Steadily Becoming A Saint, The Immortal Officials Hired Me To Tend The Horses
/ Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses Chapter 115
Chapter 115: Chapter 115: The Calamity of Nine Dynasties, Harvesting Life Span
It had been half a month since Golden Spirit Venerable's attack.
Since that day, the Supreme Sect remained in a state of readiness, summoning numerous disciples, and every day disciples could be seen flying over Mystic Valley and the Third Medicine Valley.
Inside a pavilion in Mystic Valley.
Gu An was listening to Ye Lan speak about events in the Immortal Cultivation World, and she mentioned the Nine Nether Road.
“It's said there is a road that leads directly to the Underworld Nine Nether, called the Nine Nether Road. The Ephemera Sect has opened the Nine Nether Road's entrance, located in the Great Zhao Dynasty's Dustless Wasteland. Now, cultivators from the Ephemera Sect are heading to the Dustless Wasteland. Whether they are retreating or have other plans is unknown, but the Supreme Sect has already sent a batch of disciples to investigate.”
When talking about the Nine Nether Road, a trace of hope flickered in Ye Lan's eyes.
Gu An couldn't help but ask, “You seem to have a longing for the Nine Nether Road?”
Ye Lan replied, “It's said that the Nine Nether Road can cross boundless seas and reach another vast mortal world where immortal opportunities are hidden. To claim that I don't hope for it at all would be a lie. The Ephemera Sect has recruited many cultivators through the Nine Nether Road, but I think going there with my qualifications would bring more disaster than fortune.”
She then shifted the conversation to Sword Venerable Fudao.
According to information she obtained from the Law Enforcement Hall, Sword Venerable Fudao had displayed unmatched prowess throughout the sect, and it was said that without his intervention, the Supreme Sect might have faced catastrophe.
While speaking, she also observed the changes in Gu An's expression.
Gu An listened with great interest, as if Sword Venerable Fudao had nothing to do with him.
An hour later, Ye Lan stood up to leave, as she had to return to the Law Enforcement Hall for her assigned duties.
After seeing her off, Gu An walked into the forest and arrived at Yang Ni's garden.
Yang Ni had gone to the Outer Sect again today; she was still investigating the identity of Sword Venerable Fudao. Gu An dared not tell her that Su Shan was dead, so he let her continue.
A year from now, when Su Shan doesn't come looking for her, she should understand that she's free.
Gu An looked at the ground where the Ephemera flower grew and carefully observed it.
He could feel that the Ephemera flower was nurturing a unique kind of spiritual energy, but he couldn't yet determine whether this energy was good or bad.
Every cultivator who joined the Ephemera Sect would receive a batch of Ephemera seeds, planting Ephemera flowers was also a way to establish merit.
Even the Sect Hierarch Zhong Liang didn't know the exact use of the Ephemera flower.
The Ephemera Sect members who remained in the Nine Dynasties' territory were merely puppets of the main lineage; they knew nothing but each harbored their own expectations.
Gu An picked an Ephemera flower and then entered the Eight Scenic Caves, arriving before the Green Vine Tree.
He placed the Ephemera flower under the tree for the Green Vine Tree to sense.
“Take it away… Take it away…”
The female voice of the Green Vine Tree echoed, soft yet anxious.
Gu An asked in surprise, “You are a seventh-level Spirit Tree, are you actually afraid of a sixth-level flower?”
“Its aura… is very annoying… I dislike it…” the Green Vine Tree responded intermittently.
Upon hearing this, Gu An raised his hand and put the Ephemera flower back into his storage bag.
He then sat down and summoned the storage bracelet from a distance, beginning to inventory the legacy of Golden Spirit Venerable.
The Eight Scenic Caves contained many storage bags and rings, all spoils acquired by Gu An through battles, and this was the place where he could store things best kept out of sight.
However, after searching thoroughly, he didn't find any information about the Ephemera flower and had to give up.
But what he found instead was an Elixir Record, which he took out to examine carefully.
He had already mastered the Taiching Elixir Path, his alchemy skills had reached the grandmaster level, and with an elixir recipe, he could effortlessly refine elixirs.
Halfway through, his hand paused.
“Ephemera Demon Elixir?”
Winter eventually arrived, and snowflakes drifted down to the mortal world, continuously erasing its color.
Tianya Valley.
Gu An had just harvested a batch of medicinal herbs, successfully obtaining nearly ten thousand years of life span, filling him with joy.
Tianya Valley had special formations that prevented snow from accumulating, saving a lot of trouble.
Gu An instructed Sun Da to move all the medicinal herbs into the storage building, then walked towards the courtyard where Luo Hun and Yi Liuyun were drinking and discussing the Nine Nether Road.
“The Nine Nether Road has caught the attention of the cultivators from the Nine Dynasties. It's said that representatives from each dynasty and sect have been sent to investigate, but the entrance to the Nine Nether Road is surrounded by Ephemera Sect cultivators, and they have all returned empty-handed.” Luo Hun said with a frown.
Yi Liuyun glanced at the approaching Gu An, then said to Luo Hun: “This is also a good thing, at least the Taicang Dynasty doesn't have to bear the pressure of the Ephemera Sect alone.”
Luo Hun nodded and said, “The force behind the Ephemera Sect will definitely come through the Nine Nether Road, this will be a calamity for the Nine Dynasties. Furthermore, my sources report that Ephemera flowers are appearing everywhere now. When they mature, they attract demons and ghosts, it's uncertain what the Ephemera Sect's true purpose is.”
Gu An sat down nearby, listening to the two discuss matters of the Immortal Cultivation World.
He curiously asked, “Are there any evil legends about the Ephemera flower?”
Previously, he thought the Ephemera Sect was merely competing for power with the Supreme Sect; now, he realized their ambitions were far greater.
Without understanding the true strength of the main lineage of the Ephemera Sect, Gu An dared not enter the Nine Nether Road.
Yi Liuyun frowned and said, “I have heard a legend that the Ephemera flower is a flower of the underworld, symbolizing death and reincarnation. When Ephemera flowers appear in the mortal world, it heralds an imminent catastrophe, causing many lives to perish.”
Luo Hun said, “The Nine Dynasties have already issued orders to eradicate the Ephemera flowers. Regardless of the Ephemera Sect's intentions, the widespread appearance of Ephemera flowers must be stopped.”
Upon hearing this, Gu An felt relieved.
When the world is in trouble, the world should unite against it; he didn't want to bear the worry alone.
Now that everyone is clearing out Ephemera flowers, he might as well join in.
Clearing Ephemera flowers at night could earn him life span and save lives, benefiting in every way.
Luo Hun and Yi Liuyun continued discussing the Ephemera Sect, while Gu An listened, hearing many names through their conversation.
The reappearance of the Nine Nether Road in the mortal world caused a great upheaval in the Immortal Cultivation World of the Nine Dynasties. Many Great Cultivators who had been in seclusion began to emerge.
The Ephemera Sect had become the scourge of the Nine Dynasties.
Some ancient beings, who had lived for over a thousand years, declared they would annihilate the Ephemera Sect.
This was advantageous, as the Ephemera Sect becoming a common enemy might cause those who had joined it to waver and seize the opportunity to break free.
As evening approached, Gu An returned to Mystic Valley.
He scanned the area with his divine sense and had a strange expression.
Yang Ni had burned all the Ephemera flowers she planted, leaving ashes behind in the garden.
Could it be that Yang Ni had come to her senses?
Gu An did not ask Yang Ni about it and instead, went back to his room.
Late at night, Gu An began to sweep through the Taicang Dynasty with his divine sense, searching for Ephemera flowers.
One sweep revealed a shocking number of Ephemera flowers.
How did so many Ephemera flowers sprout up all of a sudden?
They weren't there last month!
Gu An immediately vanished from his room and went to eradicate the Ephemera flowers.
Within two steps, he arrived in a forest miles away, near a village where the Ephemera flowers were mostly concentrated around the vicinity.
He picked an Ephemera flower, only to obtain a year's life span.
These Ephemera flowers grew extremely fast, quite unnatural, likely due to some force draining their potential, leaving them with little remaining life span.
A year is still a year, small amounts accumulate over time!
Gu An began to clear the Ephemera flowers.
At dawn.
Gu An went downstairs, feeling invigorated.
Last night, he harvested over forty thousand years of life span, showing just how plentiful the Ephemera flowers were.
Practicing exercises with the disciples, Yang Ni also arrived, though she looked listless, clearly burdened with worries.
After the exercises, Yang Ni approached Gu An and said she was preparing to leave.
“Where are you going?” Gu An asked with a frown.
Yang Ni replied, “To handle some matters.”
Gu An reminded her, “The Ephemera Sect has been causing trouble recently, and the Nine Dynasties are planning to jointly eliminate them. You should stay away from it.”
Yang Ni nodded and said, “Don't worry, I have no ties with the Ephemera Sect.”
As she spoke, she stared intently at Gu An.
Some words were unspoken, but both of them understood the underlying meaning.
Thirty minutes later, Yang Ni packed up and left.
Gu An stood by the window, watching her depart, feeling that the next time they met could be many years later.
At the same time.
On the distant Dustless Wasteland, ghostly energy filled the air, forming black clouds that covered the sky; flocks of crows flew across the sky.
Li Ya, carrying the North Sea Heavy Sword on his back, stood on a cliff, gazing at the vast sea of people below, frowning.
He didn't expect the Ephemera Sect to have secretly recruited so many followers.
“That Nine Nether Road is very sinister, filled with immense ghostly energy and demon energy,” the voice of the Primordial Ancestor echoed in Li Ya's ears.
Li Ya looked towards the Traveler of Graceful Crane sitting on a rock in the distance, holding a painting scroll and contemplating.
“No matter, when the Primordial Ancestor descends, they will all be wiped out in one fell swoop!” Li Ya thought to himself.
He now held great confidence in the mysterious demon shadow, believing the figure to be invincible in the present age.
“It's not that simple. No matter how powerful he is, his spiritual power will eventually deplete. Taking on the calamity of the Nine Dynasties alone is almost impossible. If he were truly that formidable, he wouldn't need to practice the Demon Shadow Divine Skill of the Thousand-Autumn Pavilion to conceal his identity,” the Primordial Ancestor sighed.
Li Ya felt displeased listening to this. Ever since encountering the Ephemera Sect, the Primordial Ancestor had become timid, no longer exuding the serene and profound demeanor he once had, shattering Li Ya's illusion.
But recalling the Primordial Ancestor of Li Family's admonition, Li Ya did not argue with the Primordial Ancestor's words.
Just then.
The ground began to tremble, startling Li Ya to soar into the air, whereas the Traveler of Graceful Crane remained seated on the rock, unmoved.
Li Ya looked towards the entrance of the Nine Nether Road, where he saw the array platform beneath the black crack starting to crumble, a wooden branch breaking through the ground, followed by its trunk.
The followers of the Ephemera Sect around the area all retreated. Under everyone's alarmed gaze, a towering tree burst from the ground, unmistakably an Ephemera Tree.
This Ephemera Tree was even larger than the one Gu An had eradicated, standing over five hundred yards tall, its crown piercing the black clouds.
The colossal Ephemera Tree standing behind the black crack appeared even more terrifying.
“Humph, they indeed planted an Ephemera Tree!”
A cold snort resounded across the heavens, chilling everyone to the core.
Jiang Qiong turned her head, seeing a brilliant sword light sweep from the horizon, cutting through the sea of clouds, unstoppable, targeting the Ephemera Tree.
A figure appeared out of nowhere before the Ephemera Tree, the masked woman in black, wielding a golden staff. With a forward thrust, boundless spiritual power erupted, forcibly halting the sword light miles away, distorting the surrounding space.
Chapter end
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