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Chapter 460: Testing the Sharpness of the Annihilation Emperor
Chapter 460: Testing the Sharpness of the Annihilation Emperor
Gu An had calculated that Ji Xiaoyu would face the Tyrant of the Demon King and, due to his absence, would instead battle the Primordial Abyss Demon God. Moreover, there would be an even more powerful being who would intervene and forcefully drag her out of the Cycle Law.
Sure enough, trouble!
He had helped Ji Xiaoyu deal with the Demon Emperor, but in doing so, he had attracted the attention of an even stronger being.
"Precisely because of the Cycle Law, even if I'm not his match, nothing will happen. At worst, I'll be expelled back to the Yin-Yang Realm," Ji Xiaoyu replied calmly.
Gu An couldn't directly reveal the future, so he asked, "Aren't you afraid that there might be other beings backing the Demon Emperor?"
Ji Xiaoyu closed the door, walked to the desk, and looked at Gu An, saying, "The emergence of the Primordial Abyss Demon God indicates that an even more powerful being is plotting behind the scenes, but it has nothing to do with me. I don't carry the mission of saving all living beings."
She leaned forward, lifted her right hand, and extended it towards Gu An.
Gu An could have dodged, but he sensed the atmosphere of farewell and chose not to move.
Ji Xiaoyu, reaching across the desk, grabbed Gu An's collar. Her gaze was complex as she said, "Clearly, nothing bitter has happened between us, and we haven't shared any hardships. Our time together has been so ordinary, yet I've developed feelings for you, and these thoughts have never crossed my mind before."
Gu An tilted his head and asked, "Are you asking me? I'm curious too. Is it because I'm too handsome?"
In the past, Ji Xiaoyu would have glared at him, but now she didn't have the heart to bother.
Suddenly, her right hand exerted force, pulling Gu An towards her.
At this moment, Gu An had ample time to react, and countless thoughts raced through his mind. However, he inexplicably chose not to resist.
The two quickly drew closer, and finally, their lips met.
Gu An's eyes widened in surprise, but upon seeing Ji Xiaoyu's slightly resentful gaze, he lost interest in pretending.
They stared at each other, and the entire world seemed to quiet down, with only each other in their eyes.
Gu An understood what she was thinking.
Ji Xiaoyu, however, couldn't decipher his thoughts, but she wasn't disappointed as she had already made her decision.
After a while, Ji Xiaoyu released her hold and gently pushed Gu An away.
Watching Ji Xiaoyu's expression return to its usual indifference, Gu An couldn't help but sigh, "When I first met you as a child, your gaze was the same as it is now. I thought you had no emotions."
Ji Xiaoyu fixed her eyes on him and said, "You're right. After tonight, I'll sever this affection. Your cultivation is higher than mine, and if we meet again in the future, let's pretend this past never existed."
"Why?" Gu An asked. "Are you afraid I'll become your weakness?"
Ji Xiaoyu shook her head and spoke in an unusually calm tone, "No, it's just that I want to become the strongest, and you're the same. How can there be two strongest beings in the world?"
After speaking, she turned and walked towards the door.
As she approached the door, she glanced back at Gu An and said, "You're the only man I've ever had feelings for in all my cycles of reincarnation."
Bang!
Ji Xiaoyu opened the door and left, closing it behind her.
Gu An turned to look out the window, where demonic energy filled the sky, obscuring the bright moon. He raised his hand and touched his lips, letting out a soft laugh.
"What is love in this world? It makes people risk their lives for it..."
Gu An murmured to himself, feeling no sadness; instead, his tone was almost cheerful.
...
Early that morning, Ji Xiaoyu left with the Lunar Solar Emperor, and as they had few friends in the Medicine Valley, no one paid much attention to their departure.
Gu An strolled through the valley and, before he knew it, found himself in front of the Mountain of Ten Thousand Swords, where Absolute Luo Sword Lord stood in front of a stone tablet, gazing at the mountain in a daze.
"The Heavenly Spirit Great World is in peril, and you're still here?" Gu An walked to his side and asked curiously.
Absolute Luo Sword Lord snapped out of his daze, turned around, and bowed to Gu An, saying, "If the seniors haven't left, why should I? Moreover, this great calamity targets all beings in the world. As long as I don't oppose them, I won't encounter trouble as a Freedom Immortal."
Gu An nodded and asked, "Has Great Crane Sword Heaven ever experienced such a calamity?"
Absolute Luo Sword Lord replied, "Yes, a long time ago. It is said that in that era, only Great Crane Sword Heaven survived, and it was precisely because of enduring such a calamity that Great Crane Sword Heaven gained the qualification to roam the universe."
As he mentioned Great Crane Sword Heaven's past, a proud look appeared on his face.
"Who is the current ruler of Great Crane Sword Heaven?" Gu An asked curiously.
The lineage of Great Crane Sword Heaven was located in the distant Great Crane Realm, and he couldn't deduce its cause and effect.
However, he had a hunch that Yang Ping'an might be an ancient figure in the current Great Crane Sword Heaven.
Absolute Luo Sword Lord answered, "Currently, the Sword Venerable is in charge. He is a descendant of Great Crane Sword Heaven's founder and has inherited the founder's Sword Dao."
After listening to this, Gu An fell silent.
Absolute Luo Sword Lord observed Gu An's expression, also pondering in his heart.
He had always believed that Gu An possessed the Sacred Heart Sword Dao, and if Gu An's cultivation was low, he could still be considered a successor. But with Gu An's profound cultivation level, he couldn't help but suspect that Gu An was the Sacred Heart Sword Dao itself.
A legend circulated within Great Crane Sword Heaven, stating that the founder's master, the Sword Dao Sage, had not perished but had become eternal and immortal along with the Sacred Heart Sword Dao. The Sword Dao Sage's spirit was scattered in the cycle of reincarnation, making him impossible to find. Only when the Sacred Heart Sword Dao reappeared in the mortal world would the Sage possibly reveal himself.
In the past, there were those who had comprehended the Sacred Heart Sword Dao, but none were the true Sword Dao Sage. Even so, Great Crane Sword Heaven continued to search for the Sword Dao Sage, as this was the will left behind by the founder.
As long as Great Crane Sword Heaven existed, the search for the Sage would continue.
Boom—
A deafening roar came from the distance, accompanied by immense pressure.
Absolute Luo Sword Lord turned to look, sighing, "The Cycle Dao Emperor is indeed extraordinary, worthy of being one of the Four Emperors of Yin and Yang. My master once said that her talent was the strongest among the Four Emperors, but she was also the youngest."
Gu An also looked towards the distance.
Ji Xiaoyu did not go to find the Demon Emperor of the Heavens but instead chose to take action against the Primordial Abyss Demon God.
"Speaking of which, she has an excellent relationship with the Holy Heaven of the Heavenly Spirit Great World. If she can find the Holy Heaven, with his abilities, he might be able to preserve the Holy Court, ensuring that at least some beings survive. This era won't be completely obliterated," Absolute Luo Sword Lord sighed.
Gu An asked, "Have you ever heard of the Annihilation Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Absolute Luo Sword Lord's face changed drastically, and he looked at Gu An in shock.
Struggling for a moment, he clenched his teeth and said, "I dare not speak the name of the Emperor directly, senior. What do you wish to ask?"
Gu An gazed at the sky and said softly, "I don't really have any questions. I just want to test the might of the Annihilation Emperor."
Upon hearing these words, Absolute Luo Sword Lord was so scared that his body trembled. He wanted to flee immediately, but he was also afraid of offending Gu An.
Although he wasn't sure how powerful Gu An was, he knew that the Annihilation Emperor was not someone he could provoke.
Even if the Annihilation Emperor was just a mythical legend, he still felt apprehensive. This was a fear shared by all cultivators who had ventured into the Annihilation Domain.
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