Chapter 776: The Myth of the Primordial Ancestor
Chapter 776: The Myth of the Primordial Ancestor
"It's truly gone."
The Great True Emperor of Demon Subjugation spoke, the divine armor on his body radiating light that revealed the complexity of his emotions.
The Celestial Spirit Deity, Taiyi Immortal Lord, and other Xianshen guessed that Gu An had taken action. But how long had it been?
They hadn't even sensed the commotion or the Qi of a great battle, and yet the Dark Deity was gone?
The Great True Emperor of Demon Subjugation glanced at the gathered Xianshen and asked, "It seems there is a great power hidden within the Heavenly Spirit Grand World. Do you know who it is?"
This question made some of the Xianshen's faces turn uneasy. As Xianshen, they served the Mortal Souls, and even if the other party's cultivation was unfathomable, this news could cause trouble if it reached the Heavenly Court.
Taiyi Immortal Lord shook his head and said, "If we knew, we wouldn't have sought aid from the Heavenly Court. Speaking of which, the Eternal Deity once came here, perhaps he was visiting this great power."
Eternal Deity!
The Great True Emperor of Demon Subjugation's expression changed slightly. He and the Eternal Deity were both Supreme Xians, and though they weren't close, they had interacted before.
For a Supreme Xian to come and visit, whether this great power was related to the Heavenly Court or not, it was best not to get involved.
Having spent countless years in the Heavenly Court, he knew one thing: Xianshen should focus on their duties. Once they got involved in matters beyond their duties, trouble was likely to follow.
"Since the trouble has ended, there's no need for me to intervene."
With that, the Great True Emperor of Demon Subjugation turned and walked into the Realm Gate. The Xianshen bowed to him, respectfully seeing him off.
Before leaving, the Great True Emperor of Demon Subjugation's divine sense swept through the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, but he couldn't locate the Wushi Dao Field. However, the mention of the Primordial Ancestor caught his attention.
Primordial Ancestor?
Interesting!
Once the bright light from the Realm Gate dissipated, the Xianshen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The Celestial Spirit Deity looked at Taiyi Immortal Lord and remarked, "Lord Immortal, you remain composed."
Taiyi Immortal Lord smiled and said, "The higher the rank of a Xianshen, the more they fear trouble. Only a few take risks, and I am an example. My greed nearly led to my eternal downfall."
Jin Dong Seventy-Two Xians and Emperor Tian Hong both nodded, agreeing with this sentiment.
The Xianshen of the Heavenly Court looked down on Mortal Souls, and any existence that could draw their attention often had ties to the Heavenly Court.
Even Gu An was no exception, being the Celestial Emperor's teacher.
"Let's seal the karma of this world for now. At least don't let his name spread to other vast worlds; let only the beings of this world remember him", Taiyi Immortal Lord instructed.
Unconsciously, he had become the leader of this group of Xianshen. Jin Dong Seventy-Two Xians were his subordinates, and the Celestial Spirit Deity had come to respect him. As for Emperor Tian Hong, he followed Gu An's lead, supporting anything that benefited Gu An.
...
The news of the Dark Deity being slain by the Primordial Ancestor spread throughout the Under Heaven, leaving all who heard it in shock.
The Darkness Cult had overshadowed the Heavenly Spirit Grand World for too long, so long that the current beings felt they were invincible. The immortal cultivation world was even more shaken, as they were well aware of the Darkness Cult's power.
The story of the Primordial Ancestor's appearance and the slaying of the Dark Deity had many versions.
Some said the Primordial Ancestor killed the Dark Deity with a single sword strike, others claimed they battled for tens of thousands of rounds, with the Dark Deity ultimately suffering a crushing defeat. Still, others said the Primordial Ancestor merely glanced at the Dark Deity, causing him to vanish into ashes.
In these legends, Li Ya and the Demon Emperor are frequently mentioned. Li Ya was the first to stand against the Dark Celestial's summoning of the Dark Deity, and even though he didn't succeed, he still earned the title of the First Sword Cultivator Under Heaven.
The Demon Emperor, despite being part of the Darkness Cult, was willing to sacrifice his spirit and courage, which deeply moved the living beings Under Heaven. Even the Nine Great Sects no longer had the face to defame him and ceased their entanglements with the Demon Emperor.
The demon race was even more elated. In past tales of saving the world, there was no trace of demons, but this time, the Demon Emperor brought glory to the demon race. Some even said that the Demon Emperor's actions moved the Primordial Ancestor, prompting the Ancestor to take action.
In the Nothingness, there are both humans and demons. The Nothingness never participates in the struggle for dominance, only intervening when Under Heaven is in peril, making it a widely recognized holy land.
All regions Under Heaven became bustling with activity. With the dissolution of the Darkness Cult, the major sects and dynasties began to reclaim lost territories and expand their domains.
The great cultivators of the major sects continuously emerged to preach, and during their teachings, they would recount the story of the Sword Reverend of the Dao, which increased the reverence and admiration of Under Heaven's cultivators for the Primordial Ancestor.
As the story of the Sword Reverend of the Dao was uncovered, the Nothingness's status in the hearts of the people grew higher.
Fifty years had passed since the Dark Deity was vanquished.
In the spring of that year, Gu An visited the Flower Gathering Sect to see Jiang Qiong.
During the chaotic years when the Darkness Cult wreaked havoc, the Flower Gathering Sect could only barely protect its mountain gate. Now that the Darkness Cult was gone, the Flower Gathering Sect began to establish connections with other sects, and various trades and discussions of the Dao brought a thriving atmosphere to the entire sect.
"Tell me quickly, what exactly happened back then? What did the Dark Deity look like? Did he have three heads and six arms?"
In a small pavilion, Jiang Qiong poured wine for Gu An while urging him to speak.
She wore a loose white robe, her black hair casually cascading down to her waist, her skin as smooth as congealed fat, and her face glowing in the sunlight. Her beauty was already breathtaking, and with her current demeanor, she looked like a being from another world, exuding the profound aura of a high-ranking cultivator.
Gu An immediately recounted the events: "That day, Heaven and Earth were dark, with lightning and thunder. The participants in the battle knelt in despair. I didn't want to intervene at first, thinking that Heaven and Earth had their own fate, but I couldn't bear to see them suffer..."
Jiang Qiong listened intently, not minding the embellishments in Gu An's words; instead, she found them quite engaging.
When Gu An mentioned using Li Ya's sword to vanquish the Dark Deity, Jiang Qiong laughed. She knew Li Ya, the First Great Sword Cultivator Under Heaven, who cared deeply about his reputation. Being saved by his junior brother again must have been quite a sight.
After Gu An finished speaking, Jiang Qiong still felt unsatisfied, thinking it wasn't enough.
Gu An began to savor the pastries of the Flower Gathering Sect.
Jiang Qiong suddenly asked, "What is the true origin of the Dark Deity? I heard that his Dark Celestials once defeated Xianshen."
For the Great Cultivators of the immortal cultivation world, Xianshen were not just legends. The Taiyi Immortal Lord and other Xianshen had wandered the Mortal World, confirming their existence to immortal cultivators.
Gu An feigned deep thought and said, "This involves an ancient secret. I'm not sure if I should tell you, as I fear it might bring you trouble."
Jiang Qiong widened her beautiful eyes and said with a hint of annoyance, "My lips are sealed, and unlike your disciples, I won't wander off. I will stay in the Heavenly Spirit Grand World until you decide to leave."
Gu An replied with a meaningful smile, "Don't say that too soon. If a chance to become immortal were to present itself to you, you might not be able to resist."
"Unless you decide to become immortal, I will never become immortal", Jiang Qiong declared firmly.
Gu An shook his head with a smile, then began to recount the story of the Dark Celestial Court. As he spoke of the Heavenly Emperor and the Emperor's Contention, Jiang Qiong became deeply engrossed, imagining many grand scenes in her mind.
(End of Chapter)
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