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Chapter 701: Boundless Void Sword Ancestor
Chapter 701: Boundless Void Sword Ancestor
In the dark expanse of the void, a river of silver-blue light stretched across the universe, gently twisting like an endless silver dragon slowly advancing.
This was the Sword Path River, formed by the confluence of sword dao from countless realms. Its surface continually shimmered with silver light, symbolizing the birth of new sword dao.
Gu An appeared out of nowhere on the Sword Path River. He had probed the river many times before, but this was his first time actually stepping onto it.
As soon as he materialized, he took a step forward, heading into the heart of the Sword Path River.
The sword intent he had used against the Solar Deity and Yellow Wind Immortal Lord had alarmed the strongest presence within the Sword Path River. Gu An could sense that this entity had already reached the peak of the Grand Luo Immortal of Dao's Realm, though it was in a lesser sub-realm compared to his own.
For this visit, Gu An suppressed his cultivation, presenting himself at the perfected stage of the Grand Luo Immortal of Dao's Realm.
Upon entering the Sword Path River, Gu An was surrounded by sword intent. With a glance, he could see through these intents to different worlds, including the Three Thousand Great Worlds, countless minor heavens and earths, and mysterious planes that drifted within the great dao.
The bizarre and fantastical scenes along the way did not deter Gu An from his path.
As he flew through the Sword Path River, Gu An felt as if he was traversing time and space.
After a while, his feet landed on a grassy patch. This was a small island, floating deep within the Sword Path River.
The island had a forest, and outside the forest, stone steles stood on the grass, each inscribed with the names of different sword dao, numbering over a hundred.
Gu An glanced at them briefly before heading into the forest. The forest was quiet and not very large; he reached the inner garden after taking fewer than twenty steps.
The garden was planted with various flowers and plants, and there was a small wooden pavilion, simple and ancient in appearance. In front of the pavilion stood a stone table, where a gray-robed elder was seated, brewing tea.
The aroma of tea filled the air, and Gu An could sense a certain sword intent within it.
"Dao companion, please take a seat."
The gray-robed elder looked at Gu An and smiled.
[Boundless Void Sword Ancestor (Early-stage Daoist Great Law Realm): 0/0/0]
No lifespan?
No wonder he can only stay in the Sword Path River. His physical body and spirit must have already merged with the river, existing in harmony with it.
Gu An thought to himself and then followed the elder to sit opposite him.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor examined Gu An, and Gu An did the same.
After a moment, the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor spoke first, "You must be the master of Sage Heart Sword Path. I was wondering why this sword dao grew so quickly, as if driven by a great destiny. It turns out it's because of you, Dao companion. Sage Heart Sword Path is indeed a great fortune and will surely help you reach higher realms in the future."
He could see that Gu An was at the perfected stage of the Grand Luo Immortal of Dao's Realm. Although Gu An was not as powerful as him, he believed that Gu An would eventually reach the same realm, or even surpass him.
To achieve his current dao cultivation, the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor had sacrificed his freedom, while Gu An had lost nothing.
Gu An nodded and asked curiously, "Why is Dao companion here in the Sword Path River?"
Given the capabilities of a Grand Luo Immortal of Dao's Peak and his connection to the Sword Path River, it was not difficult for him to discern the origins of Sage Heart Sword Path, as Gu An had expected.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor stroked his beard and smiled, "To be honest, I was once a disciple of Heavenly Grotto. When I was at the Heaven-Opening Grand Luo Immortal stage, I offended a Supreme Immortal from the Heavenly Court. To avoid implicating Heavenly Grotto, I came to the Sword Path River to perish. By a stroke of luck, I did not die but was reborn. Unfortunately, I can no longer leave the Sword Path River. I can only remain here to comprehend the sword dao and observe the evolution of the great dao across the realms."
Actually, I summoned you, Dao Companion, not only because of your sword intent but also because your battle with the Solar Deity reminded me of my younger self. May I ask, Dao Companion, what grudge do you have with the Heavenly Court?"
Gu An did not hide the truth and replied, "I was living in seclusion in a Vast World, hoping to stay away from all the troubles. By chance, I took on a disciple, only to find out that he was the Reincarnated Son of Heaven. This drew the attention of the Heavenly Court's Xianshen. Even after I sent him to the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion, these Xianshen still wouldn't leave me alone. I am quite helpless about it."
He ended with a bitter smile.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor shook his head and said, "The Heavenly Court's Xianshen are indeed tyrannical. Back then, I didn't actively offend that Supreme Xian, yet I still faced a calamity that nearly destroyed me."
Gu An was aware of the existence of the Heavenly Grotto. He had encountered the name when he used his Life Span to break through, but he wasn't clear about the Heavenly Grotto's true strength.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor then began to recount his past. The grievances he mentioned were not particularly surprising. He had acted on a sense of justice, saving a group of cultivators who were being savaged by demons. It turned out that the demon had a Supreme Xian backing it, and from that day on, he faced endless pursuits.
As they continued their conversation, Gu An started to probe for information about the Heavenly Court, and the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor did not withhold anything.
The ranks of the Heavenly Court, from lowest to highest, are Celestial Deity, Star Lord, True Deity, Xian Lord, Supreme Xian, Heavenly Dao Sovereign, and the supreme Heavenly Emperor.
The ranks of the Heavenly Court are not solely determined by cultivation level. If one has enough merit, they can also advance, but the gap between each rank is not too significant.
Some Supreme Xians are Miao Zhen Grand Luo Immortals, while others have surpassed the Miao Zhen Grand Luo Immortal realm.
Additionally, the responsibilities and Tian Dao Qiyun (Heavenly Dao Qi Yun) received at each rank differ. Some Xianshen are meant for battle and are extremely powerful, while others, though high in status, may have lower cultivation levels than their subordinates.
Apart from these official ranks, the Heavenly Court also has some powerful beings who merely brush against the Heavenly Dao Qi Yun and do not hold specific positions, only emerging when the Heavenly Court faces turmoil.
Through the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor, Gu An couldn't determine the exact realms of the Xianshen based on their ranks, but he could at least confirm one thing: in the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Emperor is the most powerful.
In his past life, in Huaxia, there were also many legends, and a Heavenly Court existed there. However, in that Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Emperor was not the strongest, which was a significant difference.
But since they were both called the Heavenly Court, perhaps the Huaxia mythology was related to the Heavenly Court he faced.
In mythology, the Heavenly Emperor wasn't the strongest. Could this be due to internal conflicts within the Heavenly Court?
Gu An silently speculated.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor continued, "I observed that the one who first provoked you was a Xian Lord. This suggests that the Solar Deity is likely the end of this karmic cycle, involving the Celestial Emperor. They certainly wouldn't dare to invoke Heaven. While you can defeat the Solar Deity, it would be best to have more contingency plans."
"If you don't harbor any ill feelings toward the Heavenly Court, joining it could be a good strategy. Alternatively, you could have your disciple enter the Heavenly Court to help alleviate your pressure."
Gu An felt a growing fondness for the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor. The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor's suggestion was also something he had considered. Despite having a grudge with the Heavenly Court, the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor still gave him sincere advice.
"I will consider it. However, I am quite curious about the conflict involving the Celestial Emperor. Could you tell me more about it, Dao Companion?" Gu An agreed and then asked.
(End of Chapter)
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