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Chapter 246: Heavenly Immortals, Are They That Strong?
Chapter 246: Heavenly Immortals, Are They That Strong?
"Again!"
Zhou Tongyou gritted his teeth. He refused to believe that he couldn't even match a lowly servant disciple! Everyone said that the TaiXuan Gate had been blessed with a surge of good fortune in recent years, but he couldn't fathom that this good fortune had reached such a level that any random servant disciple could defeat him.
What a joke!
He was the first genius of the Zhou family!
Yang Jian waved him over, and this gesture only made Zhou Tongyou even angrier.
The two quickly engaged in a fierce battle. Gu An could see that Zhou Tongyou had a unique constitution, but unfortunately for him, he was facing Yang Jian, whose constitution was comparable to that of an ancient treasure body. According to the Immortal Seeker, if an ancient treasure body grows smoothly, it is destined to become a generation's immortal king.
No matter how strong Zhou Tongyou's talent was, it still fell short of the immortal realm. Two hundred years ago, this continent had no legends of great cultivation, and even the Mystic Heart Realm was only known to a few cultivators.
Compared to Yang Jian's robust physique, Zhou Tongyou's Evil Suppression Golden Body was like a mortal facing a deity, posing no real threat.
Their figures intertwined, exchanging rapid and fierce blows, swift as the wind.
The Great Saint of Blood Prison was drawn to the commotion, slowly approaching from the edge of the forest.
In the end, Zhou Tongyou, in a fit of rage, inadvertently used his spiritual power, forcing Yang Jian to retreat.
Yang Jian steadied himself, shaking his right hand and frowning.
Under his gaze, Zhou Tongyou's face turned beet red, and he said, "I concede!"
Yang Jian's frown immediately eased. This was his first sparring match since he began cultivating under Gu An, and he was very concerned about the outcome. Losing would mean failing to live up to his master's teachings.
Gu An smiled and said, "This boy has a lot of brute strength, but cultivators can't rely on physical power alone. He got lucky, but the outcome doesn't matter. Jian, you should thank the senior for his guidance."
Yang Jian quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude sincerely.
The more sincere he was, the worse Zhou Tongyou's expression became.
Zhou Tongyou noticed a rather sneaky-looking demon bull wandering in the distance and asked, "Is that bull yours?"
Gu An thought, _He's not thinking of challenging the bull, is he?_
"Sure, what do you think of it?" Gu An asked with a smile, a hint of pride in his voice. He wanted to change the subject and save Zhou Tongyou some face.
Zhou Tongyou pouted and said, "It looks okay, but its form is a bit awkward."
The Great Saint of Blood Prison, hearing this, widened his eyes and was about to retort, but he was silenced by a glare from Gu An.
Then, Gu An invited Zhou Tongyou to chat in the valley, but he declined, saying he had other matters to attend to and needed to leave after the sparring match.
Gu An didn't insist and watched him go.
Yang Jian scratched his head and asked, "Master, did I offend him?"
Gu An looked at his retreating figure and said, "No, it's not bad for him to realize that there are always people stronger and better out there."
Gu An still had a good impression of Zhou Tongyou.
Despite his heavy-handedness, the fact that he could guide passing cultivators showed that he had a good heart.
The conflict with the Zhou family was hidden, and it shouldn't affect his relationship with Zhou Tongyou.
Zhou Tongyou's visit to the TaiXuan Gate was likely an attempt by the Zhou family to mend relations. There was no deep-seated enmity, and perhaps they could reconcile in the future.
"Master, do you think there were any problems with my battle?" Yang Jian asked humbly.
Gu An didn't mince words and began his evaluation.
The Great Saint of Blood Prison approached, looking at Gu An with a pitiful expression.
Only after Gu An patted his head did his mood improve.
"He's just a mortal, why are you so worked up?" Gu An's words made the Great Saint of Blood Prison grin.
...
The JueShan Sect was a righteous sect within the TaiCang Imperial Dynasty. During the previous demonic calamity, they had also given their all, and their relationship with the TaiXuan Gate had always been good. This time, the JueShan Sect's talented disciples came to spar with the TaiXuan Gate's disciples, causing quite a stir.
Pan An, the TaiXuan Immortal, was still well-known within the TaiXuan Gate. The fact that the book's Zhou Tongyou was the JueShan Sect's Zhou Tongyou was no secret, so many were interested in his performance.
Zhou Tongyou swept through the TaiXuan Gate's disciples, showcasing his skills from decades ago, until he faced Wu Jue.
Without suppressing their cultivation, they fought on equal footing. Zhou Tongyou couldn't match Wu Jue, solidifying Wu Jue's reputation as a genius.
Wu Jue was the TaiXuan Gate's next big talent after An Hao, with an incredibly fast cultivation speed and a history as a top-ranked genius. Defeating Zhou Tongyou dispelled any lingering doubts about him and made the TaiXuan Gate's disciples even more eager to see his future.
On the night of the full moon.
Lv Baitian and Gu An were drinking in the house.
"Wu Jue considers you his only brother, Li Ya treats you as his most important person, Zhang Buku regards you as his only elder, and An Hao's sister has taken you as her master. Ji Xiaoyu from the Ji family grew up with you, and even Gu Yu, the son of the Gu clan, is your friend. Brat, you still say you have no ambition to become the next sect leader?" Lv Baitian said, eyes wide.
He truly admired Gu An, who always managed to befriend geniuses and maintain excellent relationships with them.
Of course, he understood why. Gu An was sincere in his dealings with others, which was why he had so many good connections. It was this sincerity that made him admire Gu An, as it was not easy to treat everyone with such genuine kindness.
People always play to their audience. Even though he often reminded himself to treat all disciples equally, he wouldn't give a second glance to the ordinary ones who passed by.
Gu An chuckled, “The heavens have been kind to me. I really don’t want to be the sect leader. Nowadays, the TaiXuan Gate is brimming with talents. Do we really need a new sect leader?”
“Talent alone isn’t enough. The sect leader must earn the respect of the masses.”
“My cultivation isn’t enough to earn anyone’s respect.”
“Before I die, I will transfer my cultivation to you, and then you can directly achieve the Profound Heart Realm.”
“By the time you die, I’ll have been reincarnated ten times over.”
“Oh? So you’re trying to push me to transfer my cultivation sooner?”
The two began bickering, but Gu An didn’t want his cultivation.
I, the great Free and Easy Immortal, need your mere Fusion Realm cultivation?
A single breath of spiritual energy from me is stronger than your entire lifetime of cultivation!
That night, after Lu Baitian left, Gu An also quietly departed.
Yan Qitian had finally arrived!
Under the cover of darkness, Yan Qitian soared through the clouds, passing by the full moon, looking like a celestial being.
He was deep in thought about how to face Sword Venerable Fudao. Although he had been helping Sword Venerable Fudao, the thought of facing him still made him feel pressured.
Just then,
A hand suddenly pressed down on Yan Qitian’s shoulder, making his heart skip a beat.
With a boom, the cloud sea beneath his feet dissipated, and he was pressed down into the forest. When his feet finally touched the ground, his heart was pounding in his throat.
His magical power was completely restrained, and he couldn’t move a muscle.
What a terrifying pressure!
He had never felt such a sense of oppression before, and panic began to rise in his heart.
Fortunately, the hand on his shoulder released him, and he quickly turned around. Seeing Sword Venerable Fudao, he immediately bowed.
“Senior, that was a bit too much,” Yan Qitian couldn’t help but say, trying to calm himself.
He suddenly remembered a popular book within the Star Sea Sect about Sword Venerable Fudao. According to the book, Sword Venerable Fudao would press his hand on the shoulder of his enemies before killing them. He had thought it was just a whimsical detail, but now he realized it was true.
Wait!
Does Sword Venerable Fudao want to kill me?
Is he going to dispose of me after using me?
Yan Qitian’s face changed drastically, and he began to tremble, losing all the dignity of a Transcendent Immortal and the second-ranked person on the Heavenly List.
The higher one stands, the more one has to fear. Sword Venerable Fudao could suppress him, a Transcendent Immortal, with just one hand. It was unimaginable how terrifying Sword Venerable Fudao’s cultivation must be, so how could he not be afraid?
Gu An said, “Where’s the item?”
Yan Qitian quickly took out a scroll from his storage ring and presented it with both hands, nervously saying, “This is what I gathered through my family and master’s connections. Although it’s not very clear, it gives a general idea of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm’s strength.”
Gu An summoned the scroll with a wave of his hand, took it, and used his divine sense to dispel all the restrictions within it.
Yan Qitian stood nervously to the side, afraid that Sword Venerable Fudao might suddenly decide to kill him.
He didn’t dare to run, knowing it would be futile. Instead, he tried to behave well.
After a while, Gu An looked at him and said, “You’ve done well. Has our deal been kept secret?”
Yan Qitian hurriedly replied, “Only my master knows. I told him that a mysterious senior with a grudge against the Seven Stars Spirit Realm wanted to gather information. My master didn’t ask further questions, and no one else knows it’s you.”
Gu An nodded.
Yan Qitian continued, “Senior, dealing with the Seven Stars Spirit Realm shouldn’t be rash. If you’re willing, why not join forces with our Star Sea Sect? According to the intelligence I’ve gathered, the head of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm’s First Star Cave is a Celestial Immortal who ascended 50,000 years ago. Even our sect leader doesn’t have the absolute confidence to defeat him.”
“Celestial Immortal, are they that strong?”
Gu An’s question made Yan Qitian choke.
Are they that strong?
Yan Qitian’s mouth opened and closed, and then he suddenly realized something.
Could it be that the other party isn’t just unaware of the Celestial Immortal realm but also unafraid of any Celestial Immortal?
His eyes changed, and he looked at Gu An, almost wanting to kneel down on the spot.
“You’ve done well. You must not mention our conversation tonight to anyone. If you do, no matter where you hide, I will find you, and no one can stop me.”
Gu An’s sudden words made Yan Qitian shudder, and he quickly bowed to assure him.
After he finished speaking, Gu An stepped in front of him and pressed two fingers on his forehead, making him stiffen and his eyes glaze over.
...
Under the moonlit night, in a courtyard.
Ji Xiaoyu was meditating in a pavilion, his hands continuously casting spells as he cultivated a certain technique.
A figure walked into the courtyard, a middle-aged man in a large robe with a stern face.
He stopped in front of the small pavilion and looked at Ji Xiaoyu, sighing, “Xiaoyu, have you thought it through?”
Ji Xiaoyu didn’t answer.
"The Xiantian Dao Fu is indeed significant, but unfortunately, our Ji family can't protect it. Now that we have pledged our allegiance to the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, we can only trust them," the middle-aged man said earnestly.
Ji Xiaoyu opened his eyes and looked at him calmly, his gaze making the man feel uneasy.
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