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Chapter 244: Pressure from the Sword Sage of the Guiding Path
Chapter 244: Pressure from the Sword Sage of the Guiding Path
In the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An (formerly ) descended the stairs and returned to the stone table, joining his disciples in watching the grand battles of the Heavenly List Tournament.
The assassination of Master Bi Luo (formerly ) had granted Gu An over seven thousand years of additional lifespan, which was quite a substantial gain.
Master Bi Luo was over seventy thousand years old and had not broken through to a new minor realm in over ten thousand years. As a result, he had been desperately seeking a path to immortality. The Seven Star Spirit Realm had recognized his need and lured him into action.
Gu An felt no sympathy for Master Bi Luo; everyone must take responsibility for their choices.
Now, he was considering how to deal with the Seven Star Spirit Realm. If they hadn't plotted against him, he might not have targeted them. After all, buying time was more beneficial for him.
The first battle of the Heavenly List Tournament was still ongoing. It was difficult for cultivators of the same realm to determine a winner, and both Gu Xuan (formerly ) and Zhou Zu (formerly ) had reached the Profound Heart Realm. Their evident enmity made the battle intense, providing a thrilling spectacle for the audience.
"Rumor has it that the Zhou Family has evacuated all their disciples from the Tai Xuan Gate, while the Gu Family is doing the opposite, fully supporting the Tai Xuan Gate. This competition seems to be driven by personal grudges."
"Does the Zhou Family really think so shortsightedly with the Sword Sage of the Guiding Path around?"
"Who knows what kind of delusions the Heaven's Will Sect has instilled into the Zhou Family."
"It's said that the Sword Sage of the Guiding Path has never acted against other sects, so those sects might still harbor hopes of winning his favor."
"Even the battles of Profound Heart Realm cultivators are so formidable. I can only imagine what a battle between Great Ascension Realm cultivators would look like."
The Tai Xuan Gate was abuzz with discussions about the Heavenly List Tournament, and the grudges between the Zhou Family and the Tai Xuan Gate had spread throughout the cities and regions.
Gu An's disciples, An Xin (formerly ) and Xiao Chuan (formerly ), were discussing the matter, while You Yingying (formerly ) from the Star Sea Alliance mocked the Zhou Family for their foolishness in believing the lies of the Heaven's Will Sect.
In her view, the Sword Sage of the Guiding Path stayed at the Tai Xuan Gate purely because of a sense of belonging. All the resources of the Three Dynasties Region combined could not sway him.
Yang Jian (formerly ) was also pondering what charm the Tai Xuan Gate possessed that made his master stay.
The first battle of the Heavenly List Tournament concluded with Gu Xuan's victory, bringing glory to the Tai Xuan Gate as the host. Even cultivators from the seas beyond had to reassess their views.
Although the Tai Xuan Gate's foundation was still weak, the destiny of this sect was undeniable and unstoppable.
The second battle featured cultivators from the seas beyond. Gu An suspected that Lu Baitian (formerly ) had manipulated the draw, but the impact was minimal. The Heavenly List Tournament was a single-elimination event, and for the cultivators vying for the top spot, the final victory was all that mattered. Other cultivators might have grievances over their rankings, but they wouldn't risk embarrassment in front of the entire world.
This battle involved Great Ascension Realm cultivators, and the grandeur of their magical techniques and powers made the bottom of the Luo Tian Pagoda Formation glow with light. The battle lasted nearly two hours before a victor was determined, and most spectators remained highly engaged, their emotions running high.
The Heavenly List Tournament continued day and night, with battles even during the evening.
On the third day, Ye Lan (formerly ) and Zhen Qin (formerly ) came to find Gu An to watch the battles together. They had learned that Li Ya (formerly ) was scheduled to fight that day and wanted to witness his prowess.
Ye Lan sat beside Gu An, reminiscing about their days in the Profound Valley.
Reflecting on the past, none of them had ever imagined they would be where they were today. Both Ye Lan and Zhen Qin had thought that reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm would be a significant achievement, but now, through their fortuitous encounters, they had both achieved the Deity Transformation Realm.
If judged solely by their age, they would be considered once-in-a-century geniuses. However, they were well aware that they were not true geniuses, so they remained humble and held a deep reverence for cultivation.
Gu An also fell into a nostalgic mood. Helping those around him live better lives gave him a sense of accomplishment.
Cultivation should not be devoid of emotion; at least, that was his belief.
As noon approached, it was finally Li Ya's turn.
When the announcer called out Li Ya's name, the entire Tai Xuan Gate erupted in thunderous cheers. The name of the Divine City had already become renowned across the world. While Li Ya's natural talent might not match An Hao's (formerly ), his possession of a divine treasure ensured that no one underestimated him.
Li Ya's return was clearly to help the Tai Xuan Gate secure the top spot in the Heavenly List Tournament. How could the disciples not cheer for him?
Listening to the overwhelming cheers from all directions, Gu An smiled.
A century ago, Li Ya had declared that he would one day be known throughout the world. Now, he had achieved that goal.
"I hope a thousand years from now, you will stand at an even higher position, with even more people cheering for you," Gu An thought, gazing at Li Ya on the light screen in the sky.
People have different personalities and aspirations, leading them down different paths. Gu An, with his quest for longevity, could not feel at ease enjoying fame until he reached the shores of immortality.
Li Ya, on the other hand, yearned for freedom and fame. He was on a path entirely different from Gu An's, and Gu An did not think there was anything wrong with that. After all, not everyone possessed the ability to extend their lifespan.
If not for this ability, Gu An would have had to risk his life, braving any danger for a chance at cultivation.
Gu An was eager to see how far Li Ya could go, whether he could transcend his destiny and achieve Nirvana.
After all, Li Ya's maximum lifespan had not increased.
Inside the Luo Tian Pagoda Formation, Li Ya stood proudly, with the Divine Spirit of the Divine City perched on his shoulder. The small, black creature was baring its teeth and waving its claws at Li Ya's opponent, looking incredibly adorable.
Li Ya's opponent was an elder in a Daoist robe, possessing the cultivation of the third level of the Nirvana Realm. Facing Li Ya, his expression was grave.
He cursed the TaiXuan Gate in his heart, calling them shameless.
Even if he won against Li Ya, it wouldn't be a glorious victory due to the vast disparity in cultivation. However, if he lost, it would be a massive embarrassment.
Li Ya, who possessed a supreme immortal treasure, shouldn't have been paired against a scattered immortal. Was he being used as a whetstone?
The elder in the Daoist robe took a deep breath, took out his magical treasure, and prepared for battle.
Without a word, Li Ya summoned the Divine Anomaly City. It flew out from his body, rapidly grew larger, and transformed into a translucent shadow that enveloped his body, gradually occupying the space within the array.
The appearance of the Divine Anomaly City caused a stir throughout the TaiXuan Gate. Most cultivators were witnessing it for the first time, and they were thrilled.
Once the Divine Anomaly City was revealed, the outcome of the battle was no longer in doubt.
What was supposed to be a duel between Li Ya and the elder in the Daoist robe turned into a proxy battle fought by the divine spirits of the Divine Anomaly City.
However, being inside the Divine Anomaly City, Li Ya would still face some pressure. If he encountered a wandering immortal, the divine spirits might not even be defeated before Li Ya was shaken to death.
Of course, the Heavenly List Assembly had no wandering immortals, and the only wandering immortal had already been slain by Gu An.
The subsequent battle was a showcase of the Divine Anomaly City's power. Countless divine souls and strange ghosts emerged, their combined aura both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
When Li Ya emerged victorious, the atmosphere of the Heavenly List Assembly reached its peak.
Gu An noticed that Shen Zhen was still drawing the Divine Anomaly City in front of his own cave dwelling.
...
A month passed swiftly, and the Heavenly List Assembly had been reduced from five hundred to thirty participants. Throughout the process, some had been given a bye, and the remaining thirty, apart from Li Ya, were all at least at the Great Perfection Realm.
Apart from Li Ya, the most prominent figures were the Yellow Robe Immortal Lord and Yan Qitian of the Star Sea Sect.
Yan Qitian was at the ninth level of the Scattered Immortal Realm. In terms of true cultivation, only the Yellow Robe Immortal Lord could match him.
Late at night.
Inside the inner city, in a mansion.
Yan Qitian was sitting in meditation, recovering his magical power.
He wore a tight-fitting black robe embroidered with dragon and tiger motifs, looking quite imposing.
Suddenly, he heard footsteps and immediately opened his eyes. He saw a dark purple shadow appear in the room, startling him into rising quickly.
"Who are you...?" Yan Qitian asked in a deep voice.
The other party had managed to appear before him without him noticing. The footsteps he had heard were clearly a deliberate warning. Someone of such cultivation wouldn't make a sound while walking.
He carefully examined the other party and suddenly thought of something, his expression changing slightly. "Could you be the Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path?"
Gu An's divine sense already covered the entire mansion, and no one could spy on them.
He said, "What is the Star Sea Sect's stance towards the Seven Star Spirit Realm?"
Hearing this, Yan Qitian relaxed inwardly. If the other party could speak, then they could negotiate.
After witnessing the Infinite Sword of the Azure Star, he didn't think he stood a chance against the Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path. Not even a wandering immortal could withstand one strike from the Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path, so how could he resist?
He didn't answer immediately but fell into deep thought.
Gu An cast a lifespan probe at him.
Yan Qitian (Ninth Level of the Scattered Immortal Realm): 14,590/25,000/50,000
A maximum lifespan of fifty thousand years, indicating the potential of a wandering immortal.
Gu An thought to himself, not in a hurry, and waited for Yan Qitian's response.
In fact, he didn't need to ask. The Star Sea Sect and the Seven Star Spirit Realm had already been at war, and he was just going through the motions to gauge the Star Sea Sect cultivators' attitudes towards the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Yan Qitian took a deep breath. "To be honest, our enmity with the Seven Star Spirit Realm goes back hundreds of thousands of years, and it has now reached a point of no return. It won't be long before the Star Sea Sect launches a total assault on the Seven Star Spirit Realm."
He reviewed the events on this continent and concluded that the Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path was at odds with the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Xuan Tian Yi of the TaiXuan Gate had, upon returning to the Star Sea Sect, spread slander against the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Gu An said, "After the Heavenly List Assembly, when you return to the Star Sea Sect, help me gather all the intelligence on the Seven Star Spirit Realm, especially the cultivation levels of the cultivators within. I only want information. Once this is done, I won't treat you poorly. This is our deal, and it doesn't involve the Star Sea Sect. You mustn't mention this to anyone else."
Hearing this, Yan Qitian's face lit up with surprise.
The Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path wanted to deal with the Seven Star Spirit Realm?
He quickly agreed. "No problem, Senior, there's no need for a deal. I will gather the information for you without charge. The Seven Star Spirit Realm is not only your enemy but ours as well."
"Good, but it's best not to mention this to the Star Sea Sect, at least not now."
"I understand, Senior!"
Gu An immediately disappeared from the spot.
Yan Qitian let out a sigh of relief. Facing the Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path was incredibly stressful, making him feel as if he were walking on a razor's edge.
"Could it be that the True Person Bi Luo was invited by the Seven Star Spirit Realm?" Yan Qitian mused. He had heard of the True Person Bi Luo's deeds. This person rarely provoked enemies, and his challenge to the Sword Venerable of the Guiding Path before the Heavenly List Assembly clearly indicated a deep-seated grudge.
(End of Chapter)
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