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Chapter 224: Gu An's Fantasy
Chapter 224: Gu An's Fantasy
Jiang Qiong's unease grew, and she took out her pills to hasten the recovery of her spiritual energy.
The world was shrouded in darkness, with only the sound of lava crashing against the mountain walls echoing through the oppressive atmosphere.
Half a day passed.
Jiang Qiong's spiritual energy had recovered significantly, and she stood up and flew in the direction where the Epiphyllum Ghost Mother had left earlier.
At the same time.
Li Ya had mastered the power of the Divine Wonder City. Although he couldn't see every corner of the city yet, he felt ridiculously powerful.
Before entering the Divine Wonder City, he had been skeptical of the legends surrounding the Immortal Treasure of the Dao.
Could it really be that miraculous?
"Let's go, there's a big battle outside the city, and we're going to check it out!"
Li Ya stood up, full of vigor.
Zhang Bukou followed suit, staring at him in a daze.
Li Ya's shoulders shook, and the Divine Wonder Fairy leaped out of his body and landed on his shoulder, hands on hips, full of spirit.
Looking at the Divine Wonder Fairy, Zhang Bukou's expression was strange. It was hard to imagine that this little thing was the fairy of the Immortal Treasure of the Dao.
Li Ya raised his right arm, and the Divine Wonder Fairy immediately imitated him.
Rumbling—
The ground shook, and the sky changed color, scaring Zhang Bukou as he anxiously looked around.
Countless divine and strange ghosts broke through the ground, sending trees soaring into the sky in all directions. Zhang Bukou and Li Ya stabilized their bodies with their spiritual power.
Li Ya laughed proudly, "This is my divine army. Get ready to follow me as I rule the world!"
Zhang Bukou looked at him and was about to speak when a loud bang sounded, and the ground beneath their feet suddenly rose. A terrifying giant shadow stood up, holding a piece of land in one hand, with a forest on it, where Zhang Bukou and Li Ya were located.
Compared to this terrifying giant shadow, they were as tiny as ants.
This terrifying giant shadow was the one that had previously confronted the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord—a colossus that seemed to have opened up the heavens and the earth, with an awe-inspiring divine might.
Zhang Bukou looked down and was stunned.
Li Ya, on the other hand, was exhilarated. With this divine army, what enemy could stand in his way? He could sense the terrifying battle outside the Divine Wonder City, but he had also spotted disciples of the Tai Xuan Gate, and he knew he had to step in.
"Ancestor, this time I'll be the hero. Watch me!" Li Ya was so excited that his whole body trembled.
He suddenly thought of Gu An.
How wonderful it would be if Junior Brother Gu were here too!
However, if Gu An were here, he would also have to worry about his junior brother's safety.
Never mind, he would boast about this to Gu An after the battle.
Li Ya began to think about what treasures he should bring back for Gu An.
The Divine Wonder City was so vast and possessed countless treasures. Grabbing a few of them would be enough for Gu An to defy the heavens and change his fate!
...
Gu An was harvesting celestial treasures and earth treasures in a small world, and his ever-increasing lifespan put him in a delightful mood.
He witnessed the four gates of the Divine Wonder City opening, and Li Ya, accompanied by countless divine and strange ghosts, charged out, immediately impacting the battle. Over twenty wandering immortals from the Star Sea Group and the Seven Star Spirit Realm were startled and quickly kept their distance.
The colossal figure suddenly leaped out of the city and landed on the barren plain, roaring with a voice that seemed to tear through the entire continent, striking fear into the hearts of all living beings.
Just hearing this roar was enough to make one's courage fail! But Gu An wasn't worried about Li Ya, as the Divine Wonder Fairy possessed the ability to fly to the heavens and achieve immortality on its own.
Gu An continued harvesting celestial treasures and earth treasures with a peaceful mind. He had already gained eighty thousand years of lifespan that day, and he didn't plan to collect everything. He would leave some for the Divine Wonder Fairy to continue cultivating.
The Divine Wonder City was now his, and he intended to have the Divine Wonder Fairy set some rules for Li Ya.
Usually, don't randomly pick celestial treasures and earth treasures. It will prepare mature herbs for Li Ya, who will likely be too excited to accept them without suspicion.
Gu An couldn't help but smile as he watched Li Ya's vigorous and spirited appearance.
After this battle, Li Ya would definitely come to him to brag.
Gu An began to fantasize about what would happen a thousand years later when Li Ya thought he was about to reach his limit and brought the Divine Wonder City to bid him farewell. Interesting, very interesting!
As Gu An was thinking, he suddenly sensed something, and his brows furrowed. He immediately disappeared from his original spot.
In another world, thunderclouds rolled, obscuring the sky. In a basin among the mountains, Jiang Qiong slowly stood up from the ground, her left hand pressing on the wound on her right shoulder, blood dripping from the corners of her mouth. Her gaze was fixed on the front.
Figures in black robes were scattered across the slopes, and at the highest point sat an old man in meditation, with a wooden staff by his side. Tendrils of black mist emanated from the staff, enveloping the Epiphyllum Ghost Mother in the air.
At that moment, the Epiphyllum Ghost Mother had transformed into a soul body and was extremely weak.
She struggled to open her eyes and looked down at Jiang Qiong.
"Little girl, you've got quite the fighting spirit. You'll make a perfect bait for the Hell Ghost King."
The black-robed old man spoke in a mocking tone.
The other black-robed cultivators looked down at Jiang Qiong coldly; in their eyes, she was as good as dead.
"Hell Ghost King? What are you looking for?" Jiang Qiong gritted her teeth and asked, her mind racing as she tried to figure out a way to escape.
The difference in cultivation was too vast. Any one of these people could easily crush her to death.
"The Hell Ghost King is the strongest ghost king hidden in this realm, guarding a immortal treasure.
As darkness enveloped the land, the majestic Divine Wonder City stood tall in the vast wilderness, its four gates wide open. One by one, cultivators were forcefully expelled from within, flung out by some unseen power.
Li Ya stood atop a high hill at the edge of the ruins, the Divine Wonder Fairy perched on his shoulder, guarding him.
Two figures appeared beside him, one of whom was Chi Jiuxiao's master, Chi Bei, and the other a middle-aged man in a luxurious white robe, exuding an air of authority.
"I am Nantian, the Sea Lord of the Star Sea Group. After this battle, the Seven Star Spirit Realm will surely hold a grudge against you. With the precious treasure you possess, your own power may not be enough to protect yourself. Join us at the Star Sea Group, and we will treat you as a true disciple, giving you even better treatment than Xuantian Yi," the white-robed man said.
Chi Bei added, "The Star Sea Group is a major orthodox sect, and there are many Tai Xuan Gate cultivators within, all of whom are your seniors. You can rest assured in joining us."
Li Ya looked at the Divine Wonder City and said, "Thank you, Seniors, for your kind offer. I am willing to join the Star Sea Group. But before that, may I return to Tai Xuan Gate to take a look?"
He wasn't foolish. After this battle, he knew he had to choose a faction to ally with, and Lu Baitian had already transmitted his voice to him, suggesting that he build a good relationship with the Star Sea Group.
Nan Fengtian smiled and said, "Of course, that's not a problem. In fact, we were also planning to visit the Celestial Mystery Gate. I've heard that there's an even more powerful cultivator than a Loose Immortal in the Celestial Mystery Gate, known as the Sword Venerable of the Dao. This indicates that the Celestial Mystery Gate has extraordinary fortune and is a place of great potential."
Li Ya returned the smile, thinking to himself, 'The Sword Venerable of the Dao is my ancestor. It's not that Tai Xuan Gate has extraordinary fortune, but that Tai Xuan Gate has benefited from the glory of my Li family!'
Of course, he wouldn't say this aloud and risk causing trouble for his ancestor.
The three continued chatting, and Li Ya expressed his desire to bring along two people—Zhang Bukou and Gu An.
Upon hearing that Gu An was only at the Qi Training stage of Foundation Establishment, Nan Fengtian advised him against bringing Gu An along for the time being. With such a low cultivation base, Gu An would only face setbacks if he joined the Star Sea Group prematurely, especially since Li Ya wouldn't be able to keep an eye on him at all times.
As for Zhang Bukou, his robust qi and blood indicated that he was an excellent candidate.
Li Ya frowned, a hint of displeasure on his face.
Chi Bei had no choice but to persuade him further, describing the environment within the Star Sea Group and the benefits of joining. It took quite some time before Li Ya finally relented.
Far away in the Third Medicine Valley, where he was picking herbs, Gu An rolled his eyes.
Foundation Establishment stage, indeed!
I've already formed my Golden Core, for heaven's sake!
Gu An scoffed inwardly. Of course, he had no intention of joining the Star Sea Group.
There were too many old monsters in the Star Sea Group, and it didn't feel safe.
Unlike Tai Xuan Gate, where Gu An was already the strongest, he had absolute confidence in his position here.
Now that Li Ya had decided to join the Star Sea Group, Gu An could finally set his mind at ease.
He had harvested a hundred and fifty thousand years of lifespan within the Divine Wonder City, and his lifespan had once again surpassed a million years. This put him in a rather cheerful mood.
After some time, he planned to return to the Divine Wonder City and explore further.
Even if Li Ya ventured out to sea, with his cultivation base, it would be difficult for him to escape Gu An's spiritual sense. Moreover, Gu An had established a soul connection with the Divine Wonder City, allowing him to locate it no matter how far away it was.
Li Ya had already started expelling intruders from the Divine Wonder City, and Gu An had given not only Jiang Qiong but also Zhen Qin a spiritual treasure each.
These treasures could be integrated into their bodies and were difficult to detect.
Once Ye Lan's seal was released and her lifespan limit increased, Gu An would also give her a spiritual treasure.
There were quite a few spiritual treasures within the Divine Wonder City, and the benefits of controlling the city were immeasurable.
Gu An couldn't help but start humming a little tune.
Although he kept a low profile and hid in the Medicine Valley, he could still benefit those around him, and he felt incredibly proud of himself.
Concealing his true power and biding his time!
One day, when those around him discovered the truth, how grateful would they be? Gu An's fantasies continued to grow.
As night fell, the day came to a close.
The next morning, Gu An witnessed Li Ya storing the Divine Wonder City into his body and then departing with Nan Fengtian and the others, heading back to the Tai Xuan Gate.
They wanted to leave the continent as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen changes.
Gu An arrived at the Xuan Valley ahead of time and joined the disciples in their morning exercises.
As soon as the exercises were over, Li Ya flew in from the horizon, making his way directly into the Xuan Valley.
(End of Chapter)
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