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Chapter 290: Unfathomable Means
Chapter 290: Unfathomable Means
As dusk settled, the sky blazed a deep crimson. Celestial meteors, enveloped in fiery auras, streaked across the heavens, creating a breathtaking spectacle. As these meteors descended, a colossal celestial fire rained down, giving the impression that the sky itself was collapsing.
"What's that?"
"How can there be such a massive fire in the sky?"
"It won't affect us, right?"
"Don't worry. We are within the TaiXuan Sect, protected by the ancestral array."
"Could it be the Dark Cold Demon Sect's cultivators playing tricks?"
Disciples in the Third Medicine Valley buzzed with speculation. The high-ranking cultivators who were playing chess stood up and vanished from their seats.
The Nine-Fingered Divine Lord raised his gaze, his brows furrowing.
The Five-Steal Thief, sitting opposite him, sighed, "This is no ordinary feat."
The Nine-Fingered Divine Lord turned to the Five-Steal Thief and asked, "You've been traveling frequently these past years. What are you looking for?"
In response to his question, the Five-Steal Thief remained silent, merely pointing upward.
Elsewhere.
At the valley entrance.
Gu An sat on the back of the Blood Prison Great Sage, his gaze fixed on the sky. He could sense that the meteors and the sea of fire were manifestations of spiritual power, with celestial immortals wielding great magical techniques, affecting a vast area.
It seemed the century-long ultimatum was just the beginning. During this period, the Dark Cold Demon Sect would continuously launch attacks, forcing the masses to flee.
Of course, there was another possibility: they were trying to force out the person they sought.
This personal vendetta affecting the masses made Gu An view the Holy Court in a different light.
The Holy Court, as a whole, was benevolent, but it had its share of corrupt members.
Perhaps the Holy Court's mindset differed from Gu An's.
They could protect the masses, but they could also turn a blind eye to them.
Yang Jian glanced at Gu An, noting his calm demeanor, which instantly put him at ease.
With his master around, he had nothing to fear, even if the sky fell!
Li Lingtian approached Yang Jian, discussing the celestial phenomena.
Gu An patted the Blood Prison Great Sage's neck, signaling him to continue forward.
As the Blood Prison Great Sage took a step, a radiant barrier rose at the horizon, visible in all directions. This was the TaiXuan Sect's ancestral array.
They moved quickly!
Gu An was secretly pleased. The TaiXuan Sect had not faced trials for many years, yet they remained vigilant, indicating that the higher-ups had not become overly dependent on the Sword Venerable Daoist.
Soon, the entire TaiXuan Sect was enveloped by the ancestral array's barrier, bringing a sigh of relief to the sect's cultivators.
Across the land, various sects and cities activated their own arrays, but there were always places left unprotected, and many lives resided in such areas.
In the Northern Sea Mountains.
Inside the Mountain God Temple.
Xuan Miao, the True Man, sat on the ground, gazing at the celestial phenomena, his brows furrowing.
What he thought about was not his own safety, but the plight of the masses.
How could the common people withstand this inferno?
Xuan Miao turned his head, looking at a stone statue in the courtyard, a mountain god he had carved himself. Although he met the mountain god once a month, in his heart, the distance between them remained vast.
He turned and began to prostrate before the mountain god statue.
The meteors fell toward the horizon, and the fiery sea blotted out the sky, drawing ever closer to the earth and mountains, intensifying the fiery hue in the heavens.
At this moment.
All the plants and trees across the continent emitted green light, rapidly ascending like sparks igniting a wildfire.
In the mountains, a farmer holding a hoe was surrounded by the green light, causing him to panic.
Within the city, fleeing civilians saw the trees in their courtyards trembling and continuously emitting green light spheres, drifting into the sky.
In the imperial palace.
Li Xuandao stood at the entrance to the imperial study, observing the strange phenomena of the plants and flowers in the courtyard, his expression subtle.
At this moment, the masses across the continent, including the monsters, were stunned by the surrounding phenomena, as plants and trees existed everywhere.
In the Third Medicine Valley.
Gu An dismounted, and the plants and trees within the TaiXuan Sect did not emit green light, leading the disciples to speculate about the celestial phenomena, unaware of the grand spectacle outside the sect.
However, when the green light from the plants and trees across the land reached a certain height, the cultivators within the TaiXuan Sect could also see it.
For a moment, various discussions arose.
Gu An stood at the pavilion, gazing at the scene, while Ji Xiaoyu emerged from her room and joined him.
"It seems this continent has someone protecting it," Ji Xiaoyu said, her eyes reflecting the green light rising to meet the descending sea of fire, creating a breathtaking and awe-inspiring sight.
Gu An's upper face was illuminated by the fire, while his lower face was green, and he asked in surprise, "You mean this is the work of cultivators? How powerful must they be?"
Ji Xiaoyu rolled her eyes at Gu An. Although she didn't think he was hiding great power, he couldn't be this ignorant.
Gu An often took Yang Jian out, and Yang Jian's rapid growth indicated that Gu An was not simple. Regardless of what Gu An concealed, his knowledge far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators.
"Perhaps the Sword Venerable Daoist has taken action," Ji Xiaoyu said, her gaze returning to the horizon.
She guessed right!
Gu An mentally gave Ji Xiaoyu a thumbs-up, his eyes fixed on the sky.
Under the watchful eyes of all living beings, the vast green light collided with the fiery sky, followed by a burst of intense light, as if countless fireworks were exploding.
After a brief moment of silence, the heavens and earth trembled, and a powerful wind descended from above, but it was not enough to threaten the mountains and rivers.
Living beings across the land heaved a sigh of relief. By this point, they all understood that the mysterious green light was protecting them, blocking the celestial fire from descending.
However, they did not know that not all continents and islands had someone to protect them.
Gu An only protected the continent he was on. While the people there rejoiced and celebrated, countless other beings died in despair.
...
At the top of the Soul Suppressing Pagoda.
The Daoist in white robes suddenly opened his eyes, his expression filled with surprise. He tried to calculate and deduce, but he could not figure out anything, which only made his expression more peculiar.
He suddenly became intrigued and then disappeared from his spot.
Far away at the TaiXuan Gate, Gu An was chatting with Ji Xiaoyu. He suddenly sensed a powerful aura approaching him, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Why do people always seek death?
Gu An said, "I'll go check out the Mystic Valley and chat with you later."
With that, he walked toward the teleportation array.
Ji Xiaoyu didn't question this and continued to gaze at the sky, marveling at the great power of the Venerable Swordmaster.
Under the tree, Qie Wuxing and Jiuzhi Shenjun, who were seated on either side of the chessboard, also looked up at the sky. They paid no attention to Gu An.
Qie Wuxing said, "The trouble has finally come. That guy is here."
Jiuzhi Shenjun looked at him and asked, "Who is that guy?"
"An apprentice of the Soul Stealer, the True White Hong. This person is a renowned genius of the Great Cold Demon Sect, whose cultivation is unfathomable," Qie Wuxing replied.
Jiuzhi Shenjun's expression changed slightly, clearly recognizing the name of True White Hong.
Qie Wuxing laughed mockingly, "There's a show to watch. Geniuses have one flaw, and that is being too confident!"
Not far away, Shenzhenzi, though looking at the sky, was listening to the conversation between Qie Wuxing and Jiuzhi Shenjun.
He couldn't help but recall the hand that had once rested on his shoulder and began to feel sympathy for True White Hong.
This world is full of great beings hidden among the people. No matter how high one's realm, one must never underestimate this world!
This was Shenzhenzi's greatest insight after leaving the Bitter Sea Buddhist Gate.
On the other side.
Under the crimson sky, True White Hong flew swiftly, the raging fire unable to impede his path. He passed over vast oceans without looking down.
His gaze was fixed on a distant continent.
Within his range of power, many great cultivators were using their abilities to resist his attacks, protecting the living beings. But that particular continent was different; the methods used there intrigued him, and he could not deduce the cause and effect of their power.
Perhaps the person who acted was related to the one his master was seeking.
Thinking of this, True White Hong's eyes showed a look of anticipation.
He was not only acting on his master's behalf but also seeking his own opportunities.
Snap!
A hand suddenly pressed down on his shoulder, causing him to stop instantly. His mana and qi surged chaotically, and he felt a strong discomfort as if his soul was about to leave his body.
When he tried to break free, he was horrified to find that he had lost control over his body and soul.
He couldn't even escape with his soul, which made him widen his eyes in instinctive panic.
In an instant, numerous speculations flashed through True White Hong's mind.
[True White Hong (Heavenly Flying Immortal Realm, Ninth Level): 150,908/500,000/800,000]
A 150,000-year-old Heavenly Flying Immortal Realm, Ninth Level, what a pity, he must die here!
Gu An looked at True White Hong's lifespan and thought.
Gu An did not use soul capture but prepared to directly extinguish True White Hong.
He deliberately let True White Hong wait a few breaths, to fully experience this despair, which was also a punishment for his sins.
True White Hong felt the pressure on his shoulder lessen and was about to speak when the hand suddenly exerted force.
Gu An squeezed, and True White Hong instantly turned to ashes, his soul dissipating without a sound.
He then vanished from the spot.
Gu An returned to the forest around the Mystic Valley, pretending to inspect the medicinal herbs. A notification appeared before his eyes.
He had successfully taken 38,000 years of lifespan!
Not bad!
Gu An was not afraid of the Soul Stealer coming for revenge; if he came, he would be killed.
Could a Transcendent Immortal threaten a Mystic Immortal?
If a stronger being appeared, he would only flee if he had no confidence in winning.
For now, it seemed the Holy King would not act, as it would damage his image. Otherwise, why wouldn't he personally seek out his enemy's reincarnation?
The fact that he could summon the Great Cold Demon Sect proved the Holy King was wary.
The fiery sky lasted for a while before finally dissipating. The green light that enveloped the continent turned into a sea of smoke, dispersing with the wind as night fell.
Though the heavens were dark, the hearts of the living beings remained unsettled for a long time.
When Gu An returned to the Third Medicinal Valley, Ji Xiaoyu had already gone back inside. He could only join the chess area, where many disciples gathered, discussing the recent anomalies. With Qie Wuxing and Jiuzhi Shenjun present, the disciples gained much insight and learned about the incredible abilities of the Venerable Swordmaster.
(End of Chapter)
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