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Chapter 427: Universe Orthodoxy
Chapter 427: Universe Orthodoxy
Gu An brought Jiang Qiong to the Third Medicine Valley, and as they walked towards the Dao Ground, Jiang Qiong looked around curiously, intrigued by the current state of the valley.
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At first glance, the Third Medicine Valley seemed like a sect of its own.
Jiang Qiong sensed many cultivators with stronger auras than herself, which made her even more curious about Gu An's current status.
Gu An approached an elder disciple and patted him on the shoulder, signaling for him to leave.
The elder disciple, upon seeing Gu An, immediately felt relieved and quickly stood up to depart.
Gu An sat down and looked at the Yang Immortal Emperor across from him. "You've been here for a hundred years, and you're not going back?" he asked.
Jiang Qiong stood beside Gu An, her expression peculiar as she looked at the Yang Immortal Emperor.
Could the ruler of the Immortal Dynasty that Gu An mentioned be this person?
Although the Yang Immortal Emperor concealed his cultivation, his demeanor exuded an extraordinary aura.
The Yang Immortal Emperor turned to Gu An and smiled, "What's the point of going back? It's quite nice to comprehend the Great Dao here."
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The disciples worked, cultivated, and experienced emotions, and everything they did seemed to symbolize the rules of the universe. Everything in this medicine valley seemed to contain a hint of Dao intent.
His perception was not a mere illusion; it was Gu An's Dao Fruit influencing everything around him.
The so-called Dao Fruit is actually a form of the Great Dao, the result of sentient beings pursuing the Great Dao.
Even though Gu An concealed his cultivation, his Transcendent Freedom Immortal's demeanor remained, and the Xuan Yuan Dao Fruit continued to influence everything around him. This was also the reason why the disciples in the medicine valley were cultivating faster and faster. Almost every year, geniuses would emerge, and while they might not be considered exceptional in the current Taixuan Sect, they would have been outstanding seven or eight hundred years ago and would have been the focus of the sect's cultivation.
Gu An was aware of his influence on the surrounding environment, but he couldn't control it. He could only pretend not to know, as a way of showing consideration for those around him.
"The emergence of the Dark Abyss Empire and the Demon Sect poses a significant threat to the Immortal Dynasty, the Holy Court, and the entire world," Gu An said, glancing at Jiang Qiong.
Aren't you usually talkative? Why are you silent now? Jiang Qiong was half-believing and half-doubting, not daring to speak up. She didn't really want to talk to the Yang Immortal Emperor anyway; she was just making conversation.
The Yang Immortal Emperor replied, "It's normal for chaos to bring variables. Let them stir things up."
He watched Gu An's move, and his eyes flickered with a subtle change.
This game was almost won by him, but when Gu An made his move, the situation changed. Although it wasn't a matter of life and death, it made him feel a sense of danger.
"It seems that the Immortal Dynasty doesn't bear the mission of the world, but rather seeks victory in the grand scheme of things," Gu An said with a soft laugh.
The Yang Immortal Emperor understood his implied meaning and didn't evade the topic. "In different times, the goals pursued will vary. Whether it's the Immortal Dynasty or the Holy Court, in the beginning, their rise was due to winning over the hearts of the people and bearing the mission of protecting the world. But once you unify the world and become the ruler of all under heaven, you will become the common enemy of those sentient beings who are suffering."
"In this world, there is no power that can satisfy all sentient beings. From my perspective, the Immortal Dynasty should pursue other things, such as the orthodoxy of the Heavenly Spirit Great World."
Gu An remembered that the Immortal Spirit of the Immortal Dynasty had once said that the Holy Court was established by beings from beyond the heavens. For the Immortal Dynasty, no matter how well the Holy Court did, they still wanted to overthrow it, as it was a matter of the dynasty's honor.
Some things are more important than peace.
After listening to the Yang Immortal Emperor, Gu An didn't comment.
With different standpoints, it was natural to view things from different angles.
Since the Yang Immortal Emperor already knew about the chaos in the outside world, that was enough.
In Gu An's eyes, both the Immortal Dynasty and the Holy Court would eventually face destruction.
He could see far into the future, and all things had their destinies, including the Taixuan Sect where he currently resided.
Gu An didn't have the idea of making the Taixuan Sect eternal. One day, when the familiar faces gradually left, the sect would no longer hold the same importance to him.
Without the Taixuan Sect, he could still continue his development elsewhere. He wasn't worried at all.
The more he comprehended cause and effect and destiny, the less burdened he felt.
Of course, Gu An didn't resist this change in mindset. Living in this world, one shouldn't be bound by too many emotions and unnecessary worries.
Jiang Qiong was also pondering the Yang Immortal Emperor's words, curious about what he meant by the orthodoxy of the universe.
Gu An didn't stay long, as this game was already beyond saving. He was just playing for fun.
He stood up and left with Jiang Qiong.
The Yang Immortal Emperor watched Gu An's exquisite moves, deep in thought.
A gust of wind blew into the medicine valley, rustling the leaves and carrying them towards the vast sky.
As spring turned to summer, the temperature in the world began to rise.
One day, Gu An rode on the Blood Prison Great Sage, bringing An Xin to the Immortal Seeking Island.
The island's master, Xun Hanfeng, personally welcomed him, and soon, Hu Xiaojian arrived as well.
With Gu An's support, Hu Xiaojian had already become a Void-Traversing cultivator. After so many years, even though their relationship had become very familiar, Hu Xiaojian still couldn't hide his excitement and joy when facing Gu An, making it hard for Gu An to judge if it was just an act.
Gu An asked Hu Xiaojian to take An Xian and Blood Prison Great Sage out for a walk, while he discussed matters with Xun Hanfeng alone.
After they left, Xun Hanfeng finally spoke, "Master, the demon cultivators from the Demon Sect have been frequently entering Immortal Seeking Island recently, and I feel something is about to happen."
In this world, only places like the Celestial Vast Continent, protected by the strongest beings, were relatively safe. Although Immortal Seeking Island had a good foundation, it was inevitable that others would covet it.
Gu An had foreseen a tribulation for Immortal Seeking Island, which was why he chose to come here.
"No worries. Just manage it with peace of mind, and no one will be able to shake Immortal Seeking Island," Gu An said, holding a teacup, blowing on the hot air, and responding softly.
Hearing these words, Xun Hanfeng smiled. He was a disciple of the Human Peak, arranged by Gu An to oversee Immortal Seeking Island. Gu An had been kind to him, and the benefits he received each year were not small. He genuinely valued Immortal Seeking Island and did not want anything to happen to it.
Afterwards, Xun Hanfeng brought up other matters, mostly concerning entanglements or power struggles on the island.
Gu An mostly listened, and if Xun Hanfeng asked for his advice, he would not hold back.
After Xun Hanfeng finished speaking, Gu An waved his hand and dismissed him.
After Xun Hanfeng left, Gu An remained seated, gazing at the azure sky outside the hall, his eyes looking towards the other side of the universe.
He was looking at an old acquaintance!
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The remnants of clouds hung in the sky like torn cloth, and amidst them, figures emitting demonic energy hovered in the air. Among them was a person with the most powerful demonic energy, with a huge crimson fireball floating behind his head and deep red chains wrapped around his waist, writhing like snakes.
Their gazes were fixed on a dilapidated solitary island below, where trees were toppled, soil overturned, and the ground was pitted and uneven.
Dressed in black, Li Ya stood on a pile of rubble, holding a sword in his right hand and supporting Divine Odd City with his left. The Divine Odd Immortal Spirit stood on his shoulder.
"Zhao Xuehe, is this all you've got? You're not strong enough to capture me," Li Ya mocked loudly, a cold intent emanating from his brows.
Zhao Xuehe stood before the crimson fireball, playing with the chains around his body with his right hand, his expression indifferent. He looked down at Li Ya and said, "Li Ya, how long can you last with the power of Divine Odd City? Join the Demon Sect. The Holy Court is not suitable for you. You should sense the exhaustion of the Holy Court. Without the Holy Heaven, the Holy Court is in such chaos, and they don't have the energy to nurture you."
After hearing this, Li Ya frowned slightly.
He had held a Heaven Rank in the Holy Court for many years, and indeed, he hadn't gained much. Not long ago, his Heaven Rank's fortune had been stripped away, making it difficult for him to cultivate with a calm mind. He could only wander and take his mind off things.
Zhao Xuehe raised his right hand and pointed at the sky, saying, "The Demon Sect's leader has not yet arrived in this universe. When he descends, this universe will surely be transformed. You don't have much time left. If you don't leave the Holy Court early, you will be annihilated along with it."
Li Ya grew annoyed and couldn't help but say, "What? Is it better to live a lowly and humble life than to die?"
Zhao Xuehe's eyes flashed with a fierce look upon hearing this.
Li Ya didn't say more. He tossed Divine Odd City upwards, and it quickly expanded, covering the entire island. Black fog emerged within the city, and a horde of Divine Soul Demons appeared, including a ten-thousand-foot-tall axe-wielding figure. In an instant, the Demon Sect's momentum was crushed.
The Divine Odd Immortal Spirit stood on Li Ya's shoulder, howling as if provoking the enemy.
Zhao Xuehe coldly snorted and placed his right hand in front of his mouth, beginning to chant a spell.
As his incantation echoed, his own spiritual power started to surge, flowing into the crimson fireball behind his head. The fireball erupted with flames, and its surface showed writhing black spots, looking eerie.
When the army of Divine Soul Demons charged out of Divine Odd City, a cold eye suddenly opened within the crimson fireball, freezing the entire universe as if everything had come to a standstill.
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Gu An sipped his tea while observing. The Demon Sect indeed had something, as they could harness the power of the Annihilation Domain.
He secretly transmitted his spiritual power to the Divine Odd Immortal Spirit, and the stronger the spirit became, the stronger Divine Odd City grew. Both sides were locked in a stalemate.
He had long noticed that within the Annihilation Domain, there were powerful beings stirring, coveting the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
These fellows dared only to spy, not daring to easily step into the Heavenly Spirit Great World, which disappointed Gu An.
The Demon Sect relied on the power within the Annihilation Domain, while the Dark Abyss Empire drew upon the power within the Reincarnation Whirlpool.
Both sides were still in the testing phase, unsure if they feared him or the Holy Heaven.
Gu An was rather looking forward to their arrival. If they provoked him, it would be the perfect opportunity to harvest their lifespans.
Time passed quickly.
After two hours of fierce battle, Li Ya broke through the encirclement, managing to survive this tribulation.
However, Gu An foresaw that Li Ya would soon be entangled in the vortex of grudges, and it would last for many years.
"Senior Brother Li, prepare yourself. In the coming millennium, you won't have it easy," Gu An muttered to himself, standing up and walking out of the hall.
Thanks to Tel-eE for the 1666 Start Coins reward!
(End of Chapter)
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