Chapter 683: The Style of a Literary Titan
Chapter 683: The Style of a Literary Titan
Xuan Tianyi walked through the streets of the Heaven and Earth Sect, his mind filled with thoughts of the Grand Mystery Sect. Although he missed the Grand Mystery Sect, he did not want to return.
He did not want to shoulder too much responsibility; he preferred to wander freely under the heavens.
Even though the Grand Mystery Sect had the transcendent opportunities left behind by Fu Dao Jian Zun, he did not wish to go back.
To him, cultivation was not the only pursuit in life.
He believed that living merely to extend one's lifespan would be dull. He enjoyed experiencing the mortal world, interacting with different people, and recording these experiences. He hoped that someday, someone with a karmic connection would read his writings, making his life meaningful.
Of course, the reason he was willing to leave the Grand Mystery Sect was that Gu An had also left. Although Gu An was gone, the sword intent he left on the Heaven Mending Platform remained, indicating that he still had a deep affection for the Grand Mystery Sect.
With someone protecting the Grand Mystery Sect, he had no worries.
"Hey, Dao companion, you look unfamiliar. Is this your first time here?"
A voice from the side interrupted Xuan Tianyi's thoughts. He turned to see a middle-aged cultivator approaching.
The man wore a refined blue robe, his expression stern and his demeanor extraordinary.
Xuan Tianyi stopped and waited for the man to reach him before speaking. "I am Xuan Tianyi, and this is indeed my first visit to the Heaven and Earth Sect. I heard that your sect is hosting a grand event, so I came to broaden my horizons."
He had entered the Heaven and Earth Sect openly, registered his identity, and paid the required spirit stones, so he did not fear any trouble.
The middle-aged cultivator whispered, "I have a few books that can help you better understand the Heaven and Earth Sect. Would you like to take a look?"
So, he was trying to sell books...
Xuan Tianyi felt a bit disappointed. He couldn't discern the man's cultivation level and initially thought he might be a great cultivator. Now, he realized the man likely possessed some secret treasure, but his cultivation level was probably not high.
"How many spirit stones?" Xuan Tianyi asked.
Being a newcomer, he did not want to cause unnecessary trouble. If the price was reasonable, he would consider it a good deed.
"One hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones", the middle-aged man said seriously.
"So expensive? Forget it!"
Xuan Tianyi shook his head and tried to walk away. However, the middle-aged man did not let him go easily, blocking his path again. Xuan Tianyi became annoyed and prepared to lose his temper.
The middle-aged man raised his hand, rubbed his fingers, and revealed seven books. Xuan Tianyi was drawn to the titles.
Secret History of Heaven and Earth, Elder Apricot Tower Tour, That Night, That Wind, That Emotion...
Just from the titles, Xuan Tianyi could sense the author's profound literary prowess, as if he were a literary titan on par with himself.
"You won't regret buying them!"
The middle-aged man whispered, his tone serious, as if imparting a secret technique.
Xuan Tianyi asked, "Can I take a quick look?"
The middle-aged man immediately handed him a book. Xuan Tianyi flipped through it and was instantly amazed by the content.
"I'll buy them! Do you have any more?"
Xuan Tianyi looked up and said firmly.
"No, but there will be more in the future. When new books are released, if you're still around, I'll find you", the middle-aged man replied, shaking his head. His expression remained serious throughout, making it hard to imagine him engaging in such a transaction.
Xuan Tianyi was deeply impressed by his attitude. What kind of conviction did this man have?
"May I ask the name of the Dao companion?"
After the transaction, Xuan Tianyi raised his hand in a salute and asked, his tone full of respect.
The middle-aged man returned the salute and then left with a single sentence. "I am Zhang Chunqiu."
Zhang Chunqiu?
Xuan Tianyi remembered the name and decided to write it in his book.
Losing his interest in sightseeing, Xuan Tianyi quickly found an inn and settled in to savor his newly acquired treasures.
Meanwhile, the dueling competition of the Heaven and Earth Sect officially began.
An Zizai followed An Xing to watch the spectacle. The Heaven and Earth Sect's higher-ups gave them a warm welcome, and upon learning that An Zizai was An Xing's disciple, their gazes became even more intense.
Nothingness previously sent Tianhao to the Heaven and Earth Sect, a person who greatly helped the sect gain recognition across the Under Heaven, making his significance profound.
An Xing is one of Nothingness's Great Disciples. Being taken under her tutelage, An Zizai must be an extraordinary individual.
However, they dared not rashly recruit him; they merely tried their best to please him.
In the viewing pavilion, Yuan Luo sat in his chair, gazing from a distance at the pavilion where the Elders gathered, his gaze fixed on An Zizai, his brows slightly furrowed.
He naturally recognized An Xing and held her in high regard. In his younger days, An Xing had once gifted him a Fasha.
But seeing the Elders' attitude, he felt somewhat annoyed.
The Heaven and Earth Sect was excellent in every way, but it lacked confidence, always needing the help of Nothingness.
The twenty Tian Jiao sent by Nothingness before were indeed powerful, and a few of them even gave him headaches. However, these people stuck together and did not truly integrate into the Heaven and Earth Sect. Sometimes, he even worried they might betray the sect.
In his view, there was no such thing as eternal giving. Why did Nothingness help the Heaven and Earth Sect so much?
If Nothingness needed the Heaven and Earth Sect to repay them in the future, how could the sect refuse?
Always relying on others, when would they become independent?
The Dao Court was the same, with too many factions, leading to various conflicts and an inability to truly rule the Under Heaven. Sometimes, a single decision would take decades or even centuries of internal debate, and even the Lord of the Dao Court lacked absolute power.
Yuan Luo noted An Zizai's appearance. An Zizai seemed to sense something and turned to look at him.
Their gazes met across the distance, and Yuan Luo quickly averted his eyes.
An Zizai frowned slightly; being stared at by Yuan Luo made him uncomfortable.
"That person is named Yuan Luo. He was once our Heaven and Earth Sect's top genius, very powerful. I can have him teach you Tong Sheng", Yi Qingshan said with a smile, looking at An Zizai beside him.
Seating An Zizai next to Jiao Zhu, such treatment not only drew Yuan Luo's attention but also sparked discussions among many disciples about An Zizai's background.
An Zizai shook his head and said, "Thank you for Jiao Zhu's kindness, but I have my Master and Uncles to teach me. I don't want to trouble you."
These words left Yi Qingshan and the other higher-ups deeply shaken.
So many Wushi Disciples were teaching him?
It seemed Nothingness was intent on nurturing him!
This made the higher-ups even more determined to recruit An Zizai.
They would not question Nothingness; they only felt that An Zizai had a promising future and would one day make a name for himself across the Under Heaven.
Lv Xian, Chen Chuan, and An Shengtian were already renowned in the Under Heaven. This young man might surpass all three of them.
An Zizai felt uncomfortable under their gazes and could only focus on the great battle unfolding before him.
...
In the dim void, countless Yun Stars floated, and distant nebulae changed shape, creating a breathtaking sight.
Fang Xuan, dressed in red, advanced on his sword, his robes fluttering, exuding the grace of an immortal.
Fang Xuan's gaze was calm as he looked ahead, though his heart was somewhat anxious.
"I wonder how my fellow Daoists will view me?"
Fang Xuan had come to this void because he sensed the Qi Yun of the Primordial Dao Emperor here. Of course, it wasn't the true Primordial Dao Emperor, as the Qi Yun was not as strong as his, but it was not far off.
He had studied the Primordial Dao Emperor for many years and was now facing a bottleneck, desperately needing to exchange insights with others.
(End of Chapter)
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