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Chapter 193: If You Can't Lift It, You Can't Lift It
Chapter 193: If You Can't Lift It, You Can't Lift It
"First of all, the title shouldn't be a travel journal, it's completely unattractive. As a cultivator, would you want to read about someone traveling the world? Don't they have that ability? I like to read them because I don't have the talent, and I dare not venture far from Tai Xuan Gate on regular days."
Gu An critiqued with an air of pretension, and Xuan Tianyi sat down to listen attentively to his suggestions.
And so, Gu An began his lengthy lecture.
Setting aside everything else, the feeling of boasting and exaggerating was quite exhilarating. No wonder so many people liked to act as teachers. Gu An, for one, enjoyed it immensely.
Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.
Gu An showed no signs of stopping, and Xuan Tianyi was filled with admiration. He had never realized there were so many intricacies to writing a book—things like climax points, immersion, and evoking envy. He was so engrossed that he didn't want to leave.
An excited Xuan Tianyi stood up to bid farewell.
"I'm going to visit the Supplementary Heaven Platform to sense the Sword Intent of the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao. I'll rewrite this book, and you're right, I won't call it 'Travels of the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao'. I'll come up with a new title."
After saying this, he strode towards the door, with Gu An seeing him out.
After going downstairs, Gu An watched him from a distance, his eyes carrying a hint of profound meaning.
An Xin suddenly ran over and said, "Master, the White Spirit Mouse is gone!"
Gu An casually replied, "If it's gone, let it be. It will find its way back."
Many disciples in the valley would receive his commendation and go to cultivate under the Xuan Qing Tree, but the one with the most remarkable progress was the White Spirit Mouse. Its lifespan limit had increased severalfold, and Gu An suspected that the mouse had achieved enlightenment in its dreams.
Enlightenment was incredibly difficult. Lu Lingjun cultivated under the Xuan Qing Tree every day, yet she hadn't achieved it, but the White Spirit Mouse had.
However, no one else noticed this. The White Spirit Mouse appeared no different from before, except that its movements were more agile.
An Xin's face fell at Gu An's response.
Ever since Gu An had given her the White Spirit Mouse, she had grown fond of it, and Gu An felt she was well on her way to becoming a 'mouse slave'.
Gu An led An Xin to the side and prepared to guide her in her cultivation.
The current Gu An was already a great cultivator at the eighth layer of the Foundation Establishment realm, and he was more than capable of instructing An Xin.
On the other side.
Xuan Tianyi arrived at the Supplementary Heaven Platform.
It had been two months since the fall of the Demon Ancestor, and because of the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao, the Tai Xuan Gate had become the most prestigious sect in the Three Dynasties. Countless cultivators came to pay their respects at the platform.
Zuo Yi Jian stood guard by the side of the Heaven Severing Axe, accompanied by dozens of his disciples.
The Heaven Severing Axe was the legacy left by the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao to the disciples of Tai Xuan Gate, so Zuo Yi Jian did not allow disciples of other sects to challenge this legacy.
"Only my sect's disciples are allowed to attempt to lift the Heaven Severing Axe!"
Zuo Yi Jian's stern shout made the surrounding cultivators quite unhappy.
Some even questioned who he was.
Zuo Yi Jian proudly declared, "I am the Sword Maniac of Canghu, Zuo Yi Jian. I was patted on the shoulder by the Sword Venerable, and my sword was even used by him. It is my duty to guard his legacy!"
With these words, no one dared to question him further, but many still disliked his attitude.
Xuan Tianyi watched from a distance, feeling displeased as well.
How dare a mere Nascent Soul cultivator act so arrogantly?
He suddenly recalled Gu An's words of intimidation and thought, 'Hmm, I can write about this. I'll write that the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao patted people on the shoulder before killing them, and scare this little brat.'
"Xuan Tianyi, long time no see."
A light laughter drew Xuan Tianyi's attention, and he turned to see a purple-robed man approaching. This man had a graceful bearing, and his clothes fluttered in the wind. He wore a feathered crown on his head, and as he walked, he drew the gazes of the disciples along the way.
Xuan Tianyi lifted his chin slightly and said, "Ji Xuanling, it's been years, and you've only just stepped into the Great Vehicle Realm? How slow."
As his words landed, the entire platform fell silent in shock.
Even Zuo Yi Jian, standing by the Heaven Severing Axe, turned to look at the pair.
Soon, someone recognized Xuan Tianyi's identity, which only made them more curious about Ji Xuanling.
Where did this Great Vehicle Realm cultivator come from?
Aren't there only two Great Vehicle Realm cultivators in the Three Dynasties?
Ji Xuanling walked up to stand five steps away from Xuan Tianyi, their heights similar. Xuan Tianyi exuded arrogance, while Ji Xuanling was not arrogant, but his aura was no less formidable.
"Brother Xuan, you've made rapid progress after your trip to the ocean. May I ask if you're now a disciple of Tai Xuan Gate or Star Sea Group?" Ji Xuanling asked with a smile.
Xuan Tianyi scoffed, "I can be a disciple of any sect I want. Can you?"
Ji Xuanling shook his head and laughed, then asked, "Brother Xuan, have you met the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao?"
Xuan Tianyi suddenly had an idea and smiled. "Of course. If you want to meet the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao, it's possible. Do you see that Heaven Severing Axe over there? If you can move it even slightly, I'll take you to see the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao."
"Really?"
"Absolutely."
"It seems this axe is not easy to move," Ji Xuanling said thoughtfully.
"Indeed, it's very difficult. With my cultivation, I can only make it shake," Xuan Tianyi boasted.
Many Tai Xuan Gate disciples who had seen him lift the axe before wanted to speak up, but in such a public setting, no one dared to embarrass him.
"Then I'll give it a try," Ji Xuanling said as he turned towards the axe.
Xuan Tianyi followed closely behind.
When Ji Xuanling reached the axe, Zuo Yi Jian tried to stop him, but Xuan Tianyi instantly suppressed him with his spiritual sense, immobilizing him.
Zuo Yi Jian looked at Xuan Tianyi in shock and anger.
Ji Xuanling paid no heed to Zuo Yi Jian's attempts and reached out to grasp the handle of the axe.
More and more cultivators gathered, and on the platform, one could find disciples from all sects of the Three Dynasties' cultivation world, even including disciples from the Demon Path. During the Demon Calamity, the righteous and demonic paths had joined hands to repel the demons, so Tai Xuan Gate did not stop the Demon Path disciples from coming as long as they caused no trouble.
Under the watchful eye of the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao, who dared to cause trouble?
The instant Ji Xuanling grasped the handle, he felt the same as Qi Ling had.
Unshakeable!
However, recalling that Xuan Tianyi had barely managed to budge it even with his utmost effort, Ji Xuanling felt slightly more at ease and began to channel his energy.
Boom!
The might of the Great Vehicle Realm erupted, startling the surrounding cultivators into retreating.
Xuan Tianyi's eyes narrowed, and he immediately used his own aura to isolate Ji Xuanling's, directing it upwards to prevent accidentally injuring others.
Figures appeared out of thin air on the Supplementary Heaven Platform—Lu Baitian, Gu Zong, Ji Hantian, Lu Lingjun, and others had arrived, all of them looking towards Ji Xuanling.
Ji Xuanling's brows furrowed, and he adjusted his stance to a better position, his seven orifices even emitting golden flames that caused the surrounding space to tremble violently.
The Supplementary Heaven Platform shook, and Lu Baitian and the others quickly channeled their energy to reinforce the platform to prevent it from crumbling.
Even with the use of secret techniques, Ji Xuanling still couldn't budge the Heaven Severing Axe. At this point, he had completely lost his composure.
He let out a low shout, the veins on his neck bulging, his face turning crimson, no longer bearing the calm and graceful demeanor from before.
Xuan Tianyi couldn't suppress the smirk on his lips.
Yes!
That's it!
So this is the pride of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, nothing more!
Ji Xuanling's body was engulfed in golden flames, resembling a fiery humanoid. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move the Heaven Severing Axe!
"How is this possible...?"
Ji Xuanling was shocked and couldn't accept this fact.
He could accept not being able to lift it, but he couldn't accept being weaker than Xuan Tianyi!
The more he struggled, the more he felt that the Heaven Severing Axe was unmovable, and he wondered how Xuan Tianyi had done it.
Could it be that the Star Sea Group's foundation was stronger than the Seven Stars Spirit Realm's?
"Alright, that's enough. If you can't lift it, then you can't. Isn't it hard to accept this fact as the pride of a sacred land? It seems the Seven Stars Spirit Realm is lacking in teaching their disciples how to cultivate their temperament, only focusing on their cultivation technique." Xuan Tianyi's voice rang out.
This guy was extremely annoying, his voice carrying across the entire city, as if he was afraid others wouldn't know his identity.
Ji Xuanling cursed in his heart, the flames on his body quickly dissipating.
The terrifying pressure of the Great Vehicle Realm also vanished, causing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.
Xuan Tianyi no longer suppressed Zuo Yi Jian and began to mock Ji Xuanling, who forced a smile and praised the Sword Venerable, acknowledging that he was indeed a formidable grand cultivator renowned throughout the world.
Seeing Ji Xuanling's humility, Zuo Yi Jian took a liking to him and spoke up, "Actually, Senior Xuan failed before as well. He couldn't even make the Heaven Severing Axe budge at all."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuanling's smile froze.
Xuan Tianyi didn't get angry; instead, he became even more proud.
He secretly decided that he must include the detail of the pat on the shoulder in his book to make this little brat Zuo Yi Jian lose sleep!
On the other side.
Inside the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An pondered the reason for Ji Xuanling's visit.
It's probably not to investigate me. If that were the case, why would they make such a fuss? Could it be that the sacred land intends to integrate with the cultivation world?
After the oppressive pressure of the Great Vehicle Realm disappeared, An Xin heaved a sigh of relief and raised her sword again, saying, "Master, Senior Xuan just said that he's from the sacred land. Does this mean the sacred land is planning to accept us?"
In her heart, the sacred land was definitely more powerful than the Tai Xuan Gate.
Upon hearing this, Gu An wondered if the Seven Stars Spirit Realm intended to annex the Tai Xuan Gate.
Facing the unknown Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao, they indeed couldn't continue to suppress him, mainly because their previous dealings had all been done in secret, and they couldn't let it escalate into an open conflict.
However, Lin Jingxian's clan would definitely not let the matter rest.
After all, the Lin family was a major clan in the Seven Stars Spirit Realm!
Gu An was prepared to bully those who were older and stronger.
He said, "How would I know? Focus on your sword practice. You're good in many ways, but your mind tends to wander, and you take any opportunity to slack off."
An Xin's face turned red, and she continued her sword practice.
Gu An calmed his thoughts and stopped thinking about the Seven Stars Spirit Realm.
He began to think about his new book.
It was time to start writing Journey to the West, and it would be a perfect opportunity to criticize the high and mighty Seven Stars Spirit Realm and awaken the deep thoughts of cultivators throughout the world.
Of course, he would have to take his time with this book to avoid alerting his targets.
He would write it over several decades, and by the time the Seven Stars Spirit Realm realized his intentions, Gu An would have already reached the Heaven-Earth Immortal realm!
News of Ji Xuanling, the pride of the sacred land, being unable to lift the Heaven Severing Axe spread quickly, exciting the disciples of the Tai Xuan Gate.
As the sacred land began its salvation efforts, tales and legends of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. To many Tai Xuan Gate disciples, the sacred land seemed to be vying for the limelight with the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao.
Why hadn't the sacred land acted before the death of the Demon Ancestor? Now, the pride of the sacred land had just appeared in the Tai Xuan Gate and was immediately suppressed by the Sword Venerable of Supporting Dao. How could they not be happy?
This incident quickly spread from the Tai Xuan Gate throughout the Three Dynasties' cultivation world, attracting even more cultivators to the Tai Xuan Gate, all wanting to witness the might of the Heaven Severing Axe.
(End of Chapter)
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