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Chapter 217: Divine Dragon's Nine Transformations, Divine Wonder City
Chapter 217: Divine Dragon's Nine Transformations, Divine Wonder City
Chi Jiuxiao noticed the tension in Gu An's demeanor and raised his hand, taking out a scroll and tossing it to him.
Gu An caught it subconsciously and then heard Chi Jiuxiao say, "Take a look. This is a divine ability I obtained by chance."
With that, Chi Jiuxiao sat down on the spot and began to channel his energy to heal his injuries.
Gu An hesitated for a moment but eventually extended his spiritual sense into the scroll.
After a while, Gu An's expression changed drastically, and the hand holding the scroll began to tremble.
He withdrew his spiritual sense and then took out an eighth-grade spirit flower from his storage bag, a precious treasure he had carefully preserved, and presented it to Chi Jiuxiao.
Chi Jiuxiao waved his hand, drawing the spirit flower into his grasp.
He stood up, took out a medicine cauldron that was about three meters tall, and threw the spirit flower into it, along with various other medicinal ingredients.
After lighting a fire, he took out a small bottle and began to pour water into the cauldron. The small bottle seemed to contain an infinite amount of water, as it never emptied.
Only when the cauldron was filled with water did Chi Jiuxiao finally stop and put away the small bottle, storing it in his own spatial artifact.
He turned to Gu An and said, "You may leave now."
With that, he leaped into the air and landed inside the medicine cauldron.
Gu An hesitated again but instead of leaving, he sat down under a nearby tree to meditate, beginning to contemplate the divine ability that Chi Jiuxiao had given him.
"Divine Dragon's Nine Transformations..."
Just reading the description of the ability in the scroll filled Gu An with excitement and anticipation.
And so, day after day passed.
Seven days later.
Chi Jiuxiao emerged from the medicine cauldron, his wet robe drying instantly as he stood on the ground, tendrils of white smoke curling around him.
He shrunk the cauldron and held it in his hand, then poured out the remaining contents onto the ground, using his spiritual power to clean the residue from the cauldron. At the same time, his gaze turned towards the distance.
Through the gaps in the trees, he could see a green dragon soaring and tumbling in the sky beyond the forest.
"This kid has an extraordinary aptitude," Chi Jiuxiao thought with a sense of awe. In just a few days, Gu An had managed to master the divine ability.
Such talent was rarely seen even among the Star Sea Sect.
After putting away the cauldron, Chi Jiuxiao vanished from the forest.
The next second, he appeared in the air, blocking the green dragon's path.
The dragon that Gu An had transformed into was three meters long, not exceptionally large, but it exuded a powerful aura.
Upon seeing Chi Jiuxiao, the green dragon shifted and transformed back into Gu An, who exclaimed excitedly, "This divine ability is amazing! After transforming, I feel like a true dragon, and my speed has increased as well!"
Chi Jiuxiao replied proudly, "Of course. I am Chi Jiuxiao, the Dragon Slayer. How could I deceive you? This divine ability is far more valuable than an eighth-grade spirit treasure. You should be thanking me, kid."
Hearing this, Gu An immediately expressed his gratitude and bowed to Chi Jiuxiao.
Chi Jiuxiao's face was filled with a satisfied smile, but his heart felt a bit sour.
He had originally thought that even if he passed on the Divine Dragon's Nine Transformations to Gu An, the latter would never be able to learn it, thus making him seem generous without any actual loss.
He never expected...
Chi Jiuxiao appraised Gu An and said, "Kid, join the Star Sea Sect with me. The Tai Xuan Gate is too small and insignificant for someone with your talent. With your aptitude, if you join the Star Sea Sect, you could reach the Grand Vehicle stage in less than five hundred years!"
At this suggestion, Gu An frowned slightly.
Was reaching the Grand Vehicle stage in five hundred years something to be proud of? Gu An had always believed that his talent was unparalleled, so he didn't think that achieving the Grand Vehicle stage in five hundred years was a difficult feat. Even Xuantian Yi was only a few hundred years old.
Chi Jiuxiao continued to boast about the strengths of the Star Sea Sect, and when he mentioned Xuantian Yi, Gu An's interest was finally piqued.
Gu An had an excellent relationship with Xuantian Yi, but from Chi Jiuxiao's words, Xuantian Yi was portrayed as merely a talented fellow disciple, and the reason for mentioning him was because he also originated from the Tai Xuan Gate.
"Never mind, I won't join the Star Sea Sect. I want to stay in the Tai Xuan Gate," Gu An shook his head and replied.
Chi Jiuxiao didn't insist further, as he wasn't the leader of the Star Sea Sect anyway. Being able to invite Gu An was already a pleasant surprise.
"Why are you in this area?" Chi Jiuxiao asked.
Gu An didn't hide the truth and replied, "I was originally on a training journey when I heard the legend of the immortal treasure of the Immortal Dao. Naturally, I wanted to go and take a look."
Chi Jiuxiao smiled and said, "How about we join forces? We can each rely on our own abilities when the time comes."
Gu An asked hesitantly, "Can my current cultivation level be of any help to you?"
"I'm not very familiar with this continent. You can tell me about the events that have occurred here, and I'll guide you in cultivating the Divine Dragon's Nine Transformations in return. What do you say?"
"Great! Thank you, Senior!" Gu An replied excitedly. The reason he hadn't left was that he wanted to learn more techniques from Chi Jiuxiao.
Subsequently, the two of them flew off in the same direction.
...
As autumn arrived, the scorching heat of the world began to dissipate, but the influence of the immortal treasure of the Immortal Dao continued to grow. More and more cultivators headed north in search of opportunities and adventures.
However, Gu An remained unaffected, continuing to lead his plain yet interesting life.
Occasionally, he would visit the outer sect cities and chat with his friends about the various events and upheavals caused by the immortal treasure.
One day,
Ye Lan came to visit Gu An and spoke about the cultivation world.
"A sect of the Tian Wei Imperial Court was crushed by an overseas Great Cultivator, causing unease among the cultivators. Fortunately, our Tai Xuan Gate is protected by the Supporting Dao Sword Immortal, so those overseas cultivators dare not act recklessly," Ye Lan sighed.
The battle had taken place in the middle of the night, and Gu An had sensed it, but he hadn't intervened.
He had no connection to the Tian Wei Imperial Court, so he naturally didn't feel the need to get involved.
Such calamities were not uncommon in the cultivation world. The overseas Great Cultivator who had acted was only at the Grand Vehicle stage, but his power was enough to crush a sect with millions of disciples.
Gu An cautioned, "In that case, you should go out less and focus on cultivating peacefully within the sect."
Ye Lan nodded. "I'm currently presiding over the Enforcement Hall, dealing with mundane matters all day, and most of my time is spent consuming pills and absorbing spiritual energy."
At 101 years old, with a maximum lifespan of only 130 years, time was of the essence for her.
Nowadays, Gu An spent his days gardening and urging Ye Lan to cultivate.
Unlike Xiaochuan, Ye Lan still had a strong desire to improve herself, so Gu An was willing to assist her.
As they chatted, the topic turned to Zhen Qin.
Some days ago, Zhen Qin had followed the elders and their disciples to the land of the demons. It was said that Tai Xuan Gate had discovered a secret realm, a rare opportunity.
"That girl has really soared to great heights. In the future, she might become a great cultivator of Tai Xuan Gate. Back then, when she came to the inner sect to find me, she was like a reckless, impetuous young girl, acting and speaking without tact." Ye Lan reminisced about the events of decades ago.
Gu An listened intently, and after she finished speaking, he teased, "Are you jealous of her? Should I cultivate the Life-Defying Divine Art and pass on my cultivation to you before I die?"
Ye Lan rolled her eyes at him. "I don't want that. What's the point of living without you?"
As they continued chatting, the teacups on the table began to tremble, causing the tea to ripple.
Ye Lan frowned as she noticed this.
Soon, even the ground began to shake, startling all the cultivators in the city.
Gu An's gaze followed the disturbance to a desolate plain deep within the continent, where a colossal city was rising from the ground, occupying a thousand miles of land. Dust rose to cover the sky, creating a majestic sight.
That was...
Gu An could sense the immense power emanating from the city; it was a treasure, and the most powerful one he had ever encountered.
Instantly, a name came to his mind.
The Immortal Dao's Treasured City!
Not only were the restrictions within this city highly advanced, but they were also incredibly complex, and Gu An could even sense the aura of the rules of cause and effect.
Spanning a thousand miles, the city was enormous, with hundred-foot-tall walls and countless towers and palaces. Yet, its surface appeared ancient and dilapidated, as if it had crossed the river of time.
As the city emerged, numerous great cultivators scattered across the continent flew towards it, including Chi Jiuxiao and An Hao, as well as Li Ya and Zhang Bukou, who came to witness the spectacle.
"I'll go take a look." Ye Lan uttered these words and leaped into the air, riding her flying sword away from the mansion.
Gu An, on the other hand, picked up his teacup and continued sipping his tea while enjoying the show.
He noticed that many cultivators at the Seven Stars Spirit Realm were the first to enter the city, and as soon as they did, their figures disappeared, and their auras became faint.
Gu An, at the ninth layer of the Heaven-Flying Immortal Realm, could barely sense their auras. If he struggled, it was unlikely that cultivators of lower realms would fare any better.
No matter how many cultivators flew into the massive city, it remained silent and devoid of any signs of life or activity.
"The Divine Wonder City is now open, and all beings under the heavens may enter and seek their immortal fate!"
A loud and ancient voice resonated throughout the world, reaching the ears of all living beings on the continent.
Immortal Journey!
Gu An raised an eyebrow. There was only one Immortal at the Six Stars Cave, and now a second one had appeared. Could it be that Immortal Shen Hun Zhen Jun's death had been discovered?
After a while, Ye Lan returned.
"The disturbance seems to be coming from afar. This Divine Wonder City sounds extraordinary; I really want to go and see it." Ye Lan sat down opposite Gu An, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Gu An shook his head. "This kind of immortal fate is not something that cultivators like us can meddle with."
"I know, don't worry. With my cultivation, I'd probably die on the way there before even catching a glimpse of the Divine Wonder City." Ye Lan shook her head with a wry smile.
Gu An didn't try to comfort her because he knew it was the truth.
After staying for another half an hour, Gu An left despite Ye Lan's pleas for him to stay.
In the following days, various legends about the Divine Wonder City spread throughout Tai Xuan Gate.
Shen Zhen specially visited Gu An and shared the many legends she had heard about the city.
"I heard from a senior that the Divine Wonder City is an ancient immortal city, elusive and mysterious. Each time it appears, it brings about changes to the world. The ancestors of the Dao Tian Church once discovered an ancient text in some ruins that mentioned the Divine Wonder City. It's a legend from time immemorial," Shen Zhen said excitedly.
Gu An smiled and asked, "Are you planning to join the excitement?"
He observed the Divine Wonder City daily, and the number of beings who had entered had already surpassed ten thousand, yet not a single one had emerged.
Shen Zhen nodded. "Yes, I plan to go and take a look. I won't enter the city, but I'll watch the spectacle from the outside and sketch the Divine Wonder City. Would you like to come? The Deputy Sect Master and the Grand Elders will be leading the way."
Gu An shook his head. "I won't go. It's not worth dying there if something unexpected happens."
"What nonsense are you spouting! Are you cursing me?" Shen Zhen glared at him.
No matter how much she tried to persuade him, Gu An remained steadfast in his decision, and she eventually gave up.
After Shen Zhen left, Gu An went downstairs to start harvesting medicinal herbs.
At the same time, his spiritual sense detected that Li Ya and Zhang Bukou had also entered the Divine Wonder City.
There was also another person on their way there—Ji Xiaoyu.
(End of Chapter)
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