Chapter 289: The Nine Profound True Fire, Disaster from the Heavens
Chapter 289: The Nine Profound True Fire, Disaster from the Heavens
This year's Spring Festival was warmer for Gu An because of Ye Lan's company. However, the day after the festival, Ye Lan left. She didn't want to linger by her senior brother's side, as cultivation was also a significant part of her life. At this stage, her main focus was on diligent practice.
Despite the gloom brought by the Death Immortal of the Great Cold Demon Sect, it didn't significantly affect the overall landscape of the world. By the new year, the cultivation realm had returned to its usual state, though various sects began sending more disciples to explore the seas beyond.
Years passed one after another, with the sun setting and the moon rising. Each year, the Third Medicine Valley would see disciples complete their training, and new disciples would join, leading to a steady increase in numbers. The TaiXuan Gate's growing strength also meant an increase in servant disciples, who needed positions to earn spirit stones.
A decade had flown by.
Gu An stood by the window, using his divine sense to observe the distant battle.
A great cultivator had gone to challenge the Death Immortal, even a Celestial Flying Immortal, but unfortunately, he never even saw the Death Immortal's face, being suppressed by the Death Immortal's disciple.
This battle drew countless cultivators and monsters as spectators. Not all beings were willing to flee this human realm, especially the righteous sects that bore the responsibility of protecting the mortal world.
Over the past decade, Celestial Flying Immortals had challenged the Death Immortal multiple times, but none had managed to surpass the Death Immortal's disciple. Entering the tower had become a luxury.
The Death Immortal's treasure tower, known as the Soul Suppressing Tower, had become a precious treasure of the immortal path.
Gu An shook his head, seeing the Celestial Flying Immortal's defeat, proving he was not the savior of this human realm.
He turned and descended the stairs, sensing a presence entering the valley.
It was the Western Spirit Holy Mother from the Bitter Sea Buddha Sect.
The Western Spirit Holy Mother had found the Divine Heart Child and pulled him to a secluded corner to speak. The Divine Heart Child even set up a barrier.
Within the TaiXuan Gate, no one except Gu An could pierce through the Divine Heart Child's barrier with their divine sense.
"Have you figured it out?" the Divine Heart Child asked, referring to the Great Cold Demon Sect.
The Western Spirit Holy Mother took a deep breath and said, "This matter involves a Holy King of the Holy Court. Although it doesn't represent the entire Holy Court's decision, that Holy King has eyes that reach the heavens, and the Buddha Sect doesn't wish to offend them. After all, when will the Holy Heavens open their gates?"
Holy King!
The Divine Heart Child couldn't help but frown, following up with, "What in this human realm could be worth a Holy King's attention?"
The Western Spirit Holy Mother replied, "I haven't fully understood, but I've gathered that it's related to the reincarnation of a great power from the Holy Court. That great power might be the Holy King's nemesis, reincarnated in this human realm."
The Divine Heart Child's frown deepened.
The Western Spirit Holy Mother looked at him and continued, "The situation is beyond saving. The Buddha Sect doesn't wish to take risks, so let's return quickly."
The Divine Heart Child coldly snorted, "The Buddha Sect doesn't wish to take risks? What about their vow to save all beings?"
The Western Spirit Holy Mother looked at the Divine Heart Child in surprise, unable to miss the sarcasm in his tone.
This was not right.
The previous Divine Heart Child had always been proud of the Bitter Sea Buddha Sect and never spoken like this.
"You go back. I will stay at the TaiXuan Gate," the Divine Heart Child said seriously.
The Western Spirit Holy Mother wanted to persuade him, but the Divine Heart Child had already stepped away.
"What has happened?" the Western Spirit Holy Mother looked at the Divine Heart Child's back, filled with confusion.
Her cultivation was inferior to the Divine Heart Child's, and her status was even lower. She couldn't force him to return, so she dared not press further, only taking the news back to the Bitter Sea Buddha Sect.
Meanwhile.
Gu An, walking toward a certain garden, was also contemplating the information brought by the Western Spirit Holy Mother.
Holy King, a great power reincarnated...
Upon hearing about a great power reincarnated, he first thought of Ji Xiaoyu.
But then he reconsidered; it might not be Ji Xiaoyu. Ji Xiaoyu had reincarnated countless times. If it were truly the Holy King's nemesis, why hadn't the Holy King acted earlier?
Moreover, he was curious about the role the Divine Realm Master played in this feud.
He needed to find an opportunity to speak with the Divine Realm Master.
...
In the dim cave room, Zhang Buku put down his large axe. The aura around him began to dissipate, and his white hair, which had been fluttering, gradually settled.
He exhaled deeply, his gaze falling on the large axe in his hand, his brow slightly furrowing.
At that moment, footsteps approached. Zhang Buku gripped the large axe tightly, causing it to dissipate, and turned to look at the cave entrance.
The Divine Realm Master slowly walked in. Whether it was Zhang Buku's illusion or not, he felt the Divine Realm Master seemed weaker.
"Master!"
Zhang Buku raised his hand in a salute and spoke.
Over the years, the Divine Realm Master had been very dedicated to his teachings. At least, Zhang Buku believed that the Divine Realm Master treated him like a true disciple, not only guiding him in cultivation but occasionally bringing him heavenly treasures to strengthen his ghost body and resist the backlash of the divine realm's power.
The Divine Realm Master stopped before him, appraising him with a slight nod. "Not bad. You are beginning to master the divine realm's power."
Zhang Buku couldn't help but ask, "Master, are you alright?"
The Divine Realm Master smiled, but his smile was chilling. "I'm fine, naturally. However, I have a favor to ask. Can you do it?"
"What is it?" Zhang Buku did not immediately agree but asked, his heart on guard, fearing that the Divine Realm Master might want to scheme against the mysterious existence that had been secretly helping him.
The Lord of the Divine Realm raised his right hand, and in the palm of his hand, a ball of golden flames appeared, illuminating the cave chamber with a bright light.
Zhang Buku’s face changed slightly as his eyes were fixed on the golden flames, unable to look away.
The Lord of the Divine Realm spoke, "This is the Nine Profound True Fire, a flame from a transcendent being. Once you inherit it, it will be like gaining a divine ability, helping you survive better. When you encounter the reincarnation of that being, the Nine Profound True Fire will react, and at that time, you will know."
"Who is that being?" Zhang Buku couldn’t help but ask.
The Lord of the Divine Realm replied, "He is an existence far beyond my cultivation. His status in the mortal world is something you cannot imagine. I am passing this fire to you in the hope that you will find him in the future and protect him. He will be our chance to turn the tide."
Zhang Buku was stunned.
The Lord of the Divine Realm looked at the fire in his hand, his eyes drifting as he continued, "In fact, my existence is to counter this being, but now my patron is about to abandon me. I have no choice but to turn against them."
Zhang Buku frowned and asked, "Master, who is your patron?"
The Lord of the Divine Realm sighed, "He is an existence that can manipulate all beings at his whim. In the hearts of mortals, he is akin to a deity. Not only me, but many forces serve him, including the continent from which you come. The Sacred Seven Star Spirit Realm also serves him, and it was the Seven Star Spirit Realm that helped me break through the cosmic limitations and create the Great Sea Rift."
The Seven Star Spirit Realm!
Zhang Buku naturally knew of this force’s existence, but he never expected the already destroyed Seven Star Spirit Realm to have a connection to the Great Sea Rift.
"Enough, I cannot tell you too much, lest you attract a cause and effect that you cannot resist. You only need to remember that when you encounter someone who can make the Nine Profound True Fire react, you must support him. He will be the greatest opportunity you will encounter in this life, and your only hope to break free from the divine power," the Lord of the Divine Realm lifted his gaze, staring at Zhang Buku with a serious expression.
Zhang Buku frowned and asked, "Master, what about you?"
The Lord of the Divine Realm placed his palm on Zhang Buku’s chest and injected the Nine Profound True Fire into his body.
The true fire fluttered, and numerous sparks swept over the Lord of the Divine Realm’s face, making him look even more terrifying. He spoke in a strange tone, "I have already become a forsaken one, and my fate now stands before me."
Zhang Buku opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but the violent Nine Profound True Fire surged within him, making it impossible to speak. Soon, his consciousness sank into a daze.
...
In a grand hall lit by flickering flames, a black-robed elder sat on a lotus throne. The lotus was black, and dark red flames surged within it. His hair was disheveled, and his entire being exuded a sense of oppression.
Looking up at his head, the dark red flames swirled at the top of the hall like an inverted ocean, churning incessantly.
This was inside the Soul Suppressing Tower!
And this black-robed elder was the Life-Stealing Immortal of the Great Cold Demon Sect!
The Life-Stealing Immortal suddenly spoke, "Disciple, give them some pressure."
His voice echoed within the hall, as if many people were shouting in unison.
Soon, a voice from outside the hall responded, "Yes!"
At the same time.
At the top of the Soul Suppressing Tower, a white-robed Daoist slowly stood up from his seated meditation. He held a duster, with a crane-like face and a youthful appearance, his tall figure was thin, and his white hair was tied under a Daoist cap.
He gazed at the vast sea below, his eyes indifferent.
Before the Soul Suppressing Tower was the Great Sea Rift, a crack several miles wide, its ends unseen.
The white-robed Daoist looked into the distance, raised his left hand to his mouth, and began to chant, his voice barely audible. As his incantation continued, ripples visible to the naked eye spread out from him in all directions.
After a few breaths, he suddenly waved his duster with his right hand.
With this wave, the sea before and behind him rose abruptly, exactly on both sides of the Great Sea Rift, the surging waves reaching skyward.
He waved his duster again, and the terrifying waves on both sides surged forward with an unstoppable momentum.
After completing this, the white-robed Daoist thought for a moment, then looked up at the sky, waving his duster three times in succession.
...
At dusk.
Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage into the entrance of the Third Medicine Valley, followed by Yang Jian and Li Lingtian, with Li Lingtian’s face bruised and swollen, walking behind like a defeated rooster.
"Master, will this kid be useless?" the Blood Prison Great Sage couldn’t help but ask, his tone filled with mockery.
Li Lingtian glared at him upon hearing this.
Gu An said, "If he can’t take it, he can leave."
A few years ago, when he went to the Horizon Valley, Luo Hun asked him to bring a message, wanting Li Lingtian to return to the palace, but Li Lingtian didn’t want to go back.
Though he was often beaten, he was indeed getting stronger.
Defeating Yang Jian had become his obsession.
Just as Li Lingtian was about to speak, he suddenly sensed something and looked up, his eyes widening.
Gu An, Yang Jian, and the Blood Prison Great Sage all looked up, and the disciples in the valley also began to look up, more and more of them with their faces changing, as if they had seen something terrifying.
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