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Chapter 88: Gu An's Fury, Lu Baitian's Arrival
Chapter 88: Gu An's Fury, Lu Baitian's Arrival
Gu An, who was picking herbs, heard the black-robed man's words and looked up, his gaze sweeping the area. He could clearly see the man's face, so he sent out a probing technique to scrutinize his cultivation.
"Let's see what you've got, kid, to be so full of hot air!"
Xu Jue (Void Crossing Realm, Ninth Layer): 982/2200/2300
Void Crossing Realm, Ninth Layer!
Now that's something!
Gu An observed from a distance, with no intention of making a move. The Ji family might have a powerful cultivator keeping an eye on Ji Xiaoyu.
Ji Xiaoyu turned to Xu Jue, her gaze indifferent, unfazed by his overwhelming aura. The Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Formation above her head began to descend, then rose upright, hovering behind her. Golden dragons emerged from it, encircling her like a majestic dragon monarch.
Xu Jue smirked at Ji Xiaoyu's readiness to engage in battle.
He raised the black flag in his hand and was about to speak when a cold snort reverberated through the heavens and the earth.
"Xu Jue, as the deputy leader of the Wan Yin Cult, are you not ashamed of bullying a junior?"
Deputy Leader of the Wan Yin Cult?
Gu An recalled Lin Futian mentioning that Xu Ruyue's father was already the deputy leader of the Wan Yin Cult.
So it's him.
As Gu An pondered, he continued to move forward.
Xu Jue raised an eyebrow and humphed, "Ji Chen, I didn't expect you to show up. It's time to settle the score between us!"
He leaped into the air and dove into the thunderclouds. Soon after, a deafening rumble echoed from above the clouds, and the boundless thunderclouds began to churn violently. From time to time, brilliant rainbows pierced through the cloud sea, showering the earth below.
A vast horde of demons and monsters roared as they charged towards the Third Herb Valley like unleashed beasts.
These demons and evil spirits exuded powerful auras as they raced through the air, filling the disciples' hearts with dread.
Ji Xiaoyu raised her sword, and the golden dragons from the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Formation immediately surged forth, plunging into the demon horde, an unstoppable force.
However, the sheer number of demons and evil spirits was overwhelming, and the golden dragons could not slay them all. After wreaking havoc for over ten miles, the dragons dissipated along with their spiritual energy.
Gu An ventured into the woods to clear the snow from the herb gardens. Many herbs had been crushed under the weight of the snow, causing his heart to ache. At the same time, a murderous intent began to grow within him.
Fight all you want, but don't destroy my herbs!
Gu An's heart quivered with anger.
Just as he was lamenting the state of the herbs, Ji Xiaoyu found herself surrounded by demons. She refrained from using spells and instead relied on her twin swords, fighting with graceful ferocity. Each sword strike took down a demon or an evil spirit, her momentum as unstoppable as a rainbow.
Other disciples at the Pill Formation stage began to arrive, lending their aid to Ji Xiaoyu. However, their numbers were insignificant compared to the massive demon horde.
"Gugu—"
The voice of the Swallowing Heaven Demon Bird suddenly rang out, drowning out the roars of the demons and evil spirits.
Gu An found the sound irritating. When will a powerful cultivator from the Tai Xuan Gate finally put an end to this bird?
Just then, Gu An sensed something and turned his head. About thirty miles away, he spotted a cat demon that had been cut in half falling into a herb garden, its dying thrashes crushing the precious herbs.
His eyes narrowed, and a sword qi surged from the ground, annihilating the cat demon.
As he scanned the area, he noticed more demons falling like rain within the boundaries of the Third Herb Valley.
Gu An's expression darkened, and he shifted his right foot slightly to the side.
At the same time, the battle in the sky raged on.
Gu Yu brandished a long whip, his movements as fluid as a dragon. He shouted, "Everyone, do you have any backers? Call for them now! My father is blocking the demon in the Cold Poison Valley!"
All the disciples fighting here were from the Gu and Ji families, and each had their own powerful connections. Without needing further prompting, some of them took out their secret treasures and began summoning their allies. Various streams of light and dazzling spiritual glows burst forth, crisscrossing the battlefield.
In the midst of the battle, Ji Xiaoyu suddenly looked down, her expression changing slightly. She saw that the earth below was glowing with green light, and this light was rapidly growing stronger, like a vast green ocean about to surge forth from the ground—a spectacular sight.
In the distance, under a tree, Old Tian suddenly opened his eyes and turned his head toward the battlefield, his brow furrowed.
"What a vast spiritual power... Is it someone from the Gu family or the Ji family?"
Old Tian was perplexed. He could sense that this immense spiritual power was meant to protect the herb valley, so he wasn't worried. He continued his cultivation.
The green spiritual energy enveloped half of the Third Herb Valley, and even the low-ranking disciples near the pavilion area could witness this breathtaking spectacle.
"What is that?"
"Is that a spell?"
"It seems to be protecting our herb valley. It must be one of ours."
"What kind of battle is going on over there?"
...
At the edge of the Third Herb Valley, on top of a mountain, Shen Zhen stood at the edge of a cliff, gazing upon the vast sea of spiritual power below.
She immediately took out paper and brush and began to paint.
Suddenly, her pupils contracted as she witnessed countless green sword auras erupting from the green spiritual sea. Innumerable sword auras soared into the sky, a breathtaking spectacle.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh...
The sound of sword auras tearing through the air reverberated throughout the heavens and the earth. The disciples from the Gu and Ji families were startled, their faces paling as they dodged. But they soon realized that the sword auras were aimed at the demons and evil spirits. One by one, the demons and evil spirits were annihilated, their demise marked by blood-colored fireworks blooming in the sky, a tragic yet beautiful sight.
Ji Xiaoyu halted, her eyes widening at the sea of green sword auras surrounding her.
What kind of spell is this? The spiritual power contained within these sword auras far surpasses mine; even my great-grandfather is no match for it.
These green sword auras not only rose into the sky but also pursued and annihilated the demons and monsters.
In less than ten breaths, all was quiet.
Countless green sword auras hung in the air, and while blood mist filled the sky, it could not conceal their presence.
As the sword auras dissipated, the bodies of the demons and monsters vanished along with them.
All the disciples who had been fighting were stunned, gaping at their surroundings.
In the mountains, Gu An breathed a sigh of relief.
That took quite a toll on me, not just in casting the spell but also in controlling those sword auras to ensure they didn't harm the Tai Xuan Gate disciples.
As he looked at the frenzied prompts that appeared before his eyes, his face darkened.
[You have successfully taken 2 years of lifespan from the Grudge Cat Demon (3rd Rank).]
[You have successfully taken 1 year of lifespan from the Winged Serpent (2nd Rank).]
[You have successfully taken 1 year of lifespan from the Greedy Hound (2nd Rank).]
...
They were all one or two years of lifespan, and the proportion of those with two years was minuscule.
Why can't I see the lifespans of those evil ghosts?
Gu An frowned, thinking of Xu Jue's large flag. Could it be that these demons and monsters aren't normal living beings? Upon further reflection, this is the Inner Sect. How could the Demon Path lead so many demons and monsters in? The only possibility is that a powerful Demon Cultivator has broken in and is using some kind of summoning technique.
Nevertheless, Gu An's lifespan began to increase rapidly, given the sheer number of demons and monsters present.
At that moment, Gu An felt a sudden urge to go on a killing spree.
This is a quick way to gain lifespan!
However, he suppressed this idea. Excessive slaughter would easily attract retribution. It was better to stick to his previous path of quietly growing stronger without making enemies.
After all, he was still unclear about how far he was from the pinnacle of the mortal realm. Before attaining invincibility, it was best to be cautious.
Putting himself in their shoes, if he saw an ant growing rapidly by devouring other insects, he would undoubtedly take action to destroy it. And just as that ant couldn't see him in the sky, he couldn't see the existence of higher realms, the immortals, and the gods.
As long as the Mysterious Yellow Dragon Qi Technique could still be upgraded, it meant that there were people in this world who could see through its concealment technique.
Stay calm and don't get reckless! Gu An thought to himself. Relying only on planting flowers and herbs might not be the fastest way to grow stronger, but it was definitely the safest. As he continued to harvest and plant, the passing years would allow him to become the strongest without making enemies.
Without further ado, he continued to inspect the herbs in the mountains, brushing away the accumulated snow.
By the time all the prompts had faded, his lifespan had increased by over fifty thousand years.
From what he had seen, the demon army numbered at least two hundred thousand. This meant that the majority of the demons and monsters were not living beings.
The Demon Path's methods are truly sinister!
With the demon army completely annihilated, the crisis in the Third Herb Valley was temporarily averted. However, the battle between Xu Jue and Ji Chen continued in the cloud sea, with neither gaining the upper hand.
In the cloud sea, Xu Jue held the black flag, his body surrounded by a formidable demonic aura, and dazzling golden light illuminated his face.
Following his gaze, there was a hanging Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Formation in front of him. It was even more magnificent than Ji Xiaoyu's, and the golden dragons that emerged from it seemed lifelike, as if they were real dragons.
In front of the formation stood a man in a large robe. With his back to the golden light, his true appearance was shrouded in mystery, but he seemed like a true immortal, looking down on the world.
"Your Demon Rebirth Array is nothing more than an empty display." Ji Chen spoke indifferently, and as he raised his hand, the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Formation behind him burst forth with a golden light that condensed into a long spear, emitting scorching golden flames.
Xu Jue coldly harrumphed and suddenly turned, transforming into a cloud of demonic energy that swiftly flew towards the horizon.
Ji Chen immediately gave chase, the golden dragons leading the way as if a golden dragon procession was pulling the sun forward, illuminating the heavens and the earth with their divine might.
...
After Ji Chen and Xu Jue left, the Third Herb Valley finally returned to peace, and Gu An continued his work.
An hour later.
Gu An arrived at a small river and moved the snow from the surrounding area into the river to let it melt.
Suddenly, a figure appeared beside him, and he pretended to be startled, stumbling backward in feigned fear.
"It's you? You..."
Gu An's eyes widened in shock as he recognized the person's face.
[Lu Baitian (Void Crossing Realm, Second Layer): 754/1950/3200]
What kind of speed is this?
Elder Tian still wore plain clothes, but his body had become robust, and his white hair billowed with renewed vitality. Even his skin looked younger.
As Gu An watched, Elder Tian's face rapidly transformed, appearing to be that of a man in his early thirties, with silver-white hair that danced in the wind.
Trans... transformation? Elder Tian lifted his chin slightly, hovering in the air as he looked down at Gu An and asked, "Do you hate these demons?"
Gu An's thoughts raced, and he pretended to be nervous and anxious as he replied, "Hate..."
"In that case, I shall take you to destroy the Demon Path. What do you say?"
"Who... who are you?"
"The name Tian Lao was just a temporary name I took on. My real name is Lu Baitian. Have you heard of me?"
(End of Chapter)
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