“What’s the matter?”
Li Ya wondered inwardly as he couldn’t wait to return to the Inner Sect cave and cultivate vigorously, then become famous all over the world!
The voice of the ancestor rang out, “Look at the person next to you, he is actually in the midst of Path Enlightenment.”
His tone was grave and even carried a hint of shock.
Path Enlightenment?
Li Ya was puzzled and couldn’t help but turn to look, quickly fixating his gaze on Wu Jue.
Wu Jue seemed entirely absent-minded, strikingly different from the vibrant disciples of the Supreme Sect around him.
He was in Path Enlightenment?
“Enlightening what Path? Thinking about cultivation techniques?” Li Ya asked in his heart.
The ancestor replied, “Path Enlightenment is a special state, which is fortuitous and cannot be sought. During the process of Path Enlightenment, one will perceive the Heaven and Earth True Meaning, thus encountering a transformation in both enlightenment and physical aptitude. Those who achieve Path Enlightenment, even if only once, can defy the heavens and change their fate.
Even I have never experienced Path Enlightenment, but I’ve seen a good friend of mine achieve it once. If he were still alive, he would certainly be among the top cultivators in the nine dynasties of the Immortal Cultivation world.”
That powerful?
Li Ya carefully observed Wu Jue, noticing nothing unusual about him; he looked quite ordinary, not even comparable to his Junior Brother Gu.
At least Junior Brother Gu was handsome, which made him quite likable.
“The Supreme Sect truly has hidden dragons and crouching tigers, not to mention Lv Xian, Ji Xiaoyu, and the pace of An Hao’s cultivation is astonishing. I’ve never heard of such monstrous talent before, and now you’ve encountered someone in Path Enlightenment. The younger the age during Path Enlightenment, the greater the potential.
This lad looks about your age, he might rise to prominence someday, the fortune of the Supreme Sect is unstoppable.”
The ancestor’s tone was filled with emotion.
He, too, felt the pressure.
Remembering his promise to Li Ya, he was consumed by shame.
He had promised to help Li Ya reach the pinnacle of Immortal Cultivation and become the best in the world!
But seeing Lv Xian, Ji Xiaoyu, and hearing the legends about An Hao, he felt the pressure.
The talents of these three were too exaggerated, and their backgrounds far surpassed Li Ya’s. At least the ancestor felt he couldn’t offer Li Ya any advantage in resources for cultivation.
“It’s good that the Supreme Sect is so powerful; having rivals gives me something to look forward to.” Li Ya thought confidently, leaving the ancestor at a loss for words.
After a long while.
Finally, the ancestor said, “Just wait nearby, and when he wakes up, ask him if he has a master. If not, take him on for me.”
“Ah? I take him as my disciple?”
“How could that be, of course, he would be my disciple!”
“What do you mean? If he becomes your disciple, wouldn’t that make me your elder?”
“Be content. Without my help, you wouldn’t even qualify to compete with such a genius.”
The ancestor said bluntly, and although Li Ya was upset, he didn’t retort.
He began waiting, while also contemplating the Sword Intent of the Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword.
He waited all night.
The next morning, Wu Jue finally awoke.
He had experienced Path Enlightenment more than once, so he appeared calm.
He turned around to leave, but Li Ya stopped him.
“Brother, do you have a master?” Li Ya asked directly.
Upon hearing this, Wu Jue’s eyes flickered with a cold light; he simply bypassed Li Ya and started walking down the platform.
Li Ya stopped him again, which greatly angered Wu Jue, who then pushed his hand towards Li Ya.
Li Ya’s physical body was strong; he was unafraid of this Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.
Wu Jue’s right hand pressed on Li Ya’s shoulder, sensing the other’s strength, he immediately clenched his fist and pushed hard.
Taken by surprise, Li Ya was pushed back two steps.
Before he could react, Wu Jue left on his sword, making it difficult for Li Ya to chase after him since it was inappropriate to cause disturbances in the city.
“How is that possible… such great strength…”
Li Ya was shocked, his expression bewildered.
The ancestor sighed in his heart, “What a pity. Don’t chase him, lest it leads to enmity.”
Li Ya’s smile faded; as a Core Formation Realm cultivator, to be pushed away by a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator was humiliating, especially since he had consumed the treasured Dragon Image Divine Primordial sought after by the Demon Clan.
Too embarrassing!
Not possible!
I’m still not strong enough!
Li Ya clenched his fists, his self-pride dissolving.
…
In the autumn, the Outer City became very lively.
Gu An and Wu Jue met in an inn, where they drank and chatted while waiting for their decisive battle to come.
Wu Jue was complaining to Gu An about Li Ya he had encountered last month. Every time he mentioned Li Ya, he became angry, feeling that Li Ya was insulting him.
After hearing this, Gu An nodded and said, “Indeed, that’s problematic. He just came up and asked that; never mind, don’t think about him. He’s just a passerby in your life. You will one day become a genius, so why bother with such minor characters?”
Although the man Wu Jue mentioned was somewhat despicable, Gu An felt he didn’t deserve death, and Wu Jue need not be petty about it.
If Wu Jue was petty about such minor frictions, what would become of him if he grew in power later? Would he just strike down those he disliked on sight?
Gu An did not want Wu Jue to become such a character.
Wu Jue nodded and said, “I naturally will not hold grudges. I am just speaking my mind to you. You know, you are my only friend.”
Gu An asked, “When will you reveal your talents?”
The inn was crowded, with most people discussing Sword Venerable Fudao and Daoist Tianjian. No one paid attention to them.
Hearing Gu An’s words, Wu Jue shook his head and said, “It’s quite good this way.”
He did not trust others, especially since the Supreme Sect had experienced internal strife before. The former sect leader had even sacrificed disciples in blood rituals, making him wary of the Supreme Sect.
Gu An took a storage bag from his waist and handed it to him.
Wu Jue looked skeptical, accepted the storage bag, and probed it with his divine sense. His face changed dramatically, and he quickly pushed it back, saying, “Brother Gu, this really shouldn’t be done… How do you have so many… “
He had always thought Gu An was a mediocre disciple like himself at the bottom layer. He did not expect Gu An could produce so many elixirs.
Gu An smiled and said, “I am the valley master in charge of Medicine Valley. These are elixirs I usually refine. Take them. I don’t have a strong desire to become stronger. I fear fighting the most. Planting flowers and gardening are my pleasures.
So, the elixirs are better off with you. Once you become stronger, you must protect me in the future.”
“But… this is too much…” Wu Jue hesitated.
“You said I am your only friend. So keep it. If you really feel embarrassed, call me your brother from now on. The elder brother acts as a father, as a teacher. I’ll take good care of you for your master. The thing I lack the least is elixirs.”
Gu An said with a playful wink, making Wu Jue laugh and give him a glare.
“I am two years older than you, I should be the elder brother!”
“Forget it, you are not as mature as I am.”
The two began to bicker, and the smile on Wu Jue’s face grew thicker.
In the end, Wu Jue still took the storage bag, secretly vowing in his heart that he would never let anyone bully Gu An in the future.
The two continued exchanging cups.
30 minutes later, a loud voice echoed through the Outer City:
“I, Daoist Tianjian, have come to seek guidance from the sword of Sword Venerable Fudao of the Supreme Sect!”
Accompanied by the fall of his words, a vast and boundless sword intent enveloped the entire Outer City.
Wu Jue’s complexion changed instantly, and he turned to look, while Gu An had sensed the presence of Daoist Tianjian early on, so he remained indifferent.
Daoist Tianjian was indeed very strong, probably even stronger than the Night Cultivator Fairy of the Ephemera Sect, estimating around the fourth or fifth layer of the Mystic Heart Realm.
Reaching the Mystic Heart Realm, even a small difference in levels was difficult to surpass. No wonder Daoist Tianjian dared to come.
Gu An stood up and said, “I just remembered I have something to take care of at the Elixir Hall. I need to finish that first, so I can watch the decisive battle between Sword Venerable Fudao and Daoist Tianjian. I’ll come find you later.”
Having said that, he hurriedly left.
Wu Jue did not have a chance to persuade him, and after he went downstairs, Wu Jue poked his head out of the window and shouted, “Make it quick!”
Gu An did not look back but waved his hand and quickly disappeared around the corner of the street.
Daoist Tianjian has arrived!
The Outer City immediately boiled over, with more and more cultivators soaring into the sky, looking around for Daoist Tianjian’s figure.
Just then, a sword shadow flashed with white light descending from the sky, suspended above the South City Gate, 30 meters in height, with an old man with a celestial aura standing on the hilt, dressed in white, without a sword or magic artifact in hand, his hands clasped behind his back.
He closed his eyes and began to wait.
The news spread rapidly, and disciples from all directions of the Outer City gathered swiftly.
Lv Baitian brought An Hao to the Heavenly Repair Platform, followed by appearances of Xuan Quan, Gu Zong, and other high-level members of the Supreme Sect.
An Hao looked at Daoist Tianjian with much curiosity in his eyes.
He now knew that his master was the Sword Venerable Fudao of the Supreme Sect, so he specifically came to watch the fight. In his heart, his master was invincible, so he was not worried about his master losing at all.
He just wanted to see how Daoist Tianjian would lose!
Xuan Quan stroked his beard and exclaimed, “Such a strong sword intent, profound cultivation. Worthy of his reputation, as dominant as he was a thousand years ago.”
He and Daoist Tianjian were contemporaries, and having witnessed Daoist Tianjian’s strength, he did not underestimate him.
The figures on the Heavenly Repair Platform quickly multiplied, and the vast platform rapidly became crowded.
Li Ya also arrived, standing on a roof, watching Daoist Tianjian from afar.
The aura of Daoist Tianjian was too strong, giving one the impression of facing an Immortal descending to earth, far beyond the Traveler of Graceful Crane, which made Li Ya nervous.
“This old fellow is not simple,” Li Ya inwardly exclaimed.
“Indeed, probably a being above Unification. Daring to make a move at this critical juncture, he surely is confident, stronger than I was in my lifetime,” the elder said gravely.
How could he be stronger than you again?
Li Ya wanted to retort, but he held back.
But the elder could hear his thoughts. For a moment, they were caught in an awkward silence, only able to wait for Sword Venerable Fudao to appear.
Prince Si Zhe from Tianwei stepped onto the Heavenly Repair Platform and laughed, “Everyone, watch carefully. Witness the finest sword of Tianwei and see what being a Sword Immortal of the Mortal World is like!”
Hearing his words, the disciples of the Supreme Sect were immediately unconvinced, but with Daoist Tianjian’s overwhelming presence, they dared not speak recklessly under his watch.
Time continued to flow.
Shen Zhen also arrived, standing on a roof, taking out her paper and pen, her gaze fixed on Daoist Tianjian, filled with anticipation.
Meanwhile,
Gu An had already moved to a forest. He sat under a tree, contemplating how to defeat Daoist Tianjian.
Rarely making a move and being under the watchful eyes of all, he must put on a grand show!
Gu An looked at a leaf in his hand, suddenly threw the fallen leaf on the ground, and muttered, “Forget it, let you all witness the real Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword.”