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Chapter 68: The Furious Deputy Sect Master
Chapter 68: The Furious Deputy Sect Master
The voice of the man in the Daoist robe echoed above the sea of clouds, his gaze fixed on the Green Rainbow Sword.
He couldn't discern the true form of the sword as his spiritual sense couldn't penetrate the sword qi surrounding it, which startled him.
This person's mastery over the Sword Dao was absolutely the strongest he had ever encountered!
However, he received no response.
It felt as if only he and this sword existed in the entire world, with no one else in sight.
Yet, he could sense a faint spiritual fluctuation on the Green Rainbow Sword, indicating that it was being controlled by someone. This caused him to be on high alert, ready for any eventuality.
Just then, the Green Rainbow Sword erupted with a powerful sword intent. In an instant, rumbling thunderclouds gathered from all directions, darkening the heavens and the earth.
The terrifying sword intent locked onto the man in the Daoist robe, moving him deeply.
Countless bolts of lightning intertwined within the thunderclouds above, and the azure lightning bolts resembled a group of dragons churning in the sea of clouds. The sword qi on the Green Rainbow Sword surged wildly, like raging flames burning fiercely.
The Daoist-robed man immediately waved his dust brush, and streams of forceful energy were unleashed, condensing into a gigantic mountain of golden light around him. On the mountain, divine statues appeared, as if silently shouting.
Sudden rainstorms descended, and violent winds howled through the cloud layers.
Under the dazzling lightning, the Green Rainbow Sword, enveloped in sword qi, resembled a supreme demonic sword, exerting immense pressure on the Daoist-robed man.
The Green Rainbow Sword soared into the air, its tip pointing directly at the Daoist-robed man.
The Daoist-robed man immediately struck out with his palm. The golden light mountain on his body burst forth with dazzling brilliance, and all the divine statues moved their palms together. Spiritual power transformed into majestic beams of light that rushed towards the Green Rainbow Sword like a starry river, spanning the vast sky.
The Green Rainbow Sword moved!
Boom!
The sword slashed towards the Daoist-robed man!
As the sword moved, the wind and thunder roared, and the earth and the heavens trembled!
The cold light illuminated the firmament, and the Green Rainbow Sword was like the fastest light and the most violent thunder in the world, unstoppable as it scattered all obstacles in its path!
The golden starlight river was directly dispersed, and the golden light mountain on the Daoist-robed man shattered instantly. Startled, he immediately retreated, but in the next second, the Green Rainbow Sword had already reached him, relentlessly pursuing him.
He struck out with a palm, and the space in front of him seemed to freeze. An invisible barrier forced the Green Rainbow Sword to stagnate, stirring up waves of energy that gave form to this barrier.
Suddenly!
The Daoist-robed man's expression changed, and he secretly knew something was amiss.
Ping—
The sound of breaking glass rang out, and the Daoist-robed man subconsciously backed away. Time seemed to slow down, and in his pupils, the tip of the Green Rainbow Sword drew closer and closer. The sword qi blossomed like a gorgeous, dazzling flower.
Boom!
A strong gust of wind blew towards the Daoist-robed man, blowing off his headdress. His black hair danced wildly, and his Daoist robe was pulled backward forcefully. The sea of clouds behind him was completely scattered, and the thunderclouds above were torn apart, revealing the sunlight that poured down like a giant cleft in the sky, extending to the horizon.
The Daoist-robed man widened his eyes, staring at the sword that hung before him. His emotions were in turmoil.
This sword could definitely injure him, but it had stopped just when he couldn't defend himself.
Under his watchful gaze, he saw the Green Rainbow Sword slowly descending.
He seemed to understand something, and he neither dodged nor attacked.
The Green Rainbow Sword gently poked his chest three times before turning and leaving, faster than when he had chased it earlier.
This time, the Daoist-robed man did not pursue. He knew that it would be futile to continue the chase as he was no match for his opponent.
His expression gradually turned gloomy, and the sunlight shining on him felt uncomfortably dazzling.
...
Inside the house, Gu An was writing with one hand while he reached out with the other to catch the Green Rainbow Sword that flew in through the window.
He swung the sword around a few times and sheathed it, waiting until the disciples in the valley weren't paying attention before retrieving it.
After the previous encounter, Gu An suddenly felt confident in his mastery of the Sword Dao.
Killing Chu Xian, who was in the Crossing Void realm, had earned him ninety-three years of lifespan. The Daoist-robed man he encountered later was also in the Union of Heaven and Man realm, and judging by his aura, he was likely in the early stages of this realm, not exceeding the second layer. Yet, he was no match for Gu An's Tremendous Shocking Sword.
He had always thought that his combat ability was weaker compared to others at the same level, but now he wondered if he had underestimated himself.
Even without extensive combat experience, his cultivation of spells and supreme techniques was solid and not merely a figment of his imagination.
Not everyone could afford to spend thousands of years cultivating spells. The vast majority of cultivators spent most of their time absorbing and refining qi.
Of course, it was always safer for a higher realm cultivator to fight someone of a lower realm!
Gu An sheathed the Green Rainbow Sword and placed it on the table. He turned his head towards the outer sect's city, where numerous great cultivators from the Tai Xuan Gate were rushing towards it.
With over a hundred thousand outer sect disciples still alive, Chu Xian's crimes could no longer be concealed. Ye Lan and the others should be safe now.
Most likely, the Tai Xuan Gate wouldn't be practicing that demonic art anytime soon.
The two large characters that Gu An had inscribed on the Supplementing Heaven Platform became the focus of attention for the cultivators. The great cultivators marveled at his sword intent, while the outer sect disciples seethed with anger, cursing Chu Xian and demanding that the higher-ups thoroughly investigate the matter.
Because Chu Xian had used an array to isolate the outer sect's city beforehand, the miscellaneous disciples in Xuan Valley hadn't heard any noises. However, the churning sea of clouds above had caught the attention of some of the disciples who were outside.
Half an hour later, cultivators continuously flew over Xuan Valley, sparking discussions among the valley's disciples.
Gu An didn't go downstairs and pretended to be unaware of the situation.
Today, the Tai Xuan Gate would definitely not be peaceful.
After a night's rest, the morning arrived, and Ye Lan, Su Han, and Zhen Qin returned.
Gu An received them in the attic, and Wu Xin and Xiao Chuan insisted on joining, so Gu An allowed them to enter together.
Zhen Qin began recounting the previous day's events, her narrative filled with suspense, causing Wu Xin and Xiao Chuan's moods to fluctuate with her tale.
Ye Lan, uncharacteristically silent, also refrained from staring at Gu An constantly. Gu An guessed the reason for her behavior and pretended not to notice her unusual demeanor.
After Zhen Qin and Su Han finished their account, Wu Xin scoffed and mocked, "I knew that the Tai Xuan Gate wasn't as upright as they claimed to be, but I never expected them to be so shameless! Sacrificing over ten thousand fellow disciples is utterly despicable! Even the Qian Qiu Pavilion has never witnessed such insanity!"
Xiao Chuan, equally displeased, thought of the demonic cultivators that Xuan Gu had encountered over the years. He gritted his teeth and suggested, "Senior Brother, why don't we switch to another sect? We can still cultivate elsewhere!"
Gu An shot him a glare and retorted, "Nonsense! Don't speak such foolishness again. Regardless, this matter has been stopped, and there are still righteous people within the Tai Xuan Gate."
He was not willing to give up on his foundation, especially the Eight Scenes Cave Heaven.
"A great cultivator from the Sect Master City has already come to preside over justice," Ye Lan interjected. "They said they would definitely give an explanation to the outer sect disciples. Let's see how the sect handles this. Yesterday's incident was too loud and will surely spread throughout the cultivation world; it can't be covered up." As she spoke, she avoided looking at Gu An.
Su Han, recalling something, quickly added, "Master, Lu Shishu... he was badly injured. Even if he survives, I'm afraid..."
Gu An had actually witnessed Lu Jiujia's tragic state the day before, but he was powerless to help. Lu Jiujia's cultivation had been drained, and even if he lived, he would become an invalid, unlikely to ever cultivate again.
It was uncertain if Wu Xin's Dao Yan Gong could aid him.
"Tell him that if he doesn't mind, he can come back to Xuan Gu to find me. He can keep me company while we cultivate and spend peaceful days together," Gu An said with a sigh.
Mentioning Lu Jiujia's fate cast a gloomy atmosphere in the room.
"Alright, all of you may leave now. I'll chat with Ye Shimei," Gu An said, waving his sleeves.
The group quickly bid their farewells and left.
Zhen Qin, being considerate, closed the door behind her. Just before the door shut, she gave Gu An a playful glance, leaving him feeling somewhat amused and exasperated.
The room fell silent.
Gu An could sense that Ye Lan's mood was not calm, so he smiled and said, "Shimei, you must have been startled. Why don't you rest in Xuan Gu for a few days?"
Ye Lan took a deep breath, turned to face him, and said, "I am indeed startled, but not by fear. Senior Brother, I suddenly understand what you said before. I was indeed foolish. The path of cultivation should focus on cultivation. If I had hidden in the mountains and encountered such an evil person again, I would have no means to fight back. That would be the most tragic outcome for both you and me."
Hearing her words, Gu An became concerned that she was feeling too much pressure.
"Shimei, don't think too much about it. It's right to strive in cultivation, but encountering such danger as yesterday is rare," Gu An advised earnestly.
Ye Lan nodded. "Although I don't know who the great cultivator who helped us yesterday was, I will learn from him. When I become as strong as him, I will stand by your side, Senior Brother."
She smiled and raised her eyebrows at Gu An.
Seeing her regain her usual temperament, Gu An smiled back.
Ye Lan then chatted about the situation in the Demon Elimination Hall. Almost all the disciples there had been crippled, but the sect's main city intended to investigate the Demon Elimination Hall thoroughly. According to her information, this incident might even affect the elders in the sect's main city.
Within the Tai Xuan Gate, there was never a single voice of authority. Everyone had their own rivals, and Chu Xian had quite a few opponents. Those people would surely take advantage of this incident to make their moves.
Gu An also anticipated changes within the Tai Xuan Gate. If the sect continued to be this despicable, then one day, when he grew tired of it and became strong enough, he would make the Tai Xuan Gate hear a different voice.
...
Two days later.
In the Third Medicine Valley.
Gu An was inspecting medicinal herbs when he suddenly sensed two auras. His eyebrows twitched, but he did not turn around.
Not long after, Gu Zong arrived with another person—the Dao-robed man who had previously fought with the Green Rainbow Sword.
"Gu An, come here," Gu Zong beckoned from a distance.
Gu An immediately turned and walked towards them, simultaneously sending a lifespan probe towards the Dao-robed man.
For people detected by divine sense, lifespan probes were ineffective, and one had to rely on direct eyesight for such probes.
Ji Hantian (Union of Heaven and Man, First Layer): 780/3300/3500
Indeed, a First Layer of the Union of Heaven and Man! And he's also surnamed Ji?
Not long ago, he had seen a Ji family member who was a great Void Traversing realm cultivator. He never expected that there would be another Ji family member in the Tai Xuan Gate who was a great cultivator in the Union of Heaven and Man realm.
The Ji family's background was truly terrifying.
Gu An walked up to Gu Zong, raised his hand, and bowed.
Gu Zong smiled and said, "Gu An, this is the Deputy Sect Master, and he's also from the Ji family."
Upon hearing this, Gu An immediately bowed to Ji Hantian.
Ji Hantian nodded slightly and smiled. "No need for formalities. After all, you also come from the Ji family. Let's go upstairs to talk."
Gu An led the way.
After entering the room upstairs, Gu An closed the door, and Gu Zong followed suit by casting a restriction.
Ji Hantian suddenly slammed his palm on the table and exclaimed angrily, "This is outrageous! It's utterly lawless! Pan An, you must write about this and expose the Tai Xuan Gate's sins to the whole world!"
(End of Chapter)
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