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Chapter 99: The Li Family's Founding Ancestor, The Power of the Ephemeral Sect
Chapter 99: The Li Family's Founding Ancestor, The Power of the Ephemeral Sect
"You want to teach me your sword technique?"
Li Ya wondered if he had heard wrong, but the other party did not seem to be joking.
The voice of the old ancestor resonated in his mind, "There is no need for doubt. With his cultivation, there is nothing about you that is worth his scheming, even if we consider the Li family. I assume it is due to a certain connection that he has a soft spot for you."
Gu An held the Heavy Sword of the North Sea, pointing the sword at him.
At this moment, Li Ya's heartbeat almost stopped.
Being pointed at by Gu An's sword, he felt suffocated. Before he could think further, the tip of the Heavy Sword of the North Sea emitted a sword intent that quickly rushed into his eyes, causing his entire body to stiffen.
Looking closely, within his pupils, there was a figure wielding a sword, practicing the Great Azure Shocking God Sword.
It was unknown how much time had passed.
When Li Ya woke up, Gu An's figure was no longer in sight, only the Heavy Sword of the North Sea remained standing before him, unmoved by the autumn wind.
"The Great Azure Shocking God Sword..."
Li Ya muttered to himself, as if realizing something, his face changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "This sword intent belongs to the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao!"
Having been to the Supplementary Platform, Li Ya deeply felt the sword intent contained in the two characters of 'Supporting the Dao', and he still remembered it clearly, after all, in his cognition, the Sword Venerable was the strongest sword cultivator.
"Ancestor, that person just now was the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao! He's not a demon cultivator!"
Li Ya suddenly became excited and even clenched his fists.
The subtlety of the Great Azure Shocking God Sword made his blood boil, feeling that he had obtained an unparalleled legacy, even surpassing the Dragon Elephant Divine Prime.
As long as he cultivated the Great Azure Shocking God Sword to perfection, he was confident that he could sweep away all the geniuses of the present world!
Li Ya was excited for a while, but suddenly realized that the old man had not spoken, and he asked in his heart, "Ancestor? Why aren't you saying anything?"
He was a little flustered, worried that the ancestor had been captured by the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao.
Despite their frequent bickering, Li Ya knew that without the ancestor inside his body, he would not have the same confidence in his travels through the cultivation world.
"I'm still here," the ancestor's voice reassured, soothing Li Ya's panic.
However, the ancestor's next words confused Li Ya, "The Great Azure Shocking God Sword is the Li family's sword technique, and the Imperial Ultimate Sword Technique is an incomplete version of the Great Azure Shocking God Sword..."
Li Ya was deeply moved.
"It is impossible for anyone in this world to know the Great Azure Shocking God Sword. During my lifetime, this sword technique had already disappeared, and the existing Imperial Ultimate Sword Technique was compiled by me..." The ancestor's tone became complex.
Li Ya swallowed his saliva and asked cautiously, "Ancestor, what do you mean? Please explain."
"He might be the founding ancestor of the Li family, and perhaps that is why he has shown kindness to you and me," the ancestor replied in a low voice.
The founding ancestor of the Li family!
Li Ya's eyes widened, his mouth agape. He wanted to say something, but thousands of words were stuck in his throat, leaving him speechless.
...
After instructing Li Ya, Gu An did not linger in the North Sea Mountains. He rushed towards the Tai Xuan Gate, intending to enhance his combat capabilities.
In a month, he would return to the North Sea Mountains and continue accumulating longevity for a thousand years!
Instead of returning directly to the Mysterious Valley, Gu An arrived at the outer sect city. Feeling cheerful, he decided to take a stroll.
First, he went to the Supplementary Platform, where numerous cultivators still gathered after all these years. There were more than five Grand Void Realm cultivators on the platform, including the Ephemeral Demoness.
The Great Yu Sword Maniac, Han Ming, was still there, and under his guidance, Zuo Lin's sword technique had made some progress, giving him newfound hope.
Zuo Yi Sword had already left, and according to Zuo Lin, he had become obsessed with the book 'The Investiture of the Gods', firmly believing that he could gain enlightenment and forge his own sword path from it.
"Master!"
A delighted voice called out from a distance, and Gu An turned to see Zhen Qin approaching in her Enforcement Hall robe.
Gu An smiled and waited for her to reach him before asking with a smile, "How have you been lately?"
Zhen Qin had been spending time with Ye Lan, and her life in the Enforcement Hall was quite comfortable, with her cultivation steadily improving.
"It's okay, by the way, Master, have you heard? Su Han has joined the Ephemeral Sect," Zhen Qin said, her face filled with worry as she mentioned Su Han.
"People have their own choices, and we can't control them. Let him be," Gu An replied.
He had tried to persuade Su Han before and even promised not to destroy his cultivation, but to no avail.
Since that was the case, Gu An could only respect Su Han's decision.
However, from that moment on, he would not bother himself with any troubles Su Han encountered unless Su Han was about to die in front of him. In that case, he would help out of compassion.
"Sigh, I wonder if I'll have the chance to meet him again in this life," Zhen Qin said with a hint of sadness.
Gu An couldn't help but ruffle her hair and smiled, "You little girl have really grown up. Now you're feeling the melancholy of the changing seasons."
Master and disciple stood at the edge of the Supplementary Platform, chatting for a while before Zhen Qin had to leave to continue her patrol.
Gu An watched her departing figure, feeling a sense of emotion.
In two hundred years, he would no longer see this girl.
Even as a Grand Vehicle Realm cultivator, he could not change others' lifespan limits, nor did he intend to. After all, reincarnation was the norm for sentient beings, and if he forcibly altered their fate, it would only create attachments that would ultimately cause him pain if he failed.
Everything around him was but a fragment of life. He pursued immortality, and while he would not reject socializing, it was through interactions with others that a life worth living was formed.
After Gu An swept his gaze across the Supplementary Platform, he turned and left.
He made his way towards the Pill Hall, and along the way, he overheard many disciples discussing the Evanescent Sect.
The influence of the Evanescent Sect is growing stronger!
Seeing their momentum, they seem to be aiming to unite the demonic path.
Gu An didn't pay it much mind. The Evanescent Sect posed no threat to the Tai Xuan Gate, and even if they could, they wouldn't be a threat to him.
What concerned him more was how to increase the lifespan-prolonging income of Medicine Valley.
Even as a Grand Vehicle Realm cultivator, he had no desire to go on a killing spree. Instead, he chose to continue relying on medicinal herbs for his longevity, not daring to be wasteful and scrimping by, as he wasn't yet certain if he was invincible in the world.
Reason told him that he was still far from invincibility, and the arrival of Lu Lingjun from the Flying Ascension Stage proved this point.
This world was vast!
An hour later.
Gu An arrived at Elder Jiang Qiong's mansion to pay his respects. Elder Jiang Qiong was in her residence, and after he entered the hall, she waved her sleeve, closing the front door.
Gu An took out the medicinal herbs he had previously collected, and without counting them, Elder Jiang Qiong waved her sleeve, moving the herbs to the side. Then, she looked at him and said, "I'm leaving."
Gu An was curious and asked, "Where are you going?"
"The suspicions of the Tai Xuan Gate towards me are growing heavier, and I can sense the killing intent drawing near. I plan to join the Evanescent Sect," Elder Jiang Qiong said calmly.
The Evanescent Sect again! What exactly is the origin of this Evanescent Sect?
Gu An thought for a moment, then took out a bunch of Qing Teng fruits from his storage bag and said, "Take these with you."
Elder Jiang Qiong glanced at the Qing Teng fruits on the ground, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth as she said, "You little rascal, didn't you secretly hoard these?"
Qing Teng fruits don't mature in a short time, so for Gu An to take out so many meant that he hadn't been consuming them himself.
"My talent is average, and increasing my qi and blood will only draw attention and bring calamity. It's better to remain mediocre." Gu An shook his head.
Elder Jiang Qiong smiled, "You really are without desire or pursuit. What do you mean by average talent? Isn't your understanding of the sword path quite strong?"
"But I don't like practicing the sword, and I don't want to become a swordsman. If you found me a master, imagine a Foundation Establishment Realm swordsman with an unparalleled sword art. Would he have a good life?" Gu An said seriously.
Upon hearing this, Elder Jiang Qiong actually found it reasonable. In the cultivation world, one's cultivation level was the most crucial factor.
She no longer dwelled on this matter and said, "The Evanescent Sect and the Tai Xuan Gate will inevitably clash. Once I've established myself in the Evanescent Sect, perhaps I can come to fetch you in the future."
Another battle? Gu An couldn't help but frown. Why was the Tai Xuan Gate facing so many difficulties?
"This Evanescent Sect is not to be underestimated. They might be an external force, and half of the pavilion masters of the Thousand Autumn Pavilion have already pledged allegiance to them. Even while I was hiding in the Supreme Mystery Gate, they still managed to reach out to me. Their intelligence capabilities are truly terrifying." Elder Jiang Qiong sighed.
Had the Evanescent Sect's influence already infiltrated the Tai Xuan Gate? Gu An asked, "You didn't mention me, did you?"
"How is that possible? With your cultivation, even if I did mention you, they wouldn't be interested." Elder Jiang Qiong rolled her eyes at him.
Gu An smiled, and this expression made him look honest and simple in Elder Jiang Qiong's eyes.
This foolish grand-disciple...
Elder Jiang Qiong shook her head and smiled, but she couldn't help but worry about how he would stand firm in the future.
She reminded him, "The new Outer Sect Grand Elder is said to be very cruel in his methods. You must be careful. Previously, someone from the Enforcement Hall investigated you. It will be difficult for your junior martial sister to protect you alone. When you enter the Eight Scenic Heavenly Caves in the future, pay more attention to your surroundings and be cautious. Also, try not to sell the Qing Teng fruits anymore."
Gu An nodded, "I will keep that in mind."
The two chatted for a stick of incense's time before Gu An took his leave.
After leaving Elder Jiang Qiong's mansion, Gu An headed towards Xuan Valley.
...
As autumn turned to winter, heavy snow gradually covered Xuan Valley.
One day, Xuan Valley welcomed a guest.
Gu An entertained the visitor in the pavilion.
"The Sect Master has already given instructions. From now on, if you encounter any trouble in the Outer Sect, you can come directly to me." Lu Songhan said with a hearty laugh, his smile warm and friendly.
This person was the newly appointed Outer Sect Grand Elder.
Lu Songhan had a head full of white hair, but his face didn't look old. When he smiled, he resembled a simple-minded big guy.
Despite his warm demeanor towards Gu An, he was actually a Golden Core Realm cultivator, and according to Elder Jiang Qiong, he was a tricky and ruthless character.
Gu An raised his cup and smiled, "Then I have to thank Elder Lu for his care."
The two drank and chatted, growing more and more enthusiastic, and eventually, they even referred to each other as brothers.
At noon, Gu An finally saw Lu Songhan off.
After he left, Yang Ni appeared beside him like a ghost, clicking her tongue in admiration. "You're getting more and more impressive. Even a Golden Core Realm cultivator calls you brother."
Gu An shrugged, "You can call me Brother Gu as well."
"Are you asking for a beating?"
Yang Ni glared at him, her posture suggesting that she was about to draw her sword.
Gu An coughed lightly and said, "I heard that the Evanescent Sect is rising in power. Be more vigilant when you're in Xuan Valley, and don't let any thieves from the Evanescent Sect come and steal the medicinal herbs."
Upon hearing this, Yang Ni nodded slightly.
Subsequently, Gu An turned and left, and Yang Ni watched as he departed through the teleportation formation.
"Strange, why did he suddenly bring up the Evanescent Sect with me? Could it be that he guessed my identity?" Yang Ni frowned, deep in thought.
(End of Chapter)
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