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Chapter 70: The Sword Sovereign Who Aids the Path, Shaking the World with His Fame (Fourth Update)
Chapter 70: The Sword Sovereign Who Aids the Path, Shaking the World with His Fame (Fourth Update)
He wants me to find him?
Gu An felt like laughing, but he restrained himself.
Ji Hantian asked Gu An to write about himself, and now Jiang Qiong wanted him to find this mysterious sword cultivator. Despite their different identities, he still found the situation absurd.
What was going on?
Gu An hesitated, "My usual activities are mostly within the Medicine Valley, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to keep an eye out for news of Pan An."
Jiang Qiong waved her hand, "It's not that simple. Pan An loves to write, and he must interact with others. 'The Supreme Immortal' is a book that greatly stirs the emotions of lower-level cultivators. Perhaps he often socializes with outer disciples and menial disciples. Anyway, pay more attention, and you can tell me about any discoveries."
Gu An could only nod in response.
After some further conversation, Jiang Qiong instructed Hu Mo, who was guarding the door, to bring out a bag of high-level seeds for Gu An to take with him.
Leaving Jiang Qiong's residence, Gu An made his way towards the Butian Platform.
He had heard that the Butian Platform had become the most eye-catching attraction in this outer sect city, attracting disciples from other outer and inner sect cities to visit.
News of the great battle a month ago had spread throughout the cultivation world, even reaching Luo Hun in the Distant Valley. This indicated that Luo Hun occasionally left the Distant Valley.
As he arrived at the Butian Platform, Gu An saw that there were at least ten thousand people present.
Next to the two characters for "Righteous Path," numerous cultivators were meditating.
The first two familiar faces Gu An spotted were Zuo Yi Jian and Zuo Lin, the father and son pair who were observing his sword intent.
Since Gu An had inscribed the characters with his sword intent, he naturally left behind his sword intent as well. His sword intent held a great attraction for sword cultivators of the Tai Xuan Gate.
Gu An also spotted his disciple, Su Han.
Su Han, a sword cultivator himself, had begun to grasp the essence of the Hate God Sword Technique, causing his understanding of the sword path to grow rapidly, and his entire demeanor to transform.
Gu An watched from a distance, not wanting to disturb them, and instead listened to the discussions of the other disciples.
"The sword intent of the Sword Sovereign Who Aids the Path is truly majestic. One can't help but wonder how profound his sword cultivation truly is."
"It is said that the Sword Sovereign possesses strength comparable to that of a deputy sect master. Even if he were to encounter the sect master, he might not lose."
"Perhaps the Sword Sovereign is the sect master himself?"
"Impossible. The sect master has already proclaimed that he knew nothing of Chu Xian's actions, and that he intends to thoroughly investigate those related to Chu Xian. Regardless of status, anyone who goes against the principles of the Tai Xuan Gate will be severely punished."
"Looking at these two characters for 'Righteous Path' truly stirs my heart. I heard that Pan An plans to include the Sword Sovereign in his book. I wonder what kind of story it will be."
The Sword Sovereign Who Aids the Path!
This was the title bestowed upon the mysterious sword cultivator who slew Chu Xian by the sect master of the Tai Xuan Gate, Chu Tianqi.
The Sword Sovereign Who Aids the Path upholds righteousness. If the Tai Xuan Gate ever deviates from the righteous path or harbors evil within, the Sword Sovereign has the authority to act on behalf of the sect master, punishing the unrighteous and eradicating evil from within the sect.
While it sounded impressive, Gu An felt that it was of little use.
Chu Tianqi's proclamation served to protect himself. Since bestowing the title of Sword Sovereign, criticism of the sect master had lessened, and he was instead praised for his boldness and sense of responsibility.
Gu An also heard people questioning the sect master, or more specifically, the Chu family.
It was hard not to associate Chu Tianqi and Chu Xian.
This also indicated the undercurrents within the Tai Xuan Gate, as those who praised and questioned did so publicly, which was not in line with the usual behavior of cultivators. It was difficult to determine if they were mere pawns in a larger game.
However, none of this mattered to Gu An.
After spending some time at the Butian Platform, Gu An made his way towards the teleportation formation leading to the inner sect.
He intended to purchase a large quantity of medicinal herb seeds from the inner sect. Although the representative of the Gu Zong had provided him with many seeds, it was not enough to cover a hundred-mile area.
The thought of having a hundred miles of medicinal herb fields excited Gu An.
A month ago, his bold actions had not only saved those around him but also brought him tremendous benefits, and he was very satisfied with the outcome.
...
In the evening, Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley. With the arrival of seven menial disciples, the valley buzzed with new life. They worked in different directions, clearing the land and weeding, while the distant mountains echoed with the barks of spiritual dogs, creating a peaceful pastoral scene.
Upon his return, Gu An immediately sensed Shen Zhen's presence. That fellow was waiting for him in his loft again.
As he ascended the stairs, Gu An saw Shen Zhen standing in front of the bookshelf, reading a book. Hearing his footsteps, she put the book back and turned to face him.
Gu An closed the door and asked, "Miss Shen, is there something you need from me today?"
"I heard that you're going to write a book about the Sword Sovereign Who Aids the Path?" Shen Zhen inquired.
"I will write about him, but not exclusively. The main focus will be on the incident that occurred in the outer sect a month ago." Gu An clarified.
"Then you'd better be careful," Shen Zhen advised. "The fame of the Sword Sovereign has spread beyond the borders of the Tai Cang Empire. I received a letter yesterday saying that sword cultivators from the Great Yu Empire intend to challenge him. Many people believe that since you're writing about the Sword Sovereign, you must have a connection with him, and they think that finding you will be easier than finding the Sword Sovereign himself."
Shen Zhen smiled lightly as she spoke, a playful glint in her eyes.
Gu An sighed, "How could I possibly meet the Sword Sovereign? If I want to write about him, I'll have to gather information from the outer sect."
"Rest assured, I haven't revealed your identity to anyone, not even to my father when he wanted to know more about you." As Shen Zhen spoke, she took out a book from her storage bag and placed it on the table. "But even so, you should still be cautious. The Sword Sovereign's strength has made many sects uneasy, and they are eager to gather intelligence on him. Also, this is a book I've written. Within a month, it will be sold throughout the world, and you can take a look at it first."
After speaking, Shen Zhen took her leave, brushing past Gu An.
The two were already familiar with each other, and Gu An didn't see her out. Instead, he walked over to his desk and picked up the book written by Shen Zhen.
The Secret Records of Tai Xuan!
Hmm? That sounds quite serious.
Gu An immediately flipped open the book, but as he read, his brows furrowed.
Goodness! He had thought that Shen Zhen's writing wasn't as good as The Green Hero's Journey, especially when it came to matters of romance. But now, he realized that she had written with even more detail than that book.
How dare this fellow pretend in front of him, yet be so unrestrained when writing alone? This content probably won't pass the censors, will it? Gu An hoped that the Library Hall's review process would catch it.
Although he was quite displeased, he found himself engrossed in the story.
He ended up reading the entire night.
In the early morning, Gu An gathered his disciples to start their morning exercises. With the increasing number of disciples in the Third Medicine Valley, he felt it was important to maintain traditions and even included Old Tian in the activities.
After the exercises, Gu An assigned tasks, leaving only three people to sow seeds while the others continued to clear the land.
The area around the Third Medicine Valley was densely forested, and it would take a lot of time and effort to turn it into suitable farmland. Even without using spells, Gu An didn't feel tired and even advised his disciples that this was also a form of cultivation.
In fact, the disciples also didn't feel tired and were full of enthusiasm. The larger the Third Medicine Valley became, the more they would benefit, as Gu An was very generous with them. The more medicinal herbs there were, the more pills they could enjoy.
Life settled into a peaceful rhythm.
Gu An spent most of his time in the Third Medicine Valley, busy with cultivation and sowing.
Five days later, Shen Zhen came to find Gu An again, and she was furious because her book had been rejected by the Library Hall.
Gu An almost laughed, but he managed to restrain himself.
Shen Zhen was very stubborn. The more the Library Hall refused to approve her book, the more determined she was to publish it. She decided to print the book herself and secretly distribute it within the Inner Sect.
Gu An advised her to make some revisions and delete some content, and perhaps then, it would be approved. But she wouldn't listen.
Regardless, without the support of the Library Hall, Gu An felt that her book wouldn't become popular, and his worries lessened considerably.
Winter snow began to fall, blanketing the earth in white.
At noon, Gu An arrived at Tianya Valley.
There was unexpectedly one more person in the valley, and his aura was not weak.
Upon sensing Gu An's aura, Luo Hun emerged from the forest and landed in front of him, like a flying goose.
"Your timing is perfect. I want to introduce you to someone the Emperor sent. From now on, he can take any amount of medicinal herbs he wants to help him break through as soon as possible."
Luo Hun spoke and then led Gu An towards the distant pavilion area.
Gu An never coveted the medicinal herbs in Tianya Valley. He only wanted to pick them, and after that, it was up to Li Xuandao to decide what to do with them, as these herbs originally belonged to Li Xuandao anyway.
When the two arrived in front of a pavilion, the door of a house in the neighboring courtyard opened, and a man in white walked out.
[Yi Liuyun (Transcendent Realm, Ninth Layer): 466/1208/2850]
Transcendent Realm, Ninth Layer! The Emperor's strength is not weak, huh?
Yi Liuyun looked to be in his early forties, and his figure was graceful and elegant. Coupled with his white clothes, he perfectly embodied the handsome and aloof qualities of a swordsman.
From across the courtyard wall, Yi Liuyun cupped his hands and said, "I am Yi Liuyun. Pleased to meet you, Valley Master."
"Senior Yi is the Emperor's first sword attendant," Luo Hun introduced. "His attainment in the sword path can be considered top-notch within the Great Yu Empire. In the entire world, the number of people who can match him in sword mastery can be counted on two hands."
Gu An raised his hand in salute to Yi Liuyun.
Yi Liuyun stared at Gu An and asked, "Valley Master, you are also a disciple of Tai Xuan Gate. Do you know anything about the Sword Sovereign, Fu Daozun? What realm is he in exactly?"
The name of the Sword Sovereign, Fu Daozun, shook the world. However, everyone only knew that he had slain Chu Xian, who was in the Void Crossing Realm. No one knew that Fu Daozun had also fought with the deputy sect master, Ji Hantien, and Ji Hantien had never mentioned it, as if the incident had never occurred.
"I'm just an outer disciple of Tai Xuan Gate, so I don't know much. However, Fu Daozun's sword intent remains on the Butian Platform in the outer sect, so Senior Yi can go and take a look."
A sword cultivator inquiring about the Sword Sovereign's news was probably thinking of challenging him.
Gu An wanted him to go to the Butian Platform to see the characters for "Righteous Path" and recognize the gap between himself and the Sword Sovereign.
As expected, upon hearing that there was sword intent from the Sword Sovereign on the Butian Platform, Yi Liuyun's eyes lit up, and he immediately leaped into the air and flew out of the Medicine Valley.
Gu An turned to Luo Hun and asked, "Can he go directly to Tai Xuan Gate?"
Luo Hun nodded. "He has the Emperor's sword attendant token, which allows him to enter and exit major sects as he pleases."
Upon hearing this, Gu An didn't ask any further questions. He walked towards a particular area of the valley to harvest the medicinal herbs that were about to mature.
An hour later, he left Tianya Valley.
The new year arrived amidst the cold winter.
Soon after the Spring Festival, Gu An went to the outer sect again. He first asked Jiang Qiong for a batch of high-level medicinal herb seeds and then went to the Butian Platform to watch the commotion.
Zuo Yi Jian and his son were still meditating to comprehend the sword path, and Gu An also spotted Yi Liuyun's figure.
This guy was also meditating near the characters for "Righteous Path," his brows furrowed as he thought deeply.
Gu An's gaze shifted to the person above the character for "Dao," and his brows furrowed.
I'm getting old; I can't pull all-nighters anymore. But the good news is that I can still update in the afternoon. Let's see how much I can write today~
(End of Chapter)
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