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Chapter 60: Ancestor, Save Me!
Chapter 60: Ancestor, Save Me!
"Can you handle that Demon Lord?" Gu An asked, his face filled with doubt.
Li Ya smiled proudly, "I've already formed my Golden Core, don't underestimate me!"
"A cultivator at the Elixir stage is just an inner disciple in Tai Xuan Gate. Can you really match a Demon Lord?"
"You brat, I came here specifically to protect you, and you're still complaining?"
"I'm worried you'll do something reckless like you did in the past. Don't you remember? You rushed out to face the Greedy and Hateful Demon, and ended up injured and collapsed."
"Can we not talk about that?"
The two continued to bicker, but Li Ya didn't seem to mind Gu An's jabs. He could sense that Gu An was genuinely concerned about him getting dragged into danger.
Little did Gu An know, his concern was not about dragging Li Ya into trouble, but rather, being a burden himself.
Brother, if the Demon Lord shows up and you're by my side, it'll be hard for me to make a move!
Gu An couldn't bring himself to voice his true thoughts, and seeing Li Ya's insistence on staying, he could only let it go.
"By the way, have you seen Lu, the junior disciple, recently?" Gu An asked.
Li Ya shook his head, "No, I've only encountered him once before. He joined the Demon-Extermination Hall, and since I don't get along with the elders there, we haven't kept in touch."
Talking about this, his expression remained indifferent, showing that he didn't hold Lu Jiujia in high regard.
Despite his warmth towards Gu An, he was rather cold towards others.
"Come on, let's go upstairs and have a proper chat. I heard you've acquired another medicinal herb valley, and it's even within the inner sect. You have to fill me in on all the details." Li Ya pulled Gu An upstairs.
Their chat lasted deep into the night.
Gu An didn't mention his identity as Pan An. Instead, he attributed the additional herb valley to his satisfactory performance in Xuan Valley, which pleased the higher-ups.
With the controversy surrounding Li Xuandao and the "Investiture of the Gods," how could Gu An possibly reveal his identity as Pan An to Li Ya?
What if Li Ya accidentally let it slip?
After all, they were father and son, and even with their strained relationship, they were closer than Gu An and Li Ya.
...
During the transition from summer to autumn, the temperature remained somewhat warm.
It had been ten days since Li Ya's arrival, and during this period, Xuan Valley had not encountered any danger. Gu An even ventured out to tend to the caves of the outer disciples, with Li Ya insisting on accompanying him. However, when they reached the caves, Li Ya stayed outside to avoid causing any trouble for Gu An.
Gu An wanted Li Ya to stay in Xuan Valley to protect the disciples, but Li Ya was only interested in Gu An. In his own words, he was only teaching his sword techniques to the disciples as a favor to Gu An.
On this particular evening, Gu An was busy harvesting mature medicinal herbs while Li Ya was meditating on a mountain peak to the west. The setting sun hung directly above him, giving him the aura of an unrivaled master.
Suddenly, Gu An sensed something, and his right hand paused momentarily before continuing his task.
"There really is a Demon Lord, I hope he doesn't set his sights on my herb valley."
Gu An thought to himself, sensing that the other party's aura far surpassed the Foundation Establishment stage, but it didn't pose a threat to him.
The faint demonic aura began to move away from Xuan Valley, which brought him some relief.
He valued his longevity more than taking down the Demon Lord, which could potentially expose his strength.
As night fell...
Gu An was indoors, engrossed in studying the "Purple Micro Array Record," specifically focusing on the sections related to wood-attribute arrays. He found it utterly fascinating.
Suddenly, his eyebrows furrowed, and he let out a sigh.
While Xuan Valley had managed to avoid trouble, Li Ya had inadvertently attracted the attention of the Demon Lord.
On the mountain peak, Li Ya, who had been meditating and absorbing the qi, suddenly opened his eyes. He stood up and walked to the edge of the cliff, gazing down at the forest below. About a hundred meters away, a mysterious figure stood beneath the trees, his presence merging with the shadows in the moonlight, making him nearly invisible unless one drew close.
Li Ya frowned and pointed towards the distant figure before leaping into the air and flying towards the far end of the night sky.
The mysterious figure beneath the trees transformed into a black mist and dissipated without a trace.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn...
Li Ya landed beside a river that flowed through the mountains. The river was about two Zhang wide, and in the moonlight, its waters shimmered.
As soon as he touched down, a black mist appeared on the grass across the river, quickly coalescing into a human form.
Li Ya asked, "You're not the Demon Lord of Tianjue Sect. Do you know me somehow?"
The mysterious figure replied in a hoarse voice, "Prince Li Ya, heir to the number one sword cultivator of the Ji Province, possessing the divine sword intent. Our encounter here is indeed a pleasant surprise."
Li Ya drew his sword and pointed it at the mysterious figure, saying, "Stop your charade!"
As his words fell, his physical body erupted with violent sword qi, causing his black robe to flutter wildly. Seven silvery sword shadows swiftly formed around him, shining brilliantly against the darkness of the night.
"A mere Golden Core-stage cultivator dares to defy me?" The mysterious figure let out a disdainful laugh.
In an instant, he transformed into demonic qi and disappeared, only to reappear right behind Li Ya.
Li Ya's pupils contracted, and he immediately leaped into the air, twisting his body to deliver a slash towards his back. The seven silvery sword shadows streaked through the air at incredible speed, aiming to strike the mysterious figure.
Boom! Boom! Boom...
The silvery sword shadows landed one after the other, kicking up clouds of dust and causing the surrounding trees to shake violently.
Before Li Ya could see if his attack had found its mark, a strong gust of wind swept in from the side, leaving him no time to react as he was blown away.
Li Ya fell like a shooting star into the forest, crashing through trees as he flew for hundreds of meters before finally coming to a stop.
As the dust settled, Li Ya, covered in blood, leaned against a tree trunk, his body riddled with wounds. The tree trunk was scarred with cracks, and its branches still trembled.
The mysterious figure appeared in the air, looking down at Li Ya, and huffed, "You dared to challenge me right after reaching the Elixir stage? You've got guts, kid. Do you even know my cultivation level?"
Li Ya struggled to lift his head, his vision clouded by the blood that stained his face.
"Damn..." Li Ya grit his teeth, trying his best to stand, but he couldn't find the strength to do so.
"Hey, kid. What happened to you now? You're not just playing with your own life, but with your ancestor's life as well!" A elderly voice echoed in Li Ya's mind, filled with exasperation.
The mysterious figure raised his right hand, palm facing Li Ya from a distance, surrounded by demonic energy that concealed his true appearance in the darkness of the night.
Just as he was about to speak, a hand cloaked in demonic energy landed on his shoulder, causing him to stiffen.
In an instant, his body sprouted wooden branches, dripping with blood, resembling a blossoming blood flower in the air.
The demonic energy surrounding him dissipated, revealing his true form—a middle-aged man. His body, pierced by the wooden branches, was clad in the robe of an Outer Sect Elder, and his fierce and dignified face was filled with disbelief.
With great difficulty, he turned his head and caught a glimpse of a purplish-black figure standing behind him.
"Demon Shadow Divine Ability... You..." The middle-aged man stammered.
Li Ya's eyes widened in shock, and he exclaimed angrily, "Elder Chen, is that you?"
Before the middle-aged man addressed as Elder Chen could respond, the storage bag at his waist was snatched by the figure behind him. Immediately, the wooden branches on his body ignited with green flames, swiftly reducing him to ashes, erasing his body and soul without a trace.
The purplish-black figure hovered in the air, his right arm still extended from grabbing Elder Chen's shoulder.
Below, Li Ya felt immense pressure. He knew that Elder Chen was a great cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, yet he had been eradicated without any resistance.
"Void Transcendence realm! At least above the fifth layer!"
Li Ya heard his ancestor's voice in his mind, heavy with gravity.
The words "Void Transcendence realm" sent Li Ya's heart racing.
The mountains under the night sky fell silent. Li Ya's heart was in his throat, and he remained vigilant, ready for any attack from the mysterious figure.
In his mind, he screamed, "Ancestor, save me!"
After a few breaths...
The purplish-black figure vanished into thin air, startling Li Ya, who shook with fear. He quickly scanned his surroundings.
"He's gone. He must have weighed his options," the ancestor's voice echoed in Li Ya's mind, bringing him relief.
"You brat, forget about that Gu An fellow. Hurry to the Inner Sect. This Outer Sect is getting more and more bizarre. Someone must be committing heinous deeds here. If you stay, you'll inevitably be in danger!" The ancestor's tone turned stern, leaving Li Ya silent.
...
Inside the Xuan Valley pavilion, Gu An held the storage bag in his hand and sighed softly.
"Li Ya, I'm sorry. If you hadn't been injured, you wouldn't have stayed here." Gu An felt guilty. After all, Li Ya had come for him, and although Elder Chen seemed to be targeting Li Ya, if Li Ya had gone straight to the Inner Sect, there wouldn't have been any subsequent troubles.
He decided that when Li Ya returned, he would give him more medicinal herbs.
Killing Elder Chen had earned him thirty-seven years of lifespan, no more, no less.
He began to examine Elder Chen's storage bag, sweeping it with his spiritual sense several times to identify and remove any potentially dangerous items, which he then burned.
It was only at daybreak that Li Ya returned.
This fellow had changed into a clean set of clothes, looking as if he hadn't been in a fierce battle at all.
Gu An met him downstairs and asked, "Li Ya, you don't look too well. Did something happen last night?"
Li Ya forced a smile and replied, "It's nothing. I just encountered a minor setback during my cultivation practice."
Gu An frowned and pulled him upstairs. He took out all the pills he had refined and placed them in front of Li Ya. There were dozens of bottles. He claimed that he had bought and stored them.
Li Ya asked in surprise, "Gu An, what are you doing?"
"You've returned from outside the valley, and your complexion still hasn't recovered. Did you encounter a battle last night?" Gu An said in a low voice.
Li Ya's expression turned ugly.
He took a deep breath and said, "Indeed, I encountered a Demon cultivator last night and was injured. Gu An, you should move to the Inner Sect's Medicine Valley. It's not safe here in the Outer Sect!"
Unsafe?
I don't believe it! Gu An's foundation is here. He won't abandon it. Whoever causes trouble will pay the price!
Gu An forced a bitter smile and said, "Li Ya, I feel that the turmoil in the Outer Sect has little to do with the Demon cultivators. The Hall of Demon Extermination has been established for many years, and they've captured countless spies from the Demon Path. Isn't it possible that someone is causing chaos in the name of the Demon Path? If you go to the Inner Sect, you might be able to save the Outer Sect. But if you stay here, how long can you protect me with your strength alone?"
As soon as Li Ya heard this, his expression turned gloomy, and he immediately thought of Elder Chen.
After struggling internally for a moment, he took a deep breath and said, "Gu An, you're right! I'll go to the Inner Sect now!"
Gu An's face lit up with a smile, and he pushed all the pills toward Li Ya, touching him deeply.
They didn't chat for long before Gu An urged him to set off, feeling that they shouldn't delay any further.
Due to his injuries, Li Ya could only fly with his sword. After leaving Xuan Valley, he couldn't help but turn back and murmur, "Do you see that? This is why I can't bear to leave him. Whoever dares to harm him will surely regret it!"
(End of Chapter)
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