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Chapter 265: Your Death or My Demise
Chapter 265: Your Death or My Demise
Mystic Overlord Body!
This was the first time Gu An had heard of Yang Jian's body type, which piqued his interest in the mysterious black shadow even more.
This person must be the fully developed ancient treasure body that the Seeker of Immortals mentioned!
The illusion remained a world of ice and snow. The black shadow in front of them seemed even more terrifying and ghastly in the midst of the snowstorm.
Yang Jian gritted his teeth and asked, "Who are you, and why have you been tormenting me?"
Clearly, he had seen this figure in the illusion before.
In the past, he would have been terrified, but now, with his Master by his side, his courage swelled, and all he felt was anger.
The black shadow stopped and opened a pair of icy eyes, his gaze falling on Yang Jian, causing his heart to tremble.
"You and I are both treasure bodies. Treasure bodies are born from the essence of heaven and earth. Your Mystic Overlord Body is stronger than ordinary treasure bodies, which I find quite delightful. A million years ago, I once consumed a Mystic Overlord Body, which greatly enhanced my vital energy, and the memory still lingers." The black shadow sighed, as if reminiscing about the past.
Yang Jian felt a chill run down his spine at his words.
Does this guy want to eat him?
Gu An stepped forward and said, "Reveal your name, and let's see if you have any renown in this world."
The black shadow's gaze shifted to Gu An, and he smiled. "My name is Tian Wuchang. Have you heard of me?"
Tian Wuchang?
Gu An fell into thought, having never heard this name before.
Tian Wuchang stared at Yang Jian and continued, "I will soon descend upon this world. I will leave you for last. After I consume other treasure bodies, I will come for you. You have nowhere to hide, even if you flee beyond the heavens. Your only chance is to cultivate diligently, unlock the mysteries of the Mystic Overlord Body, and become strong."
"Your death, or my demise!"
Yang Jian gritted his teeth. Though he was anxious, he didn't want to show fear with his Master by his side. He said firmly, "Then come, let me see what you can do!"
Tian Wuchang burst into laughter, turned around, and vanished into the vast snowstorm.
The illusion, formed by causal power, shattered.
Yang Jian opened his eyes and saw his Master standing in front of him.
Gu An pulled him up and said, "He has declared war on you. He shouldn't come to disturb you again, so you can focus on your cultivation."
In the illusion, Gu An couldn't use his lifespan detection on Tian Wuchang.
However, the causal power of the other party didn't make him feel invincible, so he remained calm.
Yang Jian asked worriedly, "Master, should I leave the Medicine Valley to avoid—"
"Nonsense! Cultivate diligently. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll strip you of your Daoist cultivation!" Gu An interrupted sternly.
Yang Jian opened his mouth to speak but ultimately held back his words.
He felt the deepest impact from Tian Wuchang. The strength of Tian Wuchang was indescribable. Though he believed his Master wouldn't lose, if his Master were injured or drawn into greater trouble, that was not what he wanted to see.
Gu An didn't boast about easily handling Tian Wuchang, as he wasn't sure how strong Tian Wuchang truly was. This pressure might help Yang Jian grow faster.
"He said he would find other treasure bodies first. Those treasure bodies will surely be protected by powerful forces, giving you time to grow stronger," Gu An reassured him.
"Everyone will face their own trials and destiny. Only by constantly overcoming them can you break free from your shackles. The path of immortality is one that defies heaven. You must have a resilient and fearless heart."
Yang Jian took a deep breath, his face showing determination.
Indeed, what's the point of worrying so much?
Meet the challenge head-on, and face the obstacles!
As long as he cultivates with all his might, even if he dies, he will have no regrets.
Afterward, he continued to practice the Wuji Zizai Step.
The winter snow was vast, and the world was a uniform shade of white. In the forest, Gu An and Yang Jian were so small and insignificant.
As Gu An had predicted, Tian Wuchang did not come back to harass Yang Jian. Yang Jian was finally free from the torment of the illusion.
The new year's Spring Festival arrived, and the TaiXuan Gate remained lively, unaffected by the ocean calamity.
This year, the TaiXuan Gate began preparing for a new grand event.
After the Spring Festival, Lu Baitian came to find Gu An to discuss the upcoming grand event of the TaiXuan Gate.
This time, the TaiXuan Gate planned to host a Body Cultivator Conference. Participants were not allowed to use spiritual energy or magical artifacts, only their physical bodies and techniques.
After their discussion, Lu Baitian began to complain about the branch sects.
The power of the branch sects was growing, and Lu Baitian could no longer interfere with their affairs. This was clearly the intention of the Elder Hall and the Venerable Pavilion, aiming to weaken his authority.
Gu An only listened and did not offer any opinions.
The TaiXuan Gate would always have internal conflicts at any stage. To be precise, any sect or place would have such issues. As long as they didn't harm the TaiXuan Gate as a whole, Gu An didn't bother with them.
If Lu Baitian couldn't overcome others within the rules, then he was simply outmatched, and there was nothing to say.
Mentioning the branch sects, Lu Baitian also talked about the Ji Family.
Since the Daoist Sword Venerable Fudao ventured into the Seven Star Spirit Realm, the Seven Star Spirit Realm, though still existing, was no longer as dominant as before. They had established friendly relations with the TaiXuan Gate, and the Ji Family had to rekindle their ties with the TaiXuan Gate.
Lu Baitian was indifferent to the Ji Family, but Vice Master Ji Hantian was still in position. Therefore, Ji Hantian allowed the Ji Family to join the branch sects, helping with their development. The rapid growth of the branch sects could not have been achieved without the significant contributions of the Ji Family.
"Do you remember the third young miss of the Ji family, Ji Xiaoyu?" Lu Baitian suddenly asked.
Gu An nodded, but the next words from Lu Baitian made his face pale.
"Ji Xiaoyu died long ago in the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, on the day when Sword Venerable Fudao swept through it," Lu Baitian sighed, observing Gu An's expression.
Gu An's face showed shock, sorrow, and anger, eventually turning into a dull expression.
He fell silent, then began pouring himself a drink.
Could it be that this kid liked Ji Xiaoyu?
Indeed, it was Ji Xiaoyu who arranged for Gu An to enter the Tai Xuan Gate. Moreover, in terms of appearance, Ji Xiaoyu was a rare beauty.
Lu Baitian observed Gu An, thinking this.
Gu An, on the other hand, praised himself for his performance, his acting skills reaching a new level, even capable of infecting the other party with his emotions.
The room fell into silence.
After a long while,
Lu Baitian spoke, "Old friends are gone, and the path of cultivation always involves such things. By the way, there's another matter, which is truly strange."
"What is it?" Gu An raised his eyes and asked.
Lu Baitian replied, "The Ji family has another prodigy, also named Ji Xiaoyu. If I hadn't seen that girl, I would have thought she was the previous Ji Xiaoyu. Moreover, they are from different branches of the Ji family, and her talent surpasses the previous Ji Xiaoyu."
Gu An, curious, asked, "Both are named Ji Xiaoyu and are highly talented. Could they be the same person, like a reincarnation?"
Lu Baitian shook his head, "It shouldn't be. She is named Ji Xiaoyu because she also has a Congenital Dao Emblem in her body. The Ji family named her to honor the previous Ji Xiaoyu. From the aura of the Congenital Dao Emblem, it's not the same one."
"The Congenital Dao Emblem is formed from the cultivation of ancient great cultivators before their death. It seems the Ji family once had immortals, not that the Congenital Dao Emblem chose the Ji family, but that the Ji family created the Congenital Dao Emblem."
His tone was filled with sighs, his eyes wandering, lost in thought.
Gu An sighed, not responding.
Seeing he had no interest in continuing the conversation, Lu Baitian also stopped bothering and left.
After Lu Baitian left the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An finally smiled.
He hummed a tune and began reading a book.
Although Xuan Tianyi was not in the Tai Xuan Gate, his books were often sent back.
The Adventures of the Green Knight was still being updated!
Gu An liked this kind of author, who never forgot their Original Aspiration.
If Xuan Tianyi wrote for a thousand years, he would read for a thousand years!
Notably, The Adventures of the Green Knight now described lands overseas, and as a result, the book's sales were rapidly increasing. The current disciples of the Tai Xuan Gate were becoming increasingly fascinated with the sea.
...
Spring turned to summer, and another year of good weather arrived.
Under the Xuan Qing Tree, Gu An leaned against the trunk, one hand stroking the white spirit rat dozing beside him. His eyes were closed, as if he were dozing, but in reality, he was watching Xiao Chuan's life.
Xiao Chuan had already settled down, established a family, and was living happily in a city, a stark contrast to his personality and image in the Medicine Valley.
He now had the demeanor of a household leader.
Xiao Chuan had a son and a daughter, and his household employed several servants. Seeing him living well, Gu An felt relieved.
Then, Gu An turned his gaze to the Great Sea Rift.
The Great Sea Rift was extremely long, spanning the ocean. Around the rift, one could always see cultivators and monsters, some entering and some escaping, a truly spectacular sight.
It looked calm, but this calm was oppressive, foretelling an impending storm.
After watching for a while, Gu An stood up, sensing someone's arrival.
A figure rode a cloud and swiftly flew into the Medicine Valley.
It was Deputy Head Ji Hantian, followed by a well-dressed young girl.
Gu An hurriedly went to meet them, simultaneously sending a lifespan probe.
[Ji Xiaoyu (Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation): 11/240/9999]
Good heavens, her maximum lifespan reached nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine years!
The previous Ji Xiaoyu's maximum lifespan was eight thousand nine hundred years. Reincarnation could actually enhance maximum lifespan, was this a form of cultivation through reincarnation?
Ji Hantian, seeing Gu An, smiled. When Gu An approached, he said, "I want you to help me take care of her. Her name is Ji Xiaoyu, from a branch of the Ji family."
Gu An, upon hearing this, pretended to be stunned, his gaze falling on the young Ji Xiaoyu.
Ji Xiaoyu was only eleven years old, her height not reaching Ji Hantian's elbow. Her face was calm, her eyes revealing a sense of Worldly Wisdom, reminding Gu An of her previous incarnation, also mature beyond her years.
Ji Hantian, seeing Gu An's stunned expression, explained, "She just happens to have the same name. Lu Baitian should have told you. Let her cultivate in your Medicine Valley, and I'll take her away later."
With that, Ji Hantian turned, leaped into the sky, and quickly disappeared on the horizon.
Gu An and Ji Xiaoyu stood on the grass, silent, the atmosphere awkward.
At that moment, a figure appeared in front of Ji Xiaoyu, crouched down, and carefully examined her. It was the Nine-Fingered Divine Lord.
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(End of Chapter)
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