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Chapter 481: The Pillar of the Mortal World, the Path of Cultivation
Chapter 481: The Pillar of the Mortal World, the Path of Cultivation
The True Immortal Heritage?
Gu An suspected that it might be true, recalling how Lu Xian had imparted the Heavenly Dao Immortal Throne's heritage to him.
There was also Ji, who, in the later years of his life, refused the position of a celestial deity and met his tragic end.
Could the Heavenly Dao Theory be influenced by the intervention of celestial deities?
Even those who attain the Dao Fruit Realm rarely catch a glimpse of these celestial beings, as they are elusive and rarely heard of in the universe.
The Blood Prison Great Sage and An Xin began discussing the Heavenly Dao Theory and the True Immortal Heritage, and the allure of celestial deities was irresistible to cultivators.
Isn't cultivation all about becoming an immortal?
Once, he thought that the Immortal Dynasty was the realm of immortals, but later discovered that they had only reached the Immortal Dao realm.
The true celestial deities were beyond imagination.
Gu An was also curious about the formidable power behind the celestial deities.
However, he didn't want to delve into the True Immortal Heritage for now. If he were to interfere with cause and effect, even if he refused to become an immortal, he would encounter endless troubles.
This news had already spread to the Taixuan Sect, and one could imagine the commotion it caused throughout the world.
"Another storm of bloodshed is about to be unleashed."
Gu An thought silently, holding a true manuscript of the Heavenly Dao Theory in his hands, which made him anticipate what the future might bring.
He would deduce any event, but now he wanted to leave some suspense for the future. After all, even with intervention, new variables would emerge.
Jiang Shi and An Sheng Tian sparred for a while, waiting for Gu An to call a halt.
The master and his disciple approached Gu An, who offered a few brief pointers before leaving.
Although Jiang Shi possessed an extraordinary talent for perceiving cause and effect, it didn't mean that Gu An would cultivate him. There were many geniuses around Gu An, each receiving focused nurturing. How could he enjoy life?
On their way back, An Xin asked Gu An about his thoughts on the True Immortal Heritage. Gu An replied that he needed to personally experience it to discern truth from falsehood.
The Blood Prison Great Sage was curious if the master might also be a celestial deity in disguise. No one knew the master's origins.
The Blood Prison Great Sage looked at Gu An's departing figure in the distance, his eyes filled with reverence and anticipation.
Whether he could attain the Dao depended on how powerful the master was! Gu An heard the Blood Prison Great Sage's inner thoughts and couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.
...
A century passed in a flash.
The white-haired Chen Luo stood on a cliff, gazing at the endless mountains ahead. In the sky, there were more cultivators than birds, most of them flying in the same direction.
"Taixuan Sect..."
Chen Luo's weathered face showed a mixture of apprehension and anticipation. After so many years, he had finally arrived at the Taixuan Sect.
He had traveled for over a century from the Holy Domain to the Taixuan Sect, and along the way, he had encountered many noble people who aided him; otherwise, he would have perished on the journey.
The hundred years of tempering had made him more composed, and he no longer possessed the impatience of his youth.
"Taixuan Sect, the number one sect on the Great Cang Continent, and the pillar of this mortal pure land. It is said that the Taixuan Sect houses an immortal, who once saved the world's mortals. Some call him the Dao-Supporting Sword Venerable, while others refer to him as the Reclusive Sage. Regardless of how one imagines him, it is undeniable that his existence has brought peace to the world's mortals."
A voice came from behind Chen Luo, and a blue-robed Taoist with a whisk in his hand approached. The Taoist's face looked to be in his forties, with a long, flowing beard, and a small crane perched on his right shoulder.
Chen Luo turned to look, watching as the Taoist approached and asked, "Senior, now that we have arrived at the Taixuan Sect, can you tell me why you came here?"
Without this senior, he might have needed several more decades, or even a century, to reach the Great Cang Continent.
The blue-robed Taoist gazed into the distance and said, "I came to seek the hope that will end this tumultuous era."
"Are you referring to the Dao-Supporting Sword Venerable?" Chen Luo asked in confusion.
The blue-robed Taoist shook his head and said, "Have you heard of the Heavenly Dao Theory? The Taixuan Sect possesses a true manuscript."
Chen Luo's face showed surprise upon hearing this.
Just as he was about to ask more, the blue-robed Taoist waved his whisk, carrying Chen Luo into the wind, and they flew towards the outer city gates in the distance.
Chen Luo stood in the wind, suppressing his curiosity. He hadn't forgotten his purpose for coming here. Over the years, he had constantly missed his wife.
The Holy King had sent him to the Taixuan Sect but hadn't instructed him on what to do after arriving. So, he was quite confused.
They traveled in silence.
The two arrived at the outer city gates and lined up to enter.
As soon as they entered, a man approached Chen Luo and said, "Are you Chen Luo, the one who came from the Holy Domain?"
"The speaker was Long Qing, who was curiously sizing up Chen Luo.
Upon hearing this, Chen Luo immediately became excited and hurriedly raised his hand, asking, "My name is Chen Luo. I have met a fellow cultivator, but I don't know if you are the one arranged by the Holy King?"
"The Holy King?"
Long Qing shook his head and smiled, then said, "Follow me."
He was also curious as to why his master wanted to meet this person, and he planned to find out more on the way.
Long Qing turned and left, and Chen Luo hurriedly followed.
The green-robed Daoist watched Long Qing's departing figure, his eyes flickering, as if deep in thought.
At the same time, in a forest outside the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An was practicing sword techniques with Chen Chuan. He used his fingers as a sword, easily countering all of Chen Chuan's moves.
At the age of 111, Chen Chuan had already reached the sixth layer of the Soul Transformation Realm. He wore black clothes, held a precious sword, and exuded a confident aura.
When he was fifty years old, Gu An took him under his wing, and for sixty-one years, he had been studying the Sword Dao by Gu An's side. His true strength was far more formidable than his cultivation realm.
He had become a renowned genius in the Third Medicine Valley, and no one knew his background. Being favored by Gu An, he was undoubtedly an extraordinary talent.
Lu Baitian also envied Chen Chuan and would occasionally come to check on his progress.
At this moment, Chen Chuan felt powerless inside. He believed that his Sword Dao had reached the pinnacle, and in a pure sword technique contest, he couldn't find any flaws in his master's moves.
Gu An smiled as he watched Chen Chuan's fierce attacks, feeling very gratified.
Wasn't this the person Xiao Chuan wanted to become?
The master and disciple sparred for a hundred moves, and then Gu An spoke, "That's enough."
Chen Chuan sheathed his sword and, following his master's lead, raised his sword in salute to Gu An. He looked at Gu An with admiration.
Was this the strength of the number one Sword Cultivator in the world?
Having been in the Third Medicine Valley for so long, he already knew that Gu An was the Dao Support Sword Venerable who would save the world. This made him feel very fortunate and gradually helped him overcome the shadows of his childhood.
After giving Chen Chuan a few pointers, Gu An led him into the valley.
Along the way, disciples could be seen cultivating everywhere, and they all greeted Gu An with respect. When they looked at Chen Chuan, their eyes were filled with envy.
There were countless geniuses in the Medicine Valley, but only a few received personal guidance from their masters.
Moreover, Chen Chuan was brought back by his master from the outside world.
Chen Chuan didn't pay attention to those gazes; he humbly asked his master questions and expressed his inner doubts one by one.
Soon, they returned to the valley.
Long Qing and Chen Luo were waiting in front of the building, and Chen Luo looked very nervous, with the Blood Prison Great Sage scrutinizing him from the side.
Chen Chuan looked from afar, glanced at Chen Luo, and then withdrew his gaze, continuing to ponder the Sword Dao.
When he was still an infant, his father had left, and he had no memory of him at all.
Long Qing saw Gu An and hurriedly greeted him, "Greetings, Master!"
Chen Luo turned to look at Gu An, and his eyes lit up, not because he recognized Chen Chuan, but because he was dazzled by Gu An's appearance and demeanor.
Could there be such an immortal in the world?
Gu An approached Long Qing and asked him to take his junior brother away. Long Qing immediately left with Chen Chuan, leaving Chen Luo, who nervously faced Gu An.
"Let's talk upstairs," Gu An said with a smile, then took the lead and went upstairs.
Chen Luo took a deep breath and followed Gu An's footsteps.
After entering the room, he closed the door and walked to the desk, where he knelt down with a loud thud.
"Please, senior, save my wife," Chen Luo said through gritted teeth. He didn't show much excitement, as he was trying to control his emotions.
Gu An looked at him and asked, "Have you gained anything from your experiences over the years, and what have you come to understand?"
Chen Luo raised his head and met Gu An's gaze. He had prepared himself for this moment and replied, "Yes, there are many suffering people in the world, not just me, and I'm not the most unfortunate. Besides my wife, I also have parents and a son to take care of. I shouldn't be so selfish and impulsive."
Gu An shook his head slightly and said, "You're mistaken; there's one more thing you've overlooked."
"Please, senior, guide me," Chen Luo said cautiously, also wondering what he had missed.
Gu An's eyes became indifferent, and Chen Luo felt immense pressure. Gu An said, "You should be grateful that you were born in a cultivation world. What is cultivation? It's the pursuit of the power to reverse all tragedies. Facing your wife's death, you should turn your emotions into the motivation for cultivation. If you can achieve immortality, you might be able to save your wife."
(End of Chapter)
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