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Chapter 253: The Influence of Sword Venerable Fudao!
Chapter 253: The Influence of Sword Venerable Fudao!
For the Third Medicine Valley, the incident with the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord was merely a minor disturbance that did not disrupt the valley’s daily life. Instead, Yang Jian’s status continued to rise, and the other disciples began to show him greater respect.
If Yang Jian’s apprenticeship to Gu An was due to Gu An’s favor, the fact that even the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord favored him proved that Yang Jian was indeed a genius, even if they couldn’t see it with their mortal eyes.
The next morning, Gu An rode the Blood Demon Great Sage to the Horizon Valley. Over the next month, each medicine valley would enter its harvest season, which he eagerly anticipated.
Time quickly passed into late summer.
A sudden piece of news shook the entire cultivation world, sweeping through the TaiXuan Gate like a storm.
Gu An had just returned to the Mystic Valley when he heard the disciples discussing the news.
This morning, a cultivator had flown over the Mystic Valley, announcing a major event that had shaken the world!
The demonic calamity had originated in the Holy Seven Star Spirit Realm, and Sword Venerable Fudao had descended to the spirit realm, slaying demons and restoring the sanctity of the holy land!
The information contained in this news was immense, and even the low-ranking disciples were engaged in heated discussions.
Seeing Gu An return, Lu Jiujia immediately approached him to inform him of the news.
“I never thought the demonic calamity was a scheme by the Holy Seven Star Spirit Realm. I always wondered why the Holy Seven Star Spirit Realm didn’t intervene earlier…” Lu Jiujia said indignantly.
The scandal of the Seven Star Spirit Realm reminded him of his own experiences in the TaiXuan Gate.
Is there no absolute purity in the world?
Gu An listened attentively. When Lu Jiujia praised Sword Venerable Fudao as invincible, Gu An smiled and echoed his words, as if he were a devoted follower of Sword Venerable Fudao.
After a long chat, he headed to the outer gate city. Since he had visited Nian Chu’s cave last night, he did not bring the Blood Demon Great Sage with him.
During his flight to the outer gate city, Gu An saw many disciples.
A century ago, it was rare to see disciples outside the outer gate, which showed how powerful the TaiXuan Gate had become.
Upon arriving at the outer gate city, the noise was deafening, with most people visibly excited. The four words "Sword Venerable Fudao" were on everyone’s lips.
Gu An made his way to the Heaven-Repairing Platform, where the crowd was even larger. This time, the TaiXuan Gate’s law enforcement disciples were guarding the platform, temporarily preventing anyone from ascending, even Emperor Xie.
Gu An’s gaze fell on the crowd surrounding the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. Ji Hantian and Gu Zong were there, and the guardian of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe, Zuo Yijian, was pushed far away, looking disgruntled.
He sensed several familiar auras from the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
They were the geniuses he had saved, who were now kneeling before the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. Accompanying them were wandering immortals, explaining the transformation of the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Their sincerity was evident!
The Seven Star Spirit Realm had a rich foundation, and merely eliminating the upper echelons was not enough to completely dissolve it. However, if the remaining people could rebuild the Seven Star Spirit Realm to benefit all beings, it would be a positive outcome.
Gu An’s gaze turned to Emperor Xie.
The son of the Demon Emperor had fully integrated into the TaiXuan Gate and had even become a high-ranking member.
Feeling his gaze, Emperor Xie turned to look at him and nodded in acknowledgment.
Gu An nodded back, feeling a sense of distance between them.
He wasn’t angry or disappointed; sometimes people drift apart, not necessarily because of disdain, but simply due to the lack of opportunities to catch up.
He didn’t approach Emperor Xie but instead turned and left.
Besides Emperor Xie, Gu An had many friends in the outer gate city. While most were drinking buddies, they could chat and enjoy each other’s company, making them true friends.
Gu An wanted to hear how they praised Sword Venerable Fudao.
Not just the TaiXuan Gate, but all sects across the world were spreading the news.
Sword Venerable Fudao had single-handedly ventured into the Holy Seven Star Spirit Realm, slaying the immortals there with a single sword. His strength was so overwhelming that it stirred the blood of all who heard of it.
After this battle, no one dared to question Sword Venerable Fudao’s power. His strength was so great that it overshadowed the discussions of the Seven Star Spirit Realm’s sins.
Most cultivators, upon hearing of the Seven Star Spirit Realm’s crimes, would at most express anger, but they wouldn’t feel their worldview shaken. After all, such events were not uncommon, though the Seven Star Spirit Realm’s crimes were on a larger scale.
But Sword Venerable Fudao was different. Each time he acted, he stunned the cultivation world. Whenever cultivators thought they had overestimated him, he would accomplish something even more astounding.
Sweeping through a holy land alone—how exaggerated was that?
Cultivation was not martial arts; the higher the realm, the more difficult it was to face multiple opponents of the same level. The Seven Star Spirit Realm was a sacred site on the continent, hiding immortals. Could such a massive entity truly be swept away by a single person?
In the following days, Ye Lan, Zhen Qin, Shen Zhen, Gu Yu, Zuo Lin, and Wu Jue visited Gu An one after another to discuss the event. Each was very excited, and Shen Zhen couldn’t contain her enthusiasm, wanting to write a book about Sword Venerable Fudao. Fortunately, Gu An stopped her, fearing she might offend him!
Although he had heard many people praise Sword Venerable Fudao, Gu An still found it exhilarating every time, never tiring of it.
After the initial excitement subsided, the cultivation world began to discuss Sword Venerable Fudao’s character. Despite destroying the upper echelons of the Seven Star Spirit Realm, he had given the realm a chance to reform, truly demonstrating what it meant to be a celestial being.
Powerful and unrestrained, that is a demon.
Powerful yet righteous, with a heart for the people, that is a true immortal!
When the entire cultivation world began to revere the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path, many followers emerged, some imitating his name and others his manner of conduct.
One thing was certain: the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path was influencing the cultivation world through his actions.
One day, Gu An arrived at the Mountain God Shrine in the Northern Sea Mountains.
Inside the shrine, apart from the Mystic Daoist, there were two other cultivators, making a total of three. They seemed to have just passed by and decided to rest here.
The four of them were discussing the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path. Mystic Daoist, who rarely interacted with others and was largely unaware of the cultivation world, was deeply moved upon hearing that the Sword Saint had single-handedly ventured into the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, correcting its corrupt atmosphere.
That was the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, a colossal entity that even the ancestral masters of their Three Purity Mountains dared not provoke or investigate. Yet, the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path had nearly eradicated it.
Many details were confirmed by the cultivators of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, solidifying the Sword Saint's reputation.
It was said that the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path did not even use spells or divine powers, but with a single sword stroke, he eradicated the seven immortals of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm. Even the Seven Stars Mirror, a supreme treasure of the realm, could not withstand his blade!
Mystic Daoist listened as if he were hearing a story.
How could the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path be even more powerful than a mountain god?
No, both the mountain god and the Sword Saint of the Righteous Path were supreme beings above all others. They might even know each other.
Mystic Daoist's mind was filled with speculations.
Seeing that the three cultivators were not leaving anytime soon, Gu An moved to the edge of the Northern Sea.
He stood by the lake, his gaze fixed on the vast waters, his divine sense already probing the lake bottom.
Buried at the bottom of the lake was the Immortal King's Crown, untouched until now.
Initially, he had buried it due to the danger, but after handling the Divine City and the Seven Stars Mirror, he believed he could now comprehend the Immortal King's Crown.
With a wave of his hand, ripples spread across the lake.
The Immortal King's Crown and a short flute capable of summoning the Thirteen Fiends of the Netherworld immediately flew out, landing in his hands.
He tossed the flute into his storage bag and held the Immortal King's Crown in both hands.
Under the sunlight, the dark golden crown shimmered, the grooves on it giving it an ominous appearance.
Gu An immediately probed the crown with his divine sense.
Boom!
A powerful aura erupted, blowing his robes and causing waves to surge on the lake, a spectacular sight.
As expected!
The internal restrictions of the Immortal King's Crown were similar to those of the Seven Stars Mirror, though not as complete. Many of the restrictions were still recovering, indicating that this was a damaged supreme treasure, more severely damaged than the Divine City and even lacking a reawakened immortal spirit.
While probing the restrictions, Gu An also learned about the Immortal King's Crown.
Apart from containing immense power, the crown could also absorb life force, accelerating its own recovery. The Evil Emperor had been drained of his life force by the crown, leaving only his soul.
The Evil Emperor was merely at the Great Ascension stage, and what he could not withstand, Gu An at the Ninth Stage of the Free and Unfettered Immortal could easily endure.
Gu An began to refine the owner recognition restriction within the crown, transforming it into his own magical treasure.
The process was complex, but having experienced the Divine City and the Seven Stars Mirror, it was no longer difficult for him.
After half an hour, Gu An successfully made the Immortal King's Crown recognize him as its master.
He removed his headband and placed the crown on his head, tying his hair beneath it.
With a thought, the crown changed form, transforming from an imperial crown to a Daoist headband. The grooves were still visible, but after being reduced in size, they no longer looked as eerie and instead enhanced his ethereal aura.
Gu An took out the Seven Stars Mirror from his pocket and began to comb his hair.
The more he looked, the more satisfied he became.
Indeed, one's appearance is enhanced by proper attire. Even with his outstanding looks, he needed fine accessories to complement them.
"In the future, I should pair this with a fine robe to further enhance my aura," Gu An thought to himself.
He was, after all, a Core Formation cultivator. Looking good was not a hindrance, and while he preferred to focus on cultivation, he did not need to be overly restrained.
If someone targeted him because of his elegant attire and acted unreasonably, Gu An would have to teach them the ways of the Free and Unfettered Immortal!
After a while, Gu An strolled along the lakeside, admiring the Northern Sea scenery.
As twilight approached, a cultivator descended from the sky, landing beside him and asked, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask which sect you hail from?"
Gu An cast a lifespan detection on the man.
【Guo Guhong (Eighth Stage of Core Formation): 373/500/950】
A very ordinary cultivator.
However, if it were 130 years ago, this would have been a significant figure to Gu An.
Gu An replied, "I come from the Ancient Hao Sect. May I ask what you seek?"
Guo Guhong, dressed in gray robes, wearing a hat, and carrying a long box, looked weary. He turned to look at the lake and said, "I've heard that there have been strange phenomena in the Northern Sea recently, and a supreme treasure is about to emerge. I was wondering if you have heard anything about it."
Just as Gu An was about to respond, Guo Guhong suddenly raised his hand, forming a claw with his right hand and reaching for Gu An's chest.
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