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Chapter 572: The First Tribulation, Dao Court
Chapter 572: The First Tribulation, Dao Court
Gu An and Sujin accompanied Bai Sheng on his journey to the Imperial City, laughing and chatting along the way. Bai Sheng had never been this happy before, and during this time, Gu An would use his clones to take his place while his true self went to gather medicinal herbs.
Sujin, a ten-thousand-year-old demon, had reached the Nirvana Realm, but she still couldn't see through Gu An's true body and the switching of his clones.
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
They had not yet reached the Imperial City, and with two years remaining until the Imperial Examination, Bai Sheng was in no rush. He had set out early, wanting to explore and broaden his horizons.
On this day, a light rain fell.
Bai Sheng and Gu An rested at a small pavilion in the mountains. Sujin jumped out of the book box and onto Bai Sheng's shoulder, licking his face as if to wipe away the raindrops.
Bai Sheng was used to her affection and didn't pay much attention. He was chatting with Gu An about the local customs and traditions of the area. Although it was his first time there, he had already read about it in books, so he was excited, and the rain didn't dampen his mood.
Gu An held a gourd of wine in his hand, drinking while listening to Bai Sheng talk about the past and present, the masterpieces and moving stories that had originated from this place.
When Bai Sheng's mouth became dry from talking, Gu An tossed the gourd to him. Bai Sheng caught it and poured the wine directly into his mouth.
"I've heard that there are ghosts and monsters in this area, but I don't know if it's true. I've been practicing martial arts for over thirty years and have never seen any demons or ghosts." Gu An picked up the nearby Qinghong Sword and said expectantly.
Sujin couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, thinking he was overestimating his abilities.
She really wanted to speak up, but she was afraid of scaring Bai Sheng.
Bai Sheng laughed and said, "If there are any, I'd like to meet them too."
"You can't even tie a chicken, and you're not afraid of ghosts and monsters?"
"Everyone will eventually die. Rather than living a stable and uneventful life, never encountering ghosts, demons, or monsters, I would have no regrets and no fear even if I died at the hands of these creatures."
Bai Sheng laughed with a carefree smile, his eyes shining brightly.
Gu An felt that although Bai Sheng seemed weak, he was actually full of energy and enthusiasm, showing interest and determination in everything.
This guy had a strong spirit, worthy of being the reincarnation of the Heavenly Spirit.
Although each life of the Heavenly Spirit was different, they all retained some characteristics of the original spirit, which was also why the fifth reincarnation could attract Sujin.
Gu An smiled and said, "You should practice martial arts instead of reading books."
Bai Sheng stood up, holding the gourd of wine, and struck a pose. He performed a clumsy set of punches, then laughed proudly, "Isn't it better to be proficient in both literary and martial arts? If you don't teach me a sword technique, I think the sword is a better match for poetry."
"Okay, let's start now."
"If you're scared of pain, you can give up."
"It's fine, I can take it!"
Hearing Bai Sheng's response, Sujin could only force herself to endure.
From then on, whenever they rested, Bai Sheng would pester Gu An to practice the sword technique.
In Sujin's eyes, this sword technique was ordinary and unremarkable. Practicing it was a waste of time. She planned to teach Bai Sheng cultivation later, and only by stepping onto the immortal path could they be together forever.
...
Another half a year passed.
The New Year had just ended.
Gu An and Bai Sheng arrived at the gates of the Imperial City, gazing at the majestic and imposing city gates. Bai Sheng couldn't help but raise his arms and shout in excitement.
Sujin, perched on his shoulder, narrowed her fox-like eyes, sensing a strong demonic aura.
There was a demon in the city, and something was about to happen.
"This Imperial City, located under the feet of the Son of Heaven, is truly majestic and awe-inspiring. It is the most prosperous place under the heavens." Bai Sheng said excitedly.
Gu An smiled and said, "This world has more than one dynasty. To say that it is the place where heaven's mandate resides is a bit presumptuous."
Bai Sheng glanced at Gu An and asked, "Have you been there?"
"No."
"Then let's believe that this is the greatest city for now."
Bai Sheng lifted the book box and strode towards the Imperial City, turning back to ask Gu An about his purpose for coming to the city.
Gu An's ambiguous answer made Sujin even more vigilant.
The crowd at the city gates was large, and they quickly disappeared into it without a trace.
At the same time, on the other side of the mortal realm...
Li Ya stood atop a mountain, gazing down at the valley below. The valley was overgrown with wild grass, and the outline of an ancient pavilion could be vaguely seen within.
This place was Mystic Valley, the first residence he had stayed in after joining the Taixuan Sect.
Li Ya stared at the valley, his expression distant.
A figure approached from behind him, none other than Long Qing.
"Senior Brother Li, should I have someone tidy this place up?" Long Qing asked, his brows furrowed with fatigue.
With the Battle Court's invasion looming, he had been cultivating more diligently. If it weren't for Li Ya's return, he wouldn't have left his secluded cultivation.
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Li Ya still wore a black outfit, with stubble on his chin and his hair tied casually, exuding the aura of a wandering hero in the martial world rather than a cultivator.
"No need, I'm just having a casual look. You don't have to accompany me specially. I'll be leaving soon," Li Ya replied softly, looking down at Mystic Valley.
In his eyes, the wild grass in the valley disappeared, replaced by fields of medicinal herbs. He saw three young boys playing and chasing each other.
After hearing this, Long Qing nodded slightly and then turned to leave.
He could tell that Li Ya had a lot on his mind, but he didn't feel like asking. What could be more important than his own life and death?
A thousand years had passed, and Long Qing felt increasingly anxious, sensing an impending disaster.
After Long Qing left, Li Ya remained in place, lost in thought.
Divine Strange Immortal Spirit appeared on his shoulder and spoke, "Still looking? The master isn't dead; he just left."
"I'm not worried about him," Li Ya replied. "I just wanted to see this old place one last time before I leave, and I might never return."
Upon hearing this, Divine Strange Immortal Spirit tilted her head in surprise, "Where exactly are you going? You still won't tell me? Ever since you cultivated that strange skill, I can't hear your thoughts anymore. Living inside you, I feel like an outsider."
Her tone became resentful as she continued, "I want to go beyond the heavens, but I'm not sure where exactly. I want to follow in Gu An's footsteps and also look for Zhang Bukou. Didn't you say that the power of the Divine Strange World Master still exists, and perhaps Zhang Bukou is still alive?"
After saying this, Li Ya turned around and looked up at the sky.
He leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of sword light that soared towards the heavens.
As he ascended, the sky above changed from azure to black, and stars appeared, quickly becoming dazzling.
Suddenly, a powerful surge of mana descended from above. Li Ya's eyes narrowed, and a sword materialized in front of him, its blade slicing through the incoming mana.
"Halt!"
A commanding shout came from above, causing Li Ya to slow his steps.
He squinted and saw a man in silver armor approaching with a sword. The man quickly stopped a thousand zhang above him.
"Without a Heavenly Dao Order, you cannot leave the Heavenly Spirit Grand World!" The man in silver armor glared down at Li Ya, his voice stern.
Li Ya asked disdainfully, "Heavenly Dao Order? Since when did the Heavenly Spirit Grand World have such a rule?"
Confusion filled his mind. For the past three thousand years, he had been in secluded cultivation, focusing on the Sword Dao. He had just emerged from seclusion and returned to the Taixuan Sect, so he hadn't heard of this Heavenly Dao Order.
However, the man's tone, as if he had the authority to control the entire Heavenly Spirit Grand World, was enough to prove his extraordinary background. This made Li Ya feel absurd.
Had a powerful force from beyond the heavens descended and taken control of the Heavenly Spirit Grand World in such a short time?
The man in silver armor replied, "This heavenly rule has been established for a thousand years, decreed by the Dao Court. Let me advise you: don't cause trouble. Above me, there's a Freedom Immortal guarding this place. Even if you pass my test, you still won't be able to leave for the heavens beyond. If you harm me, it will be seen as a provocation against the Dao Court, and you will never be able to reincarnate!"
Dao Court?
Li Ya furrowed his brows. Just when he had emerged from seclusion, the Dao Court appeared?
He quickly reconsidered. The Grand World was vast and boundless, and even three thousand years ago, his understanding of the world was limited. At the very least, he had no idea how vast the heavens and earth were. Perhaps the Dao Court was a dominant force on the other side of the heavens and earth.
"What's the purpose of this heavenly rule? To trap all living beings within the heavens and earth?" Li Ya asked sarcastically.
The man in silver armor frowned, "Your sword is no ordinary weapon, and you must be a formidable powerhouse renowned throughout the lands. You must have lived from the previous epoch to the present. Let me tell you, a terrifying tribulation is about to arrive. This will be the first calamity in the Primordial Era to affect the entire Grand World. During this time, going beyond the heavens will only lead to death. The Dao Court is considering your well-being, wanting to gather the power of the Grand World to jointly resist the threat from beyond."
(End of Chapter)
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