Chapter 295: True Blood of the Immortal King
Chapter 295: True Blood of the Immortal King
After hearing his master’s instructions, Yang Jian calmed his mind and focused, continuing to follow the Blood Prison Great Sage’s steps without pausing.
Li Lingtian followed behind, secretly curious. He frequently looked back at the thunderclouds in the sky, but he couldn’t sense anything, which frustrated him.
Could it be that he even lacks the insight to match Yang Jian?
The thunderclouds swept across the sky at an incredible speed. Before Gu An and the others could reach the Horizon Valley, the thunderclouds had already passed over their heads, and a torrential rain was about to fall.
Yang Jian looked up at Gu An and said, “Master, I sense a destructive aura. All things in heaven and earth might be destroyed.”
Li Lingtian’s expression turned strange at these words.
Is it really that ominous?
He suddenly felt that Gu An wasn’t as simple as he seemed. Was there more to him than met the eye? Did his father and brother see something in Gu An that he didn’t?
Li Lingtian pondered this.
Gu An didn’t elaborate on the matter; instead, he patted the Blood Prison Great Sage’s bull back, urging him to sprint.
“Let’s see who reaches the Horizon Valley first.”
With these words, the Blood Prison Great Sage leaped forward, his hooves kicking up the wind, looking mighty and powerful as he dashed out of the forest.
Yang Jian and Li Lingtian hurried to catch up.
The moment he heard about the race, Li Lingtian got excited. But he soon realized, to his horror, that he was the slowest of them all!
Yang Jian was one thing, but what about that boorish bull? What was his background, and why was he so fast?
...
At the Horizon Valley, Gu An dismounted from the Blood Prison Great Sage’s back and led Yang Jian toward the pavilion complex.
Li Lingtian didn’t follow. His gaze was fixed on the Blood Prison Great Sage, his eyes bloodshot.
The Blood Prison Great Sage raised his head and gave him a contemptuous glance, almost making him explode with rage.
“Waste of space!”
Li Lingtian was fuming. He stared at the Blood Prison Great Sage’s retreating figure, wanting to retort, but the words stuck in his throat, refusing to come out.
He suddenly began to doubt himself.
Was he really a waste of space?
Yes, he was better than many, surpassing the disciples of the Medicine Valley and the royal children, but how big were these places in the grand scheme of things?
He thought back to Gu An’s words: there are always greater people and higher realms.
The more he thought about it, the more disoriented he became, standing there in a daze.
Gu An had brought Yang Jian here because Li Xuandao wanted to meet him.
He wasn’t worried about Li Xuandao’s schemes. After so many years, he still trusted Li Xuandao’s character. They were of the same ilk, always believing in their own strength.
When Li Xuandao saw Yang Jian, he was astounded, growing more fond of him the longer he looked.
He bombarded Yang Jian with enthusiastic inquiries, showing a care that Gu An found even more intense than what he had received.
When Li Lingtian entered the room and saw this, he felt even more out of place.
After chatting for over an hour, Li Xuandao decided to give Yang Jian a gift, asking what he wanted.
Yang Jian instinctively looked at Gu An, which surprised Li Xuandao.
What had Gu An done to Yang Jian?
He had always thought that someone greater was behind Gu An, that the true mentor of Yang Jian wasn’t Gu An, who was just a front.
He hadn’t doubted that Gu An was hiding his true strength, but he knew Gu An well. Gu An had known Li Ya since he was fifteen, and that couldn’t be faked.
Yang Jian, knowing Li Xuandao’s identity, said, “I want a suitable weapon, as heavy as possible, but not too large.”
Li Xuandao laughed. “You want to be the real Yang Jian?”
Yang Jian showed a rare bashful expression but nodded in agreement.
Li Xuandao agreed without hesitation, promising to find him a satisfactory weapon within three years.
In the end, Li Xuandao didn’t make any offers or attempts to recruit Yang Jian.
Gu An had previously considered that Li Xuandao might try to recruit Yang Jian into the military, but it seemed he had overthought it.
When Gu An was ready to leave, Li Xuandao suggested that Li Lingtian continue to follow him.
Gu An didn’t object. After all, the Third Medicine Valley had plenty of people, and one more wouldn’t matter. Li Xuandao probably didn’t expect much from him in terms of guidance for Li Lingtian.
...
Cranes flew in formation across the sky, the sea breeze blowing into the Immortal Seeking Island.
Gu An led Yang Jian down the street, with Hu Xiaojian guiding on the other side.
Today was the first time Gu An brought Yang Jian to the Immortal Seeking Island. Yang Jian looked around with curiosity, finding everything new and fascinating.
He wondered how far this island was from the TaiXuan Gate.
Gu An had Hu Xiaojian introduce the Immortal Seeking Island to Yang Jian. Hu Xiaojian was very enthusiastic, which left a good impression on Yang Jian.
The more he learned about the Immortal Seeking Island, the more amazed Yang Jian became.
Compared to the TaiXuan Gate, the Immortal Seeking Island felt like a true immortal realm, with so many immortals coming and going.
While introducing the Immortal Seeking Island, Hu Xiaojian also led Gu An to purchase high-grade medicinal herb seeds.
Two hours later, Gu An and the two of them arrived at the residence of Sage Tang Hai.
After so many years, Hu Xiaojian had become one of Gu An’s people. During Gu An’s absence, Sage Tang Hai had taken good care of him, so Hu Xiaojian was very familiar with the residence.
Today, the residence was filled with many immortal cultivators, over ten scattered immortals, and as many as forty in the Nirvana Realm.
These cultivators were all friends of Sage Tang Hai and had met Gu An. Gu An wasn’t just a scattered immortal; his wealth was astounding. When it came to medicinal herb trading on the Immortal Seeking Island, everyone mentioned Meng Lang’s name, speculating that he had a powerful backing. Otherwise, how could he need such a vast quantity of medicinal herbs?
The great cultivators were very enthusiastic about Gu An's new disciple, each presenting a gift to mark the occasion.
Gu An had Yang Jian collect the gifts one by one. Normally, when cultivators brought their disciples to him, he was quite generous with his own gifts, so this was just a reciprocal gesture.
Soon, Gu An and his two companions sat down at a separate table.
Hu Xiaojian whispered, "A disaster has emerged from the Great Sea Rift. It’s said that a world-renowned malevolent demon is hiding within it. Many cultivators have perished in the depths of the sea, and we still haven’t uncovered its true identity."
Gu An asked, "Haven’t the major sects taken any action?"
In fact, he could see the situation at the Great Sea Rift, and many cultivators and monsters had already ventured there.
The Great Sea Rift was a term used at sea. While it was a sign of a world-ending tidal wave, many believed it harbored opportunities. After all, the world had been submerged by the ocean countless times, each time burying the era's cultivation civilization beneath the waves.
"Yes, of course. Not only the Star Sea Sects, but other major sects as well. Unfortunately, they haven’t had any success, and the death toll keeps rising..." Hu Xiaojian continued.
Yang Jian sat to one side, listening attentively.
After a while, Hu Xiaojian began discussing the recent events at sea.
To Yang Jian’s surprise, he heard a familiar name.
An Hao!
An Hao, who had cultivated the Fiery Treasure Body, had rapidly risen in fame, leaving all who heard of him in awe of his incredible talent.
Yang Jian had heard from the TaiXuan Gate that An Hao had gone to the Star Sea Sects for cultivation. He hadn’t expected An Hao to have such a prestigious reputation at sea.
Since he was just a miscellaneous disciple of the Third Medicine Valley, he didn’t know much about An Hao, only that An Hao was the most talented disciple in the history of the TaiXuan Gate and a direct disciple of the Sect Master.
To Yang Jian, An Hao had always been a legendary figure.
He wondered what An Hao was truly like. Yang Jian suddenly became curious—would his Master know An Hao?
An Hao was so powerful that it seemed unlikely he could have been cultivated by the TaiXuan Gate.
He had studied the TaiXuan Gate and knew that before the rise of the Sword Respect, there hadn’t been a single Xuan Heart Realm cultivator.
Rumors about An Hao being the disciple of the Sword Respect were not uncommon, but most were mere speculations. The cultivation world was rife with tales of potential Sword Respect disciples.
If An Hao was indeed his unseen senior brother, Yang Jian would be convinced, as An Hao was indeed the most brilliant genius he had ever heard of.
Master must dote on his senior brother, right?
Yang Jian thought to himself as he looked at Gu An.
Though he had transformed, a sense of inferiority still lingered in his heart. He wasn’t born a genius; An talent was a gift of Master Hao’s talent was changed by his Master. This fear that everything he had now might vanish haunted him.
His mindset was similar to that of Tian Yaor.
Gu An noticed Yang Jian’s gaze but ignored it.
After a while, True Man Tang Hai appeared and greeted everyone. He then began to explain the purpose of the gathering.
It concerned the Great Sea Rift!
At these words, the cultivators began to murmur.
True Man Tang Hai swept his gaze over the room and whispered, "I have received a message. At the bottom of the Great Sea Rift lies a realm. Though perilous, it contains the cave of an ancient Immortal King. Someone from the Deep Sea Spirit Palace obtained the Immortal King’s true blood, underwent a physical transformation, and even mastered a divine ability. He used this ability to fight his way out of that realm."
The cultivators were visibly moved.
No one knew the exact realm of an Immortal King, but historically, Immortal Kings were the pinnacle of the Immortal path. Only the strongest of each era had the right to become an Immortal King.
How could they not be tempted by such an opportunity?
The higher one’s cultivation, the more they needed such opportunities. The scattered immortals present were revered on the Immortal Island, but they had no clue how to advance to higher realms. Breaking through a major realm was out of the question, and even a minor realm required luck and opportunity.
"I plan to explore this realm. If any of you are willing, you can sign up. After we set out, I will share all the information I have. This mission is extremely dangerous, and I can’t guarantee your safety. Please think carefully and don’t feel obligated because of our friendship," True Man Tang Hai said sincerely.
Over the years, besides hosting auctions, he occasionally organized such expeditions. While not every expedition went smoothly, at least no negative rumors had surfaced, and he was known for his integrity.
The cultivators began to discuss among themselves.
True Man Tang Hai didn’t invite Gu An separately because everyone present had been personally invited. Once inside, Gu An wasn’t any more important, and everyone was equally significant.
In the end, Gu An didn’t sign up. About a third of the attendees did, while the rest, due to their long lifespans, were unwilling to take the risk.
After the gathering, Gu An took Yang Jian back.
Returning to the Third Medicine Valley, Yang Jian still felt as if he were in a dream.
This journey had been too fantastical, broadening his horizons. The world was vast, and the TaiXuan Gate was just a grain of sand in the vast ocean.
Gu An began to inspect the medicine valley, harvesting the matured herbs.
He wondered if he could accumulate 100 million years of lifespan before the great calamity arrived.
For now, the Great Sea Rift wasn’t enough to shake the Heavenly Spirit Realm, which harbored many terrifying forces.
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