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Chapter 353: Yin-Yang Immortal Realm
Chapter 353: Yin-Yang Immortal Realm
As the Moonshadow Emperor walked forward, he surveyed everything within the Medicine Valley, but after living for over fifteen million years, he wasn't particularly curious about his surroundings; he was merely taking a casual look.
He felt Ji Xiaoyu's gaze and turned to meet her eyes. A smile appeared on his face.
As for Gu An behind Ji Xiaoyu, he was completely ignored.
The Moonshadow Emperor quickened his pace, approaching Ji Xiaoyu, and said with a bow, "Your Majesty, it's been a long time since we last met."
Your Majesty?
Gu An was curious, yet he also heaved a sigh of relief.
He's here to find Ji Xiaoyu! As long as he's not here for me!
Ji Xiaoyu nodded slightly and said, "Let's talk inside."
She turned and looked at Gu An, asking, "Do you want to listen?"
Gu An shook his head hurriedly and then went downstairs, passing by the Moonshadow Emperor, to whom he bowed in greeting.
The Moonshadow Emperor glanced at him and nodded slightly.
Ji Xiaoyu pouted and said, "Bring him in as well."
After speaking, she turned and entered the house.
Gu An, who was walking, was stopped by the Moonshadow Emperor, who placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Come with us," the Moonshadow Emperor said in an unquestionable tone.
Gu An had no choice but to turn around.
The two of them entered Ji Xiaoyu's house one after the other, and the Moonshadow Emperor waved his sleeves, casting a mysterious restriction.
Gu An walked to the side and sat down on a stool.
The Moonshadow Emperor sat down at the table and looked at Ji Xiaoyu on the other side, smiling as he said, "Your Majesty, have you remembered?"
Ji Xiaoyu replied, "I've recovered some memories, but not completely. Why did you come looking for me ahead of time?"
Gu An observed Ji Xiaoyu, wondering how much of her memory had returned and how far she was from her true self.
Thinking back to the little girl who used to cling to him and was now the Cycle Dao Emperor, a lofty existence, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of melancholy.
The origins of the Cycle Dao Emperor were extraordinary, involving numerous great causes and effects. Once her true self was restored, she would undoubtedly leave the Third Medicine Valley.
The Moonshadow Emperor's arrival signified that Ji Xiaoyu's departure was not far off.
Anyone with a bit of ability wouldn't stay in the Medicine Valley, and Gu An had already seen off quite a few people, feeling a sense of wonder each time.
The Moonshadow Emperor glanced at Gu An and then replied, "A major change has occurred in the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, so I came to find you early. I retrieved your soul crystal from the Holy Court earlier."
After speaking, he flipped his right hand, and a purple crystal that shimmered with a faint glow appeared, floating above his palm.
As soon as the purple crystal appeared, it immediately drilled into Ji Xiaoyu's forehead, and she closed her eyes.
The Moonshadow Emperor looked at Gu An again and asked, "Do you know her identity?"
Gu An feigned hesitation and said, "I knew her in her previous life. I heard that one of her past lives was the Cycle Dao Emperor, but I'm not sure what the identity of the Cycle Dao Emperor is."
After living for so many years, the Moonshadow Emperor knew that Ji Xiaoyu's true age was certainly extraordinary. Could the Ji Family have such a long history? Could it be that the original Ji Xiaoyu didn't belong to the Ji Family? Why did she descend into the Ji Family in two consecutive lifetimes? What secrets did the Ji Family hold that captivated her so?
"The identity of the Cycle Dao Emperor is even higher than you imagine. She has lived for over two million years, and the current cycle is just her training ground," the Moonshadow Emperor said calmly.
Gu An's face paled, and he opened his mouth, but no words came out.
The Moonshadow Emperor smiled, thinking he had struck a blow to Gu An.
The room fell into silence.
After a while, Ji Xiaoyu opened her eyes, and her gaze changed, reminding Gu An of the Ji Xiaoyu who had once caused a stir in the Sevenstar Spirit Realm, exuding a cold and indifferent aura.
After a few breaths, Ji Xiaoyu's gaze and demeanor returned to their previous state, and she looked at the Moonshadow Emperor, asking, "Taking the soul crystal from the Holy Court must not have been easy, right?"
The Moonshadow Emperor replied, "I sustained some injuries, but a rest of ten thousand years will be enough for recovery."
Ten thousand years seemed like just a day to him.
"I don't want to leave just yet," Ji Xiaoyu said after some contemplation.
The Moonshadow Emperor smiled and said, "It's fine, there's no rush. Even waiting for a few hundred years is okay. It's a good time for me to recuperate, and those useless people in the Holy Court will never guess that I'm still in the Heavenly Spirit Great World."
He had already seen through all of Gu An's causes and effects with a glance, knowing his age. With Gu An's cultivation, he wouldn't live to a thousand years old. When Gu An died, Ji Xiaoyu's current cycle would also end, and then he could welcome the true Cycle Dao Emperor.
Gu An really wanted to say that they could leave now, but seeing Ji Xiaoyu's gaze, he held back.
"Alright, I'll take a walk outside," the Moonshadow Emperor said, standing up and heading towards the door.
He didn't remove the restriction in the house, guessing that Ji Xiaoyu still had many things to reveal to Gu An, and he couldn't let the Immortal Daoists in the Medicine Valley overhear.
After the Moonshadow Emperor closed the door, Ji Xiaoyu heaved a sigh of relief.
Gu An asked, "Why are you so nervous? Isn't he one of your people?"
Being able to have a Divine Mind True Immortal as a subordinate, the Cycle Dao Emperor's cultivation was beyond estimation.
"
Stronger than me?
Impossible!
I'm only one minor realm higher than him, and he can't see through my cultivation. If I were to ambush him, he'd surely be caught off guard!
Gu An thought to himself, of course, it was just a thought.
He had no grudge with the Moonshadow Emperor, so he naturally couldn't take action.
"Where is the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm?" Gu An asked curiously.
Beyond the heavens lies the Annihilation Realm, enveloping the Heavenly Spirit Great World. He had always suspected that beyond the Annihilation Realm, there existed an even more vast world.
The Dark Great Universe, the Divine Essence Great Universe, the Primordial Great Universe...
Now, upon hearing about the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, Gu An became even more intrigued about the realms beyond the heavens.
Just how high is the pinnacle of the Immortal Dao?
"The Yin-Yang Immortal Realm is very far from here, and we have to cross a region teeming with demons and beasts. It's extremely dangerous. In my dream, I fought for many years before reaching this place. Regarding the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, I don't recall much, only that it's very dark and without a sun."
Ji Xiaoyu fell into a reverie, her voice carrying a hint of melancholy.
Gu An couldn't help but ask, "I've always been curious. What's your relationship with the Ji family, and why did you choose to be reborn into the Ji family in this life?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu couldn't help but frown.
Gu An waited for her response.
After a while, Ji Xiaoyu finally spoke, "The Ji family was founded by one of my adopted sons. I only remember that he died in my place, and before he passed away, he asked me to take care of his children. That happened over twenty thousand years ago, and then the Ji family came into existence."
Gu An suddenly realized, "So the Ji family took on your surname?"
"Yes, the Ji surname seems to have a significant background, but I can't recall the details at the moment."
After speaking, Ji Xiaoyu turned to look at Gu An and asked, "Do you have any other questions?"
Gu An shook his head hurriedly, "No more questions."
The more questions, the more trouble!
"It's fine. We're friends, so ask away. Let me broaden your horizons. You should know that even the upper echelons of the Taixuan Sect don't have access to this information," Ji Xiaoyu said to Gu An with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
Gu An always felt like she was plotting something, so he immediately stood up and took his leave.
Ji Xiaoyu watched Gu An's departing figure, and only after he left the room and closed the door did the smile on her face fade.
She furrowed her brows and fell into deep thought.
...
The arrival of the Moonshadow Emperor did not bring any changes to the Third Medicine Valley. Unlike the Nine-Finger Divine Lord and the Divine Heart Son, he had no interest in interacting with mortals. After Gu An arranged his accommodations, he immediately entered seclusion.
Ten years passed in the blink of an eye, and the Moonshadow Emperor never left his residence, which led to various speculations among the disciples in the valley.
One day, Gu An visited Xiaochuan.
Just as Xiaochuan was receiving Gu An, an incident occurred in the manor that required his attention. Gu An waited in the courtyard.
[Name: Gu An]
[Lifespan: 638,909,409 / 638,909,409]
[Constitution: Primordial Ultimate Body]
[Cultivation: Divine Mind True Immortal Realm, Ninth Layer]
Looking at his attribute panel, Gu An began calculating how long it would take to reach a lifespan of one billion years.
Currently, his annual lifespan income ranged from one million five hundred thousand to one million eight hundred thousand years, which was still quite impressive.
He planned to reach a lifespan of one billion years and then undergo a comprehensive enhancement before breaking through to the next realm.
The next step was the Ninth Layer of the Ninth Heaven of the Immortal Dao.
He wondered how many more years of lifespan it would take to surpass the Ninth Heaven.
Gu An poured himself a cup of wine and lost himself in thought. He overheard Xiaochuan's descendants arguing over a marriage alliance. The current head of the family wanted to arrange a marriage with a certain aristocratic family, but the chosen lady was unwilling, and her parents were hesitant. However, the head of the family insisted, leading to the dispute.
Gu An merely listened without any intention of intervening. What business did he have getting involved in such matters?
Half an hour later, Xiaochuan finally returned.
After sitting down, he poured himself a cup of wine and sighed, "These unfilial children... If I were to pass away one day, they would surely bring ruin to the family."
Gu An smiled, "Each generation has its own blessings. Don't worry too much. You can't solve all their life's problems for them."
Xiaochuan turned to Gu An and said, "Senior Brother, you advise me to start a family, yet you yourself remain unattached. Could it be that you foresaw this situation and are deliberately tormenting me?"
Gu An gave him a sidelong glance, "If you find it unbearable, you can abandon them. The world is vast, and there's no shortage of places to go. If all else fails, you can always return to the Third Medicine Valley."
Xiaochuan shook his head and chuckled. He had been joking, and while life had its share of troubles, he didn't regret his choices. He cherished everything he had.
The two continued drinking, and the conversation turned to the Taixuan Sect. Xiaochuan had over ten descendants in the sect, several of whom had already returned to the Chuan Manor. They brought back various news from the Taixuan Sect, which made Xiaochuan feel nostalgic.
How could he remain unmoved by a place he had spent most of his life in?
As they talked, Xiaochuan suddenly asked, "Senior Brother, in the future, could you choose someone from the Chuan Manor to be your disciple?"
He had always been hesitant to trouble Gu An, but Gu An kept visiting him time and again, even becoming close with the Chuan Manor's disciples. Xiaochuan felt he was being overly sentimental, so he decided to establish a closer relationship, giving his descendants a reliable support.
"Of course, but I'll be the one to choose," Gu An said with a smile.
He already had someone in mind, as he could see Xiaochuan's fate.
Thanks to the generous reward of 500 Qidian coins from the Heavenly Ancestor!
(End of Chapter)
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