then knelt down, facing the cave wall. "Senior, although I don't know who you are or if you're still alive, the gains I have today are all thanks to you. From now on, you are my master, Zhang Bukou's master! I will never forget your kindness!"
After saying this, he started kowtowing deeply, his forehead splattered with blood.
(End of Chapter)
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