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Chapter 507: The Strongest Sword
Chapter 507: The Strongest Sword
Time flew by, and another two hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.
Gu An had enlightened a hundred demons, personally taught by the White Spirit Mouse, and he introduced them to Yi Qingshan and the others. This quickly established a connection between the White Spirit Mouse and the Heaven and Earth Sect, and with Yi Qingshan's gestures, the sect would occasionally send gifts to the mouse and its demon followers, strengthening their relationship.
Two hundred years later, the Heaven and Earth Sect had gained significant influence and became a top-tier sect on the Nine Spirit Continent, poised to dominate the entire continent.
With nine Great Vehicle Realm experts, the sect was indeed invincible on this continent, and as long as no foreign powers interfered, it was only a matter of time before they unified the continent.
The struggle between Heaven and Earth continued, and the spiritual energy of the world flowed towards its center, drawing powerful cultivators along with it. This caused the cultivation atmosphere in the peripheral areas to gradually weaken.
The Nine Spirit Continent and its surrounding lands were in such a state, with almost no Immortal Dao Realm beings venturing into this region. Instead, many lower-level beings sought to spend their remaining years in peace, flocking to this area.
On this day, inside the Primordial Dao Ground.
In the mountains, by a lake, Gu An was fishing.
The Blood Hell Supreme Sage stood beside him, curiously observing the lake's surface. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "Master, are these fish special in any way?"
In his heart, Gu An was the strongest, and in his eyes, his master would never do anything meaningless. Even seemingly trivial activities, when reflected upon later, would reveal their significance. Just as his master enjoyed reading and writing, Shen Zhen followed suit and then attained enlightenment.
Moreover, the games of Go and chess created by his master also enhanced one's understanding of the Dao.
Even the act of gardening and planting had its intricacies, allowing one to calm their mind.
Even if he were to be a cow, a thousand years of cultivation would still rid him of his impatience and arrogance.
This lake was newly created by Gu An. The day before, he had gone to the Spirit Palace to gather medicinal herbs and returned with numerous small fish, releasing them all into the lake.
Gu An replied, "They're not special, just ordinary fish."
Ordinary fish?
The Blood Hell Supreme Sage was even more perplexed. He carefully observed the lake before him, sensing that there must be something extraordinary hidden within, but he couldn't quite see through it.
Little did he know that Gu An simply wanted to experience fishing.
His fishing hook was formed from condensed spiritual power, and once a fish's mouth touched it, it couldn't escape, but it wouldn't be injured. Gu An merely wanted to enjoy the process of fishing.
After leaving the Taixuan Sect, although he had a more expansive dao site, Gu An would still find moments of leisure.
Even though he didn't absorb essence energy, he wouldn't sit idly during his free time. Instead, he would gain insights into the natural world through seemingly mundane activities.
By observing the phenomena of nature, he could sense the Great Dao, and having reached the Primordial Golden Immortal Realm, Gu An didn't consider himself invincible. He continued to pursue the Great Dao.
His evolved lifespan allowed him to skip the essence absorption stage of cultivation, making him cherish the time for enlightenment even more.
Gu An sat on a stone, with the Blood Hell Supreme Sage standing beside him. The two silently observed the lake, bathed in sunlight, blending harmoniously with the mountains and rivers to form a picturesque scene.
After a while, a figure descended from the sky and landed beside Gu An—none other than Chen Chuan.
Over a thousand years old, Chen Chuan had long since reached the Nirvana Realm. The time required to advance from the Nirvana Realm to the Scattered Immortal Realm was far beyond what ordinary cultivators could compare to, which was why those around Gu An who had attained the Nirvana Realm still hadn't reached the Scattered Immortal Realm.
Not everyone's talent could match An Hao's, and even An Hao's opportunities could be said to be one of a kind, unparalleled in the world.
"Master, I sense a sword," Chen Chuan said, his eyes filled with excitement.
Before Gu An could respond, the Blood Hell Supreme Sage curiously asked, "What kind of sword?"
Ever since coming to the Primordial Dao Ground, the Blood Hell Supreme Sage hadn't sensed any dangerous aura. He hadn't felt the presence of a powerful sword, but he knew that Chen Chuan's destiny was extraordinary, so he was curious.
"I can't explain it clearly," Chen Chuan replied, "but I feel that a sword has descended upon this world, constantly emitting a sword's cry, as if waiting for me to find it." As he spoke, he pondered, recalling his previous sensations.
His words made the Blood Hell Supreme Sage even more curious.
When Gu An relocated from the Taixuan Sect to this place, he didn't bring Long Qing or any other close disciples with him. Instead, he brought Chen Chuan, and the Blood Hell Supreme Sage always felt that Chen Chuan's potential was no less than that of An Hao or Yang Jian.
In truth, Chen Chuan did demonstrate an astonishing aptitude for the Sword Dao, but the Blood Hell Supreme Sage felt it wasn't enough.
"There is indeed such a sword, one that came from beyond the heavens. It's the strongest sword in the world, and obtaining it grants one the qualification to vie for supremacy. Not just you, but all mortals who arduously cultivate the Sword Dao will sense it," Gu An replied, his gaze fixed on the lake without wavering.
Upon hearing this, Chen Chuan couldn't help but furrow his brows.
The Blood Hell Supreme Sage widened his eyes and asked, "This is clearly a plot, and there's another force from beyond the heavens about to attack?"
Recounting the past calamities of the world, they were mostly instigated by external forces. The conflicts between the Immortal Dynasty and the Holy Court were not enough to threaten the lives of the common people.
"This is the doing of the Great Crane Sword Heaven behind Absolute Luo Sword Lord," Gu An answered.
Hearing the name Absolute Luo Sword Lord, the Blood Hell Supreme Sage and Chen Chuan exchanged a glance.
"Tsk tsk, could it be that guy lost to the Yang Xian Emperor and isn't satisfied?" The Blood Hell Supreme Sage speculated with a hint of schadenfreude.
He couldn't stand Absolute Luo Sword Lord's demeanor, his arrogant attitude as if he was invincible in the world, which made him feel repulsed.
Chen Chuan, however, remained silent. He began to re-experience the sensation of that sword.
For some reason, he always felt that the sword held extraordinary significance for him, but his master's words left him perplexed.
If others felt the same way as he did, then it was indeed a place they shouldn't go.
But...
Was it truly the same for everyone?
Gu An's fishing rod started to move. After waiting for several breaths, he suddenly pulled it, and a large yellow fish fell into his hand. He removed the fish from the hook and released it back into the lake.
This action startled Chen Chuan. He took a deep breath and then walked over to sit on the grass beside him.
He took out his sword and placed it on his lap, quietly contemplating.
The Blood Hell Supreme Sage looked at him with a peculiar expression.
Gu An remained silent, only a slight smile curving his lips.
In his eyes, the number one divine sword in the world was nothing special. Chen Chuan didn't need to compete; as long as he cultivated by Gu An's side, he would eventually surpass that sword.
However...
"Senior Brother Li, you're not going to ask me to take action again, are you?"
Gu An lifted his eyes to the horizon, his gaze filled with mockery.
At the same time, on the other side of the world.
Above the vast ocean, Li Ya, clad in black, stood on a black eagle, soaring through the clouds. The Divine Anomaly Spirit perched on his shoulder, clutching Li Ya's hair and shivering.
"Are we really going to seize it? The sword's aura is so powerful; it will undoubtedly attract terrifyingly strong beings. Don't forget, my master has already left the Heavenly Spirit Grand World," the Divine Anomaly Spirit couldn't help but ask.
The news of Gu An's departure was intentionally conveyed by the Divine Anomaly Spirit to Li Ya, hoping he would be less adventurous in the future.
Its method was indeed effective; Li Ya had been well-behaved for a thousand years, but today, he was about to embark on another adventure.
Li Ya's eyes turned cold and sharp. "How can one become stronger without competition? By meditating and secluding oneself? Rest assured, if I truly face death, I'll let you escape from me. I won't implicate you."
His heart, however, burned with passion.
He felt that the sword was calling out to him, that he was the chosen master of that sword!
The Divine Anomaly Spirit couldn't help but say, "Do you really think that in such a situation, I can escape?"
Li Ya glanced at it and said, "Then why don't you leave now? I must go, regardless. Perhaps this is my only chance to catch up to An Hao."
The Divine Anomaly Spirit rolled its eyes and huffed, "Always talking about An Hao, we haven't heard from him for so many years. He might be dead by now. Stop fantasizing about the strength of your opponent and pushing yourself."
"Impossible," Li Ya shook his head. "He absolutely cannot be dead. His cultivation must be incredibly formidable. With my current abilities, I fear I can't even withstand a single move from him."
No matter how far he had traveled or how powerful the people he had encountered were, Li Ya always believed that An Hao was the number one genius in the world.
He felt that meeting An Hao was fate's favor upon him.
With An Hao around, he would never become complacent about his own achievements. He would always feel that he wasn't strong enough and strive to improve.
The Divine Anomaly Spirit scratched its head, thinking Li Ya had gone mad with obsession, but it wasn't worried.
After so many years, it suddenly felt the urge to see its master, and Li Ya might be able to help.
(End of Chapter)
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